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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-09-01
Two Civil War Messaxes.

1t was day or two after General
Fitzhugh retired that the telegraph
lines between Carlisle and Harrisburg
were put in condition for service, and
the first two messages that passed
over them gave more than one officer
and civilian a laugh. The Harrisburg
operator was Of the army variety and
not noted for choice diction or even
grammatical accuracy, but he could be
terse on occasion. The Carlisle man,
a civilian named Noble, probably knew
more Of the rules Of syntax, but he
was bit fustered. Here are the mes
sages-and in those days they were Of
record, since receiving and sending by
sound was not in vogue:
Query-Has the rebels went?
Answer-They is.
After all there is merit in the inter-
change. There was no room for doubt
as to what headquarters at Harris
burg wanted to know nor as to the
military condition at Carlisle But
poor Noble! His friends nearly forced
him to resign by the methods known
as '.josh. "-Minneapolis Times
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-09-01
Napoleon and the, Cobbler.


; On Napoleon's arrival at Mars-lar
Tours the mayor, a farmer, tried in
vain to make the speech he had gre
pared. Bowling and scraping, he stood
fascinated by Honaparte's scrutinizing
black eyes-an unhappy squirrel in tho
gaze OF, the rattIesnake.
Close behind the trembling mayor
stood an old shoemaker, in figure q
true Don Quixote, clad in his working
dress. ''Why don't you speak, you
fool?' he muttered from time to time
to his leader. At last his patience gave
way. He pushed the mayor aside, adj
vanced, with his left hand removed
his greasy cotton nightcap, with mis-
right lifted the horn spectacles from
his nose, made his bow and delivered
the GRAFTON: Emperor, you are ON
your way to thrash the Prussian
rogues once more. hope soon to see
you return crowned with glory, and I
have nothing more to say, but that
Caesar and Alexander were botches in
comparison with you'
The emperor laughed and inquired of
the old man whether he had any sons.
Yes; four were in the army-two of
these In the guards" Their names
were taken down, apd the honest shoe
maker soon saw them raised to the
rank of officers and found himself pro.
vided with q comfortable pension
BlackwOod's.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-09-01
CUBA SELF-SUSTAlNING.
Excess OF Receipts Over Expenditures 4
tho First Six Months of '00.

Excess OF Rsoe pts Over Expenditures for
tho First Six Months of '09.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28.-The war de-
partment has given out for publication
an interesting statement of the financial
condition of the island of Cuba. It
shows that under the management of
the United States government the re-
ceipts of the island from Jan. /, 1899, to
June 30 of the current year, exceed the
expenditures by the very handsome
sum of $1,480,O21. This statement
probably will be surprise to many
persons who had thought that Cuba
under the military occupation of the
United States was not self-sustaining.
During. the period named the receipts
from all sources were So, 982, O1O; dis
bursements, 50, sol, 1888. OF the money
disbursed 81, 7l2,ol4 was expended. in
sanitation. b 80,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-09-01
RUSSIA TAKING a HIND.

| Would Prevent Settle n,ent Of Differences
r. between England and America.
LONDON, Aug. 28.-Upon authority
of undoubted reliability, reporter Of
the Associated Press has ascertained
that into the Alaska dispute there has
crept the .craftiness of Russian diplo-
macy. Russia, it can be stated, will do
everything, with every possible energy,
to prevent the practical cohesion of the
two great English-speaking nations. In
all European embassies instructions
have been received to thwart the Amer
lean understanding.
A prominent diplomat who is init
mately acquainted with the details of
the negotiations for the past two years,
! said to the reporter of the Associated
Press:
':1n any arrangement looking to a
working agreement between England
and the United States, Russia sees the
defeat of her dearest projects. I believe
her intense activity in China is to no
small extent due to her fear that Anglo
Saxon power, once centralized. will
sweep all before it in the far East.
Dreadlng RAPID realization of this night
mare she is making hay while the sun
shines, and in the meanwhile intriguing
to the utmost to tie the hands of those
who are working to materialize Anglo
American sentiment. The latest evi.
dence Of this is in the Alaska affair."
Though, strictly speaking, it is a mat
ter Of international politics and would
have been settled long ago if left solely
to Great Britain and the United States.
Russia has managed to suggest motives
never dreamed of by America, by dis
torting facts. It has been impossible
for me to divulge exactly how or to
what extent Russia got her paws into
the dispute. But the attitude of he
press, official to the core, is quite suf-
fcient to show her motives"
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-09-01
FAVORABLE TO DREYFUS

