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The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-12-14
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that his Arm was q loser to the extent OF
$500 on account Of Mrs. O'Neills expensive
tastes. Mr.. Mandel told of sending bills
by mail and by collectors. and later of call
Ing himself to ask payment. Mrs. O'Neill,
he stated, became angry and indignant when
asked In the presence Of her husband to set
tie the account, and said she had made. the
purchases on the understanding that she
could pay for them whenever she got ready
and that was what she proposed to do. She
said. said Mr.. Mandell, that she was not
ready then. Later he said he secured a
warrant for her in the United States court,
which she evaded. -.
Spaulding Co., the jewelers., were repre-
scented by Lloyd Miner, president of the
concern, who said his claim against Mrs
O'Neill amounted to 81. 300. which he had
made number of unavailing efforts to
collect. Mr.. Miner testified that one day
while she was making purchases in. the
store, he approached her and asked for a
settlement of the account.
She became very indignant" said Mr..
Miner, "and said that she was unaccus-
toned to having people ask her to pay bills,
and that she would trade with us no more
under any circumstances. She then indjg-
nantly swept out of the store. guess she
forgot about this. however, for she came
back some time later and selected jewelry
to the value of about $4,000, which she
ordered sent to her residence and the bill
sent to Mr.. O'Neill. I did not send the
goods and she never came back any more"
Mr.. Miner sprung surprise by declaring
that he had the admission of Attorney
Lindley, who was Mrs. O'Neill's lawyer at
the time the bill of sale of her effects was
made to her father, Samuel Tomlinson, of
Pontiac, Mich, that it was made for. the
purpose of defrauding her creditors. Mr..
Miner testified that after Mrs. O'Neill left
Chicago he had conversation with Mr..
Lindley, and the latter had told him that
when he had first taken the case he believed
the bill of sale to be legitimate, but later
had discovered the document to be for pur-
poses of fraud.
James j. Rowe. of Rowe Brothers, Jew
elers, was the last witness of the morning
session. He said his firm had extended
credit to Mrs. O'Neill to the extent OF
So, 700, and that she still owed that amount.
1t must be comfort to the barley
raisers of Southern Minnesota to know
that the rObberies inflicted on them for
many years past have gone to swell such
terrible extravaganza. Think of 13
trunks, containing lots of $4,000 dresses
and $500 petticoats! And many a poor
family has been pinched for the necessi-
ties of life to permit such thievery and
folly to run riot during their little day
When will the people have sense
enough to defend themselves? Id.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-12-14
AN IMMENSE SMASH.
The Failure of Harper Bros.

The great publishing house of Harper
Brothers has failed. After so years of ap-
parently successful business, 1t goes down
just when the great wave of universal pros
perity Is sweeping over the country They
give as the cause of the failure the pres
ent stringency of the money market" Can
that be so? Is there stringency of the
money market under the gold standard, for
which the Harpers fought, bled and died :?
In 1896 the Harpers harped on Bryan, re-
pudation and dishonest 5O-cent dollars. and
just nine days after McKinleys victory
they gave PierpOnt Morgan & Co. bonds and
mortgages to the amount of So, 500, OOO This
is supposed to have been a consolidation of
all the debts of the firm. That indebted
ness was never paid and that is the claim
that throws the great firm into the hands
of receiver. In addition to this the
Harpers owe 100000 of unsecured debts.
That is their own statement but God only
knows how much more they owe This un-
secured debt Is largely held by country
bankers. They thought the floating paper
of this princely Arm was a good thing to
have in the family. Wonder IL they would
not like to swap it OF now for some of
Billy Bryan's 5O-cent silver dollars?
The receiver Is going to continue the
business He paeposes to cut down ex-
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-12-14
OUR PROSPEROUS FARMERS.
Read the following. 1t shows what a
bonanza the cultivation of the soil is in

