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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-03-29
THE SOUTH AFRICAN WAR
BEGINNING OF THE END PROB
ABLY IN SIGHT.
4 Full Summary Of tho Transvaai
War News-Progress Of the Con
hiet From Day to pay-The British
Encouraged.

A despatch received in London says
that a force of British cavalry has
penetrated the territory of the South
African Republic to point eighteen
miles north of Christiania, and it is
said Lord Roberts army is being
strengthened for a general northern
advance.
A despatch from Maseru, Basutoland.
seems to dispose of the story that
Gen. French was fighting in the Or
ange Free State, but 1t indicates that
a battle is imminent.
A despatch from London says: The
total British losses, exclusive of the
invalids sent home, are 16,418 in
killed, wounded and missing.
Lord Roberts proclamation Is caus-
ing much dissatisfaction among the
loyal farmer Dutch in the neighbor.
hood of Ladysmith, as it is taken by
them to mean that he has morally
pledged himself to preserve the life
and property of the rebels who lay
down their arms and return to their
homes.
A report from Pretoria of General
Gatacre's defeat by the Beers Is not
believed in London. The last advices
placed General Gatacre about thirty
miles north Of Bethulie, where the
Boer report says he was defeated.
1t is reported from Lorenzo Mar
quez that Pretoria is prepared to
stand siege of two years, and that
Boer women, frantic at the reverses
to the Boer arms, are entreating to be
allowed to shoot British officers i'm
prisoned at Pretoria.
South Africa advices show that the
Free Staters are surrendering and the
British are making preparations for
the invasion of the Transvaal. The
Beers, however, have destroyed sew
eral railway bridges over the Modder
river and are said to be gathering
their forces strongly at Kroonstad, in
the northern part of the Free State,
to oppose the British advance into the
South African Republic. The burgh-
ers are also in considerable force in
the Biggarsberg range, where they
may make a stand. There is a report
that the British troops have occupied
Christiana, which, if true. would be
the first invasion of Transvaal terri.
tory made in the campaign.
The British War Office makes pub
lie Il despatch stating that Lord
Kitchener has occupied the town Of
Prieska without opposition on the
part of the Beers.
President Steyn. of the Orange
Free State. has issued a proclamation
that all who sign declarations not to
fight against the Republic shall he
shot.
The Beers have destroyed several
bridges across the Modder river, and
are retreating towards the north of
Bloemfontein.
Generals Roberts and Butler are
still inactive, pending developments
at the theatre of war.
Sir Alfred Milner, British High
Commissioner of South Africa, has
issued proclamation declaring that
England will not recognize valid any
alterations of property within the
Transvaal or the Orange Free State.
Secretary Chamberlain will issue a
proclamation on the subject Of al
legged threats of Beers to destroy Jo-
hannesburg. telling what the Beers
may expect in the event Of wanton
destruction Of British property.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-03-29
Number 45
THE WASHINGTON NEWS
WHAT OUR NATIONAL LAW MAX.
ERs ARE CONSIDERING.
Some Of the More important Work OF
the National congress-eilIs That
the Committees Report Favorabiy
upon-Washinqton Topics.

