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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-06
DESIRE, NO INTERFERENCE
Senator Blackburn and Others Visit presi-
- ISL dent Mckinley. veg .', =

Senator Blackburn and Others. Visit presi-
dent Mex inlcy.sy " ~, =
WASHINGTON, FED. ga Kentucky
delegation, consisting Of Senator.elect
Blackburn, Representative Rhca, Smith,
Allen and Gilbert, and ex-Representa,
tive Thompson, called Oh President Nc
Kinley to protest against any fet,a--@:l
interference in that state. Senator,
Lindsay was also. there, but he did
Ect come with the other gentlemen.
Tie Kentuckians said that federal in
terfelence in Kentucky would. be sure
to result in serious trouble, as the first
move Of troops would cause an uprising
that could not be easily quelled. They
expressed the opinion that the difficulty
would be adjusted without further vio-
lence if the people Of Kentucky were al
lowed to settle the matter themselves.
When Senator Blackburn left the
president he said his interview was
altogether pleasant and satisfactory.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-06
POINT OF ORDER RAISED.

Pettigrew Fails in All Effort to Discuss the
Philippine Question.
WASHINGTON, Feb. Am effort Ey
Senator Pettigrew Of South Dakota to
discuss the Philippine question in the
senate was Of no avail, as he was met
by point of order which took him from
the floor. He had gotten only 50 far as
to charge that the great journals of the
country would not publish the facts
concerning the Philippine war. Subse-
quently he offered another resolution on
which he will speak next week.
Senator Allen of Nebraska concluded
his speech in arraignment of Secretary
Gage because Of his transactions with
the National City bank of New York.
He had previously introduced a resolu-
ton providing for an investigation by
the senate of the treasury department,
but objection to it's consideration sent i
over until next week.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-06
PLACED AT rs PER. CENT.
Ways and Means Committee Decides on q
Tariff for Porto Rico.

Ways and Means Committee Decides On .
Tariff for Porto Rico.
WASHINGTON, Feb. SAT . special
meeting of the ways and means COM
mittee it was decided to report bill
establishing tariff system for Porto
Rico on a basis of rs per cent of the
rates in the regular tariff laws. -
Reports also were received from the
subcommittee which has considered to
what extent the term United States, as
used in the Constitution, relates to the
outlying islands recently acquired by
this country. A majority of the SUBJ
committee, comprising the Republican
members, reported in substance that
congress had practically unlimited power
in dealing with these territories. The
minority, comprising Mr.. Richardson
Dem. }, and Newlands (Silver), hold in
substance that all constitutional restric-
lions extend to the newly acquired ter
ritory and that the powers of congress
are thereby limited.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-06

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.-The defense In
the case Of Senator Clark of Montana
before the senate committee ON privi-
leges aud elections has begun the pres
entation Of its side Of the controversy.
The first half Of the day was given to
the witnesses for the memo1ialists after
which Thomas T. Lyons, county attor-
ney for jefferson county, was put on
the stand by Mr.. Faulkne- in Mr.
Clark's behalf His testimony was
rather startling in several respects. He
brought Representative Campbell, one
Of the attorneys for the prosecu il, into
the controversy as al active participant
in the case, saying MI. C--mpbell had
promised him $1,000 TO testify in the
case against Mr.. Clark i'll this prosecu-
ton. He had previouSi, been a
Worker for Senator Clark.
and said he acted in this matter at the
instance Of Mr.. G. w. Clark, playing
the part, as the witness put it, of "a
Whiteside on the other side. -" Accord
ingly, he said, he had visited Mr.. Camp
bell. After hearing his proposition to
testify that several Of the members Of
the legislature had been to his mowl-
edge bribed Mr.. Campbell had agreed to
pay him the sum mentioned for his
share and even Offering TO double it. He
said that Mr.. Campbell had told him
(Lyons) that he would ruin him Camp
belly if he revealed the facts before the
committee. He said he had never told
Campbell the story he would tell was
false
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-06
FINALLY GAVE CONSENT.

