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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-08
Cash quotations were as follows:
T,to,,, No cnrfnrr xVbent 10

Q75Hc.: No. red, 77dI7lkc.: No. corn,
ssss Qs37sc.; No. . ats. 25@25Ac.; No. 8
white. PIC; No. rye, 56lsc.; No. bar
ley. 360SSc.; No. flax seed, s1.02. new.
81 .O3: prime timothy seed. 81 3o@2 80;
per 100 lbs, 81 9o@5. o2a; short ribs
sides. Ooose), s4.soG4.75; dry sailed
shoulders. (boxed), 4la@4Ac.; short
clar sides. (boxed.) 81 95@5.O5 whis-
key, distillers' finished goods, per gal.
81 .26; sugars. cut. loaf. unchanged.
On the Produce Exchange to-day the
butter market was firm; creameries,
1Sls@1sc.; dairies. l0Ql6c.; cheese easy,
SHMSAc.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-08

mild. dull. Sugar strong. held higher:
fair refining. 5-32c.: centrifugal, 96
test. 1890; molasses sugar. 1-32c.;
refined, strong and active; cut Loaf
63sc.: crushed. &C.: powdered, 5&c.;
granulated, 6Hc.: cubes, $50.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-08
BALTIMORE GRAIN MARKET.

baltimore, June Flour quiet and
easy: Western super. 50. 25d$2 40.
Wheat dull and lower: spot and
month. 75275Ac.: July. 76k@76Nc.; Au-
gust. 77aac. asked; Southern by sample.
7oG7Gc.
Corn steady: spot and month, 37R0
37Ec.: July, 7%@3Sc.; Southern yell
low. 40G4lc.
Rye dull: No. Western. 6Sc. noml-
nal.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-08
NORTHERN TRUCK MARKETS

New York. June POTATOES quiet;
New York, s1.00Gsl.75; Jersey, sweets.
s1.006s2. rs. Cabbage steady, $1,000
SO. 90.
Reported by Pope & Deyo. commits
sion merchants. New York:
Now York. June 7.-Beans. 600
80 %; cabbage. s2.75. some $780, pota-
toes, So 00@$4. 90, with good prospects.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-08
7. F. Rogers,

ROOMS III AND ns COLUMBIA BUILD
ING. GRANNY STREET.
5TOREE.
Store No. 70 Commerce street.
Warehouse 100 Water street.
Store No. 376 Butte street
Warehouse Nos. IL ana g Woodside Lane.
Store No. is Nivison street
Stores Nos. 267 and 269 Water street
Offices: CRANKY. Bank and Commerce SITS.
Store go Water street
DWE.LINGA
Store and dwelling corner Cumberland
and Nicholson streets
Dwelling No. q Falkland street,
Dwelling Pool street.
Dwelling No. % North street.
Dwelling No 80 North street.
Three new dwellings on Yarmouth street
Dwelling No. 300 York street.
Dwelling Olney Road Client.
Flat No. A Washinton street.
Flat 30 Cranky street.
Two rooms with bath. CRANKY street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-08
VI. j. i. TRICE & Co.,
Real Estate and Rental
Agents.
CORNER BANK AND PLUME SITS.
FOR RENT.
REaIDENCES

RESIDENCES.
Cor. Cumberland G.
Charlotte street.
81 Holt ST.
40 North st.
2 new houses. Client.
Desirable house on
the suburbs.
16-room house Butte.
so Man ST.
OCTOBER LIST.
1876 College Place.
Large house York ST.
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By John c. N!emcyer. Auctloneer.
Special Commissioners Sale
Valuable High Street Warehouse
and Splendid Residence Prop
erty and Farm Lands:

Pursuant to Il decree OF the Circuit
Court of the city of Portsmouth. rendered
on the 4th day of May. 1899. in the suit of
William IL. Stewart and a. r.. Courtney,
trustees, vs.. William y. Niemeyor and
others, we shall proceed TO soil on
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-08
SHIPPING REPORT.
Foreign aud Coastwiso.


