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Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-03-27
TO COLORED VOTERS.
They Are Urged to Make q Stand for the
Interests OF Their Race.


Interests OF Their Race.
WASHINGTON. March 26.-The Inter
State Civil and Political Rights associa-
ton CT the United States, an orgasiza-
ton of colored men, has issued an
address to the negro voters OF the
north in which they say that the
president has done all that he
could do to influences such action in
congress as would result in the holding
Of fair elections in the SOUTH" but that
some few senators have seen fit to vote
in such way as to re-rivet the politi-
cal chains upon our brethren in the
south and negative the influence Of the
negro voters in the north" Important
elections are to be held this autumn in
northern states where the negro vote is
the balance Of power and each negro
in the north is urged to 'consti-
tute himself q committee of one
to see some other voter and urge upon
him the Importance of refusing to
vote for any candidate upon any ticket
unless he is known to be firm friend
of the negro and in favor of the cast
ing of free ballot and having it fairly
counted" The negroes are urged 10
organize for offensive and defensive
purposes and to allow the anglo
Saxon to fight his political battles alone
whenever he is one OF those men who
have said that the negroes are an in
ferior class of people to the Anglo
Saxon race"
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-03-27
COMING TO THE FAIR.
England VIII Send an Exhibit to Chicago
-GernAny IntereSed.

England VIII Send an Exhibit to chicago
-Gernany IntereSed.
LONDON, March 26-England has
formally notified Secretary Blaine that
she accepts President Harrisons invita-
ton to take part in the Chicago exhi-
bition, and Lord Salisbury has informed
President Harrison that a royal COM
mission will be appointed to assist
British interests in making a proper
representation
BERLIN. March ga conference, in
which number of prominent German
manufacturers took part and in which
the Chicago worlds fair was discussed,
occurred in Berlin Wednesday. The
manufacturers concurrea in the belief
that a representation worthy of The
German empire could be obtained
il the government sent a CON-
missioner to the United States,
with power to insure to the
manufacturers of Germany who
might contemplate making exhibits all
the advantages which German industry
was entitled to. 1t VS. decided to IS
sue calls for mass meeting of German
manufacturers to take place in this city
on April p One of the objects of this
mass meeting is to appoint committee
of merchants to supervise, facilitate
and arrange for the representation at
Chicago of the products of German in
dustry.
AsHrNGToN, March 2S.-The Span
ish government has notified the depart
mcr. of state that it will participate at
the Worlds Columbian exposition AZ
ChicaTo
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-03-27
LOSING GROUND.
Census Figures shS. EAaf ths Negroes
Fast 10 aa11taia tas Ratio of roPai.-

(xGsas ra8 &3Ss >GSa AA%t Ale <Se fS<s
Fat 80 aAlAtaia tas Rasis % rePai.-
ttoE.
WAsHtxsrox. March se.-Superin-
tsE6ent Porter Of the census bureau
has IN preparation al important bGl-
lstin giving the population of the South
At.GnEle and South Central states. Mis-
s0ari and Kansas, by races The total
population nbraced IN this count Is
gwen as ss.ssazSs. Of which 10. SIS zoe
were whites, 6. s95. leo eolored, and
IL. SIS Chinese, japanese and Indians.
In the states Included were found ID
1899 ffteen- sixteenshs Of the entire col
ored population OF the United States. 81
that for the purpose of Immediately as
eertsining the percentage Of increase Of
eolored population The returns of these
states are adequate anu not likely 10 90
materially affected oy the retarns
Of the other states and territories,
where the colored population Is
sinai The abnormal Increase OF
the eolored population. in what is
known a the black belt" during the
decade ending in 1880, led 10 the popular
belief that the negroes were increasing
al much larger rate than the white
population. This error was a natural
one and arose from the difficulty OF as
eertaining how much of the in
crease shown by the tenth cen
sus Was real and how much due
TO the omissions of the census of
1870. The facts as aseertained sustain
the theory that the high rate of in
crease in the growth of the colored pop
ulation as shown in 1880 was apparent,
not real, and that il was due 10 the inn
perfect enumeration In the southern
states in 1870 During the last decade
tho colored race has not held its own
against the whites in a region where
the climate and conditions are, of all
those which the country affords, the best
suited to its development Since 1880
the whites have steadily increased at
more rapid rate than the colored peo-
pie. This increase has not been affect
ed by the aid of immigration. In 1880,
when the proportion of colorcd popula-
ton was 1t its maximum, there were
nearly six colo~ed inhabitants TO ten
white, but this proportion has been re-
duced 10 triiie more than four at the
present date, or by nearly one-third of
its amount
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-03-27
CONFRONTED BY WANT.
A Gloomy Outlook for the Locked-Out
Clothing CUTE . of Roch ssr, n. Y.

