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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-30
ARRANGING DETAILS.

Con1sPs1ss 20 IsaAis8 Intssssts II the
Dsg Ise. Combine.
NEw York, Aug. 27.-A conference
OF tho leading Interests in the Mime.
sofa Iron and. Illinois Steal companies
vas held during The day at tho Office Of
Flower q Go. IN this CITY. Two special
committees weFe appointed. to arrange
details Of" consolidation and were par
ties 70 the conference. Tho meeting
was chiefly for tho settlement OF terms.
The main basis Of capitalization, it waa
statsd, will remain unchanged. The
basis viii probably bs elOO, 0o0, 0OO pre-.
ferred stock and e100.O0o, 900 common
stock. Minnesota 1rou 10 to be given .
preference In tho exchange o. securi.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-30
TROUBLE At MANILA.
Americans and Natives in . Fight b

Americans ond Natives In . Fight b
d; :*>:l.. Mistake. -. .rl,.,
MANILA, Aug s7.-On "Wednesday
= ,oorporA and two troopers Of Battery
Bot The Utah ARTILLERY. Alter, disem.
baking at Oavite. were sent on a Or.
rand. :. While passing through tho
streets, Trooper Hudson discharged biz
revolver for I'm, but tho natives n tho
immediate locality were much alarmed
Tor IT, time and Immediately began
firing. Dismounted cavalry were sent
% quell tho disturbance, but the natives
misunderstood the movement, and the
4IinG became general" ;,l.,,, , g..
r, Trooper jHndson Wss killed and Cor.
poral Andersen, mortally,> wounded.
'TFoopsrs .Lydpn., Nashbar,s Connolly
and Doyls Of the Fourth cavalry. were
wounded. -Four natives were killed
and several wounded. .':' ~ - il -
General Aeuinaldo has expressed hia
regret at the encounter aud promises
70 punish the offenders No further
trouble 10 expected. >,,i q: +
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-30
FOURTEEN DIED EN- ROUTE

Several Hundred Troops From Santiago
Arrive at Camp Wioko6:
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27.-The trans.
ports Yuoatan, Hudson and Catalania
arrived at Montauk Point during the
day with several hudred men from
Santiago. The arrival Of the ship was
reported to the war department by
General Wheeler, in command Of Camp
Wikof. During the voyage deaths
ocoarred::on the Yucatan. l on the Hud'
son and ON the Catalania.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-30
How to Make Corn Cakes.

Mix one oupful -four with half oupful
Indian meal, ~ teaspoonfuls baking
powder, half teaspoonful salt, two ia
blespoonfuls sugar, and sift through a
sieve. Melt one tablespoonful butter
1.-TWO ounoes), beat one egg In bowl
till light, add one cupful milk. add the
milk to the -four, mix all together, add
last the melted butter. Butter ten gem
pans and fill them three-quarters full
with the mixture. Bake in q moderate
hot oven till DONE
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-30

Account Il. A. Il. Encampment,
Cincinnati. o., Sept. s to 10 u rate Oi
42O.1 has been authorized for the
round trip. Tickets to be purchased
for trains arriving in st. Paul on
Sept. 3, 4 and s, with continuous
passage In both directions and final
limit vi slept. Is. BY depositinR
ticket with Joint agent at Cincinnati
and pa lying rs cents, limit can be ex-
tended until OctOb"r2.
IT. w. MANN, Agent.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-30
Excursion to Boston.

The Nickel Plate Road will sell ex.
cursion tickets: from Chicago to Bos.
and return for traius Of September Is,
II and 1S. inclusive, at rate Of 4l9.W
for the round.trip. Tickets will be
valid returning untilI September 80,
inclusive. On account OF heavy
travel at this particular time, those
desiring sIeppinK.car accOmmOda.
lions should apply early 10 :. Y
Callahan. General Agent, Ill Adams
st., Chicago.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-30

Account Merchants Association
meeting st. Paul and Minneapolis
Sept. - to Oct. 5,::1*98. rate OF a
fare and one. fifth has been u th0rizs d
on certificate plan. Dates Of sale
Sept. "a to 81. Tickets will be good
to return not later than Oct. 4, 1898.
II. w. MANN, Agent.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-30
FAVORABLE TO EXPANSION.

