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Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-10-07

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step promotion must come through other
methods. Ii Hung Chang secured the
right of admission to office through his
assiduous application to study and every
succeeding step in his upward career has
been attained by his own genius and
capacity, 1t was the intention of Ii Hung
Chang to devote himself to study, but an
event occurred just after his return to
his fathers home on the Yang tse- Kiang
River, after his successful examination
at Picking, that changed the current of his
life. The TAPPING rebellion, which was
directed against the reigning dynasty,
was then ut its height and its leaders had
captured the ancient capital, Marking,
and were marching at the head of tri-
umphant army toward the capital Pc
king. Ii Hung Chang, his youthful ar
dor intlamed, raised Il force of militia
and harassed the rear of the rebel army
on its march. The rebels were checked
in their advance on the capital and were
forced to return to Marking. Ii Hung
Chang's services in contributing to this
end were recognized by the general of the
imperial army, Tseng Kwo-fan, and LIS
army was attached to the main army and
Ii himself was assigned to an important
post He soon displayed great military
qualities and became the active command
er in the field. He joined to his army a
band of adventurous Europeans, organiz-
ed and commanded by an American sailor
named Ward and afterward, on Wards
death, led by Gen. Gordon. This army
was called "the ever victorious army"
and victory after victory was won until
the rebellion was crushed. The rebellion
had cost the empire dearly. Nearly half
of /; had been laid waste and 10000, 1000
lives had been sacrificed Ii Hung
Chang emerged from it with high mill
tary reputa ton and the most famous man
in the nation. He was made an earl,
was presented with the yellow jacket
the exclusive emblem of imperial favor
and was appointed yiceroy of an import
ant province. But he was not suffered to
engage in the administration of civil af-
fairs. Numerous revolts occurred after
the suppression of the TAPPING rebellion,
and for several years Ii Hung Chang
was engaged in suppressing them.
And then came, in 1870, the horrible
butchery of French missionaries and nuns
and of the French consul at Tientsin.
The French Government demanded heavy
reprisals and the Chinese Government
became alarmed. Ii Hung Chang was
transferred as viceroy to the province of
Chilli where the riot had occurred, and
so well did he manage the affair that
peace was restored, complete atonement
made to the French, and war was thereby
averted, to the evident benefit of the Chi
nese. French honors were conferred on
Ii Hung Chang; he was made imperial
tutor, grand secretary of state and was
created noble of the first rank These
offices made him ever since the first Off
cial and statesman of the Government
under the Emperor.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-10-07

pered by the conservatism of the central
government. In addition to periodical re-
volts, China is often afflicted with disas-
tro'ls floods and terrible famines, and
with many of these the Viceroy had much
to DO. In 1S77-7S Chilli and other neigh
boring provinces were visited by one of
the most fearful famines in their history,
in which it is estimated that about 9,000,
600 persons perished. The Viceroy Ii
was the most prominent agent in staying
the ravages of this fatal scourge and his
energy, administrative capacity and large
hearted charity were conspieuously dis
played in the measures for relief.
While Ii Hung Chang is the greatest
statesman China has ever produced, and
ranks among the topmost men of the age,
he is also conspicuous for two widely
diverse things-great wealth and great
happiness. He is one of the ten richest
men on the globe, and goes through the
world laughing. Gen. Grant said he WAS
the happiest man he had ever known.
This wealth is estimated at near five
hundred millions of dollars, and it was
acquired by him in typical way. Be
fore Ii Hung Chang rose to power, China
possessed neither railroads, telegraph. tel
ephones nor hospitals. Now 1t has all
four. mostly owned by Ii. Through the
powerful influence of Prince Kung, he
was enabled to establish factories and
reap the benefit of them, while giving
occupation to thousands of his country
men. BY the Introduction of silk-looms
he has made Chinese silk. once SO rare
and costly, cheap; and he has engaged
artists who can work by stencil as well
as by brush, so that Chinese decoration
has been reduced to n pittance. In one
of Lis factories candlesticks are made
at cost of 10 cents each, and they are
sold to importers at 50 apiece. His latest
mercantile venture is the manufacture of
bicycles. They are made on land granted
Ii by the Chinese Government, which is
untaxed property, and he pays no rental
for the buildings, which We're built by
granted workmen at no expense to him
self. The material in the bicycles costs
only trite, and the labor even less, for
Chinese workman will cheerfully work
for turnip day and n dinner of rice.
| These machines. it is said. can be sold in
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-10-07
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the United States for $13 apiece, and they
are excellent specimens of workmanship.
Ii Hung Chang is a monopolst upon n
gigantic scale. Other Cinnamon may
have been shrewd enough to realize tho
wisdom of introducing and conducting
such tremendous enterprises, but they did
not have the influence with the court at
Pekin which is so necessary to the sue
cessful introduction and operation of any
innovation in China. Ii Hung Chang
made himself indispensable to the Empe-
ror and the late s-Dowager-the
latter, in fact, being the real ruler of the
empre-as the first step in the consum,
nation of his scheme, and his success is
shown by the size of his bank account.
But Ii Hung Chang's career has not
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-10-07

