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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-17
STRONG ANTl-PAss BILL.

UWesping Measure Introduced In the
,. Wisconsin Legislature.
MADISON, Wis, Jan. 18.-The first bill
introduced at this session of the legisla-
ture is an anti-pass bill. Its provisions
are very sweeping, and it is believed by
its authors to be q prohibition which
will prohibit. It was introduced in the
senate soon after the opening of the
morning session by Senator Barney A.
Eaton of Cudahy. No one expected it
30 early and it was sprung as sur
prise. Its purport is covered in its
title: ITO prohibit the issue
passes, franks and privileges for free
transportation Of persons and property,
free transportation Of messages by tele-
grarh or telephone and free accommo.
dation of persons on palace or sleeping
cars"
It provides fine Of $500 or six
months imprisonment or both for per-
sons accepting such privileges and for q
fine for companies or their agents CIV
ing them.
It prohibits giving these privileges to
members of the legislature, state officers
and all persons receiving compensation
from the state, all judges and justices,
county and municipal officers. all police
officers and members of boards of super.
visors.
The bill was read in full and referred
to railroad committee. Governor Sco-
fields message was received in both
houses soon after the opening Of the $685.
sion and read by Chief Clerks Housell
and Newell.
Both houses apjourned to Tuesday at
II a. M, to give Speaker Ray oppor-
tunity to make up his committees.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-17
PREPARING FOR A RlKE
Operators and Miners Getting "a Far
Apart as Possible.

Operators and Miners Getting "a Far
Apart a. Possible.
PlTIsBURG, Jan. ia rupture in
next weeks interstate convention of
mine workers and operators over the
adoption of the interstate agreement is
regarded as probable. 1t has developed
that many operators have opposed the
present agreement and that they intend
to oppose ''mine" clause and will in.
sist on ten hour day instead of eight
hours, the rule at present, and will de.
mand reduction of wages. The min.
ers have not yet considered the new
agreement but it is the general senti.
ment among them that any attempt TO
increase the hours of labor, decrease
wages or to strike out important clauses
will be vigorously fought in the con.
vention.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-17
Limited Mining Privileres.

VICTORIA, B. c., Jan. 14.-The second
reading of the Placer amendment act,
providing that only British subjects
shall be allowed to take out free miners
certificates in this province, has passed
the legislature, only one antagonistio
speech being made. The speakers urged
the desirability of extending the bill to
apply to quartz as well as placer mines.
The bill will be committed at once and
':ushed through all stages Immediately.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-17
Passed the Diplomatic Bill,

WASHINGTON, Jan. lathe house
passed the diplomatic and consular ap'
preparation bill without amendment.
During the general debate two set
speeches were made against imperial
ism by Messrs. Carmack and Gaines OF
Tennessee. The diplomatic and con-
sulsr is the sixth Of the regular appro.
priation bills to pass the house. Seven
budgets yet remain to be acted upon.
The bill as passed carries s., 705, 533.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-17
DOINGS OF THE HOUSE.

Session OF tho Lower Branch Brief and
Uneventful.
The session of the house was brief and
! uneventful. Eight bills were intro
duced as follows:
H. F. 50 Peterson)-To reduce the
rate of interest to per cent on all state
lands, commencing June 1, 1899.
H. F. So (DyereTo legalize the fore
closures Of mortgages under certain
, conditions.
H. F. "a Eslby)-To amend existing
laws relative to jurisdiction of justices
Of the peace in civil cases.
H. F. IS (Fosnes) Jan act to change
the rules Of evidence in certain cases.
H. F. So (Wethern- Providing for
the organization of unauthorized coun-
ties in Minnesota.
H. F. 81 (SloaneAppropriating 81 200
to pay Architect Dunnell for plans for
proposed fourth hospital for insane.
H. F. 80 dummy Relating to care and
custody Of property of patients confined
in state hospitals.
H. F. 80 Dunn Providing for the re-.
imbursement of counties sending nom
resident patients to asylums.
Last Batch Of Appointments.
The last batch of appointments
handed to the clerk of tho house by
Speaker Dare was read in the house
during the day:
Clerk Of the judiciary Committee
D. M. Scribner, Minneapolis.
Doorkeepers-Adam Wood, Wright
county; A. J. Morrill,, Minneapolis, and
Barney F. SELF, Mortified.
Cloakroom Keepers-A. j. Gebhardt,
Chippewa county; J. B. Kelley, Dakota
county, and Richard Olson, Nicollet
county.
Committeeman Keepers-A. L. Phil
lips, West St. Paul; George w. John
son, Austin.
Doorkeeper, Gallery-J. II. McGil-
vrey, Duluth.
Janitor-J. B. johnson, St. Paul.
Pages-Arthur Schakt, Harry Fine,
Frank Mccartney, H. Scatvold, Harry
Barnum, all Of St. Paul; Oscar Lewis,
Alexandria; Irven, B. Wood, Minneap-
oils.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-17
WILL HARNESS THE RIVERS.

