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Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-05-08
FOREIGN NEWS GOSSIP.

EOhElC1N NENS 0OSS1s
Russia is said to be secretly mobilizing
Gov. Curtin ex- minister to Russia, ia sure that
there will be war.
There arc 1900 persons in Victoria, B. c.
seeking employment and unable to find work
The French government is said to have de-
cided upon measure for the expulsion of the
Orleans and Bonapartist princes.
A majority Of the British cabinet is in favor
of the renewal of the crimes act in Ireland
Mr.. Chamberlain and others wish to drop tho
most coercivs measures.
The Ottawa Sun advises an expo dition to
Montreal, to put down the Riel sympathizers
in that city. 7.Dis,oyalty," the Sun says, must
and will be struck down wherever it raises its
reasonable head.
small pox still prevails at Trieste, Austria
The bureau has received an emphatic denial
of the reports that cholera prevails in Spain.
Every precaution is being taken to prevent the
Introduction of contagious diseases into this
country.
A special to the Tribune from Panama says:
The French influence is supreme here The
French people living at Panama boast that the
protest from Paris caused the American troops
TO leave the city. The local paper declares
the same thing. An American vessel captured
by rebels has been retaken by the Alliance and
sent to Colon. Ruise and six insurgents arc
on board.
1t is stated that Gen. Komaroff has written to
the Afghans expressing surprise at their con-
duct in forcing him to battle. The Afghans
are indignant at his impudence and are moro
cordial toward the British. The populace at
Herat, however, appear to be as we'll inclined
toward Russia as toward England, and their
assistance as against Russia it rather doubt
full in the event OF q Russian advance upon
the city.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-05-08
8UssIAFoH WAR,
What An American Army ofacsr Says Of
Russian Preparations.

2Itas5E S1tA10Axs1 para
# A New York paper prints interviews On the
Russian preparations for war, with several
people who have just arrived from St Peters
burg. Capt Charles s. Hartwell, us a, who
spent his youth in Russia and has just returned
from long visit there, said:
When left st Petersburg a month ago,
three Of my relatives were ordered to pre-
pare for active service and to join their
regiments on the banks of the VOL
Ga, near Moscow. For some time the
authorities of that city have been retaining
ell the heavy scows which have been sent up
shores of the river are lined with them. These
vessels are very heavily built, and with proper
sheds would make excellent transports. They
are capable of accommodating fifty men, and
as there are now nearly 1000 of them ut the
rendezvous the transportation facilities of the
imperial guard can be understood I have
seen it mentioned in late dispatches that the
imperial guard has been ordered to
the north. This, am p confident,
is untrue. II Sir Peter Lumsden should
send scouts as far north as Merry, imagine
they would tell him somewhat starting story
is subject to government supervision, and not
tithe of the military movements is published
in the Russian newspapers. 1t Is generally un-
derstood in the army barracks at st, Peters
burg that the car has decided upon war, and
that he is only waiting to make a formal dec
laration until his foaces have invested Herat
The Russian troops are in a splendid state Of
discipline. Preparations have been making for
this movement, to my own knowledge, for
three years. The occupation Of Merry was
the first great stride toward the Arabian sea,
although England willfully shut her eyes to it
I think that you will find that this last fight
with the Afghans will be used by the Russians
as plea for more delay, or else Unsuitable
cause for advancing at once upon Herat and
seizing it. There are no indications Of peace
in this matter Hostilities have begun. The
WEI party in RUSSIA would not allow the czar
to Withdraw Ills forces, even though he wished
to do 50. Within fortnight you will hear Of
the investment of the key to India.
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Alarm In British Columbia.

