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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-15

the Legation, his afternoons sleeping and driving
and his evenings cultivating the society OF the
women of the American colony. He never dined
at home. The tanitor would get him a cup OF
coffee and a roll In the morning: he would lunch
with some friend at the club, and take his dinner
AT the hospitabe table of some American resident,
wears As Minister in Mexico he maintained the
Reputation he had gained In the Senate OF dons
nothing In a most dignihed and elegant manner;
and will always be referred TO az one OF tne mUst
popular and efficient diplomatic representatives, the
limited States ever had at the Mexican capltai.
Nobody else was ever haif so foifte as Seiiatoi
Ransom Nothing ever irritated him, ana tne way
he slipped from under duties ana respois.olntIe.s
was worthy of the highest admiration O!d resi-
dents of Mexico tell the story OF an American,
whose ranch had been invaded by ''Greasers ana
who failing TO get justice from the iOcal v
ties came 10 the capital with an assurance that ~
he could only see General Diaz his troubles wouu
no relieved and everything made all right. AFTER
restoring him for three or four weeks ne many
pareuaded Minister Ransom to take him 10 the
President The interview lasted about quar-
TOR of an hour. during which Geherai ftansolh
sbowered compliments and CONGRATULATIONS upon
the head of the Mexican Presldshl IN a IiaiH ~,
left the Executive Chamber he remarked 10 the
ranchInan: "That mighty satisfactory lr
teryjew Mr. Jones' mighty satisfactory inter
view. I reckon you never did meet man more
agreeable TO do business win IMAM i'esiueii' '
did YOU now?' - 81, ..,o, a.,
Indignant American, but you did MOI nave any
business for him to do You never nenuoheu the
ohiect OF my visit You said a lot OF line WORDS
b,,; Won did not once allude to what We came Tor
my steers scattered and stolen. my son shoi
through the windpipe and my foreman hahucuiicu
and rotting in a dirty jail ., ,s,,,x,o,
NV deah sab; my deah sah," exclaimed minister
Ransom impressiveiy, and reproachiuly;, M, MY
Gentlemen like the President OF Mexico san; ana
sha Minister PIenipotentiary OF the United STATES
NssR meet Of a morning Tor social Intercourse you
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-15
BE ATTRACTED A CROWD.
Ernm The Cleyeland Plain Dealer.

From The Cleveland Plain Dealer.
In front of the New-E England Building member
Of the Salvation Army stood the other day with ms
tn-labelled contribution box, with Its plainly let
tered invitation TO contribute to Christmas din-
ner fund poised in front of him, and watched me
passers-by. Perhaps n lack CT dropping nick s
and dimes prompted an innovation in his methods,
perhaps not. Anyway he suddenly raised his voice
and CRIED ~
How make 5.OO!' - , -.
He stopped suddenly. and did several people.
How TO make 5ODOi' he cried again.
BY this time twenty people were halted apou'
him. 1900,
How to make 5000"
The twenty grew to a crowd.
Then he finished the sentence: 80
aUow to make 5000 poor people happy with
Christmas dnner. 49,. -, -, ,.,,,.s
OF course a large proportion OF the crowd drifted
away, bu; quite number left remembrance III
And the wise soldier of the Cross smiled.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-15
A KENTUCKY LYNCHING.
From The Ohio State Journal.

From The Ohio State Journal.
81 happened to be stopping in a little Ken
lucky town one day last summer said Columbus
travelling man TO me yesterday. when posse of
men brought in a negro who had Killed white
man during a quarrel the day before. lie had been
captured that morning In the woods near town
after a hard fight They were massed together in
front of my hotel. with their covering prisoner In
the centre. go
" What they going to do with him? In
CURED Of a native. .
The man was evidently surprised that should
ask such question: .
Take hin. up the road apiece and lynch him.
of course he replied.
" They're a-wAitin' ON Squire Williams. That's
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-15
THE RAINY DAY.
From The Detroit Free Press.

