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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-04-05
WALLlNG'S DEATH.
His Royalton Friends Con-
VinCed That it Was Due
to an Accident.

W.. This weeks Royalton Banner con.
tains additional Information about
the death of William Walling In the
pineries. John Burns. Rev. Saunder-
son and E. E. Downs went to the
scene of the accident and obtained
full Information as to its cause.
Walling was engaged In breaking
a landing. and rolling the logs
into Backus brook, near Pine
river. He was unable to get out OF
the way 1T some logs that he had
started, and they rolled upon him,
and held him down. He was be.
meath the logs from Saturday after
noon to Monday afternoon. when a
trapper named August Raden dis.
covered bis condition. and released
him. Wall,ne was then alive. hut
died while Raden was after help.
Walline had dug out the ground be-
meath his body, but could not reach
far enough to release lis legs.
The Royalton men were entirely
satisfied that the accident occurred
as described, and at once returned
to Royalton, and SO informed the
relatives and friends of the deceased.
The rem aims were buried on Satur'
day, March &.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-04-05
THE \. Y: TRIBUNE ALMANAC,
Pure Seed for Trial.

To give our Subscribers an opportunit,
to test their famous seeds, Messrs. May 4
Co.. the well.known ;seed growers of St
Paul, Minnesota, whose order of one mil
lion packets of seeds tested over % pei
cent pure Government report) will mai
seventeen trial packets of choice varietiet
of flower seeds to anylof our readers send
ing to them only ten cents In silver Of
stamps. This is their giant collection
and consists of one packet each. asters
mignonette, antirrhinum, pinks, peoples
alyssum, zinnias, nigella, godetia, pansy
calendula, petnnias, sweet william
portu1aca, sweet peas, calliopsis and
candytuft. On each packet will be print
ed full cultural instructions.
They will :also send to any gardener % 2,
tree ire tomato on receipt of six cents In
stamps. Their Handsomely illustrated
ton, to anyone who intends to purchase
seeds, plants or bulbs this spring: Be
sure and mention our paper when writing
May & co.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-04-05
Sunshine.

T,,st biz of real e1nshine and pleasure
f1Tnnnei into our office this morning. A
thinR of beauty is Vick's Garden and
Floral Guide, with its cover Of delica,e
tints. blue, pink and gold, and the Golden
D. Ra XII kiiy yei aea -ayofa@e 0s'et '''e'
The many half-tone illuetrations are as
life-like az possible to make by photogra-
froin the flowers, and the radishes and as.
paraRus in glass dishes look very tempt
Ing. No doubt but this catalogue is the
Rochester, n. r, during the fo1ty-nine
years they have been In business, the
next year will be their Golden: Wedding
anniversay. ane IL IL their intention to
give q handsome souvenier to each GUS
TONER for 1863
II Interested In good gardening write at
once, simply mentioning this paper, ana
loRue free.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-04-05
From Fridays neily.
d." TO HONOR THE DEAD
Societies Meet Last Evening
and take Action on the Death
of Casper Schmitt.

The several societies OF this city, OF
which Casper Schmitt was al,
hOnored member. held separate
special meetings last evening to take
action concerning his death and to
make arrangements for attending
the funeral.
These organizations are the Little
Falls fire depart ment. the st. Joseph
Benevolent society, and the Little
Falls Camp, Modern Woodmen OF
America.
1t has been decided that the st.
Joseph aOciety will take charge Of the
funeral arrangements and will be at
sisted by the other two Organiza-
lions. aes
At the meeting of the st. Joseph
society, j. j. Gross was appointed a
committee Of one to accompany the
remains to their last resting place at
Chaska. Minn.; a committee was ap-
pointed to assist Mrs. Schmitt at the
house, and q committee was also ap-
pointed to draft appropriate resolu-
tiOns on his death. 1t was also de-
cid"d that the society attend the
funeral in q body.
The firemen appointed Fred Valen-
tine and Martin Poster as an escort
to accompany the remains to Chaska,
and Il committee to assist In the
funeral arrangements. A committee
was also appointed to draft resolu-
lions. and the department will turn
ont In body to attend the funeral.
The WoOdmen appointed s. p.
Brick to accompany the remains to
Chaska. A committee of four was
appointed as watchers, and CON-
mittee OF three was appointed to
draft resolution on the death Of MIR.
Schmitt. The Camp also decided to
attend the funeral in a body.
All societies attending have de-
cided to assemble at their respective
meeting places at 10 a. m. Saturday.
From there they will march In a
body to the house and accompany
the remains from the house to the
German Catholic church where mass
will be said at II o'clock. At the
conclusion of the church services the
remains will be taken to the depot,
and will he taken Oh the l2:45 train
to Chaska for burial.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-04-05

