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The sun., 1900-04-07
sbe,don working For India.

Topeka, April 6. - Governor Stanley
presided at mass meeting held here for
the purpose of inaugurating a movement
to raise 100000 bushels of corn to send
to the famine sufferers Of India. The Rev.
Charles M. Sheldon was the principal
speaker and started the subscriptions by
pledgihg $1,000 of his share OF the pronts
resulting from the Sheldon edition OF Ihe
Capital A committee of which Govern
or Stanley is chairman will meet and ar
range for a systematic canvass Of the
state for funds.
The sun., 1900-04-07
The PIague Mt Honolulu.

Honolulu. March 80, via San Francis
co, April 6.-Two cases of plague were
March %. One was Japanese
fisherman, the other white man named
John Hurley. Since that date no cases
have appeared. Word has reached here
that the disabled steamer Cleveland
reached Hilo safely March %. The dis
tance of 400 miles was made under sail
II, ton davS
The sun., 1900-04-07
New York,s Tax Rate.

Albany, April 6.-The annual tax rate
for the next fiscal year will be one and
ninety-six haniredths mills. The tax
rate fixed by the legislature last year
was two and forty nine hundredths mills,
SO that the tax rate has been reduced
fifty-three hundredths of mill on each
dollar of valuation.
The sun., 1900-04-07
EniI Rrnlse His Neck.

sodus, n. u, April 6.--Chcster Squire
Allen, aged 76, fell from a load of hay
and broke his neck He was driving
from his farm. south of Alton. to the viii
lage when suddenly the wagon tipped
and he fell, striking the pole in 'front.'
He was picked up dead.
The sun., 1900-04-07
Local Quotations.
rrercrrea Death to Penitentiary.

Detroit. April 6-Harry Hamburger.
the youth convicted of the murder of
John NJ. Beindel, attempted suicide by
slashing his throat with razor, which
he had procured from a fellow prisoner.
Jail officials interfered in time to save his
life. His windpipe is severed, and he
blecds profuscly. Hamburger was to
have been taken to Jackson to begin his
life imprisonment
The sun., 1900-04-07
New Jersey G. A. n. Encampment.

Trenton, April 6.-The council of ad-
ministration of the New Jersey G. A. r.,
in session here, has fixed upon Trenton
and May 17-lS as the place and time
for holding the next state encampment
Captain E. V. Richards of Trenton, the
present senior vice commander, is the
only candidate thus far for department
commander
The sun., 1900-04-07
Financial and Commercial.

NEW UTk, ApTII y.
Money ON call steady at 3@ per cent.
Prime mercantile paper 4l4a5 per cent.
sterling exchange firm, with actual business
IN bankers bills at $4.s6lsa4.s6A for demand
and at "a. .S3l4a4 S316 for 60 days. Posted rates,
Sl.s4and Sl.S7lg. Commercial bills $4.s2l6a
i.S3. Silver certificates, 6OAa61Ac Bar sill
YER. 5e59c. Mexican dollars, 4794c. Govern
ment bonds irregular. State bonds inactive
Railroad bonds weak.
The sun., 1900-04-07
I.ebirb LOSES by Fire.

Bethlehem, Pa, April 6.--The physical
laboratory, one of the largest and hnest
buildings of the Lehigh university, has
been destroyed by fire. The loss proba-
bly, will exceed SS00,000.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-10-05
BriCkyard.

Richard Cham ers, n enry Tay lor. aud
Mr.. Harrison started for Washington
last week. ..=
Mrs. Jennie Balm Of Swanville 10 visit-
ing her mother, Mrs. 3. Van Zile..
Mrs. John Glassco had . quilting bee
for the ladies Of Pike Creek Tuesday.
B Last Tuesday evening about IS young
folks and is old folks were present at q
husking bee at Mrs. Henry Taylor's. It
was the first husking bee that was ever
given here and they. had such q. good
time. that before they left, they were
talking Of having another one. At I Z
o'clock they began to huef corn and at
9 o'clock supper was served. After sup
per the young folks played games until
about IL. Four prizes were given to
the ones that looked the: most ridicu-
lons. Miss Lizzie Miller won the lady's
prize. which was q bottle ef perfume.
Mrs. H. Van Nle got a yard of pretty
calico as the old ladies prize. Mr.. Albert
Wright received q bar of toilet soap to
wash the blackening off hie face, as the
first gentleman's prize. aud the second
gentlemau's prize was pipe which was
given to Mr.. Herbert Van Zile, Every
body had very pleasant time.
Herbert Muncy came home last week.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-10-05
huff.