A Gloomy Outlook for the Locked Out
Clothing CUTE of Roch ..r, n. Y.
ROCHESTER,, n. ", March 2o.-The
results OF the lockout of the clothing
cutters Of this city by leading manufac-
turers are already assuming a serious
phase among the thousands Of employees
who are dependent upon the clothing IN
dustry for employment and support.
The manufacture of clothing in this
city has grown TO an annual output Of
nearly sll. 0oo,0 900 and has become one
OF the principal industries of the city.
Nearly all of the leading clothing
manufacturers will have finished
work on all clothing cut out by
the locked out men by the end of
this week. and unless the cutters return
to work or others take their places,
next Monday 10000 people win be
thrown out of employment. The man.
ufacturcrs will attempt to resume work
as soon as possible with cutters from
other cities
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-03-27
A NEBRASKA MAYOR KILLED.
Attempting to Bulidoze q Gambler His
Skull Was Fractured.

CovIroroS, KY, March e6.-Mayo-
John y. Peyson became involved in 4
row in Owens. COPYRIGHT & Wilson S
gambling house early Wednesday
morning over the loss OF 500 and pulled
a revolver on Wilson. declaring that he
would kill him. at this juncturc some
body hit the mayor over the head
and a free fight resulted. When the
battle was over il was found that Doc
Middleton. q gam bier. was shot in TIE
side and that Mayor peyson's skull was
fractured, and he died this evening
Peyson ran saloon in addition to be-
ing mayor Of the town.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-03-27
A TERRIBLE FATE.
-Four Men Killed By an Accident Dswa In
The shs n OF = Kansas salt Nine.

LYONS. kan, March Ga horrible
accident occurred at the Lyons Rock
Salt Company inine at this place 81 :
O'Clock a. m. -Four men were descend
ing the shaft in a bucket when the trsv-
elcr became lcosencd. and fell 10 the
cage about 50o feet down the shaft
The four raen in the bucket were in
stantly killed. Two Of the men lad
the backs Of their heads cut OF com
pletely fror, iheir eyes 70 the base II
The skull Three were dissmboweled-
Que was so badly msngled as 10 be al
most unrecognizsble-
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-03-27

CoLpvATEE, Mich, March, 2s.-The
extensive stave-mill Of Il. Callsins &
Co. was burned al ; o'clock O. m. the
FIRE catching from the smokestack.
The mill and machinery is total loss.
amounting to $40, 900. There was an
insurance in Chicago companies for
$4,000. Sixty men are temporarily
thrown out Of employment The works
will be Immediately rebuilt
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-03-27

LONDON, March 26.-The Vienna cor
respondent of the Chronicle saws that
the governments OF the United States
and Switzerland have concluded a
convention by which the two
countries agrce 20 submit 20
arbitration any disputes which may
arise between them. President Uar-
rison. in returning the draft OF the con-
yeution to Switzerland, appended the
suggestion that other nations might adj
here to he agreement by signing and
depositing a copy OF the convention at
Washington.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-03-27

LovfsvnIt. Kv. Hsrch - --John !.
Ellhvrn, supreme PROTECTOR knights
and Ladies % Honor. died ~ : o'eloek
.. m. Wednesday The Immediate
been ia 81 -h~zlth fer vesr lie had
fse~n prominently identified vita The
knights ~ Henr~ sine. ia orrsrszs-
ticn. and had been srp-~-ns Protector
81 ttse Knights snd Ladies q Honss
ssnet 1857. two terIux
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-03-27
EonorinC Palmer.

SPRINGFIELD, H.. March es-The
election of Gen. John NJ. Palmer as
United States senator from Illinois was
celebrated by an immense gathering of
democrats here Wednesday. Gen. Palm
er delivered an address. and speeches
were made by Gen. John c. Black. Con-
gresham Mansur of Missouri, Col
Jones of the ST. Louis Republic. and
otbarz
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-03-27
pencer.t. WIN r,lehr,s..

wtssTxsToS, March es. The ma
tionsl assoc alton ~ democratic elnbs
have issued circular letter addressed
- democratic eiubs throughout the
United states inviting them 20 spp-o-
pTistelv celebrate re anniversary IF
ihe birth II Thomas jefferson On Thurs
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-03-27
rrcrarInr Coz col. psIllar.II.. run.r.l

oTTUawA. la, March 90. - The fr-
neral services of the late Col +. g.
Balingall will BE the most elaborate
ever seen in this par Of Iowa The
public service viii probably be held
April l2fn the coal palace Rev. Teeter
viii deliver the funeral sermon and
Senator " W. Dodge, on behalf Of the
Io-ra senate. viii deliver The eniogv
The Iowa state band viii furnish tire
music and the funeral procession will
inclnde the civic ami military societies.
the school children and the Iovs ser
ate, which vili attend "a = body.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-03-27
wood.men L..vinx the rinerics.

