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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26

x Hoover Follkedahl, a resident OF
Randall, was examined in the pro-
bate court Wednesday, and was com.
mited to the inebriate ward OF the
Rochester asylum. S. F. STAPLES was
appointed as his guardian: Mr.:
FOllkedahl has q wife and two chill
dren. h. sss, r.. . -
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26

Sheriff Rider Friday arrested two
residents Ot the town Of Ripley, both
named Olaf Olson, charged by one -
their neig hbors, named POdall. with
stealing timber. The matter was
settled by the offenders paying q
rum to Mr.. POdall aud the costs IN
the case. ~ ~.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26

A large number were III "a Tendance
At "Ye Hatchet Partie" ut the home
Mrs. G. Il. Buchanan on Monday
evening. The rooms we're tAstefullA'
decorated with national colurs, aud
IA number OF ladies and gentlemen IN
npproprin te Oldtine cos tn mes formed
a reception committee. An interest
.@% -
Ing musical and literary program
was much enjoyed by all present.
Refreshments were also served.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26

The new hardware firm OF Ellen
becker & Goulet !s having the stock
III the Little Falls Hardware COM
pany removed from the West side to
the new location in the Red Front
building Oh First street and will he
ready to do business IT, a few days.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26

Charles. Fred and Miss Sophie
Gravel entertained u large number
OF their young friends at euchre and
dancing at their home ON Fourth
street Wednesday evening. - W..
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26

The young people ~ the city to
the number Of twelve couples, chap
erOmed by Nr. and Mrs. j. Mecusker,
enjoyed u very pleasant dance at the
Hotel Buchanan Friday evening.
There were twelve numbers on the
program. The Mandolin orchestra
furnished the music. @E
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26

Miss Blanche Martin. who on &C
cOnnt of illness was compelled to
give up her studies at the st. Cloud
Normal school for time has recOv.
ereG. and returned to st. Cloud Tues
(lay to resume her school work.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26

IT,. Gordon lost a valuable mare
Wednesday afternoon. The animal
broke one OF her hind legs W lille haul
ing sa whuAt f;om AshtOn's mill near
Soldiers lake, and had to be shot.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26

Frank KOsaDke. of st. Cloud, is IN
jail a Awaiting a hearing ON the charge
of securing from the Gprman-Amer'ic-.
can bank Of that city the sum Of $lVO
upon the representation that he
owned certain property, which upon
investigation. 1t was found he did
not POSSESS. .'f* 7&@
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26

The Glover Leaf Dancing club gave
the last of it's series OF social dances
at the Maurin hall last Friday even
ing. About twenty-five couples were
in attendance and all enjoyed them
selves. The club may decide to give
dances after Lent.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26

MorisOn's skat ting rink will he
open every afternoon and evening
until tue season closes. The last
masquerade skate Of the season will
he keld Friday evening, Feb. rs.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26

Is Soothing for. burns, scnlds.
chappen hands and lips. Healing
Tor cuts and sores. instant relief for
piles, stops pain at once. These are
the virtues of DeWitt's Witch Hazel
SalVp, l.. ID. BROWN.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26
Farm, for Rent.

Forty acres OF land. mex of swA ~
section 81, town uf Rnndnll, about
seven miles from Little Fails. For
further Information write to
AUGUST I'I.OOMQUlHT,
Little Fnlls, MINI.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26

The joint senate and house COM
mittee. to inv estigate the fourth
hospital site matter, will report III
favor of Hastings by Il vote Of six tn
five. The matter will now come be.
fore the senate rs Il body. and the
whole battle. will be fought over
Arain. ~, g.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26

Mrs, j. l.. That cher entertained
her lady friends at progressive euchre
Monday afternoon. Eight tables
were played. The score cards were
hatchets tied with red. white and
blue ribbons. Elegant refreshments
" ere served.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26

r. b. Johnson, u Minneapolis, II \
III the city. Mr.. Johnson y th ~
owner oi some residence property "
this city aud has decided TO locate
here and look after It. He Will
occupy his residence on Third avenue
southeast bet ween Third and Fourth
1T rect. & $f
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26

