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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-20

On Saturday the Oceanic was
launched at Belfast, Ireland. It is
the longest boat ever built. being
7O4 feet in length, and SO feet
beam.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-20
BRAlNERD BANK WINS.
ltCets the Flynn Homestead
for the $4,000 it Loaned
Him

"o 'upICuO S'u'S AuoSOdy kd'cd
decision In the case of the First
National Bank of Brainerd Va.
James G. and Lucy FLYNN. The ac-
ti"n was for recovery under a mort.
gage Of the Flynn homestead. con.
ststtn& Of two S0-foot lots and q
house on Fourth street. just south
ut the Central school house. \ few
years ago Flynn borrowed $2.5OO
from the First National Bank Oi
Brainerd. and gave a mortgage on
this property. The mortgage was
duly signed by both Mr.. and Mrs.
Flynn. The interest or principal
were not paid, and when the bank
attempted to get possession of the
property Flynn set up the defense
that he had deceived hts wife about
the paper she was signing. and that
he led her to believe that 1t was a
mortgage on bis down town block.
1t was pretty good kind of testi-
m"ny. but 1t is doubtful II either of
the signers allow themselves to be
fooled into signing any paper they
don't understand The Pioneer Press
gives the following review OF the
case and syllabus:
MIsLED DY HER HUSBAND.
The Morrison county court ia re-
versed In the case of the First Ma
tional Bank OF Brainerd Va. James
c. and Lucy T. Flynn. The bank
brought suit to fOreclOse on the
Flynn homestead In Little Falls, and
Mrs. Flynn set up the defense that
she never knew she was signing the
mortgage to the homestead. Her
husband said 1t was "Our corner"
by which they always meant a bust
ness corner, and not the home cor
ner. He admitted that he did not
want to have his wife know he was
mortgaging the homestead. She did
not read the description and would
not have known the difference If she
had. Az the agent for the bank
heard tho conversation, the trial
court f:und.that he was cognizant OF
deception. The supreme court holds
that he could not be supposed to
know anything Of the sort. and that
II such a finding was allowed it
would not be safe for anybody to
lend on q mortgage to u married
man. The trial courts verdict that
the bank ia entitled only to sell the
husbands interest and to a personal
Judgment against him for the re-
mainder Is set aside. Syllabus:
At the trial of an action brought
to foreclose mortgage covering the
statutory homestead OF Defendants,
husband and wife, the court found az
a fact that the wife's signature to
the instrument was obtained by
false and fraudulent representations
made to her by her husband as to
what property was therein described
And also found that the agent of
observation-disclosures, it's represen tative
In the transaction. knew of and was
q party to 1.-THE fraud. Held, that
the last mentioned finding was en-.
tlrely unsupported by the evidence.
Order reversed and a new trial
ordered. ..
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-20

The fusionists of North Dakota
nominated Senator Roach to suo-
coed himself. The Republicans
ar still badly divided, with John
son in the lead.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-20
Lien on Logs.

Senator McIarthy's bill giving
wonimen lien upon logs for labor,
provides also that except where the
men expressly agree to accept time
checks in payment. they are to re-
crive their pay in cash 1t also pro.
vidps that where 1t appears that the
workman ia entitled to a lien, he
shall he allowed SIS in attorneys
fpes in addition to his claim and the
other costs.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-20

Don't think that your liver needs
trea ting II you are bilious 1t don't.
It's vOur stomach. That ia, your
stomach ia really what causes the
blliousueas.
Sec what's the matter of your
stomach.
Sick stomach pOisOns liver and
then there's trouble Shaker d.
gestive Cordial cures stomach and
then all's well. That's the case in a
nutshell.
Shaker Digestive Cordial is no
secret Formulas ON every bottle
But it's the simple honest way it's
made, the honest Shsker herbs and
other ingredients III which it's CON-
posed. that make it 40 efficatinus.
Any real case of indigestion and
biliousness can he cured with Il few
bottles Of Shaker Digestive Cordial
Try 1t.
Sold by druggists, price 10 cents to
81 on per bottle.
st. Paul Dispatch: Pres. dent Mel
len and General Traffic Manager
HannafOrd, Of the Northern Pacific,
have returned from the New York
meeting. Mr. Hannaford stated this
morning that there had been no new
associn t1e,n formed, as it was de-
cided that such a plan would he in
expetlient at this time The Trans
continental Freight bureau will con-
tinue as the only organization in
which all the cross continent lines
art represented.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-20

