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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-12-07
Four schoon ere Ashore .

- Fonr 'schooners AshOFe. =. =
BERERLY, Mass, Dec. 8. --- Four
schooners ~e.ashore near here and >rre
fate 81 the crews spncertain. the g....
was = 5O-knot one. 4 !. :}s5 :5s1 =. =. -,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-12-07
SESSION WAS BRIEF.

Work in tho House WIN Begin With Con-
alteration Of the Army HUI. !. @%s.,
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-The session OF
the house was brief. The real work
will begin when the house considers
the army reorganization bill, which
Mr.. Hull, chairman of the committee
on military affairs. reported during the
day. He explained the urgent neces-
sity for immediate action upon this
measure as under the present law the
army must be reduced to 1900 on
July next, and asked unanimous con.
sent for the consideration Of the bill
the following day, but Mr.. Sulzer IN.
~ objected, so Mr.. Hull introduced q
resolution for special order for the
consideration of tho bill with provision
for a vote at the end Of six hours gen.
eral debate. .% 2$5&'55 .s:.
The objection to the: swearing in of
Mr.. Conner Of Iowa, the successor of
Senator Deliver, which was raised by
Mr.. Bailey of Texas, was relieved by
the presentation of new set of creden-
tials by Governor Shaw and Conner
took the oath. ~, ~ Z.
WIFI
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-12-07
Minneapolis wheat.

h $@i<5J 'a1ssa x MsNNEAPoL1s, Dec. 4 ID
5S W HEATH sStors-CAsh 7sAc,i De-
oenlber 7s96c, My 10. On Track
No. lahard 7i3<o, No. Northern 73xo,
No. = Northern 70k@70ke. -
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-12-07
Treat Army aad Navy Alike.

=" Treat Army and Navy Alike.
: WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-The report of
General J. @. Breckenridge. inspector
general Of the army, earnestly recon-.
mends that the; benefits 81 Che law Of
March 8, 1899, providing Tor the retire
ment Of officers Of the navy under cor.
tain conditions with the rank and pay
Of the next higher grade, be extended
to include officers Of the army. Most
Of our wars have been fought on land,
says the report. and 40 matter Of
simple Justice rewards for army officers
should belno less extensive than those
enjoyed BY officers Of the naval branch.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-12-07

~ n. a. E0RTIAR, n. D., en-. *.0radu
Canada. Surg on to st. Gabrtel'e Hoopital
once hours q to 10 q. M, and 9 to pm =
Once a. xestden corner Of First street
EandsK3rst ave.N.E mi ls2 80 E
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-12-07
sioex CITY live stoolk.

r.: 4, .s3& ina .5i Sioux C1TY,, Dec. Z,
CATTLE Market 100 6c higher. =
q Bales ranges at $4.600b.25 for beevss,
e2.0O@3. ~ for COWS, bulls and mixed,
o. 25@8. % for stockers and feeders, IS. 90
@8o0 for cal Ives and yearlings t>s-o s sN]
y HOGS-Market strong 20 shade higher.
Hangs Of prices 44.6Q0 4.e2H. III s$l4. En- II
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-12-07
INCREASE THE REDUCTION,
Proposal to Cut War Revenues More
Than $50, OOO,OOO.' -

Proposal to Cut War Revenues More
-? Than $50, 100000. -.
WASHINGTON Dec. 5.-The Republi-
can members OF the ways and means
committee held another meeting during
the day to consider the bill for the re.
duction of war revenue taxes but no
conclusion was reached. There is some
talk in the committee of increasing the
reduction over the $50, 600, 600 at first
agreed upon and there appears to be q
prospect that some. increase over the
original figures will be made, but no
definite action has yet been taken. The
Repu blioans probably will hold several
other meetings before final action is
taken and caucus Of the Republicans
may be held. .,2 VI s.: :i,5. " 50 -
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-12-07

Y VI -. - HNt U11WA HSOek q 1rOts 55lJ5 i23E
& SouTH ST PAUL Dec 4
%iHoGs-MArket stexdy. Range Of
prices, q. bO0s.0O. SSs:.13I tt3i
pa tai u Market steady. 81 ..2 4. 4 rs
6ales ranged 4t 81 zoos 90 FOR good 60
ok0dos butcher steers, oa600AO0 for
COWS and heiferA 1aQo0 400 for bulls,
10. 0O@5. 30 for calves. i. Il t.5 \
n fSHEEP-.-Market steady. VI II ,$ $SI
IN 6sies ranged az 4. 40GAy g for lambs
2tOea s. Tor WsthSrs. 81 Il. 81
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-12-07
Cards.
LEGAL.
u RANK w. LYON, A torney at La
II Office In Court House. Little Falls.

