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About The North Platte semi-weekly tribune. (North Platte, Neb.) 1895-1922 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 27, 1912)
mmS? V yf Jg J! & J?J &7 rfSBPrj ifl 32. SwSJBJfc . Y 1TM. tTA T T JbL, ,. Vt-Vlg f -Wi TT- -rf-,. .-W... i -!. j-, Ifltf-f -" &.' I ,IBa -kt-x is J ggs&JBk C imMmmW 1 I Winnie LrcrM nfi &m EsssJssssesssasiwC r IKKO nestles at tlw foot of tho Nlkko ran range of mountains In one of tho grandest vnlloys of picturesquo Jiipnn two thousand foot ubovo tho 8 en. Tho city or temples Ifl especially forninnto 1 Its ciivIroimiciiitB. If tho mountains arc tho no blest in tlif Northland, tint waterfalls aro the wildest In .Japan One of thorn leaps a sheer 33 u feet Into a basin of snow, another Is broken and twisted Into a serleB of cascades, whoso sil very beauty cannot be conveyed to paper. Tho ancient forests aro hung with rare mosses, that give thorn an Increased nppearanco of hoarincsu The temperature, too, has a delight ful and Invigorating tone, both health ful and hopeful. At Nlkko is seen a shtlne of the oldest religion In Japanolder than hor history. In fact. Decides this em blem of the Shinto faith wbb erected by tho saint Shodo Should, in 710, a temple of Duddha tho later religion "was Introduced Into tho empire from China, but lta priests wore wise enough not to attempt to ruplaco tho o uulto tho two. Tho ablest and aioat powerful follower of Duddha was, no doubt, 'tho groat warrior, lye--faBU, who was dollied by tho omperor ns tho "great Incarnation of Duddha, tho light of tho cast." Upon his death -this noted man was burled at Kuno nn, In tho southern country, and floblo shrines were built to Immortal. zo his memory. Hut In tlmo It was folt that uulTlclont honor had not boon done tho mighty man, and It was de cided to remove his remains to a more fitting rostlng placo at Nlkko. So, In 1017, on tho greatest day Nlkko over know, his body was re moved to hor exalted protection, with ouch ImpresBlvo ceremonies as only tho rites of Duddha can afford. .la. pan has novor scon such another bur tal; It may never again see Its llko. Tho most sought approach to tho tomplo tombs of tho illustrious dead Is ,over tho Bacrcd brldgo, which is a wooden structure lacquered a deep red, In vivid contrast to tho somber liuo of tho pines, and supported by etono plors. Gates aro closed nt ol Uier end, stopping all ontrancos ex copt when they aro open onco a year for tho annual festival, and vast crowds pass over the snored way. Midway In the ascent is a small bel fry, looking like a hugo mushroom binder Its big sloping roof, covered with bronico plates and surmounted by tho crest of Iyoynsu. A bronzo boll, iimg by means of u big log of wood placed at an anglo, so that, upon bo--ng pulled back by u ropo, It will etrlko tho dcep-tonod Instrument as It rebounds, sends forth Us clear, res onant notes so as to bo hoard a long llstnnce. At tho head of tho terraced ascent .stands a niusalvo symbol of Hhlntolsm, a granite torll. This Is 27 feet C Inches In height, but looks dwnrfed Jesido tho haudsoinn llve-storlod pa goda standing nenr by. Tho latter itus n beautiful crest. Its stories de creasing In st.e ns they Btand one above anothor. Tho eaves of the low nr story nro decorated by tho painted carvings of tho 12 Japanese signs of tho zodiac, tho rnt, ox, tiger, hare, dragon, serpont, horso, goat, ape, cock, dog, pig. Drond stone steps lead to tho en trance, thiough tho ''Onto of tho Two IClngB" to tho btorohouse, containing Iho precious relics of lyoynpu, and tho numerous belongings of tho tomplo. 1n tho groat courtyard, with Its towb K)f stono lanterns, hesldos thoso two etructures, with their largo tiled roofs, another nnd larger building, slth painted carvings ot olephnnts, Bhow Mng their hind legs turned tho wrong way Those ornaments nro tho work of tho famous left-hnnded artist, III darl Jlngoro, and aro considered mar vels ot artistic tasto. This olegant court Is lighted, on special occasions, liv 118 magnlQceut lanterns placed on kv .3 V ' "V primitive Shinto by It. being content SJSCSf JsZtXT 'W - r r',"' mJi $ k zmmBSsmEmm. m mv msgmmm r : : ms.a'Vv'5ia miriMKK-. n MPiwuawjAMfe hi - 72l,. - . UfwUJUttSffilttiraffirl 3lf ' I I ffiiiiffiifilS? , U ' 'wfaiWf-, -r. -.-' uMMKM.