Joseph DerOsier and Leopold
Swunkl, of the town Of TT. Ripley,
were in the city Tuesday afternoon
TO answer the charge of stealing
preferred by Fred Gravel. 1t seems
there is dispute in regard to whose
land the timber was taken from.
Both parties have agreed to employ
a surveyor TO run the lines, and will
abide by the result Of the survey. II
the surveyor finds that the accused
have been cutting timber from the
land OF the complainant they will
settle for it. and further proceedings
in court will he unnecessary.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26

The Last masquerade skate OF the
season will be- given at MORRISON y
rink this evening. Prizes will be
given for the best costumes. d..
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26

The Little Falls & Dakota branch,
Strains from Morris have been aban-
lsdOned since Friday last, the first
train arriving here At 1880 Tuesday
evening. ROudmaster Nester'S crew
went out on the branch 10 Cyrus
Tuesday ana sbOyeled out the cuts,
but it IL said that they have again
filled up and trims will probably lie
delayed for some time again. K ,.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26

Constipation in it's worst forms,
dyspepsia, sick headache, billousness
and arrangement of the liver are
readily cured by DeWitt's Little
Early Risers. These little pills never
grippe. Small pill, safe pill, best pill.
d l., D. BROWN.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26

A torpid liver means a bad CON-
plexion. bad breath. indigestion and
frequent headaches. To avoid such
companions take DeWitt's Little
Early Risers, the famo''s. little pills
- u, BROWN
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26

Mrs. Peter w. Blake received the
sad news, by telegraph Friday, of the
death Of her father, Jacob Miller,
which occurred at his home in st..
Michael's. Wright county, last night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Blake left for St.
Michael's to attend the funeral.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26

Tim DAVIS, Of the town of PierZ.
received IS bounty for Il male wolf
scalp from County Auditor Nichols
Friday.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26

The gross earnings Of til" main line
of the Northern Pacific railroad In
Minnesota for 1896 amounted to
$3,761 ,277.1O, and the state tax TO
SIP. 83S 81. -.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26

Misses Ida McC;'nley aud Maud
Terry went to st. Panl yesterday.
They expect to secure positions as
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26

J, A. Kennedy came down from
Buckman's logging camps where re
is employed as sc,lltr and ltit Thurs
day On q business visit 70 3AIilac,,.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26

" A marriage license Ws,s issued Ves-
terdnytO Thomas Whiting and Lizzie
Bnkki, both of Pike Creek.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26

s Wia Calico, a st tlDull travelling
mnl. has just inMrittc %lO,(O0 rom
an uncle in Sru'ltnH, Il. s&
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26

A v eed in the garden can he easily
destroyed when it first starts.
Consumption can he nIpped In the
bud by One Minute Cough Cure.
,.. 49,, .,.-..s &, T.. ID. BROWN 3
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26

Mr.. and Mrs. A. SimOnet enter
tanned a large numbtr Of friends at
progressive euchre at their spacious
home ON First street southeast Tues
day evening. Thirteen tables were
played and a most delightful evening
was spent.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26

LOsT-Al 1T ar little child who made
home happy by its smiles. And to
think, it might have been saved had
the parents only kept IN the house
Une Minute Cough Cure. the infalli-
ble remedy for crOup.
nnnWN
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26

. Numerous casts 81 Ia grippe have
been reported in this city this week.
Oscar CrOsland and James Landy
were both laid up with all attack III
#
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26

The comm iksiOners Of Stearns
county will ON March 10 receive bids
for extended additions and improve
men t. to the court house.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26

Mrs F.. r Huscii ven ~ ST. Paul
yesterday t. purchase her spring
stock of millinery goods.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26

A number OF our young people at
tended a ball at RoHalton Monday
evening. All enjoyed themselves.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26

