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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-06-06

have heard since shat he died Of star:
walton. They don't feed you too well
in Dutch jails, especially when you've
got concession and consult
The speaker looked up at his com:
panion as he said this, and the other;
who, as. I have already said, was n OF
interested in the unfortunate. Stell.
man, or had probably heard the tale
before, nodded his head in the direc-
ton Of the room where the smaller
man was engaged on his toilet, to the
accompaniment of .splashing water,
The movement of the head was as sig
nifcant as the nod of the famous lord
of Burleigh. +s.@. "a.
:, Just the same as. ever the other
replied. Always pushing his nose into
old papers and documents, until you d
think he'd make himself ill. Lord
what a man he would have been for the
British museum! There's not his
equal on ancient Asia in the world"
"And this particular business ?"
z "Ah, you shall hear all about it in
the proper time. That'll be tomorrow
morning, reckon. In the meantime
you can 60 to bed. and content your
self with the knowledge that, all being
we'll, you're going to play q hand in
the biggest scoop that ever I or any
body else have tackled!""5 Sal. y
Y e Mr.. Kitwater, for such was the name
Of the gentleman, began his prepare
tions for the night, vigorously cursing
the mosquitoes as he did so. He was
q fine looking man, with a powerful,
though somewhat humorous cast of
countenance. His eyes were large and
not unkindly: His head was a good
one from = chronological point of view,
but was marred by the possession Of
en- ormous ears which stood out on
eiAAer ,aias Of his head like those Of a
hat. He wore q close-cropped beard,
5aad he was famous for his strength,
which indeed wss that Of 8 giant. s5ss4 I.
;t5a Hayle, il I can sum it up Alright, is
just the same as ever, 8 q he said, as he
arranged the mosquit to netting of his
bed. HR doesn't trust me, and i don't
trust him. But he'll be none the less
useful Tor that Let him try to play
me fahe, and, BY the Lord Harry, he'll
not live to do Is aga S.. Z
s.S With this anna BILE sen iment Mkt
water repared himself for slumber
.5 52s Next morning they met AT break
fast. All three we're somewhat silent.
IT. US as IS the weig TIT Of the matter
which vas lat day Sto b discussed
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-06-06

Wenty Lots u a e 4 elrl:iiginal.
townsit City AZ .itfle F'alls)
Fac lo I,' 50 O. 81 tin size.
IWills !; bargain.
y Rad shslN the prop
|ert llsa off6ce
i /, "a, ~ 3 q
Is IS 81
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-06-06
y: Am, Of { curse J ] 4 I
4 - i nrn.,lt,lnr rod u = n 4 n IL.

AN, Of course ~
prepared TO adj.
NIT that there
are pr I, e 7 tie, &. i.
places on 3, the
face Of this. earth,
Of ours TIL q i g g "a =,
Singapore; there !, !.
are, however, y e q u. / ].
venture to as as
.slert, few " til that !; !
are more inter I
.esting, and ID. GER g e.
5tainl,ys. none l=l' j l'E, that at:
can afford a bet
ter study Of hui
man life an = d Z.
character.Th ere,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1902-06-06

- ~
sured Til be even with them 35
5@ He He looked as though he meant it!
At last he rose and, having e turned
his glass to. the bar, donned his topee,
left the hotel and went for q stroll.
/. It was but s short distance to the
hlsrbor, and 10 1lsse@tey f,aed hi.a-
SELF strolH 49, H. 1sis.st1af 1Ii3i1les
of what i 1sseSSs 11aa.5y asxcribed q tho
most wonderful shiPF,]pi;nx = s., world.
Knowing the spot whore ths British
{ India e boats from Galcutta usually lie,
he made his way 70 it, and inquired for
e certain vessel. She had net yet ar-
rived, he was informed, and 10 ono
seemed to know when she might lie
expected. At last, tired az hi occupa-
/ tion, he returned to his hotel, and in
due course sat down. u. suaper. N He
smoked another cigar IL he|veranda
Safterwan ds, and US on Y tho point osf
retiring foe the nj IL, S. i Loo, 80 rnen
st,dd enly mad : their apps = anosS ~
fore hin, and aceosted lin IL rome.
He imms de tel sprsag toS 4 lii fee4
With cry Of leone. 81.
FSy} '''I had made M s. y mind I'LL you
we're not comm Is ihs { hid ~ they
shook hands. IS,
he old tub didn,'t get 81 unit ~
squeteI ninl Il. III II tal ley of thss tvs
nev come 1S hsa Sd VI y y,psI
sii.id VA
|EyFfoY. nnomen .volunte 10. xurther
.info tion. III
4 Ilna,y 81 ful noS q. hou,, III Una
slupp % ll not full?s
sinaniEed the ~ sylld "a.
| ~ IS ll1L 81
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-04

Chief Subject Of Diseussion 1t Ban-
quet I'm Baltimore-Mexfcan Minis
ter's Speech.