Archbishop Ireland has gone to
Rome.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-20

.,-The sultan of Turkey has ordered
some nice Krupp guns.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-20

-Bills are before the leaisla ture
reducing the passenger rates and in
creasinR the taxes OF railroads.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-01-03

"Ercellency," he cried, lcdping up IN
stantly.
and, lifting the knife from my mothers
cutting board, he took Lupo by the
throat, and, telling him first that he
was about to kill him for the insult he
had done to his wife. drove the point to
his heart, and so Lupo died.. I"
The woman's shrek rang through
the room at the last words. She had
risen to her feet while the tale was be-
ing told, and now only the strong arm
of Stephano kept her from leaping upon
Margherita.
"Ye have lied, lied in your throat,
DEVILS spawn! 1t was not Leo who
killed him, but l. Have not sworn it
on the reliquaries of the saints? Have
not pledged my SOULS salvation for the
truth Of it? He accuses himself, he
says, for his souls sake. Body and soul
both have / not given for him?"
She paused and gazed around, and as
/ she looked she read unbelief in every
face. Then, all suddenly, she flung up
her arms.
"Oh, there is none of you all that
will believe mel And l have told you
SO often. I have done all could, and
they will hang him-hang my Leo!
o God. God, kill me, thrust me down
to lowest hell, but let them not take
away my Leo. my man Leo!"
And she fell all her length upon the
floor. The strength of her strong soul
had given way at last.
Then while Stephano and one Of the
soldiers lifted her up I bethought me
deeply
"Let all three be warded tonight in
one room of the prison-the best apart
ment, that, l think, Master Jailer, in
which you keep the contrabands when
any lod.ye with you.
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5ne sign or silence. and from that mo-
ment was sure.
"Look at your father" said more
stern1y, "and do as he bids you.
Tell the truth, Margherita Perrone!''
said the calm voice Of the self accused
at the table end.
"Must I?'' she said, looking all
about. "Must indeed tell all?"
"No, no, Margherita. You saw it
not. It was II It was I!'' cried Maria.
''Tell them it was your mother. child,
who killed the man or as live will
curse you with the curse of a mother
the curse that God will hear, the curse
that can never be taken off |"
"Speak the truth-all the TRUTH
said Leo Perrone, sternly and quietly.
lit was Lupo, the soldier, at last
the little girl spoke out, looking very
modestly at me, and he had come
often to our house. Ny mother hated
him. My father warned him not to
come. But one night, when my father
was among the mountains on his bust
ness, Lupo, the wolf, came and first
spoke i'll words and then at last he took
hold of my mother to hurt her. Where
upon my mother cried: Leo, Leo, my
man, my man! Help me-
eyes, yes, and struck at him with
my own knife, Margherita, did I not?
Speak, child Of my heart, cried Maria,
bending all her will into her eyes to
make the child say the thing she de-
sired her to say. Is
But with her eyes on my face the
child went on: sS
Then, when my mother cried sHelp!''
my father opened the door, and his face
was very white and angry, SO that it
was not good to look upon it, and he
never took his eyes from the eyes of
Lupo. the wolf, who began to make ex-
cuses and to laugh and jest, saying that
he did but play. But my father, being
very angry, came forward very slowly,
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.'Ah. qhy little Mdrgheritai" cried the
1COnl0,t.
folk who remained shrinking from him
as from n mailman. In the matter of
Giovanni Lupo, had not his wife been
condemned, he cleared? Why, then,
should he thus accuse himself at the
high altar? Why, even if the thing
were true, could he not quietly confess
to some easy father and work to buy
masses for the soul of the dead soldier,
who doubtless richly deserved the knife
thrust he got2
Leo Perrone walked stiffiy to the great
door Of the duomo, leather padded,
swinging on noiseless hinges. He CROPPED
his hands little before him, like one
whose eyes are dim, whose nerves have
received a shock. He opened the door.
"In the kings name!' cried voice
as he went out into the darkness.
Half dozen bare blades were at his
breast before he could move. The man
lifted his hands and held them toward
the gendarmes with gesture which
said clearly:
IT will 60 with you whittier you
will"
march, cried voice from the
street.
"Haltl" said another-my own-out
Of the dusk of the porch.
With the instinct Of obedience the
men halted. Their officer came threat
eningly toward me, with anger in his
eye. So soon, however, as he saw my
uniform of general his sword rose and
dropped again in his salute.
'sPardon excellency. failed tic
recognize you in the darkness. What
shall do with this man who has ac-
cused himself Of murder?"
"Send him to my lodgings, and bring
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non-make confession. He is faithful,
and just to forgive iniquity."
Words like these the strong, clear
voice sang in the dusk, rising up
