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Middletown transcript., 1899-10-21
10 dependent fortune and growing richer

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daily.
| 1t was in 1888 that gold was found
/ in tile Barberton district Of the Trans;
vaal. Robinson was Long The first te
arrive at tile new gold diggings. His
investments there all added to biz
| wealth. When gold was found in 1886
at Johannesburg Robinson hurried to
tile scene. He paid an old Boer farmer
$95, 600 for section Of his farm.
,sEoBINsoN's LUCK
Old prospectors shook their heads.
stating that ~. b. was getting fool
ish in his old age with bis money, and
il be carried On that way he would Use
every penny that he possessed. For .
time even r. ,binson thought that he
had purchased worthless piece Of
property. He offered to sell The land
for one-quarter what he paid for It, but
everybody laughed at him, stating that
they woulG not have 1t for gift. But
the luck that had come to Robinson
still cIung 10 him. His mine, known
as the "Robinson mine y turned out to
be toe richest on the Rand. In 1893
an English syndicate offered him SlO,-
OOO. 900 for the property, but Robinson
refused to sell. Besides being the
owner If the richest niue in Johannes
burg, this wonderful multi-millionaire
has large diamond fields at Jagersfon-
tein, near Bloemfontein. On these
fields the largest diamond in The world
was found. 1t weighs in its uncut
state 971 carats. This stone, which is
pure white, the writer saw in 1894 at
the Johannesburg Office of Mr.. Robin
son. An Indian rajsh is said to have
offered ST. 25O,000 for the gem in the
rough, but the offer was refused.
In 1894 the wealth Of this Croesus Of
South Africa was conservatively estii
mated at $3.50. .OO0,0 900, while many
claimed that it was nearer half a bill
lion. His income for that year above
all expenses was $25 100000. R ,bin'
son 81 ates that he does not know wjthr
in few how many millions he now
posses es.
In appe rance Mr.. Robinson is Of
medium height, has Il rid face, gray
hair and nous ache. He has a quick
and jfky manner when conyersing.
He and his wife keep up a large estab-
ishment in the Transvaal, and they
have also magnificent es' ate in Eng
land.
Of urse, these days are vast diff
ferencs to Mrs. Robinson, but she is
not like her husband. The grocery
store experience has not embittered
her na nrp, She gives largely to
charity, aid 10 one appeals 10 her in
vain fur aid.
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No Right To Ugliness

The woman who is lovely in face, form
and temper will always have friends, but
one who would be attractive must keep hel
health. If she is weak, sickly and all run
down, she will be nervous and irritable
If she has constipation or kidney trouble.
her impure blood will cause pimples
blotches, skin eruptions and wretched
complexion. Electric Bitters is the best
medicine in the world TO regulate stomach
liver and kidneys and to purify the blood
1t gives strong nerves, Fright eyes, smooth
velyety skin, rich. complexion. It will
make good-looking, charming woman oi
d rundown invalid. Only so cents al
Vaughan's Pharmacy.
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RoXALssss,*:s;ssss
ABsoaurENpvRE
Makes the food more delicious and wholesome
aesmoeow aco, ssvoax
THE LOWER PENINSULA
additional items on the inside pages. /,

Mr.. w. +. Allen brought to the Adyer.
tiser office last Wednesday hill Of sweet
potatoes that weighed 12i pounds and
while the potatoes were exceptionally large
they were perfectly formed. Mr.. Allen
does not grow potatoes for market but only
Tor home use. He says the patch from
which this hill was taken is yielding
bushel to eight sprouts upon an average.
The steamer Cambridge, of the B. G. & A.
Rwy. Co., which has been in New York for
week or two, carrying excursions to witt
ness the naval parade in honor of Admiral
Dewey and to the yacht races, was badly
damaged on Saturday by the ocean steamr
ship Ponce. The Cambridge was caught in
the current and drifted across the bow of
the steamer, which immediately crashed
into her. Her railing was crushed and q
large hole made in her hull. She was able
to return to New York under her own
steam.
Farmers in Nanticoke hundred Sus.
sex Co., have combined and purchased
an immense machine for harvesting
corn, similar to those in use in Ne
braska. The farmers push along the
work by swampiug their help, and thus
keep the harvesters going continuously.
Henry 9. Collision, one of the de.
feated candidates for Prothonotary,
to succeed the late William T. Hutson
has come out in q newspaper, stating
that the county building at Dover,
wherein are all the county officers,
needs "a thorough investigation by o
good, honest. patriotic Legislative
Committee" The Levy Court, MIR.
Collision says, ought to be abolished, be.
cause the people are being robbed.
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NIAGARA FALLS EXCURSIONS
Low-Rate Vacation Trips via Pennsyl-
yania Railroad

