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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-11-14
THE OPTlMlST.

81 wuz the durndcst optimist tibet ever did see!
wy he 'u'd think the best things, no matter
wot they'd be.
Ef crops WIZ poor year, he'd say they'd mex
it up the next,
An at the fork road store he'd preach frum op-
timisms text.
He never he'd the blues, but allus he'd a word wv
cheer
Fer ev'ry human bein an each beast frum far an
near
His creed wuz "mek earth happy an he done his
level best
Ter put his firm convikshuns ter the very hardest
test.
One year the nghtnn struck his barn an burnt it
ter the ground
ST WV away. but said next day he wuz glad he
Ter See the ole barn burnin up. but he 'u'd build
new,
A bigger an better barn than tibet ole Ian mark
tew!
The same year in the fall there came an equinox.
Thet blew the fruit trees down tibet 81 had plant
ed in row.
The peseimists aroun the store thot 81 'u'd whin.
per now,
But, swan, it didn't even bring wrinkle on his
brow!
sez he, 'Them trees wuz dom we'll, but hey of'n
thot
I'd ruther hev 'em planted in that big ten acre
lot,
An when set 'em out next spring I'll set 'em
over there!''
''He wuz the durndest optimistic the pessimists
declare.
An so it went trum good ter bad. frum bad ter
worse, until
There mortgage on his house an goods up
on the HILL,
But he wuz regular at the store an KEEP his CHEEKY
smile
A-playin round his firm set mouth an merry eyes
the while.
The year before he died there KEN Whit frum
fortunes breeze.
His crops did we'll, an so did all his peach an ap.
pie trees.
He paid the mortgage on his farm an he'd bank
account
Although !. wuzn't fer very wonderful amount.
When Slas died, it seemed as II the sun wuz blot
ted out. u
'Twuz Just bccuz his genial soul he'd cheered US
all, no doubt.
We often spek when things 60 wrong wish ter
clear the sky
About the never failin faith Nv optimistic 81.
Arthur E. Locke in Boston Globe.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-11-14
Beers CROSS THE BORDER
Force Of Four Thousand Enters Cape
Colony at Bethulio.

Force OF Four Thousand Enters Cape
Colony at Bethulis.
CAPE Town, Nov. Ut is reported
that Boer force from Smithfield has
crossed the frontier at Bethulie. It is
estimated to be 1900 strong, with field
guns. The latest advices are that the
Beers had not entered Aliwal North
yesterday evening but the Beestekral
force of Beers was momentarily ex-
pected. It is said the Beers have al
ready captured police and others on the
outskirts Of the place and that Aliwal
North is deserted and defenseless.
The railroad has been cut at Vryburg,
two stations south OF Aliwal North.
Another Boer force is reported to have
marched past Burghersdorp towards
Queenstown.
. The Transvaal contingent which was
expected to join the Free States be-
tween Springfontein and Belhulie is re-
ported to be delayed by want of horses.
LONDON, Nov. 12.-The additional
announcement was made by the war
department that General Butler wires
that Colonel Kekewich reported Nov.
that the bombardment of Kimberley
Nov. Z did no damage and that there
were no casualties.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-11-14
TERRIFIC BATTLE;
Government Troops in Vene-
zuela Badly Whipped at
Puerto Cabello.
General ParadeS Fought DeS-
perately but Was Forced
to Capitulate.
THE CITY A SCENE OF RUIN
Upwards Of Six Hundred PEG.
pie Killed and Wounded
In the Fighting.
Surgeons Of the FOREIGN War;
ships in the Harbor Rem
der Assistance.

PUERTO CABELLo, Venezuela, Nov.
13.-General Parades, former comman-
der in the army Of ex-President An
drade, who had refused the demand
made upon him by General Cipriano
Castro and the de facto authorities to
surrender the town even when this was
reinforced by the request of the British,
American, French, German and Dutch
commanders, surrendered during the
morning, after terrible battle.
The aspect of the city is one of ruin
and devastation and it is estimated that
upwards of $50 persons were killed or
wounded during the fighting.
DR.. BREASTED of the United States
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-11-14
SUCCESSION OF ATTACKS.
Doors Bombard Mafeking For ut Least
Five Successive Days.

