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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-08-17
DIAMOND ROBBERY.

Thieves Make a Rich Haul at the West
Hotel, Minneapolis.
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. l5.-The police
force of this city are all torn up over an
extensive robbery which took place at
the West hotel Tuesday while the
guests were largely down in the dining
room, and which resulted in one of the
most successful raids that has been
made in any hotel in the Northwest for
years.. The raid occurred while dinner
was being served and the thieves
took nearly everything that they
saw. The police of the Flour City are
at loss to find any clues to the thieves.
The loss to the guests of the hotel is
estimated at $4,000, principally dia-
monds and jewelry. One woman has
reported loss of nearly $4,000 of valu-
ables taken from her room, which was
in the raided quarter of the hotel.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-08-17
Pullman STAMPEDE Continues.

CHICAGO, Aug. 15.-The stampede of
Pullman strikers continues and fully
1900 have applied for their former DO
sitions in the works. About 1900 men
were on duty and the company's Of
ficials say that force of 5000 is easily
obtainable. All day long strikers stood
in line before the managers office
awaiting an opportunity to enter their
applications. The men freely admitted
that the strike is broken, and their onlv
anxiety was to secure positions before
the company's force is complete.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-08-17
TEXAS DEMOCRATS.
State Convention in Session at Dallas-Spli
ON Silver Probable.

State Convention in Session at Dallas-Split
ON Silver Probable.
DALLAS, Tex, Aug. 15.-The Demo-
cratic state convention met here at noon
and was called to order by Chairman
Baker of the state committee. Judge
J. R. Fleming of San Antonio was
chosen temporary chairman by acclama-
nation. Committees on permanent or
ganization and platform were appointed,
after which the convention took a
recess.
The committee Oh permanent organi-
cation selected w. R. Hawley for per-
manent chairman and also decided to
report on resolutions in favor of the ma
jority rule instead Of the two-thirds
rule which has heretofore prevailed in
Texas conventions.
The free silver question is producing
much bitterness in the convention, and
If there is a split it will be on this ISSUE
When the convention reassembled per-
manent organization was effected and
several speeches were made counselling
harmony. .
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-08-17
5TELEGRAPHlc BREvITiEs.

News Of Minor Importance In Com
densed Form.
Emperor William has left Gravesend
for home. s.. B.
The French board Of pardons refuses
to mitigate Santos sentence.
During the last few days over 400
anarchists have landed in London.
The National Colored Democratic
league is in session at indianapolis.
Ex-President Harrison lis quoted as
saying he is out Of the presidential race.
Congressman D. b. Bynum of the
Seventh Indiana district has been re-
nominated. y :=,
The cash balance in the treasury is,
SIG, 792, 500, of which $50, 1854 1896 is
gold reserve.
Police Justice Quigley of Brooklyn,
fined carriage driver $50 for deliber-
ately running down bicyclist.
The house of commons has, by vote:
of 112 to 107, adopted local option
amendment to the miners bill for an
8-hour day.
Democrats of the Eighth Missouri
congressional district renominated Rich
ard P. Bland for congress for the twelfth
consecutive time.
Rt. Rev. DIR. O'Hara, Roman Catholic
bishop of Scranton, Pa, is lying criti-
cally i'll at the cottage of his brother,
DIR. O'Hara, at Cape May.
The Republicans of the Eighth Mis-
souri, district have nominated DR.. j. L..
D. Hubbard for congress to run in oppo-
sition to Hon. R. P. Bland.
Hon. Clifton r. Breckenridge of Ar
kansas has qualified as minister to Rus
STA. Mr.. Breckenridge expects to leave
the United States in about month.
The house committee on pensions has,
agreed to the senate bill to pension Mrs.
Ada J. Schwatka, the widow of Lieu.
tenant Frederick Schwatka, the Arctic.
explorer, at $50 month.
It is announced at Kansas City upon
reliable authority that Colonel J. G.
Holiday of Topeka, Kan, will be ap-
pointed by Judge Caldwell receiver Of
the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe, to-.
succeed Mr.. Reinhart.
The Rock Island and Lake Shore:
Railroad company turned the first
shovelful Of earth Tuesday in the eleva-
ton OF their tracks at Chicago, a work
that is calculated to occupy tour years,
cost $2,50O,OO0 and save thousands of
human lives.
The Savannah (Ga.) board of trade
has called a meeting for Monday, Aug.
20, for adoption of resolutions urging
the senate to pass the bills for free
sugar, iron ore, coal and barbed wire.
The board asks all commercial bodies
throughout the United States to have
meetings on the same day for the same.
purpose.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-08-17
URGED TO SIGN.
The Presidents Friends After
Him to Make the Tariff
..~.%.:s Bill a law.
DELAY MEANS HEAVY LOSS.
Opinion Growing That He Will
Forego Scruples and End
Uncertainty.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15:-The tariff
bill is expected to reach the President
some time during the day, after which
he will have until q week from next
Monday, Aug. 26, if he desires it, in
which to consider it before returning it
to the senate. It can he stated with al
most absolute certainty that the bill
will become law either by the presi-
dents signature or by his returning it
in 10 days without action, the presump-
ton being largely in favor of the latter
alternative. The president has repeat
eddy told his friends that he could not
sign the bill, but during the day many
of his closest personal friends have
urged him
To Sign the Bill Without Delay.
Several reasons were urged, among
them the fact that the opening of fall
trade was close at hand, and that a de-
lay of 10 days might result in a serious
loss OF customs revenues. Another
reason stated was that congress was ex-
ire mely anxious to adjourn. With the
exception of two months the members
hN1 been in constant attendance for a
year, and it was represented that now
that their work was practically accom-
plished it would be hardly fair, to COM
pei them to remain here in idleness
when no positive good could be accom-
plished thereby. He was advised to
forego his scruples in the matter; sign
the bill and return it with message
which would leave no room for doubt as
to his views thereon.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-08-17
sYMPATHlzEs WITH WILSON.


