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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19
A Ruso That Failed.

Mr. Closetlst-Ycs, child, saw brooch
that was very pretty, but it contained an
opal, and opals, you know
His Daughter-But, papa, 1t isn't as
unlucky to have an opal as to have moth
ing.-Jewelers' Weekly.
'Tho Lucky Dunn"
1.-THE Lucky Duffs'' is the title Of an
article in The English illustrated Magae
Elmo in which Mr.. J. M. Bullock traced
the rise of the Duke Of Fife, like a
prince in q fairy tale, from little
farmer in the north Of Scotland 200
years ago. One good woman of the
house used to ride to market with a
huge pile Of plaiding, which she had
spun from her sheep, in the crouper be-
side her and duly brought back it's
value in merks These she boarded in
bags. On one occasion she banked her
savings in leather bag in the ceiling,
but the rats got at it, so that the family
dined amid a downpour of ducatoons.
The family fourished so we'll that each
Of her three sons got an estate Of his
own-Patrick, the youngest, bringing
SO children into the world, while Will
liam became the father Of the first Earl
Of Fife.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19
s3l515.&
DISBURSEMENTS
$3l,515.65

The conduct of commanders of
the German battlsships at the
Philippines is attracting the at
tention of the public. The German
admiral at Manila has annoyed
Dewey on differen occasions, and
i is evident that the Germans are
deter mined to impress the world
that they will have some part in
the settlement of the fate Of those
islands. A short time ago the
German cruiser Irene compelled
the insurgents to desist from an
attack on the Spanish forces at
Subig bay. Dewey at once sent
two boats there to capture the
Spaniards, and the German boat
promptly left the scene. The in.
surgents and Americans have
practically been cooperating
against the Spanish, and a rebel
chief was Dewey's guide in the
entrance to Manila harbor. This
makes the interference of the
German navy in the interests of
Spain against the insurgents prac.
tically an interference as against
the United States. It is under.
stood that the Germans promptly
disavowed any unfriendly inten.
ton, and declared they had acted
in the Interests of humanity. !"
The conduct of the Germans must
have been very unpleasant to
Dewey, but the American COM
mander's view Of the matter has
not been made public-even if yet
submitted to the government at
Washington. 1t is almost certain
that the incident must be consid.
cred by the home governments of
both the great nations. If Ger.
many assumes the right to restrain
the forces that are driving the
Spaniards from the Philippines,
the United States must emphatic.
ally protest against it. The "war
lord" at Berlin is anxious to i'm.
press on the world that he must
be considered in all international
affairs, and the United States is
determined that no European
power shall dictate its course in
this war. Germany will some day
have to explain her intentions in
protecting Spain by armed forces.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19
LOVE IS BLIND.
A Strange Case Showing the Accuracy 81
| tho Old Adage.

A Strange Case Showing the Accuracy 81
tho Old AdsGe.
Emma Scballer, noted living skeleton.
was recently married to William Cole Of
St. Louis 1t Is singular freak of Cupid
and is best told by Mrs. Cole herself: II
was perfectly sound and healthy until I
was 30 years old. Then was attacked by
what the doctors call muscular atrophy.
l began wasting away. From 1873 pounds
my weight decreased to 80. I was we'll
and felt no pain, however. Then my
joints began to ossify and the wasting
away ceased. Since the joints became az
fected have gradually gained flesh, and
1 weigh about IS pounds now. The joints
Of my ankles, knees and wrists have turn
I'd to bone There is no flesh ON them.
You SEQ tho skin Is drawn tight over my
wrist, which is hard. bony and unfeeling.
I don't think the disease Is progressing
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19
Queen Wilhelmina.

There is no longer any doubt that
Wilhelsnina, queen of the Netherlands,
is engaged to marry Prince Bernhard
Of SAKE Weimar, who is now 30 years
Of age aud the second son Of the late
hereditary Prince Of Weimar. The
young queen has lately been in Paris
seeing the sights and selecting q trous-
seau. Her dresses, rides in the Bots and
goodness of face and character have
been items of interest in the Paris jour-
mails. They deem it significant that she
shops in Paris instead of Berlin and be-
:lieve the future queen valuable person
to cultivate.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19
ANIMALS THAT COUNT.

