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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-04-14
ALEX CAMERON SUICIDES.
Kills m Himself 1 lI While a ~ /,
mate Of the Fergus
Falls Asylum.

.FERGUs FALLS. April \; 1l.-Alex
Cameron, aged 80. committed t. the
insane hospital four ) ears ago from
Morrison county, suicided by
strangulat ton this morning at 4:3O.
His hands were muff1ed, but while
his nurse was attending another
patient he got up. went TO, q wash
room. stuck his head through q roll
ing towel. took few twists, pulled
up hls feet, and when discovered ton
minutes later was dead.
+ Alex Cameron. who committed
suicide at the Fergus Falls Asylum.
was formerly q resident Of Bellevue
town, and has relatives living now
In the Vicinity Of this city. He was
committed to the asylum In April,
1895. He made two attempts before
to take his life and had to be kept
constantly under the eyes Of bio at
tendant. Once he got possession Ut q
table knike with which he attempted
to cut his throat. and ut another
time. while working in the field At
the hospital he attempted to place
bis head under q heavy loaded wag-
on that the wheels might run over It,;
His brothers Chas. and VIM Cameron
and his mother now reside ON the
farm OF H. F. Schelusener, formerly
the Frank Long farm, about two
miles southeast Of the city. His
brother Daniel Cameron lives on u
farm In Belle Prairie, about two and
a half miles northeast of the city,
and q sister. Mrs: John Lamb, lives
In Bellevue to wnship.
The hospital authorities by re-,
quest OF the deceased's mother, were;
requested to send the remains here
for burial. J, .
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-04-14
TAYLOR FOUND GUILTY.
The Judge Imposes a Fine OF
! $25 Upon the Window .:'
Breaker.

The jury in the case OF the state
against H. Taylor, charged with
breaking a plate glass window In
Paul Bahr's saloon, tried in the dis.
trict court Tuesday afternoon, re-
turned a verdict Of guilty. after de-
liberating about four hours. ~ E.
Taylor did not deny breaking the
window. hut claimed that it was
not wilfully done. He claimed to
have been abused by Mr.. Bahr, and
roughly elected from bic place, and
that the missile which broke the glass
was aimed at Bahr to retaliate for
indignities heaped upon him by Bahr.
Judge Baxter, In explaining to the
jury the law points Of the case, stated
that it made no difference whether
the missile was. thrown at, Bahr or
the window, for when q person In
attempting to commit one crime
commits another. he Ia. held respuD-
sible for the crime committed. This
was evidently one Of the main points
upon which the defense relied for an
acquittal -: r '.
The case is one that should have
been tried in justice court, justice
court having jurisdiction in offences
of that character. -.
A fine of $25, without costs, which
is generally considered lenient, was
imposed this morning, and it was
paid and Taylor regained bis liberty.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-04-14

william Mendel. Of Rockville.
Stearns county, has been granted q
pention Of ~, 9 month. He was
wounded In Cuba. while q member OF
the Twenty, second q. s. infantry,
and his injuries will disable him for
life. <s ~. e. z, &c. ~. ..->, ~,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-04-14
Humorous Soldier.

Humorous Soldier. =
Saltwater Gazette: "Just think
of how tired we must be on April ]
after a March If 81 days." writes
one, of Co. K boys from Manila to
hia nArents H.. s1,- rf, q
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-04-14
UNSETTLED couRTscAsEs
Judge Baxter Now Considering
tho Court Cases on the
March Calendar. ,s