Oct 2-The second crop is being cut GU
the Little Elk meadows and is yielding
a fair return and will materially help
out the hay shortage.
The democratic caucus brought out
80 votes which is encouraging.
We have forty members enrolled in
our democratic society and we ale only
just getting under way.
Strangers are still looking at land
here aud We are sure to catch some OF
them.
Rev. D. c. Newell is absent attending
the annual conference of the Free Metho-
dist church at Burtrum and Re7. Stubs
also being away left us with no SER
wee Sunday.
Mrs. Nancy Brown was quite sick last
but is out again.
There was nice little party at l. Nc
Cov's Saturday evening.
Monthly report OF School District No.
No. 81, HUFF.
No. of scholars enrolled, TO- No. OF
days taught, 20; average daily attend
ance, 8.
Those perfect in attendance were:
khoda and Nettie Gray, Uta Martin,
Jasper s 18th. LILLIAN CHADWICK,
Toachor
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-10-05
, Fl. RIPLEY :

Oct. 3-Sam Helm left Tuesday for an
extended visit to bic old home in Sweden.
Rev. J. H. Mor'in OF Brainerd spoke
here Sunday.
J. B.. Burns OF Royalton, now with
the N. P. paint crew, made a . trip here
Monday.
Sam Tedford's smiling contenance
was seen about town Ia+t week.
Surt. "ass visited the school and
school board Monday.
Mrs. Claude Tucker OF Belle Prairie
visited relatives here Sunday.
The Salvation Army will give coffee
supper Friday evening, Oct. 9Th. :.
b: G. d. Adams. Ed Ripple, Isaac Cam
rar, Thos. Silvers and +. Claflin OF Web
ster City, Iowa. arrived Tuesday for the
purpose OF looking over our country
with the view OF locating.
The Pine Tree Lumber Go. brought
their drive down the Crow Wing. and
uDloaded their ~onxaps at The mouth
OF the Nokaseb1e aid shipped their out.
fit to Menahga.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-10-05
UPSAlA,

Mary Misfelt came home from Mime
apolis Thursday.
Oscar and Martin Martinson and AL
fred Pehrson returned home last week,
Prof. Princell and Mrs. Princell were
in Upsala preaching in the Cong. Oh urch.
P Norquist and Louie. Rundquist were
at Little Falls last week.
F.. P. Swanson and daughter Sophia
were in t'psala Sunday from Little Falls.
Emil Carlson was in Royalton Tues
day.
John Burr was at Upsala Sunday.
The school opened III dist. 95 last
Monday with Miss Kobe for teacher.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-10-05
]! Ike 7 { CRfEll(I.

a,ct. 27-.IobD Reh has completed the
new foundation under his house
Mr.. ard q Mrs. Lipinsk, drove Is Rich
4 Prairie lest Saturday to visit friends.
y. Y. 81 Ledoux was on the y arpath
last Saturday He came home With
five vlctime. n : 55.1 =.
Anna Weber Of Little Falls was home
visiting her parents last Sunday.
The biggest democratic caucus ever
held 70 Pike was held last Friday. there
being 50 votes cast, s.....= 81 81. &.
Farmers are now hard at work dig.
ging potatoes. They are a good
crop. . y : 4: :< ::..sz I IS
Anton Weber was ID Little Falls Sat.
urday. .>:.s Il .
Mitchell Blair was in Little Falls Fri.
day. f:., III. xs .. : *. ,.> &,
Mr.. and Mrs. V. suppa Of Little Falls
visited relatives here Sunday. 49,,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-10-05
RAIL PRAIRIE

J. W. Hoover. who has been sick for
nearly two months with typhoid fever,
is now able to be oat. His wife, little
daughter and SOC Charles have all been
victims OF the same disease.:>
Children in tn e family OF Mr.. Hankine
and Mr.. Roll are sick with tho typhoid
fever.
Many OF our citizens we're in Little
Falls on business Saturday.
Mrs Bartholomew and daug htel
leila are visiting in Iowa.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-10-05

