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The Meeker herald., 1896-01-04
Indian. Are 1nd-p sndcns.

Guthrie, o. T., Dec. 30.-The Iowa In
dians have just closed lease with the
Kaw tribe for 1900 acres Of land in
the reservation of the latter tribe. The
Iowas Will erect village there and
live of the rental of their fine allotted
lands east OF here. which they are leas-
ing to white farmers. They say they are
tired of living apart on their allotments,
scattered among the whites, who will
not associate with them. and who use
every opportunity to cheat them; and,
being citizens, they propose to live as
they please and be no longer bossed by
the Indian bureau. -.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-04
NAY Dl.eout.na, In, sc,,oo,..

Perry, Okla, Dec. 29.-Trouble may
occur over mixed public schools here.
A recent decision admits colorcd child
rem to all public schools of the city.
The school board and nearly all tho
white people are bitterly opposed to
mixeisulSools and the board will order
sch6ols discontinued as last resort to
prevent mixed schools. Considerable
feeling and Indignation over the mat
tel ID Expressed, and trouble may yet
odcuE. A stormy meeting of the board
whs held last night. The colored peo-
pie declare that they will have theis
rights as given them by the courts.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-04

A dispatch from Havana under date
of December 4 says: Reports current
for several days that Antonio Maceo
had crossed the military line OF La
Trocha on November 20, are confirmed.
He was accompanied by the bands Of
Miros. Ccbreco and Quintin Banderas.
The crossing was effected between the
forts Of La Sanchez and La Redonda ON
the line north Of Ceigo de Avila. Upon
crossing the line force Of the insur-
gents was detached to make an assault
vpon La Redonda fort, thus creating .
diversion 70 prevent pursuit, while the
main force pushed on to the borders Of
santa Clara province. which 1t is pro-
posed to invade. Maceo's force Is close
iy pursued by Gems. Aldave and Aide
Goa and Gems. suarex valdes and Ma
varro have also been sent to attack him.
An important engagement IL imminent,
the Spanish object being to divert Ma
eeo's ADVANCE upon Santa Clara and to
prevent his junction with the forces Of
Maximo Gomez. The munitions and
baggage belonging to Maceo's forces.
have been carried on schooners from
the Manzanilla coast to Santa Clara In
order to enable insurgents to 90 unen-
numbered and move more quickly. An
attack upon fort near Santa Clara has
been made by 800 insurgents. A COL
umn Of 15O troops was sent to the relief
Of the fort and the insurgents were
dispersed. Lieut. Aguilar, at the head
Of twenty-eight guerillas. was sur
rounded by Q band Of 200 insurgents
under Rios, near Manxanilla. Tho troops
fought braSely and the o0lcial report
says dispersed the insurgents, who left
three killed and five wounded when
they retreated.- Tho troops had one
killed. the lieutenant. and ak wounded,
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-04
OTHER H,DEous ALTERNATIVE.
One Which I.ord Rosebery Says Il Con
fronting England.

One Which I.ord Rosobery Says Il Con-
fronting England.
London. Dec. 3O.-A dispatch to the
Times from Constantinople says: The
latest advices from Zeitoun are that the
insurgents have been reinforced by 500
men from Gurn. and have occupied new
positions. Accordingly the dragomans of
the powers went to the porte and offer
cd 10 negotiate for a cnpitulatlon.
The Daily News Constantlnople COR
respondent says: In response to United
States Minister Terrells request to Con-
sui Jcwett at Sivas, that he should go TO
Marsovan. Mr. Jewett has wired that 1t
is impossible TO leave, as another out
break is threatened.
The Graphic publishes letter from
Lord Rosebery to a correspondent COM
menting upon England's' inaction In Ar
menia. In which he says: II cannot be-
lIeve that It means ins.ncerity or incapac-
ity on the part OF a powerful govern
ment. They must have encountered OBJ
stacles Of which we are ignorant. Per
haps they had to weigh the hideous al
tentative of abandoning the Armeniars
or facing European war. Therefore,
must hear their case before Judging
them"
A Constantinople letter in the Times
summarizes and tabulates frem consu-
Lar and other sources the Armenian mas
sacres In the last two months. There
are many places from which there are nc
details yet, but where known the total
Is 1900 killed. Turkish statistics give
the killed In the towns at 10000, with
1900 villages destroyed, and the num-
Der of killed in them unknown. 1t IL
estimated that there are 4c5,Oo0 starry
Ing.
The correspondent of the Standard at
Constantinople says 1t will be needless
to be surprised any day At the discovery
Of a secret treaty between Russia and
AufAey' i.-.i.-t. .-t,-.,---A--,
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-04
::anl''i
stocks In London.