March Calendar. \,
sAt the opening Of the tliRtrict c0ur
Wednesday Judge Baxter took vi
the cOnsi,iera ton Of the court cases
On thu March calendar. The jur!
cases were oncluded with the tria
Of Fl Taylor. and when it had re
turned Its verdict all members Of tn,
iur, were discharged.
The following cases were left un
settled when the court took it's reces.
In March. and were upiOr trial when
court opened again Tuesday: @.g
Francis Rogers Va. r., H. and
/. Mary Gross. @ss, ..a#
~ Chas. Kushel vs.. Robert Kie
now, -
- -Transcript Publishing com,
pany We. County Commissioners
Morrison county, Mimi.
l4-Cyrus D. Auyer vs. County
Commissioners of Morrison county,
MINI. >.@a>
24-First National Bank of Brain.
erd vs. James q. and Lucv Flynn.
N-John P Maier and Anna Maier
We. Chas. w. BOuck.
&-MHrgaret i. j ackson vs. Walter
Jackson. &% e =.
29-Susan Coenen vs. John w.
Miller ct al. a. a-.. :.
3O-John Anderson va. George An
dersOn ct al ... 49, : 4 IS,
3l-Ferdinand Erback vs.. August
TrebialOwski.
32-Cyrus D. Auyer vs.. II. A. Rider.
8-Stoddard Manufacturing COM
pany, corporation, Va. Matthias
Newman: ~ ~
S9-John Kerich and Geo. F. Moeg-
lein vs.. Julius Newman. "'. 81.
AID 0. Bprtram vs.. William Wick.
Ain thematter of the guardian.
ship of Henry Dahlmier ct al vs..
Chas. Unke. guardian.
42-In the matter of the guardian
ship Of Gustave Dahlmier vs. Chas.
Unke, guardian. .
43-Crawford Sheldon vs.. Morrison
county. '- I'd.
OF. the above named cases No. q,
the case of Frances Rogers va. r. H.
and Mary Gross was dismissed on
motion of the plaintiff
No II, an action to which Charles
Kuschel and Robert Kienow were
the parties. was settled.
Nos Is aud IA. actions brought by
the Transcript Publishing company
and g. D Auyer, respectively, appeal
ing from the action Of the board "
county commissioners in regard to
portions of bills disallowed. were
tried and submitted. .a. .ssr...,. T..
In case No. a. an action BY the
First National Bank Of Brainerd W.
j. e. and Lucy +. Flvnn. the attor-
nay for the plaintiff was ordered to
draw up his findings, and a judg-
ment will be rendered In favor Of the
plaintiff =. ~:....< +.
No. 81, the case of Ferdinand Err.
bach We. August Trzebiato wski, was
tried and submitted. as was also the
tax case, No. ~, C.. D. Auy vs.. H.
A. Rider. .'.
Cases No. AZ and AZ. were conaOlid-
ated. These are virtually one action.
being an appeal from the decision of
the probate court In the matter Of
the guardianship OF Henry Dahlmter,
Gustave Dahlmier ct al vs.. Chas.
UnKe, guardian. Unke appeals from
the allowance Of the probate court.
No. A, the case of Crawford Shell
don We. the County Commissioners OF
Morrison county, was tried and a
Judgment ordered for the appellant.
In this case, Mr.. Sheldon appealed
from the action of the county COM
missioners in rejecting his bill for
certain justice fees. ...
The other cases will about all be
continued until the next general term
Of court, re-
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-04-14
CLOQUET PAPER MILL.
Made Its First Paper Last
Saturday-Of Good
-:t Quality.

Sundays Duluth News-Tribune
said as folio We about the new paper
mill of the Northwest Paper COM
pany at Cloquet: ,...@ %-.~e@ 'ss.-.
1.-The Cloquet paper mill turned out
it's first product yesterday, and
samples OF the good white paper
that came from it's rolls were seen In
Duluth yesterday afternoon. This is
one of the important new industries
fornorthern Minnesota, and it, starts
out with success assured. The plant
is modern in every respect, and thor
oughly up to date In all its appoint
ments and equipments. The owners
Of the pulp mill expect to keep 1t in
operation steadily from this time
forward. and they have orders
enough in sight to keep the plant
running right along. 49,
The paper shown In Duluth yester-
day, was a good quality Of print
paper. It is firm. quite heavy and
Ut good texture, tough enough for
ordinary use. A car load Of 1t will
be received BY the News-Tribune
some day early this week. and the
News-Tribune will then be printed
on CloQuet paper. - +2@u.4
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-04-14

-MaDkattN has granted d franchise
to a street railway company. also q
franchise to another electric light
and power plant. 2G "a
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-04-14

Brutal Assault at Glenwood.
Glenwood, MIMI, April 1O.-Carl
ferguson and Frank Hallett made
vicious assault, while under the In
fluence,i liquor, upon Simon Eggpm.
an uDnffendiog citizen. Eggum was
rendered unconscious aud robbed Of
about $40 and his wat. II. The
watch was found on ferguson and
the money was 10 the possession Of
Hailett. Both were held to await
the action Of the grand Jury on a
charge Of larceny IN the first degree.
They are well connected here.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-08-25
THE HARD
COAL TRADE
Reading Officials Say the outlook IS
Promising.
A FAKE DISPATCH SENT OUT |
The Stock on Hand is Much Less Than This
Time Last Year-The Demand This
Autumn Will Tax the Anthra-
cite Carrying Lines to
Move the Coal
Promptly.

