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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-05
JOHN II. RHODES,
Attorney for Mortgage.
ORDER FOR HEARING AND NOTICE
or App ICATION FOR APPOINT
MENT OF ADMINISTRATORS.

STATE OF MINNESOTA,
COUNTY OF MORRISON.
In Probate Court, Special Tern' July
18TH, 1885.
In the matter Of the estate of Richard
James Lambert, deceased.
On receiving and filing the petition OF
Mrs. LOttie Lambert of the county OF Nor
rison. representing. among other Things.
that Richard James Lambert late OF the
county of Morrison: in the state OF Mining
sofa, on the goth day Of December. a. -.
1876, at the county of Morrison died In
testate, and beng an inllabitant of this
county at the time of his death, leaving
goods, clluttels and estate within this
county, and that the said petitioner IL the
widow of said deceased, and praying that
administration of said estate be to her
grantcd:
1t is ordered. that said petition be heard
before this court, on saturday, the 18TH
day of August, A. ID. 1893, mt 10 o'clock Il.
M, ut the probate office, In the court
house in Little Falls IN said county:
Ordered further, that notice thereof be
given to the heirs of said deceased, and to
all persons interested, by publishing this
order once in each week for three sue
cessive weeks prior to said day of hearing,
in the Little Falls Transcript, q weekly
newspaper, printed and published Mt
Little Falls in said county.
Dated ut Little Falls the 18th day OF
July, A. ID. 1898,
~ N. RICHARDsON,
Judge OF Probate.
Attorney for Administrators.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-05
Earl Of AlRnslirld Dead.

LONDON, Aug. 8. -Wllliam David
Murray, fourth earl OF Mansfield. is
dead. He was born III 1856. He has
been Il lord OF the treasury and lord
hug. COMMISSIONER of the church Of
Scotland.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-05
:" OF APPLICATION FOR APPOINT
MENT OF ADMINISTRATORS f. -
STATE 0E MINNESOTA &, .l|

oRRER E1R HEARING ga AMP N2T1CE
MENT or ADMINISTRATORS. - \
STATE OF MINNESOTA. u
COUNTY OF MORRISON.
In Probate Court, Special Term, August
LIST, 1893.
In the matter of the estate of Joseph
Behold, deceased.
On receiving and filing the petition of
Mrs. Mary Betzold of the county of MOrri-
son representing. among other things,
that Joseph l3etzOld, late of the county of
5tll day of July. A. ID. 1898. ut the county of
habitant of this county ut the time of his
death, leaving goods. Chattels and estate
wi, hin this county, and that the said Pc
titoner il the widow of said deceased, and
praying that administration of said estate
lie to Joseph Trettel granted:
It is ordered, that said petition be heard
before this court, on Saturday, the 18th
day of August, A. u. 1898, at 10 O'Clock a.
M, at the probate office, IN the court
county:
Ordered further. that notice thereof be
given to the heirs of said deceased. and
to all persons interested, by publishing
this order once in each week for three
successive weeks prior to said day OF
hearing, in the Little Falls Transcript, q
weekly newspaper, printed and published
at Little Falls IN said county.
Dated at Little Ealls. Mimi, the LIST day
- by the Court,
Judge Of Probate.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-05
Both Under Csnsorsbip.

NEW YORK, Aug. 8.-The Western
Union Telegraph company's central
cable Office 10 advised by tho West In.
dian and Panama Telegraph company
that communication with Ponce has
been reopened under censorship at
Ponce by the United States govern.
ment. The San Juan cable is still open
under censorship by the Spanish gov.
erpmapt.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-05
Gspsral Waax.r for copxr

Gensval Weaver for Congress.
OsKALoosA, L., Aug. 3.-General ].
B. Weaver was nominated for congress
In separate conventions by the Demo-
Gratis, Populists and FREQ Silver Repub-
icans of the Sixth district.
GREEN BAY, Wis, Aug. 3-The Re.
7ublicans Of the Eighth district have
unanimously renominated Congress.
man E. 8. Miner Of Sturgeon Bay.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-05
MinaHn May STRIKE.

P1TTsBURa, Aug. SIT the coal OPP
orators OF the Pittsburg distiot do not
conform with the terms of the Chicago
agreement by Aug. 10, 5000 miners
will be ordered to strike. This 10 the
decision of the United Miners OF this
district now in session here.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-05
JAP SHIP OVERHAUlED.
Onsaug Boarded, Inspected and Allowed
to Proceed.

