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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-06-02
TIE BASIN-DwELLERS IN TIE SOUTH
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Memphis, May H.-Across the big river from Mem
rhis is a stretch OF country called The Basin. II
Is thirty forty miles wide and go miles long
Lower than the bed Of the Mississippi. II Is a
swamp a wilderness. Bear deer. Wild hogs and
wild turkeys abound: The human Inhabitants are
they nternarry and are eternally malarious. The
polson Is IA their veins from generation to genera
lion Ii undermines their brain power. destroys all
vitality. Their hair IL strngy. sfapeess and color
less Their cheek bones nearly cut through the
skin, while their teeth arc SHAGGY, like the stumps
in the swanps. Their eyes are bleary. The blood
In their veins Ia watery Poor Basin jewellers!
One is not surprised TO hear that to a man they
are for free silver at l6 to L
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-06-02
THE WORK OF BLIND NOVELIST
U&r>~rn Tph> Y<,oAo0 Nawa

Miss Alice King. the popular novelist. who was
less horsewoman. and would gallop oyer hills and
sion. rough mco,spd paths that would have been
Miss King, who was educated at home. gained more
or less proficiency IN seven languages besides her
Latin, Greek and Hebrew. All her literary york
was done with typewriter and with It's aid 81:
could write quickly a person with sight
ordinarily writes with pen. All Miss Kings time
not taken up with these literary iabors. was oc-
and lads In her fathers parish; and by her own
efforts this unwearying blind girl established for
then 1s:danege0p cricket club band and sssss
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-06-02

hair and chalkcd faces? Ana a.es b., then. in his
astounding consequence. believe that symphony
In r contains no other note but shall be con-
iinuel repetition OF +. +. r? O." In this dcbonalr
fashion has Mr.. Whistler slash'd about him In
London. once he met what med to De 4 qu"nch-
Ing retcrt. lie had scornfully called Baaam's
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-06-02

In his attitude toward Mr.. Whistler that we cannot
do better than quote IL intact. Mr. Ruskin saw In a
nubiic exhibition n work by Mr.. Whistler and wrote
OF II as follows: For Mr.. Whlstier's own sake.
less than for the protection OF the purchaser. Sir
Coutts Lindsay ought not 10 have admitted works
into the gallery In which the ll-educated conceit
of the artist so nearly approached the aspect OF will
fuI imnosture / have and heard much OF
cocknev impudence before now; bvt never expected
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-06-02

examples Is unnecessary. and besides ~ leading us
AWAY from the testimony In the Ruskln trial men
,,oncl lust now A picture 10y Mr. Whistler
brought into court picture representing Batter
sea Bridge by Moonlight" Asked II he considered II
"a correct representation OF Battersea Bridge, Mr.
Whistler replied II did not intend II to be cor
rect portrait OF the bridge. II Is ony moonlight
scene and the pier In the centre Of the picture
NAV not be like the piers at Battersea Bridge ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-06-02

ass thr hryt great critic. and the Inference MAS
plain. until e writer o. VANITY FAIR called his at
t.ntlon - "a. fact that the ass wa right Whist
i.r ACKNOWLEDGED tn point. But thr arkno"i"is-
mont terminate I'm WAY that Is delicious. Il
fancy You Will admit that this Is the only ass on
record who eyer dlI '~~, M, Angel of the Lord
and that are past the age OF miracles Even
defeat ho i Triumphant. But 10 prove his Wit by
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-28
Indications Of prosperitv

The boom In prices Of railroad stocks
brought about by increased traffic on
nearly all roads, especially on the west
ern lines. is one of the most certain evil
dences OF the return of prosperity. AS
an exchange truly remarks, the trans
portation interests are among the first
to feel and the last to recover from the
effects Of genral business depression.
1t strikes at once at freight and passen-
ger traffic and soon reduces business
from a paying to losing basis. Dur
ing most Of the time for the past three
years the railroads Of the United States
have suffered more than any other de-
partment of business, They could not
suspend operations, A. manufacturing
corporations did, but were compelled to
run trains and keep up expenses that
were. in many INSTANCES, greater than
their receipts. A large proportion of
the railway rnileaxs ~ the country was
forced tntn the hands OF receivers. and
much OF It u stiil In that condition,
But the tide has turned at last and
the railway managers are confidently
expecting long period Of activity In
their business. The revival Of manu-.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-28
La IL lnSf Irihnfc.