Doors Bernhard Mafeking For ut Least
Five Successive Days.
CAPE Town. Wednesday, Nov. g.
News received from Mafeking says that
Monday the Beers shelled the town.
Ono Boer gun was knocked out Of &C.
ton and the Beers retired but were re-
inforced, attacked again and were
again repulsed. Tuesday they shelled
the Cangan Kopje, with but little
damage. Wednesday there was a
general attack under cover of
artillery, but it was repulsed
by the Maxims and Hotchkiss
guns. The Boer loss was 80 killed.
The British loss was slight. Thursday
Smelling by heavy gun was renewed
and the Beers massed with tho inten-
ton of making an attack but this was
prevented by thunder storm. Friday
there was desultory rifle fire and an
occasional shell, but there was little
loss of life, due to the excellence of the
shelter in the trenches. The health
and spirits of the troops are good.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-11-14
LIVELY TIMES PROMISED.

Parliament Likely to Discuss England's
UnDrspsredness for War. =
LONDON, Nov. 13.-The advance to
the relief Of General White can hardly
start for fortnight, and, in tho mean
time, whatever happens to Ladysmith,
little news is likely to reach London.
The lull gives the opportunity for dis
cussion Of Great Britain's political and
military position. 1t is beginning to be
asked, whether, looking at tho present
experience, the British army Is equal to
the national needs. Lieutenant COL
onel Sir Wolfe-Barry Of the engineers
and railroad volunteer staff corps says:
I'm military matters, Great Britain
10 trading with insufficient capital. She
ought to add 10o, 0U men to her army"
George Bernard Shaw, the author, in
an lronic mood. asks how Tommy
Atkins" can be expected to shoot as
we'll "a tho Beers, when the nation be-
grudges tho money to enable him to
practicef'
Tho public is beginning, with some
anxiety, to wonder what would happen
should any. great power take the .oppor-
S0~~~Sy w ~S%O<A ~400V x14AVSSAus
The frankness of the Duke of Cam
bridge, Lord Salisbury and General
Wolseley regarding the unpreparedness
to meet tho Beers promises some lively
times for the government when parlia-
ment reassembles. Altogether, moth
ing could be more welcome under the
present circumstances to tho British
public than tho evidences that tho;
United States, Great Britain and Ger;
many are working amioably together in
the interest Of peace in connection with
tho reported Anglo-Americsn under
standing regarding the open door in
China. Japan's attitude in far Eastern
affairs 10 much canvassed. Several COR
respondents in China talk Of q coming
confiet'betwesn Japan and Russia over
Korea.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-11-14

cruiser Detroit and the other surgeons
Of the various warships in the harbor
are administering to the wants of the
wounded.
General Ramon Guerrero began a
land attack upon the town and the posi-
ton of General Parades on Friday
night. Desultory fighting continued
until Saturday morning about o'clock
and then fierce struggle ensued. Gen.
eral Parades made stubborn defense
but General Guerrero forced an en-
trance into the town and tho garrison
surrendered.
Puerto Cabello is seaport city on the
Caribbean sea to the north of Caracas.
and is an important port, while not one
of the larger cities Of Venezuela. The
population is about 5000.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-11-14
DEPENDS ON White.

6slsagured Troops Aust 10 Able t. Hold
Out several Weeks Longer.
LONDON, Nov. 12.-The Doors are
concentrating between Ladysmith and
Colenso, but tho stories are 20 contra
dictory that it 10 impossible to assert
thie absolutely. If true, it is pointed
out that while it cuts of Ladysmith,
the danger to the Boers IL also great
for:it will give General White chance
to intercept their retreat when Lord
Methuen's division advances from the
southwark, unless, in the meanwhile,
General Joubert succeeds in crushing
the beleaguered garrison. That the lat.
ter is completing preparations for q
series Of desperate attacks on General
Whites position is not doubted aud
heavy fighting may be heard Of at any
moment. General Whites forces, it is
asserted, must be enduring daily Or
deal which will hardly improve their
fighting efficiency and the danger of
the shortness Of ammunition looms up
largely. On the development of tho sit
uation at Lsdysmith in the near future
depends probably the duration of the
war. It 10 pointed out that if General
White can maintain his position until
Nov. 81 or 70 tha British authorities
will be fully satisfied that all danger in
Natal will be over. Should he fail to
do SO and DO compelled to abandon his
guns and stores and retire with heavy
loss southwark, where he will meet the
Beers in position on the Tugela river,
it is impossible to predict what may
happen.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-11-14

The St. Paul Globe publishes
the rumor that Gen. Pope, pub
lie examiner, has placed his
resignation in the hands of Gov.
Lind.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-11-14
PERSONALS.

