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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-03-18
a Soldier 8 Escape,
From the Den,ocrat-Message, Mt Sterling, ~.

When Richmond had fallen and the great
commanders had met beneath the historic
apple tree at Appomattox, the SD Penn
sy1Vanla Volunteers, prematurely aged, clad
in tatters and rags, broken in body but Of
dauntless spirit, swung into line for the last
grand review" and then quietly marched
away to begin life's fray anew. Rebel shot
and SHE'LL the dread miasma of the southern
swamp, sleepless nj hts and wearisome DAYS
had depleted their ranks until only hand.
full remained. Among the number Asa Rob.
inson came back to the old home IN Mt.
Sterling, Ills; that he had left at the call to
arms four years previous. He went away in
the first flush Of vigorous manhood; he came
back ghost Of the self that answered to
President Lincoln's call for" 800, 600 more"
With his return to the old homestead
there came to him the knowledge that war
with him was only begun; that he must
fight the battle with disease to the end of his
days; that the glare Of southern sun and
the CALLING fire of a southern soldiery were
as nothing compared to the onslaught of an
enemy that fought under cover and disre-
garded all the rules Of civilized warfare
Sciatic rheumatism fastened its fangs upon
him, incapacitating him for manual labor and
rendering him, much of the time, physically
as helpless as an infant. The years passed
by, but his suf1erlngs, with increasing age,
were increased rather than diminished. He
spent a small fortune for doctors medicine
praying for even temporary relief, but it did
not come.
To-day he is an alert, active man of fifty
five years. His rheumatic pains have de-
parted, and while there are traces of his
years of suffering in his face he walks with
the soldierly bearing and springy step of a
healthy young man.
To the Democrat iNessdge reporter he talked
freely about his case. Mr.. Robinson is man
of much more than average education and
intelligence. Where he is known in Brown
County his word is as acceptable as the bond
Of the average man, and there is no question
but that in his case an almost miraculous cure
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-03-18

vas wrought by DR.. Williams Pink Pills for
81 was great sufferer from sciatic rheu-
matlsm almost from the time of my discharge
from from the army. At times was bent almost
double, and got around with only the greatest
difficulty. Nothing seemed to give me per-
manent relief until three years ago, when my
attention was called to some Of the wonderful
cures effected by DR.. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People, and made up my mind to try
them. had not taken more than half q
box when | noticed an improvement in my
condition. I took three boxes Of the pills,
end at the end of that time was in better con-
dition than at any time since the close of my
army service. Since then 1 have never been
bothered with rheumatism. DIR. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People is the only remedy
that ever did me any good, and to them I owes
my restoration to health.
ASA S. ROBINSON"
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
the 18th day of July, A. D., 1897.
JOHN G. GENLER, Justice OF the Peace.
Medical evidence is added in the follow.
ing physicians certificate:
This is to certify that I have this day ex-
anllned Asa Robinson and find him enjoying
a, healthy physical condition and free from
rheumatism.
HENRY NJ. CowES, AN, MD.
Subscrihed aud sworn to before me this
10th day of July, 1897.
R. E. VANDEvENTER,
County Judge, Byoun County, Ills.
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either in male or female. DR.. Williams
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box, or six boxes for $3.50 (they are never
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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-03-18
DEFER ACTION ON HAWAII.
Early Adjournment of Congress Perb-


Early Adjournment of Congress a Perb-
ability.
WASHINGTON, March 15.-The early
of the senate Monday,
following after two days vacation
last week, led to general discussion
about the probability of early final ad.
journment and to the development of
the fact that there is quite all active
propaganda in that behalf. Senator
Aldrich was among those who were
quite outspoken in advocating early
adjournment and he and others are
urging that there was nothing further
congress could do by remaining in ses.
sion except to pass the appropriation
bills. Senators expressing these views
generally took the position that it
would be necessary in any event to de-
fer further action upon the Hawaiian
treaty until the next session. The
more pronounced pro-Cuban senators
are opposed to the move
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-03-18
st. Paul Union Stock Yards.

