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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-08-16
"RAILROAD COMPETITION DE
$780, SIRABLE.,, $500.

Morris Sun: We cannot see,
viewing the matter from an in
terested standpoint, where the
settlers or the country traversed
by the Northern Pacific lines
would be benefited by the pro-
posed consolidation. In our
opinion, two great rival corpora.
tions, each striving to upbuild,
improve and develop the country
tributary to their respective lines,
would do more for the country and
people, than would one corpora
ton with nothing to compete with.
Of course any. company would seek
to develop the resources Of the
country traversed, but a single
company would be more liable to
let the country do its own develop.
ing where competition is lacking,
than it would with competition
existing. If competition is desir.
able in any business it is III rail.
reading, and while it would un.
questionably be q great scheme
for the bondhold to have the
Northern Pacific and Great North.
ern consolidated, lit would not be
for The people along the lines, and
our interests are the ones we are
worrying about, 10. the eecllc VS.
oyeriin Europe.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-08-16

NOT 4 POLITICAL FARMER.

u gg K H 4.
b Editor Eastman, Of the st.
Cloud Journal Press. was ct IT. Az
andria during the recent editorial
convention there, and when he
returned his paper publish ed some q.
interesting notes about Alexandra al,yd[.ils
and her people. The following
was one Of the items: VI
"a good many people have
thought Senator Nelson's claim to
being a farmer was one originated
for political purposes, but after
looking over his splendid farm Of
nearly 400 acres, and his comfort
able farm house, where he has
lived since 1871, we can testify
that he is not only farmer, but
even a better farmer than a poll.
tician, if such a thing is possible.
It is well kept and inttlligently
cultivated, and the result is i'm.
mense crops. Mr.. Nelson is
blessed with charming wife and
she has contributed her full share
to his success. In addition to the
qualities that are essential in a
good wife and housekeeper, she is
blessed with wit as bright as it is
genial, and it is the misfortune of
the people of Minnesota that they
are not so well acquainted with
her as they are with her famous
husband. Miss Nelson, their only
daughter, is an especially handsome
and brilliant young lady, and is a
great favorite among Alexandria
people. The Nelson family do
not put on any frills and feathers
because the husband and father
has been honored with the highest
position in the state, and the
senator's highest ambition in life
seems to be that he shall be known
among his own people as "Uncle
Knute.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-08-16
Playing Upon q Prejudice.

While the silver advocates are laying
particular and peculiar stress upon the
term ''British gold standard" for the
purpose Of playing upon a prejudice,
they ignore the fact that Great Britain
stuck to silver in her eastern possessions
long after the other nations Of the world,
including the United States, had stricken
silver down. And Great Britain is even
now engaged in organizing currency
system for Hongkong and some Of her
far eastern colonies, the basis.and unit
Of which is to be silver dollar Of GER
tain weight and fineness. It is well
enough to give even the devil his due. =
Savannah News. r.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-08-16
Tho Romancs Of 1879.

The great crime Of 1873" by which
the silver dollar was "stealthily" and
''fraudulently" demonetized, is, like
all the other free silver fads, mere
fiction. As the official records Of con-
gress show, the measure was considered
and defeated from time to time through
four sessions of congress until it was
finally passed. The cause Of free silver
is so bad that its champions are inca
pable Of presenting any truths in its IA
yoc, ard hence their resort to romance.
Philadelphia Record
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-08-16
HERE'S Is sHow,i
Consolidated attraction I'll
This Week for 10
Cent?. :ss

Marie Wellesley's players, who
produced ION the SuwaDee River MI
Germania hall in n splendid manner.
have effected q junction with Mr..
Robert Buchanan and will play al
ternately ut Gross opera house Tor
the balance at the week. Both com
panies complain OF being brought VA
GermaniA hail through gross MRS
representation and feel corresponds
ingly sore against the management
Of said hall. It will be remembered1
that Richard Obe.e, B. w. Wilson and
Marie Wellesley with ~ pickaninny
band and quartette Of negroes. gave
the grandest acting and scenic per-
formance OF lJncle Toms Cabin ut
the Gross last fall, which has ever
been given in this city. When the
scenery and stars Of the Wellesley
company are allied to those Of the
Buchanan company, it can be easily
seen from the previous performances
already given. that Little Falls will
have the hest low priced attraction
which has ever played here and seats
can he obtained for all performa nces
at l.. D. Browns drug store for 10
cents all over the house.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-08-16