To the remark of the St. Paul
Globe that INC KinIey isn't much
of an Abraham Lincoln sort of a
fellow" tn Minneapolis Tribune
replies that eff the newspaper files
from 1850 to 1864 inclusive are
overhauled, it will be found that
Abraham Lincoln was criticised
for his slowness and indecislon at
times even more fercely than Nc.
Kinley is criticised now. The
outturn OF eveats justified Lincoln.
Perhaps the future will also
Justify Mckinley"
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-04-05

teemed friend and brother fireman
Casper Schmitt. be it
RESOLVED, that we recognize the
loss of good citizen and noble fire
man. and be 1t
RESOLVED, that the sympathy o1
our company be ex tended to the be
reaved family In this their sad hOul
of distress, and be it further
RESOLVED. that a copy OF these
resolutions be furnished to the wild.
ow of deceased. and that the same be
spread upon our records and pub
lished in the Little Falls and Chaska
papers.
I M.ns ;Mc Posr11 Com.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-04-05
THE LAST TRIBUTE.
Little Falls Citizens Turn Out
, En-. ,Masse to Casper &
Schmitt's Funeral. g..

Universal sorrow at the death OF
one of our citizens was never more
plainly shown bv the population OF
this city than at Saturdays demon
stra ton at Casper Schmitt's funeral.
Long before the hour arrived large
groups Of people gathered, and fol-
lowed the long procession tn the
house, from, tho house to the church,
and from the church to the depot. to
pay last tribute to the memory Of
their friend before his remains were
taken on their last journey to the
grave at Chaska.
The procession which followed the
remains was one of the largest ever
seen in this city, and included the
several societies of which the de-
ceased was Q member. The process
sion was headed by the band. fol-
lowed by the st. Joseph Benevolent
society, the Modern Woodmen. and
the Little Falls fire department.
The pail bearers were Joseph l..
Meyer, Peter Medved, Frank Ellen
becker, 8. p. Brick. Fred Valentine
and Anton Kerrich.
At the German Catholic church
Rev. A. Raster conducted the i'm
preesive funeral ceremony OF that
church, which being concluded at
about IL O'Clock the march was
again taken up and the remains were
taken to the depot for the Ills train,
to be taken to Chaska, accompanied
by his wife and mother. and an e.
cort from each OF the three organiza-
tiona above named. Several beauti-
full floral offerings, the gifts OF friends,
were upon the casket.
Az the train which bore his re.
mainsle the station many expressed
their feelings, that by his death Lit.
tic Falls hnd lost one OF Its most
useful and valued citisens.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-04-05
Visits the. Great Father.

Mora Times: Wa-We-le-Gam19,
chief OF the Mile Laos tribe Ut the
Chippew as. came down from the
lake Friday and left In the afternoon
tor Washingtou, p. G., to confer
with the, Great Father, relative to
the trouble now pending between
the Indians and lake settlers over
the lands at that place. The chief
had on q very neat attire, decOra ted
with exta fine head work and carried
a handy satchel. In the satchel
wero probably the convincing dOcu.
ments to lay before the chief execu.
tive.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-04-05
Resolutions.
CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT

CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT.
WHEREAS, It has seemed best to
the AL wise Ruler Of the universe to
remove from our ranks our esteemed
and. well-beloved brother. Casper
Schmitt, a strong. efficient aud ever
ready fireman, a public spirited and
active citizen, a kind and generous
friend, therefore be 1t
+ RESOLVED, that we, the fire depart
ment Of Little Falls, MIMI, do here
by express our heartfelt regret at the
loss M our brother, and tender to
his friends and relatives our sincere
sympathy and coincidence In this
hour Of their bereavement. and
RESOLVED, that copy hereof be
sent to the widow OF deceased, and
be published in the Little Falls and
Chaska papers.
s s :: :; s s:$:; Com.
HOSE COMPANY NO. 2. E
WBfRsAs, 1t hath pleased Almighty
God TO call from our midst our e.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-04-05
Modern battle ships, will soon
have q real trial.
II is nov generally believed that
var will begin between the United
States and Spain some time next
week WI .'-. ..

At the close of the Rebellion,
the United States had the best
navy Of any nation. Itnow ranks
seventh. If there is long war
with Spain, this country will
again be at the head, or very near
it, in navy strength.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-04-05

The Herald assumes surprise
that the Transcript should support
a candidate that has Coughs en-.
-dorsement. The Transcript has
not that amount of consideration
for Clough's position in any mat
ter that his attitude toward any
candidate would affect it.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-04-05
A Pleasant Feature

IL the dining and cafe car service. serving
a Ia carte meals, attached to fast trains
running from Minneapolis and st. Paul to
Milwaukee, Chicago aud Eastern and
Southern points, via WISCONSIN CEN
TRIAL LINES. Your nearest tickle tagent
can tell you about other pleasant features
on the Wisconsin Central. .sss,
Jas.C. Pond, Gen., s.AGt,. Milwaukee,
via. so. ....@st. ~ .f.5.-..
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-04-05

The Duluth, Superior & Western
railroad, the line running from
Duluth to Grand Rapids, has
passed into the control of the
Great Northern. It will be used
as a part Of the Fosston extension,
now being built from the Red
River valley via Bemidji, to Deer
River.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-04-05

r., and persistency. The
city OF town bred man who has all his life
bumped his back over . desk, living an
unhealthy, sedentary life and failed to take
any care Of his health, could not stay on
the back Of one Of these vicious b1utes for
more than three Jumps. @tS>' r.. r.
animal People may talk about intellectual
superiority and refinement and good breed
ing, but every man takes Of his hat to
physical strength and endurance. While
the man who leads Q sedentaSy life cannot
hope, in this respect to rival these sturdy
men Of the Plains, they can be sound, vig-
orous, healthy men II they will. It Is .
matter Of care of health while one has n,
and the proper measures 70 restore It when
Il 10 lost. Most diseases begin with some
trouble of the digestive organs or of the
Liver. Troubles Of this nature stasve the
body, because they prevent Il from receiv.
ing ID proper supply Of nourishmeut. Dr..
z Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery gives .
man "A appetite like q COW boys aud the
digestion Of IN ostrich. It's great work 10
upont the stomach, large intestineSandli liver.
4 These are the organs that nourish man.
body. This medicine makes them stronG,
vigorous and healthy. It 6lls the blovd
with the nourishment that builds new,
solid and healthy desh, muscle and nerves.
ha,in I'd suffered nS iSy yssss With chrone cat:rrS
writes Ramon 5anehes, Esq. Of tenesco. Tsos
Go, New MEXICO. "By the nee Of your Golden
\ Medical Discovery, I have recovered my health.
!; ana an row, physically sssa9 ssss, attending
1oay hs1inesI ard eAjoyiag ~"
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-04-05

Alphonse COrmier, who recently
removed here from Chicago, has
leased the building on Broadway,
first door west of r. w. Blake's store,
and has had 1t repaired and fitted up
for a bakery and restaurant. Every
thing In now In readiness and the
place will be opened for business tc'
morrow morning. Mr.. COrmier is {,
tirst-class baker and look, and will
keep u full line oi everything to be
found In a ,f1rst-class bakery. He
will also serve meals and lunches at
reasonable prices at any hour Of the
day.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-04-05

