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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-01-09

Utah became a state last Saturday
by proclamation OF President Cleye
land. We now number forty-five
states.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-01-09

All persons knowing themselves in
debted % Miss H. j ScaloesSer will
confer afayor by settling promptly as
she desires all accounts paid before
the close OF the year
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-01-09
!YERS LEADS ALL OTHER SARSAPaRILLAS.

Miss Annie McQuesten spent sever
al days with Mrs. Will McGonigal last
week
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-11-14
SCIENCE CLIPS.

Sannon was first used by the Moors at
Aigesias. Spain, In 13i3.
false teeth are now made from paper
anu are said to last Il lifetime
Cotton cloth. made in India, is men
toned by fIcrodotus, Il. C. 400.
ICE Greeks had oats b. c. 200, but
USED them only as food for their horses,
The native home of wheat IS supposed
TO De the mountain regions OF Armenia.
GioDular Lighting set fire to a woman's
dress near Anglers, in France, during a
recent storm, the burns causing her death
soon after.
II Is not proper TO trim the hair that
grew IN the ear of a horse. Nature in
tended 1t to protect the orifice from dust.
insects, etc., and sudden atmospheric
changes.
Dr. Emil Holub, the explorer, has heard
from South Africa that extensive gold
nelds have been found in the Orange Free
Statc on the banks OF the Naal river,
Wh!ch seems to be as rich as those In the
Rand.
Professor Hufiin says that persons who
nave taken an active part in the scientific
world should be killed at sixty. as not be-
ms hcXibie enough to yield to the advance
OF new ideas. He Is himself nearly fifty
seven.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-11-14
A SONNET.

Oh, God. say once again: LET there be
light"
Perchance in Heaven thou dost not
How here thy children stumble in tie
night
And cry aloud in bitter wrath and woe
And curse and pray in vain to win one
sight
OF far fair stars; or catch the upper
glow
OF the keen dawn that streamed down
from the height
Upon mankind and quickened long ago.
On. God, say once again: Let there
be light
Let sweet light break upon us from above
And on our unsafe path that we may
see
We have thy word of old, We turn 10
thee,
Who giveth hope, and kin>viness and
love.
Oh. Gcd. say once again: Let there
be light"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-11-14
MODERN DRAMATIC TUITION.

Loud and angry voices were heard in
the room above. \ woman's piercing
scream smOte the air.
Thump. Thump. Thump!
a woman's heartbrcaking sobs broke
upon the ears of the ho:rified listeners.
With one accord they rushed up the
stairway and burst open the door of the
room from which the sounds proceeded.
a woman with dishevelled hair. torn
and dust-covered clothing, and eyes rcd
with weeping stood in the middle of the
room.
a man with coat off, sleeves rolled up.
his eyehalls rolling in frenzy, and The
preparation straaming down his face
confronted the !ntruders
What do you want here?' he de-
manded.
I'VE are here in the interests of human
ity,' sternly answered one of them
You are brutally mistreating a woman"'
Am To- he asked, turning to her.
moo" she sobbed, you are not! Cen
tlemen. he-he is teaching me how toto
express the-the natural emotions. This
Is ais Il school of dramatic art"
And the avengers skunk out of the door
and went slowly down the stairway.-Chi-
cago Tribune.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-11-14
The St. Denis

'Bscad~ay and Eleventh St., New York.
Opp. Grace Church.-European Plan.
Rooms SI.oo Day and Upwards.
In modest aud unobtrusvc way there arc
!.u better conducted hotels in the metropolis
than the st. Denis
Tho great popularity it has acquired can
readily be traced to its unique location, its
hcmsliko atmosphere. tho peculiar excellence
OF It's cuisine and service, aud Its worry moder.
ate prIces.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-11-14

the growing season. It Is said both
wheat and oats ripened in this section
earlier than usual this year. In cx-
treme hot weather and dry winds they
'ripen with a jump" The days here are
sixteen hours long. With her northern
location. her marvelously fertile soil. her
long protracted and uninterrupted sun
shine and her generous rainfall, 1t is
not surprising that these extraordinary
crops OF wheat and other grains are
grown in Manitoba.
al,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-11-14
PRESCIE NCE.
The new moon hung in the sk

