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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-02-28
TO SELL PINE LANDS.
The President VIII sooa Sign the Rcd
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The President VIII Sooa Sign the Rcd
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WASHINGTON. Feb. ~. The commits
sioner Of the general land Office made =
favorable report to the president on the
Towne bill providing for the sale Of
Red Lake pine. The bill passed both
houses of congress and was sent to the
president for signature, and was BY
him referred to the general land Office
for opinion. In speaking Of the matter
Commissioner Lamoreaux said that he
should recommend the immediate
sale of all the timber that
has been estimated and Appraised
as soon as the bill becomes law.
The commissioner also indicated that
in the future his policy would be to
sell the pine in small lots as fast as it
can be estimated, to obviate the neces-
sity Of subsequent estimates made nee.
essary by wind storms or fires.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-02-28

The boys were certainly pleased
that their work was SO effective
Saturday evening. and are also
gratifled that the Pine Tree company
expresses such a kind appreciation Of
their efforts. The money gift will be
very thankfully accepted, and placed
in the fund to defray the expenses Of
the state firelnen'e meeting in 1851.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-02-28
Mother and Son Die.

NJ. WASHINGTON, Feb. 22.-Following
close upon the death of her son, Chris
topher Champlin Waite, at Columbus
Friday morning, is the announcement
of the demise here at 1880 p. m. of his
aged mother, the widow of the late
Chief Justice Waite. She was about
rs wears of age.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-02-28
Sound Money Reform Urged.

ST. PAUL, Feb. 24.-The Minnesota
Democratic association reelected ex-
Congressman o. M. Hall as president
and P. G.. Smalley as secretary. The
latter reported that 225 new members
had been added and that the society
now numbered over 1000. The prin.
cipal speaker of the evening was
Charles s. Hamin, assistant secretary
Of the treasury
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-02-28
Cold Re..rv. Intact Again.

Gold HoSOrvO 1nteCS again.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 22.-For the first
time since Sept. Z, 1895, the gold re.
serve passed the 800, O0O, 900 point, the
exact figures being $105, 092, S43. After
deducting Withdrawals. the .true
amount would be approximately $l04,-
600, 900. The total amount Of gold so
far received and reported on account
OF bond purchases is $50, 100000.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-02-28
BANK CASHIER ARRESTED.

Iowa State Examiner Charges A. =
Thorn pson With Forgery.
MAURICE, Ia. Feb. 22.-State Bank
Examiner Bennett has caused the ar
rest Of Cashier A. E. Thompson of the
defunct Maurice State bank, on a charge
of forgery. Bennett listed $7,S6S Of
notes when he examined tho bank in
December, which the receiver could not
find when he took charge. Thompson's
note for similar amount was found,
and Bennett thinks the originals were
forgeries, which Thompson destroyed,
substituting his own prior to failure.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-02-28
Tn. French Senate. Protest,

PARIS, Feb. 22.-The senate, by a
vote of 1874 to 60, adopted a motion pro.
testing against what is characterized as
a violation Of it's constitutional rights.
The motion adds that the senate does
not wish to suspend Legislative exist
ence and, therefore, will continue to
examine any proposals submitted by
the cabinet. ~ 49,. "- ...
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-02-28
Wisconsin. Centenarian Dead.

GALEsvnLE, Wis, Feb. 25.-Mrs.
Elizabeth Coleman, aged 100 years,
died here during the day. Her father
was first cousin Of the last lineal de-.
scendant of the royal house Of Stuarts,
descending from James II. At the age
Of six months her father was killed.
and later on her mother; BY marrying
beneath hef rank wa disi1her1ted,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-02-28
Yankton,s New Bridge.

YANKToN, 8. D., Feb. 22.-Work
upon the railroad bridge across the Mis-
souri, river here has been commenced
with the engineer locating the piers.
When located work upon the structure
viii be pushed ahead rapidly.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-02-28
viii Be Issued Next Week.

LONDON, Feb. 22.--The Standard un.
derstands that the attorney general, Sir
Richard Webster, has revised the state
ment of the British case on the Vene.
zuelan dispute prepared by Sir Freder-
lex Pollock Of Oxford university, and
that it will be issued early next week
with maps and documents.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-02-28
Nvs,. Condition On changed.

