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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-05-04
STOPPED AT ST. CLOUD.
Unsucce ssful Efforts to Get a Great North
ern freight Through.

Unsuccessful Efforts to Get Great North
ern freight Through.
ST.. CLOUD, A1inn., April 25.-At 7:20
a. M. mogul engine No. 467, Engineer
MaEer and Fireman Bauer, with 40
loads, pulled into the yards, having left
Big Lake at $50. The train was in
charge of Conductor John Pinion and
Chief Deputy Balio. Eleven assistant
marshals were mounted on top of cars
and expected trouble. Strikers had been
waiting in the yard all night, expecting
the freight every hour. The train pulled
into the west end of the yard and
stopped on account Of two box cars run
out onto the main track. A crowd soon
gathered, but there was no violence.
Up to this writing the company has
been unable to secure brakemen to take
the train on west Of here, though the
balance of the crew is ready and wiling
to go. 1t is very unlikely that the train
can be started out with Fergus Falls
division men. If the train gets out IS
deputies will accompany it.
The engine was finally turned into the
roundhouse and all attempts to send the
freight on West are abandoned for the
present.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-05-04
LAND DEPARTMENT
St. Paul and Northern Pacific
RAILWAY COMPANY,
Room 43 Gillfillan Block,
RAILWAY COMPANY,
ST. PAUL, MIMI.

The lands of this company now
offered for sale in Morrison and
Grow Wing counties, suitable fOy
agricultural purposes, are listed
at from 81 to So per acre, accord
ing to location and quality; none
of them are more than ten miles
from the railroad; all are Withirt
easy reach of good markets, anG
they are sold for cash. and under
the five and seven years credis
plan. Special terms will be made
for grazing lands.
No section Of Minnesota car
give greater advantag es to those
who are seeking new homes.
The company has on Ian
agents except the Land Commits
sioner, and no person except tho
undersigned is authorized to re-
ceive or receipt for any moneys
on behalf of the Land Depart.
ment of the Company, or to bind
the Company by any agreements
or acts whatsoever in relation to
the Company's lands,
For maps, blank applications
and further information, adj
dress, d.
A. G. P0STLETHWAlTE,
Land Commits siOner
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-05-04
EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS CONTINUE
Immense Damage Done In Greece by the
Latest Vfstation

Immense Damage Done In Greece by the
Latest Visitation.
ATHENS, April 28.-At 900 Friday
night a violent earthquake shock was
felt throughout the country, including
the islands Of S1ya and Zante and i'm
mense damage was done. The shock
was felt with the greatest severity at
Ihebes and ATLANTA, both of which
places were extensively damaged by the
last shocks. Both the cities were cons
pletely destroyed, not single house
being left standing. Incalculable dam
age was also done at Lama, Larissa,
Volo, Chalois and Patras. At Lamia
the walls of the prison fell down and
many of the uninjured prisoners made
their escape in the confusion prevailing.
In addition to the many persons rem
dered homeless by the previous shocks,
there are now thousands of others who
will have to depend on the government
for shelter and sustenance. There is
little doubt that there has been great
loss of life.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-05-04
TRADE AFFECTED.
Numerous Strikes Of the Country
Make the Business Situation
Less Favorable. &c
TWO CITIES SHOW IMPROVEMENT
The Northwest Suffering From the
Effects of the Great North
ern Tie Up.

NEW YORK, April 28.-Bradstreet's
says: The general business situation
throughout the United States is less
favorable, as shown by reports from
more than 50important distributing cen
ters. A specially depressing influence
is the strike of 147, 600 bituminous coal
and coke operatives in II states.
Buffalo, Cleveland, Chicago and Du-
luth are feeling the strike, the effect in
vessel interests at these and other lake
ports being very discouraging. Duluth
ore shipments are delayed for want of
return coal cargoes, and railroad CON-
panies have legun to discharge coal
train employees.
Little Improvement Noted.
Only two cities of the IS reporting in
central, Western and Northwestern
states report material improvement in
general trade this week-Indianapolis
and Kansas City-and even at those
points the gain is slight. Activity in
the stock market is checked by the
labor disturbances and the delay in
reaching conclusion on the new tariff
bill. Trade at st. Paul, Minneapolis
and Duluth, as at other points further
west, is very unfavorably affected by
the tie-up of the Great Northern rail-
road. Merchants at cities in North
Dakota, Montana, Idaho and Washing
ton are carrying reduced stocks, pur-
chasing for needs only, and railroads
traversing that region report marked
falling off in through as we'll as local
shipments.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-05-04
NORTH DAKOTA DEMOCRATS