Baltimore. January 3o--The chief
guest at the annual banquet Of the
Merchants and Manufacturers Associ-
alton of this city. held. tonight at the
Hotel Rennert was Don Manuel As
oirazo. the Mexican ambassador. The
oost-prandial oraJory vas led by Hon.
Lloyd l. Jackson. president OF the as
ISOLATION. who congratulated his hear
ers upon the unexampled prosperity en-
ioyed by this country In the past few
years and predicted for IL the suprem-
acy Of the world. commercially and
financially"
"0ne Of the great needs OF the III
try at this time" he declared. is a
merchant marine commensurate with
the growth and Importance OF the ma
ton, and the magnifcence OF our navy"
Ambassador Aspirazo, after referring
TO the pleasant relations Of this
try and Mexico, spoke OF MeXico's in
dustrial future, sayings
1.-THE field for labor Is wide. 1t is
open to enterprise OF all kinds. Your
powerful commercial and industrial
corporations can span over the vast eS-
tension of the Mexican territory that
in a great part still remains UNEMPLOYED.
The essays alread made by the Ameri
can navigation. railroad. and and
mining companies In Mexico have as
many signal successes"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-04
PHILIPPINE SEDETION LAW.
Resolution of Inquiry I'm Senate rs
to it's Provisions.

Washington, January Ex-senator
Rawlins. today introduced in the senate
a resolution making inquiry OF the sec
rotary of war whether 1.-The new trea-
son act in the Philippines" has been
passed by. the Philippine commission.
The resolution cites a circular purport-
iog to give the language of the act.
One provision makes the concealment
OF treason against the United States or
the Philippines punishable by a fine Of
81 1000 and imprisonment for seven
years.
Another provides a fine Of 81, 900 and
imprisonment for two years for utter
ing seditious words anG n third provides
d fine of $1,000 and Imprisonment for
Il year for persons belonging to Sc
tret societies.. having for their object
tie promotion of treason.
Another prohibition is against advo-
eating the independence of the Philip
pines or their separation from the
United States. whether by peaceable or
-ercible The penalty for the
infraction of this requirement is a fine
OF 1000 and Imprisonment for a year.
The resolution wen over for future
consideration.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-04
SCHLEY AT LOUISVILLE.
A Busy Day for the AImiraI-The
knights Templar Reception.

Louisville, KY. January 3s.-Admiral
Schley as the guest of the Louisville
Knights Templar had little opportuni-
ty to rest today. The greater portion Of
the day was spent among the children,
and the admiral shook hands With
ed their pleasure by cheering their WISH
tor and presenting him with flowers.
The most enthusiastic demonstration
of Admiral Schley's visit too place this
afternoon as he was leaving the Ten-
dennis Club in the carriage which was
to take him to the Masonic widows ana
orphan home. AS he stepped into thu
vehicle it was surrounded by hundreds
of cheering men, women and children,
an hour and who pressed around nIm.
eager to shake his hand.
The days programme for the en.cr
tainment of the admiral consisted Of a
visit to the girls high school, followed
by a breakfast at the home of MIR. and
Mrs. Henry T. jefferson; q trip 10 the
tobacco brakes; a luncheon at the PEN
dennis Club and in the afternoon Il wish
to the Masonic home n the industrial
school
The chief event, however, was n
Templars' reception and ball at h Gait
housetonight. Several hundred unit
present and the ball room Of the hotel
was deliberately decorated with electrI-
cal designs. ported plants, flowers. n
festoons of evergreen.
Tomorrow Admiral and Mrs. Schlev
will leave for Nashville
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-04
THE MARCH THROUGH SAMAR.
Report Announcing American Loss
on This Expedition.