AsHEvILLE, N. G., Feb. 22.-Advices
from the home of '.BilP' Nye are that
his condition is unchanged. The de-
mise Of the celebrated humorist is be-
Ieved to be question Of but q short
ia,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-02-28

Th~ Wisconsin Central L1neo
Two fast trains daily between St.
Paul, Minneapolis and Chicago, MIL
waukee and all points in Wisconsin,
making connection in Chicago with
all lines running east and south.
Tickets sold and baggage checked
through to all points in the United
States and Canadian provinces.
For full Information regarding
routes, rates, maps, folders, etc., ad-
dress your nearst ticket agent or
JAS. c. POND, Gen. Pass. Agt.,
Milwaukee, Wis.
1854 a..'-,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-02-28
Yale Favor. Arbitration.

New HAVEN, Conn, Feb. 24.-Reso-
lutions were adopted favoring arbitra-
ton between the United States and
Great Britain at a general religious
meeting of Yale university. The meet
in~ was held under the auspices of the
Y. NJ c. A. of Yale, and the subject
discussed was "Arbitration.'
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-02-28
The NIilie Laos Petition.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-Representa- !,
tive Fletcher has presented in the
house the petition of 200 settlers on the
Mile Laos reservation praying for the
passage of the bill allowing them to
make homesteads of the lands they oc.
cupy.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-02-28
strikers Repudiate an Agreement.

strikers Repudiate an Agreement.
BERLIN, Feb. S2.-The tailors and
sea1nstresses have held stormy meet
ings in different quarters of the city
which were attended by $4,000 work
ers, and they have repudiated the
agreement made Thursday in their be-
half. The great strike continues.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-02-28
For tho Death Of Maud strawn.

For tho Death Of Maud Strawn. =.
SHELDON, Ia, Feb. 24.-The prelim.
mary examination Of A. A. Bull, as to
guilt or innocence of the murder of
Maud Strawn, has been concluded.
The court bound him over to the grand
jury and fixed his bond at 81 600. Z
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-06-12
AIARSHALLTOWN NEWS.

Rev. Pharris and Herbert Wright at
tended the district conference and sunday
school convention at Newton, last week.
Mr.. Robert jackson and Miss George
FELTON, of Cedar Rapids, were united IN
marriage at Z O'Clock Monday evening,
June Isl.
The Baptist gave a social ct THEIR church
Thursday evening, which was well at
tended.
Mr.. Fred. Wright and Wife arrived in
the city from Kansas City for an extend
ed visit with the formers parents.
| Messrs. George l.. Seeter. |. L. Brown,
Samuel, Bicks and Joseph L. Woods,
expects TO attend the Masonic Grand
Lodge that meets in Muchakinock July
The fire laddies have whitewashed the
walls of the Hopes hose house. The
room didn't shine enough for the visitors
of this week.
Mrs. Joseph L. Woods departed We'd
nesday morning, for Williamsport, Pa.
where she will remain for an EXTENDED
visit with her parents and CHILDHOOD
friends. She will also visit in Geneve, u.
Rochester, n. Y, and Chicago. before hi
returns. which will be about August LIST.
4 Eureka Lodge No. 90, A. E. and A. NJ.
elected the following officers Monda.
evening: Samuel Becks, w, NJ, !. l
Brown. S. W., Calvin Wheeler, j. w.
George Warn, Treasurer; Geo. l.. Seeter
!, Secretary. A good and enthusiastic meet
II inpr was held
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-06-12
SIOUX CITY NOTES.


Special Correspondent to the Bystander.
d ecatur Lodge, No. Is, A. +. and A. NJ.
held its annual election Monday night,
June Sth. and the following officers was
chosen: George w. Baptist, Worshiptul
Master; f. A. Harkly. Senior Warden;
g. G. S. Mills. Junior Warden;
John Morgan, Treasurer; David Y.
Shores, Secretary; James Washington,
Chaplain Edward Sutton. Senior Deacon
Lewis Grant. Junior Deacon; }. W. Bar
nun, Senior Steward; John Shores, Jun
ior Steward; John Williams, Tyler.
The installation will be held Monday
night. June 22d. They are going to have
big banquet and expect to have grand
time. The lodge is in good healthy
condition. Sunday, June 14th is Chill
drens' Day 1.-THE A. NJ. +. Church, and
they are preparing fine program, and
anticipate grand time. The Sunday
School viii give a picnic at River Side
| Park. j me the 10th, Times are not what
they once We're, but everybody seems to
be doing the best they can-trusting IN
God and hoping for Mckinley and better
times.
/ Say. MI. Editor, could you be klnd
enough to hurry the thing along little
| We have had lots of rain, and the crops
are doing nicely, it looks as it one ooui'
almost see vegation growing. What dc
YOU think of this: We have not had
tornado or cyclone rs yet, but You nee'
not send one; we will try and get along
! without one.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-06-12
RUFF-JoHNsON NUPTlALS

