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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-03-27
Positive Evidence That the
Dollhouse Family We're
Murdered.
Recently Sold a Farm and
VI Had the Proceeds in
the House.
Fire at La Crosse, Wis.,, De-
s. stroys Millions of Feet
4, of Lumber.

. ALMA, Wis.,, March 26.-An investi.
cation concluded last night shows that
the seven members of the Clubhouse
family, who were found dead in the
ruins Of their burned homo on the 9Th
inst, were murdered. An inquest was
held ct the time and . verdict of acct.
dental death was returned. The bod.
ies have been exhumed and it wa
found that two bullets had penetrated
tho skull Of the father. that tho moth.
er's skull had been crushed and that
the head Of one Of the children
had been crushed in. A revolver
was found on tho bed near. the
mothers body. and shotgun lay neat
tho body Of Mr.. Clubhouse, whose 70.
mains were found near the front win.
dow. A fracture in tho skull Of one
child was evidently made with ham.
mer, which was found near tho body.
There 10 no clue to the murdsrsrs.
Only = small sum Of money was found
in the house, although Mr.. Clubhouse
recently sold his farm and tho family
was to have started West on the day
following tho fire.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-03-27
That I would Not ssy Here,
THE KAISER IN ITALY.

German E0pssss give. . wssn Greet
Ing ~ the Psps,sss.
GENOA, March 2b.-Emperor VIII.
lam and Empress Augusta arrived here
this evening on their way to Naples.
Great political interest attaches to this
visit to Italy Of the German emperor,
- it has been GENERALLY expected that
when he met King Humbsrt the EN-.
peror Francis Joseph Of Austria would
b the guest Of the king Of Italy at the
same time. It 10 assumed in all public
discussion Of the visit that the subject
Of the conference between the three
soversigns, OF. In tho absence Of the
Austrian emperor, between the two,
will b the relations Of the three coun-
tries Of tho dreibund. The emperor
and empress were received here with
every manifestation of courtesy and
hospitality. The streets were thronged
with great crowds Of people, al eager
to catch = glimpse Of tho German roy.
alties and Ill cheering to give them
welcome.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-03-27
LUMBER YARDS BURNED

Fire et La CFosse, WIS.,, Causes . Loss
- Of $500. 600.
= La CROSSE, Wis, March 26.-A very
destructive fire, which 1T one time
threatened to destroy tho entire north
ern portion Of the city, occurred hero
during the day. A fire was started in
the lumber yard Of the N. B. Holway
estate from = spark of passing loco.
motive on the Chicago, Milwaukee and
St. Paul railway. A fsrce gale spread
tho flames with lightning rapidity
among the huge piles Of lumber along
tho eastern bank Of the Black river.
Inside of three hours over 6,0oO, 900
feet Of lumbar had been wiped out.
The wind carried burning brands to
tho lumber yard Of tho La Crosse com.
pany, ono mile north, and tho lumber
and wood piles here were also de-
stroyed, together with tho bridge over
the Black river Another fire was
started at tho Sawyer & Austin mill,
but here the damage was not so great.
The entire loss is estimated at over
12OU, 900.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-03-27
GAGGED AND ROBBED.

Chicago MIssr Loses Over $4,000 In
, Money and Valuable Papers.'
CHICAGO, March 35.-Christopher
schrage. who is 76 years old and lives
alone at I'LL South Jefferson street,
was bound and gagged by two men at
$50 D. m. and robbed Of money and
papers amounting to more than $50, 900.
The robbery was ono Of the boldest
ever perpetratsd in this city. No ar
rests have been made and the police
arc 1T sea in the matter. The valuables
stolen included 90, 500 worth Of Cook
county and Chicago city bonds. mort
gage papers amounting to $4,000, $500
in registered government bonds, $3.50
in currency and 800 in gold.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-03-27
METHODIST LAWS.
Important Questions "a Be Settled Ut th>
Cleveland Conferenco.

