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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-08-11

How to Remove Ink From Wood.
: A drop or two of pure spirits Of inter
4ubbed with q wet cloth will remove
fnk stains from mahogany or other
End Of Ia BILE or writing desk.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-08-11
His AfterthOuGht.


'Let me see, if l remember Alright,
when you were married it was run
away match
"You are right, sure enough
''Well, now. tell me truly, how did you
feel about it -
ooh, ut the time l felt that it was a
delightful experience, but III tell you in
confidence now that I've felt very often
since that, speaking for myself alone,
didn't run away soon gh."-Rich-
mond Times.
The most common name for q place In
England is Newton, which occurs no
fewer than u times.
PROOF POSITIVE.
II never Inew before that she was
Sich."
"How do you kr:w It now?"
"She has married q count" '-Chicago
Post.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-08-11

all book. Until the formal recognition
OF the Spanish sovereignty by England
and Germany In 1877 the sultan Of Sulu
ruled completely and independently over
his people and snapped his fingers at the
alleged Spanish protectorate. After that
time the sultan acknowledged the protec-
torate, and was induced to accept his in
vestiture from the Spanish governor gen.
eral Of Manila and to take an oath Of al
legiance to the king Of Spain. As an In
ducement he was given the title Of excel
lency and pension Of s., 400 year.
Professor Schurman found that gener-
ally the subjects Of the sultan were
awaiting the result Of the war In Luson
before positively declaring themselves or
committing themselves either in favor Of
American rule or against 1t. They fear to
indorse American rule until they are GER
tain that Aguinaldo will be beaten, but
they declared themselves generally as BE-
Ing In favor Of peace.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-09-12

Washington, Sept ll.-Acting Secre-
tary Allen has issued an important or.
der respecting the employment Of labor
at the navyyards. The orders contem-
plates preference being given in the flu
ture to men who underwent their APP
prenticeships in the government yards
When the apprenticeship was first estab-
lished this was intended, but different
rulings were made by different admin.
istrations and. except with respect to
the men trained in the Washington gun
foundry, little attention has been paid
to a mans statement that he served his
apprenticeship in a yard.
Instructions have been sent to Com.
mander b F. Tilley, commanding Alb
arenda, directing him to proceed TO any
point he may think proper 20 secure
suitable piling for the pier to be con-
structed at Page Pago Samoa.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-09-12
MARcoNI COMING.
lie WIN Test Wireless Teiegraphy with
Rear Admiral bradford.

lie wnl Test Wireless Tsiegraphy with
Rear Admiral bradford.
Washington. Sept II. Rear Admiral
Bradford. chief Of the bureau Of equip.
ment has been informed that Signor
Marconi will come 10 Washington 10
discuss with him the proposed expert
ments with wireless telegrAphy The
purpose Of Signor Marooni Is the result
Of a conference held with him by Lieu.
tenant Commander J. C. Colwoll. sta.
toned in London a. naval attache Of
this government. According TO Rear
Admiral Bradford's understanding Sig.
nor Marconi will bring with him a com.
plete wireless telegraphy equipment.
The inventor is expected 10 arrive In the
course Of few weeks
Admiral Bradford will recommend
that one OF the vessels Of the navy b.
set aside for the experimental work /,
Is proposed 10 place the receiver on shore
and the warship will communicate with
IL from varying distances by this
means II Is believed the system can be
developed and the value Of IL can be-
definitely determined
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-09-12
wealthy Wen. T..s. n.I.ea.

Tuscola, Ills, Sept II. 80 II has been
discovered that men who are worth
from 5000 10 100000 have been es-
Gaping tax assessments for several years,
and when the board Of review. which
adjourned on Sept Z, discovered and
placed on the assessment rolls si75. OO0
in Tuscola township alone. there was a
considerable complaint among those hit
the hardest. and they announced their
intention Of contesting the validity Of
the law. In Douglas county the total
amount discovered aud added is s575, .
600 The big leak was found in this
township however. and some OF the
wealthy ren are agitated.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-09-12
EXPRESS TRAIN ROBBED.
-Four Men Tee Dynamite aud Take All
ValuAbiss In sight.