Majority o. tho Days Witnesses Tes-
ttfy for Him.
RENNEs, Aug. 29.-The most of the
evidence Of the day in the Dreyfus trial,
fol. change, was in favor of the pris-
oner. Five witnesses were for him AMI
two against him.
The most interesting testimony was
Chief Handwriting Expert, .Charavay,
who had come to declare he had
changed his opinion, which in 1894 was
against and is now in favor of Dreyfus,
who, he now affirmed, was not the
author of the bordereau. His candid
confession Of error was received with
murmurs Of satisfaction in court, which
brought forth discreet applause in spite
of Colonel Jouauss's disapproval, when
he solemnly added:
II declare here on my soul and con.
science that the bordereau was written
by Esterhazy."
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-09-01
TEMPORARY AGREEMENT

Secret negotiations Between the Un ited
States and Canada.
CHICAGO, Aug. "a special to The
Tribune from Washington says: In
spite of the apparent abandonment of
the negotiations with Canada, it is
learned, on the authority Of an official
whose connection with the boundary
question has been constant and conf
Dental, that a secret agreement has
been reached, as the result of which a
temporary arrangement will be accom-
plished before congress meets in De-
cember.
This temporary arrangement or mo-
dus vivendi will provide, first, that the
Canadians shall have the use of a port
on the Lynn canal, Pyramid Harbor be-
ing the most likely one. The arrange
ment will provide, however, by means
of separate protocol, distinct dec
laration that this temporary occupation
of a port on the Lynn canal, by British
customs officers, shall in no way affect
the settlement of the boundary ques-
ton, but both British and American in
terests and claims will be fully re-
served. The use Of the port is to be
temporary, until the question of owner
ship of the disputed strip is finally set
tied to the satisfaction of both coun.
tries.
Reciprocity Also Provided For.
Under this temporary agreement.
also, Canadian white pine lumber, not
dressed, tonged or grooved. but in
Guiding logs and rough boards, is to be
admitted free into the United States.
In return for this, citizens Of the
United States are to have absolutely
free access to the Canadian fisheries
with rights of landing, to secure bait.
or to prepare the catch for the market.
Great Britain also consents to mod
ifcation Of the treaty regarding the
building Of warships on the lakes, in
such way az to permit the creation of
reasonable feet of modern ships to be
built above the Niagara Falls.
Quebec coal is to have free entrance
over the New England boundary, which
will relieve the mills of that section Of
their present dependence on Pennsyl-
vania and West Virginia.
In return for this, the Western coal.
including that from the bituminous
fields Of Ohio, Indiana and Illinois, is
to be admitted free across the Can
adam border =
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-09-01
Paty dc CLANS Deposition

The most important incident, how
ever, was Colonel Jouaust's acquiesence
to Major Carriere's request that a rest
tory commission be instructed to ta,zs
Colonel d. Patty de. CLAIMS deposition.
The initiative came purely from the
government com missary, Maitres La
bori- and Dennange having no faith i'll
such . measure. because it allows De
Clam toescape cross-examination, which
is the only:thing worth having. under
the present circumstances. :Du Patty de
Clam being a witness for the prosecn-
ton Major Carriere will simply prepare
list ,f questions which an examining
magistrate will put to Dn Patty de Clam
at his residence. and nobody supposes
that the witness will be very much EN-.
barrassed BY the interrogatories. z.z
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-09-01
Admiral Watson Il ri.

WASHINGTON, Aug 27.-The Army
and Navy Register says: Recent let
tiers from Manila mention the illness of
Admiral w atson such as to cause serious
anxiety to his officers. y: The sickness is
the result Of an accident which oc-
CURED to his launch while he was on
board July Z. >>2:tt u - - q, " ! 4
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-09-01
. g ~ RQx RAIN COAT
- GleGL1I g. e WaTzlFROoT

81 sEA X; IS sseEzssg;isk CO., en.e.oo' ILL.,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-09-01
The Thirty-first En- Route.