sOct. and Mrs. Kennedy OF
.3Rboyalt ton, who have Si,een visiting Mr.
and 20 Mrs.. ohm Pennie Of this place, & re-
turned home Wednesda !.
y =. Cox drove to Long Prairie last.
Saturday evening.
&c. Muske's rev residence issnearIy
completed and he win move into the
same q With in the next week or SO.
Mr.. Hunt and Mr.. Rhodes will have
possession sof the house vacated ~ Mr..
Muske. S. Il zs 5z sZsA=s 8
J. =. Rhodes and family of Little
Falls visited here With Prof. Rhodes and
family last Sunday. !. -,
]. N, Ohavelier made q visit to Little
Falls last Saturday. zs ]. J. I.
Mrs. Chas :LadwiR of Culdrum has
been on the sick list for the past few
weeks. r :. ~: :=.: - :.. %.
Willie ST llivan who has had the fever
for some time past, is slowly improving
at present. .>S-..
Mrs. John Joseph and daughter Of
Jordon, Mlnn., visited with Mike Henry
and Mrs. Frank Joseph of Culdrum last
week. - -.
III. McLain and Chas. Philes have the
contract for digging the we'll for the
creamery.
Ed Flood has returned home last
week with bunch of horses which he
expects to sell on this market.
Ex-mayor Henry True'sen democrat
ic candidate for congress, passed through
here last Thursday enroute to Sank
Centre. Mr.. Truelsen made short
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-10-05
AZ. =. ~
BUCHANAN

Oct. 2-Some Of our farmers are try.
ing to cut the second crop OF hay, il the
rainy weather would not epoilit. -
John Schmolke and Dr.. Segnin were
in Little Falls Saturday. Vi. ,>>.-5 X
There will be road job let out by
our supervisor on the road between Ser.
5 and 8. That's the way to make a
good road at that place.
The marriage OF John Nasel and
Frances Gruber was announced to- the
pu bile for the second time last Sunday.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-10-05
A Beggdr's Newspaper.

The 5000 professional beggars of Par
is have several newspapers, printed and
published for their special benefit. One
OF these odd dalies is called the bon
Guide.' 1t gives a complete list of the
baptisns, weddings and funerals that
take place on that day, SO that the
readers may be be posted as to the best
place to pursue their calling. For beg
ging-letter writer's there is a list OF the
addresses, arrivals and departures of
persons OF known charitable disposition.
The paper is mine OF information to
its readers, Its advertisements are ne
culiar to the business and read some
what as follows; WANTED, blind
man to play the flute," or ':Wanted,
for fashionable watering place, one
armed man; good references; security re-
qrired.''.
Beggars are generally poorly .nopr-
ished in body. If they were not so, peo.
pie would not be apt to give, 1t is safe
to say that none OF the Paris beega,s
drink Golden Gram Belt beer. People
who use it are at once improved and
built up in health. These beers, brewed
by the Minneapolis Brewing company
are pure malt food product, made
particularly with view to developing
their food value. A case OF pints O,
quarts OF Extra Pale'' or Gilt Edge'
will be delivered at your door. Orde
from your dealer or E. s. Tanner Littl
Falls. - 4: 49,.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-10-05
< 2.Stf5 4 2 50 Z. "a n ~ e..
lEDOl|I|Ux..

I Oct. s3..-A. II. Newman con,plete d
building the school house in dist. Is.
It was accepted by the board Monday
Mr.. and Mre. Geo R. Kay went to
Chicago to witt friends and relatives. ~
Miss Blanche Vicherek went to Little
Falls. to attend school there.
Our democratic caucus took place Fri
day night and hot contest ensued Al
there were two tickets IN the field. A
great howl was made about the ticke,
having two republicans on it, hut dear
friend would you kindly give little at.
tention to your own ticket aud see
what it was supported by. We haven't
space here to tell the details. but bad
firm almost ways has bad agents.
MI. V,cherek's sheep were visited by
strange dogs one night. and he. found
several sheep hurt and one killed in the
morning. Persons having dogs with
that vicious habit are warned to keep
them home, or NJ. is slx-shooter will
make short work of them.
Michael Yasger is putting up hay
around Hay Creek.
Henly Kinney and A. R. Vicherek went
out west last week to seek their for
tunes. W. hope they will have success.
Miss Hattie Yasger is visiting her
cousin Mrs. J. kunza.
Thomas Wochn:k lost a valua bic
horse which he had just purchased re-
Gently.
Alex Wochnik is hustling the farmers
toget er, and is trying to convince
them that a creamery would be a good
thing in this locality.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-10-05
School ReD0rt.

