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The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-05
RIVER ON \ SWELL.

Red river is getting on swell and
will prob ,bly continue to ,ise. Ii IL
wan to rise we say let II rise. Nay
igation viii op-n and more river cotton
will find its way to Shr' veport.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-05

The ne II Congress viii have a
Crisp anyway. He will be Hon
a3harles Il. Crisp, son of the late
Xpeaker. The PROGRESS hopes he
.aviil soon take t,he same prominent
position that b 8 eminent father held
Ia the estimation Of the people Of oul
Nation.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-05

Who edits Peoples Tribune of
'Opelousas? The PRoGREss wanted
to sass him this week but didn't
know who to sling the cuss words at.
But understand right now, friend, if
Won get mad at this it don't go, and
we apologize.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-05

4 The sooner Shreveport sets down
on MI. w. w. Bond, superintendent
1,f the v. S. & P railway company,
and sets down on him hard, severely
hard: the better off our town will be
FOR the exercise. The PRoeREss IS IN
formed that for general cussedness
and an insane desire to be mean and
,1,nsccommodatipg-as railway Of
.ficial-he stands pre-eminent among
all. The PRoeREss don't know him
and il reports ale true, it don't want
90 know him.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-05
NEW FIRM.
DupLNIx, sLATTERY AND BA lily.

DUPLEIX, SLATTERY AND BA ILhY.
We ia g plea ure in ling attention
to the card of this new firm which ap-
pears elsewhere in this sue. All
three Of these gen lemen are we'll
known and are reliable aud RESPONSE
BILE men. hsv give .rompt and Care
ful att .ntion to all bust ness that Is en-
tru t d to tn m. We Cheerful lily COM
mend them to our readers, and wish
them the success they SO fully deserv :
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-05

And now Bro. Bienvinn OF the
Weekly Messenger aud Homer Mou-
ton of Lafayette Gazette are ''raslin."
Better stop that foolishness "chillun"
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-05

Our friend. Nr, l. 3 schnit', is
happy as happy Can be, = he has an
other fine boy Here's congratnlaa-
4ions friend
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-05
WHY IS IT.

Why does 50 much cotton come 20
hreyeport On Wednesday? A we'll
Inform a gentleman says II i e cause
Pm rlanters think that colt 70 y lover
q 'ehssps< q 1iondAI ',ss 8, :
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-01-31

Undoubtedly the invasion of the Boer
republics in Africa was entered on with
the silent connivance if not the actual
encouragement of Hon. Cecil Rhodes,
the king of South Africa. That the ex-
petition came to grief nobody but the
English will regret. This invasion Of
the Boer republics, although done with
out orders from the home government,
will undoubtedly irritate European ma.
tions still more against England.
Chamberlain telegraphed urgently ap-
pealing for generous treatment of the
captured members of the Jameson raid
ing party. Perhaps, now, with this lit
tie object lesson in Africa, it may occur
to England that it is time for her to
show little generosity toward Venezu-
Ella. Or will it?
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-01-31

unfortunate troubles and drawbacks,
and harmonizes all the interests. Yes,
twill undoubtedly greatly assist the
work Of reorganization, and hasten the
end naturally desired by all-some-
thing that was
Practically Out Of tho Question
with the conditions as they were when
the matter was taken before the gu.
preme court justices. No plan could be
carried out successfully with divided
interests. The receivers will undoubt.
edly have some important orders and
changes to make Immediately, now
that they are placed in full charge of
the property, but as to what those Or
ders will be cannot state just at this
time. It is true there were matters we
naturally desired to dispose of for the
best interests of the property which
were not done while the uncertainty as
to receiverships existed, and now our
way in the matter is made plain. I
cannot say anything further at present
regarding future plans. The receivers
will desire to see and carefully read the
full text of the decision and rulings of
the court before making any move.
Until then must be excused from dis
cussinR plans.''
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-01-31
n BIG DEAL.
weyerhaeueer Buye 68 900
Hcree of Pine Land Near
Lake Superior.