SOUTH ST.. PAUL, March Is.
HOGS-Market sc lower. Range of
prices, $500 80.
CATTLE-Market steady, good demand
for fat COWS and tockers.
Sales ranged at $5.50@4.OO for stockers;
$2.25@S75 for COWS; $300t@325 for heifers;
$325@4.35 for steers.
SHEEP-Steady and active. Lambs
dull and lower.
Sales ranged at $35o@4.25 for muttons;
a 75@5.o0 for lambs.
Chicago Union Stock Yards.
CHICAGO, March Is.
HOGS-Market slow to sc lower.
Sales ranged at $S.7O@3.90 for light;
S375@3.s7H for mixed; s3.75@4.O2h for
heavy; s.. 75@3. 80 for rough.
CATTLE-Market for bsst steady,
others weak to 100 lower.
Sales ranged at $3.50@5.60 for beeves;
S2.10@4.45 for COWS and heifers; 5000
$50 for Texas. steers; $3.40@4.50 for
stockers and feeders.
SHEEP-Market steady to shade lower.
Sales ranged at $3.2O@4.65 for natives;
&35O@4.55 for westerns; $i.0o@5.5O for
lambs.
Receipts: Hogs, $4,000; CATTLE 1900;
sheep, $1,000.
Chicago Grain and Provisions.
Chicago, March Is.
CLOSING PRICES
WHEAT March, :slu1s4; May, Sl.04:
July, SG2tc -Augu /, Ole: september,
7eMo: ne, abb, $40
COZ .--A.:='ch. y May, '":4 !: July.
$780, 5 pt>th,ar. ;Hc
OA.s -.-Arch. -, y,,'s.., Mn:;, 3;;3sG
26h,: July. y '3.'s-. -, Y .--..
POi.n--s So. = .,,o; MY. $3.50;
JUL u. {. E..,.. &. .e. + H.. III
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-03-18
MUST RELY ON HERSELF.

Spain Will Get No Effectual Support
From Europe.
PARIS, March lathe Temps says:
''Spain does not deceive herself when
she counts upon the sympathies, at
least latent, OF European governments,
but it would be mistake for her to
expect any effectual support either
from Great Britain or the triple ALI
ance. Before all she must rely on her
SELF"
LONDON, March 14.-The Paris CORE.
spondent of The Daily Mail declares
French support of Spain would not
exceed Plantonic sympathy and that
there is no likelihood that the friendli-
ness of Austria or Germany would OK.
tend further.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-03-18
INSTRUCTED TO DENY.

German Inspired Press Told That Spain
Will Not Receive Aid in War.
BERLIN, March 14.-The Berlin for.
eign Office has instructed the inspired
press to deny emphatically that Ger
many will aid Spain in case of war
with the United States and has in.
structed these newspapers to point out
that the United States is an excellent
customer of Germany and that Spain
since the Carolinas squabble has re.
peatedly shown unfriendiness to Ger.
manY
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-03-18
Failed to Locate the rreasura

VICTORIA, B. c., March IA. letter
received here from sailor on II. M.
S. Amphion says that the ships search
for the Cocos Island treasure, which
G. Hartford claimed to have located,
was as unsuccessful as the search Of 81.
N. S. Imperieuse. . IS =.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-03-18
THE WEEK IN CONGRESS
Tuesday. March 8.


10 days session of the senate was
largely devoted to the consideration of the
District of Columbia appropriation bill.
After an extended discussion the bill,
containing provision for the reduction
OF about one-half of the present rates of
telephone charges in the district, was
passed. The bill for the relief Of the
Methodist Episcopal church, south, of
then passed, after brief debate.
The house devoted the day to the Can
non defense bill
Wednesday,, March 8.
The house devoted itself to routine bust
ness. The legislative, executive and jul
dlclal appropriation bill went through it's
last stages in the adoption of the financial
conference report and the remainder of
the day was consumed in the considera-
zion OF the senate amendments to the In
dian appropriation bill.
The senate adjourned after passing the
defense appropriation bill.
Thursday, March 10.
No business of real Importance was
transacted by the senate in open session.
The session lasted only an hour, the time
being largely consumed in routine morn
ing business. A few bills of minor i'm.
portance were passed.
After debate in the house which lasted
more than five hours, the senate amend
ment to the Indian appropriation bill pro-
vldlng for the free entry of ceded Indian
lands was non-concurred in by vote of
80 to 1856.
Friday, March II.
The bill to pay the Bowman act claims,
aggregating 81, 10000 for stores and sup
plies furnished the Union army during
the war; was before the house until 5
o'clock, but beyond completing the gen.
eral debate little progress was made. OF
the 800 odd claims in the bill all but few
come from the South, and dilatOry tactics
were resorted to to prevent progress with
the bill. At 5 o'clock, after completing
two pages of the bill, the house recessed
until o'clock, the evening session being
devoted to pension legislation
The senate was not. in session,
. III. x; Zrrs%.- 100
Monday, March H.
The senate passed considerable num-
Der of bills from the general calendar,
among the number being one authorizing
the construction of eight new revenue
cutters not exceeding, in aggregate cost
the sum OF 81 ,O25, 900. The national quar-
antlne bill was made the regular order of
business.
The house spent the day on District of
Columbia business.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-03-18
LATEST MARKET REPORT.
Duluth Grain.