ASoou VIC AOi1O"IA6. IL SuOWS WudL a
bonanza the cultivation of the soil is in
Minnesota
Especial to the Minneapolis Journalo
FERGUS FALLS, Mimi, Dec 5-Among
the bankruptcy cases filed in the United
States court here during the past few days
were the following: w. s. Brannon, a Bel
trami county farmer, who places his liza
bilities at $13,646.79. and his assets at 1920.
all exempt property; ]. F. Smith, of the
town of Western, this county, who places
his liabilities at $2,76s.11, and his assets at
$3.50, $3.50 of which is exempt by law; e. T.
Hutchinson, lumberman Of Riverton, Clay
county, assets $500, in exempt property
liabilities, $3184.67, and H. NJ Nelson, OF
Erskine, Polk county. Mr.. Nelson gives his
occupation as that of a miller and places
his assets at $500 and liabilities at
$2,9S211.
We are surprised that the Vanderbilts
and AstOrs and Goulds do not move out
to the Red River valley and go to farm
ing.
And why would any man edit a daily
paper in Minneapolis or St. Paul when
such encouraging figures are before him
as are given above?
Think of that Beltrami man who has
farmed himself into $13,646 of debt and
has only 1920 to show for it. And if it
was not for the exemption laws he
would not have three cents.
Let us start a society to encourage
immigration into this prosperous coun-
try! I. d. =
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-12-14
A GOOD MAN GONE.

We are sorry to chronicle the death of
Mr.. Samuel Sinnett, of Muscatine, Iowa,
one of the truest and best reformers of
the Northwest
A local paper says:
Mr.. Sinnett was an instructive and en-
tertaining conversationalist and speaker,
made so by his liberal culture, fortifying
his position by a bristling array of facts
and figures. He was stern foe of rail-
road monopolies, an enemy of national
banks and great friend of the green
back. He had the courage of his convic-
tions, and their honesty was never ques-
toned, nor the integrity OF his motives.
Mr.. Sinnett was a native of Ireland,
and over 80 years old at the time of his
death. He had repeatedly written for
The Representative. He loved his fell
low man, and humanity sustains a great
loss in his death. Peace be with him.
l. D.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-12-14
CHARLEY'S CHARGES

The following is from a leading Re-
publican paper:
CHICAGO, Nov 2S.-"This country, >, do
Cared Charles A. Towne today in Chicago
was never in the danger that it is today
Mckinley today yields more power than
any authority in any country in the world.
Ia Europe 1T is reported that a monarchy is
TO be established in this country. The
country is in greater danger than at anv
lime since our forefathers established the
republican form of government
mere IS no doubt that there is an I'M
Gerstanding between Mckinley and Enc
land We are pulling the chestnuts out of
the fre for England in the Philippines.
What are we doing with g., 900 men in the
fanippines? We are advancing England s
plan for trade with China.
Mckinley is working as they work in
lnonarchies-under the cover of secrecy.
He has ordered all press dispatches to he
ecasored. He has ordered all that which
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-12-14

hear the attorney for the defense. He
said: wen hears yum side my mind
he is clear enough; but ven hears both
sides don't know we're l Isl"
And it is not the title of horse or q
pig that is at issue, but the fate Of the
greatest republic that ever existed on
the earth; and the prosperity of 76, O0O,-
900 people-including the fools who will
not read a Populist paper.
Push The Representative. 1t is fight
ing your battle. I'D.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-12-14
1t is the only way they can survive

1t is the only way they can survive.
They have many good qualities, and
those who come in contact with them
should hold out the hand of friendship
and encouragement to them They are
human beings like ourselves; and they
resemble the inhabitants of Europe
more than the Mongol, the Malay or the
African. There are scientists who be-
lieve that the European was originally
derived from the red man. I'D.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-12-14

Abe Steinberger, of Girard. Kansas.
has Joined forces with Frank Burkitt OF
Okolona, Miss, and hereafter the Peo-
pies Messenger will be the joint product
of these two staunch and able Populists
Populist papers are following the trust
methods of consolidation. which means
fewer but stronger papers. .t.,
We are glad to see this strong team
take the Mississippi field. for there is
room there for much good work.
E. A. T.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-12-14
CORSER AS A F-ABIUS.

