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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-06-04
TO THE CLASS OF '97.
Impressive BaCcalaureate Ser
mon Preached Sunday
by Rev. A. A. Joss.

Baccalaurate services in honor Of
the high school class OF 1897 were
held at the Congregational church
Sunday afternoon ut ) O'Clock.
Special music was rendered by a
double quartette. Mrs }. NJ. futile
presiding ut the piano. The sermon
was preached by Rev. A. A. joss.
rector OF the Episcopal church, and
was mastery effort. 1t was lis
tened to with closest attention by a
congregation that filled the large
audience room of the church to it's
full capacity. Mr.. Joss took for his
text the 21st verse of the 3lst chapter
OF II Chronicles. "And in every work
that he began in the ser
vice Of the house OF God and
in the law and in the command
ments to seek his God he did 1t
with nll his heart and prospered.'
The entire remarks were most prac-
tical, and showed clearly to the
young people addressed the necessary
steps for useful and successful life.
He first emphasized the need OF I'M
firing energy and whole heartedness
ON any thing undertaken. He urged
that their aim and object in life
be noble. quoting LOwell's well
known line, "Not failure but
low aim is crime" Each also
should aim to develop his
own Individual talants to the
best of his ability, arriving to be his
own best self and not another. The
value OF character was dwelt upon.
and 1t was shown that he who built
character, whatever the opinion OF
the outside world as to the success
or failure Of his life, need have no
fear as to his real prosperity either
here or in the life beyond. Pertinent
illustrations were aptly used
throughout, and the entire sermon,
which was delivered in q most
iorcible manner, was very impressive.
II the class of ~ will but follow
the precepts and principles laid down
by Mr.. Joss their lives will surely be
marked by success, and the world
will be the richer and better for their
having lived in it.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-06-04

In an article on. the water and
light decisions in the Herald some
statements are made that are said
to be Of "value when meeting the as
sertion that the company has been
unjustly attacked, and that the at.
titude Of citizene to 1t 10 unjust"
Something of value ought to be ad.
vanced to meet that truthful "asser-
tion.'' Many Of those who find 1t to
their liking to attack the company
seldom attempt, to use any fair and
honest statements. In the news
paper article above referred to there
are many samples. 1t states that a
competent committee of citizens ss-
timated the value of the Electric &
Water company plant at $4,000,
and that it was bonded for $l40, 900.
1t would have been Just as easy for
the Herald editor to tell the truth,
but he preferred to misrepresent the
facts and make the matter look
worse for the company The COM
mittee reported that the plant could
be duplicated for $4,000, and it IL
bonded for $125,OOO. In both items
the Herald deliberately adjusts fig
ures to prejudice the COMPANY. In
the same article it quotes an extract
from a note by Judge Smith, OF Min
.neapolis, following decision In the
Anoka water and light case. To be
fair the Herald should have stated
the case. 1t was suit brought by
a citizen tOpreyeDt the city Of AnOka
from paying the water and light
bills on a ?1-year contract. 1t was
quite simi)Br to the one brought In
this city by citizen. Judge Smith
dismissed the Anoka case, as did
Judges Baxter and Searle. But In
the Anoka case no decision In law
was made on the validity Of the con-
tract, and the remarks Of Judge
Smith were on a question that was
not at issue. In the Little Falls case
the city and company both requested
the court to determine the legality
of the long time contract. The con-
tract was held legal. and it was also
decided that a citizen could not bring
the suit. Judge Smith did not decide
the squestion Of the LEGALITY OF the
but he did dismiss the case.
The Little Falls citizens who are
said tn be SO public spirited in push.
ing the water contract suit are
salutel, and assured Of
the icon tinucus proximity of the
dreadful Electric & Water company.
It is with them. 1t is pleasant to
note that Judge Smiths "decisiOn"
ia so encouraging to them.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-06-04
DROWNED AT ST. CLOUD.
A Boat Containing Three
Coopers is Capsized and
One is Drowned. =

ST. CLOUD, MIMI, May 3O.-John
and Charles Dougherty, and Jerry
David, coopers in the employ of the
Tileston Milling company. started
down the Mississippi TODAY on a
fishing trip. Just below the dam
the wash from the apron Of the dam
swamped their boat and all were
thrown into a deep eddy. Half an
hour later workmen at the mills res
cued John Dougherty and David,
who had chung to the overturned
boat, but Charles Dougherty was
drowned before their eyes. He was
thirty-eight years old and unmarried.
His parents live at Watertown, Wis.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-06-04
:BONDS;.SoLD we'll.
The School Board Sells the
$4,000 Ak Per Cent Bonds
A. at q Small Premium. *,
BIDDING WAS SPIRITED.
Mason, Lewis & Co., Repre-
sentedb by A. r. Davidson, the
Successful Bidders.

