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^ U IKKO nestles at the foot ' of the Nikko-zan range of mountains in one of the grandest valleys of picturesque Japan two thousand feet above the sea. The city of temples is especially fortunate in its environments. If the mountains are the no­ blest in the northland, the waterfalls are the wildest in Japan. One of them leaps a sheer 350 feet into a basin of snow, another is broken and twisted into a series of cascades, whose sil­ very beauty cannot be conveyed to paper. The ancient forests are hung with rare mosses, that give them an increased appearance of hoariness. The temperature, too, has a delight­ ful and invigorating tone, both health­ ful and hopeful. At Nikko is seen shrine of the oldest religion in Japan--older than her history, in fact. Besides this em­ blem of the Shinto faith was erected by the saint Shodo Shonin, in 716, a temple of Buddha--the later religion was introduced into the empire from China, but its priests were wise enough not to attempt to replace the primitive Shinto by it. being content rycxwc/ ™ - * * s ^ VftWw - £ s - i ~,,.w :$ SiMfcw f mm to unite the two. The ablest and most powerful follower of Buddha was, no doubt, the great warrior, Iye­ yasu, who was deified by the emperor as the "great incarnation of Buddha, the light of the east." Upon his death this noted man was buried at Kuno- san, in the southern country, and noble shrines were built to immortal­ ize his memory. But in time it was felt that sufficient honor had not been done the mighty mai£ and it was de­ cided to remove his remains to a more fitting resting place at Nikko. So, in 1617, on the greatest day Nikko ever knew, his body was re­ moved to her exalted protection, with such impressive ceremonies as only the rites of Buddha can afford. Ja­ pan has never seen such another bur­ ial; it may never again see its like. The most sought approach to the temple tombs of the illustrious dead is over the sacred bridge, which is a wooden structure lacquered a deep red, in vivid contrast to the somber hue of the pines, and supported by •tone piers. G^tes are closed at ei­ ther end, stopping all entrances ex­ cept when they are open once a year for the annual festival, and vast crowds pass over the sacred way. Midway in the ascent is a small bel­ fry, looking like a huge mushroom under its big sloping roof, covered with bronze plates and surmounted by the crest of Iyeyasu. A bronze bell, rung by means of a big log of wood placed at an angle, so that, upon be­ ing pulled back by a rope, it will strike the deep-toned instrument as It rebounds, sends forth its clear, res­ onant notes so as to be heard a long distance. At the head of the terraced ascent stands a massive symbol of Shintoism, a granite torii. This is 27 feet 6 Inches in height* but looks dwarfed beside the handsome fivestoried pa­ goda standing near by. The latter has a beautiful crest, its stories de­ creasing In size as they stand one above another. The eaves of the low­ er story are decorated by the painted carvings of the 12 Japanese signs of the zodiac, the rat, ox, tlgei;, hare, dragon, serpent, horse, goat, ape, cock, dog, pig. i Broad stone steps lead to the en­ trance, through the "Gate of the Two Kings" to the storehouse, containing •the precious relics of Iyeyasu, and the numerous belonging* of the temple. In the great courtyard, with Its rows of stone lanterns, besides those two structures, with their large tiled roofs. Is another and larger building, with painted carvings of elephants, show- leg their hind legs turned the wrong way. These ornaments are the work of the famous left-handed artist. Hi- dart Jingoro, and are considered mar­ vels of artistic taste. This elegant •court is lighted, on special occasions, "by 118 magnificent lanterns placed on massive stone bases, the gifts of noblemen In honor of the sleeping god Iyeyasu. Kept in a stable near by 1s a snow-white pony sacred to the use of the god. This building is orna­ mented by the carvings of three mon­ keys, supposed to represent the unique trinity of San-goku no saru, the trio that neither see, hear, nor speak any evil. This fact is symbolized by the attitudes of the monkeys, one having his paws over his eyes, the second covering his mouth, and the third his ears. Wherever one goes in Japan he will see these Images of blind, dumb and deaf monkeys. In this same court is a cistern fashioned out of solid rock, and holding holy water,* which comes from a stream on the mountain­ side, known as the White Thread Cas­ cade, as the water flows over the brink of the precipice in such a deli­ cate layer of the silvery fluid as to look to. be a part of the glistening stone. In the midst of his admiration