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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-03-01
The LEGISLATURE.
New Capitol Plans Declared
All Right by the Senate =
M Committee. a'@% '<-',.
THE COMMISSION SUSTAINED,
House Members Break the
y Record For Disposing of
\ Business.

h ST.. PAUL, Feb. s6.-The evenings sit.
|. ting of the senate was busy one. The
report Of the committee Of Is, which
had investigated the new capitol plans,
was submitted, and included the report
made to the commission by the expert
architects, Henry Ives Cobb Of Chicago
and Edmund M. Wheelright of Boston.
This statement is a technical review of
the defects and impracticable features
of the several plans examined and a
statement Of the merits of the several
plans and designs recommended for
prizes, the substance Of which has al.
ready made public. The report Of the
! committee, based upon an exam
nation of the plans and the report
/ OF the experts, was adopted and ordered
printedin the journal. The report con-
cludes as follows:
1--WE take this opportunity to heartily
indorse the recommendation of the
board that the capitol act of 1898 be
amended so as to allow the board ampler
powers in the selection of a design and
all architect as provided in the bill now
pending in this body"
Senator Reishus announced that a
minority report was forthcoming.
Several Bills Passed.
Senator Stevens presided over the sit
ting Of the senate in the absence of
Lieutenant Governor Day. There were
ii new bills introduced and referred to
appropriate committees. The following
bills were passed:
|. S. F. 2s1-A bill for an act to provide for
the use of native stone in the construction
of public buildings for which funds shall
be appropriated by the state of Minnesota.
S. T. STA bill for an act to amend sec.
10, chap. IL, general statutes of 1878, as
amended by sec. /, chap 126, general laws
OF 1898, rs amended by chap. 2, general
laws of 1885,
S. f.; 2O3-A bill for an act to provide for
the punishment of persons injuring or de-
slroying dams, booms and similar struc-
lures.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-03-01

Is absolutely necessary in order to have
good health. The greatest affection Of
the human race is impure blood.
There are about 24O0 disorders Incl
dent to the human frame, the large
majority arising from the impure or
poisonous condition of the blood.
The best remedy for all blood dis
eases is found in Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Its remarkable cures are it's loudest
praise. 1t is not what we say but
what Hoods Sarsaparilla docs that
tells the story.
mo remedy has ever had so marked
success, or won such enormous sales.
Scrofula in its severest forms yields
to it's potent powers, blood poisoning
and salt rheum and many other diseases
are permanently cured by it. For a
general Spring Medicine to remove
those impurities which have accumu-
lated during the winter, or to overcome
That Tired Feeling, nothing equals
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-03-01
FREE-FOR-ALL FIGHT.

Scrap With Chairs in the Chicago Repub-
lican Convention.
CHICAGO, Feb. PA free-for all fight
took place at the Republican city con-
vention at Central Music hall. The
trouble arose over the discussion Of Gre
dentials. One of the delegates assaulted
another, and Immediately a general row
followed. The delegates armed them
selves with canes and chairs, and
pounded each other indiscriminately
The battle lasted for a quarter Of al
hour, resulting in many bad bruises and
sadly battered hats. Police interfer-
ence stopped the row. George B. Swift
was nominated for mayor by acclama'
tinn
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-03-01
REV. EDWARD DAVIES.
San Trancisco's Sensational Preacher Con-
tinues to Draw.

San Francisc0'A Sensational Preacher Con-
tinues to Draw.
OAKLAND, Cal. Feb. 26.-Rev. Edward
Davies, actor-preacher, word-painter.
patron of the waltz and sponsor for
bean-poker, continues to preach to i'm
mense audiences. He says he realizes
that the opportunity of his life is at
hand and will try and become truly
great man. He will not feel called upon
to preach if the congregation dimin-
ishes, and says he won't speak
unless every seat is occupied. He
ascribes to jealousy the invitation Of the
Christian church of Rev. j. koonbs OF
Connersville. Ind, to come to Oakland
to correct and discipline him. Davies
said:
II know Rev. Coombs; he is a success
ful evangelist, but an illiterate mali
one of the old, old school of theologians.
should welcome him here, however. {"
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-03-01
Scandal at Mare Island.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 22.-The Even
ing Bulletin gives publicity to scandal
that is said to be agitating the naval
officers at Mare Island. The Bulletin
asserts that charges have been made
against the construction and repair de-
partment at the navy yard and that an
Investigating committee has been Or
lered here by the secretary of the navy.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-03-01
A LIVELY BATTLE.
Police and Bank Robbers Meet
on the Streets of COun-
Gil Bluffs.
RAINED LEAD FOR A TIME,
One Of the Officers and a De6-
perado Are Severely
Wounded.

