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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-01-20
/ nc Old Spinning Wheel.

John, it seems hard, too har d, to
give the old wheel up, after it has
been with us so long. True, it has
been many years since we have
used it, but it seems, John like part
ing with one the family, doesn't
it?"
1T does, Mary, it does; and l
wouldn't take fifty dollars for it, if
we didn't need the money so badly.
How well | remember, soon after
we we're married, you spun a lot of
yarn, dyed it all red and blue, and
made comforter out of it. You
remember it, dear?"
Remember it, john" she an
swered, tears glistenin8 in her dear
old eyes. why, it seems like yes
terday instead Of forty years ago.
But that wasn't the only one, love"
NO Mary, not the only one, but
it was the first, and seemed a little
bit dearer than any of the others.
And I've got what's left of it down
in the bottom of my chest this
blessed minute, and intend to keep
it the few remaining years the good
Lord spares me on this earth. And
remember how handsome you
said | looked with it wound about
my neck, and how you put your
plump, white arms around me and
kissed me with the same tender
love that has characterized you all
of these years"
And all the cotton and yarn.
dear, of which our first chi ldren's
clothes were made were spun on
that old wheel. and then sent to
the LOOM" went on the good wife,
tearfully. And I've got Nellie's
first dress, you know, in the cup
board. After she was laid to rest
in the family graveyard that little
dress felt closer and dearer to me
than anything on earth but you.
John; and only to keep US from
starving would l be willing to part
with il"
The old husbands eyes were over
flowing, and he could make no re-
ply for several minutes, when he
looked up and TREMENDOUSLY asked:
What did he say he wanted with
the old wheel, Mary?"
why. he said they were looked
upon now as curios them and old
erandfather's clocks and that he
was buying all of them he could
find. He contended that ten dollars
was an awful price to pay for the
: wheel, as he mightnt be able to
get that much for it; but l couldn't
think of taking less than that al
though it is of no earthly benefit to
, US now"
Yes, its days of usefulness are
passed" agreed the husband, but
the association is worth more to us
than any amount of money. l
guess that's him coming yonder
now; and there's the mail driver
: putting a letter in our box. Come
on, and let's 90 out to the gate" and
taking his wife tenderly by the
arm, John led the way, cheerily
said, Good morning" to the rural
mail carrier, who was driving off,
! and then after greeting the would
be buyer of the wheel. John open
! ed the mail-boX and taking out the
letter tore it open, glanced a mo-
ment at the message, then eXclaim-
: ed joyfully, as he held paper
tremblingly in his wrinkled hand
Mary. Mary! It's from George,
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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-01-20

Sewing Machinessat R. Manning
Walkers
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-01-20

Moving time for farmers whA
rent is near.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-01-20

The farmers who have down
corn now have it in cold storage.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-01-20

1t is likely that the C. B. & @
staff will be reorganized.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-01-20

w. B. Spalding was docking after
his interests at Palmyra, Tuesday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-01-20

Macon City is trying to get the
Burlington Railway to complete its
Iowa & St. Louis branch to Macon
and to establish division headquar-
tiers at Macon.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-01-20
SnomN1Q apuod
snmathlna Now ln sport.

A football match on roller skates
has been played at the Ipswich
(Eng) palace rink.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-01-20

Mrs. M. A. Cox, of near Hannibal,
spent part of the week with friends
here.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-01-20

'Ethel-Tell a man your love is grow
ing ccold and he won't look up from
his paper.
HeleH-But tell him his dinner is
cold tandi he'll jump six feet.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-01-20

The man who never made fail
ure cannot know what success
means.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-01-20

Mesdames M. B. Carson and Ada
Eakle were Macon visitors Tuesday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-01-20

Gold wedding rings, Is X at R,
Manning Walkers.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1910-01-20
New Enterprise.