London, Dec 30.-The stock exchange
was quiet to-day. In connection with
the settlement the failure OF an operator
IN American railroads was announced
Consuls were 1-10 lower on the less
hopeful view now taken of The political
situation.
The feature of business on the cx-
change to-day was the weakness Of
South African securities. due to the sit
uation in the Transvaal. Prices In Kaf-
frs are still falling.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-04

Tho court ONCE of Gentleman Usher
Of the Black Rod was recently vacated
In England by the death of Its occupant.
An English paper advertises the va
cancy: THE post is arduous; the hours
are long, ransinS frSsA ave - sa~ - de-
course of week. with nc more than
six months Holiday q year: while the pay
does not exceed $4,000 per annum (e1o.-
000), with a free residence. and coal
and CANDLE Hence, competition may
not be very keen" ,,
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-04
Roosey.It SIN ~ wort.

New York, Dec. 30.-rhe police re-
laxed In no degree their vigilance in
watching the saioons yesterday In
their efforts to prevent violations Of
the excise laws. As has been the case
on all Sundays since the crusade
against Sunday selling Of liquor be-
gan, suspect ID places had uniformed
policemen stationed at its doors, while
detectives in citiEens' clothes were ac-
tive In seeking opportunities to gain
entrance to saloons where business
was being transacted. It was said TO-
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-04
Chicago Besr War Ended.

Chicago, Dec. 3O--The beer war.
which has ragged for year or 80, has
been settled. All the brewing COM
pan!es doing business In Chicago have
perfected mutual agreement by which
the price of beer will be advanced on
January to IS barrel, the presen,
price being 81 or less.
1t Is estimated that this will result In
the closing Of some 1000 saloons in CHI
caso during the first three months Of
1906
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-04

Tho John A. salzer Seed Co... of La
Crosse, Wis, have recently purchased
the complete catalogue trade Of tho
Northrup. Braslan. Goodwin Co.. OF
Minneapolis and Chicago. This gives
tho salxer Seed Co. the largest cata-
logue mail trade in the world and they
are in splendid shape to take care OF
same, AZ they have recently completed
a large addition to their mammoth seed
houses. The 1896 catalogue Ii Just out
and the largest ever issued. Sent 10
any address for cents to cover postage.
w. N.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-04

Japan. according to an estimate BY
Consul General McIvor. has a popula-
tion of $4,000. 900. allowing 5000. 900 for
the newly acquired territory Of For
mosa. Japan has the records Of her pop
ulation going back to tho year 610.
when the number was A.eS8.S42. This
report also calls attention to the fact
that in point of area Japan. since the
Formosa acquisition. takes rank next
below Spain. and stands about even
with Sweden.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-04

day BY an experienced police sergeant
TINT the saloon-keepers were taking
the changed order Of affairs as mat
ter OF course now and that only very
few Of them and those Of the cheapest
class are making any attempt to VIC
late the law. Sunday liquor selling,
he said. Is no longed profitable.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-04

Twin babies were born in prison In
Monroe county. Mich. recently to Mrs..
Enos Larkins. who has since been con-
victed of murder. She Is soon to DO
sentenced to the state prison for lie,
and the state prison authorities have
..-7s::!had iii: the county vnTStah With tie
mother. a.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-04
That nont, I,.ue.

