Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-03-16
NEWS 1 CONVERSATIONS.
Wednesday, March J.

"Wednesday, March !.
CONGRESS - Senate: Lodge delivered
speech on Philippine question. He up
held administration policy. House: Ad-
journed out of respect for Harmer, father
of house."
Lord Pauncefote is to remain as am
sbassador to Washington.
Congressman Harmer, the ''father Of
the house, is dead at his home in Ger
mantown, Pa.
On account of his delicate health Ad-
miral Watson has been ordered home
from the Philippines.
Adjutant General Corbin has written
to Senator Davis, giving his war record
and counting an inquiry.
Cuban newspapers deny that there is
any danger of serious disturbances dur
ing the coming elections.
The new Philippine commission has
been completed by the appointment Of
Bernard Moses of California.
Thursday, March s.
CONGRESS Porto Rican bill
passed by the house formally before the
senate for discussion House,: Aldrich-
Robbins contest case decided in favor of
Aldrich, Republican contestant.
Massilon district miners threaten to
strike unless demands they have made
are acceded to.
Queen Victoria has decided to visit
Ireland for the first time since the death
of the nrince cOns0rt.
The Texas Republicans engaged in
fist fights and then split and elected two
sets Of delegates to the national conven-
ton.
Many state banks throughout the
country are preparing to take out chart
ers under the provisions of the new
finance bill when it becomes law.
Thirty-two refrigerator cars of ham
and bacon, cured under government
formula, left Chicago Wednesday for
San Francisco, where it will be loaded
on transports for Manila.
Friday, March 8.
CONGRESS- Senate: Secret session dis
cussed question whether Mason Boer
sympathy resolution should be debated
open or secret session. No conclusion
Lindsay spoke Oh Porto Rican bill
House: Day devoted to pension bills.
The famous Theatre Franchise at Paris
has been destroyed by fire.
Troops who have seen longest serv>
ice in the Philippines are to be replaced
with fresh men.
A second urgent deficiency bill has
been reported to the house. It carries q
total of 1,439,380.
Aldrich of Alabama has been given a
seat in the house, unseating Robbins.
This is the third time Aldrich has been
seated by contest proceedings.
Ex-President Harrison, through
friends, reiterates that he is out of pol
itics. He has been much annoyed by
recent use Of his name in connection
with the nomination.
Saturday, March 10.
CONGRESS Senate: Diplomatic and
consular bill passed.
A settlement of the labor troubles in
the Chicago building industry within a
week or two is predicted on both sides.
DIR. Leyds, the Transvaal diplomatic
agent, has issued protest from Brus-
sells against "bogus news" purporting
to come from him.
At the sale Of the late Duke of West
minister's string of racehorses, Flying
Fox, winner Of the Derby in 1899, was
sold for 81, 500 guineas (about $196, 900).
The Second Presbyterian church, the
home of one of the most aristocratic
congregations in Chicago, and which
was erected 20 years ago, has been de-
stroyed by fire. The loss is about
100000.
DIR. Richard Calling, inventor of the
rapid fire gun which bears his name, is
in Chicago to organize a company to
manufacture his latest invention, an
automobile plow, which he claims will
revolutionize wheat and corn culture.
Monday, March IL.
CONGRESS Alaskan code bill
read. Rawlins (Utah) spoke against
holding Philippines. Eighty-six pension
bills passed. House: Bill passed extend
ing mining laws with notifications to
Alaska. Affects Cape Nome. Wiso,.
(Second Virginia), seated in place of w.
A. Young (Dem.).
Three fresh cases of bubonic plague
in Sydney, New South Wales, are Of
fcially reported.
1t is said that as result of Secretary
Hays negotiations spheres of influence
in China will be abolished by the va
rious nations.
Bishop Charles Edward Cheney Of the
Christ Reformed Episcopal church, Chi
cago, has celebrated the 10th anniver-
sary Of his pastorate.'
Addison @. Rand, president of the
Rand Drill company and treasurer of