Ger. stmp. Pisa, Fendt Hamburg. to
load.
Schr. j. B. Darlington, Anderson.
New York, light
Schr VIM. Donnelly. Higgins Balti-
more, coal
Schr James Dashiells, -. Balti-
more, light.
Barge Mary Brady and two others.
Philadelphia. In tow, light.
Barge Jos. p. Tucker, -, Philadel-
phia, in tow. light.
Barges Orion, Mercury, Venus and
Maggie Donaldson. Philadelphia. iii
tow, light.
Tug Volunteer. Philadelphia. towing
Tug f. *. Eshwick, Philadelphia.
towing.
AT OLD POINT.
Schr. Samuel Cashier. Burrows. New
York, crushed stone.
CLEARED.
Ital. bark Peppina NJ, Cafiero. Mar
sala. slaves.
schr. j. j. Ward. Wilbur. New York.
wood.
Schr. Rebecca, Lang. New Haven,
lumber.
Schr. Mabel Rose. Walton, New York,
lumber.
Barges Mary Brady and others.
Richmond, light.
Schr. jeremiah Smith. Parsons, Port
Royal.
schr. Rebecca. Lang. New Haven.
ALBEMARLE AND CHESAPEAKE
CANAL co. ARRIVALS.
NORTHBOUND.
Stmr. w. b. Rogers. merchandise,
North Carolina TO Norfolk.
Stmr. Bramble. light. North Carolina
to Norfolk.
Stmr. K. E. Lee, raft of logs, North
Carolina TO Norfolk.
Stmr Harbinger. merchandise, North
Carolina to Norfolk.
SOUTHBOUND.
Stmr. Virginia. towing, Norfolk 10
North Carolina.
Schr. Hulda, merchandise, Norfolk to
North Carolina.
schr. j. w. Cox, light. Norfolk to
North Carolina.
Stmr. Flora, light, Norfolk to North
Carolina.
stmr. C. w. Petit, merchandise
Norfolk to North Carolina.
Stmr. +. X. Esherick, towing, Phila-
delphia. to North Carolina
Barge Mercury light, philadelphia ia
Barge Venus. light, Philadelphia to
North Carolina.
Barge Orion. light. Philadelphia to
North Carolina.
Barge NJ. Donaldson, light, Philadel-
phla TO North Carolina.
Lighters Nos 4 and TO- light, Norfolk
to North Carolina.
Stmr. w. b. Rogers. merchandise
Norfolk to North Carolina.
Stmr. Petrol, light. Norfolk to North
al oIIl!a.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-08
CHICAGO MARKET.
Wheat, Corn. oats. Provisions. Lari. Short
Fils BtG.

Chicago. June 7.-Liquidation OF long
wheat, the feature of trading for sew
eral days past, was apparently COM
pleted to-day, and the market recov-
cred in a degree from its depression.
July closed h@5sc. higher. Corn gain
ed &c. oats &c. Provisions show
slight changes both ways.
The leading futures ranged as follows:
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-08
NORFOLK MHRKET5
For Grain. tid1. Groceries, Provision;
SC.

Quofotionsaf Wholesale PrIoss. UNI
Toss "thcr"f"e stated, nnd prices ar
subject To nUctuntiOn Ia ninrkot.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-08

DWELLINGS.
House on Graydor
ave, Client.
House on OlneS
Road. Client.
so Brown street.
81 Falkland st.
30 Shield ST.
81 Dartmouth st,
Sept. LIST.
col l.. Brambletor
ave.
lG0 Bermuda street.
% Smith street.
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RENTAL AGENTS
WHITE & CO
REAL ESTATE AND RENTAL AGENT
NO 81 BANK STREET