The new moon hung in the Sky,
The sun was low in the west,
And my bethrothed and
In the churchyard paused to rest;
Happy maid and lover,
Dreaming the old dream over.
The hight winds wandered by,
And robins chirrei from the nest.
AM 10. in the meadow sweet
was the grave of Il little child,
WIN the mOl!ng stone at her feet,
And the ivy running wild,
Tangled ivy and clover,
Folding ii over and over;
Close to my swcetheart's feet
Was the little mound up-piled.
stricken with namcless fears.
she shrank and clung to me,
ANA her eyes were filed with tears
For a sorrow | did not see;
Lightly the winds were blowing,
-. Softly her tears We're flowing,
Tears for the unknown years,
And Il sorrow that was to be.
II, B. Aldrich.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-11-14

Women are SO inconsistent" COM
planned Chollie.
What has happened now?" asked the
man to whom Chollie is specimen to be
thouehtfully studied.
81 was saying to Miss Kean that
wished I knew of some way In which
could be of use to the world, and she
broke right In on my wemawks to tell
me that they were making pocketbooxs
out of monkey skins nowadays. 1t was
pawsitively wude. .''-IndianapOiis Journal
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-11-14
G6 MasV G}ssW 80
" 4 4 -
Nips
CO I)S
in the bud.

Ahh"enza or Grippy Colds are quite
epidemic and need to be "nppcd in the
buo. Treating a cold in time saves n
lot of trouble. as three quarters of all
our sickness comes from taking cold
don't take. cold, take Seventy-sevan
few doses will prevent and its con-
tinued use viii! break uD" a cold that
hangs on That means escape from
ca,arrh, Bronchitis, Pneumonia. ali,
Lung, Chest and Head troubles. A good
deal you say for a quarter, but it Is
true " "17'; the best goods are done
UP IN small parcels, a vial of ~" lust
iits your vest pocket; handy to carry,
always ready for use. Every one has
Flhd word for Seventy seven, DIR.
Humphreys precious cure for Colds
Grippe, Influenza, Catarrh. Coughs
Sore Throat.
pR. ! UMrHREYs' HOMEOPATHIC MANUAI
oF DisLAS.S FREE AT YOUR DRuGGIsTs on
MAILED on REQUEST.
Small bottles of pleasant pellets, fit the
vest pocket. Sold by druggists. or sent on
receipt OF % cents or five for 81, Hum
nhreys' Med. Co., Cor. William & John
SITS. New York
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-11-14
THE IDEAL AMERICAN TRIP
NORTHERN STEAMSHIP COMPANY

THE IDEAL AMERICAN TRIP
NOkTHERN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
The superOly Appointed and CUmmudious
- Steel Steamships.
NORTHWEST AND NORTHLANO,
American through and hrLugh.
leave Buffalo 7 ucsdavs and Fridays o. 40 u m.
for Cleveland, Detroit. Mackinac. The 500.
Duluth, and Western Points, raising all
places OF interest by daylight In connoet etion
with
:. THE GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY,
It forms the most direct rorte. and frcm ev.
cry point of comparison, the most delightful
and cointortal le one To- Minneapolis. st Paul.
Great Fails. Helena. futte. Spokane and Pa
c1hc toast. The oLlv trsrtcon.nental inc
iunning the ianous buffet, library. observa-
NewG' hour train for Portland via Spoii anr.
HOTEL LAFAYETTE, Lake M,nneton..' =
10 miles from Mirneapolif, largest and mcst
beautiful RESORT in the west
Tickets and any information of any agent or
a. a: HEARD. General Passenger agent,
Buffalo, N. Y.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-11-14
RELIGIOUS SECTS.