Monday afternoon the marriage of
Miss May Fleming Ruff, daughter of
James Madison Ruff, to DR.. Edward
Francis johnson was solemn;zed at st.
Paul's A. N. T.. church, Rev. Timothy
Reeves officiating. A few moments be-
fore the appointed hour the choir chanted
beautiful anthem, Promptly at 4 p. M
Miss Edythe Birney played the wedding
march from Lohrengrin while the couple
march to the altar The bride was gown
id in gray with Persian silk and ieweled
trimmings, gray hat and gloves and car
ried large bunch of white CARNATIONS
rtietl with white ribbons. The. groom was
N-ery tastefully .attired. A reception was
Il sdered them from 5 to Z at the residence
of the groom's parents, Rev. and Mrs.
Thomas johnson. The couple left at S
O'Clock for few days visit in Illinois.
Many handsome gowns were notice
able. Among the gifts were the follow
ing:
|
| Mr.. and Mrs Louis Washington oak rocker
Mcbride Little and Crawford; DOYLE, Miss
Bachelor; picture, Mrs. Wilburn; luncu cloth,
Miss Lizzie Weaver, Knightstown. Ind. tidy
| towels, Mrs. Fletcher: linen towels, Mr.. and
hrs Brown, Atlantic: shams, Mr.. and Mrs
! VAIN, Mt Vernon; table cover, Miss Lewis
| towels Mr. and Mrs. E. Woods, Miss Roy
/ napkins, Mr.. and Mrs. Humbard; fancy scarf
| Sarah Porter: picture ornament Misses Nor
| ton and Landlord; linen table cloth, Mrs. T. H
McDaniels: cracker jar, Mrs. Susie Lewis
i rose vase, Ed Willett; fancy plate and rost
/ bowl Mr.. and Mrs, Pierson one nalf dozer
glasses, Mr. and Mrs. Scott berry bowl; on,
half dozen sauce dishes, Miss Alice Robinson
salad bowl, Mrs. Waller: cherry wood table
Mr.. and Mrs. Birney and Mr.. and Mrs. Coalson
water set Mrs G. Denney. Mrs L. Alilligan
! vinegar cruit, Mrs Fitch towels Mrs. Baker
one-halt dozen breakfast plates, Mr.. and Mrs
Hyde; towels, arthur Jones; quit Beulaf
Blanche and Bertha Allen; togets, Zoe Rich
ardson. towels Mrs. Mcdonald fancy plate
Mrs. Jones Ottumwe; towels, Mrs. Hale
Newton; table cloth, Mr. and Mrs. Levi
Payne. ealf.dozen glasses, Mr.. and Mrs. Holt
tea pot, Beatrice Hieklin; towels, Mrs j. Poir
dexter and Mrs. Reeves; water set, Mr.. Jacob
and Roy; isa set, Mrs Mary Taylor water Sc
Miss Brown; berry bowl, Nj, and Mrs Ham
NIT; cups and saucers, Arst English, Caam
payne H.. fancy towel, Wm. Roy salt an
| pepper set, Rev. Mr.. and Mrs. Turner; bcrr
dish, Jne. Thompson; fancy cups, Mr. an
Mrs Haworth; china plate, Mr.. and Mrs. Gri
fin pose bowl, Mr. and Mrs. Hudson Wood:
china vea SIT, Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Hudlil
Phillippsburg kan: napkins Mrs. j.
T Shepard
! The remainder Of the list viii appear ne
!, Issue.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-06-12

The Porter's excursion to Shady Glen
was we'll attended and exciting and en-
ioyable time was had. Dancing, games
and athletic amusements were INDUCED in
and save the rain every thing was lovely
La She, the famous slack wire walker
was the center of amusement attractions
The porters make success Of everything
they attempt.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-06-12

Joseph H. Shepard has been selected as
assistant sergeant,arms in the national re-
publican convention. This is the first
time such an honor has been conferred on
an Afro-Amerlcan of Iowa. Mr.. Shepard
is worthy and representative citizen. II
The republican party does its duty by the
Afro Americans they can be depended
| upon to do their full duty.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-06-12

