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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-03-09

Have you seen those Ladies' Ties at
Wootens? Prcttiest in the city. If
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-03-09
Vhe Nerala md Uelpa.
GOOD NEWS n FARMERS !

j. j. Lane says ho has just nego.
tiated for large supply of Fertilizera
for cash. He will sell for SPOT
CASH only. Can save you from
twenty five to forty per cent. Can
ship to any point in the county. Of
fee up Stars on law range.
5. oDe O HAANEo
2mos f.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-03-09
Free OF Charge

Any adult suffering from cold set
tied on the breast, bronchitis, throat or
lung troubles of any nature, who will
call at. w. e. Pelham's, will be pre-
sented with u sample bottle Of Boschee's
German Syrup, free of charge. Only
one bottle given to one person, and
none to children without order from
parents.
No throat or lung remedy ever had
such sale as Boschee's German Syrup
in all parts of the civilized world.
Twenty years ago millions Of bottles
were given away. and your druggist
will tell you it's success was marvellous.
1t is really the only Throat and Lung
Remedy generally endorsed by physi-
clans. One Is cent bottle will cure or
prove its value. Sold by druggists In
all civilized countries. fly
GA. G T Cd Ea. "a.
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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-03-09
Wanted.

am paying &c per pound for old rub
Der boots and shoes.
II. 8. Rightmire,
t&ftf. At Newberry Laundry.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-03-09

A Standard bred Jersey Bull will be
ut my lot during this season.
t&f In J. II. WICKER.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-03-09
meteorological Record for February.

Mean temperature, 1872; maximum
tc cnpcrature, 50; date, 9Th. Minimum
temperature, II; date, 10th. Total pre-
cipitation, 8.1I inches. Total snowfall,
$50 inches. Number of days-clcar, 10;
partly cloudy, 6; cloudy, II. Dates OF
frost-light, 18th; killing, Goth. Dates
of hail, 2lst; sleet, 10th; thunder storms,
8, II, 81. Prevailing wind-direction,
west.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1900-03-09

Deficiency, two months, 1890 5.02 ms
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-30
COEN OBsEQuIEs.
Remains of w. S. Coen Laid to Res
This Afternoon.
f TFrom SATURDAYS Daily.j

Remains of w. s. Coen Laid to Rest
This Afternoon.
s[From Saturdays Daily.j
The funeral of Attorney WIS.,. Coen,
whose death occurred at his late resi-
dence, 507 North Court street, Thurs
day evening at 1890 o'clock, was con.
Quoted from the First Presbyterian
church this afternoon at $3.50 o'clock,
by DR.. +. w. Hinitt and Rev.
j. NJ. McElroy, after which the
remains were inferred in the Ottumwa
cemetery. The last sad rites attend
ant upon the burial of this distinguish
ed resident of Ottumwa, were attend
ed by a large concourse of friends,
many of whom We're unable to gain an
entrance to the church. The members
of the Wapello County Bar association
and Cloutman Post, G. A. r., attended
the services in body. The funeral
and burial were conducted according
to the rites of the l. O. O. f., the de
ceased being member of Laramie
lodge No. $50, of that order, the mem
bers of which also attended enmass.
The altar at the church was decorated
with many beautiful cut flowers, and
several handsome floral offerings were
in evidence. The pail bearers consti
tuted the members of the Ottumwa
school board, of which the deceased
was formerly a member. They We're:
INV. A. Alcln1ire, John Jordan, A.. d.
Moss, Thomas Picker, Charles Halberg
and 2. r. McElroy.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-30
WILL OPEN FEBRUARY 15.
The Dain Plant Nearly CompIeted-The
Works Mt Carrollton Shut Down.
From MONDAYS daiiy.

The Dain plant will commence the
manufacture of their products Feb
ruary Is, thus giving another indus
try in actual operation to the city
that is destined to be the metropolis
of Iowa. The employees of the com
pany will arrive this week and will be
made acquainted with their old de-
partments in new quarters. The plant
at Carrollton has shut down and the
stock and machinery that is suitable
for use at this place has been moved
The work of placing in position the
engine that will furnish power for the
concern, will commence tomorrow
when the superintendent of the Bates
Machine company, of Joliet, ILL.,, will
arrive to oversee its erection. All o.
the buildings with the exception Of
the Office have been completed and q
large part of the machinery has beer
placed in position. The Office building
has been completed for about one
story of it's height and if the weather
permits will be pushed to an early
completion.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-30