Onsaug Boarded. Inspected and Allowed
to Proceed.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 8.-Advices
from Yokohama by the Dorio report
that the Japanese steamer Onsang was
fred upon by one of the vessels Of the
third expeditionary feet from San
Francisco on the night Of June 20. Two
shots were fired at the Japanese vessel.
The vessel stopped at the first shot,
but q second was sent across her bows.
She was inspected and allowed to pro-
coed. The Dorio brought word from
Yokohama that H. Tenant, editor Of
The Japanese Gazette, and we'll
known newspaper man, committed sui.
eide while suffering from mental trou-
BILE induced by overwork.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-05
Cabinet Meeting Uneventful.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.-The cabinet
session, which had promised to be i'm.
portant in view of the pending peace
propositions. proved to be uneventfui.
1t occupied an hour and ten minutes,
but much Of tho time was devoted to q
statement, subsequently given to the
press, briefly summarizing the terms
of peace.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-05
To Carry Grants Brigade.

. WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.-The quarter.
masters department. within the next
week will have half dozen transports
at Newport News to carry General
Grants brigade to reinforce General
Miles in Porto Rico. Two vessels. the
Hudson and the Manitoba, are now Ut
Newport News.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-05
Carlist Risinp Rsported.

Carlist Rising Reported.
LONDON, Aug. 3.-The Madrid CORE.
spondent of The Daily Telegraph says
that a Carlist rising is reported at
Venta de Banos, south of Palenciru..
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-05
Canada Finally Gets the Money.

OTTAWA, Ont, Aug. 3.-The depart.
ment of marine has received from
Washington , check for $475 900.
which is the amount Of the award to
Canadian seale-s in the Boring sea
case.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-05
CENSORSHIP is RIGID.
Gibraltar Knows Little Save That Peace
, II ASeurod.

- Ii Assured.
LONDON, Aug. s.-The Gibraltar cor.
respondent of The Daily News says:
The censorship IL daily becoming more
severe and little 10 known beyond tho
fact that peace 10 assured. It IL under.
stood that the note from America asks
only part Of the Philippines, and that
Senior sagasta, having replied that tho
terms will be accepted, hostilities are
conse quently suspended.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-05
IL Located on the San Juan
Road Some Twenty Miles
From Ponce.
SPANISH TROOPS Reiterated
Evacuated the Place After Se-
curing All the Money
to Be Had.
A Thousand Regulars Under
General MacIas Prepare
to Resist.

PORT OF PoNcE. Porto Rico, Aug. !,
via St. Thomas. D. w. l., Aug. 8.-An
outpost Of the American army has now
halted at Coamo, about two-thirds OF
the way to Aibonito, on the road to
San Juan. Colonel Huling's column,
advancing this morning, met detail
sent out to reconnoitre, which reported
that there was no sign Of tho enemy.
They said the Spanish had retreated to
Aibonito. Tho column entered Coamo.
The citizens reported that the Span
iards had carried away all the money
that was not secreted.
The stories of Spanish barbarity
have been exaggerated. There are no
evidences of assaults on women and
children.
General Macias is at Aibonito with
probably 1000 regulars.
General Stone at Ajuntas.
General Stone went this morning to
Ajuntas, where Spanish outrages were
reported on Saturday. He will occupy
the town, proclaim American rule and
push on to Arcte on the north coast.
General Garretson's brigade arrived
this afternoon from Yauoo, IL miles
distant. The brigade consists Of the
Sixth Massachusetts, the Sixth Illinois,
four batteries Of the regular artillery
and the battalion of regulars. Its al.
rival was loudly cheered by the oiti.
gems of Ponce.
The protected cruiser Columbia,
which went ashore on an uncharted
reef while entering the harbor Of
Ponce. has been foated off without in
Jury.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-05
Sick Soldiers Can Go Home.