Great Britain the Chief Objcctor to
French Concessions in China.
PARIS, Feb. "a yellow book was
issued during the day dealing with the
success of the movement for obtaining
from the Chinese government an extern
sion of the French concessions at Shang
hal. The report shows that the chief
opposition came from Great Britain,
which country regarded it as an inva-'
sion Of it's sphere Of influence in the
Yang-tse- Kiang valley. Lord Salisbury,
in accordance with the agreement of
1898, finally waived opposition in ex-
change for some concessions to British
subjects.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-06
NO OPPOSITION SHOWN.

Senate in Executive Session Considers the
Peace Treaty.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.-The senate in
executive session took up The Hague
peace treaty, There was brief dis
cussion Of it but no opposition was de-
veloped. The treaty would have been
ratified but under the rules it had to be
laid over - r1rs after being read. Sen
ater P, he thought there were
to be &, wo-thirds of the senate
present 43e vote is taken. The
extradit:> ,~>aty with the Argentine
republic was also read and considered
but went over for the same reason as
The Hague treaty.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-06
RUMORED IN CAPE TOWN..

Free staters, 1t Is Said, Are Becoming
Tired of the War.
CAPE Town, Feb. Sit appears be-,
yend doubt that the Free State burghers
are becoming tired Of the war and it is
rumored that SOME influential Free
State leaders have entered into secret
negotiations with Vie military authori-
ties with view Of ascertaining what
terms Great Britain would be disposed
to offer, should they leave their Trans
yaal allies.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-06
Mafekfng Evidently Not Relieved.

LoURENzo MARQUES, Feb. ga dis
patch from Gaberones, dated Jan. %,
describing reconnaissance of some Of
Colonel Plumer's force around the Boer
lager southwark, seems to dispose Of
the story than Mafeking has been re-
ieved. On that date the Rhodesians
captured two trains and a flag and drove
off the Boer outposts before returning to
GaberOnes.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-06
THOMAS NJ. BARD NAMED.

Choice of q Majority of California Repub-
licans for Senator.
SACRAMENTO, CAL, Feb. s.-Thomas
M. Bard of Ventura was nominated for
United States senator by Republican
caucus composed of so Republican men,
bers of the legislature. The followers of
Thomas Burns, numbering 81 members,
refused to go into caucus as Bard's NOM
matiom seemed certain.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-06
Sensational story DsnictI.s

WAsIi1SGToS, Feb 3.-Mr. Darnell.
American consai at, Nogales, Mex, has
teleg:al> Led the state department. that
there is not word Of truth in the story
that six Americans were shot by. order
of General Torres because they were
found rear a ca,:ii, Of hostile Yaquis.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-06
CHARITABLE PURPOSES.

Secretary Hay Forwards Subscriptions for
Roer Widows and Orphans.
WAsH1NaToN, Feb. 3.-Secretary Hay
has received the sum of $3.50, collected
by the St. Louis Westlicher Post and
transmitted ito the department Of state
by Mr.. Pretorius, to be used for the
widows and orphans Of Boer soldiers.
The secretary has forwarded the money
by the mails to Adelbert Hay, United
States consul at Pretoria, to be turned
over to President Kruger for the pur-
pose specified. Mr.. Pretorius' letter was
also sent forward. The action of the
state department, it is expected, applies
only to contributions for charitable OBJ
jects.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-06
Rad Is,a.c ut YOUNGSTOWN.

YouNGsrowS, o., Feb. 3.-Fire which
broke out during the night completely
Quilted the three-story brick buildings
occupied by the wv. Euwers company,
dry goods, and McElroy Bros, furniture
dealers. The large department store of
G. w. NcKelvey g. Co., which adjoins
Buwers' store, was badly damaged ty
water. The loss is estimated at 500, 00v
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-06
Mexican Concession TO- Americans.

