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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

/ p. H. Berg, Of Pierz, was In the
city yesterday.
Drew Musser returned from St.
Paul visit yesterday.
NJ. Popple. OF Perham, was Little
Falls visitor Tuesday.
Al. SimOnet went to saltwater
Wednesday ON business.
Hon. Moses LaFond went to st.
Cloud Tuesday On business.
Attorney r. s. Clarke. ot Roy alton,
was u city visitor Tuesday.
II. D. Musser went to St. Paul ON
business Tuesday afternoon.
}. H. Koop. of Brainerd, was q
Little Falls visitor yesterday.
II. T.. Tolman, of st. Cloud, was in
the city yes terday on business.
!, II. B. Tuttie, of Burtrum, ia visit
ing Little Falls friends Tuesday.
l.. O. Vessel returned Monday
evening from visit at st. Paul.
s. H. Nicolin, of Jordan, Mimi,
wa a Little Falls visitor yesterday.
SC. Cochran. the Randall mer-
chant, was city visitor yesterday.
Miss Maude Buchanan went to
RoyaltOn yesterday to visit friends.
H. Landau returned Wednesday
night from u short visit at the Cities.
County. Auditor J. A. Nichols went
to st. Paul Wednesday on business.
Mrs. G. G. Simmons, oiCrow Wing.
is visiting rela tives and friends in the
city.
Harry Kerr went to St. Paul
Wednesday to visit relatives and
friends.
Attorney r. B. Brewer. of IT..
Cloud, was in the city ON business
Tuesday,.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. NJ. Williams went
to White Bear lake Tuesday to visit
relatives.
W. E. Penfield. travelling salesman
for the Pine Tree company, arrived
III TIC CaLy JcoScAuoS'
r. T. Kraft, of the Hennepin Paper
company, came up from MinneapO-
liz Wednesday evening.
VIM, Mueuze. travelling auditor for
the Minneapolis Brewing company,
was In the city yesterday.
John H. Anderson, Of the firm OF
Anderson Bros, arrived Monday
afternoon from MOOrhead.
Miss Christine Porter returned
Tuesday from Buck man.. where she
had been to attend the funeral of her
father.
Mrs. Jos. Mcdonald, of Otsego,
MIMI. arrived in the city Wednesday
evening on Il visit to her sister. Mrs
". A. Dow.
s. F. Staples, who had been to
saltwater to attend the funeral OF
his uncle, Isnac Staples, returned
home yesterday.
Miss Blanche Foster. who h IA been
visiting with Mr.. and Mrs. A. w.
MacRae, returned to her home at
Royalton Tuesday.
Mrs. Stella Haskell. music teacher
at the business college, returned
Tuesday evening from an outing OF
q few days at Birch lake.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01
FINEST TRAIN ON WHEELS

Tint IL what Mr.. Pullman says Of
the DurlingtUn's new train between
Minneapolis, st. Paul and Chicago:
Finished throughout In royal
fashion. compartment and standard
ei,-,a, h"ifrt lih,n,. ""'. chat' "arH
and dining "a' II " without IN
equal IL. TIT. country :" aLr'ad. No
extra fH~ps
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01
C0ffeeS.

RIO Coffee per pound l0c
Our Mocha and Java leads
all others 35c ID 3
pounds for $500
Our Golden Rio is the finest
ever offered for the money
per pound l5c
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

Conductor Berry, OF one OF the
Little Falls 4 Dakota trains, has re-
sumed his position after an absence
Of two months at Milwaukee. Mr..
Berry was called to Milwaukee hy
the illness Of his father. who ia now
somewhat better, but being quite
oil will probably never regain his
health.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

A party was given by Karl An.
dersOn and Peter Otem Saturday
evening at the home Of Christ H.
Elvig, on Seventh street, northeast.
A large number were present and en-
joyed pleasant evining with card
playing and dancing.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

The 3-mOnths-O old son Of Frank
NOyes, OF st. Cloud, recently left IN
the care OF the sisters OF st. OttO'A
orphanoge died, Monday night. The
funeral was held from the hospital
chapel Tuesday, and the remains
buried in the Catholic cemetery here
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

A party OF six residents OF Ripley
town left this city yesterday for u
visit at Montreal and other points in
Canada. They will be away about
a month. They are Mr.. and Mrs.
Ludger Rocheleau, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Houle and Mr.. and Mrs.
Gideon DUucette.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

Mrs. Geo. LaFond accompanied
her mother, Mrs. 3. Pendergast, to
Sank Center Tuesday for q visit
of several weeks. Mrs. LaFond is
gradually recovering from her severe
illness, and is now able to walk
around some.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

w. A. Ridgway, a former resident
of this city. now residing at Crook
ston, arrived in the city Tuesday, and
is visiting relatives and friends. He
is now travelling salesman for a
wholesale music house.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