From The Detroit FREQ Press
II don't suppose you have forgotten the paI.:c OF
70 J" said Dodson. 81 certainly have not, for had
that unucky year impressed upon me In way
that Will not soon forget .
"You remember how money disappeared when
the crash came? Banks that were fortunate enough
TO escape going down I'm the general crash hoardsd
their money and refused TO loan cent, even upon
the best Of security
II have always made II a rule never to talk busi-
ness with my wife, and she. poor woman, never
knew at the time tho many anxious days that
had for I tried to conceal my hopeless condition
AT last It came to point where was without
even a hope, and staggered home with bankruptcy
staring me In the face. i had made the fight and
lost, and then. seeing all the savings OF lifetime
swept away, I gave up Ike a man doomed TO DC.
and knowing that no fate could ward OFT the blow
IT knew that my wife must be TODD 80 took her
in my arms and broke 1t to her aa gently as pos
sible.
began to fear that the shock had been too much
for her I had told her that IL could only raise z
email sum II might me through the worst and
| enable me to get upon my feet again; -,
FINALLY she spoke: John, she said, i nave az
| WAYS had n prescntment that some day something
| might happen and whenever j CHANGED 10 nave
| little money that thought would not need put
IL away in one Of little Wile's discarded toy banks
| haven't the slightest idea how much there Is. ous
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-15

I have been adding to It for years. will get IL
and we will count II together
feels when he is reprieved under the gallows
she placed the bank before me ana d toisf 20
73 cents, mostly in pennies. . $500, p,e
.It was so comlcal that had TO laugh 6uL
that laugh saved me. Ii drove away the gloomy
thoughts with which had surrounded myself ano
I sok courage again to look the situation In tho
face, and finally won out , ,u.,...
II am still paying my wife her usual allowances:
hut / haven't the face to ask her III she ~ aE~hi'
putting aside for a rainy day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-15
SENATOR RANSoMS POLITENESs.
AN INTERVIEW WITH PRESIDENT D1Az IN THE

AN INTERVIEW WITH PRESIDENT DIAz IN THE
INTERESTS OF AN AGGRIEvED AMERICAN.
Washington correspondence Of The Chicago
Record
People who have been spending Some time IN
Mexico report that there Is a striking contrary IN
the condition of AFFAIRS around the American EN-
bassy In that city now and during the last Adm,n-
istrafion General Clayton Is all business: he DO,
votes his entire time and energies to his oniciaI
duties. and leaves notning undone whiie ms
predecessor ex Senator Ransom. OF North caro-.
lima was a prince imperial among idlers. lie spent
eighteen years OF his life In the Senate OF me
United States without doing thing and yet made
himself a reputation He was popularity known az
a great orator. although he never made a speech !;
he was regarded as of the most skilfui and
crafty politicians although he never attempted
TO control a caucus or any vote but his own. ne
was esteemed as n statesman OF profound learning
and sagacity. although he never expressed an
opinion any subject. and as an d ni
legislator although he never passed a Dill
He enjoyed life at tho Mexican capital I'M
nensely The climate, the people and the honors
were al to his tastes He spent his mornings Sit:
ting on q favori,e bench in the park In front OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-15

him Just cummn now and ne nodded In the
direction OF a man hurry!ng down the street.
Squire Williams / repeated IN surprise, won
dering what need there was for an official OF the
law in a case Of his kind.
Yes the cool reply. he went up to the
house after the rope"
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cannot expect them to talk about steers and wind
pipes and handouts and hlthy jaiis; yoh must be
insane, sab; yeh msfortunes must shoreiy have
unsettled your Mind
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-15

