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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-24
Frank at Least.

"You haven't married me just to spite
somebody else, have you?" the heiress
asked, looking anxiously up into his hon.
est blue eyes.
mo, DEAR" he absently replied. II
took you for your money alone. Gas
sells.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-24
Orientals Will Not Meet.

Contrary to reports the Orientals
ala not meet last night at the Wood
man hall. lThe Lady Foresters were
the persons that congregated as mem
toned in another item in this paper.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-24
Supper Tomorrow Might.

The ladies of the Sacred Heart
church will give a supper in Kellars
nall tonight, the proceeds of which
Will go to pay for the new altar which
the church will have put in.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-24
Was Held This Afternoon.

The directors of the Arneson Mer-
camille company, who expected to
meet last night, are in session this
afternoon. No quorum was present
last night and consequently the meet
Ing was postponed.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-24
Had to Catch Up

81 can't see what makes Miss Yella-
Leaf age SO rapidly of late"
''She's catching up"
Catching up?"
Eyes. She remained % for ~ years.
you know."-Cleveland Leader.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-24

W. H. Battle, the sinner at No. IL
N. Sd street, has returned from Can
ada and is busy at the old stand again,
where he will be pleased to meet his
old customers.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-24

Mr.. Newwed--I shall never, never
love another woman as love you.
Mrs. Newwed-I should hope not.
Mr.. Newwed-You needn't get so
sore about it. guess could if
wanted to.-Chicago Sun.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-24
Will Attend the Seminarv-

Miss Mabel Lystad left Monday
night for Red Wing, where she will
attend the Lutheran seminary of that
place.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-24
One Of Many,

Downton-What's happened to Blif.
fers? He goes around in rags.
Upton-He has stopped renting and
gone to<building.-N. Y. Weekly.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-24
HAS CLOSED DEAL FOR
A 5000 ACRE SALE

The Kent Real Estate company has
about closed the sale of 5000 acres
of Canadian land. While it is to be
regretted that these energetic real es-
tate people have given SO much of
their ability to pushing the country
across the forty-ninth, it is also a
pleasure to know that their large
foresight in getting on the ground
floor is returning them the rich har-
vest their enterprise and energy
merit
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-24
Is Much Worse.

Miss Minnie Dahl is reported to be
much worse today. Her brother Ole
at Minot has been telegraphed for and
is expected to arrive as soon as pos
sible.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-24
was Caught a,t. IL.

You here. James!" exclaimed the
slum-worker. visiting the jail. Z.
" Yes'm" replied the new prisoner.
who was In for burglary.
We'll, well. ! certainly am sur,
prised. !" s.,
" 80 was !, ma'am. Or I wouldn't be
here. Tit-Bits. U.s. " Il
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-24
Toe Honest.

Alice Pa was talking about young
Mr.. Slowboy last night and he said
that he Is thoroughly trustworthy and
honest
Kate Yes, think he Is. He
wouldn't even steal 4 kiss:"' Somer-
Vile Journal. a5
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-24

"'Poor-pay" tenants do not, usually,
worry about their obligations to you
why should you worry about yours to
them? Get cruel and heartless"
and advertise for new tenants in the
Evening Times!
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-24

The supper to be given by the ladies'
OF the Sacred Heart church has been
postponed for a week on account OF
severe weather.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-24

Mr.. and Mrs. H. NJ. Erickson of
Grafton, who have been visiting Mr..
and Mrs. H. Ellingson of this city re-
turned to their home last evening.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-24
Awfully Blunt.

Grafton-My son is learning life in
surance.
LEVEL his Fagin?-Puck.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-24

H. S. Ruin of Crookstop and I. +.
Yazel of Winnipeg are guests at the
Great Northern.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-24
Not in His.

do You think there are microbes
In kisses, Miss May?"
II don't think there would be in your
KISSES"
I-ah-that's nice of you: let's"
Microbes are said to possess INTEL
tgence and nothing intelligent fingers
where it is apt to come into contact
With cigarettes. Houston Post.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-24

NO, mamma said the fair but irate
young matron, II really feel that 4
cannot live with Augustus any longer .
What makessyou say such shock
ing thing?" s.53 n; 59sji
He is just shamefully suBpicious.'e.ss
Why, what has he Eaid?s
Accused me of flirting with that
young Lobson." 5se5y IS;
4 Why don't yon tell him to prove it!,si
I-I--well, Pm afraid that ho.
would. - San Francisco Call.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-24
LOST OR 7IFOUND.-

;RxNTEb-WfIlL. PAY Nd Cj6ST5 az
EvsnIins HI Tissass a. y. Z. a 1- 4;
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-24

Mr.. o. B. Dahl and daughter Clara
have returned to their home at North
land.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-24

Cut flowers at Undertaken Sulli-
vans, East Grand Forks, MINI. Tele-
phone TO ~
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-24

IT went home to see the old people
The other day and introduced myself as
them as the prodigal son"
so they wouldn't mistake you for
the fatted calf ?"-Boston Globe.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-24
A Mistake.

