Great Wall of China Gate at Pa Ta Ling Pass
A detailed description of the Great Wall from Shan-Hi Kwan to Kansu highlighting its 50 foot walls, 25 foot width, and watch towers. The piece notes construction origins around 200 B C and Ming dynasty restoration, focusing on the Pa Ta Ling gate near Narkou Pass once used by Kublai Khan and Tartars.
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China
Shan-Hi -Kwan
Gulf
Pe-chi-li
Kansu
Central Asia
Pa-Ta-Ling Gate
Peking
Narkou Pass
Kublai Khan
Arians at Bay on Russian Rail Route to Peking
Fragmentary text notes a discussion of a Russian railway line toward Peking viewed as a potential peaceful penetration with wider consequences for China, amid mention of plains in Coma and a reference to grape.
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Coma
Peking
China
The Mules Of Mexico And Their Notions Of Time
A narrative on Mexican mules noted for intelligence and caution. An anecdote from Sonora describes a muleman riding with relaxed reins, claiming the beast can pace three days when speed is desired. A fierce thunderstorm then erupts, the mule remains calm, and the rider reflects on the creature’s steadiness amid lightning and rain.
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Sonora
Pine Tree Blocking Trail During Thunderstorm Incident
A narrator tries to move a stubborn pony under a pine tree as a thunderstorm approaches. A vivid crack of red fire erupts near the trunk, the tree toppies across the road, leaving the scene dusted by smoke and kindling wood while the narrator reflects on the moment.
Mansfield rebuke sparks theater talk in New York
A group of theater men in New York discuss Mansfield and his growing swagger. A humorist recalls Mansfield's habit of friendly slaps and bold familiarity, noting a party incident that drew sharp remarks about his rude behavior and vanity.
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New York
I Mansfield
Mansfield
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