In Southern Manitoba are found set
Elements of Mcnnonitas from Russia
called quaker Eaptists." ''bc"ause of
their aversion to fighting and conten-
tion. as against the laws of God" They
have no paid ministers. They are cx-
tremely honest. keep their promises
sacredly and all people like to deal with
them. They are very Industrious. both
men and women. and the latter assist
in the fields. They use the latest i'm
proved reapers. binders and other ma
chimes. They are prosperous and quite
equal to any other sect in Canada or
the United States. Thair settlements
extend along the International bound
ary towards Montana. Many of their
ranches yield thirty bushels of wheat
to the acre. Many of them
are rich. owning fine houses and large
farm possessions. Napoleon said. You
skin Russian and you will find a
Tartar" but not so with this people.
Flax raising was introduced mainly
by the Mennonites. and is becoming Il
source of great revenue. The yield is
from seventeen to twenty bushels per
acre. This industry is only four years
old in Manitoba. The fibre was for
merly burned: only the seed was used
in making oil. but at Winnipeg is a fac
tory which has proved a success where
the fibre is used in the manufacture of
linen. Farmers here are not confning
themselves to raising wheat alone. but
are taking to mixed farming more and
more every year throughout the North
west. Creameries and cheese factories
are being introduced in Brandon. Indian
Head and the Portage country. Many
Dakota and Kansas farmers are emf
grating To Manitoba, even going as far
north as Edmonton.
They have no cyclones in the Domin-
ion. but heavy rain storms The great
fear Is frost when the grain is in pulp
In the hollows and low lands frcst Is
more frequent. Planting Is done when
the frost is in the ground The frost
tends to keep the ground moist during
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-11-14
A SPECIAL INVITATION
CITY and School Taxes
FOR 1896.

All taxes remaining unpaid aft.
cr Nov. 25, 1896, will have five per
cent. penalty and one per cent. ad-
ditiOnai on the first day of each
succeeding month; and will be
placed in the hands OF collectors
as provided by law.
{. Il. BOLAND. City Treas.
City Hall, Washington Ave. Of
flee hours from 8 am. until 5 p. IN
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-07-15
AN
RELATING TO TELEGRAPH, TELEPHONE AND
ELECTRIC LIGHT WIRES.

1t is hereby ordained by the City Council of the
City of Montpelier, as follows:
SEC. l.-No telegraph or telephone wires shall be
attached to the poles or other supports carrying
electric light or power wires, except by special per
init of the City Council in each case.
SEC, Ain all places where electric light or power
wires and tele graph or telephone wires cross, such
crossing must be made in the following manner, ex-
cept by special permit of the City Council In each
case: Electric light or power wires to be above and
other wires below, and all such crossings to be pro
tected by suitable. guard wires, properly insulated,
run between telegraph or telephone wires or uice
versa.
SEC. 3-Telephene and other wires running par
allel with and directly above or below electric light
and power wires must be protected when attached
to or entering buildings, as Ia required by insurance
regulations governing the electric light and power
wires with which they may come in contact by the
breaking of either.
SIC. 4.-The provisions OF this ordinance shall be
duly published In the Vermont Watchmdn q Stats
in the City of Montpelier, and shall take effect from
and after August q, 1896.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-07-15
Hosiery Department.

Our regular customers all recommend
our Hose. We study the question very
closely and are positive we can give you
THE BEST value for your money.
" Save a penny here and a penny there,
And you've saved a dollar before you're aware"
Ladies' fast black Richelieu rib, made
of best Maco Yarn, positively 25c hose,
this week 19c a pair, 3 pairs for SOC.
Ladies' fancy drop-stitch Isle ribbed
hose, with black boots and pink, blue
or yellow tops; usual price SOC; for the
dav, 29c a pair.
Very fine ingram Richelieu or cluster
rib drop stitch, two styles of rib, Isle
thread, regular SOC goods, 37tc a pair
or 3 pairs for 81.
Ladies' two-threed fast black, full
regular made, Cotton Hose, a irst-rate
stocking for 19c. Special for to-day,
2 pairs for 25c.
ORDER BY MAIL.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-07-15
CLEARANCE SALE
SOMETHING new IN ADVERTISING.