OMAHA, Feb. 26.-A Council Bluffs
fight between the Griswold (Ia. bank
robbers and the local authorities &C.
Cured here in which several persons
were shot and much powder burned.
Officers had been notified to watch for
the men who robbed the Griswold bank.
just after dusk, as one of the officers
was patrolling his beat he noticed u
man sitting. in the office of the Kiel
hotel who answered the description
telegraphed from Griswold. Deputy
Sheriff O'Brien was notified and con-
Guided that he was
One of tho Men Wanted,
and called to his assistance Deputy
Sheriff Hooker, and, in company with
Officers Peterson and Ware, the party
entered the office and invited the srs.
pect to Jail, AS the five men left the
hotel two other hotel guests rose and
followed, keeping several yards behind.
just as they reached the court
house O'Brien dropped behind tell
ing his prisoner to walk in front.
As he did this the two men who had
been following the party commenced
firing at the officers. Presenting their
guns the officers returned the fire, the
prisoner and the two strangers separat-
ing from the officers and shooting as
they ran. For some minutes
The Fusilade Was Kept Up,
citizens joining in the battle, which had
become general all along the line, until
the desperadoes were overcome and two
Of them placed under arrest and taken
to Jail. They gave their names as John
Reilly and James Wilson. During the
battle Deputy O'Brien was severely
wounded. Reilly was hit in the groin,
the bullet penetrating some two inches.
The third robber escaped. In searching
the men at the jail their pockets were
found to contain large number of
postage stamps and quantity of small
change.
While the shooting was going on
Motorman Scullen was on his car in
the vicinity of the battle and a bullet
struck a building near by and flew back
and struck him bin between the eyes,
inficting painful wound.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-03-01
Lffe Was Nearly Extinct.

ABERDEEN, S. D., Feb. 26.-Mr. aud
Mrs. John gilbert, well-to.do farmers,
living eight miles southeast Of this city,
were partially asphyxiated from the
effects of coal gas, and when discovered
life was almost extinct. Mr.. gilbert
revived sufficiently to be regarded out of
danger, but his wife had not recovered
consciousness at last reports. Medical
aid from this city is in attendance.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-03-01
BUSY DAY IN THE HOUSE..

Members Rushed Matters in q Way That
Was Surprising.
ST.. PAUL, Feb. 26-The house was
ont to 80 against time in it's morning
session, and the two records it made
VIII be- pointed to with pride for some
time to come. In 20 minutes after the
session began the introduction Of bills
had been reached, and then that portion
of the mornings business was hurried
trough in such short order that II bills
were disposed of on general orders-two
Fecords for speedy work surprising any
thing yet accomplished in either branch
Of the legislature None Of the bills
considered in committee Of the whole
caused lengthy discussion but War
ner's state mineral land agent bill,
which accustomed bit of debate. Mr..
Warner explained that in one year a
discrepancy Of $4,000 had been found
in what should have come from the
mineral tax, and this reason alone
ought to recommend the bill. Mr.. Rob-
bins objected to the increasing multi
plicity Of officers and thought the work
ought to be done by the auditors Office.
Mr.. Staples offered two amendments,
one of them requiring $1,000 bonds Of
the agent to be appointed, and these
were accepted and report Of ''prog-
ress'' made on the BILL
Bills Acted On.
Bills considered in committee of the
whole were as follows:
II. +. 263-An act to regulate the manu-
facture and sale of malt and fermented
liquors. Progress.
H. +. 240-An act relating to right Of
action in certain cases. Referred to COM
mittee OH judiciary.
H. F. 2S7-An act to amend sec. 1, chap.
papers. Progress.
S. +. IAN act to amend chap. "a, gen.
eral laws of 1883, entitled a military code,
etc. TO pass.
S. F. 57-An act to amend sec. ~, chap.
124, general laws of 1893. Recommitted to
committee on game and fish laws.
S. F. 136-An act relative to the Russian
thistle. 10 pass.
S. +. 157-An act relative to the offices
of county auditors and treasurers. 10
pass.
S. F. 162-An act relating to foreclosed
mortgages. TO pass.
S. +. 274-An act relating to divorce
Progress.
H. F. 130-An act to regulate the en-
ployment of children. To pass
H. f. 144-An act to provide for the ap-
pointment of state mineral land agent,
and to appropriate for the salary and ex-
penses of the same. Progress.
Six Measures Go Through.
AT the afternoon session the calendar
was taken up and an even half dozen
bills were passed. Three of these were
bills by Senator Wyman and one by
Senator Greer, the latter providing q
5000 appropriation for the improve
ment of the national guard camping
ground at Lake City. One of Senator
Wyman's bills was to authorize boards
Of trus tees for Young Mems Christian
associations, and another to provide for
the payment of wolf bounties. When
the house reached Tiers bill to amend
the banking laws, it was found that
there not two-thirds of the members
present and an adjournment was taken.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-03-01
EnrthUllnlke Shoots.