&&a&& t i . asHfissas8?J,Ftr:i33T? ' -..r- - v' , - !9r' ; ""-blmis vUKi X 3 X-3V ' KicfIie42l5?SDw JZPZ2tXyY12r maHbive stono bases, tho gifts of noblemen In honor of tho sleeping god Iyeyauu. Kept In a stable near by Is a biiow-whlto pony sacied to tho uso ot tho god This building Is orna mented by tho carvings of three liion koys, supposed to represent tho unique trinity ot San-goku no snru, tho trio that neither suo, hear, nor spenk any mm uuimur buu, ucui, iiuj ain-un. unj ovll. This fact Is Bymbollzcd by the nHHiifl.ia rtt tlin mntilrnva nun tlflvlniT attitudes of tho monkoys, one having his paws ovor his eyes, tho second covering his mouth, and the, third his ears. Wherever ono goos In Japan ho will soo thoso images of blind, dumb and deaf monkoys. In this same court Is n clstorn fashioned out of solid rock, and holding holy water, which comes from a stream on tho mountain Bldo, known as tho White Thread Cas cade, as tho water Hows over tho brink of tho proclplco In such a deli cate layer of tho sllvory fluid ns to look to be a part ot the glistening stono. In tho midst ot his admiration ot this acono tho tourist hears tho soft tlng-a-Ung of goldon wind bells under tho eaves of tho bulldlugs as they aro gently swayed to and fro by tho breeze. At tho head ot anothor flight of stops tho visitor comes upon a second court, filled with wondor-works of Japanoso skill, and gifts from other countries. Among thoso last aro a bronzo cundolabrum, that belonged years ago to a king ot Loocho, a hugo candle stick sent from Holland, otc, etc. Anothor flight ot stops nsconded, and tho visitor pausos before tho Ya Mel gate. Us two storlos decorated with remarkable carvings of tho com mon and tho unusual In artistic work. Ab tho ponderous gate swings ajar wo are ushered Into a courtyard con taining sovoral buildings, ono of which waB reserved In nnclent times for tho koaguia, or sacred dance, which was performed by prlostosses in wldo, flowing silken trousers, an overdress of gauzy texture and a wreath of nitl- llclal ilowors, while they held In their hands tiny bells, that gavo forth soft, bewitching mindc. They swirled In ab surd positions making ridiculous pass, os with their fans before amused priests. Near tho contor of tho court Is an enclosure holding Uio chapel, which contains that universal emblem of Shlntolsm. tho goldon gohol, attach ed to n long wand, and a Shinto mir ror on a table lacquered a deep black. Anothor path loads up 220 moss grown Btops to that spot of greatest sanctity, tho tomb of Japan's greatest ruler. In fact, nil theso preludes ot courts, stono stairways, massive gatoB, and displays of docoratlotm havo been only tho entrance to tho inausoloum. Situated within an enclosure of lofty walls Bunnountod with n balus trade and sholtorod by stately old i cryptomcrms, mo lorau u "- adorned and stands an impressive nnd fitting resting place of tho mighty shogun. It Is constructed of hugo blocks of stone, crested with an urn of gold, silver, and copper-bronze raised In tho form of a pagoda. A vase ot bronzo filled with lotus llowers and loaves in braBs, a bronzo tortoise sup porting a stork, an ornnmont typify ing the length of the dnys, and an In cense burner of tho snino molnl, all stand on a table of stouo in ftont of tho tomb. Scarcely Inferior to this sublime mausoleum is tho monument raised to the memory of his grandson, Iyomitsu. This Is reached by an avonuo turning from tho approach to tho other. In this direction, courtyards and flights of stono stops, gold and bronzo Images, grptesquo carvings, temples to tho Shinto faith, tho tomb of Yorltomo, tho shrewd ambitious and unscru- tj1(J 8llroW(j ntnutl pulou8 founder ot . . .. . ... the shogunatej niches filled with figures of mytho loglcnl gods nnd goddosses, among which wo note thoso ridiculous mon sters with prodigious display of teolh that are Btipposcd to rule tho wind nnd thunder, gates that show both art and Bklll in the building, an orntory as Impressive as that of Iyeyasu, and with more of ornamentation. Tho beauty, grnndcur and sublimity of thoso famolia shrines of Nlkko must be seen to bo appreciated. Art and Nature Beem to havo joined hands in out-doing themselves. India, famous for hor secred shrines, has nothing to compare with thorn. Nlkko puts on hor host livery at tho festival of Iyeyasu, and tho Bhrlnes to this hero aro then Been to the host ndvantngo. Dut tho tourist hns not seen It all until ho has been present at ono of tho nnnual pilgrimages to tho mountain shrines. The day Is per fect. Nlkko haB more perfect days, It would seem, than any other spot In Jnpan. Tho grand avonuo Is provided with refreshmontB for tho coming mul tltude, and a plno, consecrated to propltlato tho ovll spirits, Is dragged furiously up the terraced path. Eager, Missed One-Half An Automobile Should Be Sold Every Minute, According