Mrs. T. A. Fry, of Hedrick, has re-
turned home after visit with rela-l
tiyes in the city.
The latest yet-1eoo patterns of
sterling silver bangle bracelets. Scott
d Co., 22S E.. Main.
George w. Kirkpatrick, a prominent
Rlchland township farmer, is transact
ing business in the city today.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. w. Huston, of Eldon,
were in the city this morning enroute
to Jerome on business trip.
Mrs. John S. Thomas, of Hiteman,
returned home this afternoon after a
visit with relatives at Gravestown.
field, were in the city this morning en-
route to Eddyyille, for visit with rel
atives.
Mrs. Anna Briggs, of Eddyville, re-
turned home this morning after brief
visit at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. III.
~. Wing, on North Clay street.
Flossie r., the only child of Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Underwood, died last ev-
cling at the residence, AIS East Main
street, aged / year and days
Mr.. and Mrs. John Pearson and son
Gust, formerly of keb, were in the
lefty this morning enrouse to Avery
where they will make their future
home.
Chas. Collins, deputy sheriff of Noda-
way county, Mo-, accompanied by his
sister, Miss Etfie, are visiting at the
home of w. L. Harris, SAT West Main
street.
The death of Paul, the only child OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Tharp, of SOC
South Ransom street, occurred yes.
terday morning at 1880 o'clock. The
deceased was month and days old
| Mr.. and Mrs. w. Fl. Edgcombe de-
parted for their home at Anaconda,
Montana, on Burlington No. this
morning, after an extended visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles House, of 524
West Mill street.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-30
pIoravia i. still on the Boom.

DR.. r. j. Atkins, proprietor of the Min
netonka Indian Medical Co., of Mora
via, is building-a new hotel and store.
The building will be 45Sso, with 40S
As basement and two story building.
1t is to be completed May 1, and will
be for rent to some responsible hotel
man. 1t will be heated by steam,
and in a fine place on east side OF
square and will be shaded all day
Moravia has only one hotel and it is
a city Of 1000, with three railroads
the Milwaukee and ST. Paul, Wabash
and Iowa Central railroads and good
farming country. Moravia is a good
business point, and this fine building
will be in the business part Of the
city.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-30

Der of her friends last evening at her
home on Hamilton street. The evening
was a most delightful one, it being
spent in games and music. Refresh
ments were served aud very good
time was had. Those present were
Misses May Mccullough, Elma Olney,
Maggie Deitch, Ruby Deitch, Nellie Oh
ney, Stella Humphrey, Nellie Walker,
Myrtle Brouhard, Floy Humphrey and
Ada BURNETT.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-30
Great Jacket Sale

This week we offer the choice of 112
silk-lined jackets, worth from SIS TO Sc,
for $1.9S.
Choice of So jackets for $2.75.
Choice of ladies' $40 jackets for $3.50
Choice of our finest $25 cloth jackets
elegantly finished, for SIS. Bargains in
dress goods, muslins. Everything in
the store must be sold at once. See
Boston ad on 5th page.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-30
Attention, Farmers.

The Ottumwa Pickle Co. is now
ready to make contracts for cucum-
bers for the season of 1900. Call at
factory for contracts and seed. OF
tunwa Pickle Co.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-30
"a Heart as sturdy as an Oak ),

But what about the blood which the
heart must pump at the rate of 10
times minute? If the heart is to be
sturdy and the nerves strong this
blood must be rich and pure. Hoods
Sarsaparilla makes sturdy hearts be-
cause it makes good blood. 1t gives to
men and women strength, confidence,
courage and endurance.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-30
Mem. Felt Boots, $3.50.

Mems felt boots and buckle overs for
$3.50, mems buckle overshoes for sic,
children's buckle overshoes 49c, at Fa-
nous clearing sale.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-30
manhattan SHOE HOUSE.
Semi Weekly Courier
CHANGING ADDRESS.

will please give the nanie of the Post Office to
which the paper has been sent as well as the
Post Office where they desire it to be
changed to.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-30
w E
NEVER

Think Of the cost when we
have a CLEARING SALE.
We put such a low price on
shoes that people buy them
whether they want to use
them now or not.
In our ladies' window you
will see shoes that were sold
for $500 and $3.50 for
Sl95 and S2.45.
In our mems window you
will see shoes that sold for
$500 and $3.50 for Sl85
and S2.45.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-30

Special overcoat sale at The Hub this
week. 1t will pay any man to borrow
money to buy an oVercoat at the prices
The Hub makes this week.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-30
$1,000 for a Name.