COM any Proposes to Furnish Duluth and
superior With Electricity.
WEsT SUPERIOR, Wis. Jan. 13.-A
party OF surveyors representing the
New York Power Developing company
has been working in Douglass county
some weeks to ascertain the posnbili-
ties Of developing the water power of
the Black Amicon and Brule rivers for
electrical power purposes. The COM
pany proposes to supply electrical power
to Duluth, Superior and other cities
which can be reached. Chief Engineer
Endicott says the progress Of the work
has been satisfactory and the erection
Of the plants will be recommended.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-17
Drank Homo Made Vino.

WEST UNION, a., Jan. 13.--Samuel
Steiner, a farmer of Pleasant Valley
township, came here during the day
and surrendered himself to the authori-
ties. He said that his brother John and
himself, with a neighbor named Huns.
berger, were together; that they drank
freely Of home made wine, becoming
intoxicated; that quarrel arose be-
tween them in which he (SamueD shot
his brother, killing him instantly.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-17
SAYS MILES IS A LIAR
Sensational Testimony Before
Investigating Committee.
EAGAN DENIES VARIOUS CHARGES
Appears Unexpectedly to Meet the Alle.
cations Against tho Beef Issues In
the Spanish War.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13.-Most vigor.
Gus and sensational testimony was given
before the war investigating commission
by Commissary General Eagan who, ap-
pearing unexpectedly to meet the alle-
cations against the beef issues in the
war, vigorously arraigned Major Gen
eral Miles, commanding the army. He
read his testimony from type written
statement. He denied numerous state
ments of General Miles, charged that
the latter's testimony constituted severe
reflections on the commanding generals
expeditions and referred to him as "this
same commanding general Nelson A.
Miles" and said whomever called the
beef furnished "embalmed beef was
''liar"
In the course of his testimony General
Eagan called Major General Nelson A.
Miles liar, who lied in his throat.
lied in his heart, lied in every part of
his bones," who perpetrated q gross
scandal and who should be drummed
out Of the service and imprisoned, land
should be avoided by every honest man
and barred by every club in the coun-
try" He characterized his interesting
news as ''flth."
w. B. Miles, in charge of Armour &,
Co.'S Kansas City plant, appeared for
the packing houses. His testimony as
to the quality of the canned meats and
methods of packing and inspection was
practically the same as that of the other
meat men.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-17
Order Maintained With Sever
ity and All Offenders Are
Promptly Shot
WANT TO AVOID TROUBLE
Educated Filipinos Hope tho
Militant Ones viii Accept
Wiser Counsel.
Thought That a Conditional
Protectorate Might Be
Accepted.

MANILA, Jan. 13.-The situation at
Iloilo is unchanged. The Filipinos are
increasingly active day and night. On
Saturday they loaded some lighters
with rock and sank them at the en-
trance of the river, blocking the chan
mel for all vessels with the exception of
launches. The lights have been ex-
tinguished. Order, however, is MAN.
tanned with severity and offenders are
promptly shot.
On Sunday one of the Arizona's boats,
manned by soldiers, was carried by the
ebb tide to Quimaraes island and while
attempting to land there armed natives
assembled on the beach and compelled
the Americans to retire.
The Filipinos refused to have any
dealings with the Americans. Vege-
tables and fruit are not obtainable, bust
ness is suspended and the warehouses
are full Of rotting sugar.
Would Accept Protectorate.
At Manila the situation is critical, but
pacifcation is possible in spite of the
unyielding attitude of the Filipinos.
1t is reported that the rebel govern
ment at Malalos is willing that the
Americans should establish protec-
torate on the condition that they prom
Use to give the Filipinos absolute indie.
pendence within a stated time. It is
also said that the Filipinos will demand
official recognition.
Efforts are being made to bring about
another conference with the rebels.
The educated Filipinos are anxious to
avoid trouble and it is hoped that the
militant Filipinos will recede before
wiser counsel. In the meantime the
tension is extreme on both sides.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-17
OTIS FEELS EASIER.