The work Vi piastering the
parochini school building Was com
pleted Friday. 1t will be In reatii-
ness for the public schools by March
], according tDcOiltract., a
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26

Conductor Cal. Rollins, who has
been visiting here several days with
relatives, was sent out ON the Little
Falls & Dakota branch yesterday
to take charge OF the snow
plough, in place Of Conductor Pierce,
who was taken sick Wednesday,.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26

= OTTO Varnpr,uf this city. has been
engaged as advance agent for the
Church dramatic cOMpdnA.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26

~ShOe repairing neatly ana
promptly executed at HERON & Lep-
Der's. bV j. Richard
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26

Greater New York has 1000, 900 in
habitants and only one bridge across
East river and none at all over the Hud-
eon river.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26
$ saw SUPPLIED WITH MEN
.5>3 MATERIAL .rNOllGHOtIT. n .s3E
NEsr. CHEAP AND t.APin

" MrE]relI, the hyrnOiiS,. will open
u weeks engagement. at, Tie opera
hOu>. tt"Xt MOnhaA. *. M+%@@..55 =
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26

1t was twenty. six degrees below
zero at an early hour thursday
This il Il record for Fed q. ~
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Won DOmarus
returned Tuesday evening from a
visit of II week at Morris. They
were showed in at Morris several
dayS.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26

w Always il, season Hopkins
stt"a'e'' tion'inHt t''!lit'i t"rn,: E'e
gaht lunch in milk. q. can. lOc.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26

N II you want Il loan gu your fAIln
call on z. p ADAMS. Little Falls.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26

Holds Salsaparilia j. known To
be an honest medicine. and it
actually cures when all others fail
Take it now,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26

y Fred Stewart, ii lut- " est side. ~
announced as u caltiiintei alder
man of the Third wnri. 7~ ="
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26

t@Use the Long Distance Tele-
phone to MinntSula. North and
South Dakota cities and towns
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26

TO CURE A gold IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Qunine Tablets All drug
gists refund the money If 1t 'ails to cure. 25c.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26

''Dick" FiOurnOA soliciting freight
agent for the Great Western road,
aid Geo. G.. Knocke, agent for the
West Shore road. were in the city
Wednesday in the interests of their
companies.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26

As ''some of the prominent men of
Nevada have ind icated a desire 10
bring their wives" the manager Of
the Carson prize fight has decided to
admit women s
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26
a,liCd

Girl to do general house work. at
once, good wages. Inquire at office
or residence DIR. CHANCE.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26

Mr.. and Mrs. P. w. Blake returned
Wednesday from ST. Michael's.
Wright county. where they went last
week to attend the funeral of Mrs.
Blakc's father. -..
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-02-26
- Children CRY for
Pitchers Ca8tor10.
TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS
MORRISON COUNTY.

FOR
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-12
ARRANGEMENTS COMPLETED
For Winter Meeting Of Maine Pathological
Society at winthrop.

Winthrop Feb. 1l.-,SpeciaD. ALI
necessary preparations have now been
made for the winter meeting of the
Maine Pathological Society. Which will
Thursday and Friday Feb. Is and 10. The
announcement is now authorized that all
Maine fruit growers are invited to con-
tribute fruit for the exhibition. which
may be sent by American Express at the
expense of the society.
Half rate fares will be made on all
branches of the NJ. c. r. r., and reduced
rates can be had at the hotels here during
charge of arrangements consists of j.
Henry Moore. Il. Alden and +. c. Robey
of Winthrop.
The programme is now fully made out
It is to consist of addresses. papers and
discussions on fruit and floral matters in
the following order:
The Russets of Maine" ~ Hon. u. A.
Gilbert; Naturalization of Russian Fruits
in America Prof: W. NJ. Munson: Days
Tyron of Cambridge Mass "Prlncipies
Involved in Marketing Phineas Whit
tier, Pennington Falls: The Y Foreign
Market" A. w. Otis. Boston: and other
short papers on asppIes. fruit prospects
given by Prof. f. l.: Harvey; short pa
pers and talks on Small Fruits by l..
L. Abbott and others: Studies in Fruit
and Flowers" by Ernest Saunders Lew
Jelly Making and the Uses of Fruit" i'm
connection with demonstration lesson
in cooking and serving fruit. by Miss
Anna Barrows of Boston. Music will be
furnished by local musicians.
On the evening of Feb. H. preceding the
general exhibition. there will be a bust
ness meeting of the society also at the
Town hall.
Anyone wishing further particulars
should address d. Fl. Knowlton of Farm-
inGton, the Society'S secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-12
CAVE NEAR fovMoEaIme
Little Schooner esidsa Rye y Mariaotss, b
Dire DlsFals q Qsjpn.