through the low chanted misereres like
9 dove soaring on strong wings.
Suddenly saw that the place of the
pillar was vacant. The man had left
his position. He strobe toward the high
altar. The kneeling crowd lifted their
heads and looked at him. Some started
away in fear. Could it be that he would
kill the prince Of holy church as he sat
in his high seat? Would he commit sac
rilege in the very place Of prayer?
He stood for Q moment at the foot of
the altar steps. The clear voice ceased.
The choristers almost forgot to continue
their chorus.
Suddenly stronger voice than any
was heard over all the duomo. 1t was
that Of the man by the pillar.
II confess, {" he cried, 81 am muir.
derer. Hear me, holy fathers Hear
me, O people of Atrani! am Leo Per-
rome and murderer. I, and not my
wife, killed the soldier. Giovanni
Lupo!''
And he threw himself down, grovel-
ing with his face on the altar steps.
The service went on to it's close. The
people thronged and whispered. The
priests muttered one to the other as they
moved to and fro. The cardinal sum-
moned one to his side and conferred
with him, but still the man did not
AmoTe. There he lay face downward on
+ the marble stairs when the procession
swept past him on it's way to the sacris-
~. Slowly the people dispersed. The
syndic had slipped out quietly and sent
I for the officers. The vergers began to
go hither and thither putting out the
lights.
Presently, as I stood and watched,
the man raised his face, white and tense
with agony Of soul. He heaved himself
to his feet, as if his muscles had lost
their power and moved only by strong
effort of will. He went slowly and
painfully down the aisle, the few towns
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proud little movement, as one who
would say: Shame. shame, beloved
This is no time and no company for the
showing Of love!'
But in spite of these Maria Perrone
wistfully kept her eyes on him, but he
did not look again at his wife, but as if
he dared us to think i'll of it he fronted
us all defiantly and yet with certain
grimly watchful responsibilities which
won upon me.
Slowly the woman's hands unclasped
themselves as she noted the uneasy shrug
Of her husbands shoulders under her
touch. Her white arms grew suddenly
lax and fell heavily to her sides. She
faced about, looking to us one by one
inquiringly.
I paused awhile before spoke, turn
arrive at the truth.
sYou are guilty of this murder for
which you were condemned?'' said to
the woman.
81 am truly guilty of the mans
death! l, and alone, did it'll" she an
swered firmly. 81 know not of what
my husband is accused that he stands
here bound but, as God is my judge,
Of all part in the killing Of the soldier.
Giovanni Lupo, he is innocentP'
nodded and turned to her husband.
The woman's eyes were steady as truth
itself.
You hear what your wife testifiess"
said to the man. "Do you still adhere
to the open confession you made in the
duomo tonight?''
Confession in the duomo, (" almost
shrieked the woman, turning to her
husband. 'sYou made no confession
say you made no confessional
The man drew long breath, swal-
lowed hard, SO that saw the apple in
his throat first rise and fall and then
swell as if it would choke him. Then
he began to speak in broken voice.
"Excellenoy," he said, sit 10 true
all that / said when the music made me
cry out in agony-up in the church
yonder, and now desire the punish
ment of man, that I may escape the
vengeance of God for,the shedding OF
blood. I wish to hide the truth nc
longer. l will not lis to God any more,
nor let this innocent one undergo the
doom which ought justly to be mine. -
"You are mad-mad-mad, Leo Per
rome! Hold your peace. He is beside
himself, great general. Do not listen!''
cried the woman, coming swiftly round
the table before any one could proven,
her and kneeling at my chair. Stephano
who did not approve Of such familiari
ty, would have thrust her back, but
motioned him to his place with my
hand without speaking. The woman SCI
her hand quickly to her head, as if hel
wits were in danger of leaving her ant
she desired to recall them. With tn,
hurried movement all her fine darl
hair fell below her waist in crisps ant
waves Of shining blue black silk Thu
soldiers about the room gasped with as
constituent, divided between duty ant
admiration.
"Do not believe him. she pleaded
clasping her hands. He but desires tt
save me even at the cost of his owl
life, for, you see, he loves me-yes, b.
loves me. l know him we'll. He woult
die to save me. My imprisonment ha
driven him mad. But listen, most illus
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"Lco" she cried deqccly. LEO"
trious, hearken. 1t was my hand, my
desire, my knife, which slew Giovanni
Lupo for the insult he offered to the
wife Of Leo Perrone. l, l alone, did the
deed. Do not listen. excellency. Send
me back to the prison aud let him so
freep
She waile' rathcr than smoke the last
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-23
THE COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS.
GRAND COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO
MEET IN HOUSTON NEXT YEAR.
The order Is In Excellent shape FL
nanciaIIy--New Officers We're
Elected.