The people of British Columbia are said TO
be in high state OF alarm on the prospects
of war between England and Russia At
Victoria companies CT citizens are drilling
nightly, and two cannon have been mounted
in position to put daylight through whoever
may appear with a hostile purpose Many
people have sent their movable valuables
to Port Townsend. or Seattle, Wash, and
are themselves prepared to take to the woods
IL case of attack The exposed position of
Victoria affords serious grounds for fear.
The city lies within easy gunshot from the sea,
and would afford a fine days sport for the
Russian fleet which is now in Chinese waters.
Just now there is but single ship at Esqui-
mault harbor capable of defensive work, and
it could do nothing to beat off the whole Rus
sian feet. This situation is perfectly well
known to the Russian commander in China, and
his first movement on the announce
dent OF war, it is expected, will be to set sail
for Victoria. 1t is generally feared that if the
city is found defenseless, or nearly SO, heavy
tribute would be demanded, and if it be not
forthcoming twill be battered to the ground.
The citizens of New Westminster are quite as
badly scared as tho Victoria people. Not a
few, it is said, are prepared to move over on
United States soil at the first alarm
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-05-08
Thu Tennessee legislature has passed

Thu Tennessee legislature has passed
ever the governors veto the bill repeal
ing the Railroad Commission act of 1888
by vote of % TO 10 in the Senate and
5S to IS in the House. The Tennessee
commissioners were, enjoined about a
year ago by the United States Court
from enforcing their schedules and
rates upon certain roads In the state,
and the law has been practically in
operative since. The press of the state
have been generally in favor Of there
peal and against any railroad commits
sion law at all. The enjoined commits
sioners have been entitled to their sal
aries from the state, although perform
ing no service. There seems TO be much
satisfaction in the state at the removal
of this vcxed question, which has beer
a source of contention since its incep
tion. '& .sa Ss.%@1z
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Tiohborne's Missing Witness Found.

Dec Moines, Iowa, Special:-The noted
Tichborne case, involving al English baronet-
cy and an immense estate in England, has
come to have local interest to Des Moines. It
will be remembered that at the close of the
trial Arthur Orton claiming to be Roger Itch
borne, the heir to the title and property, was
declared an impostor and sentenced to
twelve years. Imprisonment At that time
it was claimed by Orton's counsel that
abouts they were unable to locate, would
fully establish the identity Of his client He
could not be found and Orion was trans ported.
About one year ago his term of Punishment ex-
pired, sud he returned to England and again
began the task OF proving himself to be Roger
Tichborne. Marshal Hafner Of Des Moines,
among other peace officers, was corresponded
with in relation to the missing witness, and
some four weeks since became satisfied they
had located him in California. IN fact, the
marshal discovered another man that per-
sonally knew the witness, and had been assured
by him that he could fully indemnity Orion and
Tichborne. This intelligence MI Hafner con-
veyed to London to tho parties having the
matter in charge, who Immediately forwarded
to him $500 with which to prosecute
the search for the witness. Ac-
cordingly the marshal sent the clerk of the
police court to the Pacific slope on this Grand
and was recently rewarded by telegram
from him dated at San Francisco, stating that
he had been entirely successful in his mission
had seen the man and as certained that his evil
dence would be all that was expected Mar
shall Hafner has cabled the report to London.
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A Prize Fight at Auche, yak.

A special from Auche, Oak, says: The long
talked of contest between Ben Arthurs of
Butte City, Mont, and Ed McKeown, champion
of Manitoba, came off recently, anu WAS large
ly attended. About one hundred sporting
1llen from Winnipeg came down on special
train. The men are heavy weights The
match was for 500 side, the entire gate re-
ceipts to go to the winner, Marquis, of Queens
bury rules to gorern. When the men stripped
it was evident that McKeown was in much bet
ter condition Of the two. The first seven
rounds were characterized by heavy hit
ting on both sides, in which Arthurs
evidently had the advantage as he
showed the least punishment, although it
was apparent that McKeowns superior condi-
ton would tell in the long run The eighth and
last round opened with very cautious sparrins
on both sides. Suddenly McKeown let out his
right with terrific force, striking Arthurs on
the jugular vein and causing him to drop in
sensible in the ring. He was unable to rise un-
til after time was called, and McKeown was de-
clared winner of the contest Arthurs displayed
tho most science, while it was evident that Nc
Keown was the hardest hitter, and while Nc
Keown won he was the worst punished man Of
the two. A large amount Of money changed
hands.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-05-08
Personal MENTION.