The President Writes Another Letter to
the TariR Reform Leader.
New YORK, Aug. 15.-A World dis:
patch from Washington says Chair
man Wilson has received a letter from
President Cleveland, written immedi-
ately after the announcement of the de-
cision of the house to pass the senate
bill. The presidents letter is personal
and sympathetic, but contains highly
significant reference to the present atti-
tude of the Democratic party on the is
sue of tariff reform. ~. ....
Mr.. Cleveland says that as soon as he
heard the news of the decision to pass
the senate bill he Immediately thought
of Mr.. Wilson, and Immediately set
down to write him brief note express
sive of his feelings. Realizing fully the
great effort made by Mr.. Wilson to
bring about different result, he knows
his disappointment must be deep and
lasting. He urges him, though, not to
despair, and says that he, too,
Has Felt Great Disappointment
at the outcome. At one time, the presi-
uOAO days. A0 AdA OCSuA ~ uOuDU
whether the Democratic party was after
all the real party of tariff reform, but
he had not permitted himself to enter
tain the thought, realizing Immediately
that no matter what be the temporary
obstacles in the way Of progress the
party must continue it's crusade, and it's
members must remain loyal to the car
dinal principle Of their organization
At least half the letter is given up to
admonishing Mr.. Wilson that he must
exercise great care in outstanding his
strength and seek complete restoration
to health The president urges him not
to be cast down ON account of defeat,
but to devote his thoughts to regaining
his full forces in order that he may con-
tinue the fight for tariff reform, in
which the president assures him he will
always be looked upon as a gallant
leader.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-08-17
The New Chinese Treaty.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.-The Chinese
minister had a long conference at the
state department during the day with
Secretary Gresham respecting the COLI
Guiding phases Of the negotiations upon
the new Chinese exclusion treaty just
ratified by the senate. The minister
has notified his government Of this &C
ton, and as seen as the treaty is ratified
in China the documents will be mailed
to the United States and ratification
will be exchanged i'll Washington, all of
which is expected to consume about six
weeks. 49, -
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-08-17
Police Sergeants on Trial.