The voters of Princeton, in Mile
Laos county, decide today whether
they want system of water works
and electric lights. The proposi.
ton is to bond the village for &c.,.
900. There is great difference Of
opinion in the village as to the
ACCESSIBILITY of the scheme at this
time. State Auditor Dunn's pa.
per, the Union, is opposed to the
plan.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-08-16
OPPOSITION BECOMES STRONGER

Duluth Herald: AS the danger
Gus character Of The proposed con.
solidation Of the Great Northern
and Northern Pacific roads be.
comes apparent, the opposition on
the part Of the people and press in
the Northwest becomes stronger
It is safe to say that the people
will never permit the combine to
b. made and comrc tition throttled,
no matter what the bankers and
Londholde,s may decide.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-08-16

Sank Centre Avalanche: Miss
Justina Ieavitt, who has been
teaching III the summer school at
Renville, Mimi, was in the city ON
Tuesday. She was ON her
way home to Long Prairie,
days before going to Minneapolis.
where she will he permanently
located next fall. =
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-08-16
HISTORICAL FASH
~. = Is. Oliver cromwsll Psrisd Coa.

sGyss 81 To oliver Cromwell Fsried Coas
lars and Guns M 81
Almost every period Of history has, dur
ing the last few years, contributed some
thing to the wardrobe, with the result that
5anachronisms In respect to time and ma
tionality have become the rule, and only
the learnedly hypercritical think Of being
annoyed thereat. .l
The period being revived just now y
that Of Cromwell. which has not hereto-
fore come to the front, and IS II is pictur-
esqlle and obstructive it may prove very sat
isfactory to tho searcher after novelty and
fresh effects. 1he Cromwell hat, with Its
tapering CROWN ind broad brim, decorated
by q single plume around one side, Is not
calculated for general becomingness, but
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-08-16

Royalton Banner: Speaking Of
well digging the, other day, Frank
StOdOlka said that some time ago he
dug a well so feet deep for Lawrence
Posc!l, Of Two Rivers. When down
p feet he came to blue clay, and in
this he dug SO feet. He then drilled
down feet, making two inch hole,
his object being to ascertain II wafer
was near. When he withdrew his
drill the water began to gush up,
and he made haste to get out Of the
well. In exactly 40 minutes there
was 81 feet Of water in the well.
The well was four feet square INSIDE
the curbing. .~ r az
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-08-16
LAWS AGAINST CONSOLIDATION.

LAWS AGAINST CONSOLIDATION.
"The laws of the Northwestern
states,' says the Milwaukee Even
ing Wisconsin, ''are decidedly
against the consolidation Of com.
peting lines, and if the people en-
force them, the proposed CONSOLE
dation Of the Northern Pacific and
Great Northern railroads cannot
be contaminated 1t is not likely
that the conspiring railroad mag
mates will face ths righteous in.
dignatitn of the people Of the in.
terested states, and the proposed
railroad combination will probably
never be made"
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-08-16
Drop In . Nickel and Get Cured.

The latest development Of the automatic
machine in Holland is the DR.. Cureal."
It Is wooden figure Of man, with COM
partments all over it, labeled with the
names Of various ailments. If you have q
pain, find its corresponding location on
the figure, crop coin Into the slot, and
the proper pill CT pcwac.: Will come OUT
New York Tribune.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-08-16

Sank Rapids Free Press: John
Schroeder, formerly Of Sank Rapids,
and later of Little Falls, has moved
his family to st. Cloud, where they
will hereafter reside.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-08-16

Sank Rapids Free Press: A tele-
phone line is being established at
Rice and will be connected with st.
Cloud, Sank Rapids, Royalton, and
Little Falls. The line will he COM
pleted and in operation by Oct. LIST.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-08-16