DE SOTO, Mo-, Feb. 26.-The. citizens:
of De Soto and vicinity We're awakened:
at 5:2S p. IN. by Il quivering sensation:
which proved to DO IN earthquake. It,
was preceded by n rumbling noise and
then came the shock which caused china
and glassware to rattle and even the
walls to grOan.
TACOMA, Wash, Feb. 26.-Two earth
quake shocks were felt here about $3.50
q. III. No damage was done.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-03-01
Defendant In the Hayward
,,, Case on the Stand in
~ His Own Behalf.
ADRY AND BLIXT UNTRUTHFUL.
Testimony of the States Lead
:. ing Witnesses Declared
~. Wholly False.
HIS RELATIONS WITH MISS GING,
Socially and in a Business
Way, Gone Into With
Much Detail.

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 22.-Harry Hay
ward, the man accused Of plotting the
most co d.b,ooded murder of modern
times, took the sand n his own de-
Tense. and told in ramblig fashion of
his relations with the murdered woman,
Catherine Cling. e
He admitted that he had been gam
bier for years, and his general bearing
and anxiety for quick results did not be-
lie the admission. He assumed a non
chalant manner and appeared insuffer-
ably bored at many of the questions put
to him by his attorney. His attitude
was a good deal like that of wealthy
capitalist forced by subpoena to testify
to some trivial matter before a police
court. He did not remember great
deal. For example, the first time Miss
Cling gave him money to gamble with,
he was not sure whether he won or lost.
At other points Of his testimony, how
ever,
He Remembered Marvelously Well
that it was 90 minutes past Z, for in
stance, when he was at the Ozark on
the night of Dec. 8. He betrayed no
emotion whatever, and in abiding to
his relations with Miss Cling said, in a
very matter of-fact way, "Well, sup
pose, we were what you might call low
ers,"
Hayward was on the stand from II
o'clock in the morning until court adj
at o'clock. In the early part of his
testimony Mr.. Erwin sought to estab-
ish by him that Adry had powerful
motive for testifying against him, but
the court ruled it inadmissible.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-03-01
Impeached q Health Officer,

MILWAUKEE, Feb. 22.-The common
council has sustained the charges
against Health Commissioner Kempster
and impeached him by vote of 20 to
ID. DR.. Kempster has been on trial be-
fore an aldermanic committee for sew
eral weeks that he failed to do his duty
during the smallpox epidemic, and the
committee found him guilty on nine
specific counts.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-03-01
One Bondslnan Was Good.

Sioux FALLS, s. D., Feb. 26 james
w. Woods, who two years ago was thu
Democratic candidate for governor, ha:
just paid over to Custer county $4,000
which was the amount of. the shortage
of Benjamin T. Tunley, the retiring
county treasurer, and who was Demo
cratic candidate for lieutenant governor
Mr.. Woods was the only bondsman o.
Mr.. Tunley's who could be held.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-03-01
Tho Difference.

During the administration of Presi-
dent Harrison, a protective administra-
ton, tho national debt was decreased by
$244. SIG, 800. During the first 2l
months of Grover Cleveland s free trade
administration tho national dobt was in.
creased little more than 500, 600, 600.
What is the difference?
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-03-01
Died of HytlrOpllObin.