In order to stimulate our trade through two of the dull months in the year,
we have hit upon a plan that we think will interest everyo one of our regular
customers and win for us the patronage of many others. Our plan is this:
Beginning WEDNESDAY, JULY :, we shall issue coupons on every purchase
amounting to 81. If your purchase is 50 you receive two coupons and arr
entitled to two guesses, and so o n according to the amount of your purchase.
This contest will close OF MONDAY EVENING, AUGUST 81, at nine O'CLOCK,
and the day following we viii. announce the lucky guessGs. The guesses Will
be arranged in the order they are received, in order to do justice to ALL When
there are two or three guesses the same, the guess bearing the earliest date VIII
be given first choice-so you see the Importance of filling in the daeas well as
the mann and residence. To the n guessing the nearest to the number ot
coupons received by us during this contest W re will present, as a FIRST PRIZE,
oe Musicbox. valued at 300. To the second nearest as a SECOND PRIZE,
ne DressP Pattern, valued at $40. To the third nearest, as a THIRD PRIZE,
one Silk Umbrella, valued at So. To the NEXT FIVE nearest W . Will present
a pa rof ur F. T. Kid Gloves, valued at 81 per pair,
Total : SB118
The Musibox is the new Regina Musicbox, being much better than the old
style Swiss musicboxes, as it is supplied by interchangeable metallic MG une euh rs
Any new music can be had in these tune-sheets. THIS BOX Will b = IN
EXHIBITION HERE IN THE STORE FROM JULY TO SEPTEMBER l.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-07-15
AN ORDINANCE
IN AMENDMENT OF SECTION TWO OF CHAP.
TER SIX OF AN ORDINANCE COMPRISING
THE GENERAL ORDINANCES OF IL CITY
OF MONTPELIER.

1t is hereby ordained by the City Council OF the
City of Montpelier;
SEQ. l.-section two of chapter six of an ordi-
nance entitled " An Ordinance Comprising the Gen;
April 20, 1895, is hereby amended by inserting in the
first line Thereof after the words " to lay " the word
"~repair."
SEQ. 2.-The provisions of this ordinance shall be
duly published In the Vermont Waterman d STATE
Jouynal and Argus a. Patriot newspapers, published
in the City ofMontpelier, and shall take effect from
and after August @, 1886.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-07-15

them at SOC. These we reduce to 29c.
BARGAIN NO. 4.-One piece OF 4O-inch
Silk and Wool Mixture, very pretty for
waists. Reduced from 75c to SOC.
BARGAIN NO. 1.-Two pieces of 42-inch
Atwood Black Crepons, very pretty for
suits or separate skirts. Our price has
been 81. These we reduce 10 SOC per yard.
BARGAIN NO. 6.-Three pieces of 24.inch
Figured China Silk, black grounds with
beautiful colorings, pretty for waists or
dresses. These goods are worth 81. We
nave reduced them to SOC.
BARGAIN NO. TEN pieces of 27-inch
Twilled Flannel Suitings in dark mixtures.
These goods have always sold at 25c. We
shsll close them at half. price, 124c per yard
BARGAIN NO. S,-Fifteen pieces of So
inch Atwood Serges, all %colors, at 25c.
Fifteen pieces of 45.inch Atwood Serges,
all colors, at SOC.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-07-15
DonneStiCS.

