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The Portland daily press., 1898-12-16

Calvin S Brice was born at Denmark,
Ohio, ON September II, 1916.
| At the time of his death he was presi-
dent of the Lake Erie and Western rail
road company; president of the Saut Ste
Marie Bridge con pany, and president OF
the Cincinnati Northern railway. He
was a director in many other companies
and a member of many social organiza-
tions. He was liberal patron of the
arts and keen student of the sciences
Senator Brice's family was famous Tor
its lavish entertainments at Newport as
well as at Washington.
He was the son of Pres
byterian minister. Three years
before the Civil war he entered Mani
university. but in 1861 he enlisted in a
university company for the war. He
served in West Virginia in the s6th Ohio
infantry. In 1863 he graduated from the
University and after teaching school d
few months became captain of a company
in the I0Sth Ohio and served till the end
of the war. He then went to Ann Arbor,
Mich. law school, and was afterwards
admitted to the bar in Cincinnati, he
took an active interest in politics and in
the campaign of 1876 he was an electoral
candidate OH the Tilden ticket, and again
on the Cleveland ticket i'll 1884. In 1858
he was a delegate at large to the Demo-
cratic national convention at ST. Louis,
where the Ohio delegation chose him as
a member OF the national committee
He was chairman of the executive COM
mittee during the 1888 campaign and on
the death of William H. Barnum was
elected chairman of the Democratic
national committee.
In the winter of 1890, Mr.. Brice was
elected United States senator from Ohio
to succeed Henry b. Payne and took his
seat March 4. 1891.
In the Senate Mr.. Brice became prom
inent figure He was soon made q mem
Der of the Democratic steering committee
and became also a member of tne commit
tee on appropriations.
Mr. Brioe seldom spoke in the Senate,
but he was a close observer OF every thing
that was going on and was always deep
in the councils of the party. Mr.. Biice
served six years in the Senate. being sue
ceeded by j. B. Foraker. In Washington
he occupied the Coreoran house and gave
lavish entertainments Since his retire
ment from the Senate he had been in
Washington but very little, occupying
himself for the most part with business
affairs in New York.
Until the Democratic party adopted free
silver as cardinal principle Mr. Brice
was the leader in his party In Ohio. but
after that he did not take an active part
in politics.
The announcement of Mr.. Brice's death
eau sed great regret in the Senate, as he
was favorite with nearly all, possessing
fund of great humor, good story
teller and universally popular on both
sides of the chamber. He was admirs
for his business and political skill ard
for his Astounding good humor whicn
never left him on any occasion. He was
largely interested in railway enterprises,
was rated millionaire, and of late had
been one of the chief members OF a syn
dictate with large railroad and other con
cessiors in China. He leaves widow
and several grown children.
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NOR SALE-Buy me one mother, one of those
fine harmonious of HAYES, 414 Congress
music. music books, etc. Select holiday
present here. Sister Isabel. 10-t
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EOR SALE-For the holidays, elegant musical
instruments pianos, music boxes. reginas
violins, baBjos. guitars, harmonlcas, comets.
flutes, instruction books, etc. Keep the Jews
Harp again. Old man. My prices are all right
HAW IVES, 4l4 Congress 81. I01
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FOR SALE-The craze now is for music oh,
I Where shall music be found? HALVES,
414 Congress ST. his all the late songs. music
books mandolins, banjos. guitars violins. ac-
cotdeons, harnonicas. superior violin and
banjo strings, etc. Join the crowd and sing
Georgia Camp Meeting and other popular
songs. 101
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EOR SALE-A pair of very gentle. well
Il matched horses, which have been driven
years price low. Apply at NO. 20 EXCHANGE
ST. 10-l
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Optical PRACTICE = The established
- practice. Office furnishings. instruments.
a NNr stock F Of popular Graduate orticlan in
hin aEngiand CITY can be bought at very reason
fiavorably known. Junction of six railroad
lines and trading center of many country
towns. Everything in first class condition.
ana sold for no fault Excellent Opportunity
Tor oeullst or optician to secure estaNiiShsd
business at small outlay. ADDRESS "GRADIJ.
ATE OPTICIAN." Press Office. dec 6tf
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banjos excel. An elegant line for the holi-
days. Please ca or send orders for superior
strings, instruction boo s for all instruments
and everything in the music line to HALVES,
Al Congress St, Portland. l01
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MORTGAGES NEGoTIATED-We have
WI funds OF clients to invest in firsrmortgages
on real estate security at 5 per cent. interest.
We make a specially Of placing loans on city
office, First National Bank Building, FREDER-
lex S. VAIL. dec9d4w
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CALVIN S. BRlcE DEAD.
Former United states Senator and DEM
ocratic Leader.

