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The Monticellonian., 1902-12-18
THE MAGIC OF MANSION.

Midway between the gates of Birth ard
 Death
 Half-shacowed by Oblivion's border
 wood. Along highway, hard with pilgrims feet, A house, untenanted ard empty. stood Wealth. gl.eed came, with serf and pranc-
 ing steeG. To dwell therein; and gold and precious Gtuered from rafter unto architrave- But Wealth was cold. and lived her days
 alone. Then Beauty knocked, and. entering with
 @ smile.
 Was gwen welcome ard stately room; But never sister called on Beauty there, And all her radiance faded in the gloom. Power preached wall, and locked himself
 behind
 His sieepiess guards and bars of tested Eeyore the help of friend. the wrath of foe. He perished in his caution and his zeal The house grew old. Fame climbed an ivied And burned his deeds above the creaky
 door; But all men read the words of cold neglect Ard sought for Fame in that house never
  Then Love, pursued by her own fear. one
 night
 Took refuge in the mansion lone and
 drear A fire she kindlee on the hearth-Behold! group of fellow fugitives drew near! They warmed themselves before the blaz-
 irg fire;
 They slipped the wine for years in dun
 geons hid; They found the bones of Wealth and Power
 and Pride,
 And smiled about the foolish deeds they
 did Glad voices rang in many startled room Where Silence dreamed her dusty dreams
 for years, And laughter rattled many shaky pane Times housekeeper had washed with
 misty tears.
The Monticellonian., 1902-12-18
CIGARS FORCED UPON HIM
One Reason Why General Grant Be came such an Incessant
 Smoker.

A reason can generally be found for everything. Everyone k aware of the fact that Gen. Grant was addicted in a f abnormal degree te the smoking habit Gen. James Grant Wilson, in a recent address before the historical society oi Philadelphia, accounts for his excess in this regard. Among the yarns spur by the speaker was the following: "It seems that after one of Grants greai victories he was seen riding down the line with a half-smoked, unlit cigar il his mouth. In reporting the affair the war corresp pondents one and all men toned the incident of the half-burni cigar.
 It was not long after that ever, express from the north brought the general packages of cigars, until there were 10000 cigars received a camp. IF to that time Grant had been in the hab- it of smoking but two or three cigars day But with this unlimited supply and feeling that as they were gifts he could not give them away, he started to smoke them wholesale, and thus ae- quired a tremendous appetite for to- bacco."
The Monticellonian., 1902-12-18
Single Tax in opernt ton.

On the east coast of Vancouver is- land, in British Columbia, the four ishing town of Nanaimo, with it's 6.000 inhabitants, has no tax for mu= nicipal purposes save one on land values, levied alike on occupied and unoccupied land, according to the or thodox interpretation of the single tax theory. The town is a miners town, where the doctrine of three acres and COW" is almost univer- sally realized, as well as that of every man his own house owner.a For this result the easy terms of the LoH= don syndicate which owns the coal and land in the neighhorhood are largely responsible.-N I. Sun.
The Monticellonian., 1902-12-18
HAVE MANIA FOR SURGERY.
Too Many Unnecessary Operations Are Performed by Members of
 the Profession.

A mania for performing operations seems 10 have seized upon the sur geons of the country of late years. The introduction of anaesthetics, Dy aid of which the horrors of an oF- eration are reduced to a mere dis comfort of breathing few times into bag; the extended use of hospitals and nursing homes, which has the result of relieving relatives and friends of all the trouble and all tke disagreeable incidents of an opera ton, and, finally, the fact that with modern antiseptic methods the scar left by it is often quite trivial, have conspired to make people regard the ordeal with curious indifference and enter with light heart into adveu- lures from which they would per haps have shrunk had they but known a little more. And where operations are necessary all this is good. It has to be admitted, however, that there is another side to the question, says the Chicago Chronicle.
 Partly owing to the publicity given to operative work. party to the fact that the successful case is apt to be by no means reticent about the ad- vantages of getting the thing over" :" and partly to the fact that dead men tell no tales, the public has come to look with unlimited and undue con 6dence upon operations as a way out of every ditlieultyAa deus ex ma china which can always be invoked to hurry matters up should the treatment of q malady prove a little tedious. \ curious sort of demand for operative treatment has arisen. People urge each other not to allow their doctors to ''dally' with their cases but to do something radical ,'' and it is to be feared that some times if the doctor does not adopt this radical polscy-or at least do something that requires an anaes- thetic-theY regard him as "old=fash- toned" (tne very hardest thing that one can nowadays say of any doe tor) and run off to some one else. This is a kind of public sentiment which is by no means easy to com- bat; the irresponsible chatter of the patients friends condemns the eau tious surgeon, while the unmeasured praised bestowed by the same ire sponsible authorities upon the occa- sionai success of an adventurous op- orator, leads to Tndeseryed fame. As we need hardly say, the effect of ail this must react injuriously upon the medical profession. Some medical men, indeed, assert that the evil con- sequences of this mania for operat. ing have already attained consider able dimensions.
The Monticellonian., 1902-12-18
Christmas Holifay Excsrsion Rates, Via
 Southern Railway.