IN. sellor at Law. Agent for the Amer
ican Agency Collecting Co, Buys. and
sel1s real estate and loans money on the
same. Also has large lot of choice Ian .
end town lots for, sale. ONCE il Cour
House. Little Falls, MINI - !, s.,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-12-07
MEDICAL.

NJ. ROBERTS, Physician and Sur.
ksgeoh. I'D. Philadelphia Pa. Z. r i.
g. 2. London, England. Speciality, nose
RHODES BLOCK. LITTLE FALLS MIMI
s1estdence at Hotel Buchanan. &, -" -
= ONCE hours to II q. m, 2 to and Ito.
q. N. $ .3{3aassJ4fs y - : 4 II
nR. W. CHANCE, Physician and sur I
geo0. Office in RhodeoJTanner
block. Residence Corner Broaawav aud
Eiglf. Street East -. : 49, - -
telephone conrection,E wetssls Dsust
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-07
CHURCHMEN'S LEAGUE.
Meeting Held Last Evening in st.
JOhn'a Pariah HILL.

JOhh3 Hail.
A meeting of the Churchman'S League
of the Protestant Episcopal diocese Of
Washington was held last evening in the
church hall of st. Johns Church A paper
was read by Mr.. Lewis J. Davis, giving a
sketch of the history of Epiphany parish,
and paper on the Washington parish was
read by Mr.. o. B. Hallam. In the discus
sion which followed some interesting details
were brought out in regard to the early
days of the Episcopal Church in this city
The Platt-Ray bill. now before Congress,
to regulate the granting of divorces in the
District of Columbia was considered, and
after discussion, in which the general fea-
it was referred to the executive committee
with I power to act In discussing this sub
league exert its influence in behalf Of the
antf-polygamy amendment to the Constitu-
ton.
bership. The program for the sixth annual
course Of Churchman'S League lectures 10
be given Tuesday evenings at s o'clock
during Lent, will be:
March G-''rhe Foreign Mission Field"
Rev Edward Abbott, DID. rector of St
James Church. Cambridge. Mass.
March 13-'The Western Mission Field
Right Rev. Ethelbert Talbot, DID, LID,
bishop of Central Pennsylvania.
March 2o-"The Machinery of Missions"
Rev. Arthur S. Lloyd ID, secretary of
the board of missions.
March 27-"The Episcopal Church In the
American Revolution" Rev. C. Ellis Ste
vens, DID, Del, rector Of Christ Church,
Philadelphia.
April :-"Our Inheritance in the English
Church Rev. c. Ernest Smith, DID, rec
tor of St. Michael and All Angels Church,
Baltimore
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-07
MEASURED AND PHOTOGRAPHED.
Three Men in custody Accused of
RObbing SnIOOnkeeper.

Edward r Blair w. H. Link and Thomas
Ryan, who were arrested yesterday after
noon by Detectives Hartigan and Boyd,
On charge of having stolen 500 from the
cash drawer of Peter Trometers saloon,
as published in yesterdays Star, will be
given hearing in the Police Court tomor-
row. When the report of the robbery was
made to the detectives at headquarters the
circumstance warranted the belief upon the
by men who were above the ordinary run
of thieves. For this reason Inspector
BOardman anxious that they should
be captured. The failure Of the detectives
to apprehend them, he feared. would mean
that other similar robberies would follow.
For two days the members of the force
had been the lookout for the robbers,
and about 80 O'Clock yesterday afternoon
Detectives Boyd and Hartigan placed them
under arrest at AZ street and Pennsylvania
avenue. Beyond giving their names and
mentioning cities from where they said
they had come the prisoners refused to
say anything They objected to being
searched, and 1t was Only by stripping
them of their wearing apparel at head
quarters that the detectives found the
money which amounted TO about SO Late
i'll the afternoon they were measured and
photographed for the rogues' gallery Con-
les Of their photographs We're sent to sew
eral large cities today. the authorities be-
lieving they may be identified by the police
elsewhere.
Mr.. Trometer has fully identified the men
under arrest The fourth man who is al
legged to have been with the prisoners at
the time of the robbery has not been
caught.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-07
Investigating Alleged Theft.