Il The board of education met IN ad-
j0urned special session Al 1:S0o
Thursday afternoon to complete Ito
confederation ,of the bids for the
$l3. OO0 school bonds, ,...
There were ten bids opened and
read, on a basis vt s per cent bonds,
ranging from l cent belo " par to .
premium OF $40. ~ III o.
There was considerable rivalry
between two Of the bidders, one be
Ing the Winona Deposit bank. repre-.
scented by J. r. Mitchell, and the
other Mason, Lewis & Co.. VI Chica-
20. represented by the First National
bank Of this city. The first bid 81
these two was $13,580 and $l3.582
respectively. Auction bids were
then received from those two
concerns until tho bid OF the WinOna
Deposit bank reached $3.50 for 8
per cent bonds, with bid also to
take the bonds at par at ~ per cent.
A. R. Davidson who represented
Mason & Lewis & Co., asked for an
adjournment to give him time to
communicate with his company,
after which he made a hid OF per for
~ per cent bonds, with $10preinium.
the district to furnish the blanks. E
After the adjournment was taken
Mr.. Mitchell LETT the city, but &
telegram was received from him
withdra wing his bid aud the bid Of
Mason, Lewis & Co. was accepted.
There is no doubt but that the
bonds sold well, and the members Of
the board feel elatsd at their success
In disposing Of the bonds at such q
liberal figure. ~, II
On motion duly seconded and
carried it was ordered that an order
for $3.50, the amount appropriated
for music for the High school exer-
cises, be drawn in favor of John
Cans. %s
The bill of O. e. Trace. in the sum
Of 40 cents for q telegram, was upon
motion duly reconded and carried.
allowed. r%
The bill of A. H. Davidson, In the
sum Of $3.50 for kilograms was upon
motion seconded and carried, al
lowed. ~. .~s. -.
The bill Of 5000 for advertising for
bids on the school bonds was upon
duly seconded and carried,
allowed.
On motion duly seconded and
carried orders were drawn for 1876
and $4,000, interest on bonds.
The board adjourned,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-06-04
The GRADE EXERCISES.
A Pleasing Entertainment
Given by the School Chill
dren Saturday Evening.
The Musical Features We're
Excellent and a Large AUDI
fence Was Present. 81 i.

The entertain llent given by the
children of the grade departments of
the city schools at Gross opera house
SATURDAY. evening. was a grand
success in every feature. The opera
huuae was filled to the doors and
everyone present was highly pleased
with every number On the program.
The entertainment opened with
the "greeting" ny a chorus Of l5O
voices, all school children under the
direction of Prot. John Cans. The
singing wns exceptionally fine. con-
silering the large number In tho
chorus. and was greeted with hearty
applause.
rhe sash drill, In which there were
seven young ladies' Of the school,
wasa very pleasing feature OF the
exercises. The young ladies wore
beautiful costumes and their drills
were performed In u manner that
reflected great credit on Misses
Jennie Brown and Katie Meyers, the
teachers who drilled them.
The tambourine drill under tho
direction III Misses Freida Scheutz.
Velma Cranob and Mamie Buchanan,
was one Of the best numbers on the
program. In this drill there were
twelve young girls, dressed In Gypsy
cost un.es and their work showed
care and patnstnking or the part
of their Instructors. The violin solo
by Henry Richard, and the music ny
the high school orchestra were highly
approved by the audience.
The entertainment closed with the
Operetta, 1.-The Cadets Picnic,"
which was the amusing feature OF
the entertainment. The acting of
the children was very natural, and
GREAT considerable laughter. The
solos and Duets by Alice and Roy
Green were rendered in an excellent
manner and they responded to
vigorous encore.
The musical features OF the enter
tainnent were highly pleasing and
throw much credit upon Prof. Cans
ut Il musical director, The most
excellent manner in which tho
choruses and cantata were rendered
ny the large number III children TAX
ing part speaks in the highest terms
oi the kindly and generous interest
taken in the program by Mr.. Cans,
and our city is to be congratulated
on having in it's midst ono OF such
ability. who IL 80 Interested In our
city schools as to beboth willing and
ready to lend. grntuitously, his best
efforts tn exercises given under their
auspices. The management OF the
entertainment recognizes tho extent
to which It is Indebted to Mr.. Cans
for the success OF the exercises, and
wishes, publicly, toexpress its aincere
thanks for the cordial assistance
which he gave.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-06-04

