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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-10-30
BUSINESS ! IMPROVES N Il
Prosperity Continues Owing g
the Election Of Mckinley }5
Being Assured.
NEW PROJECTS BEING PLANNED
Chairman Hanna's Declarations ON
the Trust Question-Real Estate Z
Business Good, ~

Chicago, Oct. 25.-Chairman Han.
mas outspoken declarations on the
trust question prove that during the
two terms Of President Cleveland not
a thing was done to regulate trusts.
sixteen antitrust bills" says Senator
Hanna, "were introduced in the Dem
ocratic house in 1883, but not one was
reported-not even 1 to 16." It is
found also that Mr.. Olney, Cleveland's
attorney general, Who is now quoted
as a great Democrat, declared the
Sherman law to he unconstitutional
and void" although it has since been
sustained by the courts. The New
York World said of Olney Jan. 3, 1894:
1T is q disgrace to the administra-
ton to continue him in office" But
he was kept there.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-10-30
Political Notes.

y And so those who aid in Vasaly's
defeat for mayor last spring can't
have county Offices this fell? Does
the Herald so decree? That is i'm
perialism.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-10-30
Real Estate Sells w ell.

Chicago, Oct. 25.-Chicago real es-
tate men are furnishing excellent EVIL
dence Of prosperity. E. a. Cum
mings, one of the most prominent bus
mess men of the city and head Of one
Of the leading real estate firms. says:
"There have been more sales of real
estate to wage-earners during the
last two years than there We're dur
ing the whole preceding five years."
B. A. Fessenden, another large real
estate dealer, says: "
'"The feature of the Chicago real
estate market is in the sale Of a large
number of small homes and sites 10
workingmen. Low priced, we'll built,
modern houses are being sold rapidly"
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-10-30
The Hat Ira de Active.

Chicago, Oct. 25.-George II. Green,
one of the principal factors in the
firm of NJ. Gimbel & Sons, wholesale
dealers in hats, caps, gloves and nit
tens, says Of business condltions:|
"Throughout this line of trade the
forces of men employed are much
larger than they were four years ago.
1t includes everybody, from elevator
boys to high priced statesmen, and I
think the increase is on an average
33 1-3 per cent. more. These men
all have had Increases In wages over
what they got four years ago."
Want the Best Clothing.
Chicago, Oct. 25.-Leo Wampold,
Junior member of the firm of Calm.
Wampold l. Co., one of the largest
wholesale clothing firms in the United
States, said today relative to the
clothing trade:
Gin the wholesale clothing trade a
great many more men are employed
by practically every house in the coun-
try. The volume of business has in
creased greatly in the past three years,
but the volume Of increase has been
greatest in the demand for better and
hihger priced goods"
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1900-01-03
vANOERB|[IS IN
BROOKLYN TRANSIT.
Rossiter Gives Up Active
Management Of Il"
System.