to This Manufacturer. Rivalry among automobile manufac turers Is acute, if good nnturod. At a dinner of manufacturers' representa tives at Hartford, Conn., ono guest dwelt nt length on tho remnrkablo popularity ot his car and the wonder ful organization ot lta soiling forco. "Why. J"8t tl,,nl of lt' Rontlomen," snld ho, "last month our sales avor aged a car every two minutes ot each working day There wsb novor any thing like It In tho world before A car every two minutes." Ho dwelt on thlB point volubly and at length. When at last ho had concluded, tho representative of a rival factory aroso from his chnlr down tho tablo and re marked: "With tho last speaker's per mission I would llko to offer my com ment on his statement that thoro's ono ot his cars sold every two min utes." Permission was granted. "1 understand you to say that you call that good Balosmnnshlp. Am I right!" "UTfc 'W 'JVjl "M iS.JwiTSW1 SSKW excited people rush after It, plucking branch after branch from tho treo as charms against evils, until It is bare of leaf and bianch. During this per formance a continual outcry ot voices from a hundred throats rings up and down tho valloy erstwhile so heavy with tho silence. Then the broad gato of tho hacred red bridge is flung open, nnd tho anxious, travel-worn pilgrims move solemnly forward on their inarch to tho holy temples. Sancti monious, lirlests in robes ot gold bro cado or Bilk chasubles and white cas socks, and mounted on ponies belected with religious veneration for this pious oecason, are followed by their train of devoted parishioners, clothed In bright yellow gowns nnd holding on long poles over their heads hugo fans. Behind theso matches a long train of warriors, made conspicuous by tholr nnclent trappings and arms of olden styles. Next In this atrango procesblon walk In double file, men and boys with innsks over their faces and all wearing quaint costumes of other days doutied for this especial scene. The last squad wave ban ners or temple flags of queer device over their heads, or carry llvo birds or monkeyB. In tho rear, attired In skins of wild beasts, and to make tho imitation more startling, men creep upon their hnndB nnd knees, following two and two nbrcast. De sides thoso singular bodies of people, at Intervals nlong tho marching col ume zealous adherents of tho faith draw sacred ''ars on wooden wheels, with templc-shnped roofs and bodies of dark lacquer, valances of rare needle-work, and rich draperies of red nnd yellow silk. The entire t.ccno Is enlivened, if not rendered more en joyable, by all sorts of Instruments, musical and otherwise, sending forth their medley of sounds. Tho proces sion is at least a mile long, while the avenue Is fairly deluged by a flood of Bpectntorn who havo come from all parts of tho country some hundreds of mllea to witness this famous festival. of Them "I certainly do," affirmed tho pre vious speaker. "Well. I don't; that's nil. I call lt mighty poor salesmanship." "What do jou mean?" demanded the boaster A car every two rain utes " "Poor salesmanship there's no other name for lt. The gentlomun for gets tho universally accepted truth that "there's a Buckor born evory rain uto.' " After which the next speaker was introduced Worth of Education. Qulntllian recommends all parents properly to educate their children, advising thom to train their offspring carefully In learning good manners and virtuous exorcises, slnco wo com monly retain those qualities In age which wo cultivated and posscsbod In our youth. Llmellt. An oprm countenance lie hath. Indeed, Ills check, so monumental, I crossed by such a length or nmtl Tho sparkling "IV get horizontal. NEW COMMANDER ' fell "' ' f 'i- havo made millions In tho business world. He now follows his illustrious father In supremo command of the In ternational Salvation Army, with more than 75,000 officers preaching and teaching, and rescuing the fallen In flfty-ilvo countries NOMINATED FOR GOVERNOR OF NEW YORK Oscar Solomon Straus, who has boon nominated for governor of New York bj the Progressives of that htate has the distinction of being tho lirst Jew who over became a member of tho I'nlted States cabinet. In 190(5 ho was appointed secretary of com merce and labor by President Theo dore Roosevelt. Mr. Straus was born on December 23, 1S50, and spunt most of his boy hood In Georgia. At tho ago of ten ho was placed under tho caro of a pri vate tutor, and later was sent to Col lingsworth Institute. In 1S65 Lazarus Straus, tho father, suffered business reverses and was compelled to movo to New York, taking the son with