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Show 'Buddha 'Reaching Out Aon the for Concerts. Pictorial Tern-p- it of the JUhi Hengtoanji. in Japan. HU Trieste An Being Sent HE KNEW HER. Abroad to Study JVetwrr Bratlag bb Kloiwmcttk Yes, I have bad my little romance,' sighed the drummer as the talk turned on love. "If things bad gone right with me I should have married the nicest girl In the world years ago." But they went wrung?" was queried. "Yes, they did. I loved an Ohio farmer's daughter. The father was to the match and forbade m the house. Hut why didn't you plan an elopement? "We did. Yes. sir. the girl loved me and we agreed to elope. 1 was to be on hand on a certain night with a horse and buggy and bear her off. Did the scheme work out all Religion and Treach the Old ed right? "No, it didn't. the minute, but 1 arrived on time to I couldn't find the The old man had got onto us, and what do you think hed done? True as 1 live, sir, he'd gone and moved his house three miles down the road, and I couldn't find it, and tha elopement couldn't come off, and that's y. why I'm a lonely old bachelor house. to-da- band of worshippers. But these have been mystics, who have found their clientele frequently among the not too brainy persons who were In the search for some new form of worshiping the P Brutal Prlda. "They tell me that your boy Josh Is said tha getting very handsome, Second-han- d Dealer How's dot neighbor. as to the American. And there are Yes," answered Farmer Corntossel "The rockers are not even, and, as you rock, it keeps moving sideways Is not this way with the Abbot It no more varieties there than here. is getting' right busy. He put Josh room." over the all Otanl He Is the embodiment of livsent von and me or four hours a day now tailnew estake a in three made you have I "Mein patent Though they have no Dowle, no congracious! ing energy. His religion Is h living, in' me hew I'd orter run the farm. Ive flicting sects of Methodists, Baptists, vital one. To him It Is the only true rocker, varranted not to vear out de carpet all in von place. Dot kind more. got an idea that Josh la one o these Campbellltes, Catholics and Episcopalone, and he seeks to extend it because costs von dollar $20,000 a year men that the steel trust ians, they get along comfortably well to him that extension is as necessary "Huh! Well, Its your mistake, and I wont pay the dollar, and I won't la lookin' fur an cant find. with different brands of Buddhism, for so there!" back send it the world's weal as the extension Shintoism and some sprinkling of Con- of Is to the Pope of Roma Christianity fucianism. And with all these they When he sends his missionaries, THE OBJECT. SlfBS Ib Japan. think they are more able to spare a live as he does, abstemimania a though have of they The Japan people bit to the Christians than the latter ously, drinking and eating sparingly, for English signs and they Hood the to them. and denying themselves comforts not rooms at hotels with English cards. Abbot Otanl Koxon bas seen his powabsolutely necessary, they will bs mood, and er at the head of a Buddhist sect grow equipped with money for their tem- They have no Insplratlve an Idea negaexpress generally they steadily until It reaches through tha ples which will not require any stintwhich we express positively. Orient, to the Philippines and Hawaii, ing. They will spend a million for a tively One a traveler said to a waiter: day and even to the Pacific coast of Amer- temple for their American capital and Yes," he rolls are cold." the ica. And with the same enthusiasm half as much more for another In each "KlsM, the not of deal cooling "a good said, that burned In the hearts of the Jesu- great city. They will send out stuA conspicuous notice is good. seku its, ho longs to extend his faith far- dents to learn the ways of Christians, at a leading hotel reads: ther. and they will visit and proselyte In "On the dining time nobody shall with and redo In of will the wealth this carry his homes poor What the enter the dining and drawing room be to their aid medical gard who can tell? There are already them material and the guests allow. One of the without Buddhist sect even here In Chicago. converts, Just as they wish and Just the municipal lawn of Kioto in articles for will missionaries do, Now and then a visionary member of as Christian dealer shall be honestly roads: "Any the faith has come from India and they will be well supplied Chicago Of course, the sold one trade. his by head a the himself Tribune. at of established shall prepare to make up the safe For centurim Christianity ban baan aandlng mlulonarlea to Japan to convert tha natives. Now the Japanese are proposing to reverse tha proceed lng and to send one of their leading cults to America and Europe to convert the poor, benighted Christiana. But they will do so with a difference, for instead of the pennies which the American missionary societies can collect for their work they will be backed by uncounted millions In Jap- anese gold. This work will be directed and supported by the man who In all Japan, With the exception of the emperor, pwns and controls the greatest amount 'of wealth, lie Is Otanl Koson, Buddhist Abbot of the Nlshl Ilongwanji sect. Not only Is he fabulously rich, Hn his own right, but he possesses as well the unbounded faith and love of his people to such an extent that at his call their purses open as purses open nowhere else In the world for such a call. Religion Is as dear to tha Japanese package. OOOOOOOOOO0O0OOO0OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO0O0OOOOO 8 8 A Toklo dentists circular Our tooth la an Important reads: organ for human life and countenance, as you know; therefore, when it is attacked by injury artificial tooth is useful. I am engaged in the dentistry, and I will make for your purpose. , SIBERIAN RAILWAY FINISHED. 