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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-05-11
The Chin csc Treaty.

81, WAsH1NaToN, May g.. The Chinese
treaty was under discussion for six
hours BY the senate in executive SEES
sion, but that time proved insufficient
for its disposal, 50 it went over.
Speeches were made favorable to ratifi-
cation By Senators Morgan and Sher-
IMAM of the committee on foreign rela-
tions and by Senator White OF Califor-
mia, while Senator Perkins of Cali
1ornia spoke in opposition.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-05-11
Talked Tariff In the House.

/ WASHINGTON, May 8.-The house be-
gan business by making some commit
tee provisions for the newly elected
members of the house. A special order
was adopted making the bills for the
erection Of q new government printing
office and 9 new hall of records in the
city of Washington the business of the
house until disposed of. The printing
Office bill was discussed until 500
o'clock, but long before that hour the
debate degenerated into tariff discus
sion. At 5:12 o'clock the house ad-
iourned. s II b. ~
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-05-11
1leadwood Doctor Suicides,

.DEADwooD, Sd, May S.-Dr. Charles
Bergdahal committed suicide by taking
morphine. The man was suffering
from remorse for causing the death by
malpractice of q young countrywoman.
Bergdahal had been a resident Of this
city but 9 month. He was for some
time on the staff Of the county corps Of
physicians.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-05-11
Four Killed and Thirty Iniuref1.

-Four h511ed and Thirty Injured.
LONDON, May e.-An explosion, the
fourth within year, took place at the
cordite works near Waltham Abbey. IL
miles from this city. Thousands of
jars of nitrate and sulphuric acid were
in some manner unexplained suddenly
exploded. -Four persons were killed
and 80 injured.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-05-11
MA Y STRIKE AGAIN
RumOrs of Further Trouble on the
Great Northern Over an OBJ
== nOxiOus Order.
OLD EMPLOYEES BEING LET OUT.
Ehe Grievance Committee Confers
With President Hill With
. out Result.

ST. PAUL, May 8.-There are rumors
of further trouble with the mon on the
Great Northern, and the general griev-
ance committee has been summoned to
meet here to consider the situation and
take whatever action may be deemed
necessary. The trouble arises over the
order issued few days ago by the gen.
eral manager relative to the suspension
OF certain employees who had deserted
their engines or in other manner COM
United acts subjecting tho company to
loss and damage during the recent
strike.
Comforting With Hill.
Monday the grievance committee
called on President Hill and had an in
terview, but no agreement was reached
and another meeting will be held. AS
nearly as could be learned, after care
full inquiry, the matter is simply this:
The men claim that the understanding,
under the findings of the board of arbi-
tration, was that the strikers should be
restored to their positions. The COM
pany does not understand that the
terms are so sweeping, and, in fact,
that it reserved the right to let out GER
tain employees who went little farther
than was warranted under the circum-
stances
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-05-11
Catholic Total Ab.ttnenc. mi !,

ST. PAUL, May 8. The Catholic Total
Abstinence Union Of America, an or
ganization over 80, 600 strong, with
branches IN almost every state, will hold
it, Bath general convention here this
Year. IS will open it's sessions on Aug.
4, g continue three days, and an attend
ssnce of over 500 people ! expected.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-05-11
Aousekeepers
Should member
- THAT'S
SIIMl'!!0NlET BROS.

Have the largest stock of furniture to be found the
Northwest and that all classes of goods from the finest
Upholstered and Carved Articles the palmer furniture
being sold cheaper than BEFORE The finest styles of bed
room sets be had at great reduction from prices of
previous year. list of goods necessary
we keep COMPLETE LINE and if you have novisited
store this spring will be surprised at how much you
get oryourmoney You would certainly like to make
additions to your house furnishings this spring. and invite
you to and examine stock and prices You will
learn something and the information will not cost you
anything If decide to buy the goods will be almost
low in price as the information.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-05-11
He Was Polite.