direction Indicated ~ Ne appoinsnsa'
Of Nr. Goundle a. superintendent a
transportation.
Mr.. Ro.siier to-day gave out the fel-
lowing statement:
The rsilrosd and property Of the
King. County Elevated Railroad ,cw-
pany. having been leaset by this con-
piny. the following changes will -.
come effective from and after Jan. 4
1910:
Mr.. W. r. Gountie 10 appointed Ssa-
eral superinten len, u elevated linz.
which will include brooklyn Union a.
Vision. Kings CoInty and Brighton
Rea N division and Bridge division. Ne
will be respons bic for the safe move.
ment Of trains and VIII have the entirs
charge and control OF all dspo;s. n.
Guiding agents station force. switch
iowerx. and all men engaged In the -
-siion ami handling of trains and cara
Kerne brokers are ssi1 20 he seiItQ0
BROOKLYN Rapid Transit actively e.
he Vanderbilt, and Standard o.
erepts are repu,ei a. buzz heaS1H
Z IL predicted that the new noos1 e
)ir~ctoes uill include Chsuncey r. -
,ew, =. ". Hartman An D. a
rhe Rockefellefo u1u 49, -
IQoe0G q = TuEDuDu4 ;<<+ r
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A change IN the control ~ the Brook
lyn Rapid Transl, Company IL reported
10 b. an accomplished fact. and It Is
stated that the observation-disclosures
leomhination ha. already been succeeded
nv IN. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. on man
agcmsnt.
President Rossii-r. n II claimed. IL
relieved o, supervision Of the elevated
railroad. by the appointment, OF W. 7.
Goundis as superintendent ~ elevated
tran.por,a.on. Mr.. Goundie was gen
ersl manager 81 the kinss County Ele-
waited Railroad.
II Is .aid that Mr.. keensy would I'M
lead I'll his holdings.
That Tho road eau be made 10 pay. ~
n. judgment n those who have siuted
n question. Is certain. provided the
new MANAGEMENT. leArnins from the
mistake. Of the old management. will
seek 90 conclliate. rather than irritaie,
public ofarlon. rndcr the management
II IN. Fioser- M ady-keeney Interests
he r,llng stock Of the company has
cen ~ mii,ed 10 depreciate.
II il aid that the new Infringement /
VIII relieve Mr. Ross',cr to a great ex-
ten; Of the "details Of management. sai
that taers I'LL be other changes N thes
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1900-01-03

Mr.. Osborne. on the redirect. asked
lie whnes. to tell all tina, Mrs. Rogers
sad.
In taking the pedigree Of all ths
reonle in the rat" said the wi,n.<A.
Mrs Roger, told ne ner name and age.
sh. said she vas married but separated
from her husband. and that's all shs
would say.
she told me that her mother had
taken brcmo- .el,ser. I asked her where
the bottle Wss She said the doctor had
taken 4; away. ! was told
Here the Recorder interrupted. declsr-
ins ssains, hearsay evidence. saying
that the areessary witnesses eosid b
secured
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1900-01-03

and wrapper.
Y. whgfe dil you take them A. Back
TO the dli ana save them 20 Dr. Weston.
Q DID you seq a dead oodyf A. did
The witness identified the exhibits
Mr.. Weeks began mis- cross-exanina-
ton.
U. VIVA, time a.a you get these thine,r
A. rweoty minutes ioA
y What time did you nrs, 70 to the
Adams fat A. At 1ea.
q. Who did you see th-re' A. Mr..
Hoyey.
q. We're you the nryt oficcr therv,
A. Yes.
Y. Her % ysu hear that somsthins
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1900-01-03

happened IA III. nity A. From n man
met In the avenue ! think ha was a
,eD.It.r.
Y. Did you have q talk WITH Mr..
Eovey' 4. Yes
Y. Did you make any search for .
lumber A. Nc.
Y. Did you see . tumbler? A. No.
Y. Did you ask for the tumbler! A. ]
asked Mr. Hovey. he said II must nave
been taken out or misisid-
Y. DID you zee Mrs.. Rossrs' \ Yes
V Dd you speak TO herr A. Yes. I
got her I-dixiee.
Y. Did she say anything Abou, her
Attorney A. sne said the Distrtct-
Attorney Wa . friend u hers and her
cOuhsel
z. DID she say II am notified by nv
attorney TO say nothinEr 4. ! think
she did say that
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1900-01-03
The Ingredients Of the
Cyanide Of Mercury
Had Been In His Lab
oratory Several Years.
Policeman Palmer Testi.
fled as to Mrs. Rogers
StoryAfter the Tragedy
and Capt. herIihy Of the
Hunt for Evidence.