WASHINGTON, Aug. :. - Adjutant
General Corbin, at the direction OF the
secretary Of war, has issued an order
granting sick and wounded soldiers
and officers, when able to travel, one
months furlough and transportation
to their homes. This order has been
sent to the commanding officers at the
general hospitals, headquarters Of
army corps aud military departments.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-05
Brother Of J. Kennedy Tod Suicides

Brother OF j. Kennedy Tod Suicides.
NEW YORK, Aug. 3-George Tod, q
wealthy resident of this city, com.
mitted suicide by jumping from 10th
story window in the Hotel Majestic.
Mr.. Tod has been sufferer from mel
ancholia for some time past. He was
q brother Of ]. Kennedy Tod Of this
city,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-08-05
CRDEI, FOR HEARING AND NOTICE
OK IMPLICATION FOR APPOINT
NENT OF ADMINISTRATORS.
STATE OF MINNESOTA

STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF MORRISON. }
In Probate Court. Special Term. June
3Dth, 1898
Bittner, deceased. w
Rudolph itappol,n, of the county of Morri-
t Chat George Bittncr late 81 the county Of
Morrison, in the state of Minnesota, on
ts tt Of dcy o OF %"s Mnn died ntes
tate, and being an inllabitant Of this
county at the time of his death, leaving
goods. cllattels and estate within this
County, and that the said petitioner is
relative of said deceased, and praying
that administration of said estate he to
J. Fl. KoOp granted:
It is ordered, that said petition be heard
before this court, on Saturday, the 9Th
day of August, A. p. 1893, at 10 o'clock a.
M, at the probate Office, in the court house
in Little Falls, in said county:
Ordered further, that notice thereof be
given to the heirs of said deceased, and to
all persons interested. by publishing this
order once in each week for three success
sive weeks prior to said day of hearing, In
the Little Falls Transcript. n weekly
newspaper, printed and published at Lit
tie Falls in said county.
Dated at Little Falls on the 3Oth day OF
June, A. d. 1893.
N. RICHARDSON,
Judge of Probate.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-25

Kingston, jamaica, May 2i-[Copy-
righted, 1898, by the Associated Press
The Spanish consul here. acting UNI
der the neutrality proclamation, asks
Of the colonial authorities the right to
search the steamer Audula when she
arrives from Cianfucgos tomorrow with
Americans or any other persons who
may have taken advantage OF her to
leave that city. He is in search of dis
patches from the American blockadinE
fleet to the navy department and or
communications from spies. He AYERS
that on her previous trip from Glen
fucgos, the Audula brought mail from
the United States cruiser Marblehead,
declaring that official dispatches are
contraband.
The colonial authorities. after in
quiry, replied that no proof existed of
the existence of official dispatches from
the Marhlchead, but only of the per-
sonal letters OF officers and men. which
were accepted as an act OF courtesy
for mailing here.
The Spanish consul, persisting in his
demand for the privilege to search ali
packages, sealed or unsealed. and the
persons of the passengers, the colonial
government replied that such n thing
could not be allowed without proof of
reasonable probability. The colonial
authorities are understood to have in
CURED of London for advice They are
reluctant to do anything displcaslnE to
the United States, but are determined
to enforce neutrality.
Senior Domingo Mendez Capote, vice
president of the Cuban Republic, will
sail from Port Antonio for Boston to-
morrow,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-25

con ships fell on one of the streets of
the town. killing two women and three
children, while three sailors and one
medical officer on a Spanish gunboat
fell under the fire of the United States
ships.
The firing from the shore was not
from masked battery, but from the
three Spanish gunboats, TO attack
which the Winslow was sent. Two Of
them We're disabled, but one perma-
nently, and the third ran away
According to Jova's information, the
shells from the gunboat Wilmington
did little execution, because she lay
too far off shore. No fewer than three
Spanish flags We're brought down by
the stray shots from the Wilmingtnn's
guns, One shell struck the ilag-polc
on the Casino, In the heart OF the
town, crashing through the roof and
exploding in a china shop below. The
place was wrecked, but no one hurt.
The second flag tn come down was
flying on the Spanish barracks. and
the third from building formerly
used by the American consul, flying de-
family on the pole where the stars and
Stripes had once waved. Curlously
enough, not one of the shots had been
aimed at the flags. but the Spunlards
We're so amazed at what they consid-
cred the marvellous skill of the Amerl-
can gunners that every Spanish Nag
was hauled down.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-25