Cochise A T. Sept II. - Express
train No 10 on the Southern Pacific
was robbed here Saturday night by four
masked men. who blew the safe open
and took everything in sight The
amount Of their bootyis said 10 be small
The train was stopped, the engine. mail
and express cars were cut 90 from the
rest Of the train and run a mile up the
road. where the bandits stopped 10 com.
plete their work
TIE express messenger was forced 10
open his car and the robbers attacked
the safe with dynamite. The strongboK
was soon blown open and the contents
taken by the thieves who hastily de-
parted. They were last seen going
north on foot and posse soon started
on their trail The dynamite used on
the safe blew out the side Of the express
car and tore up the floor There Is no
clew TO tho identity Of the robbers
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-09-12
TIE KEARsARoe,s TRIAL.
That Great fsttie.hip wni Make Her
onisi.i Trial Trip on sept. Is.

That Great Bsttl-.hip wnI Make Her
onisi.i Trial Trip on sept. e5.
Washington. Sept ii.-Acting Secre-
tary Allen has approved the request Of
the Newport News company that the
battleship Kearsarge undergo her official
trip on Sept % This action was taken
upon the recommendation Of Admiral
Hichborn. who has received reports from
Naval Constructor Woodward and the
company regarding the present progress
Of the work. Mr.. Woodward reported
that the s.inSh and l3-inch guns and
the armor for their turrets are now in
position as well as the other armor for
the vessel.
With due vigilance. Mr.. Woodward
says Il believe il possible for the con-
tractors TO complete the installation 81
the current turning controller FOR the
forward turrent 50 that II may be TO-
tated while at sea II would appear
that the condition Of the vessel when
submitted by the contractors for her
official trial will be as required by the
department in its endorsement TO the
effect that all the currents aud turrent
guns must BE- in place before trial II
would further appear that the condi.
ton Of the vessel would DO such as 10
confirm the opinion as to her behavior
and strength in a sea when examined
by trial hoard on her official trial It
must be understood. however. that the
vessel cannot be described as practically
completed"
The department has designated o
course Of 30 miles long. Off Cape Ann.
Mass. for the speed trial. during which
the kearsarge must make an average
speed Of lG knots per hour for four hours
II accepted the work remaining ON the
ship viii be rapidly completed. in order
that she may DO placed in commission
next month
The battleship Alabama will probably
not DO placed in commission before the
next yeer The last group Of casemate
armor was accepted several days ago
and will have to be put in position. but
her turret amor has not yet been de-
liyered. In fact the ballastic trial Of
this group will not occur for a month.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-09-12
Tn. ralI Of paw.en CITY.

Dubuque. Ia, Sept ii.-Arthur vii.
liams. son Of Capt " j. Williams Of
this city, has returned from the Klon.
dixie. where he has been since a year
ago last January. He is located at Daw.
son City, and interested In a number of
claims He has partner who works
the claims, while he is In the employ Of
a ST. Louis commercial finn. and receives
sl5 per day. He says that Dawson City.
which at one time had population of
about 40. 900. has dwindled down until
now II has not more than 5000 He says
also that many Of those who are at
Dawson and other places in the Klon.
dixie regions are experiencing very hard
times But he thinks IL Is a better place
FOR vigorous young men than in the
states.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-09-12
KIIInd BY q shnrk.

Waco. Tex, Sept li.--Paul Guyot
most exemplary young man and q
former resident Of this city, was killed
by shark in the bay at Tampico sew.
eral days ago. A letter from Mr. Mont.
gomery, also former resident Of this
city. tells Of of the sad death II seems
young Guyot and several friends were
swimming. he being some distance
from the others He was heard 10 cry
out as II in agony, but before help could
reach him he sank out OF sight The
body was recovered later and from
marks on IL, there is no doubt he was
killed hy a shark.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-09-12
Mnst IlanaIn Two Year.

New York. Sept. flowing TO the
laws Of Mexico prohibiting the removal
Of bodies from that country until two
years after death, the body Of Frank
Ives the former champion billiard play
or, who died at Progresso. cannot be
brought here for burial. Ives. who was
suffering from consumption. died In the
harbor Of Progresso on board the steam.
ship Yucatan on Aug. 80
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-09-12
Appeal for Drsyfus P.rdon.

