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Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17
DAKOTA DIVISION,

: DAKOTA DIVISION,
lie. s.2Op.m. Fargo, ar. $50 a. H.
lie. 1873 a. N. jamestown, le.12.27 .. NJ,
ar. 7.00p.m Bismarck, le 100 a. m.
Traias West, Mondays, Wednesdays and.
Fridays.
Trains East, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sat-
urdays.
Connects at St. Paul with all trains East
and South at Minneapolis with all trains from
that city ; at St. Cloud with TRAINS for Melrose
and the Sank Valley; at Brainerd all trains
make close connections to and from Duluth,
and to and from the West and South.
Close connection with Lake Steamers at
Duluth St. Paul trains at N. P. Junction ::
St. Paul Pacific Railroad trains at Glyn-
don for Fishers Landing, Fort Garry and
the British Possessions, via. steamers of Red
River Transportation Co.. at Moorhead, Minn.,.
and Fargo, D. T., with steamers for Fort
Garry, Pembina, and all points ON the Red
River: at Bismarck, with steamers to all
points north and south on the Missouri River.
including Standing Rock, Fort Rice, Berth
old, Carroll and Benton, and oil other points
in Montana; also with N. W. Stage and Ex--
press Cos line to Deadwood City and all
points in the Black Hills.
Dated November 1st, 1877.
H. E. SARGENT,
Genil Manager
|: St. Paul.
: G. G. sANHoRN, H.. A. TOWNE,
Gen'l Fri and Ticket Ag't. Superintendent.
St. Paul Brainerd.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17
a full line Of Cartridges at !.
i. WoRTHINGToN Il Co.'s.

4 A. DeLacy Woods Benton County
Press is now the recognized organ Of
the Denocratssin this legislative dis
|triet See proceed ings. Of Demo cratie
district conversions. *. .57 .:s I= s
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17

John Cusrse offers good clay bed
for making brick and;free fuel for FIVE
Years to any person who will start q
Arick yard on his farm three miles
vss4 of town.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17

Pie district court convened on
Tuesday last; and is now in full blast.
Business is so lively that Sheriff
Hayes has Four or five deputies assist,
ing hiaa Z:
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17

The article ID last weeks Trans.
aript headed Wire Binders, vas
iAkent ssom the Minneapolis Depart
nemt IS the Pioneer Press, but By
soma unaccountable oSers sight ne failed
. credit i 70 that paper.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17

George Geissel, of Two Rivers, has
taken contract to build a new school
house at North Prairie, for 5000, the
building to be completed Nov. Is.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17
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Many special aids to students, in addition
to- very full pronouncing and defining vo-
cabuIary, make the abovenamed books, in the
opinion of our most distinguished educators
the most complete, as we'll as by far the cheap.
est Dictionaries of our language.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17

Farmers, bring in your Beef Cat
tie. We will take them at any time
and pay you the highest market price.
T.. ~. Il. WoRTHINaroN & Co,
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17

*'> Henry Bredteld has placed a parti-
tion in his hardware store in order to
have work shop in the back part for
the manufacture and repair Of tin>.
ware
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17

D 4. Galley, of Princeton, the Re>
publican nominee for representative in
this legislative district, made US a
pleasant call to-day.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17

,. Wor:hington g Cos, new store,
tk sat they intend building next spring
will be 24sby 60 feet on the ground,
and will occupy the east end, Of the lot
ou which Rhodes 4 Wetzel are build
ING their new drug store. ]. < :gsz;,s +
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17

Mr. Joseph Vsuce, of St. Paul was
~ town on Tuesday canvassing for
shc St. Paul Globe, and got a good
MANY subscribers. s~-;s.. ',:.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17

4. J. Clark's printing material has
arrived, and Dir. Clark expects to soon
revive hss paper, which will be straight
Republican In politics hereafter.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17
Milwaukee Beer at VAsALY's.

Service will be held in the Episco>
pal church next Monday evening, at
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17
!!