Jno. A. Berkey went to St. Paul
Monday.
L.O. Vessel came up from st.
Paul Friday.
Geo. LaFond went to St. Paul
Monday morning.
w. c. LeCrow. of r'aribault, was in
the city Monday.
Attorney r. S. Clarke, OF Royalton,
was in town Monday.
Mrs. r. E. Devereaux, OF Rices, was
a city visitorSaturday.
Attorney F. A. Lindbergh won't to
Aitkin Friday on business.
VIM. Dodd, of Brainerd, was a
Little Falls visitor Friday.
N. o. Nelson. of Wadena, was a
Little Falls visitor Monday.
Attorney G. A. Lindbergh went to
Walker Monday on business.
J. j. Tucker, OF FIT. Ripley, was a
city visitor Thursday evening.
E. Rothwell went to Minneapolis
Monday to have his eyes treated. 011D
r. ID. oGcWdIC
afternoon from trip to Brainerd.
J.C. Poncelet, OF St. Paul, is in the
city visiting his father, K. Poncelet.
Mrs. Holmes Orr, of Portal, ASSN
ibOia, is the guest OF Rev. and Mrs.
Walton.
B. j. Htnkle returned Friday from
a trip to the Crow Wing river
country.
A, Tanner left Monday on q visit
to his customers at Brainerd, Aitkin
and Staples.
County Attorney S. F. Alderman,
of Brainerd, was in the city Friday
on legal business.
Miss Belle Plummodore. OF Prince
ton. arrived in the city Friday on q
visit to relatives.
Mrs. w H. Bell, OF st. Cloud, is in
the city visiting her daughter, Miss
Cora, Of the Transcript.
Chas. Guesnon came down from
Brainerd Sunday morning for visit
with relatives and friends.
, G. C. Nichols and Frank T.
Leindke, of Mansfield, Mimi, were in
the city Monday on business.
Miss 10 Hayes, who is teaching
the school at Cushing, is visiting
Little Falls friends Saturday.
j. A. Kennedy returned Friday
morning from a visit with :relatives
at Maple Lake, Wright county.
Mrs f. Morton and children, OF
Faribault, were in the city Thurs
day night enroute to Sank Centre.
Henry Deutsch, of Minneapolis,
arrived in the city Friday evening.
He is visiting his sister, Mrs Barney
Burton.
Mrs. Herman Berg, Of Sank Rapids,
who had been visiting relatives and
friends in this city, returned home
Monday.
Nj. NJ. Fowler, assistant superin-
tendent Of the St. Paul division of
the Northern Pacific, was in the city
Saturday.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-11-14
Three Hundred DOllors TAX an.

BENSON, Mimi, Nov. 13.-The gen.
eral store of Gyllenborg & Olson of this
place was broken into, the safe blown
open and $500 carried off. There is no
clue to the perpetrators.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-11-14
YAQUIS LOSE HEAVILY.
Mexican Troops Fight Two Engaesments
With tho Indiana.


With tho Indians.
GUAYAMAs, Mex, Nov. l3.-With the
restoration of telegraphic commnnica-
ton between General Torres headquar-
ters at Torrin and Guayamas comes a
dispatch conveying news of two days
fight between Mexican troops and the
Yaquis. The Indians attacked the gar
rison in Fort Angosture, near Potam
and were repulsed. Later reinforce
ments were sent from Torrin and
Potam. The troops attacked the town
of Vicam and routed the Indians with
considerable loss to the latter. Thurs
day the troops again engaged the In
dams at Locambpo and scattered them,
the Yaquis losses being heavy. The
casualties Of the Mexicans are given as
killed and ~ wounded.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-11-14
Canadian CONTINGENT,

LONDON, Nov. 13.-The Allan line
steamer Sandman, from Montreal and
Quebec, with the Canadian contingent
for South Africa, has arrived at st.
Vincent, Cape Verde islands.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-11-14

The Christian Endeavor society OF
the Baptist church will hold their
regular monthly business meeting.
Tuesday evening Nov. II, at the
home of Mrs. Il. N. Barnes, Second
street. After the business has been
disposed of social time will be spent.
Refreshments will be served. Every.
one cordially invited to attend.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-11-14
Troopships Arriving in Africa.

LONDON, Nov. 13.-The war Office IN
nounces that the troopship Roslyn Cas-
tie has arrived at Durham and the troop
ship Gascon at Cape Town.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-11-05
B. & o. S.W. RN
TiME TABLE.