Low-Rate Vacation Trips via Pennsyl
vania Railroad
September and 2l and October and Is
are the dates Of the remaining Pennsyl.
vania Railroad popular ten-day excursions
to Niagara Falls from Philadelphia, Balti
more, and Washington, and intermediate
points.
Excursion tickets, good for return pas
sage on any regular train, exclusive Of limi
ted express trains, within ten days, will be
sold at $1,000 from Philadelphia, Baltimore
Washington, and all points on the Della
ware Division; $11.25 from Atlantic City
$3.50 from Lancaster; $3.50 from Altoona
and Harrisburg; $500 from Sunbury and
Wilkesbarre; 1915 from Williamsport; and
at proportioDate rates from other points
A stopover will be allowed at Buffalo, Ro
chester, Canandaigua, and Watkins within
the limit returning.
A special train of Pullman cars and day
coaches will be run with each excursion
An extra charge will be made for parlor
car seats.
An experienced tourist agent and chap
eron will accompany each excursion.
Tickets for side trip TO the Thousand
Islands (Alexandria Bayl will be sold from
Rochester in connection with excursion:
Of September and 81, good to return tc
Rochester or TO Canandaigua via Syracuse
within five days, at rate of $3.50.
Tickets for a side trip to Toronto will b
sold at Niagara Falls for $500 OIL Septem
Der %. In connection with excursion o.
September Z, tickets will be sold to Toronto
and return at reduced rates, account Toron
to Fair.
For pamphlets giving full information
and hotels, and for time of connecting
trains, apply to nearest ticket agent, Of
address Geo. W. Boyd, Assistant Genera
Passenger Agent Broad Street Station
Philadelphia.
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Photographic.

The celebrated Cyclone Cameras are being
used by amateurs and professionals all over
the civilized world. The most compact
and least complicated of any in the market.
A child can operate them. Plain and
Complete Instructions 60 with each Camera.
Size Of pictures 2ix25 up to 5x7. Price $3.50
up. Nothing on earth will give you or .
friend to whom presented more pleasure
than one of these Cameras. Write for Illus
trated Catalogue with full descriptions.
Prices &c.
Marsh Mfg, Co., $40 W. Lake st. Chicago.
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From the News and Advertiser.

From the News and Advertiser.
To an editorial utterance of last week
we took occasion to say that there was
an Addicks move in contemplation
which had for its object the control of
certain Tor uncertain) element in the
Democratic party. We are not accus-
toned to make assertions loosely, and
we can only say that the story came to
us from the most authentic sources
Democratic and Republican, and with
particulars to stamp it as genuine.
The papers of the State have varionsly
commented on it. The s'Every Even
ing" thinks iii is probably true,"
while the Smyrna "Call" in its usual
polite vein styles it a. "old woman's
gossip"
Any man of intelligence, who is not
blinded by excessive party zeal. knows
that this was done in the last cam
paign. They know that the Addicks
men received the votes of three Demo-
Gratis aud that all the evidence points
to others who were pledged to the
same course, but who became frighten-
ed at the last moment. Do we not
know also that back of all this unblush-
ing conduct there were one or two
county Democratic leadersl This is no
arraignmelt of the Democratic party;
but 1t shows that there is an element
in that organization that needs watch
ing. For several years certain venal
Democrats only an element in the
party, have been longing to reap the
benefits which accrue to the followers
of Addicks.. The supporters of the
Gas-man have seen this and have not
failed to take advantage of it. When
the t'Call'' calls us names for printing
an apparent truth. we can only ask
which element of the Democratic party
has its allegiance2
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aHim and Them: or, the ideal Man.

Him and Them; or, the Ideal Man, !, .
novel OF two hundred and twenty pages, by
Rev. B. E. Price, of Rlktons has been print
ed By the Appeal press Of Elks0n and i
now liz The hands OF the book-binders. It
win be bound IN handsome abre cover and
will sell 1t seyenty-fise cents per copy.
Jndgiag rom advancs proofs the book poa-
seases much literary merit xhIch with lha
personal popularity offs aulhor win insure
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ChampIon shot Of the world

Miss Annie Oakley writes: myself and
many of the Buffalo Bill Wild West Co.
have given Aliens Foot Ease, the pow
der to shake into the shoes, most thorough
trial, and it does all if not more than you
claim.n It instantly takes the sting out Of
Corns and Bunions. Aliens Foot-Ease Is
a certain cure for swollen, hot, aching,
nervous or sweating feet. Sold by all
Druggists and Shoe Stores, 25c. Sample
sent FREE. Address Allen s. Olmstead,
LIE Roy, N. Y.
Middletown transcript., 1899-10-21