Instances That Provo Their Possession OF
the Computing Faculty.
Several years ago there lived in Gin
cinnati mule which was employed by
street railway company in hauling
cars up a steep incline. This animal
was hitched In front Of the regular
team and unhitched as soon AZ the car
arrived at the top Of the hill. It made
certain number Of trips in the FORE
noon Il have forgotten the number, but
will sayt5O for the sake of oonvenience)
and like number in the afternoon,
resting for an hour at noon. AS soon as
the mule completed its fiftieth trip it
marched away to it's stable without or
ders from its driver.
To show that it was not Influenced
by the sound of the factory whistles and
bells the following remarkable action
on the part of this animal is vouched
for by the superintendent Of the line,
who gave me these data: On certain
occasion, during musical festival, this
mule was transferred to the night shift,
and the very instant it completed its
fftieth trip it started for the stables. It
took the combined efforts Of several
men to make it return to its duty. At
night there were no bells or whistles to
inform the creature that "quitting
time" had come. It had counted the
trips, and having finished its full quota
Of 50 it thought that the time for rest
and food had arrived.
Some monkeys give unmistakable evil
dences Of the possession by them Of the
computing faculty. In 1889 I made the
acquaintance of very intelligent Chin
panzee which could count as high as
three. That. this was not trick sug-
1ested by sensual impulses had ample
opportunity of satisfying myself. The
owner of the animal would leave the
room, no one being present but myself,
and when would call for two marbles
or one marble or three marbles, as the
case might be, the monkey would grave
~ hand over the required number. Ro.
names mentions an ape which could
count three, the material used in his
experiment being straws from the ami
mails cage. Wolff, Darwin, Forbes and
Hartman also give instances Of the COM
putting faculty in apes and Monkeys
James Weir in Lippincott's Magazine.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19

Minneapolis Times: Gold bull
lion in the treasury has increased
so, 100000 in the past twelve
mon tbs, that Is to say, there are
enough bars on hand to make
that number of dollars. The
country seems to grow fat on the
war with Span.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19

Judge Tar5ox, of Wright
county, was defeated in the Re-
publican convention for nomina
ton, an' Giddlngs Of Anoka, was
nominated. Sherbure county
aided the Anoka man. Political
results III the Anoka-Sherbur
country are brought about in
strange ways.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19

The gold is beginning to come
down from Dawson City. So far
the arrivals are not much ahead of
last year. but the total is generally
expected to reach 500, 000,0 900.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19
Thoughtful to tho Last,

Didn't your absconding cashier
leave you any message?'
Eyes. He left line in the cash box
transferring to me his paid up member
ship in o Don't Worry club. ''-Chicago
Record.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19
Spain has abandoned the plans
to invade Florida.

After the war bonds are issued
there will be $500 bondholders
in the United States-besides the
old bloated ones.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19

A barb.w1re fence has been
built around the stockade that
holds the Spanish prisoners at
Portsmouth. The dons should
feel at home.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19

The war bonds were subscribed
for nearly seven times over. Will
Spain ever catch on! Will
Germany get gay in the Philip
pines!
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19
Annual statement Ut the treasure
of the Independent school district C.
}<<Ix, Eol1a Mlnn

Annual statement Ut the treasurer
of the Independent school district OF
Little Falls, MINI.
Balance on hand July 18th, 1897 5 311.61
Reed from sale of school bonds 100000
Reed from State apportionment 2,SS2.O
Reed from one mill tax 1851
Reed from special tax 9!6Sl.3l
Reed for sinking fund 1926
Reed from other items in tax levy S692.9O
Reed from High school fund 10000
Total s31, 515.65
DISBURSEMENTS
Paid teachers and janitors salary $l2,l6l.Q
Paid for wood and school supplies l,4251
Paid for new school house 1O,55119
Paid interest on bonds and orders 1894
Paid for books 6l0.77
Paid for other purposes 1888
Cash on hand in sinking fund 1,A6Sa
Cash on hand in general fund 29.7S
Total s3l ,51565
Dated at Little Falls, MIMI. this
10Th day Of July, 1898.
JOHN WETZEL,
Treasurer Of the Independent school
District.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19

Hon. A. N. Dare, of Elk River,
is being urged to run for the house
again, and become candidate for
speaker. That arrangement
would unite the party in that bad
" divided district.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19

The Republican state candidates
met in St. Paul Monday to discuss
the new state committee. It will
soon be appointed by Hon. VIM.
E. Lee, who was chairman of the
state convention.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19