BERLIN, April 2,-The German am
basss dor at Madrid telegraphs that
the Spanish royal family fears a
Carlist outbreak In case war con-
tinues any great length Of time. and
that everything Ia prepared Tor
flight, especially OF the boy king.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-04-05

G. A. Towne (ex.congressman)
is asking some questions hard
about whether you approve OF the
advance in the price Of wheat.
We don't know what the salts
factory answer is this year, but in
1896 all history was quoted to
show that if you wanted wheat to
advance you would have to edo
something for silver"
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-04-05
FAVORS INTERVENTION.
Davis Senate Committee
Favors Intervention IN
Cuban Intere SITS.
Report from Berlin that Span
ish Royal Family Fears
the Carliats.

WASHINGTON. April 1.-The senate
COMMITTEES on foreign relations, after
a long session, practically agrees to
accept the recommendation of the
subcommittee for resolution re-
cognizing Cuban independence and
recommending armed Intervention
II necessary. The presidents mes
sage will likely not go in till Tues
day on account OF the care needed in
it's preparation. a..
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-04-05

Fred B. Wright. the new pres
ident of the State League of Re-
publican clubs, is a bright man
and a good organizer. If the or
ganization of clubs is to Ne pushed,
Wright is a good man to be at the
head. He is too good q fellow,
though, to be placed at the
head of a movement that
is not intended to move.
The League clubs have had little
influence in campaigns for several
years, but they could be made of
great benefit to the party.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-04-05

0NR ENJOYS
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of it's kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in it's
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all ard have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA re syrup co!
sAx fRASoia00. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. ~. AEw y0Rk. ~
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-04-05
s s 5: + $i s $:Ss; }co".
HOSE COMPANY NO. :

: HO6E VOWE AM NOs % -
WBfRBAs, 1t hath pleased Almighty
God to call from our midst our es-l
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-04-05

The man who breaks
In the wild, vicious
bronchos on the west.
ern plains must have
superb physical en-
durance, nerves of
steel, uncouquerable
vi m, determination
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-04-05

Fred t0 interested III arrived mere a
couple Of days ago, and by chance ]
run on to them the very day they
struck town. We do not find much
time to read as 1t 10 usually Z O'Clock
" hen we get in from work and by
the, time we get our supper eaten
and clothing changed aud hung uu
to dry it's 8, and then we are all tired
enough to 20 to bed, 30 we do not
miss the reading matter very much,
hut probably will when we Ket 10.
Gated and have moro time TO our.
selves. How Ia verything at the
Falls and In general viii not men.
ton the different things az you will
probably tell me about all when you
write. Yon had better all mail your
letters In one 40 have to pay IL
cents for every 2 cents postage on
mail l receive and will have to pay
y cents By the time your letters can
reach me. Remember me to ell the
people and Mr.. Joss, and tell him
that saw his friend, Mr.. Cheater. on
the boat. Some of the Eastern
people rot roped In on their freight
IN great shape. They contracted on
the boat to. have, their freight, de.
livered from Dyea to Like Linder.
man at is cents per pound and the
regular price 10 only s cents per
pound, 90 they aOt rOped In for
about 500. each on that deal. Tha
whole Buffalo crowd got caught the
same way and there were about
forty OF thu m, but they are from the
East and do not seek the acQuaint-
anco Of any western men for advice
% they think they know Il Ill:
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-07-22

A thrifty man went 20 az auction %
BID Tor bookcase which be was sadly
IN need or In due course the thing
was put up. and there were several
bidders for No.
The man continued 10 bid, but be
was harassed by some woman who wa
bidding against him. The woman wa
IN the crowd on the other side, and he
could not see her but be was. deter
mined to have Il. aud ho bid up pretty
high,
Finally Il was knocked down 10 him
and the aucuoneor asked HE name
lie gave e. and arranged 70 have the
case sent home.
Just as he started out Of the dool
some one tugged % his sleeve. III
turned. and there was bis wife.
Knowing that he wanted a bookcase
she had come down 10 buy one eheaI
and surprise him. and Il was she whC
had been bidding against her husband
Spare Moments.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-07-22
TWO GRATEFUL WOMEN
Restored to Health by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
"Can Do Ny own Work.
Mrs. PATRICK DANEHY,
West Winsted, Conn, writes:

Mrs. PATRICK DANEHY,
West Winsted, Conn, writes:
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81 sincerely thank you for the good
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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-07-22
Ambition Of an Illinois Tar.

