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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1904-04-29
GREEN PRAIRIE

April 24-Miss Regina Eckerson,
who is teaching school at Belle
Prairie, visited with her parents over
Sunday.
Willie Soames who has been visit.
ng relatives at Chicago and Mime
:apolis, returned home last Saturday.
Miss Flora Henderson visited he1
aunt Mrs. Ed. Henderson last Sun
day.
The con of Mr.. and Mrs. Ander.
son, who has been very i'll with pneu-
monia, is slowly recovering.
Messrs. Frank Sargent and otto
Begalka were callers on the Prairie
Saturday evening.
Messrs. and Mesdames Pray and
Foreman and Miss Elsie Edden were
callers at Mr.. Wittwer's Sunday after.
noon.
Mr.. johnson, who purchased the
farm opposite the Baptist church last
fall, has moved up and taken posses
sion. Ole Nelson who formerly lived
on the place has moved up near Fl.
Ripley
The Farmers Exchange held anoth-
or meeting at the church. Monday
night. The farmers are getting quite
Interested and we hope they will meet
with success.
Miss Clara Edden was a caller at
Little Elk Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. Helmerick and family visited
with Olaf Larson's Sunday.
Eugene Eckerson's are improving
their residence by building on large
kitchen.
Henry Gedney and family have
moved from the Mccarthy place IN
Clou9h to the George Minor place.
Land seekers are getting quite nu-
merous in this vicinity this season.
Miss Emma Muske 10 is teaching
in the Gauthier district was an over
Sunday visitor, at her home in Little
Falls.
Mrs. Mccarthy has been very ill
the past week with the grio. It is get
ting to be quite fashionable disease
Charles Ackerberg Of Little Falls is
building residence on his farm near
Fish Lake and expects 70 move as
soon as it is completed.
Fishermen are quite plentiful now
among the ditch and lakes. They seem
to be as plentiful as the fish. - -
Miss Pearle Eckerson is taking
music lessons of Miss Clara Edden.
The river drivers are working
again. The wangans are near A. K.
Halls place.
The first session of the Union Sun
day school was held at the Baptist
church Sunday, April 24th, with an
attendance of thirty-six. We hope it
will prosper and always have as large
an attendance.
Mrs. Geo. Pray received word Sat-
nrdav that her daughter, Mrs. Tilda
Dinhart, who has been sick is slowly
recovering. -. - -.
Mics Julia Eckerson has been visit.
bling friends in Rail Prairie the past
week. -
Mr.. Bellfield is employed at Major
A. G. Morrill's this week. Mr.. Bell
field has rented the old Brewer place
and expects to move soon.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1904-04-29
DIXVILLE.

April 27.-The dance at Jos. Hicks
Saturday night was we'll attended. A
good time ia reported
Charles Kushel is recovering from
an attack of pneumonia.
Asocial for the benefit of the M. E.
church will be given at the home of
Otis Ellis Friday evening. All are
invited.
&. NJ. Kushel, r. Kriefall and
others went on a, fishing excursion
Wednesday.
Hay is quite scarce and few farmers
have any to spare.
You are invited to Nelson's photo
studio. See samples and learn prices
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1904-04-29

John Ziem 10 vski has bought from
Holmstrom & Thorsen, the West side
blacKsmiths, q third interest in their
patent power trip hammer, q valuable
invention patented two years ago,
but not manufactured because of lack
Of capital. The Invention ia said bv
mechanics to fill a long felt want.
flans are being made to build the
machines here.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1904-04-29

Black Percheron stallion, owned
BY NJ. S. Jacobson, will make the
season Of 1904 at Jaoobson's sale barn.
Weight 1900 lbs. Terms IS to insure.
N. 8. jacobson.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-28
ACUTE STAGE HAS BEEN PASSED
British View is That No Warships of
A Belligerent Can Issue from
The Red Sea
KNIGHT COMMANDER INCIDENT.
Russia Must Have Report of comman.
der of Vladivostok Squadron Before
Any Action is Taken