G. N. Parker has made propo:
sition to the Brainerd city council
to buy the city's electric light
plant, paying therefor 100000.
He proposes to organize the
'sBrainerd Public Works ! com.
pany," with capital of 100000.
which is to own and greatly i'm.
prove the light plant, the tele.
phone system, and the dam. The
proposition will be voted on.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-08-16
SENTIMENT HARD to
FIGHT 4

g.. Railroad men see in the crusade
nov being made ~ 2. Y Smalley
one of the most effective bits q
war fare which could be carried
on against the Hill plan Of con
solid alton. It may not head OF
TIE deal between the Great North
ern aud the Northern Pacific, but
If Is going to worry those who
have the matter III hand, because
Of the amount Of adverse public
sentiment it is going to create be-
i tween here and the coast. There
has been no jubilee outside Of st.
Paul over the prospect Of the con-
!, B solidation, and Mr.. Smalley's cam
$paign is sure to intensity the feel
ING to an extent sufficient to deter
some capitalists from going into
the scheme. sS=.....4..
'Public Sentiment" said a rail
road man today, sis harder than
most things to fight, and President
Hill will find that it will give him
the battle ofhis life. It is all nom
sense to say that the ad-
vantages competition will be
preserved, even though the
consolidation should occur, as
such a state of things would
defeat, as Nh. SmaIley says, the
object President Hill has in view.
And l am surprised, too,. to see
merchants give him their com.
mendation.
"The deal is not off, all state
ments to the contrary notwith'
standing. It is on as much as
ever, and every effort will be made
to successfully evade the laws
which were passed in order that
the traffic interests of the North
west should not be the victim of a
monopoly. Some very clever
lawyers are at work now Oh the
proposition, and it is safe to
assume that some ingenious
plan is being perfected. That
is evident from the stress
which President Hill lays upon
the reorganization of the North.
ern Pacific. The suggestion Of
the formation of a third company
is a good one, and will probably
have consideration. ,,.
''The cat, however, was letout Of
the bag too soon. The whole
country is aroused, and especially.
that which is subject to both lines.
Moreover. capitalists are interested
aud Northern Pacific men, who
were at first friendly to the scheme,
are beginning to see that there is
not much to be gained, as theirs
is the better line and capable O.;
earnings sufficient to make it a
paying property. There has been
an Investigation, too, into the
methods of book Ec"ring employed
by the Great NJ. il Iii, wiki tn,
result that SOM :,trange things
are beginning to come TO light.
Everybody who is at all on tho
inside knows that when the
annual report Of the Great North.
ern is finally made up for sub
mission to President Hill, it is
long time before it reaches the
printer, and by that time it could
not be identified with the original
report, indicating that there is
something in the science of book
keeping which is advantageous to
a fair showing, if one is needed
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-08-16
SUMMER FASHIONS.

Stylish Pctticoats OF Light Striped SILK.
..,.. "a The Jap0naise. a5ssy. 4 p
M "A sort Of loose backed jacket is tho very
latest novelty and Is called the "japo-
naisc." ,4i.5+, III. I'll. / W, I (: Is s5s>3
Godet and other skirts, with an inter-
lining of crinolire, have caused IN Inn
mensc increase in "that tired feeling in
women who lift tho skirt in walking. 1t
Is impossible to gather tho triple folds in
one hand, and 10 usc two is iDconyenient
as well as less GRACEFUL. The godots are
heavy and clumsy, and they weary the fin
gers and stretch tho gloves. =" ~
Tailor made gowns remain fashionable
for morning wear, and during tho warm
season it is far more comfortable to have
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-08-16
SMALL CHANGE.