of this scene the tourist hears the soft ting-arling of golden wind bells under the eaves of the buildings as they are gently swayed to and fro by the breeze. At the head of another flight of steps the visitor comes upon a second court, filled with wohder-works of Japanese skill, and gifts from other countries. Among these last are a bronze candelabrum, that belonged years ago to a king of Loocho, a huge candle stick sent from**Holland, etc., etc. Another flight of steps ascended, and the visitor pauses before the Ya Mei gate, its two stories decorated with remarkable carvings of the com­ mon and the unusual in artistic work. As the ponderous gate swings ajar we are ushered into a courtyard con­ taining several bulldlngB, one of which was reserved In ancient times for the koagura, or sacred dance, which was performed by priestesses in wide, flowing silken trousers, an overdress of gauzy texture and a wreath of arti­ ficial flowers, while they held in their hands tiny bells, that gave forth soft, bewitching music. They swirled in ab- sprd positions making ridiculous pass­ es with their fans before amused priests. Near the center of the court is an enclosure holding the chapel, which contains that universal emblem of Shintoism. the golden gohel, attach­ ed to a long wand, and a Shinto mir­ ror on a table lacquered a deep black. Another path leada up 220 moss grown steps to that spot of greatest sanctity, the tomb of Japan's greatest ruler. In fact, all these preludes of courts, stone stairways, massive gates, and displays of decorations have been only the entrance to the mausoleum. Situated within an enclosure of lofty trails surmounted with a balus­ trade and sheltered by stately old cryptomerlas, the tomb itself is un­ adorned and stands an Impressive and fitting resting place of the mighty shogun. It is constructed of huge blocks of stone, crested with an urn of gold, silver, and copper-bronze raised in the form of a pagoda. A vase of bronze filled with lotus flowers and leaves in brass, a bronze tortoise sup­ porting a stork, an ornament typify­ ing the length of the days, and an In­ cense burner o{ the same metal, all stand on a table of stone in front of the tomb. Scarcely inferior to this sublime mausoleum Is the monument raised to the memory of his grandson, Iyemitsu. This Is reached by an avenue turning from the approach to the other. In this direction, oourtyards and flights of stone steps, gold and bronze images, grotesque carvings, temples to the Shinto faith, the tomb of Toritomo, the shrewd ambitious and unscru­ pulous founder of the shogun ate, niches filled with figures of mytho­ logical gods and goddesses, among which we note those ridiculous mon­ sters with prodigious display of teeth that are supposed to rule the wind and thunder, gates that show both art and skill in the building, an oratory as impressive as that of Iyeyasu, and with more of ornamentation. The beauty, grandeur and sublimity of these famous shrines of Nikko must be seen to be appreciated. Art and Nature seem to have Joined hands in out-doing themselves. India, famous for her secred shrines, has nothing to compare with them. Nikko puts on her best livery at the festival of Iyeyasu, and the shrines to this hero are then seen to the best advantage. But the tourist has not seen It all until he has been present at one of the annual pilgrimages to the mountain shrines. The day is per­ fect. Nikko has more perfect days,' it would seem, than any other spot in Japan. The grand avenue Ts provided with refreshments for the coming mul­ titude, and a pine, consecrated to propitiate the evil spirits, is dragged furiously up the terraced path. Eager, excited people rush fetter it, plucking branch after branch from the tree as charms against evils, until it is bare of leaf and branch. During this per­ formance a continual outcry of voices from a hundred throats rings up and down the valley erstwhile so heavy with the silence. Then the broad gate of the sacred red bridge is flung open, and the anxious, travel-worn pilgrims move solemnly forward on their march to the holy temples. Sancti­ monious priests in robes of gold bro­ cade or silk chasubles and white cas* socks, and mounted on ponies selected with religious veneration for this pious occason, are followed by their train of devoted parishioners, clothed In bright yellow gowns and holding on long poles over their heads huge fans. Behind these marches a long train of warriors, made conspicuous by their ancient trappings and arms Of olden styles. Next in this strange procession walk in double file, mejx and boys with masks over their faces and all wearing quaint costumes of other days donned for this especial scene. The last squad wave ban­ ners or