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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-22
Believed Cuban Defalcation
Will Be Between 100000
and $125,OOO.
ANOTHER AGAINST NEELY
Charged With Defrauding Gus
toms Out of Several Thou
sand Dollars.
He Imported Large Quantities
Of Paper for Postal Use
and Sold 1t,

HAVANA, May 19.-General Wood
says that the report from Muncie, Ind,
that nearly $4,000, 900 worth of stamps
have been printed there and sent to
Cuba for distribution, can be regarded
as canard. It is believed now that the
whole story is known, and the amounts
Of the defalcation will fall between
$100, 900 and 1926, 900. Those who know
the situation best say that the confess
ton of Reeves was the only link re.
quired in the chain of evidence, although
the principal statements he has made
will require investigation before they
are acted upon, as it is generally be-
ieved that his accusation is Of such
startling character as to render it un-
wise to proceed before being absolutely
sure Of other evidence to corrobor-
ate it.
Another charge against Nicely is that
he has defrauded the customs out of
several thousand dollars worth of du.
ties by importing,
Nominally for Postal Use,
large quantities Of paper which he aft
erwards sold to a printing house in Ha-
vana.
The Cubans are now beginning to
talk good deal regarding postal mat
tiers, the main idea apparently being
that the Americans, having found 80
many Of their countrymen implicated,
will not proceed to extremities. Gu
bans do not believe Nicely will be extra
dited.
With the confessions of Reeves and
Rich, supplemented by those Of the
stamp clerks and by the statements of
the Baracoa postmaster, it is considered
that the evidence against Nicely is COM
plete, especially in view Of the asser-
ton Of Reeves that stamps were not de-
stroyed when they were supposed to be-.
Packages which were apparently stamps
were destroyed, but it is now said that
these were so many bundles Of paper
bills.
The newspapers now begin to ask for
an investigation Of the engineering de.
partment. They say that this depart.
ment has been even more extravagantly
conducted than the postal department.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-22
APPALLING LOSS OF LIFE.

Plague Raging in the Famine Camps Of
India
LONDON, May ia special dispatch
from Hyderabad, noting the rapid
spread of cholera, says:
I'm one division, no fewer than 45
famine camps have been attacked by
the pestilence. The most virulent type
is at Gujerat, where many thousands
have persisted. In tho Godhra camp
alone there have been thousands of vic.
Tins. An appalling loss of life seems
inevitable"
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-22
REEVES CONFESSION,

Postal inspectors Refuse to Divu1go Its
Nature.
HAVANA, May 19.-W. H. Reeves,
deputy auditor Of the island, has made
a confession and given up $4,000 given
to him by @. F. w. Nicely, the arrested
financial agent'of posts at Havana, to
perform certain services the day he left.
General Wood and the postal inspectors
refuse to disclose the nature Of the con-
fession, barely admitting that the con-
fession has been made.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-22
NEW ELECTIONS ORDERED.

King Humbert DIssolves the italian
Chamber of Deputies.
ROME, May 19.-The king has signed
a decree dissolving the chamber of dep
uties. The elections have been fixed
for June and parliament will be con:
yened June 16.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-22
Fifteen Thousand in . Week.


New YORK, May 19.-1mmigration at
che barge Office has reached the high
water mark this week. In that time
5000 immigrants have arrived at this
port. Forty per ssnt OF the new arEiv'
II vagp ItA1iauk
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-22
statement of Cuban Expenditures.

WASHINGTON May 10. The war de-
partment has sent to the senate in an
swer to resolution, an itemized state
ment Of the receipts and expenditures
of all sorts in Cuba, including salaries
and allowances to officers, since the
American government assumed control
of the island. The statement shows that
total receipts from all sources in Cuba
for the year 1898 were $16, 1866, 100. The
expenditures are set down as 81, 42l, 719,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-22
Noted Crook Caught.

Noted CfoOk C1u8ht.
BARABoo, Y ts., May 19.-Henry Forb,
the noted crock, who is wanted in diff
ferent parts Of the state, has been ar
rested at Okse. He recently escaped
from the Gree1 Bay reformatory where
he was sentenced for stealing bicycles.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-22
CALLING IN MORE BONDS.