him. Soon after the family had moved to Now York Oscar Straus entered Co lumbia grammar school, whore ho re: malned for two years, going from thoro to Columbia college, from which Institution he was graduated In 1S71 Two years later ho graduated from Columbia Law school. Later ho began the practice of law with James H. Hudson uuder tho firm namo of Hudson & Straus. Afterward tho firm became Stem, Straus & Thompson. Mr. Straus was appointed minister to Turkey in 1887 by President Cleveland. His mission to that country was remarkably successful. In ISSa! he returned to America. In 1897 ho was reappointed to the office of mlnlsi ter to Turkey by President McKInley, which ofllco he retained for three years. In 1902 Prebldent Roosevelt appointed him to fill tho vacancy In, the permanent court of arbitration at Tho Hague caused by the death of' cx-Presldnnt Harrison. MRS. POTTER PALMER STUDIES ART KTS5.VI tU3 Cttat. iTrci '-; -fcSM-.Sl .' -" 2VTS' : j :... v. " Ali "V. XV.i. Si vVV viri ."7 v . Dr. Dode followed tho peripatetic system that Is, he took his pupil around to the gnllerleB and museums and In thom gavo object lessons on tho theory of art which he 1b expounding. The course required several weeks. FAMOUS MAN WHOSE Tho closing of tho Sixty-second con gress was alBO tho closing, for the present, at least, of tho political ca reers of many notable men mon who have contributed much to tho pages of history of tho nntlon and who have achieved famo by tho conspicuous parts they havo played In tho enact ment of legislation, and their contri butions to political oratory. Probably tho moat notablo. without disparagement to tho famo of othors, Ib Joseph W. Dalley of Texns. Sena tor Dalloj has been In congress for ovor twenty jrars, being first elected to tho Flfty-accond congress and ut tho ago of twenty-six Ho Immediate ly attracted attention; first by the elo quence of his speeches and second by his topnclty of purpose and his keen Insight to affairs of public Interest and hlfl ability to tako caro of him self in tho fierce debutes that charac terized tho houso of representatives twenty years ago. In what was probably his first speech In tho house Senator Dalloy pro ceeded to make an attack upon tho rulo3 of that body Ho succeeded In drawing attention to himself, and while not so designated, ho was as a mat ter of tact tho flrat Insurgent. Ho received no support In his contention either from his own pai;ty or tho Republicans, but what, in thoso dayB, were considered tho Idle vaporlngs of an exceedingly eloquent schoolboy who had broken Into .congress, havo since turnod out to bo tho opinion of eminent statesmen prominent In the affairs ot the nation, and Dailoy's views on the rules expressed twenty years ago have practically been adopted by the house of representative!. OF SALVATION ARMY Gen. Hramwoll Dooth. new com- mandor of tho Salvation rmy, was deluged with expressions of good will) at his olovatlon to tho post left va ennt by tho death of his father. The general acknowledged a few oP thoni personallj but tho vaBt major ity will havo to bo answered by a cir cular lotter as tholr number In so- great that Individual responses are impossible. Soeral of his advlBers aro urging upon tho new commander to make n tour of Inspection of tho more important army posts, as ono o!) tho first noccsitloB of his admlnlstiai tlon The new commander of tho Salva tion Army, Gen. Uramwell Dooth, Is a big man physically and mentally, lie stands ovor bIx feet high and Ib. of military carriage A Dritlsh cabl net minister once said of him that he would be worth $50,000 a year to any of the great English administra tive departments, and that he could Mrs. Potter Palmer has returned from Paris to Derlin, where she took n thorough course of study In tho pic ture galleries and musoums. This she did by way of preparation for society functions next winter, when sho will visit Chicago. Mrs. Palmer bolioves that more ar tistic appreciation should be doveli oped In the social life of Chicago, and with this object in view sho put her-, self under direction of tho learned Dr. Dodo of Derlin. Dr. Dode, who is director of the Royal museums, Is rec ognized ns tho best living nuthoiity on the old masters. His books and catalogues aro of the highest value In tho art world, and ho la frequently consulted by such collectors ns J. Plerpont Morgan, but this Is tho Hnt tlmo Dr. Dodo has had a society leadi er for a pupil. Ho Is loud in his pralfles of tho artistic aptness and Intelligence shown by his Chicago dls clplo. PUBLIC CAREER ENDS t Mpf y&& jS, y'TrB Y