The State Central Committee Meets at
Fargo-Fusion Discussed.
FARGO, N. D., April 28.-The Demo-
cratic state central committee met here
to arrange for the coming campaign.
Andrew Blewett of Jamestown was
elected chairman, vice D. w. Maratta,
resigned. Grand Forks was selected as
the place and July 28 the date for hold
ing the state convention. The subject
OF fusion with the Populists was dis.
cussed at great length, the argument
arising from motion to appoint COM
mittee to meet committee named by
Populists and arrange basis of fusion.
This was finally agreed to.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-05-04
- O.. Z 1852
OPERATE OR FORFEIT.
duplication for Mandamus Against the
Great Northern

= ia - IL
application for Mandamus Against the
Great Northern.
HELENA, April 28.-Application wa3
made in the supreme court in the name
of Attorney General Haskell on behalf
of the state for mandamus to compel
the Great Northern railroad to operate
its lines within Montana. The petition
sets forth that on April IL last, in viola
ton of its duty to the people of the
state and in disregard of its obligations
assumed in acceptance of its franchise,
the road wholly ceased to operate any
of it's lines within the state, and still re-.
fuses to do so, or carry any freight or
passengers, or to accept either for
transportation, and has wholly aban-
doned operations; that it is fully able to
operate and run it's trains; that it
has abundant means to do so, and
that there are at all points along its
line within the state a sufficient num-
Ter Of competent and skilled men who
can be engaged to do so at reasonable
wages, and at less wages than are paid
similar employees on any other line
in Montana. The attorney general
therefore asks the court for an order
upon the company commanding it to
show cause why writ should not be
issued commanding the road to operate
its lines within the state in the same
manner as they were operated prior to
April IL. The supreme court has the
matter under consideration. These pro-
ceedings will le followed by an appli-
cation to have the charter of the road
within the state forfeited on account of
failure to operate its lines.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-05-04
Insist on q Ten Per Cent Cut.

CINCINNATI, O., April 28.-A long
conference was held during the day
with Receiver FELTON, of the Cincinnati
Southern by Chief Arthur and other
chiefs of the railroad brotherhoods, but
the receiver remained firm, saying the
order for 10 per cent reduction May
must be adhered to. It is now under
stood that instead of strike a restrain
ing order will be asked for from the
court which appointed the receiver.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-05-04
WAS IT A BLUFF?
Senator Aldrich Surprises Demo-
Gratis by Proposing a Vote on
the Tariff Bill.
THE LATTER SLOW In ACCEPTING.
Their Forces Quickly Marshalled
but Unanimous Consent Is y:
Withdrawn.