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. March e6.-Ad-
vance battalions OF woodsmcn are
coming out of the pineries about here
and great rush can be deferred but a
few days. Three camps on the Eau
Claire river broke Wednesday. There
will be no serious shortage Of logs. as
everything favors a good spring rise in
the rivers
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-03-27

MrTcHrILvILLr, Ia. March % Fire
here on Wednesday destroyed two of
the principal blocks o. T. Richard,
drugs lost sil.seo; J. s. Cook, rner-
ehandise. valued at g.. 600: the Index.
loss probably 5000. The other losses
increase the total 10 over $40. coo. in
cluding AL the city records and other
valuable papers
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-03-27

BosroS. March pc -Slas Potter. one
OF BoSton's eldest wholesale shoe deal
ers and bank directors died wednes-
dsv. lie was liberal contributor 10
charitable and religious societies ri
Bosson. and he aided largely In the
cause 81 negro education In the south
ard ia the establishment of schools and
churches in the far west
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-03-27

CHICAGO. March &c. Norman 4. Gas
settle. IA cid citizen of Chicago. aud
well known IN masonic circles through
out the country. died at his home IN
this city, aged So years lie was a
prominent member OF the immsnuel
Baptist church and at one tsrne held
the Office of recorder Of Cock county.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-03-27
Fatal Train Wreck In Texas.

FARNERsvILLE. Tex, March %
Tuesday evening train on the Gal
weston Central & Santa Fe went
through a trestlc near this place $.
NJ. Hart. of Kansas. was killed and T..
D. McKissack seriously injured Con-
ductor Garrison and brakeman Hughes
were hurt. All on the train were badly
shaken up.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-03-27
VICTORIA AT GEASSE.
People Crowd the streets to salute the
ROYAL Visitor.

Royal Visitor.
GRAssE, March 26.--cueen Victoria
has arrived here. She was met nj the
depot by the mayor and project. who
presented her majesty with a basket OF
flowers. The town was decorated
with flags The band OF the
One Hundred and Twelfth regi-
ment played the British national an
them. The streets along the route to
the hotel were crowded with people.
who saluted the queen enthusiastically.
The royal visitor appeared TO bc in ex-
cellent health. She repeatedly bowed
her Acknowledgements 20 the people
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-03-27

wssBfvaToS, March - The rresi-
aert and Mrs. Hsrrisop are Looking for
ward - getting into their Cape MAJ
cottage sbout sl,e Ia - guIv. ~ ~hich
tire extensive eAsnres IN she white
house interior wlA be commenced
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-03-27

IoSpev March - --RoTus sarir~s
say that the government is firmly re.
killing ~ the Italian snbiects in
Anerics. ard thst fh~ statement ~ the
governor Of Louisiana Is rot sasssfsc-
tori.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-03-27
DAsGLNGFROMH HEMP
NosSnDSTnCLEY plLYSIRlyCIrD
One of Them strsngied Hfs Wife the
Other BatcksTsa has Iss2lsas-one
kepsstant COWARD. the oSAsx =
Departing ,oasauptise