Little Boy-That lady gave me some
candy.
Mother-I hope ron were polite about it.
ssYes'm. :,
~ hat did you say?''
81 said I wished pop had met her before
he got 'quainted with you. - Good News.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-05-11
Baby Carriiages:

We examined the official report of births in Little Falls
and vicinity this spring and found that large number of
Baby Carriages needed at once stock in
creased to meet the demands We had to buy good many
able to sell them cheaper than would be possible
community that did not afford such an excellent field
for this tade There only few households here that
not interested in the prices and styles of baby carriages
nearly every reader will learn with interest that verv
little money will buy handsome and durable carriage for
the baby this year.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-05-11
Octogenarians Race


LoGANsPoRT, Ind, May S.-The octo-
genarian race in this city narrowed
down to two entries, Hannibal Purcell,
aged 20, and Benjamin Simons, aged
rs, both of this county. One half mile
heat was run, Hannibal winning in 5
minutes and So seconds.
Wisconsin Shooting ARRAY. T..
RICHLAND CENTER, Wis, May SIN
a shooting affray at Ithaca, Stephen
Schmitz was shot dead and John Sulli-
van and John Dedrich seriously wound
ed. The shooting was done by Charles
and Fred Hodges, who claimed that
Sullivan had slandered their sister.
Gchmitz and Dedrich interfered in Sui
hvan's behalf. The Hodges are in Jail
here.
A Cu1prit.
Bobbie Didn't you say yesterday that II
was wrong to strike another?
Boobies Father-Yes, Bobbie.
Bobbie- Well, I wish you'd tell my teach.
er so.-New York World.
The Progress., 1894-01-13

An advertisement in anv leading
daily paper for 1000 able-bodied
slaves. to work without compensation,
but board and clothes, the period OF
slavery to last one year with privilege
of renewal, would receive more than
10000 applicants for the position.
white persons at that To such a
state has our boosted freedom
brought us to, that slavery would be
a welcome escape for million OF
more of our citizens. In fact we have
all the horrors of slavery with none
of its compensating features OF secu-
ritv in food and shelter. Only horses,
mules and asses are so protected now
-Twentieth Century.
The Progress., 1894-01-13

Gen Hoods Daughters.

Misses Annabcl and Ethel Hood. the
cl0est daughters of the gallant Con-
fcdcratc commander, Gen. Hood, are in
Baltimore for the season under the
chaperonagc OF Miss Cenas. a cultured
woman of New Orleans. These charm
ing girls are the adopted daughters of
Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Morris, and
their debut was made in New Orleans,
whore they were much admired.
They have enjoyed liberal advantage
of travel and society in this country
and abroad. and are highly accomplish
ed Young women. With their own at
fractions. the prestige of th"ir father;
career. and the lavish k,"uncss OF Mr.
and Mrs. Morris, she lots of the Missc.
Hood have fallen in pleasant places.
The Progress., 1894-01-13
Council Meeting.

Council met promptly at 6 o'clock
Thursday evening. Mayor Vinson IN
the chair.
Controller Murff at the wheel and
all the councilmen were present except
Messrs. Wimbish and Boniamen.
Mr.. Herald. chairman of the sanitary
committee, made his report, which
brought up quite a discussion in re-
gard to the sewerage. Messrs. Randall
and Yource discussed the matter to
the extent of going into such depths of
the mysteries OF plumbing that Mr..
TOombs was utterly surprised at now
little either of them knew about it.
City Attorney Jones thought the
Water Works Co. had no right to shut
off the water from closets, but should
90 into courts and collect their rents,
as they violated the sanitary law by
doing so. The matter was finally laid
over to the adjourn meeting.
The Budgcd was ordered read for the
third reading and final passage.
When Controller MurfT came to the
$500 appropriation, Mr.. Quigles moved
and was seconded by Mr.. Herald that
it be stricken out and applied to the
contingent fund, which means to pay
lawyers to defend them in the suit that
was brought against the city officials.
All voted aye except Mr.. Scofcld, who
voted no. He said he would rather the
school board would have Il than the
| lawyers, as it seemed from the opinion
of city attorney they had no right t(
appropriate ANYTHING to schools. lr
view of the fact they have been sued
the action Of the council smackcd very
much like spite work instead of qucs
tion of right.
Mr.. Toonbs offered Mr.. Wises ordi
nance restricting everybody from the
depot platform and that the railraaC
campauy should police the depot. Thi
amounts to the same as killing 1t.
Mr.. YOuree was ready TO vote fcF /
| il included the lunch stand.
Council adjourned to meet mex
Wednesday night.
The Progress., 1894-01-13
Oscar Wilde's New Play.

~ Woman Of No Importance. Os-
car Wiidc's new play, has been finely
presented at the Fifth Avenue The
atre, New York, by Rose Coghlan's
company. The piece is a society come
dy, abounding with sharp satire and
pungent epigrams. and bids fair To
rival the success of sparkling Lady
Wiudcrmerc's Fan"
These are spicy sample of the
cuts from the two-cdgcd blade of
Wilde's incisive wit in "A Woman of
No Importancc:"
There is no secret Of life. Life's aim,
if it has one, is simply to be always
looking for temptations. Moderation
is fatal thing. Nothing succeeds
like excess.
Twenty years of romance make wo-
man look like q ruin; twenty years
OF marriage make her something like
public building.
\ man who can dominate a London
! dinner table can dominate the world.
| TO get into the best society nowaday,
one has either to feed people, to anus,
people. or to shock people. That i,
all
The only difference between tn,
saint and the sinner is that every saint
has Il past and every sinner has fu
ture.
No woman should have memory
Memory in woman is the beginning o
dowdiness.
The Progress., 1894-01-13
Miss Grace King.