London, July 2S.-In the house OF
commons this afternoon, Premier Bal
four, confirming the announcements
made IN these dispatches, said the
acute stage OF the Red sea Incidents
had passed, ana that the Russian vol
unteor fleet vessels would be Withdrawal
lie laid down the British view that no
bellIgcrent warship could issue from
the Black Sea, and that the volunteer
fleet vessels In i,ulng therefrom. II
they took belllgerent action, either had
no right to issue or to take such action.
The tension in tho Russo British re-
lation has been relaxed and no rltp-
ture Is now probable. Count Bencken-
dorn. the Russian ambassador 70 Great
Britain, informed Lord Lansdowne this
morning that Il Russia had committed
"a wrong she was ready and willing
to make fun reparatlon, but before any
action could be taken In the knight
Commander case, the Russian govern
ment must have the opportunity Of re-
ceivng the report of the commander
OF the Nludivostok squadron
Lord Lonsdowne WAS not disposed 10
NndulN press the matter and .rOmised
20 wait reasonable time.
20 take such action. The strongest
possible exception had been taken to
the seizure of the Nalacea on the above
ground. the premier added. The Rus
sian government had met the British
contention in regard 10 this particular
incident. AS to the Knight Comman-
der case the government had earnestly
and persistently protested that the
sinking Of that vessel was contrary to
the accepted practise Of nations
Mr. Balfour assumed serious tone,
as he referred 10 the Knight COM
mander
There are. am sorry 70 say" said
the premier, "other questions not con-
nected with these Incidents at all which
must cause some discussion between the
two governments, and like all discuss
sions between governments there may
De legitimate cause for anxiety We
hold that t Is not proper that on the
authority of a captain OF a cruiser that
goods not contraband OF war should be
taken from merchant ship without
trial"
This statement OF the premier was
greeted with an outburst of cheers.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-28
Six Hundred Became Dissatisfied
With the Prospect Of the
Strike.
SWIFT & co TOSSED A BOMB
Fell ID Camp Of Sympathetic Strikers
Notice Greeted With Angry
Explanations

Chicago. July 2s.--Accordlng to Presl-
dent Skinner Of the Union Stock Yards
& Transit company, 900 stock handlers
became dissatisfied with the prospects
of the strike today and returned to
work in the yards caring for the live
stock.
SWIFT & CO.'S BOMB.
Chicago, July 2s.- Following the re-
fusal TO enter into more agreements
with the striking workmen at the stock
yards, Swift & Co, today tossed bomb
into the camp OF the sympathetic strik-
ers belonging to the allied trades by
posting the following public notice.
IAN help leaving our employ July %
26 will be paid in full at our Forty-frst
street market paymaster's window, be-
ginning Thursday, July 2S AZ a. m.
(Signed) SWIFT a. CO.
The appearance Of the notice was
greeted with angry EXPLANATIONS from
the crowds that soon gathered TO read
and discuss the move The place
named FOR the men TO apply for their
money ~ oulSlue lle STUCK yWus pIop-
or, at Halsted street and Exchange
avenue. 1t was selected as affording
the least possibilities Of disorder.
Shortage in the soap supply, particu-
larly laundry, hotel and the cheaper
grades OF toilet soap, is one Of the pos
sibilties Of the strike, In anticipation
OF such an event the packers operating
soap plants have been busy for days
moving stocks Of soap TO warehouses,
jobbing houses and to retail stores.
Heavy sales were made under prac-
tioally guarantee that a tie-up would
follow, the trade buying at the advice
of representatives Of the packers.
According TO the employers there
were II $40 men at work IN the big
packing plants here today, taking the
places OF more than 25,420 strikers.
Complications growing out of the
method OF handling meat by rail-
adopted by the packers IN supplying
the local trade were today reported to
President Golden, Of the packing house
Transfers union, as likely to be ~
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-28
FIRE AT ST. ANTHONY.
Riverside Hotel Put Out Of Business
And Big Blaze Narrowly Averted.

Messrs. Geo. T. Odell and George
Romney OF the Consolidated Wagon &
Machine company have returned from
a trip through the Snake River valley
and are much impressed with the pros
poets for a fine crop there IN spite Of
the heavy early frosts, They happened
to be at ST. Anthony Just aftcr the
burning Of the Riverside hotel and
there was considerable excitement for
a time, as 1t was feared that the fire
might spread TO adjoining property.
The Consolidated Wagon 4 Machine
company. whose building adjoins the
Riverside hotel, moved a great part Of
It's stock into the street, but the FIRE
was fortunately checked before Il aid
any great amount OF damage. The ho-
tel. however. was so seriously damaged
that business had To be suspended
Messrs. Odcll and Romney drove
down to Sugar City which they say Is
In most aourIshng condition.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-28
Missouri Republican Ticket.