Willie had swallowed penny, and his
mother was In state Of alarm. "Helen,n
she called to her sister in the next room,
'send for doctor; Willie has swallowed q
pennyl',. The terrified and frightened boy
looked up imploringly. NO, mamma, y he
interposed, "send for the minister 'The
minister" asked his mother, incredulously.
"Did you say the minister" Yes; because
papa says our minister can get money out
Of anybody"
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volcanic Eruptions

Are grand, but Skin Eruptions rob lif'
ol Joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve, cures them
also Old, Running and Fever Sores, Ulcers
Boils, Felons, Corns, Warts, Cuts, Bruises
Burns, Scalds, Chapped Hands, Chilblains
Best Pile cure ON earth. Drives out Pains
and Aches: Only 25 cts. box. Cure guar.
anteed. Sold at Vaughan's Pharmacy.
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Bisma, ck,s Iron Nerve

Was the result of his splendid health.
Indomitabls will and tremendous energy
are not found where Stomach, Liver, Kid
neys and Bowels are out of order. If you
want these qualities and the success they
bring, use DR.. Kings New Life Pills. They
develop every power of brain aud body,
Only 25c at Vaughan's Pharmacy.
Middletown transcript., 1899-10-21

Many ayoung fellow will turn up his
nose at S. week job. who viii sponge
his living off the old folks year at a time
waiting for better one. The man who
faithfully performs his duty at IS week is
right in line for the six, seven, eight, nine
and ten dollar jobs. And he is the fellow
who gets them too. No man wants to hire
a loafer. Employers generally like to do
their own loafing.
Middletown transcript., 1899-10-21

Rev. Edward M. HardcastIe, Of Talbot
county. who Is in charge of Trinity Protes-
tant Episcopal Church, Elkton, during the
absence Of Rev. William schouler, has re-
ceived call to become rector Of st. Ste
phen's Church at Earleyille, Of which DIR.
Thomas Duncan was rector until his resig-
nation was accepted few months ago.
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II tell you, sir, the, tarring and feather
ing Of that miserable scoundrel was an nm
pardonable outragen'
"Why do you speak so warmly"
because I'm a vice president Of the
society that firmly opposes the use of
feathers for personal adornment!''
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THE RICHEST MAN.
South Africa Has Made Many
MiIIionaires in her Diamond
Fields
wHgRE WARTS IMMINENT.

Within 20 years four men have been
made multi-millionaires in South
Africa. They are John B. Robinson,
estimated wealth, s4O0, ,0O0. 900; ALERT
Belt. s100,OoO,OOO; Cecil J. Rhodes,
$25, ,000, 900, aud the late Barney Bar
nato, who left an estate valued at over
S., ,G00,0 900. All Of these men were
poor before the diamond mines of Kim
berley and the gold fields of the Trans,
vaal were discovered, and this was es-
pecially the ca @ with John B. Robin
son, who was absolutely penniless in
the latter part of 1878.
This story is of John B. Robinson,
who is Gig questionably The richest man
in the world. This man, with his i'm
mense wealth, does pot travel 'round
the world in a private yacht; he does
not possess a palatial private railroad
car; be does not parade his stiIendous
riches in an oslentatious manner;
neither is he given IL perform acts of
charity.
I'll careet of Mr.. Robinson in Aflica
is far stranger than fiction; the acqui'
sition of bis wealth reads more like
fairy tale than an actual occurrence in
real life. Many have made fortunes in
South Africa during the early days, but
the msj1rity, and especially those men-
toned in this article, acquired their
riches by bulldog grit and sagacity.
With Robinson it has been different;
his wealth, bey ond the dream Of a
Monte Cristo, was secured simply by
pure. unadulterated luck,
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"Rob Peter to pay Paul." That IL what
they do who take stimulants for weak
nerves. Hoods Sarsaparilla gives true
nerve strength.
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MARBLE and GRANITE