TYPEWRITER BARGAINS.
No 8 Remingtone No Smiths reduced prices esnssv
sos up. guaranteed: rentals. s.. desks cheap
CONSOLIDATED TYPEWRITER EXCHANGE
-, saso Cortlandx - BrosdwN.
The Marshall republican., 1899-11-03

their immediate neighborhood at any
social function. II !. needless to say
that this wholesale Introduction j. cu.
tirely n mistake. and that those Who
engage in II usually make themselves
very obnoxious to their acquaintance
\ woman has always more freedom
than man in making inirOductiuus.
and man. for example. will harDl,
introduce two ladies tu each other un.
less he knows them both very we'll.
Leah l.anceford In the November
Woman's Home Companion.
The Marshall republican., 1899-11-03
Millions Given Away

10 j. certainly graiify ing to ihr pub.
lic iu know uf ol' concern IN the land
who are MT afraid To- H. generous to
'hc needy aud -ntering. The prppri.
c'pr- ~ DR.. Kings New Discovery for
'pn-upiinn. coughs. aud colds. have
given away over ten million trial bot
fle- of 'hi- vi,.1' M .dirinr: aud have
20" satisfaction of knowing II has alb
-olIirly cured thnu-und. of hopeless
eases. A-thmu. bronchitis. hoar-c.
MESS. and all 81 -ra-"- ~ the throat,
rh".t and lung. are -m,ly cured 10y II.
tnii nn - n Franklin. druggist. aud
goo fi". ir'n' bpii', Regular lie
Doe anu q. o. "t h''fl, Guaranteed.
60 nr.-'. r.fIui.l.
The Marshall republican., 1899-11-03
Regular Tourist Sleeper

Will leave Nnnsa- cit, a. r:0i - m
commencing Nov. m aud saturday
of each week thereafter via NJ, Mis-.
souri, Kansas y Texas Railway fur
san Francisco without change. Route
via the VI Il y r Through Parsons tn
Waco; ; \ and \ T. ~ Waco O.,
Flatonlo;So 'ar co Fla,ouio through
san Anionio To- California points. The
equipment will consist of Tourist ear.
of the most approved pattern with % e.
latest Improvement. and comforts.
For special rates etc covering ihi- ca.
cnrsion' apply Ia any local agent FOR
information.
The Marshall republican., 1899-11-03
Brave Men Fall

$ 'r'im. io .iumacn. liver and, kid
n"y troubles ~ we'll ~ women. and
".l feel The rr-uli- In loss ~ appetite.
poi-on- Ia the blood. back ache. ner.
t"u-nr--. headache. aud tired. list.
'"--' rnn'd"an feeling. liu, there l.
n" need y" feel Hike that. Listen to j
W Gardner. liavillc, Ind. lie SAYS:
"El"rtrlc l'l,ier- are Just the thing for
- man when be- j. all run down. aud
don ~ ear" whether b. live. or dies. I,
did more q" givrmr urw strength and
good appetite Than anything could
'aNr. lean n"w "a' ANYTHING aud
have ncN l"a-r "n lifr." onl, IN.
At PlI Frauklin's ditw store. livery
huitl" Guaranteed.
The Marshall republican., 1899-11-03

Words of praise bestowed up,n
Hood, Sar-aparilla by those who
have taken It Indicate that hi. rc.ior.
Ing health - thousands Of people. and
mat d VIII help yuu also.
Hoods l'iil- are rn.y iutuao. ,l.,
To operate cure hliou-Hc,-. nd.e
iinn. -.
The Marshall republican., 1899-11-03
Working Nigh, anJ Day

The busiest aud mighiir-' llglr
thing that ever was made is Drkina' q.
New Life pill-. Every ypIll is q .ugnt.
coated glohule 81 health. iha, chnn-,.
weakness into strength. li-tlc..nr-.
into energy, hrain.fa, into m,uial
power. They 'rr wonderful iu build
ing mp health. Onl, - per hox. : ,lI
10y T. II Franklin.
Ir-irr has smiled twice. once when
Harry Turner, the Interrogation point
Of the Mexico lu'cllig,ucor tried to
quote scripture aud the ulhct whoa
Mrs. Delaney. on hcing asked 10 b.
might not have b-on the buffalo raif
hawllng instead uf shrek. -hr heard,
replied hy asking col. cullen io hnul
like ore and -hc would tell him. hut.
ing never heard a buffalo ralf hnul.
pari- Mercury.
The Marshall republican., 1899-11-03
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The Marshall republican., 1899-11-03
Red Hot From The Gun

