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The times., 1898-07-26
MALIeN1Na A coon FRIEND.
sianderous Reports. Denied by Our
Mexican Neinhbors.

For many long years the sister repub-
Tic of Mexico has been as good and kindly
a friend and neighbor as any country
could wish. There was a time perhaps,
when Mexico thought herself hardly used
by the United States. If so all the bit
terness was forgotten when '.Phil' Sheri-
dan camped 900 American troops on the
Rio Grande, as hint to Europe that the
subjugation of the land of Montezuma by
foreign arms and the establishment of an
Austrian prince as emperor on the ruins
of free government would not be toll
Grated by our people.
While Mexico and nearly all native
Mexicans have been amicably inclined
toward this country during the war with
Spain, there have been extraneous influ-
ences at work designed TO make trouble
on the border. 1t was an open boast IN
Madrid before the opening of hostilitIes.
that filibustering sentiment would be
worked up south of us and that raids
would be made into Texas, Arizona. and
California that would compel US to keep
most of our army at home.
1t is not to be doubted that the Spanish
government has made strenuous efforts
to destroy tie good feeling existing be-
tween the United States and Mexico. and
it is satisfactory to be able to add tina,
they have one and all failed most miser-
ably, AS Illustrations of attempts such
as are above alluded to, the Mexican
Legation in Washington furnishes The
Times with the following instances:
]. In a telegram dated at the city of
Washington on the 1st instant and pub
lished by the New York Herald on the
following day, Il was stated that Capt.
Argadin, Gen. Blanco's aide-de-camp, and
Lieut.. Nelasquez, of Gen. Pando's staff,
arrived at Vera Cruz on the steamer
Bergen and were melting the Spanish res
idents in Mexico TO organize an invasion
against the United States frontier towns,
and were trying to make Vera Cruz the
basis of their operations to send provi-
sions TO blockaded ports IN Cuba, and
that the above information had been re-
ceived from Vera Cruz
The attention of the Mexican govern
ment having been called 10 the above
supposed information by the Mexican le-
CATION at Washington, an investigation
was had OF the matter and it was ascer-
talned that no such report as the above
could possibly have been forwarded from
vera cruz, ana tnat as matter of fact
the supposed information contained in the
above is not true
2. In the issue of the Herald, of ST. Jo-
seph, Mo. of The Sd instant, a statement
was published to the effect that John H.
Brown, an American citizen, who was
employed by the International Railroad
at Trevino, had been murdered in Mexico
while being taken from Treyino Station
10 Monterey, by FIVE persons who had
him in custody.
The attention of the Mexican govern
ment having been called 10 the above by
the Mexoean legation at Washington, an
investigation was thereupon made by or
der OF the governor of the State of Goa
hula, where said murder is supposed TO
have been committed. and after said in
vestigation was held the governor reports
that no such such crime had taken place
and that the report relative to the same
is not true.
The times., 1898-07-26
dob" CLARVOE DEAD.
Well-knOwn Newspaper Man Pnsse,
Away in This City

Robert Graham Clarvoe, son of the late
John A. w. Clarvoe, and formerly a we'll
known local newspaper man, died at his
home in this city last night.
Bob" Clarvoe, as he was affectionately
tor of the telephone exchange at police
headquarters during the term of Office of
his father as chief of detectives. His
position brought him in contact with
many bright newspaper men, and having
marked talent and natural inclination
for the profession, he afterwards became
newspaper man himself.
At the time of his death he held a re-
sponsible position in the Bureau of En-
craving and Printing. Arrangements for
the funeral will be announced later
The times., 1898-07-26
IN BRIEF ATTIRE,
edward n. Jones" Taken In by Il
Bike Policeman.