temple flags of queer device over their heads, or carry live birds or monkeys. In the rear, attired In skins of wild beasts, and to make the imitation more startling, men creep upon their hands and knees, following two and two abreaBt. Be­ sides these singular bodies of people, at intervals along the marching col- ume zealous adherents of the faith draw sacred cars on wooden wheels, with temple-shaped roofs and bodies of dark lacquer, valances of rare needle-work, and rich draperies of red and yellow silk. The entire scene If enlivened. If not rendered more en­ joyable, by all sorts of instruments, musical and otherwise, sending forth their medley of sounds. The proces­ sion is at least a mile long, while the avenue is fairly deluged by a flood of spectators who have come from all parts of the country--some hundreds of miles--to witness this famous festival. Missed One-Half of Them Reporter's Wit Won Victory Vidian Burnett, who Is understood to have been the inspiration of his -mother's story, "Little Lord Pauntle- roy," had a Harvard education, and then tried his hand at journalism, ac­ cording to the New York Evening Post. A distinguished railroad presi­ dent came to Denver one day and the editors had reason to suspect that a big story was concealed about him. If !•: could only be got. The knot of reporters tried in vain, however, to see the big man. Burnett, thinking that the distinction of his mother's name must avail, wrote on one of his An Automobile Should Be 8old ^Every Minute, According to This Manufacturer. Rivalry among automobile manufac­ turers is a^ute, if good natured. At a dinner of manufacturers' representa­ tives at Hartford, Conn., one guest dwelt at length on the remarkable popularity of his car and the wonder­ ful organization of its selling force. •Why, just think of it, gentlemen," said he, "last month our sales aver­ aged a car every two minutes of each working day. There was never any­ thing like it In the world before. A car every two minutes." He dwelt on this point volubly and at length. When at last he had concluded, the representative of a rival factory arose from his chair down the table and re­ marked: "With the last speaker's per­ mission I would like to offer my com­ ment on his statement that there's one of his cars sold every two min­ utes." Permission was granted. "I understand you to say that you call that good salesmanship. Am I right? son of old Mrs. Smart." The railroad president whs so much pleased at this piece of wit that Bill Smart got the interview. "I certainly do," affirmed the pre> vious speaker. "Well, I don't; that's all. I call it mighty poor salesmanship." "What do you mean?" demanded the boaster. "A car every two min­ utes--" "Poor salesmanship--there's no other name for it. The gentleman for­ gets the universally accepted truth that "there's a sucker born every min­ ute.' " After which the next speaker was Introduced. Worth of Education. Qulntllian recommends all parents properly to educate their children, advising them to train their offspring carefully in learning good manners and virtuous exercises, since we com­ monly retain those qualities In age which we cultivated and possessed In our youth. philosopher on Marriage. name xnuoi avail, wruic uu un« oi nis According to Herbert Spencer, love own engraved vards the legend, "son, between man and woman arises from ^ •%*-- tx , un^<TDnn >> 'i»Ah oorrin? as the representative of of Mrs. Prances Hodgson Burnett. The card came back with a polite re­ fusal. A reporter named Bill Smart looked on scornfully. He tore a jagged piece off the corner of a sheet of fcopy paper and wrote on it: "Bill Smart, Llmelit. An open countenance he hath. Indeed, liis check, so monumental. Is crossed l>y such a length of smite The sparkling "I's" set horizontal. than between any other people. Equat ity of rights should also be recognized. A man cannot regard as his type of the ideal one whom he tries to com­ mand. and whom he has lowered by denying an equality of privilege with himself. MINISTERS ATTENDING THE CON­ FERENCE LEAVE FOR THEIR HOMES. SEVERAL REPORTS ARE READ each senring as the representative of the other's ideal. This Ideality must be preserved If love Is to remain, and to insure its preservation there should be not less, but greater, regard for ap­ pearances between husband and wife The Point of View. "Aren't these roads awful?" cried Ethel as a jolt caused her to land squarely In Hickenlooper's lap. "Oh. I don't know'" paid Hicken- Ico'aer. "I rather like this."--Judge. That of Secretary Frank M. Harry 8hows Salaries Paid to Pastors of Different Churches--New Board Organized. Springfield.