and of the myriads u people in whose
behalf it was rendered, in his intellectual
ettainments, his unique characteristics
and in his commanding personality, Ii
Hung Chang stands shoulders above any
other citizen in the Celestial empire. He
is, says Hon. John w. Foster, the re-
nowned American diplomat and who was
the adviser of Ii Hung Chang in the
peace negotiations with Japan, the most
distinguished visitor that the great con
tinent of Asia has sent to Europe or
America during this generation.
He is a striking illustration of the
workings of the social and political sys-
TEN of the Chinese empire. Although it
is the oldest monarchy on earth it may
be said to possess no hereditary nobility.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-10-07

1t is the only land which bases its aris-
tocracy on letters, and in this respect is
near approach to n pure democracy.
The highest posts in the empire, except
the few places held by the princes of the
imperial blood, are open to the lowest
subject, and the road to them is through
the three grades of the competitive scho-
lastic examinations held in the district,
the province and Mt Picking, the imperial
capital.
Ii Hung Chang, whose father was in
no wise distinguished, passed in all the
grades and in the final contest at Peking
came out with distinguished honors
among 10000 competitors. He therefore
has reason to take pride in his accom-
plishments as a scholar, though judged
by the Western standard of education
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-10-07
AN HOURS WALK.
You Would Hardly Think That That
Meant Travelling S5,253 Miles.

Meant Travelling s5,253 Miles.
Have you ever thought of the distance
you travel while you are out on an hours
stroll? Possibly you walk three miles
within the hour, but that does not by
any means represent the distance you
travel. The earth turns on its axis every
"a hours. For the sake of round figures
we will call the earth's circumference
$4,000 miles, and so you must have
travelled during the hours stroll 1000
miles in the axial turn of the earth.
But this is not all. The earth makes
journey around the sun every year,
and long but rapid trip it is The dis
tance of our planet from the sun we
will put at 90, 900, 900 miles. This is
the radius Of the earth S orbit-half the
diameter of the circle, as we call it.
The whole diameter is therefore 1884,
600, 900 miles, and the circumference,
being the diameter multiplied by 3. 1416,
is about 578, 900, 600.
This amazing distance the earth trav-
els in its yearly journey, and dividing
it by 365 we find the daily speed about
1856, 900. Then, to get the distance
you rode around the sun during your
hours walk, divide again by "a, and
the result is about 66, 900 miles. But
this is not the end of your hours trip.
The sun, with its entire brood of plan
cts, is moving in space at the rate of
10000, 600 miles in a year. This is at
the rate of little more than 438, 900
miles day, or 18, $50 miles all hour.
So, adding your three miles of leg
travel to the hours axial movement of
the earth, this to the earth S orbital jour
ney, and that again to the earth s excur-
sion with the sun, and you find you
have travelled in the hour 85, 258 miles.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-10-07