Old Two Per Cents to the Amount Of
023,OOO,OOO Wanted.
WASHINGTON, May 1.-The secretary
Of the treasury has issued call for the
old 2 per cent bonds to the amount of
$25, 900, 900, the amount outstanding, the
interest to cease on Sept. 1.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-22
st. Louis Street Car Officials Claim to Havs
Tlenty of Men.

st. Louis Street Car Officials Claim to Have
Tlenty of Men.
ST. LOUIS, May 19.-General Manager
Baumhoff of the St. Louis Transit COM
pany says he has 5000 men at his COM
mand, many of them old employees.
"With this number Of men," said he,
II would be able to operate every line
belonging to the Transit company in the
city, providing the police would give us
the proper protection. For the very
limited protection we are receiving I
have more men than I can use, and
there are any number Of applications on
fle."
Mr.. Baumhoff further said it was his
Intention to open several new lines each
day, until the entire system Of the
Transit company was in operation.
Rioting had accompanied the opening
Of each line, he says, but it had been his
experience that these demonstrations
ended with the first day, providing the
police acted faithfully in their sworn
duty to protect property.
President Mahon Of the international
Association Of Amalgamated Street
Railway Employees has announced that
IA labor organizations in St. Louis have
expressed a willingness to join strike
Of sympathy in aid of the street car
men. A meeting will be ]aeld soon TO
decide whether or not to call general
svmpathetio strike.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-22
Investigate Indian RESERVATIONS.
Prominent Piorecr Dead.

EsMETTsBuRG;' Ia, May l8.-Hon. A.
L. Ormsby, veteran Of the Civil war,
q pioneer banker, ex-mayor and leading
business man of Emmettsburg since
1917, died at Lake Okobojj during the
~.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-22
Entire Family Poisoned.

AHEs, Ia, May 19.-Members OF the
family Of P. P. Brown are lying very i'll
as the result of eating poisoned food.
All of the family have been seriously i'll
for several days and the final recovery
Of some of them is in doubt. John
Peterson, who lives with the family, is
IN the most serious condition and his
recovery Is uncertain.
Investigate Indian Reservations.
WASHINGTON, Ma" 10. - Senator
Thurston has introduced q resolution
authorizing TIC :cna,c committee Oh
Indian affairs to investigate affairs on
the various Indian reservations during
The next recess Oh cong 1ess.
Three Hangings in Alabama.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, May 19.-Walte1
Gordon and Eeauty Ingram, colored,
We're hanged at Eauta'i for the murder
u LON EUl;a.n. L., Talladega, Ebert
Garry, negro, Wa; hanged for the
murder Of Pink Ribb;ns.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-05-22
Oscar May HIVE to Abdicate.

LONDON, May 19.-The Stockholm
correspondent of The Daily Press says:
A rumor is abroad here in pro.Boer cir
cles that King Oscars declaration of
sympathy with Great Britain may
cause him to abdicate, as it has embit-
tered his relations with the cabinet.
LACK POLICE PROTECTION:
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-23

The report Of Captain W. W. Harts,
United States engineers. on the colum-
bia river. If given proper attention by
the department and congress will assure
the improvements necessary 10 make
not only the Columbia valley the lead
ing line Of communication between this
coast ard the interior but its mouth
the leading port OF entry on the Pacific
coast The natural superiority Of our
position was perhaps never better stat
ed than in the following extract from
Captain Harris report: From Alaska
on the north. the Cascade range Of
mountains extends parellel to the Pacific
coast about 100 miles inland as far
south as San Francisco bay. This
range Of mountains offers an almost
unbroken barrier TO carry communica-
tion between the coast on the west and
the wide. productive regions Of Idaho,
Eastern Oregon and Washington, lying
between the Rocky and Cascade noun
tain ranges. From the International
boundary lire on the north as far
south as the Sacramento river. in Cali
fornia. the only important low break
In the barrier formed by the Cascade
range is the Columbia river valley. This
valley forms the only natural line of
communication between the Pacific
coast and the country east of the Cas-
cade range where there is not involved
a lift Of several thousand feet over
the mountains. 1t thus affords an out
.et for the products Of the interior,
which outlet win unquestionably be the
line Of least resistance
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-23

