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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-09

which has since become popular with the Chi
nese resident at the capital. and one Of
the most satisfactory students ever graduated
from that institution held in high regard 10y
10th teachers and students Mr.. SIZE Is at pres
ent visiting the Chinese Legation here, whore
he feels quite at home. having served on Mr.
Wu's staff FOR several months when that Min
ister first came 10 this country.
Mr. WI is looking remarkably we'll after his
trip TO Spain. and has prohted both in health
and information by his journey. which was Of
shorter duration than 1t would have been had
Mime. WI and his son been able To accompany
him. But Nine. WI is a poor sailor, and pre-
ferred 10 await her husbands coming on this
side Of the water. reserv.ng her courage for
that long trip she must one day make back 10
China.
The popular amusement at the capital just
now. especially among the Diplomatic Corps is
to drive to ROCK Creek Of a Sunday morning
and witness the negro baptisms that take place
there 4 few Sundays ago a black, stout and
excitabie negress who had delayed "gittn
'ligion" until rather late in life, was taken with
the power Just as she was about 10 be inn
mersed.
When gifts dis yer way il talks two free fer
toe hole me. an l wants my Jrudder Eli Yer
toe hole me-" she shouted. jumping UP and
down frantically.
Never min bout yo brudder Eli" said the
preacher. tall strepplng creature who was
getting impatient and did not propose TO have
any nonsense. Come long hyer. sister.
reckons | kin hole yo jest good 20 brudder
Eli" and graspng the excited creature by both
arms H. forced her into the water on reach
ing the spot where the dipping was 20 take
place the candidate for baptism again became
excited
Il wants my brudder Eli fer toe hole me, hole
ne hole me when gets dis yer way" she sang
loudly In that tremeo peculiar 70 her race
The preacher exhorted her 10 keep stu and
let the ceremony go on but the more he eN-
horted the louder she sang Il wants my brud-
der Ell fer toe hole me" swaying her huge BODY
from side 10 side. Nisibly frightened the par
son shouted for aid. but just at that moment
the tremendous woman gave lurch that car
ried them both 10 the bottom When they came
10 the surface again the neSrcss was quite
cured Of her ardOr and, limp and dripping, some
OF the "brudders." among whom II is to be
hoped. was "brudder Ell" carried her 10 the
shore.
"Splendide, splendide." cried one OF the for
eign secretaries who had been an Interested
spectator. Il will max Eat performance re SUB
ject OF a special lettair 10 ny Government
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-09

together an expert force. ana 'he ms ,,.,l,
tial politician in the breadth OF 'he i""0
not be able 10 secure an appointment Io' a" -
coupetent person. Mr. Merriam mas
made himself liked by his associates anu Inns
the public generally he has few II any ("
although he has been frank and outspoAe" 0O''
cerning his policy and plans
~. ,as,s.a,, director OF the Census FRED
.,,oD II uyi,es while haning from ILLINOIS, mas
lived The greater part OF his lie IN "as'e
and long been Identified with us lh'e ~,
appointment was made al the SUN -
Senator Crulom and he belongs " ~ -.
school ~ nolitics in which the senior
nom the prairie state is shining Hs"' -,
Wines was for a number OF years chlei '' a.,
clan % hts State. and is among the ms ~
nan, mo-, ~, bts profession. He served II0
BAg.,,,,o m tbe end OF the last census ""N q,
regarded nv Mr.. Porter as one OF 'he -
csls :, the Office In regard 10 appoih'i"e -
three Thousand clerks. the work or the =,
demands Mr. Wines said recently i@"0'-
,ru - ,,a,a,t Because CongreS9
,eoor,r.o,,.s q man or q woman for posi'ioi
s,s -, ,,,,ara,,se that he or she Is capaDie'
intend N trv all clerks II they are ho' -
we want we shall discharge '''N' p, mate 4"
who show themselves worthy We s'"' 80. ,-horo-
A pleasant assurance 10 those uoU - ooosus
ises who have already written NV" ,,-r,a y,
failure because OF the method MI
has adopted regarding the appoil'i', u,o,k
For the office of chief clerk "hos -
Ainss him into frequent contact win
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-09