Hizonner-You are charged with
breaking chair over your wife's head.
Prisoner-It was an accident, Your
honor.
Hizonner-What? Didn't you intend
to hit her?
Prisoner-Yes, but didn't intend to
break the chair.-Cleveland Leader.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-24
Why, Of Course.

I'VE are always striving to keep our
goods before the eyes of the public"
said the storekeeper.
What is your line?" asked the man
addressed
I'm in the eyeglass business. lyon
.aers Statesman.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-24

F. J. Cummings has just received a
new line of self-flling fountain pens.
Prices ranging from $1.5O to IS.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-24

+. c. Massee is transacting business
in Crookston today.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-24
Were Initiated Last Might.

The Lady Foresters held their regu-
lar meeting last night. Mrs. H. Dun,
levy, Mrs. M. Liston and Mrs. ID. En-
right were put through the different
regulations to make them sister For
esters. After the meeting social
dance was held and many guests en-
!oyed themselves at dancing until =
late hour. g9sS.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-24

Bob" Sanders the renowned sports
man, leaves for his home at Great
Stump Lake tonight.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-01-24
Practical Joke.

JIMMY got good joke on sisters
best Teller.
Tommy-What did yer do?
JIMMY mixed some quinine in
with sisters face powder.-Cleveland
Leader.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-19
Fire Destroyed the Marks

TJPON reaching Northern Mexico the little com
pany was attacked by a tribe OF hostile Apaches
The gold hindered progress, and after delibera-
ton II was decided 70 bury It. The wagons were
burned 70 mark the place. The friars and their
Indian allies then hurried TO the City Of Mexico,
al that time trading post. When New Mexico
survived sought the region Of their hidden treas
ure. prairie fire, however had laid waste the
country. All traces Of the buried wealth had been
swept away. The ruins Of the old Cibollo are
still standing Il IS believed that the gold is buried
somewhere about Juarez Mezico and even to this
day numbers Of parties may occasionally be seen
earnestly searching for the treasure
In 1910 or thereabouts some hlibus-ers under
one Captain Crabb invaded Mexico They Sc
cured considerable treasure and laid plans TO
attack the settlement OF Carborca. Prior to the
New-York tribune., 1906-08-19
By 20 H N L. HITE

student. Caraccioli.
who sailed with Cap
tain Mission on the
ship Nictorie, was a
real political genius.
He organized the crew
into a body polite,
with Mission as lord
Conservator. This or
gained band swooped
down upon their un-
suspecting prey in all
quarters of the globe,
accommodating wealth
to the amount of mill
ions. All died in their
boots, annihilated in a
conflict with the Great
Mogul's ships
All these pirates were
monsters of cruelty;
but there were some
not entirely heartless.
Thomas White on one
occasion overlook a
ship captained by Ben
janlin Stacy. After re-
lieving the ship Of its
cargo, this gentle pi-
rates ewes fell upon
two children CRYING as
if their little hearts
would break. [ pom
inquiry, he was IN
formed that eight hun
dred dollars of the
booty belonged to the
children 1t was all
they had in the world.
In a short speech to his
men the pirate urged
that 1t was cruel TO
rob innocent children.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-19

ana at once gave orders to replace the entire
cargo, and then he added two hundred dollars
for the children and went on his quest for an
other victim.
The Terror of the Gulf
Don PEDRO GILBERT, Captain Sir Henry Nor
- gan, Bernardo de Soto Sir Francis Drake, and
Captain William DamPier are names linked with tales
OF hidden gold about the Gulf of Mexico The most
notorious buccaneer III the vicinity of the gull how
ever, was lean Latltte, called The Terror of the
Gulf OF Mexico" There are conflicting accounts Of
Latltte Some believe him to have been gentle
man IN manners and in breeding, and that he for
sock the life of law-abiding citizen for blood
thirsty career; that he was once captain IN Bona
parties army and taught fashionable fencing classes
II New Orleans
Others would make out Lafitte to have been
blacksmith on PhIllIps-st., who shrewd enough
TO direct band of pirates without injuring his rep
utaton IN the community Whatever the facts
may have been, there IS good proof that LATTE led
Jekyll and Hyde life and was the leader OF one OF
the most notorious pratlcal bands in history He
Was an odd character, man OF remarkab bic Cour-
age and nautical ability His heroic participation
II the battle OF New Orleans resulting IN his
mendatlon by the President and General Jackson,
Is we'll known.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-19
obbed the Kings Own