Boston, Feb. 1.-THE little two
rlasted schooner Golden Rule Of Har-
rington. Me-. was towed up the harbor.
Thursday afternoon. nearly fsall of
water, and was placed in the mid At
the head of Commercial dock to pre-
vent sinking. The schooner is owned
and commanded by Captain A. F.
Means. who was assisted in working
the vessel by Richard Norton. aged 10.
The schooner left Portland. Me-. at
II. Tuesday morning, with lumber At
l p. NJ, the wind began to increase
and steadily grew stronger until mid
night, when 1t was blowing hard. with
a very choppy sea running.
The vessel labored and strained bad
~, causing the deckload to sway from
one side to the other. This constant
swaying eventually started the water
ways and the vessel began to leak.
The captain commenced working the
ru1np, and Norton bailed out the water
with bucket.
They labored increasingly from 4 p.
NJ, Tuesday. until Wednesday. but the
hold gradually filled. and when the
tug was hailed, the water was even
with the cabin floor. Captain Means
and Norton were pretty well ex-
hausted. but will be all right again
with rest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-12
SAT ON HIS PET SCHEME.
Governor RamsdcIl Chagrined al Sena.e's
Refusal to Abolish FAST Day.

Boston, Feb. u.-Nearly 100 natives of
New Hampshire attended the annual
meeting complimentary to the ladies of
the New Hampshire club at the Revere
House yesterday. There were gathered
in the parlor Napoleon b. Bryant. the
president of the club; Governor Wolcott
and General Samuel Dalton, General
Curtis Guild, Jr., Of the governors staff:
Governor and Mrs. George A. Rams
dell of New Hampshire. Mr.. and Mrs.
William II. Sayward of Boston and the
officers of the club.
Among the prominent New Hamp-
shire men there. most of whom were
accompanied by their wives, We're Hon.
A. N. Clapp of Manchester of the gov
ernor's council: Colonel c. c. Danforth
of Concord. Attorney General East
man of Exeter. Colonel Frank w. May
nard of Nashua, Hon. John McLane Of
Milford. George A. Wason of Nashua.
Captain Albert A. Folsom of Boston and
c. NJ. Parker of Fitchburg.
President BRYANT addressed the COM
pany after dinner. followed by Cover
nor Ramsdell, who said that. if he had
not already siven hostages to the state
words of friends. and, accept the presi-
dent as his sponsor. He said that he
was laborins heavily under chagrin.
II have learned that the senate of New
Hampshire" he said, has set down on
my pet scheme. Being somewhat ortho-
dox, thought that, perhaps, If, in any
inaugural message, advocated the
abolition of Fast day, it would go" But
privately he had been denounced as an
infidel.
Nevertheless. 7 wasn't altogether
prepared for the action of the senate, -
continued the governor Il said to my
self that the senate could only object he
cause they might find in the bottom Of
their hearts the absolute need of some
penitent:al day" He said that the gov
ernor and his council should not be per-
mitted to have sole charge of the state
prison.
DR.. Hall. Mr.. Sayward and George L.
Chandler of Manchester also spoke,
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kENi's HILL.
Rev. H E. Frohock Transferred 10 Charles
town. 5. C.-Otker Notes.