8 OOOO0O0O00OO0OO000OO0O8O00OOOO0OOOOO The last rail of the great Trans-Siberi- Th Cbanptoa Glattea. isnt he? "Gourmet? Why, he's a regular glut- "Quite a gourmet, an railway from Moscow to Vladivostok hu been laid, and with the completion of this great highway sf travel the world Is practically girdled by the empire of the rail. This tremendous undertaking was carried Jo Its final success by Russian money Ihd by the Russian government. With ill of Its branches and Its auxiliary undertakings, the railroad has cost Of this sum, not less 390,000.000. than 9300,000,000 was expended at the beginning of 1900. The first stone of the undertaking was laid on May 19, 1891, by the present exar, who was then heir apparent The road was bpgun at both ends simultaneously. The route traverses the most fruitful and comparatively the most populous belt of Siberia the granary of the czar's domains In Asia. The road spans many large streams with bridges of surpassing strength and size. The largest of these bridges Is that over the river Yenlsl. It Is 3.9-1- feet long, Velas of ee llunent Ky. A business man said that he once devoted half a day to hiring a man whom be needed In his office. In answer to Ms advertisement a great many applicants called. He rejected the first because he would not look him in the eye. The second man," said the merchant, was armed with a double-barrele- d recommendation from his pastor, with testimonials as to his ability and good character, but. though he looked me In the eye, 1 saw that we could never bogie to get along well together, and so 1 dfsn Issed him. The third Interested me the moment he stepped Inside the door, lid was poorly dressed, and, though his clothes were whole, they were at least two sizes too small. It was evident that his attire troubled him not the least, for he held his head high, and, as ho approached my desk, looked me squarely In the eye. He said that he had no recom mendatlon, that he had no bmJursd experience, but that he was willing to do his beat to please me. In an Instant It dawned upon me that before me was the man that I wus looking for. He had nothing to recommend him save an honest, bright eye, t. and a pleasant face, but that was 1 engaged him on the spot. Since then I have seen fit to advance him over a man who had been Tha with me three years. latter grumbled, but there was reason for my move the new man had proved himself worthy of promotion. Instances might be definitely multiplied of the value of an honest eye. That wonderful window of the soul, the rye. Is a sure Index to character, if you have It not, cultivate a bright, honest, straightforward look. It will more than repay your efforts. Look ap and fearlessly meet the eyes of suffl-Oen- ton." "Youre rather harsh, arent you? "Well, hes one of thoee fellows who will eat a hearty breakfast and then discuss with his wife what to order for dinner. "Thats a beautiful stained glass window. "Yes; it was given by Mrs. de Rich e, whose pew is Just below. m A AsVyVVVVWVAfVXfVi Why II Rn cento bad. ONLY SLIGHTLY MISTAKEN. I and bas spans measuring Tot rapidity of construction Not long ago, in Perthshire, a woman was' driving her husband down a narrow lane, when, on turning a sharp corner, they encountered a brewers1 cart. Neither had room to pass, and1 In most disagreeable tones the woman He must go back, for I shall said: not. He ought to have seen us before But, my dear, entering the lane." replied her husband, how could hot with this sudden turn In the road? "I dont care, said the woman haughtily, I shall stay here all night before I give way to him. The driver of the cart overheard all the conA versation and said, resignedly: rlcht, sir; Ill gang back" adding, Ive got Just slch sympathetically, anlther one at home. Glasgow (Scot- the Canadian railway, which has much in common with It, and which borlan rill way Is unequaled, and ex- - took ten years to build. 