The j. e. Scase Co. will give $40 in
gold to some lady for a name for their
new dry goods store. For further par
ticulars read their ad on top of page s.
j. u. Scase & Co.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-30

Hoods Pills are non-irritating and
the only cathartic to take with Hoods
Sarsaparilla.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-30
Cut This out.

Bring it to The Model with 15c and
get pair Of mems or boys leather
mitts. Good until Feb. Is.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-30
A Ris Saving

on overcoats at The Model just now.
1t will pay you to buy one for next
winter.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-30

Before it is too late see the $500 ov
ercoats at The Model for $3.50.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-30
Before the Advance

on clothing you want to look at those
5000 suits The Model offers this week
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-30

Ex-Governor Drake is arranging for
a two months vacation from business
in the South
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-30

Mems extra heavy fleece lined under
wear, worth SOC, now 33c. At The
Model.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-30
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.
(E'rom Fridays Daily.]

(F'rom Fridays Daily.]
Miss Minnie Buckner, of Highland
Center, was in the city yesterday visit
ing friends. I
Mrs. L. A. Roberts, of Eddyville, was
in the city today enroute to Batavia to
visit relatives.
Mrs. Maggie Adamson and daughter,
Mrs. b. r. Reid, of Ormanville, were
in the city last evening, enrouse to
Martinsburg to visit relatives.
A. B. Phelps and G. Williams, of Com
petine, were in the city this morning
enroute home from visit with rela-
tives in Osburn county, Kansas.
A marriage license was issued yes
terday to H. W. Helmick and Miss En-
ma Howk. A license was issued today
to d. o. Horn and Miss Ada Jones.
Miss Mary Miers, of ST. Joseph, Mo-,
departed on Burlington No. 3 this
] morning for her home after a two
weeks visit with her brother, John
!; Miers, north of the city.
Fred Rouquette, of Dickinson, n.
D., is visiting at the home of John
Nader, PIT East Maple street, while
enroute home from Fremont, where
he was summoned recently Dy the
death of his mother.
The home of Harry Eaton, north IF
the Catholic cemetery, was totally de-
sIroyeds44by fire this morning at 10
O'clock. The contents were saved. The
origin OF the fire is supposed TO have
been defective fue.
[From Saturdays Daily.1
Mrs. John Ream went to Eddyville
today where she will make her future
home.
A daughter was born yesterday to
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. G. Smith, of sol West
Fifth street.
Miss Bertha Rowe, of Eddyville, re-
/ turned home today after weeks visit
with relatives in the city.
Miss Blanche Andrews, of Macomb
I'LL, was in the city last evening en-
route to Highland Center to visit rela-
tives.
Mrs. Albert Snyder, Of Delta, return
Z ed home today after visit with Mr..
and Mrs. j. i. Black, on South Ran
som street.
Mrs. L. r. G. Brown, of Risings
Mich, was in the city last evening
enroute home from visit with rela.
tiyes at KirlSville.
A. r. Buchanan, cashier OF the Bea
consield bank, departed for his home
this morning on the Milwaukee. after
visit at the home of NJ. d. Whipple
north of the city.
Miss Lulu Weaver, of Bedford, who
has been visiting at the home OF Mr.
and Mrs. George Haw, on East Fifth
street, returned home on Burlington
No. 3 this morning.
G. c. Chapman appeared at thu
clerks office today and made applica
ton for a marriage license for him
self and Miss Elvira Cundiff Wher
it came to the question of age it was
found that the young man was undeI
81. His father gave his consent TO thu
nuptials, but it also required the con
sent of his mother, and he departed
armed with a consent blank.
From Mondays Daily.
Mrs. L. w. Hill, of Agency, has re.
turned home after visit with relatives
in the city.
John Brewer and Miss Alice Brewe,
were married today by Justice Ballard
at his office.
Mr. and Mrs IiAnrv MaJober of IIa;r
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-01-30
[From Fridays Daily.]