in two capitals at the same time is also &C
credited to London. The new Minister Is
nephew of Rafael Reyes. who has an interna-
tonal reputation as a scholar and diplomat
and at present represents his Government IN
Paris. His appointment as Minister is we'll
deserved promotion for Senior Calderon. who for
the last fifteen years has served his country
zealousy and acceptably as Consu-General al
New-York
The Colombian Minister is a man about forty
of fine appearance and pleasant address lie
speaks English luently. and his admiration OF
this country is attested by a copy Of Gilbert
stuart's portrait Of Washington which occupies
a conspicuous position in his drawing room
As Consul General in New-York. he became
thoroughly acquainted with the American peo-
pie and institutions and he is therefore ad-
miraby equipped for his position.
senora Calderon. a bride Of a year and a
woman Of much beauty and charm Of manner
comes from the distinguished family Of Perez
which has taken active part in Colombian
politics. Her knowledge OF English is more
limited than her husbands but she has good
vocabulary and a pleasant accent. The Cal
Gerons are about leaving town for the summer.
on their return in the fall they have arranged
TO exchange the modest dwelling they leased on
their arrival in Washington FOR one more
spacious and suitable for entertaining and
being fond OF society they will doubtless take
q leading part in the gay eties Of next winter.
Senior CaderOn's predecessor. Senior Hurtado,
has been rarely seen in Washington during re-
cent years preferring TO make his home in Eu-
rope which is more congenial 10 his tastes
In the early days OF his Mnistership ne was
prominent IN social life and a conspicuous tgure
on the avenues whether be rode or walked, be
cause Of the exquisiteness Of his dress ana the
magnhcence OF his eQupages He was, indeed
az
wealth and surrounding himself with every
luxury. He has not however been able TO pur-
chase the fountain OF perpetual youth, and the
time for his retirement from active service De
gins to approach. In Senior Hurtado's absence
Colombia has been represented by the secre-
tarv OF the Legation. Senior Rengifo young
man who has attained distinction both in poht-
cal and military lines. being the general, second
In command, Of the Colombian Army. Four
years ago Senior Rengifo married Miss Barbour
Of Washington
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-09

Tho present coldness between the President
and the former Speaker Of the House did not
ALWAYS exist When Major Mckinley and Mr.
Re4d served in Congress together they were on
tbe hest Of terms and the member from Ohio
had no more able coadjutor In carrying out his
nlans than the presiding officer Of the body in
,rbicb he took so prominent part. Apropos Of
~ Reed's projected resignation and his in
obuitv unlike Mr. Alger TO live In harmony
with the Administration, the following story
has haen resurrected In the List Congress MT
1s,K,nIav was chairman OF the Ways and Means
COR, ,itte.. and floor leader for the Republicans
~ tho dav his famous tariff bill was under dis
,,ssio, II had been arranged by the father OF
tho, hill and the Speaker that promptly at .
o.clock a motion should be made for the COM
,,,ttee OF the Whole on the State OF the Union
% rice When the appointed time came MT
MCKINLEY was nowhere to be found.
1.-The gentleman from Ohio" said the Speaker
,....-,,nf,ng the deliberations OF the House
..,,ovas that the Committee OF the Whole on the
r.o,o ., the Union do now rise" and under MS
,.oo,b he muttered. with some Irritation
where IN the devil is the gentleman from
Ohio?"
o.oo- Hu-tado. for more than decade Min
- from the United states OF COLOMBIA 10
-. oa,ttal has recently been replaced py Ion
C,,,r,aco Calderon who. like Senior Hurtaoo ana
,he custom OF the South American republics
=. ,av,na their diplomatic agents represent them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-09