Was the ball ihathit g - Steadnal
of Newark. Mich. in the Cigl " ar.
Il rau,cd horrible ulcers that mott. 90.
m"ni hrlp,d for ~ years. Then Buck
lcn'- Arnica sal,c cured him. Gaze.
cuts. bruises. burns buil-. iclrIt.
cnru-. skin crupiion- iir-t pile cIic
on earth 2ic hoN. cure .ua.au-
tced. Sold b, ril Franklin.
"Whrn you talk ahol ihcrc hriu- %
better state than Mis.pnii ever, po.
,a,o winks 10. eye. every cabbage
-hakc- IT, head. every heat gets red iu
the face. every GA 'cil is -hncked.
the onions get stronger. Tire r1"
strokes it- beard. ihv corn pr,rk- ut,
IT, cnr- and every foot ~ round i,-
gins to Kick. Mi.-uIriau.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-24

dam
r. Solomon cf Portland. II guest at
Ike Broadway C<nsras hotel W. L. Wont.
81 the same city. - IT the Grand Union
@. Hedioek. az Vancouver. is among The
guests at the rnscn Square
W. IL. Rsed. Of Tacoma. came In from
the West this week and ID AZ the Broad
way Central
r. Berknan. OF Seattle. Is member
pro tenn of THE Northwestern colony n
New York. He 81 az the Broadway Cers-
trai
o. W Maandan. OF yiesor.a. Is regis
tered at the Stursevant house.
r. n cavanaugh. Of Olympia. still isn-
gers In New York He has quarters n
tie Grand
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-24
1913 SECOND AVENUE

nit suicide. has almost recovered from
his self-fnaicted wounds. and will be
given q preliminary examination on Mon
day
Both the wonen have entirely recev-
cred. Gragg and his wife have signed
arficies OF separation. Gragg giving his
wife sssl. team ard buggy and ar
ranged for her doctors bils. The agree
rueat also provides that Gragg viii not
oppose his wife In suit for divorce.
II is understood there Was also an agree
mcnt that Mrs Gragg will not appear
against him In any criminal action
Since this agreement Gragg and hts
friends have told many unpTsntabie
stories relative 10 Mrs Gragg iliussra-
tive OF her lack OF virtue As conse-
sucnee the womans friends have become
very angry. and In place OF being anx-
sous TO hush mp the matter OF the as
SAINT have expressed determination 10
vigorously push the prosecution.
From all accounts GsraEg has never
had grounds for his Jealousy Of "a very
tangible character. For "A year the
couple had not been getting along har-
ronfously and since the first of the
year Gragg had frequently charged his
wife with insideiity. most frequently
coupling her name with that OF neigh
Dor farmer John Fitzgerald. There does
not seem 20 have been anyone else who
suspected Mrs. Gragg OF wrong doing,
although many af the friends OF the
parties knew that trouble was brew
ing Mrs. Carroll the second victim Of
Gragg's insane rage, and who had been
Waiting the Graggs for two weeks be-
fore the attempted murder. states that
during her ASSOCIATION with the Graggs
there had never been anything In Mrs.
GrsFx's behavior that could be constd-
cred Suspicious.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-24