1t seems to the average mind that Nj !.
H. II. Lewis should regard his position in
a more serious light than he has SO far.
His honoris at stake. He has pledged
his suppor4 to the man selected by the
Afro Americans of Des Moines township.
He made a motion to make such selection
cnanimous. He has pledged his honor
as man and republican to support
such selection without equivocation. Now
he is a candidate. His honor and his
manhood are at stake and as he regard il
so will the public.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-06-12

5000 yards white Goods, worth &c
l2c, l5c and tic, take your choice
OF lot, per yard ---------------7
J 10000 yards Of laces.consi gned to
us by q New York importer;
worth l5c, 19c and 25c; your
choice per yard 49,. ........
5000 yards Dress Ginghans,
worth &c, Toe. 12t5 and 15c
your choice per yard. .....
, 10 gross choice Toilet Soap; none
were ever sold for less than25c
per box; your choice, Fer box of
, ) cakes, for, ............s.....
! 200 White 1914 Bed Spreads, very
cheap at zoe; for this sale.
) so dozen Turkish Towels, each.
36-inch Black Overshot Mohair,
the thing for skirts; splendid SOC
quality, only. ~. ........,....
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-06-12

The Trustees Aid Society will givea
unique entertainment next Thursday
evening atthe home of Mrs. }. I Blag-
burn, Fourth and School streets. 1t will
be a social treat and is for the benefit Of
the A. M. e. church Mrs. j. /. Blag-
burn, president; Mrs. w. II. Biney,
secretary.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-06-12

Tie Wabash is the only line running
through sleepers and chair cars between
Des Mones and ST. Louis for the Repub-
lean National convention, Trains run
every day in the year. One fare for the
round trip. Tickets on sale June l2th'
18th, 14th and 18th. Good to return un-
til 2lst. Tram leaves Des Moines 6:l0 p.
H., arrives at st. Louis next morning 90.
Leaves st. Louis at 9:l5 p. M, arrives at
Dcs Dimes 9:10next morning.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-06-12

The Ladies' Afternoon Social club held
4 business meeting at the home of Mrs.
Wilburn. Following are the newly
elected officers Mrs. Fletcher, president;
Ms. Winsor, vice president; Mrs. Will
burn. treasurer. Visitors, MIR. and Mrs.
T.. S. Jones, Miss Tucker, from Dalton,
Mo. The hostess served an elegant lunch,
after which the club adjourned to meet al
| the home OF Mrs. Austen. on B street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-06-12
Wabash TO the Republican National
to ST. Louis.

For the above occasion the Wabash has ia;
reduced the rate from all stations toSt;
Louis to one fare for the round trip, C aaa
on any agent. or address myself 2zo
Fourth street, Des Moines.
HORACE SEELY. Commercial Agent
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-06-12

kind to Buffalo. n. y.
9Th for National Educa-
il via Wabash Line. Ap-
Fiji street, Des Moines for
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RX Prof. j. B. Rice,

10th to Goth.
By Prof. j. B. Rice,
The Oriental Traveller and Scholar,
who has Travelled through Egypt,
Arabia, Armenia, Syria and Pales-
tine. He is also author of the
New Mans Bible, and has lately
returned from Europe and the
Orient. First Night, High Life
in Jerusalem, Costumes. Second
Night, Tribal Life in Arabia.
Third Night, Social Life in the
Desert of the Orient. Fourth
Night, Country Life in the Orient.
Fifth Night, Life Of Christ as the
Orentals tell it.
The above will be given each
night in their Oriental costumes.
For Many Years PROF. RICE
was in closest touch with the ma
tives of Palestine, Armenia, Syria,
Arabia and Egypt.
PRESS COMMENTS.
From the Ayoea Herald: PROF.
RICE'S Oriental Entertainments
were revelation to the people OF
Avoca, entertaining in the highest
degree. They were also very In
structive. By his vivid descrip-
ton of the customs of the I'm
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nyicted in the federal
sse Of tbs mails He
or 4 new trial. Many
Should so far deviate
path. He is endowed
build make . place for
hy of emulation.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-06-12

5ro-American Protective
meet at the court house
3 O'Clock for the pur7
= delegates for the state
nd 4.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-06-12

hers will meet next Monday
LAW office Of Williamson 4
s Of importance is to be
Ill members should be
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-06-12

h Hall OF Washington.
lave graduated from the
if She ladnot taken i'll in
3 is a bright young girl
paper before the Sunday
Ia in Newton.
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n q