Chemist John H. Yocup. bosom
friend Of Harry Cornish. explained "a
the jury at the Molineux trial how
easy It is to make cyanide Of mer-
curry.
That poison. II Ia claimed, killed
Mrs.. Kate J. Adams, and II Ia alleged
that Molineux sent II tC Cornish
mixed with bromo-seltzer.
Yocum acknowledged that he hat
had the Ingredients that 90 to make
up cyanide OF mercury In his labora.
tory for several years prior to the
death Of Mrs. Adams.
After the crime Yocum said he had
made the poison in the presence OF
the police and wound up his direct
testimony by saying that q cook
could make IT,"
Yocum 10 member Of the Knicker.
booker Athletic Club, and w1s At one
time boarder at the Adams flat.
Two policemen. Palmer and Her
lfhy. were the hrst witnesses this
.Dorn'ns. Ars. Rogers told the for
mer the story Of NE tragedy on the
Hateful day. Herlihy told how he had
followed up clues alst finally resulted
IN the arrest Of Moiineux.
Interest In the trial vas eniivened
. bit to-day By the testimony Of two
girl witnesses. They we're Isle Gray.
. clerk In the Kutnow Powder Com.
panys employ, and Agnes Evans,
maid for the wife Of DR.. James Burns.
vho deals In remedies for men.
Miss Gray told Il the long hunt
through 100000 letters TO And the III.
Cornish" letter.
Miss Swans identified q lstter
signed "Rols:d Molineux." asking Tor
. salvs - having been received b.
Dr.. Burns.
Mr.. 0sborne fairly tortured the girl
With delicate Questions concerning
the remedy sent for by Roland
Aolinsux." Siss Evans with tears In
her EYES became indignant. but o.
borne persisted.
A. A. Haspster was called, ana
When he hsd finished he had said
nothing. The exps cted sensation had
not developed. There was no fierce
series Of questions BY ,Teeka Every
cling was as calm and peaceful az
Summer day. / was . disappoint-
Dent 10 the seekers after excitement |
Harpster never knew Of q feud be-
eween Molineux and Cornish except
By hearny.
supt Bustanoby. Of the Kn,cker-
booker A. c.. i1ssti0sd Q sot q Mol. |
isssxs Aaadvritias. asa tsstiasd |
that AeliDsux ~ ooaplaiasd u hin |
8 Cssnaa6 bosanp ~ laeaas ~ ~
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ONLY COURTEOUS
TO Mr.. CH0ATE.
Salisbury, Nettled, Gives No
Definite Reply on u. S.
Ship Seizures.

LONDON. Jan a-rnited States Am
bsssador Choate visited the British Pre-
mier. Lord Salisbury, a, the Foreign
ONO. this evening for the purpose Of
making tho first ofiicial representations
on the subject OF the Dciagoa Bay -four
seizures
Mr. Choate received no definite reply.
as the Premier informed him that the
British Government had no, yet arrived
At any decision as to whether or not
food.stuns were contrabsnd Of war
hut Lord Salisbury assured Mr..
Choate that the commercial rights OF
the United States would be equitabiy
considered and that a decision In this
important matter would be reached as
soon A. possible. The interview was
brief
The Associated Press learns ihEt Lord
Salisbury has not only got the Attorney
General. Sir Rorhard Webster, working
hard on the question u the Delagoa Bay
seiaures. but that he Is consulting with
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1900-01-03

This story evidently arose from the
appearance In the rear Of the room Of
q nd-fsced, rosy-cheeksd man who
resemble Hnrpster 10 a remarkable de-
gree. but who proved 10 be Police
Ofheer Palmer. who took possess on of
the poison bottle. holder and rrs,per
from Dr. Hi,cacock.
lie was the frst witness called.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1900-01-03

, the ablest lawyers In Great BritalL
To quote a high official:
England IL between Scylla and Char
ybdis. II We declare food stu6s co.,
traband We put ourselves In q most
awkward position should We be . neu.
tral power In some future war. ew are
most anxious to conserve the interests
OF the United states. yet self.preservs-
ton must necessarily come first"
The Britain Government fully realisss
thst the representations Of Mr.. choase
will compel 1t tc decide this far-reach-
Ing matter. and while his request hao
been made and received in the moGe
friendly spirit the auAndary 10 not ~.
ished by Lord Salisbury. though Il y
no, regarded A. likely to cause iaeaUe
national friction.
one thing Is cSrtain. ehe question -
not he settled hurriedly and Il 10 -
possible even for the Csbinet xinisenFs
10 forecast the date when Mr.. Choase
will receive definite answer. which 0oet
settle Grea, BritAin's stand upsa ~
question OF contrsband.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1900-01-03
Y0CUM'S RECIPE FOR
CYANIDE OF MERCURY.