--A number of reports were made at t,he closing of the Illi­ nois Methodist conference in Decatur. Visiting ministers havo returned to their homes. Frank M. Harry, statistical secre­ tary, submitted his report. It con­ tains some interesting figures. Twenty-nine churches in the con­ ference pay a salary of $1,500 or more a year. Of these only three are in Decatur districts. They are First and Grace churches of Decatur and the church at Pana. Champaign district has eight that pay $1,500 or o er. The largest salary paid is that by First church, Blooinington. The sal­ ary paid there Is $3,160. Congregations paying $1,500 or more in the conference are as follows: QUINCY DISTRICT Vermont Street church, Qutnoy $1.800 BLOOMINQTON DISTRICT. Bloomtnjfton First church 3.1fr> Bloomtngton Grace church Clinton 1.750 Llnnoln 1,500 CHAMPAIGN DISTRICT. Champaign First ctourch 2,4<Y> Farmer City 1,500 Glbt»on City 1.500 I ' n x t o n 1 , 5 0 0 Kuntoul l.fiO* Seymour 1,500 Urhana First church 2,000 Urbana Trtntty church 2.000 MATTOON DISTRICT. Charleston 2.000 Mattoon 2,000 Parts 2,000 Shelby ville 1,000 SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT. Springfield First church $2,300 Taylorvllle 1,800 DANVILLE DISTRICT. Danville First church ^$2,000 Danville K!mb«r church 2,000 Hoopeston 1,800 Tuscola 2,000 DECATUR DI8TRICT. Decatur First church ,....12,400 De-c*tur Grace church 2,000 Pana 1.600 JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT. Beardstown $1,700 JacksonvtHe Centenary church 2,000 Jacksonville Grace church 2,400 At the close of the conference the board of examiners organized by electing Dr. W. A. Smith of Virden chairman and Rev. J. F. McAnally, registrar. Rev. C. F. McKown is the oldest In service of any member of the board, entering this year upon his seventeenth year as an examiner. All candidates appear before this body of men, submitting to an ex­ amination upon application for ad­ mission and carrying a course of study till ordained elders. There were a few mistakes in the original list of appointments as an­ nounced, when verified by the con­ ference secretary, Rev. A. B. Peck of Carlinvllle. Among these It may be noted that Rev. M. F. Collier goes to Nllwood, and that Rev. R. L. Steed is returned to Green Valley. The new conference board of ex­ aminers named for the next four years Is composed of the following men: Walter Altken, C. M. Barton, A. K. Byrns, J. M. Derby, W. D. Fairchlld, A. S. Flanigan, F. A. Havig- hurst. E. A. Hedges, E. H. Lugg, J. F. McAnally, T. M. Ewlng. R. F. McDaniel, C. F. McKown, J. W. Miller, J. C. Nate, C. D. Robertson, W. A. Smith, R. L. Steed. W. N. Tobie and M M. Want. Alfalfa Should Yield Five Tons. The Illinois Alfalfa Growers' asso­ ciation is but one year of age, yet it has become a flourishing organization composed of the best farmers of the state--men with progressive ideas and who appreciate up-to-date meth­ ods--mey who know and appreciate the value of alfalfa and are anxious that others may learn to grow it on Illinois land. One of the speakers at the recent meeting of the association was the president, Hon. A. P. Grout, who in discussing the subject, said in part: "After twenty years" experience in growing alfalfa, I have come to the conclusion that the average yield per annum under the ordinary or usual condition which prevails in central Illinois, should not be less than five tons per acre. I have not always grown this amount, but that was when I was getting experience and learn­ ing how. I am doing It now, and whenever 1 fail it is not the fault of the plant, but because I have not done my part or complied with some of the conditions or requirements which ex­ perience has found to be necessary for its successful growth." Board to Change Office Soon. The state boarff of agriculture will maintain its office at the state house soon. After that the ofQce of the board will be removed to the Dome building at the fair grounds. It is announced this year that en­ tries for textile fabrics will close September 25, a little earlier than last year. Persons in Springfield who in­ tend to enter exhibits in this depart­ ment therefore will? have to enter them before the state board moves Its offices. Busy 8cene at Pair Grounds. Preparations for the great annual event of Illinois, the stat$ fair, are< stirring things up on the fair grounds. Exhibits are beginning to arrive, sev­ eral restaurants are already installed to provide for the armj^of workers and everybody is hustling and bustling in gleeful anticipation of the advent of "the greatest fair on earth." A thousand men are at work on the buildings, the sheep and swlae pavilions, the great dome, which Is being covered with copper; repairing the annex to machinery hall, patching the roof of the immense beef cattle barn and filling up the low places lr the