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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-12-11

g, OOO, 900 more revenue than was received
from tariff duties in the preceding year.
There was, nevertheless, a deficit between
our receipts and expenditures OF little
more than 81, 100000. This, however,
was not unexpected. $.
The situation was such In December,
seven months before the close of the fiscal
wear, that the secretary Of the treasury
foretold a deficiency Of $4,000, O00 The
great and increasing apprehension and
timidity in business circles and the de-
preston in all activities intervening since
that time resulting from causes perfectly
we'll understood and entirely disconnected
with our tariff law or it's operation seri-
ously checked the imports we would have
otherwise received, and readily accounted
for the difference between this estimate OF
the secretary and the actual deficiency, as
well as for continued deficit.
Indeed it must be confessed that We
could hardly have had more unfavora-
BILE period than the last two years for the
collection of tariff revenue. We cannot
reasonably hope that our recuperation
from this business depression will be sud-
den, but it has already set in with prom
Use of acceleration and continuance.
believe our present tariff law, If allowed q
fair opportunity, will in the near future
yield revenue which, with reasonably
economical expenditures will overcome
all deficiencies In the meantime no de-
felt that has occurred or may occur need
excite Or disturb us.
To meet any such deficit we have in the
treasury, in addition to a gold reserve,
500, 900 900, a surplus of more than $l28,-
100000 applicable to the payment OF the
expenses of the government and which
must, unless expended for that purpose,
remain useless hoard, or, if not extrava-
gantly wasted, must in any event, be per-
verted from the purpose of it's exaction
from our people The payment, therefore,
of any deficiency in the revenue from this
fund is nothing more than it's proper and
legitimate use.
1t is UNNECESSARILY better to appropriate
cur surplus to the payment of justitiable
expenses than to allow it to become an
invitation to reckless appropriations and
extravaganza expenditures. I suppose it
will not be denied that under the present
law our people obtain the necessaries OF o
comfortable existence at cheaper Fate
than formerly. This is q matter of SUI
preme Importance, since it is the palpable
duty of every just government to make
the burdens of taxation as light as posi-
ble The people should not be required to
relinqufsh this privilege OF cheap living
except under the stress of their govern
ment's necessity made plainly manifest
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-12-11
ARMY HAD LITTLE TO DO.

The limit of our military force as fixed
by law is constantly and readily main
tanned. The present discipline and NOR
ais of our army are, excellent and marked
progress and efficiency are apparent
throughout the entire organization.
With.the exception of delicate duties in
the suppression of slight Indian disturb
auces along our southwestern boundary,
il, which the Mexican troops co-Operated,
and the compulsory but peaceful return,
with the consent of Great Britain, Of a
band. of Cree Indians from Montana to
the British possessions. no active opera
tons have been required of the army dur
ing the year past.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-12-11
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
& Communication Of Mr.. CleVe-
s land Read at the Open $
&> ing Of Congress.
Much Space Devoted to Cuba
but No Positive Action
recommended.
c~o;~se Inohilitu 70 Ind the
SPANS Inability to End, the
Contest Will Be the s'g-
nal for Action.
When That Time Arrives the
Method OF Procedure
May Be Plain.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-The following
IS the message Of President Cleveland
to congress:
To the Senate and House of Representa-
tives:
AS representatives of the people in the
legislative branch of their government,
you have assembled at u time when the
,strengt and excellence of our free insti-
tutions and the fitness Of our citizens to
enjoy popular rule have been again made
manifest. A political contest involving
momentous consequences, fraught with
feverish apprehension, and creating ag-
.eressiveness so intense as to approach
bitterness and passion, has been waged
throu ghout our land and determined by
tho decree of free and independent suf-
:frage, without disturbance to our tran
guilty or the least sign Of weakness in
our national structure.
When we consider these incidents and
.eontem plate the peaceful obedience and
manly submission which have succeeded
q heated clash of political opinions, we
discover abundant evidence of deter
animation on the part of our countrymen
Pol|'~A0A
will, and to be controlled at all times by
an abiding faith in the agencies estab-
lished for the direction Of the affairs of
their government. Thus our people ex-
rhibit patriotic disposition which entities
them to demand of those who undertake
to make and execute their laws such
faithful and unselfsh service in their be-
half us can only be prompted by II serious
appreciation of the trust and confidence
which the acceptance of public duty in
vites.
In obedience to constitutional re-
.ouirement herein submit to the congress
certain information re sarding nntionaluf
fairs with the suggestion of such legisla-
ton as in my Judgment is necessary and
lex edient. TO secure brevity and avoid
tiresome narration l shall omit
many details concerning matters with
in federal control, which though
by no means unilnportant, are moro
.profitably discussed in departmental re-
ports. / shall also further curtuil this
communication by emitting minute
recital of many minor Incidents connected
with our foreign relations which have
heretofore found Il place in executive mes
sages but are now contained in IL report Of
the secretary Of state which is herewith
alhmittel
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-12-11
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM.