New York, December 15.--Hon. Calvin
S. Brice died OF pneumonia at g. 10 O'Clock
today at his residence in this city, No. 6S9
Fifth avenue. Mr. Brice contracted Sc
we're cold one week ago today. On Friday
last he went down to his office, returning
some in suffering condition. On Sat
urday last he took TO his bed and grew
steadily worse until this afternoon when
he died.
At his bedside were his wife, two
daughter and two sons. Capt. Stewart
M. Brice, and John +. Brice, the latter
student at Harvard university. a n
other son, kirkpatrick, is now with Al
miral Dewey at Manila. The family
physician was also at the bedside, Wheh
death came.
MIR. Brice was in semi conscious STATE
when he passed away. Many persons OF
social ana public Importance sited the
Brice residence this afternoon and eve
ming to offer their sympathy. There were
also many messages from out of town
The remains will be taken to Lima,
Ohio, for interment.
A eablegram apprising Lieut. Brice OF
his father S death was sent to Hong Kong
this afternoon.
The Portland daily press., 1898-12-16

I ODGING HOUSED rooms, on beautiful
- square at So. End cean and well furnished.
low rent only $3.50. part cash; also nice house.
L rooms. just off fremont ST.. $3.50, 500 down.
I. "A. WEBSTER. 6s3 fremont ST., cor w.
Newton st Boston. IA
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FOR SALE.
e orsy VOL ds inserted under this head
one week for 20 cents. cash in advance

Fe,R t.s "a ALE Lion Cumberland ST., between Elm
liaS IN Hhleslnut house of 10 rooms for -fanii
foon III shhorougn pair; price $4,000; terms
2 Ivy cash, balance mortgage at per cent; a
g seo III INVESTMENT. w. III. WALDRON & Co.
AO0 "AAuNto o. I6-l
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ENOR sALE-Hotel furnishing in small hotel
Il in town of Pennington, N q. Reason for
selling. change of business. Address, FRANK
E. WHEELER 10-1
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ID OOMS AND BOARU at 5 Congress Park.
Ii MRS. SKILLINGS. 125s
NO LET-At 1853 Cumberland street, a first
Il class upper rent of eight rooms, with bath
tub and hot water connections, also hot water
date. Apply to TRUE Bros, 1874 Fore street.
foot of Exchange street. aug2du
mo I.ET-Nov l. Lower tenement of house
No. 1879 Spring ST.. entirely separate, seven
rooms besides halls and bath, first class con-
dition steam heat. Inquire at A Deering ST.,
morning. noon or night oct25u
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cAsToRIA

Bears the signature of cHAs. H. FLETCHER
In use for more than thirty years, and
The Kind You Have Alz0ays Bought.
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DOR SALE-A Christmas present of phono
Il graph or graphophone is something the
whole family will enjoy. ] have just received a
fine line of these machines. also Imperial. hdi-
son and Columbia records, blanks, record
boxes and all supplies. second hand machines
of all makes. new goods, best prices. c. C.
AWES, successor to Chambers Music Store,
43l Congress st. 10-1
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FOR SALE-House II St Lawrence St..
rents. seven and eight rooms heated SEN
arately. hot and cold water, bath rooms. set
tubs, cemented ce lar: large stable; lot 5Hxi25.
Apply to A. q. LIBBY & CO., ~ IL Exchange
ST. Id
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FOR SALE-Bakery business and stock of
=. groceries at 45 Free street Stand former.
~ occupied by J. C. Preston. and lately by
reward L. Farwell. Good business opening
lor right party. SCOTT WILSON, 176 10 Mid
INC StEeet. 1b-1
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GKATE BARGAINS-25 pairs spring Acme
y rocker skates. full Hickle plated. made to
sell at S co. Will be closed out at rs cents. All
small sizes. Other bargains In odd lots and
regular lines OF skates. G. L. BAILEY. 263
Middle St. 10-1
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TOR SALE Wreck of the Steamer Portland
washed on Truro shore, will send piece of
wreck for one dollar for souvenir. MUNROE.
Truro, Cape Cod. Mass. ISL
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WANTED.

WANTED PLAN hand sewing including fine
w hemmng; also knitting aud crocheting.
will also read by the hour to any requiring sucn
a service Apply to or address MISS ROGERS,
103 Oak ST., Portland. l6l
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M ONEY TO LOAN on first and second mort
Nu cages on real q tate, life insurance poll
cies and notes or any good security. Real es-
tate bought, sold and exchanged. As IL TX
change Street, /. 2. BUTLER noy23d1m
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WATCHES ON INSTALLMENTS.

