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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-12
The Visible Supply.

New YORK, April 9.-The VISIBLE
supply of grain Saturday, April 6, as
compiled by the New York Produce
Exchange, is as follows: Wheat H.
7O2,OO bushels, decrease !, 405, 900; corn
12,S90,OO0 bushels, decrease 1000
bushels; oats 5,815, 900 bushels, decrease
$4,000 bushels; rye 245, 900 bushels, de-
crease $4,000; barley $4,000 bushels,
decrease lO2, 900,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-12
Abolish Child Ins urance

Boston, April 10.-The Legislative
committee on insurance has repol ted to
the house favorably on the bill to pro-
hibit any life insurance company in
Massachusetts placing a policy on the
life Of any child under 10 years of age.
Three members dissented. The bill, if
it passes, will affect business to the
amount Of over 81. OO0, 900 annually.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-12
PUTS AN END TO SETTLEMENT.

Northern Pacific Will Withdraw All of Its
Lands From the Market.
WASHINGTON. April 9.-1t is stated
upon good authority that the manage
ment Of the Northern Pacific Railroad
company has decided to withdraw from
sale all lands along the entire line until
they are classified and patented in &C.
cordance with the terms Of recent acts
of congress. The effect Of this policy
will be to put an end, for the present at
least, to the settlement Of railroad lands
in several of the Western states.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-12
The MankatO Extension.

WASHINGTON, April 9.-The bid Of
the contractor for the extension of the
federal building at Mankato has been
received and checked up by the clerks
in the supervising architects office and
found to come within the limit Of ap-
preparation. The proposal has not been
officially acted on, but it is stated that
the contractor will be authorized to be-
gin work on the extension in short
time.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-12
Mra. Lease Testifies.

TOPEKA, Kan, April 9.-Mary Eliza
beth Lease was witness before the
legislative committee charged with the
investigation of the state board Of chari-
ties during the day. She said the board
was made up of set Of towards afraid
to sift stories of INSTRUMENTATION to the
bottom. The investigation by the
board of alleged steals, she said, was a
gigantic fraud.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-12
Has Upham's Signature.

MADISON. Wis, April Ex-Governor
Upham has signed the bill providing for
the establishment of home for the
Predetermined. The bill appropriated
$4,000 to be used this year and $5O,0Io
to be used next year.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-12
TWENTY AREDEAD.
Terrible Explosion of Gas
Occurs in a Washington
Coal Mine.
BUT FEW OF THE MEN ESCAPE.
The Others Are Undoubtedly
SuffoCated by Deadly
Fire Damp.

TACOMA, Wash, April GA Leader
special from New Whatcom gives these
details of q terrible coal mine ex-
plosion:
An explosion from fire damp in Blue
Canon coal mine on Lake Whatcom
killed 81 men. w. A. Telford has just
come from the mine. He was at the
bunkers when the explosion occurred.
He went to the incline and found James
Kearns at the mouth of the shaft nearly
dead with exhaustion. Kearns said all
in the mine were dead. He had carried
Ben Morgan as far as he was able and
then left him. Morgan, he thought,
was dead. Kearns and Gellum were
the only ones who had escaped out OF
% men who were at work. Tom Val
entine and J. o. Anderson were the in
cline men and they escaped. At the
switch Of the gangway, 800 feet from
the mouth of the tunnel Ecklund and
Telford
Found the Body
of George Roberts, and beyond were
30 loaded cars which had been blown
off the track. They next found the
body of Ben Morgan, who was dropped
by Kearns, Ecklund and others. They
were unable to go beyond room 21, 500
feet from the angle of the tunnel and
gangway. Their safety lamps went out
and the gas drove them back. In room
81 they found the bodies Of Thomas
Conlin and Ja>les Kirby. 1t is supposed
that, in addition to the four found, 18
persisted. The gas was so thick that
the rescuing party was able to stay only
for few minutes.
List of the Missing.
The missing men are:
D. Y. JONES, superintendent
JAMES KIRBY.
ANDREW ANDERSON.
JAMES MCANDREW.
CHARLES SILVERSON.
MIKE ZEILIsKI.
LUCIUs LATKA.
e. p CHASE.
THOMAS CONL1N.
GEORGE ROBERTS.
BEN MORGAN.
JOHN WILLIAMS.
ALEXANDER HENDERSON.
WILLIAM EVANS.
ISAAC JOHNSON.
WILLIAM LYSTER.
CHARLES RAMBURG.
SAMUEL OLSON.
j. A. MORGAN.
MARTIN BLUM.
The first four named were men of
families. Safety lamps were used
everywhere out in the gangway. The
tunnel is 800 feet long and the gangway
1000 feet long, and has 26 rooms OPEN
ing from it, The fans were kept run
ming all the time and the cause Of the
explosion is unknown
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-12
Further Damage Averted.

