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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-28
PLEASEs MRS. HETTY GREEN.
Her Satisfaction Over Joseph Choate's
Departure

Mrs. Hetty Green, the richest woman
in America, is much delighted over the
exit from America Of Joseph Choate,
ambassador to the court Of st. James,
who was the lawyer against her in
most of her lawsuits. "Joseph's gone
to England" she said. Il always call
him Joseph to his face" she said. 1t
makes him sQuirm Mrs. Green at
present lives in cheap. neat apartments
in Hoboken. where she is known as
Mrs. Dewey. She has recently mi
grated from Brooklyn, a nomadic life
being necessary to one who would
avoid paying personal taxes. She adj
mits, however, that she is a resident OF
Bellows Falls, Vt. where she has a
pretty summer place. When she re-
turned TO the front parlor she spoke
OF the time. more than thirty years
ago, when as Miss Robinson she was
one of the bellies of New York society.
When the prince of Wales was here
she danced with him. Later she lived
in England, was presented at
court. When Van Buren,. then eX-
president, summered at Saratoga. Mrs.
Green. then Miss Robinson. was his
honored guest. Then her father died,
leaving her 100000 Since then she
has devoted her life TO business. has
Increased her fortune TO more than
$5O,OOO,OOO. The day Judge Hilton
ho h i'm,
check for $4,000 and saved him.
Her best friend now, next to her
daughter Sylvia. who lives with her,
is Russell Sage. Her husband is an
invalid. She dresses shabbily for a
purpose, declares that there is con-
spiracy among her arch-enemies, the
lawyers of the country. TO take her
life. Between the Hoboken fiat, where
she sleeps and the Chemical bank of
New York. where she has a desk and
works all day, she is often accOmpa-
MED by her body guard. the stalwart
nephew of a former New York police
inspector. She is careless in her speech,
drops her final SIS and uses slang free
ly. Money-making and talking are
her chief pleasures and her main OBJ
ject in life is TO leave to her son. Ed
ward. who lives in princely style on
his ranch in Texas, a great fortune
She has proved that in finance wOm-
an can be equal of man. Her energy
and endurance at 60 years of age sur
prise all who have dealings with her.
She is a woman such as only Ameri-
can soil could produce
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-28
SCORES DOUBLE VICTORY.
Senator Quay Secures Complete
Vindication.
GOES BACK TO WASHINGTON,
Jury Declares Him Not Guilty OF Con-
spiracy and Gov. Stone hmm ediately
Appoints Him az His Own Successor In
the United States Senate.

Matthew Stanley Quay was declared
by jury at Philadelphia TO be not
guilty of the charge of conspring to
use for his own unlawful gain and
profit the funds of the state CT Penn
sylvania deposited in the People s
bank of that city.
Immediately on receipt Of the news
that Mr.. Quay had been acquitted of
the charges against him, Gov Stone
appointed him United States senator to
fill the vacancy until the next legis-
lature meets
A question as to the legality of this
proceeding has been raised. and the
matter will be carried to the United
States senate.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-28

