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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-05-01
FOR hAMMOND'S PARDON.

Petition Being Circulated Among Soma
tors and Congress mon.
WASHINGTON, April 29.-The news
of the passing of the death sentence on
the members of the Johannesburg re-
form committee caused great surprise
here. Senator Stewart, who is friend
Hammond, one Of the condemned men,
is circulating petition to President
Kruger for pardon. The petition Is
as follows:
1.-THE undersigned members Of the
senate and house OF representatives Of
the United States of America respect
fully represent that John Hays Ham,
mond is a citizen Of the United States,
and a man of high character, connected
with the best families Of this country
and an engineer Of ability. We regret
exceedingly his unfortunate connection
with the troubles in your country for
which all our people entertain
Feelings Of Kindness and Respect.
In view of the unimpeachable charao-
ter of Mr.. Hammond in his own coun.
try and the high standing Of his friends
and relations, we earnestly ask for him
your most kindly consideration. II
your exeellency would extend to him q
pardon for his offenses against your
government we would esteem it an e..
peoiA compliment to rs a. well a. to
the people Of tho United States"
Hammond's case was referred to in
cabinet meeting and although tho state
department authorized no statement
concerning his case further than max.
ing public the csblegram from Vice
Consul knight predicting commu-
tation Of sentence, it cannot he doubted
that the government will do all within
its power to secure an amelioriation Of
Hammond's sentence.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-05-01
FARGO VIII Celebrate,

FARGO, N. D., April 29.-The first
settlement was made in Fargo, July 4,
1871, and there is a movement on foot
to celebrate the 25th anniversary. An
attempt will be made to have the event
assume somewhat the nature of state
affair Fire and militia companies will
be asked to participate and public
speakers of note will be secured for the
0CcoSiOu
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-05-01
'PATTIsON THEIR CHOICE.
RSnusylvaaia Democratic Convention
We'll Attended.

We'll Attended.
ALLENTOWN, Pa, April 29.-The
largest gathering Of Democrats that
has attended . state convention in
years is sheltered in this city. 4 big
parade, participated in BY organiza-
lions from all the Eastern cities of the
state, attracted thousands Of people to
the main streets. Chairman Harrity
rode in carriage at the head of the
parade and was greeted with enthusi.
astic cheers all along the line. A
dozen bands played lively music and
tons of fireworks were burned. Ex-
Governor Pattison will receive the
unanimous and hearty Endorsement Of
his state for the presidency in the con-
vention. The platform makers have
done their work but nothing will be
given out regarding its declarations. =
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-05-01
student Held Up and shot.

OwAroxNA, Mimi. April While
returning to his home in the country
east OF town, Randall Ring, a Pillsbury
student, was held up and shot by q
masked man. who ordered him to halt
and throw up his hands. Ring struck
at the highwayman and the shot was
fired, doing no mc:e serious damage
than a flesh wound in the arm. Tho
highwayman escaped.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-05-01
DlTCHED BY A WASHOUT
Accident on the Illinois Central Near
Raymrnd, Ia.

Accident on the Illinois Central Near
Raymond, Ia.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia, April 29.-Pas-
senger train No. 2 Oh the Illinois Gen.
trail, having several extra coaches at
tached conveying visitors to the state
G. A. R. encampment at Cedar Rapids,
was ditched by a washout half mile
east Of Raymond. The storm causing
the accident was the heaviest in years.
The train was running at a high rate
of speed when the accident occurred.
Several cars were telescoped and badly
smashed. Fourteen persons were in.
iured more or less severely, the one
suffering most seriously being Charles
Baldwin, an engineer of the road, but
passenger on the train. The injured
persons were taken to Waterloo for
medical treatment.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-05-01
Booth Tucker Arrested.

New YORK, April 2s.-Commander
oott.Tucker of tho Salvation Army,
while out ON Summing tour, was ar.
rested and taken to the police station.
Bail was fixed at $1,000, which was
furnished by Steve Brodie. .s@.... =.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-05-01
MINOR ITEMS OF INTEREST.

G. G. Moore's livery stable ut Brain
erd, Mimi. was struck by lightning
and burned, together with % horses.
The First National Bank of Edge
mont, S. d., has been organized. Ex-
Governor Pattison OF Pennsylvania is
q large stOckhOIder,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-05-01
DYNAMITE FOR WEYlER.
Somebody Touched or n Lot In tho
SpAnixrtI's Palace.

