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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-11-17
CHAMBERS OPINION.
Former Chief Justice Talks of the S.
moan Partition.

Former Chief Justice Talks of the sa.
moan Partition.
New YORK, Nov. lG.-A special to
The Tribune from Washington says:
Judge Chambers of Alabama, chief
justice of Samoa, discussing the terms
Of the Samoan partition, said:
''ln the division we get what will bt
most valuable to us. We have Manu-.
Rose and Tutuila islands, and with Tu
tuila the great Pago Payo harbor.
which is the best inland harbor in the
South Pacific. This harbor, with the
great coaling station and naval station,
will be of the greatest utility in the de-
velopmcnt Of our trade with Australia
and South Africa. Without disparage.
ment of the Chinese trade l think it
may be truthfully said that the Aus
tralian and South African trade will
develop more rapidly and will always
be the most important to us on the Pa.
cific."
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-11-17
DARING NIGHT SOR7lE.
British Troops Ru.h the Hoers In Their
Trenches.

| British Troops Ru.h tho Boers In Their
Trenches.
LONDON, Nov. 16.-A dispatch to
The Daily Mail from Mafeking, sent by
way of Magalapye, gives an interesting
account of the fighting during the last
week in October. The correspondent
says:
"After the failure to rush the town
General Cronje had recourse to the tao
tics employed during the siege Of Pot
chefstrom in 1881, making an advance
to the town by a succession of trenches
Ell echelon. Such move had been ALI
ticipated py US for some time and for
that reason there had been sent out par
ties to worry the Beers necessarily by
nj ght attacks. These tactics the enemy
dislked, but he contented himself with
daily shell fire which exposed him to
little personal risk. Then Colonel
Baden-Powell played his trump card by
sending out Fitzclarence's party t"
worry the occupants of the trenches.
Tie little force
stole Out Silently in tho Darkness.
No shot was fired and the men, with
fixed bayonets, gradually approached
the chief Boer position near the race
course. Then, as they closed in, there
was shrill scrcech. 1t was Fitzclar-
ence's whistle and the signal for on
slaught. A ringing British cheer rwas
tho only reply as the party dashed into
the trenches. There was fearful
struggle, the attacking forces catching
and bayoneting the Beers under the
tarpaulins where they crouched, crying
for mercy. At least 50 bayonets got to
work and the havoc they wrought was
terrible.
For just moment there was no sys-
tematic return fire, but then perfect
hail storm Of bullets poured in from
the tr nches to the rear. Again Fitz-
c4u. enct's whis 10 sounded. 1t meant
cease firing and scatter homeward.'
The British force scattered, silently
creeping back in the darkness under
furious fire."
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-11-17
WILL BUY BONDS.
Secretary Gage Wants to Redeem 62E
100000 Worth.

100000 Worth.
WASHINGTON, Nov. l6. 6.-The secrc-
tary of the treasury has announced his
readiness to buy $25, 900, 900 of per
cent bonds Of 1904 and As of 1902 at the
price at which they We're offered on the
New York stock market Wednesday,
These figures are net and holders Of the
As will receive the accumulated inter-
est since Oct. and holders OF the 5's
will receive interest from Nov. /. At
these prices the bonds would realize to
the investor 1924 per cent for the SIS
and .02l6 for the As. The announce
mcnt is as follows:
THE treasury department announces
its readiness to purchase amy part or all
of $25 200, 900 in government bonds Of
the per cent funded loan of 1907 or
the per cent loan Of 1904, at the prices
below Indicated:
"Tle per cent loans of 1907 will be
recci. cd and paid for at l ne. Is net. The
percents of 1904 will he received and
paid for at II nett
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-11-17

One Republican May Pull Through.
LINCOLN, Neb., Nov. l6.-Interest in
the election was revived when tabulat.
ing of returns began at the state capi-
tai, inasmuch as it shows that Hol-
comb, Fusion, ran far ahead of his
ticket and that the Republicans have
possibly elected one of the university
regents, while the majority for the Sec
ond Fusion candidate will be less than
5000.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-11-17
l5rOk q the Milo ReCOrd.

CHICAGO, Nov 1G.-Thc mile bicycle
record was reduced to 10 at Garfield
park by Major Taylor, the coorcd
rider This clips two seconds off the
former WnrIu's record which was held
by Eddie MrDutic
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-11-17
Prize Fight kesults Fatally.

