davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-12-09

This dock was to float ships 80 feet drauRht.
The successful bidders, a firm at Tacoma, un-
dertook the work at n little over S4o1, 900. The
contract was let two years ago, with the stipu-
lntion that tho dock should be finished in three
years. In view OF the fact that commercial
steamships are bigger year by year. and that
such ships will be used for cruisers In time Of
war, the length of the dock was aftcrward in
creased fifty feet. Other notifications were
made this year. and tho contract price, in view
Of these changes, was increased to about $685.
900. The time for the completion of the work
was also extended some months,
The Port Orchard dry dock viii. he the most
notable public work of the Federal Government
upon the. Pacific coast. It is being constructed
experience upon the subject OF dry docks: The
entrance is to be closed by 0 gate that will be Of
itself a notable feature. This gate, or cnisson as
1t is called, is like AN iron ship q somewhat un.
usual proportions, II Is q huii w ddt,9 a Dow AZ =
length at top. - feet in extreme moulded
breadth. IL feet in breadth at the top, and 30
feet ~ inches in height from bottom Of keel
The dock viii 30 flied through this gate.
and to aid this purpose the gate IS pierced by
a gate valve. In the upper portion OF the gate
there Is n water chamber with two 20-inch
III; s%hi%'V dScG Gne W SyternE e 's sIns sf the sea sst snf Is G admi, tn,9
through two 20-inch valves, aud in order to re-
move this water when the gate is to be iloaied.
there Is on the main deck a boiler and an engine
to drive a small centrifugal pump capable OF
delivering. 1900 gallons OF water ! minute. In
order to facilitate the handling OF the gate, "
suitable capstan is placed mt the centre OF the
upper deck and worked BY n vertical shaft from
the engine on tho main deck.
Powerful and complicated machinery Is pro-
vided for emptying thedock. Three centrifugal
pumps. each with its own engine. and a fourth
centrifugal drainage pump will accomplish
this work. Six great steel tubular boilers will
furnish the steam 10 run the machinery. With
a boiler pressure of 100 pounds to the square inch
these pumps will discharge 10000 gallons of
water per minute.
This great piece Of work is going on more than
a dozen miles from the nearest railway station
or telegraph office. When 1t is finished ii will
save many a ship of the navy the long Journey
from the far Northwest to San francisco. and
doubtless Will be- used by vessels of the Asiatic
squadron returning home for oyerhauling.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-12-09

two countries was for ages marked by q stone
wall. The wall. or its ruins, may still be traced
from the Gulf Of Liaotung, at the northern ex-
tremity Of the Yellow Sea, far over the plains
and mountains nearly TO the western limit Of
China proper.
II was . colossal work and ranks with the
Grand Canal Of China and the Pyramids Of
Egypt a. among the most stupendous Of human
achievements. 1t had 4 length Of over 1000
miles, counting various sinuosities and the
double and triple walls built In q few places,
notably 10 the north Of the provinces Of Pechili
and Shansi. When we consider that this wall
had an average height Of about thirty feet and
. mean width of about twenty two feet. and that
It 10 supposed to have contained about
&c., 200, 900 cubic metres Of solid masonry, we
may gain some slight idea Of the enormous
labor involved In its construction. But It did
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-12-09

stance, IL all made ground, and has been raised
at least twenty-five feet above the contiguous
area. Trees were planted along the water front,
and though Of fast growing varieties thoy are
yet too young to afford much shade OF to appeal
strongly to the eye.
Hankow has the largest foreign colony IN the
interior OF the empire, and the. Europeans have
erected some handsome buildings along the
Bund. There Is no other tea market in China so
large as that of Hankow. About q million pfo-
pie live here. One good reason car. be given for
point. In any fruitful region. where trade and
industry are developed. there are sure to be I'M
portant towns at the head Of navigation on the
rivers. Hankow is at the head OF navigation for
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-12-09

bankment, and these embankments are raised
along the water front of towns to protect them
from foundations. Often the top OF the en-
bankment is very wide, and 1t is levelled OF and
forms the fashionable promenade and drive.
The British have applied the word Bund to the
entertainments along the water front of the
Foreign Concessions In the Chinese treaty ports.
These Bunds, in most cases. have, cost great
deal of money. The land In this picture, for In
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-12-09
The Cells In which They Are Co.nned
During the Examinations