Chicago. Sept 1.-THE James A.
Garfield lodge, No. 81, Indepedent Order
OF Western Star directed Secretary
Hersfeld to send call 10 all grand
lodges Of the order for united appeal
10 President Mckinley. requesting him
10 USE his influence in securing a pardon
for Captain Dreyfus The order has
5000 members and Secretary IIerzfeld
expects unanimous vote in favor Of
the appeal
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-09-12

Johnston, Pa. Sept il.-H Y Halves
Of this city. has sold tho famous racer,
Joe Patchen. to Senator Mccarthy Of
Goshen, ~ y. Halves paid about go,
600 for Patchen few weeks ago In
Cleveland. II is understood that the
price paid by Senator Mccarthy was in
excess Of what Halves paid. Senator
Mccarthy will retire Patchen and put
ON his stock farm near Goshen.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-09-12

st. Charles, No, Sept II Mrs Mel.
lie Battezor, wife Of Henry Battezor.
saturated her clothing with coal oil and
set fire 10 them with suicidal intent
Her husband In his efforts TO eXtinguish
the flames was badly burned about the
hands and arms. About one-third Of
Mrs Battezors body is severely burned.
aud her injuries are so serious that II IL
feared they will prove fatal Family
troubles are said to have been the cause
II her act
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-09-12

Sydney, N S W. Sept II. -Rt Hon
George Houston Reid, preminer. treas.
urer and Minister Railway and other
members Of the cabinet have resigned
in consequence Of a resolution declaring
a lack Of confidence in the ministry.
The designations Of the ministers was
accepted and Mr.. Lyme. leader Of the
opposition. has been summoned TO form
a new cabinet
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-09-12

Gibralter. Sept IL. - Before sailing
from here Sunday afternoon for New
York Admiral Dewey and officers Of
the United States cruiser Olympia, pre-
sented $50 to Peppiatt, the gunner VI
the British battleship Devastation, who
while the warship was firing 4 salute in
honor Of the arrival Of the American
admiral on Sept 4. had his hand shat.
tered by the explosion Peppiatt's arm
was amputated
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-09-12

Chicago, Sept li.-Ex-Goyernor John
p. Aligeld has returned 10 Governor
Tanner the commission appointing Mr.,
Altgeld as delegate TO tho trust con.
ference in Chicago Sept 10 As to his
reasons for this step Mr.. AltgelG said
The fact Is. have not much conf.
dence in the proposed trust conference
II looks TO me as II It were going 10 be
more of a trust love feast then anything
elso
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-09-12

Buda Pest, Sept li.--A crowd Of sew.
eral'hundred people made a demonstra-
ton Sunday evening in front Of tho
French consulate here. They were dis.
persed by the police and approaches to
the consulate were occupied by police
men in order to prevent further demon.
atrations.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-09-12

Rome. Sept II. - Proposals have
been made TO both Austria and Italy to
boycott the Paris exposition as a pro
test against the verdict at Rennes
Demonstrations In dsnunciation Of
the verdict have occurred in several
Italian cities.
AT Naples the demonstrators tried 10
attack the French consulate and the Do
lice were compelled 10 intervene.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-09-12
PrsnarInK for War.

London, Sept 1.-The activity in the
war aud admiralty Offices continue,
though there is nothing new regarding
The Transyaal situation. II Is said an
order has been sent to America for light
iron grinders and bridging sections for
probable use in South Africa. Trans
ports are moving to the docks. prepar-
atory 10 embarking troops.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-09-12

Los Angeles, Cal Sept ! The west.
bound Southern Pacific express which
was held up near Conchise. arrived here
on time The express car was a wreck
and shows the effect Of the dynamite
used by the robbers How much they
secured is not known but the amount
d not believed % exceed 100000
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-09-12
Dr.yfas coa,Ie,ios Condemned.

