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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-07-12
SOLD BAD BONDS.
Missing Ohio Broker Leaves
o. Over 500, 900 Worthless,
Securities. e'
HIS VICTIMS ARE NUMEROUS.
Three Millions in Paper Ham
died by Him During the
., Past Year.

CINCINNATI, July 10. "A Commercial
Gazette special from Urbana says: z.
Il. Lewis, the fugitive broker of Ur-
bana, O., bought and sold over S., OOO,-
600 bonds last year. The stories, OF his
forgeries are cumulative. First came
from Dayton, O., mortgages of $50, 600.
Then from the Farmers bank OF Me-
chanicsburg, news OF bonds amounting
to SIS, 900. Then came the story Of
$4,000 bonds held by the Michigan
Mutual. Another communication
reaches here of $4,000 held by the
German National bank Of Cincinnati,
as collateral for loan of $4,000. 1t
is supposed that the German National
holds spurious bonds. Tt is known
that the other bonds mentioned are
spurious. 1t has also transpired that
the Urbana Perpetual Savings and
Loan company holds $4,000 fraudulent
bonds. There is showing already Of
Over 100000 Fraudulent Bonds
held by the banks and money lenders,
and it is believed the returns are not
all in. These bonds were handsomely
Autographed, including the official sig
natures to them. The aAdacity of the
forgeries is magnified by the fact that
the bonds were, all on counties and
towns within q days carriage drive
from Urbana. He sold none Of these
bonds, but used them as collateral for
loans. Lewis told friend not long
ago that he was in debt 100000 for
bonds. 1t is believed that at least half
of these are spurious.
Lewis has not been seen since Mon
day night and it is believed he is en-
route for South America to avoid ex-
tradition
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-07-12
MOTIVE FOR HIS DEED.
Dead Chicago Kobber Wanted Money to
Get to His Home.

Dead Chicago Robber Wanted Money to
Get to His Home.
CHICAGO, July 10.-The body Of the
man who was shot and killed by Po-
iceman Rosenthal in front Of the Au-
ditOrlum has been Identified as JnaJ OF
Charles German, who lived at the
Hotel Somerset, Twelfth street and
Wabash avenue. From the laundry
mark on his shirt he was supposed to
be G. E. Cole, but the linen was Dor;
rowed before she shooting occurred,
and his real identity was established
by the man who had befriended him.
Monday afternoon German received
a telegram from his wife in st. Paul,
saying that his baby daughter had died
the night before, and urging him to
come to her. He made every effort to
secure money to take him to where his
dead baby was, and, after repeated
failures, in moment Of desperation he
attempted to rob Saloonkeeper McGloin
that he might have funds which to go
to his wife.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-07-12
STARKWEATHER'S TRIAL

saloonkeepers Testify Regardinr the Fund
Collected.
WEST SUPERIOR, Wis, July TO-
When the trial of Mayor Starkweather
was resumed during the afternoon,
Aldermen Lund and Brennan, who
left the meeting the previous night,
were present. The leading aldermen
were cheered by the crowd as they en-
tered the chamber. At $3.50 the meet
ing was called to order. William
Schnell, saloonkeeper, was the first
witness. He testified to the saloon
keepers collecting fund for Mayor
Starkweather. Mr.. Schnell told of the
meeting Of the saloonkeepers' commit
tee with the mayor. He said the mayor
told them that if each. Of the 80 saloon
keepers contributed S. month, they
would be given privileges. Mr.. Ell
leren, another saloonkeeper, was the
next witness. His story agreed with
the one told by Schnell.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-07-12
\ PLENTY OF WORK.
Large Numbers Of Men Gould Find EN-.
ployment In tho Country.

Large Number, Of Mon Gould Find En-
pioyment In tho Country.
ST. PAUL, July 1O.-A member of q
prominent firm of employment agents,
IN conversation said:
There is more work to,be done than
there are men to do it. We have more
applications for men than we can pos
sibly supply. They are wanted for
railroad, sawmill and farm work. just
at present there is large demand for
hen for haying. The applications have
hot yet begun to come in from the Da-
kotas, but there seems to be a good
prospect for very large crop, and there
will be plenty OF work to be had there.
A week ago we were obliged to send to
Chicago for men to 60 to Southern
Minnesota, and we could put 800 men
at work today if we could get
them. But the trouble is that men
DO not want to 60 out Of the city.
They would rather starve here than
accept employment in the country. If
man really wants WORK there is no
excnse for his not doing so, as there is
three times the demand for men that
there was at this time last year, and
more are wanted every day. Wages
for all kinds Of work are 20 per cent
higher than they were last year. Men
on the railroads are paid from $l.25 to
81. so a day, and farm hands are sought
for at $40 month and board. There
is no need for men to starve, as we
have places today for more than there
are in the city who are willing to
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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-07-12
Rules That Arc to Govern Mr.. Horr and
Mr.. Harvey.