New YORK. Nov. HILLARY APPEL,
the light weight boxer who was knocked
out by Jack Fox in a prize fight in the
Pelican Athletic club, Brooklyn, Sat
urday night, died at midnight. lie
never regained consciousness after be-
Ing counted out.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-11-17
TALKED TO CHICAGOANS.
Dean Worcester Argues in Favor of Re.
tanning tho Philippincs.

tanning tho Philippines.
CHICAGO, Nov. 1G.-Dean G. Worccs-
ter, member Of tho Philippine commits
sion, spoke at Central Music House
upon 1.-The Philippine Question:" The
address, which was delivered under
the auspices Of the Hamilton club, d
local Republican organization, was
ceivcd with every manifestation of ~
proval. Mr.. Worcester followed in ,e
main the line of argument regarding
the retention Of the Philippines which
has been published in the report of the
Philippine commission. There was a
large audience.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-11-17
REPULSED BY NATIVES.

Beers Attack n Rechuan Chief Near thu
Croc!sodtle River.
LONDON. Nov. 16.-The Times pub
fishes the following dispatch from Bu-
lowayo, dated Nov. 8:
"The Beers attacked the Bechuan
chief Lahama at Ska Kop on our side
of Crockodile river and were repulsed.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-11-17
BOUGHT IRON LANDS,
S:.iion Dollar Deal in Alabama and
Tennessee Propertios.

Tennessee Properties.
PlTTSBuKu, Nov. lG-John w. Gates
of Chicago, president Of the American
Steel and Wire company, and William
Edeburn of New York have closed ne
gotiations with j. w. Drape G. Co. Of
this city for the purchase of G,O00 acres
Of ore land for a new organization
known as the United States Mining,
company. The cash price for the prop
erty is 81 900, 900. 1t lies on the border
line between Alabama and Tennessee
and is underlaid with d heavy vein Of
iron ore.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-11-17
BRITISH RElNFORCEMENTS
Nineteen Thousand Men Have Already
Landed in South Africa.

L0Dued In couCn Africa
LONDON, Nov. 16.-The troopship
Hav'arden Castle with the second bat
TALON Of the loyal Irish Fusilecrs has:
arrived at Durham, bringing the mum
Der of reinforcelne1lts that have landed
there up to 5.237.
The total reinforccments that have
arrived in South Africa since Friday
are $4,000 men, chiefly infantry, nearly
IL. 600 horses and mules, three batteries
Of field artillery and number OF quick
firing guns.
The tact that the Drittanic proceeded
for East London is taken to mean that
General Bullcr is satisfied that the
troops which have already landed or
Ihre now on the way to Durham will be
sufficient to carry out his plans for the
relief Of Ladyslnith.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-11-17
ROADS VERY BAD
General Hughes Advance Be-
yond IloiIo Begun but Is
Later Abandoned.
Proposed Capturing Santa Bar
bara, Rebel ~tFonRhold
Ton Miles 'usthr
SEVERAL 4px3ss
Tagabanan. Gutnshs 1s' g.
dova Occupied W. Att-"
tie Resistance.
Aguinaldo Advises Evacuation
and the Destruction Of
tho Villages.

MANILA, Nov. 18.-General Hughes,
with parts of the Nineteenth and
Twenty-sixth regiments. moved from
1loilo Nov. 8 to Otton, six miles west
for the purpose of capturing Santa
Barbara, the rebel stronghold ~ miles
north Of Iloilo. Heavy rains preceded
the movement and the roads were in
places impossible. The same night
Colonel Carpenter, with the Eighteenth
regiment and Battery G: of the Sixth
artillery, moved westerly from Jaro to
connect with General Hughes. Colonel
Carpenter was forced to return to Jaro
on account of the roads and the entire
movement was hampered by lack of
proper transportation.
Company c of the Twenty-sixth regi-
ment had the only fighting. When
three miles out Of Jaro this company
charged the rebel trenches and three OF
the enemy were killed. One American
was wounded.
Occupied Three Towns.
General Hughes, Nov. II, occupied
Tagbanan and Guimbal, on the south
oAA SoasI' dAu a1eo OoiuoVa, III tAe III
terror. The enemy did not oppose Gen
eral Hughes advance.
Recent orders from Aguinaldo found
in the trenches said:
do not oppose the Americans ad-
vance. Burn the villages as they are
evacuated. Divide the forces into
bands of 40. Harrass the Americans on
every occasion"
Araneta, the rebel leader of the isl.
and Of Panay, was captured at Taga-'
banan while attempting to pass the
lines into lloilo. Two battalions of the
Twenty-sixth will garrison Iloilo ard
Jaro.
San Miguel, visible from 1loi.o, has
been burned by the rebels.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-11-17
Rcault of Playing Football.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 16.-John Allen, the
Christian Brothers college football
player who was injured in the game
with the st. Louis university alumni
last Saturday, is dead. He never recov'
cred consciousness.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-11-17
Fishing Village Totally Destroyed.