Here Is where the literati Of China most do
congreeate when they aspire to win the honors
which alone will make them eligible to offices in
the civil service. This is q glimpse Of the exam
nation courts at Canton. There are 1000 of
these little houses or cells, in each Of which q
candidate for literary distinction is securely
locked while the examinations are In progress.
such q sight can be seen In no other country Of
the world, but on . smaller scale than this 1t Is
witnessed In all the capitals of China's provinces.
These cells are only four feet by three In size
boards suffice for furniture. The student sits
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-12-09

trees around their habitations. II they need
shade they seem to prefer to stretch mats on
poles.
China is large enough TO enjoy a consider
able variety OF climate, and SO airy an abode
as this would hardly be found in northern
China, where the rivers freeze over in the win
ter months. Canton Is as near tho equator as
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-12-09

desk and eating table. IL Is impossible 10 lie
down, and confinement In these little coops Is
more or less torturesome, particularly to the old
gone this ordeal. Is there anything that
shows the patient persistency OF the Chinese
character more forclbly than the regularity
with which unsuccessful students return time
and again 70 these examination courts In the
hope that they may win, at last. the dis
t~inction that has always eluded them? Some
times father, son, and grandson are competing
at the same time for the same prize; and the
has to undergo to prepare himself for the ex-
Aminations 10 appalling to contemplate.
Before . candidate Is placed in q cell he 10
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-12-09

low. necessary repairs are carried out assid-
uously at the cost OF vast sums. When the sea-
son OF the summSS and autumn freshets comes
watching the conduct OF the stream, and, with
materials stored at hand, is ready to strengthen
weakness.
Still, year by year, almost without exception,
breaches occur at some unexpected spots, and
wide tracts are Overrun by the waters. which
carry away all hopes OF tue autumn harvest,
aud perhaps also the very homes OF the peasant
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-12-09

this terrible catastrophe iti believed that about
10000 900 people lost their liysa,
Year after year this great river Is the cause OF
uEesAsinE anxiety both TO the public and 10 the
6oVsrnmsnL For several hundred miles from
the sea its banks are marked out into short sec
tions each with is allotted guard. Ohicers Of
the highest rank aud greatest experience are
tgPSlhtsd % SspsElaishd t1s Thols. During
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-12-09

the south end Of Florida, while Pekln Is approx
imately in the latitude OF New York.
II all the Americans in China were compelled
to live as the natives do and In houses OF their
constructing. they would probably. with one ac-
cord, move as far south as they could get: for
in the vast majority. OF houses. even where the
winters are severe. there is no artificial heat, ex-
cept the little obtained from the fuel burned In
raaEinO
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-12-09

farmers. But the suffering caused by these
common aud partial foundations. severe Indeed
though Il be, Is nothing as compared with what
has befallen the land on a few terrible OCCASIONS
among which the food Of 1887 must be num-
bered. The river broke its banks at a point
about 800 miles from the coast. IL entirely de-
serted It's former bed. and Its waters. swollen by
food. poured down upon a thickly INHABITED
plain, spreading death and desOlation To an I'M
parAlleled extent and forcing an entirely new
read for themselves 70 the AsAs
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-12-09
eREAr Wl1I or CHINA.
He was Chiss's Northern Ra-part s.s :
stupenasus ForHaesusn.

stupenssus F~ortiae.tisn.
This excellent picture Of a bit Of the Great
Wall Of China shows IL At It's best. At Nankow.
where the photograph was taken. the wall Is in
excellent preservation. In fact. II is not prob
able that any Of the original wall Is shown in
the picture, for this stretch IL in the mountains
north Of Pekin. and practically has been rebuilt
two or three times since It was nrst reared.
Long ago Mongolia was not a part Of tho Chi
ness empire, ss II IL to-day, and the Hiungnu
ancestors Of the Mongolians we're China's most
terrible snemy. 80 this great wall was stretched
slonR the border between China and Mongolia
H. order 10 keep out the formidable invaders
from the north. II IL probably the only Instance
In history where the precise boundary between
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-12-09
poRToroB1RD,s eREAr DRY DOCK.