Special Dispatch 20 the observation-disclosures.
VANCOUVER. B. c.. July 3--Sieamer
Resale was aground In the Sarrcws three
hours this afternoon. on her way outward
boand for Seattle. She was crowded with
passengers. and there was quite a panic
on board when the vessel struck. Her bow
WAS ;arned by the incoming tide. and she
ran upon the rocks within iae yards es
where the Laaradz broke the city water
pipes a year ago She was then carried
broadside on shore. and as she drsfsed
struck a dolphin. which fortunately broke
loose and Heated away.
The tide vas 50 strcng that when she
rested against the rocks she listed ON the
lee side until her raii was even with the
water. The lighthouse keeper got on, his
boat, thinking she would capssxe. All the
passengers ran 10 the high side of thu
ship. An anchor was put cut and the ves-
sci gradually righted with the rising tide.
She proceeded on her way, apparently
little the worse FOR the accident.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-24

In tssf, IN he Bogsf academy, at Albany.
~ Y a stia prosperous institution, Prot.
Joseph Henry solved The mystery ct tho
efaesrsc telegraph. He wa@ the predecessor
cs Morse, and vas the rga3 father Of the
discovery. In is8 another American. tAs
late Cyrus Field. S7cca esse4 ~ obtaining
cable communication from this .0nsinert
"a the old world. Now there are .aa sub
riarinr tsisgraphs In ths word. arFgegat.
lng iTo.sa mics IN serrih cossng a quarter
~ q tlillon dsflsrs. ard Transmitting anna
ally over Zoo $50 nleesA sa@. All the grand
Owls 1ns 81 she earth are now connected
rY wire. and beneath every oesaa except
ire Pacific tbs electric current uur@9es It's
silent way. The Telegraph il1ss az the
world aggregate $3.50 miles. transmitting
. million ftsnsa g@s day, Wnaf the electric
spark Discovered ~ Frsnk.in ara utilized
by Joseph Henry has S9se feT fAe ssvs8-
0f3s~@st 81 International trade and G0rn~
guefee is heyan8 human eaicHiassan. Fsat rs
q basis f3F computations. We might saY fAat
sn tss&. when fhs frKs successful eaass lines
between the United States sad Earoaa
were pst In cfer2;sar. cfsr eosnsusrc& wsta
fae world amounted 20 f1s5 s3g ss9 while
last year u rad rzsen - tas enormeas az
gsegate 81 q 81. fss. ssss. f Les les Weekly.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-24

In the evening We had books and music.
81 which latter Mr. Darwin was, Iuring
the FIRST few years OF our friendship. al
Hpst pa4sisnstely fond well remcm.
Der row, AZ the iS4T meeting OF the British
Association Ia this city. his asking me- 10
accompany him 20 bear the ergan at New
College chapel, ard. on coming away, say
ing 10 me-; Hooker. felt 70 up and down
sny back" sna nnd In the life ard Let.
ters that when student al Cambridge.
after hearing beautiful anthem. ne maAo
use OF sinl.iaT expression TO a friend who
had accompanied hisn. II Ia curious fact
that music should have had In after iife no
charm for hifn-~ihat ut set him thinking
zoo escrgettcafiy AZ what he had been AZ
work on instead * giving him pisasure.''--
SIR Joseph A. fio6ksr's recent address.
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BATTLE EXPECTED TO-DAY.
Overestimas ~d-People Not be-
longing To Either racsion Leave
ing Hmrriedly, Ahandoning Crops

LONDON. KY. July s5.-The gravity OF
the situation at Manchester. Ky. and gem
orally throughout Clay county. cannot 10
overcstimatei. II Ia felt profoundly here,
twenty-six miles away. Many non-ccm-
hatants have Taft their homes. abandoning
their crops. and as many others az can
will leave soon. Even here In London tho
insecurity IS felt 10 such an extent that
some families are leaving.
An outbreak Ii expected tomorrow, tho
day set for the trials of the Phiipotp ac-
cused Of killing Aaron Morris and otheYs,
both parties are mastering armed forces
Tor marching into Manchester tomorrow
morning. The PhiIpots have nfty-two
armed horsemen. and no enc knows how
many footmsn. The Morris and Grimm
factions also have large force. The Phil
pots say the latter includes the Whites
Howard faction. On the other hand the
Morris faction says that the Bakers have
made common cause with the philpots,
Both sides will march faiiy armed into
Manchester tomorrow morning. 10 attend
the trial II Is stated that Deputy Sheriff
Caldwell, of The White Morris faction. has
openly eapoused the cause OF tho 0rtflatha
II Is hard for the people 10 conceive how.
under these circumstances. n conliict can
be avoided tomorrow
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-24
New Corporations Formed.