Philadelphia. August 25.-A prominent
official of the Philadelphia & Reading Coal
and Iron Company, who is also officially con-
nected with the Philadelphia & Reading
Railway, stated that the anthracite coal trade
is not in chaotic state, as was announced in
an article sent out from this city. Rates
are being cut, he said, ''but this is nearly
always the case and it cannot be prevented. )"
Regarding the probability Of prices going
lower because of trouble in the trade, " the
official said he did not expect this to occur.
The Reading is an important factor in the
anthracite market and, as an evidence that
there is no overproduetion, it can be stated
authoritatively that the stock on hand of this
company at the present time is Is per cent
less than it was at the responding period
last year. The trade is as brisk as can be
looked for at this season of the year, perhaps
more so. The freight movement on all roads
has been extremely large for several months,
and, as this will doubtless continue during
the autumn, it is probable that difficulty will
be experienced by the anthracite carrying
lines in supplying the demand for coal Such
a condition will naturally increase the price
and the trade will not suffer from monetary
standpoint. The Reading official, on this
theme, said
'The question this fall will be. where can
we get cars to carry the coal2 The equip
ment is now taxed to its utmost in moving
all classes of freight aud the large general
shipments will no doubt continue"
The serious problem in the trade, there
fore, is to provide for the movement Of the
increased demand that will surely be created
by the advent of cool weather.
The bituminous coal trust, which will be
formed by a combination of the railroad
mines of the Pittsburg district, is being
financed by Moore & Schley, of New York,
through their agent, j. B Nicholson, who is
with the Pittsburg irm Of George B. Hill &
Co. The coal men are represented in the
project by Upson A. Andrews and j. c.
Dyser, of Pittsburg. 1t is stated that options
have been secured on all the mines in this
district with the exception of that of the
Massillon Coal & Coke Co., about 100 in all.
These options are on cash contracts, but it is
understood the coal men will be given the
preference in subscribing for the stock. The
books will close this week, and it is said that
the stock has been more than subscribed al
ready. The capital OF the company will be
S64, 100000, one-half of which will be
common stock.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-08-25
SCHOOLS IN MANILA.
TIE System Established by the Uni
ted states Military Authorities.

TIE System Established by the Uni
ted states Military Authorities.
Washington, Aug. 25.-An interest
ing description of the school system
established in Manila by the United
States military authorities is given in
communication received at the state
department from Mr.. Charles DENLY,
acting president of the Philippine
commission.
at will be SEEN" he says, that the
teaching of the English language is
compulsory. Under the Spanish gov
ernment a small fee was charged for
tuition, but now it has to be entirely
free. The question of whether books
shall be furnished free of cost is being
considered by the military authorities.
1t is probable that parents who are
able to pay for books will be required
to do so. but the poor will not be
charged threfor."
Public schools were reopened Mon
day, July 3, for the school year of nine
months duration. Regular attendance
at some schools of all children be-
tween the ages of and IL years is re-
quired. One hours instruction per
day in all public schools is devoted to
teaching the English language.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-08-25
Mine Hands on strike.

Carbondale Aug. 25.-The drivers,
runners and doortenders at the Wilson
Creek, Coal Brook and Lackawanna
mines struck yesterday because of a
reduction of wages some time ago.
About 500 hands are out A meeting Of
the strikers was held last night, and
it was decided to have a committee
confer with Superintendent Ross, of
the mines. The question of hours will
also be brought to the attention of the
mine officials.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-08-25
The Lost Creek Picnic.

Tomorrow is the day set for the picnic at
Browns grove, Lost Creek. The affair is
being arranged by the T. A. B. Society of st.
Mary Magdalenes church, and for whose
benefit it is to be held. The festivities will
begin with parade at l p. m, that will
form in front of the 7. A. B. hall. Societies
from Shenandoah Girardville, Mahanoy
Plane, Ashland Mt. Carmel and Shamokin
will participate. Immediately after the
parade a sweepstake pigeon shooting match
will take place on the picnic ground. This
event is being anticipated with much in
terest. In the pavilion music will be fur
nished by an orchestra of SIX pieces Many
shady hooks for the comfort Of the picnickers
have been arranged throughout the grove.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-08-25
KNOCKED FROM HIS CAR.
A schuyII1lIl Traction Conductor Struck by
a Telegraph Pole.