Silver Republicans Will Wait for the
Denis to Act.
o.
CHICAGO, Nov 29.-The Silver Republic
national committee today, on recon-
mendation of the subcommittee, of which
E. 8. Corser, of Minnesota, is chairman,
decided to leave the naming of the date
and place of the national convention and
the apportionment to the executive COM
mttee. This simply means that as soon
as the Democratic national committee picks
out a time and place, the silver commit
tee will choose the same ones.
In other words, a Silver Republican is
a man who hangs around Democratic
conventions with a broken basket, beg
ging for cat meat
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-12-14
INDIAN WEDDING.
Ihe Regulation Ceremony Followed
by q Great Feast

The Regulation Ceremony Followed
by Great Feast.
Special to the Dispatch
REDWOOD FALLS, Mimi, Dec. "a not
able wedding ceremony took place In the
Indian church at the agency on Wednes-
day morning last, the knot being tied nv
Rev. w. H. Knowlton minister in charge
Inc high contracting parties were Mr. John
Jones, an indian young man OF excellent
reputation. and Miss Jeanette Crooks the
eldest daughter Of Mr.. George Crooks who
IN addition to having been for several wears
the acknowledged belle among the Indian
maidens in these parts, has been highly
noted for her accomplishments in music and
lace making. That the bride, arrayed in
ner wedding gown Of delicate blue cash
mere with white carnations and the reeu-
iation veil, looked very lovely indeed goes
without saying. Nor was the bridesmaid
Mrs Samuel Jones, herself recent bride
and arrayed for the occasion in her own
bridal dress of white silk. far second
in this particular. All things then pro-
ceeded cum dfgnitate and quite after the an
proved manner of fashionable circles every
where. The bride was met at the altar in
due form by the groom, who received her
at the hands OF the father, and the ring
service was used. 1t was even observed
that the lady contingent of the invited
guests were for the most part on hand at
the church, and seated, at least an hour
before the ceremonies began.
The feast however, which followed at the
residence of the brides parents, il not
ordered quite SO much after the white FASH
ion as the other things had been, was at
least more scriptural. . 1t lasted over two
days, its invitation being to all who cared
to come, and Mr.. Crooks, in his large
hearted way, having killed 20 turkeys and so
chickens as substantial basis of the good
things with which the table continued to
be replaced until the last guest had de-
parted
Jeanette is my first born and this is
the first welding in my family and want
her to have happy start in life that
she will always remember" said Mr.. Crooks,
IN partial explanation Of the lavishness of
his hospitality for the occasion.
We are glad to see these poor red peo-
pie adopting the habits of civilization.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-12-14
A REWARD.

All who have cameras who are
desirOus of becoming the owner of
one will receive a sOuvenier by send
ing their address to
JOHN TOUCH,
400 First Avenue South,
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-12-14
SENSATIONAL IOWA FAILURE.

MOUNT AYR, Ia, Dec. THE failure of
A. O. Ingram, the largest merchant in this
part of Iowa, is developing sensational fea-
lures. 1t is now stated by the creditors
representatives that the liabilities are fully
$3.50, 900, and the total assets not over 500
600.
They are cracking and busting all over
in the midst of general prosperity.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-12-14
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The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-12-14
PUSH '"rHE REPRESENTATIv

1t is fourishing like a green bay
horse. Now is the time to help it, when
your neighbors are selecting their win
ter reading. Tell them they @wafit TO
hear both-sides.s They must not-be-lfke.
the@Pennsyfvania Dutch. 1usticE ar tn
peace who. when the PLAINTIFFS Attorney
had concluded his argument, refused to
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-12-14

Health for ten cents. Cascarets make
the bowels and kidneys act naturally.
destroy microbes, cure headache, bill
iousr ess and costipation. All druggists.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-12-14
Ladies' Fancy Basque, No. 1881.
Editorial EndOrsemeut

