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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-05

The newspapers of Becker
county are having a fight over
county printing. The county
commissioners ignored the lowest
bid, and gave the work to favor.
tie paper at full legal rates. The
case is in court at St. Cloud before
the district judge. The papers Of
Carleton county had nearly the
same kind of a racket. Official
printing is pretty heavy expense,
and it is a pretty good plan to let
it 60 to the lowest bidder. It
does not pay either the paper or
the public board to make a deal
whereby one paper is given the
work at greatly advanced price
over that offered by another. Tht
city Of Little Falls furnished an
example of that last spring. The
paper that went into the deal made
nothing, and the aldermen certain.
II won no credit for their course
N the matter. There is some ex.
cuse for q Democratic official up.
holding I Democratic paper, or q
Republican official doing the same,
but when : member Of either
party will attempt t. build up an
organ Of the opposite party, he
|can 1ild no justif cation for his
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-05

State Treasurer Koerner reports
that in his opinion all the funds
Of the state tied up in various
suspended banks will ultimately
be paid.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-05

Premier Laurier, Of Canada, re-
Gently stated that the platform Of
the present government is "better
trade relations with the United
States.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-05
No Excuse For Him.

"Two years in the penitentiary for steal.
ing hogp That's tough on him."
"Not bit haven't any sympathy fol
him. He's rich enough not to need to
steal, and he's not rich enough to plead
kleptomania. It serves him right for be.
Ing blamed foolr'-Chioa9o Tribune.
In Politics.
II happens oft in politics
< That he is most bereft
Who Jakes q noble stand for right
And finds that he IL left.
Detroit News. =,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-05

Despite the hard times Mckinley
has fairly good success in con-
structing his cabinet. And he has
found the very best material as far
as he has made public his work.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-05

The supreme court has made a
decision in the celebrated will
case of Julia Will. The deceased
w,lled her property to the Order
of St. Benedict, and a brother
tried to break the will. Accord
inp TO the decision the order will
OF the estate valued at $50, 900.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-05
IA revolution has broken out in
Guatemala.
The Duluth Herald IS strongly
demanding lower freight rates on
the Iron Range railroads.

Indignant depositors wrecked 9
bank building in Pennsylvania
after the officers had wrecked. the
business. @rsg... 49,.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-05

The supreme court has declared
the formation of Red Lake county
valid. 1t is formed from the
northeastern part Of Polk and
Red Lake Falls will be the county
seat.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-05
"A SuEgcsti0n.
MY Sister Has q Beau,

My Sister Has q Beau.
When you se got great big sister, an your
sisters got q beau,
Why, you hev to mind your manners An mus
act jes' 80 an 30.
You'se got to pay attention to mos every thing
ats said,
An you hev to be mos careful er you're hus.
tied of to bed. g.
used to hcv the bestest times a.rompin
round at night
A-sayin, "Boo!" to sister an . growlin like
I'd bite,
But there ain I no fun in nothin, IN Teller
amt no show
When he's got . great big sister IN his sister
has beau.
he comes to- see her Sundays, an they sit
aroun an talk.
Sometimes he takes her ridin, an sometimes
ey take walk,
An once he s.aid fer dinner cause my man.
ma said he might,
An he kep' a-sayin, "Thank you." jes' as soft
- like an perlite.
Once jes' sort O. whistled to my mas canary
bird.
An pa said, ".Tommyl'' crosslike. an hadn't
said word.
tell you, but feller's got to act jes' 80 An 80
When he's got great big sister an his sister
has . beau. ~.
Ma says mebbe he'll marry sis an take her of
to stay.
I at my pa about 1t, an he said, "P'raps he
may"
But when he comes to see her, why, Two gut
to be 50 good, ~-,.,
Sometimes get to thinkin that rather wish
he would. 49,
y want to rcmp on Sundays, why, I've got
to be 20 sly,
Il sssms that ans 20 quiet, IN feel jes' liks
I'd die.
Afsllsr can't DO nothin an hs hain't got my
0hoW .assssS3
MAsa 49, 81 : srsat hig siltsf . NJ 1872
baS y EGau. Nh &c
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-05
An Excuse.