Knoxville, Tenn.-Sherin j. S. Daw-
son of Cook county was killed from
ambush while on q revenue raid in the
mountains.
New York.-Elvia Croix Seabrooke,
after several years Of litigation. has
obtained an absolute divorce from
Thomas @. Seabrooke, the comedian.
By direction of the court, all papers
in the case have been sealed.
Sibley, Iowa-Amos Buckley of Sib-
ley veteran of the Ninth Iowa vol
unteers, died in his list year.
Racine, Wis-The announcement
was made that Mayor Higgins would
appoint two women on the board of
| education.
Marion, Ind.-Dr. ]. H. Forest Sc
| cured a judgment in the Superior
court of Madison county against the
Sterling Oil company Of Chicago for
SO ZOO and $500 interest As the leases
for which the debt was incurred did
not yield as rich returns as was expect
ed, the company refused to pay the
note
Shelbyville, Ind.-Paris green was
discovered in the -four being used by
Mrs. X. ID. McFerran, wife of a grain
merchant, who had been out of town.
Cleveland, O.-The Brass Manufact-
urers' association of water, steam and
gas goods advanced metal supplies for
plumbers per cent.
Cincinnati of
Wilbern & Co.'S factory, heretofore not
in the trust, have sold 81 per cent Of
its stock TO the Continental Tobacco
company for 100000.
Louisville, Ky.-Work on a plant
which is expected to age whisky in
twentyfour hours has been COM
menced The whisky combine is said
to have offered 100000 for the pat
emit
Pittsburg, Pa. G. Sayre, presi-
dent of the American Glass company,
said that the company has decided to
advance prices 90 per cent on double
and II per cent on single strength.
Chicago.-The Chicago & Alton rail
road officials announce an increase in
wages of all section men on the divi-
sions between Chicago and Blooming
ton and between Dwight and Peoria
from $1.10 to s125 per day.
Toledo. O.-The German Central
Bund. with representative of Irish
societies, have planned an organiza-
ton to fight the talked-of American
British alliance.
Westchester. y. Y.-Rev DR.. Charles
A. Briggs of Union Theological semi
nary will be ordained to the Protest
ant Episcopal priesthood on the first
Sunday after the Ascension, which is
May a. in st. Peters church.
Plttsburg, Pa.-The American Class
company has advanced prices of win
dow glass 10 per cent, to take effect
at once.
Newton, Mass.-Henry T Wells, a
real estate broker has filed a petition
in bankruptcy. Liabilities, $1S5.763;
assets, $S4,750.
Syracuse, n. Y.-Col. w. j. Bryan
spoke on the income tax and the cur
rency at the Alhambra. About 5000
persons heard him.
WashingtOn-The street railway and
lighting syndicate has absorbed the
Washington Gas company. The deal
involves an expenditure of about
81. 200 ,OOO
st. Louis, Mo.-Mrs Catherine A.
Gilbert, police matron at the Four
Courts, took an overdose of morphine
TO gain some sleep. When found she
was dead.
Washingtol-The postofiice officials
have entered into an agreement for
parcel post treaty with Venezuela.
Buenos Ayres-Sanarelli's yellow fe
yer serum is giving good results, and
several persons have been completely
cured by its application.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-28

Congressman A. ]. Hopkins of Hi
hois, who is candidate for speaker of
the next congress, was born near
Cortland, De Kalb county, Ill. His
father, c. II. Hopkins, was well-to-
do farmer, having come from Ireland
as farm hand. When II he went TO
college. He became a lawyer and
then got elected TO congress. On the
floor in debate Congressman Hopkins
is regarded as strong. alert, quick,
clear, logical and convincing. He has
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-28
THE TRADE REVIEW,
General Business Situation One OF
Quiet Strength.

r. G. Dun & Co.'S weekly review Oh
trade says:
Nothing appears in business or in
money markets TO prevent continuance
of the heaviest trade ever transacted
at good profits. The general situation
is one of quiet strength, while in in
dustrial lines activity continues I'M
bated. The cotton goods situation is
still strong one, although current de-
mand from agents is light. Following
the outburst of activity in wool last
week, business has rather fallen of,
but vaules remain steady. Leather and
hides are strong and boots and shoes
hold recent advances.
Failures for the week have been 1S4
in the United States. against 204 last
year, and % in Canada, against 20 last
year"
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-28

The heart of vegetarian beats on
an average fifty-eight to the minute;
that of the meat eater seventy-five.
This represents d difference of 10000
beats in twenty-four hours.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-28
Killed by "A Train.

When returning from dance four
young people were run down by the
Chicago and Northwestern fast mail at
CrawfOrd's crossing. near Baraboo,
Wis. Three were killed and the fourth
badly injured.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-28
a Long Strain.

well, by Jawve, here's a New Jer-
sey woman who has worn bloomahs,
don't you know, for ovah forty years."
Must be getting awfully baggy al the
knees, deah boy.''-Cleveland Plain
Dealer
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-28
Inventtons in Connecticut.

Connecticut holds the record IN The
invention line, the 331 patents granted
to its citizens in 1893 being in ex-
cess of those granted to any other
state.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-28
Filipinos Have Foreign Officers.

Gen. Rios declares that one source OF
the Eilipinos' strength is that they
have at their head a number of Ger.
man, Dutch and Spanish officers.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-28
oh That Delicious Coffee

Costs but 1c per 10. TO grow Salzer has
the seed. German Coffee Berry, pkg. l5c;
Java Coffee. pkg. l5c. Salzer's New Am
erican Chicory 15c. Cut this out and send
15c for any of above packages or send
Soc and get all pkgs. and great Cata-
logue free 10 JOHN A SALZEN SEED
co. La Crosse. Wis ,w-n.l
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-28
SalZer's Seed Corn.