HAVANA, April 20. An explosion,
believed to be due to dynamite or some
other high explosive. occurred in the
palace OF the governor general at 1880
a. m. The defamation was sharp and
the building was soon partly filed
with dust, while the noise Of breaking
glass and falling plaster could be heard
on all sides. Part of the roof of the
palace fell in, the walls were torn,
great stones fell and a printer belong.
ing to the captain generals office was
wounded. The greatest excitement
prevails here as result of the explo.
sion, which, naturally, is attributed to
the insurgents or their friends.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-05-01
Farmers to Build an Elevator.

OwAToNNA, Mimi, April 29.-The
Owatonna Farmers Elevator and Mer-
camille company was organized here,
articles of incorporation bong adopted.
The amount Of stock was fixed at $780,
600. They propose to build an elevator
Mt once, and will be ready for business
about Aug. l.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-05-01
Com,,,ns Of Street RAILWAY,

C0u1ETnO OK Ssfooe 1s111"oyUs
PrTTsBURa, April 29.-The Dispatch
says that q gigantic scheme is on foot
for the combination of all the street
railway companies in Allegheny
county which when effected will have
Q capitalization q nearly 90 000, COO
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-05-01
1.ft a8oo. 600 to Ch.ritv.

CLEVELAND, April 29.-The will of
tho late n. A. Massey, the millionaire
manufacturer of agricultural nipple.
ments Of Toronto, Ont, was probated
in this city, where he lived q few
years ago. He left over $500, 900 to
various religious organizations, prinoi-
pa1lY Methodist
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-05-01
Accompanied by Heavy Rainfall

WAHPEToN, N d., April 49, Heavy
electrical and wind storms swept over
the southern part of this county. Nor
man Procknow's farm buildings were
demolished by q small cyclone. The
family took refuge in root cellar, thus
escaping injury. The heaviest rainfall
in years accompanied the storm, greatly
delaying seeding.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-05-01
Streets Torn Up by Flood.

DUBUQUE, Ia, April ga terrific
rain storm swept tbs section during the
evening with a rain fall OF nearly three
inches. Streets were torn up and the
food damage will amount to many
thousands. It was the worst storm
aimee the flood of 1876,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-05-01

Tuppsr MaH'se Little Prosr.sa
OTTAWA, April 99.-Sir Charles Tup.
per, Canada's new premier, has made
little progress in the work of forming
q new government. Meredith still re-.
fuses to join the Upper combination
and so far Chspleau h as not consented.
Ouimet threatens to leave the cabinet.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-05-01
He Foil From Grace.

FOND Du LAC, Wis, April 49,
Charles Blanchard. Who confessed to
having burglar. hardware store
here, and who is now in Jail awaiting
sentence. carries documents on his per-
son bearing the signatures of presi-
dents of the United States. - .: He was
assistant postmaster Of the city of New
York ut one true. He fell from grace
some years ago.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-05-01
The Charleston Grain CongresA

CHARLESTON, 8. c.. April 29.-Dele-
cations from all the principal cities Of
the South and West have arrived to
participate in the grain congress.
There will be fully 200 delegates pres
ent and their work will carry vast
weight with both the shipping public
and the railroads.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-05-01
LATEST MARKET REPORT.

Milwaukee Grain.
MILWAUKEE, April %, 1885,
FLOUR-steady and quiet.
WHEAT-No. 3 spring, 62Nc; No. l
Northern, Csc; May. 621c.
CORNING. 8, 294c
OATS-No. 3 white, 20u No. 8 white.
10At020c.
BARLEY-No. 2, 83c; sample on track,
3l@83Hc.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-05-01
Clsreymsn Are A1sstipg.

HURON. s. D., April 29.-Prominent
Episcopal clergymen are here from
various parts of the state in oonsulta-
ton with Rt. Rev. w. II. Hare, bishop
Of the diocese, relative to church work
and church needs in this part of the
state. Work at Indian agencies will
be especially considered, the clergymen
from different agencies being present.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-05-01
Gambler Pack ing On.