Yesterday afternoon as a Schuylkill Trac-
tion car was gliding along at Lost Creek in
charge of Motorman Edward Amour the bell
cord was suddenly pulled by an excited
passenger to have the car brought to stand
still. The cause of the sudden stoppage was
an accident to the conductor, Owen Dough-
erty, residing at Rappahannock. The car
was an open one, and Mr.. Dougherty was
engaged in collecting fares and while going
along the foot board he was struck by a
telegraph pole with much force. The blow
hit him directly in the face and threw him
down an embankment of eight feet. When
picked up he was in dazed condition.
Investigation showed that he had received
lacerations of the nose, ear and face.
He was placed on the car which proceeded
to Girardville. After several minutes he
regained consciousness and his wounds were
dressed temporarily by the passengers. Mr..
Dougherty's injuries are not considered
serious,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-08-25
TROOPS FOR
THE CAPE !
Great Britain Rushing War Mate
rial to South Africa.
BAD FEELING IN TRANsvAAL.

The Boer Government Also Sending
Emo nous Cousignmonts or Ammu-
milton to Bloemronteln-B Ar
rested at Johannesburg.
London Aug 25.-A special maga-
zine has been constructed In the steam
er Umvot. which leaves the Thames
today for the conveyance Of ammuni-
tion and stores TO Natal The consign-
ment includes 100000 rounds Of ma
chine guns cartridges, 1000 saddle
trees and 100 tons of general military
lsores.
The Marquis Of Salisbury spent the
afternoon and evening with Queen Vic
toria. 1t is believed the grave situation
Of affairs in the Transvaal was partly
responsible for the premier's visit to
her majesty.
The British steamer Arundel Castle
sailed from Southampton yesterday
with 80 officers and 40 men of various
regiments bound for Cape Town.
The men belonging to the British
first class reserve, residing at Natal.
have been ordered to hold themselves
in readiness to rejoin their regiments.
The Manchester regiment, number
ing 1000 men, sailed yesterday from
Gibraltar for Cape Town.
A dispatch from Buluwayo SAYS that
a Dutchman named Petrus Vilgoen
was charged there yesterday before a
local magistrate, upon warrant
signed by the British high commission
er, Sir Alfred Miner, with melting the
natives Of Beuchanaland TO rebel
against the British authorities.
Despite the virtual blockade OF war
material in Delagoa bay, the Cape
government is sending enormous con-
signments of munitions of war to
Bloemfontein. During the present
month over 1000 600 cartridges have
been sent and 500 rifles were dispatched
last night from Port Elizabeth to
Bloemfontein. The patience Of the peo-
pie is becoming exhausted, and unless
the imperial government acts quickly
and decisively the gravest damage may
ensue to British prestige.
The johannesburg correspondent of
The Morning Post says: The general
impression today, both here and In
Pretoria, is that Great Britain is pre-
pairing to accept the proposed compro-
mise.
Mr.. Shelly, the local representative of
Burroughs, Welcome & Co, the Lon
don druggists, was arrested near Jo-
hannesburg fort. The police subjected
him to many insults, but soon liberated
him in the absence of any specific
charges.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-08-25

The first uniform of large contract re-
Gently award to Philadelphia manufacturers
for the Phoenix Hose Company OF town was
received yesterday. 1t is that of ex-Fire
Chief P. J. Reynolds, and all who saw it
pronounced it perfect fit. The cloth used
is bottle green in color. The uniform con
sists of trousers, coat and vest. The coat is
of the double-breasted frOck pattern with
two rows of six buttons each on the breast,
while three smaller ones adorn each sleeve.
1t is similar to that of the Columbia Hose
Company. The cap is made of the same
cloth as the coat Across the front are in
scribed the word Phoenix" with the figure
No. 2 underneath. The cap is of very neat
design. The firm having the contract will
furnish about 200 uniforms.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-08-25
ODD FELLOW LODGES.
This Benevolent Organization is Gaining
In Numerical Strength.