BARGAIN NO. Ten pieces OF pretty
Dress-style Prints, in tans and pinks; reg
ular 6-cent prints. Special price only &c.
BARGAIN NO. Fifteen pieces OF
Standard Indigo Blue Prints, best quality
and good assortment of styles. Sold in all
the stores at &c. Special price only 4c.
BARGAIN NO. 3.-Ten pieces of Dress
Ginghams, mostly plaias, worm oc per
BARGAIN NO. 4,-Twelve pieces OF fine
pretty Ginghams in dress styles; stripes and
plaids, very pretty colorings; worth loo to
i2Ic, Special price, &c.
BARGAIN NO. 5.-Three hundred yards
of Dark Stripe Outing Flannels; our regular
Sc quality. Special price only DC.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-07-15
Underwear BARGAINS,

Specially designed for Saturday trade.
Ladies' Jersey Vests-a new line
just in. Bought at dull trade price.
Low neck, no sleeves, regular goods for
25c, sale cut, 12tc each.
Mems light gray, light texture Under
wear, Shirts and Drawers, usual 25c
grade, 19c each garment.
Ladies' Union Suits, elegant gar
ments, Isle, handsomely trimmed,
never sold less than SOC till to day,
sale cut, 373c whole suit.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-07-15
Shirt ;" i

BARGAIN NO. 1.-Five dozen Print
Waists, mostly light colors. Our price has
been 25c. To close now at only 15c.
BARGAIN NO. 2.-Five dozen Waists in
Percales, Madras and Dimity, costing $1.25,
S1.3S and 81 30. Your choice now at only 81.
BARGAIN NO. 3.-One dozen Waists in
fine Lawns; cost $1.75. Now reduced
to $1.25.
BARGAIN NO. 4.-One-half dozen i'm
ported Madras Waists, fine INT pretty as
silk; cost 50. Now reduced to $3.50.
BARGAIN NO. 5.-Eight dozen Waists
in fine Percales, spleudid assortment Of
colorings, and one of the best-made and
best-ftting Waists that has been sold at
81. Now reduced to Toe.
BARGAIN NO. 6.-Two dozen White
Lawn Waists; splendid value at 75c. To
close at only Soc.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-07-15
Bargains in Boston Bags!

You'll want them for your holidays.
BUY HERE.
Boston Bags, ALL Leather, lining
and all. The 81 ,25 sort, rs cents.
Boston Bags with Alligator ends, al
ways $3.50 and S2.75 each, during this
sale to close, S1.25 each.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-07-15
Raruarh, Sluuuer 4 4]ulnam Gu
VORCE1STEITR- MASS
Store Closed Friday Afternoons Till September.
At July CLEARANCE sALE.

Just about twenty days before inventorying. Several lines of desirable
Dry Goods SHALL BE TURNED INTO CASH BEFORE, if possible. But
Of nearly loo Bargain lines all over The store. e select the following:
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-07-15
Goods.

BARGAIN NO. 1.-Sixteen Dress Pat
terms, not any two alike, beautiful fancy
mixtures in Atwood and silk and wool, all
9his seasons goods: Four patterns marked
from 81, 80 to So, three patterns marked from
so to So, -four patterns marked from $40 to
81, three patterns marked from 81 to s. 80,
two patterns marked from S13 to $3.50.
Come and make an early selection from our
finest Dress Goods.
BARGAIN NO. 1.-TWO pieces 36-inch
Fancy Mixtures, this seasons goods. Our
regular price has been 25c. Now reduced
to 15c.
BARGAIN NO. 3.-Ten pieces 3S'inch
Fancy German Mixtures, fine goods and
beautiful colorings. We have been selling
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-07-15
The New Life Option Policy
and ENDOWMENT BOND
ISSUED BY THE
National Life Of Vermont

Migrants solid protection upon mutual plans at the
lowest guaranteed cost. lao
1T is Immediately payable on proof OF deatnI or'aiSo'
II a bond, at the end of the specified term.
1T provides for payment OF the insurance proceeuS
on written order of the insured.
1T ia incontestabie after two years from date OF
Issue.
Il Is automatically non-forfeitable, AFTER three
years, for face amount.
1T guarantees most liberal, endorsed cash, paid-up
and extended insurance values.
It's collateral for loans with the Company up 10
the limit secured by the guaranteed cash value,
IL participates in surplus distributions, as elected
by the holder, and allows him all the usual meth
ous OF surplus adj ustment known to Insurance..
III places no restrictions on residence or travel,
1T 10 not prejudiced by any occupation, including
military and naval service in time of war, after
two years from date of issue.
1T Is economical Uncomfortable, non-forfeitable and
adJustable-a policy of guarantees.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-07-15