The progress made in civil service re-
form furnishes a cause for the utmost
congratulations. It has survived the
doubts of it's friends as we'll as the rancor
of it's enemies and has gained permanent
place among the agencies destined to
cleanse our politics and to improve, econo-
mize and elevate the public service. There
are now in the competitive classified serv-
ice upward of $4,000 places. More than
half of these. have been included from
time to time since March 4, 1892.
The civil service rules as amended dur
ing the last year provide for u sensible
and uniform method Of promotion, bas-
ing eligibility to better positions upon
demonstrated efficiency and faithfulness.
The'absence Of fixed rules'on this subject
has been an infirmity in the system more
and more apparent as its other benefits
have been better appreciated. The advan-
tages- of civil service methods in their
business aspects are too we'll understood
to require argument. Their application
has become necessity to the executive
work of the government. But those who
gair, positions through the operation of
these methods should be made to under
standthat the nonpartisan schemethrough
which they receive'their appointments de.
mands them, by way Of reciprocity non.
partisan and faithful performance of
duty under every administration, and
cheerful fidelity to'every Chief, while they
should be encouraged to decently exercise
their rights of citizenship aud to support
through their sufrages the. political be-
liefs they honestly profess, the noisy, pes
tilent and partisan. employe, who loves
political turmoil and contention, or who
renders lax and grudging service to an
administration not representing his polit
ical vi avs, should be promptly and fear
lessly dealt Within such a way as to fur
nish q warning to'others who may be like
wise. disposed.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-12-11
SOME TARIFF SUGGESTIONS.

Ldesire. to. recur to- the statements else.
where made concerning the governments
receipts and expenditures for the purpose
of venturing upon some suggestions
touching our present tariff law and its, op'
eraticn
The statute took effect on the Goth day
of August, 1894. Whatever may be its
hortcomings as complete measure OF
tariff reform, it must be conceded that 1t
has opened the way to freer and greater
exchange of commodities between us and
other countries and thus furnishes wild
er market for our products and manu-
featuring.
The only entire fiscal year during which
this law has been in force ended on the
sOth day of June, 1895. In that year our
imports increased over those OF the pre-
vious year more than $780, 600, while the
value of the domestic products we export
ed, and which found markets abroad, was
nearly $7O,OOO,OOO more than during the
preceding year.
Those who insist that the cost to our
people of articles coming to them from
abroad for their needful use should only
be increased through tariff charges to an
extent necessary to meet the expenses of
the government, as we'll as those who
claim that tariff charges may be laid upon
such articles beyond the necessities of
government revenue, and with the addi-
tional purpose of so increasing their price
in our markets as to give American
manufacturers and producers bet
ter and more profitable opportu-
mites, must agree that our tariff
laws are only primarily justified as
sources of revenue to enable the govern
ment to meet the necessary expenses of
its maintenance, considered as to it's SUI
f1ciency in this aspect, the present law can
by no means fall under just condemna-
ton. During the only complete fiscal
year of its operation it has yielded nearly
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-12-11
INTERSTATE; COMMERCE.