OLYMPIA. July &.-The following ar
t.cies of Incorporation have been fiied with
the state secretary during the past week
Washington Marble aud Stone Company.
of Seaftie-Sa5 D0G
Seattle Mining Exchange-siooo0.
Columbia Gold and Copper Mining and
Smelling Company. OF Rosalia--ssa.lNO
Seattle Paint and Varnish Company
$2n.0o0
North River Boom and Logging Com
pany, OF Montesano-$2 a0
Incan3escsnt Gold and Copper Mining
Company OF Tacoma-ss5, 000
washington Brewing Company. of Ever
ett-sS 600.
Seattle Exposition Company-$2soeO
Moilie Gibson Mining Company OF Sc
attle--s5 go
Snohemish County Agricultural Associa-
ton, of Everetf-$f00O
Miller River Mining Company. to Ninety
six Mining Company-Suppiemsn
Wilds, Metzger & Requa- OF Everett
$500.
Bull River Mining and Milling Company.
of Spokane-$3 06o eco
Salmo Mining and Development Com
pany. OF Tenino-SS 600
appointment OF w. ]. Owens. of Seattle,
agent for the Cudahy Packing Company
cowliiz Trading Company. OF Portland
tfon{H
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EZRA MEEkER OFT OF LUCK.
Made Money With Vegetables In
Dawson. aud Lost II Mining.

TACOMA July s3-f4afe arrivals fraEn
Dawson report that Ezra Meeker. the for
u.er PIyailup hop king has been the sub
feet Of iii-fortuna in the Kionfise metrop-
oils and ~ now said IN he almost without
funds there Last fall Mr. Meaker started
in on 3 second trip. carrying large guam
ny ~ green vegetables and fruit. wbiEh
ne stored until winter. and then sold them
al high prices This restes BIN large
profit amd be st tirst intended 20 retuFn
early In the spring In the meantime.
however he became interested IN a mining
Trorerty satf 70 have be.Fl on Adams
aalch, and pat several men - work ~
wages This soon used up bis ruoneg snd
the returns we're very small TIE men
whn relate thesse facts state that M
Mseker @as nevertheless bright and
CHEEKY "a ~ ola. and locking around fer
soEae way 10 rrcupeFate his fortunes.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-07-24

Eastward and Westward the American
bicycle takes IL way. The treasury bureau
OF statistics at Washington reports that
American whesis are now ridden in all
parts OF The world. from the tungses OF
Africa Ia the wlias of Central America.
Four million dollars worth Of American
bicycles were sold TO European countries
during the past fiscal year. and more than
twice az many were shipped 10 France.
despite her skilled workuaen and ingenuity.
as were exported TO that country during
the preceding year. Two-thirds or our hi
cycles are sent to countries which make
speciality Of manufacturing. Evea Japan.
with Is cheap labor. is constantly lncrcas-
ing it's imports of American wheess. s1nsr
largest customer 81 Great Britain, which
tnnk nearly 100000 worth or American
bicycles last year. Germany coming next,
and Canada, France. British Australia the
Netherlands, Denmark British Africa.
British East Indies. Japan. China, Dutch
East Indies an5. Africa following 81 the or
der OF the amount OF Their purchases,
Since Cuba has bec1fn. free we have ship
ped 10 II eight times as many bicycles az
formerly. Porto Rico and the Hswaian
Islands are COED customers thnngh no IL
rect expectation 90 she Philippines y thus
far reported America lcaag the world n
the manufacture and sale of sAe bas, IL
everything .-Ies.le's Neyklg