Editorial Endorsement
Under date Of Aug. 81 we received a
letter from Hon. Ignatius Donnelly,
editor-in-chief Of The Representative,
in which he says: Il see you are adver-
~
Using Dead Shot extensively Send me
one-half dozen boxes. THINK 1T is
GOOD"
Such orders from prominent men who
have used Dead Shot are the most con-
vincing testimonials we get
DEAD SHOT REMEDY CO..
Minneapolis, MINI.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-12-14

There is more money
raising wheat at the present
time than you can dig out
of the ground in Alaska.
The Great Northern Rail.
way has 100000 acres of
the choicest wheat lands in
the United States. These
lands are situated in the
Red River Valley of Min.
nesota, in Wilkins, Clay,
Norman, Polk, Marshall
and Kittson counties; they
will average about $1,000
per acre in price. For
maps and terms address
Land Commissioner, Great
Northern Railway, St.
Paul, Mimi, or the Land
Agents named below;
George Purvis,
Crookston. MINI.
G. n. Carey, !.
Breckenridge, Mimi.
0. 4. Robertson,
Campbell, MINI.
G. j. Wright,
Fergus Falls, MINI.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-18
ORANGE.

The Christmas exercises are to be
held at the church Saturday evening.
All are invired.
Mrs. j. b. Emerson will spend a
part of the week in Barre with her
sister.
Miss Nellie TillOtSon, whose school
has been closed on account of her ILL
ness, expects to resume her Tabor Mon
day.
M. B. Curtis has been on the sick
list of late. Rheumatism was the
cause.
Now is the time to renew and get
this paper every day and the Williams
town Herald or the GrOton Times, each
one year for only 50. This offer is
only open for short time.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-18
The Passion Play.

The Passion Play, under the direc-
ton of Prof. Henrick Meyer, was re-
presented here on Thursday evening
of last week in a series of moving pic
lures of scenes and incidents from the
life of Christ.
Characters of the old Gallilean days
were pictured wildly and brought
back with all the accuracy of the bible
pictures, Christ, the Madonna and
the Magdalen. Pilot, Judas, Peter
and the apostle John moved upon the
canvass with all the reality of living
beings and the varied incidents that
formed the sweet and noble life of the
Nazarene were portrayed with Strength
and realistic power.-Rep. Journal,
Littleton, n. H.
At Barre opera house Wednesday
evening.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-18
vermont STAR ROUTES
Cost the Government $214,73S.43
Last Year.

Washington, Dec. 18.-The star
route service in Vermont cost the
government last year $2l4, 1888. 43.
There are l,576 97-l00 miles of these
routes over which the mails are car
RED by stage and other vehicles drawn
by horses. The distance Travelled on
these star routes last year was l, ia,
1872 $500 miles. The government
paid for this star route service in
Vermont last year sf2, 995.52.
There are 1913 62-1OO miles of rail-
road in Vermont over which the mail
cars are run. The distance travelled
last year by trains carrying mails was
2,171,885 $4,000 miles. The govern
mont paid the Vermont railroads sl42,-
339.S1 for this service. In addition
there was paid to the railroad compa-
MES in Vermont s17,617 for railway
postal cars. This makes the total paid
to the railways 1883, 956.Sl.
There were also expended in Yer
mont last year SO, 263.72 for mail mes
senger service over routes 40 44-1OO
miles long and on which the travel ag.
gregated 80, 557 12-10O.
The electrics only carry mail on 20
9-100 miles at total cost of 81, Ala S
the past year.
The Central received the largest
sum, 1877, 6O3.OS; Rutland 1923, $685.;
Wells River, main line, 81, 1865
Rarrp hran Al S0 dO
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-18
WAGES INCREASED.
Increase Takes Place Today and Eff
fects 10000 Employees.