VICTORIA, B. c., Nov. 16. The
steamer Danube has arrived here with
news of the total destruction by fire Of
the fishing village of Port Essington.
About 80 houses were burned.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-11-17

Lahama Is conllutuL ami Is working
heartily with US. lie is supported by
lOO men from here. Chief Linchew,
who was at first loyal, is thought to be
WaYerinR"
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-11-17
NOT BOOMING DEWEY.
Senator Proctor soys There Is No POSI-
bilitY of the Admirnl'a Nomination.

Senator rroot"r Says There Is No POssi-
bil!ty of tho AdmiruPs Nomination.
WAsIIINGTON, Nov. 1G. - Senator
Proctor Of Vermont, in an interview
with a Post reporter, said:
1T is not true that l am trying to
start Dewey boom for the presidency.
It was generally understood that before
Dewey left Manila he was averse to
being drawn into politics and am in IL
position to know that since his arrival
in this country his antagonism has been
confirmed"
"Thcn you think there is no possibil-
ity of the nomination of Admiral
Dewey next year!'
"Thcro is absolutely none," was the
reply.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-11-17

In the Many useful
Notion Store things are
here and no.
tions is not the right name for
them. Must-haves would be
more like it.
A whisk broom 1Oc.
12 nice hairpins SC.
A bottle ofnice perfumery 10c.
A nice wool duster 25c.
Good hair brushes 10c, 15c,
2Oc and Csc.
Best safety pins, nickeled, SC
a dozen.
There are more than three
hundred pieces of ribbon rem
nants at 1Oc each.
New Dress Goods There are
three eS-
:sentials that should mark your
dress stuffs. They should be
pretty, good and reasonably
cheap. These are all combined
in our dress goods. These
prices as evidence:
500 yards of pretty Cotton
Dress Stufs, worth zoe, we sell
them at 12c.
400 yards of nice soft goods,
suitable for wrappersor dresses,
<worth 25c, at 15c a yard.
$50 yards of a fine dress fab
RIGS, worth Csc, at 18C.
Outing Flannels Youmust see
Cheap these pretty
soft outings
before you can realize their
goodness and the most import
ant are the little prices we sell
them at. SC. &c, 7c, SC and 10C.
This of Purses We don't
and P0Cketb00kS know of
any stock
of Pocketbooks and Purses as
big as this; and every one is
picked out with care; not a poor
purse in the lot; not one bad
Pocketbook in the entire lot,
and the prices we tackled on
them are about a fourth less
than they are worth. Hints
here on prices:
Purses for children SC and 1Oc.
Hurses for ladies and men 1OC,
15c, zoe and 25c.
The G. D. COrSetS One of the
things we
study most when buying corsets
is the health and comfort of
women. This is what you will
enjoy while wearing the GAGE
DOWN CORSETS and Waists.
We guarantee every corset bear
ing the G.. D. trade mark to give
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-11-17
RENEWED CONFIDENCE

G0eoel Mon Gotn ~ . Res ult Of . Court
Doclsion.
FRANKFORT, KY, Nov. l8.-There H.
renewed confidence around the Goehel
headquarters, probably as the result of
the decision Of the court of appeals
dealing an unexpected blow to the Re.
publicans by q ruling which practically
decides in advance adversely the man.
damus proceedings begun by Taylor's
counsel compelling the election com.
missioners to count the vote. 1t ia ex-
peoted now the commissioners of JET
ferson county, which includes Louis
vile, will proceed to throw out several
precincts In that city on the ground of
fraud and en- tho ground that the state
militia wers present or near the polls
on electiontday. BY this means Tay-
lors plurality may be quite or almost
wiped out.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-11-17
Question His CitiZens hip.