Internal revenue stamps
of all denominations and
for all purposes required
by law, are on sale at the
First National Bank.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

Thos, Monahan and w. H. Buskirk
returned Tuesday from a fishing trip
to Birch lake. Both caught fine
strings OF black bass, pike and sun
fish, which were distributed among
numerous friends in the city.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

w. p. Northway, Of the firm OF
Willford & Northway, dealers in
-four mill machinery, Minneapolis,
was in the city on business Wednes-
day.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

Il think DeWltt's Witch Hazel
Salve is the finest preparation on
the market for piles" So writes
John G. Dunn. Of Wheeling, W. Va.
Try it and you will think the same.
It also cures eczema and all skin
diseases. l.. D. Brown.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

Messrs. Ferris, Ingersoll and
Spaulding. OF the Crow Wing county
delegation to the state convention,
went to st. Paul Monday. They are
much interested In the nomination
of Mr.. Lum Of Duluth for q supreme
court Judge.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

E. G. Blanks, of Lewlsville. Texas.
writes that one box OF DeWltt'e
Witch Hazel Salve was worth 500 On
to him. It cured his piles OF ten
years. standing. He advises Others
to try It. IT also cures eczema. skin
diseases and obstinate sores. L. ID.
Brown.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

A. D. Harris on and H. F. Schleuse-
ner returned Wednesday from bust
ness and sightseeing trip to Bentdji
and other towns in that locality.
They report that all those who left
this place and went into business at
Bemldji are apparently doing well.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

The TACT that The Great Wallace
Shows is composed exclusively Of the
greatest artists known and that it's
property is the best ever built for
sho " purposes, ranks it the highest
class circus In the world.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

Win your battles against disease
by acting promptly. One Minute
Cough Cure produces immediate re-
suits. When taken early 1t prevents
consumption. And In later stages
it furnishes prompt relief. l.. D.
Brown.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

A bOwery dance will be given in
the pine grove near the homo OF Geo.
Averill, about one mile west Of the
city, Saturday night, and also in the
afternoon and evening OF the Fourth
OF July. The management has se-
cured excellent music, and will see
that no Objectionable characters are
admitted. A bus will be run from
the city, and all who wish to attend
are assured q pleasant time.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

Miss Nellie Sloan. Of st. Paul, ar.
rived in the city Monday evening for
a visit with htr sister, Mrs. r. G.
Turner.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

The evidence In the case proves
Hoods Sarsaparilla cures scrofula,
salt rheum. boils, humOrs and all
eruptiOns.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

Sick headache. biltousness, consrf-
patton and all liver and stomach
troubles can be quickly cured by
using those ia nous little pills known
"a DeWitt's Little Early Risers.
They are pleasant to take and never
grippe. L. D. Brown.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

A large coast defense gun passed
through the city on u Northern Paci.
fic freight train yesterday, en-
route t. some point on the Pacific
coast. The gun is said to weigh q
tons and was on a car constructed
of steel with three sets OF trucks,
made especially for that purpose.
1t was a terrible looking engine Of
destruction.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

Attorney .. A. Lindbergh lett Tues
day for Rockford, ILL.,, ON business
He will be absent several days.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

H. Landau, j. II. Rhodes and l..
P. Applequist went to st. Paul
Wednesday morning on business.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

A party OF young ladies, chaper-
oned by Mrs. Haskell, went to Two
Rivers Wednesday, for an outing Of
a connie weeks,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

C. A. Weyerhaeuser returned from
St. Paul Monday evening accom-
panied by his brother. John P.
Weyerhaeuser, of Rock Island, Ill.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01
Teas.

We are selling a good tea dust
for l5c, and a good tea for
Csc. Our 35c tea IS a leader,
try it.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

Most of the delegates to the Re-
publican state convention went tU
St, Paul Wednesday afternoon.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

H. G. Keeper, of Wahpeton, who
has been in the city the past week,
left for his home yesterday via st.
Cloud.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

s. F. Staples, and his mother, Mrs.
Emily H. Kinney, went to saltwater
Tuesday to attend the funeral OF
Isaac STAPLES.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

Mrs. w. j. Edwards and Miss
Olive Phillips, of Minneapolis, are in
the city visiting their brother, l.. T.
Phillins. the West side merchant.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

Bob Moore, OF Lafayette. Ind.
says that for constipation he has
found Dewitt Little Early Risers to
be perfect. They never grippe. Try
them for stomach and liver troubles.
l.. D. Brown.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

