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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-08-27
BURNED FORT MAUDE.
Afrldis Compel British Forces to Ket1r'
After Hard Fighting.

Afrldis Compel British Forces to Retire
After Hard Fighting.
LONDON, Aug. rs An official dis.
patch from Simla announced that Fort
Maude, in the Khyber Pass, has been
captured by the Afridis after desperate
fighting. The garrison, which was
composed of native lev4es known as the
Khyber Rifles, retired with the loss OF
three men The Aflidis afterwards
burned the fort.
At the same time that Fort Maude
was abandoned the Khyberer Rifles,
garrisoned at Fort Jcangera, were COM
PEELED to abandon that place. The area
of active fighting is charging rapidly.
The Afridis attacked with great deter
mination the fortified post at Sudda,
but were not successful in capturing it..
Parochinar was also attacked. The re-
suits of this attack and Of the fighting
at Fort Ali Musjid are not known.
The British military authorities have
now modified $4,000 men for frontier
operations, which with the frontier
garrison makes $4,000 men available to
put against the insurgents.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-08-27
Massacre of Sepoys in India by
a Large Body Of Fanat-
iCal Afridis. ~
Fort Maude Captured and De.
stroyed and All Musjid
Under Siege.
Admitted In British Official Cir
cles That the Situation
Is Critical.

PEsHAwAuR, Aug. 25.-1t is reported
that a large number Of Afridis, led by
fanatical priests, attacked the sepoys
near Fort Ali Musjid about noon, mas
sacreing 800, capturing their rifles and
then proceeding in large force to make
an attack upon the British garrison ON
the Lowrgat.
There is a very uneasy feeling in
Quetta where the troops are under or
ders to be in readiness to march to New
Chalam. which is the extreme outpost
of the Afghan frontier. Khyber pass is
swarming with Afridis, and it is feared
the falling of Fort Maude has greatly
encouraged the rebellious elements.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-08-27
NATIONAL DIVORCE LAW.

Ell Under Consideration for Prcsenia-
ton to the different States.
CLEVELAND, Aug. :5.-At the meet
ing of the uniform law commission
John G. Richberg of chicago, as chair.
man of special committee appointed
for the purpose, reported a draft OF a
divorce bill for the adoption in all the
states, to be submitted to the National
Bar association. If the association ap-
proves of it the members will urge its
adoption by their different state legis-
latures. The bill is modelled after the
divorce law in force in the District of
Columbia, which Of necessity was
drawn by committees of congress,
which represents the entire country.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-08-27
WILL TRY TO NEGOTIATE.

Canadian Liberals Not Disposed to Retail
late on Account of the Lumber Duty.
TORONTO, Ont, Aug. 25.-1t is re-
ported here that Canadian lumbermen
of Liberal politics favor an effort on the
part of hhe Dominion government in
the direction cS an arrangement with
the government at Washington for
lower duties on lumber. The report
says the task of endeavoring to get bet.
ter terms for the admission of Canadian
lumber into the United States will. in
all probability, be assigned to John
Charltan, NJ. p, and that not till such
efforts as he can make have been ex-
hausted is it likely that the proposal to
have Canada place an export c:-ty on
logs will be adopted.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-08-27
At A COST OF $12,ooo,o0o

The Government Completes q Great I'm
dertaking at the 500.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2o.-An under
taking of vast commercial Importance,
which has been under construction by
the United States government for the
past Is years, has just been finished at
Sault Ste. Marie This is the 20 and 81
foot channel through the connecting
waters of the Great Lakes from Buffalo
to Chicago and Duluth, and was author
lied by act Of congress in 1892. though
part of the work had been in progress
since 1882 The act authorizing the
channel from Buffalo to the commercial
centers of the upper lakes limited the
appropriation therefor to $3.50, 900. but
in the entire work, part of which was
at that time under way, done under
separate contracts, there has been spent
since 1887 the enormous sum Of $ll,.
zoe, 900.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-08-27
SITUATION is GRAVE.

