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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-07-17
The Convention Rose to Him.

The CONVENTION H00e TO H1me
"Yassir," said Erastus Pinkley. when
I made my appearance in dat conven-
ton, I was de object of mo- attention dan
anybody else in de place. Dey jes' riz
up in dar seats when dey saw me comm
down de AISLE"
"Did you make speech?"
"No'ndeed; had bucket Of ice wa
ter an glass; Washington Star.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-07-17
Not Burdeusome.

"Our authors" says a. publication, "are
holding their own"
As rule, however, they own so little
it is easily held.-Atlanta Constitution.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-07-17
POPS Definition

Tommy-Pop, what's fair weather
friend?
Tommy's Pop-A fair weather friend.
my son, is one who has sense enough not
to lend you his umbrella.-Philadelph
Rocord
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-07-17
An Exciting Celebration,

"Freddy, tell pa what you want for
your birthday"
"Oh, pa, want a tent in tn back yard
an a gun an a grea' big cigar store In
jun"-1ndianapolis Journal.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-07-17
Polite Attendant.

A stranger entered the postofice the
other day and, approaching the ladies'
"Any letters for John DrakeT'
"Next window, Mr.. Drake" replied the
polite attendant. "This window is for
ducks only Chicago News.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-07-17
Complimentary.

Willie-What kind Of boat Is q bun.
ko?
Mr.. Caller-There Is no such boat.
Willie-That's funny. Papa Just said
you was regular bunko steererl-New
York Journal.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-07-17
A Business Woman.

SIS she interested in any businessY'
"Oh, yes; everybody's. "-Philadeiphia
Bulletin.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-07-17
A Question Of Funds.

my doctor ordered trip to Europe
tor me-"
"Did you follow his directionT'
mo. He presented his bill and then
took the trip to Europe himself."-Wash-
ington Star.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-07-17
I Rhoun1afI8Aa, 10 Strictly q Bloc,

purifying disease
cumu1aons thoroughly
the blood In healthy state
disease physicians blood
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-07-17
RHEUMATISM
DlSt,o)r'tS MUSCLES y !
ShatterS. Nerves,
StlffenS Joints. :
Idue acid


the
active helpless and with distorted limbs shattered
dency sash cases to worse and finally become chronic
clothing health
until middle
inEeSae Or Rl,ounafIsn, 10 Strictly Blood
and no nment the trouble
ruin the digestion and break down the constitution.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-07-17

Bulletin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-22
IN THE SENATE.

