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The leader., 1898-05-18
Distribution of school Fund.

the county and separate school district
treasurers on which to report the poll
taxes paid to them by the county tax
collectors from January Is, 1898. to May
Is, 1898. The distribution will be made
on the first Monday in June, as pre-
scribed by law, at which time the re-
naming one-third of the fund will be
distributed, the other two-thirds of the
fund having been disbursed in January.
The June distribution will amount to
about $4,000, which will be sent to
the several counties and school districts.
The leader., 1898-05-18

Charles Emory Smith, of Philadel-
phia, is not the first newspaper man to
become postmaster-general. Benjamin
Franklin, the first man to occupy that
position, belonged to the grand army of
writer's. Amos Kendall left an edi-
torial desk to become postmaster-gen-
eral in Van Buren's cabinet. Mont
gomery Blair, LincoJn's postmaster
general, was an editor, and Thomas l..
James began life as a newspaper man.
The leader., 1898-05-18
Crops in the Delta.

A Commercial Appeal correspondent
writing from Greenville says: The cot
ton acreage of this fertile section is
fully as large this year as last. The
cool weather, however, has retarded
the growth of the cotton and the plant
is small and sickly as a rule. Warm
weather is needed for the growth of
cotton and is badly needed in this Sec
ton now
The leader., 1898-05-18

1t may not be known generally that
the wife of Maxine Gomez, command
err in chief of the insurgent forces in
appears to be the fact Representative
Gibson claims to represent the district
in Tennessee where she was born. Her
former name was Miss Pink Martin, a
daughter of Henry Martin, who lived
on Nails creek, in a county of East
The leader., 1898-05-18
Railroad Improvement. at Greenv,,le.

The officers of the Yazoo & Missis-
sippi Valley branch of the Illinois Cen
trail railroad system have decided to
build handsome new passenger depot
at Greenville, while extensive improve
ments will be made in the present
freight depot. A new switch line will
also be secured from the main line of
the road to the river, giving the road
the river connection so much needed.
The officers of the railroad company
say the immense business given the
road by Greenville justifies them in
making these improvements.
The leader., 1898-05-18

There is region in Macedonia known
AZ THE Mountain of the Monks" be-
cause there are no fewer than 20
magnificet monasferies scattered in
the sheltered recesses or on the tops of
the lofty crags- There dwell in this Sc
Guided spot. ent off from all the pomps
and vanities Of the world, the devotees
OF an extraordinary system of asceti-
eism. quiefism and superstition. The
Town proper Is called Caryes, where
are 70 be found all the essential fea.
teres Of eivilixed life. but never Is seen
The form or face Of mother. wife. sister,
daughter ioysF Or infant
The leader., 1898-05-18
A FLOW Of LANGUAGE.

A wellknown public lecturer is fond of
telling how he was once introduced to an
audience by man manifestly unaccustomed
to performing duties of that sort. Stepping
to the front of the platform before the large
audience, he said: Ladies' and gentlemen,
VIC have with us this evening Prof Blank,
g,age than have. therefore will not con-
tinue my remarks. but will ask the professor
to come forward and consume the time"
And he sat down, having quite exhausted
his own ''fow of language" and leaving the
professor to begin as best he could after such
a dazing Observation-Disclosures Free Press.
The leader., 1898-05-18
NAVAL CORRESPONDENTS.
1t Is Brisk, But q Rigid Line Is Drawn ON
Publicity.

u On
Publicity.
WASHINGTON, May 15.-Several cables
were received at the navy department
from feet commanders today. and
others were sent in reply. 1t was
stated that the government is in COM
munication with the several squadrons,
and matters of Importance are looked
for shortly. In consequence of the
publication of important naval move
ments, an order has been issued by
Secretary Long directing that all news
concerning naval matters be withheld
from the press.
The leader., 1898-05-18
Great Revival at Shaw.