not to give intimations of operations
that can assist the enemy in the slight
est particular.
All the talk In the meeting of the
cabinet today Indicated the confidence
of the administration in the early re-
ceipt of good news from Admiral
Sampson.
One cabinet officer who expressed
the greatest eagerness to hear from
Sampson and Schley and who has no
doubt that the news, when 1t comes.
will be great admitted that the out
side limit OF time in which IT was ex-
pected that the vessels of the United
States and Spain must meet had passed
and the official information might ar
rive at any moment either that Ger
vera was bottled up or that his fleet
was at the bottom of the sea.
I do not look first for official in
formation" said he. for the reason
that the commanding officer of the
United States forces has concluded
that he can get along quite as well, and
without so much possibility of njuri-
Gus observation II he excludes news
paper boats, as he has done"
The administration is determined
] that If Cervera will not fight but mani
| tests determination to get away and
| return to Spain, to follow him up and
/ "kiil' his feet before 1t can reach its
own side of the Atlantic. To do this
/ might require the sending Of coal ships
along with the United Suites fleet for
some distance, but If any accident
, should happen to any of the Spanish
vessels or the supply of coal should
7 run out, Admiral Cervera would have
to run the risk Of destruction, or else
( abandon disabled vessel in the hope
of getting off with the others. or per-
haps,be overtaken by single ships un-
til the whole fleet was Eohblcd up.
1t is calculated by naval officers tina,
the Spanish fleet has now about ex-
hausted It's fuel and that 1t cannot UNI
dertake the difficult task OF retrenting
The only honorable outcome to Spain
is for Spain's ships to try conclusions
at once while the coal bunkers and tho
food supply are not completely ex-
| hausted.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-25
EXPECTS EUROPEAN INTERFERENCE.
II 1t Does Not Come, Spain VIII Yield tn
the Inevitable.

New York. May ga dispatch to
the World from London. says:
"a veteran diplomat who represent
ed n continental power at various cap
itals for many years but Is retired
from active service now, though well
informed on current International af-
fairs, says:
81 expect European interference in
this war, hut not at the present stage,
because the continental powers can
find no pretext for stepping in as long
as Spain holds out gamely.
81 have reason for supposing that
Austria Is only waiting for an oppor-
tunlty to do something for Spain. But
the Austrian emperor feels that he can
NOT go against the interest of the triple
alliance by playing too much into the
bands of France and Russia or at
tempting to lead Italy or Germany to
pick a quarrel with the United States.
Then again the emperor of Austria
knows that France and Russia have
many interests themselves to make
them hesitate about causing an open
rupture with America or increasing
the already visible tension of the rela-
tions consequent on a too public show
Of sympathy with Spain by the Rus
sian and French press Continental
powers will interfere the instant inter-
national events will give them oppor-
tunity of appealing to the better, mo-
bier feelings of the American people.
and prefer showing forbearanoe and
generosity and not to insist upon maxi
| ing use OF their superior power and re-
| sources to make Spain feel too heavily
| the consequences of her gallant strug-
| gle.''
After a pause the diplomat added
with great earnestness Come. don't
| You think the recent speeches of Sa-
| gasta, Sllvela and even that horrid re-
| publican Salmeron, point in the same
| direction? Can't you read through the
| lines that those who can see beyond
| the popular agltatlons--Syhich were
very naturally the outset--really feel
| in their heart of hearts that Spain.
| like all disabled sinking ships in a
terrible storm, will have to save the
| noble craft by casting part of the
cargo overheard after all? Sir, Spain
survived the loss of her American
mainland possessions ard will survive
the loss of Cuba II she keeps the rest
and avcrts revolution and civil war
| fare"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-25
RIOT IN MANILA.
Spanish Commanders tob he Tried for Not
Winning the Battle.

Hongkong. May 2i.-The japanese
cruiser Akltsushima which arrived
here today from Manila. reports that
when she left there rioting had broken
out and u number Of houses had been
burned. Food was daily becoming
scarcer and horse flesh was sold at S1.5O
n pound. The Spanish volunteers were
making angry demands for pay and
food. which the Spaniards were utterly
unable to satisfy.
The cruiser reports that Admiral
Montejo is awaiting trial by court mar
tal for alleged incompetency during
the Engagement with the United States
squadron under Commodore Dewey,
while the captain of the Spanish rev.
enue cutter Callao, captured by the
American war;ships. is to be shot for
not making resistance.
AGuinaldo, the insurgent leader, had
n great reception on his arrival at the
Philippines from Hongkong. Rear Ad-
mlral Dewey supplied the Insurgents
with two guns and three hundred rifles
and at the time the Japanese cruiser
left AEuinaldo was expected to make
an immediate attack.
The archbishop of Manila. announc-
ing in a pastoral that four Spanish
warships were coming, promised vic
tory for the Spaniards.
A sanitary commission has been APP
pointed at Cavite under charge OF the
United States consul.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-25
TROOPS FOR THE PHILIPPINES.
:,I5S Men on Board-scwan Offers a Ship
-IInwairs Situation.