Waltham and Elgin Watches. a large stock
of new model Watches will be sold on easy pay.
ments at reasonable prices All Styles. All
Prices MCKINNEY. the Jeweler, Monument
Square. mar19dtf
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NOTICE-If you want a suit, overccat or
" ulster made to order first class and guar
anteed you can save money by calling and see
ing my prices. Repairing and pressing at low
est prices. NJ. M NANSEN, Merchant Tailor,
IL Temple st. III
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story house containing rooms and nan
try well fitted f,,r one family; Se5ago water;
situated SO PARIS st eet For further particu.
lars inquire OF A. c. LIBBY s. CO., ~ IL Ex-
change street. 1A1 =
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MONEY LOANkD--Don't borrow money
NA from your friends and have them remind
you of it hereafter; / will loan you on your
furniture pianos or other personal properly
without removal orinconvenience confdentisi;
easy repaying basis. PRIVATE PARTY,
P. O. Box 1888. 1872
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HNof sALE--Two genuine Buffalo Robes IN
- good repair and well lined; a bargain for
some som doctor; price $1,000 address j. II.
1oA =. Gorham, Maine. III
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MrANTTED-Lady to represent wholesale
w house, on salary with expenses paid. Ad
dress &C., box 1857. III
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W-ANTED-At once. ladies to do pleasant
w work at their home. Cali at 295 CumDer-
and ST. Hours Il. M to p m. lo-l
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FOR sALK.

FOR RENT-The entire floor over Haskell
= 8 Jones' Clothing Store, steam heat and
use OF elevator cluted. Inquire Tor. further
Information of HASKELL & JONES. Monu-
menJ Square. decl5-4
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H4'oh SALE---A Chickering Piano. SQUARE.
L seven octave, in God c9ndifion. viii s.iI
at a bargain. HANOVER ST. AL
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wv ANTED-By a young man, position in
w the wholesale grocery or furniture
business, three years experience can fur
nish references address H., Box 1857 1871
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GRAPHOPHONES to let by the day or
W evening. just the thing for parnes,
sociables, etc. A lot of 1Sx24 picture frames
for sale, only 10c piece while they lasl;
Bag store, 593 Congress St., Congress square
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MISCELLANEOUS.

coo 900 TO LOAN on first and second
pGV,VVU mortgages on real estate at as
low rate of interest as can be obtained in Port
land also loans made on stocks, bonds, person
al property or any good security. Apply to A.
C. LIBBY & CO., AZ IL Exchange st. dec14d4w
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NOR SALE--I have some big. handsome oak
Il trees suitable for piling or lumber, within
miles of city hall. Address j. B. N, box 1857.
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WEDDING RINGS.

One hundred OF them to select from. All
styles, all weights, all prices in 10, IA and Is
Kt Gold. Largest and best stock CT rings
in the city, A thousand of them. MCKINNEY.
the Jeweler Monument Square. june7dtf
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nRAMATIC-Wante talented lady 10 under
~ study romantic leads Good dresser.
SEM photo RESPONSIBLE ACTOR. Port
land Me. l5-l
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A THOUSAND RINGS

To select from. Diamonds, Opals Pear,
Rubys and all other precious siones, Engage
men and Wedding Rings speciality. Largest
took in the city. MCKINNEY, the Jeweier,
Monument Square. marl9dtf
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ELIAS DUDLEY FREEMAN, late of Var
mouth, deceased etition hit Thomas
L. Talbot or some other suitable person, be
appointed Administrator, presented by
Georgia N. Freeman, widow of said de-
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EVANTED--An old person or invalid wanting
w comfortable home in the country can
hear of the same by writing to box 50, Cumber-
and Centre, Me. Terms reasonable. 81
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WANTED-The adoption of three months
w old boy baby; perfectly healthy; good
antecedents; full release given. Address Dr.,
Box 1857. al
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WV ANTED-A family horse for his board
w for the winter to drive about enough
for exercise with good care W. HEN Ky
MsBRtDE North Yarmouth. ISL
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TOILET.
Forty words inserted under this head
one week for 25 cents. cash in advance

rs,o LET---The shop So 10 Preble street, lately
Il occupied by William Frazier the up
holsterer. JAMES G. McGLAUFLLN,, 90
Preble street. uoolo-1
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LOST AND FOUND.