Southern Railway will sell tickets between all points on it's lines and connections East of the Mississippi and South of the Ohio and Potomac Rivers except between points in Floridaj to the eeueTal public De- ember 25rd, 24th, 18th, 30th and 3lst, i@2, and Jan uarv st, 1903, with fnai limit January 3rd, 1903 at rate of one and one third fare for the round trip For further information, call on any ticket agent of tue Southern Railway.
The Monticellonian., 1902-12-18

And nevermore men pass that cheery
 house
 The young that rambe and the old tt
 tire Without a cup of comfort in its shade, A moments chat and rest before the fire -Aloysius Coll fir Youths Companion.
The Monticellonian., 1902-12-18
The Brave Hunter.

Five hundred have been shot to death in the Adirondacks this year. Yet people sometimes wonder, says the Chicago Record Herald, at the bravery of men who go to war.
The Monticellonian., 1902-12-18

Many of us might be happy if we did not suffer from disorders of the liver. Then we ought to use Dr. August koenigs Hamburg the whole system to a healthy condition.
The Monticellonian., 1902-12-18

We are none of Us eitaer as foolish or s smart as some people think We a7e.-IndIan- spolis News.
The Monticellonian., 1902-12-18
Stops the Cough

The man who pays his rent must hustle keep movug-Ghicago Daiy News.
The Monticellonian., 1902-12-18
Prepare d.

Beryl-So Ethers parents have purchased III automobile?
 Sibyl-Yes; they think thar she Nrill he able to run across" some rlqible young man that way-Baltimore Herald.
The Monticellonian., 1902-12-18

We can't help but feel very often that the advice we give is muea bet er than the ad- vice we take-Indanapolis News.
The Monticellonian., 1902-12-18

Carpets can be colored on the floor with Putnam Fadeless Dyes.
The Monticellonian., 1902-12-18

Piso's Cure for Consump.ioa is an infalli ble medicine for coughs and cods-N. w
The Monticellonian., 1902-12-18

and works off the cold. Laxative Bromc Quinne Tablets Price D cents.
The Monticellonian., 1902-12-18

A clean youth makes clear old age.- Rams Horn.
The Monticellonian., 1902-12-18

.sHEN WRITING TO ADVERTISERS please state that you saw the Advertise uent In this paper.
The Monticellonian., 1902-12-18

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 Amanda Petterson, 31, Atwater, Mnn,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-03-28
1T MAY MEAN, PEACE.
Prominent Boer Officials to Confer
With Lord Kitchener.

Prominent Boer Officials to Confer
With Lord Kitchener.
Pretoria, March 24.-Acting Presi-
dent Schalkburger, F. w. Reitz, ex'
secretary of state of the Transvaal
and Commandments Lucas Meyer and
Krogh arrived here during the day on
a special train from Balmoral, about
so miles east of here. They reached
Balmoral under flag of truce.
Upon arrival Mr.. Schalkburger and
his party drove Immediately to Lord
Kitchener's headquarters, where he
had an interview with the British gen
eral. The Beers afterwards proceed
ed to the railway station and en-
trained for Kroonstad, where they
will go out under a safe conduct. Fol
week past Mr.. Schalkburger and his
colleagues have been stationed al
Rhenoster Kop, north of Balmoral
where they have been closely pressed
by British columns. Dispatch riders
entered Balmoral Friday night anc
notified the British of the approach OF
Mr.. Schalkburger and his party.
It is reported that the Boer position
at Rhenoster Kop had become almost
hopeless and that Mr.. Schalkburge1
oace narrowly escaped capture.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-03-28
LIE PASSED IN COMMONS.
Dillon Attacks Chamberlain and Is
Suspended.