Even British Official Circles Consider the
News From India Serious.
LONDON, Aug. 25.-It is admitted
even in official circles that the news
from India is of the gravest description.
All those who are familiar with the sit
uation attach the greatest Importance
to the rising of the warlike Afridis who
are estimated to muster $4,000 fighting
men. The Afridis, however, only
form part of the insurgents.
A letter from India published in The
Standard emphasized the belief that the
sultan of Turkey is at the back Of the
whole uprising.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-08-27
ANOTHER SLUMP IN WHEAT.
Heavy Liquidation Causes Drop Of Over
Five Cents.

Heavy Liquidation Causes a Drop Of Over
Five Cents.
CHICAGO, Aug. 25.-The bears had an
inning in wheat during the day. The
September option at one time sold D
cents below the previous days highest
prices. December beat this by "a cents.
The closing showed loss for the day OF
81, cents in September and 51]a cents i'll
December. Heavy and long continued
liquidation was the cause OF the break.
The weakness was i'll foreign markets
and the break in the coarse grains were
factors. The bull clique threw over
their holdings in corn and oats and de-
,clines Of 236 cents in corn and u to Il
of a cent in oats resulted. Provisions
also suffered, pork declining ~ cents
ard lard ~ cents. Ribs closed prac-
tically unchanged.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-08-27
xushinp in Their Wheat.

KANSAS City, Aug 25.-The farmers
throughout Central and Western Kan
srs are using every means possible to
yet their wheat on the market at the
present high price. Teams block the
streets Of many towns and mills and
elevators are crowded to their utmost
capacity. The railroad yards in many
of the larger towns are blocked with
loaded cars which cannot be moved.
The shipments were never before so
large.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-08-27
PEARL FINDS.
Thousands of People Working the Rivers
and Creeks Of Arkansas.

Thousands of People Working the Rivers
and Creeks Of Arkansas.
LITTLE Rock, Ark, Aug. 25.-New
discoveries OF valuable deposits Of pearls
in lakes and rivers in Arkansas have
added greatly to the excitement already
existing over similar discoveries and
thousands of people are wading through
the water in different parts Of the state
searching for the precious gems. The
latest and most sensational discoveries
were made in the Arkansas river and
the creeks, lakes and bayous near Little
Rock, where pearls have been picked up
ranging in value from $40 to $500 each.
Hundreds of people are working the
Saline, White and other rivers and
many valuable finds have been reported.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-08-27
STEAMERS FOR THE YUKON.

Present Fleet VIII he Increased by Thirty
Vessels Next Spring.
CHICAGO, Aug. 25.-The North Amer
lean Transportation and Trading com.
panv will have at least seven more
steamers on the Yukon than it has at
present by next June The first ship to
be added to the fleet is the John S. Barr,
formerly known at Toledo as tho Valley
City. Captain Comings of the Barr be-
ieves that by next spring there will be
at least 30 more steamers doing business
ON the Yukon than there is &C present.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-08-27
BLOODHOUNDS IN PURSUIT,

Three Masked Men Hold Up Stores aud
Citizens at Durango, Ia.
DUBUQUE, a., Aug. 25.-Three men
with revolvers robbed the postoftice at
Durango. One was captured by neigh
bors, but was released by his pals at the
point Of revolvers. Later the same men
robbed store at Asbury and held up
five farmers on the highway. Alto:
gether this booty amounts to about 5000.
The sheriff and q posse with blood
hounds are in pursuit of the highway
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-08-27
HELD UNCONSTITUTIONAL.
wisconsin, Law Requiring the Marking
| Of COnvict-NIade Goods.

Wisconsin, Law Requiring the Marking
Of COnvict-Made Goods.
MADISON, Wis, Aug. 25.-The law
enacted by the last legislature requiring
the labelling of convict-made goods
brought into Wisconsin from other
states has been declared unconstitu-
tional by Judge Seaman Of the United
States court, who held that it was void
because it interfered with interstate
commerce. The decision is the result
of test case brought by the arrest Of
Vint Connolly, agent for firm manu-
featuring shoes in the Minnesota state
prison at Saltwater. Connolly was ar.
rested at Hudson a short time ago
charged with violation of the law.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-08-27
Party of Eight Missing.