The House, after a spirited discus
sion extending over three days. has
recommitted to the Committee ON
Postoffices the Loud bill relating TO
second class mail matter. The vote
was 14S to 90.
The Senate has ratified by an almost
unanimous vote the treaty between
the United States and Great Britain
relative to the estates of citizens of
one country who die in the other. Sew
eral amendments were accepted.
The bill for the incorporation of the
National Red Cross Society has been
favorably acted on by the House Com.
mittee on Foreign Affairs.
In the United States Senate the
additional deficiency appropriation
bill has been passed. A resolution has
been adopted calling upon the Secre-
tary of War for information as to the
alleged concessions for gold mining
in the bed of the sea near Cape Nome,
Alaska.
Senator organ has introduced an
amendment to the Porto Rican bill
providing for free coinage Of silver
1t is limited to the American product
In the United s tes senate. Mr.
Morgan, of Alaban1 made con.
stitutional argument Oh the Puerto
Rican question. He held that, as fne
treaty of Paris was the supreme iaw
of the land, it was impossible for the
United States to abandon either Puer.
to Rico or the Philippines, and that
the people of those islands were ct-
Zens of the United States.
The House has entered upon the
consideration of the Loud bill 10 re
strict the character of publications
entitled to a cent per pound rates as
second class mail matter.
The SulZer resolution, calling upon
the War Department for information
as to what Notifications Great Brit
ain was erecting on the Canadian
border, has been tabled by vote of
40 to 81.
The senate committee on privileges
and elections has made a report In
favor of Senator Scott, of West Viz
ginia, the legality Of whose election
had been contested.
secretary wilson mas aWaEueu lnc
contract for supplying the Depart
ment of Agriculture with seed for the
year 1901 to the New York Market
Garden Association Of New York at
their bid of $68,874. The total mum
ber of packets of seed required is 15,
0S6,96S.
Senator Beveridge has offered a
free trade substitute for the tariff
section of the Porto Rico bill. includ-
ing declaration that the Constitu.
tion did not extend over the island.
A canvass shows at least forty-four
Republican Senators in favor Of the
House tariff clause in the Porto Rican
bill
The Notifications bill, appropriating
$7,000,000 for seacoast defenses. has
been reported to the House.
The story that warships and troops
were to be sent to China to protect
American interests has been oficially
denied.
Comptroller Dawes has received
many requests for bank notes from
institution increasing circulation to
par of bonds pledged.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-03-29

Chicago restaurant. was shot and
killed March 20, by Mrs. Charles
Smith, aged %. wife of n saloon keep
err
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-01-16
PERSONALS.

Miss Selma Berkel went to Brain
erd Saturday.
Geo. Mcmahon came up from st,
Cloud Monday.
f. NJ. Johnson, OF st. Cloud was in
the city Monday.
Henry Allen, OF Flensburg, was q
city caller Monday.
H. Guthu, OF st. Cloud, was u Lit.
Falls visitor Friday.
J.C. Flynn returned to Duluth Fri.
day via the Twin Cities.
John Wise, Jr., of nrainerd, is Wis.
iting Little Fails friends.
f. l.. Hoffman spent Sunday with
his parents at Brainerd.
Miss Lily Houde went to Bemidjl
Monday to visit relatives.
ia. Caughren, OF st. Cloud, was
Little Falls visitor Saturday.
w. Newton, Red Wing, was regis
tered at the Columbia Saturday.
J. l.. Berg, the TT. Ripley mcr-
chant, was Il city visitor Friday.
II. C. Akeley, Of Minneapolis, ia
registered at the Buchanan Friday.
". A. Simonton, OF Pine City, was
registered at the Columbia Friday.
DR.. Mat Geissel, Of Royalton, il
visiting relatives and friends In the
city.
County Attorney Lyon was at
ROyaltOn Saturday on legal busi-
ness.
Miss Rose Dufresne went to Sank
Cent re Friday morning to visit rela-
tives.
Miss Nellie Sloan. OF Pine City, is
the guest OF her sister, Mrs. b. q.
Turner.
Elsie Williams returned Saturday
from Il visit with relatives at Mill
neapolis.
Bert Thompson, of Grey Eagle.
spent Thursday visiting friends in
this city.
County Attorney f. w. lyon
went to Sank Rapids Monday after
noon on business.
B. l.. Peterson, of Glenwood,
spent Sunday in the city on his way
home from the Cities.
Mrs. Jos. O'Conner and children
returned Monday from a visit with
relatives at Verndale.
Mrs. J. Hasbrook, OF Pillsbury,
visited Little Falls friends Thursday,
returning home this Friday.
Mrs. II. Nohe returned Monday
from visit Of a week at her former
home in HawkinsOn. N. d.
Robt. Heron returned Saturday
from O. trip to Bemidji and other
points in the northern part OF the
state.
Miss Clara Brainard, who has
been visiting with Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Ford, returned Saturday to her
home at Chicago.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-01-16
CARE OF GLASSWARE.
How to Keep 1t Clean and Shining
Like Crystal,