A movement is on foot 20 organ
ize a stock company aud to incor-
porate for the manufacture of
cigars. Several shares have been
subscribed. Such an enterprise
would give employment at first to
some six men and more as the
business increases. 1t would bring
many dollars to our town and
would be a good investment. If
you have not yet subscribed for
some stock do so at once and thus
help yourself and your town.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-01-13

style. But as we sat on the lux
rious cushions we were soon
made to feel at home again by
the delicious homeland dishes that
would have pleased the palate of
an epicure. While the hostess
served to US these rich virands
they were robed in the very
bright colored kimona's SO much
worn and admired by our little
brown skinned neighbofs. Fol
lowing this a series of conum-
drums were propounded which
we found tucked aEay in a nut
shell and daintily tied with pink
ribbon. 1t was Interesting 10
listen to the vivacious answers
Of the ladies.
Reluctantly we tore ourselves
away at the regulation hour dark
voting Mesdames Norton and
Bledsoe adept in the art of en-
lertaining.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-01-13

The zenith of social functions
was reached last Friday after
noon when Mesdames Norton and
B.cds0e entertained the a. club
az the Hastily appointed new home
of Mrs Norton
The ladies eager with artlciua-
ton 0f u.oa.autumc were pune
waI and the game opened at The
appointed time. For .H1 0r three
hours the queen of pleasure
welded nvr scguter and pCaIs If
merry laughter rDsluuded over
Che house .r evidence OF an un-
usually happy Time High scores
were marked and some white
hing Was done.
After which as We were gsher.I
BOO. llo dining room 90 was a. Ii
. bad been suddenly transport
cd t1 the Orient SD beautifully
was 3D. decorated Boo japanese
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-01-13
7. L. G. ENTERTAINMEr


The "T. L. g." Girls Of Lub-
book gave one ~ the most enjoy
able entertainments of the sea.
son. Tuesday night, January Arb
at the nospirabie home Of Mr..
and Mrs. Van Sanders ON Broad
way. in honor # the visiting
girls and a few bachelor friends
of the Club. The evening was
crowded with many and various
pleasures for the guets. Sever
a. OF the young ladies proved Co.
the entire satisfaction Of the
patches that they were good
musicians, Judging from the re-
cepuon tina, tgeE received at the
conclusion ot the musical recital.
After the conclusion OF this fea-
ture. of the program. each guest
was handed a plate containing a
potato t0ltnpIcks. ra'sIrs and
peanuts. and given instructions
To mode. some kind Of am animal
out of the cJug.omerat.0l h.
was amusing 90 see the different
channels along which grea-m.Hd-
run iu this particular sphere ot
action. Amos. every kind oil. lu
animal from the .0Wig turtle "a.
The stately giraffe was represent
cd when the collection was final
lE placed upon the table. Each
batch was next handed g. neat
little card bearing the name OF
the lady 90 bis right and given
Instructions tJ write up her cos
tune and general appearances Iu
three minutes. The young ladies
retired from the room al this
juncture. $50 that none of the
men would suffer from stage
fright or 0tlor disc0ucettIug
cause. Time was called and
each young man was required t0
read the result OF bis effort while
the lady on whom be- bad spent
hls glorious effort stood Hy his
side So that the other guests
could see that she tailed t0 this
description. The next half hour
was spent in progressive peanut
punching which caused much
edihcati0n and amusement for
the guests About eleven O'Clock
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-01-13

Jan. 81 is the last day in which
to pay your poll tax so as to have
a vote in the elections This year
also the last day in which you can
pay your real & personal property
tax without paying a penalty, !
ask that you. come fOw and avoid
tie rush that will Bc the last two
weeks, taxes must be paid
Respect Yours
W. II. Flynn tax col
lector. - 1t
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-01-13

