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Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-04-26
In almost every neighborhood there

In almost every neighborhood there
is some one whose life has been saved
by Chamberlain'e Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy, or who has been
cured Of chronic diarrhoea by the use
Of that medicine. Such persons make
a point Of telling Of it whenever op-
portunity offers. hoping that It may
be the means Of saving other lives.
For sale By K. d. Goodall. Druggist.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-04-26

HACKERS DYSPEPSIA TABLETS
are sold on a positive guarantee.
Cures heart-burn. raising of the food,
distress after eating or any form Of
dyspepsia One little tablet gives i'm
mediate relief. 25 cts. and SO cts.
O. G, Schaefer, Druggist.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-04-26
Sixteen Miles From Las Vegas Good, COmiOrtahIs1Beds
EXCELLENT TABLE SERVICE.

THIS beautiful resort nsstes the pines the foot Of
grandes
region offering city hotel
advantages crystal
place for those in need Of rest and recreation
Qo+oc % nor do Special by the week parties
ndt6o pZ pCI udy further information ring Colorado Phene
ao address, Mrs Wang. Phil Doll, East Las Vegas N. M
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-04-26

C. N. Perry, formerly connected
with the Santa Fe Pacific in various
important capacities. is in Albuquer-
que making preparations to leave for
the Cape Nome mining district of
Alaska.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-04-26

Rev. w. E. Sitter, w. Cation, N. Y,
writes, II had dyspepsia over twenty
years, and tried doctors and medicines
without benefit. was persuaded to
use Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and it help
ed me from the start. | believe it to
be panacea for all forms of indiges-
ton" 1t digests what you eat Sold
by Winters Drug Co. and X. D. Goodall
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-04-26

VIM. Orr, Newark. o.. says: We
never feel safe without One Minute
Cough Cure in the house. Il saved my
little boys life when he had the pneu-
nonia- We think It is the best medi-
cine made" It cures coughs and all
lung diseases. Pleasant to take, harm
less and gives immediate results. Sold
By Winters Drug Co and K. D. GoodalI
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-04-26
WORKING NIGHT AND DAY.

The busiest and mightiest little
thing that ever was made is DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. Every pill is sugar
coated globule of health, that changes
weakness into strength, listlessness
into energy, brain-fag into mental
power. They're wonderful in building
up the health. Only 25c per box.
Sold by Browne & Manzanares Co.,
and Murphey-Van Petten. Druggist
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-04-26

'T used Kodol Dyspepsia Cure in my
family with wonderful results. 1t gives
immediate relief, is pleasant to take
and is truly the dyspeptfc's best
friend" says g. Hartgerink. Overisel.
Mich. Digests what you eat. Cannot
fail TO cure. Sold by Winters Drug
Co. and X. D. GoodalI.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-04-26

AcKER'S ENGLISH REMEDY
will stop cough at any time, and
will cure the worst cold in twelve
hours or money refunded. rs cts.
and SO cts. o. G. Schaefer, Druggist
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-04-26

Mrs. Georgia Leach departed from
Roswell fer her home at WaverIy. NO.,
after spending the winter there for
her health.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-04-26

Mrs. w. B. Kelley left Ration for
Ellis, Kas., upon receiving the sad in
telligence that her father had died.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-04-26
"A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned

Economy is the lesson taught by
this saying. 1t is true economy to
take Hoods Sarsaparilla at this sea-
son because it purifies, enriches and
vitalizes the blood and thus prevents
sickness and puts the whole system
in state of health for the coming
season Every bottle of Hoods Sar-
saparilIa contains 100 positive
proof that it is economy to take only
Hoods.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-04-26

HARPER Whiskey is liquid music,
bottled poetry, ripe mellow, Refresh
ing and delicious. Sold by ]. b.
Mackel, Las Vegas, N. NJ.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-04-26

John Shaw and Miss Nellie Spriggs
were joined in wedlock in Albuquer-
que by Justice of the Peace Maxwell.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-04-26

