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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-03
ACCIDENTS.

EAST BUCKFIELD, Oct. %, '96
Oct. 23d Charles Verrill of East Buck
field had three fingers OF his left hand
badly cut in a cider press, necessitating
the amputation Of the second finger at
the first joint.
LYMAN Waterman stepped upon a
needle, forcing 1t 10 to the bone and
breaking it off, leaving about quarter
of an inch of needle in his foot, which
the doctor has not yet been able to ex-
tract.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-03
CHAS. F. RIOLON,
90 Main ST., Opp. P. o.,
Norway, Maine
STATE OF MAINE.
COLLECTORS NOTICE AND ADVERTISEMENT or
SALE or LANDS or RESIDENT AND NON
RESIDENT OWNERS.

Unpaid taxes on lands of resident and non
resident owners situated In the Town OF sum
ner. I'm the County OF oxford for the year ESQ
The following list OF taxes on real estate oil
the Town of sumner. aforesaid, for the year
is:I5, committed 81 me for collection for SAIL
Town on the twenty fourth dsy Of August, $50
remain unpaid, and notice IA hereby given that
II said taxes with Interest and charges are no,
previously paid so much OF the real estate taxed
a. Il sufficient and necessary Ia pay the amount
lue therefor. including interest and charges
will be -old without further notice, at pubic
auction nj the Town house, In said town, on the
first Monday OF December, ls.J, nj nine O'CLOCK
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-03
NOTICE OF ropEcLosunE.

Whereas. Jcssc Sargent Of Porter In TIC
County of oxford and state Of Maine by MS
mortgage deed dated the 1th day OF February
A. u. lss7, and recorded In the oxford Registry,
Western District, book -, Page SIS. conveyed
to me, the undersigned. n certain parcel OF Real
Estate, situated In said Porter and bounded
northsrly by land of III Rounds and j. e
Weeks, and on the Eas; 10y scwall himbali'
south by land 81 \. yarnoy and West by
County road, estimated To contain one hunhrefl
and twenty acres. and whereas the condition OF
said mortgage has been broken. and therefore
by reason OF breach Of the condition thereon
claim foreclosure Of -aid mortgage
oct. -. lss5.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-03
PERU.

Born, on the 34th, 10 the wife Of II. X.
Robinson, son.
\. Il. Walker stuck nail In his foot
last week and il laid him up for a week.
Bert hidder has finished work for IL.
Il Robinson.
They have suspended work on the
town hall, as they have used up wha,
money was raised.
Mrs. Nelly Hartman is at work for
Mrs. Henry Robinson.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-03

An address 70 the citizens Of Maine
was adopted by the club AT this meeting,
which takes logical ground. 10 says
thst bicvcles ale now generally taxed
throughout the state, and that the oi-
cyclers who pay this tax, and who want
better roads, ought 70 have some OF the
tax expended for their benefit. They
ask that the expenses Of highway com
mission shall De paid out Of it. This
commission is approved by the State
Board Of Trade Its work would De
purely In the line Of Investigation and
education. IL would expend no money
upon the roads. and its existence or acts
would not bind the state 70 any line OF
policy or any expenditure. The work
OF The commission would simply be 10
prepare the people 10 expend their
money wisely, II they should ever de-
eide 70 make an expenditure IN the
cause Of good roads
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-03
EASI REIAEl

Mrs. y. r. swan, Mrs. j. VI. Bartlett
aud Miss Emma Brown Of the place took
advantage OF the excursion 10 Boston 70
visit friends and relatives st Nassschu-
sets and other places.
Mrs. =. r. Rich of Berlin Falls, y. H.,
i visiting relatives here.
Mrs Betsy CorliSS and her friend
from New Gloucester are visiting rrls-
tiveS here.
II +. Bartlett Is doing stone masonry
az Audoyer.
Miss Intz Brown is stopping with
Mrs i. c. Perry.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-03
NEMRY.

After a long hunt Mr.. Knapp found
a big bear in his trap last Thursday.
He has now caught seven this fall, and
shot one.
The road Is full of tote teams now-s-
DAYS bound for the logging woods with
supplies.
NJ. l.. and \. A. Thurston have taken
a big JOB down on swift River.
{. %. Moore has job on Black Mount
ain. sunday River.
H.R Goodwin, report says, will operate
in Newry. on the Branch road.
There Is 20 be 40 spruce cut IN Grafton
this year.
Irving smith has sold his place in the
Notch aud will move 10 Bethel Hill.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-03
DENMARK.

