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Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-27
TOPICS OF THE TIME.

/ see from cablegrams to the metro
politan press that Ii Hung Chang, the
"Grand Old Man" of China, will arrive
in this country in a few days. He will
come direct from England where he
has been for several weeks hobnobbing
with the Queen, her royal son and Mr..
Gladstone, England's "Grand Old
Man." This tour of Ii Hung's is of
more significance to the world than
any similar one that has been under
taken by a man during the present
century. In future history it will form
one OF che first chapters in the story
of the modern civilization of China, a
story which will, I think, tell how that
greatest of pagan nations rose from
its stupor, cast off its wormlike prison
of ignorance and superstition and
showed to the world the glorious col
orings of a grand butterfly. Ii Hung
Chang is to-day the greatest living
representative of that nation, next to
the Emperor himself in station and
higher than the Emperor in ability
and mental resources. He comes to
this, the greatest nation on the face Of
the globe, as a representative of one
many times az large as ours and thous-
ands of years older, q nation whose
history antedates that of any civilized
country, and whose system of govern
ment is one of the oldest in existence.
He will be received with all the honor
befitting such a man, and will doubt
less carry home with him some won
derful ideas and tales of III splendid
system of government, a system ex-
actly the opposite of China's. He will
remain here several weeks and will
then cross the Pacific to his native
land, where his ssyellow jacket" will
be gladly welcomed by millions upon
millions of devoted celestials. All
honor to Lii Hung Chang, the most
remarkable production of the most
powerful pagan nation of the world, a
man whose ability can be measured
only by comparing it with the ability
of the other great men of his time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-27

Insist on having just what you call
for when you 60 to buy Hoods Sarsa-
parilis, the One True Blood Purifier
and nerve tonic.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-27

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Lee McFadin,
a daughter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-27

TABLE
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-03-12
Vegetarian, Use Fleshly N...os.

Vegetarian restaurants are by de-
grees giving up the use of such titles
for their dishes as convey the idea Of
meat diet, but they still find the word
"steak" indispensable. Otherwise their
bill of fare is much improved and Of a
more inviting character than it used TO
be. "Indian broth" reads we'll on
cold December day, and "braised onion
with tomatoes" appeals to many. But
what is vegetable turkey"
1t seems to be rather confession Of
weakness to be dependent on the animal
world for names wherewith to invest
the various preparations of vegetables,
cereals and fruits. 10 America they
owe many forms OF succulent and
tempting food, such as fried corn, maize
with plums, and pineapple pudding
made from the timed fruit. The use
Of cheese, forbidden by some Of the
strictest followers of veretarianism
enables the caterer to offer such savory
dishes as Welsh rarebit, cheese fritters
and custards, and the oiors that are
emitted are of the most savory and ap-
petizing observation-disclosures News.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-03-12
INEXPENSIVE COUCH.
Something Dainty and Useful to Hold
Ones Best Gowns.

Ohcs Dest UoWhb.
A dainty woman who has a passion
for the elusive odor of heliotrope has
evolved for herself an idea whereby she
can impregnate her belongings at light
expense and very satisfactorily. From
two clean packing boxes she has made
two boxes of another shape.
One was six feet long by IS inches
CT SO deep, and about So inches wide.
Another was made just as long and
just as wide, but not quite so deep.
Both boxes were made quite strong,
and one, the deepest, had short, strong
legs finished with casters. This deep
est box was lined neatly with wrap
ping paper, and over tins lining OF
pale blue silesia was tackled. For the
bottom of this box three large sachets
were made which formed soft bottom,
and this was thoroughly scented with
her favorite odor.
The second or shallow box had its
bottom also covered with large sachet
or padded lining, and the top was up
holstered with springs and filling.
Then the two boxes were Joined to-
gether, one above the other, by three
stout hinges. A piece of tapestry cloth
was plated around the edge of the
lower box, and tackled with gimps fall
ing in q rich valence to the floor.
The upper box was covered smoothly
over the upholstering, and the edge
that touched the lower one was also
finished with gimp. Several attractive
pillows completed the outside arrange
ment, and very artistic couch was
the result. A bunch of tassels at either
outside corner served to lift the up.
holstered top, revealing a receptacle
for gowns and wraps where they could
rest in scented seclusion with immunity
from creases or crushes, as the box
was fashioned with sufficient length
to admit of their being laid in without
fold. Any carpenter could make the
boxes, and the upholstering will cost
but little, the tapestry being most cx-
pensive, but any other material pre-
ferred could be substituted, thus bring
ing the cost even lower.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-03-12
HOW THE WATER is SUPPLIED.