DEs MuISrs, Nov. 1G.-A special
from Sioux City states that tho Demo
Gratis of Woodbury. county allege that
James Barrett, Rep, elected to the
lower house has never been naturalized.
They will contest and demand that his
citizenship he proved.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-11-17
Tome|ty's is Largely a
Christmas Store Now

The Gift thought is prominent Itseems so much
sensible to get holiday shopping with, at
least to get ones plans we'll matured Thanksgiving is
just around the corner-the whole nation feels as
though it could off most any day. there much
to justify it this year.
AND THEN CHRISTMAS
But this every day store and will be visited ALL
The blue ribbon of public favor is something to be
proud Of
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-11-17
AND THEN CHRISTMAS

re, and will be visited oy all.
ic favor is something to be
perfect satisfaction, and any of
these corsets purchased from us
not proving satisfactory can be
returned to, us and your money
cheerfully refunded.
Here are the prices: 45C,
SOC, 75c, 99c, $1.O0, SIPS.
Winter A very de-
Shirt Waists sirable lot of
these com
Portable garments are here and
at very low prices. Take a look
through, it will pay you. Prices
here: SOC. 75c, CSC. 800. $1.00,
LIS, 1.50, LIS, 1.95, 2.25 and
up to $3.50 for the silk.
Ladies Dress Skirts A dress
skirt is
one of the handiest things ever
invented. Women think more
and more of these articles of
dress every day. Ours are good
Dress Skirts; nothing better in
America for the money, and
look at our prices. They are
nearly all a third below regular
retail price. SIPS, LIS, 1875.
2.25, $50, 800. $50.
Ladies' PettiC0atS Th er e
are IS
kinds of Ladies' Petticoats an
swered present at the roll call
this morning. Some are plain
sateen, some mercerized cotton
goods, all are the prettiest lot
of petticoats you ever saw, and
the prices are the lowest we
know of any place. For in
stance, these prices:
$1.00, 1.10, 1.35, $50, 1.65,
1875, 2.25, 2.75.
HandkerChiefs We don't
for Ladies know of
and Children. any house
that sees
so we'll to the wants of their
customers in Handkerchiefs as
this house. The best for the
money is our motto.
Children's handkerchicfs 1C,
&c, SC, Sc.
Ladies' handkerclliefs SC. 7c,
SC, 10c.
SuSpenderS There is a
for very nice lot
Men and Boys of suspend
ers here to-
day for men and boys. There is
prettiness and cheapness com
bined, and what interests you
most is the little prices. These
for instances:
Suspenders for boys SC and
10C a pair.
Suspenders for men 15C, zoe,
25c, CSC.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-11-17
Ran chers viii Store Water.

Ranchers viii Store Water.
SIOUX FALLS, s. D., Nov. 16.-A large
number of ranchers west Of the Mis-
souri, river are taking advantage Of the
dry season to construct dams in canyons
and thus provide for the storing OF vast
quantities Of water next spring.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1899-05-19
Survival Of the witchcraft Delusion.

Survival of the Witchcraft Delusion.
1t is more than two centuries since
people were hanged at Salem for being
witches, and SO far as we know the
%witchcraft delusion is extinct in the
United States, but it seems to survive,
at least in n mild form, in England.
In the suburb of Heavitree, near Ex-
eter, n quarrel recently arose between
two neighbors. women. which before
long came to the knowledge of the peo-
pie of the neighbOrhood. One of the
women uttered this accusation against
the other:
"You wretch, you always keep a
black pig and a white pig, SO that you
car witch us! You ought to be scrag-
ged!"
"Scragging" means hanging, and the
woman who made the accusation was
evidently convinced that the other had
committed a grave offense. Inquiry
was made into the use of the woman
so accused, and it was found that she
had lived in her cottsSe at Heavitree
some twenty years; ard throughout
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1899-05-19
No Reaxon.