London Times Opinioa q American
Poaoo Commissisn.
LONDON, Aug. T.-The Times, re'
ferring editorially to tae American
peace commission, says:
The commission 10 strong in person.
mel and in politics and must be taken
to represent President McKinley's con.
cuzrence in tho inclinstion Of tho Re.
publican party towards = policy Of
colonial expansion. The nomination
OF Mr.. White may be due TO tho presi.
ests and snsoepabilitiss Of The church
Of Rome 10 the dnsl settlement Of the
Philippines.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-30
Other Members Are Secretary
Day and Senators Davt0 -.
and Frye.
MOORE GOES AS SECRETARY
VIII Resign rs Assistant SEQ
rotary Of State Within a
Fortnight.
Political Complexion OF Conn.,
mission Strongly Re-
publican.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27.-Secrstary
OF State Day has announced that Jus
;tioe White Of tho supreme court hal
accepted = place on the peace commits
sion; that all have now accepted and
that tho body stands complete. The
other four members. 90 officially an
nounoed, arc Secretary of State Day,
Senators Davis and Frye and Mr..
WhitelaW Reid. Tho membership Of
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-30
England's Advantage In Cana
dian Markets Where tho
Danger Lies.
PROCEEDINGS ARE SECRET
Commission So Far Declines to
Take the Public Into It's
is Confidence.
Simply Declares All Ques-
lions Will Eventually
Be Settled.

Qu4BEo. Aug. 27.-Owing to the
strict secrecy. maintained nothing il
known regarding the proceedings Of
the arbitration commissioners They
ars at work, they say they are making
progress; they declare that develop
ments thus far indicate that the ques'
lions which they have undertaken ia
settle eventually will be settled and
better and quieter relations than ever
existed before will exist between the
United States and Canada. The com.
mission. beyond this, declines to take
tho public into its confidence. It ID
said here that the whole settlement Of
various questions will go to pieces on
The Rock el Pfsfsrsntisl Tariff.
Several Of tho Canadian papers have
stated that tho United States would
never consent to make concessions and
adjust specific questions 40 long a.
England 10 given 20 great an advantage
over tho United States in Canadian
markets. Whom. asked about this point
the commissioners declined to say
whether or not it has been mentioned
In their talk.
In some quarters there seems to be q
feeling that Congressman Dingley'a
influence may be favorable to speedy
adjustment Of the questions. It 10 a..
serted BY some Canadians and Cana
dian papers that no will not DO able ia
put aside his tariff ideas and treat all
questions 40 other members Of the
United States commi ssion might be
willing to do. but this IL merely what
others ssy Of Mr.. Dingley, not what he
Gays himself.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-30
JUSTICE WHITE.

the commission being completed, Sec.
Rotary Day has arranged to leave fo1
Canton in order to make his personal
preparations for the trip to Paris. He
will be accompanied abroad BY Mrs..
Day, who has recovered from her re-.
cent illness. The secretary has q.
ready shipped to Canton . number Of
his personal effects In anticipation Of
early retirement from the state depart.
meut.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-30
GEN. FI1zRuGA LEES

2 Great Book on Csba. The Whole truth ~
the one man who .can tell it all. No sther
book ever gold so rapidly. Over 500 pages
Magnificent new illurtrations.
.AGENTs:t WANTED.
Wherever there 10 roof in oil AneBfss at
least one copy of Gen. Lees book csn be
sold beneath 1t. Many agents avtsske
over Is ordersH per day.l Most FSeraa
terms. 20 days credit. Price low.
Freight paid. Send for terms and tes11-
tory.
L. F.g0MI1H AGO.
1850 caxton Bldg.l Chicago, NJ
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-30
How 70 Mako Dewey PUDDING,

How 20 Make Dewey Pudding.
Beat the yolks Of four eggs we'll Add
one pint Of milk, then ~ cups Of -four
which mas been sifted twice, with q tea.
spoonful Of baking powder and quarter
tesspoontul al salt Add the stifny beat
en- whites Of the eggs and bake in an
earthen pudding dish half IN hour in q
rather hot oven. It will be very light
and quite like soufae II s1illfully man.
aged.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-30
Boor for the Orient.

MILWAUKEE, Aug. ~. What may
be expected in the way OF increased
commerce betwesn the United States
and it newly asquired territory is fairy
illustrated b. q order for bottled beer
1sosived by bxew,ng company Of tn.s
city. Ito China agent has cab.ed in
order for 81 carloads for immediate
ahipmont.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-30
How 70 Make Oh Eyes.

Cut five slices Of bread into rounds
with a large cutter and then .!opt out
the center. Toast them m even golden
brown. Butter 4 large pie pstA Put
the rings Of toast on the plata break
i've eggs carefully and put one into each
cavity. Sprinkle, lightly with ~ and
pepper, pour little cream II bsfweeq
The toast and set In tho oven until the
eee white is firm. II the oven !. very
bot, place the dish over boiling Yntef.
that the egg may not be overcooEed
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-30
The ProdlGAl Out6t.