We aim to, and do, give you
the best and most original de-
signs, independent Of all other
dealers, asit costs no more to
have the latest and best de-
signs, which is greatly to your
interest. Estimates furnished
on application and visits made
to the country upon notihca-
ton.
Middletown transcript., 1899-10-21

lOhE E1 All L hOOt
finds much to
please him just
now. The mill
tary movements
in the Philippines
during the last
few days. which
are preliminary to
the general cam
paign, have all
hoan aa1arooafuf
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"oN MS UppERs. /"

john B. Robinson aud his wife arriV-
ed iu South Africa from England in
the early seventies, possessing aocut
$500 when they arrived at Cape Town.
The couple decided to make their way
to Bloeinfontein, capital of Orange
Free State. II was long and tedious
journey in those days, but, after a
months travel in q bullock wagon,
Robinson aud bis wife arrived at the
little capital. They decided TO open q
grocery aud general merchandise store.
Customers were long ia Coming. and
those Of the Orange Fee State bur-
glels Nho did trade with Robinson
asked for credit, which VAS freely ext
tend,4d 10 them. He was new to the
business, but the burglIers were old
hands at buying on credit. The
grocery keeper did not progress; trade.
it is true, became brisk, but it was
nearly all on credit. The crises came
in the latter part of 1878. As Robin,
son increased his credits he was going
deeper into debt. His creditors were
clamoring for their money, but he had
none TO give. One morning in 1878 an
Orange Free State ofli.ial took charge
of the Robinson store. A day or SO
later the whole outfit was sold at auc-
tion. Burghers from all parts of
Bloen fonteiu came to see the sport,
but none of those who owed Robinson
money made any effort to pay him;
mayhap they had never intended to do
So While the auction was going on
Robinson stood by in dazed manner,
hardly realizing what was taking place.
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An Hal

IL was the unexpected that happen
ed. As Robinson was walking along
the rude streets of Kimberley, dragging
his feet in listIess manner, he kicked
shining object from under the dust.
Ii proved to be fina uncut diamond.
Robinson then knew little of the value
of those precious stones nor their
quality. Now he has diamond mines
of his own, aud can tell IN an instant
the value of an uncut stone. Within
two hours after he had found the dia,
mond be sold it for $1,000. This was
more money Than be hid ever possessed.
It was the tu ming point 10 his life.
Since tue day he arrived at Kimberley
eyerytbi g that Robinson has touched
turns TO gold.
Like others who were then ut KIM
berley. Robinson soon went 10 buying
diamonds on the sly from the negroes.
In those days the natives ole the gems
with impnnity, selling stones wolth q
small fortune for mere song, nF sex
changing them for bottle Of "cape
Smoker ttrandy,j valued at about 81
| Within q year Rsbinsoa was man oi
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A TRAMP AND BEGeAR.

As the hot African sun sank in the
west that evening Robinson, then
nearly 40 years of age, found himself
homeless and penniless. South Africa
is the worst place in the world to be
without money; it was SO then, it is 90
now. Robinson had heard stories of
the new diamond fields at Kimberley.
He had been informed that several had
made their fortunes at the diggings.
He decided to 60 to Kimberley. The
question was, how2 Kimberley was
nearly 260 miles from Bloemfonf elm.
Mrs. Robinson suggested that they
walk there. The husband shouldered
his little belongings and started for
the diamond Mecca. A few miles
! from the Orange Free State capital the
couple stopped at farmhouse and
asked for nights shelter. They were
given supper, place TO sleep and a
breakfast the next morning. Thus day
in and day out for three weeks r. bin
son and his wife depended OH charity
until they arrived at Kimberley. A
peculiar looking pair they were when
they arrived at the then busy diamond
diggings. The two travellers were foot
sole and weary from their long march
over the hot African Karoo and hills.
Things locked extremely black fol
them, but it is an old saying that 1t il
always darkest just before dawn. This
appeared to be the case with Robinson
and his better half.
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WHSHINGE0N LEEFER,
From our special Correspondent.

- ECRETARY Root
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-12-07
Farm For Sale {.

line i6O-acre farm tor sale, miles from
Lancaster. Itjoins Robert SCOTS farm
50 acres in section "A and 50 acres in section
% in Little Grant. Good house and out
buildings, fine steel min and tanks. is acres
under cultivation and the rest pasture win
be exchanged for desirable city property
Inquire of John Mankel Beetown. or III VI
Brown, Lancaster.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-12-07
JUDGE BURNED IN EFFIGY.
Coal Miners Resent the Imprisonment
OF Their Leader.

Judge John A. Williams of the Fed
eral court district of Arkansas, who
sentenced National Committeeman
Reese of the United Mine Workers of
America to ninety days in prison for
his participation in the Kansas coal
miners strike. was burned in effigy in
the streets of Pittsburg, Kan.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-12-07
Urges National Guard Changes.