[From Fridays Daily.]
Mrs. Catherine Morley, OF Chilli
Gothic, departed yesterday afternoon
for her home, after visit at the home
of her daughter, Mrs d. Z. Chisman,
404 Church street.
G. NJ. Sharp, wife and little daughter
visited at the parental Sharp home on
Ward street this week. Mr.. Sharp has
been in Atlanta, Ga, for the past four
months in the interest OF the Ham
mond Packing Co., OF Omaha, and Will
now be stationed at ST. Joe, Mo-, in
the interest of the same firm,
[From Saturdays Daily.l
| Mrs. Z. King, of Belmond, returned
home last evening after a visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. C. White, LOG Adella
street.
| Mr.. and Mrs. G. S. Hollingshead re-
turned to their home at Durham yes
| terday morning, after visit at the
home of w. S. Humphrey on Church
lstreet.
Miss May Ditch entertained NUM-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-18
ENTERED ON WEDNESDAY
RAPID ADVANCE OF THE ALLIES DE-
MORALIZED THE CHINESE.
[BY CABLE TO THE TR1BuNE.l

Copyright 1900: BY The New-York TrbuneI
London. Aug. IS. a m.--Through the cour-
tesy of Duncan Campbell, head of the Chinese
Imperial Customs in London. The Post is able
to confirm the news that Peking has been re-
leved The relief was effected on Wednesday
night. But no official particulars are yet at
hand.
According to the Shanghai correspondent of
The Express it seems that the Chinese had
resolved on final stand at Tung-C Chow. The
rapid advance of the relief force. however. upset
their calculations. and they fed from point to
point, until finally they were driven into Peking
disorganized and disheartened.
1t is reported that the allies on entering the
capital found that Empress and leading officials
had fed.
AS a result of the unanimous recommendation
of the foreign Consuls orders have at length
been received to land the Indian troops at
Shanghai. General satisfaction. says THE
News correspondent. has been caused by this
solution of the deadlock.
Mall telegram from Che-Foo states that
two thousand Chinese attacked the Russian in
trenchments at New-Chwang last Saturday, but
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-18

purchases at her shop and whom she had dealt
with for perhaps ten years called one day about
nVe wears ago and told her Of a friend of his,
a widow in sore distress. The widow al
musician in the orchestra of a New-York the
atre. He said she wanted to sell her husband s
violin, rare instrument. She would take $50
for II. Mrs. Springer consulted with her son,
who IS musician. and he advised her to risk
the purchase. She paid the $50 and took the
violin. Her at once recognized something
OF its merit, but never believed it was a Stradi-
Varlus. He thought it old French in
strunent. Mrs. Springer said the tailor short
time afterward quit calling at her place. The
told her Of having offered the violin to a Mr..
Bach, wholesale butcher but the butcher had
declined to buy it.
Detective Price found the butcher and verified
this detail. Mrs. Springer said Italian by the
name of VincenZo had once tried to buy the in
strument He offered SO, and then $3.50. She
held out for $3.50 The man said he would give
that If he ever got such a large sum together.
He left the country short time afterward. He
once wrote from Mexico asking her TO keep the
violin for him. He was saving up to buy it, he
said.
Detective Price and Mr.. FIechter are con-
vinced that they have the stolen violin beyond
any reasonable doubt. Two principal marks
peculiar mark made by the wearing of the bow.
There are number of smaller marks.
Flechter delighted over his Vindication
that at times he talked incoherently. Had he
in his fond embraces. Word sent to Mrs.
Bott Of the recovery Of the violin. She said she
would call at Police Headquarters this morning
to identify the instrument. No arrests have
been made. The police are convinced that Mrs.
Springer is innocent of any wrong in the case.
If the violin is accepted by Mrs. Bott Flechter
will at once have his counsel go into court to
secure his vindication.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-18
RESENT INSULT TO THE FLAG.
YOUNG WOMAN AND TWO MEN GET THE
BETTER OF sCRI11MAGE WITH
CANADIANS.