A telegram from West Superior
says: Frederick Weyerhaeuser has
closed with the Omaha road the
largest land deal ever recorded in
this section. 1t gives him title to
6S. 913 acres of the best pine land in
Douglas county, for which he gives
the road $47O,0OO. The deal was
commenced a year ago, at which
time the earnest money was deposit
ed, but it has just been closed.
Weyerhaeuser owns a logging rail-
road from White Birch to within q
few miles of this city and will un-
doubtedly extend it and build a mill
to saw the vast amount of timber,
all of which is situated in Douglas
county. ....
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-01-31

The Venezuelan commission is COM
posed of three lawyers, one college presi-
dent and one ex-college president. The
country does not care what their political
affiliations are, but it has confidence
that they will do their work in the most
searching and impartial way. 1t might
perhaps have been we'll to appoint one
expert civil engineer on the commission,
but as it 10 the members will have full
authority to utilize the best land sur
veying talent in the world.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-01-31
SLQGGED Mr.. C0RBET7
The Champion Given a Lesson
in PugiIism by a Philadet-
:phia Fireman.
Hot Blow in the Mouth That
Brought the Blood in
a Stream.
A Bumpety-Bump Trip Down
the Stairs Ends the En-
counter.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 27.-William H.
Murphy, fireman detailed for duty at
the National theatre where James J.
Corbett is now playing, came into
lively contact with the pugilist, and
both men were badly battered before
the trouble was over, Murphy smelled
cigarette smoke and traced it to Cor
belts room,. which he entered.
II just stopped to tell you that
smoking is against the rules, Mr.. Cor
bett," said Murphy.
mo one is smoking here,' said Cor
bett, but he was unable to conceal the
smoke that came from under his coat.
"Why, you are smoking yourself, "
said Murphy, Indignantly.
Corbett sprang up, showed Murphy
out of the room and slammed the door.
The fireman
Threw All His Weight Against the Door
just as Corbett opened it, and Murphy
staggered half way across the room,
and before he could recover himself
Corbett struck him twice. Murphy
came back with a blow on Corbett's
mouth that brought the blood in a
stream. The fireman then started
down stairs, but Corbett caught him be-
hind, threw him down and kicked him.
Murphy then started down again, Cor
bett following. Murphy grabbed Cor
bett around the legs and pulled his feet
from under him, letting the pugilist
slide bumpety- bump down the stairs.
When the pugilist had reached the
bottom he was frantic with rage and
again attacked Murphy, but the men
were soon separated. Corbett's mouth
was very badly swollen and Murphy
was badly hurt in the back where Cor
bett kicked him. The fireman is a little
fellow, much smaller than Corbett.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-01-31
BIGEL0W IS PLEASED
Supreme Court Finding Means
Much to Northern Pacific
Interests.
Makes One Road Of the Entire
Property and Insures
Harmony.
Judge jenkins Sustained in
Every Respect by the
Decision.

MILWAUKEE, Jan. 29.-In Milwaukee
the news of the decision of the supreme
court UNFOLDING the action Of Judge
Jenkins relative to the Northern Pa
cific case naturally created . good deal
Of interest. Receiver Bigelow said:
Il am naturally delighted with the
decision, especially in view Of the fact
that it uphslds Judge Jenkins in every
respect and at every point. In the Sec
ond place, I believe the decision is of
great Importance and interest to large
section Of the country, as well as of
great value to the property interests in.
volved in the road. The main thing is
that it makes one road of the entire
property and does away with all the
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-01-31

of fact, that there ism tany company?
A., answered that question once.
q. Do you wnEt the record to
stand there that you don't know
whether your wife is in partnership
with anybody or not?
A. can't swear.tO who thecon-
pany is. ..,5ss T..
@. You dOn'tknow whether tl'e'e
ia any company or not.
A. don't Know. and | can't
answer.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-01-31
MUST GRANT DEMANDS.
Possibility That No Enosmpment Will
Be Held This Year.

