flames, was not only the niece of the Duke d'Aumale, but the sister of the
Empress of Austria.

This same duchess came near being a queen herself, for at one time she was
betrothed to the King of Bavaria, the same King who first understood and
appreciated Richard Wagner, the famous composer, and encouraged him to
write the wonderful works which have changed the whole history of music.

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Li Hung Chang has not forgotten us, though he is far away in his own
country.

His regard for General Grant was well known, and when he came to this
country he expressed a wish to visit the tomb of his dead friend.

While paying this visit he said that he would like to show his regard for
the great man in some permanent way.

It was suggested that he should plant a tree on the site of the old tomb,
and he seemed greatly pleased with the idea, but nothing further was said
on the subject at the time.

The other day Mr. Yang Yu received a letter from the Viceroy, asking him
to plant the tree before he left the country.

Mr. Yang Yu is the Chinese Minister who has just been recalled from
Washington, and sent on an important mission to St. Petersburg.

When the Minister received the order from the Viceroy, he sent word to the