We are sorry to report that Mrs. Geo
A. Smith has again been obliged TO 90 to
the hospital in Portland for surgical
treatment. She has the sympathy of 4
large circle OF friends.
Mrs. A. II. Jones and Mrs. \. W
Belcher are visiting friends In New
Hampshire, Plymouth, Ashland, and
other places. going from here with a
team across the country.
DR.. ;. L. Brown is making very ex'
tensive repairs on his buildings and
grounds.
The donation party rendered Rev.
Chas. +. Sargent and wife was largely
attended, and eatables, etc, In large
quantities were donated.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-03
WElCHVlllE.

Mr.. J. ). French and daughter, Mrs.
VI. b. Warren, visited Mr.. F.'s sister,
Mrs. Hannah Miller, az East Baldwin,
last week.
Mrs. Harrison Hall is working in the
corn shop at West Minot.
Miss Mary Holmes has had the most
Of the apples picked on her farm.
Born. Oct. 10th, 10 the wife of Mr..
William Thomas, son. Vivian lie
Forest
Mr.. Chss. Keene, Of the firm Fernsld,
Keene, True & Co., corn packers, was
10 town one day last week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-03
SUMNER.

Mrs. Nthea Holt of Hsverhill. Mass,
is visiting her mother, Mrs. E. p. Stucte-
Want.
W. B. Lowd and family, and Fred
Tory and wife, who have been stopping
st G. T. Dyer's, have returned TO their
homes in Massachusetts.
Miss Ada Morrill,, Of Auburn, visited
her friend. Miss Nellie Foster, last Sstur-
dav and Sunday.
Henry Poland has recently sold large
yoke Of oxen 10 Ezra keene OF Hartford.
The sabbath school at the Morrill,
school house closed with concert last
Sunday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-03
ARMINE MoULToN
STATE OF MAINE.
COLLECTORS NOTICE AND ADVERTISEMENT OF
SALE OF LANDS or RESIDENT AND NON
RESIDENT OWNERS.

Unpaid Taxes on lands Of resident ami non
resilient owners situated in the town OF Hartford
In tho County OF oxford for the year ls's,
The following li-t OF taxes on real estate OF
resident and non resident owners, situhteh In
the town Of Hartford. aforesaid, for the year
lse5, committed To me for collection for SAN
town on the thirty first day NJ May, l,e, remain
unpaid: and notice Il hereby given that " -al,i
taxes with Interest and charges are not previ-
ously paid so much OF the real estate taxed n Is
sufficient and necessary a. pay the amount dus
therefor including interest and charges, VII
lie -oId without further notice. ut public auction
AZ the Town Hall, in said town. on the tirst Mon
day OF December, lsi'. at nine O'Clock 4. "
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-03
GAME NOTES.

E F. Bassett of Paris and Albert p.
Bassett Of Norway killed two fine deer
in Lowell Oct. 23d. One Of them
weighed over two hundred pounds.
Thursday night Game Warden A. p.
Bassett arrested James G.. Howe and
Bertrand c. Jilson Of Otisfield for spear
ing togue in Thompson Pond. They
had in their boat when caught thirty
fish, many Of them large ones. They
were returned before Trial Justice John
w. Noble Of OtisHeld, and paid fines
and costs amounting for the two men 10
$500 An expensive fishing trip.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-03
FOR PRESIDENT,
WILLIAM MCKINLEY,
Of OHIO.
FOR Wcs-PRESlOENT,
GARRETT A. HOBART,
or NEW Jersey.
SINGLE COPIES.

single Comics Of the Democrat are four cents
each- They viii DC mAiled on receipt OF price y
tho nnblish,,rS or for the convenience OF patrons
s,,Ss COMICS 81 OF each issue have been placed on
80 ~ ire following places IN the County
south Parts SturteVant's Drug store.
Shurtler-s Drug store
Norxav Moves Drug store.
Rnrsseli Alfred Cole, Postmaster
Ervehnrv AZ Lewis, Insurance Omce-
psris mn NJ l. Mellen, Post Oihoe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-03
OlCkVAtE.

The Dickvale school began Oct. &c,
under the instruction OF Mrs. Lila
Phinney.
Geo. w. Gordon and ii. o. Rowe are
in the woods with crew numbering for
l.. F. Bryant.
Geo. o. Hussey has sold his sheep to
Freeman Farrar.
There ia lots Of winter fruit for sale In
this vicinity.
r. s. Tracy has bought three cows
and heifers.
D. s. Hammond, wife and son, visited
relatives here last week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-03
EAST aRoWNElELp.