,onnv woman has no history,
" nroyerb. and Miss Grace King
" ret lived long enough to prove
,',,.cv g of the adagc. Miss King is
y = tbe Youngest and most gifted of
...ort rroupof Louisiana writers.
r,.nilv has resided for many years
,r orleans, whore she was cda-
=" :, tbe best schools and became an
', French scholar, writing and
.tiuc the language nuently.
r.. King is student and leads a re-
life. prcrcrring the realm of
Ia to the worldly affairs oi fashions
.yop.ieur Motto" her first story,
0rblished in the Princeton Review
,sss "Bonnc Maman' followed in
|g.,oer's Magazine, and since that time
.,,,oo or more sketches have ap-
.,,,d In 1888, "Monsieur Motto" and
n, stories were published in book
..n and in 1892, Tales of a Time and
~ collected in one volume the best
! Ms. Kings later literary work.
Tho scenes Of Miss King g'sstorics and
,,cbes are laid in New Orleans and
|, ni.apa. and are vivid and faithful
,.4ures of life in the Pelican state.
s.,,.oced with the warm local color,
lis King has become a minute OBJ
scar and transcriber of certain phases
IHb and thought. Unlike Cable, she
!. written Of the Crcolcs without eX-
,apg their ire, for broader sympa-
4, has made her more in touch with
ben.
Miss Kings descriptive powers sur
us her dramatic. There is rarely a
uuwrought plot to her stories, but
\ find pages devoted to a subtle self
oumnning - to descriptive reyeric:
aat give an insight into the author.
.tFE
mind.
Toward the conclusion of her sketch
MIS- King awakens to the fact that sh'
As story to tell and her plot is swift
X developed and disposed of.
Mss Kings most notable recent pro
trtion is a biograph Y of Bienville, tn
bander of New Orleans, which wa'
written in Europe a year or two ago.
The Progress., 1894-01-13
WHAT 10 YOU NEED2

lslt
An evening dress suit?
A wedding suit
A Sunday suit
A neat business suit!
A suit for general wear?
A hat of any style and finish?
A pair of shoes of any quality or
make.
A white shirt of best make and
finish?
A nobby business oversh rt?
A neat and durable umbrella!
A natty but d1essy walking cane!
A neat necktie, scarf or bow?
A nice collar of any style or make?
A dressy pair of cuffs?
Gents underwear of any make, fin
ish and quality
Gents hosiery Of any kind!
A nice travellers valise?
A neat jaunter's grip
Any or all at hard times prices?
Then go to North Louisiana
Clothiers and Outftters for men anC
bows. the well-known and popular
JORDAN & BooTH.
The Progress., 1894-01-13
Model Letters.

The American Woman. the interest
ing magazine published in New York
bg Mary and Margaret Bisland, recent
\ offered prizes of Sl5 each for two let
les Of congratulation and condolences.
b the epistOlary contest, the missive of
rugratulatiOn was assumed to be writ
Ten by bachelor 10 a young woman
pOn her marriage, and the document
4 condolence, to be written by wo-
nan 10 man bereaved through the
bath Of his WIFE .gs
Many letters were received, and after
aeful examination, committee com
posed Of Mrs. Ruth McEnery Stuart
Ms Elizabeth Bisland Wetmore and
Ms Margaret f.. Sangster, decided
hat Miss Isabel B. Finley, of Pass
Tristan Miss, had carried of the
prize for the letter of congratulation,
sHd that Miss Sargent, of New York
ug, was the premium writer of a let
hr Of coincidence. These letters, held
snodels Of graceful and appropriate
alciion, were as follows:
Miss Finl cyl.
The Progress., 1894-01-13