Washington. January 30.-Secretary
Long today received the following ca
blegram from Rear Admiral Rogers at
Cavite. concerning the march of the
marines across Samar.
"Details Of Walters expedition across
Samar not vet received. Much credit
due Shoemaker for vi rendered in
connection with rescue of detachment
ct Lanang. Marines in Samar will be
relieved in about ten days"
The econ dispatch reads: Follow
ing casualties: Captain Porter's COM
mand attempting march Lanang to
Basey, Samar: Lieutenant A. S. Will
liams, slightly wounded in chest and
suffering from eczema: corporal w.
Slattery. privates J. McBay, E. Witzell,
]. w Hacker, w d. Smith, r. Des-
lnond, J. Eagan, T. j. Carey, condit-
ton serious from weeping eczema; pri-
Yates P. ]. Conner G. S. Foster. J. w.
Woods, F. F. Brown. T. Murray, NJ.
Bassett, l.. A. Bailey and 1 Raronie,
missing, hope abandoned
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-04
THE BONES OF GENERAL GREENE
Now Lying in a Bank. to
be Inferred February 9Th.

Savannah, Ga, January 3O.-The
bones of General Nathaniel Green have
rested in q zinc box in a vault of the
Southern bank Tor ten months, since
they were discovered in the colonial
cemetery by g committee headed by
Colonel AZa Bird Gardner, of New
York, representing the Rhode Island
Society of the Cincinnati.
1t has now been determined that the
remains shall be re-interred under the
auspices of the Sons of the American
Revolution and the Daughters of the
American Revolution. The interment
probably will be at the foot of the
Greene u which stands in
Johnson square in this city. The date
and details will be arranged at a meet
ing of the Sons of the Revolution to be
held here February 5th. 1t is proposed
that the occasion shall he made notable.
President Roosevelt is a member of
the Georgia Society of Sons of the
American Revolution. He will he invit-
ed to attend and participate in the ex-
~ercises. The Rhode Island Cincinnati
will participate.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-04

One Man Arrested-He In Expected to
Disclose the Plot.

Charleston. S. c.. January BOA Unit
cd States deputy marshal today ar
rested Daniel Barr. on the charge of
interfering with the United States
males. He is supposed &C be n of
the robbers who held I'D the Southern
railway passenger train neal Branch
Vile Monday night and rified the ex-
press car.
A warrant has been sworn out
against Thomas Carson on h same
charge.
II is thought that information will
Re obtained from these men leading to
the capture of the other members of
the gang Of highwaymen. The men
we're arrested at their homes lear the
Scene Of the robbery.
A white man giving his name rs
Francis A. Allen was arrested m Mid
way, hamburg county, late today sus-
pected Of being one Of the high wa ynien
who held up the Southern railway pas
senger train near Branchville. When
taken by officers to Branchville. it is
said he was positively identified by the
pressed into service to haul away the
egr whose horse n wagon was
safe the night Of the robbery.
Six watches were found In Aliens pos
session when he was arrested today.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-04
THE TRIAL OF PATRICK.
e More Witnesses for the Pros
ecutiOn Testify.

New York, Jan. 30.-When Recorder
Golf closed court for the day in the
trial Of Albert F. Patrick for the MUIR
der of w. M. Rice, he had for the tenth
time ruled out the admission Of the
Rice will Of 1896 which the prosecution
has been trying to get into the record.
Following the evidence Of banker Nor
man S. Meldrum, who was again on the
stand today. that the signature to the
assignment OF Mr.. Rice's estate 70 rat
rick was a forgery and that the sigma
ture to the 1896 will was genuine, came
the testimony Of Joseph L. Blinn, OF
Springfield, Mass, a nephew of the dead
man. Mr.. Blinn told of being summons
ed to New York by Patrick and said
the latter told him he (Blinn, was to
get $4,000 OF the estate und~r the 1900
or Patrick will.
Cross examination Of Mr.. Bhnn oy
couns for thed defense brought out that
there was an arrangement by which
witness was to receive SIS 900 from the
Rice institute IL the 1896 will were pro-
bated. Under this 1896 will Mr.. Biinn's
share was 5000.
The witness said that the arrange
ment was in writing. It came from
Colonel Joseph Rice. William Marsh
Rice's nephew, and Blinn had signed
the paper.
Two Texans testified today. They
were Emanuel Raphael. secretary ana
manager Of the Houston clearing house,
and also a trustee OF the Rice institute.
and Mr.. Cash, a clerk and agent of
William n. Rice at Houston.
Mr.. Raphael told Of the plans III the
institute. He swore he was familiar
with Rice's signature and that the rig
natures OF the checks. the assignment
Of the Rice estate to Patrick ana the
paper which revoked Captain Bakers
right to Rice's safety deposit box were
forgeries.
Mr.. Cohn swore the signatures to the
1900 win. the checks and the assign
ment were not genuine.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-04