Mr.. Wesley Cole, station agent at
Newhall, Ia in town for week.
Harland Lord of Efiingham, n. H., Is
visiting his sister, Mrs. A. F. johnson.
Mrs. n. NJ. Goldthwaite, who has been
visiting friends and relatives In this
place, returned to her home in Haverhill
last week.
Mr.. Deliyan Ames, who is in falling
health, is preparing to leave his place
and pass the winter with his sister, Mrs.
AlOnzo Warren.
A number Of our townspeOple went
on the excursion to Boston.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-03
FRED FIVE.


Al Paris, In the County OF oxford and state
OF Maine, the 2lst day Of Oct, a. ID. ls.S-
The undersigned hereby gives notice of his
appointment ~ Assignee OF the insolvent estate
OF EDw ARD {. sLATTERi OF Sumner. In the
County OF oxford, insolvont Debtor, who mas
been declared insolyent upon his petition by
the Court OF insolvency for said County OF
oxford. -
SUMNER y. NEWELL, Assignee.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-03
NORTH 9tICkElEIO.

Head Brothers are saving birch which
they have been driving down the river.
IL was landed on the river last winter
near the John Head farm in Sumner.
At. Sloan and family have moved to
West Paris.
Green apples begin to move some.
They are loading a number of cars at the
station at the lower village.
Mrs. l.. A. Keen and daughter of East
Sumner are at her fathers, Elijah
Turner's. for a while.
Born, Oct. 25th, to the wife Of Mord
Rowe. boy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-03

Massachusetts votes this week on the
question OF biennial elections, and the
general opinion seems 10 be that the
amendment will be defeated. somehow
progressive Massachusetts is extremely
conservative In that matter. After
they've tried biennial elections while
they'll wonder why they ever wanted 6
stir-up every year.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-03

The hunting match, with its indis-
criminate slaughter OF valuable game
and harmless and worthless animals, lis
generally accepted freedom of honest or
dishonest ways in which ''count" may
be secured, and its excellent facilities
for creating bad blood, seems TO be
going out of favor, and il is hardly a
matter for regret.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-03

Spruce Dimensions, Laths, Clap
boards, Shingles. Spruce, White
wood, No. Carolina, Norway, Bass,
Western Pine, Sap Pine Sheathings.
Doors and Door Frames.
Outside and Inside Thresholds.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-03
My Stock Consists of

Windows, Window Frames. Stool
Cap, Band Castings, Surbase
Weights and Cord.
Cellar Sash and Frames.
Blinds and Blind Trimmings
Screen Doors.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-03

Whichever one of the various stories
told by the boys about that ParSOnsfield
murder is true. il is evident that the
crime wss deliberately planned and
coollv carried our, and a degree OF youth
ful deprayity is revealed which is almost
beyond our power 10 comprehend, 10
this age of the world.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-03
NEW ADvERTisEMENTs.

Blue store.
Appointment OF Administrator.
Three Messenger Notices
Appointment ~ Assignee.
Ncvcrslip Horseshoe
Asthma.
Parker Ginger Tonic.
PArker'- Hair Balsam.
Hindcrcorn-.
New Apple Barrels
Campaign Goosis-
Music
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-03
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that the
has been duly appointed administrator with the
will annexed of the estate OF
SARAH p. SANBORN, late OF Hiram,
In the County OF oxford. deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate OF said deceased are
desired 10 present the same for settlement, AMI
all indebted thereto are requested to make pay
ment Immediately.
oct 2Dth, lsss. FRED fLff.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-03
EAST PERU.

Charlie Chase has gone into the woods
TO work this winter.
A. Il. Griffith has bought him 4 new
cider mill and Is making cider.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-03

An exchange tells OF two young men
who went up 10 fix church yane, and
finding il ''hopelessly stuck" they
turned IL in the direction of fair weather
and left il. Now we shall know what TO
do with anything that is hopelessiy
stuck. Just take hold and turn IL.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-03
COMING EVENTS.

Nov. National election.
Nov. lO-OxfOri Pomona Grange. West ais
Dee. N.-ONfor,l County Medical A>-eSiHuoh'
FEB S'-Di,tric, Lodge. L o. c. T., south Paris
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-03
IN FACT
Building Material
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.

Slashed and Rift SO. Pine and
Spruce Flooring.
Western Pine, Cypress, Sycamore.
CHARTERED Oak, Whitewood, Gum.
Mahogany, Black Walnut, Cherry,
Oregon Cedar, California Redwood
In stock.
Telephone Connections.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-03
HERE AND THERE.