DULUTH, March Is.
WHEAT-Cash No. har6, $50;
No. l Northern, 97Ac; No. 2 Northern,
elHc; No. spring, $500 To Arrive No.
hard, $l.00; No. Northern, $3.50;
May, 97Hc; July, 95Ac; September, 77Ac.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-03-18
Minneapolis Grain.

MINNEAPOLIS, March Is.
WHEAT March closed at $50; May,
95Ac; July, 9 M@93Ac. On Track
No. hard, $l.00H; No. y orthern CSC.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-03-01

since the foregoing was written the
BUSINESS Mems Association mas taken
steps to carry out the ideas advanced,
AL specla! meeting held last night the
SUBJECT was thoroughly discussed and
piie president was authorized to appoint
a committee of ten to visit Washington
IN ehe interest of this port. As evil
dence that the business men of Newport
News are alive TO the situation, a mass
meeting viii be held in the Opera
House tonight for the purpose of talk
ing further action in th.. matter It is
10 De hoped that there viii Zoe a large
attendance
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-03-01
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Ok SALE-A second hand Renting
- = TON typewriter. In good order.
c. a. Ashby featat
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-03-01

Nlth the death of William NJ. Singer
ny another Singing star in the bright
galaxy of American newspaper men mas
set. a man of wealth. superior ability
and q penchant for hard work. b,.under-
took the doubtful task of launching .
great penny paper upon The journal
;4stc sea. His success is the best evil
ashce of that force OF character and in
aiE!duaIlty which made the Pht!aacl-
phia Record z power in American poll
aIcs- The popularity of a tariff for
TeVenue-0Tlly" paper in one Of the pro
aectlon Toraltars of the country is one
sof the anomalies of nineteenth century
newspaper history, and clearly shows
fhat honesty of purpose is the surest
1'auia to the esteem and patronage of the
American people.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-03-01
Mr.. Rnnxom'n Flask of Ola cntsup


One Of the most courteous and polite
representatives of the South who ever
came to Washington is ex-senator
Ransom of South Carolina, who has re-
Gently returned to this country from
Mexico, where he was an American
Minister. If there is anything Matt
Ransom" as he is called, pritlcs him
self upon it is mis- ccurtly manner and
distinguished bearing under any and
all circumstances. But his dignity
was given a jolt at the Metropolitan
Hotel a day or two ago in a manner
that the punctilious North Caroinan
will never forget. ..
Only few minutes before the incl
dent occurred ne had been lecturing a
constituent on the evils of drinking
and pointing to himself as an example
of sobriety and total abstinence. Hang
ing upon his arm at this time was q
| lightweight OVerCoat. and his hand was
| tightly gripped around the handle of Il
small leather satchel One of the bell
! boys grabbed the overcoat and satchcl
simultaneously for the purpose of TAX
Ing them up to Mr.. Ransom's room. In
his haste the he!lboy trlpped and
| sprawled on the floor and suspicious
looking black bottle slipped out of one
Of the overcoet pockets and was smash
| ed into thousand pieces on the mar
| BILE floor of the hotel corridor.
There goes my bottle OF catsup,"
said Mr.. Ransom. without changing a
muscle Of his face. But the odor that
arose from the marble floor was sug-
gestive Of the strongest liquor ever
! brewed by q North Carolina moon
| sinner.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-03-01