Before Assistant Paymaster W. II.
Doherty, U. s. N, started Tor Key West
to join his ship. he told the following
incident, which occurred at the Nor
folk Navy Yard: A member Of the
Illinois naval militia passed an exam
nation successfully and was appointed
Assistant Paymaster In the volunteer
service, a rank which In the regular
service pays about S1,7OO a year. The
next day the Illinois man walked up to
the commander Of the ship to which
he had been assigned and said:
Say, what do / do?"
The commander, overlooking the In
formality of his address, said: why
you make out the pay rolls and pay Oh
the men"
"Well, don't I fight?"
"oh, no, you don't fight"
"Well, to thunder vita this JOB
said the Illinois man. I want tc
fight"
He was thereupon made a petty Of
flcer at about $50 a month with I
chance Of unlimited fighting, and b
accepted the change joyfully.-NeV
York Sun.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-07-22

Prom a.e Gaseiis, BlaadlaFVins, ~
The wife q the Rev. A. n. Adams. pastor
Of the Bedford Christian Church 81 Bland
lnavllle. H.. was fof years compelled 20
1--we a llio Of torture from disease Her
ease bafled the physicians, bat to-day she
Il alive and we'll. atai tells the story Of Der
recovery az follows
about slr years ago. said Mr. Adams,
Il weighed about no pounds, but my
health began % iall aud lost aosh. Ny
food dld not agree with mo and felt liko o
stone 10 my stomach. began 20 bloat az
over until thought bad dropay.
Il bad pains and soreness Ia my left side
which extended clear across my back and
also into tho region oi my heart. During
these spells a hard ridge would appear IN
the leit side 81 my stomach aud around
the leit side.
"Theso attacks left me sore and exhaust
ed. An last summer / was 80 nervous that
the children laughing and playing nearly
drove me wild. ! suffered also from female
troubles aud doctorod With ton different
physicians without receiving any help.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-07-22

lief until had taken six boxes. am now
taking the eleventh box aud have been
greatly benefited.
IL was also troubled with nervous pros
tratlon and numbness OF my right arm and
hand so that az times I could hardly en-
dure the pain, but that has all passed
away. now have good appetite and am
able 10 do my own work. Have done more
this summer than In the past four years
put together. DR.. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People cured me and / think Il my
duty &c let other sufferers know It."
Hundreds OF equally remarkable oases
have been cured by DR.. Williams Pink Pills.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-07-22
Hoods pills easy to take. easy to OperaI
A Family Of sIsly.two Children.

The Italians are discussing the adj
visibility Of peRsioning Mrs, NADIA
lena Granatta, a lady Of 81, who ltyes
near Nocera, - miles from Naples.
Her husband has been dead ten years,
but during the 10 years they lived to-
gethor as man and wife they had 90
children born to them, 90 OF the lot
being males Eleven different times
in nine years triplets we're born, and
on three different occasions four boys
we're announced, and once there were
four boys and a girl.-London Times.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-07-22
A PrecOclous Child.

What pity that every preacher can
not have just such a little daughter as
one we know Of The four-year-old
daughter Of clergyman, after listen
ing to her father preach one Sunday
morning for quite a while, finally be-
came restless, and, climbing up, on the
seat, she exclaimed Come on, papa,
you've said enough; let's go home!"'-
st. Louis Star.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-07-22
"Cannot Praise 1t Enough"
Miss GERrIE DUNKN,

Miss GERTIE DUNKIN,
Franklin, Neb., writes.
81 suffered for some time with pain
full and irregular menstruation, falling
of the womb and pain in the back. 1
tried physicians, but found no relief.
"Iwas at last persuaded to try Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound,
and cannot praise it enough for what
it has done for me. I feel like a new
person, and would not part with your
medicine. 1 have recommended it to
several of my friends"