Washington, May 21.-A pyrotcchnic
discussion of the status of tho Boer
commissioners now in WASHINGTON
was prccipitatcd in the Senate today.
by resolution offered by Allen. Pop.
Neb.. extending to the commissioners
the privileges Of the floor of the Senate
during their sojourn in the national
capital. The resolution was defeated
by vote of &c T. q. but not until
after a sharp controversy between its
author ana Davis. chairman of the
committee on foreign relations. Allen
maintained that the resolution was in
line with precedents. while Davis con-
tended that in the peculiar circum-
stances. the Senate ought not t1 take
any action that might b. considered 4
recognition Of Boer diplomats until the
President. who alone had the power to
receive diplomatic representatives. had
taken action. The p-st office appropri-
alton bill was finally passed. the
amendment to appropriate $215,o00 to
carry out existing contracts for the
pneumatic tube service being agreed
TO. An effort was made by Morgan
Ala, to displaCe the Spooncr Philip
pines bill with the Nicaragua canal bill
rs the unfinished business. but it failed
by a vote If p To Is.
The vote on the Allen resolution
was:
Yeas-Allison. Baker Bard. Burrows.
Clark tWYo), Davis Fairbanks Foster
Gallnger. Gear. Hanna, Hansbrough.
Hawley. Hoar Kcan. Kyle Lindsay.
Lodge, Mcbride, McComas Mcmillan.
Morgan. Nelson, P1rosc. Perkins. Pet-
tus, Platt comm. Platt n. VI, Quarles.
Ross. Scott, Scwall, Shoup, Stewart
ThurstOn. WOlcott-35.
Nays-Allcn. Bacon. Bate. Berry. But
Ter Caffery. Clay. COcErell, Daniel. Har-
ris Heitfeld. Jones (Ark), Kenny. Ma
son. Money. Pettigrew. Rawlns. Teller
Tillman. Vest. Wellington-2l.
The vote IN the Nicaraguan bill was:
Ycas-Allcn. Bacon. Bard. Berry But
Ter. Clay. Culbcrson Foster Harris
Hawley. Heitfed. Kyle. Mcbride. Mason
Money. Morgan. Nelson. Perkins, PettuS
Sullivan. Tillman-21
Nays-Alison. Burrows. Caffcry, Car
ter Chandler. Fairbanks. Gallinger. Gear
Hanna. HansbrouEh. Hoar. kean. Lind
say. Lodge. McComaG, Mcmillan. Petit
grew Plat. Conn. Plat, n. Y. Quarles
Ross. Scott. Sewell, Shoup. Teller. Thurs
ton, Vest, WolCott-2N
After a brief executive session, the Sen
ate at 500 r. NJ adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-22
FIVE DAYS. RAINS
Raises ST. Croix River to High
est Pitch for Years.
Mills Shut Down. Much Damage Done
Anxiety over the Dams.
Great Interest in the J. P. Squire Bankruptcy
Case a. Artland.

Calais. Me. May 21.-1he five days
of rain has brought the heaviest flood
in the st. CroiX river seen for years,
even as long as u quarter century. Saw
mills and cotton mills have shut down
and there is fear that property de-
struction will be serious, especially if
the upper dams which hold back great
areas Of water should not prove strong
enough. The foundation of a part of
n. r. Eaton 4 Sons mill at Midtown.
y. b., was washed out. this afternoon.
much machinery being thrown into the
river. The railway which runs into the
mill yard was also torn up. Electric
ear traffic on the upper bridge has been
stopped until the water ceases to rise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-22
CONGRESSIONAL TOPICS.

Was hington May 21.-The President
today, sent the Senate a response to
the resolution asking for report as
to the alleged negotiations for peace
Feb. ;. 1899. after the breaking out of
the Filipino revolution. The reply
contains the following correspondence
by cable:
Adjutant Generals office. Washing
ton. d. G.. April 80, 1900. tCablegram)
TO Otis. Manila Gable whether Gen.
Torres came to you under flag Of truce.
Feb. 5th. 1899. and stated Aguinaldn
declared fighting began accidentally
and not authorized by him: that Aguin-
aldo wished it stopped and to end hos
tilitics proposed establishment Of ncu-
trail zone between the two armies Of
width agreeable to you, 50 during
peace negotiations there might be no
further danger conflict. Whether you
replied fighting having begun must go
on to grim end.
(Signed CORBIN
The following is Gen. Otis reply
Cablegram. Manila, May l, 1900.
AgWar, Washington. Judge Torres.
citizen resident of Manila, who had
served as member insurgent commits
sion. reported, evening Feb. 9Th. asking
if something could not be done to stop
the fighting and establishment Of neu-
trail zone. | replied AguinaldD had
commenced the fighting and must ap-
ply for cessation: | had nothing To re-
quest from insurgent government. He
asked permission to send Col. Arguel-
lez to Malolos and Arguellez was pass
ed through lines near Calcoocan, next
morning. He went direct To Malolos.
told Cen. Aguinaldo and Mabini that
Gen. Otis would permit suspension of
hoStilities upon their request. They
replied declaration If war had been
made. copy Of which they furnished
him. They said they had no objection
TO suspension Of hostilities. but beyond
this general remark made no response
but directed him to return with that
message. Arguellez reported that h
conveyed my statement but they had
commenced the war and ii must 80
on. since they had chosen that course
of action, but did not attempt to induce
them to make any proposition, as he
feared accusation of cOwlrdicP. TIL
insurCent chief authorities made no
and did not intend To make
any. nor did they attempt to do 50 I'M
til driving out Of MaloIos. Ny hasty
CONTINUED on page %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-22
HAPO TO. BREAK.
But the Coffee Habit Can be Put of.