Most Of the Trnmps Carried Soap
Out OF the nrSt tWcnty-SiX tramps
rested only one had any money. He
was the Croesus of the crowd, with 81
cents, and that he admitted he gained
from begging. He had but one hand,
and that was his stock in trade. Not
a man in the lot had clean linen; in
fact few had even shirts. Nearly ev
cry one had a pocket comb and many
were provided with cakes of soap
| wrapped in newspapers. The usual
| contents Of a mars pockets were the
articles mentioned, dirty handker-
| chief, a suspender buckle, some news
| llttie topoeuo' NnH,a. &c igur butts and
with pocket mirror would Be fs:pap
but such toilet articles We're few and
Tar between. Few Of the men looked
as though they had washed recently
All were ragged, and many looked as
though they didn't care much whether
they were locked up or not. These
viewed the whole proceedings in an
lndlfferent way and seemed bored -
| from st. Louis police report.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-03-01
IN A DEN OF SNAKES.
The Thrilling Experience of Delaware
Farmer.

FARMER.
John Walls. farmer Of Prime Hook
Neck, in Delaware, was out in the
marshes looking for ducks, when he
saw large hole in the ground, and.
selling a long pole, be thrust it into The
ditch. Instantly the earth beneath the
farmer caved in, and before he realized
what happened Walls was in den Of
wriggling, sQurming snakes.
There were about 500 of the shiny
reptiles altogether. and they began at
lacking Walls from every direction.
Some of them, emitting frightful
Kissing sound, came at him with their
mouths wide open and attacked him
with their venomous tongues. Others
coiled themselves about his legs until
the farmer was wriggling mass Of
serpents.
The only weapon he had in his hands
was a gun. He was unable to success
fully combat the snakes with the wea-
pom, and his cries for help brought
several other farmers to his assistance.
They threw him rope and Walls
chung to it, while the men at the top
hauled him from his perlous situation.
He was half unconscious when he land
ed from the reptile den and was weak
from the loss of blood. He was taken
to his home, where a doctor pronounc-
ed Walls in q critical condition.
The reptiles were Of the blacksrake,
moccasin and water variety, and were
the largest den of serpents eve. found
in Sussex County.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-03-01
SEALED PROPOSALS.
$4,000 Sewer, School and
Tail Bonds.

Sealed proposals will be received by
the Common Council Of Newport News,
Va, until u noon. March s, for the
purchase of $4,000. 4 1-2 per cent.
Sewer. School and Jail bonds.
Interest payable semi-annually at the
treaSurer's Office in the city of Newport
News, or the bank of New York, N B.
a., New York City. Principal payable
in thirty years. optional after twenty
years. Denomination, $500. Dated
April l. 1898. Address all bids to City
Clerk, marked Bids for City Bonds
Council reserves tIe right to reject any
or all bids.
]. A. MASSEE.
febf620t City Clerk.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-03-01

Advertising rates furnished on app1!-
cation. Contractors are not allowed to
exceed their space or edverti~e other
than their legitimate business. except
by paying especially for the same Ad-
vertisements discontinued before the
expiration OF contract will be charged
for at transient rates for the TINS 81
serted
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-03-01
IF you suffer from pains In YOUR eves
and head consult
w. c. PETTUS.
EYE SpETIATJST

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ZeU3 washington ave.N ey:port News va
de makes an e..aninati n of your ewes
ascSrtaininS just what Is needed in the
va! or glasses. medical treatment, etc.
IN costs you nothing-other specialists
charge You from 81 TO $40. Examination
Tree, and satisfaction guaranteed. No
cha! Sc is made for visits to the housea
OF patients in this city or Hampton. OF
fce in klor's dr1s sore 26o3 Washington
avenue. Office ours: 9 70 a. M, ane
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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-03-01
SUNDAY. FEBRUARY 81, 1888.
zRF6srPr ACTION IMPERATIVE;