Shaw has b en- swept as never before
by great religious revival. The stores
closed in the day, and the people turned
out en- masse. Many prominent men
were converted and joined the differ
ent churches. The meeting was held
by Rev. w. NJ. Mcintosh, assisted by
Rev. f. 5. Lewis. All denominations
united in the work
The leader., 1898-05-18
AN ANCIENT CUSTOM.
From Republican, Traveller. Arkansas Cit

Il
Kan.
Pilgrimages to some shrine of st. Ntus,
to cure the disease known as st. Nltus'
dance are no longer made. The modern
way of treating this affection is within
reach of every household, as is shown by the
experience OF Karl A. Wagner. the eleven
year-old son of George Wagner, of SIS 9th
St, Arkansas City, Kan. The father tells
the story as follows:
cover year ago." he says, "Karl was
taken with St. Nitus' dance and continued
to grow worse during five months he was
under a physician s care. His tongue be,
came paralyzed and we could not understand
a word he said He became very thin, lost
the use of his right leg and seemed doomed
to become hopeless invalid. We had about
given up hope when DIR. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People were recommended to
my wife by lady whose daughter had been
cured of similar affection by the pills.
II bought box of them at once and soon
The leader., 1898-05-18

Mrs. A. G. Russell, Nashville, Temp,
writes: II can truly say that Dr. Motetts
TEETHINA (1eettiIi0 P,t0de,s . are the great
est blessing to Teething Children that the
World has ever known. have used them two
years, and my baby would have hardly lived
through his second summer ii had not used
these powders. May God reward him for
the good he has done teething babies through
this remedy"
The leader., 1898-05-18

The authorities of a church at Han
ford. CAL, have entered into an agree
ment with their pastor whereby he will
be equipped for a two years sojourn
in the Klondike, on condition that if
he makes rich strike he shall pay off
the church debt. The congregation will
take care of his family during his alb
soma
The leader., 1898-05-18

Tomas Estrada Palma, the head of the
Cuban junta in the United States, is
popularity known as the spinal cord of
the revolution. He has been an active
enemy of Spain since 1868, and was Sec
rotary of state and for short time pres
ident during the Ten Years war.
The leader., 1898-05-18

When we stop to think of it, it seems
surprising that the Klondike could be
SO completely forgotten in so short a
time. 1t is seldom now that it can find
a more prominent place in the news
papers than the fifth page of four
page paper.
The leader., 1898-05-18
Schley's Squadron.

CHARLESTON, S. c., May 15.-Commo-
dore Schley's flying squadron passed
here at $50 this afternoon, stopping
just long enough to get orders await
ing them on board the lighthouse tender
Wistaria. 1t was under full Roadway
again in fifteen minutes, and soon passed
out of range to the southwark. Com
modore Schley reported all well.
The leader., 1898-05-18

There is no need of a court of inquiry
to ascertain he cause of the recent dis
aster in Manila harbor, where several
Spanish war vessels are sunk. The ex-
plosions came from the outside, all
right, and the exploder pleads guilty.
The leader., 1898-05-18

Capt. Gridley, of the Olympia; Capt.
Coghlan, of the Raleigh, and Capt.
Wildes, of the Boston, who fought to-
gether at Manila, were classmates at the
naval academy, graduating in 1868.
Gridley and Wildes roomed together.
The leader., 1898-05-18
A COALING ORDER.
Preparations to Coal Our Big Ships at
Key West.

KEY WEST, FLA, May 15.-This has
been a Sunday of unusual activity here,
and it is apparent that an important
movement is being planned. Commo-
dore Watson arrived on the gunboat
Dolphin from the blockading feet off
Havana. Orders came thick and fast
from Was lington, and the naval station
authorities were instructed to make
quick preparations to coal the big ships.
The ships in the harbor have been or
dered to get up steam without delay.
The leader., 1898-05-18

Turkey and Greece are the only Eu-
ropean countries into which the tele-
phone has not yet been introduced.
Sweden has the largest number of tele-
phones per capita of all the countries
in the world, having one to every lis
persons, and Switzerland comes next,
with one to every 1919.
The leader., 1898-05-18
BLOCKADING FLAGSHIP.
Newark Designated, and VIII Prove a
Good Fighter.

