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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06
For q Good MueslAce.

For strong uucilage pu;Terize stTa-
rately about equal paris Of gum sraosc
and gum sragacarfh: EEK thoroughly
while DRY. and then add sufficient water.
THIS is better n11-lAgs than yea Can
gee Al the stAiloneris- - cheap. and viii
keep for q long time without anything
10 prs~erve il. Cum arabic y too weak
and brittle fer good roDeslage, and gum
.-zcacan.h, If used al1ze. only partly
iAsolv,s. and remains IN lsaHr4-.D.
I. p Ia Tie ET..er.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06
A Change of Time,

On and after Saturday, September s I'M
til further notice, cars will run as follows
on the Wichita & Suburban line. Car
will leave First and Main streets on each
hour for Paramount from a. N. until 10
p. m Also car leaving at 7:20 a. ~. and
$40 D. M connect with Paramount. Car
will leave First and Main for car works at
twenty minutes after each hour from 7'2O
a. m. until $50 D. IN. Car leaves First
and Main tor Fifteenth street at forty
minutes after each hour frcm $40 a. m.
until $40 p. m. Car will leave Fourth
avenue and William street at q a. M for
Paramount and car works 94-3t
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06

Fruits In general contain bot Fs,'e n1-
uiuent, DSf. are ~ value - food from
TIER as'fstlzing ard plsa<sn; sste: from
toesr s1pfaring IN Tn Agreeable var
water necessary 20 fod. znd frc<u ;hs
gsDerai laxative eject IT TIE aCsd present.
Ia addition. both ETzsIo ard vegetables
supp@y IL l.s.y with potash In tins
~&y ttsey coaBt~Faet ttae scs.rvy s-.grss-
ds-red By dc; % saliea naeatz. Tho
only r1etho<1s Of pEeseryi1g foosis saosa
- Assze-I.s wsre driving ard szi;ing. b,5tis
Of which f@-l - p1~D3Fss Ina Easoz.-
.lznss.zs. L.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06

WIe-I mended the kose h yry
trousers pocket last niGh; otter yea had
gone 10 bed. John, dear. Vow. an nos
q thoughtful kffie wifsf
Hrsoend tdabsor,dy - we1-1-ye1.
ynu are tbooEhtful enough, ray dear. bUs
how the mischief did yoo d,scorz shaa
there was hole IN my trousers po<ksc
-New York Sun
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06
Notice 10 StOckmen.

The valuable farm known as the Peck
ranch. situated miles below Toronto, on
the Nerdi2ris river, in Woodson county,
Kansas, will be sold at sheriffs sale at the
court house in Yates Center, county seat
of said county on the oath of September
next at O'Clock p. m. This farm is well
improved and the best farm IN every re
spect in the state. Don't fail to see 1t.
J4l
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06
Eagle Publishing House.

NJ NJ. Murdoch & Bro., proprietors,
printers, binders, publishers and blank
book manufacturers. All kinds of county,
township and school district records and
blanks. Legal blanks of every description
Complete stock of justices dockets and
blanks. job printing of all kinds Cor
respondence solicited. Address all COM
munications TO
K. P. MUBpoCK. Manager,
LSS-tf% watt Wichita Kansas
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06
Excursion Rates to the Ohio Centennial Exposi-

The Centennial Exposition OF the Ohio
Valley. TO be held 1T Cincinnati July Atm 10
October 9th, with the exception Of the
National Centennial. will be the largest
ever held in the United States.
Low Excursion Rates will be made by
lines entering Cincinnati aud their connec-
tions. From st. Louis and the West the
Ohio s. Mississippi R'y Is the only direct
through car route. By this line those who
attend the u. ~ Il National Encampmeut
1T Columbus, Ohio. for which very low
rates will be made, ana those going farther
east 10 the different summer resorts can
stop over at Cincinnati and visit the Expo
sition.
The o. & VI. is the only through line, via
Cincinnati. by which this can be done
For further information address 4. J.
Lytle, General Western Passenger Agent
.. q II. R'y, St Louis, No 35tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06