Does your seed corn test. Bro. Farmer2
Salzer's does-its northern grown. early
and good for 81 TO 100 bu. per acre send
this notice and l6c for corn samples and
low prices to John 4. Salzer Seed Co, La
Crosse, Wis "A. II.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-28
Hobart Must Quit Politics.

Vice-President Hobart will not be a
candidate for reelection. He will be
prevented by the development of a
very serious heart affection.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-28
Train Wrecked in nIfnois-

A train on the Burlington railroad
was wrecked between Sugar Grove and
Big Rock, ILL., The fireman was killed
and two of the trainmen injured.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-28
Saws Otis Needs Help.

Capt-Gen. Rios cables the Spanish
war department that Gen. Otis can do
nothing further without substantial
reinforcements.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-28
Troops I'm Good Health.

Gen. Otis cables: Troops album
dainty supplied, and sickness, wounded
included, only seven and fraction per
cent of command"
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-28
Suicide of Col. Clark.

Col. NJ. Lewis Clark, known all over
the country as racing judge anG
Trainer OF turf congress legislation
committed suicide at Memphis, Tenn.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-28

a fine presence. The lanky. red-head-
ed young lawyer from Aurora has be-
come one of the most polished and at
tractive figures in the house. He al
ways commands attention when he
rises to speak, and when he is speak
ing he holds il. More than once he
has demonstrated the power that is
in his speech When Chairman Ding
ley of the ways and means committee
died the Illinois delegation presented
the name of Congressman Hopkins fol
the place, but by right of seniority Il
went TO Payne
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-28
Hull Not a Candidate.

Congressman Hull of Iowa an
nounces that he will not be a candi-
date for speaker of the house under
any circumstances.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-28
Thinks More Troops Needed.

Congressman Hull, chairman of the
house committee on military affairs, IL
confident the president will have to
call for more troops.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-28
Supports an American Profectorata

Maxine Gomez has announced his
support of an American protectorate
until such time as stable Independent
government may be founded.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-28
Gen. brooke Nav Resign.

Gen. Brooke, commander of the mill
tary division of Cuba. will, ii Is said.
shortly ask to be relieved.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-28
Steamer Sails for Samoa.

The steamer Marp0sa has sal co
from San Francisco for HOnolu
Apia. Auckland and Sydney.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-28
Electric Trust Is Formed,

A new electric trust, known as the
American Railway company, has been
Incorporated, with a capital Of $25,-
100000.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-28
To Meet at Indianapolis.

Indianapolis secured the next meet
diana knights Temp}ar.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-28

A determined movement to secure
the next national democratic conven-
ton for Louisville, KY, is taking
shane.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-28

Ii does not change the truth to look
at il with cOlored glasses.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-28
from Pennsylvania.

No Senator from Pennsylvania.
The Pennsylvania Legislature ad-
journed sine die, without having elect
ed Col Quay's successor as United
States senator
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-28
Will Negotiate at Berlin.

The reciprocity negotiations between
the United States and Germany have
been transferred TO Berlin.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-28
Sherman Is Doing Well.

Ex-Secretary Sherman has SO far re-
covered that he is able to take a short
drive every day.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-28

Hold Tournament at Litch1eld.
The Illinois Firemen's association
will hold the annual tournament at
Litchfield, Aug. 1, 2 and 3.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-28
Power Company Is Formed.

The United Power and Transports
ton company was incorporated with a
capital stock of Sl2, 100000.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-28

rships for Samoa.