Important Questions to Be Settled st the
Cleveland Conference.
The great national conference Of the
Methodist Episcopal churches, to be
held in Cleveland. is nearly two months
distant, but preparations for the recep-
ton of delegates and arrangements foz
the most intensely interesting meeting
ever held BY tho denomination are near
ing completion. II the proposed meas
ures are passed. tho conference will BE-
come historical. in the church, 40 the
most decidedly revolutionary one ever
held.
Tho attack on the bishops il the most
notable measure, proposed. These digni-
taries are now elected for life and re-
ceive an annual salary Of $4,000. It ID
now proposed that the bishops be elect
ed only for term Of years and returned
to the ministry when they have served
their time in the bishoprio. 1t is said
that many delegates are in favor Of the
change, and it is well known that there
is strong sympathy for the idea in Cleve-
land.
LUG 4OoEVAOu VI 0u01StAASS "OA0oAA
delegates has long been pending, but it
has now been submitted to vote in the
form of the Baltimore Colorado amend
ment. The vote is nearly completed,
and the result in tho western and south
ern states gives q majority Of over 400
ministers in favor Of the women. The
colored conferences in the south went
solid for women delegates. In the east
ern states tho sentiment is against the
amendment, and this majority will be
cut down, although probably not over
come.
Another proposition is for the ap-
pointment Of negro bishop for the
100000 colored members, who are at
present without a representative on the
Episcopal board.
The laymen will demand that they be
given equaIrepresentation with the min
listers, and the ministers want the time
limit Of pastoratss extended or abolish
ed. Some Of the delegates favor the
formation Of dioceses and the adoption
Of plan giving bishops permanent resi-
dence.
No other conference has ever had any
thing like such an important work to
discuss, and the results will be watched
with intense interest. Times
Herald,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-03-27

The Importance of the $500"
canal is not generally realized by
the public. According to some
authentic figures, 1878 vessels of
every class passed through it last
year, having a registered net tom
mage of 16,OS9,778, which is an
average of not much less than 1, 900
tons, and the freight carried
amounted to 14,471, 648 net tons.
The number of vessels that passed
through the Suez Canal in 1894
was only 50 less than the number
in 1895. and the net tonnage was
5000, 105. The tonnage in 1895,
then, very slightly exceeded one.
half the tonnage of the $500"
Canal, carrying almost entirely
coarse bulk freights, and open less
than eight months. Two and a
half million tons Of coal, nearly
nine millions of -four, over forty
one million bushels of wheat and
other grains, nearly eight million
tous of iron ore, and three-quarters
Of a million thousand feet of
lumber board measure, were the
larger items Of freight. The
i lumber traffic is no small item of
+ the immense tonnage that passes
each season down the great lakes.
Minneapolis Lumber.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-03-27
Hdverti9ed Letter0.

List of letters remaining unclaimed in thu
postofhc at Little Falls, Morrison county. MINI
Mar "a, 1896. which II not called for in two
weeks will be sent to the dead letter office:
Call for advertised letters and give date.
. Courtne, Mr.. 81. H.
Genrica, H. G..
Lucner, Liezzis
McAuley, Mr.. Kennith
& Martin, Miss Amanda
4 Nivins. J.C.
Skrabal. Frank
s Stourd, Mrs.
Stewart, Mr.. John N.
Tool. VIM.
Weight, Miss Kate
Williams, Miss Nellie
lEYEii Mill L., l.. II.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-03-27
New York Republicans In
dorae the Governor For
President.
Delegation to st. Louis Se-
lected With Tom Plat at
It's Head.
Motion to Instruct For Nc
Kinley Overwhelmingly
Defeated.

NEW York, March 26.-The Republi.
can convention has finished its labors.
The preliminary sparring that has been
going ON for weeks ended in the final
battle last night, and tho forces that
have been dormant for two years kept
within tho state boundaries tho honor
Of tho presidential endorsement Of tho
greatest state in tho Union. by deolar-
ing for Levi p. Morton for president.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-03-27
No O6ers.

The auctioneer was trying to dispose OF
the effects Of dime museum whose pro-
prietor had gone into bankruptcy. The
crowd was not enthusiastic, and the bid
ding was slow.
"Perhaps you would like to bid on some
of these mummies, gentlemen" he said.
"You don't seem to want anything else.
warrant these mummies to be genuine or
no sale. How much am offered to start
'emp How muohp''
There were no bids.
Chow much am offered to start SIN
gle mummy, gentlemen"
There was no response, and the disgust
ed auctioneer turned to the mummies.
"Ladies and gentlemen, he said, 'how
much am offered for this crowd of stiffs
I've been talking top'-Chicago Tribune.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-03-27

Rev. G. S. Starkweather, who
was removed from the mayorship
of Superior, has been nominated
again tor that office by a conven.
ton of citizens.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-03-27
THE PUNSTER.