Another agreeable addition to the Diplomatic
Corps IS Captain Paul Vgnal who replaces
Major de Grandprey as military attache OF the
French Embassy. a position TO which the recent
war has given an added Importance. Captain
Vignal has risen 10 his present rank through
ability. and has the promise OF a. brilliant q
career as It IS possible for an army ot1cer 10
obtain I'm time OF peace on his graduation from
the Ecole PolyteChnique young Nignal was com
missiOned a second Lieutenant and sent 10 lhe
Military School OF Engineers at Fontainepieau,
ing advanced to the grade Of first lieutenant
On completing his studies there From ron
tainebleau Lieutenant Nignal was detailed Tor
duty on the eastern frontier, where MS work
was the connecting OF three important fortresses
by signalling He undertook this service with
Tie ardor and enthusiasm Of young ana am
bilious man and soon invented system or
signalling which was an Improvement over any
other then in use After three years on the
frontier he took examinations for the war COL
iege and was graduated into the stan. where
his high talents won FOR him warm encomiums
from his superiors. His present appointment Is
a reward for services which II they were not
performed on the field Of battle, are stu or
great value % the service % which he belongs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-09

Alfred SEE Junior at Cornell. who was at
tached to the Chinese Legation during the
period Of Yang Yus service at its head has re-
Gently been appointed by that Minister to
position on his staff at 81. Petersburg He Will
leave Immediately for his new post, returning
later on. however. to finish his course at Cor
nell. where he has made an enyiabie record and
Is widely liked. Mr. SEE was one Of the 'ast
Cinnamon to enter the Washington High School
The daily sentinel., 1899-04-24
NOTICE,

Notice is hereby given that at the
regular monthly meeting of the board Of
directors Of the Mesa Mutual Irrigatine
company which will be held at the office
OF G. N. Cox, Grand Junction Colo at
p. m e, Monday May lst 1899, there will
be offered for sale at public auction to
the highest bidder for cash, the follow
ing desc'i ed shares Of the Capital stock
of the Mesa Mutual Irrigating company,
in accordance with the provisions OF the
Bylaws of said company, for non-pay-
ment OF assessments thereon, made Feb
ruary 7th, 1898, and March 31st, 1898,
and the accrued interest thereon at two
per cent per month; the first of said as
sessments being for one dollar and fifteen
cents (s1.15) per share, and the other for
one dollar ($D per share, namely:
One hundred and sixty eight Q69)
shares standing in the name OF the Bel
lan-Price Investment company, upon
which there is due One hundred, ninety
three and twenty one hundredths
($l93.20) March 18th, 1898, eighty -four
dollars (sS4) due May LIST, 1898, AMI
eighty-four dollars (sS4) due August 1st,
1893, together with (2) per cent per
month thereon from such dates.
One Q) share standing in the name of
F. L. Bellan, upon which there is due
one and 15-10O dollars, Isl .15) March 10,
1898, fifty cents May lst, 1898, and fifty
cents August l, 1893, together with two
(2) per cent interest per month there
on from such date.
Ninety-one and one half (911a) shares
standing in the name Of II. W.. Ross
trustee, upon which there is due One
hundred, five and 22-l0O (sI05.22) dol
lars, March 10, 1893 forty five and rs 100
dollars, (S45.75) due May 1st, 1898, and
fort, five and 75-100 dollars ($45. 75) due
August 1st, 1898 together with two (2)
per cent interest per month thereon
from such dates.
Said sales will be for cash.
By order OF the board of directors of
the Mesa Mutual Irrigating company,
B. W. BROWN,
Vice Pres.
The daily sentinel., 1899-04-24
NOTICE.