Where are you going? Going to
Aaurin 4 Medved's,to buy our winter
supply. They have tho hrgest,. best.
and ,oheapest stock ever saw.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17

We have Just purchased the larges t
stock Of Dry Goods ever brought to
this town, and will sell at bottom
prices. .MAUR1N- & MEDvED.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17

The voice of.the candidate is hear,
in the land saying ~. r.. -. .> /. -: -:
Howly, howdy, howdy, do ?s.v4.:st..s..
How is your wife. and how are your =.
3, Alb, it fits my fist as no other can, sS... =.
The horny fist Of the working. man. 80 e. :. :
-,.. :-.~ ,.4s,,. "a ~ =. IT,. s-,s. H..
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17

To the Voters OF Morrison County.
! hereby annouuce that I am an
Independent candidate for the Office Of
Clerk Of the District Court fes The
County Of Morrison: w.. ->s~.u
& e. 4. IS r. STFrrz s..
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17

Blanket goods Of all kinds, also a
Ele lot -nG Buffalo Goats and Robes at
l. WoRTH1NGToN & Co.'S.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17

L. Worthiugton & Co. have the
largest and best assortment Of Tobacco
ever brought to. this market, both
smoking and chewing
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17
Insurance..

I intend to thoroughly canvass this
and adjoining counties, and for those
having insurance in view I can and will
do better then. any other agent.
guarantee satisfaction, and remember
the favor Of my patrons. I wish to
warn all against insuring with an agent
named Gilbert, as be has deceived many
in this county,. I will be on hand and
follow up the business and If l do not
satisfy, you need not pay.
t.. G.. HAYS.
Ag't st. Paul Fire d Marine Ins. CO
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17

We received pleasant call to-day
from Messrs. Barrett & Gilman, of st.
Cloud. y
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17

Do not fail to call on Houde, if you
want a suit of Clothes. He is selling
Clothes SO cheap that all can afford
to dress we'll, 60 and price bis goods
and be convinced,
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17

Editor Transcript ALLOW me to
inform the public through your paper
how the Washburn men propose. to
elect him, basipg my opinion on the
way it is done in Todd county. The
county officials receive $500 each. l
happen to knew something about this,
for Mr.. Buss, treasurer Of Todd couu>
ty, offered me fifty dollars to support
Washburn.a !. Milo PORTER: >.
Little Falls, MINI. q ~ =. =
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17

Mr.. Medved has returned to Little
Falls after having been in St. Paul
t6rce weeks buying new goods
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17

Go to L Worthington, e. Co.'s and
get one of those iron measures. They
are just the thing for thrashers,
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17

IL Monitor and Laraway & Kings
Cross Plows f0r sale at
MAURIN & MEDvED's.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17

Leon Houde Is paying the highest
price in Cash for Wheat. Do not fail
TO sec him before you sell. , :.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17

If you want nice Dog Skin, Kid,
or Buck Driving Glove, go to Houde's.
He has just received large invoice
from Chicago, and will sell them cheap.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17

John Rose, Of Bismarck, is putting
up a sew blacksmith shop near Bat>
ter's Hotel.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17

!. New Drugs and Medicines at i.
VAsALY's Drug Store : ] ].
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17

uanters, go. to l.. Worthinston &
Go S for your ''outfits." They have
even ything YOU need.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17

: All kinds Of Pants and Oils for
sale cheap at VAsALY's. =
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17

Go to L. Warrington l. Co.'s for
yous Cigars.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17

Don't sell your Produce before you
know our prices:
MAURIN & MEDvED.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17

Just received, large lot Of Eurni~
3ture to be sold very cheap 81 s &.
=.sssA MAURIN q MEDYED.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17

Just received, large stock Of
I Cooking and Box Stoves, which We
srs selling At. bottom prices. .
MAuRIN 81 N1DyEp.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17

Have you seen l.. Worthington &
Co.'S Tobaccos. They have all Of the
best brands. ~..,. a.. -.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17

IL. *Worthington & Co.. lave full
line IF Teas, both Japanese and Green,
at prices to suit everybody.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17

VIM, Butler keeps the entire series
Of Merrill school books for sale at his
store. + 49, =%& f.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17
Political Meeting.

y. u. G. StiEers, p. s. smith aods r.
D. Tingle viii speak on the pending
political issues at the Court House.
this Thursday evening. at 7:3O.
o'clock. 81 81. .ss z. 81
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17

Best Powder in the market for SOC
t L. WORTH1NGTON & Co.'s
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17
A Strong Endorsement.