The Yule tide festivities were
opened Friday evening by the
ladies Of the y club entertaining
their husbands at the home Of
/ Mrs. W. S. P0sey. The night was
dark and dreary but that did not
deter a go0dIy number from ven
turing forth % enjoy the rare
treat in store for them and richly
were they rewarded. Though the
outside was stormy. within was
brightness, warmth and good
cheer.
The house was gJrgeo1s.y dec
GRATED lu the Christmas co'0rs.
consisting Ji Christmas bells.
holly mIstIet0e. etc.. each r09m
showing separate and distinct
design. As the guests were re-
ce.Eed bE Mrs. Pasey and Miss
Wilkinson. they We're ushercd 90
a most beautifully arranged nook
just Oft the dining room. where
tho" were served punch by the
charming Misses LI.Ge Barclay
and Mary Boerrcr.
Wien the hour arrived for the
popular game ~ open each guest
received his or her score card. i0
tH. form If % stocking ariaUca.-
] .u.sh d with a p1Uo.ria from
@ miniature Christmas 500 truly Do
harmony with the season.
The ladies' found their husbands
quite ski..fu. but indeed not r1
exceed that of the ladies' as there
was q tie between Mrs. kimbrJ.
Mrs McWhJrter and Messrs Ju0.
Penny and Bob Lemon Of Hale
Center
s. luncheon was served consist
ing of oyster cocktail and beaten
biscuit turkey. cranberry sauce.
olives. coffee with whipped cream
chocolate with whipped cream
and cake also iu holiday c0IOrs.
The guests fingered long after
the game ceased l0ath % leave
the scene Of such a pieasurable
event
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-01-13
Wanted

WATERLOO sections of land
to sell in IA section tracts, at re
esonable prices and good terms, to
actual settlers Help us settle the
country by listing your land so
the small farmers can buy and
have money left TO improve with
- It Craven K New h0rter
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-01-13
Social Svents
By Miss MILDRED MOORE
Phone No. Z.

PUBLISHERS NOTICE Mis-, Mildreds
Moore has accepted a position a
social editor Of the Avalanche and an
entertainments. parties. receptions,
balls or social 5 will be- reported by
her. You Will confer favor on The
management OF this paper If you will
report such news items 90 her. that
she may be- dJlc 10 get up a good line
o, items along This line
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-01-13

V. G. Hsrgett of Brownfeld,
passed through Lubbock Tuesday
en- route to Wichita Falls and
other places. While in our city
Mr. Hargett rendered US a fifty
cent piece and told US 10 send him
the Avalanche for the coming six
months.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-01-13
% Per Cent on Investment

The LubbocN Planning Mil for
sale aJ >5-uy - ou goo. terms
can boz rcutee nov SOD 70, O.. brug
u $50 per u,orJI.a.. .n... e rom
50 t1 pay % gtsat dea. better than
tIa, For particular e.. ou John
Baca address Post Vfiea box Ia
Phone lGl LgbUges IeXa,
y, %
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-01-13
Biz Contract

G.. III Losey banded 70 contract
this week for the painting OF Ten
houses boz Lubbock ~nerviu-N..
Iam Material viii bee used ol sII
of tHc jobs. which vI.I Doc furnish
eI ay Murphy LsmHor company
20 Dc
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-01-13

+. f.. Shirley Of Hereford, was
here this week In the interest of
the church schools Of the Christian
church Of Texas.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-01-13
Classified Ads.
Special Notices
miller d Quinn"
Contractors d Builders

See us before YOU build, we are
10 position to save you money
on your house. Investigate our
plan Of business, aud inspect our
work. We garantee quality.
Is If
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-01-13

Rufus Rush is now attending
the New Mexico Military Iusu-
tIte az Roswell. n ~
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-01-13

G. y. BaukSton who formerly
was a citizen of Alternately, was in
our city today.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-01-13

F0E EENTf-Busiuess house,
twcuty-four Nv forty feet Nicely
furnished. Win soon boz ready for
rent See Ma Elizabeth Boyd.
~ q
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-01-13

W u. Finger who has been
visiting his uncle, j. y. Temple
ton. fof some time left for his
home at Estoline Tuesday.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-01-13