MENoMNEE, Mich, April 9.-The
wind has changed from northeast to
north and further damage from the
heavy shore ice was averted thereby.
The ice is still piled from 30 to So feet
high in places.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-12
Fierce Sand Storms.
Saw a Shin on Fire.

ASTORIA, Or, April 9.-Captain Cas-
son Of the Bristish bark Cupica, re-
ports that when near Cape Horn the
latter part of December Norwegian or
Swedish bark was seen half mile dis
tant on fire. When sighted the masts
were falling. Careful inspection
showed no sign of life and that the YES
sci had been abandoned.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-12
Wanted ut Minueapolis.

MADISON, Wis, April 9.-Sherif
Holmberg of Minneapolis arrested
George johnson and Hans Onsland,
who are wanted at Minneapolis on a
charge of grand larceny. Both were
collectors for Knud Asleson, a whole
sale grocer there.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-12
Work of an Unknown Man.

LINCOLN, Neb., April 9.-1n Pawnee
county an unknown man on horseback
set fire to the high prairie grass during
a high wind and the country was devas-
tated for miles. Seventeen farmers
lost everything they possessed, having
hard work to save the lives Of their
families, and the village Of chico was
entirely destroyed.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-12
Make the enforcement More Stringent

Make the Enforcement More Stringent.
WASHINGTON, April 9.-Secretary
Smith has made an amendment to the
rule governing Yellowstone park, which
will make the enforcement of the law
against those killing animals and birds
more stringent. Hereafter persons
elected cannot return except by permits
sion, and should such persons return
without permission they will be subject
to fine or Imprisonment.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-12
Severe Storm on the Jersey COast,

CAPE MAY, N. j., April GA Sc
we're Southeast storm prevails along the
South Jersey coust, with driving rain
and hail and high winds and tides on
the meadows. The ocean is wild and a
sharp lookout is being kept for wrecks.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-12
Ar.n.ur,s Condition Critical.

WASHINGTON, April 9.-The condi-
ton of Hon. Charles Mansur of Mis-
souri, is extremely critical. He is, per-
haps, resting somewhat easier, but
there is no actual change in his condi.
ton and the worst is feared.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-12
The Careless One and His Gun.

LAKE BENTON, Mimi, April 9.-Eva
Strong was accidentally. shot by her
brother Clarence returning from o.
hunting expedition. lie was showing
her how magazine gun worked when
it was discharged, taking effect in her
right foot. Amputation was found
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-12
EIGHT Locomotives Burned.

ALBUQUERQUE, April 9.-The Allan
tic and Pacific roundhouse and machine
shops at Winslow, A. T., were burned
early in the day. Eight big locomo-
tives were destroyed and the company's
officials estimate the loss at 800, 900.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-12
Much Premature Tnlk.

NICARAGUA, April GA prominent
official states that all the talk of what
will be the governments action respect
ing England's claim and the ultimatuln
is premature, as nothing will be done
until Minister Barrios submits inl-
portant documents which he will bring
from England.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-12
To SnVe Ifer Son.

SIOUX FALLS. April 9.-Mrs. Fannie
Allen, mother of Ray Allen, now under
arrest for burglary, has preferred
charges against her son Of incorrigi-
bility. She has done this in order, if
possible, to save him from being sent to
the penitentiary. He Is only II years
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-12
Vsnouishet an Invader.