kent's Hill. Feb. u.-(SpeciaD.-At
Music hall. last evening, the Literati So
ciety gave an entertainment consisting
of musical and literary selections to-
gether with Il fine drill with Indian clubs.
After the programme ice cream was
served in the gymnasium followed by sew
cral marches. which every student knows
50 well how to enjoy. This evening. DR..
c. w. Gallagher will deliver IL lecture at
the Winthrop Methodist church.
Bishop Hurst of the Methodist church
has transferred the pastor. Rev. II. f..
Frohock. to the Centenary church, ut
Charleston, South Carolina.
We are exceedingly sorry to loose our
pastor. yet we are glad for him for he
goes to one of the most important
churches in the Southern states. where
his opportunities for doing good will be
great. We congratulate the city of
Charleston in their good fortune to Sc
cure such an able and stirring minister
for the Centenary NJ. Il. church. Mr..
Frohock will preach his farewell sermon
here next Sabbath.
The Calliopean Society will hold q pub
lie meeting. Friday evening. this week.
A general invitation is extended to all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-12
CAUGHT in THE ACT.
Sixteen Men Found Gambling
in Quincy House, Boston.
The Outfit Seized. AIl the Arreste d
Parties Give Fictitious Names.
Proprietors Of House Anxious, As Il Nay For.
felt Liquor License.

Boston, Feb. 11.-This afternoon, the
police made raid on room on the
third floor of the Quincy House, ar
resting 16 men. including many WELL
known sports, on the charge Of being
present where gambling implements
were found. The entire paraphernalia
of the room was seized. Nearly all the
men gave fictitious names and all
secured bail.
The outcome of the raid will be of
the greatest Importance to the propri-
etors Of the hotel. as allowing gam
bling in any room OF a hotel violates
the conditions Of the liquor license.
The officials Of the hotel declare that
they had no suspicion the room was
being used for such a purpose and that
nothing OF the sort would be sane
TONED by the management. The ar
rested men will be arraigned, tomor-
row morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-12
RICHMOND.
Considerable Activity Shown on Ice Fields
Notes and Gossip.

Richmond. Feb. 11.-fSpeciaD.-As n re-
suit of the cold snap which has prevailed
for the past q hours. considerable activi-
ty was shown on the ice fields, Thursday.
Preparations for housing at the Modoc
are in progress and it is stated that the
vacant buildings at the Lincoln are to be
filled. Charles Russell & Co. have a few
more days running at the Hodges place
and at Stearns Point. The ice averages
about iG inches. Ice men are feeling con-
fdent that the situation on the Hudson
will make ii possible for them to harvest
more ON the kcnnCbcc than they had an
ticipatcd. The crop is of the finest
quality.
While hauling hay Tuesday. j. s.
Chapman was thrown from the load ard
badly Sprained his ankle.
Warren Read, who is taking Il post
graduate course at Harvard, is visiting,
his parents. Rev and Mrs. Z. A. Read, on
Front street
George N. Hagar. deputy collector of
customs at Lowelltown, arrived in town
for Il brief visit with his family. Thurs
day.
Local politics are on tap in most of the
grocery stores. 1t is thought there will
be at least four candidates for first
selcctman.
The ladies of the Universalist parish
gave supper, Thursday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-12
King Oscer Will Act.

New York. Feb. 1.-THE World to6lND
publishes a copyrighted dispatch from
Stockholm. in which. in an interview
King Oscar II of Sweden and Norway
decisive arbitratox or umpire under the
arbitration treaty between Great Britain
aud the United States, expressed a de-
sire not to discuss politics and reiterated
his willingness to act as arbitrator. In
this connection the king says: II am
glad to reiterate those words in which
I have announced my willingness to
cooperate with whoever 1 should be
needed To speak more of the treaty
at this juncture would do little good,
TO write of it. still less. prefer that men
Should judge me from my actions, not
from my words"