The Royal six paV fSrty VIII take
place at John McClain's, Il62 Second
street, Tuesday, June l6.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-06-12

reuslng meeting next
1.-THE Court House. The
make tins the meet
A special invitation
There will be good
60. MCAFEE, Pres.
! E. Barron, Sec.
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Summer Excursion

Protective associa-
ity. July 8 and 4.
< for such a state
is more necessity for
ms among the Afro
II than previously. The
United States supreme
It Of the delegates to
ltion aid numerous
be discussed and
Il that means business
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-06-12

5000 yards of full Standard Print
Remnants; none worth less
! than 7c;your choice, per yard. 3 g.
$50 Shirt waists, Bishop sleeves,
worth 69c to 9oc; your choice of
lot, for today and Saturday .... IS
800 Dark Shirt waists just received
worth ST., $1.25 and Sl.50, at
| 75c, Csc and SIC
800 China Silk Windsors, in dozens
of styles; worth less than 15c;
for today and Saturday, &c, or3
i, for. q
% pairs Ladies Dongola, Razor
4 Toe, or Narrow Square, patent
tip, hand turned-a splendid
Sl.50 Shoe. for. .......... 81 (
Crepe Paper for Lamp Shades, per
1 H..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-06-12

THE SATURDAYS GREAT BAR
GAIN SALE. LOW EST PRICES
AT ALL TIMES FOR SEASON
ABLE MERCHANDISE OF ALL
KINDS.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-06-12

sy'fj
Me Royal Six pavilion
tNlks,aain's, 1852 Second
Gening, June l6.
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parade was large
here were about 10000
|children in line.
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Oriental Entertainment

First African Church of Christ.
School. between Fourth and
Fifth streets. Five nights, June
10th to Goth.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-06-12

Zen was in the city Mon
d the reception at the
Mrs. Thomas Johnson.
i church people viii
ICES, together v it'll an
ainner at Greenwood
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with East Side Baptists
erk Sunday, June 81.
Inoersol car.

lngersol car.
4 4, Greenwood Park,
hants /, June 2l-Take
Hey tagsol ear.
ppe cof Corning is in
~ hers and sisters,
be- con oo m
Thing
havf.
;on .iers of tialesburg,
nday 10 attend the
he n Mrs, May Ruff
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-06-12

Mrs. George
aud courtmeeting
EEK.
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sTHE REVIEW OF
i REVIEWS, as its
name implies, gives in
readable form the best
that appears in the other
great magazines all over
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-06-12

VIEWS are themselves
'gresS of the World" is
thirty days just past,
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nerally on the same date that they
With the recent extraordinary
worthy periodicals, these careful
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reviews, summaries, AMI
quotations, giving the
giSt of periodical litera-
ture, are alone worth
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-10-22
Thursday, Oct. %, 1896.
Free Trade and Agriculture.

Never was the blighting effects of
free tradcon agriculture SO well en-
posed a. in "PROTECrroN AND Pros
PERIrY.' After rccounting the
campaign of Mr.. Cobdcn and the
Anti-Corn Law League, Mr.. Cur
tiss says:
After the Corn Law was repealed,
and the work OF the League accom-
pli,hrd, it then threw oil the mask
and boldly announced 10 the world
that if the farmers of England were
unable to survive the competition of
foreign countries, it was no fault OF
tree trade, and they must perish.
They had either obtained the in
hucnce OF tenant farmer or had al
laycd their active opposition by
false pretcnccs, fallacics and dccep-
tive arguments. They had told
them that the repeal Of the Corn
Laws was necessary to save the
farmer himself from the ultimate
ruin, that free trade would raise the
price Of farm produce and that Eng
land could compete with any cOun-
try in the world. In 1851 when
the farmers OF England were crying
out against tn" impending ruin, the
Anti-Corn Law League comes to the
rescue again, but with AN entirely
different argument. 1t now an
nOunccs a great, scientific truth, Il
fundamental principle Of economics,
Il law Of nature, rs will appear from
the following quotation taken from
"I'he Chapter Of the Nations" in
which the Anti-Corn Law League
gave to the world its review OF one
phase Of the free trade movement
"In order 10 make out the benc-
fetal influence Of free trade on our
agricultural interests, it is by no
means necessary 10 prove that agri-
culture is at the present moment as
profitable 10 those who are engaged
in it n it was under our protective
system. The permanent utility Of
the change 10 agriculture itself, may
render inevitable "A temporary di-
Of profit. Measures which
are in the highest degree beneficial