= Z Z
20 Holt. IL rooms ............... 5000
80 Butc rooms ..... ........ ......... $500
II wake rooms ........ 20.0O
u Mariner. rooms ..... ..-........ -. 300
il5 W oou. 10 rooms ..... ......... 1000
Jol Chariotte, rooms. ........ 1900
203 West Brambieton ave-, rooms. .20.0O
10 Dunmore. 10 rooms. ......... 30 60
East Grace St. rooms ........ .l6 g.
lS bermuda. rooms. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 20. 90
y North ST.. rooms ...... 1000
l26 Kelly ave-, rooms. ........ .... $50
1888 York St. IL rooms ................. Il. q
30 FRANKLIN ave. rooms .............. III. &c
50 Brown ST., rooms .................20.00
10 Brewer ST.. rooms ................ q. 90
59S Buto st, rooms Recommendations. 1900
~ Wake ST.. rooms ................ 20.c0
100 Lovitt ave, rooms .............. 25.OO
room house on Ohio Creek ......... 20 co
Lots OF Flats. Offices and Stores in all
parts OF the city
We have cottages at Ocean View and
VirginA Beach for rent. Come carly and
get your choice.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-08
BYRD. BALDWIN & CO.,
RENTAL AGENla HOOWS - AND3S
skAHDINGrON BUILDING,
GRANNY STHEET.
FOR RENT.

1890 CRANKY. 5000.
ITO Falkland. $3.50.
STORES.
Church. 5000.
S5l Church, $1,000.
3S7 Church. 5000.
50 Bank. $40 co.
G5 Commercial. S75.
500 CRANKY. $500.
3i4 CRANKY. 5000.
OFFICES.
Warehouse and OF.
fees cor. Water
and Fnycttc. Ss3.3i
los CRANKY. $500.
2i7 Main. $40 each.
| West Building. cor.
Main and Church.
Haddington Build
ing. cor. CRANKY
and CITY Hall ave.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-08
". R. FENTRESS & SON,
General Real Estate and Rental kranis
Is BANK STREET, SECOND FLoOu.
FOR RENT


| STORES.
i3i Church street.
237 Nicholson ST.
Large building cor.
Water " Madison.
FLATS.
la5 Kelley avenue.
- Proby's Court.
59i h. Main street.
100 w. Bramblcton
ave-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-08
AUCTION sAIEs-THIs DAY.
By. tho Morris Auction House A Wash.
inEton street. opposite new marriott

BY tho Morris Auction House. A Wash
ington street. opposite new market.
I ARGE TRADE SALE AT OUR AITc.
ton house on THURSDAY MORN
ING. June tho 9Th, commencing at 10
O'clock. OF Mems, Women's and Children;s
Shoes, Clothing, Gents Furnishing Goods.
HOSIERY, Show Cases, &C.
1eI-2t r. r.. MORRIS. Manager.
VALUABLE HOUSE AND LOT FOR
SALE ON SALTER STREET.
By virtue OF u certain deed Of trust
dated December 4th. 1896. and dulv re-.
corded in tho Clerks office of tho Corno-
ration Court of tho city of Norfolk in
deed hook 12o A, page A, and at the re-.
quest or tho creditor therein secured wa
shall sell ut pubic auction, at the No mo
s s1lS e Mdrra Estate Bxehapge. 226 Main
trhd III fi;;lo,. June Sth. 1899. AT 12 NJ.
inc lolioWing property. to-wlt:
AL THAT CERTAIN LOT OR PAR
S CELL, OF LAND situated in the city of
lot No; AZ, new (house) No. lis 80
TERMS-Cash.
T.. ]. BOND,
IL. G. AVERY
,,..,o BYRD. BALDWIN & Cos CO.
'nS Auctioneers.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-08
Norfolk. Va, June Z! 1889.
COTTON RECEIPTS.

COTTON NOTES.
Nice showers in Texas, Arkansas, Mis-
sissippi and Louisiana.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-08

c. ii. Ferrell s. Co. Real Estate Auct}o,
GERS. Norfolk. Virginia.
TT AXE NOTICE THAT ON THE 10TH
DAY OF JUNE. 1899. at ~ O'Clock
change, No. 2SG Main street, Norfolk. Viz
Eihia. | shall offer for sale at public auc-
uon. tho following valuable real estate:
THOSE TWO VACANT TRACTS OF
LAND In tue County Of Norfolk, Virginia.
each other. lying on the west side of Han,
i:nH avenue and fronting thereon nifty
TERMS-CASEI
CTIAs. w. b. LANE.
Administrator d. b. n. c. t. a.
c. ii. FERRELL * Co.
Jci-l"t Auctlonccrs.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-08
NEW ORLEANS COTTON MARKET