The growth of Odd Fellowship in this
state is surprising The local lodges have
materially increased their membership, and
corresponding good results have been at
tanned in neighboring towns.
The fraternal features of the organization
are too well known to comment upon. The
benevolent featurs-well, THE left hand
knoweth not what the right hand doeth."
The latter feature is faithfully exemplifed at
the Orphans Home near Sunbury, under the
jurisdiction of the lodges of Central Penn
sylvahia including these from this town.
A representative of the HERALD had
occasion to visit the home recently and was
cordially greeted by the president of the
Orphanage, John Miller, and his estimable
wife, who is matrOn at the institution. They
rule the forty odd children under their
charge with kind but firm hand and have the
respect and love of the little ones. A visit to
the home would surprise one, for there could
be seen how the inmates love Mr.. and Mrs.
Miller, and to hear the children call "Aunty"
aud Uncle" one would naturally suppose
the respected couple possess nephews and
neices by tine half hundred.
The Orphanage is situated near Sunbury
and was once what was known as the Hoover
farm. The place is beautifully situated and
is model in every particular. Time, and
a very short time, will see new buildings
erected on the grounds for the use of Odd
Fellows in their old and feeble years and in
their dying days can pass them away in peace
and comfort and mediate of the days when
they were young-and then reconcile them
selves to the fact that they are in the hands of
friends who will give them every attention
for the good Samaritan is very prominent
feature of the l. O. o. +.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-08-25
NEW TELEPHONE LINES.
work of Constructing an independent Line
to Begin at Once.

The indications are that those who use tele-
phone service will not much longer be at the
mercy Of a monopoly with exorbitant rates
Work on an independent line will begin at
once, If the statements Of the projectors are
to be believed aud there is no good reason to
doubt them.
Two or three years ago the schuylSill Telo-
phone Company secured a charter and rights
of way through every town in the county
with the single exception Of Pottsville. The
iucorpoators included ex-senator Mona
CHAN, L. b. Hunter, Of town. Edwin G..
Price, Of Ashland, and Others through
out the county. On Wednesday even
ing G. NJ. Green, Of Philadelphia, repre-
senting this company, appeared before the
Town Council Of Ashland, and asked that
the ordinance giving them the right or way,
which had expired year ago. be extended.
He explained why the company had been
handicapped at Pottsyille that the ordinance
at the county seat was had passed second read
ing and will come up for final disposition on
September 5th., when it is expected to pass.
He said IL was the purpose to begin work Of
constructing the line through Ashland at
once as they have already commenced work
on the extension from Mt. Carmel, where
they connect with the Shamokin line, and
will connect with every town in the county.
The request was granted and the ordinance
was extended for a period Of thre months
beginning August %, 1899. The ordinance
adopted in Shenandoah, giving the company
the right of way, passed three years ago, is
unlimited as to expiration, and will not have
to he renewed.
We now have two Independent telephone
companies seeking rights of way throughout
the county, the other one being the Equitable
Telephone Company which recently secured
rights of way here and has also an applica-
tion at Pottsvile All but one of the in
eorporatOrs are residents of Shenandoah.
May we not expect more equitable telephone
rates with such opposition? Pottsville
Council is the stumbling block.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-08-25
ANOTHER MAN DIES.
As Result of the Explosion of the
Kabtner Powder Mill.

The explosion at the Kantner powder mill,
reported in yesterdays HERALD. has resulted
in another death. Harvey Jones, who was
reported fatally burned. died at his home
near BrAndOnville at eleven O'Clock last
evening. Jones leaves a wife and three
children About month ago be quit work
in the mines at Boston Rum where he had
been employed for several years, to seek less
dangerous work, only to meet horrible
death in yesterdays explosion. About a
week ago he suffered much loss by robbers
entering his home,
William Betzenberger, the man who was
instantly killed, had an interest in the mill
He was a single man, and his parents reside
in Carbon county. He went into the glaze
house aud as he entered the explosion oc-
Cured, throwing him about one hundred feet
away. His body was burned black and
frightfully charred to a crisp, but not
mutilated
Jones was in the dry house at the time and
when the explosion in the glaze house oc-
Cured he sought safety nearby He had
sufficient time between the two explosions to
escape, but having no idea that the former
would be destroyed, he remained where he
was, and as a result lost his life. He was
horribly burned.
William YanHorn was also near the dry
house when the second explosion occurred,
but escaped. He was painfully burned, how
ever, while removing the burning clothes
from Jones body.
The cause of the explosion is still a
mystery. About 200 kegs of powder were in
the building at the time The plant is a
complete wreck. As stated above the glaze
house was the scene of the first explosion,
followed by destruction of the dry house,
then the stock house, engine house and
boiler MISUNDERSTANDING everything in the
vicinity. The shock was felt distinctly for
miles around. A similar accident destroyed
portion of these mills less than a year ago.