The sfi,S TO teach publicly bowzto
starch linen was a Dutch woman. Mn
Dingley. She charged go for teaching
the art and g. for showing how 20 make
the starch Starch in those days was
made solely from wheat. but now, OK
suce 1sfl. il Is made uGd2I fz1D cG1u-
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06

Tf~@+conscience fund.- at Washington,
which is designed TO receive sums Of
money voluntarily returned to the gov
eminent by people who have stolen IN the
past and aftuvard desire to make ressi-
tuition, now amounts to nearly 800. 900.
1, speaks well for the later honesty Of
the couury.-Philadeiphia Times.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06

Eureka Springs, Ark, via Frisco Line.
The most delightful health and pleasure
resort in the west. Cheap excursion tickets
how on sale. For further information
aud descriptive pamphlet, apply to W. ID.
nd Union depot near Oak street. dol If
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06
CauvasSsrs Wanted.

\ few reliable. experienced men who can
furnish their own conveyance 10 sell nur-
sery stock in eastern Kansas and western
Missouri. We will pay liberal compensa-
ton TO the right kind of men Those who
speak German preferred. Apply To
d-SS-lOt Fort Scotr IA,
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06
Contractors and Builders

Blank building agreements contracts,
etc, for use by contractors and builders,
for sale at this office Orders by mail
promptly attended to. Address the Wich-
tia EAGLE Wichita Kan 15tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06

Cheap rates to Columbus, O., and re-
turn. via the Missouri Pacific railway.
The shortest line by 4S miles. The quick
est time by one hour and half. Leave
Wichita at 1l:40 a, M, arrive at Columbus,
7:55 p. N. the following day. Tickets will
be on sale Sept. Z, s and 9. For further in
formation call at city ticket office, 1877
North Main ST. L. +. BLECKLEY,
d92tf Pass. and ticket agent.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06
Not-.

All Drivers have positive orders 20 pre-
vent passengers from getting on and Oh
front platform Of cars, or stand on the
same.
Psssen gers must keep of Of the front
platform. WICHITA STREET R'Y Co
Ef~.f
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06
To County Superintendents.

We have just completed large number
of sets of school records, including the new
book (as required by law, register OF war
rants presented to and paid by treasurer.
Orders filled promptly.
The WICHITA EAGLE,
d107-tff Wichita, kansax
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06

The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe have
now in their night train service leaving
Wichita at $3.50 p. H., the latest and most
approved pattern of free reclining chairs
These cars will be run daily. la addition
to this. Pullman service on morning train
from Newton, and through Pullman cars
daily on the $50 p. IN. train TO Kansas
City, Atchison and ST. Joseph
W ID. MURDOCH.
Pass and Ticket Agent, l22 North Main
street, Union Depot and Douglas avenue
station d31-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06
Manila WrapperS

This office Is prepared 10 furnish MANILA
wrappers IN sizes and quantities to suit
purchasers. just as cheap as any house In
the United States. Orders by mail prompt
" attended to. Address
The WICHITA EAGLE,
So II Wichita, Kan.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06

Kansas University of embalming meets
at Topeka September 18th and 10Th: at 10
O'Clock a. m. II. W. kENDLE, President.
NJ. w. BROWN, Secretary. 81 lot
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06
PHILADELPHIA, July IS, 1884

Wichita EAGLE, Wichita, Kan
Gentlemen:-We have seen one OF your
Mortgage Loan Registers at the Office OF
the PhiIadelphia Mortgage and Trust Co,
this city, and shall be obliged ii you Will
send this company one similar in all re-
spects at your earliest convenience, and re-
main respectfully yours
THEODORE ROCKINGHAM,
eS-tf< SecretAyY
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06

kansas Pleading and Practice in Civil
Cases." with forms. by irwin Taylor, of
the Topeka bar, author of "Brief-Digest,"
ANNOTATED Code" etc. Octave, 600
pages, So net. Sent postpaid on receipt of
price. THE WICHITA EAGLE,
Wichita Kan
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06
St Louis & san Francisco Train Service.