Wilkes-Barr News-Dealer: "Thc pen
picture of William Conneli, in yesterday S
Press, the work of Colonel j. ID. Lac!ar. Is
eminently worthy in every respect ana Is
just tribute to the man. William Conneu
is one of the men, and few there are, VINO
has never sought political distinction. but
who has had 1t forced on him. He Is In eV-
cry way typical of the race he represents,
and is easily the leader of the Republican
party of northeastern Pennsylvania. Col
onel Laciar's pen picture Of the man
ought to be read by the youth Of the entire
state 1t graphically, describes how the
young man starting In life alone ana un-
aided: possessing but small advantages in
the line OF an education, but hero.cally
surmounting all difficulties, until today he
occupies the most commanding position
in the business and political world. A
man of kind and generous position, thor-
oughly loyal to his friends. we have every
reason to believe that the future has more
good things in store for him, and the best
that can be said Is that he deserves ana
merits every success that comes to him..
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-28

factures and trade has brought a great
increase in freights. The return Of
prosperity has put new life into the
passenger traffic. There Is a cheerful
feeling all along the lines.
The certainty Of a great demand for
transportation facilities to move the
large crops OF this abounding year
would be more gratifying to many Of
the railroads II they were better pre-
pared to meet 1t. During the period Of
depression they could give no attention
to improvements. They had no use for
additional rolling stock even II they
had been able to pay for 1t. The result
is that they now find themselves short
Of cars and have little time to supply
the deficiency. 1t is stated that the
car-building establihments all over the
country have orders booked for more
cars than can be built this year. They
are working to their full capacity. but
fears are expressed that scarcity of
cars will be seriously felt in a few
weeks when the great wheat and corn
crops are ready for the market.
This large harvest of cereal staples
may be productive of temporary annoy
ances and disappointments. but the in
ability of the roads TO handle 1t as
rapidly as the farmers wish may not
prove an unmiXed evil. A sudden and
great rush of grain to market is not
calculated to enhance prices. Probably
the average of prices for n year would
be higher If the delivery of crops Were
evenly distributed throughout the
months of the year. But that plan
would be impracticable, because the
producers need the pay for their crops.
If, however. there is an unavoidable de-
lay in transportation 1t will tend to the
maintenance Of remunerative prices.
As Tommy Kilrow. the master mind
of the Susquehanna combination, sits
in solitude while Messrs. Wright and
Little receive the senator's smile at
Harrisburg for work of his planning,
he must admit that there Is an unusual
amount of ingratitude in politics. From
distance It looks as though Tommy
had pulled out cheStnuts for very
heartless crowd. 1t Is apparent to all
that Mr.. Kilrow's services have not
been properly recognized IN this mat
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-28
TOLD BY THE STARS.
Daily Horoscope Drawn by Ajacchus, Tho
Tribune AstrOiOgcr.
Astrolabe cast: PAS a. M, for Wednesday,
Aug. 2S, 1885,

A child born on this day will be pleased
that no state convention Is being held at
his house. He will also be of the opinion
that Wade Finn was properly labelled yes
terday.
Before the month has passed some OF the
talkative politicians hereabouts will feel
small enough to go through the main en-
trance of the Mears building.
1t begins to look as though many OF
Uncle Matthews convention canteloupes
were picked before they were ripe.
1t is always noticeable that the paper
which advocates your own ideas is the one
that you consider the most brainy.
Ajncchus' Advice.
Keep an eye on Frank Willing Leach.
He was not always for Quay.
To be on the safe side-let the other fel-
low take the chances.
When addressing Quay headquarters In
Scranton in future, enclose stamp for re-
ply,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-28

There ID something wrong about such
enormous expensiveness Of campaigns.
and the people will want. sooner or later.
bill OF particulars. Even now. with the
presidential election year away. the
politicians behind the scenes are sizing up
the worldly circumstances and expecta-
tons of men within the range Of presi-
Dental nominations. II they have their
way II will be easier for camel to go
through the eye OF needle than for q
president-or IL poor. somebody or some
corporation must 20 on his bond.
A million dollars-for what?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-28
COMMENT OF THE PRESS.
That Advance Victory,

Chicago Times-Herald: 80 delighted
are the Quay people with their victory In
Pennsylvania that they are already reach
ing out for more. What's the matter with
Quay for PRESIDENT? asks the Pittsburs
Commerical-Gazett one of the senator's =
sturdiest supporters. There Is good deal
the matter. He couldn't be nominated.
and II by some chance he should be NOM
mated he couldn't be elected.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-28
PHILADELPHIA Judges Arc Shy