He went away from home spindly
youth With shrunk shanks and a neck like
Q Garcia camp follower.
He came hack professional bicycle rid
R,with huge leos and muscles like iron.
II sec the .pr6digsl has returned, F" aid
Do next door neighbor. I'll ..,,l
EYES," replied the father, thoughtfully
- he stared in amusement At. tho bulgins
hosiery of his hopeful. " Hs seems 70 have
SUtuzned and brought the fattsd calf with
him. "-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-30
R>AuoeA shs Batter 1Ari6.

~ 2oaUoo1 The Batter 1ASi6.
"WAsHIxozox. Aug. 37.-Ths cabinet
discussed various questions concerning
Porto Rico, Cuba, and the Philippines.
II was decided to admit butter and
butterine to Porto Rico and, Cuba, when
stamped - ouch, At 3 cents & pound.
This IL : material reduction, the Span.
ish rate having been cents on butter.
while butterino was not admitted.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-30
SCHLEY At WASHINGTON
The Admiral Warmly Greetec
by Cheering Crowds.
HE VISITS THE WHITE HOUSE
Thanked BY the President for His Bril-
liant Work In the Battle
Of Santiago.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 27.-Rear Ad'
miral Winfield s. schley reached
Washington at 4:l0 p. m. He was
quickly noticed at most Of the stations
along tho line and throughout tho trip
no was greeted with cheering crowds.
When the train pulled into the depot
here he found a compact mass Of spec.
tators which filed tho depot and over.
flowed ont into the train shed. The
admiral and Mrs. Sohley, when they
appeared, were greeted with cheers
and shouts Of "Hurrah for Schley."
Every body ioined in the shouting and
tho depot attaches crowded about the
admiral and
Iosisted IN . audshske.
The admiral drove, to the Shoreham
hotel, whore he remained but few
minutes. He then proceeded to the
navy department, reporting to Assist
ant Secretary Allen, who accompanied
him to the White House. The presi.
dent gave him q most cordial reception
and thanked him in behalf of himself
and the nation for his brilliant service
on July and asked him to describe
the battle, which the admiral did at
length. The president then entered
into q discussion Of the work Of tho
Porto Rican commission and went over
with him tho general instructions
which viii guide the body in arranging
for the evacuation OF tho Spanish fro m
the island.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-30
1nSloughs ExtooA0d .

WAsa1norox.- Aug. ~. An ords,
has been issued BY the war depart
ment. extending the furlough Of volun'
tesrs given leave OF absence. from 10
days to 70 days.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-30

Bow 70 AaAs Lemon +ahsFss+' u
,sOue.qu milk, ewooops a0nE twc
hlbons, juice only. Serial soe&bg sDd
7hsees. Dent mind 'tbs cusdie-it will
: Aee1D cat. - ,.aiad sist ."o .9,gnt4
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-30

How g Bsoil . Chop In Paper.
Prepare chop as for pan broiling.
Wrap the chop in battered paper. Place
in q wire broiler and cook over clear
fire from fonr to six minuteA
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-30
Anchor Yaeilsse Dssd. :.

. N4w -YoRx. Aug. -N.-Ale1ander
Scott, the pugilist. died At tho Norws.
gisn hospital 1t 8 .. m. OF u1e mic con.
vulsions, brought on bJ his ::.rt!ons
In hts Aeht with Tommy Blt.e:, Vt the
Greenwood Athletic c.us, Brooklyn.
Thu1sdaY night.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-30

The teachers training schOo)just
closed at the UNIVERSITY was the
most successiul session Of this kind
evrf held IN the rtate. j'''". J." i
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-30
Deluss II .l'oseo Rloe.

PoNo1. Porto Rico, Aug. 27.-A
delugo from the mountains flooded the
sivsrs, and tho bridge between the
town and port WAS destroyed. Several
camps were washed out.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-30
abroad
Land S,

The Saint Paul and Du-
luth Railroad Company han
3O,0O0acres of land in Nor
rjson County for sale at
$500 to $500 per acre
and upwards.
For maps ard price lists
call at John Vertin's Of
fee, First National Bank,
Little Falls, Minn., or
write!.to
HOPEWELL CLARKE,
Land Commissioner. 903 Globe BlSG.-
ST. PAUL. MIMI,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-30

Ordered to the Philippines.
SAN Francisco, Aug. y.-The war
department has ordered tho transport
Arizona, now at Honolulu, to proceed
to the Philippines in company with
tho transport Scandal.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-30
Moore Ia eeoretnry.