HAYWARD, Wis, April 9.-George
Lester, a camp cook, while crazy from
drinking, escaped from the hospital
and broke into the residence Of John
Erickson, county clerk. Erickson being
unable to find cartridges struck him
over the head with his gun. Lester
was severely wounded and is now in
jail and not in his right mind. Erick-
son was slightly wounded
Governor 1tarvf Dead.
LAUREL, DEL, April Ex-Governor
Joshua Fl. Marvil died at 9:15 p. m. at
his home in this place. Death was
caused by complication of Bright's
disease, erysipelas and heart failure.
The members of the immediate family
and the physicians were at the bedside
at the end.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-12
Minnesota Orators.

ST.. PAUL, April 9.-The Minnesota
oratorical contest held at the House of
Hope church was witnessed by an i'm
mense audience. E. M. Phillips, of
Hamline, was awarded the first prize;
A. L. Heliwen Of the state university,
second prize, and F. 81. Forrssell Of
Carleton third prize.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-04-12
Refused q New Trial.

BRUSSELS, April 9.-Mme. Joniaux,
the poisoner of several members of her
family, who was sentenced to death
February last, was refused a new trial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-04
MRS. BAGiLEY'S ANSWER.
She Makes Unpleasant Statement
Concerning Her Husband.

She Makes Unpleasant Statements
Concerning Her Husband.
In the proceedings for divorce instituted
December II, 1894. by Waterman P. Baga-
ley against Olga p. Bagaley, the latter to-
day filed an answer to the cross-bll of her
husband The case is well known, the
charges made by the parties against one
another since the suit was brought hav-
ing been published in The Star from time
TO time
In the answer filed today, after reciting
the facts of her meeting with Bagaley at
the Grand Hotel Sestri Ponenti, Italy, Mrs.
Bagaley declares that she only changed to-
ward him after she had found out that he
was worthless man, brute and a drunk
ard. Mrs. Bagaley goes on to say that she
sent her husband to Switzerland to effect a
compromise with contractor there erect
ing villa for her, but he compromised him.
self by spending $500 she had given him
rron dissolute woman, with whom he
lived at an inn.
Mrs Bagaley declares that she has given
her husband probably $5O00O for himself,
W hich he spent in riotous living and upon
diSSolute women. The capacity of Bagaley
for Intoxicating liquors is described by his
wife as something wonderful he fire.
qIently drinking alone ten quart bottles of
champagne in 4 day. and as high as twen-
tyfour bottles of beer in twenty-four
hours.
Mrs Bagaley, in her answer, declares to
be UNANIMOUSLY false the charge of her hus-
band that he is not the father of the child
Torn to her October p, 1895, and adds that
she has always been pure woman, a true
wife and a good mother. For years, she
says on account of her love for her chill
dren, she has submitted to everything that
was horrible and brutal from her husband
He has taken her money, to the extent of
S50,00O, and spent the greater portion of it
upon lewd women, even bringing one of
them to live in her own home: that he has
been a confirmed and beastly drunkard for
at least nine years; he has assaulted and
maltreited in the most brutal manner her
children and herself for years, land now
crowns his brutal and Infamous conduct
toward her and them by denying the faith
erhood of the last child born to her, well
knowing that the denial is false and with
out fOunda ton"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-04
LONG DAYS ON THE RANCH.
So Two Cow Punchers Concluded t.
Make Some Observations,

So Two Cow Punchcrs Concluded to
Make Some Observations.
From the Denver Field and Farm
Sim Whacklip and Ru Hackcton were
two cowpunchers employed by old man
Glibey. and clause in their contract spec
ified tho hours of labor to be from sunuD
to shutdown. Way up in lofty mountain
park ranged the beef steers of old man
Ghbey, culling the rank grasses and piling
on pounds Of fat. Sim AID Ru were close
herding the steers, and sat in the saddle
from dawn till dusk, masticating plug to-
bacco ard bewailing their lot in life. I'm
no calamity bowler" said Sim, "but 1t does
seem to me that the days up here are un-
common long. They pear a-heap longer
than down in Texas, and pecooliar, too, the
nights are a heap shorter. What's the
matter with this year no count country,
anyhow? Seems like fellar don't MORN
slide outen the saddle fore he's crawrn
onto ther bronx agin. Long ez 1 did live
l never see SIGH days fur breadth and
stayin' qualities" 3
Itu was more taciturn, but conceded in
his partners opinion that the days were
lengthy and suggested that perhaps the
agreement calling for work from sun to
sun had affected their imaginations. 'Tain't
So said Sim. 'Old Glibey knew what he
was adding when he drawed that foil
contract. II l hadn't been on the hog 1
wouldn't a-gone to work. Let's climb that
cid mountain and see how the sun works
up here in Colorado" So the sinking sun
that night found our two punchers on the
loftiest peak. prepared to make observa-
tons. Sim got on the western slope and
was to report the setting TO Ru who oc-
cupied the opposite side of the summit
Just as the upper edge Of the fiery orb cut
The horizon Sim warned his fellow, with
'Thare she goes and received the de-
pressing response of yes. and here she
comes, by thunder" pointing to the first
crack of dawn in the east
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-04
MORE CITY WICkEDNESS.
The Idea Which Was Obtained by
Looking In n Shop Window.