Washington. Dec. 30.-It is stated au-
thoritatively that there will be no an
nouncement of bond issue to-day.
There Is no reason, however, to change
the previously expressed statement. tha.
q bond issue Is considered almost certain
in the very near future.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-04

Gen. Charles T. Kelly. who led .
Coxey army over the Union Pacific last
year. says the industrial army will soon
establish headquarters in Chicago and
VIII attempt to organize every state in
tho Union. He claims to have 1000
acres under lease in Washington, and
promises a greater march to Washing
ton than last years attempt ever came
near being.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-04

The world Is full Of imitators. Since
Messiah Schlatter created such furore
A. q divine faith healer, false schlatters
arc appearing In different parts Of the
country. They claim 70 be - great
hsalers a. he and ono II riding around
through Colorado ON . white horse pre-
tsndinK to be the real Schlatter.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-04

The extreme southern limit Of ice-
bergs up to date has been recorded at
the United States photographic ONCE.
1t Is Just OF Capes Charles and Henry.
at the entrance to the Chesapeake.
where British steamer passed q chunk
OF Ice 400 feet long and 30 feet high. II
IL cold day for Great Britain most
everywhere just now.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-04

An Englishman was killed BY light
ming last week. owing to the fact tnat
he had q number of gold coins In his
pocket. Even poverty has Its recon-
penses.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-04
al lIa.s.ero Id Ar.,,.r,..

Boston, Mass, Dec. 2S.-Aicorrespon-
dent writing from Constnntlnople con.
cerning the recent Turkish atrocities
In Asia Minor, says that at Arabekir 2.
900 Christians were killed. and wound.
ed, and that ont Of some 1000 houses
Of Christians fully three quartcrs were
burned. ,@ W
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-04
The Modern Mo,her.

Has found that her little ones are Inn
proved more by the pleasant laxative.
Syrup of Figs when In need Of the
laxative effect Of gentle remedy, than
by any other. and that 1t Is more az
ceptable to them. Children enjoy 1t
and It benefits them. The true REM
ady, Syrup of Figs, il manufactured by
the California Fig Syrup Co.. only.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-04

Efforts are being made to arrange fof
the establishment Of = direct cattle
trade with Europe. and probably also
dressing of beef and canning for export
will be commenced In Mexico.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-04

+ Healer schlatter is now carrying .
curious copper rod. He claims 1t 10 .
gift from above possessing magic pow
or. and guards 1t jealously.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-04
COLORADO.

II peoplc who have wheels in their
heads could transfer them to the feet
It would ruin the bicycle trade.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-04

The United States Tobacco Journal
declares with sorrow that the bicycls
has caused total reduction Of the con-
sumption Of cigars for the pat rear Of
~ .ooo. es .ssS
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-04
vene.us,.n camn,..,s..

Washington, Dec. 30.-,Justice. Brewer
Of the Supreme court has been rendered
a1d has accepted place on the ven..
Suelan commission.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-04

A Russian syndicate. strongly sup
ported by the embassy. has offered to re.
plenish the Turkish treasury In return
for the concession Of petroleum monop-
oily, t.i .i5-.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-04

One thing may be said In favor Of Cain;
rhine by trying the Insanity dodge.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-04

What the country needs IL a new brand OF
thermometer that will pull the price of coal
down when 1t pulls down the mercury.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-04

An old maid said that she wishes she was
an auctfoneer, for then II would be perfectly
proper for her to say: "Muke me an Offer"
sad sight In this world is an old hen try.
Ing to plume herself to look chic.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-04
PASSAGE OF THE DARpAnElLEs

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The Meeker herald., 1896-01-04
AMERICANS HUNG IN BOLIVIA.

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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-05-21
NOTHING CRIMINAL.

The Luverne Herald is fighting Dave
Clough because the latter gentlemen
favored the election of Gov. Nelson as
United States senator and by virtue
of that election Clough now holds
down the gubernatorial chair. The
Herald has always been staunch sup
porter of G. K. Davis Notwithstanding,
the fact that Davis made strong
though Intellectual attempt to capture
the senatorship Immediately after he
was elected the first time to the COVER
norship. It is no uncommon thing for
governor to be elected to the senate.
and never before the election of Mel
son have we heard it considered a
crime for a governor to be elected
senator. Slayto7, Gazette. @
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-05-21
PRESIDENT CLEVELAND appointe,

& PRESIDENT CLEVELAND appointed
Pension Commissioner Lochren Judge
on the federal bench, vice r. r. Nelson,
resigned, last Friday. Judge Loeb
ren's many friends are highly pleased
with this new turn of affairs. He has
earned the position if ever a man did
for in carrying out, Cleveland pension
policy he has been bused and censured
to degree that made life burden
for him. Before his appointment as
pension commissioner he was a Judge
in the Fourth judicial district, where
he became possessed of an excellent
reputation and is in every way fitted
to assume his new station. Judge Mel
son, who retires, has served 80 years,
being appointed a territorial Judge by
Buchanan, and will receive full paw,
Sc, 900 per year, during life.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-05-21
INCLUDE MILE Laos, PLEASE.