The Baker City Republican never
loses a chance to have a whack at As
toria or. incidentally, to laud the o. r.
&N. This time it is Senator MeBude's
plan to provide the customs service at
the mouth OF the Columbia with sl5.-
COO launch that rouses the Republicans
ire. The Republican man is out OF place
IN Eastern Oregon, the interests OF
which are Identical with those OF the
mouth Of the Columbia He should
move to Portland and join the Oregon
ian stan. There he would find his
kindly Efforts appreciated.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-23

II man he gracious and courteous to
strangers, Il shows ho Ia a citizen OF
the world aud lha, his heart ls no isl.
and, cut on from other lands, but a
continent that Joins 20 them. II he be
compassionate towards the aiillc,ions OF
olhers. Il shows that hla heart ID like
the noble tree that IL wounded itself
when Il give the balm. II he easily
pardors and remlta oftenues. II shows
that hls mind is planted above iniur-
les, 81 that he cannot be shot II he be
thankful for small benefits. Il shows
that h. weighs mems minds and not
their trash.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-23
5000 wonTn or coon.

A. II, rhurneaa. of Wills Greek Coal
Co, Bu0alo. o., writes; II have been
afflicted With kidney and bladder ,roub-
le for years. passing gravel or stones
with excruclasing pain. Other medi-
clrca only gave relief. Aftrr taking
Fcley'S Kidney Cure the result was SUR
prialng few doses started the brick
ius,, like ilnc stones. ETC.. and now
have no pain across my kidneys. and
feel like a new man. FOley'a Kidney
Cure ild me 1900 worth u good. %
Take no substitute. CHAs. ROGERS.
Druggist.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-23

Fvery medicine 's an innovation. and
he that win not apply new romodlca
must expect new evils, for time Ii the
greatest lnnovator, and II time. OF
course. alter things 10 tho worse, and
wisdom and counsel shall not alter
them 60 the better. what shall be th ;
gnde
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-23

As has often happened. blood-thlrs-
ty mob makes the discovery that It
has lynched the wrong negro. As is
also customary. they are not al all
abashed BY a lit;le accident Of that Kind
but 20 merrily on reducing the colOred
population. Yet the FilipInos don't
want to unite with us. Misguided
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-23

Many have loat confidence and hope
as well aa health. because they thought
their kidney disease was lnourable.
Foley's Kidney Cure Il a positive cure
for the discouraged and dlaconaolate.
Take no Nthsr CHAN, ROGERS.
Druggist.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-23

nr. c. ]. Bishop. Agnew. Mich. says;
II have used Foley's Honey and Tar IN
three very severe cases u pneumonia
with good results IN every case" There
IL nothing 20 good. cHAs. ROGERS.
Druggist.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-23

Benz. Ingerson. of Hutton. Ind. says
he had not spoken n word above q
whisper for months. and one bottle OF
Foley's Honey and Tar restored his
voice. II Ia used largely by speakers
and singers. Take no substitute
CHAS ROGERS. Druggist.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-23

Tho person who disturbed the con-
grvgatpn last Sunday by coughing. il
requested TO eall on Charles Rogers
ana set bottle % Foley'a Honey and
Tar. II always giyea relief.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-23
GROWTH OF ANGLo-sAxoNDoM
New York Tribune.

New York Tribune.
Mr.. J. H. Schooling has recently de-
voted-in The Pail Mall Magazine-one
Of his statistical and analytical articles
TO the subject Of the growth Of the
British empire in the nineteenth cen
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-23
TO CURE 4 COLD IL one DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money 4 II
fails to cure. E. w. Groves signature
is on each box. 25c.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-23
rnn nrsr sA1vn IN rnr wonLp

Il Banner salve. II IA made from a
prescription by a widely known skin
specialist and positively ID tho most
healing ealve for pllea burns. scalda.
ulcers, running sores and all skin dla.
eases. There "A nothing 30 good.
CfIAS, ROGERS, Druggiat.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-23
THE LOUVRE