London, Sept H. - The afternoon
newspapers of this city are unanimous
in their denunciation % the verdict Of
the courtmartial Of Dreyfus and they
are teeming with abuse Of the system Of
producing such decision"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-09-12

Manila Sept 1.-THE mayor OF linus
has disappeared and II Is supposed that
he has joined the rebels on the promise
Of receiving a generalahip lie was n
colonel In the instruction Of 1887.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-09-12

Bombay. Sept 1i.-Rain has improv.
ed the crop outlook in western India
and the fears of famine has been re-
moved. The weather conditions fore
shadow more rain. The cotton crophss
also been benefited.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-09-12

Berlin. Sept rumored com
mittee Of leading manufacturers is being
formed for the purpose Of preventing
any German participation in the Paris
exposition.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-09-12

Kansas City, Sept. il.-Captain Thos
Phelan. the broad swordsman and pistol
shot, has issued a challenge to Count
Esterhazy TO fight duel in defense Of
Dreyfus
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-09-12

Gibralter, Sept II. THE United State,
cruiser Olympia. with Admiral Dewey
sailed Sunday afternoon for New York.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-09-12
ton With Colonel Du Patty a. clam. N.

uon win eotohei bu faty De liam lie
says hat that virtuous man demanded
400. 900 francs for his share in promot-
ing the sale. and an additional :, 900. 900
francs for his nephew. then the minister
Of war The price 10 be secured from
ihe government being $4,000. 900
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-11-20
nonth Frnm nnnl ana Fnmaa.

CARBoNDALE, Pa, Nov. 19.-one
child dead and three other children dy-
ing and the father. mother and another
child seriously III, is the result Of coal
gas escaping from furnace last night
ut the home OF John Moran, who lives
on the South Side. Nelghbors Of the
Morans grew apprehensive to-day
when the family did not appear, and
their front door was broken open. The
entire family OF seven was found on an
upper floor in nm unconscious condition.
All the physicians of CArbondale and
two from Jermyn, near here, were SUM
mOned Despite their efforts, the
youngest child died In a short time.
Three OF the remalninE four children
have been given up by the doctors and
the other child and the father and
mother are in a serious condition. but
VIII recover The gas came from q
new furnaces which was used yesterday
for the first time,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-11-20
AMERICAN STEEL IN JAPAN.

EaFthquaks-Proof Building for the
Grown Prince-To be Of Immense
Proportions and Built Of Pitts
burgh's Product
CHICAGO. Nov, 49, Chicago engln-
eers arc designing the earthquake proof
steel palace for the crown prince Of
Japan, which is to mark the advent Of
American steel construction in the MI
kado's land and the imperial govern
ment has appropriated t2,0oo,OOO for its
erection. Foundations are being laid
with view to rearing the framework
in February. Around the skeleton OF
beams and bars will be built a house OF
granite and marble expected to eclipse
in beauty OF design anything the Orient
hos ever known, The palace will adj
Join the royal home Of the Mlkado In
Toxic and it viii spread to extreme d.
meusIons Of go by 400 feet, rising to Q
height OF sixty feet, The architectural
plans partake of the French rsnSlssapce'
DR., T, Katyhama, chief architect Of the
imperial household department, Of Ja-
pan, has commanded 3. G, and r. n.
shankland, OF Chicago. who designed
the construction Of the manufacturers
building at the worlds talr to prepare
frame work plans.
still another Chicago engineer, Charles
NJ. Wilkes, was called upon to map out
an elaborate heating and ventllRtIng
plant. In addition to these American
brains will also contribute an ice man
utacturing and electric light system.
Steel construction, with its rigid elastI-
city, is expected to reyolutlopIze the
building INDUSTRY in the .Mikado's land,
where earthquakes have on several oc-
casIons played havoc with structures
supposedly solid. The new palace Will
rest on 400 deeply anchored steel col
umns Undecided In concrete piers and
the constructing engineers say the
magnificent pile will resist all shocks.
Part Of the palace Will be devoted to
government Offices The steel will be
supplied by the Carnegie company, of
Pittsburgh.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-11-20
REPORT ON INDIANS.
Commissioners Jones Severely Ar
raigus the Mismanagsmspt Of
Schools and Orphan Aslyums.