CINCINNATI. Aug. %. The Thirty
first regiment, u. s. W, is now en-
route to San Francisco by the Pennsyl-
vania rail1o ad via ST. Louis. The
troops left il four sections, followed BY
8 baggage train. They expect to arrive
at San Francisco BY Sept. 2. Only four
men wore left u the hospital. .. #.=
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-09-01
ASKING FOR TRANSPORTS,

England Looking Ahesd to . War With
the Tfansvaal.
CALCUTTA, Aug. 28.-The govern.
ment, according to Calcutta newspa-
per usually we'll informed, has asked
the British India Navigation company
what transports would be available for
government use in the event of war in
the Transvaal. ..
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-09-01
III i, 8 slont.na Rori,ment sans,

MANILA, 2 The transports
Valencia md Zealandia, with 709 men
Of the Montana eagiment and 400 en-
belonging to other organizations on
board. has sailed fer San Francisco.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-09-01
VERY NEAR n! 4 FIGHT.
RUSSIAN AND BRITISH INTERESTS
CLASH OVER A CONCESSION.

Dozen of tina Cars Soldiers Forcibly
Eject Some English Workmsn. in
China-British Consul Lands Party
Of Bluejackets aud Hurries . Gunboat
Into Position-second Warship Sent
From Shanghai to tho Scene Of the
Trouble.
SHANGHAI, Aug. 2S.-As the outcome
of dispute regarding some lands at
Hankow, on the Yang Use Kiang, about
700 miles from the sea, which were
purchased in 1853 by the concern of
Joseph Matheson & Co., but were SUBJ
sequently included in the new conces-
sions to Russia, the owners, under the
advice and protection of Mr.. Hurst, the
British consul, sent workmen to fence
in the tract. After the work was be-
gun a dozen Cossacks from the Russian
consulate appeared on the scene and
forcibly elected the workmen.
The captain of the second-class gun
boat Woodlark, specially designed for
river service, after consulting with Mr..
Hurst, landed party of bluejackets
and moved the Woodlark within fir
ing distance of the Russian consulate.
For time fight seemed imminent,
but nothing further occurred. The
bluejackets are now guarding tho prop
erty.
The British third-class gunboat Esk
has been dispatched to Hankow from
this port. Great Britain is evidently
determined to uphold British rights.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-25
WON HIS CASE.
David R. Paige Likely to Be Rich
Once More.

AKRON, o., October 24.-As the result of
a decision made in the New York Court
Of Appeals, David r. Paige, formerly con-
gresham from this district, and now liv-
ing in New York, and his brother, City
Commissioner Albert T. Paige. of this
city, will become rich again. About ten
years ago the Paiges and Gen. d. NJ.
Carey, of Cleveland, composed the firm
of Paige. Carey & Co, which had con-
tracts for six miles of the Croton
aqueduct in New York City. When the
work was completed, claims for s7.oo0, 900
for extras were thrown out and payment
was refused OF this amount Paige, Carey
& Co. held nearly s20c0,0oJ On top Of
this came the explosion regarding over
100000 worth of paper given by d. r..
Paige, and bearing the endorsement of
millionaire John Huntington, of Cleve-
land. Huntington was on his deathbed in
Europe, and died before he could testify
whether or not the notes were genuine.
After his death his executors refused to
honor the notes. claiming that the indorse-
ments were forgeries.
Paige went to South America In 1896.
he returned and compromised the Hunt
ington notes for 20 per cent in cash. and
30 per cent in new notes secured by the
claims held against the city Of New York.
He then devoted all his energies TO secur-
ing a decision in the courts in regard to
the aqueduct work test was finally
pushed through. and the decision is now
from the court Of last resort. After all
the obligations of the Paiges are paid a
comfortable fortune viii he left for each
and for the widow of Carey who was
killed by fall several years ago.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-25
WANT A SEAPORT.

Canada willing to Make Concessions In
Consideration of Pacific Outlet.
LONDON, October 24-The ASSOCIATE
ed Press is enabled to give authoita-
lively Canada's final proposition for a
permanent settlement of the Alaska
dispute. 1t is as follows:
THAT the boundary line be arbitrat-
ed upon terms similar to those imposed
by the United States and Great Britain
over Venezuela, particularly those pro-
visions making fifty years occupancy
by either side conclusive evidence of
title, occupancy of less than that per-
iod to be taken as equity allows under
international law.
THAT as a condition precedent to
and absolutely preliminary to arbitra-
ton, Skagway and Dyea would be con-
ceded to the United States without
further claim If Canada received Pyr-
amid harbor."
In other words, Canada gives up
much Of the disputed gold country in
return for a seaport, but stipulates that
she must get the latter before she
agrees to arbitrate the boundary line
WASHINGTON ID. c.. October "a
1t is said at the State Department that
the proposition as to permanent
Alaskan boundary laid down by Sir
Louis Davies. Is nothing more nor less
than a summary of claims heretofore
preferred.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-25
t Violet vanbrugh. the well-known