The interstate. commerce commission
has, during the last year, supplied abun'
dant evidence of its, usefulness and the
Importance of the work committed to its
charge: Public transportation is uni
versal necessity, and the; question of just
and reasonable, charges therefor has be.
come. of vital importance, not only to
shippers and carriers, but also to the vast
multitude of producers: and consumers
Thsinstice and equity Of the principles
embodied in the existing: law passed for
the purpose of regulating these charges
areeverywhere> conceded, and there ap'
pears to be no. question that the policy
thus entered upon hasa permanent placs
in our legislation.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-12-11
COAST FORTIFlCATIONS.

During the past year rapid progress has
been made toward the completion of the
schema adopted for the erection OF FORTH
cations along our sea- coast, while equal
progress has been made in providing the
material for submarine defense inconnec-
ton with these works.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-12-11
SPAIN SHOULD GRANT AUTONOMY.

1t would seem that if Spain should offer
to Cuba genuine autonomy-a measure Of
home rule, which, while preserving the
sovereignty of Spain, would satisfy all
rational requirements Of her Spanish sub
jects-there should be no just reason why
the paciiication of the island might not be
effected on that basis. Such a result
would appear to be in the true interest of
all concerned. 1t would at once stop the
conflict which is now consuming the re-
sources of the island and making it
worthless for whichever party may ulti-
1natcly prevail. 1t would keep intact the
possessions of Spain without touching her
honor, which will be consulted rather
than impugned by the adequate redress of
admitted grievances. 1t would put the
prosperity of the island and the fortunes
of its inhabitants within their own con-
troll without severing the natural and
ancient ties which bind them to the
mother country, and would yet enable
them to test their capacity for self govern.
mcnt under the most favorable condi'
tions. 1t has been objected on the one
side that Spain should not promise au.
tonomy until her insurgent subjects lay
down their arms; ON the othen side, that
promised autonomy, however liberal: is
Insufficient without assurance of the
promise being fulfilled.
Realizing that suspicious and precau.
lions OH the part of the weaker OF two
combatants are always natural and not
always jnstifiable-being sincerely desir-
Gus in the interest of both as we'll. as on
its own account that the Cuban problem
should be solved with the least possible
delay-it was intlmated by this govern
ment to the government of Spain. some
months ago,that if q satisfactory measure
of home rule were rendered the Cuban in
surgents and were accepted by them. upon
q guarantee of its execution, the United
States would endeavor to find a way not
Questionable to Spain Of furnishing. such
guarantee.
While no lefinite response to this inti-
nation has yet been, received from the
Spanish government, it, is believed to he
not altogether unwelcome, while, as al
ready suggested, no reason is pezreived
why it should not be approved by the: in
surRents. Neither paaty can fail to- see
Importance Of early acthan, and botEmnst
realize that toprolong the present state Of
things for eveMa short period will add encr'
mousfy to the time and labor and expen-
diture necessary to bring about the,indus-
trial recuperation of the island 1t is
therefore fervently hoped. on. all grounds
that earnest efforts for healing the: breach
between Spain and the insurgent Cubans
upon the lines above indicated mag be at
once inaugurated and pushed to an imme'
date and successful issue. The friendly
Offices of the United States either in the
manner above, outlined. or in. amy other
way consistent with our constitution and
laws, will always be- at the disposal Of
either party
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-12-11