SUPERIOR, Wis. April s9.-Gamblers
ore packing up their apparatus prepare
tory to leaving town. Tho mayors
CIDER that gambling houses should be
closed and kept closed during his ad.
ministxation seems to have been ~
cepeed . final
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-05-01

Teller Refuses to He hound.
DENVER, April 29.-The Republican
publishes the statement that friends Of
Senator Teller have his assurance that
he is willing to lead the Republican
delegation at st. Louis, although he
refuses the right to be bound by the
action of the convention il against
silver
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-05-01

Ohio Mordsrsr Executed.
COLUMBUS, April 29.-William Paul
was executed 1t the Ohio psnitentiary
at 1910 q. m. His neck Yves broken
and life was pronounced extinct in just
nv minutes. Paul shot and killed his
father.in.lew in Brown county, near
Ripley, July 8, 1894.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-05-01
Six Sentenced to Death.

Fort SMITH, Ark, April 29.-Lucky
Davis, Louis Davis, Rufus Buck,
Iamoi July, Sam Sampson and Ed
Wilkes, alias Davis, were sentenced in
the federal court to be hanged on
Wednesday, July 1, for crimes against
women, committed in the Indian Ter
ritOrv
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-05-01
Miners Blown to Pieces.

IRoNwooD, Mich, April 29.-George
Hoffman and August Erickson. miners,
were killed by the premature explosion
of blast in the Pabst mine. The men
were literally blown to pieces.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-05-01

The funny papers will have to change
their kerosene and servant girl joke.
The maid with the kerosene can has
been replaced BY the man who puts the
dynamite can By the fire to thaw it ont
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-05-01
Bookmaksr Touched for $4,000.

LEXINGTON. April 29.-Tom Mead,
the well known bookmaker Of Cincin.
natl, was touched for 5000 in the
grand stand before the second race.
The police think they know the thief
and expect to capture him
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-05-01
Kentuokian Would Fight

Kentuokian Would Fight n Duel.
LEXINGTON. KY, April ~. - Elk.
Mayor j. Hull Davidson has challenged
ex-Mayor Henry T. Duncan to duel.
Both have attacked each other in tho
DaDorS
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-05-01
Alabama PopulistS.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, April 29.-The
Populist convention which met here
during the day was much larger rep
resentative body than the most san.
guine had expected. The convention
nominated for governor by acclama-
ton Congressman Albert G. Goodwin.
They divided the balance of their
state ticket with the anti Mckinley
ReDublicanS.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-05-01
Oul nth Grain.

DULUTH. April 70, 1895.
WHEAT-Oash. No. / hard, 687zo; No.
Northern, 623Ic; No. 3 Northern, 6OH@
5ots; No. 8 spring, soH@6s1<c; rejected.
boX@55Ho; to arrive. No. hard. 04kc;
No. / Northern, osHe; April No. hard,
o2ko; No Northern, o2Hc
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-05-01

Silver D0mOCrAt0 Claim M1ohiG0n.
DETROIT, April 29.-The lobby Of the
Hotel Cadillac is swarming with prom.
inent Democratic politicians discussing
the issues of the state convention. The
more radical free silver men are claim.
ing majority Of . to l in the oonvsn-
ton. and many gold men are inclined
to concede the silver people small
majority. -. ="
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-05-01

SOUTH ST. PAUL, April W, 1895.
HOGS Market slow and weak. Re-
ceipts were liberal and market opened
slow. Range of prices, %. 10@3.56.
CATTLE-Market steady; pretty fair
demand for all grsdes, aud yards being
we'll cleared at last weeks prices.
SHEEP-Market strong; good demand
for good sheep and lambs and practinally
no receipts.
Receipts: Hogs, &250; cattle, 900; calves,
r. aheeD g.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-05-01
MANY CHILDREN INJURED.

Twenty-Five Little Ones Badly Hurt by
"a Runaway Team at Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE, April 29.-A runaway
team attached to hack, dashed into a
crowd of children who were emerging
from st. Anthony's church school,
shortly after noon. Twenty-Five Of the
little orr, were Frustrated. Seven were
badly injured and two of them will
probably die.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-05-01
Earners' Elevator l6tiapsed.

BRANDON, MIMI, April 29.-The
Farmers elevator here, which contained
20, 600 bushels OF stored wheat belong
ing to farmers III this vic nifty, COL
lupsed, failing across the tracks Of the
Great Northern railway, blocking them
several hourA
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-05-01
n lunsApolls Grain.