Aitkin Republican: Nat Tibbetts,
now of Little Falls, brother OF
James and Joshua Tibbets, stopped
off on Monday, on his way, home
from Grand Rapids, where he had
been on a visit to bis sons. Mr.
Tibbetts was the first sheriff of this
county and: was about the first
settler In these parts, having taken
as q homestead the site on which the
village of Aitkin now stands. He
resumed his journey homeward
Wednesday evening, but will return
again in July for few weeks stay.
Mr.. Tibbetts has not been here
before for ten or twelve years.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-06-04

ma atrew fiUwprs IN the graves Ol
the pu trluts " no have diedin defence
Of home and country. and to DO
honor to the survivors OF our cOun-
try e conflict. II 1t were not for the
veterans this country would not he
able to boast of 7O,OOO,OW Of the
truest and happiest people In the
world. Instead OF freedom, tyranny
would reign. Instead Of one great
country there might he a score OF
petty empires or colonies. II one
division was thinkable. twenty were
possible. Such a country wonld
have had few char rms for me ana the
thousands who every year left their
native land singing:
"Cheer, boys, cheer, no more of idle sorrow!
Courage, true hearts shall bear US on
our way. -,. $685..
Hope points before and shows a bright to-
morrow;
= Let US forget the darkness of today"
There " uuld have been no bright to.
morrow. The worlds great hope
would have gone down leaving the
world in darkness ami tears. The
Rebellion, thank God. was not
successful. The Union soldiers
have the honor Of saving our
country from dismembsrment
and ruin and handing down to us
unimpaired this rich heritage Of civil
and religious liberty. There axe
battles for the veterans and for you.
my fellow citizens, to fight and
enemies to be conquered. We must
have the broadcast education. The
true patriot Ia neither an theist nor
a biRot. We must have Tree schools
and free churches.
I'VE need not dread the scepter's puny
hand,
While near the school the church spirc
stands.
Nor dread the bigot's blinded rule,
While near the church spire stands the
school.
We must see to 1t that capital and
labor operate for the welfare Ut both
capital and labor.
Archbishop Ireland IL right when
he says the curse Of America Ia the
saloon. We must have an army that
will destroy its deadly carnage and
free the slave to drink. We have no
place for any sort Of tyranny. We
have no place for kings, aristocra tic,
plutocratic, demagogic or alcoholic.
Peace is beautiful, peace Is desirable.
Compromise will never bring peace.
1t did not before the war, it will not
now. Let us fight tine battle man.
fully from pulpit, rostrum and press
till the last foe surrenders and thus
help to answer the prayer for uni
versal peace.
When the war drum shalt beat no longer,
And all battle flags be furled
On the parliament of man
And the federation of the world.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-06-04

Senator Morgan says war with
Spain would last q days and cost
$50, 5000 i ~
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-06-04
:: THE : SOLDIER DEAD
Appropriate Memorial Exer-
cises in Honor Of the Nations
- Fallen, Heroes. 80. =,
Rev. G. r. Ceer, Speaker Of the
Day, Eulogizes the Old
Veterans - :. -