Mrs. Calvin Zimmerman, Milesburg.
Pa, says: "As speedy cure for
coughs, colds, Group and sore throat
One Minute Cough Cure is unequaled.
It is pleasant for children to take.
heartily recommend 1T to mothers" II
is the only harmless remedy that pro
duces immediate results. 1t cures
bronchitis, pneumonia, grippe and
throat and lung diseases. It will pre-
vent consumption. Sold by Winters
Drug Co. and X. D. GOodall.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-04-26

The Optic once is the only
place in the city or Territory where
you can get embossed work done. We
are prepared to do that class Of work.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-04-26

Mrs. Harriet Evans. Hindsdale. H.,
writes. Il never fail to relieve my
children from group at once by using
One Minute Cough Cure. would not
feel safe without i. Quickly cures
coughs. colds grippe and all throat
and lung troubles. Sold By Winters
Drug CO. ana K. ?. Goodall.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-04-26

Mrs Arthur Cavanaugh, OF Trinidad,
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
L. H. Ball, at Ration.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-04-26

The ladies' of the Catholic church at
Ration conducted a very successful
supper and dance at the opera house.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-04-26

n 3. Smith, Butfernuf. Mich, says,
aDaWitt's Little Early Risers are the
best pills ever used for eostveness.
liver ard bowel troubles. SOLD py
winters Drug Co. end k. D. Goodall.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-04-26

To secure the original witch hazel
salve, ask for DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. we'll known as a certain cure
for piles and skin diseases. Beware
Of worthless counterfeits. They are
dangerous. Sold By Winters Drug
Co. and X. D. Goodau.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-04-26

Lewis Ackerman. Goshen. Ind, says,
DeWitts Little Early Risers always
bring certain relief. cure my head.
ache and never grIpe. They genty y
cleanse and invigona1e the bowels and
liver. Sold BY Winters Drug Co. aHd
X. D Goodall.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-04-26

The United States court of private
land claims is meeting in the federal
building at Santa Fe
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-04-26

Mrs. J. R. Givens, of Ration, went to
Illinois, where her sister is seriously
i'll.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-04-26

I
You feel Il most in the spring.
You're tired. nerrGls. irritable and
have no appetite. Hstomach's out OF
order" you say. You need Hostel
ter'a Stomach Bltters. Your body
needs replenishing. It is full Of the
poiaons Of winter. The Bitters win
drive them away. It puts the system
in good condition BY curing all such
ailments as dyspepsia. Indigestion.
constipation and prevents malaria.
fever and ague. A Private Revenue
stamp covers the neck OF the bottle.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-04-26

Word comes from Gallup that John
Calanek was killed n the "Otero" coal
mine by fall of rock.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-04-26

Miss Marcelina Sedilla, aged nine
teen years. died at the home OF her
father, Francisco Sedilla, in Albuquer.
me tn
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-04-26

For the speedy and permanent cure Of
letter, salt rheum and eczema. Cham.
berlain's Eye and Skin Ointment ia
without an equal. Il relieves the Itch
ing and snarting almost instantly and
its continued use effects permanent
cure. It also cures itch. barbexa Itch.
scald head. sore nipples. itching piles.
chapped hands. chronic sore eyes and
eranu1ated lids.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-04-26