Good Fighter.
WASHINGTON, May 15.-It has been
practically determined to make the
Newark the flagship of the blockading
squadron in Cuban waters, and as soon
as she can possibly leave the Norfolk
navy yard, where she will be placed in
commission Saturday next, she will be
sent south. Her commanding officer
will be Capt. A. s. Barker, formerly in
command of the Oregon, and now a
member of the naval war board and
the army and navy board.
The leader., 1898-05-18
Death of an Old Citizen,

David J. Hartzog, highly respected
citizen and one of the oldest residents
of Kinds county, died at his home near
Utica last week. MIR. HartZog was 81
years old and leaves large family of
children to mourn his loss.
The leader., 1898-05-18
Fire at Eupora.

Fire at Eupora last week destroyed
nine store houses and hotel. The
goods of several other merchants were
badly damaged, but covered by insur
ance. The fire was the work of an in.
cendiary.
The leader., 1898-05-18

OF the ten soldier presidents Of the
United States whose services in that
office cover practically 40 years of the
existence of the republic, William Nc
Kinley is the first to call the nation to
arms
The leader., 1898-05-18

While il is quite true that the pruportio,
cause is proportionally small as cited II sn'
nual mortuary statistics, yet physicians Az.
thoroughly convinced that il causes malad,s.
Of fatal character, and beeets danreron.
nervous prostration. This malady is erad,'
Gated and prevented by Hostetter's Stom.
ach Bitters, which also cures biliousnes.
constipation, rheumatism and dyspepsia.
The leader., 1898-05-18

Mabel-George, do wish you would enlist.
George-Why, dear. thought you con.
fessed that you loved me.
Il did say so, but If you were to 60 into the
army perhaps you might learn what arms are
tor"
After that she had no cause to complain.
Chicago Evening News.
The leader., 1898-05-18

A British expert reports to his admir-
atty that the Maine, according to the
best obtainable evidence, was blown up
by a mine freshly placed. He is unable
to reach any conclusion as to how the
plot was carried out.
The leader., 1898-05-18
sPANIARDs TURNED ADRIFr.
Their Fleet Sent Away From Friendly
Caracan

Their Fleet Sent Away From Friendly
CaracaO.
WHLEMsTED, CARACAo, May 15.-The
Spanish cruisers Vizcaya and Maria
Teresa left this port at 6 o'clock this
evening. Their destination is unknown.
The four other Spanish warships which
were off the harbor disappeared about
pedo boat destroyers was again sighted.
While here the two warships took on a
small quantity of coal and provisions.
Their departure was due to our govern
ment's requesting them to leave, as
provided in the decree of neutrality.
The leader., 1898-05-18

George-Why, dear, l thought you con-
fessed that you loved me?
Il did say so, but if you were to go into the
army perhaps you might learn what arms are
for
After that she had no cause to complain.
Chicago Evening News.
The leader., 1898-05-18

Cavite is pronounced Ca-vee-tay, with
the accent on the wee, but Dewey's fight
ers rechristened IL Dennis with the ac-
cent on the eight-inch guns.
The leader., 1898-05-18

Columbus claims the honor of placing first
the war envelopes on the market. L. C.
Collins, the news dealer, placed them on sale
yesterday The design Is his own, and the
envelopes, representing the American eagle,
American flag and Cuba Libre in two colors,
were turned out by a large Autograph firm
in the east.-Columbus (O.) Dispatch.
The leader., 1898-05-18
SITUATION IN ITALY.
Cabinet Upsetting Expected From the Re-
cent Riots.