II was a coffee user from early child
hood but it finally made me so nervous
that | spent great many sleepless
nights. starting at every sound | heard
and suffering with Il continual dull
headache. My hands trembled and |
was also troubled with shortncss Of
breath and palpitation Of the heart.
The whole system showed poisoned
condition and | was told to leave off
coffee. for that was the cause Of it.
| was unable to break myself OF the
habit until some one induced me t. try
Postum Food Coffee.
THE first trial. the Food Coffee was
fiat and taSteless ana | thought it was
horrid stuff. but my friend urged me to
try again and let it boil Longer. This
time | had very delightful beverage
ana have been enjoying it ever since,
ana am now in q very greatly i'm
uroved condition of health.
MY brother is also using Postum in
etaad of coffee and Il friend of ours.
Mr.. w. who was 4 great coffee user.
found himself growing more ana more
nervous ana was troubled at times
with dizzy spells. His wife suffered
with nausea and Indigestion. also from
coffee. They left it off and have been
using Postum Food Coffee for some
tjon of health" Grace q. NJ. Cuya-
boe9 Falls. Ohio.
Put 4 piece Of butter the size of two
meas in the pot, to prevent ii boiling
over.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-22
56th CONGRESS-.
The House Passes Two I'm
portant Labor Measures.
8-Hours on. Governmental Contracts
Traffic in Prison-made Goods.
Senate Refuses Boer Envoy Privileges Of the
Floor. sc TO FL.

Washington, May 21.-The House, to-
day, under suspension Of the rules
passed two important bills reported by
the committee on labor; one to extend
the S-hour law to all labOrers employed
under contract on governmental work
and the other to prohibit interstate
traffc in prison made goods by bring
ing them under the jurisdiction Of the
police powers Of the state. The former
bill is designed to carry the law of
lS?2 to its logical conclusion. The con-
vict labor bill caused some sharp in
quiries from members Of the Southern
states where prison labor is employed
in the fields and in the mines, but upon
assurances that it would not interfere
with the production Of coal. cotton
and lumber, the opposition was not
pressed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-22
FISHING SILL GOOD.
Winthrop May Be Lighted With ELECTRICITY
Caterpillar Pest Again in Evidence.

Winthrop. Me- May .-(Spcciab. The
fishing fever is having a great run. more
large fish are being taken than ever be-
fore.
Elmer Haywood has cauGnt 10 large
square tails in Lake Maranacook averag-
ing over three pounds each. Commission
M carleton in one days fishing caught
five square tails ana ten bass. one TOUR
md a half pound salmon was taken by a
gentleman from Lewiston on 4aLt
,, shore and dragged the fish t. dry lanu
Ii was beauty. Arthur nan n"oktu
mo that he judged would Welgh NY
.,ninGs ana after three-uUdrtcrS "a an
hours fight the fish got away. Police III
H,.r Russell kcrne of Boston. IN nilV
week caught ten large trout ~ nj
ing has caught five. " T.. htIiH Srn
bean taken thus far in Mar1nlcook
.I}nra while at least y have been taken
III INA narrow. pond ana many more N
AXE Anu1brssacn'k =" h't'e' i'7Iiii'7
\ir Austin Of Rhode Island. IS mere IN
I.is annual trim ana has caught $ me nice
ones Mir. Fegg ana Wilr nI So"'. ~
,nouth Mas. are enjoying the iiShln-.
trt,c 81 Charles ut CraiS's Point is open
a.. ma s,1so1 and Mr.. Collins is enter
aiming Ill the NarInIcook n lS'. .,,..,.
4 scheme il ou foot IN iSh, ms N4i i
.rith elarfrir lights. ~ petition Ea+ been
,,rs.anted III the selectmcl to caIl 81 Sptr,--
ciai town meeting to se Il The t4w Aht VIII 1ba
S ep..,.' The power is to be furnished by
ffFsf Lvermore rams Lisht & P9we 55 G@
Mi! yo5@ t. sh Hit i9e F aifGf- Macn will
II, ,,Io,linat,J III L candidate for senator
6 pf he f"i c5mins Republican county cohyen-
Iion gives great satisfaction in western
Kennebec. -. C.r1, for
washington, D. c., having secured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-22
ONLY TWO SCHOOLS CONTEST
In InterschoIastic Meet-Won by Skowhegan
High in The Rain.