II eVe-~ non5cr - fi1I, 7ss
nan. fhirf 5oor C|r,o<''itr MOI. '',- sIrl6
zt~r,t an, Grand G,,r,ne L nr<s.r 7rf emo
1.-rrr1- IA ~ Is < e1.-1 ri..ss<.~','-. Al - II
60 - = - p, -------- --..-- =. -
UJoODMEN or THE WORLD. MONTE.
w Euma Camp No. 2 meets hlsf and third
haii. VisltIne sors. W srs c,rtissls = invited =
u EN = ~ ENau.I. o. @
8. R. DEARTH, OIcfz.
WILLOW GROVE. NO. s. W0OnMFN
" UIrnIa meets second and fourth Friday
OF each month IN =. o. I. A. N. hail
Ar6uaIE E. SCHULTZ. Guardian.
BERTHA G. IHuR1HuI. Clerk.
= = =
Il n. y. y. MhEIt FIRST AND THIRD
A<g Inursqay evenings. each MONTH At
clxtu street Lodge ROOM Visiting brothers
o'1''iaiiJ ihtite1,
z. 3. RL4UvKIr. Hec'y.
- = - = - = = - -----
~. z. Las y hoAs LODGE no. 4 meets
- every Monday evening at their hall,
Sixth s.' stIest. All visiting brethren are cor
olnlik 3 4 invited % attend. n H SCHULTZ y. q,
Z; 4 r. kvssztL, sec,y. W. I. onIrEs Treas
= EBEkAH LODGE. l. o. o. y. MEETS
II second and fourth THURSDAY evenfnra
q each month T 4 the /; I; 2: 2; y ]; Ssl; S' 49,
MRs CLARA BELL ssc'V. 49, -
A on. W.. DIAMOND LODGE NO. a
"a. meets frst and third Tuesday even
inge each month, In Wyman Block Douglas
avenue. Visiting brethren cordially Invited
V. H. JAMESON. NJ. ".
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-04-26

Mrs. Frank Clark, Of Corning. N. Y.
joined her husband in Ration and will
make that place her future home
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-04-26

UyILLIAM B. BUNKER, ATTORNEY-Ar- T.
w law, ia, Sixth Street, over San Migue
National Bank, East Las Vegas, N. M.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-04-26

DRANK SPRINGER, ATTORNEY-AT-
4 law. Office In Union Block, Sixth Street.
East Las Vegas N. M.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-04-26
DENTISTS.

u v. LONG, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Ofice.
u Wyman Bl,ck, East Las Vegas, N. Nj.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-04-26
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

c ] TOWNSEND, Nj. d, OFFICE OVER
0a First National banS; Office telephone
No. 176, Clorado; residence telephone, Nc. 1885,
Colorado. Residence 025 Columbia Avenue
All calls promptly attended. e9-1ms
r ADDISON. JACKSON, M. d, (GRADU-
- ate University OF Vermont) Physician
and Surgeon, Puerto de Luna. N. M. 0l-3m*
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-04-26
ATTORNEYS. .AT-LAw.

" Law and Assistant United States Attor-
ney. Office in Crockett building. East Las
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-04-26

r O. FORT, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, Oface
~ Wyman Block, East Las Vegas, N. M.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-04-26

A IA. M. CHAPMAN LODGE NO. 2
IA Regular communicates held on third
Thursdays Of each month, In the Masonic
Temple.
Visiting brethren fraternally invited.
y. L. NJ. Ross, w. n.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-04-26

T AS. VEGAS OOMMANDRY NO. 2 REG
II ular communications second TuesdYs OF
eachmoth.
Visiting knights cordially welcomed.
L. D. WEBB, e. O.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1900-04-26

IsAsTERN STAR. REGULAR COMMUNI-
II cations second and fourth Thursday
evenings Of each month. All visiting brothers
and sisters are cordially invised.
MRS. j. A. MURRAY, Worthy Matron.
REV. GEO. SELBY, W. p.
MISS BLANCHE ROTH0ED. Sec'Y.
MRS. GEO. SELBY, Treasurer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-11-14
COLTS INVENTION.
The First Great Improvement Made
In Repeating Piatola