+ isr5ld r-alr2 Avery. one OF the boldest OF the
early that he once overlook ship
heavily Ill .-h roEal treasure sailing under the
-4s 4 tbs Mogul. The great Kings daughter
--sef --- on = pilgrimage TO Mecca. But
captain no respecter OF persons. SO he
relieved u is precious cargo which later
Be deposit several points along the New Eng
Ind co-s- 4--c 10 SAY, 70 lace OF this wealth
--s eve- -.-.-i-
Captain led pirates adventurous life for
--ar wear tlrallv decided TO arsaIke the high
seas -a- --sla career on land So, after an
exception. strike. Tew fo-sook his mates al
= lagase- -l with his share OF the spoils went
lre r. Island Part OF his fortune IS
.-.ed somewhere about Providence.
Long -.a. has ITS tales and traditions Of
den Here chc-e were the dens and meet
places -ur II -he most notorious OF these
II the hardest even dared TO
New-York tribune., 1906-08-19

siege the band buried
their gold The inhabi-
itants of Carborca sought
refuge IN an old Jesuit
church the ruins Of which
may still be seen. The
hlihusters We're surprised
and badly defeated Only
one Of them escaped, a
mere boy, who was vol
UNFAIRLY released. There
Is a story current to the
effect that about ten
years ago the boy, now
an old man, returned to
the scene Of the fight, dug
up the gold and disap-
peared The truth Of
this IS questioned by the
inCredulous, but MANY Of
the older inhabitants
stoutly affirm that the
New-York tribune., 1906-08-19

of fashionable society
during a brief stay in
Washington
One Of the most in
terestlng links of his
tory connecting the
Virginia of today with
that of historic times is
found in a story of an
old colonial homestead
in the neighborhood of
Jamestown. The house
Is still standing, and is
occupied by a wealthy
planter. 1t is about
five miles from the sea-
coast. There is an
enormous stone tower
at one corner of the
house, dating back to
700. An underground
passage has been dis
covered leading from
the tower to the sea.
1t IS supposed that
buccaneers had their
rendezvous in the old
tower and the passage
was a means of secretly
transferring booty from
their ships TO a place of
safety. The owner of
The house will not per-
NIT the walls of the
tower to be DESTROYED
or broken into, for fear
that some explosive
maChineis hidden with
in. He SCOTS at all
suggestions Of his
nelghbors that there
may be treasure hidden
there.
Among the first tales
that a newcomer into
a certain region of Mex
leo hears, concerns a
Tho established 2 mon
New-York tribune., 1906-08-19

band OF franciscan friars who established a mon
astery near Las Cruces. New Mexico early in the
seventeenth century. The name given the mon
astery was Clbollo \ vineyard was cultivated
and the little colony fourished Two small gold
mines We're discovered. The Indians mined the
ore while their robed friends refined It. All went
Well until about 1880, when a cruel governor. said
70 have been descendant from Cortes by an
Indian wife, assumed government of the territory
There was an Indian uprising and after many
bitter conflicts with the savages the Spaniards
were driven out. The monks became alarmed
lest they might. next be the victims of the red
SKINS and decided 70 leave the country Load
ing their gold IN Two big wagons, they set out for
the South, accompanied by score Of faithful
redskins
New-York tribune., 1906-08-19
This Pirate Was Fond of Society

GOLD bars OF great value. together with war inple-
- raents. have been discovered among the islands
Of Barataria, where the headquarters Of Lahtte's
more treasure IS concealed elsewhere for LaHtte's
men We're all rich. He IS said to have one time
spent sixty thousand dollars in his entertainment
New-York tribune., 1906-08-19

le three together carried on illicit
carolina coast. There are many
11 worked along the Atlantic coast
II. 1urylng their Ill-gotten wealth
where thriving communities have
The entire coast-llne Is probably
cd treasure which lies where Il was
ING so long ago
Captain Avery, John Halsev "a
he wayl Captain Condent. Captain
Williams, Captain Lewis. Sam
howard and Captain Fly were at
- conjure with They still play
stories dealing with buried treasure
I New England and along the sea
/ They were al rich, and tales OF
II E-lures.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-19
Z I '