Possibility That No Encampment Will
Be Held This Yesr.
CHICAGO, Jan. 29.-Commander L N.
Walker of the G. A. r. said, after he
had been informed that the Western
Passenger association would not grant
the desired extension on the tickets:
"Well, that simply lets st. Paul out
! of it, That's all there is to that. The
entire matter will now be reopened and
another city selected for the encamp-
ment."
When informed that the roads of the
Joint Traffic association had declared
that they would not grant terms more
favorable than those already made by
the Western lines, Commander Walker
replied:
"Then there will be no G. A. r. en-
campment this year. We must have
3O.day tickets or we will not have any
encampment."
It has been demonstrated that nobody
but Americans can make the light
draft stern wheel steamboats, required
for navigating shallow waters The type
familiar on the Ohio river is the pattern
needed for navigating the shallow
streams of China. The war in that
country has resulted in opening up
much of the interior to commerce. A
finn of merchants in Shanghai has sent
to the United States for a feet Of these
steamers. Four are required under the
first order, which came 20 San Francisco.
The swift little steamers will all carry,
the American flag and carry it, too, for
1900 milag up the Yang-tse-Kiang. |
English made steamers Of this type are
uot. last enough 70 All the demand
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-01-31
DEED OF AN INSANE MAN.
Assaults and Fatally Wounds His Uncle
and Aunt.

Assaults and Fatally Wounds His Uncle
and Aunt.
NEW YORK, Jan. 27.-Driven to
frenzy by brooding over wrongs he
thought were perpetrated upon him,
Patrick Mcmahon, son Of rich ex-car-
penter, deliberately, after careful cal
culation, hacked the heads Of his uncle
and aunt with an axe. He tried to
justify his deed by charging that they
poisoned his mother and separated him
from his father. Mcmahon was com.
mitted without bail in Yorkville court
by Magistrate Simms on charge Of
telonious assault. Mrs. Sexton was
found unconscious on pile of bedding
and died later. The uncle was able to
identify the prisoner as his assailant.
It is believed Mcmahon is insane.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-01-31
JENKINS SUSTAINED.

Hts Court Has Jurisdiction Over tho
Entire System.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29.-Judges Field,
Harlan, Brewer and Brown of the gu.
preme court have rendered their de.
cision in the Northern Pacific receiver
ship case, holding all the courts along
the line Of the road to be ancillary to
Judge Jenkins court at Milwaukee.
This decision gives the Milwaukee
court the jurisdiction over the entire
system in the matter of receiverships.
The case was argued before all these
members of the supreme court sitting
in chambers and as individual justices
presiding over the various judicial cir
cults which the road traversed, except
in the case of Justice Brown of the Sec
ond circuit, who sat in the case because
of the fact that the Northern Pacific
has large property interests in New
York, which is in his circuit.
Order Signed BY the Judges.
An order was signed by each circuit
Justice and has been sent to each cir
cult court in his circuit. The order is
as follows:
It is ordered that in respect to the
proceedings now being carried on for
tho foreclosure Of mortgages on tho
Northern Pacific Railroad company
the circuit court for the Eastern dis
trict Of Wisconsin BE regarded as the
court of primary administration. But
this court reserves the right at any
time upon the application of any person
or persons interested, or upon its own
motion, to make such orders and de-
crees as to it shall seem just for the
protection of the creditors of the rail-
road company residing within its juris-
diction.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-01-31
ST. PAUL IS OUT Of IT
Some Other City Must Be Sc
lected For the Grand Army
Encampment.
Concessions Demanded For
the Veterans Refused by
Western Lines.
One Cent Rate For the Pythian
Conclave at Minneapolis
Also Denied.