John Arndt, who has been at work
at Bemidji for some time, returned
to this place Wednesday. He Is sui
fering from poisoning on bis right
arm, and came home to place himself
under the care of doctor.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

Thos. Sparrow. u Benton county
pioneer, died at Rice on Tuesday at
the age Of Sc years. He left seven
sons and daughters.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

The Western Union Telegraph COM
pany has notified it's patrons that
after June 80 each message sent must
bear q l-cent internal revenue stamp.
The sender OF the message must sup
ply the stamp.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

Mrs. j. Burton returned Monday
evening from visit with relatives
at st. Paul and was accompanied
by Mrs M. o. Greengard and child
rem, Of St. Louis, who will spend the
summer here.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

Thousands of persons have been
cured Of piles by using DeWttt's
Witch Hazel Salve. 1t heals prompt
" and cures eczema and all skin dis
eases. 1t gives immediate relief. L.
ID. Brown.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

County Treasurer Joseph l.. Meyers
and his brother Frank are out TO
Lake Alexander fishing.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

It 10 claimed that Gov. Clough will
announce the towns on Saturday
that will be allowed to furnish the
companies for the Fifteenth regiment
VI volunteers. 800.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

Miss Fl. j. LaVine, who has been
employed as trimmer III Mrs. ClOse's
millinery establishment, has finished
her season's work, and left Wednes.
day morning for Il visit with her
mother at Evansville, MINI.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

The clerks union held its regular
semi-monthly meeting Monday even.
ing, after the business of the meeting
had been transacted the members
INDUCED in q social dance. All EN-.
loved themselves for several hours.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

In the futnre this space in tho
WEEKLY TRANSCRIPT will be re-
served for A. Tanner the WhaleSaie
and Retail Grocer. Watch for 1t.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

Attorney j. H. Rhodes returned
Monday evening from st. Paul,
where he had been on business.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

p. H. Neuman returned Monday
evening from Iowa with carload OF
horses. They are q fne bunch OF
animals, with several fine drivers in
cluded. The draft horses range In
weight from 1870 to 1900 pounds. and
all are young but well broken horses.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

H. F. Meyers, who has been in the
city the past two months, looking
after his -four mill interests here, left
yesterday for his home at Gin
ciDnati.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

Mics Winnie Chance. daughter III
DR.. N. W. Chance, arrived In the city
Tuesday for q visit accompanied by
Master Forrest Staples. of Howard
Like.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

~Use the Long Distance Tele
phone to Minnesota, North and
South DakOtt, cities and towns.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

Claim Agent Taylor. Of the North.
ern Pacific, was in the city Wednes-
day to effect a settlement with Adolph
Lafond, who lost some cattle In
NAV by u locomotive striking them.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

Safety deposit boxes for
rent at reasonable prices
for the safe keeping of
valuable papers and other
valuables. Bv The First
National Bank, Little Falls
Minnesota.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

~For genuine bargains go tt
Richard Bros.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

It'll DR. Niven will be In
QRT RoyaltoD July II and
y OOuse - and Little Falls July
ID and Is. at Columbia hotel. Walt
for him for fiue dental work.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

Chas, Nickel returned Wednesday
from q two months visit at DetroN'
MINI.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

~ Flour. feed bran and shorts for
sale at Richard Bros.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

Most of our local tobacco dealea s.
have compiled with the law In the
matter Of procuring the government
retail license. The law goes into
effect tomorrow and those who have
not secured their license had better
send the sum of $500 to the internal
revenue collector at st. Paul
Immediately.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01
A Clever Trick.

It certainly looks like 1t. hut there
is really no trick about it. Anybody
can try it who has Lame Back and
Weak Kidneys. Malaria or nervous
troubles. We mean be can cure him.
self right away by taking Electric
Bitters. This medicine tones up the
whole system. acts as stinulant
to the Liver and Kidneys. is Il blood
purifier and nerve tonic. 1t cures
Constipation. Headache. Painting
Spells, Sleeplessness aud Melancholy.
1t IL purely vegetable. a mild laxa-
tive, and restores the system to its
natural vigor. Try Electric Bitters
and be convinced that they are a
miracle worker. Every bottle guar
anteed. Only Soc. a bottle at L. D.
Browns drug store.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

Conductor Fred Desch, Of the Little
Falls 4 Dakota branch, Wednesday
took a lay -off which will continue for
three weeks or a month, and went
to the Twin Cities where he will
visit relatives and friends. Con-
ductor Rollins came up from Mime
apolis at noon and took Desch g
place.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

DR.. Niven at Little Falls July IA
and Is.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

Com plants are made that boys In
the city are injuring shade trees on
vacant city lots. Some Of the owners
will try to punish the boys Tor this
~ alicious destruction Of property.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

