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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-24

FAVORS ARBITRATION.
Memorial OF the Bar Ass0oiation Pre-
sented to the President.

Nom orial OF the Bar Association Pro-
ssnted to the Pr"sidsat.
WASHINGTON, April 22.-Hon. Ed
ward G.. Whitaker Of New York.
Hon. William D. Veeder of Brooklyn
and Hon. Martin Jones Of Rochester,
members Of the New York State Bar
association, presented to President
Cleveland, on behalf Of and by direc.
ton Of the association, the memorial
recently adopted by that body, recon-
mending the creation of an interna-
tional court Of arbitration. The plan
outlined, in brief, contemplates per.
manent court Of nine members from
the highest courts :" of the nations
party to the agreement, such court to
make its own rules and fix it's places Of
meeting. 1t provides that nations not
party to the agreement may submit
their disputes by treaty stipulation to
accept the findings. The countries
recommended to be parties are Eng
land, France. Germany, Russia, the
Netherlands, Mexico, Brazil and the
Argentine Republic.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-24
NO ACTION YET TAKEN.

Senate Discusses tho Question Of src-
tartan Indian schools.
WASHINGTON, April 22.-The senate
spent the day on the Indian appropria-
ton bill, but did not complete it. The
sectarian school question was taken up
late in the day and brought out an
animated debate, Senators Gallinger,
Thurston and Teller opposing, and
Senators Gray and Pettigrew support
ing the amendment offered by Mr.
Cockrell extending for two years the
time for the entire abandonment Of
sectarian Indian schools. Final action
on the question was not reached. Most
of the day was given to the contest
against legal claims in connection with
the Western Cherokee settlement and
the claims were finally agreed to. ="
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-24
Montana Wool Growers Relieve the
Questions should Be Separated.
Co..soticut Republican,.

New HAVEN, Conn.,, April 22.-The
first gun Of tho Connecticut campaign
was fired last night when the Repub-
licans Of tho state assembled in the
persons Of their delegates for the pur-
pose of nominating delegates to the
st. Louis convention. Hon. Edgar M.
Warner of Putnam was chosen tenn
porary chairman and the convention
adjourned till morning.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-24
TO DECLARE FOR WHITNEY
The Ex-Secretnry First Che CO Of Rhode
Island Democrats.

The Ex-SecretHry First Che CO Of Rhode
Island Democrats.
PROVIDENCE, r. l., April 21.-The
Democratic delegates of Rhode Island,
who met in state convention last March
to nominate candidates for governor
and other state officers, will reconvene
during the day and with the same Or
ganization will appoint the delegates
to represent this state at the national
convention in Chicago. A harmonious
session is anticipated. The platform
will be brief and will indorse the
Cleveland administration and advocate
the gold standard. The delegation
will be for W. G. Whitney Of New
York for president with Ex-Governor
William E. Russell of Massachusetts as
second choice.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-24
They Pass Off Quietly In Spite
of the Forebodings Of
BlOodShed.
Foster Re- Elected Governor
and New Orleans Downs
BOOdIerS.
South Dakota Municipal Elec-
tons Show Victories for
Reform.

New ORLEANS, April 22.-New Or.
leans has wiped the boodlers off the
face of the earth, and, despite one Of
the strongest ring organizations in the
country, the Citizens league has won
the fight by a majority OF from 10000
to $4,000 The ring is delaying the
count. but the league has armed volun.
teers guarding the polls and
boxes and no tricks will avail.
There never was such excitement
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-24
GOVERNOR FOSTER.

in the city on election day
and thousands are on the streets ready
to answer any call. Governor Fosters
failure to interfere for an honest cleo
ton in the city until the last moment
hurt his vote in the city and the major.
tiles in the county have been reduced,
but Foster will probably carry the state
by 10000 to $1,000. The governors
home parish gave Pharr, the combine
candidate, $500 majority owing to the
sugar planters who have joined the
Republican ranks.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-24
STOCK WILL STEP IN.
Philadelphia Move Against the N. r.
Plan II Taking Shape.