Public notice is hereby given that un-
der and by virtue of the petition of
twenty legal voters in School distri;t
No. in Mesa County Colorado there
will be submitted at the general school
election OF said school district No. to
be held at the school house Grand june
tion Colorado in Mesa county on Mon.
day May 1st 1899 OF such qualified cleo
tors of the district as have paid a school
tax therein in the year next preceding
the said meeting, the question of refund
ing the bonded indebtedness OF said dis
trict and of issuing bonds to take up
and replace the outstanding district
bonds now payable. Such refunding
bonds to be voted for at said time to bear
interest at not to exceed 51a per cent.
per annum. and shall be redeemable at
the pleasure of the District Board in
five years, and payable in fifteen years
from the date thereof
All persons voting for the refunding OF
said bonds shall hsve written or printed
on their ballot the words "for refunding
bonds" and all persons voting against
the refun ling bonds shall have written
or printed on their ballot the words
against refunding bouds.
Witness my hand and official seal this
10th day OF April, A. d. 1899
SEAL VIM. A; MARSH.
t~) Secretary.
The daily sentinel., 1899-04-24

AGENTS WANTED-FoR 1.-THE LIFE AND
Achievements Of Admiral Dewey" the
worlds greatest naval hero. BY Murat
Halstead' the lifelong friend and admirer
OF the nations idol. Biggest and best
book; over 800 pages, Sx10 inches; nearly
100 pages halftoned illustrations; map
in colors Only s1.5O. Enormous de-
mand. Big commissions. Outfit free
Chance Of lifetime Write quick. The
Dominion Company. Caxton Bldg.
Chicago.
The daily sentinel., 1899-04-24
Grand Junction Junk shop
Cor. cd and Colorado Avenue
kINDLING WOOD
A SPECIALITY
From 26c per Sack
to S SO per load
C L. AntlaW. Proprietor.
Cha mberlains Cough Remedy.

This remedy is intended especially for
coughs, colds, Group, whooping cough
and inhenza. 1t has become famous
for its cures of these diseases, over a
large part OF the civilized world. The
most f1attering testimonials have been
received, giving accounts OF it's good
works; of the aggravating and persist
ent coughs it has cured; of severe
colds that have yielded promptly to
its soothing effects, and Of the danger
GUS attacks of Group it has cured oft
en- saving the life OF the child. The
extensive use Of it for whoopiDg cough
has shown that it robs that disease OF
all dangerous consequences. Sold by
all druggists.
The daily sentinel., 1899-04-24
NOTICE.

Public notice is hereby given that
under and by virtue of the petition of at
least twenty legal voters of School Dis
trict No. l of Mesa equity, Colorado,
and in accordance with the law in such
case made and provided, the g will be
submitted at the general school election
for school district No. in Mesa County,
Colorado, to be held at the school house
in Grand Junction, in said co lnty on
Monday the First da, OF May, 1899, the
question Of contracting bonded debt
not to exceed the sum of $4,000 (said
sum and the present debt aggregating
315 per cent. of the assessed value of tho
property of such district) for the pur
pose of erecting and furnishing school
buildings. Such question will be sub
school district as have pad a school tax
therein in the year next proceeding the
said meeting.
AT such meeting such electors shall
first agree by majority vote on the
amount of indebtedness to be contract
ed and shall then proceed 10 vote by a
ballot "for bonds" or against bonds"
which ballot shall be deposited in sep
crate ballot box from that used for vot
ers for the general school district offices,
aud the ballot box for receiving such
votes shall be kept open at said place
between the hours of | p. IN. and $50
p m. Of said day.
Such bonds if voted sha bear inter-
sat not exceeding 81 pr cent, payable
semi annually and be redeemable at the
pleasure OF the district after five years
and absolutely due and payable fifteen
years from date thereof,
Dated this 10th day Of April A. u. 1899.
(1 F-,-
The daily sentinel., 1899-04-24

Five trains daily each way between
Kansas City and st Louis, via the Mis-
souri, railway. Through trains from
Denver, Pueblo and Colorado Springs.
See your agent for tickets or Pullman re-
servations, or write, c. A. TRIPP,
G. W. F. q p. Agent,
Denver, Colorado.
The daily sentinel., 1899-04-24