as they fade. For table decorations
they are lovely and can be suspended
from chandeliers or from stands made
to support them, only, if gas is used,
they should be removed Immediately
after meals to more congenial atmos-
phere. The water seeping through the
porous vessel drops slowly from time
TO time; hence it is necessary to keep
growing plants or some vessel under
meath to receive the water, or the fern
ball can be emptied before placing over
the table and filed again as soon as the
meal is over, and placed where the
dropping will do no damage. In green
houses, windows and for almost any
house or veranda decoration they are
very beautiful, and the small amount
of care and attention they require is a
great advantage,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-03-12
CARING FOR GLOVES.
To Keep Them in Good Condition Folio
the Directions Here Given.

To Keep Them in Good Condition Follow
the Directions Here Given.
Always stretch gloves out smooth
and put in box without doubling
when removed from the hands. A nice
addition to the glove box is scented
sachet, giving the gloves delicate
odor when worn.
An error that is commonly made Is
that of mending kid gloves with sew
ing silk, as the silk cuts the kid and
shows the mend more plainly, while
fine cotton thread gives much more
satisfactory result. II the gloves are
torn, put piece of silk of corresponds
Ing shade under the torn part, baste
carefully SO as not to reveal the stitches
on the right side and then draw up the
rent with cotton thread.
A few good glove cleaners are rec.
commended, but it is generally better to
send gloves to one who makes this his
business than to experiment on them,
for, like the mending, ii is trade in
itself. But, whenever you do, take
warning by the fate of n nice pair OF
driving gloves we once had, and never
try to polish them up with French shoe
dressing. The way it came about, we
read in one Of the papers thai an appli.
cation Of this liquid would renew the
youth and beauty of old and badly
soiled kid gloves, and deeming newspa.
per lore to be relied upon, we put il
into effect, but, alas! the result was q
revelation. To be sure, there were nc
soiled spots remaining visible, but the
shine on those gloves made them posi-.
lively reflective, and the way they ad.
hered to the reins turned our thoughts
to agricultural fairs and molasses
candy. In conclusion, we have only to
say: Mend, patch, clean or wash your
gloves, but never try French shoe
dressing. 1t doesn't work.-St. Louis
Republic.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-03-12
PIrh AND POINT.

-Kate-"Just look, these boots arr
ever so much too big" Mary-"Yes;
you must have given him the number Of
the street instead of the number Of your
shoc."-Boston Transcript.
Useless Effect.-"I have story for
you that will make your hair stand on
end" "Well, what good would that do?
don't know one note on the piano from
another" indianapolis Journal.
-Squildig-'What doctor did poor
Jaysmith havef" McSwilligen-"He
had two of them. One was DIR. D.,
but l forget the name ofhisaccomplice."
Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegram.
Same Opipion.-Miss Bctty-"I
think Harry Donough is just as nice as
he can be-" Miss Nettie--"Well, l think
he's horrid." Miss Betty-"So do I, but
he can't help it; he's as nice as he can
be."-Detroit Free Press.
Mrs. Chatterbox-"Do you ever
make any errors in speech?" Mrs.
Wordsworth-"Yes; made one a few
years ago." Mrs. Chatterbox-"What
was it?" Mrs. Wordsworth-"I said
Yes '"-Richmond State.
-"Why did you break off your en-
gagement with Miss Bertha?" "Be'
cause her parrot was always saying:
Stop that, George" "But what diff
ference did that make? Your engage
ment was not secret" But my name
Is not George" ."-Fliegende Blatter.,
$50 yo' kin be coaxed but not druv,
kin yo'?" said Uncle Nose to the young
yellow man who had just declared him.
self. "My ole marster had mule oh
dat kind, an when de ole man died dat
beast brought jis' sebben dollars, wen
odder mules was sellin' fer 2O0."-Indi'
annapolis Journal.
Mrs. Nouvo Reesh-"She called me
o bar maid, and I few at her and pulled
her hair" Mrs. Toplofty-"Oh, how ter
rible! Still even that didn't justify you
In fighting her." Mrs. Nouvo Reesh-
"Yes, but If you had ever been bal
maid, you would understand how mad
It made me. e."-Pick-Me-Up.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-03-12
WINTER FURBELOWS.