Philadelphia Move Against the N. p.
Plan II Taking Shape.
NEW YORK, April 2l.-The Philadel.
phia papers of recent date contain ad-
vert!sements requesting the names and
addresses of holders of Northern Pa
cific preferred and common stock.
Three advertisements are signed by
Biddle & Ward. The advertisement
also contains the name Of John G..
Johnson, as counsel, acting for Biddle
& Ward. In q statement signed by
Biddle & Ward they say: 1--WE feel that
under existing circumstances the stock.
holders of the Northern Pacific rail-
road company will have to cooperate
for the protection Of their own rights
without relying upon the company"
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-24
Lo99ers Narrowly EscapS.

MENoMINEE. Mich. April 22.-The
Menominee and Fence rivers are out of
their banks and the floods are causing
heavy losses to logging interests. The
logging camp of Isaac Monroe on Fence
river has been flooded caused by log
jam. and the employees barely escaped.
The camp with camp equipments and
provisions was swept away.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-24
FOR ABOUT 100000.

Woysrhasussr eyndicste Makes An
other Big Purchase.
DULUTH, April 22.-lt is reported
here that the Weyerhaeuser syndicate
has purchased the entire interests of
the big lumber firm of Wright g. Davis
for $2,OOO,O00. This includes the
stumpage, logs and lands Of the Wright
& Davis concern, and possibly their
logging road, known as the Duluth,
Mississippi River and Northern. The
deal is believed to be near consumma-
tiok, only the details remaining to be
arranged here. The Weyerhaeusers
have lately purchased the G. N. Nelson
Lumber company's interests for g.
200. 900.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-24
M'kjNlEY AND REED,
The Maryland Delegation Will b
Divided BstWeen Them.

BALTIMORE, April 22.-The Repub-
lican leaders Of the state are coming in
for the purpose Of arranging the varl.
Gus combinations which will be worked
out in the state convention. Senator
elect George L Wellington will call it
to order as chairman OF the state COM
mittee. There is no doubt that he will
head the Maryland delegation to st.
Louis. Its first vote will be cast for
Governor Lowndes, after which it will
be divided between Mckinley and
Reed. as the adherents of both candi-
dates are sure Of places in the delega-
ton.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-24
Towns Indemnity Bill Passed.

WASHINGTON, April 22.-The house
has passed Mr. Towne's bill for relief
Of settlers on Northern Pacific indem.
nifty lands. The bill allows those who
settled on lands included in second in.
demnity limit Of 10 miles, granted the
road in 1870, to take new lands to
recompense them for their losses, re.
sulting from the decision holding that
the lands were included in the com.
pany's grant and not open to home.
stead and pre.emption entries. The
measure is q substitute for the Nelson
senate bill.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-24
Freight Cars Burrlsrizsd.

DUBUQUE, Ia, April 22.-Four cars
loaded with merchandise, most of
which was shipped by Dubuque mer-
chants, were entered near the Chicago,
Milwaukee and St. Paul shops and q
large lot Of goods taken. No clue.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-24
REFORM IN SOUTH DAKOTA.
Hotly Contested Elections in Several
Towns.


Sioux FALLS, 8. D., April 22.-After
. most hotly contested election Albert
H. Stiles was elected mayor over the
present incumbent, Roy Williams.
Stiles majority was 80 in total vote
Of 1889. Stiles made his campaign on
a pledge to close the gambling houses
and drive out the scarletewomen.
MITCHELL, 8. D., April 2a.-At the
city election Thomas Fullerton, the
license candidate, defeated J. w. Sea-
man on the Prohibition ticket. The
entire license ticket was elected.
ABERDEEN, April 22.-The municipal
reform ticket, headed by Dighton Nc.
Glachlin, an old soldier and Repub-
lican of long standing, was victorious
here.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-24
LATEST MARKET REPORT.
Hilws ukos Grain.