"A SUAV A6 6AuVl oC1llCllO'
We take pleasure In certifying to
the efficiency and faithfulness with,
which Mr.. Leon Houde has discharged
the duties pertaining to his position
Of Clerk Of the District Court of Nor
rison county, and cordially wish him
success in his efforts for reelection to
the same position at the coming cleo
:tion.
G. A. Gilman. G. D. Kerr.
L. W. Collins. D. B. Searle.
Jas. r. Bennett, Jr. E. D. Tingle.
Els. Smith. A. J. Clark.
AT. Storey for Taylor & Storey.
N. Richardson.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17

~ For sale by all Booksellers, or will be
sent, carriage free, on receipt of the price by
J. 3. ,LIPPINcoTT &C.,,
Publishers, Booksellers, and stationers:
us and III Market St., Philadelphia,
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17

Cali on us for Green Apples We
Keep the BEST kinds.
49,. .,- MAURIN & MEDvED.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17

! will give the highest market price
&r Potatoes. L. HouDE.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17

500 pounds Of Choice Butter want.
I'd at L. WoRTH1NaToN & Co.'s.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17

We make Teas speciality, and ask
all to call and examine goods and
prices before buying elsewhere.
l.. WORTHINGToN & Co,
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17

Charles Salisbury is prepared to
furnish teams for heavy hauling at
reasonable prices.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17

Go~to Z. " orthington 4 Co.'s and
get Crescent. Axe They are the
best In the market. ILL.,
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17

Best White Lime for $500. per
barrel at L. WoRTH1NGToN & Co.'s.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17
LOCAL ITEMS,
Republican county convention at
o'c.cek Saturday next. { "
L. WoRTH1NGToN T. Co.'S
Cartridges Of all kinds at

Ex~Gov. Marshall made pleasant
call at this Office on Tuesday last.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17

New York Factory Cheese at Il.
v to- HogDE's
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17

Monitor Flows at HoUDE's
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17
. SVtS. I

Shot 1870 per b. at Ss.z.
i, ,s:'.'l . l.. WoRTHISdToN & Co.'S
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17
Bibles and Yestalilents

Bibles and Testalnents.
81 have now on hand q good supply
Of the American Bible Society's books.
All who desire new copies ofthe Holy
Scriptures can now be supplied.
: g.. s.~..z d. w. RosENKRANs. "
j CHEAP FARMING MAoHINER =,
1 am selling all kinds Of Farming
n achinery and implements at lowest
figures. & / have a fne lot Of improved
plows, the best in the market. p
e55 -.>as.. .I>.lsss.5 r. D. HALL. I
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17
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To Everybody in America.

To Everybody in America.
+. - 49,: .
!, Please take notice that for the neat
Thirty Days I propose to sell goods
cheaper than any other store in the
Northeast, not eoen ercepting Leon
Ho,tde or old man Boyd ,0ih his plug
lat.
I haze just received a large and
complete stock of
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17

Potatoes, Beets, Onions and Cab
bages wanted at H0UDE's.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17

SOUTH. NORTH.
le. l2.2s pm. tBrsiaerd- ar. $50 p M
lie. I.4i ?. IN. Little Falls, le. 1870 p. m.
le $40 pm. Sank Rapids, lie. lilo a. M
ar. $40 p. m. St. Paul, lie. 100 a. NJ.
trA Trains Daily except Sunday.
BRAINERD AND DULUTH DIVISION.
EAST. WEST.
le. 2.3o p. ID. fBrainerd, ar. 1l.o0 m.
1e. S:55 ?. N. Atken, lc. 10.l1 a. np~
Re. TAO p. NJ. N. P. junction, lie. $50 q. M
AT. $40 p.m IN. Duluth, lie. 400 a. m
Trains East, Mondays, Wednesdays, and
Fridays.
Trains West, Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17
RAIIRO A. Dis.
!. JANUARY, 1873. I
FIRST DIVISION
st. PaulSEPacifcR.R.
BRANCH LINE.

Through trains for St. Cloud, Melrosc, Sank
Rapids, Brsinerd, Bismarck, Deadweod, and
eli points on Northern Pacific r. r. 81 q.
t ~ t4S{-:S r ESn;no North :Ezyzss :. - -
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-10-17

- J.P. FARLEY,
JAS. W. DORIAN, Gen'l Manager.
.. Genl Freight and Ticket Agent
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-04-10
HI HAMBURG MASSACRE