IS q s y
j Mr.. Maurice Kingsley, son Of Charles Kings
ley, will soon make his home in New Raven
John Mccullough, the actor, now visiting
St Louis, seems to be growing worse rapidly.
He wandered about the city for several days
imagining himself in Chicago and in Cincin-
natl, inquiring constantly for streets and places
in the city. His mind 10 evidently being rap
idly undermined " co..
q James Talbot who died on Blackwell's L.
land where he had been imprisoned for week
for intoxication, was at one time captain in
the English army, and belonged to the Forty
seventh infantry, the celebrated BLACK Watch"
regiment He was q cousin of the earl OF
Shrewsbury.
Gen. Irwin Mcdowell at San Francisco has
been suffering for some time past with an at
lection of the principal digestive organs,
which priverits him retaining anything on his
stomach His physicians have given up all
hope of his recovery. Death is expected to oc-
cur at any time. He is delirious most of the
time
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-05-08
FOREIGN Matter More Pacific,

A London telegram Of the LIST inst says: "A
special messenger has left St Petersburg and
will arrive in London Monday Or Tuesday.
bringing Russia's answer, which will probably
be formal acceptance Of the English proposals.
The czar has intimated to England through
Baron De Staal that he earnestly desires
peace. If the proposal to arbitration, the
question of a disregard on the part Of
Russia Of the convention of March II il &C
cepted, the joint commission will pro
coed to delimitate the frontier OF At
ghanistan without waiting for tho de-
c1sion Of the arbitrator, a satisfactory basis
upon before the Penjdeh affair. While the
commission is at work, the disputed territory
will be considered as neutral, and will not be
occupied either by the Russians or the
Afghans." The News, in an editorial, says it
rejoices that the prospects OF peace between
England and Russia are brighter than at any
time during the negotiations.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-05-08
S. 4. K. Prime of Dwight, ILL.,, re-

S. Il. K. Prime Of Dwight, ILL.,, rec.
ognized as high authority on crop mat
ters is making up his reports for the
month of April, from 700 points in the
winter wheat belt and covers the terri
tory thoroughly. With the exception
Of Michigan, Mr.. Prime says, not sim
gle state in the entire wheat belt, will
produce an average wheat crop this sea-
son. The spring wheat outlook and f.
nal results Of the crop have never been
of SO great Importance in the history of
the country as this season. In 1884 the
spring wheat area evened up the def
cheney in the winter wheat states, but
under no circumstances will it be posi-
BILE, with the present conditions, to
make mp the shortage this year.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-05-08
Express Car Robbery In Indiana.

The Louisyillesexpsess, on the Louisville,
New Albany g. Chicago railway, was
robbed near Harrodsburg, Ind, short
ly before midnight Shortly before
the j, train should have reached Bloom
ington, man having the appearance of a
tramp entered tho express car armed with a
heavy hickory stick. In this car were George
K. Davis, the express messenger and Peter
Webber, baggageman. Webber says that he
and Davis were asleep when the robber en-
tered. Weber was awakened by a violent
blow on the head. The robber then struck
Davis evidently while he was asleep. Davis
managed to loosen his right hand and draw
his revolver, but before he could fire the man
wrenched the weapon from his grasp, and
leveling it, r. pulled the trigger The
ball struck the messenger in the head, and he
fell dying to the floor. The robber then made
the baegsgageman open the safe and take out
the money. Then the tramp pulled the bell
cord and stopped the train, but first fired at
Weber, the bullet striking him in the tore-
head. Weber succeeded in reaching the
smoking car, and gave the alarm, but the soli-
tary train robber had disappeared in the dark
ness. The alarm was not given until the
train reached Bloomington when tho search
commenced The amount stolen is not known
but exceeded 81, 300 Davis and Weber are
both alive, but the former cannot recover. A
passenger on the sleeping car, looking out of
the window, saw the robber emerge apparently
from the trucks This was at Snithyille, two
miles from Harrodsburg, where the train
stopped for water thus enabling the robber to
enter the baggage car.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-05-08