CITY OF MEXICO, Feb. 3.-The gov
eminent has granted a concession to-
Chicago capitalists Of 100000 acres of
valuable land fronting on the Gulf of
Mexico and lying in the state of Tama-
lupas. The land is said to be rich i'll
minerals and t; nber, besides encompass
ing plenty of ."azing and agricultural
land, all Ct when it is proposed to de-
velop.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-06
Siege Rations at Mafeking.

MAFEK1Na, Jan. 3.-Siege rations Of
bread and meat have only now been en-
forced. Oats intended for horses are
now saved to supply the troopers if
needed. Timed milk and matches are
Communicated. Liquor is scarce.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-06
Chief Sweenie's Marrow Escape.

CHICAGO, Feb S.-Fre Chief Sweenie
had a narrow escape from death in the
burning factory of the Rauch Furniture
Manufacturing company. The veteran
head of the department., was overcome
by smoke and fell unconscious in the
rear of the Office on the first floor. Men,
bers of Engine company No. 5 bore
Chief Sweenie from the building just in
time to save his life.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-06
ASKS FOR MORE TROOPS;

Said Roberts Has Requested Ninety Thou
6 sand Additional Men.
LONDON, Feb. 3.-Sensamonal rumors
are current that the militia ballot act
will be put in force Feb. IA aud that
General Lord Roberts, the commander
in-chief Of the British forces in South
Africa, has cabled for 10000 additional
men, which, it is added, the government
has promised to give him, sending $4,000
militia and volunteers and 10000 militia
reserve.
It is also said that the volunteers will
be modified forthwith. 1t is even as
serted that the cabinet has specially
dealt with these matters.
The militia ballot act makes every un-
married man between IS and 30 years Of
age liable to serve for five years.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-06
.. HAY Leaves LOurenzo Marques.

LoURENzo MARQUES, Feb. 3.-Mr.
Adelbert S. Hay, the new United States
consul at Pretoria, has left here on his
way to his post. i.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-06
PREDICT DEFEAT
London Military Critics Dis
mayed by Report of Bull
Iers Advance.
Say He Should Be Heavily Re-
Enforced Before Resuming
the Assault.
INDICATIONS OF COLLISION
INDICATIONS OF COLLISION
Portion of the Boer Force at
Ladysmith Moves Toward
the Tugela.
Runor That Lord Roberts Fe-
quests Ninety Thousand
More Men.

LONDON, Feb. 3.-Heiograms flashed
from Ladysmith three days ago say that
the Boer investment lines before there
were thinning and that the besiegers
were moving in force towards the
Tugela, thus indicating a collision was
expected there. All intelligence bears
signs that General Butler has COM
menced fresh attack. The war Office
continues to reveal nothing OF what has
happened in Natal. Without exception
the military critics regard with dismay
the prospect of q further assault unless
General Butler has been heavily rein
forced, and there is nothing 10 indicate
that that is the case.
Lord Kitchener has been travelling
from army to army in Northern Cape
Colony and General French, by instruc-
tons, is now in Cape Town consulting
with Lord Roberts. Large engineering
constructions are proceeding at Modder
river, suggesting that
Lord NIethuen's Fortified Camp
has been selected as the base from which
to invade the Free State.
General Buffers retreat" says the
Cape Town correspondent of The Stand
ard, "has resulted in .recrudescence of
reasonable talk here"
The bitter feeling of the Dutch against
the British has possibly suggested the
opportuneness Of an organized attack
on Sir Alfred Miner by the ministerial
list press, which has printed an article
believed to have been written by Mr..
Nerrfmaa, secretary Of the Cape treas
ury, demanding Sir Alfred Milasr's
recall.
The cost Of the war to the end Of the
fiscal year, March 81, is estimated at
s3o, 900 (+l5o, ooo,s 1000. The house
of commons has already granted 81o,-
000, 900 and The Times says another
E10, 200, 900 viii be asked for.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-06
Professional Cards.
~
LEGAL.
Drank W. LYON, Attorney at Law
r Office Butler block. Little Falls MINI

NJ RICHARDSON A.l.aney nna Ccun
IN sellor at Law. Agent for the Amer
lean Agency Collecting Co. Buys ano
sells real estate and loans money ON the
same. Also has large lot of choice lands
and town lots for sale. Office Court Houee
Little Falls, n1iun.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-06
SECOND ASSASSINATION.

