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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-12-22
.KLONDlkE TRAGEDY.

Minneapolis Party, Including Two Wo.
mon, Caught In an Ice Jam.
VANCOUVER, B. c., Dec. 21.-A dis
patch from Dawson, dated Dec. IA, re-
counts terrible tragedy which took
place near Ogilvie. Mrs.. J. Rumball,
Mrs. Dumbottom, Henry Kelly and two
MacNamara brothers, hailing from
Minneapolis, were caught in an ice
jam. Their boat being small was
crushed and all persisted. Another
tragedy is reported from White Horse,
where three men named T. Smith,
Fred Batty and John Mcintosh were
engaged in salvaging the cargo of the
steam scow Linderman. Being unex-
pectedly struck by heavy swell their
boat filled and sank. The men were
not seen after the boat disappeared and
it is supposed they were carried under
the ice.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-12-22
ROBBlNG GTl4EGOVERNMENT
Nine Of tho Chief Appraisers Of tho Ha.
vana Custo NH ouse Arrested.

Nine Of tho Chief Appratsers Of tho Ha.
vana Custo NH ouse Arrested.
HAVANA, Dec. 21.-An immense SEN
sation was caused IN Havana during
the afternoon by the arrest of nine Of
the chief appraisers OF the Havana Gus
tomhouse on the charge of being in col.
fusion with many Havana merchants to
swindle the government out of large
sums. It is asserted the fraud has been
practiced Tor two weeks al least, prob.
ably for longer period, and it is be.
lieved thousands Of dollars have been
corruptly diverted.
Colonel Bliss obtained enough evi.
dence to warrant the arrests and he be-.
lieves to insure conviction. The swim.
die was accomplished by a classifca-
tion of articles under which valuable
goods went into cheap classes.
Many merchants are likely to be ar
rested within the next few days.
Suspected Mon Prominent.
CONSERVATION reigns among many OF
the principal families of Havana, as
the men arrested are some Of tho best
known socially in town. Several be.
long to the Union club, the most OK.
elusive social organization in the city.
All assert that they do not know why
they have been arrested and that they
believe their arrests are connected with
the recent arrest of an alleged counter.
feiter. Members of the Union club are
very indignant that their fellow club.
men should not have been allowed to
take hacks on the way to the city
prison. AS matter of fact all were
marched to the prison in a body. sur.
rounded by police. Orders were given
that their friends should not be allowed
to communicate with them
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-12-22
CUMMiNS MEN CONFIDENT.
Claim to Have n Majority Of Iowa Legis .
IatOrs Pledged.

IatOrs Pledged.
DEs MONIES, Dec. 1.-Something
like one-third Of the Republican mem
bers of the legislature are now in the
city and the number is growing. All
attention is given to the speakership
fight The supporters of Eaton for
speaker, WHO represents the candidacy
OF A. B. Cunmlns for United States
senator. give ouL now that they have
pledges OF ~ majority Of the members
of the Republican house caucus, and
are assured of winning.
The Gear senatorial organization has
sent for it's friends in all parts Of the
state to come and assist in the fight for
Bowen for speaker. They say Eaton's
forces succeeded in starting small
stampede for short time, but j. w.
Blythe of Burlington, son-in-law and
political manager for Senator Gear is
now on the ground in direct charge of
the Gear ropes and the situation is i'm
proved for Bowen. Both sides still in
sist they will finally win.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-12-22
FEOCRATi1N OFFICERS,

CoE:?srs aud All IL" O:hers Reelected
" ,thou1 OppHsitIon.
DETROiT. Aiich.. Dec. 21.-The Amer
ican Federation Of Labor unanim ously
re-e:ecteu all ics Old r.icerS, including
President Gomrers. The only contest
occurred in selections of fraternal dele.
gates to the foreign trades congresses.
Louisville, ky., was selected as place
of next convention. The other candi.
dates were Cleveland, Columb mbus, Salt
Lake City, Scranton, Pa. Galveston
and Bay City, Mich.
A resolution was adopted commend
ing President Gompers' service and
granting him leave of absence from
duty with pay until he shall have
fully recovered from his recent inirrv
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-12-22
PlNGREE MEASURES PASS.