It is not uncommon to observe in va
rious quarters where there are COM
plants Of misgovernment, attempts to
prescribe q property qualification for
the elective franchise. The complaints,
when sifted to the bottom, are. OF ex-.
travagant expenditures, contracted in
nine cases out of ten, to further the
schemes Of property holders. and at
their solicitation. At all events, man
hood suffrage has come to stay. The
idea Of imposing 9 property qualities
ton as to the suffrage OF holding Office
is impracticable. Reforms IN munich
pal government must be obtained with
out it. The Boston Advertiser, in
some sort Q representative Of the capital
and culture of the American Athens
reaches this conclusion, aproposs
to the discussion Of the question 81 q
limited suffrage in that city wv
have q system Of government BY the
people, |" i says, "and so far rs human
eye can see, il has come to stay. All
hope Of good local government must be
founded on an expression Of the will,
not d 3 selected number, but 81 the
whole people. The fund as
sumption Is that the majority Of the
Whole people prefer honest, efficient
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-05-08

= A Toronto paper says that the mum.
Der Of immigrants who will go into the
canadian Pacific Northwest during the
ensuing season, will be very light. AL
ready large number, who arrived last
week from England and other places,
On hearing of the Northwest troubles,
decided to locnte in Ontario and others
have gone through to Minnesota and
Dakota. The prospect of half-breed
instruction and Of the horrors OF In
dian warfare will prove sufficient to re-
lard that country for many years, not tc
mention the inhospitable climate.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-05-08
THE CRIMINAL CALENDAR.

jacob Scott of Port Gibson, N. Y, aged sew
ty- six, shot and killed his wife,
At Salt Lake City, brother of Delegate Can
on has been convicted OF polyGamy.
Adolph Hess of Concord1a, Ohio, was intoxi-
Gated when he killed his wife, child and HIM
self.
Will and Charley Irwin, brothers, of Chatta-
when Will stabbed CHARLES in the back, killing
him. The murderer was arrested
Herbert G. Hill, a New York clerk, embez~
zled $12, 900 50 adroitly, that he secured an
honorable discharge from the police court An
At Los Angeles Ca., Lou Perkins, daughter
of q former tenant of T., j. Baldwin, has insti-
tuted suit for breach OF promise against
Baldwin for S500, 900 She claims to have his
promise in writing.
A wealthy old lady of Erie, Pa, named Mrs.
George E. Marley has been victimized by q
sharper who pretended to sell her the secret Of
perpetual youth. The fellow got away with a
bag OF gold and some jewelry.
John Kerr was arrested near Nokomis, Ill
and jailed. He was indicted for killing his
month. The tragedy was the result o: a quar-
rel over the possession of an adopted child
George Dean, a well known farmer in Boone
county, Ill, who has for years past been ex-
tensively engaged in stock raising, has Just
skipped out owing numerous creditors 1t is
alleged that he borrowed money Of his neigh
bors on notes endorsed by friend, and de-
camped with $1,000
e. M. Roberts, formerly lumber merchant
of Richmond, Ind, now engaged in business
in Minneapolis, was arrested at Richmond,
charged with obtaining $50 under false pre-
lenses several months ago, from a bank in Big
Rapids, Mich. A requisition was issued last
January for him.
In Chicago the coroner's jury in the inquest
on the remains of Mrs. Shay, who died In a
dentists chair, in its verdict RECOMMENDED that
DR.: U. S. Day, the dentist treating the deceased,
be held to the criminal court on the ground Of
criminal carelessness. DR.. Day was remanded
to jail in default Of IS, 600 bail
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-05-08

Gen. Bob Toombs Of Georgia is not
q popular character in this section, and
yet he is a man of great reading and
capacity. In late address he is re-
ported as saying: "The greatest vice
to which the human family is addicted
is gambling. and yet do you know that
there isn't a word in the Bible in con-
domination OF it. There is nothing in
the ten commandments, nothing in the
sermon on the mount, nothing any
where in the Bible against this passion
that leads to more sin than almost any
nEber u
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-05-08
The Russian War ship in Now York.

The Russian man Of war strelok which left
Norfolk, is at New York A special says, the
arrival of the Strelok in the North river has
caused q great deal of speculation as to its
object. A prominent shipping man said: ut
is more than probable that the Strelok has re-
ceived secret orders; that war has or will be
declared within few hours and has been or,
dered to pick up trans Atlantic steamer. Il
is certain that the enterprise is by no meane
50 difficult as It looks, and that it, any Of ting
liverpool ! is liable to be surprised The
streiok Is not large vessel, being only 1856
register, and mounting ten guns, tour of which
are heavy rihed pieces. Her crew numbera
100 men She has a great spread of. canvas,
with double top sail, and might by devices
known to seamen, mask her warllke character
and pass for an innocent merchantmen. A re-
versed ensign, the signal Of distress,
would enable her to approach Gu
harder, Guyon or National liner, or:
any Of the splendid vessels that enter and
leave this port almost daily" 1t is said that if
war is declared during the next twenty-fouz
hours, the different lines may unite, hire the
Yosemite Or some other fast steamer and send
her out to warn vessels. IS = sfs@s ID,
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-05-08
La Barge Dies at tho Helm.