7N"N "cS""' NJ MY -i'-lopotlaI'--
The intcrscholastic meet was held in this
town. Today. only two schools S,nvbn-
amy Wv " '''''' "N"" Nv
san High and The Maine Central Insti-
tute. were represented Watorville High
bad entered I.ut NH nnt snol ,r, r,a,,
'.''' =. III
N account " the weather il being
inonShI mat the meet would not be hell
Hopu wa falln hld also entered but
was not represented ut the meeting on
ACCOUNT OF me scarlet fever At the Farm
IL iaEorites. but their encouragement
N ", III Il" G+r. III 80" heSah hda Il de1d
upvii .t.iu SLlut .IoHi tne stltl. '!t III!
Mini mill. uhla 4. I"it If i'Il WI liiiiiIi
u Il T. ~ tllc ytiit inu I, VIM Goiu IN
49, ,',tl. ~ I'i'""I ''7 - 'le ic9"i,
va - r,.,-. c,1-.., 80,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-22
DAMAGE BY Floods at Lincoln.

Bangor. Me, May 2f.-The high wa
ter carried away three dams. a bridge.
and damaged other property at Lin
coin. Sunday and today. estimated at
$50. 900 The katahdin Pulp and Paper
COS. plant was badly crippled and will
be unable to resume operations before
the first of the next month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-22
NEW YORK ICE co. WAR.
Magistrate Zelier Annoyed al Pres. Morse's
Absence From Court.

New York, May 21-The examination
in the case of w Il. Hearst against the
American Ice Co. was begun, this at
ternoon, before Magistrate teller in po-
lice court. President Chas. W. Morse
was absent and the magistrate was APP
parently annoyed. If the complainant
makes a prima facie case | will hold
these defendants to the grand jury" he
said. The case was adjourned after
several witnesses We're heard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-22
SCORES OF LEGAL LIGHTS
A. Portland fer the Famous John p. Squire
Bank uptcy Case.

Portland. Me. May 21.-In the United
states court. Portland, Monday afternoon.
there was Il great array Of eminent coun-
sci. in the John L. Squire bankruptcy
ease. This is a uctition of the Eastern
Trust and Banking Co.. Il corporation or
elnizcd under the laws Of the state OF
MiIne and having its place Of business
li EanGor. John Cassidy Of Bangor. the
thoeniN National Bank Of Hartford ct
Two Haverhill banks ana Boston bank
nat the John l.. Squire co. shall be adj
Judged bankrupt.
The liabilities Of the John p. Squire Co
are about $5.0ruuuU ana creditors rcnrt-
ssnting about Sf>uU.nO0 have already con
S"ut"d tp the common law assignment tn
MenLn W. Chaplin Of Boston. The pro-
r.rlings have been taken by some of the
remaining creditors. reurescntinG less
ll.u S2un.~0. Petitions nave also been
He'd i'm Boston hy certain other creditors.
which raise the question u jurisdiction.
-hall take jurisdiction.
p court, Monday afternoon. there was
large array ~ eminent counsel John
II. combs Of Boston represents the
tlarenc" Hale, Esq. is associated with
aim. ErindeiS. Dunbar * Nutter Of Bos-
TN. ana Eird x BRADLEY e Portland; are
counsel for other petitioners. Hon.
George Fred Williams has filed petition
t1 remove The proceedings to Massachu
setts
Flr the assignee Herman w. Chaplin,
thc counsel are Elder. Waite q Whitman
# Boston. and Symonds Snow & Cook
1t Portland. The committee of creditors
rnpr,@eutiu@ $i.NoNnHo Of the Indebtedness
have Muretield story of Boston. as coun-
-al. The petition is opposed I'M New York
creditors. whose counsel is tie law firm
Jf which Tho-. T.. Reed ~ partner.
This gives promise ~ being the biggest
bankruptcy case ever heard in New Eng
land. About = prominent lawyers are
present a counsel
NIL tor he he. rom
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-22
Business Opportunity
Chance Of a Lifetime!