Mr.. George William Curtis, as editor
of Hdrper's Weekly, is responsible for
every expression Of editorial opinion
that it contains, and no contributes the
greater part OF it. Mr.. Curtis has q
passion 10 be considered heightened in
politics MS well as elegant in English ;
but we fear that his motives sometimes
come from a vain love of form rather
than from o conscientious desire to
occupy an exalted position because the
courses that lead to 1t are right. We
are still further compelled to believe
this after reading his recent attack
upon Senator Butler, of South Carolina,
10 which he says: "The part taken
by General Butler in the Hamburg
massacre is well known. The facts
were widely published, and they have
never been successfully questioned.
The pretence of fear OF a negro rising,
which was put forth as the excuse Of
the wanton slaughter Of innocent men,
is an insult to every intelligent per.
son." What were assumed as facts
did indeed receive extensive publica-
ton and circulation by the unscrupu-
lous carpet baggers Of the South and
their equally INSCRIPTIONS friends Of
the North, but they were so far ques-
toned that Radical Government with
the legal machinery all in It's hands did
not dare to show the world what were
the facts in the case, though General
Butler proclaimed himself ready then
Us he is now to have them fully exam
ined. The New York Herald more
nearly hit the case when il said ave
presume that there is not q Senator
who honestly believes that Mr. Butler
abetted the Hamburg massacre. The
negro testimony 10 that effect has long
beenan exposed and exploded perjury"
Whether that is 70 or not, Mr.. Curtis
should be above circulating Abominable
charges that have never been supported
by u single competent and reliable wit.
ncss.-Boston Post.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-04-10

the rules Of Anglo Saxon criminal prac.
tice throw around q man on trial for a
felony was extended to him. The jury
was composed Of men Of both races,
every one Of whom was disposed to be
governed in bis verdict entirely BY the
evidence. The Attorney General aud
District Attorney distinctly stated that
thew did not desire a conviction unless
s.~s
mony Of trustworthy witn5ss1s-
And now what do we fndy A citl.
zen OF Louisiana is convicted by u
Louisiana jury Of an infamous crime
against the laws O. Louisiana and no
sooner is the news OF the conviction
transmitted to Washington than the
Secretary OF the National Treasury
and four other eminent statesmen /"
unite in a Telegram u sympathy and
coincidence With 'tdc ocmmoa s0,ger.
Not satisfied with this improper re-
Election upon the conduct Of Off
Gals, the Hon. John Sherman, appar.
emily irenzied by rage, launches out
into Wholesale abuse and vituperatiou
OF the people, Courts, and Government
OF the State, and even iorgets himself
to such an extent as to threaten us
with u return of Grantism. Has this
country ever witnessed such an exhi-
bition Of official indeccncy on the part
OF u Cabinet officer z
AZ for Mr.. Sherman, We warn him,
that il be continues his wild raving on
the subject Of the prosecution Of the
Returning Board, the country will
soon begin to suspect that there is
some personal fear underlying his ac-
ton in the matter and we shall GER
tainly feel inclined to ask that the
House of Representatives appoint a
committee 10 investigate hisconnection
with the fraudulent count Of the cleo
toral vote Of Lomsfana.-New Orleans
Democrat.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1878-04-10
MORE JUDGES.

The bill OF Mr.. Stephens, TO add six
new members TO the Supreme Court,
making it TO consist of fifteen, has little
of merit TO commend il. IL would
make that tribunal too unwieldy Tor
its purposes, and would impair, rather
than increase, respect for its authority
as a tribunal of last resort. That tho
Court, as now constituted, is overbur-
dened with business is universally con.
coded. This has arisen largely from
The requirement of Circuit Court duties
of the Justices, which has always been
a feature of our Judicial system. II
would be far better TO relieve them en-
trely OF this service than add 10 their
number.
Indeed, II may well BIO questioned
whether It would not be an improve
mcnt to relieve the Supreme Court
Justices Of all nisi Prius duties, indie
pendent Of tho pressure On their time.
The principle of allowinga Judge who
trios u case TO participate in this final
decision oflaw questions arising during
the progress OF a trial before him is
questionable. Few Judges are capable
OF holding the Scales Of Justice 80
evenly as not to be more or less biased
in their introductory rulings. When
the law comes before them for ultimate
decision, such bias naturally accompa-
mics the Judge who steps from the trial
bench to the law bench. Opinions
once formed it is difficult to change,
and the result not infrequently is that
pride OF opinion assumes TO some ex-
tent the nature Of ~partizanship, which
interferes with that lmpartiality which
should characterize a purely law Court.
Judges, no more than other people,
care TO be oyerruled in matters Of law.
But, waving this, 1t seems better to
Tighten the labors Of the Supreme Court
J Justices by the appointment Of more
inferior Judges for circuit duties, IT the
present number IL insufficient. One
positive tendency to increasing the evil
Of divided counsels and dissentient
opinions would follow the increase pro-
posed. In important suits it is difficult
to obtain a verdict from a jury oftwelve
men. To expect that a bench of Gf-
tceA Judges would be better able TO
arrive at unanimous results in impor-
tant cases, especially those involving
constitutional questions, is hardly to
be locked for.
Nor would it be suitable TO give any
President, however patriotic and free
from craftsmanship, the power Of ap-