cent Riots
LONDON, May i6.-According to dis
patches from various parts of Italy,
Rome, Milan and other large towns
continue quiet, but it is understood
that the state of siege will be kept up
until parliament adopts the necessary
repressive measures. Altogether six
members of the chamber of deputies
have been imprisoned, and there have
been 800 arrests in Rome alone. 1t is
believed that the agitation will result
in the resignation of the cabinet, with
Signor Sonnino as the next premier.
The leader., 1898-05-18

81 don't think that young man who comes
to see you will ever set any part OF the world
on fire. ''Oh well, you can't tell, papa;
you know ne smokes cigarettes. '-Yonkers
Statesman.
The leader., 1898-05-18
SIMPSONS wounded Doing Well.

PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic,
May 15.-All the wounded of the
United States feet are doing well.
There has been no firing by our war
ships since the bombardment of the
forts at San Juan de Porto Rico.
The cable connecting with San Juan
de Porto Rico with the outside world
l. been cut at st. Louis.
The leader., 1898-05-18
His Tvade-Martx

Why. Julia, how the waist of your froyt
smells Of tar" Yes. mamma: poor NJ
Ratlines, of the naval reserves, has been hid.
ding me good-by again."-Clevelsnd Plain
Dealer.
The leader., 1898-05-18
Synonymous.

Smth-Yes, Jones; I'm going fishing.
Won't you go along!
Jones No; thanks, old fellow. l amt
drinkin' now.-Judge.
The leader., 1898-05-18

Ella-"Where was it George proposed to
you last week." Essie-"At hop Ella
And you accepted him." Essie-"At
jump."-N. o. Times Democrat.
The leader., 1898-05-18
SHUT OFF THE SIGNALS.
Martinique Governor Bears Neutrality De-
mands In Mind.

Martinique Governor Bears Neutrality De-
mands In Mind.
ST. PIERRE, Martinique, May 15.-It
is reported here that The Spanish tor
pedo boat destroyer Terror's boilers are
disabled, and that the captain lacks
funds to repair them. The Terror and
the ambulance ship Alicante are still at
Fort de France.
The United States cruiser Harvard is
still here, and it is not known when she
will depart.
The impression prevails here that the
Spanish fleet is still off the island,
awaitining orders. Although it was not
sighted today, the people are neverthe-
less greatly excited. No signal lights
were flashed on the hills on Saturday
night as Gov. Capest sent a squad of
gendarmes along the mountain road to
stop them. One signal was flashed late
tonight, however on Carbet Point.
The leader., 1898-05-18

nOtlceO II
change for
the better
in Ka ri S
conditi o n .
/ was s o
well pleas.
ed that ]
b o u 6 h t
m o r e of
them, and
w II e n he
had taken
five boxe S
The leader., 1898-05-18

When some people try to be kind they
overdo it.-Atchison Globe.
The leader., 1898-05-18
TRIALS OF SALESWOMEN.
Mrs Pinkham Says Standing Still is One OF
Womans Most Trying Tasks.

! !:
Have thought why it is that so
m walk for hour :
ha still minuesP
tits because most suffer from
delicate organism, the 4
from S when
they in motion than when standing
So serious troubles and dangerous to
health that the
pei employers provide resting places for
their female employees 0M@A-ZSz
an regulate NWSSz&N4M
the o women
exacdng and the ,@-S&l~ee1D
saeslady to be always cheerful -----
and pleasant How a girl -
be cheerful when her back aching, sheis
sailed lassitude bearing - Nomat-
ter how sweet tempered she is give
under the while.
snappy ~ very
important capital
ill Pinkham
Lynn Mass tell all will not be 10
she has heard what
Without doubt Lydia Pnkhm will help
such wonderful things to write
all the little things that make miserable letter viii be
by and Mrs Pinkhams advice will nothing
Read this letter from Mrs Lisbon St. Lewis
toni
DEAR MRS PNKHANFor suffered with painful
every month At the beginning OF It was impossible loT me
stand up Tor than five minutes miserable day little
Mrs pnkhms thrown into house. and sat right down
u can heartily that month";
suffering thing Of the shall the Vegetable Cop0n
for what 1t has done
Ask Mrs Pukhaus Advice wsm Best Uudesstanas wemaas W
The leader., 1898-05-18
Well and Strong
Nervous 9pelIe and That Tired
Feeling Cured by hoods.