Grover Cleveland will not get
any of the new war 'bonds. He
sent in bid for $4,000 worth,
but the small bidders will be &C
commodated first, and the $4,000
boys will not get any. 1t is
estimated that all the 5000, 600, 600
will be awarded to bidders for
$1,000 and less each.
The military record of Mime.
sofas "war governor is really
getting good. He evidently failed
not to make promise in response
to every request. The county
that did not haye a solemn
guarantee of recognition in the
Fifteenth regiment must have
been county that didn't ask for
anything. In this part Of the
state there are Crow Wing, Ait
kin, Douglas and Morrison county
that had positive promises from
the war governor, and were
ignored. These promises were
secured in some cases by the ex-
ertion of the stupendous pull that
some of Dave ClouQh' 8 ieutenantt
have with the war governor. Bu'
such little plays should be over
looked. Just as positive promises
for something much better will b.
made under the next call. Clough'
promises are not made to be full
filled, but are held out as futur,
rewards for help for Clough ant
his friends.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-25
THE ILLINOIS STRIKE.
Negro Miners Being Imported and
Worked Under Guard of Deputies.

PANA. ILL, Aug. 4.-Sherin C.burn
assembled one hundred and twenty-five
deputies at the city hall to-day. s"orf
AM i'm and gave the minstructions TO re-
assemble. armed with Winchestcrs ana
meet q number OF negroes expected 10
arrive from Alabama 10 work here IN the
coal mines. Ten negroes arrived IN Pana
last night TO take the place OF White
miners here. who have been on STRIKE
for several months. The negroes were
escorted 70 the city limits by a commit
tee of miners and induced 10 leave town.
The strikers are being reinforced by
union miners from all over the State.
During the day special train arrived
I'm Pana from Birmingham. Ala. With
two hundred negroes. The train was
rushed TO the Springside coal mine out
side the city limits whore the negroes
were unloaded under the guard Of deputy
sheriff
Sew i hundred miners were at tho
Union Depot 10 meet the negroes and
talk with them but were unable 70 do so.
All the grounds az the Sprngside mine
are under heavy guard and no citizens
are permitted TO pass the lines The
strike leaders have requested Governor
Tanner 10 take action regarding the MIN
ing efficiency Of the negroes and he mas
answered that ne viii send state mine
inspectors to examine the men.
The union miners have succeeded N
inducing number of the negroes 10
leave the Springside mining camp.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-25

gIna Navigation Company: Tho signe
of the times point Enthusiastically 90 COM
ing prosperity. Nearly every tnng is
looking mp. Travel BIS improving 10 has
been a very good year WIKI us and 4 look
for a steady Improvement
BUSINESS INCREASING.
Mr.. Charles G.. Bushrr. OF the firm on
r. III. BOsher's Sons. carriage manufac-
Jurors. whose business BIS as large as any
I'm the state. says that within the past
week or ten DAYS business has been
steadily increasing
"Our business is a peculiar one" said
Mr. Bosher I'm certain seasons of each
year We arc very busy and have ms
about July and August. however. comes
our dun season. This year was no eN-
ceptiOn. and 10 Is really difficult 90 say
whether fhe war affected us or not.
"I do know though. that during the
first months OF the war. our business
was at It's top notch. With the great
circulation of money. however. there is
every reason % believe that now that
peace has been assured. and with the ad-
ditional market open 20 cur line OF hus-
mess, prospects are most bright
GREAT TRADE MOVE.
Colonel ,.ohn Murphy Of Murphy's
Hotel. who has tho opportunity Of feel
ing the pulse of the business world
through the commercial travellers that
put un M hls house. ass well as through
the business that goes over his own
counter. is most s1nguine of "a great 'n-
crease in all lines of business and nartic-
ulariy IN that of which Doe is past mas
ter
II feel that there WIN be % groat tidal
wave of prosperity now that peace has
come" said Colonel Murphy ln proof
of what J say and 20 show that 7 have
strong convictions ON the subject. 7 have
put 5000 en- my dining room. in anticlna-
ti0u of tho revival OF business.
WILL NOT BE LONG.
MT a. Bargamn. ot The irm or g. and
a. Plrg'min. plumbers and fteam ana
r1e filters. saw no reason why business
should not increase. now that peace
Is here. and says that DOB HIS own line.
for Instance. there has been an apparent
FROM the amount OF money en- tho
treasury and in the banks said MT.
Bareamin. III strikes me mat D. won
be long before prosperity Is once moro
Caniain Charles r. Taylor OF the firm
of charles p. Taylor a. Co. wholesale
erocers said that be believed the closing
of the war would bring on good times.
because it would be the means or putting
money ont and that Of Itself would bring
back pros nority Ho had every reason
No. believe that business IN his line would
''' THE PEOPLE MUST ACT.
Mr. r. A. Miller the druggist spoke
quite hopefully Tor an Increase OK trau'
"T think" said he that we will have
IN The near future. the greatest business
revival up 20 this time
ornotnf of work and even with MS close
n win probably De necessary 20 keep 1he
army FOR two years. - ,.o,a
The nearnoss OF tho return OF go2n
business in Richmond IN MT MIC
mind dononds wholly upon the enterprise
~ lie citizens but he was confident thAL
the time would come soon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-25
WAR BOARD THANKED.
Secretary Long Acknowledges HIS
Apprcciation of their Services.