WnKEssAERE, Pa, March -
George ". Moss was hanged here for
the murder Of his wife. The drop fell
At 1913 a. m. The fan broke Moss
neck and he died Instantly. The hang
ing Was witnessed by only : few per-
sons. Before the condemned ran
left his cell he said: Il am sorry
for the sheriff, who is my friend; il
must be an unpleasant job for him.
am glad the end is here. I don't
think ] Ought 10 die. and il these were
my last wor0s-ri never knew that
had shot ray wife; but / guess | aid
it, and | would sooner die than live
in prison all my lie. II the sheriff
would allow me | would pull the
cap over my head myself and pull the
rope, too. Good-by and God bless you
Moss walked 10 the gallows with firm
step ana smiling face. He said: God
does not hold ne responsible for the
murder of my wife, and / do not hold
myself responsible. die like a soldier,
with smile"
Moss crime was committed en- TIE evening
Of October 10 lts) month or two previous
Moss WAS arrested Tor threatening his wife and
seat 20 jail. lie was liberated tho day before
the shooting. He spent the rignt az hotel
aud the next day bought revolver
He went straight home and shot his
wife dead as sooa as he entered. lie
then put two bullets into his own head. but
neither shot proved fatal. Moss was arrested
on the morning following the murder. Counsel
for the deiease tried 10 establish insanity, hut
faiiedl
WILLIAM s-ASGLET.
MAUcu CHUNK, Pa, March e6.-Wil-
liam Stangley was hanged here for the
murder, ~ Weatherly, of Mrs. Albert
a. Walbert, with whom he boarded, on
October IL, 1889. he had quar-
relied with the woman and she
had him arrested. The suit was
afterward withdrawn. but Stanglcy
hrooded over the affair and on the
morning of the murder went TO the
house and after the quarrel with Mrs.
Walbert shot her in the kitchen. He
narrowly escaped lynching whom cap
tured and was brought back to Wealth
erly. On the scaffold Stangley said
he would meet the clergy who attended
him IN heaven. When he was led from
the jail TO the gallows he was the pic
ture of despair, especially as he had suf-
fered greatly from consumption and
was much cmaciated.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-03-27

ST. LoFrTs, March ga disps.eh
from Little Rock SAYS that the bill 70
pension disabled confederate soldiers
and their indirent widows, and 70 sp
propriate sio. goo for soldiers horne 1T
Little Rock. Ia. passed both houses Of
the Arkansas legislature
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-03-27
CATTLE FOR GERMANY.
Minister Phelps and Consul johnson In
boring to Remove Distractions.

HAMBuEG, March 26.--Owing TO the
efforts of Mr.. Phelps, the American
minister at Berlin. and of Mr..
Johnson, tho American consul
here tho city authorities have
ordered the erection OF an abat-
toir and depot capable of accom-
modating 1900 head of imp ported cattle.
1t now remains for the United States
officials to insist on strict cSamina-
ton of stock to insure lis unobstructed
admission to the ports OF Germany.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-03-27
HEALTH IS WEALTH

Ds. 4. G. WxsT's Nerve AND BsArS TgxAr.
MINT. \ guaranteed specific for Bystcria DllZl-
Tess. Commissions, Pits. Nervous Neuralgia,
Headache. Nervous Pfostration caused by the
use Of a cohc! or tobacco, " akefuiness. Mental
Depression Softening Of the Brain resulting
In insanity and leading to misery. decay and
death. Premature Old Ace. bsrrenness, Less
Il Power in either sex. Involuntary Losses and
spermatorrhoa caused by ever-exertion Of the
brain. self-ahuse ar oyer-indulgence. Zach box
contains one months treatment. sl.fs q box,
or SIX boxes Tor 500. sent By mail prepaid on
receipt OF price.
VIZ GUARANTEE SIX BOXES
To cure any ease. With each order received
by us tor ain boxes. accompanied by 500. we
will send toe purchaser one written guarantee
enecs a care. Guarantees issued anfyDy
WHITE " WHITE,
Morton House Pharmacy, sole Agents,
80 MonToe-street. Grand Rapids, Mich.
OPEN ALL NIGHT.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-03-27

TTFIS. O. March &C The Sterling
Emery Wheel works .were damaged to
the extent of $4,000 "Wednesday night
by escaping natural gas lighting from a
Waterman lantern. The watchman
was badly. but not fatally. burned In
surance on the building, So. zoo.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-03-27

RE.Drva. Pa. March "a AT noon
George W Alexander & Cos hat fac
tory in this CITY was totally DESTROYED
~ FIRE. Loss. over So. oeo, partly IN
st.gpi
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-03-27

sxosv Ask drnEgfzf fc~ WaaD's PHosrRoafNE,
a ne offers snare vorthisss nsedi cine in place
Of this ieava his dishonest store incicse price
n letter and " send ~ return IN al.
sir will cure. Famphles IN plain sealed en-
vsioee stamps. Address The Wool chem
fcsi Ca. i3i Woodward ave. Detroit. Nfcn-
Scid On tffs1d Rapids by +. n wilson.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-03-27

Mas. Tenn. March - Hrs sia
Eeifusr. who resided ~ Lssderaal.
county. while assisting her husbs IN
hurnsnr ee-n STALKS ha6 her dress catch
Ere sns was = naa@s cf feuses IN . mo
nsens Her huSass8o tried - sxtlnguish
tkc f.rnes hat witf1orf snccess. ard the
~onsn burned 70 death N few min
rtcs
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-03-27
Lot. of ln,mirrants.