WASHINGTON, April est was q
field day in the senate. There was
maneuvering, marching, clashing and
rapid firing. The bugle notes Of def
ance had sounded on both sides. Hos
t1l1tles did not actually legin, but it
was apparent that there was no inten-
ton that they should begin. There Was
countermarching, retreats and quick
reforming Of lines, leaving the contend
ing armies within the same fortitica-
tions and camping on the same ground
as before.
When Mr.. Aldrich demanded that
MIR. Harris of Tennessee speak for the
Democratic side and say whether or not
the Democrats would vote on the tariff
Dill as 1t now stood at clock, the in
terest OF senators and spectators in the
galleries became intense. All eyes CEN
tered upon the sturdy, white-haired
senator from Tennessee, but he did not
reply. EThere were
Hurried Consultations
and it was soon known that the def
ance of the Republicans would be
hurled back, and there was an air of
expectancy when Mr.. Lindsay neared
the end OF his speech. When he finished
Mr.. Harris was on his feet Immediately,
and although others sought the floor, he
was recognized. In an intense and dra-
matte manner he read the erbatim re-
port OF the colloquy between the Rhode
Island and Kentucky senators and HIM
self, and at its conclusion he accepted
the proposition to vote on the senate
bill, and followed it up with request
Tor unanimous consent for such a vote
at 5 o'clock. It was at once apparent
that MIR. Aldrich did not intend to &C.
cept this offer. Several Republicans
objected to the unanimous consent, and
Mr.. Aldrich with some difficulty re-
ceived recognition. He explained that
while he had offered to vote
On tho House Bill
he had only asked the Democratic SEN
ators if they would vote on the senate
bill. Further than this he made the
proposition to the senate and not to a
Democratic caucus, which he intimated
had been held since his proposition had
been made. He was accused Of backing
down and quibbling and Senator White
OF California intimated that he had
been blutfing and had been "called.' -
MI. Aldrich evidently knew what was
meant and replied by saying that it
was not common in places where the
words were applicable to allow the ad-
versary two hours to look over his hand
before making the call and that was
what the Democratic senators had done.
Senator Teller stated his objections to a
vote in vigorous terms and in an allu-
sion to the compromise tariff bill
brought OUT vigorous denial by Sena-
tor Voorhees, that any such bill was in
existence.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-05-04
Mr.. HILLS OPINION.
Great Northern President Says He eau
Get Enough Men.

Great Northern President Says He eau
Get Enough Men.
ST. PAUL, April 2S.-Directly after
the order for general strike had been
issued, President Hill stated that he
had little to say in addition to what had
been previously said. The company, be
said, proposed to operate Its read
independent Of the American Railway
Union. - =: :: -:
Il do not think, " said MI: Hill, t'thas
any great proportion of the men will
obey the order, and I do not anticipate
any difficulty in getting men to operate
the trains. intend that every wheel
on the line shall be running in as short
time as possible, and this latest move
of the committee does not seriously
alter the situation so far as the com.
pany is concerned"
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-05-04
MOORE KNOCKED OUT.

The st. Paul Pugilist Defeated by Cree
don In Nine Rounds.
MINNEAPOLIS, April 28.-Dick Moore
of St. Paul was defeated by Dan
Creedon of Australia in nine rounds,
before the Twin City Athletic club.
Creedon was a strong favorite in the
betting, Notwithstanding Moore was
practically at home.
From the start the men came together
hard, and during the Is minutes which
Moore was allowed to fight the pace
VAS continuous, although it was ap-
parent from the outset that Creedon
was too strong for the St. Paul boy.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-05-04
Kelly's Army at Stuart.

STUART, a., April 28.-The Indus
trials presented a solid front when they
marched into Stuart at 6 p. M, but not
more than 800 men were in the column
which followed Kelly's prancing black
charger. The remaining 400 came
struggling in for hours, on foot, wag-
ons, tho railroad track, and on the
wagon road. The men were we'll fed at
Stuart and though tired out are in good
humor,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-05-04
To Prohib Reading of Speeches.

WASHINGTON, April 70. - Senator
Gray says that he is very hopeful that
the committee on rules will take up his
amendment to the rules prohibiting the
reading of written speeches and long
quotations from printed documents in
the senate, and report it favorably at
an early day. The senator: said it was
his purpose to push the amendment, as
he knew of no more etfectual way of
saving time than by such a change as
proposed in his amendment.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-05-04
First BlOodshed at Toluca.

ToLUcA, Ills., April -Rioting
broke out here at $3.50 p. m. and the
first blood was shed, owing to the re-
fusal of several miners to quit work.
Three men were wounded before the
deputies could reach the scene of the
trouble. The fighting lasted not more
than two minutes. Several shots were
fired with no other effect than to at
tract crowd of miners who had been
carousing in the neighboring saloons
and dance halls.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-05-04
College For Latter Day Saints.