WEST SUPERIOR, Wis, Aug. 25.-
There is great anxiety in this city over
the unexplained absence of the party Of
eight persons who went down the south
shore of Lake Superior in sail boat on
. berry. picking expedition a week ago.
They took provisions for three days
onlv. 10 that their failure either to re.
turn or send message justifaes appre.
han6ouA.1
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-08-27
Danand for Farm Lands.

ST. PAUL, Aug. 25.- The demand tor
farm lands is reported to be heavier this
wear than ever, and the land depart.
ments of the railroads are doing liter.
allv a Gland Office business. The
farmers are coming from the East and
South, and in many cases are paying
s.all cash" for their land.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-08-27
An international Combin'

LONDON; Aug. '25.-Mr. Edwin Cor
bin Of Chicago has closed deal ANAL
Ramating the United States and Cana
dian lakes fisheries companies, whereby
the control of 10 companies passed into
the hands of British company with
$1,000. 900 (>5, 000. 000) capital
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-08-27
Had Been Struck by Sword Fish.

Had Bean Struck by q Sword Fish.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 25.-When the
barkentine Catherine Sudden was
locked for repairs, it was discovered
that some time during her last voyage,
the vessel had been struck by sword
fish. The sword had passed through
four inches Of planking and gone five
inches further into solid timber. The
9.inch section was broken off even with
the COPPER sheathing.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-08-27
Senator Harris and His Teddy.

In the matter Of fine whisky there
were said to be few better Judges than
the late Senator Harris Of Tennessee.
He liked his today, and he did not care
who knew 1t. His perfect nerve, even
in the face Of death, 10 probably best
shown by an incident which occurred
only . short time before he lost con.
soiousnessL His pulse was growing fee
bic, and be heard the doctor whisper to
the nurse that whisky must be injected
at once. "Then get 1t from that bottle
on the left hand corner Of the mantel, I"
murmured the dying man. Its 20
years old. "-Knoxville Sentinel
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-08-27
Signed the AmaIga1nated Scale.

MILWAUKEE, Aug. 25.-The iron
workers. settle as agreed upon at
Youngstown two weeks ago between
representatives of the iron manufac-
turers and the Amalgamated Associa.
ton of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
was signed by the officers Of the ILL.,
nois Steel company at Chicago during
the AFTERNOON. The Bay View mills
will now be operated another year
without INTERRUPTION.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-08-27
kiscr Won the $1,000 Purse.

BUFFALO, N. Y, Aug. 25.-Kiser
Bald, Loughead and Tom Cooper com
peted for $1,000 purse in the special
invitation one mile race and attracted /,
record-breaking crowd to the Buffalo
athletic field. Kiser won the two heats
bv desperate splinting.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-08-27
barrow For Corn Fodder.

Do you want q handy barrow for corn
fodder? If SO, follow these directions
from The National Stockman, and the
result will be barrow like the one de-
picted in the accompanying cut:
The two side pieces A ure feet long
and ~ inches by 8 inches. The up
rights B are 2 feet long and . inches by
~ inches. The crosspieces @ IRE . feet
long and feet apart and 3 inches wide
by ~ inches. The straps D are pieces
Of old carriage tire bent as shown. The
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-08-27
a.lv.llor on n Gold Basie.

PANAMA, Aug. rs - Dispatches from
Salvador say that the slump in silver
caused such embarrassment that con-
eress was called in extraordinary ses.
zion. President Gutierres sent in a
message advising the adoption Of the
gold basis to take effect as soon as pos.
dble and congress passed the necessary
s,noaanfna
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-08-27
Oh. :.t:su Missionaries Meet.