EOUND--A horse blanket, will be returned TO
owner by proving property and paying
for this advertisement ERNEST TRUE, 1872
Fore St, with True Bros. 12-1
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GEORGE b. KNIGHT, late of Westbrook,
Leighton or some other suitable person,
be appointed Administrator, presented by
Carrie t. Leighton, daughter of said de-
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MITTIE v. FOSSETT, of Westbrook. Pc
tition that her name be changed to Militia
Y. Jones, presented by said Mittie Y. Fos-
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ANDREW ]. WHEELER. late of Cape Eliza
beth, deceased. Will and petition for pro-
bate thereof, presented by Hannah Nj.
Wheeler, Executrix therein named.
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WANTED SITUATIONS.

RO0KKEEPER---Wa Wanted position as book.
keeping, including Safe Guard System; best of
references as to character and ability. Ad-
dress B0OKKEEPER, Room 8, 800 congress
street. l6-1
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-06-17
e. MORO SHELLED.

0paniards Are Checked IN Rebuilding
Wrecked Fertiaostieas.
Or SANTIAGO DE CUBA, June II, via
Kingston, June IT, Tho New Orleans,
having been ordered by Admiral Samp.
son to destroy the new battlements OF
FL Moro. on which . large number Of
Spanisrds had been working, took up .
position at o'clock this morning
about 1000 yards from Moro battery.
She opened up ON the emplacements
with her rapid.fire guns Red
clouds of sand rose ON the hill top,
whore the .emplacements were build.
ing. After ~ minutes gun practice
Admiral Sampson signaled the New
Orleans to cease firing. Then as she
retired MORO sent 10 shots after her
without doing any damage.
ST. PAUL, June l6.-The Minnesota
Taxpayer association has fled articles
OF incorporation. The members are
large pine land owners in st. Louis and
Itasca counties, representing . billion
feet OF more, and living in Saginaw,
Duluth and Detroit. The object ID to
raise . defense fund OF $4,000 to re-
sist what they may consider excessive
TAXATION and to fight improper expendi.
lures Of pablo money.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-06-17
BONDS IN GREAT DEMAND
Success Of the New War Loan
Is Guaranteed.
sYND1OATEs MAKE PROPOSALS
Ready to Take Any Part Of the Total
lasue Not Subscribed for
By the Public.

WASHINGTON, June 1&-n there was
ever any question about tho success OF
the new 8 per cent war loan 1t has been
set at rest by the way in which sub
soriptions are already beginning to
come in at the treasury department:
The assurance Of the success Of the
loan has been made absolutely certain
by two propositions, each covering the
entire present issue of goo. 000, 900.
The subscriptions Of the National City
bank, the Central Trust company and
Vermilye Co, made the day the loan
was opened, were for any part Of the
total issue that should not be taken by
the public. Another proposal was for
mulated the same day covering the
entire amount. It came from ]. Pier.
pont Morgan and a number Of asso"
ciAt0a.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-06-17
CAMP At FERNANDINA.
Next Expedition Likely to Sail From
That Point.

Next Expedition Likely to Sail From
That Point.
WASHINGTON, June l6.-Secretary
Alger has just received the report OF
the special board, headed by Major
Hopkins, that was charged with tho
inspection OF various points which were
offered a. good camping grounds Tor
the United States troops. The best Tea
lures for . military camp were found
at Fernandina. Fla. A broad plateau
affords splendid camping and drill
grounds for 10000 troopa and within .
mile lies one of the finest beaches in
tho country One Of the features OF
the site 10 q we'll l,70o feet deep, dow.
ing pure water ut the rate OF 10, OOO, 900
gallons per day. The board reported
that this water could bs piped all over
tho camp, and Secretary Alger. with =
view to having everything In readiness,
has ordered the piping to be laid 1t
once, thus indicating the departments
choice Of sites.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-06-17
HAD A SPAN lard ON BOARD.

Capture ON the rw:okenham That Nay
Prove Important.
KEY WEST, Fla, June l6.-Jamie
Fermiers. who says he IL the first off,
Ger Of the Spanish hospital ship All.
cante, was brought here a. prisoner
Of war on board the British prize
steamer Twickenham, captured BY the
cruiser st. Louis on June 10. Conflict.
ing stories are told concerning the
epaniard's presence ON board the
Twickenham, and there 10 strong sus-
picion that he 10 more important cap
ture than superficial circumstances
might indicate. The Twiokanham was
captured when about 50 miles Of tho
south coast of Jamaica.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-06-17
AGREEMENT REACHED.