Lamont, Ia, April 28.-The Latter
Day Saints conference has sent 221 mis-
sionaries into the field-America.
Europe, Scandinavia. Canada, Sand
wich islands and elsewhere. A college
is to be built here. The site, 40 acres,
has been donated, and nearly $1,000 al
ready subscribed. Ground will be
broken within 80 days and the structure
be ready for occupancy in the fall.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-05-04
Carried q Red Flag.

MILWAUKEE,, April 28..-A special to
The Wisconsin from Escanabi, Mich,
says: A mob of 500 unemployed miners
are parading the streets of Iron Noun
tain, carrying red flag and demanding
food or work. The mayor will send a
committee to Lansing to plead with
Governor Rich for help.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-05-04
HUNDREDS STARVING.
Outside Aid Badly Needed at Iron Noun
tain, Mich.

Outside Aid Badly Needed at Iron Noun
tain, Mich.
IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich, April 2S.-
Unless outside assistance arrives soon
serious trouble is bound to occur here.
Conservative estimates place the num-
Der in the city absolutely without SOL
itary thing in the house to eat at 1900.
Many pathetic instances come under
observation. Fully 600 men are gath
cred in building in the Chaplin loca-
ton and the state will be asked to give
Immediate aid to prevent starvation.
Help must arrive by Monday or Iron
Mountain will be the scene of riots and
possible blcodshed. The men are
nearly all Italians and Finlanders with
sprinkling of Swedish, Cornish and
Austrians.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-05-04
Passed Pension Bills.

WASHINGTON, April 2S.-Twenty-one
private pension bills passed-that tells
the story of the days work in the
house. Mr.. Hepburn of lows, who has
been harrassing the Democratic side
daily for week to force action on these
pension bills, finally succeeded, through
the aid of Mr.. Picker of South Dakota.
who has been acting with him, and the
bills were passed in 81 minutes.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-05-04
North Dakota COxevftes.

FARGO, N D., April 28.-An Argus
special from Hillsboro says: John
Shuler, who keeps meat market on
Main street, surprised citizens during
the morning by hanging out sign STAT
ing that his place was headquarters for
recruits for Coxey's army. Inside of
three hours he had rs men on the roll.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-05-04
Troops Ordered Out.

SEATTLE, WASH, April 2s.-Governor
Graw has ordered the three Seattle
companies of militia to be ready for the
field in heavy marching order at z
o'clock. They will go to Meeker to
prevent the seizure of trains.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-05-04
Per;Shed in a Prairie Fire

FA1RMoNT. Mimi, April 2S.-Peter
Lund Of this place, while on his farm
near town fighting a prairie fire. was
overcome by the heat. When help came
he was found dead and most of his
clothing burned to ashes. He was a
member OF the A. 0. q. W. and highly
esteemed.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-05-04
Brother and Sister Drowned,

HELENA. Mon, April 2s.-Edward
Ryan, Jr:, and his sister, Nellie. were
drowned while crossing slough near
Three Forks on their way to the Crow
reservation, in search of a ranch they
could take up. The water was unex-
pectedly high, and their bodies were
carried away and have not been recov-
cred. They belonged to a prominent
family of old and respected citizens.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-05-04
Seventy-fOur Horses Cremated.

New YORK, April 2S.-Seventy-four
horses and IS trucks and wagons were
burned up in a fire in the stable of
Richard Fitzpatrick on West Nine
tenth street. Before the fire was put
out damage of $4,000 had been done.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-05-04
Mrs. Lease Ill.