west Iopsham.
Miss Bessie Smith, who has been attend
ing school in Salem, Mass, is at home for a
while.
Rev. and Mrs. A. ID. Jones are having
their vacation, and are visiting at their
home in Laconia, n. H..
II. M. Dufur, who is in partnership with
q. II. Smith OF this place in the life in
surance business, has been in town for sew
eral days. They represent the Mutual Life
of New York, which is widely known as the
richest and most reliable company in the
world. Their office is located in Bradford,
and they are doing much i%nsuring in hat
and adjoining towns.
The Observer, printed here and edited by
DR.. II. l.. Watson, has been sold to the
Opinion Publishing Company OF Bradford,
On account of DR.. Watson's large and con-
stantly increasing practice he was COM
PEELED, in order to do justice to his profess
sion, to give 1t up. The paper was a gen
oral favoIite and everyone is sorry to have
! 1t taken from the place.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-07-15

Newbury.
d. M. Bond Is painting his house.
Henry w. Bailey, I'd, has his house well
filled with summer bOarders.
r. G. Bailey OF Barton Landing has been
spending his vacation with his father, Frank
Bailey.
Rev. A. W. Ford made an exchange with
Rev. Mr.. Badger of North Thetford last
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Folsom OF Waits
River visited at j. G. Marcy's last Saturday
and Sunday.
Miss A. 8. Cheever and children from
Hardwick are visiting her parents at the
Sawyer House.
e. A. Bailey returned to Boston on Mon
day morning. After a while he expects to
rejoin his family here.
Carl Marcy and family from Quechee,
visited his brother, j. G. Marcy, last week
Mr.. Marcy was clerk for Silsby q knights
some three or four years ago.
Mrs. Craig and children from Washing
ton, ID. o., are boarding with Mrs. Il. Is
Chamberlin for a few weeks. With the ex-
ception of last year, Mrs. Craig has spent
several summers with Mrs. Chamberlin.
Mr.. Littlehole, the architect of the new
library, spent a few days In town recently
He will push the building along as fast al
is being done by Gibson of South Ryegate
are visiting Miss III. e. Reyes. Mrs. Gag
will be emembered by some of the older citi
zens as sister OF Rev. II. N. Burton, VIII.
was pastor Of the Congregational church
some thirty.ive years ago.
ID. Y. Ford met with a serious acciden
last Friday while riding on a moving
machine, cutting the grass ON the common
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-19

scribed by the Chinese merchant COM
panies, and the other third in America.
Continuing, Col. Jefferds said:
China has at present only Isl miles
of railroad, owned and operated by the
imperial government. One reason for
the hardness of the investment OF
fol eign capital is that there are no
laws which will make 1t secure. l am
now returning to inspect the papers In
the edict from the emperor allowing
the construction of this road, to see that
it conforms to the requirements OF the
investment of Anglo-American capital.
Americans up to the present time, have
been more backward about investing
in China than other capitalists, ana
have made no effort to send agents
there to investigate. But this condition
is changing.
1.-THE trip of Ii Hung Chang through
Europe and America will result In
the rapid development Of railroad sys-
TENS in China. He is man OF great
intelligence and appreciates the Won
derful advantages to be gained through
modern methods of transportation. Shen
Tao Tai is at present the general man
ager of railways and of the develop
ment of the mines and other industries
in China. He is not only a warm per-
sonal friend of Ii Hung Chang, but
is his partner in the Chinese Merchant
company and other great enterprises.
"All stories of Lii Hung Changs de-
position from power in China are false
He is the greatest man in the empire
next to the emperor, and the mission to
st. Petersburg was the greatest honor
that could be conferred on any subject
of the empire"