MINNEAPOLIS, April "a, 1870.
WHEAT-April closed at 50Nc; May.
6sslc; July. 604fa No. hard, eoNc;
HQkc
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-05-01
Chicago Uuion Stock YardA

CHICAGO. April %, 1885,
HOGS-Market on heavy weaker other
grades steady to firm.
Sales ranged at s8.l5@3.z5 for light;
S3,35@306 for mixed; s3.15@3.55 for
heavy; S315@3.2b for rough.
CATTLE - Market steady to strong.
Beeves, es.9O@4 Is; cows and heifers,
el.5O@37G Texas steers. $2.6O@& 75s
stockers and feeders. &2SO@8.ea.
SHEEP-Market steady to firm.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-05-01
Chioaao Grain sua Provisiona,
CHICAGO. Anril %. 1896

WHEAT-April. 6lXc; May. 62@63Nc;
June, es1lc; July, es9<@63Hc; September,
exc.
CORN-April, 2sal: May, eco June.
$3.50; July, y09fc; August, 90KG Septem-
ber Sl9<c. --+..&.5 , -
OATS-April 1s>Ic; May, 1SSl@1sNc;
July, 104@19ko; September, 19k@l9Xc.
PORK - April, $S.l5; May, $al5;
July, Ss.22K; September, ea52h.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-08-20
Butler Springs.
August

August IL, 1896.
This resort has become so famous in
the past year that it bids fair to be the
leading resort in Southern Ohio in few
years. Mr.. Butler, the genial proprietor,
has erected new hotel, and has Deauti-
fed the grounds to such an extent that
it has become one of the most lovely
spots in Highland county for summer
vacation. The water is very fine, and
beneficial. A great many camping par.
ties are here, principally from Hillsboro.
Among the guests from Hillsboro your
scribe noticed Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Reg.
ers, who arrived on Saturday evening /;
Mrs. J. R. Rizer also came on Saturday.
for few days stay at this famous resort.
N. E. CLANCY, the Insurance agent, came
in Sunday on his wheel. Mr.. and Mrs.
J. B. Worley and family are camping
out near the hotel. The hardware man,
Mr.. NJ. McCoppin and family, and Coun.
Gilman McMullen and family, broke
camp and left for home Friday.
The Sunday School children from Mar.
shall spent pleasant day here on satur.
day, picnicing.
The hotel will be kept open all winter
for the accommodation of guests.
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CENTERFIELD.
August II, l8t

August II, 1896.
Miss Avice Fortyer is the charming
guest of Mrs. Chas. Hardy this week.
Mrs. Russell Ross and daughter, Miss
Mabel, of Greenfield, spent Sunday with
Dan Campbell and family.
Miss Dora Tracey, of Buna Vista, is
spending a few days with her friend,
Miss Nellie Tudor.
Mrs. Mary Lucas and daughter, Mrs.
Charlie Pindle, and grandson, Paul,
visited friends at Martinsburg, last
week.
William Merrill and two children, Ada
and Robert, of Greenfield, Sundayed
with Butler Babb and family.
M. A. Gall, of Bell, was the guest Of
D. E. Butler, Saturday and Sunday.
They took in the sights at the Monroe
Falls.
Brit Hudson called on his best girl, at
Greenfield, Sunday evening.
The Sunday School picnic here last
Saturday passed off very pleasantly.
The children acquitted themselves with
credit in both songs and speeches.
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PULSE.

August IL, 1896.
Wilbur Dye called on Miss Arthur, at
Whiteoak, last Sunday evening.
Thompson Sanders and wife. of Mt.
Oreb, spent last Saturday night with his
parents at this place.
Our Sunday School attended the Cele.
bration at Fayetteville, Saturday.
S. NJ. Boatman was in Hillsboro, Sat.
urdsy.
Oliver Prickett and wife were visiting
relatives near Middletown, the latter part
of last week.
Prof. Edward Woods and brother Dal.
las, OF Nevin, spent Saturday evening az
the guest of Thomas Hopkins and wife
E. @. Roads and s. Boatman killed 9
large snake one day last week.
Miss Ida Champion, of Allensburg
spent last week as the guest Of Mis-
Lille Pulse.
William Conover and wife spent Sun
day with the latter's parents, near Tay
lorsville.
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HIGHLAND.