San Antonio, Texas, April 22.-The
grand council United Commercial Travel
ers adjourned this afternoon to meet In
Houston next year. The reports OF the
secretary and the committee on the state
of tho order showed the grand council to
be In excellent shape financially All the
subordinate councils were also shown to
be In good shape, except that Of Houston.
For this reason and because w. @. Akard
the representative OF the Houston council,
pleaded so eloquently II was decided TO
hold the next meeting of the grand council
at Houston.
The officers were elected as follows
Past grand counsellor, A. F. Dechman of
Dallas; grand counsellor, Il. B. Mitchell
OF Dallas; grand junior counsellor, All
Dieckmann OF San Antonio; grand score
tary, j. B. seeger OF Dallas; grand con-
ductor, J. r. Ficklin OF Waco; grand page,
3. X. James OF San Antonio; grand SEN
tinel, w. l.. Kean of Fort Worth: execu-
tive committes--J. M. Sedberry OF Sher-
man and w. @. Akard OF Houston.
The Bagmen held a meeting this after
noon and initiated about thirty candidates.
Officers we're elected as follows: Great
ruler, Il. D. Mitchell; viceroy, A. F. Dech-
man; prime minister, 3. X. James; master
OF ceremony Louis Schneider; chief of
guides, J.. NJ Berry; captain OF guards.
George G. Knight; inner gate keeper, w.
C. Akard; outer gate keeper, G. G. Dr1er;
aliato, A. D. Linden; clerk OF records, J..
B. SeeSer; custodian OF revenue, w. N.
Stroud
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-23

such pools, trusts, contracts. agreements,
combinations. considerations. understand
ings or associations as are formed. intend
ed. calculated to have the effect to ao-
complish the objects herein prohibited In
the State OF Texas, or 10 transactions with
residents or citizens OF the State Of Texas.
whether such pools, trusts, contracts,
agreements, combinations, considerations,
understandings or associations are created.
entered into or agreed upon inside or out
side the State OF Texas. and whether they
In terms expressly apply to this State or
not
Amend section 1 OF the bill by adding
thereto the following; Provided, that by
the terms Of this act II is not meant to
prevent. prohibit or punish the lawful or
ganizatlon OF laborers for the purpose OF
fixing or maintaining any standard OF
wages"
The first minority report disagrees a. to
the first but recommends the second
amendment
The second minority report recommends
that the bill do not pass.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-23

mail In fact. II is predicted that such
petitions will be found In many instances
to have been the creatures OF excited in
surance agents, who we're obeying orders
against the bill.
few days ago II was given out by the
egents here that q petition was being pre-
pared and would be presented to the legis-
lature in hot haste. 1t turns out to have
been an airy fabric. The best they could
do was to send few kilograms
How ever. the insurance companies are
not regarded as very dangerous trusts eA-
ccpt that other trusts fight the people oyer
their shoulders.
The opinion is frequently heard that the
fight between the democrats and republic
cans ie resolving itself into the people on
the one side aud the trusts on the other,
and that there can be but one result, and
that is the complete triumph Of the demo-
cratic party end the people.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-23
BELIEVES IT WILL PASS.
Ut Smith Of Grayson Thinks Il viii Be
Amended.
BRENNAN AGENTS ARE NOT CONCERNED
~ the Prospects Of the Insurance
Composites withdrswing-rhey
Relieve N Home Compa MES.