Secretary OF War Resolves IN Encourag.
~ ing Cable From Manila.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13.-The secretary
of war was much gratified by the re.
ceipt of the following cablegram at
7:20 q. m.:
Manila, Jan 12.-Adjutant General,
Washington. Conditions apparently
improving. Citizens feel more secure.
Many natives returning. City quiet and
business active. OTIs
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-17
Northwestern Flour Output.

Northwestern Flour Output.
MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 18.-The North
western Miller reports the -four output
last week at Minneapolis as 8O1, TAO bar
rels, against sos, $50 the previous week,
and ga, $50 in 1898. At Superior and
Duluth the output was $500 barrels,
against 7,47O the week before, and
AZ, 100 in 1898. Flour is naturally very
dull. Foreigners were out Of the mar
ket and domestic trade bought most
sparinRly.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-17
bad | / A BUSY SESSION
Senate Discusses the Adoption
Of the Torrens System Of
Land Transfers.
JACOBSON RESOLUTION PASSED
Speaker Dare Hands His Last
Batch Of Appointments
to the House.

81. PAUL, Jan. 13.-The senate had 4
busy 2-hour session, but goodly share
Of tho time was occupied in debating
sundry resolutions, and particularly tho
MCGOWAN resolution to provide for the
Torrens system Of land transfers. The
resolution was not passed, but substi-
tute providing that the attorney gen.
eral investigate and report as to
whether the Torrens system will be
compatible with the Minnesota consti-
tuition went through.
Senator Gausewitz offered resolu-
ton providing for joint committee of
tho house and senate to report not later
than Feb. on some method by which
personal property can be better reached
by the assessors. The committee is to
consist of four from the house and'three
from the senate. The resolution went
to the committee on taxes and tax laws.
Senator Stockwell had his board of
control resolution taken from the table
and sent to the special committee on
that subject.
jacobson Resolution Passed.
The report of the committee on agri-
culture, recommending the passage Of
the jacobson resolution for the investi-
cation Of the grain inspection depart
ment, was unanimously passed, after
being amended to read five members Of
the house and four from the senate.
Senator DAILY introduced q resolution
calling upon the United States senators
and representatives to support bill for
a constitutional amendment making
senator's elective by the people. It was
adopted.
An even dozen bills were introduced,
among them one by Senator Reeve pro-
viding that where there are two CT
more candidates for an Office they shall
alternate in their positions on the
ticket. A bill by Senator Grindeland
proposes a state board of osteopathic
examiners to regulate the practice of
osteopathy and to grant certificates.
The other measures were more of local
than general nature.
The senate adjourned for the day at
noon.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-17
Grippe In Lumber Camps.

DULUTH, Jan. 18.-There are said to
be over 600 cases Of grippe in the lum.
Der camps situated in st. Louis and
Douglas counties. The malady has been
very prevalent in Duluth and Superior
this winter, but conditions in the lum.
Der camps has been entirely overlooked
until reports commenced to come in
during the past two days.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-17
Natural Gas In the Hills.

DEADwooD, S. D., Jan. ia good
strike of natural gas has been made in
Bear Butte valley, near Sturgis, at
depth of 275 feet. The gas was struck
while sinking an artesian we'll. Flames
burn several feet above the pipe.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-17
Sioux City Live Stock.