New Orleans. June Cotton futures
closed steady; June. $50 bid: July,
+. so@5. 81: August. 5.7l@5.75; Septem-
Der. 5.70G5.7l: October. 7ONI5 II. No
vember. 5.71G5.7 ~; December 5.750
$40: january. 5.'S@5.7?; February,
5.SlQ5.S2.
LIVERPOOL, COTTON MARKET.
Liverpool. June IA p. m.--Cotton
spot. active demand and . large busi-
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139 Yarmouth.
III Charlotte.
~ College Place.
! STORES.
a ashins ton.
525 Church st.
l9C Church st.
22S Water st.
24i Church ST.
$50 Main ST.
Large building
Cambell wharf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-08
AUCTION sALKs-rurunE DAYS.

c. ii. Terrell 6. Co. Real Estate Auct1 To-,
GERS. Norfolk. Virginia.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-08
NEW York STOCK MAnKrr

ENPKliSS COS.
Adams Elk. 10
American I,x. .l35
Y: 5. Elk. ...... n
Wells Fargo lbs
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-03-20

Have you seen those velvet carpets that
S b. Cohen is selling this week at 81
yarde They are sold regularly at 81 50
yard.
Boys knee pants from 25c up-at F
W. Days.
The latest goods in belts and buckles
are to be had at Miss Taylor's.
WANTED-by an elderly lady a
position as domestic. Capable and
anxious for work. Inquire at this Of
/ fee.
The General Arthur, Hoffman House
and other leading brands Of cigars at
K. c. Rieggs.
If you want good carpet get the
new Columbian Brussels. Sold only by
E. w. Day.
| Only one dollar per dozen. First class
! Cabinet photographs. Only one dollar
per dozen. At Dunham & Cartlauds, at
! Marston gallery, Carson.
Block figured mohair, A inches wide
worth soc, 35c at F. w. DAYS.
Have you noticed those beautiful under
skirts in Miss Taylors window only 8. 80
each.
If you want to see what kind Of values
s. B. Cohen's are offering just take look
in his show window.
r They say whiskey is a cure for La
Grippe, but if you'll Eat one Of Mrs
Nuss's tamales every evening before
going to bed you'll never have La Grippe
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-03-20
~ MONDAY MAY
New Trimmings.

All over Nets
We have complete new line Of all
over nets in laces and spangled effects.
These gOOus will be very popular for
making fronts etc. We have some 25 to
50 different patterns for you to select
from and all new goods. Prices ranging
FROM
75c to $3.50 a Yard
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-03-20
AND WEDNESDAY
Muslin Skirts %1.25

We drove the hard bargain in the skirt line in the
There big lot of them and don't want
risk quantity where
handle them safely these days will sell all the
regular at 81 90 andS 1925 fol 81 25 EACH,
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-03-20
All Dead But One.

Fred Bierke returned Friday from
San Jose, where he went to attend the
funeral of the late Mrs. Oest. Mr..
Bierke arrived there too late, as the
burial had already taken place. A few
days afterward Mrs. Meyers, sister
of Mrs. Oest, also a resident of San
Jose, died There is only one survivor
of the Oest family, daug hter, who is
a native of Lyon county, and who is
now of legsl age. .--Enterprise.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-03-20
Notice of Sale.

Notice is hereby given that by an order
made by the Board of County Commits
sioners of Ormsby county, State of Ne
vada, on March 6, 1899, and duly entered
on the minutes, that the following de-
scribed land belonging to Ormsby county,
State of Nevada, be sold at public auc-
ton, according to law, to the highest bid
der for cash before the Courthouse doors,
on Saturday, April s. 1899, at O'Clock p.
IN. as follows, to-wit:
The NV. I of Section s aid the SW.
of Section 3, Township Is n, r 20 e, M D
B Il NJ. containing 200 acres, less the land
sold to the trustees of the Carson Guard,
Co F, n n G., described as follows, to-wit:
The s. f of the n. w. of Section 8,
township Is n. r. 20, f, containing 39.S7S
acres; also all of that portion of the 5. W.
of the n. w. of Section S, township 10
n. r. 20 E, lying between the east line OF
Carson Street extended, and the west line
of the 5. Z. of n. w. of Section in
township 10, \. r. 20 F., containing 7,705
acres, leaving 1524I9 acres to be sold:
Excepting and reserving the road way
leading from Carson City to Hot Springs
Bv order of the Board of County
Commissioners.
p. H PETERSEN,
Chairman.
Attest,
! GEO. W. CowISG,
(rIarL
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-03-20