Joint Resolution and Constitutional
Amendment Through the House.
LANSING, Mich, Dec. Ex-Governor
Pipgree has sent special message to
the house asking Tor the passage or a
joint resolution that would authorize
Attorney General Oren to institute pro-
ceedings towards recovering the money
claimed to have been lost by the state
through the military boards alleged
transaction with the Henderson.Ames
Co. of Kalamazoo.
The house unanimously passed the
joint resolution.
The house also passed the Pingree
joint resolution submitting to the peo-
pie constitutional amendment to per-
NIT similar taxation Of all forms of
property. The vote was SO to S2.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-12-22
GENERAL LORD ROBERTS.

cheering crowds, but the general made
. quiet entry into London. After 60
ing to quiet hotel he spent about an
hour at the war Office in consultation
with the Marquis of Lansdowne, the
secretary of state for war. Later in an
interview with an Associated Press rep
resentative he said:
circumstances naturally forbid my
speaking about the campaign ahead Of
me except to say that have entire con-
fidence in the British soldier and that I
believe the traditions of our army will
be upheld in South Africa"
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-12-22
DEFEATED ON ROLL CALLS.
The House Indulges in a Little Fun at
Mr.. PaYne's Expense.

The House Indulges in a Little Fun at
Mr.. Payne's Expense.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-No business
was transacted at the brief session of the
house. The time Was O. s.,icd by fill
ilusior against the motion TO adjourn.
The Democrats and some Republicans
did the filibustering in order to give
Mr. Grow. the venerable ex-speaker Of
the house, an opportunity to reply tc
some statements made the previous day
by Mr.. Gaines (Tenn.). Mr.. Payne, the
majority leader, was defeated on two
roll calls.
Mr.. Richardson chaffed him on his
defeat in good natured manner. After
Mr.. Grow had made his statement the
house adjourned until 12 o'clock, Jan.
1Nj0
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-12-22
BRITISH TROOPS BLAMED.
Said They Irritato tho Afrik and srs, Who
Threaten to Revolt.

Said They Irritato tho Afrik sndsrs, Who
Threaten to Revolt.
LONDON, Dec. 2l.-A Cape Town dis
patch dated Saturday, Dec. 16, says:
"Five hundred colonists of the Vic
toria West district, have perfected an
apparently anti-British organization
there and as individuals have openly
expressed disloyalty and have threat
ened to attack the railroad station,
which is on the direct line between
Cape Town and De Aar. The Afrikan-
der Bundites at a meeting there passed
a resolution asserting that the troops in
the vicinity irritate the farmers dan
gerously. The meeting proclaimed its
loyalty, but declared that the conduct
of the troops forced the people to use
expressions and commit acts which
were capable of being interpreted as
disloyal.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-12-22
Apparent Sincerity Of the Re-
ception Something Quite
Unusual There.
PRESS GENERALLY FRIENDLY
Saws He Is the Most ACcepta-
BILE Man That Could Have
Been Selected.
General Brooke, the Retiring
Governor, Officially Steps
Down and Out.

HAVANA, Dec. 21.--The welcome
given General Wood on entering Ha-
vana was, according to the old resi-
dents, without parallel in the history Of
the island. The elaborate display of
bunting in the harbor and the multi
tude of boats and bands showed that
the hastily formed reception committee
had done excellent work. Moreover
there was heartiness in the cheering
that was quite unusual.
The battleship Texas hoisted her flag
to return the Mexico's salute and a
number of bands played continuously
around the steamer as long as General
Wood was on board.
Very beautiful was the display made
by the procession of launches which
escorted the new governor general to
the shore. Many of the launches towed
large and gaily decorated boats.
Governorship Trans fsrred.
During the morning there was com
plete stream of callers at the Hotel
1nglaterra, where General Wood will
remain until General Brooke's depar7
ture. During the next few days Gen
eral Wood will only attend to routine
work at the palace. He is the recip-
lent of numerous invitations to stay at
private houses, but has felt it wiser to
remain at the hotel
Accompanied by General Chaffee and
Lieutenant Brooks, General Wood
called upon General Brooke at noon,
when the governorship was officially
transferred. The retiring governor gen:
eral will leave for the United States on
Saturday.
The local papers devote considerable
space to, the reception, declaring that
General Wood is the most acceptable
man who could have been appointed tc
bring Cuba out of her difficulties and
into quiet harbor. La Lucha says:
His First Act Favorable.
''His first act is enough to ingratiate
himself with the Cuban people, because
he declared that he had no intention tc
issue proclamation. This is a novelty
which Cubans will keenly appreciate,
as it indicates that he means to rely
upon deeds rather, than words. Cubans
will feel that no other American would
be received here with such heartfelt re.
joicing. Our people, of all shades OF
opinion, will give him all the assist
ance in their power"
The Nuevo Pals believes that "a
bright future is about to commence, y
and all the papers allude to the extra.
ordinary mum ber of representative men
who participated in the reception.
Particular reference is made to the
presence of General Mayo Roderiguez
and the aids of General Maxine Go.
mez. Owing to illness General Come.
was not able to be present himself.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-12-22