Like Crystal.
There is nothing that procaims good
management more than dainty, neat
~ laid table. and perhaps there Is moth
inE that adds SO much TO it's attractive
ness according to tic expense involved
/ rs pretty glassware. Fashion not only
allows but favors odd pieces. so Il table
; may be made very attractive with a
, number Of these ornamental dishes II
/ they he siinn.ly clean Even the
cheap ware will compare fnvorably
! with the fines, cat glass If 1t Is polished
often.
Glass must be washed In tepid wa
ter before it Is put into hot water to
avoid II too sudden change from cold
to heat. Cold contracts and heat ex'
pands. and IL sudden change will be apt
to cause Il fracture Fancy glassware
becomes dim II it Is not cleaned often.
and n brush must be used for cleaning
the fancy portions. as Il Cloth canno;
reach the dust which accumulatcs In
the creviccs. 1t very often happens
that cruets. toilet bottles and smila,
articles become coated Oh the inside
with brown sediment which Is i'm
possible to wash out. In such cases
eggshells and a strong suds will prove
very helpful. Shot Is very often used
for this purpose. but it Is apt to scratch
the glass and thus mar Its, beauty.
Wash the glasses which have held
milk and the dishes which have been
used for salads in cold water, then
wash through suds Of pearline and
tepid water and ripse in clear hot wa
ter. They should be wiped with sof
towel as soon as they are taken out o:
the water. If they are allowed t.
drain, the water will dry on them Ii
cloudy streaks. and no soap or rougl'
cloth should ever be used about glass
ware. If possible, one should have tn,
regular glass linen towels for wipin;.
and polishing dishes.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-01-16

Rev. f. P. Savage. of Minneapolis
State superintendent OF the Children's
Home society, was in the city Sun
day. Mr.. Savage has found homes
in this city during the past few years
for a number of homeless chill
dren. He had a boy about years
of age with him, for whom, we are in
formed, he was trying to find suit
able home.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-01-16

Earl NJ. Rogers, superintendent OF
the Thief River Falls saw mill, az.
rived in the cityzzSaturday night for
a. short visit with Little Falls friends,
He is on his way home'from a visit
with relatives at Hayward, Wis
Speaking about his recent loss by
fire, he states that he lost $1OU' on
the house alone. 1t cost him $22fN
and was insured for only $1,000. There
was also a loss on his household
goods which were insured for $500.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-01-16

Practical farmers and experts from
the Minnesota, North Dakota and
Manitoba experiment stations viii
discuss practical subjects at the
Grain Growers convention at Fargo,
Jan. o to 26 inclusive. You cannot
plow the ground now-go and plow
the brain a little and plant some
seeds of knowledge. Only one fare
for the round trip via the Northern
Pacific.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-01-16

Among. the social events OF
the near future will be u mas.
querade ball given by the Lady
Aiaccabees in Maurin's hall. The
date will be Jan. 80. and the invita-
tons will he sued in a few days.
That it will be pleasing event is
almost a forgone conclusion, for the
Lady Maccbees have made a success
Of every entertainment they have
I'm ertaken.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-01-16
How to Make Swiss Cakes.

Beat quarter of pound Of butter
to a cream, add four ounces Of powder
ed sugar, the grated rind Of lemo:'
and we'll beaten egg; then add by d.
grees half pound Of -four and roll thu
paste out thinly on n Toured boar:
Cut it out with leaf shaped flute,
cutter, scatter some desiccated cocoa
nut over the top Of the cakes and bak
them. until they are a golden brown t.:
Il moderately hot oven.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-01-16

Gov. Lind has finally come to the
conclusion that he isn't a ''silver Re-
publican" and does not hereafter
wish to be so designated. But
Charley Towne can't let go of the
old party's name, and while he is
thoroughly Democratic in all his as
sumed beliefs he still poses as some
kind of Il Republican,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-01-16

The Long Prairie Argus reviews
the testimony given against Oliver
Hesselgrave at his preliminary ex-
animation on the charge OF murder
ing his wife, and arrives at the con-
clusion that the testimony does not
sustain the charge. The justice held
the man to the grand jury without
bail. and the Argus demands that
he lie alIo we'd to give bail.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-01-16