AA<SAODEI M1LLE LACS, RLEASE.s@
ALI information is to the effect that
tide of immigration will sweep into
Minnesota this year unparalleled in
the last half dozen years. They are
coming from the eastern and middle
states, and some of the adjoining west
ern states. Most of them have means.
and they come seeking homes where
good lands can be had at moderate
prices. There is a group of counties
in the central part of Minnesota, in
Guiding Stearns, Benton, Sherburne,
Morrison, Wright, Pope, Meeker,
Douglas, Kandiyohi and Todd, which
for fertility of soil, diversified charac-
ter of the country Including prairie,
timber and meadow lands, with lakes,
creeks and rivers) and general re-
sources cannot be excelled anywhere
in the west. Todd County argus.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-05-21

CORA BELLE FELLOWS, the eastern
belle who created sensation by mar
rying Chaska, the Indian, is repenting
her rash VOWS. She has been deserted
by her red skinned spouse and is starry
ing in Missouri with her four half
breed children. Her unenviable stu
alton may have the effect of showing
to the eastern sympathizers that Lo is
the worthless individual he has long
been claimed to be by those who have
been brought in contact with him and
is far from being civilized.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-05-21
BOWLING OBSERVED TT.

From a casual examination of State
politics while in Minnesota last week
1 would say that Gov. Clough bids fair
to become his own successor. So far
as was able to grasp the condition it
appeared that the governor was gain
ing ground both in the country and in
Hennepin county. In Hennepin
county I found a decided turn of affairs
toward the governor and I believe
that were the convention to be held
this week D. M. Clough would be the
nominee for governor Renvilze Star
Farmer.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-05-21

- HILLS Crescent: The fight that the
anti-Clough people are now making on
Minnesota's chief executive is one
which is a disgrace to the dominant
party of this State. Being unable to
lind anything in his official acts for
which he deserves censure, they now
resort to SANDER by assailing his moral
character. Gov. Clough will not suffer
anything by such attacks. On the
contrary, it will strengthen bis chances
for denomination.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-05-21

MoNTEVIDEO Leader: Congressman
Fowler says gold is getting cheaper.
He is the man who introduced bill to
force the government out Of the bust
ness of issuing paper money of any
kind. He wants the good dear bankers
to have monopoly of all the paper
money business while the government
stands back of them to redeem it in
gold whenever they get tired of it or
things so the wrong way. Isn't it
astonishing how such men ever get
votes enough to get to congress?
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-05-21

MANY Of the filings prepared by in
tending settlers on the Red Lake res
ervation have been rejected, being
enormously drawn by the attorneys.
Many other little incidentals will be
found to make the supposed free land
cost the homesteaders more than the
same quality of land situated near the
center of the State.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-05-21
EACH FOR ITSEI,F.

Let England take care of herself, lei
France look after her interests, let
Germany take care of her own people,
but in Gods name let Americans look
after America! Every day. labor upon
the foreign products sent to the United
States takes one days labor from
American workingmen. I would give
the days labor to our own, first, last,
and all the time: and that policy which
fails in this is opposed to American in
terests. To secure this is the great
purpose Of the Protective Tariff. Hon.
I'm, Mel ia,ley.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-05-21

SPAIN says millions must be ex-
pended to subjugate the Cuban insur-
gents While it has lived up to the
terms of all treaties, the United States,
it says, has broken all conventions and
the government declares it would be
better and cheaper to fight the Yam
KEGS than the insurgents. This is a
curious line of reasoning but is fully in
keeping with Spanish intelligence.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-05-21

The fight between w. E. Lee and Gov. Clough
is war of the people against the machine
Todd County Argus. ILL.,
1t is barely possible, Bro. Sheets,
that few of the people are on the side
OF Gov. Clough. If the "machine" is
for Clough and the people are with
Lee, who in the mischief is backing
Clapp, Gibbs, Eustis and Van SAINT:
Mr.: Clough is governor, Mr.. Lee would
like ! to be governor, and that, is all
there is to it. 49, r..
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-05-21

AN attempt is being made to secure
the Democratic nomination for presi-
dent for Senator Teller. This is be-
ing done with the intent to mass the
silver vote OF both parties against the
goldbug cohorts. While many express.
the belief that the undertaking will be-
unsuccessful it is Of sufficient impor-'
lance to cause considerable squirming.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-05-21

PRESTON Times: St: Paul went Re
publican last week by a majority of
something like 1000. Straws Indicate
the way the wind blows, and this cleo
ton is only an Indication of the ire
mendous, overwhelming Republican
victories next November, when the
whole country will go wild for McKin-
ley, protection, sound money and Re-
publican principles generally.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-05-21
ENDORSES MERRIAM.