August II, 1896.
Pet Mcclure, of Rainsboro, is home
with his mother for weeks rest.
Many of our citizens were in attend.
ance at the Wilmington yearly meeting
during the past week.
The Republicans are we'll pleased with
the ticket named last week.
Gertrude Redkey is home from Leba.
non.
Miss @. s. Burnett's lecture at the NJ.
E. Church, in the interest of the w. G.
T. u, was we'll attended and spoken of
very highly.
The Democrats OF Highland will have
the pleasure of listening to Henry L.
Dickey, of Greenfield, and Judge Hidy,
of Washington @. H., next Saturday
night. After the speech they will
organize Bryan and Sewell Club.
The Sunday School picnic Of the
township will be held in East Monroe
next Saturday.
Mrs. Jas. Earl received word that her
pension had been allowed, eight dollars
per month for herself and two dollars
each for four children, also back pay,
amounting to nearly six hundred dol.
lars. This is only justice delayed three
years.
Mrs. Gary Evans and Ola Hodson
were in runaway last Tuesday that
might proved more serious than it was.
AS they were driving out the Whining.
ton pike, one wheel came off, frighten.
ing the horse and dumping one of the
occupants on the pike. @
Bessie Hixson and Marie Roads, of
the Hill City, are among friends this
week.
Harry Evans has taken Pet McClure's
as barber at Rainsboro, for week or so.
Our boys were beaten in game of
ball with the Rainsboro Club at that
place, to the tune Of twenty.four to
twelve.
W. w. Thornburg, our fruit grower,
on the Wilmington pike, was nominated
for County Commissioner by the Ma.
tionals.
starlie Smith, of Hillsboro, is the guest
of Joseph Kerns.
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RAIrsBoRo.
August II, 1895.

August lts lo0O.
Miss Matte Trump, Of cambridge,
was the guest of friends here last week.
Mrs. Mary Upp has been sick for
several days, but is better.
Pet Mcclure has been at home, in
Lexington, for about two weeks, on &C
count Of affliction.
John Trump, Of cambridge, was
among friends here last Sunday.
Miss Lulu Robuck, of Reeseville, is
here to spend several weeks with her
sister, Mrs. John Owens, jr.
William Estle, Of Fruit Dale, was call.
ing on friends here last Friday.
James Washburn is still in critical
condition with paralysis. His friends do
not think he will recover.
The news of the death of F. 1. Bum.
garner, at Boston, filed the hearts of
his many friends here with sadness.
Newton Keelor spent part of last
week among special friends at Samantha.
In base ball game here, last Friday,
between the Lexington and Rainsboro
boys, the score stood "a to IL in favor of
Rainsboro.
Mrs. D. N. Mcbride and sons, John
and Ray, spent the Sabbath with rela.
tives at New Vienna.
The K. of P. will have an ice cream
festival at their hall, during the day and
evening of the Spargur Reunion.
Misses Jennie and Glennie Wiston, of
Springfield, are guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. L. Gossett.
Earnest McMullen's wife has been on
the sick list for several days past.
The party of young people that gave
us the delightful musical serenade last
Friday night have our thanks and are
requested to come again.
Mrs. G. H. Fouch, of Sabina, and Miss
Malissa Milburn, of Belfast, are visiting
at Andrew Hollis.
JO5cpu uuS ICAtCu Asuoo
Hughey's place, north OF New Peters.
burg, and will remove to it in the near
future.
John Roads began cutting his bottom
corn several days ago and has consid.
cradle amount of it in shock now. The
crop is very heavy and we'll matured.
James E. Upp, wife and son Charles,
returned today from pleasant visit
among friends at Sabins.
Miss Ella Brooksbank and friend, Miss
Naylor, of Hillsboro, were guests Of Miss
Lizzie Beavers, Sunday.
H. s. Foraker and wife and Ed. Cos.
sett and wife met some friends from
Nipgen at the Sulphur Spring, beyond
Bainbridge, Saturday, and enjoyed
picnic together.
Misses Grace and Nellie Coleman re.
turned today from delightful visit
among friends at Greenfield.