should be granted to every woman.
Thousands fa, of this because they have
neglected to look after their health IN
Eomanly way. The health of wonan's
babies is dependent upon her own health
during the period of prospective maternity.
The prospective mother cannot be too par
ticalar about her physical condition. If
she suffers from local weakness, nervous
ness or loss of vieor and virilitv, her chill
dren will be weak, puny and s1cklv. Dr..
Pie1ce's FavoTitc Prescription is the only
unfailing cure for all weakness and disease
Of the delicate and important organs that
bear the brunt of maternity. 1t makes these
organs strong, healthy, vigorous, virlle and
elastic II makes the prospective mother
strong and cheerful. 1t rObs maternity of
its perils 1t insures a baby constitutions
aIly strong. It is the invention OF all emI
rent and skillful specialist, who has had
thirty years training in this particular
branch, during which time he and his staff
of physicians have prescribed for many
thousands of women. Medicines dealers
sell it and an honest dealer will not urge
upon YOU an inferior substitute merely for
the little added profit he may make thereon.
- am the mother of a nice baby four and
half months old, writes Mrs. !. B. Clough, (Box
2o2) of Lisbon, Grafton Co, n. H q cannot
give too much praise to DR.. Plerce's Favorlte
Prescription"
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure cor
stipation. Constipation is the cause OF
many diseases. Cure the cause and you
cure the disease One "Pcllet" is a
gentle laxative, and two mild cathar-
&c Drugs ; sell them, and nothing is
lust as 0OOQ"
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-03-20
pi,ite War Claims

Not included in the Omnibus bill, have,
upon the motion and action of Senator
Stewart, been referred by the L. S Senate
to the q. S. Court Of Claims for settle
ment.
All persons in any wise interested in
any of said claims are requested to write
i'll reference thereto to the undersigned
who fully understands same, and has had
much to do with them during many
years last past. JOHN MULLEN,
Attorney at law.
No. 1910 Connecticut Avenue, Wash
ngt0n City, d. G.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-03-20
75c to $3.50 a Yard
SPANGLED TRIMMING

We have just opened up new line of
the latest style Spangled Taimming in
all of the latest shades and colors, prices
from
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-03-20
A Great Lininent.

DR.. Benton's liniment which affects
man and beast alike. is the grandest cura-
tive liniment ever manufactured in the
world. You have but to use it once and
you will never use anyother. If
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-03-20

Have you seen those velvet carpets tha
S. b. Cohen is selling this week at 81 (
yard! They are sold regularly at 81 81
yard
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-03-20

Can you imagine anything daintier or
prettier on an infant than a sheer lawn
hood? We have the new ones, trimmed
in the daintiest embroideries and laces,
the prettiest things imaginable, and at
prices within reach of all.
PRICES SOC to $3.50 EACH
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-03-20
Attest,
Notice.

Carson City, Nevada, Feb. ., 1889.
To whom it may concern: Notice is
hereby given that on the Both day of
March, 1899, the following township plats
will be filed:
Township No. Al y, Range IS f., IL.
d. NJ.
Township No. 43 \. Range 56 f, H.
d. NJ.
Parties interested must file their claims
within three months from said date
March 80, 1899 to secure their preferred
RIGHTS.
Application for entry of lands in said
townships will hs received March 80, 1899
Q. II. GALLOP,
Register.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-03-20

dy elien lines
The like Il Ee
n1ena
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-03-20
NAINSOOK SETS

Embroideries and Insertions to match
In this line we have also paid close
attention, it is in Nainsook that mother
likes to trim her babies clothes. We can
give you all those dainty little baby edg-
ings with insertions to exactly match,
in wide and narrow widths, prices from
lOc to Csc a Yard
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-03-20
II al NIZtS ITUIlI O5 10 .
SI.5O PAIR
NEW VEIliNGS