In lott in hIock lO7. II sold
soon don't miss tbs 4 real snap.
see j. l. ~leamau. - TIP
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-01-13

In honor of Miss Myrtle Nc
Mimi, of Clovis, who is a visitor
to Miss Della Wilkinson, Miss
Mae Norton entertained the ~.
L. G's." with 800" on last Sat
urday evening. After several
hours delightfully."- spent, the
young ladies repaired TO the home
Of Miss Wilkinson, where the re-
mainder of the night was spent
The next day, after attending the
church services, they were sur
prised by an invitation from Miss
Fucker to dine at the Cafe,
which they accepted. At two
o CLOCK an auto ride was proposed
a car hired and the proposition
became a reality. About six in
the afternoon the last member
was delivered at home, each pro-
claiming TO have enjoyed a most
charming time.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-01-13

Furnished FpOms for rent See
Mrs G.. ". kflpxander. or phone
lsJ. y - II
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-01-13

FoE RENT-One = room house
Iu northwest parg OF town near
school house at 81 5I per month.
See J.. =. Mast Al Ala,r~eitz Co.
27tf
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-01-13

powned In blue satin plisse Me
Kim, banana crystalline, McGee,
light blue tissue. O'Sulliyan, sal
mond pink silk Mclarry catan-
ha satin, Frederic. pale green
ottoman Norton. blue peach
satin; lenora Dupree, bcnpoline;
Nora Mac Duprec. lght blue
tissue Ruckor old rose crepe de-
chone. Grace Rueker pink mes
saline Clark, resoda greeushon-
tang; Wilkinson. pink shell dc
sole. Mrs. Van Sanders. black
silk Jersey. Mrs Norton. chaim-
pain foulard. Mrs. Posey ashes
OF roses messolin; Mrs. SIaton,
black net over satin. The follow
young men attended the recep-
ton: Goodman. Nickers, Seitz,
Pierce, Boerner. McWhorter,
Robbins, Porter, Wilson, Swift,
Welch, Wilson, and Koeperl.
The "42" Club was entertain
ed last Tuesday afternoon in the
most dignified style which is
highly characteristic Of the hos
tesses, Madames Slaton and
Cathey, at the commodious home
of Mrs. Slaton. The game was
into with much jest and
a very pleasurable time of three
hours was thus spent. A COLA
ton of delicies was served after
which a brief business period
ensued and the ladies took their
departure, voicing one sentiment
a merry good time.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-01-13

PNN0 FoR SALE "A grand
square pa.ao iOf sale al r. bargain
10 taken 40 price t4..at Jus OF
flee - q
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-01-13
For Sale

