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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-08-25
Testimony Offered at the Last
Session Made Up OF the
Flimslest Nonsense.
GENERAL G0NSE C0RNERE0
Mounted the Stage With q
Bouyant Step but Retires
Much Discounted.
Greater Part Of the Time O0-
cupied Attacking Pris-
oner's Character.

RENNEs, Aug. x4.-The days session
of the Dreyfus courtmartial was COM
parative1y unsventful. The dispositions
were not productive of any really
thrilling incidents. The systematic
production of the flimsiest trash, which
the prosecution deems profitable to in
dict upon the judges and which the
latter accepts as evidence, was proceed
ed with. Much of the ridiculous testi-
mony of the morning was devoted to an
attempt to blast Dreyfus' private char
acter, though when Maitres Labori and
Demange had finished with the wit
nesses their bubble of tittletattle was
pricked. Much of the time was occu-
pied in reading the testimony of Ester
hazy and Mile. Pays before the court of
cessation, during which many of the
audience left the court.
Labori Not So Aggressive.
M. Labor again distinguished him
self in laying bare the weak points of
the evidence. He was less fierce than
the previous day, but quite aggressive
enough to arouse the latent hostility of
the judges, which showed itself in va
rious little ways.
The only dangerous opponent of Drey.
fus on the stand was General Gonse,
who mounted the stage with light
step and apparently light heart. But
he left it badly mauled by NJ. Labor.
General Gonse began by declaring he
came to defend his honor against those
''driveling" against him. But when his
cross-examination was finished he re-
turned, to his seat very much dis
comfted, for M. Labor had driven him
into corner on the attempts Of the
general staff to shield Esterhazy and
had shown that the general staff, for
which Gonse was responsible, had en-
gineered Esterhazy's escape from the
hands of justice.
Poor Day for tho General stan.
The day proved certainly poor one
for the general staff. Two good SAM
pies of the men put up to sully Drey-
fus' private character were the third
and fourth witnesses.
First Major Du Chatlet repeated an
alleged conversation with Dreyfus re-
garding lady at whose house Dreyfus
is alleged to have gambled and lost
money. But when cross examined Du
Chatlet's memory failed him entirely.
Next M. de Breuil showed equally as
founding forgetfulness of important
points Of his evidence concerning Drey-
fus' acquaintanceship with foreign at
tache and when NJ. Demange capped his
successful examination of those points by
promising to shcw that De Breuil's
record in the law courts is far from
clean the witness left the stand badly
discredited.
Brighter for Dreyfus.
The correspondent of the Associated
Press talked with NJ. Jaurez, the Social
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-08-25

School Girls Over 20
Dress StuffS Cheap. patterns of
dress stuffs
suitable for school going dresses
for girls and misses, and at half
and thirds regular prices.
Hints here on prices: SC, &c, Sc
and 10c a yard.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-08-25
Did Not Mood tho Divorce,

5 Did Not Mood the Divorce,
ALBA, Ia, Aug. M.-Mrs. Lafe Cop.
per secured a divorce at 4:80 o'clock p.
in. Her husband, who was an inmate
Of the county home, died at in the
morning. Neither the wife nor the
court had been advised of the death.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-08-25
TOMELTYS BAZAR STORE.
The Bi8uess Of August Business

At this store has agreeabIy surprised
us. We attribute this to four causes:
FIRST-The lar8ness Of the STOCK
Second-The goodness Of the goods kept in the store.
Third-Tho oEness Of our prices.
Fourth-0ur excellent store service
THE last is the greatest-
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-08-25
Quits the Passenger Association.

CHICAGO, Aug. 24.-The Chicago, Mil
waukee and St. Paul railroad has given
notice of it's intention to withdraw from
the Western Passenger association. Its
officers allege that by reason of the &C.
tions of the roads not members of this
organization it cannot adhere to the
rules of the association and at the same
time protect itself against the outside
lines. --.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-08-25
Nobrask ans Mustered Out.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 24.-The pay
master made his last visit to the camp
OF the Nebraska regiment during The
day and the musterirg out ceremony
was completed later in the day. lAe
regiment goes ont with ii total of oJl
H., \ and Is of-irrT>
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-08-25
EDcineers Reach an Agree mont.