1t may DC u week or two before
Judge Loc|lren will fix the date ior
hearing the Electric & Water cases.
He will continue trying jury cases
until they are all disposed of, and the
present term has not progressed far
enough to indictre when he can hear
arguments Oh court cases.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-01-16

A warrant was issue1 by Justice
Sheldon Saturday for the arrest 8
Frank Krickler, of the town of Pike
Creek. lie is charged with cutting
timber on land belonging to School
District No 81. TIL wood taken. it
Is claimed, was sold to one of the
West side brick makers. A member
OF the school board made the com.
plant.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-01-16
For Sale.

One OF the best residence lots in
the city; Size 66x150. Situated ON
Seventh street, just south OF the
Hawthorne school building. Will sell
cheap or exchange for stock.
F. f. MANSFIELD.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-01-16

Rev. A.. Parshall, rector of the
Episcopal church of st. Cloud. came
up Saturday to conduct the services in
the Episcopal church tomorrow, ex-
changing pulpits with Rev. Walton,
who went to St. Cloud on the after
noon train
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-01-16
How to Clean Brass.

There are numerous patent paste.
and liquids for cleaning brass, but no
one Of them gives better results thar
rotten stone and oil made into q paste.
Apply with a cloth. allow 1t to remain
on for a time-an hour, say-then rul
vigorously,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-01-16
Sir KNIGHTS of the Maccabees.

Your attention is called to thu
public installation of officers and
dance to be held on Jan. 1S al
Maurin's hall at 8 p. m. Be on hal
and bring your baskets.
COMMlTTEE.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-01-16

For the Interstate Grain Growers
convention at Fargo, Jan. %. "a. %,
and 26 a rate OF one fare for the
round trip has been authorized.
Dates of sale Jan. % and q, 1900,
with return limit Jan. q. Tickets
good going only on dates OF sale.
r. w. MANN, Agent.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-01-16

P. H. Newman has large crew OF
men at work cutting the timber on
his land about two miles west of the
city. He has sold about 500 cords of
wood to the brick yard near his
place and he will saw up about the
same amount into the stove wood
lengths, and pile it up ON the place
for sale next fall.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-01-16

Usebe Schelin, OF Belle Prairie, and
James McDougall, OF Bellevue, were
each paid the bounty for killing a
wolf by the county enthusiastically.
The former killed his wolf in Decem-
Der and received S., but the latter
killed his in this month and the
bounty is now ~.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-01-16

Brainerd Dispatch: N. e. Beau
dette has sold; his interest in the
tonsorial parlors under the First
National bank to his partner, J. A.
Cochran, and left on Wednesday
afternoon for Bemidji where he will
again engage in a similar line OF
business.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-01-16

The owners lof the Long Prairie
electric light liant have Offered to
sell it to the village for $l3,NN. and
a special election will he held ON
Tuesday next to vote on the prownsi-
finn
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-01-16

The Ladies' Working club OF the
Congregational church will give a
social at the home OF Mrs. /. E.
Staples on Friday evening OF this
week,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-01-16

:, Marriage licenses were issued Mon
day by the clerk. of the court to Robert
Happke and Christina Boser and
Fred Schmidt and Aann Kifill.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-01-16

Moorhead is advertising for 1000
cords of tamara: wood for use in
the city's light and water plant.
The wood is costing the city about
81. 25 a cord this year.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-01-16

Seek not to steal the Others fellows
light,
Rather put on steam and make
your own,
DO whatever you do with all your
might,
BY taking Rocky Mountain Tea at
night.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-01-16

A new maple floor is being laid in
the post office. A change In the To-
cation of the fixtures will also be
made. The boxes will be moved up
several feet nearer the front OF the
building. affording better light and
m ore room for the postmaster and
his assistants in their work.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-01-16

There ia to be a poultry show
held by the state poultry associa ton
in st. Paul, Feb. to IL inclusive.
Prizes aggregating nearly $4,000 are
offered,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-01-16