roadway with shale. The grounds never looked more beautiful. Custodian Perkins has everything as clean as a new pin already. While agriculture and agricultural exhibits will be the great keynote to the fair, sufficient special attractions and features have been provided to please the most fastidious. The board of agriculture realizes that not every­ body visits the fair to Bee only the products of agriculture. The fair will open formally on Fri­ day, October 4, when a program of aviation events, mule races and other special attractions will be given In front of the grand stand. The pro­ gram will open about 2:30 o'clock and last two hours. The three aero­ planes and the balloon will get their bearings and It is probable that th« first aerial mall will be carried from the grounds to a nearby town. This will be one of the features of the aviation meet. Saturday aft^noon, October 6, the aviation meet will be again given, and if atmospheric conditions are suitable the aeroplanes will try for altitude flights in a contest. Madame Garcii will repeat her thrill­ ing journey down an inclined plane in her miniature auto, turning three somersaults before striking solid earth. Sunday, at 2:30 o'clock in the after­ noon, in the coliseum, the famous Pastor Russell of the Brooklyn and London tabernacles will lecture on "Beyond the Grave." Solos will be sung by Professor Reid of the Ameri­ can Conservatory of Music, and the Watch Factory band will give a beau­ tiful sacred concert. No reserved seats --first come first served. On Monday, October 7, the horse racing begins. And such racing as will be seen at the state fair this year. The largest cash purses, the greatest horses and all the famous drivers of the country. 0 MIS" FEI TrUe Lochinvar, Riding Out of West, Captures His Heart's Desire at Cheyenne. SNAPS STEER'S NECK Conference of Charities. The following article on the ap­ proaching charities conference, to be held in Springfield October 19, 20, 21 and 22, has been prepared by A. L. Bowen, executive secretary of the state charities commission of Illinois. Mr. Bowen, after stating that a nota­ ble list of speakers will be on hand for the conference, urges the general public to attend the sessions. Mr. Bowen says: "The question has been asked, •What Is the state conference of charities and in what respect does It differ from the state board of char­ ities?' "The conference will hold its seventeenth annual meeting In §pJing^ field on October 19, 30, 21 and SI. "The inquiry Is pertinent for the additional reason that this meeting will be the largest and most important In Its history. "The conference Is a voluntary popular organization of those inter- ested in charities, philanthropies and social service. "It was organized during Governor Altgeld's administration and had the Indorsement of that executive. His successors have taken no less Interest in it and the general assembly has considered it so valuable an element in our communal relations that public money has been appropriated annual­ ly for certain of its expenses. "The state charity boards, trustees, superintendents and members of the staffs of state Institutions have re­ garded the conference as essential to the betterment of the work of these great agencies. Lad From Cow Country, In Cowboys" Tournament, Rides Like a Demon, Flings Himself From Horse and Alights on Animal's Neck. Cheyenne, Wyo.--Cheyenne has. a new hero. Like all heroes he oame unheralded, a true Lochinvar, booted and spurred, riding out of the west, to capture his heart's desire. The hero Is Lafe Lewman of Bry­ ant, Colo., sometimes, but mostly of the range, and his heart's desire In this Instance Is the championship of' the world as a broncho buster. But even If this 22-year-old lad from the cow country may never defeat Champion of the World Charley Mc- Klnley, also of Colorado, and Frank Carter of California, In the struggle to come, he will long be remembered in the history of the frontier days for his prowess at the second day of the? celebration here. Boyish Lafe Lewman did not swim a river, he did not cross any great mountains nor did he stand and de-« fend any bridge or pass alone, nor whip a warlike Sioux buck here, but he did, riding like a demon, fling him­ self from his horse. Jump away up in the skyline and when he came down he alighted with his great arms around the neck of a big Texas steer, in a bulldogging contest. There was a crack like the report of a rifle as the big animal hit the ground. It kicked. Its muscles flat­ tered a few times, and when young Lewman had shaken the dust from hit clothes and stood on his feet, the steer was dead, its great neck broken by the twist. In "Quo Vadis" the giant convert t® the religion of Christ saved the