He-Say W. get married.
6he-What fort s.:..
He-1'vs had . tandem given ma New
York Journal. -. i. So
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-05

Prior to the adoption Of the
constitutional amendment at the
last election which makes it a
condition that all persons must be
full citizens to be entitled to vote,
any one who had taken out first
papers was qualified to act as a
Juror; but since the adoption of
that amendment, inasmuch as
none but electors are qualified to
serve as jurors, none but citizens
are hereafter qualified to serve as
such. And this applies to both
district and justice courts.-Red
Wing Republican.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-05
/ NEW INDIANA SENATOR.

Career Of Charles w. Fairbanks, Whs VIM
Succeed Senator Voorhees,.
Mr.. Charles W. Fairbanks. who II u
succeed Daniel w. Voorhees, Of Indiana In
the United States senate, made his bow ii
national politics ut the st Louis Repub-
lioan convention, where he acted 40 tenn
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-05

The city of Duluth has perfected
the title to the site for the normal
school, and is now in position to
ask for state appropriation. The
sentiment toward normal schools
ia not as favorable as it should be,
and Duluth will have difficulty III
getting an Appropriation this year.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-05

Personal bonds for public
officers are becoming unpopular.
In many cases they are not col.
lectable, and the system often
brings rum upon few personal
friends of an officer that the pub.
lie has chosen. Some way should
be devised so that officers could
give bonds through surety com.
panies.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-05
TRUFFLEs IN cALlFoRNlll!

tant Discovery.
1t has always been supposed that truft1os
could bo found only in France and certain
parts of England, but DIR. william Hark-
ness, who Is scientist Of national reputa-
tion and who likes truffles himself, has dis
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-05

The supreme court of Wisconsin
has rendered decision which
declares the Kcclry cure law in
that state void. The law prcvid d
that counties pay for the treatment
Of inebriate sent to, the institute,
company, and the county board Of
Milwaukee county refused to
allow a claim. The case finally
reached the supreme court with
the result stated above.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
A NOBLE ACT.

A few years ago thsre was a brilliant genius on the AnrSs.on press by the name of A. L. Mckay. He wielded a versatile pen. He could be pathetic or humoruS sarcastic or eloquent. as occasion might require. He came to Anniston from Ohio in the hope ghar the climate might re- store an invalid wife to health again.
 After three or four years work in the newspaper field the poor fellows mind gavs way and he was taken to his Ken lucky home, where he died. The irNalid wife and two little boys struggled on in AEnistcn for two or three years, and short while ago she expressed a desire to go back to Kentucky to hi r parents. The newspaper men of Anniston wrote a joint note TO Col. Faulkner. of the Louisville and Nashville, and he sent the mother and two boys pass that will take them back 70 relatives and friends.
 This was a noble act of charity in Col Faulkner. We know the mother and lit tie ones, and they certainly deserved help.
 Such acts as this of Col Faulkner dis prove the theory that corpora tons have no souls. They have and when the great day of reckoning shall have come deeds of this sor will place diadems in the crown that shall deck his brow It was only little act, but it shall not be for gotten by the press of Alabama. and the poor, weak. invalid widow and mother will never cease to ask blessings on Col Faulkner's h ad-Selma Tmss.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
CARROLLTON.
Railroad News-Robt. H. Windle Dead Union Sunday School Organiza-
 tion-Farmers Buying Corn.