The house today passed the bill for
tine creation OF a permanent census
bureau. The friends Of the civil ser
vice law who were opposed to making
the employees of the bureau eligible for
transfer or retention were overwhel-
InIngly defeated. By the terms Of the
FIil the permanent ORGANIZATION Will
succeed the present temporary organ
ization July 1. 1902 and all employees on
the rolls upon the date Of the passage
OF the act will become eligible for
transfer to other departments or reten-
ton in the permanent organization
The bill also provides for Il manufac-
lurlng census in 1905 and for the collec-
zion of certain special statistics annu-
aliv.
During h discussion OF the bill Mr..
Maddox. Of Georgia expressed the
opinion hat the proposed collection of
annual statistics upon cotton. under
the bill was in the interest of the spec
Uiators.
II am sorry to e a gentleman from
the south express such an opinion"
observed Mr.. Hopkins. THE collections
Of these statistics will be for the bene-
fit OF the planter. manufacturer and
laborer."
Mr.. KluttZ, of North Carolina, advo-
Gated h passage Of the bill. urging t
provision for the annual collection Of
cotton statistics Is an especial reason
why the bill should commend itself to
members from cotton growing states.
Mr.. Maddox demanded the yeas and
nays upo the passage OF the bill. but
only eleven members cond the de-
rl1nd and the bill WAS passed without
division. The house then adjourned.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-04

Norfolk. January sl.-At s:Io O'Clock
this morning fire was discovered In the
first floor of the Columbia building on
CRANKY street. owned by d. Lowea-
oei &. and occupied by Browns saloon.
Nsddo's restaurant and. on the upper
:ioors. by about $50 Offices
In fifteen minutes the flames were
bursting through the roof and the rear
vail had fallen In. The explosion OF
whiskey barrels in Browns saloon blew
out the front OF the first and second
,Ioors and scattered the flames across
me street.
In less than half an hour the Atlantic
MOTEL and Virginia club were In names
Both OF these structures adioiped the
columbia
The four-story building on the corner
OF Plume and CRANKY streets occupied
~ the Johnston China Company and
apartments together with four three
story buildings adjoining IL were burn
ms briskly at 2:20 O'Clock and IL looks
as though the entire eastern downtown
section OF the city is threatened. Half
= million dollars NAV not cover the
loss.
2:55 a. m.-All the north wing OF the
atlantic hotel is in flames. The China
Company's store and the fats above
are completely Quilted.
3:25 a. m.-The Atlantic hotel Is burn
ing. II appears the fire Is beyrnd on
troll.
$3.50 a. m--The big department store
OF Watt. Rettew & Clay caught and Is
burning fiercely. The academy OF music
is in this block and will probably 80
next.
The walls OF the Atlantic hotel OF the
CRANKY street side have fallen and
those on Main street are ready to top
pie.
The iremen seem utterly powerless.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-04

Experience convinces. See for your
self how quickly Ely's Cream Balm
Will cure catarrh or cold in the head.
We mail trial size for 10c. Full size
SOC. All druggists.
ELY BROS, Sc Warren ST.. New York.
Clifton, Arizona, Jan. 20. 1899.
Messrs. Ely Bros.:-Find enclosed so
cents. for which please send me your
Cream Balm. I find your remedy the
quickest and most permanent cure for
cold in the head. catarrh. etc. Yours
truly. DELL NJ. POTTER,
Gen. Mgr. Arizona Gold Mining Co.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-04
Child Worth Millions.

My child is worth millions to me-"
says Mrs. Mary Bird Of Harrisburg,
Pa, yet I would hav lost her by
Group had I not purchased a bottle Of
One Minute Cough Cure" One Minute
Cough Cure is sure cure for coughs,
Group and throat and lung troubles. An
absolutely safe cure which acts imme-
diately. The youngest child can take
1t with safety. They all Ike the taste
and remember how often 1t helped
them. r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-04
Prince Henry's itinerary.

Washington, January 30.-The com.
mittee on arrangements for the recep-
lion OF Prince Henry held another
meeting today and completed the itin-
erary OF the western and southern trip
which VIII be taken by the prince.
The programme allats a very short
period Of time to many Of the local.
ties that had hoped to nave b prince
with them at least = or two days
In Cincinnati his stay will be less than
half a day. Atlanta has BEN omitted
the programme and Chattanooza
probable viii be the extreme southern
point
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-04
A Crowded Ferryboat Run Down.