Milwaukee Grain.
MILWAUKEE, April 81, 1895.
FLOUR-Very dull.
WHEAT-No. spring, CSC; No.
Northern, 66c; May. 63hc.
CORNING. 8, 29xc
OATS-No. y white, 21c; No. 8 white.
&kc
BARLEY-No.2 2, 3211c; sample on track,
0O(082c,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-24
DR.. Brown suspendsd,

SAN FRANCISCO, April 22.-The Bay
conference of Congregational ministers
has voted to suspend DR.. Brown by a
vote of 43 to ~ until he could prove his
innocence. DIR. Brown became greatly
excited when the result was made
known and denounced DR.. Mclean in
unmeasured terms. He even tried to
assault him, but was held back by his
friands
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-24
New Canadian Cabinet.

LONDON, April 22.-A dispatch from
Ottawa to The Times says: Sir Mac
kenzie Bowel, the premier, has an
nounced that his resignations Of the
ministers will be handed in in q few
days. It is expected that Sir Charles
Upper will be the new premier.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-24
DIphehsria Epidemic.

MITCHELL, s. D., April 2l.-The
public schools Of this city have been
closed for one week to prevent the
spread of diphtheria which has ap.
peared in several parts Of the city.
One death has already occurred and
more fatalities are expected
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-24
Bimstallio Conference 1T Brussels.

Bim0tsllio CoDfsronoo ct BFusssls.
BRUSSELS, April 21.-The bimetallio
conference called with the view Of paw.
ing the way for international neeotia.
tions on the subject, assembled here.
Delegates from Germany, the United
States, Great Britain. France, Austria,
Russia, Belgium, Denmark, Holland
and Roumania are present.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-24
Election Day Tragedy.

TANG1PAHoA, La. April pa de-
plorable tragedy occurred here during
the day. Mr.. A. P. Goss, the Populist-
Republican candidate for coroner Of
this parish, was shot and instantly
killed and Schyde, Democrat and
highly respectable man, was mortally
wounded. The trouble between the
men grew out of politics.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-24
Co.l Miners for Oregon.

ST. PAUL, April 22.-Two car loads
of coal miners from Shamokin, Pa,
passed through St. Paul bound for
Marshfeld, Or, where they have been
guaranteed steady employment in the
coal mines which are being developed
there.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-24
MANY Buildings swep. Away.

THREE RIVERS Que. April 22.-The
food here is doing immense damage.
The water is now higher than the great
food of 1855 and 80 buildings in all
have so far been swept away by the
rushing waters of the St. Maurice and
St. Lawrence
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-24
Mysterious Iowa Tragedy.

SHENANDOAH, Ia, April 22.-Mrs.
Mary johnson was found dead, and
her brother, f. A. Jaeger, dying, in
their residence. A revolver with which
the shooting had apparently been done
lay on the floor. The tragedy is
shrouded in mystery. 1t is believed by
some that Jaeger killed his sister and
then shielded.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-24
RESULTS ON THE DIAMOND.
National League.

At Washington, IL; Brooklyn 10.
At Baltimore. II; Boston. Q.
At Pittsburg, 4; Louisville, 8.
At Cincinnati. ~; Cleveland, IL.
At New York, j; Philadelphia, 8.
At 81. Louis, Z; Chicago g.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-24

Employers Win . Strike.
CHICAGO, April 22.-The strike of the
clothing cutters which has been in
progress for the past three months has
been declared off, the employers win
ming an unconditional victory. About
Ii, 600 men were out-clothing cutters
and garment workers combined.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-24
Gnms Law Offenders

ANoKA, Mimi, April 22.-John
Grant, deputy game warden, arrested
two Minneapolis men for illegal fishing
at Coon lake. Justice Hart fined them
500 and lodged them in the city jail
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-24
Candidate for G. A. Il. Commander.

CONCORD, N. H., April 2l.-It is an
nounced that Colonel John G. Linehan
has consented to allow the use Of his
name as a candidate for commander-in-
chief Of the G. A. r at the coming en-.
oampment at St. Paul. Colonel Line
han was department commander OF the
G. A. r. in 1SSY.S4.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-24
DischarRinR More Mon.