Carrollton, July 2S.-(Special Cores pondence.)-The Montgomery, Tuskaloo-
 sa and Memphis Railroad company was
 incorporated under the general laws of this state some time between the ad-
 journment of the legislature of 1SSS-S9 and the meeting of that body in the ses- sion of 1S9O-91. The legislature on Feb. IS, 1891, authorized the governor to loan
 the railroad company $10.O0O out of the two and three per cent fund for the bene-
 it of this county The provision was
 made in the act that if no railway is
 built through Pickens CT ten miles
 graded in the county of Pickens within
 three years from the date of the passage
 of the act or within two years after the
 securities are turned over to the com
 missioners court. then the proceeds are to
 be turned over to the state of Alabama.
 The Montgomery, Tuskaloosa and
 Memphis Railroad company did not do
 the work within five years, and the Mo-
 bile and Ohio Railroad company has ac-
 quired all the rights of the former rail-
 road company and has obtained by pur-
 chase all the benefits of said appropria-
 ton of ten thousand dollars. It is thought on that account that the Carrolltdn short
 line will get assistance to that extent
 from the personal security given by the
 corporation under the law authorizing
 the loan.
 A railroad engineer has been to Car
 rollton Joking after the short line and it is believed that steps will soon be taken to make the enterprise a success.
 MT. Robt H. Winde, one of our old and. respectable citizens. passed quietly away at his home near this place on the night of the 23rd instant. He was a man of Herculean strength until he received in- juries from a fall from wagon several years ago, and it is believed that his death was due to that accident His father was one of the early pioneers of Pickers and was the first postmaster of this place. The son possessed the strN'- dy characteristics of his parent, MT. A. M. Windle. and both were respected by the entire community.
 The railroad people are not the least disturbed by rumors of orders that ap- pear to pass with great rapidity to and from New York. from the managers of 1 the Mobile and Ohio. through the trust and construction company. without the intervention of the mails or telegraphic lines. The contractors are working slow ly and patiently during the hot weather and the citizens are making no com plaint against them or their hands. There
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29

though sdre refusal caused the defzat of the panty. There is yet some honesty left in politics. to the extent at least of not sacrificing manhood and principle when there Is not a flaw in either nor a charge of dishonenll motive that can be sus- tained.
 The Staite Herald is liberal enough to say tha. the Hot Blast and all other dem ocfatic papers have a. perfect right to dis cuss that which they believe will be for .he best interest of the party and the state. A principle that cannot stand the light of discussion should not be sus- tained, but the point thSt raould not be dorgot en. especially now when party har- ness hangs locasly upon some people, that these discussions end with the cast ing of the vote in the primary and that every participant accept the result as be- comes narzisans and democrats and pre- sent an unbnoken front to the enemy. matters not what our urPersonial views may be, or whether or not our favorte eandi- date has been nomiralted. This is the de- mocn1cy of The fathers. and it is upon this rock thte democratic party of Ala bama is going to stand; and it proposes not only to carry the old flag to victory next year, but to weed out every traitor in ranks
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
clude in the classified service the em-

clude in the classified service the em- ployes of all custom houses without re- gard to the nnmber of employees. Here Iofore the classification affected the GUS toms houses where the number was five or more. This will also bring into She lassised service ulty or sixty at pres ent unclassified offices
 Rule w was also amended so as to pro vide for extension of examinations and modes in customs, in ernal revenue and stamp departme nts.
 Appointments under this rule to the customs and internal revenue service shall be subject to an examination to be prescribed by the secretary of the treas ury, not disapproved by the commission and equal to the examination held by the commission for like grades. Such eX amLnations shasl be conducted by the commission in accordance with it's regu- lations. The plan for the extension which was formulated by Secretary Gage and Assistant Secretary Vanderlip has the un- qualified endorsement of the civil service commission. =
 In speaking of the amendment Presi- dert Procto of the commission, sad that the frie of civil service reform everywhere could congratulate them selves on this most important advance of the cause. The commission in its last annual report had said that government officers should have the penalty of re- moVals for proper causes. Eir ana
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
DOT HAN.
Midsummer Carnival Opens-Race Track in Good Condition-Artesian Water
 Singing Convention.