SIOUX CRY, L., Jan. 10.
HOGS-Market strong to 5000 higher
Range Of prices, e3.bO@8.65.
CATTLE-Market steady.
Sales ranged at $4.00@5. 10 for beoves;
el.75@4OO for COWS, bulls and mixed;
$3.50 @4.35 for stockers and feeders: q. n
@4.65 for yearlings and calves.
Receipts: Hogs, 800; cattle, 800.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-17
'Dlngley's Condition Favorable.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13.-The favorable
change in Representative Dingley's con-
dition continues and he is reported bet.
ter with the dangerous symptoms show
ing some abatement. At II o'clock the
following statement was made by one
of his sons: "Mr. Dingley is resting
quietly. Pulse good. If no complica.
tions arise he will continue to improve"
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-17
DEPEW THE CHOICE.

Unanimously Named by New York Rspub.
Ncaus for senator.
ALBANY, N. Y, Jan. 18.-Chauncey
NJ. Depew was unanimously chosen a.
the candidate Of the Republican party,
as represented in the senate and assem-.
bly,, for United States senator in joint
eau US held in the assembly chamber
during the evening. There was very
nearly q full attendance of members of
the party of both houses. The election
will be held in both houses Tuesday
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-17

Wilson to DO President Of Yale.
MoRGANTowN, w. Va, Jan. 13.-Pri.
vate advices from Lexington, Va, say
that William L. Wilson, ex-congress.
man and president of the Washington
and Lee university at Lexington, has
been chosen president of the Yale col.
lege and that he will accept the posi-.
ton.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-17
Senator Berry'e Motion for an
Open Debate the Subject
Under Discussion.
Governments Intention
Much Said on the Same Lines
as MIR. Foraker's Speech
In the Senate.
Hale and Hoar Announces That
They Will Vote Against
Ratification.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13.-The support
ers and opponents of the peace treaty in
)he senate had their first contest over
chat document during the day in execu-
tive session. While the debate tech
nically was upon Senator Berry's mo-
ton providing for the consideration Of
tho resolution of ratification in open ses-
sion the entire question at issue was
gone over to considerable extent. The
discussion continued from q few min
utes past o'clock until about 8, when
the senate adjourned for the day, with
out reaching vote upon the Berry mo-
ton.
During the debate the senate drifted
into q discussion of the treaty in itself
and the intention Of this government to-
wards the Filipinos, much being said on
the lines of Senator Foraker's open ses-
sion speech. Senators Gray, Frye and
Teller talked upon these matters.
United States VIII Deal Fairly.
Senator Gray announced himself as a
supporter Of the treaty aiding, how
ever, that at the beginning he had some
misgivings as to the policy involved.
Still there could be no two opinions on
the general question of surrendering the
islands back to Spain, and with this
question disposed Of in the negative it
only remained for the United States to
take at least temporary control Of the
islands. For the future he had no
doubt that the United States would
deal fairly and in accordance with the
dictates of honesty with the natives Of
the island. Senator Teller's speech was
q more pronounced declaration for
American sovereignty in the islands
and was serious plea for the recogni-
ton of ourselves as q nation to make
conquests and to hold tho country
taken. He too would 1909. 49,.
Award the Natives Fair Treatment,
but he would leave no doubt in their
minds or the minds Of any one else that
they were subjects of the United States
and that they were. such by right Of
conquest, by the divine right of nation
atty, which is an inherent and integral
part of our existence as people.
Senators Hale and Hoar announced
themselves openly during the debate as
determined to vote against the treaty,
and while the discussion was in prog
ress number of Democratic senators
held = conference for the purpose Of de-
Gliding upon q course of antagonism CAL
culated to secure it's defeat. While con-
Tossing that they are not yet able to
count enough senators to insure this re-
suit, they profess to be very hopeful as
q result of the work SD far done.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-17
Meeting Of Livo Stock Mon.

DENVER, Jan. 13.-Great interest is
being manifested throughout the West
over the coming meeting Of stockmen
here during the week of Jan. %. Be-
sides the national live stock convention
q range cattle exhibition is to be held at
the stock yards, the first exhibition of
the kind ever held in the country.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-17
Heavy Gales In Great Britain.

Heavy Gales In Great BFIf0In.
LONDON, Jan. photographic COM
munication is interrupted almost every.
where by the heavy gales sweeping over
the United Kingdom. Steamers are de-
1ayed and the channel service also suf.
fers from the storm.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-17
Tho Senator ut San Francisco

Tho Senator oE San FranciSc0.
SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 13.-The trans
port steamer Senator, IS days from
Manila, has arrived after an uneventful
voyage. The Senator brought Z off,
GERS and 1870 men of the Astor battery.
DR.. O'Brien. surgeon Of the First Cali
fornia regiment, was also passenger.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-17
MINOR ITEMS OF INTEREST.