Prominent Anti-Goebel Democrat Killed
ut Boon Forks, Ky.
M1DDLRsBoRo, Ky.,, Feb. 3.-The re-
port that William S. Wright, ex-mem-
Der of the Kentucky legislature for
Letcher and Knott counties, was assas-
inated at Boon Forks on the Kentucky
river is confirmed by advices from Ha-
gan. During the campaign last fall
Wright was all enthusiastic stumper for
John Young Brown for governor. He
was prominent lawyer and Democratic
politician and made many enemies
among the mountaineers in defending
cases Of the coal company. There were
five shots fired and two took effect He
was shot with Winchester of the same
caliber as that used by the would-be
assassin Of Goebel.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-06
SOME HOPE OF RECOVERY
Goebels Condition Shows Decided Inn
prOvement.

GOebel's Condition Shows q Decided I'M
provement.
FRANKFORT, KY, Feb. 3.-The condi-
ton of William Goebel is considered
better than at any time since he
shot. The iron will and determination
Of the wounded man that he will not
die by an assassin s bullet is, however,
still considered the main factor in sus-
tanning him, but the attending physi-
clans for the FIRST time hold out some
hope for his ultimate recovery.
Governor Goebel secured some sleep
during the day, which increased his
strength perceptibly, and though I'M
favorable symptoms showed themselves
at times the sick man always rallied
well. Compared with ~ hours ago his
condition shows decided improvement,
his temperature being more nearly nor
NAL.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-06
Troops Go to London.

FRANKFORT, KY, Feb, 3.-Two COM
panies of infantry left here during the
day for London, where they will pre-
serve tie peace during the session Of the
legislature that will, under the procla-
nation of Governor Taylor, begin in
that place on Tuesday next. The troops
are under the command Of Captain Ed
ward Parker of Louisville.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-06
POINT AGAINST WHITAKER.
Constable Harrod Thinks His Prisoner
Shot GGeb,1. .,,--.

Constable Harrod Thinks His Prtsoner
Shot Gceb,1. .,,--~.
FRANKFORT, KY, Feb. 9.-Constable
Harrod, the officer who took Harland
Whitaker, the alleged assassin, to
Louisville, has given out what is re-
garded as evidence pointing to the ac-
cused mans guilt. Harrod says that
Whitaker, while ell route to Louisville,
told that he had some 5000 at home
and IS in his pocket which he would
give to be allowed to escape. The officer
also says that Whitaker contradicted
the statement of Captain Davis, in
whose company he was found when ar
rested. Davis insists that Whitaker
was sitting in room adjoining Gov
ernor Taylor's office when the shot that
felled Senator Goebel was fired. Con-
stable, Harrod claims that Whitaker
says he was on the third floor of tho
building.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-30
MICROBES IN HOLY WATER,
Disease Germs Found Lurking in the Fonts
Of GhurchPa.

From the Philadelphia Medical Journal
DR.. Abba, a distinguished bacteTiOlogist
and health officer Of Turin. Italy has been
for some time examining the holy water
contained in the fonts attached to the pill
lars or walls of Turinese churches. Thir-
ty-One specimens have been examined by
himself and his assistants, and the results
more than confirmed mis- anticipation that
such water may be an effective conduit OF
disease The water is constantly exposed
10 dust. and the fingers dipped into 1t are
not always Of the most cleanly. The
church authorities state that salt is put
into the water as a hysienic measure but
il is well known to physicians that salt
is not al effective disinfectant. II Is
stated that the sacTistaus are not usually
even careful to keep the fonts or the pill
lars to which they are attached clean.
Among the bacteria detected by Dr. Alb
ba's researches were the bacillus Of diFh-
iberia and bacillus Of tuberculosis. lie
recommends as precautionary measures
that the fonts and pillars b. carefully
washed and disinfected. that the font It.
self be daily disinfeCted, and the water De
treated with some antiseptic.
There are no doubt many other sources
Of far greater danger In spreading iniec-
tious diseases than holy water. but when
ft has baFn shown that such q danger
exists. be IL ever so slight, the Wls-st
course is 10 take measures 10 AVOID It.
Prrfudices IN such matters or hygiene ar
no longer so strong as formerly. and the
| 4rol Enlightenment that has led 10 the IN
PRODUCTION Of the individual communion
cun In many churches viii no doubt lead
10 the removal Of this source Of Infection
as soon az II is recognized
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-30
ELECTION IN PORTO RICO.
The First American One Proved Unusual
liz Many Respects.