Philadelphia Inquirer: ''The statement
OF an evening paper that there Is a move
ment to nominate one of two Philadelphia
judges for an Appellate court judgeship
in place of Judge Willard or Judge Orlady.
Is probably mistake. No Philadelphia
common pleas judge would voluntarily ex-
change his position for a seat on the itin-
Grant court. especially since the court has
involved itself in II political contest
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-28
BEL 7 j., CAP
AND BALL
CHEAP

Clarence M. Florey, the
sporting goods dealer of Wyo-
ming avenue, has devised a
scheme to keep the boys in.
terested in the matter of base
ball. With every ten cent
ball or bat he will now give a
fine cap and belt, which are
uniform. Among the hustlers
is Mr.. Florey.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-28

A resident OF South Dakota claims to
nave raised squash which is filed
with sour, milky substance resem-
bling Dutch cheese. 1t is evident that
some OF the campaign seeds distributed
by our bilious contemporary over on
Court House square must have reached
Dakota.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-28
aoof TIMING lEp soLpeRlDc

Ss Sss' pXTkN p.Hsk Mlth RI shs ,, uss e IlI.,: aAI
applied to lin. ssiyanissa Z sin. H. shsst i.es
prevent absolutely any crumSlins. crack-
Ing or breaking Of the brick. II win out.
snS ,S ,e cost So.: snx os exc sac.sS q IA
~ the cost Of timing. u sold by tie 3oA
o. Pound; CentrsctS taken ~ :.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-28

The leading spirit in the recent
massacre Of Bannock Indians was one
'tRye" Smith, whose father wAs killed
by the Indians In 1873. RYE" Stems to
have undertaken the contract of ext
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-28

The ninth annual reunion OF the sur
vivors of the Pennsylvania Second
Heavy artillery. held in this city yes
terday, was one of the notable events
of the week. The regiment. including
the veterans who assembled In Scran-
ton, made one Of the most brilliant rec
ords Of any during the war Of the re-
bellion, and Scranton. or In fact any
other city, may feel honored by the
presence Of this handful Of heroes who
gather each year to deal In "reminiscences
and renew old ties OF friendship. All
honor to the warriors Of the heavy
artillery! May they live I'm peace and
prosperity to enjoy many more re-
unions Of the pleasufeable character of
yesterdays meeting.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-28

Quay's desperation is best evidence Of
the shadows OF coming defeat.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-28

terminating the Bannock tribe. and at
present rate IL liable to succeed unless
something IL done to check his rapid
career. II there are any young Ameri-
can missionaries out Of an engagement
who are desirous Of converting the
Chinese vegetarians at some future
date. they might during vacation profit
ably employ their time In the endeavor
to convince Rye" of the error OF his
way. A man who has caused the
death of fifteen or twenty human beings
is certainly not to be sneezed at as a
subject for missionary attention.
Murderer Holmes seems to think that
he has been neglected during the past
few days. and has expressed willing
ness to talk for the papers. 1t Is hoped
that his offers will not be accepted.
The public has heard enough about
Holmes. An account Of his hanging
will be about the onlysthing that will
hereafter prove interesting.
1t Is a pleasure to note that the series
of green cucumber editorials In the
Scranton Republican, bearing upon the
Quay-Hastings trouble will soon be
discontinued.
Quay's desperation Is best evidence Of
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-28

Hundreds of little Democratic organs
about the country are clearing their
throats to join in the chorus, Il Told
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-28

uSBn8p AZ InB Posro1yIcn At SCRANTON. Pa. ~
snooNpcLAss MAIL NArfsR
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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-08-15
To Voluntary Observers, Forecast Dis.
playmen and Crop Correspondents
dents of the Weather Bureau.

In assuming charge of the weather
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/ was recently appointed by the Presi.
dent of the United States, / desire to
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the value OF the services, voluntarily
rendered by them in their several
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Having for number of years been
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Chief of Weather Bureau
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-08-15
Two Lives SaYed.

Mrs. Phoebe Thomas, of Junction
City, I'll. was told by her doctor shes
had Consumption and that there was no
hope for her, but two bottles DR.. Kings
New Discovery completely cured her
and she says it saved her life, Mr.. Thos
Eggers, l39 Florida St. San Francisco
suffered from dreadful cold, approach
ing Consumption. tried without result
everything else then bought one bottle
of DR. King'sNew Discovery and in two
weeks was cured. He is naturally
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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-08-15
WATAUGA.