Dillon Attacks Chamberlain and Is
Suspended.
London, March 21.-John Dillon,
Irish Nationalist, was suspended in
the house OF commons for calling the
colonial secretary, Joseph Chamber
lain, - liar"
In the course of a discussion be-
tween Sir Henry Campo ell-Bannerman,
the Liberal leader, and Joseph Cham
berlain, the colonial secretary, Mr..
Chamberlain referred to the Beers
who were fighting on the British side,
when Mr.. Dillon interjected: They
are traitors
To this Mr.. Chamberlain retorted:
"The honorable gentleman is good
judge of traitors
A scene of great confusion ensued.
When order was partially restored Mr.
Dillon demanded ruling on Mr..
Chamberlain words.
The speaker deprecated the remarks
of both gentlemen. whereupon Mr.. Dill
lon said: ~ will tell the right hon
orable member that he is - liar"
Mr.. Dillon refused to withdraw his
words and, on motion of Mr.. Balfour
he was suspended from the service OF
the house.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-03-28
~ 4 LARGE MAJORITY.
Advocates Of. Cuban Reciprocity Win
: in Republican Conference.

Advocates Of Cuban Reciprocity Win
:. in Republican Conference.
Washington, March 19.-The advo-
tatss Of Cuban reciprocity scored a
decisive victory at the conference OF
Republican members of the house OF
representatives, the proposition OF
Chairman Payne of the ways and
means committee, for 20 per cent
reduction of duty, with the Sibley
amendment, limiting the duration of
the reduced rates to Dec. 1, 1903,
being adopted by vote of IS yeas to
81 nays. This result was reached at
1880 o'clock, after protracted de-
bate followed by a series Of exciting
roll calls. The first test was when
Mr.. Payne concluded the speech max
ing with motion for the previous
question on all pending propositions
This motion prevailed-78 to 56
A vote was then taken on substitute
offered by Representative Dick OF Ohio
in behalf of those opposing the recip
rocity plan, offering in it's stead plan
of direct payment to Cuba covering
several years. This was defeated-5i
to 70. An amendment by Mr.. Morris
of Minnesota, to take of the differen
tial on refined sugar was defeated-6(
10 ~.
The ways and means proposition fol
reciprocity with the ,Sibley amend
ment limiting the duration, was thel
agreed to-85 to 81. While the voting
was in progress quite a number O
those who oppose the ways and means
plan left the chamber.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-03-28
SYMPATHY FOR Beers.
Democratic Members Of Congress Hello
Caucus,

Washington, March 20.-The Demo
cratic members Of the house at a c3s;l
Gus unanimously adopted resolution:
declaring that congress should express
the sympathy Of the American people
for the struggling Boer republics aad
pledging themselves to use their ut
most endeavors to force" the commit
tees to report resolutions expressive
OF such sympathy, it only that con
gress might have an opportunity K
act. The Crumpacker resolution t.
investigate the franchise questior
was not considered at the caucus.
Representative Hay of Virginia, pre-
sided at the caucus and Representa-
tive Robertson of Louisiana, acted az
secretary. The attendance was large
There was no division of sentiment az
to the course to be taken, the Ques
ton presented being simply one O
choice between two resolutions, one of
fered by Mr.. Randall of Texas, and the
other by Mr.. Sulzer of New York
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-03-28
LEADERS HOLD CONFERENCE,
President and Seven Republicans Dis
cuss Cuban Reciprocity.

President and Seven Republicans Dis
cuss Cuban Reciprocity.
Washington, March pa confer
ence was held at the White House be-
tween the president and seven of the
Republican members of the house of
representatives who have been fore
most in opposing the plan OF Cuban
reciprocity urged by the ways and
means committee and understood to
have the support of the administra-
tion.. The members who called were
Representatives TaWney and Morris
of Minnesota, Dick Of Ohio, William
A. Smith Of Michigan, Minor of Wis
consin, Metcalf Of California and Day
ton of West Virginia. The call was at
the request of the president who de
sired an exchange OF views to the end
that harmonious action might be Sc
cured in such steps as are taken in
behalf of. Cuba.
At the conclusion of the conference
the general understanding was reached
that any statements made to the lC',-
lie would be to the general effect that
no conclusions were reached and that
the conference was confined to gen
eral interchange of views.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-03-28
CREMATED THEMSELVES.