Adjt. Gen. M. l.. Byers recommended
that the National guard of Iowa be
made an integral part of the regular
army, although such a change would
require amendments to the state con-
stitution and the federal statutes.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-12-07
SURRENDER TO GEN. lAWTOH.
Insurgen. Garrison Deliyers Bayombonx

The insurgent garrison of 800 at
Bayombong, Neuva Vizcaya. surren-
dered to Gen. Lawton.
News from northwestern Luzon
gives hope that Aguinaldo may soon be
in the hands of his American pursu-
ers. According to latest accounts he is
probably now on his way to Bangued,
the capital of the province of Abra.
Gen. Young is in pursuit.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-12-07
Christian Endeavorers Of indiana.

The Indiana state Christian Endeav-
or convention closed. Next years meet
ing will be held at Lafayette The Rev.
R. V. Hunter, Indianapolis, was elected
president. An intermediate depart
ment is to be created.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-12-07

Six persons We're killed and fourteen
badly injured in collision OF passen-
ger cars on the Delaware, Lackawanna
& Western railroad iii Paterson, N. j.,
Nov. %.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-12-07

ne capitalization Of the thrashing
machine combine will be about $780,
800. 600 Headquarters will be either
It Indianapolis or Chicago.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-12-07

The democrats of the house of rep
resentatiyes selected Representative
James D. Richardson of Tennessee as
their candidate for speaker. This car
ries with it the democratic leadership
on the floor.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-12-07
open Door" for Philipp,pes.

European powers say open door"
policy should be in the Philippines as
well as in China. Insular commission
believes the constitution requires same
tariffs in our new possessions as on the
mainland.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-12-07

The Northern Illinois Horticultural
society elected John l. Hartwell Of
Dixon president The next meeting
viii be held st Yorkville
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-12-07
THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA.
Desperate Battle Fought at the
Modder River
BRITISH CASUALTIES HEAVY.
Gen. Methuen Reports "A Total Loss OF
ass Men, Killed, Wounded and Miss
ing-Boers Admit Defeat at Gras Pan
ON Nov. 25.
wednesday, Nov 80.

Gen. Methuen fought 5000 Beers ten
hours at Modder riyer,-Forces were
evenly matched, but the Beers, though
strongly entrenched and concealed.
were driven from their position.-No
details of losses, but Methuen says bat
tie was 'bloodiest of century. '-Ex-
elusive of Modder river battle British
have lost: Killed, 1886; wounded, 1888;
missing, 1,039. OF these 211 are Off
GERS. = Supposed prearranged code
message received in Paris announced
capture of Ladysmith.
Thursday, Nov go.
Gen. Methuen received a flesh wound
in the thigh during Modder river bat
tie. Few details of losses.-Asks for
cements.-Pretoria claims vic
tory in battles with Methuen over
greatly superior force.-Boers did not
make attack in force on Ladysmith
from Nov to 25.--Lord Wolseley said
another division would be called out.
Friday. Dec. +.
No news is expected from Methuen
until the relief OF Kimberley. Beers
were still Smelling Mafebing on Nov.
20.-British repuised Boer attack at
Colenso bridge.
Sunday. Dec 3.
Details of the Modder river battle
show Boers were strongly entrenched
or both sides ready for Beers
admit defeat at Graspan on Nov. %;
heir losses, twelve killed and forty
wounded at Belmont. British now
nave 1880 soldiers and ia guns in
he field. exclusive of naval brigades
and colonial contingent, estimated at
3yer 10000. -Theodore Schreiner,
3rother Of Olive, says Beers planned
ne war as long ago as 1SS2.-Com-
nunication by searchlight opened be-
,ween Modder river and Kimberley
3echuana police captured a Boer laager
west Of Kimberley on Tuesday-The
British losses at Modder river reached
totai Of 49S killed, wounded and
Missing Seventy seven were killed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-12-07
w

kAF ANTED- SEVERAL BRIGHT AND
Wv HONEST persons TO represent us as
Managers in this ana close by counties
Salary 5000 year and expenses. Straight
bona-tide, no more. no less salary. Position
permanent, Our references, any bank in any
town It's mainly ONCE work conducted at
home. Reference. Enclose Self-addressed
stamped envelope THE DOMINION COMPANY
Dept. 8 Chicago. SOti6
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-12-07

The commission of engineers ap-
pointed by the new Panama Canal
company inecrses the plan for the
canal and declares that the work can
De COMPLETED in ten wears.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-12-07
Report of ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Postmaster-General Smiths report
shows a decreased deficit. But for Sec
ond-class mail abuses, he says, large
surplus would be shown
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-12-07

Secretary Root has ordered the
American army in Cuba reduced 20
per cent. The people are satisfied
with American control, but are anxious
for independence.