CINCINNATI, Aug. 24.-Chief Arthur
and the grievance committee of the Big
Four engineers have reached an agree
ment with General Manager scAaea OF
The Big Four.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-08-25
CAPITAL CT S3O,OOO,OOO.
i..Juw Glnss Manufacturers Form a
ksIR (Olrbine

i..Juw Glnss a.anuiscturcrs Form a
EIg olrbine.
CHICAGO. Aug. 24.-A special to The
Record from Martinsvllle, Ind. says:
Manufacturers representing 81 per cent
of the window glass production of the
United States have organized a COM
line which will be capitalized for $780,
MO. 600. 1t will be known as the Amer
lca,. Window Glass company and will
ue lncorl ,orared hey: week in both New
Jersey and Penrsy lvaria The manu-.
facturers are to receive 40 per cent in
cash for their holdings and 81 per cent
In the trust.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-08-25
Brighter for Dreyfus.

The correspondent of the Associated
Press talked with M. Jaurez, the Social
istic leader, who, with Matthew Drey-
fus, sees Maitre Labor every day after
the session, and who is acquainted with
the entire tactics of the defense. M.
Jaurez says:
Il am convinced that Dreyfus will be
acquitted. He must be acquitted, for
no new facts have been brought up
against him. The generals, I believe,
are going to make their last stand on
Bertillon's system, which they intend
to submit as proving Dreyfus guilty
Intelligent men laugh at it, but it is
y, ~ ingenious arl has the mo-, ~ tho
v~s ...' - '.'.N -, -. J'.-
ucuSl u.'' -, .tIl4 ilt:'
calculale.. 10 IN press n.ll Il supported
by the mem bers of the general staff"
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-08-25
PLENTY OF TRANSPORTS.
Government Has Many Vessels Available
for Immediate Service.

Government Has Many Vessels Available
for Immediate Service.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24.-The quarter
masters department of the army, which
is employing every means at it's disposal
for the transportation of troops to the
Philippines, has prepared the following
statement ON the subject:
The following ships will be available
to carry the first 10 regiments and re-
cruits to Manila, getting them there
about Nov. /: Puebla, Warren, Colum-
bia, Charles Nelson. Sherman, Belgian
King, Hancock, Grant, Tacoma, Sheri-
dan, Glenogle. Pennsylvania, Valencia
and Zealandia. with probably two or
three additional chartered vessels.
The above will not interfere with get-
ting the last 10 regiments to Manila by
the latter part of December. The quar-
termasters department has in addition
to the above ships for the purpose of
carrying the second ~ regiments the
following: City of Para, Tartar, Ohio.
Newport, Indiana. Morgan City, Sena-
tor, City OF Sydney. 81. Paul and Puebla
from San Francisco anl the Thorn as,
Logan and .lt:t>c from New York.
~. A1@ @~@ @@1
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-08-25

calculaLeu 70 IN press nAI! Il ,uppOrIeL
by the mem bers of the general staff"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-01

during which time her husband showed
Wnceasing devotion, care. and attention
that made his name almost a household
word.
Mr.. II. b. Coghnl. Of King George
Courthouse, has just received the Unex-
pected news Of the death I'm Montana Of
his brOther-in-law, Mr.. Hogan. Mr. Cog
NILS sister, Mrs. Emma Hogan, now in
Montana, Is very widely known here,
and has the deepest sympathy of tho
whole people.
Notwithstanding the pouring rain and
raging storm-Wind thunder, and light
niEg-a goodiy number Of King Georgians
turned OUT Monday night 10 hear the
famous RichmOnder, Polk Miller, who
gave an entertainment at the Courthouse.
Mr. Miller was "st0rm-bouud' al the
home of Il friend several miles from the
Courthouse. and had to b. sent for seve-
raj times and urged 10 face the storm.
Ii Is said that Polk Miller is the only
man "this side Of the grave" who could
have attracted an audience such 70 stormy
mght-DeWey, not eXccpted-and be need
not be surprised 90 receive a "calp TO
King George FOR permanent residence.
Frost was reported in some parts Of
this county Thursday morning and the
'nipped' appearance OF green tobacco
leaves ana SWcet-pOtatO vines IN low
grounds confirm the report.
The weather prOguOstic8tOrs' here
abouts have given notice that The com
ing winter will be one OF unusual So
verify; that the unprecedented mass
Wild grapes hickorynuts. beechnuts.
partridge peas. etc.-and the enormous
crop OF feathers on wild water fowls.
etc, warn country folks to prepare I'm
time for intense cold many deep SHOWS.
Billiards" and the liFe. These "prodlc-
tons are not generally discredited. o.
ignored, even by Intelligent folks, and.
with fresh recollections az the pranks Of
last February many people Will prepare
for emergencies"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-01
PLANS FAIL EARLY.
nonsoN MUST DROP "THE GADFLY,r
wiaICH DIDN'T TAKE.
THE ACADEMY AND BIJOU THIS WEEK
Robert Howning, Charles Coshlnn,
nnd Farce Comedy at Manager
leath'a House - The Vaudeville
Oaering.