That Huildtng ea tire FeehRo
the seeo.a Largest .. che Woria.
The dry dock now building at Port orcharu'
wash. will be the second largest in the world.
Its only superior Is one owncd by the Itanah
Government. Port Orchard lies across al
miralty Inlet. an arm Of Puget Sound sixteen
miles from Seattle. II Il approached oy tor-
tuous and easily defended passages, go thai the
helpless war ship laid up for repairs IN Oh
war will be safe from the assaults OF the enemy.
when the Federal Government made ready 10
build the new dry dock. many miles OF water
front at Port Orchard and q considerable trac.
Of land extending back from the SOUND were
bought. After that bids were invited ior the
building Of a timber and concrete dock whose
main dimensions were TO be: outside length, 025
feet and a fraction; greatest width. 100 feet;
floor width, ca feet; depth. 80 feet 3 inches
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-12-09
FLOODS IN THE HoANG no.
Graves % the Victims AIoAE the sksrs-A
AiIlIOa Lives Lost

This picture shows q bit of the desolAtion that
was seen along the Yellow River, or HoanE Ho,
China after the subsidence of the great flood OF
1857. Wrecked houses are seen as far As the eye
can reach, and under each little heap OF earth on
ths shore IL the body OF . victim Of the flood. In
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-12-09
A REASON FOR IT.
How It Happens That This
Gentleman's Eyes Are
Bright and His Step
Is Elastic.

Mr.. Myrick Plummer is a whole
sale paper dealer at As Beekman
Street, New York. His hair is
snow white, and he is 80 years old;
yet Mr.. Plummer's step is elastic,
his form erect and stately, and his
eyes are clear and bright. There
is a cas- for this brightness of
eye and elasticity of step, and MI.
Plummer frankly attributes it in
large part to Ripans Tabules.
His first experience with this
remedy began Is months ago.
Prior to that, Mr.. Plummer states,
his memory failed to go back to a
time when he was not constantly
troubled with constipation. Moth
ing he resorted to gave more than
temporary relief. Since taking
Ripans Tabules, however, nobody,
Mr.. Plummer thinks, has more
perfect digestive organs than he.
The bowels perform their func-
tions with regularity, there is no
distress after eating, no headache,
no heartburn, no dizziness, moth
ing of a dyspeptic nature.
Mr.. Plummer considers Ripans
Tabules q remarkably eficacious
remedy for disorders of the
stomach, liver, and bowels.
Scientific accuracy in prepare
ton and purity of ingredients are
the principal reasons why physi-
clans endorse Ripans Tabules.
There are Sc Tabules in a box.
Price, so cents a box.
Sold by druggists, or sent by
mail.
RIPANS CHEMICAL CO., 10
Spruce Street, New York.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-12-09

but the third and fourth degrees are conferred
at Pekin, and the fourth Is rather an Office than
a degree, for those who win 1t become members
OF the Imperial Academy and receive salaries.
One OF the pleasant features OF the Chinese
system is that the poor as well as the rich have
. chance TO thus win distinction and ONCE. but
II Is a strange way TO select the public servants.
IL Aeems 20 suit the Chinese genius. however,
though II has often been proven In China that
the ablest politicians are not the most learned
honors they covet; and the many who are dis
tanced In the race and who haven't the heart to
try again get employment as school teachers or
clerks, or resort to fortune telling, letter
writing, and many other shifts TO exc out a live
lihOod.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-12-09

mon people of north China that they usually
wear all the clothing they can put on. In the
dog days in America the usual question. is 1t
hot enough for you 2" often gives annoyance to
sweltering folks who haven't much patience to
spare. Travellers have said that the commonest
question in north China during the winter is:
ARE you cold 2" "Of course" Is the almost in
variable answer.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-12-09
TEE sUND At HAxKoW.
Mes.i.e sf = vvsra Used - Designate
Part 80 Rssry Eastern Towuss

This picture gives a view in the very heart Of
China and In the centre Of It's trade. IL Is = bit
Of the water fropt in the Foreign Concession At
Hankow. about 700 miles up the Ysngtse-Kians.
This is the Bund at Hankow, and as there are
many Bunds in many Oriental cities, 1t Is well
TO know what the word means.
The word in It's Hindu form. Band. Is very
common in the cities Of India II means an en-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-12-09
A PRETTY CHINESE COTTAGE.