The Frisco line are now running in their
morning and night trains free reclining
palace chair cars and Pullman palace
sleeping cars from Wichita TO St Louis
without change. The Frisco is the only
line running two solid trains between
these points without change of any class.
Morning train now leaves Wichita at 1910
a m. and evening train at go D. m. w.
D. Murdoch. passenger and ticket agent,
122 North Main street. Union depot and
Douglas avenue station. 3,-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06

Blank abstracts for sale at this Office
Abstracts printed to order. Orders by
mail promptly attended to. Address the
Wichita EAGLE, Wichita, Kan. 75-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06

Scale books. coal tickets, etc, for sale at
this Office Orders by mail viii receive
prompt attention. Address The Wichita
EAGLE, Wichita, Kan. ,5rf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06
Notice Ladies',
S6tf

You are especially invited to call at mr.
new Office. No. l49 North Main street. and
witness the art exhibition Of sewing ma
chine work beginning today, and contin-
uing every day during this week.
dS7-tf HARRY W. MANNING.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06
-zsSSMlilaMw
Daily Eagle
REAL ESTATE.

The following are the transfers of rea
estate filed in the recorders Office yester-
day:
I'D CosweIl to G W Shrewsbury lots
II and Is Hendryx avenue Glendale o
add BOO
J Straw to L b Fogg pit of lot oo
Island sec Is, %, lie. lOoO
Pete Let9o to E f Himmelwright 80
lots 80 Is 90 Getto ave, Gettos add. 2uU
A l. Schnach to w B Quinland 75xi40 oo
fl in 9 % l e..............-: IoVV
l. l. Chamberlain to B Housuld lots
20 and IL Block B Prospect Hill ann
add- wv
Jas Grant to V J Miller lots 30 and o
81 Stewards sub div.. ....... lVo
B s Jamison to NJ A Sanford lots Al ~
and 40 Grove st Aliens I'd add: GU
J n Barbich to 2 Strong lots % oo
and "a Campbell ave Logan's add. 3OOo
w NJ McNaghten to T B Fogg 75x-
$50 fit in lot 8 Island section is u
A l. Pierce to Strong lots ISL and
1S7 Fassar ave Paramount add. ID
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06
Notice TO Work Poll Tax.

All persons who have been notified by
the undersigned to work on the streets as
per city ordinance, failing to appear at
the time and place specified in said notice,
will on and after this date be promptly
dealt with according to law, and warrants
for their arrest be issued against them
without further notice. J. \. STONE,
Street Commissioner
Wichita, Kan. May IA, 1888. 154 If
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06
Eureka Springs. Ark. via Frisco Line.

Eureka Sprinqs, Ark, via Frisco Line.
The most delightful health and pleasure
resort in the west. Cheap excursion tickets
now on sale For further information and
descriptive pamphlet, apply to W. ID.
Murdoch, agent, 122 North Main street
and Union depot near Oak street. del If
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06

Writer'S note books for sale at this Office.
Orders by mail promptly attended to. Ad-
dress The Wichita EAGLE, Wichita, Kan.
1Ntf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06
Take or

Or Transfer books for abstracters for sal
at this office. Orders by mail promptly at
tended to. Address the Wichita EAGLE,
Wichita, Kan. 15-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06

Only S23 round trip TO Denver, Pueblo
Rnd Colorado Springs, and SO 30 round trip
80 salt Lake and Ogden, via the Missouri
Pacific railway. the new short line Pull
man sieeperS run through. I20tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06

Alphabetical index tabs made to order
Orders by mail promptly attended to. Ad
dress the Wichita EAGLE, Wichita, Kan.
.,rf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06

Free reclining chair cars are now running
on all trains on the G, X. * " railway.
Rock Island Route" between Wichita,
Topeka. Kansas City, St. Joseph, Chicago
ST | ouiS a-s
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06

We have complete line of books and
blanks as required by the township trus-
tees, township treasurer, justice of the
peace, constable and road overseer. Orders
promptly filled. Correspondence solicited.
The WICHITA EAGLE,
d1O9-tf Wichita, Kansas
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06

Free reclining chair cars are now running
on all trains on the c., X. s. n R'y, Rock
island Route" between Wichita, Topeka,
Kansas City. ST Joseph. Chicago, ST.
Louis Off
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06

The 5. l.. Davidson Mortgage company
has plenty of money to loan on improved
CITY Droperty at low rate SS-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06
Special to Attorneys.