The late Baron Ferdinand do Roths-
child's bequest Of art treasures to the
British museum is valued at $500, 900.
Thursdays statement of the condition
Of the treasury shows avilable cash
balance. 500, 281 ,053; gold reserve,
$237, 048,577.
G. Hermann Boppe, prominently
known as editor Of Friedenjer died at
Milwaukee after an illness Of several
months. aged %.
LATE MARKET REPORT.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-17
Weller viii Probably STAY.

ST.. PAUL, Jan. 18.-Wsrden Wolfer
of the state penitentiary, who was
offered similar position in Connecticut
at larger salary, has consulted with
Governor Lind and will probably stay
in Minnesota. Governor Lind assured
him that he would not be called upon to
resign upon partisan grounds.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-17
Chicago Grain and Provision.

CIICAGO, Jan. II.
CLOSING PRICES.
WHEAT-May, 1919; July, 6sAc.
CORN-January, 35c; May, 37A@S73fo:
July, 97lc.
OATS-January, 26Ac; May, 27A@27Xo:
July, 262Sc.
PORK-January, $9.97; May. @1o.17.
POULTRY - Dressed. turkeys. T. i
chickens, 7@Sc; ducks, 7H@6o.
BUTTER-Creameries 10000: dair.
iss, 12@1So.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-17
Minneapolis Grain.

III NNHAFOLIS, Jun. IT,
WHEAT-January closed ut 6791c;
May, 6Sho: July, $3.50. On Track
No. hard, $3.50: No. Northern, 671fo;
No. Q Northern, I5%c.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-17
LATE MARKET REPORT.
Duluth Grain,

DULUTH, Jan. 10
WHEAT-Cash No. l hard, 691fc;
No. Northern, 66Nc: No. 2 Northern,
$3.50; No. 8, 59Nc. To Arrive-No.
hard, 601sc: No. Northern, 67zSc; May.
69Lc: July. 60Lc.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-17
South St. Paul Union Stock Yards,

SOUTH 81. PAUL, Jan. 10.
HOGS-Strong and active. Range Of
prices, $3.47H@355.
CATTLE-Market strong and active.
Good demand for good cattle.
Sales ranged at $500 U4. 40 for stockers;
e1.75QD3 Is for COWS: $2.6O@13OO for heifers;
$25O for bulls.
SHEEP-Market steady. Receipts 60
ing east.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-17
Big Blase at lfomphis.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Jan. ia fire
which broke out at 7:8O o'clock in the
wholesale and retail dry goods house Of
the j. s. Menken company, one Of the
largest establishments of ito kind In the
South, caused an estimated los Of
t450, 900
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-17
Iless Nearly Half . Million.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Jan. 1.-THE fro
which broke out in the J. s. Menken
company dry goods store during tho
night totally destroyed that building
and contents, causing loss Of $450. 900,
with an insurance Of $346, 900. Tho
Gayoso hotel, on the south Of tho Men,
ken block, although at times seriously
threatened. received little if any damage.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-17

Thank the Red Gross Society.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13.-Little bust.
ness was transacted by the senate in
open session. Sixteen bills on the pri.
vate pension calendar were passed and
2 ioint resolution extending the thanks
T. congress to Miss Clara Barton and
other officials of the Red Cross society
for their benefcent work in Armenia
and Cuba was adopted.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-17
SAMPSON AND SCHLEY.

Their Promotions Considered by tho Sen.
ate In Executive Session.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13.-The senate
devoted few minutes Of its executive
session to the consideration Of the pro-
motions of Rear Admirals Sampson,
Schley and other naval officers out of
their regular order. Senator Hale made
an effort to have the nominations con-
frmed, but at Senator Chambers in
stance action was postponed. Mr.. Chan
dler suggested that the senate should
proceed cautiously go as to make sure Of
not doing injustice to other meritorious
officers.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-17
mAUNCEY N. DEPEW.

next and on Wednesday next the legis'
iature will meet in joint session to de-
clare the result.