The police of the Anacostia station are
investigating the alleged case of horse
stealing reported yesterday by N. A. Lohr
of Good Hope, but as yet they have been
unable to find either the animal or the
thief The horse was selected from among a
number of others in the stable, it is said,
and the door Of the stable was found
next morning secured by the hasp, showing
vent about his work 1t is supposed but
one man did the stealing. The officers are
conducting their investigation in the vi
entity of the line separating the District
and Maryland
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-07

Business Transacted at the Aasocfa.
tfOn's REGULAR Meeting.


The regular monthly meeting Of the
Veteran Volunteer Firemen's Association,
held at the engine house, 10Th and H
streets, last evening, was well attended
The president, Mr.. James H. Richards, who
had been seriously Ill. had recovered suff,-
GENTLY to be present ana preside. Mr.. J. ].
Peabody served as secretary.
The committee on the ball. to be given by
the association and the ladies' auxiliary at
Odd Fellows Hall. the 21st, reported that
the arrangements were satisfactorily pro-
crossing and the outlook cheering
An invitation was received from the Balti-
more w. V. F. Association to attend the
annual convention Of the Maryland state
volunteer fremen in that city, June Ii, II
and Is next This was accompanied by a
letter to the effect that there would then be
veterans reunion. as such associations
we're expected from Philadelphia, Brooklyn,
New York, Louisville and other points. Con-
sideration of the subject was postponed to
a future meeting.
A letter was also read from the Baltimore
association rendering sympathy to Presi-
dent Richards in his illness. Mr.. Richards
expressed his grateful thanks for the ex-
preston, and referred to the kindness he
had received from the ladies' auxiliary and
the members.
A. hose spannee used on the Northern
Liberty's engine h the '40's was presented
by Veteran Samuel B. Cooper. and pic
ture Of the Columbia engine house and COM
pany. taken in 1857, was presented by Mr.
H. NJ. Fry, both of which were accepted,
with thanks.
The question Of celebrating Washington on g
birthday was considered. and it was de-
termined to keep up the time-honored GUS
tom by a short street parade in the after
noon, weather permitting. Veterans A d.
Shaw, H. Thorn and the president were ap-
pointed the committee on tie subject.
Mr.. Peabody reported that the prospects
were good for obtaining a Patrick Lyons
engine, known in the early days of Wash
ington as a Padelion, for the centennial
celebration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-07

When arraigned yesterday before Justice
Clabaugh, in Criminal Court No. /, the fol-
lowing pleaded not guilty:
Charles L. McUin, murder: Talmadge
Walker. alias Thomas Walker murder
Thomas Greek. carnaI knowledge; Daniel
Young, perjury; Mary Brent. larceny from
the person: Frank F. Wanamaker false
pretenses; Frederick Boston, larceny from
the person: Lucius Jones violation of sec
ton 1892. r. S. L. S: Samuel r. NcFar-
land, alias Stephen William. false pre-
lenses; Henry kesler. violation of section
s4}S. r. s. L. s; Eugene Wells assault 10
kill; William Marshall. violation of section
54G7. r. S. L s: William Marshall, viola
ton of section 5471. r.. s L. s, and VII
liam Marshall, violation of section 3s.1, r.
S L S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-07
CITY AND DISTRICT.
5etheI Literary and Historical Society