l am compelled to close out my
Custom Tailoring busino This bust
ness has been established for fourteen
years and is now in a flourishing con-
dition. | Will close it out cheap, for
cash.
For particulars. apply in person or
write to G. D. Libby, Gardiner. Maine
mayI1 diff ,1stp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-22
BECKHAM WINS.
Supreme Court Decides Ken
lucky Case in His Favor.
Opinion by Chief Justice Fuller Nc
Kenna, Brewer and Harlan Dissent.
Hottest Election Kentucky Ever Saw New
Booked for Next November.

Washington, May 21.-The United
States supreme court, today, decided
the kentucky governorship case in
favor of Governor Beckham. dismiss
ing the writ of error from the Ken
lucky court of appeals. The opinion
was handed down by Chief Justice
Fuller. After the chief justice had
concluded Justices McKenna. Brewer
and Harlan read opinions dissenting
from the opinion of the court. Justice
Harlan entirely and the others on Ger
tain points.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-22
FAIR. TODAY AND TOMORROW.

Washington, May 21-Forecast for
Tuesday and Wednesday. for New Eng
land: Fair, Tuesday and Wednesdays
moderate temperatures; fresh westerly to
north winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-22

Isaac Matson, a well-known resident
Of Belmont, committed suicide. Mon
day, with a razor He was IS years
old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-22
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

~ l.. Merry & Co. hatters. Portland.
assigned to Lawyer +. f. Heckbert.
Monday. for the benefit of creditors. LA
hilities 5000: assets. about Sl500
Fire destroyed the house ana barn on
the Bruce, farm. : miles out Of Bangor.
sunday night. The fremen had 4 hard
run but saved much adjacent property.
The Ocean Park General Assembly has
completed arrangements for the Chau-
tauGua and Free Baptist Assemblies.
THE Free Baptist Assembly viii begin.
.lulv e. ana continue till Sept l. ana the
t,h1utauquan will hold forth from Aug.
tin Aug i. The programme gives
promise Of an interesting season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-22

Bonnie Decker and his affianced wife.
Fannie Sager were struck and killed at
Ridgeway. Pa, late Sunday night, by
4 passenger train on the Pennsylvania
Railroad. The young woman was in
stantly killed and the young man died
a few hours later. They were to have
been married, June l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-22