An insult to the American flag promptly re-
sented at Muskoka Lake. Canada. Monday, by AL
derman John H. southwick, Of Yonkers and Miss
Harriet Little, of Monroe, suburb of Detroit.
Mich. The incident occurred Port CARING.
Some Of the guests of the hotels We're preparing
leave the place. Several Americans from various
parts the country were in the group, among
them being Miss little. Alderman Southwick and
Charles Stephens, a Cincinnati lawyer The Cana
dians. who outnumbered the Americans. were
Haunting the British flag in the faces Of the Amer-
cans and connecting in an offensive manner on the
relative values of the American and British flags.
Miss Little, her patriotism aroused the high
est pitch rushed TO her room and got little silk
American flag attached to cane. and waving it
aloft proclaimed aloud;
This is the beloved flag of my country
In the crowd two brothers, Canadians.
named Bell. lawyer from Toronto. the other
from Hamilton. They seized the cane and tried 10
wrench it from Miss Little. She called upon Mr.
Stephens 70 assist her, and he looking the
affair as Joke, went to Miss Littles aid. The
tussle lasted several minutes and of Alder
man Southwicks friends. noticing that hats and
clothing were beginning TO suffer. suggested that
the affair more serious than they had thought
and said that the struggle was not a joke.
It ala not require any further prompting TO start
the Alderman into the fray. Being well built
athlete and having had experience in cane rushes
before. he knew Just how TO handle the crowd
When one or the BelIs attempted 10 olte MISS Lit
Southwck became furious. and soon had the crowd
threw the cane to the ground with the remark that
they could have that If they wanted il. One OF the
Canadians seized the flag and quickly thrust II into
his pocket but he was followed by Miss Little who
demanded the return of her flag.
of the contest had been transferred
from the hall of the hotel to the steamboat wharf
near BY and a crowd OF more than a hundred had
oaThered When Mr.. Southwck Miss Little
make the demand and heard the harsh refusal Of
Bell to give up the flag he started TO get It for her
again He made a demand Bell for the flag,
and on his efusal theatened a sound thashing If
n was not given up in one minute. Having mad
one sample of the Aldermans prowess, the Bells,
after hurried consultation, handed the nag to
Miss Little with an apology thus closing the in
cident. ~, .,,- 49,,
waved il above her head and then presented 1t TO
Alderman SouthWick-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-18
A RELIEF TO THE WORLD.
HARD TASK STILL REMAINS FOR Al
LIES AT PEKING.
IBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.


Washington. Aug. 1.-THE occupation Of Pc
king and the safety Of the Ministers were made
certain tonight by two dispatches. one from
Admiral Remey to the Navy Department. and
the other from Mr.. Fowler. Consul at Che
Foo. These clear and concise messages are
printed above. Mr. Fowler's dispatch came as
plain" telegram to the State Department. the
cipher code not being used.
Both dispatches came through quickly. indi-
eating that the cable between Che-Foo and
TaLu is in operation. and that the field telegraph
from Taku to Tien-TsIn. and probably to Peking
also is in working order
The report of the japanese Admiral, transmit
ted by Consul Fowler. Of Che-Foo. enters some
what into details. and shows among other things
that the evolutionary forces encountered stub
born resistance at the east gate Of the Imperial
capital Having overcome this the expedition
ary force entered and marched TO Legation-st
and surrounded the legations. Both dispatches
whet the appetite for more details. but together
they will lift a terrible load Of painful anxiety
from the hearts of every civilized and Christian
people. and none will feel the relief more than
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-18

THEIR REVOLVERS IN A STREET
FILLED WITH CHILDREN.

Frank Mino. twenty-nine years old, of No 20
Henry-st, and Bartolomeo Mancetti, thirty years
DID, who says he lives at No. 358 East One-hun-
Observation-Disclosures, are locked up in the Eliza
beth-st. station on the charge Of homicide The
men met last night at Hester and Mott sts
Each drew a revolver and they exchanged shots
until the weapons were empty.
The street was crowded at the time. mostly
with children. Among them Tony CapoIa
seven years old. of No III Mott-st, and Anto-
Mo Salimbeni, nine years old, Of No. 115 Mott
ST. The Capola boy received a bullet in his
head, and he died soon after he had been taken
to the Hudson Street Hospital. The Salimbeni
boy was hit in his body by several bullets. and
his condition was reported last night at the
Hudson Street Hospital as critical.
Policeman Nelson, Of the Elizabeth-st. station,
attracted by the noise Of the shooting, to
the place and arrested the men. They will be
arraigned N the Centre-st. police court this
morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-18

Province OF Shen-Se It was also the capital Of the
empire during some Of its most famous dynasties-
those OF the early Han (2O2 B. C.-24 A ID. the
Tang (61s-9O5 A d. and the Sung GOBLET A ID.
1t is splendidly situated in the basin OF the Wei.
the most important af1uent of the Yellow River,
and is OF great Importance commercially. It's
walls, which have a circuit Of twenty-four miles,
we'll built. and it's pavilioned gates surpass in
magnifcence those OF Peking 1t is the seat OF
Roman Catholic bishopric. and contains the oldest
mosque in China. founded about LOO years ago.
In 1S6S-'n the city and surrounding country suf-
fered much from the Mahometan rebellion. Its
population Is about 100000.
In Si-Ngan-Fu in 1857 was found an immense
tablet covered with inscriptions in Chinese and
Syriac and dated ST A. D., recording the estab-
nshment Of Christianity in this neighborhood by
the HISTORIANS in the fourth century