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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-21

The Ship Subsidy Scheme.-Accord-
ing TO Representative Livingston of Geor-
gia, one of the clearest- headed Democrats
in the House, the Republicans at both ends
of the Capitol have definitely determined
to force the Hanna-Payne ship subsidy
scheme through at this Session. II am not
talking wildly when i make this positive
assertion said Mr.. Livingston yesterday
to Times representative. Il know that
a conference of Senate and House Repub-
lican leaders was held one night this week
at which it was determined to push the
ship bounty scheme at all hazards. | also
know that the next day Pacific Mail, which
may fairly be considered the barometer
of the scheme, shot UP nearly four points
on the New York Stock Exchange. The
man who cant plainly discern the chain
of cause and effect in this is indeed blind.
Obviously somebody who attended the con-
ference communicated TO the men who
control the market for Pacific Mall securi-
ties the news that the Ship Subsidy bill
would be brought forward and rushed
through at this session under the party
lash. II would not surprise me bit If
special rule for its consideration and pas
sage should be prescribed by the Speakers
committee. Such a rule, il may be conf
IDENTIFY expected, will limit debate almost
to the vanishing point. Indeed, it may
be that all debate will be cut off on the
bill in the House. I believe they are wait
ing for a time when an unusual number of
Democrats are absent from the House to
force the bill forward for immediate con-
sideration. Then the Democrats would be
in a pretty fix before the country. wouldn't
they? We could howl all we pleased about
the iniquity of the legislation. but the
voters would merely smile at us and en-
quire why we did not remain in our seats
and thus prevent the passage of the meas
ure. The Republicans are bound to get
this bill through. | am Informed that a
large part of their campaign fund depends
upon its passage. A stern minded and
determined man like Mark Hanna will
not risk the loss of big campaign contri- |
button through the fear of arousing criti- |
cism In the country by the enactment of |
an unpopular piece of legislation. There |
fore, it behooves us Democrats to keep our |
eyes peeled for the ship subsidy scheme. |
Every mothers son of us ought to stay |
right here in Washington until the ses-
sion closes and keep a sharp lookout Tor !
the Hanna-Payne bill"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-21

Mr. Pierce of Missouri supported the
amendment arguing that the boats pur-
chased in the Philippines were worthless.
He said the proposed craft would pay for
themselves in two years by relieving the
large ships of the Navy of certain duties.
On a division. the amendment was de-
feated by 30 to IS.
Mr.. Loudensager offered as an amend
ment that the battleships under natural
draft should have speed of nineteen knots
and the cruisers a speed of twenty-three
knots an hour. The amendment was lost
on a point of order made by Mr.. Foss.
Mr.. Mahon of Pennsylvania offered an
amendment reducing the number of battle
ships provided for in the bill from two TO-
one. the armored cruisers from three to
two. and protected cruisers from three 10
two. He addressed the committee in sun
port of his contention, making the point
that there are not now enough men and
officers to man the ships already in the
service.
He was replied to by Mr. Loudenslager.
who said that the gentleman from Penn
sylvania did not represent the sentiment
of the Navy Department, Congress, or the
American people. Mr.. Loudenslager advo-
Gated the gradual upbuilding of the Ameri-
can Navy.
M. kttehin spoke against the provision
for two battleships, raising the point that
the Secretary of the Navy, in his last
annual report, did not ask for ships of that
class. Before the Committee on Naval
Affairs, Secretary Long had said that he
did not ask for battleships because he
thought it would be asking too much
Mr. Kitchin said the increase provided for
in the bill was $4,000 tons. This, he
thought, was upbuilding the Navy too
rapidly, and would, within a few years,
outstrip the English Navy.
The provision for armor and armament
aroused opposition. and Mr.. Vandiver of
Missouri. a member of the Committee on
Naval Affairs, offered an amendment au-
thorizing the Secretary of the Navy to ap-
point board to investigate the question
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-15
Epworth League Anniversary.

The Epworth League held it's ami
versary in the Methodist Episcopal
church on Sunday evening. The
church was decorated with choice
and exquisite plants.
The services were in charge of the
president. Miss J. Brown, and con-
sisted OF readings and sacred music
sung by about so OF the members OF
the league, who occupied the plat.
form.
The various readings were rendered
in able manner. Miss Wichardre I'D
ing the chief part on which she gave
IN abstract OF the teachings OF Meth
odism which she eaid were the teach
ings of Christianity and accepted by
all Christians.
Rev. Brabner Smith gave an adj
dress and then installed the follow
ing officers:
President-Miss J. Brown.
First vice Pres.-Mr w. Ames.
Second Vice Pres.-Mrs. Hink.
Third Vice Pres.-Miss Nj. Graham.
Forth Vice Pres.-Miss. NJ. Myers.
Secretary-Miss Nichols.
Treasurer-A1r. 3. McNairy.
The pastor congratulated them on
belonging to one OF the greatest Or
CARNATIONS for the young people in
the world, which increased three
chapters per working day.
Miss Brown has proved q worthy
and capable officer and with the
officers elected will do great good.
Miss Wichard and Mr.. Benjamin
sang a duet in excellent style. There
was fine congregation and the
services were much appreciated.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-15