The season Of lS99-190O has not opened
auspiciously for all OF the footlight IA
yorttes. and not a few of them have
found that well laid plans Will have 10 be
eharfseo. and that speedily.
Nat Goodwin. who had contemplated
remaining across the water this season
or, certainly. portion Of it. realized
that those with whom he had contracted
IN this country before no left our shores
ha6 something 20 say in regard to tho
matter. Tho comedian found that IAN
American Citizen" was 30 well liked by
the Brltishers that II would be wise for
him 10 linger among the latter. but when
ne asked 70 be released from the con-
tracts lie had made on this side Mr.
Goodwin discovered that ne could not so
easily say that he would See. US later"
OF words 70 that effect In fact. his
polite request that he be released from
the sai1 contracts. was refused. There
upon the actor saw that 10 was In
dilemma. as no had already entered into
agreements IA London. Clearly, some
|<fhing bad 10 be done. And II was. MI
*0oodwin managed 10 release himself
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-01

The Bijou seems 60 have a very good
bill this week. Kis Meis is rrst mention
cd on the the programme lie Is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-01

| was expected of it. The result Is that
Mr. Wilson Is having the opera rewritten,
| in the hope that more merriment can De
| squeezed out of it than now oozes forth
The Ghetto" offered by Jacob Lift, at
the Broadway, is also something OF
failure. This, while play Of Jewish life,
il by no means similar in any respect, $
far as plot is concerned 10 Israel Gang
Wills drama The titles. being 50 much
alike. might easily mislead some.
Robert Downing come3 10 the Academy
next Tuesday. when he' will present An
Indiana Romance" u new play By J. c.
Nugent. The comedy 10 u picture OF
life in Southern Indiana. and the play
IS said TO be delightful IN its simplicity
and q gem Of character sketching."
Lucia Moore and a capable company. in
GLIDING Morris Ntzhugh,, J. Francis
lIirke. and +. II. stephens. support Mr..
Downing.
Two Jolly Rovers" will be the offering
Wednesday. Thursday. and Thursday
matinee. This musical farce comedy is
said 10 be a cleverly constructed vehicle
for introducing the latest songs and the
best Of specialties. John +. Leonard and
Sherman Wade. as the rovers, fur
nish most Of the fun. They appear as
two members of the Rubberneck Yacht
Club Maize King, a toe dancer, is men
toned prominently on the programme.
Mr.. Charles Coehlan will appear here
Friday aud Saturday. and Saturday
matinee presenting The Royal Box"
Both the player and the play are familiar
here. Mr. Coghlan made one OF the most
artistic successes OF the season la Rich-
mond last year. His work places him
among the great actors Of the English
speaking language The play Is one OF
absorbing interest The mounting will
be entirely adequate.
The Bijou seems 60 have very good
bill this week. Kis Mels is first mention
cd on tho the programme. He is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-01

from the London contract and will,
therefore, come back 10 his own people
again.
Mr. Goodwin, when he went to Eng
land intended to play 1.-THE Cowboy and
the Lady" but he discovered this We
hole did not suit the British play-goers,
so he had TO fan back on IAN American
Citizen" Just what idea the average
English theatre-goer would have had as
to the nature of the first named play
had he been compelled to depend upon
the title alone for his enlightment, 1t IS
hard to say. 1t might have suggested
anything from a wild west show 10
bowling border melodrama. But titles
that are striking, because they convey ao-
lutely no information as 10 the sub
iect treated. are the ones most used
nowadays.
Stuart Robson is another who must step
aside from the path upon which he IN
tended TO saunter this season. In "Iho
Gadny," Mr. Robson is as much out OF
his element as fish is out of water The
public will not accept him in an almost
tragic role. The curious may care 20 see
him in such a part. but an actor of Mr..
Robson's reputation can scarcely afford
10 amuse the public by catering TO it in
any such manner. And 50 IL is now an
nounced that he will soon be seen In
new comedy by Augustus Thomas called
"Oliver Goldsmith"
Mr.. Robson so completely failed in "The
Gadhy" that he closed at Wallacks. in
New York, yesterday. Ii is rather a coin
cidence that tomorrow RobsOn's old
time partner. William H. Crane, will open
at the same house. Robson stepped out
Saturday night and almost met Crane
appear IN Peter StuyVesant."
Francis Wilson, unlike Mr. Robson. Is
ondcavoring TO continue at his old trade
Of making people laugh. but he is finding
his task this season not such an easy one
"CyranO dc Bergerac," as a comic opera,
does not seem 20 be quite the success that
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-01
state of Ohio. city of Toledo. Lucas coun-