Commissioner Jones Severely Ar
raigns the Mismanagsmsut Of
Schools and Orphan Aslyums.
WASHINGTON, Nov. ls.-The annual
report Of the commissioner Of Indian af-
fairs, william A. Jones, besides review
ing the progress OF affairs in all
branches Of the service, urges more
schools, more systematic methods. study
Of individual traits and consideration OF
subsequent environment In outlining
studies In the Indian schools The en-
tire educational system OF the indian Of
nee, he says, is predlcated upon the
final abollshment of the. anomalous In
dian reservation system. There are
now 2O.bGG hGYa and girls in attendance
on the various Indian schools, out Of
enrolment Of over 10000 Indian popula-
tlon from which these are taken, being
$4,000. While the population has re-
malned stationary there has been such
a steady increase in the number OF In
dams being educated as to warrant the
opinion that the next quarter century
Will witness not dIminution Of the In
dian population, but an sxtlngulshment
Of Indian tribes. One Encouraging fact,
however, Is disclosed by the unsatisfac-
tory result Of the past nine years trial
of co-education of the Indians with the
whites in the public schools. The re-
port says the results OF this co-educa-
tlon are not commensurate with the eX-
perience; that the idea theoretically Is
an admirable eKpedient for breaking
down preiudices and clvillzing the In-
dian, but the figures show It Is not a
unqualified success The full blood, who
needs such contact most, 10 rarely Se-
cured, and tha grotnd work at least Of
Indian education must be laid under the
governments auspices and control.
Stronger measures for forcing the at
tendance on Indian schools are urged.
There are 1859 employees in the Indian
service and the policy 10 to employ In
dIans in every position to which they
are adapted by education and nutlTe. A
thorough and exhaustive investigation
of the Seminoles In Florida has result
ed in the discontinuance' OF the office of
industrial teacher, and other employees,
and no school will be established for
them at present, their real and fancied
wrongs having embIttered them against
governmental assistance. Tho removal
OF the Perris school in southern Califor.
MIA and rebuilding II In a more suitable
locality will be recommended 10 Con-
gross.
Concerning the Indian Territory, the
report severely Rrralgns nepotlgm. lack
OF management, demoralized conditions
and deplorable state Of affalrs gener-
ally in administering the schools and
orphan aslyums Of the hve indian ma
tlOnB,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-11-20
M1IWAUKEE's BID
For the Next Democratic National
Conevntion.

For the Next Democratic National
Convention.
CHICAGO, Nov. Ex-senator James ].
Jones. chairman of the national Demo-
cratic committee, who arrived here to-
night, said he did not know what the
executive committee would do to-mor-
row, but It could not call meeting Of
the full committee, and 1t could not call
the convention. This is the first time
since the close of the campaign Of 'se
that Senator Jones has met his COLI
leagues on the committee, as he was abb
sent in Europe when they met here last
July.
While the executive committee may
not do anything relating 10 issues, can.
didates or conventions. it is expected
that a number OF prominent Democrats
from all parts of the country Will be
here tomorrow TO round up" the sit
untion. According TO o telegram Re.
-ceiv6d tosdGy, william j. Bryan Will not
Mayor David S. Rose, of Milwaukee.
heads q delegation Of Democrats from
wisconsin, who are here to boom Mil-
waukee for the national Democratic
convention. In the delegation are ex-
Governor George W. Peck. ]. r, stobers.
George William Bruce. William Walker
and j. H. Donnelly. Milwaukee onerB
an auditorium seating $1,000 people, ana
is ready with n guaranty OF $4,000 to
nay the expenses Of the convention and
the national committee. Kansas City
offers convention hail. seating 5000.
offers 10 pay all convention and com-
nittee expenses, and on top Of that of
fers a contribution Of $4,000 to the
Democratic fund.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-11-20
Milnar,a Proclnmntion.

CAPE TOWN, Friday, Nov 17.-slr
Alfred Miner, governor of Cape Colony
and British high commissioner, has is
sued proclamation declaring that the
Boer proclamations, annexing territory,
impressing men or seizlng goods, are
null and void. and should not be Obeyed.
He promises full recognition Of and
fair compensation for actual injury re-
sultlng on loyal adherence to British al
legiance.
Mr W. P. Schreln. the premier, has
instructed all evil commissioners to an
nouuce that there Is no intention to call
out the burgher forces in the colony, as
the colonial government considers the
mIlItar forces of the crown sufficient to
preserve order and roped invasion.
"Ordlnary citizens" the premier de-
,clares, "are only expected to remain
loyal, and not to give countenance to
the enemy"