neither affirmed nor denied. The United
States has, nevertheless, q character to
maintain as nation, which plainly die
tates that right and not might should be
the rules Of its conduct
Further, though the United States 10 not
. nation to which peace is necessity, it
Is in truth the most pacific Of powers, and
desires nothing 80 much as to live In am
ity with all the world. Its own ample and
diversified domains Satisfy all possible
longings for territory, preclude all dreams
of conquest, and prevent any casting Of
covetous eyes upon neighboring regions,
however attractive. That our conduct
towards Spain and her dominions has con
stituted no exception to this national dis
position is made manifest by the course Of
our government, not only thus far during
the present instruction, but during the
ten years that followed the rising at Yara
In 1858. sf4
No other great power it may be safely
perplexity, would have manifested the
same restraint and the same patient en-
durance. 1t may also be said that this
persistent attitude of the United States
towards Spain in connection with Cuba
unquestionably evinces no slight respect
and regard for Spain on the part Of the
American people. They view with won
der and admiration the cheerful resolu.
ton with which vast bodies Of men are
sent across thousands of miles of ocean
and an enormous debt accumulated that
the costly possession of the gem OF the
Antilles may still hold it's place in the
Spanish crown. And if neither the gov
eminent nor the people of the United
States have shut their eyes to the course OF
events in Cuba or have failed to realize
the existence of conceded grievances
which have led to the present
revolt from the authority of Spain, griev-
ances recognized by the queen regent and
by the cortes, voiced by the most patriotic
and enlightened of Spanish statesmen
without regard to party and demonstrate
ed by reforms proposed by the executive
and approved by the legislative branch
of the Spanish government. 1t is in the
assumed temper and disposition OF the
Spanish government to remedy these
grievances, fortified by indications of in
tlucntal public opinion in Spain, that
this government has hoped to discover the
most promising and effective means OF
composing the present strife with honor
and advantage to Spain and with the
achievement of all the reasonable objects
OF the instruction. wv
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-03-28

EMromA, Kan, March %. II. A.
Wismayer, a well-known railroad
man Of Memphis, Tenn, who at one
time held position with the Santa
Fe road here, last night. at late
hour, awole Probate Judge Chafiiee
aud by him was united in wedlocls 20
Miss Anna Diefendorf, the ls-year-old
daughter of q merchant of this city.
The young couple took the midnight
train FOR Memphis, leaving a note for
the parents Opposition on the part
of the mother, who insisted on the
daughter marrying a rich relative, was
the cause of the elopement 1t was a
total surprise TO the parents. The
father seems not much displeased
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-03-28

BosroN, Mass March 25 DIR ]. D.
Buck of Cincinnati, is the favorite of
the Theosophists to succeed the late
William @. Judge as president of their
society. DR.. Buck is now vice presi-
dent, but is believed to be disinclined
to the higher office. Claud Falls
Wright, an lrishman, and Ernest j.
Hargroves, an Englishman, are also
mentioned in connection with the
Mace
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Mrs. pnrldson Acouitted.

SAN FRANCISCO, March %. - Mrs.
Mary A. Davidson was acquitted after
a brief trial, of the charge of having
extorted $500 from Rev. Dr. C. O.
Brown. The clergyman and She po-
lice detective, who testified merely to
the arrest of Mrs Davidson, were the
only witnesses for the prosecution
and the defense PRESENTED no evidence.
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France wants BritIsh Pledres.

PARIS, March 90 "A semi-ofiicial
note was issued this morning stating
that France would refuse TO sanction
the use of the Egyptian reserve fund
for the British Egyptian expedition up
the Nile to Dongola, unless it should
receive pledges concerning the British
evacuation of Egypt
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MIIroNvALE, Kan. March 26 TEN
perance people Of Mitonvale have
held two mass meetings and nomin-
ated a ticket for city election. Fred
Roster, one Of the most prominent
cattle dealers in Kansas, heads the
ticket for mayor.
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College orator a Young Woman.

