In an extract from the Peking Gazeite which we published recently, there is a story of superstition and imposture which is curious on many grounds. A writer in the China Review considered the tale interesting enough to require contributions. The scheme is approved by Hwang, and the witch is called in and adds her professional suggestions to impart mysterious attractions to the plan. Immediately, there are " visions about." Che witch dreams a dream and discovers that Chao-chow is to suffer from a disastrous flood, and that a boat or ark of safety must be prepared, which she is to eraploy for the deliverance of the inhabitants when the day of visitation comes. Money is freely subscribed for the boat, which is equipped with all the apparatus of magic and diablerie.
Then the chief figure appears on the scene in the shape of Wang San-yi, in the habiliments of a Prince, with a forged Imperial decree, an official seal, red and blue buttons and official hats.
Ho gets a small following of retainers, and begins his tour of inspection, but, as named above, he requires the sinews of war, and a Wang San-yifand is soon
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.