Take some pV8ssiaa k1oe
asa yellow OXIDE.
Roll the two tagpeAieass
and then semoer the liquid.
Cryssah of cyaa,J~ NJ sser-
rws. viii Ie found ~ The kss.
tom.
"ICs the easiest pStsSa IN
che world tn aak~." said
Chemist SOruR.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1900-01-03
WENT TO ADAMS FLAT.

Y. On the 18th Of December. iss-, AID
Adams? a. Yes.
Q. VIA. did you get a. Ds. Hitcs.
oosk'a eGBcs. 4 \ bottle. scStie-beites
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1900-01-03
HARPSTER'S STORY OF
KNICKERB0CKER FEUD
CAPT. M'CLuSkY TESTIFIED:
CHEMIST YOCuM ON pOISONS.
WHAT HARPSrER SAID
ABOUT M0lIhEUx.

q. Dtd yOW aaa THE de-
fe0damt ever have . talk
aAS0t COrnishs 4. Ne.
q. DtA yOW know shts ae-
SenAant aRA Covassh were
OHsrteadlyS A. OsIy ~ hear.
say.
Q. 0st yOo aa1 COpalsh
were Sriesaiys 4. Yes.
Amd the expected sense.
tlos III testimOWy was aet
S0rthe0mtsg.
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obeyed one Of bis (Mo,ineux's or.
ders.
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fuE MAKING OF POISON.
Cbs0tst Ieeso EspoaIas Nov Ne
Nase CyassAe 81 Mesevvy
e.pv the Noo0ee,

There were rumors about ne court
reom Of the Molineus frisi MS morn
lag that Osoorne would place 4. A.
baspRer. vhu0 the accused Ia sat1 =
navs hated. on the stand. 10 tel g ~
es9oe1sos UtGb ~ egissaM.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1900-01-03

That's all" said Nr, Osborne. an
Paimer stepped down.
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any one team IN the league from ten
to three men. This means that no club
can file claim on more than three play
ers who are released, or about to be
released, by any other club The adop-
tion of this rule will do away with a
deal of friction, and undoubtedly prove
of more than passing benefit to the va
rious clubs in the circuit.
Just at this stage of the proceedings
the ever-amiable Mr.. Hart, who, as ev-
erybody knows, is the official head of the
Chicago league club, knocked at the
door Of the council chamber and was ad-
mitted. Mr.. Hart was, as he always is,
amiable, affable and fluent. He shook
hands with every magnate in the West
ern bunch, indulged in a carefully word
ed TRADE concerning the Quality of the
weather, and then settled down to the
real business at hand In other words,
Mr.. Hart inaugurated by invitation a
general discussion of the deal by the
terms of which Comiskey has been al
lowed tc invade Chicago territory The
diplomatic Mr.. Hart offered no serious
objections to the famous agreement
drawn up by his own and Ban Johnson S
attorneys. After a debate that lasted
exactly five minutes, the league magnates
each in turn affixed their signatures to
the legal document. Mr.. Hart, who Is
authorized to represent, not only the
Chicago club. but the National league
in the matter, will sign the papers to-
day.
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mediately protested and his protest was
followed by another from the owners
of the new Cleveland club The Boston
people take the ground that inasmuch
as they made the deal with the Grand
Rapids club and that the club is now
extinct, they have the right to dispose
of Frisbie as they see At. Hhis rather
novel argument created considerable
discussion among the magnates yester-
day, but after a general exchange of
views 1t was decided to place the entire
matter in the hands of President john
son with instructions to formally protest
against the action of the Boston club.
Johnson will Immediately inaugurate a
fight for the man, and sent long letter
to Soden last night. in which he outlined
the position of the American league The
Cleveland club wants Outfielder Frisbie,
and wants him badly. The club is will
ing to pay the man the same salary he is
to receive from New York and there is
an off chance that they will land their
man. although Soden, from all accounts,
intends. to follow the usual National
league methods of evading the real issue
and holding on to everything<in sight.
After devoting an even half hour to
the f'risbie case, the magnates decided
by unanimous vote to reduce the size
of the list of players to be claimed by
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-04-14
RESPECT THE UMPIRE.
Chief Days AdmOnition to Cranky
Baseball Players.