Report Samo oan Trosties FaV0rably.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-The senate
committee on foreign relations has au.
thorized q favorable report upon the
two treaties negotiated with Great
Britain and Germany for the dissolution
of the tripartite agreement for the con.
troll Of the Samoan islands. Senator
Bacon, one of the new Democratic
mem bers of the committee, was the
only opponent of the treaties and he
did not seek to delay the reporting Of
It to the senate.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-12-22
RECOGNIZED BY VICTIMS,

Henry F. Corostt Declared to Be tho Man
who Shot Rev. Cheney and Wife.
RACINE, Wis, Dec. 21.-Henry F..
Corbett, who was arrested on suspicion
of having shot the Rev. David B..
Cheney and wife two weeks ago, was
taken before the Cheneys separately
and positively identified by both as the
ouilty man.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-12-22
Pension for Mrs. Lnwton.

WAsKlNGToN, Dec. Ex-senator Fair.
banks introduced q bill granting pen.
sion Of $4,000 a year to the widow OF
General Lawton. Representative Ian.
dis of Indiana introduced a similar bill
in the house. Mr.. Lands represents
the district from which Lawton's first
regiment was recruited.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-12-22
Boers Strengthening Their De-
fenses at Modder River
,,.,... ....,. and Stormberg.
ACTING ONLY ON DEFENSIVE
Situation Of All British Armies
Such That an Advance
Is impossible.
Entire English Press Unites
In Freely Criticizing the
Government

LONDON, Dec. 21.-The gravity of the
military situation is again becoming
accentuated in the public mind, owing
to the complete absence Of news. Moth
ing has been heard from Lord Methuen
since Sunday and it is feared that his
communications have been cut. II this
be 80 his position is dangerous.
A correspondent of The Daily News
telegraphing from Modder River last
Sunday says:
1.-The Boer position, already formida-
BILE on Dec. IL, has lately been greatly
strengthened, extending over an area Of
IL miles. 1t is entrenched according to
the most modern methods throughout
it's entire length. Wire fencing has
been put along the trenches at every
point, guns have been got into position
and there is every evidence that the
Beers are we'll supplied with ammuni-
ton. Only a powerful attacking force
can hope to make successful attack. "
On tho Defensive Everywhere.
The latest dispatches received seem
to show that the British forces are act
ing on the defensive at all points. Cen
eral Butler is ordering the troops now
arriving at Cape Town to proceed to
Durham to reinforce the Natal column.
Lack of information from him leads to
the surmise that he is trying to join
General White by flank move.
The papers are now generally joining
in free criticism of the government and
tho war Office as day by day fresh
!, proofs of unpreparedness come to light.
Special stress is laid upon the failure to
provide proper transports, which COM
pels the columns to stick tight to rail
ways, and upon the inferiority of the
British artillery.
The Times, in an article from the
pen of military expert, laments the
dispersion. of the British forces, quotes
the maxim of Napoleon in favor of con-
centration and regrets that Lord Meth
uen did not retire to Orange River a
week ago.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-12-22
HE DIED A POOR MAN.

1Aen 20 Uelso tno Mortgage ON the AsWs
ton Homsstsad.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-General Law
ton died poor man, although but few
beyond his circle of immediate friends
knew of the small pecuniary return
that had come to him from his life work
in behalf of his country. Therefore,
some of these friends have thought
proper now to come to the aid of hia
family as is shown by the following
statement, addressed to tho American
people: ''~ ,..~ 49,. .
"Major General Henry w. Lawton,
o. s. ", whose death occurred at San
Mateo, Island of Luzon, on Dec. 10,
1899, has loft little but his good name
as legacy to his wife and children. A
piece of property purchased by him as
home in California, has q mortgage
of half the purchase price still outstand.
ing and unliquidated. The undersigned
have voluntarily associated themselves
together for the purpose of raising
funds to pay off the indebtedness. Con-
tributions will be thankfully received
by them and be devoted to the object
hereinabove set forth.
1.-The aid of the newspapers of the
country is requested.
"Contributions will be received by
any one of the following:
H. G. Corbin, adjutant general,
Washington, D. c.; John F. Weston,
acting commissary general, Washing.
ton, D. c.; William Ludlow, brigadie1
general, Havana, Cuba; William r.
Shafter, major general, San Francisco,
Cal"
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-12-22
Enrlish Afrsid of M,nslik.