Whatever else may be agits;ed before
the legislature this winter, u l. qute
sure that the bill providing for state
highway commission will be pressed
sgain: and il Is equally certain that the
sentiment concerning il will not be all
one way.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-03
ATTENTION FARMERS.

oughbrei Chester boar from the state Of New
Hampshire. He Ia noted for his size, build and
stock. He win stand Ut my stable until about
Dec. lst. Terms, 80 cents At time Of servico.
A. r. JACKSON, South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-03

The only valid objection to the es-
tablishment Of such commission l. that
il makes new offices aud commission
both things which should be avoided.
There is nothing desirable pr q in Great
ing a new commission or new Offices, but
sometimes both are necessary evils, and
sometimes the advantages more than
Offset the disadvantages.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-03

It's a shrewd guess that one OF the
first things highway commission would
recommend would be wide tires. What's
the use 70 build good roads, and then al
low those who use them 70 spoil them,
when there isn't a bit Of need Of III:
Fifty years from now, the inhabitants
Il this enlightened country will look
upon the narrow tires in use to-day II
any Of them should happen 70 be pre-
served. as relies Of the dark ages.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-03

The state convention OF county COM
missioners decided that il was not IN
favor OF a state highway commission.
That scores one against the idea. The
Portland Wheel Club held good
roads meeting the other night, and
scored one in favor Of the idea.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-03

The Monday morning political news,
as given in all the papers, is that
Mckinley and Bryan are both sure of an
overwhelming victory. It's the votes
that will tell the tale, Tuesday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-03
STATE OF MAINE.
COLLECTORS NOTICE AND ADVERTISEMENT OF
SALE OF LANDS OF Resident AND
NONRESIDENT OWNERS.

Unpaid taxes on lands of resident and non
resident owners situated In the Town OF Buck
field In the County of oxford. for the year 1885
The following list OF taxes on real estate OF
resident and nonresident owners, situated In
the Town of Buckheld, aforesaid, for the year
ls.5, committed IN me for collection for said
Town on the Twenty first day OF May, lss5, re.
main unpaid and notice Is hereby given that II
said taxes with interest and charges are not
previously paid, so much Of the real estate taxed
as IL sufficient and necessary to pay the amount
due therefor Including interest and charges, will
be sold without further notice, nc public auction
at Town Hall In said town, on the hrst Mon
day of December, ls95, at nine O'Clock A. N.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-03

A true copy-Attest-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-03

whItewood Mantel Shelves, Hood
Brackets, Framing Pins, etc.
Window Screens made 10 order.
Piazza Posts, (whitewood and
Pine), Turned and sawed Balustrade,
Newell Posts, Stair Rail and Bal
listers.
Yellow Birch, Rock Maple.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-06-25
New Way of Strinxing Fish.

The ordinary way OF stringing black
bass or other fish is to lake four-foot
piece of chalkline, tie crossbar o!
wood the size of pencil at either end.
and then, as fast as the fish are taken,
they are put on the line by showing one
of the sticks mp through the gills and
out of the mouth. That method plays
havoc with the gills of the fish, and very
often the fish dies in the water, where it
should have lived for considerable pc
Rod. The way to do it is to have o
light chain instead OF chall<line, fcu,
feet long, and a bar at one end to keep
the fish from slipping off. A heavy
piece of wire is attached to the oCher
end, and sharpened so that it may be
passed through the lower jaw from the
outside and out of the mouth. The adj
vantages of this method are apparen.
The fish's breathing apparatus is not
injured, and it lives for long while,
thereby keeping hard and palatable.
The chain is a much cleaner stringer,
since it may be boiled at the end of each
trip, and so thoroughly cleansed--
n. Y. Sun. g. U......4 Assn f-.as Ii,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-06-25
How Eskimos Trap Wolves.

Field and Stream tells of curious
way by which Eskimos catch wolves.
They plant stake in the ice, with
sharp piece of flint on the end, which
is wrapped with seal or other blubber.
Along comes the wolves and go to lick
ing the frozen blubber. After awhile
they get down to the flint and cut their
tongues on it. Being rayenously hum
CRY, when they taste the warm blood
they fall to and chew the life out of one
another. The familiar trick of putting
bent piece of sharpened whalebone
into ball of blubber which is released
by the heat of the animals stomach,
is much less effective than the flint
stake, because nearly whole packs OF
wolves are killed by the latter device.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-06-25
SCOOPED.
BY ELSIE ROBINSON.
rcoPyRIcHT, 1861