The Frou-Frou collar as worn by
Ellen Terry is very dainty in appear
ance and finishes up costume beauti-
fully.
The Trilby frill marks new era In
neckwear. 1t brings up the high co.,
lar, the stiff ruche and the tailor-made
necklet.
An evening fichu, fashioned in Eliza
bethan style, in lavender and white, is
one of the new additions to the ball
room toilet.
Beaded and sequin nets are finding
favor for waist trimmings. They give
II brightness to costume which is well
worth striving for.
The following antique and modern
laces are in vogue: Tambour, Floren.
tine, Japanese point, Point d'Alencon.
guipures and Valenciennes.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-03-12
Dlninx-Koom Decorations.

One Of the prettiest decorations for
dining-room walls in houses of moder-
ate price is pottery and brasses in the
form of plaques, jugs, beer mugs and
other articles of fine shape or color
Such articles need not be expensive bits
of china that it would break ones heart
If they came to grief. Such things
make q charming over-msntel decora,
ton, covering the entire space to the
ceiling. If they are to be truly en-.
]oyed, however, they. must be securely
placed, and are not recommended Ia
the woman who "a her own maid.-.N,
Y. P0st
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-03-12
A CHINESE LOVERS GIFTS.
They May BE Sausages or Even vege-
tables, But Never Candy.


tables, But Never Candy.
All L,en is a good little girl who lives
in the Presbyterian mission, away from
the pomps and vanities of all thiswicked
world. Ecery Sunday, ,however,she goes
religiously to church along with the
other girls who have been rescued by
the kind-hearted ladies of the occidental
board. The passing of this procession
is an opportunity eagerly seized by
the eligible bachelors of Chinatown,
who turn out en- masse and line the
sidewalks along the route, each good
one cherishing the intention of see
ing Miss Culbertson for the hand Of
the girl who strikes his fancy most. ..
One gay and sprightly bachelor was
particularly struck couple of months
ago by the. beauty of All Leen. He
watched the procession pass with eyes
only for her, and when she had entered
the sacred edifice, instead Of resigning
himself to go home, he made mighty
effort to overcome the prejudices Of
early education and followed her into
church. From that date change has
come over the bachelor. He no longer
burns punk at the shrines of his coun-
trymen. nor does he dissipate money in
having his fortune told; in fact, he has
become in every way worthy OF All
Leen, to whom he is soon TO be united.
Courtship, as it is understood in
Chinese circles, Is somewhat tame
and practical affair. Thsre is regular
routine at the mission, in which COM
promise is made between American and
Chinese customs. The bridegroom
elect may see his future bride, he may
even converse with her from opposite
sides of the room, but the proprieties
would be completely outraged II the
betrothed couple were to shake hands.
Two or three times a week the fiance
makes call from five to ten minutes
in duration, and II he is desperately
enamored he never goes empty handed.
Sausages are gift that are highly
appreciated, and Chinese vegetables are
also much esteemed. Fruit is frequent
ly brought TO the engaged ladies', both
in the Presbyterian and Methodist mis-
sions, but it would outrage Mongolian
etiquette to bestow candy. The love-
making is generally monosyllabic on
the part OF the young lady, and even
the man finds his gift of conversation
languish. At the Presbyterian mission
n charming young Chinese girl named
All Cheng, professional interpreter
satisfies etiquette by being present dur
ing all the interviews. Many Chinese
merchants have offered to lay theil
hands and hearts at All Cheng's feet
but she has seen so much of love max
ing as an onloolier that she refuses II
go through the ordeal of entertaining
a fiance on her own account. Ever
the touching romance of All Leen ha.
not inclined the little interpreter t.
follow her example.-San Francisco
! Call.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-03-12
Dangers of Piano Playing.