German Warships for Samoa.
The German protected cruiser Gefion
has been ordered 10 proceed to Samoa
and another cruiser is to follow her.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-09-07
BISMARCK HAPPENINGS.
AIiss Lucy smith !. very SICK

Aiiss Lucy Smith is very sick.
The new telephone is q decided sue.
cess.
W. y. Reinig-ha rented Mrs. Luclos
property.
Mis- Lcha Bass returned TO Colorado
past week.
Mrs. Geo. Beard went 10 ~. Louis
last week,
A. \. Mcdowell is very sick with iy-
phoid fever.
Mrs. 6. W ClarA@sa Is visiting rel
aliycs 81 ruiosi.
Miss Lena Rivers returned from ST.
Louis Saturday.
Mise Annie Garrett Of st. Louis /.
visiting relatives.
A little child Of Mr., oshlrr's di,d 10
ST. Louis last week.
FINS Sinclair Is putting ia a crop Of
wheat ut Mr. Cooley's.
Mr. A. ] wallaee's family moved
10 Flat River Monday.
Ma spaaldiug OF ri. Wayne, lad. ,
was IN town last week.
Rev y u. Henry preached a, Tn.
ion church Sunday night.
Mr. Emory Carney is ia town yisis,
lug friends aud relatives.
Rev. Curl preached TO largs and
attentive audience sunday.
Mr.. John iiighley of Granite CRY
H. was IN town Sunday
Miss Iiculah Horton Is visiting he's
aunt, Mrs. G. H. Knight.
Msssrs. Dcriuc and Morris wen. 70
81. Louis Saturday on business.
Brakeman Fred Wilson is no Longer
on The branch local, bur ia on q through
freight
The ladies Home Missionary Socisly
will meet at Mrs. Summers Thursday
evening
Albert Ross was run over By wagon
last Saturday, bu' Is getting along fca
well Of present.
The ladies Home Missionary Soci
ETY. cleared almost $50 Saturday nigh
it the festival.
The cornerstone Of the new Luther
an church was laid Sunday evening
amid appropriate ceremonies.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Andrew Mcfarland Ui
Ftcdcrick'own were the guests Of l.. n
kirkpatrick Saturday and Sunday.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-09-07
A Pathetic Death.

On tuesday or "Wednesday Of Inst
week Mi J u lIiSMry found very
,ick man on he bare Il ,pr OF one Of
the empty cabin, on his farm, whh said
be bad wandered IN there ON SUNDAY
lie Was stranger, who bad doubtless
been tramping over the country, per.
haps hunting Tor work. Mir. llighlcy
did what he could to make him rs cont
Portable rs possible, and reported the
case in town aud had pr. Mccormick
10 60 out aud see him, which Ice did
Thursday morning. The Doctor found
the mau suffering with malaiiai fever
and jaundice md made arrangements
aud left directions with n couple Of men
to look after him until he could fluid u
more suitable place 10 take him. Not
being able 10 secure Il loom that even.
ing, Un Friday morning Sheriff JET d.
llighiey went out 10 the cabin With 4
spring wagon aud brought the sick man
TO town, procured q cot nnd hal him
placed Ia one OF the upper rooms fthe
Count House, where he looked after the
poor fellow aud DID all b. could TO
makc him comfortable. Such nourish-
mcut as It was thought be could iake
was provided, but all he would touch
was glass Of lemouadr. IL was about
30 a. N. when Ice WAS taken 20 the
room. About i.30 p. m, Sheriff
llighley, who had been with him some
time, left the room fJr bali hour OF
so. and on returning found that death
had placed lie seal upon the poor snf.
icier. lie said be WIS a6 Austrian.
and gave his name ms Charles Msrtork
aud his age 81 years, Tic said he had
a brother living somewhere In Kansas.
but did not know bis address. lie WIS
50 sick when found. part OF the time
wandering IN bis mimi. aud spoke so
indislinctly, that nothing definite could
be learucd from him as 10 his past his
tory OF where be bad last lived.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-09-07

The new woman has foend new voca.
ticn. TIE 'i,ise" Is los tame for her, the
saddle ton altogether los TOO 90 her siic Is
surely ahead ~ her time. ana anyone who
dunnts q and wishes To be convinced can
have prrof positive 'ytsen iomen fi.uthers
worlds Monster shows. Great THREE Fling
Circus, se-s,awe AeHaxerfs. BomaR Hippo.
dFomn. Monster siusenm, )reanlr Aqua.
fiam and congress af llyinr Phenomena
al Farmington. sepssusier 18th, and sisor
fIis reaEhrst rider Of the srers, the asoss
w0adrsus ncw woman "a fhr Wild West.
rfdtnK earebuck. wishpas Saddle. iIns or
naifer, great sprrsnK, is1rins. hacking
nostn<-a regslas Texss sreer. 1ho hama
aoass. szseafssi, searssss fi<taf fAs osfstfsps
aHy hafsewaman or bicycle champion u
EAs CT. M rs0s sAssaaa za.sr seeing her.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-09-07
Wild With
Excitement
Pennington in q Fever
of Excitement
Over the
Wonderful Cures
PERFORMED BY
Dir. Alexander,
The Wonder
Worker.
The Deaf Made TO Hear, the
Lame to Walk.
Nothing Like II was Ever Seen 10 Farm
ingiCn Before.