About o'clock last night man giving
the name of Edward N Jones was
brought into the Sixth Precinct Station
with his face covered with blood and
dressed in the briefest possible costume
He was found by the policemen who
brought him in riding a bicycle on Mas
sachusetts Avenue northeast, clothed
only in bath robe and pair of stock
ings, and when the policemen took him
in hand he had Just risen from recum-
bent position, the result of collision
with a telegraph pole.
1t was some time before the station
keeper could get any information out of
the man, but after fifteen minutes of per-
sistent questioning, he told the officer
where he lived and asked to be sent home
His wounds. consisting of slight cuts in
the face, were washed at the station and
he was escorted home by the policemen.
He will not do it again.
The times., 1898-07-26

The Lackawanna action is most inter-
esting and will be of Importance, un-
doubtedly The road has instructed its
agents to advance the price of coal 81
ton at all western points. This action
seems to foreshadow restoration of har-
mony among the anthracite-carryins ana
producing companies. tits understood, IN
fact that important developments may
he looked for in this industry in the next
few days, though 1t is probable that the
public will see only the results. The out
put of coal was too large in June, but has
moderated this month. The Reading is
sues and Jersey Central felt the influence
of the days news and were stronger than
any other stocks.
The times., 1898-07-26
WHEAT MARKET WEAK.
Speculative business Light and
Confined tn Local Traders

Chicago, July 25.-The wheat market to-
day was inclined to weakness. September
sold off half cent, and closed Lie be-
low Saturday. July declined &c. with
liberal offerings by elevator companies.
were bearish influences.
Cash lots sold off about three cents.
Crop advices from the Northwest We're
very favorable. The most reliable esti-
mated place the yield of Spring wheat
at 3o0 900 bushels. The local stock here
is only 3I5,OO0 bushels
The volume Of speculative business was
light, and confined mostly to local trad
ers.
The times., 1898-07-26
Run Down by a Train.

Brazil, Ind, July 25.-A carriage con-
tanning a picnic party composed of Pat
rick Mooney civil engineer for the
Brazil Block Coal Company; his wife and
five children and Miss Mcdonald, were
struck by train on the Chicago & Eas-
tern Illinois Railroad. Miss Mcdonald
and Miss Hester Mooney were fatally in
jured. Mr. Mooney his wife and two Of
his other children, received serious
wounds.
The times., 1898-07-26

The market yesterday was similar in
every way to those OF the last month or
more. Prices were irregular with ten
dency downward and there was great
sluggishness that was dishearteninS to
traders and brokers alike. The opinion
has become almost universal that there
will be nothing any better until Spain
sues for peace or cold weather comes
There was slight stimulus in the trad
ing about noon. owing 10 the advance in
the price of coal by Lackawanna at
western points.
The times., 1898-07-26
TRY GREIH-O! TRY GRAIN-OI

ASK your Grocer today to show you pack.
age OF GhA!N-O. the new food drink that
lakes the place OF coffee. The children may
drink II without injury ar well as tie adult
All Who try It., like it, GRAIN-O has that
rlcn seal brown or Mocha or Jnra but IL is
made from pure grains, and the most delf
cate stomach receives it without distress.
One-QuRrter the price OF cDffee. 1bc and zoo
Der package Sold bF all Grocera- ja2T-N
The times., 1898-07-26
-Four Drowned i'm Lake Michigan.

Chicago, July 25.-Four persons lost
their lives in the lake yesterday. John
Methes, who leaves a widow and four
children. fell from a dredge boat Ed
ward Dace, Joseph FrancK and an un-
known boy lost their lives while bathing.
The times., 1898-07-26

The above figures do not include signal and
hospital corps men, respectively. The 24900 re-
cruits obtained for the increase of the regular
army, authorized after was declared to
ist, were selected from about 1e0, 600 applicants
illy-spared from their respective regiments and,
for the most part, strangers in the country cam
vassed, and during period of competition by
State authorities for the same men. Returns will
show progressive increase as this competition
The times., 1898-07-26
Kennex Jury stiu Out.

Wilmington, Del, July 25--The jury in
the case of Senator Kenney has now been
out seventy-;wo hours. 1t was said at
noon today that there was no prospect
of an agreement.
The times., 1898-07-26
FINANCIAL.
What Are You
Doing to Better
YOUR
GrCun1Sfan CeS?

Are you in a position today or tomorrow to
financially meet any disaster that might happen
such as sickness and ills OF a like nature2 This
IS but one instance where membership in our
building and Loan Association would prove a
benefit. After comparatively short period-your
membership represents 50 much capital laid aside
iou can borrow money on il and paw il back in
convenient sums-and all the time your share or
snares keeps right with its regular earning
capacity undiminished. 30c and 60c month are
all the payments asked for our ins,allment stock
Get our circulars-ten Of many more advantages.
Washington National Building and Loan
Association,
Twelfth and G Streets.
The times., 1898-07-26

There was better tone in the Sugar
trading yesterday than almost anywhere
else on the liss. There was no explana-
ton offered for the slight advance ex-
cept that the shorts seemed to be cover
The times., 1898-07-26
New York stock Market.
open High Low Clos.