The patron of the German lunch counter
is always prepared for the "wurst. -
Richmond Dispatch.
A clerk In a rolling mill in San Fran
cisco says that he never can get seasick.
Nothing like following up business
Los Angeles Express.
Written offers of marriage in breach Of
promise cases are generally as good as
gold, because they are legal tender notes.
p hiladc II LA Times.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-03-27
stucky Again Acquitted.

DULUTH, March rs. - Charles H.
Stuckey, ex-cashier Of the State bank,
has been declared not guilty Of the
larceny of $14, 900 from that institution
IN the 10th of October last. This is his
second trial within a week. having
been acquitted last Friday of the lar
cenv of 800,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-03-27
DAVIDSON AND NICHOLS.
Little Falls and Duluth Win IN
the Contest for Delegates
to st. Louis.
The Sixth Congressional Dis
trict ADOPTS a Sound
Money Platform.

Special to The Transcript.
.- AITK1N, MIMI. March ga. u.
Davidson. of Little Falls. and Mon
roe Nichols, of Duluth. were elected
delegat es from the sixth cOngressiOll-
al district to the national cOnveh-
ton st. Louis.
A sound money platform was
adopted.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-03-27
Mcbride Abandons Suits.

MITCHELL, S. D., March 26.-Great
surprise was created here by the action
of Robert McBride's attorney, who has
withdrawn his suit for $25, 900 against
40 of our citizens for destroying his
printing Office month ago. No sat-
isfactory reason is given for dropping
the case so suddenly.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-03-27
That Bright Smile Was His Last.

As they led the condemned man from
his cell they saw that he was smiling.
Even while they we're binding him in the
electric chair the smile fingered on his
lips. The curiosity of the warden was
aroused. He paused, with his thumb
gently touching the fatal button, and
asked the cause of the unseemly mirth.
IL was just thinkin," ohuckled the
malefactor, chow I'm foolin my old
schoolteacher. He always said was born
to be hanged"
Then the warden g thumb came down.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-03-27

Senator Carter's objection to the tariff
bill passed by the house was that it took
good care Of American wool manufac-
turers and left American woolgrowers
out in the cold.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-03-27
STORIES ABOUT BILL NYE.
HE Cyclone Experience and tho Man "he
Wouldn't Go On His Bond.

HE Cyclone Experience and tho Man VINO
Wouldn't Go On His Bond.
Colonel Will Visscher tells the following
ancedote of Nye:
He had way Of saying, in private con-
veraation, tho most humorous things, but
those not acquainted with him and not Of
acute appreciation would wonder at his
earnestness ON trivial subjects. Once
when a CYCLONE caught him and fondled
him in it's funnel, danced him high In air.
swept the earth with him and finally, IN
playful mood, deposited him on tho ground
with broken leg he wrote me letter, re-
sponsive to ono Of jest as to his experience:
1T ever have any influence ir 1se New
Jerusaleno, you shall some day have nice
new harp that has never been played on
and AZ pretty q ~ crown % there IL ON
tho evsrgseen shore"
Then, after abiding to his accident, no
says:
my leg is growing together all right,
and the doctors say they will shortly turn
mo loose ON the community again. lave
had long, hard siege, and it seems tough
at times, but never kick-l don't dare.
Many have asked how this thing hap
penod. I cannot state definitely, but I
think must have stepped on q peel OF
thunder. People cannot be too careful
when peeling their thunder about leaving
the peels around where innocent and un-
suspeoting persons may step on them."
When Bill Nye was elected Justice Of tho
peace In Laramie City, he went to shoe
dealer named Kipp to get that man OF
means to 20 on his official bond. Nye had
long been Kipp's good customer, and he
had some right to expect such neighborly
concession.
Kipp begged of, however, with many
protestations. He declared that nothing
would delight him more than to go on
Judge Nye's official bond: but some years
before he had promised his mother, now
dead and gone, that he would never 60 on
any ones bond.
and he excused Mr.. Kipp cheerfully, say
Ing there would be no trouble whatever
about filing up the bond, and so they
ward, when one day q case came up before
Nye's court in which Kipp was surety on
the bond of one of the parties, Nye sud-
denly adjourned court and proceeded as
swiftly as his long legs could bear him
with any degree of dignity to the mercan-
tile establishment Of Mr.. Kipp and de-
manded that his bill, then current, should
be produced at once.
Mr.. kipp saw that Nye's oholer was up,
and he was alarmed, for he did not like to
lose so good customer.
ivy ees dis, shudge9' inquired Kipp.
"De pill wasn't due, unit, oof it vas, dere
vas no hurry of it."
Nye insisted upon paying, however, and
then he explained:
ut doesn't make any difference to me,
Mr.. Kipp, that you refused to 60 on my
bond and that have discovered your
name on the bond of arN ther, but don't
want anything to do with a man who goes
back on his poor dead mother as you have
done. There's where draw the line, and
business between you and me must forever
cease. "-Chicago Times Herald.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-03-27