Heuso and Senate Compromise 81 the
BANKRUPTCY Bill.
WASHINGTON, June 16.-The confer
ees of the two houses Of congress
reached an agreement on the bank.
ruptcy bill. The measure, 40 agreed
upon, 10 q compromise between the re-.
spective positions Of the senate and the
house. All the house provisions in re.
gard to the administration of the law
aud judicial procedure under it were
retained. The principal changes made
were in the provisions relating to in.
voluntary bankruptcy, tho grounds on
which q discharge in bankruptcy may
be made, and to the amount Of punish.
ment under the law.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-06-17
ON THE WAY TO MANILA
4.
+.,.. e.
Second Philippine Expedition
Leaves San Francisco.
&
ANOTHER SAILS IN A WEEK
/.
i.
1>ur vssssls for the Third Fleet Now IL
=.
Readiness to Receive
Troops.
ANOTHER SAILS IN A WEEK

sAN FRANCISCO, June 16.-Anchor
was weighed by the second Philippine
expedition at l p m. As the sun was
setting the last transport passed out Of
the Golden Gate. led by the flagship
China. The expedition carried $500
men, distributed among four vesssls
Thousands of people assembled along
the docks to witness the departure Of
tho feet, and when the signals ordess
ing the vessels to get under way were
observed mighty cheer went up. Yes.
sells in the harbor blew long blasts from
their sirens, and every factory and mill
In tho manufacturing district saluted
tho vessels with blasts from their whis'
ties. The water front was black with
people, and the waving Of flags and
handkerchiefs presented beautiful
sight. -
Arrangements are now being made
for the sailing Of the third expedition.
1t is believed the feet will be ready BY
June Is. Thus far the steamers, 1ndi.
ana, Ohio, Morgan City. City Of Para
and three Northern Pacific boats have
been chartered. The first four vessels
are about ready to receive troops and
the three Northern Pacific steamers
are now on the way here from Seattle.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-06-17
FOURTH ARMY CORPS.

Copp; ugsr Deslenstsd to Undertake the
Occupssio. 81 Porto Rico.
New YORK, June l6.-A special from
Washington to The Tribune says: The
Fourth army corps, Major General
John J. Coppinger, commanding. has
been definitely designated to undertake
the occupation Of Porto Rico. 1t will
be rapidly increased to force Of 10000
men, including all available regulars
now in the South, with the addition Of
tho best volunteer regiments at Tampa
and Falls Church, Va These add
tons will be made in the next day or
two with chief outlook for the military
fitness and general ability for service.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-06-17
FRENCH CABINET RESIGNS.

u. Ribot, Former Premier, Expected to
Succeed Melinos
PARIS June l6.-M. Meline has
handed President Faure the resignation
Of the whole cabinet, which tho presi'
dent accepted, while requesting the
ministers 20 continue the direction, OF
affairs until their successors are named.
It 10 expected that N. Ribot the
former premier and minister Of finance.
will be invited to form new ministry,
and it 10 considered probable that n.
Dupuy, who was premier OF the: cab
met which preceded that Of N. Ribot,
will Join the new ministry.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-06-17
NO DESIRE TO INTERFERE.
Sensational Stories Regarding German!
and the Philippines Dsnisd.

Sensational Stories Regarding Germany
and the Philippine Dsoisd.
I. WASHINGTON, June 16.-A clear,
positive and unequivocal denial 10 made
at the state department Of the accuracy
Of the London Star publication reciting
that tho United States government had
been notified either directly or in.
directly of any purpose on the part of
Germany to interfere in the military or
naval operations in the Philippines.
The London publication 10 correct to
the extent Of saying that Secretary
Day has received certain direct Motif.
cations These, however, are directly
the reverse Of the alleged notifications
published In London. In brief. the
German authorities have made 1t clear,
denying that any of the reports at.
tributing to Germany a desire to inter.
fere were warranted.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-06-17
CARRIES $224,032,323.
Present General Deficiency Bill tho
Largest ON Record.

Present General Deficiency Bill tina
Largest ON Record.
WASHINGTON, June l6.-The general
deficiency bill, carrying an aggregate
Of 1924, 0S2, 1928, was reported to the
house BY the committee on appropria.
tionA All but $l8, POS, 026 is for war
expenses, and 5000, S72 Of the ordi.
nary deficiencies are for pensions.
The bill 10 the largest deficiency bill
ever presented to congress, and the
largest appropriation bill passed since
tho civil war, the, soc, 000, 900 appro-
priatiop enacted into law in 1858 eclips.
{ng IL, il 10 the last Of the appropria.
tiou bills to be presented to the house
thu session.