Fog SALE 5p4e horse sgrry, in
!. l.. Hunt. 4 % q
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TuAr City and the European City Or
Legation Quarter. which. like the others.
- vailed apart. So the Forbidden City
= place Of walls within walls within
walls
r. vas necessary for Mr.. Calhoun.
vhpss receptlon was hEed for 9.3O A. M..
20 cave the Legation compound half an
hour earlier. for though the Legation =
aimos, IN the shadow Of the Ia Ching Men
'ts was but the first Of many gates
through which he had 10 pass on hs
formal ride of honor Dressed In evening
clothes. which II the fullest dress American
dil.'matists can wear. he and his star
of'hree secretaries and a military attache.
a. veil a. Mr. Fletcher. the retiring Charge
dAfsirs Who bscomes Minister 10 Chile.
too. heir seats in their chairs and were
horne out 81 the Legation gates a. the
American soldiers presented arms. the
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measures we're adopted with EuropsA
Ambassadors. In the days whan the
highest mandarins ~ well a. the coolies
In tho street looked upon the rest Of the
world NJ outer barbarians.
The first British Ambassador 10 Pskin
vas conveyed up NE Psi Ho toward ths
Imperial City in a ship which Aaun.e4
a yellow flag with the words in black.
Tribute bearer from the country 1t
England Another was sent away with
insulting treatment and oouduotsd
through tho country under guard. b.
cause he refused 10 kowtow. that N to
place his face upon the floor. before tia
Emperor. twas formerly the custom N
hold audiences az sunrise. and foreixn
Ministers were required TO b. IN waiting
az the palace many hours before In order
TO bs ready should the Emperor appear
unusually early.
But China IL humbled today and d
slowly learning.
FREDERIcK Mo0RE
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Dullulhgs' ul4. - 70 ny tns s'S ,,' ana
s~nu quAIto.S' Noto ,,oon uAo NO.
VI ,ne uy Nhion We oOu'I VISIT squA"o
anu iAiish INTO u. reI,An' IN one p'Ace
s'eP Snich uo uepu,auOa mao :" uoSs
-. 81" n'1~'ns' 49, un"e'ss@nu' hAo
nyen tMO years oolO'o' FIon oe'Nesn
1us s'o'is- % eus psve'llen1s INA. OOVs, u's
VAs' OouI'yeIus INC sum'"er CROWN gu
W sPaVu'' anu .uo
suaA' o. Hs' yeaE sr@~ses upon uhe
rools u tho 'os Du.,uinks Na'So IN Vne
se''',s oloeA' Una, ul.sa iF''-n uuSe irOuh
ello s"e"'s - '''''''1e 'ne oou''"e '''A'oh .
0iSp.
. aus NOlh -'liooen Nefo 20 - sen ln
Wv sV'iss' running uiAsouAAy rom oooi
=" ka.e AoIoe eaoh oourtyAfu' tne PSF
l'eVuA' rou..s 'AAsh py the a'.snaAnss ana
OnAsmPs Pofson1 M" 'a'.sr'
'e-s rom lndo'snoe OF i@aness' ~ y me
u-l.o WIN Otner h..st''Ih Peop,e.' man ron
Iove''y An .rl n-'u -4'e'' "n,oa relu-es 70
O'''..'i-e' my cAa,'s ON. o. tnen Oui'o-
lis-' son's ioilO"so " Ooes' 70 oo~ a.
''s :, s.l -. u'lA'Is % ''1 'o'e,sne
nsnanu tn9 49, s,e Ai'c'Sns "peAFs oa
p'ouA~I Allo V"ll'O'o ueeshs' S~osu'
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q lobster. and their vast length. iike spears
serves 10 koap every aa5ailanh nt q safe
distancs Not worse furnished for ohaer-
WALTON than for attack a. deienoe. u has
several eyes. large ard transparent. covered
uith q horny autataace, which. however.
does not impede % vision.
! once psFcoiged . laFgg spider IN one
cgrnef - my rom maklng 90, web. In
three dayn tho web waa via in1fedlblo
dniaonoa oompieiod. 70 frsuuuntly ira
veFyed M ueb round and round. eEnlninad
no sirUngih u egery part q q. Tho hFat
oneHV. however. q had 10 elruQpaar Was
nn1ihar nnd q much larger solder. Ehioa.
HAVING No Web % iiR oWu and having
urotahiy aHhauBt1d al Ifa stood q thread
n farmer lahora az thl1 find, aatamriad %
inv4ag ne pFuRurty o. be- Der8 lavls1d
naf1h1cT
eco th.s q trErihl, saoauuiuG sauuaa. hI
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lmperin guard Of Ave Chinese troopers
leading the way with swords drawn,
The delegation had hardly passed
through the nrst gate when another
much more imposing. turned into the
avenue. This, a special Belgian embassy,
was escorted 10 the gate by a helmstsd
guard Of Belgian cavalry. WHOSE trim
appearance cOntraaaed curiOualy with
the black. umke'npt uniforms. the queuau
ard the slouchy BEARING Of thu Chinese
hors@msn. The contrast in the costumes
~ the two Delegations was likewise ssrik-