1sHPEM1NG, Mich, April 22.-The
Lake Angelina mine has discharged
900 men, closing it's east end workings.
The miners are talking strongly of
striking. The reductions leave about
$500 men at work in the local mines.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-24
Peaoe NEGOTIATIONS Ruptured.

MAssowAH, April 22.-King Menelik
has written to General Baldissera, the
commander of the Italian forces, ask
ing to return his letters regarding the
peace proposals. This is interpreted as
indicating that there has been q rup.
ture of the negotiations for peace be-
tween Italy and Abyssinia.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-24

LONDON, April 21.-The was q large
attendance at the National Sporting
club last night, the event of special in.
terest being the contest between Steve
O'Donnel of America and Owen Sulli-
van Of South Africa. O'Donnell beat
Sullivan in 10 rounds,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-24
WANTED IN MINNESOTA.
Charles Holmes Of Lake City Arrssted
In Massnch usotts.

Charles Holmes Of Lake City Arrssted
In Massnch usotts.
WORCESTER, Mass, April a.
Charles Holmes, assistant cashier Of
the Merchants bank at Lake City,
Mimi, is under arrest In this city
awaiting the arrival Of an officer from
Minnesota. He il charged with being
fugitive from justice. It is alleged
that he and his uncle. who was cashier
of tho bank, embezzled about S8O, 900 Of
the banks funds. The uncle was or.
rested and is now awaiting the decision
Of the court. Holmes was arrested in
Greenwich, Mass, where he was work
ing as q farm hand. He says the
money was used in speculation and
that he did not nrofit by it.
FAVORS ARBITRATION.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-24
No Trouble 1T Opel ousas.

OPELoUsAs, La, April 22.-The Reg
ulators, after remaining in camp near
this place until after midnight and an
nouncing that they would come in and
take possession of the courthouse in the
morning, quietly dispersed. There was
no interference with the voters as far
as known.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-24
Mulligan Cots An other Place.

WASHINGTON, April 22.-James H.
Mulligan Of Kentucky, formerly con.
sui general to Samoa, and who de-
clined appointment to a consular office
in South Africa. has been appointed
to a position in the customs division of
the treasury department..
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-24
81. Paul Union Stock Yards.

SOUTH ST PAUL, April II, 1896.
HOGS Market was slow and Sc lower.
Quality pretty fair. Range of prices, .35
@36O.
CATTLE-Slow but steady: Only mod
crate demand for butcher stuff.
SHEEP-Market firm. Good demand
for good sheep and lambs; muttohs SELL
ing at 1926.
Receipts Hogs, 1000; cattle, l. 200; calves,
10; sheep. 3N.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-24
Minneapolis Grain.
MINNEAPOLIS, A

MINNEAPOLIS, April 81, 1906.
WHEAT-April closed at oOHc; May.
oOkc; July. 6OAe. No. hard, 61kc;
No. l. Northern, o0N; No. 2, Northern.
5oHc.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-24
Dul nth Grain.
DULUTH, April u, 1851

DULUTH. April u, 1895.
WHEAT-Cash, No. hard, &c., No.
l Northern, 6lAc; No. 2 Northern. $500
597fc; No. 8 spring, 579t@5S9fc; rejected,
.t@55Nc; to arrive, No. l hard, sc;
No. Northern. &c; April No. hard.
$50: No. Northern. &c.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-24
HUNGARIAN MOONSHlNERS,
Their Plant in North Dakota Seized by
Revenue Odicers.

DICKINSON, N. D., April 22.-Gov.
eminent Offices seized three Hungarian
moonshiners and quantity of whisky
30 miles from this place. The still,
which is q very fine one, was brought
from Hungary four years ago. and has
evidently turned out large quantities of
whisky. The distillers, who are mem.
bers of a colony Of Hungarians, gave q
dance the 1st Of the month and got too
much intoxicated to keep their secret.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-24
MAY RESIGN THIS TIME.
French Cabinet Again Repudiated by
the senate.