TRENTON, N. j., Feb. 26.-Mrs jose
phine Light, colored, aged % years, who
was bitten by Il dog last November and
who was taken with commissions IL few:
days ago, died today Of hydrophobin.
When the woman was bitten she had:
the wounds cauterized and no evil effect:
was felt until early last week.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-03-01
Wrecked n 1sarrOOln.

OAKLAND, Co.,, Feb. 26.-The Galindo
hotel barroom was wrecked by disas-
trous explosion. James Bouquet, the
proprietor, went to the saloon and enter
ing an ante room which was heavily
curtained, struck match. Instantly
there was a terrible explosion. Rouquet
was hurled out through the doorway. A
gas leak was the cause.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-03-01
HARRY HAYWARD TESTIFlES.

Defendant in the Cling Murder Trial tells
His Story to the Jury.
At last Mr.. Erwin said he had no
other witnesses present except the de-
PENDANT himself.
'Call Harry Hayward, he added.
With his arms folded and set ex-
preston on his face, Harry Hayward
took the stand to battle for his own life.
He said, in answer to- the usual pre-
liminary questions, that he was born in
Macoupin county, Ills, 80 years ago,
and had lived in Minneapolis for 25
years.
"Now," said Erwin, ''Mr. Blixt has
testified against you, and Mr.. Adry
Hayward has testified against you.
Have they testified correctly?'
"They have not" responded the wit
ness, setting his teeth.
s'Has the testimony Of Adry Hayward
given here on the stand been true or
false?''
"Almost wholly false"
"Do you know any reason why"
II do"
Explain it to the jury"
II object" said Mr.. Nye.n
''Sustained," rejoined the judge, 81
suppose this is for impeachment.
What Erwin Wanted.
"Oh no, your honor. I'm not trying
this whole case on the word impeach-
ment. I want the jury to know the
feelings of fear which might influence
Adry Hayward to testify falsely against
his brother. want them to know the
truth"
"Wen you can call his attention to
the particular questions and answers If
you choose" said Judge Smith.
II offer to prove them" began En-
win.
s'Put it in writing" sale the court,
and Erwin was obliged to make his offer
in the presence Of the stenographer and
the attorneys, without the jury's knowl.
edge of what it was.
Nye objected on the ground of in
competency and the objection was sus-
tanned. The court, however, added that
part Of it was competent if proper foun-
dalton was laid.
'sYou have heard your fathers,
mothers and brothers testimony said
Erwin, finally, after consultation with
his colleagues, Regarding the discrep-
ancy in your brothers accounts. Did
you have any trouble with him about
what he said to your mother?"
An objection to this was sustained
and Mr.. Erwin asked:
! "Did your brother have any fear of you
for the reason that you might make dis
closures about him?''
eyes SIR" replied Harry, before Nye
could object, but the answer was ruled
cut.
Accuses Adry of Robbery.
''Now you have heard Adry say that
he had never seen Miss Cling. DidIhe
ever see herr" ~ft
"He did. It was ON a narrow, dark
road between Nicollet avenue and Lake
calhoun. He COULDN'T see her very well
but he could feel of her all right"
/ '.Was he alone with her?'
HE was moi"
"Who was with him."
II would rather not tell, unless it's
necessary. The young lady is here in
the city"
stWhat is her name? It will be neces-
sary 70 know it,"
'.Miss Veddar. They were both with
him.
Mr.. Nye objected strenuously To any
thing further on this line, and was sus-
tanned by the court.
II tell you," said Judge Smith. ''it's
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-03-01
Lynchcrs Get u Continuance,

O'NEILL, Neb., Feb. 26.-The alleged
lynchers Of Barrett Scott appeared in
court during the morning to stand trial
for murder. Attorney General Church
ill for the state made motion and
asked that the court grant q continu-
ance until March 20. 1t was granted.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-03-01
Heavy Iowa Failure.