Dothan, Ala July 2S,-(Special Corre- spondence.)- Jour city is all astir over the approaching midsummer carnival which opsrs here tomorrow morning al o'clock and continuing three days. the 29th, 90th and 31st.
 This city was visited yesterday by a splendid rain, and the track is now in fine condition for the races.
 The following is the programme of the three days of tha carnival:
 July 29-Tournamept; base ball. $25 purse; running race, one-quarter mile dash, $5 purse.
 purse; base ball, $25 purse; bicycle race. $2.50 purse.
 July 31-Trotting race. $45 purse: run ming race, one-third mile dash, S5 purse base ball, $25 purse; foot race. s5 purse
 All the entrees have been made, and everything is in readiness. The railroads have given one-fare rate from all points between Troy and Bainbridge. and large number of people no doubt will be in attendance.
 Rev. J. M. Doane,ly has gone on visit to Camden. Ala. his old home
 The air lift for the water works has been shipped and within the next week or two we will be using artesan water, as well as having fine system of water works and frs, protection.
 Mir. T. E. Williams. of the Dothan Siftings, has gone ito Europe on tour of the countries of tke east. He will be gone three or four months.
 Rse. J. M. Donnelly returned from To- ronto Saturday night where he has been in attendance on the Epworth league con- ferenoe- and filled the pulpit at the Methodist church Sunday
 A number of our citizens attended the singing convention at Beulah last Sun day.
 Miss Stucky, of Montgomery is v.s ting the family of Dr. Johnson on South Eos ter street
 Miss Emn.e Green has returred to her home in Waycross, Ga, after a visit of few weeks to her brother, MT Oscar Green. a.
 Mrs. Ed Nix returned from Clayton Ia st nieht. where she has been on a few days visitrfas
 The Coumbia brass band Is in the city to furnish music for the carnival
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29

will certainly be a good understanding between5 the people of PfclSens and the parties m charge of the railroad. Its IS predicted that the owner of a COW that may be killed by an engine will be easily satisfied as to damages by the COW coroner wha Scaled to this county.
 There is reguldf organization of the Sunday schools of all the churches of the Methodists, Presbyteiians and Bap- lists of this congressional district, of which MT w. T, Atkins, of Selma, is president
 The Pickens county convention, repre- senting all the churches in the county, met on Sunday in Carrollton, and MT. w. T. Atkins, the president, was called to the chair Among .he delegates present were Rev. J. H. Curry. of Northpont; MT. w. T Atkins, of Selma; MT. Warren Nelson, of Warsaw; Mrs. Belle Kilpa trick, M1ts. Eliza Longmire and many representatives from the various churkl of 'he county.
 The standing committees for the next year were appointed and the work de- signed to be done designated. The Sun day schools of this county have acquired nw life, and the present appearances indicate that new schools will be opened under the auspices of the organization.
 The new road from this place to Re- form will be surveyed and an estimate of the work will be mad. by competent engineer. Carrollton, with enterprise and proper attention. can ship every year 10,- 900 bales of cotton and can supply half the population of PickenG win all the necessary articles in US. on the farms. It is the center of a large trade, which now goes to Tusca loosa, Eutaw, -Colum- bus and Kennedy. Parties connected with the oil mlli md cotton seed industry stare that mill in this place will be the fts'5 establishment in che way of manu- facturing as soon as the railroad is built. An old farmer states that the day has arrived when eery producer must sell everything from his wagon and purchase hill supplies and carry tn m home as he returns.
 The railroad has shown the necessity of good roads to every station and to. the court house. Pickens Is waking up and the spirit now displayed will bring her to ehe front as one of the leading coun- ties of the staba
 Yorkville is yet wi bout nlma, but the citizens have time to be ready for the new station. Boscoso, the successor of De Soto in rhe command of the Spaniards and the first heut nant of the forces of Spain in the no. ed expedition, will per haps answer their purpose.
 Gordo is leading all the stations in Pickers. The lands are owned by four persons, and they are selling lots at s25 each. Tt is now probable that Gor1o will draw investcns on accounl; of To Y prices.
 Many farmers and other persons are now buying western corn. and is has to be hauled from ghe railroad. This. IS the result of the short crop of last year.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
GRETNA GREEN.
The Old Folks Object, and a Walker County Couple Take the Law
 In Their Own Hands.