490 feet. the 81- - those with whom you converse. Many a choice position has been lost through an Indifferent, flinching eye; and many a coveted position has been won through a fearless, honest eye. That kind of eye Is better than a hundred recommendations. Success. cels Hlda Radii 1m la DUrapata. The side saddle has been doomed, and will ere long be among the thingi that were. The nltrafkshlonabU equestriennes who frequent Tuxedc have so decreed, and what Tuxedo sayi Is law. Nearly all Its many accomplished horsewomen are beginning tc ride astride. Mrs. Paul Tuckerman. whose husband Is one of tin directors of the park, was the pioneer of the movement. She may be seen dally riding man fashion on her spirited saddle horse. She wears a costume which Is a combination of trousers and skirt, and presents an appearance that Is conceded to be the smartest and most becoming of any horsewoman ever seen galloping along the winding ways of that aristocratic community. Popular approval has stamped the Innovation, and many other fair horsewomen have either already adopted a similar costume or signified their intention of soon doing so. land) Mail ul r reparation. Making "I want to get a turkey and a bottle Strang Inlaail. One of the most extraordinary Islands of the world has been found In the Gulf of Mexico. Like a chameleon Hungry Harry I'm down on dis t ravelin' business, an' dat a right. it changes color, and a soften as twice Watson Why, wot's de matter wld yer? Wandering every day. When the sand along the but Hungry Harry I thought de lady said somethin 'bout porter-housbeach Is not covered with water the husband go troo wld me I foun dat she meant slaughter-hous- e. her when Island Is purple red, and at high tide It bas the color of bright gold. A Woman' Idea. Vultd Help. An explanation of this singular "Are wc all out of debt at last?" she In LonGuardsman Life stalwart A is to be found In the phenomenon don strolled leisurely down the street, asked. name of the Island. It Is called boot-blacThank heaven we are, he anand, approaching an expectant Snails Island, and It Is the snails that enormous swered. one placed pompously are responsible for tie change of color. Then, let's give a swell dinner and foot on the polishing block. For a The sand Is of a golden hue, and wonshe suggested. in dance, or lad two the gazed moment when the water rises and spreads over But that will put us In debt again, derment at the expanse of leather the wide bay, which is strewn with spread before his eyes, and then he he protested. mussel shells, the island glitters with Of course It will, balled a colleague on the other side of she returned, gold. As soon, however, as the water street. but the whats the good of making our the recedes gold changes to the purHorn Meat 1b Vlanas. "HI, Bill. he shouted, "lend us some credit so good If we don't use it? ple red which becomes ever darker, The horse meat butcher shops of Hlve got a Harmy contract Chicago Post. is as as dark It the purple Vienna, of which there are no leu until finally than polish. of a prince's mantle. The reason Is 183, present a clean and attractive apbecause myriads of little purple snails pearance, and are in no A Tribal ts the DtparKd. Habit Ir Strong. way distinare then spread over the sand, search- guished from the shops where That man, said the modern Sher"Yes, she's a great talker. the came from a town "Talked her husband bald, hasn't lock Holmes, ing eagerly for the food which Is cast usual kinds of meat are sold, save by where they have strict blue laws. up to them by the water. the sign announcing their she?" specialty. Rutaurant keepers who serve horse No, the baldness was the work of "How do you know? asked the obWalls ( Alamlnlaia meat must designate this fact la a Ms first wife. She didn't talk much, server. Because you will notice that After many unsuccessful experiments special column on the bill but she left some ample proofs of the he cant even enter a drug store withofof fare and trials an alloy of aluminium has fered to patrons. out hunting the side door." excellence of her methods." been made with which nails, staples and tacks ran be made to compete with A man's force In the Tb QiarnL Whars tb I'M other other advantages things being equal. Is Just world, Among copper. In She Do you remember the time we You're Just hateful. the ratio She claimed for the new material is that It of the force and were married, dear? strength of his heart. He You're mors so. is not affected by the weather and will A man la always a pow-erfa He No, whats the use of worrying stlrk. You're She regular not deteriorate, as In laying roots, linman; if he be erroneous, then he You1 as cross as two. over something wo cant heln. He etc. Is powerful for error. ing tanks, Spurgeon, full-heart- She wanted something to suit her complexion. e, of paregoric, and some mincemeat, and some pepsin pills, and some cranberries. and some furniture polish, and a quart of oysters, and a package of court-plaste- r, and some sweet potatoes and a fire Insurance policy. Here the market man smiled merrily and inquired: "Going to eat all that? No, responded the customer, "but the family Christmas dinner occurs at Baltimore Amermy house this year. ican. k, Ell Whitney and tb Cotton Ola. I see they are going to put up a tablet to the memory of Ell Whitney down south somewhere. What did he ever do? Think he Invented a gin. "That's funny. They'll be puttin' up monuments to the Inventors of cocktails next. Th Dlfforaaro. the nature of this new fangled malady which they call the golfing spine? That, responded Cynlcus, Is easy. Golfing spins' Is what the old man used to have after a hard day's plowing, but he called it tha backache. "What Is Aad S Wo Cmapartod. "But tell me, he persisted, is there nothing I may hope for?" "Oh, yes, forever. she replied, graciously, |