The Michigan Tradesman suggests.
in the course of an anecdote. the reason
why Il certain old-fashioned tradesman
came to jail. When u of his credit
ors reached the place. after this catas-
trophe, he found the merchant work.
ing hard to figure it all out.
Land! but l don't see why 1 should
fall" he kept on saying. "Mebbe,
though. l didn't collect sharp enough
You have a heap Of goods round
here" said the other, looking about
him.
"Yes. more or less"
"When did you take the last invent
ory?'
Inventory? Take everything down?"
YES"
"And make out a list?'
EYES,"
"And dust off the shelves and mon
the floor"
''That's it."
"And clean the windows, and paint
the front of the storey"
YES"
81 never went into that. 1 was going
to. day about fifteen years ago, but
they had n wrestling-match in town.
and 1 forgot the inventory. Mercy on
me! but l can't understand why I
should failw
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1899-05-19

that period, her nelghbors averred, she
had always kept two %pigs-of course
not always the same pigs-one of
which was always white and the other
black.
No butcher in the neighborhood will
evcr buy her pigs, as, If he were known
to do SO, he would certainly lose his
custom. She therefore has to sell them
at Il distance. 1t is assumed that the
woman herself believes in the notion.
since IL she did not she would hardly
take the trouble to keep always a white
pig and a black pig.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1899-05-19

The New York team is the laughing
stock Of the country.-Ncw York Evening
World.
Fittsburg has won a game. This is n
notable occasion on account of its rarity
this seascn.-rittsbury Dispatch.
The eX-prides of Van der Abe haven't
as yet had their batting eyes forwarded
from st. Louis.-Cleveland Leader.
1t looks now much as if Manager Ham
Ion had taken the wrong batch Of stars
over to Notwithstanding Citizen. :,
The Boston nine continues to emphasize
the brilliant success with which it can
lose games this season.-Boston Herald.
Can it be possible that this is the begin
ming of the end that has marked the MAY
ing Of the Phillies for several seasons
past?-Philadelphia Times.
The chief trouble with the Colonies this
spring does not seem to be that the men
are playing poor ball, but they do not an
pear to work togcther.-Louisville Post.
What is wanted is n team run by Me-
Graw and Robbie and owned by gentle
men who not only live in Baltimore but
stay in Baltimore, are ut Union Park to
see their team play, and who have not
superior financial baseball interests in any
other city IN the Observation-Disclosures
News.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1899-05-19
Of 81 ;s5 Size:
Nhe News

What State will have the first town
called Funstonia?
The fruit raisers would like to know
what the cold waves are saying.
Unlike most aspirants. Aguinaldo did
his running after he got the Office.
The Twentieth Kansas regiment is first
in swim, first in push and first in pull.
Luna has no ships, but he appears to be
making a large number of fleet move
ments.
1t is surprising that Aguinaldo's forces
succeeded in escaping a stuffy death in
the Bag-bag river.
The operation of the new bankruptcy
law is having the effect of showing how
much some people owe, at any rate.
All previous records of heroic self-sac-
riiice are cast in the shade since Wiscon.
sin solons enacted In anti-pass law.
An exchange says Aguinaldo wants to
catch his breath. If his breath is ahead
of him it must be a swift institution.
Throne Makers" is the title of a new
book by William Roscoe Thayer. Per-
haps a copy should be sent Admiral Kautz,
The Dreyfus case is said to be nearing
the end. 1t will be surprising to observ-
ers if 1t closes during the life of Drcyfus.
The capture of Aguinaldo might be hast
ened materially by setting the United
States secret service department after
him.
"Straw hats are shy" says the Pitts
burg Telegraph. The summer girl, though,
is not thought to be more bashful than of
yOre.
"The crisis in Jamaica is over" says the
Philadelphia Ledger. The crisis in JAM
making, however, will not be encountered
for some months.
A New York judge has decided that
young people may kiss in public. It is
hoped that Gotham's young men will not
miss cars to take a buss.
An exchange says the Gen. Wheeler
marriage umor has taken a fresh start.
Perhaps marriage rumors will ultimately
be required to obtain a license.
This is enlistment season in Spain. but
the army is not filling up very rapidly. The
majority of the Spaniards have about con-
Guided that they are not a fighting people.
This issuing of proclamations to the fly
ing Filipinos is on the assumption that
those who run may read.
One of the members of the Connecticut
Legislature introduced a resolution to pro-
vide that the General Assembly shall
finally adjourn On Thursday, April Q, at 2
p. M, ".this act to take effect upon its pas
sage"
Wisconsin has passed a marriage license
law and placed prohibitory measures about
Juvenile matrimony, but a great many
young people will manage to get the op
portunity Of repenting at leisure just the
same.