JohnB. La Barge, aged seventy yea RS, pilot
century, fell dead of heart desease at Bismarck,
Oak, in the pilot house Of the steamer Helena,
when the boat was moving from the le wee and
about heading up the river for trip to Ben
ton. La Barge had signalled the engine to be
ready, but gave no other signal When Capt
<lrr noticed that La Barge was not at
lie wheel, and the Helena was drift
ing toward the steamer Undino, he ran to the
pilot house, found the door blocked, and
climbing in discovered La Barge dead, lying
had large family, including grandchildren
nearly Of age, at st. Louis. He was in govern
ment employ during the war, and was, with
his brother Joseph, g pioneer in taking boats
to Fort Benton.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-05-08
The late rains have done immense
good to the northwest, which in most
sections had become very dry from lack
Of rain during period Of nearly siz
months. ~ ~ II 81 ss n

After a devastating war and crush.
ing debt, in ten years France was in as
good financial condition as Germany,
and The reason for this was no doubt the
fact that the land in France is divided
up into small farms, and there are no
great monopoliss, and the people are
thrifty and economical Philadelphia
Is the most thrifty city in our country,
and il 10 well known fact that more
work ing people own their own homes in
Philadelphia than in any other city in
aae Union = - 49,
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The LATE Diplomatic Appointments.
Ghar1aa 7, Scott aprOinta1 ministar tn Ven

Charles L. Scott, appointed minister 10 VEN
ezuela, is a son OF the late Robert G. Scott Of
Virginia; born in 1920; educated at William
and Mary college; studied law; Went to Cali
fornia in 1649 and was member Of the Thirty
fifth and Thirty-sixth congresses from that
state. Subsequently he removed to Alabama
and served in the Confederate army as major
He is lawyer by profe ssion, but has OF late
years been editor Of Democratic paper at
Camdan, Ala.
John c. Bacon, appointed charge daffaires
to Paraguay and Uruguay, is lawyer, fifty
years of age. son-in-law of Gov. P]ckens and
brother-in-law of Senator Butter. He has
served as district judge and was secretary OF
the United States legation at st. Petersburg
when Gov. Pickens was minister
Warren Green, TO he counsel general at Kama
gaway, Japan, is a SOB Of l'r. Noryin Green,
president Of the Western Unioa Telegraph COM
pany. He is about fort Yeas of age, and
president of the Louisvi lie boz I'd Of trade.
Robert e. Withers. VIII succ, eds Gen. Mos
by as consul at Hong Kong is sixty three
years Of age, practiced n edicine until Virginia
passed the ordinance Of secession, when he
entered the Confederate r1nv as major. He
was promoted to be cd onel, and served in
the war until disabled. After the wal he edit
ed the Lynchburg News, as elected lieutenant
governor in 1873, and Until I'd States senator in
1876 He served in the sen tie until 1881.
Albert Looming, who goes to Bremen as con-
sui, is engaged in the Wholesale business, and
owns cattle ranch in Texas He was born in
this country of German parentage.
Berthold Greenbaun1, who ls made consul to
Apia, is German merchant Of San Francis co.
Victor A. Sartori, the new consul for Leg
horn, is a native and resident of Philadelphia,
and is known in politics.
Joseph B. Hughes, the newly appointed con-
sui for Birmingham, lives at Hamilton, Ohio,
and was auditor of Butler county.
John H. Putnam, who goes to Honolulu as
consul, has served il both branches of the
Ohio legislature, was Gov. Aliens private sec
rotary, and is prominent politician and edi-
tor. He edited the Ohio Statesman, ana after
wards owned the Columbus Times. TIe has
been popularity known as Senator Pendleton's
right hand man.