Corrected daily by w. B. Hibbs & Co
members OF the New York Stock Exchange,
las Street.
The times., 1898-07-26

There is tip out from some source
that the upward movement in Omaha
will be resumed this week
The times., 1898-07-26

FOR REST-The best way 20 help your puzI-
ness or profession Is 70 move into the largest
and best-known oface-building in the city.
The WASHINGTON LOAN AND TRUST
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few choice rooms now available; usodefats
rental extras; perfect janitor service; Hre-
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The times., 1898-07-26

The Chicago and Northwestern report
for the year ending May 81 shows net
income over all charges OF S220 1000,
against 81, 10000 last year. The earnings
of the Lake Erie and Western for the
third week of July increased $500 The
Chicago. St. Paul Minneapolis and Oma-
ha has declared a dividend of IL per cent
on its preferred stock, payable August 70
The times., 1898-07-26
Washington stock Exchange.

ing on the expectation of a generally
higher market.
The times., 1898-07-26
Chicago Grain ana Provision Market

Corrected daily by W. B. Hibbs & Co,
members of the New York Stock Exchange
The times., 1898-07-26
SOME ARMY HISTORY.
Detailed Statement From the Day
War Was Declared

The following history of the organiza-
ton of the army from the day war was
declared up TO the present time was is
sued last night by the War Department,
including both the volunteer and regular
armies:
April 90 Joint resolution approved recog gnizing
Cuban independence.
April %. Approval of act for increasing the
military establishment.
April %. Presidents proclamation. First call
for l25,0O0 volunteers.
April %. Act declaring that war existed be-
tween the United States and Spain.
April &c. Approval OF act for increase of the
regular army.
April q. General orders issued providing for in
crease OF regular army
May II. Act approved provide for volunteer
brigade of engineers, not to exceed
$500 and an additional force of
immunes, not TO exceed 10000.
The times., 1898-07-26

Chicago Great Western common was
active yesterday and had good advance
in the forenoon. The other securities OF
the road were also actively dealt in 1t
is said that there is large propaoillty
of a dividend on the A stock, and that
this is the cause of the rise, which SEEM
ed TO come from buying by the insiders.
The A stock has been advancing for
several days, and is now at price
higher than at any time in the last year.
There is much talk by the insiders that
the prospects of the. road are excellent.
The times., 1898-07-26

There is still the rumor that the trans
continental rare war viii be settled this
week. though there has been no official
confirmation of the suggestion. There
have been so many rumors of this kind
during the last few months that traders
are inclined to look with some skepticism
at repetftions, and will be until the actual
result has been accomplished.
The times., 1898-07-26
Loans Of SlO =; .s. 5ifiIss EsssE.s :sss=o s.
National Mortgage L oan Co..
625 ST. n w

PER CENT ISvEsTslENT-Di idends payabIs
July and January; thorough investigation in
stallnent loans. TM. If. YAGER & CO., 50I
I1th ST NV. je25-imo-em
The times., 1898-07-26

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This handsome lamp-clock is worth
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send cash yearly subscribers.
The Washington bee., 1898-09-17

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GOLD-PLATED VAS
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Height 10 inches.
Send us a cash yearly subscribers
and receive pair of these excellent
vases.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-03-22
SAMPSON is INTERVIEWED.

says He 10 Unable to State When the Re-
port VIII He Ready.
KEY WEST, Fla, March l9.-Tho
court Of inquiry is diligently continu'
ing its SESSIONS on board the battleship
Iowa, and. judging from statements
made by members, it is quite profile.
matlcal how many more days will pass
before the public learns its conclusions.
BY the courtesy of Rear Admiral
6icurd the correspondent of the Asso.
eiated Press was enabled to interview
the members of the court Of inquiry
on board the Iowa. Captain Sampson
received the correspondent on the poop.
''The court is still hard at work. said
he. IL have just lett my conferees. 1t
is utterly impossible to say when our
report will be ready"
Unusual precautions are observed on
the New York anu the Iowa. double
har boz watches being enforced. Every
craft that passes Oh its way into the
harbor Is submitted to the closest
scrutiny of searchllghts. Both vessels
are ready to pull out at 10 minutes no.
tice, and special attention is being
given to the lnstructlon of the sailors
in small arms and firing practice.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-03-22
GAlLlNGER ON CUBA.
Present Coalition Of Affairs II Simply
IndcsCr, baIl0.