Rules That Are to Govern Mr.. Horr and
Mr.. Harvey.
CHICAGO, July 1O.-The rules govern
ing the Horr-Harvey silver debate,
which is to begin Tuesday, July l6, are
about completed. The main provisions
are that the doctrines set forth in
"Coin's Financial School, shall form
the basis Of the discussion, one chapter
being discussed each day. Three hours
a day will be devoted to each chapter.
To prevent set speeches, the maximum
number Of words that can be used in
answering any question or stating a
proposition will be 1000. The last half
hour Of each session will be devoted to
questions from outsiders present, no
one being allowed to ask more than
three. The disputants are to take the
affirmative or negative at their pleas
ure, as the debate proceeds. Neither
disputant is to delay more than three
minutes in giving his statement, an
swer or question, after the other has
finished speaking, that time being al.
lowed to give an opportunity for con-
sulting authorities or assistants, 10 Of
whom each disputant may have. The
Union league, Marquette and other
clubs have rendered the use Of their
rooms, but no selection has been made.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-07-12
ENGLISH ARE HOT.
Cornells Defeat Of the Lean
der Crew Not at All to
Their Liking.
THE RACE A DISAPP0INTMEN
Englishmen Got Away Badly
and Refused to Finish
the Heat.

HENLEY on THAMES, July 10.-The
first day Of the 5Gth anniversary OF the
water derby Of Great Britain was a
disappointment to all concerned. Cor
nell was pitted against the crew OF the
Leander boat club, composed OF ex-
Oxford and Cambridge oarslnen, and
said to be the strongest Oh the river.
There was some confusion at the start,
owing to the presence near the starting
line of u number Of boats which serl-
ously interfered with Leander. Conse-
quently the latter was somewhat slow
in getting into position. Then, when
the umpire asked if the two crews
We're ready, Cornell promptly all
swered eyes," and the umpire claims
Leander did the same. This, the Lee
anders deny. In any case, the umpire
gave the word "Go" and the
Cornell Crew Shot Away.
But only half the Leander crew started
and their stroke protested that they
were not ready. In spite of this the
umpire allowed Cornell to pull ovor the
course and awarded the Americans the
race. The Leanders have lodged pro-
test against the umpire's decision and
it was referred to the board OF stew
ards, but the board will not change the
decision The following is the result
of the contest for the Grand Challenge
cup:
First heat-Trinity Hall. Cambridge,
beat tho London Rowing club by four
lengths, in Minis, So secs.
Second heat-Eton College beat the
Thames Rowing club easily, in MINIS,
B4M secs.
Third heat-Corpcll rowed over tho
course in s Minis, II secs. Lcander did
not start
Decision of the Stewards.
The board. or committee Of stewards,
has issued the following statements:
"1he committee, while deeply re-
gretting the most unfortunate misun-
derstanding at the start OF the Cornell
Leander heat, feel that they must
abide by the laws Of boat racing and
cannot reverse the decision Of the UNI
pire and starter"
The members of the Leander crew
are all wild against tho umpire for his
decision in favor of Cornell, and, i'll
thcir rage, they say the most unpleas-
ant things against the lthican boys.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-07-12
TO FINISH THE ROAD.
Creditors Of Pierce Look With Favor on
tho Ynnkton and Norfolk.

Creditors Of Pierce Look With Favor on
tho Yankton and Norfolk.
YANKroN, S. d., July 1O.-The Eng.
lish representative Of John T. NJ
Pierces creditors, the Realization and
improvement company, has been in
Yankton tor three weeks looking after
available assets, all Of which are in tho
form of uncompleted enterprises, tho
principal one beng the Yankton and
Norfolk railroad, in which Pierce
invested $150,O00 in grading and
right of way. Mr.. Nation, the repre-
sentative, is favorably impressed with
the project, and if satisfactory arrange
ments can b. made for the completion
of the railroad bridge across tho Mis-
souri, river, there is little doubt that
the road will be completed. Whilo
Mr.. Nation is here another representa-
tive is at work in England and Ireland
gathering up the securities sold by
Pierce,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-07-12
A Few Thoughts ON Clubs.