New York. January 30.-The Jersey
Central railroad ferry boat Central was
RUE into by a railroad tug In the North
river during a snow storm today.
There were five hundred passengers on
the ferry boat. Of whom about Loo were
women One Of the heavy tugs Of the
Baltimore and Ohio. having IN tow q
float carrying a dozen loaded freight
cars. crashed into the Central below the
paddlewheel on the omen cabin stas
Of the vessel. Before the Central could
reverse her power b tug had forged
its way through the light
that covers the ladies' cabin AMI the
women inside were panic-stricken-
The Centrars running gear was not
damaged. however. n she soon reeov.
cred herself and proceeded TO her Sex
York slip. Twelve OF the om- pas
nger tainted during b excitement,
but they were soon revived No cne was
badly hurt
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-04
SOUTHERN ELECTION QUESTION.
Republican COngressmen to C0nsfa
err This Matter In Caucus.

Washington. January 3e.-A caucus Of
republican members Of the house was
called today by Representative Cannon
Of Illinois. chairman Of the caucus CON-
mittee to be held mex Monday night in
the hall Of the house. The purpose Of
the caucus is to consider the question OF
election n suffrage In the south and
to determine what action, IL anv. shall
be taken on h proposed Crumpacker
bill. making stringent regulations for
the election procedure.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-04

The Partly Burned Body Of nm In
known White Man Found.

Savannah. Ga. January 3o.-The crew
Of a freight train on the Plant system
this afternoon found the dead and
charred body OF al unknown white man
near the track near Ways station. thir-
teen miles south Of this city. The skull
Of the body had been crushed aud q
railroad coupling pin with blood OH Il
lay near. Lightwood sticks had b.en
piled on the body and set afire.
The dead mans hand n arms. pro-
truding from the pyre, revealed his
color. Near the scene was a SIN ali ash
pile as of a tramp's camp. There ~erc
signs of a struggle and the dragging OF
a body. Persons at Ways recalled hav-
ing seen a strange white man and three
negroes pass late yesterday. There n
no clue to any OF the parties conc .rned.
An investigation has been started.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-04
A Row Among the King. Daughters.

session of the Interstate conference CT
the Kings Daughters was opened with
IN address by Mrs. T. s.. Hill. Of Sas-
sachusetts. A lively colloquy occurred
between Mrs. Isabelle Charles uavis.
national secretary. and Mrs. Washing
ton. of West Virginia, owe the finances.
during the course OF which Mrs. Davis
said: Why, you don't want to crack
eggs with a trip hammer or cut wood
with a razor"
The furry vas only momentary. A
committee of one from each state was
appointed to study the child labor prob
lem and endeavor to influence legisie-
ton on the subject. During the jay .
primary ballot for officers was taken
The result will be announced tomorrow
when the regular election will occur.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-04
FREDERICKSBURG PARK.
The Senate Passes the Bill for its
Establishment.

Washington, January 3o.-The senate
today passed the bill to establish the
Fredericksburg and adjacent national
battle fields memorial park in Virginia.
The bill appropriates 800. 1000. 1t was
amended by striking out the statement
that on the limited territory to be COM
prised in the park more great battles
were fought, more men engaged and
more execution done than on any other
spot Of similar area in the world.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-04

Admission. Ala. January 3o.-In q
head-on collision between we freights
OH the Southern railway today just put
side the city limits, John Rodgers. Of
birmingham. a brakeman. was killed
and the following weIe injured: Sam
uel Ford. engineer: E!more ~. Davis.
a fireman: Harry Potter. engineer: Jas.
Pollock brakeman: Will Watson. ne
gro fireman.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-04
A ProhtabIe Investment.

"I was troubled for about seven years
with my stomach and in bed halt my
time" says E. Demick. Somervills, Ind
"I spent about 81, 900 and coult get moth
i'g TO help me until I tried kodol Dys-
persia Cure. / have taken a few bot
ties and am entirely WELL" kodoi Dys-
PERSIA Cure does the stomach's work
b. digestirg the food. You don't have
to diet. Eat all you ant kodol Dys-
persia Cure cures all stomach troubles.
X. r. Beliamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-04
Has Many Virtues.

For cuts. burns, ia uises, DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve is uneQualled.
Draws out the fire. stops the pain, soon
heals the wound. Beware Of dangerous
counterfeiters. Sure cure for piles. r.
r Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-02-04
ost I'm seventh Re..d.

Knocked Ost In seventh Ros.d.
Kansas City. No.. January 30.-Tom-
my Ryan. Of this city. who claims Q
middle weight championship o. tne
world. tonight knocked ouf seofso
Green. OF San Francisco In seVensu
round Of what was scheduled a. ss1-
round contest