ty-SS..
FRANK J. CHENEY MAKES OATH
that he is the senior partner OF the firm
OF II. j. CHENEY q CO.. doing business
I'm the city of Toledo. county and State
aforesaid. and that said firm Will pay the
sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each and every case OF CATARRH that
cannot be cured by the use of HALLS
CATARRH CURE.
FRANK !. CHENEY.
Sworn 10 before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9th day of December.
A. -. 1856
(Seal) A w. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
and acts directly on the b GOD and mu-
cous surfaces OF the system. Send for
testimonials free.
T.. j. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, o.
Sold By druggists. zoe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-01

said TO be a truly wonderful equilibrist.
am some Of his beats arc quite stnsa-
fionaL
James Cullen Will sing his own songs;
Ascot and Eddie arc comedy acrobats
OF a high order; Dick and Alice McAvoy
are fayorites here; Little and fritzknow
do a singing specially; McCale and
Daniel make up a typical Irish team.
Joseph jefferson will make short
autumn tour this season. Ills repertoire
will include rip Van Wrinkle, The
Rivals" Tho Cricket on thu Hearth"
and Lend Me Five Shillings."
Camille d'Arville, who has been appear
ing in vaudeville. VIII shortly be heard
feain I'm comic opera. BRUCE.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-06-03

In writing about the late re-
union of the Confederate. Vete-
rams in Charleston, S. c., an old
ssVet" in the Louisiana Demo-
crat, says:
All along the line the Louisl-
anians were cheered as they
marched along, and we'll might
they cheer Louisiana, for our State
sent them Beauregard who cap
tured Fort Sumpter at the begiu-
ming of the war, by his splendid
engineering skill, successfully de-
Tended Fort Sumpter and other
forts in the harbor and the city
of Charleston, from the 9Th OF
Sept, 1861, until the 18th of Feb,
1865. when they were all evacu-
ated on the approach Of Sher-
man from Savannah with his ar
my of 100, 900 men. So Charles
ton was never captured during
the war. 1t has been said the
great engineering skill of Gen.
Beauregard shown in this defense
was the most remarkable on rec
ord, and is said to have astonished
the military engineers of Europe.
Beauregard has justly been called
the hero of Charleston.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-06-03

As mentioned in our columns
Il few weeks ago, the good peo-
pie of Baton Rouge have gone
earnestly at work to make the
Confederate Reunion which will
be held in the Capital City on the
Sd and 4th Of July next one of
the grandest affairs of the kind
that has ever taken place in Lou
isiana. We reproduce, in anoth-
er column, an outline of the pro-
gram mapped cut for the occa-
sion. It is to be hoped that every
old vet. of the Lost Cause and
their wives, sons, daughters and
friends will attend this gathering,
for the veterans and their fami-
lies are to be entertained without
money or price, and the bigger
the crowd that gathers to partake
of the hospitality, the better
pleased the people of the Capital
City will be.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-06-03
Probable Program.

The several committees in
charge Of the arrangements for
the proposed Confederate re-
union are earnestly as.work, and
the result of their labor WI. he .,
grand celebration, The program
for the two days will probably be
as follows:
FIRST DAY, JULY 3.
Convention to assemble at the
pavilion at 10 clock a. m.
Laying of a stone on the site of
the old Taylor homestead, to
mark the spot where Zachary
Taylor was living at the time of
his election to the presidency of
the United States, and where
Gen. Dick Taylor, the hero of
the battle of Mansfield, spent his
boyhood days. Hon. Thomas j.
Herman will deliver the oration
on the occasion.
In the afternoon a flower pa
rade will take place under the aus
pices of the Daughters of the Con-
federacy.
At night an entertainment by
young ladies at the pavilion.
SECOND DAY, JULY 4.
At 7 o'clock a. m. a general
ringing of bells, shrieking of
whistles and national salute by
artillery.
At 10 0 clock a. M, parade of
camps and other organizations.
Speeches by Gov. Foster, Gen
eral Catchings, Private John
Allen, of Mississippi, and Judge
Monroe, of New Orleans, to be
followed by an old fashioned bar
becue.
At night public speaking on the
Boulevard by Ex-senator Jonas,
Col. S. NJ. Robertson, Mr.. HUI
bert Wax and others.-B. R.
Truth.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-06-03

Admiral Dewey, the naval he
ro Of the Spanish War, is to come
home soon on his flagship Olym-
pia. Rear Admiral Watson will
succeed him in command of the
fleet in the Philippines. There
is no doubt that his reception by
the American people will eclipse
anything ever known in the his
tory of our country. Dewey is
the greatest and most conspicu-
Gus military genius IN the United
States to-day.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-06-03
The Commencement Exercises.