A French scientist of note maintains
that large number of the nervous
lnaladies from which girls suffer are at
tributed to playing the piano. He
shows by statistics that of 1000 who
study this instrument before the age Of
12, no less than GOO suffer from nervous
disorders, while of those who do not be-
gin until after there are only 200 per
1000, and only 100 per 1000 among
those who have never worked at it.
The violin, he says, is equally injuri-
GUS. AS remedy he suggests that
children should not be permitted to
study either instrument before the age
of 16, at least, and in the case of those
possessing delicate constitutions not
till still later age.
Arthur Orton, the Tichborne claim
ant, now lives on the proceeds Of d.
minutive tobaccopists sho2 in the
Eorth Of London.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-03-12
FELINE MODELS FOR ARTISTS.
How Cats Are Caught and Made to Pose
for Painters.


The celebrated artist, Henrietta
Ronner of Paris, who in the foremost
animal painter in the feline department
at present, has been the subject Of much
journalistic attention concerning her
methods of work among the lowly or
the aristocratic, for she paints cats OF
both high and low degree. Brooklyn
has kitten painter also. He did not
begin life as one, figures and fruit hav
ing always sttod for August Laux in
ert. A patron wanted him to pain!
cat group once, and the artist sue.
ceeded so well with the order that he
took felines on his list, and his name
has become largely associated with
them of late. Mr.. Laux was found in
his pleasant studio on Carroll street,
and responded to the request 10 give
scme information as to his methods
of work as follows: 81 use large
cage to put my little models in when
am ready to paint them. If ] want
lively, bright subject place work
basket in their bastile. That brings
out all the mischief there is in them
They tangle the thread, roll the spools
about and assume the very sauciest,
most comical expressions and poses.
When they are tired Of playing they
&C to sleep, and then again out comes
my note book and l jot down some
very pretty attitudes. Do you want
quiet, pleasant little picture? Then
place saucer of milk in the cage, and
the little animals will come around II,
md all you have to do is just to paint
them. The picture is almost sure to be
satisfactory il well handled"
OF course, Mr.. Laux did not attain his
present felicity Of delineating the cat
all at once. TO paint Miss Tabby is
"cne of those things which break your
heart" as TAFT, the famous animal
painter, once said. Kittens are mer.
curial. 1t requires long practice and
much concentration of mind to be able
to make a perfect sketch of grimalkin,
for often it must be done at lightning
speed.-Brooklyn Times.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-03-12
sLEleHINo NOT WHAT 1T WAS.
Seasons Arc Too Brief, and Customs Have
Changed Of Recent Years.

Seasons Arc Too Brief, and Customs Have
Changed of Recent Years.
In the past few years sleighing has
undergone marked change. In the good
old days one of the chief attractions
for sleighers was the road houses, and
to a large majority of the sleighing
public an afternoon of the sport was
not complete without visit to one
of those famous hostelries of the road.
But commercial improvement was the
cause of the downfall of these hos
pitable places where frost-bitten pleas
ure-seekers were won't to toast their
shins before cheerful fireplaces and
warm up the inner man with steaming
shot scotches" and substantial 'Tom
and Jerrys."
Sleighing, us it is indulged in to-day,
is more of passing show than in for
mer years. To be sure, there is little
speeding down the center, but this
feature does not bear comparison with
the fast and furious driving which
once characterized the sleighing on the
Arsenal road and the "mile ground"
The racing over the snow was the at
traction then, and the people who did
not join in the lively brushes found am-
pie enjoyment in watching the fun
from the side lines. Any kind OF q
sled on runners was good enough, and
style did not cut much Of a figure, SO
long as the horse was fast. While
the sport has not lost any of its popu-
larity, those who indulge in 1t have
of late shown decided inclination
for snowy turnouts, and the frequent
ers of the Brookline boulevard seem
to take as much delight in exhibiting
their nobby sleighs as they once did
in showing the pace of their sleek
coated roadsters. Handsomer sleighs
will be seen this winter than ever be-
fore, and the craze for novelties is on
the increase. There is no vehicle in
which there is so great an opportunity
for beautiful lines as in the sleigh,
and none which has in late years been
more improved in that direction. The
manufacturers are continually aiming
at the artistic, while keeping comfort
and lightness in view. This years rigs
show remarkable brilliancy of color
instead of the sober colors of other
years, all of which seems to indicate
an evident desire to make the sport
more enjoyable one than ever.-Bos,
ton Herald.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-03-12
GOLD PRODUCT OF THE YEAR.
No Diminution In the Amount Turned
Out by the Mines of the World.