Mississippi Conviets Try to Burn Their
Way Out Of Prison.
Kosciusko. Miss, March 24.-Five
county convicts made an attempt to
burn their way out of prison, burning
the stockade house in which they
were confined down over their heads
and cremating themselves. They were
all negroes and named as follows:
Bob Burt, Phil Newell, Jim Culberson,
Amos Raiford and Jim Jones.
The prisoners were let out to Rob.
ert Campbell, county contractor,
whose farm is situated 16 miles west
OF this place, and all were charged
with minor offenses.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-03-28
FIGHTING THE CHOLERA.
Manila Board Of Health Endeavoring
to Prevent Its Spread.

Manila, March 24.-The board of
health is making strong endeavor to
prevent the spread Of cholera. There
have been 16 cases and Is deaths
among the natives in two days and
other natives are suspected of having
contracted the disease. The in1porta-
ton of vegetable matter ron China
is prohibited, inspection camps are es'
tablished in every district and leaflets
are published, advis,n" the Deocle to
boil their drinking v:.;2'' ;,e:0'2 Gsin 3
it. Finally every on* i: i!:.:.N. 20 o.
operate in the destru> ;>,.: t. ....5 IA
gerous enemy.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-03-28
Gift From Prince Henry.

Washington, March - 25.-Richaro
Sylvester, chief of police, has received
through the German ambassador a
gift from Prince Henry of Prussia in
recognition of attentions extended to
him by the police department during
his visit to Washington. The gift is
a silver cigarette holder studded with
miniature diamonds.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-03-28
ARSENAL TAKEN.
Chinese Rebels Gain Another Victory
Over the Imperial Troops,

Hong Kong, March 24.-The rebels
have captured the prefectural town of
Kan Chou, in the province of Kwang
Tung. and have seized the a:se:,a, and
granaries. The mandarirs and tie
garrison fed and appealed to Canton
for reinforceme1ts. Tie viceroy of
Canton replied that it was impossible
tc further dapIete the Canton garrison
and urged General Ma to make the ut.
mast efforts to put down Che rebellion.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-03-28

Drops Sanpson-SchIey controversy.
Washington, March 22.-The house
committee on naval affairs, by vote
of 7 to 4, has accepted a resolution
concurring in the conclusions of Pres
ident Roosevelt as to terminating the
Schley controversy, and indefinitely
postponing all bills and resolutions c.!
the subject. The vote was on party
lines, except that Mr.. Mudd of Maryl.
and voted with the Democrats against
adopting the report.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-03-28
TEN YEARS IN PRISON.
Nicely, Reeves and Rathbone Receive
Iona Sentences at Havana.

Havana, March 25.-The trials be-
fore the audiencia court of the cases
arising from the embezzlement of Gu
ban postal frauds have resulted in the
following sentences:
C. F. W. Nicely, 10 years imprison-
ment and to pay fine of $56,701.
w. H. Reeves, 10 years imprison-
ment and to pay fine of $35,516.
Estes G.. Rathbone, 10 years impris'
onment and to pay a fine of $35,324.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-03-28
STRIKE is PROBABLE
ANTHRACITE MINE WORKERS IS
SUE AN ,ULTsMATUM TO
THE OPERATORS.