J. H. Koop. OF Brainerd. yesterday
filed a petition In the probate court
to he appointed special administra-
tor Of the estate OF George Bittnar,
deceased. Bittnar waa a resident of
Motley township. and was a cousin
OF Mr.. KOop. His estate consisted
Of a homestead and about 500
worth VI ptrs0uM property.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

The pepower for Anderson Bros.
wagon factory is now In place and
ready to run the factory az
soon as the machinery 10 placed in
position. Mr.. Anderson stated to.
day that he thought the machinery
would all be in place and the factory
ready to begin operation shortly
after the Fourth of July.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

DR.. Niven at RoyaltOn july II and
"a
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

g. I. McNair went to Cloquet
Wednesday via Minneapolis. Mr..
McNair states that he expects to re-
move bis family to Cloquet about
September I,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

The Chief Burgess OF Milesburg,
Pa, says DeWitt's Little Early
Risers are the best pills he ever used
in bis family during forty years OF
housekeeping They cure constipa-
ton, sick headache and stomach and
liver troubles. Small In size hut
great in results. L. D. Brown.
&c. Flynn returned Wednesday to
Minneapolis. He has shipped his
household goods to that place, and
they will go to housekeeping there
soon.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

~Always In season. aopkins'
Steamed HOminy (Hulled COrn). Ele-
CANT lunch In milk. OF. can, lOc.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

The Great Wallace Shows will ex-
hibit here July 16, 1893.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

Il. E. Marguardt, OF Minneapolis.
in the employ o! the Western Union
Telegraph company, v as In tho city
Tuesday to make some improve
ments In the local Office.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01

The editor of the Evans City, Pa,
Globe, writes: lone Minute Cough
Cure IL rightly named. 1t cured my
children after all other remedies
failed" 1t cures coughs, colds and
all throat and lung troubles. L. D..
Bro wn. .
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-01
amer S
Buy your
GROCERIES

where you: have the largest
stock to select from. Freshest
goods and prices that are right.
We aim to please one and all
Mail orders wlll receive prompt
and careful attention.
We are selling Swift's
BEST Ham for. ........ lOc
Fancy Bacon for. ....... lOc
Boneless Ham for. lOc
Bologna Sausage. ....... lOc
We are selling a good
Wash Board for. l5c
Extra good Broom. -. 15c
A | Id flat can Salmon 1910
Package Coffee for. ..... lie
Dried Fruits are cheap,
call and get prices.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-07-26
SPANISH SOLDIERS THROW DOWN THEIR ARMS

give. America with England. could com.
mand tho commercial control Of Chinese
ports.
II Russia and Germany are allowed 20
pursue the exclusive and selfish policy OF
personal agerandisement. as 70 far ST
forth in their occupancy Of Ports
Arthur and KiaO chu with control Of
large portions Of Chinese territory % tho
exclusion Of other nations. American com
msrce must suffer.
English sentiment 80 long eriticizing
America has S last been from their own
danger from ISOLATION turned In favor OF
America. and one hears nothing from En-
giishmen In the East but the great Id-
vantages VI an Angio-saron alliance. or
at least an identical policy on CONNER
eiai lines that would prevent Russia or
Germany from excluding any part Of
China from the rest OF the world.
The Ango-Itallan syndicate has secured
the Banner mining province Of China and
Its working field and proposes to use ma
ehinery and men from America and Eng
land. Other provinces and other conceS-
slons viii follow.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-07-26
SOME CUBANs,
DIXON PRAISES sHAFTER.
He Is Not Only Great General, But
Great Diplomat.

New York. July 25.-Rev. Thomas Dixon,
Jr., in his sermon In the Grand Opera
House, said he believed the stories of dis
oreAltable actions, cowardice and prefer
ance for eating rations to fighting regard
ing the Cuban troops, to be misrepresent-
ations. The subject Of his sermon was
General Skaters Great Victory"
He oontrasted spain's condition of the
fifteenth century with Spain of today and
said that a nation who can speak the
truth has no fear.
I'm three months Of war We have raised
an army Of 100000 men, sunk twenty-one
Spanish sailors and captured two adrnl-
stroyed forty merchantmen, killed 1000
Spanish sailors and captured ewo admi-
rails, 5000 men and an important city.
This Is prophecy Of future success.
''Shafter is not only general, but a
magnificent diplomat" said Mr.. Dixon.
with an actual force Of 1900 men In
three weeks we forced an entrenched
army Of superior numbers to surrender,
not only the force Immediately in front Of
him, but other forces further distant. It
required diplomat to do this.
'I am sorry Garcia misunderstood us,
Some courtesy has been neglected toward
these poor, proud ragged men. 1t mat