Strangers visiting In tine city will find
the Louvre an attractive resort wherein
to spend the evening. The Anime Sisters
Indies Orchestra Is still on the bills and
presents nightly a musical program Of
exceptional merit, Handsome pool aud
billiard rooms are feature In connection
with the house. Palatable lunches will
DO served at all nours
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-23

All communications intended for pub
licatIon should be directed to the editor.
Business communications Of all kinds
and remlttances must be addressed to
'rhe Astorian."
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-23

Cold and cough cures are numerous,
but the one that leads all Others In
merit. h Foiey'a Honey and Tar which
is In great demand these days, cHAs.
ROGERS. Druggist,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-23

The AstorIan guarantees to its ad-
vertisers .he largest circulation Of any
newspaper published on the Columbia
river.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-23

Fortune IL sometimes like Syblllas
olIer which at FIRST olfVreth the com.
modify az full. then consumeth part
aud part and u,ill holdc,h up the price.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-23

We take cunning Tor sinister OF
crooked wisdom, And certainly thuro
Is great difference between cunning
man aud Wise man, not only IN point
of honesty, but IN point ot ability,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-23

The yellow papers they are read
The which explains their hue;
Some other papers are not read,
And therefore they are blue.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-23

A cold. cough or Ia grippe can be
'nlppcd In the bud" with n doae or two
OF Foley's Honey and Tar. Beware OF
substitutes. CHAS. ROGERS. Drug
Oiaf
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-23

\ man who recently sent s. 60 a
New York tlrm for tiro escape re.
cclycd Bible IN return
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-23
FOR HoARsENEss.

Don't pattern after the busy little bee
It's the othsr fellow who eats the honey
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-23
ron PNEUMONIA.

Don't imagine u man pays his bills
every time he nests them.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-23

Advertising rates can be had on ap-
llcation to the business manager.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-23

Fortune IL like the market. whcr,
many timrs, II YOU can stay a little
the price viii fall.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-23

II Is the brewer who Is always look
ing for bargains.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-23
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
DAILY.

Sent BY mail per year............S6.Vo
Sent by mail, per month-..,...... 20
Served by carrier. per month.....' 30
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-23
srAII-WEEKLY.

Sent BY mall, per year, in advance. $500
Postage free to subscribers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-12-23
All agents sell tickets via
The Northwestern Line

w II. MEAD. II. l.. sIaLER.
General Agent. Trav. Agent,
2is Alder Street. Portland. oregon,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-11
ID. j. Kaufman Leases Additional
Store Room.

In the many changes and improvements
which usually take place in Washington's
mercantile life with the advent OF spring,
there is none which shows more rapid ad-
vancement than that of the firm Of ID. j.
Kaufman, clothler and furnisher. at 1907
PENNSYLVANIA Avenue, who has just leased
the adjoining property formerly occupied
by B. F. Guy & Co From the plans now
being prepared the two buildings viii he
thrown into one, which Will give the firm
some 1000 square feet Of floor space. This
in itself is a novelty, as there is no house
In this city dealing in mems wearing ap
parel exclusively which will be able to
show its stock to such advantage.
The interior will be handsomely finished
and equipped with everything modern in
store fixtures The exterior will also
undergo many changes, and will, when
completed, present a most pleasing and
handsome appearance. Although Mr.. Kauf
man has only occupied the present site for
little over two years, he has succeeded in
building up an enviable business.
The clothier who tries to fool the people
these days fools. himself" said Mr.. Kauf-
man the other day. I'VE doubt if any busi-
ness in Washington can show as big an in
crease in so short time as ours. We be-
lieve in being frank. honest. and straight
forward with everyone. If We do not think
a certain suit or coat is best for custO-
mer, we tell him so. We would rather not
sell to him at all than give him something
he does not like. For this reason We never
hesitate to return the money if a patron
is dissatisfied. We not only clothe our Gus
toners, but We dress them"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-11
THE WISB-YOUNG Case
Further Argument in the House on
the Contested Election.
An Agreement Made to Take vote
Tomorrow AfternOon-Represc
RepubIican Organization in Re
pIy to Questions From Democrats