Washington. May PA dispatch was
received by Adjt.-Gen. Corbln late this
afternoon from Mai Gen. Otis, at San
Francisco, which conveyed to the war
department officials very gratifying in
formation. The dispatch Ia as follows:
THE steamer Sydney, with the
troops on board and prepared to sail,
is anchored in the bay beside the City
of Pcking. The Australia is loaded
and expected to leave her dock Mt 4
o'clock this afternoon and anchor in the
bay. I am not sufficiently Informed
when the Peking win complete loading
naval stores, but understand that 1t will
! be this evening. The hour OF departure
of the three vessels depends upon the
naval authorities. The strength of Gen.
AndersOn's command Is III officers and
Ease enlisted men. The navy oontln-
gent consists of eleven officers and
seventy-slN enlisted men. Total for the
three vessels, 12S officers and 2,i5S en-
listed men"
Assistant Secretary OF War Meikle-
john received dispatch from Sr Ar
thur Sewall of Bath, Me, candidate
for Vice President on the Democratic
ticket In 1896 offering on behalf of Ar.
thur Sewall & Co. the ship Roanoke,
now at San Francisco, to the govern
ment for transport purposes. The
Roanoke Is of 3.bi0 tons register and
has capacity of 1000 tons. Mr.. Sewall
says the shin, can lie fitted for about
1900 men and 1900 tons of freight She
is now under charter for New York. but
Mr.. Sewall expressed the opinion that
he can arrange to cancel the charter
If the government Is in need of more
vessels Secretary Melklejohn immedi-
ately teleEraphed to san Francisco to
have an inspection made OF the ship
and II H. should prove satisfactory the
Roanoke undoubtedly win be char
tered
The Philippine Islands expedition is
now of IN dead earnest. The sending
Of these ships viii affect the Hawaiian
question vitality. Like the Charles
ton, the Transports must stop at Ha-
wall TO replenlsh their coal bunkers
from great heaps OF coal that Consul
General Howard has been piling up for
months II the Uawaiians. like us take
this coal without the pretext that we
are using It to make our way to our
nearest home port, as is required by in
ternational law I'm such cases, they
will stand convicted OF gross breach of
neutrality that in the eyes OF nations
allies them with the United States in
hostility to Spain. The taking of coal
by American ships at Hawaii to make
an extensive campaign against the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-25
COULD WHIP ANY NATION.
But n First-CIass Power Would Give Amer
lea the Worst OF 1t ut First.

London, May 2i.-Lord Wolseley, the
commanders -chief of the British
army, in conversation, said today:
THE United States would make a mis-
take in attempting to invade Cuba
with volunteers who are not fully
drilled and disciplined. II that was
done the United States might expect
heavy reverses when those troops en-
countered the trained Spanish troops
on the island. 1t would be a grave err
ror to underestimate the strength of
the adversaries of the American
troops. l would regret TO see the
Americans even temporarily beaten, as
all my sympathy is with them"
Continuing, Lord Wolseley said: ut
is fortunate for the United States that
this war is not with a first class power,
for 1t Is evident that in such ttn
encounter they would be badly beaten
In the beginning, though / believe the
americans able TO defeat any nation in
the long run
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-25
AMAZED THE STANDARDS.
The Way the American Shots Brought
Down Spanish Flags.

was given today to The engagement at
Cardenas, where Ensign Bagley and
four men of the United States torpedo
boat Winslow were killed, by a state
ment of Insurgent Colonel John j.
iowa. who has been lighting under Gem
eral Maxine Gomez, Colonel Jova has
been In Cnrdenas since the engagement.
and he says the mortality on the Span
ish side was by no means so great as
reported at that time in the United
States. According to his information,
which seems to be corrOborated by the
testimony of other Cubans taken
aboard from Cardenas by the vessels
of the blockading squadron, only nine
perosns were killed on the Spanish
side. A. shell from one OF tie Amerl-