NEW YORK, April 13.-John B. Day.who
was appointed chief of umpires at the
last meeting of the National Baseball
league, has issued letter of instruction
and caution to players as to what is ex-
pected OF them during the coming season
In the letter he, says:
1T IS generally admitted that the, con-
duct OF some players has been largely re-
sponsible for the lack Of interest taken
In the game by it's patrons in recent sea-
sons have been appointed with full
power to conduct a thorough investiga-
ton In cases where trouble arises during
the game 1t is my duty to locate the
Iault by taking necessary evidence, and
70 report my findings to the president of
the league. Players must be EentIeman-
ly in their conduct and language. and
must absolutely refrain from useless kick
ing and fauit-fnding with the umpire
even when they think him wrong.
Il strongly urge every player to use elI
his vitality to keep his eyes on the ball
and the game all the time, from the start
to the. finish. This is what is expected
from them, and is what wins games
ne umpires are all of them compe-
tent and trustworthy, and they shoiIid
nave the implicit confidence of the piay-
erS. II now the players will correct their
habits and give us straight clean hall
playing there will be nothing to prevent
having the most successful season the
game has ever SEEN"
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BLOOD POISON

On account of its frightful hideousness
Is commonly called the king Of all ven
ereal diseases 1t may be either hered-
ttary or contracted. Once the system in
tainted with it the disease may Iaanifest
itself in the form Of scrofula, eczema
rheumatic pains. stiff or swollen Joints;
erupticns or copper-colored spots ON fac }
or body, little ulcers in the mouth or on
the tongue. sore throat, swollen tonsils,
falling out of the hair or eyebrows. and
finally leprous-like decay of the flesh
and bone. If. you have any Of these or
similar symptoms you are cordially in
vited to consult the Minnesota State
Medical Institute Immediately. If we
find your fears are unfounded We will
quickly unburden your mind. But If
your constitution is infected With virus
We Will tell you so frankly and SOW
you how to get rid of it. Our special
treatment for this disease is practically
the result of our life work. and is In
dorsed by the best physicians of Am RI
ca and Europe. 1t contains no danger-
GUS drugs or injurious medicines Of any
kind. 1t goes to the very bottom Of the
disease and forces out every pa'tcle
of impurity. Soon every sign and symp-
tom of the disease disappear completely
The blood, the tissue the flesh. the bones
and the whole system are cleansed, pur-
flied and restored to perfect health, and
the patient prepared anew for the duties
and pleasures Of life.
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DRAMATIC COURT SCENE
FALTHA GIIeLEyN ACCUSES CHARLES
WINOLD OF POISONING FAMILY.

CINCINNATI, April ia somewhat
dramatic scene was enacted in the Winold
poisoning case today, when Charles =.
Winold and Faltha GilIen were brought
face to face in the office of the chief of
police.
Winold had denied all knowledge of the
girl. He was not told that she was TO
confront him. but as soon as he came
within her sight she became greatly agi-
tated, and evidently shrank from him.
When he was seated, Chief Deitsch ad-
dressed the girl saying.
You are accused of poisoning the
Wincld family. DIG you do it?''
Il did not she promptly replied.
WHO did?'
THAT man there she exclaimed. point
ing at Wincld. and thus showing that
she re cognized him.
Nevertheless Winold maintains that. he
never knew the girl and that he can es-
tablish that her story that he visited lIer
IS untrue. His bond was fixed at $4,000.
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INDORSED BY PRESIDENT
ACTION OF IDAHO AUTHORITIES IN
COEUR D'ALENE TROUBLES.