Sherman, Texas. April 22:-Hon. Cecil
n. Smith arrived IN the city last night
ana has spent today among his constitu-
ens. Speaking Of the antitrust bill. Mr..
Imith said: 1.-THE bill as passed in Arkan-
sss will probably be passed here with
amendments. which will rob 1t OF some Of
the extra territorial features Of the Arkan-
cas- bill. The bill will also very likely
exempt labor organizations who may de-
sire to meet and establish a scale of wage
prices think that the Arkansas bill viii
have to have some amendments before 1t
can 20 through the senate"
Several petitions unanimously signed and
fsvoring the passing of the antitrust bill
have been forwarded to the Grayscn coun-
ty representative at Austin.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-23
ROBERTSON Acquitted.
Did Not Participate In No Mans Land
Murder,

Paris, Texas, April 22.--Sam Robertson,
charged with completely in the murder OF
Sheriff Cross and Possemen Eaton, Wilcox
and Hubbard of Stephens county, Kan,
In No Mans Land eleven years ago. was
released from Jail today by order OF the
attorney general.
The killing originated In contest be-
tween Hugoton and Woodsdale rivals for
the county seat of Stephens county Sew
eral fights had occurred, Sheriff Cross
went to Beayer lake, where Robertson and
others with their families were camping
out. to arrest them. Failing 20 find them,
his posse camped at Wild Horse lake on
the way back home they We're surprised
at night. stood up in line and shot.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-23
AGENTS uNCoNCERNED.
They Believe Home Companies VIII
BE Organized.

BE Organized.
Brepham. Texas, April 22.-The people
Of Brenham are not falling over each
ether In an sndeavor to have the insur-
ance clause Of the antitrust bill defeated,
or any other portion of the bill for that
matter. The writer has made Inquiry
about among the people, and has learned
of no petition to the legislature. The
local insurance agents this morning re-
ceived q circular letter, under date OF
April 20, advising them that in Arkansas
the ''local agents we're left without Job
ON the short notice of twenty-four hours
and that they have no prospects OF making
a living for their families. The circular
further advises the agents to get out
among the business men, professional men
and laboring men and secure signatures
10 o petition or petitions to be forwarded
at once to the members OF the legislature
from this district urging the defeat OF Abe
BILL The circular also advises that where
parties are acquainted with members OF
the legislature from other districts that
personal letters be written TO them. The
circular states that the insurance CON-
panies will certainly retire from Texas II
the bill becomes law without amend
ment.
Inc pEUpObcu law ndo Opph hApSho0IN
here to come extent but there are none
hero working hard TO defeat II. One agent
remarked: ~ believe the bill will pass
and don't care much II II does. / am
not giving the matter any concern"
Another agent was talked to. He said
he was not worried about It; that II was
Of course, TO his interests for the com
panies to stay in Texas. and as long al
they are in Texas and he is representing
them that ne will get all the business HI
can; but II they pull out he will turn hi
attention 10 homo affairs. His idea is t
organise a homo company and commenc
writing business ms soon as he can &c
organized. He believes that the retire
ment Of the other companies will brln
about the organization OF Texas companies
and with State insurance mission o
the order OF tho railway commission, tn
people and the home companies could b
protected. He says further that II tn
Insurance. companies have formed trus
IL they are violating the law, that the
ought TO be handled. He believes that tn
State OF Texas should protect the peopl
against trusts. whether it be insuranc
or anything else
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-23
AN ANTI-TRusT CLUE
Has Been Organized with Large
Membership mt Tyler.

Tyler, Texas. April 22.-At a largely at
tended mass meeting OF citizens CT this
town and county. strong resolutions we're
passed Endorsing the Arkansas antitrust
law, recommending it's passage by the leg
islature and instructing local representa-
Judge John NJ. Duncan, Hon Cone Johnson
and Representative w. II. M,rsb majs
speeches strongly indorsing the bill.
The action taken by the meeting was
unanimous,
Upon motion Of Hon. r. N. Jones, q
smtb county Antitrust cluh wa formed
with a large membership. Hon. Y. T.
Walker was elected chairman.