Chinese scholars would hold very low
grade. They have no conception OF
learning as understood in the West-of
mathematics, chemistry, geology, or
kindred sciences, and of universal his
tory. Indeed, they have a very imperfect
knowledge of geography. Their curricu-
INN of study embraces the Chinese clas-
sizes and philosophy Ga yoluminous COM
pilation, especially holding III emlnehce
the teachings of Confucius), the theory
of government, and Chinese poetry ana
history. 1t is the standard fixed 1000
years ago. and has undergone little change
In the succeeding centuries. One OF our
diplomatic representatives tells OF a con-
yersation had with one of the most dis
tinguished scholars and highest ofhcers
In the empire, in which they canvassed
their respective systems of education; ana
he reports that his Chinese friend had
never heard of Homer, Virgil, or Shaks-
peare; knew something of Alexander nav
ing crossed the Indus, had vague knoWl-
edge of Caesar and Napoleon, but none
whatever of Hannibal, Peter the Great,
Wellington. or other modern soldiers; and
he was ignorant of astronomy, mathemat-
les. or the modern sciences. When the
American minister expressed surprise at
these defects in Chinese education, the
mandarin replied: THAT is your civiliza-
ton, and you learn it; we have ours, and
we learn it. For centuries we have gone
on satisfied to know what we know
Why should we care TO know what you
! know?"
From Student to Warrior.
T, Cb;n, tba comnetitiye examination
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-10-07

On the whole, the Vatican may be
divided into seven portions. These are
the pontifical residence, the Sistine and
Pauline chapels, the picture galleries
the library, the museums of sculpture
and archaeology, the cutbuildings, in
cluding the barracks of the Swiss
guards, and lastly, the gardens with the
pope's casino. OF these the Sistine
chapel, the galleries and museums and
the library are incomparably the most
important.
The name Sistine is derived from
Sixtus ~ The library was founded by
Nicholas V, whose love of books was
almost equal to his passion for building,
Tho galleries are representative Of
Raphael's work, which predominates to
such an extent that the paintings of al
most all other artists are of secondary i'm
portance, precisely as Michael Angelo
filled the Sistine chapel with himself. AS
for the museums, the objects they con-
tain have been accumulated by many
popes, but their existence ought perhaps
to be chiefly attributed to julius ii and
Leo X, the principal representatives OF
tho Rovere and Medioi families. f.
Marion Crawford i'll Century.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-10-07

As Governor of Chihli he became the
guardian and protector of the Emperor,
the capital being within the province.
His office as imperial tutor brought him
into intimate relations with the imperial
household and his diplomatic duties at
Tientsn, following the massacre, distin
guished him as diplomat in every inn
portant treaty negotiation or diplomatic
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-10-07

ship the test for entrance into public SER
vice. While disciple of Confucius and
firm believer in Confucius philosophy
he is tolerant toward Christianity and
welcomes the aid given by foreigners to-
ward the betterment of the Chinese ma
tioa. Though n military leader, in the
Chinese acceptation of the term, he is u
man of peace aud deplores war.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-10-07

Circles around the moon are some-
times large and sometimes small be-
cause they are formed at different
heights in the air,
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-10-07
His Whiskers.

Counsel-Did you observe anything
particular about the prisoner?
Witness-Yes, his whiskers
Counsel-What did you observe with
reference to his whiskers?
Witness-That he had none. e.-Lon.
don Fun.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-10-07