NF~ YeRs. March 25.--Twensv-six
hundred AMI six immigrants were
landed az the barge Office before 10
o'clock .. nils from Rotterdam,
500 from Hamburg. co. frnrn Naples
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-03-27
PROSPEROUS DIXIE
Encouraging Trade Outlook IN
Most OF the Southern States.
IyTERESIIsC FIGURES AID FACTS
showing the Healthy Growth OF the
Material Industries Noticed tor
sas First Three Asatas Of The
fsar-DosHaias Business

CuATTA SooSA, Tenn. March 2C.-Tke
Tradesm2as report Of new industries
established IN the southern states dur
lag the frat three nonths Of 1891 shows
a total Of s53. against So n the core
spending period Of 1890 and 6l2 IN the
corresponding period of lss3 The ng-
ures for the quarter show 4 heaithful
and steady growth n the south's
material development During the
three months there were estab-
llshed In the southern states q
agricultural implement works, o bar
rel factories, II boot and shoe factories,
3 breweries, / bridge works, . car
works. 10 canning factories, IS cotton
and WOODEN mills, So large development
and improvement companies organized
Texas leading with l2 and Alabama
with io), 81 electric light companies or
gained. ~ hour and grist mills. ~
foundry and machine shops, against 43
in 1890 and IS in 1889 Texas leading
with 10, Virginia . and the
balance being equally distributed;
0 blast furnaces organized. against
Is IN the corresponding period of
1890, and II in 1889; gas works
organized; 2s ice manufacturing plants;
So mining and quarrying companies
Incorporated; nail works; oil mills,
against 81 in the corresponding period
of 1890; potteries; / rolling-mill COM
pany; So street railway lines ineor-
porated; IL tanneries; 50 waterworks
chartered; al Woodworking plants
and 20 miscellaneous industries.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-03-27

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand viii pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIC SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. ca.
LOUISVILLE. x. ssw Yoas. Nh
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-03-27

ct. CLeUD. MINI. March 1s.--wssren
Barrett probably the Oldest man In
Minnesota died Tuesday night 81 Gil
rnsutowp. aged 1sa He vas bern in
Esryrorf ~ g-ea
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-03-27
Woods Phosph q a inc:
IHE GRAF ENGLISH

Promptly aud permaa-
eafiy cures all fornls 81
Nervous W eskaeSs En-
iSsianS ~permstor- hea.
lmpofency AID al eferts
% Ahu~e or kxes~ses.
Besn prescribed ever 3
years In thousands 81
eases. - the Only ssfrs
MS Avn ur~EST vrnFcI<E
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-03-27

The perfume of the vlolets. the puri.
ty OF the lilly. the glow OF the rose. and
the flush Of Hebe combine IN Pozzonl's
woadrous Powder.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-03-27

W rsif r.~ srs-s r~~srs ~ srv 800 ~ rf-~s
---rssrr pv~r<>ess Srs ae>tsrHr in<f-rstsrn. C-E-
,ssn.ff,s zr ceesi- can-ef rrre site Wrsfs
s~x-rael- 49, ~ -A-s go -ffr-s sre strictly
-vr--lsra ~ssA rs~v pur~iv N~ss-~e,. ssd re~e-
q. =, 49, s.sfz4sefi.s~ ss-r tars-~d Large knx~s
--.~s.s-s~u - rfiis ~ N~-srs = rc1rrerfsfs
e-f t-~fssffss - zrr-fre nss,ssssfsfr-t esif %
rtsp f,sx n wrsr COMPANY, CS1Fs4sss, ts-E-
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-05-07
Girl Slavery in Thibet.
From the Century.

From the Century.
The people were in a state ofexcite-
ment over the marriage of the belle
of the place, and the high price her
prospective husband had to pay for
her; fifty taels to purchase a number
two wife," was highly creditable to a
town which had given birth to such a
treasure. The Ssu.ch'uanese are
much given to selling girls, and large
mum bers are exported annually from
Ch'ung.ch'ing for Han-kou and
Shanghai and other Eastern cities.
The price usually paid for one of or
years is from seven to ten taels.
They are kindly rearer by the stock
farmer who buys them, receives q
liberal education with all modern
accomplishments" and when they
have attained the age of l6 are easily
disposed of at high prices. The trade
has nothing cruel about it, and many
of thes egirls are respected men bers o
society in after life, and certainly en-
joy many more material comforts than
II they had been left in their poor
villages. have lived in homes of
highly respectable Chinese where the
wife had tour or five little girls pur-
chased with her savings, and they
were treated with as much kindness
and love as her OWL children.