The closing exercises of the St.
Landry High School were held
on Friday evening, May 26th, at
Sandoz Opera House. The class
OF seventeen was the largest vet
turned out by the High School,
and the exercises were most in
teresting. After the opening
address by Ftof. II H. Harris. in
which he praised highly the ap-
pllcatlon and advancement of the
pupils, Mr.. L. Austin Fontenot
delivered the salutatory address.
Mr.. Fontenot's splendid delivery
of his excellent speech elected
hearty applause. Miss Pearl
Brooks, the class historian then
read her amusing and highly in
teresting history of the class, and
was followed by Mr.. Henry Leg
gett, the class prophet, who pic
tured to the audience IN excellent
terms, the future life of the
members of the class of '99. Mr..
Leggett's ease and grace in de-
livery was admirable.
The valedictory address was de-
ivered by John N. Ogden, Jr.
He delivered his address in the
characteristic Ogden style, and of
course won hearty applause.
There was a recitation by Miss
Josie Mann, and piano solos by
Misses Fannie and Lucille Dupre,
Matte Shute and Leila Sandoz,
all of which were highly merito-
rious.
The St. Landry Clarion Medal
for efficiency in geometry was
awarded to Mr.. Austin Fontenot
by Jas. j. Bailey, Esq. Judge G..
L. Dupre awarded the diplomas.
The crowning event of the eve
ming was the magnificent address
by Prof. Dayton w. Harris, broth
er of our principal, whose bril-
liant ideas, grand eloquence and
mastery delivery formed one Of
the most instructive and interest
ing addresses it has ever been our
pleasure to hear.
To conclude, there can be moth
ing but praise aad admiration for
all who planned and participated
in the exercises, but we cannot
conclude our remarks without
making comment on the conduct
of some in the audience; their
manner was almost insulting at
times. Repeated requests to
keep silent by Prof. Harris, Judge
Dupre and others we're needed
for while, but were soon dis
regarded. It is a pity that such
people should impose themselves
ON the public on occasions of
this kind, especially since their
absence would be most desir-
able.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-06-03

It is predicted that Louisiana
and Texas are destined to be-
come noted for the fine quality
of tobacco raised within their
territory, experiments going to
show that 500 pounds gross can
be produced per acre, which sells
at 80 cents a pound, a gross earn
ing of $3.50 per acre. From this
$50 per acre must be deducted for
cost of cultivation, leaving a net
profit of 800 per acre, long
ways ahead of 4 cents cotton
Bienville Bell.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-06-03

Bro. Jolly of the Morgan City
Review does up Bro. Pipes OF the
Gueydan News in the following
breezy style:
"Bro. Pipes, Of the Gueydan
News, is \ notary public. he
will peform the marriage ceremo-
ny in peppermint style, and take
wood or any other delicacy that
won't upset his stomach in part
payment. No doubt of his doing
. biz business. OF course Oscar
Is first to salute the bride. .
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-06-03

A. Barber has flowing we'll on
his farm seven miles southwest Of
town. The we'll was sunk by the
Andrews Artesian Well Co. and
is 200 feet deep. The pipe ex-
tends six inches above the surface
of the ground and the water flows
out a steady stream. It is esti-
mated that the flow amounts to
100 gallons per minute, enough
in itself to flood quite 4 field Of
rice.-Jennings Times.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1899-06-03
According to the Standard Oil

According to the Standard Oil
Company'5 sworn statement in
the hands of the attorney-gene-
raj of Ohio, barrel of refined
oil costs that company just twen-
ty cents, or two-iifths of a cent a
gallon. In that cost is included
raw material, treatment and the
expense of refining the oil. From
this it would appear that some
one is making an outrageous pro-
fit by charging the consumer 20
cents a gallon for an article which
cost but two-ffths of a cent to
manufacture. With each gallon
the consumer pays for the manu-
featuring of a barrel. The oil
could be produced and delivered
at two cents a gallon to any part
of the United States, and if sold
at five cents gallon, would bring
an immense proft.-Denver Post.