tcoPYRIGHT. 1861
IL was high noon in the Rockies. The
bright, scorching rays of the western
sun stole over the ragged edge of the
Occur d'Alene range, down into the mar
row valley below, where they lighted
on the head of solitary traveller, tired
and dust-worn from his long journey
since daybreak. Bob Long was not &C
customed to such jaunts as this-that
was evident. Yet, in measure, he was
enjoying it. In any event, after coming
into Rocky canyon for the privilege OF
"roughing it." he had no intention OF
going back on the venture at this stage
of the game. A two-weeks' vacation,
during which he need not turn in line
Of copy, did not como but once annual
ly, and it was not to be wasted in back
ward chances. But he was tired, and the
little beast under him did not possess
the most restful of movements. Then,
too, the road was lonely-fearfully So
Bob began to wonder how he had man
aged to miss all the camps, for he knew
he was in the heart of an extensive min
ing district. He kept travelling simply
because he could not be satisfied to stop
until he had arrived at some definite I'M
derstanding with himself in regard to
his location. Now he was all at sea.
The narrow trail wound around the
side of a craggy mountain, then dipped
into the valley again. The elevation dis
closed to view an approaching horse
man, riding with the ease of long prac-
tice. Five minutes later the men halted
to exchange greetings.
"Hello, stranger, prospecting"
swell, yes, little. Prospecting for
pleasure"
Sorry to disappoint you, stranger
but you won't find it in these ere dig,
gins. Rocky canyon don't produce
nothin' but hard work and disappoint,
ment. Don't even roll out 'nough dust
to keep Teller in chawin' tobaccer.
can testify to that. Been here goin' on
three year now"
Bob looked incredulous.
Your report doesn't agree with the
rumors that find their way out of this
canyon"
"Fact, jest the same. Mighty poor
place fer stranger to locate"
Bob began to surmise his presence was
not desired in Rocky canyon by this
experienced inhabitant.
"How far is it to the nearest mining
camp?" he asked.
Jack Doolan's is down there spell
But I'd advise you to keep out o. Jacks
camp fer the time bein'. Teller muir
dered there this morning, and there's q
mighty warm reception waitin' fer any
stranger that happens to turn up durin
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-06-25

conceive how great, She has been per-
cial functions of the capital; to make
visits and to receive guests, and, lastly,
to give a high tea. High teas are Sc
lect affairs elsewhere, but in Washing
ton they are promiscuous brushes, in
which half the guests are unlimited,
and the crush was at it's worst when
the Chinese legation was thrown open,
for suddenly some of the privileged
holders of invitations brought out fam
lilies as large as those of the Mormons
or the Turks. '..
There is great prejudice among The
Chinese against having photographs
taken. They think photograph brings
bad luck. The superstition does not
seem to trouble the present minister,
however, as he and the whole legation
have been photographed, and recently
Mrs. Yu and the children.
The difficulties of communication
with the Chinese made it impossible to
get the names of the three children
shown in the pictures. The reporter
was told the names were "unpro-
nounceable in English. The boy who
stands alone is si-, years old, and the
two girls, who appear with their
mother, are four and two years old.
The Chinese minister is now in South
America. He is also minister to Peru,
and divides his time between the two
countries. His staff ut the Chinese le-
cation consists of two secretaries, II
attaches and three translators. Only
two of the staff are permitted to COM
municate with Mrs. Yu during the alb
sence of her husband.
The Chinese legations house is not
closed during the hot season, as are so
many of the diplomatic stations. The
Chinese do not seem to mind hot
weather. They go from one place to
another as the fancy strikes them, and
make short excursions to the best
known resorts, but there are always
enough men at the legation to keep
the house open. The younger men of
the legation take TO the bicycle with
ease. On their wheels they wear cos
tune half way between the bloomer of
the new woman and the outing suit of
the man of fashion.-N. Y. Sun. are
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-06-25
PRETTY MRS. YANG w.

4 Chat About the Chinese Minister'S
ri Wife and His Family. --
The Chinese legation at Washington
II in great brown-stone on one of the
most popular thoroughfares of the city,
and on sunny afternoons members Of
this picturesque household may be seen
on the wide verandas or lawns, wearing
their little black skull caps and their
rich robes of gray and blue silk, be-
meath which peep white leggins and
'cork-soled, Unframed kid boots. Mrs.
Yang Yu and the children and their
maids are often on the south porch
catching glimpses of life which must
strike her as the strangest thing in the
world '.. m. AZ ..E p.
Mrs. Yang Yu has a singularly in
telligent face. She has enjoyed mar
velous privileges for one of her sex and
nationality, an American can hardly