Remember that the only trains run
through from Colorado to ST Louis are
over tbe Missouri Pacific'.railway. When
you go east, be sure your ticket reads
via the Missouri Pacific railway. The
government fast mail route. See your
nearest ticket agent or write,
G. A TRIP,
G. w. F. & P. Agent,
Denver, Colorado.2 =
The daily sentinel., 1899-04-24

fsr |lc" lss.c kor FIFTY dien9r
guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes veal
nan strnna blood pure Soc Al al 1rrRRtsH
N. Miles Nerve Plasters FOR Rheum,stisru
The daily sentinel., 1899-04-24

Educate foun bowels with CnscrretA
Candy Cathartic cure cons;ipat ion forever
H. JfC C. c fail. druggists refund rnGscy
y Miles RatM rus are guar antsed 20 ~
R400Q0A0 In % D:rvteA "0ps cans . 0n9eS
The daily sentinel., 1899-04-24

R.R. MEN, ATTENTION.
We will laundry your overall at l21a a
piece, your underwear at 8 cents.
q 1tf EXCELSIOR LAUND RY
The daily sentinel., 1899-04-24
ST.. 81 and 35 Canon Block.

Rev. E. Edwards, pastor OF the Enr-
lish Baptist church at Minsrsville, Pa. I,
when :uffering with rheumatism, was
advised to tr, Chamberlain's Pain Balm.
He saws: "a few applications of this
liniment proved Of great service to me.
1t subdued the inf tmation and relieved
the pain. Should any sufferer profit by
giving Pain Balm trial, it will please
me-" For sale by all druggists.
The daily sentinel., 1899-04-24
A SNAP.

For SALE-A % acre fruit farm; 3
miles from city; 10 acres set to fruit;
good house, barn and all out buildings;
sandy loan soil; water rights etc, clear :.
$4,000 takes the whole ranch. This
is absolutely the biggest snap in the val
ey. Address "F," Sentinel Office.
The daily sentinel., 1899-04-24
IT'S NICE

When yon get it free-a handsome
gilt top book. We will be pleased
to call for your laundry upon notifi-
cation and will return your bundle
on time. Leave your address.
Shirts 1Oc, Collars &c, Cuffs per
.eair, &c, Underwear, per garment, &c
Overalls 121ac. We also give you
handsome gilt edge book free.
The daily sentinel., 1899-04-24
MONEY TO LOAN.

MONEY TO LOAN.
buy anything from box OF tooth
before you buy.
NJ. A. Blackmer
The daily sentinel., 1899-04-24

The Denver Il Rio Grande trains make
direct connection at Denver, Colorado
Springs and Pueblo with the Missouri
Pacific Fast Maip for all. points north,
east anu south. Only one change Of
car to Atlantic seaboard. See your
nearest ticket agent or write,
@. A. Tripp, Gen'l Agent,
Denver, Colo.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-23
Ladies' NeCkWear.
Men and Boys Gloves

Mems and boys Jersey and Scotch Wool Gloves for 25c
Mems and boys Scotch and Jersey Wool Gloves for soc
Mems and boys Kid Gloves for. 75c
Mems Gloves dressed and undressed Tor 81 and 81 so
Mems Cloves dressed and undressed kid for
Mems fur top, fleece lined dog skin Gloves SI.oo
and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 49,. ...... so
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-23
Some Sample Things You Get Here!
NeCkWear.

Silk and Satin Tecks, all new shades, for .......
Silk and Satin Four-in-hand NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Silk and Satin Imperals, extra large for men, for. 2
Silk and Satin Pufs ........... 2
Silk Club Ties, all shades Observation-Disclosures. 2
Silk and Satin Bat Wing Ties, for and boys all
Silk and Satin Band Bows, all shades ........... 2
Boys Silk Four-in-hand. Observation-Disclosures. 2
Boys Silk Imperals, all shades Observation-Disclosures. 2
Silk Puffs, all shades Observation-Disclosures. q
Silk and Satin Band Bows e
Silk and Satin Tecks, all shades. .............. &
Silk and Satin Four-n-hand soc and ............ =
Silk and Satin Imperias, soc and. ............ 7.
Silk and Satin Pufs. soc and. Observation-Disclosures. 7.
Silk and Satin English Squares ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Silk and Satin Imperias, one in box, for 1900.
Silk and Satin Pus, one in box for 81 90 and -. :
Silk and Satin Imperias, in box for S Ioo and
Silk and Satin Puff Ties, in box, for. .......
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-12-30

THE LATE CALEB r. MERWIN.