New YORK. Dec. 21.-London papers
display much anxiety over the attitude
of Menelik, emperor of Abyssinia, to.
ward England. At present there is
dispute between this potentate and
Great Britain as to the boundary be.
tween Egypt and Abyssinia, and it is
feared that Menelik may consider tho
present an excellent time to make a
Representation against the British.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-12-22
HIRING GERMAN VETERANS
British Agents at Work In the Ksisor's
Domains.

British Agents at Work In the Kaiser's
Domains.
BERLIN. Dec. 2l.-Despite repeated
British denials it seems to be a fact
that British agents are busy in many Of
the districts Of Germany hiring veter-
ans for service in South Africa. Sew.
eral we'll authenticated cases have been
re ported this week, but the following
incident seems conclusive. The district
court of Hamburg has just issued an
order for the arrest of British agent
named York for hiring number of
German peasants in the neighborhood
for military service, which under the
imperial laws is q criminal offense.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-12-22
John L, sullivan q Isankrupt.

NV YORK, Dec. 21.-John l.. Sulli.
van. who is being sued by a liquor firm
for ST. 600 for goods purchased, testified
in court that he was without mo oney OF
property. Afterwards he stated that
his earnings in his professional careel
had exceeded 81, 600, 900.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-12-22
LORD ROBERTS lNLONDoN.

British Com ander In South Africa Pre-
pairing to Start for tho Front.
LONDON, Dec. 21.-General Lord Rob
srts, who is to have full command OF
The British troops in South Africa, ac-
,ompanied by Lady Roberts and their
two daughters, arrived in London dur
Ing the morning, having travelled from
Dublin with Mr.. Chamberlain. Their
departure from Dublin was marked by
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-12-22
probably due to overwork. President
Simmons was member of the board ot
trustees Of Chicago seminary number
of vonra
To En- foroe tho Franchise Tax.

DALLAS. Tex, Dec. 2l.-City Ia.
Collector Fordhouse has attached the
'fy. .operty of every corporation holding
franchise from the city of Dallas to en-
force payment of the franchise tax un,
der the provisions Of the new city
charter.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-12-22
Much. Gold Goinx Abroad.

New YORK, Dec. 21.-The best infor-
nation obtainable in Wall street is to
the effect that at least 5000, 900 gold
will be sent abroad on Saturdays
steamers. Rumors credit several Of the
leading foreign exchange houses with
failing to report and that several bank
ing houses will proba bly, do the same.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-12-22

Town. dated Saturday, Dec. IL:
1.-THE Beers intend to make big
stand at Stormberg and are ;massing a
great force at the abandoned British
camp. Ono commando of 2, 600 consists
chiefly of rebel Dutch"
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-12-22

continues to be unusually heavy 70.
this time of the year. For the month
.sf November 26,4 immigrants came
to this port. as compared with 1871
during the same month last year.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-12-22
Louisiana Dom ocratic Convention.

I-0uisthna DemOcratic ConventiOn.
BATON ROUGE, La, Dec. 21.-The
Democratic state convention has nomi.
mated w. w. Heard for governor after
an exciting session. Mr.. Heard has
been state auditor for two terms and is
very popular with the agricultural and
other elements.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-12-22
Pres i'd ont Sim m ons Dead.

FARGO, N. D., Dec. 2l.-President II.
G. Simmons of Fargo college dropped
dead of apoplexy in a stationary store
while making purchases. Death was
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-12-22
Thirty Hours Overdue

QUEENSTOWN, Dec. 21.-Considerable
anxiety is felt regarding the White
Star steamer Oceanic, which left New
New York on Dec. IL. She is ~ hours
overdue.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-12-22
BOERs AT STORMBERG.

Preparing to Mako . Hard Fight At
That Point.
LONDON, Dec. 21.-The Daily News
has tho following dispatch from Cape
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-12-22
Quick Response to tho Appeal.