The Business Mems Association
protest against Congre: Sman Young's
proposition to have Norfolk made the
port of entry in the event of a con-
solidation of the customs districts in
this section of Virginia. Norfolk is
sending delegates to the National Cap
6tal, and ii is a we'll known fact that
several members of the Virginia dele
CATION are disposed to favor the port
across Hampton Roads. No doubt their
the progress OF this city and pre ii,, l-."
In favor of Norfolk.
Ii is proper that the Business Mons
Association should refute the false
CLAIMS of the Norfolk REPRESENTATIVES.
with facts and figures which cannot ha
eaansaid Those who are interested in
nne future welfare of Newport N.u,s
cannot be too alert in presenting the
ctys Just claims and pushing them 10
a successful issue
"1len a natter Of this kind comes IN
Ft should resolve Itself into a question
OF the survival of the fttest." Win
due respect to Norfolk and the ,.idic,,-
Dous Grams Of some Of it's hampions.
we feel confident that the Business
Hlen Association has enough material
on ha1ld to convince even the dumb
est and most indifferent member of
congress that Newport News should b..
headquarters for the new district if II
Ut oecided TO make the change
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-03-01
Important to Advertisers.

Parties other than those having ledger
accounts with this paper, civic societies
End military organizations, are required
to pay for transient Advertisements In
advance. An increase OF so per cent
Will be charged for transient advertise
ments not paid for in advance, and nc
transient advertisement will be booke ed
for less space than one inch. To Mus
gate: one half inch 10 rs cents, one inch
a cents for one time, when paid in ad-
vance; but tther will be Is cents II
charged. Transient advertisers will
save money by remembering this notice
which applies In all cases, Irrespective
OF financial responsibility.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-03-01

Enc spaniards could strengthen the
accident" theory a great deal by blow
slis up the Wizcaya in the Havana har-
aor
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-03-01

Since Mr.. Bailey likes Virginia and
Virginia 4ikes Mr.. Bailey, We trust that
ss,s eagle VIII calmly resume his
roost above the dome of The National
Capitol and continue 10 do business an
the same old stand,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-03-01

I asven IL Spain escaSssd the wrath OF
tt5aacie sam DIT VIII still have the yellow
Journals on dts tracks.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-03-01

II OR RE1NT.-A large Front Room
l. Apply 1873 34th ST. I'm
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-29
AT SAN JUAN DE PUERTO.
HarbOr Planted with TOrpedOes and
Martial Law Proclaimed.

Copyright. 1898, by the Associated Press.)
ST. THOMAS, West Indies, April %. -
Porto Rican advices received here to-day
say that four Spanish gunboats are at San
Juan, Porto Rico. They are being painted
black or possibly dark gray. Martial law
has been proclaimed in Porto Rico. and it is
being enforced in a tyrannical manner
Crowds of people are leaving for the m
terror and the capital is almost deserted by
the civilian population.
The military authorities are most actively
engaged in preparing for the defense eo OF the
planted in the main channel. They are
controlled from the main fort. In addition
an old steamship has been sunk across the
harbor entrance, the buoys in the channel
have been changed, and from Monday last
after the news of the blockade OF Havana
reached there, accompanied by report that
the Cuban capital had been bombarded. all
the lights were ordered to be eXtinguished
at night.
left San Juan, were seeking refuge on board
the French cruiser Admiral Rigault de
Genouily.
nounced was plundered after the receipt of
the news of the declaration of war between
Spain and the United States. The British
consul at San Juan. who had charge OF
American interests, has cabled to his gov
eminent requesting that war ship be sent
Danger is &pprehended from the incom-
petent and youthful volunteers Of Porto
Rico. They are armed with Mauser rifles
and are displaying considerable war en-
thusiasm.
Arecibo bay, on the west coast Of the ISL
and has been planted with torpedoes from
the signal station to point ABOUT one mile
west of it. There are many Spanish vol
unteers here and on their way to Porto
Rico
Spanish steamers landed at Mayaguez,
seventy miles from San Juan, on Wednes-
day. a quantity of arms and ammunition,
and there was similar landing of supplies
at San Juan on Tuesday. Besides this about
5000 tons of provisions were landed at San
Juan on Sunday last. The warehouses at
Porto Rico are reported to be full of pro-
visions and the Spanish authorities say they
can stand siege of two months.
All the cost lights have now been ordered
to be extinguished. No United States war
ships are known to be in the vicinity or
Porto Rico.