sunday afternoon about 6:I0 o'clock
Mr. Ed VI. Austin passed away after a
lingering Hines, ani hcrculcan -trug
gle with that 'rmorsclcss, uncouqucr-
able enemy to mankind, con~unption.
I'm recording he demise Of Nr. Aus
tin our mind lrrc,istibly leaves the
death cnambcr and lis cor-r, yea, even
the past few months and years v hcn ne
was wrestling with Li- foe, and goes
back to our friend when he wa, in his
prime, healthy, strong NAV, to the
period Of our irst acquaintance, hacS
to 1879 whcr ac was i'm charge OF the
delivery dcpartmcntO Of the daily Times,
and the writ sought and obtained Il
/ position a. carrier under him.
( Now Rotrcspcction grows ro-catc and
gilds with MS most charming colocs
| the scene, % he always does in dealing
with the past Then Mr. I'd Austin
was young. acalthy, vigorous and pep
ular, successful in business affairs and
/ the future seemed all that vas bright
and promising. Time pursued his Cy-
cling cour.c. and along its path walked
| Mr.. Aust.n becoming more and more
( identified with our people and their
| public affair, himself Il prominent fac
tor IN our local politics. FOR years ne
filled the position Of chief Of police of
/ this town. 20 long that be carried the
sobriquc5 Of Captain Ed by which ne
was kuo*n by almost all thc people OF
our town. Ae an officer, he had few
ouperlors anywhere, Possessing Il nat
mal dc5cctivc genius, he was wonder
fully successful in apprelending crimi-
mails. 80 expert that under his incum-
bency It became generally known
abroad that the fleeing fugitive was al
most 5urc to be caught if be sought
Shreveport as haven Of safety.
But about nine years ago be rendered
his resignation ana since then has been
Engaged in other pursuits. Sevcra
years ago he began to show signs o
! til' d'dulS 'l0'd9'' li'l'oi'A'' "hi'i
gradually sappcd his life away, ending
his career on last Sunday afternoon a
the age of Il years.
/ Human nature is both weak and faulty
{ none ever reaching the degree OF per
fcction. Captain Ed was but Il man, bu
, he was true friend and that intimac,
which began between the employer ant
: his carrier boy continued till the deatl
of the former, though many times the.
were on opposite sides on hot, pOlitica
fights.
Some time before his death he pro
fcssed religion and felt secure in his be
= in" accepted Of his Savior. 1t is wei
, Captain Ed. Your virtues will shin
: out now in their true light and in tha
bctBsr land whore you will be full
'. known, your hest traits will be recoa
d nized aud you will receive your rewar
therefor.
# To his family, by whom he was mo-
- beloved, beloved intensely because b
o lived but for them, we extend our warn
n est expressions of coincidence and hOl
* that God will bless and prosper then
and that they viii one day meet ii
husband and father in Heaven.
The Progress., 1894-01-13

Cotton crops are nearly Ell ginned
and sold, few bales only being left.
The farmers do not seem hOpeful OF
the future and without exception all
denounced the system Of buying and
selling futures. .-Sggar Bowl.
Surely then no cotton raiser can
give his vote or influence to Mr..
Cafery, for this gentleman voted
against the very bill which was in
troduced to crush out this dealing in
futures. But how different was Mr.
Blanchard who by voice, infuenc'
The Progress., 1894-01-13
A ZORN.
MERCHANT
TAILOR.
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE.
COUNTRY STORES AND LANDS ! 7

have for sale two splendily situated
new frame store houses on the hrst milan
cOrn9r, i'm front OE and next 40 the depot
of the livest coyptry town IN North Lou
siaDa. Its Il neg town, new county sedtp
new courthouse, and a aew railroad.
These houses are always occupied by
good renters at from 200 to 500 per
year. With these houses are l4O0 acres
wood land, good timber, TailrOad through
entire tract, This property VIII be sofa
together o., separate. Il Is owned by
man not Il Dse TO carry it--In other words
by a fariBpT-whO iuaeBds TO sell NJ re
gardless Oi cost. Tbs lumber and mate
rial in tl.s two houses (and they arr new
cost abpAt $3.50. b. sides the carpenters
work aad' laud, will take sIJe Tor IN"
two stores. The Lao acres of land cost
about $500; | will take iiD0 for IT, or
tlG5G will buy both land and stores.
Fith%r il worth the price asked Tor both.
The. owner il pressed for money, and is
the only reason for selling. Remember
tie houses aye the most prominent ana
best situated Of any in the town and tn"
would-be buyer will say the same when
he sees them Terms easy. Titles per
/ feet. Address
I &. ID. HICKS.
Shire vepOrt, La
The Progress., 1894-01-13
A Pleasant Reception.