From Golfers Weekly.
The franchise IS not a new thing in
Porto Rico. Even under Spanish rule,
since the days when the little crown colo
ny achieved its scant measure Of home
rule, Porto Rico has always been d hot
bed of politics.
At the recent election there was a regis
tration booth for every thousand voters.
This did not occasion any appreciate out
lay, since scarcely 5 per cent. of the pop
ulation are voters, owing 10 educational
and property restrictions, as well as to a
general reluctance on the part Of the poems
TO mix up in the fierce feuds of the poll
ticians. Thus there We're but four regis
tration booths in Ponce de Leon. the
largest city Of the island, bOastng q pop
ulatiOn Of more than 5000 souls. Yet the
! four booths proved amply sufficient for
the $3.50 and odd voters VINO presented
themselves for registration
In order 10 register IN Porto Rico
MN must be taxpayer and must also De
able TO read and write. This Il a severe
test for the average Porto Rican, and il
is amusing 10 note the look or mingled
braVadO and cOnSteTns ton with which
! the voter clumSIly graspS the election
OTuCer's pen and labOTicuSly SCTaWis the
single Spanish word called for by the Of
{ fetal Interpreter. Practical politicians in
Porto Rico have as little use for TINS test
/ as those AZ home have for the Chinese
puzzles" OF the civil service examination.
/ The first American election In Porto
Rico proved 70 be unusual in more than
! one respect More voters than ever par
ticipated in any previous election OF the
/ island presented themselves al the voting
& booths vet there was less disorder or open
/ dtsCord than ever before. One potent rea-
son for this change for the better was
! the fact that the services OF the native
: insular police were dispensed with for the
1 day and in their stead American officers,
4 commanding Tedoubtable detaCnments OF
/ Unconditional Am, rican soldiers, became
! RESPONSIBLE fer the good conduct o. the
| election. As result the poor negroes
| and pobrecitOs. who took no part IN the
! noI'tical fray. no longer felt constrained
| 10 keen within the safe shelter Of their
| huts. but jOyCusly nOCked together and
turned the occasion into public holiday.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-01-30
An English Officer ON Our Army.

From the Army and Navy Journal.
Lieut. Col. F. NJ. Randall, commanding
the First Battalion, Fourth Gurkhas, de-
Iivered on August Is and p at the United
Service Institution Of India, at Simla, two
lectures on the American civil war. In
his summing at the end, the lecturer said;
"As one reads the story one cannot but
be filed with the profoundest admiration
for the superb courage displayed, not oc-
casionally but necessarily, by both Fed
erals and Confederate courage dis
PLAYED not BY individuals only, but by reg
iments. by krigades, by whole divisions.
As | read Of these gallant deeds and re-
membcred that these officers and men had
been but few months before not soldiers
but peaceful citizens / felt that America
is a nation Of soldiers born, and that her
sons are made OF that stern stuff which
enables men, worn out with incessant IA
| tigue and hardship, TO still go forth nom
! ing after morning, after nights OF broken
| rest spent in mud and slUsh and hunger
and misery, 70 their daily haEdgrip with
death and mutiiatiOn, with splendid dash
| and brilliancy, and a courage that none
| can beat"