Trains Arrive at ana Depsrt from Unio
Station.
ARRrvH. WESTWARD.
0S a m-Athens, ChillIcothe, Gin. %Il as
oinuati, Louisville, st.
Louis and ali points
West, South aud S-west.
w % m-l3elpre, Athens, Chill. 00am
cothe, ,aud' way stations.
10 m-Belpre, Athens, chilli 920am
w ? IN co,he, Cincinnati and
sunday louisville, ST. Louis
ony ana an points west and
t'a oS p m--nI,tellpre, Parkershurq. tl2 81
Ghillicothe incinnati
ana way stations.
Oh m-B Belpre Parkers. a. 2Opp
burg. Chillicothe Gin.
Glnnau, Louisville. st.
Louis. Chicago and all
ponts west south and
southwest
: S 20 q m-Parlxersbrrf, ma r,,
EASTWARD.
o. p m Belpre, Parkersburg sa.4tm
lem, ZEN, CORVALLIS, Ciarks-
purg Grafton, and ali
way stations
az 10 p M Belpre, Park'sbg, Graf 40 forn
ton, Washington, Bait. l1I
% ,%nore: PM delphia and Sunday
uo m Parkersburg, Washing. aunr
ton, baltimore. Phiia.
uelphlu ana New York
tN 10 Parkersburg. Washing. .Ii nnm
ton, Baltimore Phiia.
delphia. New York Bos.
ton and all points east
An 'Dailv ;tRYoept Sunday
ersburg. is'rioS run 70 Park
f1n,,tadD f1t Dn Sh tickets to all points in tba
taiied a., ,s' Canada and Mexico, with de-.
Ca Sieu lnlo. nation as to rates rontes. sleening
addrase accommodations etc, please ii on or
y NJ PAYNE, Ticket Agent, Marietta. q
n - =, BLOWS; Passenger Agt., Marietta o.
Cincinnati. y ssst AGENT
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-11-05

There is no doubt that this was done
to produce an effect on the people. But
beneath it all is evidence of the truth
of what the Republican state commit
tee has been advised Of for some time;
that there is a tacIt understanding be-
tween Jones and Mclean to unite in
an endeayor to defeat Judge Nash.
The fact that Mclean has his paid
heelers at work endeavoring to organ
ize clubs, with strict instructions to
receive into membership only Repub-
llcans and not under any consideration
to accept Democrats to membership.
will, in the light of this performance
convince Republicans of the foolishness
Of being tricked by the Democratic
Jones side-show.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-11-05

YES, the clothes man wears makes
a great deal Of difference in this world,
especially in Official life, remarked the
private secretary of a Cabinet official,
who is compelled to see many people
and to hold many more people at bay.
81 was especially struck with the i'm
portanee of clothing some time ago"
continued the oficitl, when the as
sistlnt secretary was absent and 1t
was my duty to stave Off all callers on
the Secretary. l do that often, but
when the Assistant Secretaries are
here they help a great deal. Well,
noticed on the occasion | referred to
that l had no trouble in keeping peo-
pie away when l wore my Prince AL
bert and looked like the real thing.
When l told them that the Secretary
was too busy to see callers, they
thought owned the whole place and
walked away without remonstranee, or
without saying that their business was
very important anu iley we're sure
they would be seen if they would just
take their names to the Secretary.
When wore an average looking bus-
ness suit, which might look just lit
tie bit shabby, the callers didn't pay
much attention to what l said. 1t was
more difficult than yCu can imagine
to get them to go away. They would
find all kinds of excuses to remain and
to get me to present their names to
the Secretary. The difference was so
appreciable as to be noticed by others
in the room. found that it paid me
to go well dressed, and that was
much more useful to my executive
head. Washing Star.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-11-05
ON strne. Nsnr 1ooElnna.

CrNoINNATL. Nov. Soil has been
struck on the farm of James shep.
herd, a mile north OF LoclSland. For
some time past an expert has been
boring there and few days ago was
rewarded by striking what is believed
to be a rich vein of oil. The drilling
was the outcome of experiments which
Shepherd has teen making upon the
soil and rocks for years. A company
may be formed and a number of wells
sunk Shepherd had kept his good
fortune to himself. Interest in the
find is increasing daily.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-11-05
"His Life Paid the Forfeit" !"