INDIANAPOLIS. Dec. u. Within two
hours after the publication Of the ap.
peal of the war department for aid fol
the wife of General Lawton $500 was
subscribed in this city by seven per-
sons.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-12-22
Coilsg. Bu,ldinxs Dsstroysd.

CoIIoGo Bn0d1nRs USStRoyod.
I AKRON, O., Dec. 21.-The main build.
| Ing Of Buchtel college, including all the
Laboratories, library. mems and wo.
fmen'+ dormitories, were burned to the
ground. The loss was fully 500, 900.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-12-22

E~::! ration Cont;nue. Heavy.
NEW ioRK. Dec. 2l.-1Inm;yr2tio.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-13
SHORT ITEMS OF INTEREST.

Next Friday evening. Nov. II, mus
icale will be given at the Young Wo-
mems Christian Association, 204S North
Main avenue, free to both ladies and
gentlemen.
An entertainment is being arranged
by the teachers of No. - school to take
place on December /, for the purpose
of realizing the balance needed to pay
fol the clock in the school tower.
Evangelistic services will be held in
the Puritan Congregational church on
West Market street during the com
ing ten evenings. The pastor. the Rev.
Mr.. r.. j. Reese, will be assisted in
conducting the services by the Rev.
p ]. Kain of Philadelphia. The pub
lie Is welcome to all the services.
The revival meetings which have
been held in the Providence Method st
Episcopal church for the past three
weeks. win be continued, Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday evenings of
this week This evening the Rev. c.
II. Reynolds of Clark's Summit Will
preach and tomorrow evening the
Rcv. A. Griffin, d. D.. the presiding
elder will speak.
Jack Vipond and Joe Cornell, two of
the most popular young men in this
section have returned from a success
full hunting trip in Wyoming county.
They have had snap shots taken AMI
the great amount Of game they caught
and are now distributing the same
among their friends.
Providence car No. 2ni, in making
the switch as Church's corner on Sat
urday night. left the track, causing
much delay of traffic.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-13

at Mortrose The deceased is survived
by her mother, three sisters Mrs. Ian
non, Of Topeka Kansas; Mrs. j. II.
Whelan, of Franklin Forks; Mrs. Thos.
Cannon, Of Wilkes Barre, and six BROTH
ers, Dr. B. Dolan, a dentist of Bing-
hamton; Dr. w. X. Dolan. of Scranton;
John and James Dulan, of Dimock, and
Thomas and Joseph DOlan, of NoXen.
Samuel Brader died last night at his
home G23 oCurt street He was Go years
of age and was well and favorably
known in this city lie is survived by sin
children: Mrs. l.. NJ. Washburn, Mrs.
James Tuttlc ard Edward Brader, OF
Scranton; Herbert Bradcr, of Wilkes
Barre; Samuel Brader, of Bloomington,
ILL.,, and William Bradcr, Of Newark, n.
]. Mr. Bradcr served In the Civil war
as a member of the One Hundred and
Twelfth Pennsylvania volunteers, and
was a mebcr of Ezra Griffin post of the
Grand Army of the Republic. He came
to this city sixteen years ago from
Wikes-Barre and since then has been
emuloyed by the Dickson Manufacture z
company as a pattern maker. He will
he buried in tho Hanover cemetery at
Wilkes-Barre, but the time of the flu
neral has not yet been decided upon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-13

town on Saturday night and preached
his introductory sermons to his people
on Sunday" says the Mannheim Scntl-
mel.
"In the morning there was large
congregation present in the church to
greet the new pastor. and he delivered
n most excellent and appropriate dis
course from St. John xii 80. At the ev-
aninG service there was a large atten-
dance and the pastor again delivered
an able and appropriate sermon. Spec
~ music was rendered at both SER
vices.
"Rev. Walsh Is m aftable man. with
Hne social qualities. and is of cOnganial
disposition. Fe is a ready speaker
and full of energy in the pulpit. He
speaks plainly and eXnoUrds the word
in manncr that must commend itself
To all Bible students. Rev. Welsh has
boon in the ministry over five years,
his first charge being at New Berlin,
Union county. Subsequently, he ac-
ce0ted p coll to Scranton. where he
hes had charge of n mission church
for tha past three vn"rs or more. This
Will he his third charge.
"rhn new minister is n graduate of
('rsinus College. ard stands well in
rank among the ministers of the Re-
formed denomination"