Ashort time ago the silverites were
trying to coin vacuum. Now they are
engaged in spouting free coinage gas
with which to fill the vacuum when they
get il coined.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-08-16

S. A. Siverts, of tue German Ameri-
can National bank, returned Friday
evening from his two weeks trip to
the southeastern part Of the state.
He visited the Twin Cities, Kenyon.
Zumbrnta, Mortified, and points in
Goodhue and Rice counties. He
found business in good condition.,
and the crops in magnificent shape.
As Mr.. Si> erts expresses it., that
section is "a PARADISE tiOOdlue
and Rice counties are highly culti-
waited aud farmers pay great atten-
ton to live stock as well 90 to the
growing of cereals. Mr.. Siverts was
accompanied on his return by his
two little boys and by Miss Ma
thllda Strand, Of Zumbrota, Il niece
of Mrs. Siverts. Miss Strand will
visit with the family for some weeks:
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-08-16

tions which have greatly cheapened its
production. And they also admit that
new methods Of mining and smclt: ng
copper have vastly reduced the price Ct
that metal. Why not be honest and &C.
knowledge that the increase since 1873
of over. 14O per cent in the worlds pro-
auctions Of silver has reduced it's value?
"Hard times, "Blue ruin, "Rusi-
ness depression" and "Idle men, are
the cries on which the silverites rely to
secure the support of the people. But 10
party which hoists the black flag Of de-
spair and stagnation can ever get per-
manent following in America No mat
ter what men may think about political
policies, they are united in the desire to
see business Furnishing and trade ex-
tending, and they know that preaching
hard times is sure way to discourage
that revival Of business which is every
where apparent. Americans are hopeful,
not doleful. They wish to encourage in
dustry and commerce, not hinder them
by bawling s'Blue ruin. " Progress
and prosperity" is a better watchword
than Business depression"
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-08-16

One savings bank in New York city
has 60, 900 depositors, with average de-
posits Of 5000 each. These deposits are
loaned out to 600 persons, an average OF
$50, 1000 each. Free coinage would rob
the 60, 900 of one-haf their property to
benefit the 600!
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-08-16

The Fergus Falls Journal re.
Gently had a very suggestive edi.
torial on the appearance Of that
city. It pointed out how weeds,
burnt relics, ETC., spoiled the view
Of buildings and residence districts.
The Journal urges each resident to
improve the looks Of his, property.
The remarks Of the Journal are
applicable every where.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-08-16

It is true that there are many poor
people in this country. So have there al
WAYS been. So are there in all other
countries. But our people are better off,
on the whole, than ever before. And
changing from a gold to a silver stand
ard will in no way increase the produc-
ton Of wealth, but, on the contrary,
will tend to check the investment OF
canital in productive industries. -
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-08-16

It is uncertain as yet how much
of a railroad point the Great
Northern intends to make Of Mel
rose. Work will commence this
week on a 25.stall round house,
but The report that the division Of
fcers are to be removed has not
beer confirmed.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-08-16

Americans must have fads. A littl
while ago their fad was 'Tri1by. !" Nov
it ID s.Coin's Financial School VIVA
next?
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-08-16

The statement frequently made by sill
verites that the cost Of producing silver
has not decreased, because it costs some
companies $500 or $1,000 per ounce for
all the silver mined by them, is false and
misleading. Millions Of ounces OF silver
are produced in Australia at cost OF
less than 40 cents per ounce, and in
America at figures ranging from that
amount to its present price. It is the
production on large scale, and not the
instances where few ounces are mined
that regulates the cost Of silver or any
~ !, - ~ nfa1 s5@.s, 80 80 -. &C r ~ -
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-08-16

) Silyerites never think Of claiming that
enormous decrease IN the price Of steel
rails since S73 has been caused by the
characterization Of the white metal
They are willing to admit that steel has
fallen in value because Of the new inven-
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-08-16

Florida produces oranges. In some
marta of the state the finest quality costs
the grower $5 per box. In choice loca-
lions on the Indian river the same quail
itv can be grown with profit for 81 per
box. The price in New York and Chica-
10. however, is not fixed by the ex-
tremes, but by the average cost through
ont the state Of a certain grade Of fruit
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-05-07
RAIL AND STEAMER.
A Most Attractive Route for Summer
Tourists. fArTfTs