Attorneys pocket dockets for sale at this
Office Orders by mail promptly filled.
Address all orders to the Wichita EAGLE,
Wichita, Kan. d93-tf.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06
Does it Interest You?

Educational headquarters. Robinson &
Champion. 90 If
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06
Ecrifa1 Arsnfie :.

Re1. registers for sale at this oi1ica.
Orders by mail will receive prompt atten
ton Address the Wichita EAGLE, Wich-
TIA. Kan. .5-i
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06

1t is not known by all, but it is fast
being found out that w. J. Rawlins is
making the finest photos, large pictures
and baby photos to be had in the west.
91 ct
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06
lust Received.

A new and elegant line of fall suitfngs
and overcoating by Bruggeman, The artls-
tic tailor, PA North Main street. 81 ct
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06

Money TO loan on all kinds OF property IN
any amount. There is no kind OF good Sc
curTty that will not loan money on. No
delay. W. I. Nash, over lie y Atai,' st
dol 6ts
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06

Each Township Treasurer should
have Treasurer Record, Stray Record,
transcripts, Compiled Laws of 1885, and
a full assortment of blanks. For sale at
this office
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06

Note books for sale at this office. Mail
orders promptly attended to. Address The
Wichita EAGLE, Wichita, Kan. 75tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06

Loans on improved farms made at
lowest rates LON bard Mortgage Com
pany. ds9 wJJ-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06

Pocket real estate books for lands and
lots, for sale at thisotice. Orders by mail
promptly filled. Address all orders to
The WICHITA EAGLE, Wichita, Kan, Il.
P. Murdoch, Manager. d93 tf*
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06

Take the new short line, C. X & Y. !
Rock Island route, to Kansas City. St
Joseph, Chicago and St Louis. li4tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06
e5tf
lSarfers

Blank charters and all kinds Of legal
blanks for sale by
The WICHITA EAGLE.
diff Wichita Kansas
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06

The s. L. Davidson Mortgage company
has money Ia loan on farm and city pro
perty at lowest rate. SS-tf.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06

Attorneys pocket dockets for sale AT this
Office Orders by mail promptly filed
Address ali orders TO The WICHITA EAGLE,
Wichita, Kan. K T.. Murdocks Manager.
1ssSs TT
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06
Laws OF Kansas.
q. A. X. Attention,

Dassler's compiled laws and session law
for So for sale at this Office at the standar
price. d,Nw-rf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06
CharIerS

Blank charters and all kinds of lega
blanks for sale by
THE WICHITA EAGLE,
dill If Wichita, Kansas.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06

Best lemons only Is cents dozen at c.
|. Fuller's. d92-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06

School books and stationery. Robinson
& Champion. 92 If
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06

For farm loans call at Lombard
Mortgage Company. Money paid as soon
as papers are executed GS9W50tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06

Take the new short fine, c. K & n,
Rock Island route, to Kansas City, St
Joseph. Chicago and St. Louis HIT
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06

Blank receipt books for sale at this office
Orders by mail promptly attended to. Ad
dress the Wichita EAGLE, Wichita, Kan.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06
Note books.

Blank note books for sale at this office
Orders by mail promptly attended TO. Adj
dress The Wichita EAGLE, Wichita. Kan.
15tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06

The popular line tor California, Oregon.
Washington territory and all Pacific coast
points is the Missouri Pacific. EFT. Scott
Route" l4S-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06
Special TO Afrcrnevs.

Just completed large number of the
Attorneys pocket docket" For sale at
this office dq3-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06
Non.v-short lime Money

To loan on chattel security Live stock.
notes. Jewels. also cash paid Tor stocks OF
FOODS Under Clt.zeus Bank osl-lmS
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06

a look Worth SOC Free
To every scholar purchasing 81 worth OF
books or stationery from us next week.
92tf ROBINSON & CHAMPION.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06

Fresh smoked white fish and halibut at
c. |. tuller's. d92-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06

Short Hand

New pack tomatoes only 10 cents can
at G. l. Fuller's d9-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06
To Real Estate Agents

New pack tomatoes only 10 cents can
at G. /. Fuller's d92-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06