The Bethel Literary and Historical Asso-
citation. Prof. W. H. Richards president,
held its regular meeting at the Metropolis
tan A. NJ. E. Church last evening. Mr. R.
S. Smith of the local bar was the essayist
of the evening. Miss Susie E Scott sang
solo. In the course of his paper on Public
Sentiment the Unwritten Law" Mr.. Smith
said: This country suffers abroad by the
bad deeds of the lawless element within its
borders, Just as the colored race suffers
here for the crimes of the Iawless element
within its ranks. If it were not believed
that race hatred exists In our government
there never wOuld have been an insurrec-
ton by the natives against its sovereignty
in the Philippines costing so much precious
blood and treasure Every American who
has lost or may lose his life or limb by bull
let, accident or disease in the military or
naval campaign there may justly be
charged to the account of the lynchers
here"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-07
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Newport News for Fortress Mon
rec and Norfolk al $50 pm
Steamer Fste!Ie Randall for Glymont and
Intermediate points at $50 a. m.
Steamer Potomac for Baltimore and lower
river landings at p m.
Steamer Harry Randall for Chapel Point
Nomini and river landings at : am
Trains leave 1312 street and Pennsylvania
avenue hourly for Arlington from am. TO
{, pm. and for Mt. Vernon hourly from 10
am. to pm
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington
and Fort Myer every half hour from Z a. m.
to II pm. and every hour for Falls Church
from : ain. to II pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-07

Proceedings in equity We're Instituted YES
terday by Martha NJ Read against JAG. b
+ Clark and others, by which Il is sough,
to have certain real estate sold and the
proceeds thereof applied toward the salts
faction OF Judgment in favor of the com
plalnant Tor $1,000 In connec ion with the
cause certain conyeyances are character
lzed as the wicked and fraudulent device
OK the said parties thereto for the sole u1Ir-
pose aud with the intent to hinder dsIav
anu deiraud the creditors Of the said DO
PENDANT, Jacob =. Clark. and your com
piainaut.'' -'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-07
Death of Mrs, Ed,;nra.

Sincere sorrow was caused among an I'M
usually large circle of friends and acquaint-
ahces by the announcement today of the
sudden death OF Mrs. Jennie Edwards
mother Of Captain Eugene C. Edwards of
the COrcoran Cadet Corps-Company A I'd
Battalion, D. Z y. G. The demise occurred
at O'Clock this morning at the residence
oil captain Edwards. 911 F street northeast
Mrs. Edwards was in her ffty-sixth wear
About five days ago she complained of feeI.
ing III. but no idea was entertained that the
alment was serious in character There
Iore ner death was entirely unexpected
1he funeral will occur from the numb Der
mentioned at o'clock Friday afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-07

effort has received the highest praise
wherever It has been heard. and 1t Is ex-
pected that all the seats will be sold be-
fore the night Of the lecture. Reserved
seats may be secured at Ellis music store
CRICKET ON THE HEARTH"
Friday night there will be a performance
of the drama tization Of Dickens delightful
novel. The Cricket on the Hearth" at
the National Rifles Hail. 1t will be given
for the benefit Of the Christmas charity
fund of Almas Temple, Mobiles of the Mys
tic Shrine. and the cast will be practically
the same as when the play was presented
at All Souls Parish Hall some weeks ago.
The Caleb Plummer, the old toy maker. Of
Mr.. Edward G. Townsend is a remarkably
fine Characterization, one we'll worthy the
professional stage, and should attract a
large audience. Tickets are for sale at
Sanders & Staymans.
PHILHARMONIC CLUB CONCERT
Especial attention is called to the concert
OF the philharmonic Club tomorrow even
Ing at the parlors Of the Washington Club.
lllo l street northwest. The program Is
well calculated to interest our music lovers,
and as this concert will be the last of the
series, large attendance Is expected.
seats may be had al the music stores of
knabe, Ellis, Droop and Sanders &. Stay-
man.
STRAKoSCH OPERA COMPANY.-The
Strakosch Opera COMPANY which is to re-
success Monday night in Baltimore, where
1t has been playing for three months, in the
production of Ozibulka's charming opera,
"Amorita." This opera is familiar to
Neutrality-suspicious. from the excellent presen-
tstion made of 1t some years ago at the
Grand Opera House The cast includes
eighteen artists and four choruses, soldiers,
citizens. slaves and students. The opera
mas great opportunity for display in cos
tunes and scenery, and these were fully
provided for in the production last night.
Miss Clara Lane appeared in the title role,
and had the greatest of her many triumphs
In Baltimore. Miss Amelia Fields was An
gelo, in the usual costume of Florentine.
The part suits her voice, and she had great
success. AS Bombarda, Mr. ]. K. Murray
had a great opportunity, which he improved
to the utmost. The two comedians, Frear
and Webb, had roles exactly fitted to their
capabilities as humor-makers. and their
work added to the success of the perform
ance. All the finales in the opera were re-
peated. "Amorita" will be presented dur
ing the coming engagement in this CITY,
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RAILROADS.
WASHINGTON. ALEXANDRIA AND MT yERSU!
RAILWAY COMPANY