N although IDC ScScT0l uOul0 ~ SHc
forenoon the sky threatened rain.
the heavy clouds disappeared, and
with the return OF sunHhine the
weather was all that could he de-
sired for the observance of Memorial
day. the day ON which this great
nation pays Its tribute to the
memory Of the soldier dead.
From early morning until the noon
hour. visitors poured into tho city
from every section Of the county tn
witness or take partin the memorial
exercises, and seldom before have
there been seem in this city al large
crowds an there were today.
Workman Post G. A. R., which had
charge of tho exercises. had all ar
ranxements made and promptly at
l:3o In the afternoon the long process
sion which formed on First avenue
southeast III front OF the city hall,
started. in response to the command
OF forward march. given by Officer
of the Day J. H. Morton. ON its
march to the cemetery. The pro-
cession was headed by drum corps
Of the Sons Of Veterans. Following
the Sons OF Veterans was Workman
Post u. A. R.. the fire department.
school children, and citizens on foot,
and in carriages, the whole line being
nearly mile In length. From the
city hall the procession marched to
First street, up First street to
broadway. east on Broadway to
Fourth street and south on Fourth
street to the road leading to Oak
wood cemetery.
The usual memorial exercises were
conducted at the graves by Work
man Post. and Rev. Geo. r. Geer,
speaker of the day, delivered the
memorial address. Mr.. Geer paid an
ELOQUENT tribute to the old soldiers,
whose ranks grow thinner every year
and the return Of each Memorial day
finds new graves tn decorate IN
memory Of their great service to the
nation.
The singing exercises were lead by
a male quartet. composed OF F. W.
Lyon. DR.. F. H. Nero, H. N. Hard
log and E. s. Brown.
Oakwood cemetery never looked
more beautiful than it did Saturday.
Not only on the graves Of every old
soldier but nearly every grave in the
cemetery, was placed some flowers,
moss. or house plants. and some
were newly covered with green sod ,
sbo wing that their occupants were
still cherished in the memory Of some
loving friend or relative.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-06-04
How 1t Would Affect Brainerd.

Brainerd Dispatch: The saloon
Keepers of Little Falls have decided
to give no more free lunches, and all
saloon-keepers in the city have signed
an agreement to that effect. This
seems to be direct blow at the
local press.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-06-04

Long Prairie Argus: Mrs. Philip
Vennewitz, of Little Falls, came
over last Friday and visited with
relatiyes here till Monday, going
from here to BrOwerville to complete
her visit with II sister there. This Is
the first time she has visited here
since they moved to Little Falls
some seven wears ago.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-06-04
We Will Have Two Holidays.

The question of which is the proper
day according to law to observe
where a legal holiday falls ON Sun
day, is still unsettled In the minds uf
some, and the result is that while all
the Memorial day exercises will be
held this year on the Saturday pre-
ceding, In accordance with. the gov
ernor's proclamation, the public in
situations. such as the banks and
the postoffice, will observe the Mon
day following. The pOstmaster's
book of instructions says, that when
a legal holiday falls upon Sunday,
the postmaster may observe the fol.
lowing Monday unless especially
provided for by the state authority.
Mr.. Medved claims, as do also
others, that Attorney General Childs
has given his opinion that the gov
ernor's proclamation does not effect
Memorial day, as it is "a national
holiday. and gives 1t as his opinion
that the Monday following is the
legal day to observe. The banks
take the same view, 80 while the G.
A. r. and our citizens generally will
observe Saturday as Memorial day
the public institutions over which
the national government has control
will be closed ON Monday. -
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-06-04

The commencement exercises o.
the st. Cloud high school were held
Wednesday evening. A class .o1
eight graduated.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1897-06-04

The Republican free sllverites
held q state meeting in Minneapolis
Wednesday. Morrison county was
not In it, so far as known.
The morning times., 1897-03-01

taken for granted that movement of this
description at this particular juncture
would be very unwelcome to Russia. IL
would offer too golden an opportunity to
support Greece, help to aggrandiZe that
power by consolidation with the Balkan
states, hitherto more or less under Rus
sian influence, and finally by helping to
establish, as the head of a great Greek
confederation, King George in Constant
nopIe, instead OF Emperor Nicholas.
There is little doubt that the Russian
ruler sees such a possible contingency in
the outcome OF the Cretan trouble, and
that is sufficient reason why Russia should
demand that Greece shall keep the peace
just now. The former knows well enough
that England would like nothing better
than to place buffer power between
Europe ana Russia on the Black Sea. That
course would at one operation dispose of
the Turk. and of Russia's hopes on the
Bosphorus. AS a question OF policy it
would be vastly popular with the English
people, and. as offering a non- MuScovite
solution of the general problem, it would
be apt to enlist the assistance OF Italy
and possibly of France. So it is not so
strange after all that Russia should have
taken her present stand.
The morning times., 1897-03-01
AMERICAN AFFAIRS ABROAD.
Railroad Enterprise in China Re-
ceiyeS Setback.