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 96.-The 10th an.
nual convention of the Minnesota Chris
tan Missionary Society was opened at
Portland Avenue Church Of Christ.
There was an attendance Of 81 delegates
at the opening session. and reports
were received Of . probable attendance
Of $50 before the close Of the conven.
zion. AChristian Endeavor programme
will be given Friday afternoon and
evening. --.. ..,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-08-27
CAPTAIN p. HENRY RAY.

IN the spring, has probably had more
experience in tho arctic regions than
any other officer in the army. In 1881
he commanded the international polar
expedition TO Point Barrow and made
valuable explorations. He has also COM
manded similar expeditions. Captain
Ray 10 IS years old and served through
the civil war.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-08-27
Minnesota Pharmacists.

ST.. PAUL, Aug 25.-The Minnesota
State Pharmaceutical association met in
18th annual convention at Lake Park
hotel. There were two business meet
inps. Fred Scott of Saltwater was
chosen preddent Of the association.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-08-27
Had Beeu Prominent In Wisconsin.

CHICAGO. Aug. 25.-Judge Horace E.
Houghton of Spokane, WASH, formerly
of Wisconsin, died Of paralysis at the
Augustana hospital. He was active in
politics and held prominent official po-
sitions in both Wisconsin and Wash
ington.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-08-27
This Preacher IL a Ecaler.

The Rev. Stephen Merritt. who has
been for years somewhat conspicuous
figure in New York, has bloomed out as
a full fledged healer. He claims to have
performed many miracles during the
last few months. most Of them being il
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-08-27
MN Wisconsin Road incorporated.

MADISON, Wis, Aug. 25.-Articles Of
incorporation have been filed by the
Medford and Southeastern Railroad
company. The company is organized
to construct and main tain a line OF rail.
road from Medford to Amigo, passing
through and into the counties Of Mara
thon, Lincoln, Langlade and Taylor.
The road is to be about 100 miles in
lan1th.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-08-27
p....r~.r and wrecker Collide.

MELVILLE, N. j., Aug. 25.-The Late
passenger train from Philadelphia on
the West Jersey road collided with q
wrecker from Cape May and piled the
cars on top Of each other. One man
was killed, one fatally injured and q
number of others seriously wounded.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-08-27
PEOPLE Of THE DAY.

John Brisben Walker, the we'll known
magazine publisher. has reached out In.
to a new field. He is hard Mt work
founding new university which ia to
be conducted on radically different lines
from any now existing. This university
ia to be for the masses, whom 1t will!
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-08-27
Started I'm With New Men.

Started Up With New Men.
CRYSTAL FALLS, Mich, Aug. 25.-
The Crystal Falls mine, which closed
two weeks ago on account of the min
ers' strike, has started up again. No
agreement was reached with the old
employees and new men will fill their
nlacaa.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-08-27
Represents the Army In Alaska.

Represents the Army In Alaska.
Captain P. Henry Ray Of the United
Stats army, who has been sont to the
Yukon goldfelds to make al official in
yestigation with the view to the estab-
lishment of all army post at Circle City
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-08-27
CORN FODDER BARROW.

legs are fastened on with q single bolt
and the uprights by log screw. The
braces for the uprights are notohed in
and nailed. When it is desired to use
the barrow for grass, put in floor Of
half inch white pine, also nail half inch
boards from B to B and fit in side
boards from B 2 to B 2 and from B to
B /. White pine or cypress will be
strong enough for the dimensions given.
II heavier wood is used, use smaller
size.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-08-27
Moro Mention.

From Nebraska comes news Of one Of
the biggest wheat crops in the history
Of tho state with corn crop in fine CON-
ditiou.
The Ohio station announces the fol-
lowing 40 among the best varieties Of
strawberries grown at that station:
Jerry Rusk, Ruby, Splendid, stapleb,
Tennessee Prolific, William Belt, War;
Aeld, Haverland, Greenville, Bubach,
Crescent, Enhance, Lovett
subsoiling made small difference In.
the wheat yield Of the Oklahoma sta
ton.
Mr.. q. NJ. Cottrell, the manager Of
Ellerslie farm, has been elected pro-
lessor Of agriculture at the Kansas Ag-'
ricultural college. Il
A boom In cattle raising ID reported
from Nebraska.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-08-27
Turkey Makes Further Gomez s"i"ns H.
garding Withdrawal of Troops.