CREsToN, L., Feb. 2G.-Oldham &
Son, well known hardware dealers in
Greenfield, Adair county, have failed.
The firm has always been considered
one OF the solid institutions Of the kind
in the county and the failure is a great
surprise. Liabilities, $4,000.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-03-01

"NOw where did you carry your
money!
II had two places of carrying it. I
usually carried large wad in my pocket
andef always had money belt. No,
not always, but generally had it"
Knew He Was q Gambler.
"Did Catherine Cling know that you
gambled?'
''She did, yes"
'Did she know it by remark or did
she actually know it?''
"Do you mean before she was in it,"
eyes"
sShe knew it as much as any one
oould who was not there"
''Did she ever take part in your gam
bling?''
eyes sir. She, with another young
lady, another gentleman and myself,
went into restaurant and ordered a
meal. It was an elaborate meal, and it
took some time to prepare it. 1t was
right near gambling house. Weknew
the young ladies real well, so we went
out for while. I don't exactly remem-
Der whether Miss Cling was there that
night or not, and if she was there, I
don't reminder whether she went in or
not, but one of the young ladies did, and
we did. don't think now that she put
in anything. If she was there she knew
of it, though"
Her First Faro Game.
"When was the first time that she
went into faro game that you know. "
'The first day was one noon or morn
ing, I can't remember which. We were
at the boarding house. and were all go
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-03-01
Wyoming Judge Dead.

wyoming OuuBc 17c"u'
LARAMIE, Wy, Feb. 27.-JudgeJ. w.
Black of the Second judicial district of
Wyoming is death, at the age Of 40 years.
&c was sick but two days. He was a
aative of Maine, served in the Civil War
and came TO Wyoming in 1872.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-14
THE PRESIDENT dG.fTN LOST.
Difficulties which Mr. Cieveland's Party
VIII Encounter In Going Home.

NORFOLK. VA. December i3-Presi-
dent Cleveland and his party have sue
ceeded to-day I'm thoroughly losing them
selves 10 the outside world, for no one
knows where he is at present.
The Violet was TO have left Hatteras
to-day, but whether she did so or not.
Is unknown, for a gale has been raging
over the North Carolina Sounds and the
wires between Kitty Hawk and iatteras
are down
At Kitty Hawk. the wind blew at
rate Of sixty-eight miles an hour, and
was probably much heavier at liatteras.
No vessels have arrived from North Car
olina waters, and II IS tho opinion Of
sailing masters that the Violet could not
have made the run up Pamlico Sound un-
der the heavy winds prevailing.
Another obstacle now faces the Pres
idont ON his return The water In the
Albermarle and Chesapeake Canai
through which the Violet must pass on
her way, now measures five and a-half
feet. the lowest ever known I'm that con-
Meeting link between Virginia and North
Carolina. u is probable that the Pres
idential party will have TO go TO Eliza
beth city. y. G., and come TO Norfolk
by rail
The storm around llatteras Is the worst
so far this season.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-14
CTTyI ISERTVCE REFORMS.
President CIcveland's Consular Order En-
aorsed and Legislation Requested.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-The Civil
Service Reform League to-day reelected
ali its present list of officers and APP
proved the budget of the Finance Com
mittee for the expenditure OF s4,50O during
the ensuing year. The report of the Com
mittee on Extensions. or which Charles
BOnaparte Is chairman, showed great
number of additions to the classified SER
vice by order of President Cleveland, ana
discussed at considerable length the Ex-
ecutiye order concerning the consular SER
vice.
The committee agree with Secretary Oh
ney's letter to the President on this sub
ject In which he says that the order
should be considered as I'm no sense
final or exhaustive" but rather as =
mere step In the right direction
But the committee Is OF the opinion
that a mere Executive order OF this kind
which could be ignored by "a succeeding
administration, requires legislative en-
actment. and the friends of ciyil-seryice
reform are urged TO press the passage OF
the Lodge and Morgan bills" providing
for consular ana diplomatic service re-
foSms.
Al the afternoon session papers were
read by Herman Justh Nashville, Tenn,
on "The state of civil Service Reform
Sentiment i'm the South" &. j. Bonaparte,
OF Baltimore Md, on the Reign and
overthrow of an Offlce-H Holding Oligar-
chv". Herbert Welsh, OF Philadelphia, on
the Interest of the Workingman In Civil
Service Reform" and by g. NJ. Gallaudet,
of Columbian Institution for the Deaf
and Dumb.