of Violet Vanbrugh, the well-known
actress.
Germany has sent to follow the Brit
ish forces in South Africa her military
attache in London. Capt Baron Won
Luttwitz, who married Miss Mamie
Carey. of Cleveland. o.
The British military authorities hope
to have the wireless biography in ope-
ration in South Africa within three
weeks, when, it is hoped. the difficult
ties experienced from the cutting OF
wires will be obviated, as it will only
be necessary to establish communica-
ton with a point at which the ordinary
wires are intact.
a dispatch from Thurman. dated Oc-
tober 10, via the Orange river says a
dispatch rider had furnished details of
the fight at Mafeking, October Il.
They confirm the Associated Press ac-
counts and show that
COL FITZCLARENCES' SQUADRON
was nearly outhanked by the Beers.
The armored train was unable tc assist
the squadron for fear of hitting the
British soldiers Col Baden-Pcwell
signalled to Fitzclarence to retire. but
the latter replied that he was hampered
by his wound, could not desert them
and could not return without reinforce
ments. Lieut. Lord Charles Bentinck.
Of the Ninth Lancers, was then order
ed, with squadron. to disengage Fitz-
clarence and the retreat was effected
in good order.
The efficiency of the armored train
was thoroughly proved throughout the
engagement. The crew did great exc
cution. While the fighting was pro-
ceeding outside, the townsmen stood
|byvthe defences of the town. Splendid
spirit is said to have been shown by
everyone even the women shouldering
ee-Metford rifles which they know
how to handle:
Major Baltic had an exciting exper.
fence near Mafeking while attempting
to convey orders from the base to the
front He had to run the gauntlet of
the enemy $50 yards away. A hot fire
was opened on him and Baillie's water
bottle was shattered. The next mo
ment his horse was shot and fell and
Baltic ha,l a narrow escape from
capture. He reached the train.
A courteous note has reached Col.
Baden Powell from Gen. Cronje, the
Boer commander. offering facilities for
the interchange of wounded and pris-
oners. This indicates that when the
Beers fired on the ambulance train
which was attempting to pick up the
dead, they did so by mistake. A ma
tive rumor says Col. Plumer, at Tuli,
has engaged and defeated a force of
Beers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-25
A SENSATION
Caused by Suit for Damages in
Marietta--A Strikingly Handsome
Woman's Husband the Plaintiff.

Special to the Register.
MARIETTA, Ohio, October "a
Benjamin H. Dyer brought suit for Ave
thousand dollers damages to-day
against Frank Mccain, alleging alien
alton of his wife's affections. Mrs.
Dyer is strikingly handsome woman,
and the suit has created a sensation
on account of the prominence Of the
parties involved.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-25

LONDON, October 25.-The following
dispatch from Gen. Sir George Stew
art White to the Marquis of Lands
owne, secretary of state for war re-
ceived last evening at IL o'clock was
posted at the war Office soon after mid
night:
BLACKSMITH, October pa p. m.
Information received yesterday show
ed that the Beers had established
themselves in considerable numbers in
an exceedingly strong position west Of
the main road leading from Ladysmith
to Dundee. l also lad information
that the Dundee force formerly COM
manded by Gen. Symons and since
his Wounding, commanded by Gen.
Yule, was falling back to Ladysmith by
way of the Helpmakaar road, Beth and
the Valleys of Waschbank and Sunday
rivers and was expected to reach Sun
day river valley to-day. l therefore
moved out with a strong force to COW
er the movement Of Yule's column.
The enemy was discovered about sew
en- miles out of Ladysmith in posi-
ton of great natural strength west
of the road. When he saw that pre-
parations were being made against him
he opened fire with one gun with great
accuracy
Our artillery soon got into position
and the gun was silenced. Our troops
were ordered to occupy strong ridge,
parallel to the enemys position but
neaf3r to the road
Il confine my efforts to occupying
him and hitting him hard enough to
prevent his taking action against Yules
column. Numbers of the enemy fled to
the west and the firing had practical
ly ceased at o'clock
The war Office dispatch seems to re-
alize the worst fears. Gen. Yule has
abandoned not only Dundee, but Glen
coe also and so far as present news
would indicate he has neither joined
Gen. White nor reached Ladysmith.
Gen. Whites Successful action" an
nounced in parliament by Mr.. Wynd-
ham, seems to resolve itself into a mere
engaging of the attention of the Free
State troops while Gen. Yule is slipping
southwark.
1t is evident from the official dis
patches that both Commandant Gen.
Jouberts column on the north and the
Orange Free State troops on the west
now occupy strong positions and that
nothing binders the Beers from follow
ing UP Gen. Yule's retirement and get
ting around Ladysmith from the south
east Until achievements arrive, it
seems that General White is obliged to
Nccncentrate on Ladysmith. 1t is be-
Neved that the government has other
dispatches that have not yet been pub
liAhed.
The Secretary of State for War left
MN Choate's residence Immediately at
the lend of the banquet to Gen. Harrison
and Aroeeeded to the war Office, where
even After midnight, there was consid-
erableS activity, many visitors calling
to inquire for information, among them
a sister Sf Gen. Sir Archibald Hunter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-25
A CUBAN
And His Sweetaear Pourd Dead.--A
Case Murder aud Su eide.