We hope the story to the effect that
if Mckinley is president he will ap:
point W. R. Merriam, of this State, to
the cabinet is true. It is said that he
is slated for secretary Of the interior.
The Northwest needs just such a man
as Mr.. Merriam in charge Of matters
in this department. He is fully ac-
quainted with the needs of this section.
Wade1a0 Pioneer
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-05-21

FJELDE's masterpiece, the statue of
Ole Bull, was unveiled at the exposi-
ton building in Minneapolis Sunday.
The day was appropriate, being the
birthday of Norwegian independence.
Iggnatius Donnelly was the orator and
numerous Scandinavian musical or
CARNATIONS participated in the event.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-05-21

THE bosses, who are opposed to Nc
Kinley, now look to Allison as the
Moses to lead them to victory. Nor
ton will be withdrawn and an Allison
combination made, but it is hard to see
how any combination can overcome
the solid phalahx of instructed dele
gates the little Napoleon already has
massed under his banner.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-05-21
6 SCISSO RINGS. =
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BLOWS FOR CLoUGH.

If the country press we're to, decide
the gubernatoria contest Gov. Clough
would be nominated on the first ballot.
There are more Republican papers in
favor Of Clough than all the other
candidates together, and if the coun-
try press comment is the straw that
tells which way the wind blows, then
it will be a decidedly Clough direction.
- - Norris Tribune.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-05-21

I wish to inform the people that I
nave a Hook OF three dozen Brown Leg
norm hens. am selling the eggs for
one cent apiece at the house-addi-
tlonal charges will be made for de-
livery. | have had such demand
That hitherto I have not advertised
IN the John Boyn road three-quarters
OF a mile from the village limits.
ELMER E.. HATCH
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-05-21
Eleven.

The Republican National Conven-
ton to be held in st. Louis June 16
will be the eleventh held by that
party. The Burlington Route trains
run to the principal points in eleven
States a coincidence. Another fact is
that from St. Paul, Minneapolis and
all points in the Mississippi Valley,
the Burlington is the best and the
direct line to St. Louis. -.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-05-21

3 SEPARATE cars will be a necessity
still on southern railroads carrying
white and colored passengers, the
United States supreme court having
sustained the constitutionality of the
Louisiana law requiring such provision.
Think OF this in land where all men
are created free and equal. What a
travesty on justice.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-05-21

TUESDAYS Pioneer Press contained
an item headed Stationery Engineers
and the item was not about congress
sional steal either.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-05-21
THE SNAP DISCLOSED

The st. Louis Star, a goldbug paper
sneeringly says that BANDS campaign
fund now amounts to $771. What
figure, it asks, does Bland think this
will cut against Cleveland's millions
and the whole weight Of the treasury?
Unconsciously, the Star thus gives
away the secret Of all the strength
which the goldbugs have. Duluth
Her0ld
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-05-21

BEMIDJI, the new town in Beltrami
county, will hereafter cut figure in
politics. 1t was recognized Monday
by being made new election district
by the proper authorities.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-05-21

REFORM has again showed it's head
In Minneapolis. The Women's Rescue
League and the citizens committee
have been investigating gambling
rooms, wine rooms and variety theaters
and the city officials will be called upon
TO enforce the laws governing such
places.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-05-21

JERRY j." the political scribe of
the Journal, may be nice young man,
but his letters give the public the i'm
preston that he is hired to discharge
Anticipated omelette seed at everybody
who dares oppose the Journals choice
for governor.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-05-21
WAITING FOR JUNE.

The Wall street reflector is still in
bad working order. Nothing but an
occasional splutter has yet given any
Indication Of future Frightening. OF
business. There may be a more lucid
exposition after the St. Louis conven-
tion. american Economist.