Boston Dec. 1S.--In many sections
of New England the much-heralded
advance in wages goes into effect to-
day. The Amoskeag Corporation, of
Manchester, the largest cotton man.
ufacturing concern in the country,
advances the wages Of it's 5000 opera
tives 10 per cent today.
A similar advance is made at the
cotton mills of the Amory & Stark
Manufacturing Companies of Manches-
ter, today. The Stark mills employs
nearly 1000 and the Amory about
1000.
The China, Webster and Pembroke
mills of Suncook, N. H., raise wages
ten per cent. At Lowell similar ad-
vances 90 into effect. The increase
will effect nearly 20, 600 hands employ
ed in the Appleton, Boott, Merri-
mack, Massachusetts, fremont, Suf-
folk and Lawrence mills.
The advance had been requested by
the Textile Union and was expected
in view of the action of manufacture
ers in Fall River, New Bedford,
Nashua and elsewhere in New Eng
land. Among other places where
notices of an advance have been post
ed are at the Carr Manufacturing
company mills in Taunton, Mass.
the United States Cotton company in
Pawtucket, r. l., and the Atlantic,
Pacific, Arlington, Everett and Penn
berton mills in Lawrence, Mass.
The new rate at these points effects
about 1900 employees. The Lock
wood mills of Waterville, Me-, have
announced a 10 per cent. increase fol
today. The Laconia and Pepperell
manufacturing company will increase
the pay of their $500 employees 10 pei
cent. today.
The advance in wages affects most
of the cotton mills in New England
this morning. 1t affects over 10000
hands, and indirectly it influences ovel
100000. Some of the wooden mills
increase also, though most of then
advance Jan. 1st. The advance means
100000 week to wage earners.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-18
Edward Scott is on the sick list.

EDWARD SCOUU Is OIl Ullo DIN ioo'
Frank Burke goes to Montreal Fri
day.
Miss Maud Roben is ill with an at
tack of tonsilitis. ,...r
Pratt Troup the only son OF VIM.
Troup is i'll today.
Joseph Cavicchi and two sons went
to Burlington this morning.
Miss Maud Dunsmoor returned to
her home in Mortified this noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. j. Mead visited
relatives in East Barre over Sunday.
Victor Brown fell on the Ice Satur-
day and cut IA severe cash over his eye.
William Hyland is to leave tonight
for few days visit in Plattsburgh, N.
Y.
Mr.. McCue a granite dealer OF Glen
Falls, N. Y. is in town for few days
on business.
Charles Whitcher of Beebe Plains
has left the seminary and will act as
clerk in his fathers store.
The C. OF. will hold their election
f officers on Friday evening Decem-
Der %. 2l1 40
No criminal cases were heard in the
city or justice courts Saturday or to-
day.
Many of the school boys are skating
on the river today although the ice is
DOT very thick.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. ID. Mathewson are
to leave tomorrow for their home in
Wheelock, to remain during the va
cation.
The Ladies Union of the Universal
list church will hold it's animal bust
ness meeting in the church parlor
Friday afternoon at 2 O'Clock. Sd
| l. llc hCN. AIllld ~ loIluSoO PdooSp
through the city this morning on her
way home to East Montpelier, after
exchanging with the Rev. A. M. Smith
of Washington.
The Rev. Mr.. Fuller of this city,
president of the local Anti-Saloon
League, delivered powerful temper
ahce lecture at the Baptist church in
Montpelier last night before a crowd
ed house.
Hopkins & Huntington have re-
Gently made extensive repairs and adj
ditions at their light quarry on the
hill. Recently they took therefrom G
splendid blocks of granite, cut straight
as die. The dimensions of the stone
are 6. 10X4X25.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-18
EXTRA SESSION CALLED.
Governor Pingree Calls Michigan
Legislature Together.

Lansing, Mich, Dec. 1S.-The Mich
igan Legislature met this morning in
special session in response to the call
Of Gov. Pngree. The Governors OBJ
ject is to secure the passage of joint
resolution providing for the submits
sion to the people of an amendment
to the state constitution so that the
Legislature can enact laws placing the
railways on the same basis for taxation
as all other properties instead of being
taxed upon gross earnings.