yvASfIINGTON. Aug. 2i.-The Navy De-
p4rfmrnr to-day gave ont the following
letter addressed by Secretary I-phs tp tie
president OF tle War Board ln recosni-
ton of Gas services.
HINGHAM. MASS, Aug. A-My Dear
Admirdi.-ln view Of the practical end
INK of the war with spain ana tnt WEI
earned relief from further duty 10 Wnlcn
the naval War Board Dis now enililed' 1
cannot. though absent from the Depart.
meut, fOrbedr 10 express 20 you @HU
through you 10 your associates on tug
BOARD Commodore CrOWlnshieId ana
Captain Nathan Oreuredl-rhe very hisn
appreciation which the Department mas
of the services it has rendered since the
war began. f.t.t,,t
and dlligent Boa the highest measure goes
without saying for they are animated 10y
the high professional spirit Whlch one -lil-
cuisines the navy. and Whlcn tutg nav
themselves done much 90 stlHi"ia.t oli"
maintain. But from my personal h1g"i-
edge and observation. ] desire 10 ddn lp
This that equally marked nave peth the
Intelligence the wise judgment tus 49, ~,
prehensive f0rethOught ana the uiilalliils
cornatencv 20 meet every eMGency Whl,i
have distinguished their deAoefauoNs ana
actions. May 90 not be said tnal .ol "nv
error has been madet Proper 'uu'i ~ 49,.
The DoDartmcnt has been exercised Vt'l
su r,ovemonts in the field and Yet al inc
-,r1f. tirne commanding officers have Dfeh
dulv left to- exercise discretion ana nay
never been hampered I'm their work ] 40
not know how your work. as melnoer ot
that important Board. couh naf 80 he
better done. or where In the arena Oh li.'
y.ar Won could have rendered better a'l-
vice or deserved more honor.
-let,~,.ln Very truly yours.
''i7"' John ID. LONG.
Secretary of the Navy.
To Rear-Admiral Monteomg,f,y 4 1919
T. s. n. Chairman Naval War ho'iu'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-25
PYTHIANS AT WORK,
The Supreme Lodge in SESSION. VIZ
oinian for an Important Position.

,>-,r,~Apords. IND. August "a
Tho supreme Lodge, knights OF fyh.lN,.
vyent into executive session az ,i',
this morning and adjourned az u oioDn'
Much routine business Was ifanaa'''n
commitfccs were appointed ana reports
RopresontatIve Gale. Of Massachusetts.
resigned from tho invosigatns committee
appointed yesterday and George u. han
son. OF Maine. was appointed 90 hll mo
vacancy. Representative Bangs, % North
Dakota. was made cnairmn of this COM
mtttoe. nd the MEMBER az once ADJOURN
od 10 begin their work
Supreme Chancellor coigrove appointed
John II. Alexander. or Virginia, and w.
b. Gale. OF Massachusetts. supreme tri-
Dunes. These appointments are FOR six
years Representative Gale succeeds
George Zea. of Tennessee
Chancellor Colgrove also appointed "a
committee 20 consider changes in fhe
supreme tribunal. as follows. Represen-
t8tives kliZhe Of Michigan. harrington
of Maine Boten OF New Jersey and
Weed of Wisconsin.
This committee WAS asked 20 consider
tho report OF the supreme chancellor of
tine supreme Tribune, and 20 INFO me
question thoroughly. particularly me
proposition 20 cut down he size % the
tribunal 10 three members.
Az Camp Coigrove to-day the prize
drills began
A. the session Of the Rathho1e sisters
10 day tWenty-siX past grand rlleia TOOK
the Supreme Temple degree. -.
The knights OF Khoussal elected OIL
/ GERS to-day.
one of ne biz social events of the en-
campment was the pubic reception SVEN
Mount and the other state OFFICIALS as
sisted. The attendance was large
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-25
LEAVING THOROUGHFARE.
The Troops Being Moved From in''V
~ RapidIy a. Possible.