my health was very poor. had ner.
vous spells and did not sleep well at night.
When l arose in the morning / was tired
and exhausted and did not feel any NOR.
rested than when | retired at night. I
knew 1 needed medicine to build me IN,
and I concluded to take Hoods Sarsapa.
rilla. After the first bottle had been
taken felt so much better that procured
five more. / am now taking the last one.
and have not felt as well and strong for
years" H. p. JONES, 223 Z. Mulbury St.,
Kokomo, Indiana. Remember
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Is Americas Greatest Medicine. Sold by all
druggists 81; six for g. Get only Hoods
Hoods Pills s wss III To only p,ls to take
The leader., 1898-05-18

The second class of cadets at West
Point win not be graduated this year. .
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-01-28
Cured at Last.

The story ofh,s complete AMI wonder
full cure as described in his own words.
"For the past ten years I have been
troubled with severe pains in the stom-
ach. At first the attacks occurred every
tw<, O.; three weeks, but the became
more severe and would often suffer two
or three nights in succession, especially
if overworked or become excited. I
have been treated by several physicians
for neuralgia. indigestion and dyspepsia,
none 81 whom however succeeded in
giving me any permanent relief. | had
given up all hope Of recovery. About
this time Mr. Hollenbeck called on me
and induced me to try DR.. Booths Ger
man Herb Remedy. have taken one
bottle and am free to say that I believe
I am cured. I have recommended it to
many OF my friends. ! am gl.d OF an
opportunity to say a good word in be
half Of this celebrated health giving
medicine. WILLIAM MEYER, Rich Prai-
RE, Mimi. s5s$s..
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-01-28
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Local Railroad Notes.

? The new depot has arrived and
was placed Wednesday forenoon.
1t is numbered 624, and is much
better than the old one, as it is
equipped with storm windows and
the latest style of lamps.
Mrs. AL. Lepper went to Staples
last Tuesday.
While the switch crew we're switch.
ing over at the paper mill last
Wednesday evening, the engine left
the track on the bridge and ran
against the end of the mill. 1t was
very fortunate that the bridge did
not go down, for if it had the engine
would have gone to the bottom of
the mill race.
Geo. Harmon, who has been
braking on the L. F. & D. for the
past few months, went to St. Paul
Tuesday afternoon and Archie Curry
has taken his place.
C. D. Sterling, formerly station
agent at this place, but now of Nor
ris, passed through here Thursda Y
on his way to the Twin Cities.
G. W. Downing, roadmaster be-
tween St. Paul and this city, Was
here Tuesday on business.
Mrs. VIM. Buskirk went to her
nome at Verndale last Tuesday.
MIR. and Mrs. John Nester returned
i, ON Minneapolis last Monday eve
ming.
The Northern Pacific is hauling
lots Of steel rails these days, as they
have about $50 cars at the Mime
sofa transfer to be used on the
western divisions Of the road.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-01-28
Water Cure Man Leaves the
City and Some Cred
. itors.
RECEIVERS: . his WHEEL
Jas. Armstrong Finds His
Bicycle---Stolen June OF
Last Year.

DR.. F. w. Dechmann, who has con-
Quoted a water cure establishment
in this city for the last four months,
took his leave for parts unknown
last Saturday morning, accompan-
led by his wife, and leaving several
creditors to mourn his disappear.
ance. Dechmann has not had much
of practice aud found himself I'm.
able to get along. He told NJ. A
Kennedy, to whom he sold his furni
ture, that he was going to Germany
but that is not probable. The
amounts owed by the hydropath
we're not large.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-01-28
Died.