Caleb r. Merwin, who died at his
home at Pond Point. Milford, on Satur-
day last, was one Of the old time pro-
gressive farmers of that vicinity and
met with much success in the vocation.
His strict integrity and kindly nature
endeared him to all his associates, and
for many years his hospitable home
was place dear to many, both old and
young, by reason of the kindly welcome
extended to them by him and his faith
full helpmate. He lived upon the farm
where he died for nearly fifty years,
and at his death was seventy-seven
years old Mr.. Merwin was deacon
in the First Congregational church for
many years The funeral services were
held at the family residence at Pond
Point Tuesday afternoon, and there
was very large attendance of rela-
tives and friends, and there was a pro-
fusion of floral offerings. Rev. III. H.
Morse of the First Congregational
church officiated. Interment was at
the Milford cemetery.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-12-30
AGED OVER 100 YEARS.
George Brakeman, Probably Country's

George Brakeman, Probably Country S
Oldest Mason, Dies in Derby.
Derby, Dec. 29.-George Brakeman,
the Oldest man in this city, and believed
to be the oldest mason in the United
States, died at o'clock this morning
at the age of one hundred years, two
months and nineteen days. Three
weeks ago he was seized with severe
cold, which left him SO exhausted that
collapse followed, his system being
completely worn out
Mr.. Blakeman's life has been q living
sermon of temperance and frugal liv-
Ing. At the age Of twenty-one he was
a sickly young man, but by avoidance
of all medicine and the most simple diet
he had since acquired robust health.
He started his business career as
shoemaker, later entering the shoe
manufacturing business. He was also
connected with the former dry goods
firm of Brakeman e. Downs with the
Ansonia Boot & Shoe company, the
Arsonia Clothing company, the Shelton
company, bolt and tack manufacturers,
and the Derby Savings and Birning-
ham National banks. He, was twice
married, the second time in his eight
ieth year.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-12-30
ROBERTS AND KITCHENER.
Their Appointment Applauded in tt
Arny-Better Feeling at Cane Co

Their Appointment Applauded in the
Army--Better Feeling at Cape Col
ony.
London, Dec. 29.-Despa tches from
all parts of South Africa emphasize the
great enthusiasm among the troops and
public occasioned by the appointment
of Field Marshal Lord Roberts and
General Lord Kitchener. The an
nouncement that the former will have
supreme command and that the latter
will be chief of staff has largely dis
PEELED the depression in Cape Colony
caused by the recent reverSes, while
the soldiers anticipate everything from
the presence of 'Bobs," from success in
battle to cheaper beer.
Advices from Cape Town, dated De-
cember "a, say that an investigation
shows that the reported disaffection
among the Dutch in the Victoria West
district has been oVerdrawn. The
farmers, it is pointed out, are mostly
landowners, and will not risk the loss
of their farms by rising
A despatch from Lourenzo Marquee,
dated December 90, says that curious
story is current there, emanating from
Boer sources, that Matt Steyn. brother
of the president of the Orange Free
State, and eight hundred Free Skaters
have definitely refused to continue the
war. Matt Steyn, acting as spokesman
of the party, is reported to have told
the president that he was only author
lied to intervene in the interest of
peace, and that the burghers did not
feel they were bound by his "unwar-
rantable conduct" especially as they
ran the risk of the confiscation of their
property, and they simply desired to
be permitted to farm in peace, and
proposed Immediately to return to their
farms.
Sir Charles Howard Vincent, member
of parliament for the central division
of Sheffield and colonel of the Queens
Westminster volunteers, has been APP
pointed to command the infantry divi-
sion of the City of London Imperial
regiment.