Present Condition or Affairs Ia Simply
1ndesCr, bnblo.
WASHINGTON, March Ex-senator
GAlhnger was at the Capitol for the
first time since his return from Cuba.
When requested to make a statement
as to his observations on the condition
of affairs OH the island, he responded:
"You can sign my name to any pic
ture you may draw OF utter wretched'
ness, restitution and heIllshness in that
country. The condition OF affairs. 50
far a. had opportunity TO observe it,
and was only in Havana and Matan.
zas, is simply indescriLable. had not
expected to find it half as bad as 1t IS,
and do not believe that any one who
simply reads the accounts aud does not
see for himself can form an adequate
idea Of the situation. The reconcen'
trados are wedged INTO all available
places in those cities, and are perishing
by thousands for want Of the common
est necessaries of life. The best intor'
nation obtainable leads to the conelu'
sion that there have been beyond
doubt 100000 deaths as o result OF
Spanish brutal policy. and the tragedy
goes on. from day to day."
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-03-22
Senator Proctor Is the AdVo-
cate of the Latest Plan
Of Compromise.
Let Insurgents Keep All They
Have Won and Spain
All She Holds.
Not Known How the Inter-
ested Parties View the
Suggestion.

CHICAGO. March ia special to
The Journal from Washington says:
The latest plan is to d,vi%e ~ a. Sen.
ator Proctor suggests tina; ANS take
oil they have won; Spun aii she holds.
The Cubans have possession OF Puerto
Principe and Santiago dc Cuba. These
constitute half of the island and have
been named Cuba Iibre by the con.
quering insurgents. The Spanish con-
troll the provinces Of Pinar del Rio,
Havana, Matanzas and Santa Clara. 1t
may be that Spain can be coerced by
diplomatic means into giving up Puerto
Principe and Santiago de Cuba, retain
ing the most fertile part Of her depend.
ency. 1t appears reasonable solution
Of the perplexing situation that now
prevails, and it ought to be satisfactory
to Spain. Senator Proctor, in the COM
mittee rooms, has been strenuously adj
vocating the scheme Of partitioning
Cuba, and already it is finding some
support. Whether it will be pleasing
to the insurgents is doubtful.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-03-22
DEMAND QUIET.
Yersiga Complications Affects the VOL
ume OF Business There.

Foreign complications Affects the VOL
ume OF Business There.
New YORK, March l9.-Bradstrects
says: The aggregate volume of the
country's business continues sufficiently
large to allow Of favorable comparisons
with past periods alike in this and pre-
oeding years. Aside from q quoting
demand ut few leading Eastern mar.
kets. where uncertainty a. to the out
come Of foreign complications 10 adj
vanced for . reason, the situation 10
one possessing nearly all Of the favor.
able features noted for some time past.
The best reports a. to distribution in
leading lines come from the Central
West and the Northwest. Favorable
weather has improved distribution OF
dry goods, clothing, millinery, building
materials, agricultural implements and
nearly all other products forming staple
articles Of consumption among the
prosperous farming community. The
movement Of iron and steel 10 especially
large, but without effect on prices,
which are generally very firmly hold.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-03-22
CUBAN RECOGNITION.

Ex-secrotary Foster says That's the Next
Logical Step.
TOLEDO, O., March lex. Secretary
of the Treasury Charles Foster gave a
newspaper in terview on the Cuban sit.
uation as follows:
1.-The decision for peace or war really
lies with Spain. She must accept our
intervention in Cuba, or she must de-
clare war. Senator Proctor's vivid
description OF the condition Of the
island, and the horrors suffered by the
hapless Cuban commentaries, shows
a condition which justities the United
States in intervening promptly. Now,
what shape should our Intervention
take? lam strongly in favor Of doing
it by the recognition of the republic of
Cuba as free and independent nation.
The United States should not declare
war against q weaker nation. Put the
burden Of the decision on her by this
important course Of recognizing Cuba
as independent"
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-03-22
Bill to Strengthen tho Army
Expected to Meet Little
Opposition.
Nav Be Treated as an Emer-
gency Measure to Expo
dite Action.
Plan to Change Inauguration
Given Committee En-
dorsement.