CHICAGO, Jan. 29.-A meeting Of tho
Western Passenger association was held
for the purpose of considering the re-
quests for an extension Of time on the
tickets to the G. A. R. encampment at
St. Paul and rates below those already
granted for the meeting of the Knights
of Pythias at Minneapolis. Both re-
: quests were denied. Some of the roads
were willing to make the extension on
G.. A. R. tickets but the general feeling
was against it and the matter was de-
clded in the negative. The Great
! Western road, which was the first to
guarantee rate for the Grand Army
Of cent per mile was strongly in favor
of making the tickets
With q Twenty.Day Limit
instead of 80 days. as asked by the G.
A. R. The other roads were against it,
and it is likely that the Great Western,
after going through the preliminaries
called for by the association agreement,
will give time limit Of at least 20 days
on all tickets sold over its line. The
other roads will not, however, meet this
rate, certainly not for some months,
and the officers of the G. A. R. say that
they cannot depend on one road. In
fact, Commander Walker of the G. A.
R. is under instructions from the execu-
tive committee to give up the idea of
holding the encampment at St. Paul
''unless the desired concession can be
obtained from the Western Passenger
association"
Would Demoraliza Business.
The refusal of the roads to grant the
extension was on account of the demon
alization which they claim would result
to their business if they issued tickets
with so extended q return limit. In
the matter Of the Knights of Pythias
the refusal to meet the 1-cent rate
made by the 500 line was unanimous.
If the encampment is taken to Buffalo
or any other point in the East it will
not be granted any better terms, and
possibly not as good as those offered by
the Western roads. The meeting had
positive assurances from the Joint
Traffic association that if either the en-
campment or the meeting of the
Knights was held in their territory that
no better rates would be made than
have already been made by the Western
lines,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-01-31
For Allison and Reed.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29.-Perry II.
Carson, colored, and Andrew Gleason,
white, were chosen delegates to the
national Republican convention. Car
son is said to favor Allison for presi.
dent, while Gleason Is said to favor
Reed.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-01-31

Not Responsible For the Woman's Bible.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29.-The Wo-
mans Suffrage association, after a
warm debate, adopted resolution de-
claring that it is in no way responsible
for the publication of the so-called
Woman's Bible which has given rise to
no much discussion.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-01-31

Hawkeyes sympathize With Armenians.
DIES MONIES, Ia, Jan. 29.-The house
passed the senate joint resolutions ex-
pressive of sympathy for the Armeni-
ans and calling on congress to act in
the matter. Representative Weaver in
troduced joint resolution asking con-
Rress to take proper care of the Missis-
sippi.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-01-31

Taking that as Il sample OF the
swearing done. it is not strange that
the district and supreme courts DO
not size the case upin the melight.
1t is a bird Of a case. and there
ought to be u few more trials.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-01-31
Implicate tho Express Agent.

DENVER, Jan. 29.-Pinkerton detec-
tives have arrested Express Agent
Krout of Colorado Springs on the charge
Of being implicated in the theft Of
$50, 900 from the Wells Fargo several
months ago. His father, who recently
came to Colorano Springs from Cerro
Godo, Ills, was also arrested on train
at Walsonburg as he was leaving the
state and about q, 600 was found sewed
mp ON his person.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-01-31

In Minneapolis a Taxpayers
league has been organized. and it's
object will be to encourage economy
in city expense.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-01-31
Sisters Die Together.

GARDEN CRY, Mimi, Jan. 90. Mrs.
Jennie lice and her sister, Miss Hattie
Smithson, both died Tuesday within a
few hours Of each other Of consump-
ton.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-01-31
Ply THE ORDERS.
The City's Floating Deb
Should BE Wiped Out
Then Economy.