j. WASHINGTON Aug. 81. -Assistaut
Secretary Moore admits his selection %
secretary Of the commission. He said
he had not decided when he would re.
sign his post ~ assistant secretary Of
state but that it probably would be
within q fortnight.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-30
OUN's REVIEW OF TRADE,

. In Many Branches the vels0s q BasI.
%% asss u the Target % Record.
NEW YoRx, Aug. STR. g. Dun &
Cos Weekly Review Of Trade sayss
The volume Of business reflected in
exchanges At the principal clearing
houses 10 49, per cent larger than last
year and 1913 psr cent larger than 10
1902, heretofore the year Of largest
business and highest prosperity ever
known Part Of this increase was due
20 speculation at New York. but there
remains . healthy increase over. the
best Of previous years and though in
some bsanchea business 10 not satisfao.
tory in character, in nearly all it 10 of
. volume larger than ever before. No
unfavorsble change appears in the
prospect Of crops upon which the vel.
fare Of tho country 20 largely depends,
nor 10 there present or threatening
financial disturbances.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-30
Hle Rroapor Caooe.

Csptain-~1be -Spauiards 40 clustered
% those hilla; ike psas. s.tv, .%,a.t.
.nAdnirsl-Tben she'll thsmANsw York
World. =
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-30

Freight rates in northern Mime
sofa andlDakOta will he materially
reduced BY the railroads this fall.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-30
A United States Map

A United States Map
Mounted on rollers. fortv by forty
eight inches, suitable for home a
office, will lie sent ny mail to Any
address. on receipt Of fifteen cents,
by Geo. p. Lyman.
Ger. Passenger ARt. T.. B & N. X. H.
st. Paul, Nina
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-30

money than inferior ones, that are bought in
small lots can be sold
The Stewart Steel Range is the best and
handsomest range made, without any excep-
ton. Please call and get prices as it is DO
trouble to explain the advantages Of a good
stove, whether you intend to buy or not.
The price Of SO so for a No. 8 cook stove
lis hereby withdrawn.
Yours very respectfully,
n. F. SCHLEUSENER.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-30
ijspeyIit1ios 11aaaesal 1eaalaa

sEAfTDs, Wash., Aug. ~. - The
steamer Rio Jun Naru brings intslK.
4snos that ashe Jspansse commercial
Ill being tom 70 IL eealsr BY the
diseaNs1J or enosnous 4yfraudsg IN the
naenagensnttp ~ the Toxic Wershouss
company. = So. far the Investigation
shows. : dshdsncv. Of ovss SO. 900 Yen.
.,..' VII !! -. TEST TIE law.
DATED Typsshstas OA5ssse 80 me UnSss
LsAsl - P.slie Fsiasi.s. .o.
MILWAUKEE, Aue.-37.-The oonven,
ton Of tho United Typothstas OF
America adjourned sine die .aftsr tak.
ing aotion o. the o.hour day peoblem
in exseuttve ssssion aud receiving com.
mittss reports IN opsn session The
most impoetant feature % The dAy, !ost.
eide 20 REPRESENTATION 0 ~ snplo1sss
On .theJ shoet worldly, WA, tho erspsEs
Of the committee On the, enfoees4
printing Of tho -union. label on public
printing natter, the sxecotive oommit.
- being authorised TO institute . tsst
osse and, fight Is 70 To end. ,,,..,,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-30
;Eesaso115 Tsi10 s te91llsse.

= >. 4,!-tc:Ss! 30 s.ve' = J
DIES Nouns, IA, Aug. &C. @.
Hall Of this city Has bs1n nominated
tor oooisels " the ssvsnth distl1oe
l1sioaissa. ! Cong ssInan Hull y III
RspublioaD candidstA i8n5t
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-30
InMfAnoA,

Chollie-Tl,ere was at the slttth way
station alone with my own thoughts.
Politically! Utterly a1onel-Cincin-
natl Enquirer. .."
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-30

The COrbett- Mc(Oy fight will be
pulled of on Oct.1.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-30
Family PRIDE

What no0se0sei'' exclaimed the proud
young father az he flung the book aside.
ITO what do you referi'' asked tho
friend who welcomed any topic that did
not lead to q description Of phenomenal
children. *''' IL -. 1''
"This statement that Ill men are born
equal. It's an utter fsllacy: Why, my
baby weighed ten pounds 'whe,, II wan
born and Taekley's weighed only w.
Washington Post. ii: .t....
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-30

-~ CH1CKAxAuoA PARK. Aug. %.-1n'
side OF ~ hours the ensiss First army
oorps will have gone from CamE
Thomas The regiments that left dur
ing the day, were ths4 Ninth .Psnn.yl
vania, NEet NeN, Hampshire and the
First West Virginia .nA
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-30
Steel Ranges
~s%AND85~
Stewards Oak Heating Stoves.