WASHINGTON, April 13-Conner NAL
lot, the reporter who was In the Coeur
d'Alene district at the time OF the riot,
continued his testimony before the Occur
d Alene investigation committee today.
He was questioned at much length
as to the authenticity of the various
articles written by him on the subject.
One Of these gave the result of an In
terview between S. Bartlett Sinclair, tho
representative of Gov. Steuenberg, AMI
President Mckinley, in which the presi-
dent was alleged to have said that he
approved what the Idaho authorities had
done in dealing with the disorder. The
article also quoted Mr.. Sinclair as refer
ring to certain members OF the Investigate
ing committee as 1.-The congressional
dupes'' of the "Dynamiters' In the Occur
d Alene district.
The witness testified to the authenticity
of these and many other reports. His
cross examination will be continued to-
morrow.
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CLUBS.
Minneapolis.

Milwaukee,.
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r
KIDNEY DISEASE TREATED FREE.

Hundreds ask that the great free offer
be extended. 1t will be extended, but
only until May 1, when on that day the
offer must positively end and will never
be given again. Let this notice serve for
all, and let those who desire the free trial
month for kidney trouble enroll at the
offices without delay. Do not wait until
the last few days. when crowds again
will make 1t impossible to see all.
Mark an x after your symptoms
Have you pain in the back2
Are you dizzy at times?
Do yon have spots before your eyes?
Do you have to get up at night to pass
water?
Is your urine highly colored?
Are your eyes puffed In the morningf
Is your appetite poor?
Is your skin a Waxy color?
Does your head ache?
Do you have that tired feeling7
Have you any pimples?
Mark an x after your symptoms and
bring or send by mail to the Famous
Minnesota State Medical Institute, St.
Paul. You Will be given one month of
treatment free.
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June IA, Is, 16 Cl7.
Aug 8, 4 (5)........
Sept. 13, IA, Is. ....
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May %, "a, 25. 26. F..
July 10, 20. q. .....
Aug. q, %, 80.
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Memphis Races

MEMPHIS. Tenn, April 19.-Results at
Montgomery park:
First race, six furlongs-Winter won.
Paullne J second, Belle of Erin third.
Second race, four and a half furiongs-
Farmer Bennett won, Sard second Ga
waine third. Time, :5S
Third race one mile-Larkspur won.
NFllle FalertS second. Tigris third Time, 148A.
I'd Upton won. Duke of Baden second.
Cherry Leaf third. Time, 1:42A
FIFTH race. one mile and an eighth
LIMP won: Freak second, Crockett third.
,,,iS sixth race, six furlongs-Alpaca won.
I1ldy Ann second. Trombone third Time
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CLEVELAND, O., April 13-A stofy ap-
peared in today's issue of a local cycling
paper, circulating throughout the coun-
number of cycling organizations, to the
effect that dissensions had arisen within
ranks Of the American Century Wheel
lished about six months ago, which
threatens to disrupt 1t. President Charles
w. Heaton and several other officials of
that club reside in this city, and have
been interviewed on the subject All unit
ed in declaring that the story is wholly
untrue, and that the whole affair grew
out of a slight misunderstanding in To-
which some of the American Century
Wheelmen are members, but which has
no connection with the national body.
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Jobbers Deferred Action

Yesterday being Good Friday, the
monthly meeting of the Jobbers' union
was postponed till Wednesday next.
The third and last of the merchants
spring, excursions, which are specially ar
ranged for by the Jobbers union, closed
Thursday. The three excursions given
this year brought in 1,466 merchants, as
against total of 1,1S1 lest year. These
excursions have much effect in stimulat-
ing trade, and that they are appreciated
is shown by the large increase in the
number Of merchants taking advantage
of them