JOS. Doucette, of Belle Prairie, one
OF the oldest settlers of Morrison
county, died at his home in that
town, about 4 miles north of Little
Falls, last Sunday morning, aged
62 years. 6 months and IL days.
Mr.Doncette had been ill for over
a year, but it was only a few months
ago that the stomach trouble which
affected him became serious. The
malady was very painful, and he
suffered much for some weeks before
his death
Joseph Doucette was born in Three
Rivers, Canada, July IL, 1885. He
came to the United States in 1853,
and worked in Detroit, Mich. and in
the woods near Lake Superior. he
came ito Grow Wing in 1856 and
numbered for time, afterward NOV
ing to.Otter Lake, where he opened
and ran hoUel for a few years. In
1862 he came to Belle Prairie, was
there some years, then lived in Crow
Wing. Fort Garry and Little Falls,
finally returning to Belle Prairie,
where he has lived ever since. Mr..
Doucette married Miss Julia Heroux,
who survives him. OF ten children,
se9enssre living. The Oldest SON
David-.@ivgs in Walker. Charles is
at Rainy Lake. The daughters are
Mrs. Rocheleau: Mrs. A. Cormier,
OF Little Falls, Mrs. Ed. Laforce,
Mrs. Geo: Gaboury, Mrs. Ed. Guer-
tin, o:5Belle Prairie. Mr.. Doucette
was one Of the leading men IN his
section, had an extensive acquain-
tance, and was held in high regard.
The funeral took. place Tuesday
morning from the French Catholic
church at Belle Prairie, Father
Joueux offciating, and The remains
were inferred in the Belle Prairie
cemetery. There was large at
teuda ahce of relatives and friends.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-01-28

Kerrich & Moeglein have purchased,
for $4,000, the Tanner property
north of their meat market on First
street. The lot is now occupied by a
saloon building, which will be moved
away. A two-story brick building
will be put up, the lower story of
which will be leased to Ellenbecker &
Goulet for a hardware store, and the
upper story may be united with the
story over the meat market and
used for Theatrical! purposes.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-01-28

Here is something from the St.,
Paul Dispatch which shows how
little the St. Paul fellows know
sometimes: ''In the Morrison-Clo ow
Wing district people who would
WELD the scepter say that Senator
Fuller is booked for a return. C. B.
Buckman had arranged to make a
fight for the place, but it is said that
a truce has been arranged between
him and Senator Fuller. If this is so,
Buckman probably has an under
standing with Capt. Van SAINT that
he is to be surveyor general of logs
and lumber for this district, 'or
something just as good.'
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-01-28

Think OF something that is for
your own interest and go to the
Great Milwaukee Clothing Sale on
First street, one door south OF
Schleuse ner's hardware store. Re-
member they will only stay until the
18th of February. Their stock Of
clothing is the largest and prices
are cut in half. There are others
that have signs and bills out with
the words "Great Milwaukee Cloth
ing Sale,' but be sure and strike the
right place. See adv. ON page 5.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-01-28

there. Nas much fighting on both
sides: The eYidence was not deemed
sufficient to convict the men arrested.
Fred sKeehr afterward had Bogar-
dis arrested on charge of CARRYING a
concealed weapon. The trial came
Off yesterday afternoon before JUS
tice Sheldon and was not finished at
the time OF our going to press. Fred
Keehrgave a bond OF $1OO to keep
the peace.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-01-28
Give the Children a Drink

called Grain-O. 1t is a delicious, appe-
tizing, nourishing food drink to take the
place Of coffee. Sold by all grocers and
liked by all who have used it because
when properly prepared it tastes like the
finest coffee but is free from all it's in
furious properties. .Grain-O aids diges-
ton and strengthens the nerves. It is
not stimulant but a health builder
and children, as we'll as adults. can
drink it with great benefit. Costs about
4 as much as coffee. Is and 25c.