Have just
unload ed a
car Of Stew
art S t @ q !
Ranges and
Stewart Oak
H q a t i n g
Stoves and
want to sell
them, every
one Of them.
Buying in
quantities., I
can sell good
stoves tOrleSS
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-09
TO MEET YALE.
Brown Handball Candidates Given
Instructions.
An Indoor Meet TO Be Held Saturday.
The Whist tournament.

Manager Gaskill met tho candi dates
for tho handbsll team which is to play
Yale soon at the gymnasium, this noon,
and explained tho rules regarding the
tournament. There are eleven pairs Of
entries and the result of the first drawing
Is as follows: Franklin and Guilfofd va.
hunter and Lauder; BOYD aad Tufts w.
Troy and Hammil; Gammons and
Pevear VS.. Sedgwick and partner; Nc
Eieney and Wood vs.. Carroll and Mo-
Quad; Bryant and Perkins W. Fultz and
Gaskill.
Arrangements are being made by Mr..
Parker and Captain O'Brien for an i'm
door meet, which viii probably bs held
in the gymnasium Saturday svenina.
The Providence Y. M &. \. bowling
team bas challenged the Brown team To
game. but the later has declined as they
have their hands full with the lnterclub
games
President Andrews announced at
chapel this morning that Dr. Floyd w.
Tomkins would address the meeting of
the YIN. G. Ain University hall tonight
at Z O'Clock.
A reunion Of the Northnsld delegates is
to be held at the residence of William
Ashton Thompson. 100 Doyle avenue.
Ddtulloy NsCnihks
The matches in the second round OF the
whist tournament have resulted 10 fol-
lows: George and GSsk'll beat Owen and
Perkins. 90 To Is.
Perkins and Kent beat Gross and Bsa-
man, 90 90 81.
Dyer and Fsrnhsn beat Baker and Ba-
ker. so 10 30.
brigham and Low heat Church and
Wilcox, 81 TO 20
Arlington and Lester beat Thatcher
and Briggs, 90 10 a..
Chadsey ana Brown drew bye,
The Cravings for the third round are rs
follows:
George and Gaskfl VS. DYER and Far
mum.
Bridgham and Low "a Armington.
Perkins ana Kent vs. CLsdssy and
Brown.
In the consolation matches Place and
Jsnks beat Graves ana hazeltine. ~ TO II.
Phetteplsce and Gifford beat Hunt aud
| Pcvesr ty default.
Stoddsri ana Bntchelder beat Ferguson
and Corrigap, 81 10 S5.
Grover aud Dunn beat Multer and
| Greene. 80 IN o..
Dryden and Briggs beat Mldglsy and
| Hapgood, 20 o. co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-09
COLD AND HUNGRY.
Mrs. Stephenson Found Nearly Dead
In Her Home.
Taken In Charge by the Poor Dsparm mt
Of the City.

A sad case Of suffering from poverty.
hunger and cold has just come to the
attention of the poor department. Mrs.
Sarah stephenson was found at her home
i'm Destitute condition by the police.
She had suffered so that her IN nd had
given way under the strain, and she ap-
par emily did not know or care what took
place The poor woman was taken to the
charity building on Fountain street on
recommendation Of DIR. Palmer.
Edmund Stephenson and his wife have
lived for some time aJ 45 Blandine street.
They were quiet oouI le and had little o
with the neighhors. though the latter
thought that she did not have many Of
spoke kjndly of her husband to her neiyi =
bors, ana it was thought that he did not
get enough work to provide for himself
and wits comfortably. Ii is not known
exactly what he did work at, but it Ia
known that he has had little wort since
rhe holidays. For a number Of days pas
he has not been seen or heard from. Re-
Gently it was noticsd that Mrs. Stephen
son did not have any fire in her rooms
ana she seemed very weak when she came
out of the house. A nei9bbo wens into
the house on Monday aud found her in a
very bad condition, as there was neither
fire dor food in the house. A fire was
started at once aud food was brought in,
but the woma: was 50 far gone that she
did not seem to care for any food.
The police were notified at once and
Dr. Palmer camo to see ihs woman. i be
police did what they could for her ana
she was finally taken TO the charity
building, where she is now being cared
for. Stephenson is an Englishman and
his wife comes from ova Scotia.