been an unbroken record of success. He
has had formidable political enemies and
three times, owing to their influence, he
was degraded by having his yellow jacket
taken from him. Ii Hung Chang's yell
low jacket means more TO Chinaman
thaa it does to an American. TO China
man it means that Chang is about the
most powerful subject in all the empire.
Chang has many yellow jackets. The
one he wore when presented to President
Cleveland was made of gorgeous yellow
shiny plush. 1t looked like n fabric made
of spun gold. 1t is cut in one piece and
is the perfection of textile art and gar
ment cutting. The last time the jacket
was taken away was on the occasion of
the defeat of the Chinese in Corea and in
the naval battle off the mouth of the
Yalu River by the Japanese. But he was
soon restored to imperial favor and sue
cessfully conducted the peace negotiations
with Japan.
Seeks to Reform China.
Ii Hung Chang has introduced some
important reforms into China and hopes
to introduce many more, although he is
greatly hampered by the antiquated GUS
toms of the empire. He has greatly inn
proved the educational system and he is
striving to make fitness and not scholar
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-10-07

and just in meeting the demands of that
Government that Sir Thomas Wade was
led to make an important concession, 'in
recognition of the frankness with which
he had negotiated this very troublesome
business" In the adjustment of the
French conflict with China of 1SS4-S5,
the French minister inserted in the treaty
a rcnunciation of all claims for indemnity,
in order thereby ito pay mark Of regard
to the patriotic wisdom of his eXcelency
4 Hung Chang
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-10-07

The 3 cent bronze piece is composed
of 90 per cent copper and per cent o
tin and zinc.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-10-07

A German patent covers Prussia ano
all the states of the German empire.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-10-07

controversy of his Government. Prob
ably no living man has received such sig
nal marks of respect from his diplomatic
antagonists as he. In the Margary af-
fair, most serious controversy with
Great Britnin. he was so Straightforward
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-10-07

| HUNG
| c h a II &
1Z1 eseryes
the title of the
gra II d old
man" of Chi
ma. In length
of public sery-
ice, in the char
acter and inn
porta nee of
that 5 eryi ce
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-10-07

AS Niceroy of Chihli much of his time
was Occupied in the organization of the
army, the building of a navy and the for
ti6cation of the approaches to the capital,
work in which he was greatly ham,
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-10-07
From Student to Warrior.

In China the competitive examination
ands with admission to office. beyond that
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-10-07
NEWS DEPOT.

Stationery, Periodicals, Daily Papers and
Full Line of the Latest Novelties.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1896-10-07

To be had in the Market
Mr., Thomas will conduct nothing but 4 first
class house, and cordial welcome Will be ex-
tended to all guests.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-11-04
FLORIDA!!

We are now locating a colony. north of Lake
Hancock, Polk county, Florida, between Lake
land az d Auburndale, on the line OF the "PIant
System.
This tract OF O,OOa acres extends from he
railroad south to Lake Hancock one OF the
no ost beautiful lakes in Florida, being about
miles long and miles Understanding in
choicest fish and the paradise of duck hunters.
On each side of a grand boulevard. 1871 feet
wide from the depot 70 Lake Hancock, are farm
of twenty acres each, and all the balance of the
tract forty acre farms.
These lands are beautifully located beii
about 2O6 feet above the level, and slOping
gently south to the Lake The soil Is iOamy, and
with such fertilizers one can obtain upon the
tract. will raise any kind of fruits grapes, nuts,
vegetables, tobacco, berries. well as oranges,
lemons and other semi tropical fruits. For pas
turage we have the finest q asses in the South.
Our Town Site lots are acre each-$5O each.
Our land will be sold from $5 to $1O Per acre
according to location-A cash balance In l., 2
and years.
We also nave large tracts for sale for colony
purposes, timber and grazing, at REASONABLE
rates and upon cas- terms of payment.
For infOr alton. literature. price lists OF lands
ETC., write to
Florida Homestead Co.,
Box III, Orlando, Fla.
Hendry & Knight,
Tampa. Fla.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-11-04

present match in general use. The
idea of the invention is based on the
old plan of rolling up paper and
lighting at a flame already in exist
ence. The paper is immersed in wax,
stearine and similar substances, and
burns with a light, smokeless and
odorless flame. Cut into match
lengths, it is dipped into phosphor-
Gus wax, like the common wax
match. The invention is regarded as
timely one, as the wood used in the
making of matches is constantly
growing more scarce and costly.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-11-04