Oakman July 2s.-(Special Correspond ence) )-tThe hotel at this place was the scene of, a very pretty and romantic weddingitoday at o'clock p. m. Tn con- tracing parties were MT. Patrick OBrien and Miss Mary Bell Fluker.r both of Oo- roma, Tt$seems that the "old folks" were mot wiAing," whereupon the young couple drSveto Jasper last night and pro- cured the prop=r document from the judge and then drove to our city to have the ceremony performed. Notwithstanding iahe very short notice, quita a copcourse of people gathered at the ho.sl to wit ness the scene just about to take place. When all were arTounced ready the hap py couple marched into the parlor ,tp the bsautifua wedding march, played by Mrs 10. l.. Blalock, and were unbted in the holy bonds of matrimony by the Rev. Mir. Barnard. ihe pastor of the First ,Bap- list church of thie place. MT and Mrs OBrien received many gratulations from those who witnessed the marriage
 Mr. O'Brien is a successful young bus ir $ man of Cororn. and the bride is one of the fairest daughters of Walker coun- ty We bid them God-speed, and wish them much happiness.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
FORGIVENESS. AND .pEArr1 ;.

FORGIVENESS" AND "DEATHI." "'
 The Charleston News and Courier of last Sunday contained two editoria Is, each Ia column in length-one being an essay on "Forgivensss'' and the other a composition on "Desth." The Stat te Her ald of the same date also contained two columns of editorial matter, bu: the sub iects touched on were numerous. being industrial political, social grave and gay This illustrates the difference between a dead and a live town. The people of Charleston probably prefer to read aboDo Death" living as they do in dead gown. I; may be a live subject to them. But Charleston is waking up--it now has the trolhay cars. This innovation was not made without opposition. which came from the gentlemen of the old school. who did not care to have their slumbers disturbed. They prefer to hold on to Lhe mule and to other old subjects and seem s. The old custom of having q watchman call out the hour at night, "All is we'll" g ill prevails. This custom dates back to the days of slavery, when the hour was called to warn the slaves that it was time to go home. Charleston is a fine old city -e good place to live, or exist.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
A PECULIAR MALADY
Is What Flangan, the Double Murderer, Is Said to Be Afflicted With--Has
 Mad Infatuat tion for Children.

Atlanta, Ga, July 2S.--Sensational de- velopments marked the trial of Edward c. Flanigan. the double murderer, whose trial is now exceeding all other in interest in the state. It developed this afternoon as the result of a dozen or more expert and other witnesses testimony that Flanigan was known as parnima, known to the medical world as an insane passion for little girls. The defense showed that many ti.nss Fianigan mad been wildly infatuated with. little girls under 12 years of age, proposing mar rr.age with nearly every one he met, At rs,i.- time he saw little girl playing at plano He sent her a love letter. en-
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
ALMOST A DOUBLE SUICIDE.

Jacksonville, Fla. July 2s.--A special 10 the Citizen from Starke gives the details of the suicide by a personal acquain- tance Of Henry Crosby, who had recently come there osteusibly for the purpose of starting an extensive turpentine business He negotia ted for lands and announced that a large sum of money would be re- ceived by him yesterday. but which fail- ed to arrive. Creditors from whom he borrowed small sums were pressing him and it is supposed that despondency at the failure of his plans caused the sui eide. His wife, bride. had also taken poison, but her life was saved by prompt medical aid.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
KILLED BOTH OF THEM.

Waes, fTex., July 2S.-In the stock brok- craze office of c. E. Trice & Co, today, B. r. Kivett and W. w. Kivett were shot and killed by w. Lamden, a member of the firm. Bad feeling had existed be- tween ehe Kivett brothers and Lander for some time. growing out of charges during the early rart of the day when the office was crowded, and it caused great excitement. Two more Kivetts armed themselves ard proceeded to rhe scene of the shooting threatening to kill Lamden, butt they were not allowed to erter. The killing is universally ,,ole |, upon as juEtifiable.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-29
IMPORTANT CHANGES
In the Civil Service Rules Promulgated by President. Mckinley and App ,.,
 proved by the Commission.

: Washington, July 2S.-Presidcnt Me Kinley has promulgated the following importanlu amendment to civil service rule IL? ! No removal shall be made from any position subject to competitive examlna- tion except for just cause and upon writ ten charges filed with the head of the department or other appointing officers, and of which lhe accused shall have full notice and an opportunity to make de- fense.
 He also amends article so as to in-