It's Airy Structure shows that It was NOS
Built for North China Winters.
This Ia a picture of q small and pretty Chinese
residence in Canton. There are plenty Of shade
trees on the land side of this house, though the
Chinese are said a. q rule to be Indifferent to
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-04-26
CHURCH DIRECTORY.


METHODIST EPISCOPAL Services every Sun
$50 a m Young peoples meeting Sunday even
ings; Prayer meeting Thursday evenings
j. c. HALL. Pastor
PRESBYTERIAN Services every Sabbath st Il
am. and 7:3O p Sunday scnool ~ ss45 = a.
Teachers meeting every Tuesday evening
Prayer meeting Thursday evening
W. II HILLS, Pastor.
CONGREGATIONAL Services every Sabbath st
~ io7s5 and soc. sunday school al $50 Soung
peoples meeting Sunday evening, prayer meeting
Thursday evening
EPISCOPAL Services at German NJ & church
IL I'd and 4Ih SUNDAY in each moRtf7 DorIf1ng
and evening, the usual hours Sunday School
KEW. wM. RICHMOND, Rector.
HERMAN N E Broadway Preaching every
" Sunday except I'd and 4th of each meath, a.
Ia In. Sunday ScnOOI every Sunday AZ $50 an
nesdAy At I'D ID c HoESkRs fAstor-
CHRISTIAN Services in the wilmer building.
~ opposite school house every two weeks, n II a.
u. and $50 p m Sunday school al $50 a. N
CATHOLIC Services second, fourth and FIFTH
~ Sundays in every month. AT 1850 and ISL
Sunday School Al 10 every sunday
~ ERMAN EVANGELICAL (UNITEDl- Ser
~ wees every : weeks. Sunday schoo. every
sunday. Conformation studies every wednesday
and Saturday at p m al new church southeast
REV h. KUPFERNAGEL, Pastor.
BAPTIST Services every Sunday At II 2 m and
- D. m Prayer meeting Thursday night Sun
dzy school AZ 10 q m Covenant meeting, p. m
Saturday before the nJst Sunday, At G. a 2 hall
z NJ ARMSTRONG. Pastor
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-04-26
Stock Sale.

We will sell at public sale at w. P.
Cones livery barn, in Great Bend,
Kansas, on Saturday April 18th.
1894, 81 head of horses, consisting of
mares, galdings and colts, from to z
years old, 10 head of colts coming one
aver Old, one span mules coming two
years old. Time, will give to Oct.
LIST '94 by party giving note with APP
proved security. No interest if paid
when due. If not paid when due 10
per cent interest from date.
E w. CHAFFEE, Auc.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-04-26
Sells & RentfroM,s Circus.

One of the best shows in America is
billed and advertised to exhibit in
Great Bend Sat. May 9Th. No slow
has earned a better reputation than
that of Sells & Rentfrow, and it is
known far and near as the best one
ring show in the world. William
Sells, the noted equestrian, is with the
show and rides at every exhibition.
Two performances will be given. The
matinee at 2 o'clock and evening per-
Torrance at s o'clock, the doors open
ing one hour earlier.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-04-26
How a Chicago Man was Cured of
rheumatism.

Mr.. John Hall, of 9235 Commercial
Ave, Chicago, met with a serious ac.
cident for which he used Chamber
lain's Pain Balm, freely, with the best
results. But now," says Mr.. Hall
''cOmes the best part of my story. For
many years have been quite a suf-
ferer from rheumatism, with stiffness
of the joints. Since the application of
Chamberlain's Pain Balm, all symp.
toms of rheumatism have disappeared;
in fact l believe that it has banished
every trace of rheumatism from my
system" For sale by all druggists.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-04-26

a social for the benefit Of St Johns
church will be held at the
Grand Central next Tuesday evening,
May LIST, guests of Mr.. Grimes. Those
who attend will enjoy various attract
i've features. suited to "May Day
Festival All are cordially invited.
Ice cream and cake will be served.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-04-26
The Population of Great Ben

The Population of Great Bend
Is about 3 900, and would say at least
one half are troubled with some afec
ton of the throat and lungs, as those
complaints are, according to statistics,
more numerous than others. Would
advise all our readers not to neglect
the opportunity to call on the druggist
and get bottle of Kemp's Balsam for
the throat and lungs. Trial size Free
Large bottles SOC 4 81. All druggist S
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-04-26