A Most Attractive Route for Summer
Tourists. fArTffa
The Northern Steamship company's ex-
elusive passenger steamer northwest
will leave Buffalo on her initial trip for
The .sNorthland," sister boat COM
pleted and launched Jan. 8, 1895, will make
her maiden trip from Buffalo on June 81.
Thus will the two most magnificent boats
ever built for the Inland seas enter the
passenger service of the Great Northern
system; each boat making one round trip
between Duluth and Buffalo every week,
during the summer, connecting at Duluth
with overland trains from the Pacific
coast.
The boats are 3ss feet long, A feet wide,
contain state room, dining room, saloons
and smoking rooms. Also 136 frst-class
cabins, which in their appointment are
second to none. Ist.t4
Through sleeping and library car SER
vice on the Great Northern railway, in
connection with the Northern Steamship
company's steamers will afford q luxuri.
Gus as well as quick trip to points east OF
Duluth.
Steamers touch at Mackinaw, Detroit,
and Cleveland en- route to and from Buff
falo to receive and discharge passengers
only. As no freight is carried on either
the sNorthwest' or "Northlando the time
between Duluth and Buffalo will be re-
duced to n minimum.
Buffet and library car on every through
main line train.
For rates and full information apply at
Great Northern ticket office, los Main
street. Butte. j. T.. DAWSON,
General Agent.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-05-07
TOM IS VERY LUCKY
Young Metzers Father Saved Him
After ALI. #f
1T HAS ALL BEEN SETTLED
But the Old Charge Hangs Over the
Erring One and He May Meet
Ii Yet II He Does Not
Take Care I'm Future.

Butte. May 6.-Thomas A. Metzel.
the young man who was brought back
from Chicago to answer the charge OF
forgery, may possibly escape prosecu-
ton, as his father has agreed to make
good all loss and pay all expenses In
Cured in bringing the young man back.
The charge, however, will continue to
hang over him, as that was one of the
conditions of the settlement, and II
may be pushed against him at any
time. He has been permitted to re-
turn to Chicago. his father standing
responsible for him.
Leacy Walker to-day commenced an
action for divorce against her hus-
band, George Walker. to whom she
was married at Danvills. ILL.,. Nov. 10,
1886 On April %. 1894. while they
were living in Butte, the defendant
deserted her and has absented himself
ever since. There are no children, and
Mrs. Walker asks for nothing but a
plain decree of divorce. John N. kirk
is her attorney.
County Attorney Wines this morning
filed an information against Edward
Regal. charging him with burglary In
the second degree, committed on April
20, by entering the room of Al Sayies.
in the Bennett block. with intent TO
steal. The defendant was arraigned
and was granted until tomorrow
morning to plead.
silas r. King to-day commenced an
action in the district court against
James II. Brown. James A. Murray,
II. L. Frank. e. s. stackpole and
William Woodward for a partition of
the Springfield and Northern Butte
mines, located north of Walkerville.
King alleges in his complaint that he
owns a fifth interest in the claims.
- t1.. AAfA
cept Woodward, owns a fifth interest,
and that woodward has a mortgage
on Stackpole's interest. Tho plaintiff
says the ownership in common Is pro-
ductive of great inconvenience. and
he asks the court to partition the
rights of the parties by selling IL and
dividing the proceeds.
In Judge Speer's court the case of
]. Il. Oppenheimer against the First
National bank was on trial before a
jury to-day. The plaintiff sued and got
a Judgment against Freyschlag, HUFF
man a Co. of Philipsburg for $1.672.
and on Sept. 30. 1894, he garnisheed the
bank and attached money alleged to
be in the bank belonging to the judg-
ment debtor. The bank claims mat on
Sept. "a. 1898. a cypher telegrar1 was
received from Freyschlag. HUFFMAN u
Co. ordering the bank to transfer all
moneys to their credit TO the account
of Hyde. Freyschlag & CO., which
amounted TO 5000, but by a mistake
was translated to read $1,000 instead OF
$1,000, and as they could not under
stand why they were ordered to trans
fer more money than the account
showed they made no transfer until
after the garnishee, when Hyde, Frey
schlag & Co. gave the bank a bond to
secure them and the money was paid
over TO them. The firm of Freyschlag
Huffman & Co. had made an assign.
ment to Hyde, Freyschlag a. Co. The
Jury was asked to decide who was the
owner of the money in the bank at the
time of the garniShee.