DR.. Alexander aud staff, Of the Medical
Institute Of Philadelphia, Pa, aud
Kansas City, Mo, leeIured to large
audience Tuesday night. The doe.
tors are graceful AMI forceinl speak
ere. aud held The largo audience 10
close attention while they explained
ihe theory aud usefulness II their
wonderful discoveries. Many prom.
ises were made which seemed impos.
sible 70 believe. bat when the doctors
Invited those who were bard vi hear.
log 60 come forward aud be cured,
Michael kenncr. YIN. SOwcls and
J. u. Poe, came forward to the stage
aud were made to hear "a whisper ia
l.H 500 nnhs
The doctor then called for criPplcs on
cruiche.. j. +. Alexander, who
bad been afflicted With The giiut dis
ease, rheumatism. ior seven yeats,
aud has been unable to walk cxccp,
un eTatchcs for six months, went
forward. He Was operated on ior 90
minutes aud walked off home free
from pain, followed By tie wondering
crowd, while the Dr. broke his crut-
chcs. 10 say hist the ya.t audience
was as'ouishcd and wild would be
putting !, mildly. The doclors were
warmly congratulated. Il seems
like dream, but il Is real Minis
lcis aud doctors were In the audi
cucc, aud seemed NJ much pleased
A. any.
They tleit successfully the following
diseases: Rig neck. bladder aud
kidney diseases, bowel complaint,
drop,y, debility, hcatt, liver aud
nerve diseases, rheumatism, scrofult.
lo., Of mauly 'igur. alI female dis
eases, aud al Kind, OF chronic dis.
eases, Pile. aud cauccf, cured With
ont Use of knit.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-09-07

Joseph Horton Is SIN shipping cat
tic fran here. Marcus MatkIn accom-
panied AIR. Horton 10 Sc. Lonis Mon.
day.
The ''DcSoso Facts" came down
sDnday aud played ball with the Bis
mafck boys. Score, 20 to 81, Ia Ia
yor Of the ''faois."
We have heard Of festivals where a
large amount Of the refreshments were
left over. bat that ie not the kiHd the
ladies OF the N. i. Church, South had
Saturday night, for they didn't have
enough ice cream to go round Sew
etal parties were disappointed BETTER
,ry II again, ladies, aud have more re-
ireshments next time.
Sept. 8. Owl
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-09-07
HAzEL. RUN.

Mil Coyingion l. quite sick with
malaria.
Frank Drew Is picking up all the
good feeding hogs he cza fnd.
We notice Tcrrc illse bridge shut up
sgsin. What Is the matter this time !
Pleasant IIeqne',e Is bullilng hand.
some residence on hts newly purchased
farm.
Percy MoCormiek 81 Belgrade wa.
In Hazel Hun last week. shaking hands
with his many frlends.
Several Of our enierpFising slocsmeu
contemplate attending A. X. Harris
annual sale on the 9th.
Mcssfs. Bird and Donnell have becu
5using some good 3-year-old steers In
the Hazel Run settlement this week.
We are having bat. dry weather,
greatly damaging all kinds Of crops.
Early corn VIA be damaged and late
cosa i worthless. Stock water Is get
iiGg scarce; pastures arc burning up;
plosiag for tac ccmiag wheat crop !.
at stands,ill.
FsRukR.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-09-07

The ilth Annual Sale Of Live tock
at the Harris Farm, 3 miles west Of
l.ibcIiyyiIle, ST. Francois county Mo-
will take place Saturday, Sept. ., 1893.
Among the stock to be sold are . head
Of beef steers. 2 foe black jacks, 2 hue
black jennets, 2 thoroughbred Short
horn bulls, aud some hue young saddle
mares. besides lot Of iarm machinery
and implements. See large bills.