Some time ago, Lewis Keller, of
Albert, aged about 10 years, was
kicked by horse, but the accident
was not thought serious. Last Tues
day morning be was taken i'll and died
very suddenly from the effects of the
injuries. The remains were inferred
in the Great Bend cemetery Wednes-
Nav
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-04-26
Lew and Lottie Waters. two of tt

Lew and Lottie Waters, two of the
funniest people OF the stage, will greet
the Great Bend people at the opera
house tonight-tRe 18th. Laugh
and grow fat" is good advice, and you
cannot follow such.advice better than
by hearing Lew and Lottie Waters.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-04-26
The IEonllsss n.atn areat BEND

AS well as the handsomest. and Others
are invited to call on any druggistand
get free a trial bottle of Kemp's Bal
sam for the throatand lungs, remedy
that is selling entirely upon its merits
and Is guaranteed to relieve and cure
all chronic and acute coughs, asthma,
bronchitis, and consumption. Large
bottles so cents.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-04-26
DIR. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Fair Highest Award.

A general holiday will be in vogue
when Sells q Rentfrow's Big Shows
come here, which will be on Saturday
the 9th of MAY.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-04-26

A G. Fair leaves this week for a
sojourn of about a month at Hot
Springs, Arkansas, where he expects
to be benefited in health.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-04-26

James 1vIns and son, Ed, returned
last Saturday from the Strip country,
being pretty well satisfied with Barton
county as a place to live.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-04-26

See the new ad of Martin Keenan's
bakery and restaurant. Old Barton
County Bakery stand, south side of
Forest Avenue.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-04-26

Phillip Leroy, Sr, and wife came
down from Phillips county last week,
to visit with his son, Phil. Jr, in west
Clarence township.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-04-26

just come in and see those lovely
samples of Tapestry, Brussels. oil
cloth, mating, Ingram and other
goods, at Rock BORROW PRICES, at
McMICAM's CASA STORE
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-04-26

You should remember that
T. L. REIN, the Merchant Tailor,
has complete stock of elegant,
seasonable goods, which must be
sold. See me before buying.
Great Bend Kas / j.. X LII IN.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-04-26

Ed. Dewey was up from Stafford
county Saturday, mingling with old
friends and associates. Ed. says the
prospects for wheat in his neigh bor-
hood are not very fattering.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-04-26

The smiling face of Geo. Brinkman
is now becoming as familiar ON the
streets of Great Bend as it is on the
streets of Kansas City, Kansas.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-04-26

Miss Marie Swartz, of the Great
Bend schools, and Miss Jessie Vos-
burg. of Pawnee Rock met with the
teachers at Ellinwood Saturday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-04-26

B. l Dawson is lying. very low at
his home in the west part of the city
with infammatory rheumatism. He
has the best of medical care, and it is
hoped he will soon be up and about
again.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-04-26

During housekeeping time you will
want paper to go under your carpets.
This office is the place to get them, at
90 cents q hundred.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-04-26
Half Fare.

If you wish 30 go to Texas, Arkan-
sas,Southern Missouri, Louisiana or
Alabama, cali on J. RAsoR, Agent
Mo. P. Ry., Great Bend.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-04-26

Mrs. Bertha Howard, Of Hudson,
Kansas, returned to her home last
week, from visit to her parents Mr..
and Mrs Chas Andrea, of Comanche
tnWn hin
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-04-26

Miss Mower, teacher in district a.
closed her school last Saturday with
appropriate literary exercises. and a
big dinner. A jolly good time IS
reported by those present.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-04-26

Universl Cook Stoves, one of the
best stoves made, for sale by the Great
Bend Implement Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-04-26

Henry Boyle was in from Albion,
Saturday. He says Albion township
wheat looks much better than wheat
he has seen coming down from there
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-04-26

n - Barrels of good Stock Salt,
- ~ to close out at so cents q
barrel. Come quiok-will not last
long CENTRAL GROCERY.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-04-26

In the spring, the Young dudes
fancy often turns to thoughts of how,
be can get the suit he's after. without
paying for it now.-Free Press In
the spring the dudine gathers her
tight skirts up, in the rear, and
parades the streets while chewing
penny gum from ear to ear.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-04-26

For sALE-A lot of shelving, coun
tiers and showcases for sale cheap.
Call on or address I n. Woodward,
Great Bend.