Lcndon, Feb. eS.-Last month mention
was made that Sheng, the new Taotai
Of Tien-T -Tsin, favored the American syn
dicate, with which Mr.. c. p Hunting
ton is connected, in securing a leading
share in the Chinese railway extension
projects PfiFate advi ces from Tien-
Tsin now state that Sheng has had a
set back, which threat ems his position,
and Will swamp the scheme he was for
warding.
In view OF the expected Mckinley tariff
the London Chamber Of Commerce re-
Gently recommended that foreign con-
tracts OF quotations for future delivery
on the basis of duty-paid prices should
clearly specify that the prices mentioned
are conditioned on the duty or duties
cha rgea ble and the ella ssifi ca ton of
goods remaining the same S.s at the date
of cont ract or quotation, and should
provide that the buyer be held RESPONSE
bic for any Increase of duty taking
place before tine completion OF delivery,
This recommendation is already being
largely acted upon by members of the
chamber in their Ameri can contracts.
The American society in London CON
templates making Mr. Bayard some kind
Of presentation on the occasion OF his de
parture from the embassy. What it will
be is not exactly decided yet. Another
honor to the departing ambassador viii
probably be a dinner or social function at
the St James Club, at which Mr.. Bayard
will be the guest OF some of the most
important foreign ambassadors.
The morning times., 1897-03-01
Plain Talk.

The gallant Dubois tthan whom no man
will he more missed in public lifeD made
0 statement in the Senate Saturday, clear
and simple enough to give even Manager
Hanna pause:
The Republican party said Mr.. Du-
bois to his Republican colleagues, has
written its last law on the statute books
of this country If you get your tariff
bill through it viii not be by Republican
votes You have not enough OF them;
you cannot get them: they do not belong
TO you, aud you will be farther from getting
them i n two years. After saving to US that
you would help us in the fight for silver.
OF the single gold standard, and when YOU
did it you lost the Pacific coast. Just so
fast as the people OF that section have an
election for Senator, just so fast Will a
Republican Seaator go down Just so
fast as the people there have chance
60 express themselves, Just so fast viii
you lose a Republican Senator if you cling
20 the single standard. You cannot or
gauize the next Senate. nor can you
organize any other senate"
These are facts within the knowledge Of
every Democratic and Republican leader in
the country: il only needed that they be
officially stated in public place by a
man competent TO do SO The ne1s ad-
ministration is confronted by situation
made To its hand
The morning times., 1897-03-01

"Mr. Cleveland says La Lucha OF
Havana, will find the island quite changed
since he was here eight years ago"
has done more than any man on earth,
save Weyler, to bring about. Put, :"
continues La Lucia, 'he Will be treated
with every consideration due to him for
having resolutely opposed all attempts
to break off friendly relations between
the United States and Spain" MI Cleve-
land ought really to visit Cuba. In no
other way can he learn in just what es-
timation he is, and ought to be, held by
the American people.
The morning times., 1897-03-01
Three Days More.

Today the attention of the American
people is fixed on Washington and Can
ton. Tomorrow the Prcsident-elect will
arrive at the Capital, and the country will
have eyes for Washington alone.
MI. Mckinley viii be gluriOusly welcomed.
BE comes the undoubted choice OF the ma
tion. and for space at least all America
bonors him and wishes him health aud
prosperity and all the wisdom that can
enter a mortal mind
Meanwhile the Cleveland administra-
ton drags its slow length along. It's
hours are numbered, but the hours lag
That the country should be subjected to
even three days more OF personal misgov-
eminent is as hard to contemplate as
though ii had not already suffered for four
long years.
The morning times., 1897-03-01

feller alliance will he no one can foresee
accurately. 1t is almost universally the
case that a trust either crushes its antag-
onist in the competitive market or makes
an alliance with it. The common inn
preston was that Carnegie and Rookie
feller would keep closely together, and,
perhaps, they have done SO and may con-
tinue to do so.
This is against the expectation of eX
perience, however. These vast moneyed
interests, whether they happen at the
present moment to be comprised within
the trust itself or to stand outside of it,
can the better make unearned dividends
upon watered investments by pooling is
sues, and that, in the end they have al
ways been almost sure to do.