From the Chicago Times-Terald.
1t was on Lake street and they We're an
old couple evidently fl ON the country. who
were putting in day Ell joyng the free
sights of the city. rot the least of these be-
ing the shop windows.
They lad stopped in front of window
where fine &c rcelain-lined bath, with all
attachments complete, together with tow
els and soap dish to carry out the effect.
were dis played and were gazing admiring-
~ at it.
Amt it fine. JIM said the old lady, in
awe-struck whisper. do you s'pose
al BODY ever washes themselves in them
fire things. really?'
Il dunno" swas the answer. But I
reckon: looks like 1t was meant to be used
al yway."
wei. I declare" the old lady began
hut just then something took place which
fro re the words upon her lips. One of the
statesmen had returned from lunch, tooth
pick in mouth. and was preparing to once
rore attack the work upon his desk. The
day was sultry. and he removed his coat,
hanging it upon the back of his desk chair,
which stood exactly in front of the win
dow. Next. his vest followed suit. and
then, as he still perspired freely, he re-
lieved himself of collar. necktie and cuffs
disposing these upon the top of his desk
STOPPING to brush the dust from his Shoes
a suspender strap gave way. and after sew
elal Intellectual attempts to fasten it he
took off these also. and dropped them upon
the chair, preparing to mend them. This
was too much for the old lady, who had
watched him in horror-stricken silence
Hastily withdrawing her eyes, she turned
quickly away.
Come along, JIM" gasped the astoundel
woman. in shocked whisper. Lets us
get home right away; that there mans go
ing to take bath right in public
Before long the whole village in which
IL ey resided was torn up over this new
II stance of city wickedness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-04
BOLD ROBBER.
This Tramp Attacks n Woman Who
Befriends Him.

Last evening between and o'clock
there was a bold assault and robbery COM
mitteG in Southeast Washington at the
house of George ]. Hudson, the baker. No
100 18th street. Mrs. Hudson, the bakers
wife, was the victim, and the robber one
of the numerous tramps who are now in
Testing the city, has not been arrested. Last
night the front door bell rang and was an
swered by Mrs. Hudson, who found the
tramp on the front door step. He asked
for something to eat, saying he was hungry
and he also expressed a willingness to ac-
oept cash contribution. Returning to the
house, Mrs. Hudson got the man some bread
and meat and returned to the door, only to
find that he had disappeared. She thought
he had left the house because he wanted
money and not food, and did not expect to
get the former. Then she started to return
to the dining room and in the hall she met
the tramp, who struck her on the lead and
robbed her He knocked her senseless, and
when she recovered consciousness she dis
covered that $3.50 had been taken. The
pocket book minus the money was found On
the floor The police were notified of the
facts and given description of the tramp.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-04
City Smoke.

At the afternoon session of the board of
Commissioners today the subject of smoke
from soft coal in the city was considered
and the Commissioners discussed the most
practicable way to do away with this in
creasing nuisance. They finally issued an
order directing the committee appointed to
investigate the systems of heating and ven
tilating public buildings to resume its in
designations and to include in the scope of
the same smoke-preventing devices and the
most practicable method of doing away
with the smoke nuisances from soft coal
in the ,city. The committee is composed of
DIR. J1ilings, Capt. Burr, Health Officer
Wood Ward and Building Inspector Brady.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-04

The late Martin Becker. by his Will, filed
today, bequeathed his household effects to
mis- niece, Annie Varth, and the remainder
of his estate to his son, John NJ Becker;
his grandson, Michael Becker, and his
1iece, Annie Varth, share and share alike.
\ life insurance policy in the Washington
Beneficial Endowment Association IS to be
divided equally among John NJ. Becker,
Michael L.. Becker and James H. Owing.
the restaurant business IT the DECEASED Is
left to the niece mentioned. John N. Beck
er Is named as executor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-04
BANK CAVED.
Two LabOrers buried and Seriously
Hurt.