The First Great Improvement Made
In Repeating Pistols.
In this day of improved firearms the
fact that the first great Improvement
made in repeating pistols by Colonel
Samuel Colt was patented in the day
of our grandfathers is seldom recalled.
It was Colonel Colt, then of New York,
to whom was granted the patent, Feb.
25, 1886. The original petition in the
case was destroyed by the fire in De-
cember following. The letters patent
were returned when application was
made for the reissue, Sept. 1, 1S4S. The
original letters are signed by Andrew
Jackson, president; John Forsyth, Sec
retary Of state, and Benjamin II. But
Ter, attorney general.
After describing his invention Colo
mel Colt claims as new "the application
of caps at the end of the cylinder, the
application of partition between the
caps, the application of q shoulder over
the caps as security against moisture
and the action of smoke upon the
works of the locks, the principle of the
connecting rod between the hammer
and the trigger, the application of the
shackle to connect the cylinder with
the ratchet" etc.
There had been a revolver patented
about 20 years before by one Collin,
but until Colts invention little head
way was made. Indeed 1t was not un-
til Colts invention had been given a
trial by Major Sam Walker and his
Texas rangers that it gained popular
ity and was regarded as a success.
About the time Colonel Colt was APP
plying for reissue, in 1S4S, Mr. Wes-
son had filed an application for o re-
peating firearm, by which the Smith s.
Wesson pistol of today is represented.
Washington Star.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-11-14
Enctn q. to Winka.

No satisfactory determination has
been made of the reason we wink.
Some suppose that the descent and re-
turn of the lid over the eye serve to
sweep or wash 1t off; others that cov-
erlng of the eye gives 1t rest from
the labor Of vision. If only for an inap-
preciable instant. This view borrows
some force from the fact that the rec
ord Of winking is considerably used by
experimental Psychologists to help
measure the fatigue which the eye suf-
fers.
NJ. Y. Henri says In L'Annee Psyche
logique that different persons wink DIFF
ferently- some often, others rarely;
some in groups of ten or SO at time,
when they rest awhile, and others reg
ularly, once only at a time. The move
ment is modified by the degree of at
tention. Periods of close interest,
when we wink hardly at all, may be
followed by speedy making up for
lost time by rapid winklng when the
tension is relieved. Popular Science
! Monthly.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-11-14
DOWN WITH A PARACHUTE
Circus Balloon Man Says IT'S Gem
Tie nnd EInxa.,.lx,..

Circus Balloon Man says IT'S Gem
tie and Not Hazardous.
Coming down from the clouds in a
parachute is like a dream,' said cir
Gus balloon artist. Ever dream Of
falling from high place? You come
down, alight quietly and awake, and
you're not hurt. Well, that's the para
chute drop over again. No; there is no
danger. A parachute can be guided
readily on the down trip. but you can't
steer q balloon. To guide parachute
out Of harms way practiced hand
can tilt 1t one way or the other, spill
out air and thus work it to where you
want to land or to avoid water, trees,
chimneys or church spires. Circus as
tensions are generally made in the
evening. When the sun goes down, the
wind goes down. The balloon then
shoots into the air, and the parachute
drops back on the circus lot or not far
away. A balloon is made of per cent
muslin and weighs about 500 pounds.
A parachute is made of cent muslin.
There is much more danger is COM
ing down in n balloon. When it strikes
the earth, it's like big ball and
bounds up again, taking you with it.
Not long ago in McKeesport, Pa,
came down in a balloon because the
parachute would not let go. 1 nearly
came down in big stack of blast
furnace, but the hot air drove the bal
loon away. After that l never intrust-
ed the parachute arrangement to any
One but attended to 1t myself.
'"The rope that secures the parachute
is cut with knife. The aeronaut
drops fully 100 feet before the para
chute begins to fill. It must fill If
you're up high enough. There are sew
eral hpndred parachute men in the
business, and the accidents are less in
ratio than railroad casualties. A man
can't shake out a parachute If It don't
open. A man in the air is simply pow
erless. Invariably the fall is head first.
When the parachute begins to fill, the
descent is less rapid, and finally when
the parachute has gradually filed it
bulges out with pop. Then the aero
naut climbs on to his trapeze and
guides the parachute to safe landing.
In seven cases out of ten you cal land
back on the lot where you started from.
The first performers must have had
nerve to make the drop. Now 1t is q
regular business, not considered haz-
ardous at all. The hardest work is to
bring back the balloon with a wagon.
Sometimes it tears in the trees or
wherever 1t may land when not in the
open." New York Sun.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-11-14