WASHINGTON. ALEXANDRIA AND MT yERNUS
HALLWAY COMPANY.
From station l31a st. and PENNSYLVANIA ave
In fleet November J. 1899
For Alexandria week days Geo T:n4 T:3O 500
S:35. 500 9:25 10:00 Hoo. lI:4J a. NJ x12:e5
1920. ,2:i5. x1:20. Lao, 200. 2:4O. 3:25, $50
xa:i5, 4:5o, sos. x3:2o, 5:4o. 6:ci, $50, 7:00
1885, 500. $500, 1000, go. 1883 pm. sundays
I:45 900. 9:45. 1880. Il:15 am, 12:Uo noon.
12:45. l:S0. 2:t5 300. 3:45 $3.50 5:i5, 500. oi5
1870, S:15, 300. 1000, II: 20, II so pm.
For Mt. Vernon. week DAYS 6:30. 500 l0:G0
Hoo am, x12:05. xl:20, 200, 2:i0. $3.50 1905.
6:45. 800 pm.
For Arlington and Aqueiuct Bridge. week days.
500 $3.50. 1925, 1000 HOO am. 'f2:o5 ~ 20
12:45 s1:45. 900. '2:40. 1926 s:l5. SOS Goa
$3.50. TOO. 500 pm: Sundays, .:45, 900. 9:i5
1920. l1:15 am, 1900 noon l2:45 80, 2:l5
$500 3:45. 4:3e. 5:15 600. GAS. 1880 Sis pm
Parcels carried on all trains. Baggage checked
Express. To Arlington only
G. E ABBOT. J. CoLvIN
Prestdenf Superintendent,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-07

The board Of visitors to the Csoyernp,en+
Hospital for the Insane has apnointed a
special committee, of which Rev. Rvrop
Sunderland. d.. president of the hoard
is chairman, to take action regarding the
death Of DIR. A. H. Wilmer, late assistan,
superintendent Of the institution. mo
mortal will be prepared and presented at a
meeting to be held in the near future, IL Is
understood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-07
BUILDING TRADES COUNCIL
Electrical Workers Oppose Bill Providing
for Licenses
Necessity of a Complete Ama1Gama.
ton of Local Trade AssOcfa-
lions Urged.

President E. ]. Ratigan occupied the chair
at the meeting last evening of the Building
Trades Council, and Mr.. Milford Spohn was
secretary. Delegates from seventeen allied
OF CARNATIONS were present
The delegates from the Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers reported that a bill had
been Introduced by Mr.. Chandler in the
Senate providing for the licensing of cleo
trical workers in The District of Columbia.
He read a synopsis of the bill as printed
in The Star, and stated that the organize
ton which he represented was opposed to
it for The reason that the passage of the
proposed law would result in scaling the
wages OF the men and placing them abso-
lutely in control of the contractors. At
the reques; of The electrical workers the
legislative committee of the council was
asked 10 confer with the former body at
heir meeting 10 be held this evening, and
this will be zone.
Indignation Approved.
A copy of d resolution adopted at the re-
cent convention of the National Building
Trades Council, which was forwarded to
the local council by H. w. Steinbiss, gen
eral secretary-treasurer of the national
body, was read ana approved The reso-
luton states that as the present condi-
ton of the trades union movement has
plainly demonstrated the necessity Of
thorough and complete amalgamaton of
the various local associations through the
medium nf Il national or International or
Gauization of their respective trades or
calling, each preserving its own trade au-
tolGmy, the National Building Trades
Council. in convention assembled, while rec
ognizng the fact that each local building
trades council is best qualified to judge
the best course to pursue 10 enable them
10 protect their own interests gHaran-
tced to them by the constitution. would re-
spectfully urge upon all local trades and
callings the necessity of joining their re-
spective national or international organza-
tons: and that all affiliated local building
trades councils be requested to use their
best efforts in the accomplishment of this
purpose.
The vacancy in the Office of serscant-at-
arms was filed by the election of MI.
Charles Lewis.