st. Joseph, Mo-, July 2s.--The Repub-
lican state convention which nominated
G. =. Walbrdge Of ST. Louis for gov
ernor last night completed it's work to-
day by naming the following ticket;
Lieutenant Governor-John c, Me
Kinley, Unionville.
Secretary Of State-John swanger,
Milan.
Trcasurer-Jacob Gamellch, Boono-
vile
"or Henry Weller st. Genevleye
county.
Attorney General-lIerbert S. tIadley,
Kansas city
Railroad Commissioner Frank
Weightman, Monette.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-28

forthcoming at this time, but It is af-
lrmed that at least one of them will
be given jurisdiction over the entire
Denver & Rio Grande and Rio Grande
Western systems.
All concerned profess the profoundest
ignorance as 10 what Is coming as is
always the case where II would be i'm.
proper 10 give out Information before II
is released from headquarters.
At present Mr. Schlacks has virtually
the entire legal, operating and traffic
departments Of the Rio Grande on his
shoulders--a burden too heavy for the
strongest railroad man who ever exist
ed--and II Is impossible 10 keep In touch
with detail work in full degree It Is
proposed TO split up this responsibility
somewhat and IN the process the two
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-28
Automobile Military Cart.

New York, July 2S.--The developments
OF the automobile Industry is frlghten-
ing the ministry OF war and the NUM-
cipality Of Paris, says dispatch TO
the Times.
The former, I'm view Of the dlminu-
ton Of horses that can be utilized for
war purposes, Is offering a prize for
the best type OF automobile military
cart.
The municipality Is seeking TO make
up Tor the deficiency in It's revenues
caused by the decline IN forage taxes IN
Paris. The number Of horses has been
reduced this year by S69 as compared
with last year
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-28
War ships Leave Port Arthur.

Chefoo, July "a q p. m).-Chinese re-
fugees who left Port Arthur SO hours
ago say that three large Russian war;
ships have left that port, The Chinese
cannot give the names or the type OF
these vessels. II 10 impossible to con-
firm this story from foreigners.
A Russion army officer who Is a
trusted agent Of Gen. Stoessel, the
commander OF the forces at Port Ar
thur arrived here yesterday for the
purpose of purchasing steel for use in
thh dock yards at Port Arthur. This
officer declares that the Russians are
sanguine that Port Arthur win never
fall
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-28
u. S. shipbuildins Co, Cases

San Francisco, July 2s,-United States
Judge Morrow has made an order
granting the Mercantile Trust company
Of New York permission to put In evi-
dence the proceeding in the court OF
FIRST jurisdiction In the cases Of the
trust company against the United
states Ship-buildlng company, James
Smith, Jr., receiver, the Union Iron
Works and the New York Security d
Trust company and the second action
by the New York Security & Trust
company against the same defendants,
with the exception OF the New York
Trust company. Judge Morrow also
made an order consolidating the two
suits and gave the defendants until
Monday next to file a new bill.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-28
Nothing Known of sturgess.

Madrid, July 2S- Nothing is known
here, either In official circles or at the
American embassy, regarding the finding
I'm the backwards at rorroll Of the body
OF am American named William Stursess.
who was suspected Of spying on tho Span
18Th dockyards during the spanish Ameri-
can war and was believed TO have been
murdered a report 20 which effect was
cablod TO tho United states.
a telegram from Forrol received here
SAYS nothing Ia known there OF the al
legged discovery of the body.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-28
Prospective Promotions for Utah Men.
And His Geiser the


For 10 days past there have been ru-
mors In the air that on Aug. /, or by
the 18th at the latest, there would be
some changes instituted on the Rio
Grande.
Aside from the Edison story there are
rumors that two Salt Lake railroad OFF,
Gals will fall in line for promotion and
that as quickly as the reorganization to
be Instituted by Mr.. Schlacks is per.
fected 1t will be found that General
Superintendent j. II. Young and his as
sistant, George Geiger viii both be ad-
vanced
Just what their titles will be is not
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-28
AT NEWCHWANG.
Japs Appoint an American Dep
uty Administrator of Customs.

Ncwchwang. July .S.-Takayama, the
Iapauoyc administrator OF Newchwang,
has arrived here and has issued notin-
cation 20 the population that Newchwang
and Ninkow are now under Japanese con-
troll, and that lives and property will be
protected
Mr. Gilchuat nm American. who was
deputy commissioner Of customs hero un-
der the Russian administration, has hoon
appointed administrator Of customs.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-28

appeal to the German government to
secure the release Of Its ship and COM
pensatlun for. the delay I'm her cruise
and other items OF loss. 1t is deemed
highly desirable to take conservative
action, and above all TO avoid increas-
ing the irritation aroused IN shipping
circles over the recent seizures and
sinking OF vessels Therefore, Mr.
Eddy has been, II is understood in
structed to make some very moderate
representations TO the Russian govern
ment, and these may be strengthened
later II expedlent
PRESIDENT INFORMED.
Oyster Bay L. l., July 2S.-Presldent
Roosevelt was officially Informed to-
day by the state department at Wash
ington of the assassination Of the Rus
sian miniter of the interior at st, Pc
tersburg.
RUSSIAN EMBASSY INFORMED.
Bar Harbor. Maine, July 2S.--News Of
the assassination Of Minister Won
Plehve, was received at the summer
headquarters Of the Russian embassy
here today with deep feeling.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-28
A STRANGE CnttIe Dlsense.