A farmer whose name we did not
learn, claims to have seen on last
Sunday afternoon Soucie, the man
who skipped out with q team OF
horses belonging to F. B. Stuart OF
this city. He knew the outfit belonged
to Mr.. Stuart when he saw it. and
Soucie was then two miles west OF
Randall, going west. {. AS soon as
the farmerslearned that the rig was
stolen he gave his Information to
the station sgent at Randall, who
telegraphed 1t down here Friday
night. This would Indicate that
Soucie intended going to Crookston
or to the Turtle Mountain region of
North Dakota, as at firsU supposed.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-15

DIR. III. M. Bracken, of the state
board of health, was in the city last
Thursday. He had been at Branerd
Investigating the supposed case of
smallpox there, and states that 1t is
not smallpox. He came here from
Brdlnerd on the 8 O'Clock morning
train, was driven to the house where
Mcintyre was confined, and after ex-
aiming tie case left on the 1898 train
for st. Paul. He did not have time
to look up. the local authorities. and
they were not aware OF his visit un-
til he wrote to them Friday after his
return to st. Paul. He pronounced
McIntyr's case smallpox, and
warned the authorities here OF the
danger Of the contagion and advised
them to take every precaution to
prevent it's spread. DR.. Fortior, who
is attending Mcintyre, says that, he
is doing well. The sores have begun
to dry up, and the doctor thinks
the danger point is nearly passed.
However. Mcintyre will not be al
lowed to leave his present quarters
until all danger of contagion is over.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-15

The Herald notes that County
Auditor Nichols was paid more TO,
his work on the forfeited tax list
thai was paid in some counties
But on the entire transaction Morri.
son county was very fortunate as
the. Herald must regretfully &C,
knowledge. The official paper (the
Herald) and Sheriff Rider both re-
ceived about half what the law al,
lows. We understand the amount
charged by the Morrison county
auditor was in accordance with the
recommendation OF thestate auditor,
public examiner and attorney
general. =. .>t ,,.. ,...- q
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-15

A young son OF Mr.. Wilcox, the
night operator at the Northern
Pacific station, very nearly lost his
life by drowning Thursday evening.
Our informant states that the Will.
COX. boy, in company with several
other boys, was playing at the river
near Sixth avenue southeast " ben
he fell in. The water was very deep
and The boy could not swim. He
had sunk twice, and was just going
down the third time when assistance
was rendered him by one of his COM
panions. ~'9
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-15

Frank Rodney and his crew OF
Northern Pacific masons, came up
from St. Paul Friday night. They
have been at work at st. Paul for
several weeks. The crew LETT for
Aldrich Saturday, where they will put
in concrete piers for bridge. Fore
man Rodney has been furnished some
boarding cars for his crew and his
family will accompany him during
the summer season.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-15

John Goshiak, of Swan River.
was before Justice Sheldon Friday
afternoon as the result of a com.
plant made by Victoria FLIP, a
woman of that town. She charges
Goshiak with being the father of her
unborn child. Goshiak was put
under bonds to appear for trial next
Thursday,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-15

A very pleasant surprise party oc-
Cured at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Alex. Rowe, of the West side, in honor
of their friend, Conductor H. G..
Williams. Dancing was the main
feature of the evening, after which
refreshments were served and the
party disbanded at an early hour
Saturday morning and all reported
a very pleasant time.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-15

z e. E. Shaeffer came in from Grey
Eagle Friday on account OF the illness
Of his wife. Mrs. Shaeffer, who has
been at the home of her sister-in. law,
Mrs. Samuel Michaels, the past
week, was quite i'll Thursday, but
is somewhat improved. Mr..
Shaeffer has found a. suitable house
at Grey Eagle, and after some re-
pairs are made he will remove with
his family to Grey Eagle to remain
their this summer, or until such time
as he completes his business in Min
nesota and is ready to return to
Spokane.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-15