Whitney appeared at church wearing
a piece of court plaster in addition to
her ordinary attire formed the theme
of a thrilling special telegram in a
morning paper. Some day it will
leak out that the Duchess of MARI
borough attended dance with corn
plaster on her big toe, and then look
out for an extra.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-11-04

The chickering's over the Gar have
left a nasty quarrel among the mem
bers of the French stage. Sarah
Bernhardt is furious because Nine.
Rejane was singled out for imperial
applause, and she drove home before
she could be summoned, declaring
she had bad attack of nervousness.
All the trouble is ascribed to the in
fluence of certain actresses with the
ministers.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-11-04

1t is difficult to realize that prior
to B. G. 700 there were no true coins,
that ingots or buttons of gold and
silver were weighed at every mercan-
tile transaction. The Lydians of
been the first to cast and stamp with
an official device small oval ingots of
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-11-04

definite fixed weight, an invention
strangely delayed, but of inestimable
Importance to industry and com
merce. A coin has been described as
''a piece of metal of fixed weight,
stamped by authority of government,
and employed as a medium of ex-
change" Medals, though struck by
authority, are only historical records
and have no currency value.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-11-04

Falling in love with the same girl
landed two young men in Chicago
police station. This is an offense that
might be pardonable in Boston or
Buffalo, where good-looking girls are
January, but in Chicago it is mex
cuSable.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-11-04

The writhing of coal consumers in
the clutches of the anthracite coal
com bination is a gymnastic perform
ance that has been often repeated.
There is a national antitrust law in
existence, and if it is worth anything
it should be APPLIED in the case of the
mercenary coal sharks.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-11-04

Several days having passed without
news of resurrection, is may proba-
bly, be safe to say that Bill Doolin is
a dead game sport. That will fit the
case in any contingency.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-11-04

When we see Ii Hung Changes ca
pacity for wanting to know at "a
years of age the great heart of the
nation goes out to his parents with
sympathy for what they had to go
through with when he was boy.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-11-04

1t is said that in London there are
100000 young women who are learn
ing to play the piano. But it is not
so bad as one naturally thinks. Sou
sa's marches have not yet reached
England
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-11-04

A woman who died recently used
to boast that she had not spoken to
a man for over thirty years, and an
other was equally jubilant over the
fact that she had lived twenty-five
years in one house without a man
crossing her threshold. But probably
the bitterest man-hater of modern
times was an Austrian woman, who
at the time of her death was engag-
ed in developing a plan for the ulti-
mate extinction of the whole male
population.-Pittsburg Dispatch.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-11-04

Empress Eugene is said to have
made her will, leaving the bulk of
her fortune to her goddaughter,
Princess Beatrice of Battenburg's
little daughter Eugene.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-11-04

A match has just been invented by
an English genius which promises to
become a formidable rival to the
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-11-04

Wanted Idea $ e.: 6: ; : s&3s:
Protect your ideas; they may bring you wealth.
neys Washington. d. c.. for their 81 800 prize oner
and list Of two hundred inventions wanted.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-05
Legal Notice.

Wood Dryer Grocery Company ct al. vs. Southside Savings Bank and Friel Coal Mining Company ct al.
 In City Court of Birmingham-In Equity. To Creditors of Friel Coal Mining Com pany:
 Notice is hereby given to all creditors of Frel Coal Mining company except the Wood-Dryer Grocery company and c. s. Simmons & Co.,, complainants in this cause, that they are required to propound their respective claims and prove the same before me, Nathan l.. Miller, clerk and reg ister within forty days from this, the 22d the I'd day of November, 1896, or they will be forever barred from sharing in the fund in the hands of the Southsde Savings bank as trustee, and you will further take notice that on the Sth day of November, 1896, I, will hold a reference and ascertain upon proof thercorrectness and amount of each claim filed within said time above set forth.
 This 22d day of September, 1s96
 NATHAN L. MILLER,
 9-24-3t-thu Clerk and Register.