tain points.
Frankfort, Ky. May 21-Fire bells
We're rung and wild demonstrations
occurred on the streets on the part of
the Democrats when the news If thu
decision came from Washington The
decision means that there will be th.
hottest election in Kentucky for gov
ernor, next November. that was ever
known in the commonwealth Beck
ham. as lieutenant governor, became
the chief executive on the death of
Gocbel. Feb. 3. and under the law can
only serve until the election Of his sue
cessor ut the next election. 1t is be
lieved Beckham will be the Democratic
nominee and Former Gov Taylor the
Republican nominee. The election will
be under the Goebel law. the same rs
last November. and the main Republi-
can issue doubtless will be for rhe re-
peal Of that law.
Gov. BeCkham. tonight. received the
following telegram: 'Indanapolis.
Ind. May 21-J. c. Beckham. Govern
or. Frankfort. Ky: Gov Mount abso-
lutcly refused to honor the reuuisition
papers for the return Of Charles Finley
to Kentucky. Gave no reasons Finly
released. (SigneD James s. Qrigley.
Supt of Police"
The Republican state officials. other
than governor ana lieutenant governor.
are holding a conference here. tonight.
EX-Gov. W. 9. Bradley chief counsel
for Governor W. s. Taylor ana Lieut.
Gov. Marshall says the contest over
no 5Aff rv-il al !. Il
up to the United States supreme court
At 4 o'clock the Taylor soldiers. who
have been in charge Of the state capitol
grounds and buildings since Jan. 20. the
day Governor Goehcl was assassinated.
evacuated and turned the state
grounds. the Calling guns and military
equipment over to Assistant Adjutant
Gen. Murray.
Louisville. Ky. May Ex-Governor
Taylor arrived in the city from Frank
fort. at II O'Clock, and went at once
to the custom house. After reading
The Associated Press bulletin he said:
II rather expected the decision would
be against me. The adverse rulings or
the state courts here made Il sort of
prssimist of me and | am not surpris-
Cd that the supreme bench had over
ruled the writ of error This is not a
time to talk. | will only rciterate my
former statement i'll regard to the re-
nomination. that it will depend upon
the will Of the people
Gov. Taylor. late in the afternoon,
issued the following order: To Gen.
K. D. Collier, Frankfort. Ky. The SUI
preme court Of the United States hav-
ing decided in favor If Mr.. Beckham.
nothing now remains to be done except
to dismiss the militia and surrender
your office to your successor, appointed
by Mr.. Beckham You are therefore
directed to at once dismiss the militia
and II surrender your office to your
successor rs soon as the mandate Of
the supreme court is filed, or sooner if
YOU wish. Tender the militia my
kindest regards and sincere thanks for
their brave. manly and patriotic ser
vice. w. S. TAGLOR.'
Indianapolis. May 21.-Charles Fin
ley. ex-secretary of state Of Kentucky
has been arrested here for alleged
completely in the GocbeI murder con-
Spiracy.
Gov. Mount refuses to honor a re0uisi-
ton FOR Finley's return. Finley has been
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-22

Indianapolis. May 21.-Charles Fin
ley. ex-secretary of state Of Kentucky.
has been arrested here for alleged
completely in the GocbeI murder con-
spraCy
ton FOR Finley's return. Finley has been
released
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-22

for Colds, Indigestion, and all con-
sested conditions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-10
NEWS FACTS IN OUTLINE.

Major General Edward Moody Me
Cook. one of the celebrated fighting
McCOoks.' with n great record both in
military and civil affairs. is an inmate
of the California soldiers home
Smiths Fuse works AT Pempton. y
J.. blew up. Four persons were killed.
Sixteen miners have been killed by
an explosion in coal pit at Besseges.
France.
Miss Ella Little. an American. has re
ceived a doctorate at the University of
Heidelberg.
Seventeen cases of bubonic plague
are said To have existed az Port Town
send. Wash. for nearly a month.
" l.. Michael. who was vice presi-
dent of the American National bank of
Lima. o.. a the time that institution
was robbed of over $4,000 year ago
last Christmas. has been arrested.
charged with the murder.
Germany's demand for permission to
establish postoffices in Jerusalem
Beirut and Smyrna has been refused
by the porte.
Italy is to hold series of military
manoeuvers in April
Samuel Ketcham. for many years
conductor on the Northwestern rail-
road. was instantly killed while coup
ling cars at West Chicago. Ills
Attorney r. &. Cady is mentioned az
a candidate for mayor Of Green Bay.
Wis
The lieutenant governor Of Montana
respited a condemned murderer by tel
ephone. First case OF the kind on rec
ard