W. W. Mayhem, Merton, Wis,
says. II consider One Minute Cough
Cure a most wonderful medicine,
quick and SAFE" 1t is the only harm
less remedy that gives immediate re-
suits. 1t cures, coughs, colds, Group,
bronchitis, grippe, whooping cough,
pneumonia and all throat and lung
diseases. Its early use prevents
consumption. Children always like
it and mothers en1ore i'll. D.
Brown.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-15

The Freshmen class of the Little
Falls High school went out to Fish
lake in Agram town Saturday.
accompanied by the High school
teachers for the annual picnic.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-15

The news reports continue to state
that the ''lumbermen are praying
for RAIN" If this dry spell continues
much longer it =, confirms general
suspicious about some lumbermen.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-15

Tom and Sam Tedford, of RIPPLE y,
took, a contract to make log drive
on Daggett brook, which runs into
Cass lake The boys were very
lucky, and it is said they will clear
up a neat sum on the Job.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-15

Neal ST.. Anthony, the Clarissa
brickmaker, and Miss Anna VOL
father, of Staples, were married at
Browerville Tuesday. The groom
was a resident of Little Falls several
wears ago.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-15

Chief Of Police Roy made a trip to
Brainerd Thursday afternoon, re-
turning home Friday morning. He
went to that placein search OF in
formation concerning Soucle, the
man who disappeared with a team
belonging to F. B. Stuart, the Little
Falls liveryman. No trace of him
could be found there, and it is quite
evident that he took some route
other than via Brainerd when he left
here. -.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-15

County Attorney F. w. Lyon went
to Minneapolis Saturday to attend to
some legal matters in which his
father-in-law, Mr.. Thompson is in
terested.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-15

'Wonderland," the beautiful and
interesting publication issued annual
ily by the Northern Pacific is now
being distributed. @ ~ 81
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-15

The town of Agram has purchased
aft. Wayne reversible roadgrader.
Hartman Bros, of Pierz, made the
sale and tn 9 machine was delivered
today. The grader will, no doubt,
be put to a good use in improving
the roads of that township.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-15

H. Clark, Chauncy, Ca, says
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve cured
him of piles that had afflicted him
for twenty years. 1t is also speedy
cure for skin diseases. Beware OF
dangerous counterfeits.-L d. Brown.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-15

/. Mrs. F. E. Lewis returned Friday
night from st. Paul, where she had
been attending a meeting OF the
Eastern Star grand lodge. \ Mrs.
John Fox. of Chippewa Falls, Wis,
returned with her for visit. @%
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-15

A few log drives are getting along
fairly well. NcGee7s Platte river drive,
including 100000 feet, is now below
Round lake. = "%tH>: !.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-15

T. G. Bescoe, of the state university,
arrived in the city Saturday. He will
assist Charles Willing in the man.
agement of M. v. Wetzel's drug store
during Mr.. Wetzel's absence OF sew
eral months this Summer. Mr..
Wetzel leaves Monday morning.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-15

Supt. and Mrs. A. M. Rowe enter
tanned the Senior class of the High
school at their home on Seventh
street Friday evening. Various
social games entertained the class
for several hours. Refreshments
w ere served. s..,,s,#
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-15

. M. Keenan, came down from
Staples Saturday, where he has
been employed for the past two
weeks at F. X. Goulet's brick .ard.
He will con tinue in Mr.. Goulet's en-
ploy the remainder of this season.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-15

Motley Item: Ben Thomas came
down from Wolves drive near Park
Rapids Tuesday and will remain
here for a. week or more. The drive
has been hung up because of a lack
of water and nearly all the crew are
LAYING off.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-15

In announcing the Wetzel-Wol
wedding the saltwater Gazette says:
''This will be quite an event in
social circles. There will be six
bridesmaids.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-15

Charley Vasaly is feeling about the
same way. This week he suggests
Fuller for vice president. That was
the understanding all tho time.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-15

Cleanse the liver, purify the blood,
tnvigorate the body by using DeWitt's
Little Early Risers. These famous
little pills always act promptly.-L.
D. brown.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-15

+. j. I. Carson, Parliamentary, WASH
ington, Pa, says. II have found
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure an excellent
remedy in case of stomach trouble,
and have derived great benefit from
it's use." 1t digests what you eat
and can not fail to ,cure.---L. d.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-15

The Herald notes that the recent
Republican county convention was
smaller than usual. Sure-there
were contestin9 delegates from none
OF the precincts. Let us love one
another. e.. = :" H." III h. g.; ~ ~.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-15

The Northern Minnesot ia Telephone
company Is planning to put in an ex
change at Staples. This is the com
pany that controls the Park Rapids
line. 5ss !. 7 j ~ 5A,..,">' s. y@#4
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-15