NEW YORK, Aug. l5.-Police Ser
geants James W. Jordan, Felix Nc
Kenna, George G. Leibers, G. A. Park
erson and Hugh Clark were put on trial
before the police commissioners du: ring
the afternoon. They are accused Of ex-
tortion and accepting straw bail while
under ex-Police Captain Do
herty, who, with two Of his ward de-
tectives, was recently found guilty on
charges similar to those now preferred
against the five sergeants named above.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-08-17
LORDS REJECT
British Peers Defeat the Bill
to Alleviate Hardships
i Of Tenants.
THE VOTE WAS 249 TO 80.
Opposing Forces Led Ay Pre-
mier Rosebery and Lord i
Salisbury. Il

LONDON, Aug. 15.-The evicted ten
ants bill has been rejected by the house
of lords by vote of 249 to 80.
There was a large attendance of peers
at the opening Of the session, mostly
members of the opposition. The gov
eminent benches, however, began fill
ing up as the debate progressed. The
Duke Of Devonshire, the leader of the
Liberal Unionists, opened the debate by
processing pity for the tenants, but as
serted that in his opinion the landlords
case was stronger.
After Baron Ashbourne, Baron Her.
schell, the Marquis of Clauricards and
other persons had spoken for and
against the bill, Lord Salisbury arose to
speak in opposition to the measure. He
began by commenting upon the weak
ness Of the arguments made in defense
of the bill, and said that his task was
thus made easy. While unjustifably
accusing the late government Of being
devoid Of compassion for the tenants
who had been evicted from their houses
in Ireland, Baron Herscheu had shirked
discussion of the handspring Of the bill,
namely, the powers of the arbitrators
who We're forcibly imposed upon the
landlords.
Rosebery Replies.
Lord Rosebery replied, reproducing
Lord Salisbury for indulging in jokes,
and said that his levity had made it in
cumbent on him to take more respon-
sible view on the subject of the eviction
Of these tenents, which he said had
already cost the taxpayers 100000. To
hear Salisbury's quips and cracks no.
body would suppose the subject was Of
vital character. He ventured to tell
their lordships that if they followed
what was in their minds at that mo-
ment they would not reject the bill.
The ri ght of the veto was most dubi-
GUS function. To exercise it upon
measure supported by the mass of the
elected representatives and by govern
ment responsible for peace and order in
Ireland was playing with edged tools.
The debate was in striking contrast
to the monotonous discussion of Mon
day. A majority Of the speakers dis
played animation which at times
amounted to passion. Even the Duke
of Devonshire spoke with great vigor
against the measure. He protested,
readiness, however, to assist the govern
ment in any reasonable plan of SETTLE
ment.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-08-17
Partridge at WashingtonianH Home.

CHICAGO, Aug. Strapped down to
his bed in barren room on the fourth
floor Of the Washingtonian Home,
t'Plunger'' Ed Partridge, who Monday
threw the board Of trade into a turmoil
by fighting with doorkeeper, is under
going a most rigorous treatment for
alcoholism. He was taken to the home
ii q closed carriage and was placed. IN
charge Of the doctors only by main
force.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-08-17
St. Paul Union Stock Yards.

SOUTH 81. rAJ.. Aug H. 1871.
CATTLE-Not much offered: good demand
Tor rat but her cattle and good veal calves:
common stuff slow. 49, ..I - $3.50
Prime steers, $3.25@35O; good steers. sa7,
@a"2o prime COWS, ~. 0zss.75; good COWS, $500
GU; common to fair cows, Sl02; light veal
calves Sa@a.73; heavy calves, eos bulls, SIPS
sHEEp-Good muttons and lambs stead y:
common dull. 's''N'-'N''
Muttons, $3.50 13.o); lambs. 5000; common.
$l@2. 4 - ''1' o0 :
HOGs--Good,1 Qc higher. All grades sold at
S4.S515. eos ' oo.> ~
sheep, o. E : : - - - Ao'
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-08-17
Wisconsin Politician Dead.

AMIGO, Wis, Aug. 15.-Hon. Eli
Waste died at the family residence.
The deceased was 81 years of age, and
his death resulted from rheumatism.
He settled in Wisconsin in 1S47, and
has been a resident of Amigo for ID
years. He has been state senator, mem
Der OF the assembly for three terms,
county treasurer and county Judge,
which office he resigned on account of
LII health. His remains will be taken to
Sparta, Friday, for interment.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-08-17
Around the World on Foot.

CHEYENNE, Wy, Aug. Is. - Fred
Thoener and Gus Koegal have arrived
in Cheyenne, having walked from San
Francisco since June 10. These young
men have started out to make journey
around the world in two years, without
money, except what they earn en- route
by selling photographs of themselves.
They are making an average of 80 miles
a day.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-08-17
Price of Liquor Advances.