The heading entertainment OF the
week was the reception given by Mr.. and
Mrs. s. :. Hunter, on Wednesday even
inc. TO Miss Tave Egan Hunter. The
halls and pretty parlors of the pic
turesoue Hunter residence were adorned
with flowers, graceful ferns and palms,
and the social atmosphere of the place
was most attractive. Mr.. and Mrs.
Hunter entertained large company
a winning cordiality markingthe hours
with pleasure. A choice repast was
served during the evening. The tables
were artistically arranged, and the de
corations of the dining-room were ei-
fectiyely done in evergreens.
Mrs. and Miss. Hunter were assisted
inyreceiving by Misses Mary Marshall
Mary Hunter and Sue Smith, and
Nessrs. John l.. Hodges, Hunter
Thatcher. Sam Ward and Will Young
Miss Marshall wore a costume Oi
crimson silk veiled with black lace
Miss Emnter was becomingly attired II
black and pink silk, and Miss Sue Smitf
was gowned in white silk. Miss IaVt
Egan Hunter, the fair young guest o
honor. wore dainty robe OF cream
silk null over petticoat OF hrocaueo
satin.
The Progress., 1894-01-13
The Death Of Col. J. NJ. HOllingsworth

death is another life"-on January
:. in the peacefulness OF a Sabbath
night. this new life claimed our es
,aamed townsman, Col. }. NJ. Hollings-
worth. The death of Col. Hollings-
worth will be widely regretted.
4 Eatire Of Aabana, Col. Hoiliags-
The Progress., 1894-01-13
&. ID. HICKS.
vepOrt, La
BIMETALLISM : MONOMETALLISH
-Bl
ARCHBISHOP WALSH.
Of nuI,Iin ireland
of Dublin. ireland

Owing 10 the great demand for Arch
bishop Walsh's pamphlet on monemct-
allism and its ruinOus effects on the
land. TENANTRY of IRELAND. We
have reproduced it on elegant book pa
per- neatly bound: containing 80 pages
il j. one Of the most logical, practical,
Illustrative and convincing arguments
in favor Of BIMETALLISM that has
ever been published. This pamphlet
il having a wide circulation and shouid l.a
be- read by every citizen Of the 'niieo
states. 1t has attracted the atteniio1,
Of Europe and America, and IS one m oI
the most scholarly writings eX'%Gt g, Oh on
the subject OF BImetallism: a. Mailed :, "a.
postpaid TO anv address on receipt o. -
c.pts Special terms TO agents. Ad-
pos. coin PUBLISHING 20,
IIj Monroe st. Chicago, III
The Progress., 1894-01-13
Miss Glars Marshall.

Miss Clara Marshall is talented
Louisiana woman who is dong success
ful literary work in New York. She
Is a contributor to leading papers oil
the metropolis, and has published a
clever and original book called
Evenings at SCHOOL," Miss Marshall
avcels in poetic as well as prose writ
ing.
The Progress., 1894-01-13
The Genevieve 0rphanage.

The New Year finds the Gcncyicve
Orphana9e sheltering twenty-five in-
mates. The children ara a healthy
and merry set, and their good condition
speaks well for the care that Is given
them by Mrs. Frances |. Heath, the
capable matron, whose Oncrous duties
in training her little charges and di-
recting the domestic affairs of the Or
phanage are largely labor OF love-
Eighteen of the children attend the
public schools, thus receiving the
double benefit OF home and education.
The Orphanage has beer established
about five years, and its record OF use
fulness renders it the worthiest charity
of our town. Founded in the name OF
a little child, it now seems a memorial
to her-and it is in deeds of love ana
kindness to the living that we can best
perpetuate the memory of our dead.
The Genevieve Orphanagc presents
ripe opportunity to the philanthro-
pist for generous giving.
The Progress., 1894-01-13

The Supreme Conrt Of LOu,sia5a
has rendered decision in the suit Of
the State Board OF Liquidation 7s.
John Pickett, treasurer, in favor Of
the Board, and now Mr. Pickett VII
be compelled to lej loose his grip on
the interest, surplus and permit the
fumes in his hanCs to 50 towards 5na
redemption of bonds Baton Ro2ge
Truth
Treasure Pickett was r-8ht for all
that, and low tie courts not that cen
scientior officer will have to bear Sho
blame or any and all loss which
might befall our State though this
liberty granted Even a Supreme
Court may be infiuenceG by poISics.
at least our immaculate side n the
last lottery dght, accused JrsS.ces
Bermudez, MoInery and Watkins of
this in theii decision on thai case.
Our people may yet regret not having
accepted Honest johns option in
the bond question.
The Progress., 1894-01-13

with warmcst sympathy from our
household, believe me.
Most sincerely yours.
EDITH FISHER H\Nu.ToH