Ilfls of Lygla, the Christian maid, by Just such a feat. Many laughed at the novelist's Imagination, but it remain­ ed for this young giant of the plains to prove that a man could break the neck of a raging steer, and hence Lewman is the hero of Cheyenne to­ night It was a terrible example of the power of a well-directed twist. The crunch of the neck bones could be heard many feet away as Lewman came down upon the animal. And the feat has startled even the most reminiscent of the cattle days, who say It was never performed be­ fore In their memory of the plains. Lewman Is shy and timid, for he has had little experience In crowds, bat he State Banks Show Gain. \With an increase of nearly Jti.OOv,- 000 in resources from June to Sep­ tember of this year, the 598 state banks of Illinois show a decided gain in the statement which Auditor McCullough issued. _ The statement carries conditions up to September 5. The combined resources of the state banks at that time amounted to >831,769,766.05. The total capital sur­ plus, contingent fund and undivided profits were $125,558,825.55; the total ieposits $694,833,024.53. Delegates to Farmers' Congress. The following from this section of the state have been appointed dele­ gates to the Farmers' National con­ gress, to be held at New Orleans, La., November 7: W. J. Ford, Greenfield; Frank Thornber. Car­ thage; J. W. Wlston, Rushvllle; W. E. Killum, Tower Hill; E. C. RIeh ards, Hillsboro; C. W. Russell, \ ir- glnla; J. B. Scantz, F. S. Garwood and H. E. Garwood, Stonington: H. P. Joy. Chapin; Frank Simpson. Pana; V. Vanniman. Virden: F C. Hersman. Hersman; J K. Klnoaid, Athens; T. M. Smith, Auburn; Joab P. Stout. Glenarm; A. R. Meek. Car- rollton; J. W. Cress. Hillsboro: VT. T. Fullenweider, Mwhanicsburg; F L. Stout. Glenarm; W. E Dalbey, Jr.. Tayloi ville, Guy L. Shaw, Beards- town: W. B. Avers. Athens: John Zeiter. Lincoln' Louis Rittger, Morri­ son ville: O F. Richardson, Shelby- ville Michael Smith, Shelbyvtlle; Henry Girard: C. D. Kirk. Taylor- viiie, and W. G Rodes. Bethany. Olinois Corporations. Secretary of State Doyle issued cer­ tificates of incorporation to the fol­ lowing: J. X. Hour company. Chicago; cap­ ital, $1,000: building material. In­ corporators-- M. L. i'our, J. F. Bour, L. (\ Abbott. Automobile Accessories company, Chicago: capital. $25,000. Incor^ porators--Alexander Marelli, Fred­ erick L Inckson. Fred D Marelli. Red School House Shoe company, ri\cn. capital stock Increased from $1)11)1) to JUMlOOtl. Perfect i t . n company. Chicago; capi'iil $'•(' , l"1' Incorporators--George H. :<>rtit. H F Thornburgh, D. B. Ki;> .•!!'• K< en park Automobile Oarage company. Chicago; capital, $25,000. h e -ri'.-raters-- Herman Frank, Harry J l,i:rie. lehn L. Anderson. yor.mouth Commercial club, Mce- nuut!. Incorporators--A. G. Patton. \V l" Gri.ham. J. D. DifTenbaugh. Bruce Mekk, Joseph P Moore Windsor Park and Cheltenham Business Men's association. Chicago. Incorporators--Frank R. SJcCauley. Leroy P. Brown, David E. Swanson. Broke His Neck. knows hones, as was demonstrated the other flfty, and more, the strip­ ling stands ready and willing to ride "Teddy Roosevelt,'* the demon horse, and heart-breaker of championship hopes. It may be recalled that many shy at trying a bout with "Teddy," for the animal has never been ridden, and perhaps never will be, but Le^ man says, "I'd draw him, anyway, so I am ready." Lewman, the new hero, rode Tor* nado, a bad broncho, "Just to keep mj hand In," he says. WANTS PAY FOR DEAD COW Bovine Was Starved During Recent Mississippi Floods and Veteran Seeks Cash. Washington. -- William Smith, n Union Civil War veteran, wants Navy Department to pay for his COW. which was starwed to death daring the recent Mississippi floods. He SS^S the warrant oflleer in charge of tb«| Algiers Naval Station, opposite New Orleans, refused shelter to his cow. although the stock of other flood refu­ gees were being cared for within the station. Acting Secretary Winthrop has declined to admit the responsi­ bility of the department. Cliff Dwellers Dwarf Race. Albuquerque, N. M.--An ancient mummy, eighteen inches high and In a good stata of preservation has been found at the cliff dwellings on the upper Gila, near Silver City. Instruc­ tions have been received to forward It to the Smithsonian institution at Washington. Careful examination con­ firms the idea of many scientists that the old cliff men were a dwarf race. Woman Niflht Watch. New York.--Mrs. A. Wolfe Is the first nlghtwatch woman In this city, f he has charge of a large bnfMlMI t£at is being remodeled. Ests J. D.*» Cababga. Tarrytown, N. T--A horse owned by George Ferguson. Rockefeller's fttft man. ate all of John's cabbage «t which he was especially food.