Money to loan on city property by S L.
Davidson Mortgage company rear Citizens
bank. SS-tf
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PLUSHES. VELVETS.
BOSTON STORE.
|. Book Worth soc Free

Best lemons only Is cents a dozen at c.
/. Fuller's. d92-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06

School Books at wholesale and Retail
92tf ROBINSON & CHAMP ON.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06

New pack tomatoes only 10 cents can
at c. l. Fuller's. d9-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06

Best lemons only Is cents a dozen at c.
l. Fuller's d92-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06
asst Train to st. Louis and the East via tn
Missouri Pacific KY

Composed of day coaches, elegant free
reclining chair cars, and Pullman sleepers,
leaves Wichita at 11.35 a. m. runs
through to st. Louis solid, arriving there
at $40 "a. IN. next day. This is one and
one-half hoursquicker than any other line
running both reclining chair cars and
Pullman sleepers from here through with
out change. City ticket office l37 Main
street.
f. f. BLECKLEY,
d14Otf Pass and Ticket Agent
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06
BOSTON STORE.

Fresh smoked white fish and halibut at
G. |. Fulier's. d92-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06
READY AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE

A New and Important Book for Kansas
LAWYERS.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06

Read ,Jewett & Co. wonderfully cheap
advertisement of groceries IN the paper to-
dow % ct
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06
Grand Army of the Republic.

Fresh smoked white fish and halibut at
c. |. Fuiler's. d92-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06

Through Car Service, Wichita to Kansas City
via the Santa Fee Route.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-06
Too Many Goods for Retail House.

Travelling Passenger agent Frisco line, S
Louis, Mo. % 5t
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diff
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-02-18

are all stone-built IA tenacious whitish
clay being used in place of mortar), and
with fiat roofs. The country round is well
cultivated, but barley and peas are the
only produce The inhabitants all appear
well-to-do; but they seem to suffer good
deal from rheumatism (the altitude 1860
feet, induced, no doubt, by the piercing
winds which sweep over the plain. On
the hill, which rises Immediately from the
north of the town to hight of about 800
feet, stands the stone-built fort occupied by
the Daibung and forty Chinese officers.
who are in command of about 500 Thibe-
tan soldiers. The Daibung is relieved once
in three years, and during his tenure of
Office is allowed 10 trade within the limits
of his province There are said to be only
three Daibungs in all under the Lhasa
Government; of these, one resides in Lhasa,
another in Namcho district, and the third
at Dingri; no gold is to be seen at Dingri
it is much sought after, and many inquiries
were made of the explorer as to whether
he had any gold, pearls or coral to dis
pose of.
The soldiers occupying the Dingri fort
are armed with sword, matchbox, and
bow and arrows. The sword is the usual
short, straight weapon in wooden scab-
board met with all over Thibet the match
locks are sent from Lhasa, and the bows
are made of bamboo which is brought from
Nepaul. The soldiers manufacture their
own powder on the spot. Lead is i'm
ported from Nepaul and Darieeling; but
as bullet-molds are unknown, they pour
out the molten lead into long, hollow
i Al Il =.
convenient-sized pieces, which are ham
mered to suit the bores of the guns The
soldiers receives small yearly pay (about
g to 81 l0s.), and are allowed to engage
in agriculture, trade, etc. They are drilled
by their Chinese officers every week or so.
sometimes on foot. at other times mounted
on ponies, which they maintain for them
selves, and there are periodic inspections
by the Daibung.
long time was spent at Dingri, which
place is the center of very large trade:
much interesting information being col
lected concerning it by NH, who was
eventually enabled to continue his journey
westward past the Palguch Lake to Jonk-
hajong (the furthest point TO the north
west reached). Jonkhajong is military
and civil post Of some importance, two Off
Gals called Jongpons, welding extensive
powers, residing there. Passing Kirong
the route nears river, and for about 100
PAGES is carried over gallery about six feet
wide, run along the perpendicular face of
the rock at hight of from fifteen to
twenty feet above the waters edge The
gallery rests on thick iron bolts driven into
the rock at intervals, over which planking
is loosely laid the outer edge is fenced by
rudely-made rope passed round wooden
posts fixed to the bolts. Eventually the
explorer succeeded in reaching India in
safety.-London Times.