Miss Hattie Barr, of Athens, and
Miss Ada Barr, of Sweetwater, are Wis.
itlng their many relatives in this
nelghborhood. James Brown s farm,
near Piney Flats, was burned on the
night of August s. / understand 1t
was insured in the Continental for
about $1,000. The barn was a fine one,
having cost about 1,500. All his grain
and farming utensils and three horses
and two mules were burned. Red
ding Williams, one of our Oldest col
ored citizens, died of flux on the night
OF August 8, he being over seventy
years OF age. He was born slave of
David Haynes, grandfather of ex Gov.
R. L. Taylor, and was afterwards sold
to John L. Williams, from whom he
took his name. Later he was sold TO
Nick Woodfin, of Buncombe county :,
N. @. During the war he was sold on
the block in Richmond, Va, his own.
er afterwards having him sold on the
block at Lynchburg, Va. His pur-
chaser took him to his home in
Smythe county, Va, where he remain.
ed until the close of the war. In 1865
he raised a crop in Virginia; which
he sold for horse and wagon with
which to bring his family to this his
native county, where he arrived in the
autumn of 1865. Years before his
mother had been sold to Mississippi
planter, but the war seriously inter
Tered with the cotton industry and
her master went to Vinoennes. Ind.
taking the woman with him as @ house
servant. Several years after the war
closed Williams learned where his
mother was and worked his way until
he found her. He brought hef here
and built q home, caring for her until
she died. He always claimed kin with
the Taylors and Williamss. He was
very polite, more 80 than the maiority
of his race. Miss Myrtle Nichols and
John Hagar, of Bristol, are spending
few weeks at Austin's Springs. Ran.
dolph WeIch is here from Mississippi
on visit to his wife and daughter
Rev. D. P. Wilcox, of Elizabethton.
filled the appointment of Rev. M. d.
Mitchell, who is off on a vacation, last
Sabbath. His daughter, Miss Sallie,
came down with him. T. T. Reese
returned 10 his place at Mobile, Ala,
August IL, after spending week with
homefolks. James A. Hendrix, who
has been attending E. II. Plummer's
mill, contemplates moving to Allen
town the first Of next mouth. The
heirs OF John M. Scott are dividing
the old homestead into nine lots-the
number of HERS all sons. Daniel Hy-
der, county surveyor, is doing the
work. Quite a number of our people
attended the association at Union
church, near Austin's Springs, last
Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. E. S.
Albertson returned from Elizahethton
last Saturday, where she had spent a
week with her sons. d. N. R.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-08-15
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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-08-15
Another Letter FromBashfalC CorneIius,

It's serious thing to be as bashful
as am. There's nothing at all funny
about it, though some people seem to
think there is. I was assured, years
ago, that it would wear off and betray
the brass underneath; but I must
have been tripple-plated. I have had
rubs enough to wear out wash-board.
yet there doesn't bit OF brass come to
the surface yet. Beauty may be only
skin deep; modesty, like mine, per
vades the grain. II l really believed
my bashfulness was only cuticle deep,
Id be fiayed today, and try and grow
o harder complexion without any
bloom of youth in it. No use! /
II could pave q ten-thousand.acre
prairie yith the "good intentions" I
have wasted, the firm resolutions I
have broken. Born to be bashful is
only another way Of expressing the
Bible truth, "Born to trouble as the
sparks are to fly upward"
On the evening that accompanied
Jane from the church, she flashed at
me from under her long eyelashes q
glance SO roguish,so perfectly infatuat-
ing, that my heart behaved like ther-
mometer that is plunged first into a
tea-kettle and then into snow it went
up into my throat, and then down
into my boots. When I went to leave
Tor aunt Jerusha's I grasped James
hand and stood there like revolving
lantern-one minute white, another
red. Finally my heart settled into INV
boots. It was evident that fate was
against me, and with an ashen brow
and quivering lip / told Jane good
by, and firmly resolved to form the &C
qusintance Of James brother, Isaac.
and do my courting through him. I
took my departure in the direction OF
the barn; did not pause to listen or
to cast backward glance for fear that
Jane would be watching me.
| met Eer brother at the barn. and
We talked for quite while, and I cod
cluded to ask him to go with me a
fishing the next morning. He seemed
TO be pleased with the idea, and prom
ised me that he would. When [ ar
rived at aunt Jerusha's, it was dark
and all we're in bed. So I concluded
to retire at once. / do not think I
slept wink that night. My room
was sufocating,. and | took pillow,
and crawled out on the roof of the
kitchen, just under my window, and
stretched myself out on the shingles,
and winked back at the stars which
winked at me, and thought Of the
bright. asshing eyes Of the bsvitching