RIPoN, Wis, March 20. "A decision
was reached 10 the Wisconsin oratori-
cal contest First honors go to Miss
r NJ Evans OF Ripon, and she will
represent Wisconsin in the interstate
oratorical contest. A. d. Ball of Law
renee ! second.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, March &c The
Senate has passed bill, introduced
by Senator Jones of Madison county,
providing for the substitution of cleo
trocution for hanging in Ohio.
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1t is not a miracle. 1t won't cure
everything, but II will cure piles
That's what De Wits Witch Hazel
Salve will do, because It has done it m
hundreds OF cases IF b. Lille e. Co d,
and c. Renfro
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Free chair cars on all trains. Pull
man Palace sleepers to Kansas City
and Chicago without change. Also to
Fort Worth and Galveston. Connects
at Newton with Vestibile limited hav-
ing chair cars. Pullman Palace and
compartment sleepers and dining cars
through to Los Angeles and San Diego
also with train carrying chair cars.
Pullman and Tourist sleepers to El-
Paso, Los Angeles aud San Francisco
Through railroad and steamship tick
cts sold TO all points. Passengers
booked to all points in the continent
of Europe; also from any port or in
land point in Europe through TO any
point in the United States Prepaid
tickets paid for here will be delivered
to passengers at their residence in
Europe. For full particulars call on
or address. George Il. Nicholson, G p.
A. Chicago; ". J. Black A. G. p. A.
Topeka, Kan. L. r. Delaney, Agent
Guthrie. Ok. -
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Furnished rooms, with or without
board. at Mrs. Newton's, 40s East
Harrison.
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Fof the Republican territorial con-
vention at Oklahoma City March 2sth,
the Santa Fe route will sell excursion
tickets at rate of one and one-third
fare for the round trip Tickets on
sale March 27th and 2sth, limited for
return March 29th, ls96.-L. R. Della
ney, Agent.
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NoRTH. EAsT ANn WEsr.
SOUTH, SOUTHEAST AND SOUTHWEST.

Arrive Leave Arrive Arrive
NoIGuthrie Guthrie. TT. Worth Gatv SIN
4O7l2:25 D. m, 1885 p. m. 9:i5 u. m.T9.25 a m
1Ooll0.0s y. m Illus y. m $40 a. IN .l9. 30 d. m.
i23ll2:l0 p. m l;O0 p. m Local Freight
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- UTHRIE Lodge No. 3, l. o. o. z. meets
~ Monday night of each week at 80. Wis
iting odd Fellows always welcome.
ii. G.. GORTON, n. G..
G. w. BRUCE, Sec'y lock box 49,.
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AIAOMI Rebekah Lodge No. ?. l. O. O. f.,
N meets every Thursday evening at $50
in Odd Fellows hall in the Weinberger build
ing Visitors welcome
AGNES BRUCE, n. G.
FLORA COOPER, Secy.
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NKLAHOMA Encampment No. l. /. O. o. Il.
~ meets every Friday evening in odd
Fellows hall at 1880. All visiting patriarchs
welcome. JOS. FOUCARr, c. Il.
r. T.. MERTEN, Scribe.
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form Meets every Tuesday night Ia X.
ofP. hall. Visiting chiefs always well
come. j. Il. IA1 LON odShem'
NIB. CHERRY, Chief of Records.
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National Life Association,
Of Hartford, Conn.

Hagan & Paine, general agents,
Room 10, Gray Bros Bl'-',
Guthrie, U. T.
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UTHRIE Lodge No. 2, X. Of r., meets
II every Wednesday at 1880 in their hall
IN the Victor block corner First and Harri-
son. Visiting knights are always welcome
G.. w BRUCE, G. G.
J. FOUCART, NJ. of +. and X. of r. s.
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- UTHRIE Lodge No I, A. O. L. w, meets
~ Thursday evenings OF each week az f'5V
in Victor block corner First and Harrison
Visiting Workmen always welcome.
o. II. MONTGOMERY, M. W,
u. w. VAMPNER, Recorder.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-21
The Senate on Cuban Recognition.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2l.-Senators Sher-
man. Morgan and Lodge, who constitute
the subcommittee on Cuban affairs Of the
committee on foreign relations, met yester-
day for consultation. There is reason for
believing that the esub-committee has virtu-
ally agreed upon a resolution commend
ing the recognition of the belligerenoy OF
the Cubans and that report to this effect
will be made to the full committee at It's
meeting tomorrow. 1t is possible that the
resolution may only go to the extent of
expressing sympathy for the Cuban cause,
and the subcommittee is trying to keep
its proceedings a close secret
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seventh Victim Recovered.

ST LOUIS. Jan. 2l.-Workmen search
ing the ruins of the Excelsior Wire and
Iron company for the remains of Charles
Erickson, came upon his body yesterday
afternoon. He was standing upright
against the north wall, pinioned down by
an elevator drum He was burned be
yond recognition and his skull was crushed
in. Deceased was killed in the explosion
of fireworks several weeks ago. He is The
seventh victim of the disaster recovered.