Turkey Makes Further Conc. ssions Re-
garding Withdrawal Of Troops.
CoNsTANT1NoPLE, Aug. rs. - The
Turkish government now proposes tina
the sultan's troops shall occupy Vol
and Larissa and the country in tho
rear Of these places until the Greek war
indemnity is paid, Immediately with
drawing the troops south OF this line o.,
the signing of the treaty Of peace. The
Marquis Of Salisbury, however, main.
tains his opposition to the Turkish oc.
cupation of these. especially Larissa.
ATHENS, Aug. 25.-The British,
French and Russian ministers to Greece
have notified their respective govern.
ments that it is impossible for Greece to
pay an indemnity exceeding 100000
pounds Turkish.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-08-27
Steel Roads.

Among other projects in prospect by
Secretary Of Agriculture Wilson is that
Of steel roads in western states deficient
in stone and gravel, fiat rails Of steel.
be 10 said to believe, Offering the best
and cheapest material. Sample steel
roads are to be first tested near some of
the experiment stations.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-08-27
Conference to Settle the Min
ing Trouble Results In a
Flat Failure.
Neither Side Would Yield a
Point, All Propositions Be-
ing Rejected.
Operators Announce Their In
tentton to Resume Work
Immediately.

PITTsBCEO, Aug. 25.-At the coal OPP
orators meeting during the afternoon
the miners ultimatum to return to
work at the 69.cent rate pending arbi.
tration was rejected. This ends the
joint conference between employer and
employee. The operators will now carry
out the plan adopted at the Cleveland
conference and will open their mines at
once. If the old men will not accept
these terms new ones will be imported.
The days conference between the
committee Of operators and the strike
leaders was without result. The min.
ers' representatives would not recede
from their original proposition to settle
the strike by arbitration and start thu
mines at the 69.cent rate. The oper.
ators offered to divide the difference be.
tween 81 and 60.cent rates, making the
price at which the mines should start
6i1a cents per ton, but this was re-
jected. Several other propositions met
the same fate.
After the adjournment Of the opera
tors meeting statement concerning
the joint conference was given out.
After giving in detail the several propo-
sitions made and rejected the statement
concludes as follows:
1.-THE operators feel that in submit
ting those various propositions for set
Element by Cancellation or arbitration,
they have exhausted every effort i'll try.
ing to bring about settlement with
the officials of the miners. The propo-
sition of Mr.. Ratchford could not be
accepted because it means an advance
of 271a per cent in wage cost and would
entail irreparable losses upon the pro-
ducers.
"Amicable and conciliatory methods
having failed to convince or to move
the leaders, the responsibility for what
ever privation follows to the miners and
their families must rest upon the min
ers' officials"
Ratchford Has Nothing to Say.
President Ratchford, after the confer
ence, said he had nothing more to add
for publication at this time. He init
mated that he was expecting a lengthy
statement from the press committee Of
the operators, and if the statement de-
manded reply it would be forthcom'
ing. He and Secretary Pearce left
later for Columbus.
President Patrick Dolan said he was
very sorry that no conclusion had been
reached, but declared there was no
other course for the miners to pursue
but continue the strike with undated
vigor.
In accordance with this statement
Secretary Warner mapped out an itin-
erary for the new organizers that are to
be put in the field. 1t is proposed to
keep at the work and push organization
with unabated ViQOr.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-08-27
Violated War Department Rules.

OSHKOSH, Wis, Aug. 25.-Four prom
inent manufacturers Ct Neenah have
been arrested for violating the rules Of
the war department in the matter o:
drawing water from Lake Winnebagt
after the level fell below the crest IT tbs
Nenasha dam.
SALISBURY STILL OBJECTS
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