While Dennis Banks and James Washing
ton. two colcreG men, were working on a
District sewer at the corner of 10th and
Water streets southwest this morning about
half-past u the bank caved In and buried
both men almost from sight Washington
was seriously injured and vas removed TO
the Emergency Hospital, where 1T was found
that his arm and two or three ribs were
broken. 1t is expected that as soon as the
bones are set, however, that he will be all
right. Banks injuries were more painful
than serious, and he was able to go to his
home. Washington lives at 1921 NJ street.
but Banks residence could not be learned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-04
subcommittee Qualities.

From the indianapolis Journal
Il can't imagine what grounds you have
for calling Dodger an all-around states
man."
you can't, eh? Why. he got all around
the tariff question: he got all around the
temperance question and the coinage ques-
ton without touching any one of them"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-04

Hearing of the petition for writ of habea ;
corpus presented Monday in behalf Of
George W. Mater. the veterinary surgeon,
convicted recently in the Police Court OF
assaulting Mrs. Reed. set for today before
Judge Bradley. was postponed until Satuf-
day next. AS stated in Ths Star Mater
claims that even If the assault was COM
mitted. 1t was made In Maryland. and there
fore the Police Court had TO jurisdicto
in the case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-04

A meeting of the Anthropological Society
was held last night in the rooms Of the Co.'S
mos Club, and an interesting paper on 1.-THE
Influence of Iron upon Native American
Arts was read by Prof Otis T. Mason.
Maj. ]. w. Powell also read paper, his SUBJ
ject being "Cognition."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-04

From the Detroit Tribune.
Hes the most unaccommodating janitor
I ever saw"
Doesn't he give you steamT
"Steam2 Why when you make a kick he
doesn't even reply warmly"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-04
Not n FuYOrite.

From the New York Weekly.
Mr.. Nocash-"Your daughter Is of ma
ture age. Why do you wish our marriage
postponed three years."
Old Gentleman-"One of the other Of you
may die before that time"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-04
Why He Visits Africa,

From Judge.
Il wonder" unused Rivers, what Colonel
Trotter the sporting man, is going to
Africa for"
Perhaps" suggested Banks, 'he wants
to make book on the black race"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-04
Tomorrow.s Alexander Island Entire.

Tomorrow's Alexander Island Entries
First race, four and a half furlongs, SELL
ing-Misery, 112; Red Star. 112; Moderate
100; Miss Agnes. 100; Trixey Gardner, 100;
Fannie Beverley. 1909; Ike s.. 100; Red
Elm, 100; Saginaw, 100; Drumstick, 1O5;
Prosper, 1902; Della NJ, 1O2.
Second race, six and half furongs. SELL
ing-Tancred. 40; Tralee, 1o4; Cockade. 95;
Finnwater, 95: Kitty Van, 95.
Third race, four and half furlongs SELL
ing-Hippona. 100; Tim Flynn. 100; Par
THAN. 1O9 Some More, 1903; Tolosa, 100:
Wheeloski, 1915; Dana, 1902; Arda, 1902; Jews
Harp, 1O2: Goldspec. 1O2; Monitoress. 102
Fourth race, six and a quarter furlon.s-
India Rubber, 122: Dart, 122; Duke of F'ief,
119: Bobolink. 119; Psyche. 40: Pickaway.
119; Clansman, 1l9; Andrews. Iii; Electro,
III: Monolith. 81; Svengali, 81.
49, Eclipse, jr., 1903: Florimore. los; Forest,
los; Rolla, 1O1: Bella G., 1O1; Ronald. 101 !;
Clysmic. 101 Helen H.. 1O1; Nonsense. 1O1.
Sixth race, one mie-Fagin, Ill; Drizzle,
1O7; Chiswick, 107; DR.. Helmuth, 10+; Trib-
ute 1O4; Brooklyn, 104.
Third race declared off, and first divided,
split forming third.