"A H0W thoughts on CluOSs Nh Z &E
What will the new woman do nextf
Surely her representatives in Chicago
have taken decidedly advanced step in
club methods, for the Woman 8 club Of
that city has formally abolished the col
or line by adopting this amendment to
the club constitution:
Membership shall be conditioned on
character and intelligence, without re-
gard to race, color, creed Or politics. -
What mans club is there which
would dare to do this? Possibly the
fact that the women dare and wish to
admit persons of other than the Cauca-
sian race is al index Of the vital differ
ence between the woman's club and the
mans. The man, club is primarily a
social organization. Its members go in
to it for the purpose Of having place
where they can loaf, eat, drink, smoke
and tell stories Discussions are voted
boresome and dangerous in the club
house, politics and religion especially
being tabooed Some few mems clubs
there are Of the other sort, to be sure,
but the number Of such is not great and
the membership is generally small
The primary object Of the Woman's
club, on the other hand, is to foster dis
cussion Politics, religion, all sorts Of
social topics and especially the eleva-
ton Of the gentle sex are debated at ev-
cry meeting. The members do not 90 to
the clubhouse for social relaxation, but
for intellectual gymnastics They read
advanced books and express themselves
about them. They watch the progress Of
events and the course Of public person
ages and criticise them. Clubwomen
arc as earnest in these things as club
men are in getting up and attending
good dinners and selecting good stories
for the club.
Now it is easy to sec why distinctions
Of color might he abolished without
offenso in club devoted solely to intel
lectual matters, just as it is not hard to
perceive there might be much dissatis-
faction if such distinctions were done
away with in club given over entirely
to sociability. No doubt some mon will
criticiso tho Chicago Woman's club for
it's breaking down of tho color line, just
ns they have already criticised woman's
clubs generally for their lack of aocia
bility and devotion to discussion, and
lust us tho women hnvo criticised the
mems clubs because their members give
moro attention to creature comforts than
they do to mental Development But
tho women aS Woll us the men h;tvo IL
nctly as they please.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-07-12
THIRTEEN Il !: En- KILLED. |. i ].
Erightful Railroad Wreck on
the Grand Trunk Near 54
Quebec. @
THE ENGINEER WAS, ASLEEP.
Second Section CollideS With
the First Going at Full 4%
Speed. %r$e1

QUEBEC, July l0.-A terrible acci.
dent occurred on the Grand Trunk
railway at Crags Road station, about
II miles west of Lewis, at a. NJ, the
result of which is that 10 persons were
Iilled and % injured, . OF whom may
die.
A large pilgrimage from Sherbrooke,
Windsor Mills and Richmond had LETT
the latter town for the famous Catholic
shrine of St. Anne de Beaupre. The
train carrying the pilgrims was d.
vided into two sections, one running q
few minutes behind the other. The
first section reached Crags Road about 8
O'Clock and stopped to take water. Due
precautions were taken and the sema-
phore thrown to mark danger against
the following train. Only the train
men we're astir. The Pullman in the
ear was wrapped in silence and the
sleepers were all
Unconscious of the Terrible Fate
that was rushing upon them. Sud.
denly the second section, which passed
the semaphore at full speed, dashed
into the rear Pullman of the section.
The engine embedded itself in the
sleeper and the latter plunged forward
and partially telescoped the next car in
'front.'. Every berth in the sleeper was
filled and many of the occupants were
killed as they slept. Others awoke to
their horrible surroundings manned,
bleeding and bruised, conscious of little
else but the agony that racked them
1t was a terrible scene. The cries and
means of wounded and dying pierced
the air on all sides, whilo, as a canopy
that served as veil to the tragedy,
the steam
From the Shattered Engine
rose in clouds that blinded all observa-
ton for the time being. The reason
why the second section did not heed
the danger signal will probably never
be known, as both the engineer and
fireman were. killed. 1t is believed
that the engineer, Mcleod, had fallen
asleep at his post. No other explana-
ton seems possible. There had evil
IDENTITY been no attempt to stop the
rush of the oncoming train. The fol-
lowing is the list of killed: Charles
Bedart, mail clerk; Hector Mcleod,
engineer; Richard L. Perkins, fireman;
Miss Bedart, Rev. J. T. MERCER, Rev.
+. P. Dingan, Mr.. Cogan, Miss Valin,
Miss Phaneuf, Mrs. j. d. Caver, Miss
de Lacourt and John O'Farre!l.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-07-12
BIG CROPS IN SIGHT.
Notwithstanding the Drought in Som
Sections.