York Soul me
7s,t and ol
rher sea no
slsa 10
hsre bu1e1 oI
'5 and long
IL shore set
.-asanG~
-lt.rlc t4l-
-rere a-s -acl'
fa- coast fill
lf-,-e - hat
cannot Qa' 9l
w-e-e
mad n
search % i4
Mount De-
Ns-rha@ rl-
Nw Llrc -1a-
se- an
.e-
.-- al
-rrS alar ST,
AVE the 111
4S Leu
SIRE -ed
-ea-h-n hat
afsef be
---- suo-
Hardly 2--s
-rznl a--a was
@ da-i tam
Teach k song
ard scor ack-
beard, -9le
B..e5earl "ife
ever no II
~e - or
-rae Al llu
vlre thar raIr,
sa-rg E6 ing
-e- and E-ed
New-York tribune., 1906-08-19

Boston artain
u. -a and On
z---- morning
--t -Eed at
ne e- Boston
--9- les
Ies -ug.
--
--= me-
IN -le -I-s
| I es
1c -1 the
q III oeau-
much
-a--4 -ees-
to lie
e5
pirate
ea .llved
lr-lai
New-York tribune., 1906-08-19
Stories Of the Pirate s

len rlr
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1906-12-21

Representative Kahn. Of California,
introduced bill appropriating $1,000
600 for the construction of torpedo
boats, 10 be used in the defense OF
tn" Pacific coast
Representative Livingston OF Geor-
Eia, stated In the course of speech
in the House that he understood the.
President would send a special mes
sage to Congress in few days recon.
mcnding 20 per cent increase in the
salaries Of all Government employees.
The House began consideration of
the Legislative executive and judicial
appropriation bill. No effort was
made to lint the time for general de-
bate on the bill. the desire of the
republican leaders being TO keep the
bin before the House until adjourn
ment for the christmas holidays
Simplified spelling held the atten.
ton of the House Tor an hour or more
The paragraph In the bill fixing tho
photographic standard in some recog-
nized authority furnished Mr.. Clark
of Missouri Mr., Gillette OF Massachu.
sets and Mr. Livin ston OF Georgia
an opportunity to express themselves
on the merits OF the Presidents order
to the public printer relative to the
modified spelling Of 3OU words in com.
mon use.
Under the wide lati udc of debate
Mr. Macon, Of Arkansas, delivered a
spAcE on bucket shops" and In favor
of his bill prohibiting gambling in az
ricu!tural commodities, and Mr.. Shep-
pard, of Texas, criticised the manner
in which appropriation bills are pre-.
pared.
Fourth Assistant Postmaster Gen
eral DcGraw recommends new postage.
rate OF Sc on books,
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1906-12-21
ULTIMATUM TO VATICAN
DUTY OF CHURCH is TO AVOID
WAR SAYS PREMIER.
SCORES THE POPE'S AGENT
Premier Chesred as Ne Says Secre,
tsry melted Revolt and Was
Expelled.

p.t t, n....t. ,,t...
"'''
Ceau' aH''u '"''iu''uous applause III Tue
Chamber OF Deputies luesday night
delivered the uliimalum OF The French
Government to the Vatican,
II the church wishes, the Premier
said, there Is still time TO ayo!a bat
tie. We offer her the law of 1881.
madr for all Fryuchm.n. and submit.
tim. ,b,ro,n ebo wtlI have nroca. hut
.r,,.n,.. -. .,oi.Inn 49,. "a. ,h.rI
os",' "''S' - '7
'''u u'
Inc falIhrc OF the Iath"lcs' al tue
express coihiAahu OF inc rope, 10 take
o"th uhHer thls IN" OF 1851 rs re-
CURED DE me ne" IA" separating
cHuFch ana STATE mas drought On IN,
struggle between inc '"IhoHc" ana
lH' "o''li'i'' ~ VI '''v' 'e' 'teS ~
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1906-12-21
BAILEY MAKES STATEMENT.
Perfectly Satisfied Not IS Votes viii
Be Cast Against Him.

Gainesville. Texas, U. S. Senator
Bailey has issued the following state
ment:
Answering numerous inquiries from
my friends, state that from letters.
and kilograms TO me and from signed
statements in the newspapers by
members OF the senate and house since
my answer to Atty. Gen. Davidson's
statement. count positively % mem.
bers of the senate and SO members OF
the house who are pledged to vote for
ne. Besides these voluntary pledges,
heard from reliable friends that IL
other members have declared they will
vote for me, as instructed by pri-
maries. This makes total Of 1l6 on
joint ballot. am perfectly satisfied,
as | declared several days ago, that
not Is votes viii be cast against me-"
The house numbers 1872 and the sen.
ate 81, total 1853; necessary to elect, sc.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1906-12-21
CANNOT PROCURE COAL
INTERSTATE COMMITS SiON Sf-
PEALS TO RAILWAYS.
Urged to Make Every Possible Effort
TO Relieve the Suffering
in the North.