Just because a young man stood up
for his own and his sweetheart's rights
in demanding a settlement of the es-
tate left her by her father, which had
been squandered by her guardian, he
is found this morning dead in his own
grounds There is much Dltter feeling
agains the guardian, as the young man
was a general favorite in this locality
and was upon the eve of taking unto
himself a wife from among our fairest
daughters. The case. is now in the
hands of Coroner Studdgart. Murder
has been suspected and some of the
best detective talent has been secured
prominent among which is the famous
sleuth, Jonathan Bright. This inter
esting story wlh be told by the El
More sisters in the famous comedy
drama, 'The Boy From Boston," at
the Auditorium, Monday, Nov. G..
THE Two Kids" Tuesday, Nov Z.
l .ckets at Gates
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-11-05

SYDNEY, n. 5. W., Nov. 3. .Tremend-
Gus enthusiasm was displayed Friday
on the occasion of the embarkation of
the second detachment furnished by
the colony of New South Wales for
service in South Africa The colonial
government is seriously considering
doubling the contingent
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-11-05

COLUMBUS, o., Nov. 5.-During the
next three days score of the most
prominent workers of the Iuterna-
tional Sunday School association of
the United States and Canada, com
priSing the executive committee of
that organization will be in session
here for the purpose of mapping out a
programme and contemplating ar
rangements for the next international
convention of the association, which is
TO be held in Toledo next January.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-11-05

COLUMBUS o., Nov. 5.-The republic
an an democratic state executive com.
m.ttees have agreed to figure their
comparison of the vote on election
night on the basis of the Chapman
Bushnell contest of 1891, when Bush
nel's plurality was rs, 1G5. Compari-
sons OF losses and gains will be made
on this bnsis
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-11-05

CLEVELAND O., Nov. 5.-It is sta ed
that the project to conb'ne all the
coal mines in the M-s,l.on district
has pract t.cally been accom- p.ished, and
that the rmal transfers of the various
mines will be made within a few days.
The capitalization of the new COM
pany is not known, but it is believed
it will be between $4,000, 900 aud S.
600 600. The principal selling agency
Will be located in this city.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-11-05

CINCGNNNArG, Nov. 5.-Maj. Rath-
bone, director general of posts in Gu
ba, who has been i'll at the st. Nicho-
las, was much improved Friday. He
was able to leave his bed, and as soon
as possible will leave for New York,
where he will join his family and re-
turn with them to Cuba.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-11-05

CINCINNATI, Nov. 1.-Two hundred
men employed at the Hall Safe and
Lock Co., at Spring Grove avenue and
Kinney street, have struck. The COM
pany is somewhat behind in the pay
roll, and the manager claims that this
is the mems only grievance. He ex-
poets the men to return to work next
MondnY.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-11-05

WOOSTER O., Nov. 5-Rev. Louis
Edward Holden was Friday afternoon
inauguratcd president of Wooster uni
versity in the presence of an audience
of students, members of the faculty
and alumni that completely filled the
opera house, where the ceremonies
were held
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-11-05

CoLUMBUs, O., Nov. Eight students
of the Ohio State University are on a
strike for more wages" The wages"
is credit for work done in the pattern
making department of the mining en-
gineering school.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-11-05

COLUMBUS O., Nov. 5.-A petitioner
in the United States court 10 be de-
c!ared bankrupt Friday is Turing
ton w. Harvey, whose liabilities are
S2O3, 800, and whose assets are esti-
mated at $500, with possible rever-
s.onary right to the town of Harvey,
Cook comntY. Ill
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-11-05

ZANEsyILLE o.. Nov. S.-After lead
ing fast life for few months, Ella
Young became despondent over repeat
ed scandals and Tuesday night swal-
lowed an ounce of carbolic acid. She
died Wednesday morning.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-11-05

CINCINNATI Nov. 3 3-Active recruit.
ing for filibustering expedition of
Americans to aid the Beers in South
Africa is going on in Cincinnati. The
Cincinnati recruiting agent is Harry
Lowe, of West Sixth street.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-11-05
DO YOU EAT BREAD?

Jacob Pfafe's Is unexcelieo, "a a.,
also his Cakes and ices. Fines
NsapOIiTEn Ice Cream that can b;
made. Particular an porsCnsi n
sention given to serving rRTtlee
receptions. wSddinEs or puSilc oiD
neTS, JACOB Pr AFT,
Putn 81.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-11-05

FINDLAY, o., Nov. 5.-Thc first cold
weather of the fall came Friday, and
with it the price of gas was raised to
the limit, 25 cents per thousand feet
The former price was 20 cents,