Notwithstanding the Drought in Some
Sections.
WASHINGTON, July 10.-The weather
bureau, in its review of crop conditions
for the week ended July =, says: The
temperature conditions Of the week
have been generally favorable through
out the country, but the northern and
central portions Of the cotton region
have suffered from excessive rains.
while drought conditions in Michigan
and Minnesota have been intensified,
Northern New York, Central Ohio and
Eastern Iowa are also suffering from
drought. Corn has made rapid growth
during the week, and, except in Mich
igan, the general outlook for this crop
is excellent. Arkansas reports the
largest crop in years, and in Kansas,
Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois and Missouri,
the outlook is most promising.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-07-12
NEGOTIATIONS FOR PEACE.

Differences Between tho Warning Fac
lions Of Elks May Be Settled.
ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., July lO.-The
grand lodge of Elks convened in Morris
Guards armory at noon. Grand Ex-
allied Ruler E. B. Hay of Washington
presided. The roll call showed that
15l out Of 275 lodges in the country
were represented, including all the
largest lodges except those at Cincin-
natl, Louisville. st. Louis and Buffalo.
In his reply to the address of welcome
extended by Mayor Stoy, Grand Ex-
allied Ruler Hay indicated that the
peace negotiations will be Immediately
brought before the grand lodge. It is
only a question Of arranging details
now as the general terms Of settle
ment of all differences between the two
factions practically have been agreed
upon.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-07-12
HAVE ANOTHER PLAN.

New Committee for tho Reorganization Of
the Northern Pacific.
NEW YORK, July l0.-It is reported
that a new reorganization committee
will soon be constituted by the joint
action of the preferred stockholders
and junior bondholders of the North
ern Pacific. The new plan will en-
brace raising enough cash to take up
SIS, 900, 600 collateral trust notes, $3, 000,-
900 trust equipment notes and 81, $780,
600 receivers certificates. 1t will prob
ably wipe out the common stock and
provide for new stock, which is to take
the place of preferred stock to much
smaller amount than the present
amount Of preferred outstanding, and
which is to be given to the junior
bondholders as partial equivalent for
the concessions expected OF them.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-07-12
THE TEACHERS CONVENTION.

Attendance at Denver Breahs All Pre-
vious Records.
DENVER, July 10.-The Saith annual
convention of the National Educational
association was opened during the aft
ernoon before two large audiences.
The regular meeting was at the Central
Presbyterian church, where 1000 per-
sons were gathered, while 1000 at
tended an overflow at the high school
building, and thousands. were turned
away. 1t is asserted that the attend
ance is already larger than at any pre-
vious meeting Of the association. The
work of the council of education was
completed and the next three days will
be devoted to the labors Of the general
organization.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-07-12
TELEGRAPHiC BREViTIES.

Matters of Minor Importance In Con-
densed Form.
DR.. Bryant reports that Mrs. Cleve.
land and baby are doing very nicely.
Mgr O'Connell, the director of tho
American college at Rome, has resigned
owing to ill health.
The international railway congress
at London has closed. The next con-
gress will meet in Paris in 1900.
At Penn Van, N. Y, Perry Tufft,
his wife and three children, lost their
lives by the capsizing Of a sail boat
The comptroller Of the currency has
given authority for the organization of
the First National bank Of Britt, Ia
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-07-12
CABINET CRISIS At OTTAWA.
French-Canadian Members Of the Minia
try Said to Have Resigned.

Members of the Minis
try Said to Have Resigned.
OTTAWA, Ont, July 10.-A consider
able ministerial crisis has developed in
tho Dominion parliament over the
Manitoba school question. Rumors OF
the designations of Hon. A. J. Oimet,
minister of public works; Sir Adolph
Caron, postmaster. general, and Hon.
A. Rangers, minister of agriculture,
have been in circulation. These three
ministers are the only French Cana
dams in the cabinet, and they were
said to have resigned on account of the
governments policy of delay in the
matter of remedial legislation for Man.
itoba. The French ministers, backed
up by the ~ French Canadians in the
house of commons, have all along been
demanding remedial legislation.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-07-12
MINNESOTA SWAMP LANDS.