Report of the Rail Prairie school,
District No. II, for the month ending
Sept. 28th, 1900.
Number OF pupils enrolled, %.
Names OF pupils not absent:
May belle. Edeburn, Thomas Edeburn
Angus Thomas, Stella Thomas.
Those not tardy:
James, Samuel and Dora Ridgley.
Florence Euke, Minnie Jones, Emma .O!.
son, Teddy Enke.
ALICE A. GREEN,
Teacher
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-10-05

A drain pipe has been put into the
Easement OF the N. P. station to CON
meet with the sewer and keep the
basement dry. 7. -N '* IS. .#,s IL
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-10-05

81 lie seues oi flie ] I,ti q,
which vas yery ffasvSotsb II lrsdeiyed.
Goldman aecompanit I'M from Long
Prairie Is this place
Miss Irwin and sister we're Long Prai.-s
RE visitors Saturday. !,
Robt. cKeoW i made . trip TO
-BroWnton. s.
n Mr.. q. Hunt, wife Of Editor Hunt, ar.
rived here Wednesday Of this week from
West Concord. Mr.. and. Mre. Hunt
viii occupy rooms in the Muske hhosse.
Harting Z Son have made several
impro vements in their furniture
store. 81 :. !. s1ss
O.. =. Kaatz Was up from Minne-
apoIis the first Of the week. Hes has
sold the Windsor hotel lproperty to
A. Murphy Of Minneapolis. The
lease Of Landlord j. A. Nelson ex-
pir.s Oct. 25th. -2* 81
A large number Of visitors attend
ed the fall opening at Mrs.. Dumont's
millinery blishment Saturday.
Coffee was served, Mira. Nero, Misses
Smith and Lena and Clarisse DucIos
having charge Of the tables. i
Fourteen styles and grades of un-
derwear. IS dozen caps, thousands
OF pairs of shoes. piles aud piles of
enits and overcoats. Guaranteed
lowest prices for good thoroughly
dependable goods at &c.,.
VICTOR Bros.
"McKIBBIN HATS None better
d. S<>1l g.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-10-05

You hear all over the county. the
reports that the best place to buy
clothing Shots is at
V1KTOR BROS.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-10-05
"hfcKIBBIN HATS For fin.
trade. Sold by Viktor Bros.

WANTED Man to manage branch Of
fee tor wholesale house; salary $125 per
month, office expenses and commission.
Must furnish satisfactory references and
$500 cash. Address. Wholesale. No.
504, Nelson Bldg, Kansas City, Mo.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-10-05

Adam Waldowsk, Of Swan River, is
negotiating for the purchase Of q
store at st. Anna, Stearns county. .
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-10-05

Jos. Green of this city, recently of
Brainerd, was arrested at FlensH1rp
Friday last week and taken to Brain
erd. While in Brainerd Green collect.
ed $6o, which was to be relief fund
Tor a member of the Me
cnan'cs union who had
broken his leg: Green ! kept the
m oney. moved his family to Little
Falls and worked at St.. Cloud / and
other places, fiually locating at
flensburg, working for Allen Bros.
County Attorney Alderman Of Grow
Wing county came down and saw
Green. who it is said admitted using
the hem money, but promised to give Il
back IN a:few weeks. Mr. Alderman
went back to. Brainerd, and then
came the order to arrest Green, B
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-10-05

"McKIBBIN HATS" None better
made. Sold by Vik1or Bros.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-10-05

Ed Flood has returned home last
week with bunch of horses which he
expects to sell on this market. -
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-06-01
Statement Regarding tho Sudder
Activity of Boxers in Oh ina.
PLAN TO SEIZE TERRITORY.
Quilted states Spoiled the Game -
Remarkable story From
Washington.

washington. juno Nothing has
been heard here from Admiral Kempff
in command OF the Newark at TAXI
since his short c1blagram Of Wednes-
day announcing One landing of the
marines 90 TIcu Ts.u AS the admiral
then stated that the marines were
about proceeding by rail 20 Pekin only
three hours NIP. d is assumed that
they have arrived without hIndranoe
at their post and are now guarding the
American legation at pek.n Minister
C0nger has NOT been in communication
with the state department since Mon
day last and ms there is mo- obstruction
TO The cable and telegraph lines as re.
ported the department assumes that
the status is unchanged al Pekin or has
not changed Tor the worse.
10 is hintcd loo diplomatic circles here
that this sudden increase OF activity on
the part of the boxers ia nOthina
more than part OF q wen conceived plan
DR. England or one of The great Euro
pean powers Co secure "a permanent
lodgment IN Prkin and to seize posi-
ton giving 10 fun control Of the great
Pei HO river, the approach 20 the
Chinese capital
II Is further iutimatel that the plan
has proved ab0rt.ve owing 10 alertness
0f the other European powers repre-
sentcd I'm Chinese waters, but partcu-
larry ID. the readiness of the United
Statse minister SIR Conger. and the
American rcir-admiral ON board the
Newark. which at once gave the move
mpnt an undesired international aspect
and go tended To- prevent the particular
nation concerned from aggrandzlns
an. .sN la interests HI
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-06-01
ANTITRUST IS
BEING DEBATED.