Rhodes &Staples expect to saw
over half q million feet of oak at
their Sullivan lake saw mill this
year and also some maple. How
ever, unless there is a good fall OF
snow there will be little oft brought
to market, as the distance Is too
great to haul it on wagons.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-01-16

-: County Treasurer J. L. Meyer and
Boiler Inspector A. H. Bryan return
ed Thursday night from the Demo-
cratic DOW WOW at Minneapolis.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-01-16

George Cornwell, who was called
to River Falls, Wis.,, Sunday morn
ing by the illness of his father, re-
turned home Thursday night. His
father died Sunday, before he ar
rived.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-01-16

Improvement OF Cereals will be
the subject of DR.. F. J. Weber, u.
s. Department Of Agriculture, at the
Grain Growers convention at Far
90, Jan % to 26 inclusive. Rate one
fare for the round trip via the North
ern Pacific.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-01-16

d Jas. Stuart visited relatives and
friends here Saturday. His mother,
who was visiting here, returned
with him,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-01-16

Mrs. M. f. Butler continues to i'm
prove and is now considered out Of
danger. 1t is expected that she will
be removed from the hospital to her
home the first of this week,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-01-16

Jake Greengard, who was former
~ employed in the Bell Clothing
store. returned Monday from a three
months stay at his home in West
Superior. He will resume his former
DOsitiOn.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-01-16

The Bemidjt papers state that j.
Edwin Decker and George Gardner,
he men arrested for burglariziuS
the Great Northern depot at that
place, have been bound over to the
grand jury.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-01-16

There will be gospel meetings in
the Baptist church every night this
week, except Saturday, at 1880
O'Clock and everybody is cordially
invited.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-01-16

&s Miss Ella Stanton, Of Sank Rapids,
has resigned her position in the
Jamestown schools to marry Maa-
dan gentleman.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-01-16

Thos. barrow, who had charge as
foreman of the work OF building the
Northern Pacific bridge piers, lett
Saturday with his family for his
home near Chicago.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-01-16

The w. G.. I. L. will meet at the
home OF Mrs Berts Tuesday at
O'Clock. A bible reading by Mrs.
Smith There are also special bust
ness interests to be presented. y :
nations of literature are solicited
from friends. All the ladies are in
vited to he present.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-01-16

The stats.ss hatchery 1T. =. i. ..,s;al
Ia Preparing Tor an nunsun'iy +, re-
output this year. Al the Wi,;'''.-
brooks hatchery there, IRE already
2,OOO, 0Oti eggs and Monaghan. =
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-01-16

st. Paul will have second even
ing daily paper thu last of this
month. 1t will be backed by the
Scripps- MacRae news syndicate,
which publishes several papers and
furnishes news reports to a large
number.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-01-16

John Young, who lives in the
town Of Belle l@ 'irie, brought to
town Monday the carcass OF q wolf
killed by him near Rice lake Sund Y.
The county an''itnr paid the bounty
Of ~ on it. lie says there are sever
poets to get, and he is quite sure ui
getting them if they come in range
OF his rifle.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-01-16

Jos. O'Conner, engineer OF the
switch engine, was at Brainerd Sun.
day taking his engine there for re-
pairs.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-01-16

Have I not hidden We beware OF
something said to be the same as
Rocky Mountain Tea, made by the
Madison Medicine Co.? Ii ye are
truly wise, heed this warning.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-01-16
New dental parl0rS over First
National bank. DIR. MOYER.

=, F.. Edwards, who worked" the
band boys and others in Little
Falls attempted to do business in
St. Cloud, and succeeded in borrow
ing only a small amount.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-01-16

The newspapers OF the state arc
realizing the benefits OF rO-OrMra:'. a
in business matters. and cOnseGG ny
" there We're ont few contests us..s.
county printing in the state this
year.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-01-16
Highest Price Paid for Furs
BARNEY Burrows.

A marriage license was Issued to-
Saturday to Henry Gaboury and Miss
Mary Louise Gilmet, both of Ripley
town.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-01-16

The Western Union telegraph COM
pany's line crew today cut down
the poles of the line that led from the
city Office in Hotel Buchanan to the
old depot The line in the new
depot is now in operation.