The Government Appoints an Agent to
Take Testimony.
DULUTH, July 10.-Judge Austin N.
McGindley Of this city has been ap-
pointed by the government to take tes-
timony in the proceedings by the gov
ernment to regain possession of the
swamp lands which were not swamp
lands, and which the. state patented to
railroads and other corporations.
Agent Farrell is now out in the country
securing some important evidence that
will show fraud. The inquiry will be
commenced in about two weeks in this
citv.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-07-12
PlLLSBURY is WARY.
Does Not Believe in Talking Too Much on
tho Crops.

Does Not Believe in Talking Too Much on
tho Crops.
MINNEAPOLIS, July 10. Charles A.
Pillsbury believes that there is u good
prospect for good wheat crop, al
though the critical period is yet to
come. There are two weeks to wait
for the harvesting Of the Minnesota
crop, while three weeks will tell the
tale in North Dakota. Unfavorable
meteorological conditions might still
intervene to spoil the promising crop,
and it is possible that July frost will
come on to blight the fair prospect. AS
to the total crop there is, Mr.. Pillsbury
thinks, Is per cent decrease in acreage
for wheat and per cent increase i'll
the acreage for other crops.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-07-12
Many States Represented.

ST.. LOUIS, July 10.-Shortly before
noon the fifth annual convention Of the
Retail Clerks Protective Association Of
the United States was called to order
with President A. H. Sellers Of Kansas
City in the chair. About $50 delegates
were present, representing majority
Of the states in the Union.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-07-12
Comiskey Has an Ambition.

ST.. LOUIS, July l0.-Manager Comis-
key of the St. Paul club is III St. Louis
trying to effect a deal with the Browns
for the purchase OF Breitenstein. Ely,
Quinn and others. His purpose is tc
get into the National league next sea-
son. He offered $4,000 Tor Breiten-
stein and will give $25, 900 for his pick
of four.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-07-12
GLADSTONE'S MESSAGE.

The CT and Old Man Sends Greeting to the
Liberals of London.
LONDON, July 10.-The Westminster
Gazette publishes the following mes"
sage from Mr.. Gladstone at Hawarden,
addressed to the Liberals Of London:
"Above all other purposes, vindicate
the rights of the house of commons as
the organ of the nation, and establish
the honor Of England as well as consol-
idate the strength of the empire by
conceding the just constitutionafcl claims
of Ireland.''
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-07-12
Bookkeepsr Disappears.

Sioux CITY, a.. July 10.-W. B.
Lysle, bookkeeper of 1gersal & West,
commission merchants, has disappeared.
Examination shows shortage by Lysle
Of owes 5000 Lysle was in the en-.
ploy of the firm for number Of years.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-07-12
Mortgage Company Assign

Mortgage Company Assigns.
MINNEAPOLIS, July 10.-The New
York Mortgage Loan company has
made an assignment to Lac Stafford.
Frank Arson, who owned the Bank Of
Excelsior, which recently failed, was
the president of the mortgage COM
pany, and the failure Of the bank
brought about the failure Of the com.
nanY
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-07-12
No Reduction on Coal Rates.

BARABoo, Wis. July lO.-The Chi.
cago and Northwestern management
has notified its employees that the usual
rs per cent reduction in freight rates
OH coal heretofore allowed them will
not 10 allowed this year. This will
affect several Thousand men
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-07-12
Wool Prices Arc .{nising.

GREAT FALLS, Mon. July l0.-Wool
sales here Monday reached IL maximum
in quantity and price, when 100000
pounds were sold and the price reached
IA cents Twelve cents was the highest
price paid last year. All wool mon are
jubilant over the prospects.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-07-12
FORTY WORKMEN Persisted.

Caisson of the Big Bridge at Alexandria
Collapsed.
ALEXANDRIA, July 10-A caisson Of
the big bridge now building at Mage
named by French firm, collapsed and
90 workmen persisted.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-07-12
Sea folding Foil.

MILWAUKEE, July 10.-A special to
The Evening Wisconsin from Manito-
woo, Wis, says: At Coopersown,
while men engaged in shingling Il large
barn, the scaffolding gave way and
precipitated all to the ground, q dis
lance of 20 feet. William Buth was
instantly killed, Gus Schley, his SON.
in.law fatally injured and two others
badly hurt.