An ordinary mirror of any size OF
shape, piece of French chalk, pointed
so that it can be used to write, and a
silk handkerchief are the requisites
Draw upon the mirror, with the chalk
any design or words you choose. With
the handkerchief wipe the glass light.
ly until it is perfectly clear and
no writing or design is apparent. Hav-
ing all this prepared beforehand, show
to some one and request that he
breathe gently on the face of the glass
when he will see-a picture Of his fu
ture wife, for the design drawn will
show very distinctly. This can agaiI
be wiped off, and il breathed upon the
design will be again visible.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-11-14
horticultural Society.

Se0A sASAseA "a 6OSA0Vys
The next Annual meeting of the
Northeastern Iowa horticultural Sc
Getty will be held at Iowa Falle, Iowa,
on NOV. 27-29-29 80. The occasion
promises to be one of unusual interest.
Delegates from the Wisconsin and
Minnesota State horticultural Societies
will be present as well as others from
the various district societies of our own
state. Papers embracing the inte.ests
Of the nursery, the orchard, the small
fruit farm, garden and lawn will be
read and fully discussed by veteran
'Horticulturalists of three different
northern states. Such meetings are
not held especially for the benefit of
those who are exclusively engaged in
the fruit industries of our land, but also
IN the interest of every farmer or own
er of town lot who is able to devote q
little time to the cultivation of q small
orchard or the care of q garden and the
growing of small fruits for family pur-
poses. And it is to this class of citi-
zens that we extend a most cordial In
vitation to meet with us, and to utilize
the valuable information that is 60
much needed especially by the farming
community in order to make the mat
ter of fruit growing for the family and
the market pleasure and 8 success.
To all lovers of fruit and flowers and to
all who take pleasure in the ornamen-
tation Of their homes, we extend not
only hearty welcome to our meeting,
but we also invite them to take part in
the discussion of these vital ques-
Ettonsof mutual concern. The citizens
OF Iowa Falls will spare no pains on
their part to make the occasion pleas
ant and. profitable to all who may be in
attendance. For programs and prem
ium list apply to the secretary.
G. II TRUE,
Edgewood, Ia.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-11-14

nuilO.
When you sec man In woe,
Walk right up and say "Hullo!"
Say "Hullo!" and "How dye do?
How's tire woll u a-usin' you?"
Sap the fello on the ba.k;
Bring your hand down with whack.
Walk right up, and don't slow; go
Gin an' shake, an say "Hullo!.'
Is he clothed in rags? Oh. sho:
Walk fight up and say "Hullo!"
Rags is but cotton roll.
Jest fer wrappin' up SOU;
Ana soul is worth true.
Hale and hearty slow dye do?"
Don't walt for the crowd to go,
Walk right up and say .Aullo!"
When big vessels meet, they say,
They saloot an sail away.
Jest the same are you an me,
Lonesome ships upon q sea;
Each one sailln' his own log,
For port behind fog.
Let your speak in..trumpet blow;
Lift your horn and cry "Hullo!"
Say "Hullo" and "How dye do?"
Other folks are ood as you.
/ Wen you leave your house of clay,
Wanderin' in the far away;
Wen You travel through the strange
Country t'other side the range,
Then the souls you've cheered will know
Who you be, and say "Hullo!"
S.W. Foss.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-11-14
Bryan After Defeat,