Washington. June Without pre-
llmiuary business, at II o'clock today
the House resumed the debate on the
resolution proposing am antitrust
amendment 10 the Constitution. ow-
ing 10 the early hour OF conyening
there We're few members present and
the debate opened quietly and without
incident
Mr. Boreing G<yD, was the first
speaker
Mr.. Fleming Gal reiterated the
change that the Republicans had no In
tention Of putting through both houses
either the resolution or the Littleheld
bin.
Mr.. Hamilton (Mich). said II there
was 90 be control of trusts n must be
exercised by the federal government.
and a constitutional amendment such
as was proposed IN the pending resolu-
ton was essential
Mr.. Newlands New. said he agreed
with the minority that the proposed
constitutional amendment was
makcshift. intended Co meet a political
emergency and without serious inten-
ton Of finally being incorporated IN the
Constitution But he said he differed
with the minority as TO what should be
done lie would vote for Il because he
believed the federal government should
have enlarged powers rather than that
10 should not exercise any power az an.
lie appealed 20 the Democrats 10 join
IN passing the resolution and sending
Il 20 the Republican Senate Let the
Senate. he urged, take the responsibility
Of defeating g.
Mr. Thayer (Mass) defined n trust as
a business bastard which Mr. Hanna
could not palm OF as the result OF
thrift. push and fair dealing on the
American people,
Mr. Grosvenor O1 devoted few
minutes 10 explaining that the failure
OF the Ohio Republicans 90 nominate
Attorney General Monnett In Ohio did
not indicate that they were opposed
20 the prosecution OF trusts Mr. Mon
nett had had two terms and II was the
well established rule that no man
should be a candidate for that Office q
third time. Besides. he said. Mr.. Mon
nett was not candidate for re-elec-
ton.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-06-01
HALE'S ATTACK ON
GREAT BRITAIN.
Wants to Know What She Has Done
for India While Crushing Beers,
AN OFFER FOR AID DID IT.
britain Never Acknowledged the Last
American Contributions 60 Iudia,
and Wight Not Like Others,

Washington June Mr. Perkins
(CsifJ presented O. petition from Or
CARNATIONS and individuals of his State
asking Congress 90 make an appropria-
ton ion the relief of the furnishing peo-
pie of India. and he asked that 90 be rec
ferrgd TO- the committee ON apDropria-
tons BE was not. he said. In posses
sion of sufficient information To- enable
him 20 prepare a proper resolution deal
Ing with the question 100 1897 De had
asked for and procured ships 20 carry
TO India provisions given by the citizens
OF California. Oregon. Washington, Ne
braska Kansas and Iowa The pro-
visions aggregated 1900 tons. 80 offs
cial acknowledgment had ever been rec
ceived OF that donation, so far as he
was aware.
He hesItated now. therefore. 20 press
q resolution looking 90 the relief of the
people Of India. lest the government Of
Great Britain might not look with ia
vor upon the action OF Congress in
sending To- India unsolicited aims. as
30 might not look with favor ON
friendly Intervention by this govern
ment in the South African war
The resolution brought from Mr
Hale fMaineJ a bitter attack ON Great
Britain lie demanded 10 know what
England had been doing Tor her stary-
ing millions ln India. while she was
pouring out unlimited treasure To- crush
two republics iu Africa
Mr. Perkins said he did not wish 90
debate that question. but ne did wish a
careful committee report on the me-
mortal
10 was sent TO the committee on APP
preparations
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-06-01
CUTTING WHEAT FOR HAY.


A few weeks ago Hon, Charles r. Nc
Bride Of TooeIe county stated TO the
News that prospects at that time ln-
dictated that not less than two hundred
thousand bushels Of wheat wosld be
raised ON the dry farms In and about
Tooele this year Up to that time co.
pious spring rains had fallen and the
outlook was very bright only one
more good iowupour was necessary. IL
was hoped that that would come about
the 2Oth OF May. but 10 failed 90 do so.
and as the weather had been unusually
dry and hot since then the splendid
prospects have hopelessly disappeared
and great stretches of wheat lands are
now being gone over by mowers and
their products reduced 10 hay. Hun
dreds OF acres Of wheat, however cane
not be- even put To- that having 0eeI
entirely shrlyelIed up Nearer TN
mountains the condition rs not quite SO
bad and about a half crop viii be raised
there but the sum total OF loss win be
very heavy and keenly felt by the
farmers.