The action taken at the several
congressional district conventions
and at the state convention this
week is proof conclusive that the
free silver sentiment has 20 sup
port from the Republicans of the
Northwest.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-03-27
INSTRUCTED for Mckinley.

WARRENsBURG, NO., March 25.-The
Republican congressional convention
for the Sixth district met at Warrens-
burg and selected delegates to the st.
Louis convention instructed for Nc
K;clcy.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-03-27

The country appreciates the fact that
the present national house of representa-
tives has accomplished a greater amount
of work than any house ever did before
in the early part of long session.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-03-27

The Easter Number of Harper's
Bazaar will appear on March 26th.
It will be distinguished by all
extra supplement and a decorated
cover, and will be full Of the
Easter sentiment as expressed in
fashions suitable to the season.
Elegant gowns and wraps and
lovely Easter hats and bonnets
will appear in almost bewildering
variety. A strong story by Marion
Harland, entitled "Jlm Purdy,
Martyr" with fine illustration
by A. J. Kellar, will be a striking
feature.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-03-27
The Royal Arcsnum.

ST. PAUL, March 25.-The grand
lodge Royal Arcanum is in session at
the Royal Arcanum hall in the Bowlby
block. There is full attendance of
delegates. The membership OF the
order in Minnesota was reported to be
Z. 1874. as against 2,S41 year ago.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-03-27
Resented.

The Studious Son-Daddy, did you
know the sun rises about an hour earlier
in Philadelphia than it does here?
The Chicago Father-How did you git
that fool notion2
"Learned it at school,"
If they are teaching at school that
Philadelphia is an hour ahead of Chicago,
I guess it is time you we're took out of
there and put in the store. ''-Indianapolis
Journal
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-03-27

Now it is Oklahoma where there is
excitement over rich gold finds. Gold
seems to be cropping out in every part
Of this country. -.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-03-27
MILLS ROASTS SPANIARDS

Continues His Speech Favorins Foroibl~
Oseupation Of Cuba.
WASHINGTON, March 26.-Although
the main Cuban resolutions have been
recommitted to conference, the subject
came up incidentally on Mr.. Mills
resolution for the forcible occupation Of
the island of Cuba in order to aid the
Cubans in securing local self govern
ment. Mr.. Mills spoke for two hours
in support Of the resolution. He was
unsparing in his arraignment of Gen.
eral Weyler as an ''atrooious scoundrel
and villain" and in his recital Of
Spain's bloody record in the Old and
New Worlds. Mr.. Morgan also spoke
briefly in further support Of the Cuban
resolutions. Mr.. Mills resolutions
went to the calendar after the speeches.
The rest of the day was given to the
legislative appropriation bill. which is
not yet completed.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-03-27

Murat Halstead, himself a champion
among newspaper writer's, never said
truer, stronger thing than this: ''The
strength of the correspondent is in the
truth he tells
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-03-27
Cedar Rapids Bench Show.