PEORIA. Ills. October 24.-Juan
Garcia, a Cuban. and his sweetheart,
Miss Bessie Mahoney. daughter Of
prominent publisher. were found dead
to-day in the road near here. Garcia
had shot the girl and then himself.
The Cuban was enarnored Of the girl
and wanted to marry her. but her par
ants objected
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-25
ARBITRATION
For the Sc Element Of Differences
Agreed Upon by Russia and the
United States.

LONDON. October Prussia, 1t
has been learned by the Associated
Press, has at last agreed to arbitrate
with the United States the claim re-
sulting from the seizure Of sealers in
the Bering Sea, which have been pend
ing for about eight years. A protocol
between the two governments has been
drawn up. the final formalities are ex-
pected to be concluded next month and
the arbitration will probably take the
form of the Venezuelan court.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-25
$4,000.
Councilman Reilly. of Cleveland, Re-
mem cred by Man Whose Life He
Once Saved.

CLEVELAND. Ohio. October "a
City Councilman J. L. Reilly has fallen
heir to sS0,00o. Four years ago, while
in San Antonio, Texas, Mr.. Reilly stop
ped a runaway team, probably saving
the life OF the driver, wealthy farmer
of Palmer, Texas, named John Wal
lace. His arm was so badly injured in
the struggle that for time amputa-
ton was thought to be necessary, but
eventually it healed On Saturday Mr..
Reilly received notice from San An
tonic that Mr.. Wallace had died and
left him legacy OF $4,000.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-25
BALLOW VICTORIOUS.
what the "a rtish Have Won Has Been Val
Mess andi at Great Cost of Human Life

what the British Have Won Has Been Val
utess andt at Great Cost of Human Life
LONDON. October %. Although
there is mol reason to doubt the accu-
racy of the dispatch from Cape Town 10
the Daily Mail regarding Gen. Yule's
movement, it is curious that Geu.
Whites telegram to the war Office is
also dated ait D. M, but makes no
mention of d joining of forces.
when the war office dispatch was is
sued lust after midnight, the officials
announced that nothing would be COM
n,npicated until Wednesday morning,
ca that it is impossible to confirm or
deny the news.
cen. Yule had heavy march Mon
sav over the Stratford Stop and the
Zurfontein Table, both over 5000 feet
high, and arrived after dusk at Beth,
which is half way between Rork's
Drift and Waschbank. He still had a
heavy march and was hardly expected
to join Gen. White at Ladysmith until
to-day. His movements were actuated
by sound judgment, since he soon
would have been surrounded and in a
desperate position. The combined
forces at Ladysmith. now amounting
to some 10000 men, will be amply suf-
ficient to act on the defensive. A few
more victories like Glencoe and Eland-
slaagte, however would leave the Brit
ish troops without officers.
While the Beers have failed to take
advantage Of their strategic position,
owing to the incompetence of haste Of
their leaders, the British have no cause
for congratulations over the results of
the Natal operations They have suf-
fered heavy losses in men, and their
victories have practically gone for
nothing, the whole OF northern Natal
being now abandoned TO the Beers.