PEORIA, Ills, Aug. 15.-The Distiling
and Cattle Feeding company has ad-
vanced. prices cents all around. This
was due to the big increase in the de-
mand for the products caused by the
passage Of the senate bill. The force of
guagers here has been largely increased
and the revenue collections have jumped
from $4,000 day to more than $780,
600. This increase is expected to con-
tinue until the law goes into effect.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-08-17
OFFER / | ! |: $25,0||0|0.
Olympic Club Bids for a Fight
Between Corbett and
TX Fitzsimmons.
THE LATTER At ONCE ACCEPTS
Corbett Not So Anxious to
Fight, but Does a Little
Talking. .....

New YORK, Aug. 15.-Police Captain
Glori of Newark, who is Fitzsimmons'
hacker, received the following telegram
from William A. Schou of the Olympic
club of New Orleans:
~ ''Have wired Pugilist Corbett at AS
bury Park, offering him purse of $685.
600 to meet Fitzsimmons, the winner to
take all.''
Fitzsimmons at once accepted the
Olympic clubs proposition and Captain
Glorl set about arranging for an inter-
view with Corbett at Asbury Park, to
take place within a few days. The
news that Fitzsimmons had accepted
the offer to fight in New Orleans was
telegraphed Corbett, and the following
answer came:
Il never saw the color of Fitzsim-
mons money. Why does he not come
out like man and issue a challenge to
the world, backed by cash, and if no
one accepts it, then it is my duty to
do so. JAMES J. CoRBETT.'
81 don't believe that Corbett will
agree to fight Fitzsimmons, said Pug
list Peter Jackson, when told of the
movement to bring about a meeting be-
tween Fitzsimmons and Corbett. "Cor-
bett wants to be an actor, and he won't
be dragged into any more figots if he
can help it. I came all the way from
San Francisco to arrange a meeting
with Corbett, and see how he treats me.
Corbett was very unfair.''
jackson said as for himself he had
made no plans for the future. He has
fully decided to go to Europe.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-08-17
Machine Agencies Swind1ed.

ST. CLOUD, Mimi, Aug. 15.-The Nc
Cormick and Deering machine agencies
have recently been swindled by a man
who has different names and gave diff
ferent localities as his residence.
Through his operations the McC ormiek
company is out a new wagon and the
Deering company a mower and rake.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-08-17
Held Up q Freight Train.

LA PORTE, Ind, Aug. ia local
freight on the Lake Shore was held up
at Whiting. The train was running at
a slow rate when three men climbed
aboard. Two of them, whose faces
were masked, held cooked revolvers in
their hands. The third member of the
gang went through the pockets of the
men and took everything Of value on
their persons. The men had just drawn
their monthly salaries.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-08-17
Switching Charges Abandoned.

CHICAGO, Aug. 15.-The Chicago
Stockyards company has decided to
abandon the switching charge Of So per
car which it has been demanding of
shippers. The fact that the receipts of
cattle have been falling off at the rate
of $4,000, 600 worth per year has caused
the company to take this action.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-08-17
Salvation Army Building.

NEW YORK, Aug. 15.-The Salvation
Army Tuesday laid the cornerstone of
the Mrs. General Booth memorial build
ing to be erected on Fourteenth street
near Sixth avenue. Commander Bal
ington Booth laid the main corner
stone with a silver trowel presented by
the officers of the Salvation Army. The
building when completed will be used
as the general headquarters of the army
in America.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-08-17
Very Hot at St. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 15.-According to
the reports Of the local signal service
bureau the weather Tuesday was the
hottest that has been experienced in
this city for eight years past. The Off
cial thermometer registered about 81 in
the shade at a. M, when the mercury
craWled up until at p. m. it reached
100, at which point it remained for two
hours. SO q NJ 35s
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-08-17
The Sundry Civil Bill.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.-The confer
ence committee of the two houses con-
cluded the consideration of the sundry
civil appropriation bill late in the day
and are ready to report an agreement.
The senate will recede from its amend
ment appropriating $3.50, 500 for public
buildings at Boise City, Cheyenne,
Helena and Spokane.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-08-17
Broke a Worlds Record.