Representing Three Dis
tricts Adopts Resolution Calling
for a Shorter Workday, Minimum
Day Wage Scale, Uniform Increase
in Wages and the Weighing Of Coal
Wherever Practicable.
Shamokin, Pa, March 24.-Unless
the efforts of the Civic Federation are
effective with the coal operators it is
more than likely that q repetition of
the struggle of 1900 will occur in the
anthracite region. In that year 140,-
900 employees of the anthracite mines
were on strike for six weeks. The
convention of districts l, Z, and 9,
United Mine Workers of America,
which districts comprise the entire an
thracite field, made provisional
strike declaration, leaving the date
to be decided by the executive boards
of the three districts. This was prac-
tically the last official act of the dele
gates and the convention adjourned
sine die at O'Clock p. m.
The adoption of the resolution con-
tanning the ultimatum of the mine work
ers was followed by scene of wild
enthusiasm and the opera house rang
with the acclamations of the delegates,
who with lusty cheers approved the
work of the special resolution commit
tee and expressed confidence in Presi
dent Mitchell.
The convention from the first SEES
sion showed a disposition to insist on
an adjustment of the mine workers
grievances, but the delegates were
willing to relinquish the question oil
recognition providing other more i'm
portant concessions were granted
This fact is evidenced in the resolution
adopted, which states as the chief de
mands, shorter wOrkday, minimum
day wage scale, uniform increase iI
wages and the weighing of coal wher
ever practicable.
Strike Seems Imminent.
The Civic Federation is regarded by
the delegates as the last hope of the
mine workers in their demands for i'm
proved conditions, and the gravity o.
the situation is manifested in the
words of President Mitchell:
Il am free to say that to me strike
seems imminent"
During the day President Mitchell
was in communication by telephone
with Secretary Ralph M. Easley of tn;
Civic Federation, to whom he had an
nounced the decision of the conven
ton. This organization is empowers
by it's constitution to use it's good Off
ces to prevent strikes when appealed
to by one of the parties to the pro
posed rupture.
In the event of their failure to sc
cure satisfactory concessions the CON
mitteee appointed will report to tn
district executive boards. which wer
authorized by the convention to de
clare a strike.
+ The purpose of the convention j.
suspending work at the mines tire
days in each week after April /. if ne
gotiations are then pending, is to pre-
vent the storage of coal by the CON
panies by producing an amount SUI
fcient only to supply the existin
needs of the market.
Should a strike occur as result c
the days declaration over 144,0N
mine workers will be rendered idle. G
this number nearly 100000 are on tn
membership rolls Of the union, tn
duties of the remainder being Of
character which renders them incl
gible to mbership.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-03-28
BeIqium Anti-Gamblinq Law.

Brussels, March 24.-The chamber
of deputies, by vote of SO to 7, adopt
ed the anti-gambling bill amended by
the senate. The measure provides for
the suppression of oil gambling clubs
in Belgium.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-03-28
FOR RIVERS AND HARBORS.
Measure Is Passed by the House With
out Division.

OUT OV1St0n.
Washington, March 22.-The house
passed the river and harbor> bill which
has been under consideration through
out the week. Although several minor
amendments were adopted, not a
single dollar was added to the measure
and, as passed, it carried exactly what
it did when it came from the commit
tee-$6O,6SS,267, including authorize
lions. Mr.. Sulzer of New York, at
tempted to force a record vote on the
final passage of the bill. but only three
members, Messrs. Smith Qa.), Fitz.
gerald IN. W and Cochran (Mo.)
supported him.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-03-28
MILES SHOWS ANGER
TO RESIGN IF PRO.
POSED ARMY REoRGANizA. ~
TON BILL PASSES.

Believes in Lieutenant General Having
Complete Control and Quotes o.
casions Where 1t Worked to Great
Advantage-Asserts New Measure la
in Interest Of Favorites Of Secretary
Of War and Adjutant General.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-08-01
Mid : Summer Sal e.

a will continue our sale for another week. while we have
been verv busy in every department. still have great many
bargains lett saving % fifty per cent throughout
cfOro
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-08-01
kissing Abolished.

The most cherished prerogative OF
the lord lieutenant of Ireland has been
abolished. Heretofore it has been his
duty and privilege to kiss publicly ev-
ery woman when first she was present
ed at a Dublin drawing room. He. did
this twice a year, usually having to
salute with his lips several hundred
women on each occasion. He kissed
them smack on the lips too.
Now, however, an edict has gone
forth that there shall be no more kiss
ina In public in Dublin castle. When
the young, poetic widower, Lord
Houghton, was lord lieutenant, the
young girls used to flock to the vice
regal court, and his kissing created a
sensation for the artistic and ferW1d
manner in which it was performed.
The present lord lieutenant Is getting
along In years, though by no means an
old man, and perhaps he will reiln-
Quish this perquisite Of his vice regal
duties without protest. But what about
the young Irish beauties who are
about to be presented?-Ledger Month