We have lust received direct from
Neilings, in all colors. dots and different
shades, among which we can mention
the large Polka Dott effects which is all
the rage in New York. Goods must be
seen to be appreciated. Prices from
Csc to SOC Yard
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-03-20

Boys knee pants from 25c up-at
W. Days.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-03-20
SOC to $l.OO a Yard
ElUTED RIBBONS

This style of trimming for dresses
promises to he very popular. We have
a line finished with silk edging in all
colors and very pretty patterns. price
Csc a Yard
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-03-20
NEW GOODS ON DISPLAY
New Enlbroideries

Magnificent Designs New Patterns
We made a direct importation of EN-
broideres from st. Gale, Switzerland, so
as to get the right goods, and one glance
at them will convince you of our judg-
ment. In our
CAMBRiC EMBROIDERiES
We can give you aMy width desired in
all the newest patterns, and at prices
which defy competition, we have placed
them on sale from
SC to 75c a yard
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-09
,.1,1,, x-on1y rp1Rt1NEi ILLUSTRATED SUPPLEMENT-

,,bicb comprised the lives OF the philosophers
I,ao-tsze. Confucius and Mencus, ana witheSSeu
tho establishment of the literature or emma ana
~, soroc of the most important characteristics
Of ber civilization From the founding OF 'he
,rei, dvnasty on. however, the narrative ~ moro
full and the available space is assigned 10 uie
yarioue periods and events with an accurate
or,rociation OF their relative importance. me
roi,n of Uwang IT. the third Of this Dynasty
forms in fact "a good starting point iV' Wv
bisto-v of modern China. for with nm prd0-
t;callv originated her imperial policy-h Poi'''
which lster dynasties merely expanded UNI" II
reached its highest development less IMAM l" .
oorturies ago in the triumphs OF Rang III anu
H., Lung the greatest of the Manchu EN-
narors. To what pitch the naterla' po"ei -
Cbina's rulers had risen even at that cary ",'
- etril.ingIv evidenced By the fact tha' '"'
croat Wall-that gigantic but ineftectual D''
-, oipst tbe hostile northern tribes, sun
s,,pdine after two thousand years-"aS oesu"
ond comneted within the lifetime OF IL s'nse
,n,noror uwang III. There Is also OH 'e'o'
an indication. equally striking in us way '''''
| tho intellectual character OF the ha'o''' -
| L,o,,, II and in noble reverence lor "'' "o
! -, already fully developed. namely. the S'iue
| ,,, hat,veen that progressive ruler ana the con
| .o,ive Iiterati which resulted in his famous
.-,scr;ntion and burning OF all books Sucn
,,.o, eyen then the power of the scholar tha'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-09
CHINA.
A HISTORY OF THE EMPIRE AND sumo
PICTURES OF TRAVEL.

THE HISTORY OF CHINA: BY Denetriu5 -, 1hi Dr.
Roujecr New and Revised Edition with TOT
trails and Mans. In Two Volumes. ocldNo' Pr
viii 7st eY The Macmillan Company.
TtIROJTGH CHINA WITH CAMERA By JON
THOMSON + X. q. 5. With Nearly 10 iiuS ~
lions octave, PIP. xiv. 2L Dcdd, Mead "
Mr.. BouIger's book. even in this impro'eo
second edition, can hardly be regarded as an
adequate history Of China. AS a narrative OIL
nolitical events it is clear. accurate ana enter
tanning; but more than this is needed ior tue
understanding of the true history of the en-
pre and especially of the crisis in when II
now stands. We must, in a word. Know some
thing OF the characteristics, sources ana ten
denotes of Chinese civilization; but OF such
matters Mr. Bougers volumes tell US nothing.
Within the limits which its author has adopted
however the work is in many ways decidedly
meritorious performance. In fact, no better
sketch of Chinese history from the poiitica'
point Of view Is accessible to English readers
In the first volume the narrative IS proush'
down from the founding of the nation 10 the
beginning of the present century. The authen-
| tic history of China commences at very carry
date. and how much further back we must &c