BUTTE, Mon, Aug. l5.-Robbie P,
owned by Ed Pyle of Grand Island
Neb., broke the worlds record for
horses driven by their breeder and
owner, making mile in 2:12115. -.
Employees Object to Cut. -..a."
= DENVER, Aug. 15.-The employees of
the South Park road have petitioned
Judge Hallet to forbid the reduction Of
wages proposed by Receiver Trumbull.
They cite the action Of the court in pre-
venting the Union Pacific receivers
from forming new schedule as prec-
edent
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-08-17
Militia win Remain.

OMAHA, Neb., Aug. 15.--It is now q
settled fact that the entire militia will
not be taken away from South Omaha
until such time as the officers Of the
guards and the citizens who have inter
ests here are satisfied that there is no
further danger Of an outbreak among
the strikers. s.. ss.5 =s.5
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-08-17
Nav Defeat Holman.

SHELBYv1LLE, Ind, Aug. 15.-The
Democrats Of the Fourth Indiana con-
gressional district, now represented by
the Hon. William S. Holman, will hold
their convention here on the 22nd.
There is talk of selecting a new man
and hot fight is looked for, as the op-
position is organizing.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-08-17
Headed for st. Paul.

WASHINGTON, Aug. Is. One hundred
and four members Of the industrial
army were sent away from here last
evening via the Chesapeake and Ohio
railroad, their destination being ST..
Paul. Jeffries, their leader, accompa-
MED the men. 81.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-08-17
Iynched a Kentucky RaDist.

FRANKFORT, KY, Aug. 15.-Marshal
Boston, colored, charged with raping a
white woman, was taken from the
county Jail at IL O'Clock and hung on
the high beam Of the iron bridge which
spans the Kentucky river and his body
riddled with bullets Just before Bos-
ton was strung up he confessed to his
awful crime.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-08-17
Irving to Settle q Strike

CHICAGO, Aug. Is. Representatives
of the great packing firms Of Armor.
Swift and Morris are ii consul tation
with President ylor Of the National
Butchers association with a view to i.
settlement Of the butchers strike.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-08-17
The Spanish Cyclone.

MADRID, Aug. 15.-The cyclone which
swept over the province of Cuidad Real
Monday was accompanied by a terrific
storm of hail. Over 900 persons were
injured and several thousand domestic
animals were killed. The damage to
crops in the province is estimated at
5000. 600
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-08-17
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
BASE BALL SCORES.
Western League.

"eStern League.
At Indianapolis, 16; Grand Rapids, g.
At Sioux City, 4; Kansas City, 10.
At Milwaukee, Z; Minneapolis, 1.
At Detroit, 3; Toledo, 1.
National League.
At Philadelphia, Z; Louisville, 10.
At Washington, O; Cleveland. l.
At New York, S; St. Louis, 4.
At Baltimore, 6; Cincinnati, 5.
At Brooklyn, 1; Chicago, 5.
At Boston, %; Pittsburg, 5.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-08-17
Chinese Fleet Repulsed.

YOKOHAMA, Aug. 15.-News has been
received of a battle which took place
on the 18th inst. between Japan
csc and Chinese fleets. The latter were
driven off.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-08-17
Costly Austrian Blaze.

FIUME, Austria, Aug. 15.-Fire broke
out in the general warehouse here, caus-
ing loss Of $1,000, 900. No damage
Was done to the shipping.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-08-17
Churchill in California.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 15.-Among the
arrivals on the steamship Walla Walla
from Puget Sound ports were Lord and
Lady Randolph Churchill and DIR. M.
McKeith, who accompanies Lord
Churchill as his physician. After few
days sojourn in California the party
will sail for Australia via Hawaii and
Samoa
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-08-17
Heavy Revenue Collection..

CINCINNATI, Aug. 1.-THE amount
paid in here during the day to Internal
Revenue Collector Bowling to take
whisky out Of bond was $175, 900. Tele-
graphic orders to take liquors ont of
bond poured in from all directions.
The movement seems to be general.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-08-17
Coxeyites Building Roads.

BALTIMORE, Aug. 15.-The SO Coxey-
ties who were captured in the police
raid at Hyattsville last week and COM
mitted to the house of correction as
Migrants have been put to work build
ing good roads for the state. They are
to increase the width of the roads lead
ing from the institution and will have
plenty to do during their three months
ctov