WASHINGTON, March 10. - Senator
Hawley Of Connecticut says that it is
the intention to get through congress as
speedily as possible the three battalion
military bill which was introduced At
the suggestion Of the war department
for strengthening the military arm OF
the service and providing for its in.
crease to 100000 men if necessary.
This bill, he said. carried small ap.
preparation and therefore would pass
the house in advance of action by the
senate. He supposed that Mr.. HUI,
who introduced the bill in the house
and who is chairman Of the military
committee, would get q report on it
very soon and secure action by the
house, but he did not know whether it
would be treated as an emergency
measure or be acted on more deliber-
ately. The general desire was to secure
the legislation as soon as possible and
the senate, he thought, would act very
promptly after the house had passed
the bill.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-03-22
SPANISH THRONE SAFE.

Alliance With Austria for Protection
Against Internal Attack.
CHICAGO, March ia special to
The Post from Washington says:
Great significance attaches to the
practically agreed upon alliance be-
tween Austria and Spain, tor the pro.
lection of the Spanish throne against
internal attack. This alliance has
armed Sagasta with the conscious
power that he can with safety to the
throne enter upon and carry into effect
negotiations for the REIMBURSEMENT Of
Cuba, and in this fact is to be found
the keystone upon which rests sub.
stantial hope of peaceful ending Of
the present troubles. This alliance is
in reality the most important develop
ment which has taken place since the
Cuban question assumed an acute form.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-03-22
CHEAT BRITAIN ANXIOUS.

Frencb Demands ia China Discussed by
the Cabinet Council.
LONDON, March l9.-At the cabinet
council there was an anxious discussion
Of the new development Of French de.
mands in China. The Duke Of Devon.
shire, lord president Of tho council
who presided, has decided to postpone
his intended departure for the Riviera.
All the newspapers comment on the
impossible kature Of the French de-
mands. The Times says: "China is
inclined to yield through her fear of an
occupation Of LII Nan. It may be
necessary to make it very plain to the
Chinese mind that, worse things than
the occupation OF Hal Nan will happen
if China undertakes to settle by mere
ex.parte agreement with q third power
questions which Immediately affect the
safety and prosperity of one of our
most important possessions in the
East"
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-03-22
MONTGOMERY RETURNS.
Cruiser Now With the Floot aG Key West
Other Fleet Movements.

Cruiser Now With the Fleet at Key West.
Other Fleet Movements.
KEY WEST, Fla, March l9.-The
United States cruiser Montgomery has
arrived here from Havana and the
United States cruiser Detroit sailed for
the Tortugas ISLANDS, with provisions
and ammunition tor the feet.
Ine MarDlehead Is ut Tampa. The
ittlo bancroft on her way across the
ocean reported by cable her arrival at
Horta, Fayal. she appears to be max
Ing about as good time as her larger
consort, the Helena. The Samoset has
arrlveu u Key West and the Machias
has arrived at Boston, where she will
have slight repulrs maze.
lhe Morgan line steamer Arkansas
has arrived here from Havana. Senator
Money and Congressman Amos j.
Cummings and William Alden Smith,
were on board.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-03-22
DEFENSE OF SAVANNAH.

Fortiflcations Being Manned and SUB.
marine Mines Planted.
SAVANNAH, Ga, March l9.-Battery
F, First artillery, has arrived here
from Fortress Monroe and was sent at
once to Tibe Island to man the guns on
the heavy Notifications there. Battery
F from Fort Riley, Kan, will arrive i'll
the morning and go into camp near the
city. A force is at W ork planting the
harbor with su bmarine mines and tor
pedoes off Fort Pulaski, at the mouth
Of the Savannah river. Three inland
steamers owned and operated by w. I.
Gibson were rendered the government
for this purpose.