French Cabinet Again Repudiated by
the senate.
PARIS, April 22.-An official note has
been issued explaining the attitude of
the cabinet in face of the crisis precipi.
tated by the senate vote to postpone
the credits for Madagascar. The note
says: "The cabinet holds that, in face
of the senate's vote, it is impossible to
continue the direction Of affairs. But
it considers that it ought not to resign
in the absence Of the chamber. There.
fore, the chamber should be convoked
without delay to enable the ministers
to impart to them the reason for their
decisions"
It is believed that the government
intends to provoke vote of confidence
by the chamber again. Such vote
would transform the senate's hostility
to the cabinet into q conflict between
the senate and the chamber.
TARIFF AND SILVER.
Montana Wool Growers Relieve tho
Questions should Be Separated.
MILES CRY, Mon, April 22.-The
Montana wool growers met in annual
session. Officers were elected, the rou.
tine business transacted and a number
of questions Of interest discussed,
among which was the action Of the
Montana delegation at Washington in
reference to the tariff bill, which re.
suited in . resolution being passed that
the president Of the association write
our senators and congressman at Wash
ington asking them if they will support
. bill placing tariff on wool without
consideration of silver,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-04-24
Chicago Uuion Stock Yards.

Chicago UuiOn Stock Yards.
CHICAGO, April 81, 1896.
HOGS-Market active and steady.
Sales ranged at $s.50@3.S5 for light;
&34O@3.7O for mixed; $4,000. go for
heavy; S3.25@s.35 for rough.
CATTLE-Market quiet; unchanged.
Beeves, $3.4O@a7o; cows and heifers.
1l.4O@376; Texas steers. $2.8O@3. rs;
stockers and feeders. $2.90@3.30.
SHEEP-Market steadier.
Receipts: Hogs, 1900; cattle, 1900;
sheep, 1l,0OO.
Chicago Grain and Provisions.
CHICAGO, April II, 1896.
CLOSING PRICES. =,
WHEAT-April, 6sNc; May. $3.50;
June, $500 July, 6476c; September, OK
@65c.
CORN-April, 2ek; May, :sKc; July,
SOx@3OXc; September, 3lA@3lWc.
OATS - April, 1sHc; May, 1916;
July, 1870; September, 20H@2OAc.
PORK - April, $S.45; May, IS 80;
July, $50.
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How,s This.

We offer 500 reward for any case OF
Cattarh that cannot be cured by HALLS
Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY & Co..
Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F.
J. Cheney for the last Is years, and be-
lieve him perfectly honorable IN all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, o. Walding, Kinnan & Marvin,
Wholesale Druggist, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal
ly, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Testi-
monials sent free. Price 20 cents per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
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handed down by Chairman Caldwell of
the traffic organization today to the ef
feet that the rate OF $50 agreed to the
West from the eastern gateways of the
transcontinental lines for the Baptist
anniversary to be held in Portland,
Oregon, next May, will be available only
from Duluth, St. Paul, Minneapolis,
Missouri river points and other gate
ways. 1t will not apply from st. Louis,
Memphis and New Orleans and, more
over, these points are not included IN
the territory from which regular one
way 30-day first.class tickets are to be
sold
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F. Snyder, of Bangor, p, who wrote; "I
can heartily recommend Simmons Liver
Regulator to all who are troubled with
Dyspepsia or Liver Complaint"
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Tho Turk Must Talk.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18.-Secretary o.
ney telegraphed Minister Terrell at Con-
stantinople yesterday instructing him to
ascertain definitely and finally the deci-
sion of the Turkish authorities upon the
question of the admission of the Red
Cross society into Armenia for the dis
tribution of relief funds among the des-
titute natives, bat has received no reply.
Miss Clara Barton, president of this
society, was at the capitol today in con-
ference with Senators Hoar and Cullom
with reference to her proposed expedi-
ton, but she said at the close of the con-
sultation that the matter was in such a
state of doubt as to render it nnadvis-
able to discuss her plans.
Bad for Portland.