Cedar Rapids Bench Show.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, March 25.-
The Kennel club has opened its bench
show. Over 200 dogs from eight states
are on exhibition, including many Of
the best known in the country. AL G.
Everhart, of Cincinnati, is judge. The
nroceeds will be devoted to local chart.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-03-27
Swamp Fires in Wisconsin,.

MAR1NETTE, Wis, March 25.-The
fire department. has been fighting
swamp fires near the CITY all day. A
very high wind has been blowing, and,
az the swamp is not far from the out
skirts of the city, there are some fears
Of Luaias Ls-aSS .-aca
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-03-27

The delegates at large are Thomas G..
Plat, Warner Miller, Chaunoey NJ.
Depew and Edward Lauterbach. The
electors at large are General Benjamin
F. Tracey Of New York and Edward b.
Butler Of Buffalo.
Pists Was IN Control.
The convention met at 1926 p. m.
and, after naming committees, ad.
journed to 1880 p. M, when the work
Of the convention was done. Tempo
rary Chairman Parsons called tho
evening session to order, and Congress-
man Southwick Of Albany was chosen
permanent chairman. At this point
Thomas G. Plat entered tho hall, and
tho delegates arose and cheered him,
while the band stopped proceedings to
play Hail to the Chief" Then some
body proposed "Three cheers for
Thomas g. Platt," and they were
given with q will. Chairman South
wick then addressed tho convention,
and each allusion to Governor Nor
tons name was the signal for long con.
tinued applause.
Tried to Instruct For Mckinley.
George w. Aldridge Of Rochester re-
ported the selection of the delegates at
large, and, when they were named,
Thomas Fitohie Of Kings read minor
ity report naming delegates favorable
to Mckinley and instructing them to
use all honorable means to secure the
Ohioan's nomination. The reading OF
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-03-27

"A hero is successful crank, and a
crank is an unsuccessful hero," says a
writer with y happy tuxn fW expression.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-03-27

Wealthy MNWaokeeso Dead.
MILWAUKEE, March 25.-James G.
Flint, president Of the Commercial
bank and one Of tho wealthiest and
most prominent business men Of Mil
waukee, died during the day in Chi.
huahua, Mex, where he went some
time ago for his health. He suffered
from nervous prostration.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-03-27
Adinnesota United workmen.

ST.. PAUL, March 25.- The Grand
Lodge A. o. U. w. met in annual SOS.
sion 1t the state capitol at 10 a. m.
Governor Clough was introduced and
made q short speech Of welcome. The
lodge then went into executive session.
There are ABOUT 500 delegates present
Proof Positive.
Master Of the House with whom a
stray parrot has taken refuge)-How do
you mean to prove that it is your bird?
Stranger (strokes the parrot, whereupon
it calls out, "You stupid" )-There, you
see, 1t knows me quite well.-Messagero.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-03-27

The personal Recollections of
Joan of Arc," which have run
through thirteen numbers of
Harper's Magazine, are completed
in April with an account of Joan s
martyrdom. Accompanying the
text are the beautiful illustrations
of F. V. Du Mond, a picture of
Fremiet's statue of the Maid of
Orleans, a copy of which is in
Philadelphia, and frontlspiece
engraving of Lenepveu's painting
of the Martyrdom Of Joan.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-03-27

There are 80,000,000 feet OF
lumber on the docks at Duluth
awaiting shipment by water.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-03-27

The national treasury isrunning
behind at the rate Of a third of a
million a day. That's a pretty
good record for this time of the
year.-Duluth News.Tribune.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-03-27
NORTHERN PACIFIC SUED.

Farmsrs' Loan AMI Trust Company
Wants S2, 900. 900 Interest.
ST. PAUL, March 25.-Complaints in
two suits, aggregating $2,0O0,0 900 in
round numbers, were fled in the Office
of the clerk of the United States cir
cult court against the Northern Pacific
Railroad company. The Farmers Loan
and Trust Company Of New York
ia plaintiff in both actions. The
actions are for tho recovery of the I'M
paid interest on the bonds Of various
branch lines, control Of which was Sc
cured by tho Northern Pacific some
years ago. with q guaranty Of the in
terast on the bonds.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-03-27
Minnesota for Mckinley.

There isn't a Democratic office
holder in the entire state OF New
Hampshire.