The Wise Young election contest held
the attention of the House Of Representa-
tives during most of the session yesterday.
The Journal having been approved, MI.
Knox asked and received unanimous con-
sent to make the Senate bill providing a
government for Hawaii the special order
for Tuesday. April 3, the vote to be taken
on its passage at O'Clock Thursday
April 3.
Consideration was then resumed OF the
election case. Mr.. Weeks continuing his
speech in favor OF Mr.. Wise. An agree
ment was made TO take a vote at 2:3o
o'clock Monday afternoon.
Mr. Weeks was followed by Mr. Burke,
vino sustained the right Of Young to retain
his seat. At the conclusion Of Mr.. Burke 5
remarks he stated that two Democratic
members who had intended to address the
House en- the report were unavoidably de-
tanned and he suggested that with the
c,ose of the next speech the House stand
adjourned until Monday.
Mr.. Weeks objected, and Mr.. Burke
moved 10 adjourn. His motion was lost.
In the course of his remarks, Mr.. Burke
had charged upon the authority of letter
den. of Virginia, that Wise was bolter
and that one Holland was the regular Re
publican nominee for Congress.
To this Mr.. Hull, who was chairman Of
the subcommittee Of the Republican
Congressional Committee in charge of
contests. responded that Wise had been
officially declared by the only tribunal com
petent TO pass upon the matter to be the
regular Republican candidate for Congress
from the Second district of Virginia.
Replying to questions by several Demo-
Gratis. Mr. Hull further asserted that so far
as he could judge, the Republican State
organization in Virginia had but one am
bition on earth, and that was to keep the
party small enough to absorb all the Fed
ersl Offices IN the State.
The argument for the contestant was
continued by Mr.. Linney. At the close of
his remarks at 4:15 o'clock, the House ad-
iOurned until Monday.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-11
LEGISLATION FOR ALASKA.
Favorable Reports TO the House on
Several Bills.

Favorable reports on the following bills.
relating to Alaska, were presented to the
House yesterday by Mr.. Lacey, from the
Committee on Public Lands:
House bill 1925. to prohibit the loca-
ton of mining claims by power of at
torney in the District of Alaska; House
bill 1921, to extend the timber and stone
acts to the District of Alaska; House bill
1896 to amend the homestead laws of the
District of Alaska; House bill 1890 to ex-
tend the system Of public surveys to the
District Of Alaska; House bill 9294 to limit
placer mining claims in the District OF
Alaska:
The report on bill 1924 says:
THE placer mining law now in force IN
Alaska is the same that is in force in the
States and Territories, but in the other To-
calities the abuses of the privilege of To-
eating claims without limit has been mini
mized. In Alaska, owing to the exceeding
shortness of the season for work, the tying
up of every creek and gulch by filings on
which no work is required 10 be done for
q year of more. has worked very greatly TO
the disadvantage OF the bona fide miners
few men viii stake an entire creek or
gulch and then go off and leave it. hoping
that within the time in which they may
lawfully do their assessment work some
body else may work a discovery in the
neighborhood and test the value Of their
claims without expense 10 themselves
THE abuse is not local 10 Alaska. but
with long seasons to work in, the reguia-
ton by miners meetings. organized in
places so conditioned, fixes the assessment
so as 10 prevent the abuse from becoming
very serious, but in Alaska the necessity
for general legislation on this subject
seems to be greater than elsewhere. Your
committee is of the opinion that one claim
on any creek or gulch is all that one miner
should have in his own right, but that the
original discoverer should have an extra
claim We therefore recommend the pas
sage of the bill"
The report on bill 1926 says Great
complaint comes from Alaska of the abuse
OF the use of powers of attorney for loca-
ton or mining claims. The same Criti-
cism has occurred in other States and Ter
| ritories; but. where the season OF work is
| long. miners meetings have been able to
| provide suitable rules as 10 the amount
| Of work to be done, as to compel loca-
| tors to expend money on their claims or
! else abandon them. Under the general law
| in the absence OF such legislation, an en-
| tire creek or gulch can be tied up from
| the work by powers of attorney. This
method results in the holding of large
areas for speculative purposes, without
work for a year or more after the loca-
ton is filed. In a country where the Pc
riod OF actual work is so limited by the
severity Of the climate this becomes Il Sc
rious matter. and complaint in relation to
these abuses seems 10 be quite general"