The strawberry and ice cream
festival given by St. Catherine s
guild at Tanners hall Friday even
ing was well attended. After 8 O'Clock
the tables were removed to one side
and the young people enjoyed dane
ing for several hours.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-15

= Mr.. and Mrs. 7. ). sharkey, 81
Anoka, arrived In the city Friday.
MIR. Sharkey, who IL now Northern
Pacific station agent at Apoka, was
formerly station agent here, and he
met many old time friends and ac-
quaintances here. ,@sr K, tss S.T $I&&,1 as
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-15

A. D. Harrison returned Friday
ing from Staples where he; had
been Thursday to bid on the con.
struction Of new school house. "A
home contractor named Bachelor
was the successful bidder. The bids,
Mr.. Harrison says, were opened in
private, and the other bidders were
not informed as to how much the
contract price was after the contract
had been awarded.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-15

The town Of Little Elk has, been
organized IN Todd county. II is
composed Of the town adjoining
Parker town, Morrison county. on
the west. >2z@
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-15

The new cement walk at the new
passenger depot will be about 400
feet long on the track side of the
depot and will be sixteen feet in
width. This walk is entirely sur
rounded bysa six-inch cement curb
ing 2 feet In height. The foundation
for the walk will be Darling gravel
and the walk itself will be laid In
sections of cement tile. 49,,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-15

j.. G. Bourassa has purchased a
Columbia chainless, and thinks he
can get himself out of the fat mems
ranks by an Industrious use OF it..
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-15

A team OF horses belonging to and
driven by Horace Rocheleau, a resi-
dent of Belle Prairie, ran away
Saturday just as they were entering
the city. AS the team was coming
down the grade from the Fourth
Street railroad crossing, one OF the
pole straps broke, frightning the
team to such an extent that they be-
came unmanageable and beyond the
control of the driver. They were
hitched to a two-seated, covered rig.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rocheleau occupied the
front and some their neighbors
coming to the city were in the
back seat. All were thrown out:
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Rocheleau were
quite severely bruised about the
head and face, but are not danger
;ously injured. The others escaped
injury. The team ran up into the
lumber yard and was caught before
much damage had been done to the
vehicle.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-15

= James German, who has been
visiting with relatives for several
months n,Wright county, returned
to Little, Falls Friday night.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-15

The trial of Clarke Blanchard,
the Swanville citizen, charged with
slashing up a team of horses belong
ing to another resident of that
town named Jake Bitten an, was
adjourned for one week when called
up before Justice Sheldon Thursday
afternoon. The absence of some
witnesses was the cause for the post
ponement. When the case comes to
trial there will he numerous wit
nesses on both sides. The prosecu-
ton, it is said, will have witnesses
who will testify to having seen
Blanchard running away from the
barn in which the horses were kept,
just after the horses were hurt. A
large number of the residents OF
that town firmly blfeeve in Blanch-
ards innocence, and the testimony
of some in his behalf will be in the
nature of proof Of an alibi. ..4
One of the biggest farce comedy
hits of the season will be presented
at the Gross opera house on Tues
day evening, May Is. It Is entitled
"A Spring Chicken" and the funny
complications evoke roars OF laugh
ter throughout the entire. preform-
ance. The company is an exception
ally clever one, and bright special
ties and catchy music add to the
enjoyment of the farce. The play
is under the direction Of Messrs. Jor-
dan and Mahara, two Of the bright
est young managers, and they have
spared no expense in regard to the
manner in which theproduction has
been staged. There Is no doubt as
to the genuine humor of the farce,
fol- it is one of the most rollicking
sort, and will undoubtly be thor
oughly enjoyed by all. those who
have q sense of humor.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-15

The JAG. KieWel Bre wing company
has an advertisement in this issue.
The product OF this company ia
recognized as Of superior quality.
It is growing iii popularity. not only
In Little Falls but in many tributary
villages and cities. VII
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-15

Rev. A. H. Carman, OF this city, and
Rev. K. W. Morrill,, OF st. Cloud, ex.
changed pulpits last Sunday.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-15

Mrs. q. B. Buchanan and Mrs.
G. II. Nichols, who had been at St.
Paul attending a meeting of Eastern
Star Grand lodge, returned home
SATURDAY..
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-15
. !. ! !. ( } AL. ITE E J;
& Il. G. stivers has bought a news
paper at West Superior. ~ 80, =.

ag The postmasters Of the state will
\ hold q convention in Minneapolis on
4 May p, /, x I'll, s,.'.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-15

4 Maj. "a G. Morrill,, who with his
family, has been spending the winter
in the east, returned home Saturday.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-15

n We will have another street fair.
\ The old street fair committee said
they had enough. nj H.