RICHMOND, Ind, April 29.-Mrs.
Mary 3. Lease, the Kansas reformer,
who spoke here in company with Mrs.
Helen M. Gouger, was suddenly taken
i'll at her hotel, and it was thought for
while she was dying. The physician
revived her and pronounced it heart
disease. She is now some better.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-05-04
ObBCenfCY and Suicide

CREsToN, Ia, April 2S.-United States
Marshal Richards arrested Fred Grubb
Tor sending obscene letters to a school
teacher at Cromwell. He was placed
in Jail and confessed. Next morning
ne was found dead in Jail, having hanged
himself with portion of his bed CLOTH
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-05-04
Nominated an Attornev

WASHINGTON, April 2S.--The presi-
dent has sent to the senate the name
of Harry E. Briggs, to be attorney of
the United States for the Western dis
trict of Wisconsin.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-05-04
Indiaas on His Trail.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia, April %. The
tramp who assaulted Maggie Booth at
Tama has not been captured. Thirty
Musquokie Indians from the Tama res
ervation are on his trail but there is lit
tie probability of capturing him.
Entire Block Burned.
New CASTLE, Pa, April 28.-At D.
m. fire started from an unknown
cause at Cadiz, seven miles from here,
which burned out an entire block of Is
buildings, 3 stores, 8 Offices, 3 vacant
store buildings and 10 dwellings, a@=.>
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-05-04
Coxeyites In Hard Iuck

-. WESTERLY, r. L. - - - John
Fitzgerald's section Of Ia. !, So Eng.
land industrial army W. 1890 ted and
locked up here under =sszzszs>zz act.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-05-04
OTHER TRAINS DELAYED.

$500 aad Northern Pacific Traffic Blocked
by Lack Of switchmen.
ST. PAUL, April 28.-At the union
saopoS ana IN the yards belonging thereto
! groups Of men were standing around
talking of the strike and hoping that
the men would win. Owing to the tie up
Of the switches in the Great Northern
yards the 500 and Northern Pacific
trains which should leave at and Ais
respectively, have not yet started out.
These trains use the Great Northern
tracks between here and Minneapolis.
and until the company gets switchmen
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-05-04
Entire Block Burned
Drowned in the Red River.

FARGO, n. D., April 2S.--Harry Smith,
aged IA, fell into the Red River near
here and was drowned. ..z..
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-05-04
Hundreds of Elk Starved.

LANDER, Wyo., April 2S.-Hundreds
of elk have been found in this neighbour
hood that have died from starvation.
The supposition is that they were driven
from the mountains by the cold weather.
The death of SO many elk is deplored,
because of their scarcity, there being
but few in existence outside the confines
of Yellowstone park.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-05-04

at work all traffic going over these tracks
will be suspended. When asked whether
it was the intention to delay the bust
ness of other lines besides the Great
Northern in this way, MI. Howard said:
THAT does not concern US. The tracks
are there, and if Mr.. Hill can put men
on the switches there need be no inter-
ruption of any traffic We are not go
ing to interfere with them.''
MARSHAL CRONAN ARRESTED.
Trouble at Devils Lake Over the Display
of Weapons:
DEVILS LAKE, n. D., April 23.-The
most excitement since the commence
luent of the strike occurred here during
the day. No. from the east pulled
into the station about on time, with
Marshal Cronan and deputies on board.
Superintendent Evans went into the
telegraph Office and was followed by
two strikers with large crowd at their
backs. Marshal Cronan rushed to the
assistance of Evans and ordered the
men back, displaying two revolvers.
Two strikers were arrested. One was
taken east on No. and the other lodged
in jail here. Great excitement pre-
vailed and the marshals were badly
ratified. County Attorney Cowan issued
warrant for the arrest of Cronan, who
gave londs. Paople here are highly in
disnant at the display Of weapons. No
weapons were displayed nor blows
struck by the strikers or spectators.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-05-04
More Miners Out.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, April 28.-In-
formation reaches here to the effect that
at least 1850 New River miners went
out during the Cay. This may precipi-
tate a general strike throughout the
Kanawha valley region.
Mo.tana Cattle Thieves Caught.
GRRAT FALLS, Mon, April 2S.-Cor.
poral Dixon of the Canadian mounted
polio captured three of gang Of 50
I 4 Il 4 dsses who have been operating
"a tides of the line FOR six months
s ssass rs. be prisoners had
W. 40 sdehSe1 beef and hides
sNG 66Ionis and Fort Ben
|a 80 e,ln they were taken