ing. though in a difIerent way.
Both were pcople Of The West in the
broad sense and bore themselves with
similar dignity. hut while the Belgians
were much uniformed and wore many
glittering decorations with the accom-
panying brilliancy Of ribbons. there was
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uhirh the aggregsor aeerned 10 have tho
game IN HI hands and my laborious spider
vas obliged 10 take refuge IN his cave
Upon thk { observed the victor using
every ari 20 draw the enemy from be-
stronghold ~ seemed % run away IRON
tho oonai1. but he QUICKLY returned. and
whsn hs found all arts vain began 10 de-
moiifh Ne. new web On most msFrlless
faahion Ihs brought on another fierce
uampaign, and contrary 70 my oxpsotmtions
NY SPIDER becauls conquaTaf ant fairy
walled through bis antagonist New N
reareable pannolai1n % what vas Justly
10 oWn q worried hires daYs WRh tie
utmost gnilnsca rgralfing tho hraaches
q % Web cad taking ~ susionance 90 far
d could otrgrVe.
Ai l1fl. however. q iafga hluqdotiie lali
illo 90 nrld and struggled hard % obtain
~ iltele4 tta apidef save ii lgavs q
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else n the law stopped al trains running
on SUNDAY and this was Sunday I wouldn't
do 10, tie the fellow that's sure he's taxi
ing al the precautions that gels killed
Here vas a man Who knew about rail-
roads from Intimate connection With them.
His adVic8 waa The adVine Of 3 man who
vii say the same ~ he. IN klHland tho
lrFcks are private property and nobody n
allowed % Walk upQp them, % accideHGa
ne do not read 81 men killed while mafinR
2 thoFuughfare qf ne railroad right o. way.
And usually d u noted that tnNy were ~
the safe side Of the track. became Con-
fused By the approach Of two tralna and
stepped In front 0f one Or the other.
q, ofe9sionaliy 9onsthing % Re- Esiled
stead 81 the publ highway. AIhe Man
Who feels that he must % this WI b visa
alwaTa 20 walk beside IRE track end never
but ~ . 1ot - lttelg % ur41l rGGrul1 N
q hotultaL
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signed 20 Keep. and watched the passa -
OF the party through the iirss long court
The glittering roofs Of the Succession
Of sO-called gates Shimmered like bur
hiahed gold. for they are Ofgolden oolored
tiles; the first pale green Of spring was
upon the trees which hide the low one
story shops and dwellings outside the
Forbidden walls. and the distant hills
behind the city family blended into the
pearl blue sky. Il was not the finest
sight that any Of Us has witnessed. bui
one quite worth remembering
II we could have escaped the odors
Of the city the picture might have been
more fairylike. but the Odon here are
very real and by no means faint: and
some Of ~ were new arrivals IN Pekin.
whose sensibilities had not grown callous
The dirt Of Pekin IL not. venture 10 say.
Of the outer cities only. Al any rate the
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only one man Of the Americana. Col
Barnett. who was not in black and white.
and only the Chinese secretary. Charles
d. Tenney. wore a decoration-a deoorA-
ton which, by the way. was bestowed
upon him in recognition Of services 70 the
Chinese in educational matters before he
entered the diplomatic service.
The Imperial Guard drew aside at the
first gate and the long line Of chairs passed
iRtO the first court Those Americans
in the party who were not 10 enter. and
among whom were several ladies' Of the
legation, mounted the high walls at the
hack Of the legation quarter. which the
German and American soldiers are as.
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Houtly defended against the allies at the
time Of the Boxer rising.
What i known ~ the Forbidden City.
the city in which the Emperor. son Of
Heaven. dwells win his family. his harern.
he eunuchs and many servants. n In the
centre Of the rectangular city Of Pekin.
whose length lies directly north and
south. 50 that the middle street. which
= the important street Of many gates
Fading TO the sacred precincts. marks
the meridian % the sun The Forbidden
city q protected from the Imperial City
by double walls and a broad moat. and
IN turn the latter n projected from the
surrounding cities. the Chinese City. the