Washington, ID. C.--ln view Of the
complaints Of car shortage resulting,
It Is said In the failure to transport
the necessaries OF life and coal for
household use the interstate com.
mcrce commission has sent the fol
lowing kilograms to the presidents OF
a number OF western and northwestern
railroads
From many parts Of the country,
and particularly from your section, the
interstate commerce commission is
receiving numerous and importunate
complaints OF car shortage and failure
to transport the neCessaries Of life, In
various places in the northwest II Is
represented that people are actually
freezing ecause sufficient coal for
household use cannot be procured ow.
ing TO extraordinary delays in NOV.
ing that article. The commission
therefore urges you to make every pos.
sible effort 10 meet at once the needs
and relieve the suffering Of those de
pendent upon the facilities Of your
road.
Martin A Knapp. Chairman"
The telegram was sent TO the prosi.
dents Of the following named roads:
Great Northern. Northern Pacific,
Minneapolis. St Paul Il Sault Ste
Marie Chicago & Northwestern, Chi
cago. Milwaukee & st. Paul and Chi
Cago. Burlington G Quincy.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1906-12-21
IN CONGRESS



Senator Lodge introduced resolu-
ton declaring that the time has come
when the affairs Of the Congo Free
State should be made the subject OF
an international inquiry.
Charge that Secretary Bonaparte Is
not In lavor Of trus; regulation and,
therefore, not fitted to become attor-
ney general were made by Senator
Culberson. of Texas.
John J. Pershing, formerly Of Mis-
souri, was confirmed brigadier gen
eral
Major General Macarthur was ccD-
firmed lieutenant general and Jesse
NJ Lee was confirmed as major gen.
eral
Senator Culberson offered and the
Senate passed resolution supplimen-
tary TO the FOraker.Penrusc resolution
of last week, calling on the secretary
of war TO ilform the Senate whether
Companies Il, G and d. Of the Twenty.
fifth United States Infantry, or either
OF them, were, previous to :ugust !
1906, involved in any riot or other dis
turbance with citizens
The resolution further requires Sec
Rotary Taft to state when and where
such disturbances occurred, and to
outline their character fully.
Senator Culberson desires that the
final record OF the Brownsville affair
shall include the fact that two of these
three companies which were dis
missed for their connection with the
brownsville riots participated in the
racial encounter at FL Paco. Tex, four
years ago.
Then. seycral OF the negro soldiers
having been arrested by the munich
pal police OF FL Paso and placed in
the city Jail. the negro troops ignor-
ing their white officers. marched on
the town ander arms, and compelled
:hc release Of tn, prisoners. A shoot
ing ARRAY occurred at that time.
Senator McCumbcr. chairman of the
committee on pensions. is planning to
press for early consideration by the
senate the house general service pen
sion bill as amended by the senate
committee.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1906-12-21
THE SHAH CANNOT LIVE LONG,
With the Exception Of Hangers.on,
No One Seems TO Care.

Tehcran, Persia.-ThC condition OF
the shah remains practically I'M
changed. At consultation Of ply.
sicIans. it was discovered for the first
time that his majesty's heart has be-
come seriously affected. The 'ondi.
ton Of his heart and the repeated syn.
cones lead TO the concensus Of opin.
ion that the shah cannot live more
than five days Excepting perhaps his
encourage and persons having intimate
relations with the court, few people
seem to be affected by the state of
the shah's health, and the general in
difference. II not apathy. extends even
to parliament
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1906-12-21
CLAIMS THRONE OF CHINA.
Woman at Victoria, 3. c., Asks Britain
TO Take Up Her Cause.

Victoria, II. ca Victoria woman,
Manchu banner woman, who
was married to an Englishman. who
was an officer Of Gordon's army, which
suppressed the TAPPING rebellion. has
made claim to the throne OF China,
The woman, unwilling to make public
her name lest relatives be assassinat.
cd at Pekin. has addressed petitions
to the British government asking that
her claim be taken up with China. She
claims to be direct lineal descendant
OF the third duke of Chou. and as such
asserts that she has right to the
throne OF China prior to that of the
empress dowager With her husband
and family she has been living here
for q years, since they came from
Pekn, where a younger brother, who,
she says. is next in line to herself to
Chinas throne, is now residing