! The first thing that a business
man who had large amounts OF pa
per outstanding and due would be
to devise plans to place his affairs
on Il cash basis, that is, would have
his paper extended to such dates us
would give him Il chance to raise
money to pay it. He would es-
peciaIIy do So If he could save a con-
siderable rate of interest thereby,
and also in the future have cash on
hand to pay all employees and ex-
penses.
That same policy should be APP
piled to the city government. There
are outstanding probably $4,000 in
city orders, upon which per cent
interest is being paid. The debt has
been accommodating several wears,
and it's existence is an encourage
ment for its increase. The city can
not materially reduce it at present
without such IL heavy tax rate as to
be alarming, and II 10 plan is carried
ont TO refund it. many years will
pans by before it can be wiped out
by direct taxation-and 1t is by no
means assured that it will not it,
crease instead of decrease.
1t seems plain as Il business prep
osition that the city should fund it's
floating debt.
Indeed, the effort to do SO last
summer was unanimously approved
so that proposition may be ac-
cepted as true.
Then, after the debt is funded,
under the present charter the same
process could be repeated. Itshould
not be; the expenses should be cut to
fit the income. The funding Of the
floating debt and the future limiting
of the expenses to the income are
two of the most important needs OF
the city.
The proposed new city charter is
framed with the very intention Of
meeting both of those requirements.
Provisions are made for funding the
floating debt. and for preventing the
creation of another floating debt.
There ore minor changes in the mat
ter of city government, mostly as
have been approved by years of ex-
perience in older cities.
Whether the people desire the new
charter or not cannot be determined
without vote, and the question is
certainly Of enough Importance to
deserve the attention that would be
given it II it were to he decided upon
at the coming election. At this time
there would he no expense attached
to voting upon it. At u special
election the expense would be $500 or
$500. II it came up for a vote the
objections. II any. would be made
public. Then the peoplecOuld decide,
and it is reasonable to suppose they
would decide right-at least 1t is
their right to decide. AS the council
will not pass an ordinance to sub
NIT it, the only way left is to pre-
sent a petition signed bv one-eighth
of the voters, asking for the submits
sion, and then the question must he
submitted.
1t is hoped that the necessary Pc
titions will be presented to the city
council at the next meeting, Feb. 8,
and thus provide for q vote on the
question at the spring election.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-01-31

Fatalities Number Fifty-six.
CARDIFF, Wales, Jan. 29.-The ex-
ploration Of the coal mine near Taylors.
town has been completed, and it is
found that the total number Of killed
amounts to IS.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-01-31
BECOMING DEMORALIZED.
Forces Of Gomez Closely Pursued by
Spanish Columns.

Forces of Gomez Closely Pursued by
Spanish Columns.
HAVANA, Jan. 29.-Maceo's position
continues to be regarded here as criti-
cal and it is considered certain that
Gomez's attempt to march west is for
the purpose of succoring him. Spanish
columns pursue Gomez closely and
harass his forces, compelling them to
fight daily, and it is claimed here that
they are becoming demoralized. Grave
reports are circulated Of Gomez's sick
ness, and this. combined with the
stores which his men attempt to carry,
is said to make their advance slower
than it would otherwise be.
Gomez's and Maceo's men are far
from home, most Of them being resi-
dents Of Santiago de Cuba province.
They are unfamiliar with the Western
country and they do not dare to dis
band and go among the people, thus
making themselves known as individ-
uals. As it is, they are recognized
wherever they go, which is claimed as
q great advantage to the government.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-01
How to Cook CctIfisn.

A new and most excellent dish of cod
fish, invented or discovered by Miss
Bedford Of the New York School Of
Cookery. is prepared in the following
way. As have not the exact formula I
can only give it to you as it came to
me: Take Il good sized piece of the fish.
freshen and soften it by soaking in cold
water and take opt the bones. Parboii
the fish in milk and season it with
white pepper and Q dash of paprika.
Take from the milk. break intS flakes
and put into saucepan with the juice
of one onion aud a large piece of butter.
and heat until light brown at the
edges. Add to the fsh cupful Of the
meats Of boiled walnuts. thicken the
-four in which It was boiled slightly
and brown in the oven.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-01
A Remarkable Cure.

Mrs. Ii. B. Adams, 1909 Wabash
avenue. Chicago. says: IL had a
scrofulous faint of the blood from
childhood, which, however. remained
dormant. An ulcer,,began on the side
of the nose, having all the appear
ances Of most malignant cancer.
The agony of mind suffered cannot
be described as l contemplated the
progress Of such a malignant dis
ease. Finally l was induced to try
Foley's Sarsaparilla. 1t appeared to
neutralize the poison lin the blood.
The growth Of the ulcer ceased. The
diseased tissues in the bottom and
edges OF the sore seemed to loosen
and the natural flesh to take its place.
No part of the disease remains. "
For sale at NJ. F. Bahnsen's drug
store.