WASHINGTON. August -. y ~
En- Inc star from Thoroughiare' a. s1'
,t,+ troops are being moved 10 Nl1,r.e
tn,,, pa. as rapidly as possible w
hsttalions of the Second tennessee le'e
INN Yesterday evening. The reni'i'-l'5
narration of the Second Tennessee WIN
ieave To-day in company with the ITO
,-ieional Regiment, composed OF 'ne
rbird and Fourth Michigan ana Ninlh
Nfassachusetts recruits. a portion or lh'
Ninth Pennsylvania may Dee sent ialei
I'm the day il transportation facilities per-
nit ~.
Ninth Illinois. is under arrest for cir-
culating a paper which gave the mem
beers of his company am opportunity to
express their views on being mustered
ont. Sixty-one men ont of the ninety
one now ON duty signihei their desire 20
bs mustered out. Corporal Quinn viii be-
court-martialod for violating articles OF
the War Department regulations.
The examination of witnesses for Cap
tain Duncan of tho Twouty-socond Kan
sas. charged with opening graves. con-
tinucs % occupy the attention OF the
court. 40 new features have been dee
veloped. The conclusion OF the case IS
expected Friday afternoon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-25
BASE MAGNATES.
The National Board of Arbitration Met
Yesterdny-Q Questions Discussed.

NEW YORK. Aug. 2i.-The national
board Of arbitration OF the National
League ala not meet az the Fifth Ave
nue. Hotel to-day. President y. u.
Young Is in and sent his son. Robert
Young. secretary OF the board. 90 act ~
his place OF those interested onlE, IT,
ID. IL. Robinson, of the Cleveland club.
was present at the hotel this morning
and he and Mr. Young talked The siaa-
ton over. Mr. Robinson said hc had
been empowered at meetne YESTERDAY
with Mr.. \. II. Soden. Of the Boston
club. and j. r. Bush. Of the Cincinnati
Club. 10 act for them to-day u was
decided 10 send a dispatch TO The Nari-
Gus members Of the board OF directors
OF the League asking them 20 reconsider
their decision I'm the New York-Bal fimore
case I'm regard TO the suspension or
Holmes of the Baltimorcs II was
thought wiser 10 allow y. y. Young.
president Of the League 10 cast single
vote for the board.
Mr.. Robinson said to-day that the
board I'm the opinion Of nearly every one
I'm baseball circles. had done wrong in
suspending Holmes. re said that Holmes
certainly had "a right 20 be officially ac-
cuscd and then tried
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-25
REPUBLICANS HARMONIOUS.
Their Convention in ST. Louis Com
nIetes its Work and Adjourns.

ST. LOUIS. Aug. A.-Afier two days
session the Republican State Convention
which was the largest and most har-
monious ever held in Missouri ended IT'S
labors and adjourned sine die this even
ing The following ticket was nomi-
mated: Supreme Judge dong term)' g. \.
Finklenberg. 81. Louis Supreme Judge
lshort term. Edward Hlgbee' Lancas-
ter: Railroad and Warehouse Comnis-
sioner. w. s Hathaway, MeNlco' super
intendent of Public INSTRUCTION. fIoies-
eor John r. Kirk. the present incumbent.
The most important work Of the con-
vcntion to-day was the turning down Of
Chauncey Ives Filley. who. for twenty
five years. off and on, had been chair
man OF the Republican State Committee.
II. ]. Akin. a banker and business man
- Humansville. was elected as Filley 5
successor as chairman.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-25
OHIO DEMOCRATS.
Nominate State Ticket, Declare for
Rryan in 1000 and AdiOnrn.

DAYTON. O.. Aug 24.-The Democratic
state Convention to-day nominated the
following ticket:
Secretary of state. Upton X. CUTLERY
Of Marion. Judge OF supreme court.
Hugh G. Nichols. OF Clermont: Clerk OF
supreme Court. David 5. Fisher, OF Della
ware county: Food and Dairy Commits
sioner John Raker. OF Hancock; member
of the Board OF Public Works. I. Dwight
Paul. of Summit county. -,
The convention adjourned at T. N.
affer being I'm continuous session all day.
Tbera were no incidents OF special inter
est after the contest between Joseph p.
Dovlinr and Allen q. Myers had been
declared a draw In the interest OF har-
Ths eyort 10 get a new plan OF party
o-aanixation IN Ohio failed OF FINAL adop-
t,on h,,t AZ was given another chance by
such reference as will bring II I'd next