OUt ny tuc Va tho WV&ANs
In an article published last January
the director of the mint pointed out
that the worlds output of gold in 1893
was the largest in history, amounting
In round numbers TO $155,522,00o. The
highest previous yield had been in
1S56-60, when the production reached
the average yearly value of $133,97o,-
COO. For last year the world'sproduct OF
gold is estimated at closeupon$1s0,000,
900, and for the present year it will not
be less than $20O,000,0O0. In 1898 the
output of gold was already 16.0s per
cent. greater than the annual aver
age of the period of the greatest pro-
ductiveness of the Californian and Aus
tralian gold mines; by 1894 the excess
was "a per cent, and this year it will be
at least 40 per cent. The value of last
years gold product was . per cent.
greater than the average aggregate
value of the gold and silver of the
world in 1S61-65, and that of the pres
cnt year will be fully "a per cent.
greater.
This is not due to any one influence.
The productiveness of gold mines all
over the world has increased and goes
on increasing. The United States,
which since 1880 had not produced over
$2e,0O0,000 worth of gold per annum,
and had mp until 1898 fallen $4,000, 900
or $3,000,000 below that average, had
last year an output of $39,500,O0o, and
will this year return at least i7,000,-
COO. 1t is true that the increased pro-
ductiyeness of the South African mines
has been more startling than this, but
the United States appears to be still in
the lead, since the African product for
the present year is not estimated at
more than S46,000,0 900, against 500, $685.
roo for last year. Australia is expected
to show an output this year of S45, ,0O0,-
600, or $3,250,0C0 more than last year,
and the Russian yield has risen to $780,
OO0,000 from $27,646,000
If the estimates of our gold produc-
ing states were to be accepted, the
American output for the year would
be very much in excess of the estimates
of the director of the mint. Colorado
claims product of S15,000,00o and
Arizona of S1O,0Oo,0OO, while California
is conceded to have about $16,000,0 900,
South Dakota $4,OO0,000 and Alaska
S1,6O0,O00, with Utah, Montana and
Idaho showing considerable gains. On
The whole. it is deemed quite probable
that the gold product of the United
States for the year will exceed $50,OO0,'
100, and will thus be several millions
higher than that of any other gold
producing country.-Boston Herald.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-03-12

you have done as much work on it as
possible without smudging, send 1t to
be fired. When it returns you can
work over it further, adding a touch
of deeper shadow where it is not in
tense enough. Then use your gold,
carefully outlining the sweet peas, the
stems and the border, with touch
here and there whenever you think n
bit of gliding will improve it. Gid tho
handle and edges, only be careful in
using gold that it does not come in con-
tact with unfred color, else it will turn
black and unsightly.-Amcrican Agri'
culturist.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-03-12
When Calling On Acquaintance.

BY the way, one should never say
making CALLS" one should call it
paying visits" That seems rather a
misleading phrase, as it might imply
q stay Of several days duration. But
it is good form to say it, nevertheless.
Another dictum of the smart set is that
more than two people should ntyer
pay visits together. If there are, for
instance, three unmarried sisters in
society, or a mother has two unmarried
daughters, the three must divide their
forces in some way, but they must not
descend upon q friend's dyGwiag-r1ssa
at once,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-03-12
A Depraved Mule.

One of the brightest Virginia women
in this city has fnnd of anecdote
illustrative Of life among the Old Do
minion darkies that is not surpassed
hy Thomas Nelson Page himself. She
was telling the other night of young
mule that had been shipped on a freight
train to farmer in Fauquier county.
A tag had been tied securely around
his neck with rope, with shipping
directions thereon, but in the course OF
his journey the mules hunger and
natural depravity had tempted him to
chew up both tag and rope. This gave
the darky brakeman great concern. He
hurried to the caboose and saw the con-
ductor.
MARS George" he cried, so Gawd,
whar yo' 'spects to put off dat colt?
Il done eat up whar he gwine. IN. Y.
Press.