-Four years ago Mr.. Bryan went 10
bed and slept quietly and soundly an
hour after the returns began to come
in. Last night he did likewise. Be.
fore s O'Clock, after scanning the un-
favorable early returns from New York,
he peacefully sought his bed and slept
most of the time until few minutes
before II. coming down then only to
oblige the correspondents, who were
anxious to see him before retiring for
the night. Not word or gesture nor
facial expression Of the great leader of
the democratic hosts indicated aught
of encouragement or weakness as he
stood smiling and good natured by
Mrs. Bryan's side, with the newspaper
men around about them. Mr.. Bryan
brought down stairs with him o bulletin
just received, which told of his having
gained $1,000 votes in Greater New
York, as compared with four years ago,
and an increased vote In New York
State. One of the correspondents read
the bulletin. There was silence for
moment then the reader commented:
"Well, 1t is not 80 bad after all, but 1t
is not as good as it should have been. y
"No," responded Mr.. Bryan, with q gem
tie smile onhls face, which was wearied
and worn. mo, It is not quite what
We expected" That was all. Not a
word or look Of disappointment. dis
couragement or i'll nature. Husband
and wife stood side by side as the news.
paper men trooped through the door.
Mrs. Bryan remained in the library
and sitting room throughout the even
ing reading and commenting quietly
and intelligently on the swift coming
returns, which were almost uniformly
discoursging, chatting pleasantly with
friends and correspondents, who were
present, with never an outward tremor
or sign indicative of disappointment.
The allied reform forces Of the United
States. however discouraging the news
flashed over the wires tonight, would
have been supremely proud and almos,
happy, could they have witnessed the
simple and unaffected and truly noble
manner in which their gallant and
chivalrous leader and his winsome wife
bore the weight of q second defeat' No
one beholding Mr.. Bryan in the hour
Of this greyious reversal. noting his un.
disturbed equanimity and serene cour.
age. but felt that in his presence one
stands before high minded, sincere
and devoted patriot, in whom selfish
personal ambition is most strlkingly
sbsent.-Lincoln Dispatch.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-11-14
Putting Away Ice.

Level slightly elevated piece of
ground and cover the space with two
layers Of rails, placing the top layer
crosswise of the first and laying the
rails close together. Build rail pen,
with this double layer Of rails for the
floor, and around.the pen set boards on
end close together. Cover the lottom
of the pen one foot desp with sawdust,
then put in the ice, leaving space ls
inches between the ice and the pen.
Fill this space with eawdust, tamping
1t down we'll. Care must be taken to
keep the boards in place, so the saw
dust will not work. When you have
filled mice to the top Of the boards,
build the pen higher and put on q
tier Of boards, filling in with sawdust
as before. Build the ice-house, or ice
pen, as high as desired, then cover
with ~ feet Of sawdust, put on Q roof
that will not leak, and you can keep
Ice through the hottest weather. When
sawdust cannot be obtained for pack
ing, chsff will do, but the space be.
tween the ice and sides of the pen will
have to be increased to 21s feet, and
and the chaff will have to be packed
very hard to exclude the air. If sand
or fine earth is mixed with the chaff, it
may be packed tighter. DO not allow
any of the chaff to get between the lay
ers Of ice, as it will prevent the cakes
from sticking together. When you wish
to take out ice, begin at one corner,
at the top, remove tbs sswdust or chaff,
saw down as deep as desired, then
drive q fiat wedge between the layers.
Put back the sawdust or chaff and tamp
down to keep out the air. have known
of sufficient ice being kept in this way
to pack and ship 1000 pounds of feb
per week during the summer seaton.
| This is the cheapest way l. know of to
| put up ice where the timber for the
rail may be had. Where planks are
cheaper than rails, set four posts and
nail up the planks as you put in the
Ice, using sawdust or chaif for packing
as with the other method. Where 9
lake or pond is convenient, one can put
up large stock of ice with very little
labor and expense.-J. N. Parker, in
Prairie Farmer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-11-14
A leaf is only a metamorphosed
branch and the covering of seeds only
a metamorphosed leaf.
Emmy Chinese 1deal..

Many SO called educated Chinese
firmly believe that kingdom exists
where all the Inhabitants are pyglnies,
one where all are giants. another
where all are women and still another
where every person has hole through
the center of his body, SO that, by
means of pole thrust through this
hole they may be carried from one
place to another. In substantiation
Of this belief they say that they have
seen pictures of them!-North China
Herald.