Newport II. L. July ga strange
epidemic has appeared among the cat
tie here. Or. William r. Bun has lost
I'VE animals. Dogs also are affected
and several have died. The disease
acts upon the spinal cord and paralysis
Of the hind limbs Is the principal symp-
tom. II was at first thought that DR..
Bulls cattle had been struck by light
ming.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-28
A Snnp Recital.

81. Louis July ga song recital and
reading, followed by m informal recep-
ton today constituted the principal event
Beaumont. as hostess AZ the Texas build
Ing IN the worlds fair today. 'che recital
was given By Mrs. H. L. Jester, " Ty-
Ter. Tex. assisted boy Mrs. r. *. He'd
rick. formerly a resident OF Texas, who
read "a number OF selections.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-28

local men are OF the slate for promo
ton.
Mr.. Young today is reported TO be IN
Grand Junction "on the usual inspec-
ton trip" lie viii return tomorrow
night.
Both Mr., Young and his assistant
have made splendid records since they
We're placed at the head OF the opera
ton OF the Western, Better time has
been made fewer wrecks have occurred
and less friction between the employees
has been the order Of the day under
their administration Both gentlemen
are popular with the men and In social
circles here and one and all who have
had the privilege Of meeting them are
hoping that the rumor will really mate
rialize.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-28
Ryan,s Rneine Stable Sold

Brighton Beach, N. Y, July 2S--The
entire racing stable Of j. j. Ryan was
sold at Brighton Beach today The
star. Of the sale was Reliable the
champion Splinter and weight carrier
A, Shields secured him for Sl5. 000
Eleven horses sold for total OF SIG %
125.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-28
Killed i'm n Collision.

st. Louis Mo, July 2S,--ln a rear
end collision today between two pas-
senger trains on the ST. Louis, Kansas
city & Colorado road near Joffreysburg,
j Hesseman, q farmer from Bemont,
Mo. was killed; n. j, Clary an engin-
Ger, was probably fatally injured, and
Charles King Of Sioux city, Iowa. a
passenger. was seriously hurt
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-28

and Clark fair next year. Archbishop
Alexander Christie of The diocese OF
Oregon city has commissioned Dr..
MatNally, now studying I'm Rome, 10
walt on Cardinal Merry Del Val, papal
secretary OF state, and formally make
the request H. the name OF the arch
bishop and the Lewis and Clark board.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-28

Sweet Springs, Mo-, July Ex-senator
George G. Vest was delirous at noon
today, and steadily growing weaker
He talks at random. though occasional
ly able to give rational answers when
spoken TO.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-28
Kuropatkin's Forces Unchanged

ST. Petersburg. July 2S 635 p. m,--
A telegram received from Gen, Kuro-
patkln today announced that the po-
sition at the front had not changed.
1t il generally believed here that star
Ting developments are imminent All
the war correspondents have been or
dered to Hardin.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-28
AROUND BULLETIN boards.

Bonesteel, s. d.. July 2s-Immense
crowds gathered at the bulletin boards,
where were being placed the names of
successful persons in the Rosebud
drawing. being held in Chamberlain.
great many Of those who registered
at this point remained to learn OF their
hand for the selection of quarter-sec
ton should their name be among those
drawn
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-28
Horses Killed by Lightning.

New York, July 2S.--It Is rumored
that number OF race horses were kill
ed by lightning this afternoon at the
Sheepshead Bay race track Among
those reported killed Is Dlnah Shud
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-28
President Goes to Washington.

oyster Bay, J.. l., July 2s-president
Roosevelt, accompanied by Mrs Rooso-
welt, Secy. Loeb and the executive stan
left today for Washington,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-28
RUSSIANS APPLIED
THE TORCH TO
Ia TCHE KIA0.

Toxic. July 2s, 3 p. m.--The
Russians abandoned Ia Tche
Kiao at noon on Monday, July
%, retiring before the advancing
army under Gen. Oku. They
applied the torch to ia Tche
Kiao and the surrounding towns,
and when the japanese arrived
they found the flames were sim
raging.
The Japanese pursuit extended
beyond Ia Tche Kiao and the
Japanese left wing occupied Yin.
kow.
The positions held by the Rus
slams last Sunday night south Of
Ia Tohe Klao consisted Of nine
miles OF trenches and fortihca-
tlons.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-28
RudoInh spreekeIs poIng Ven.

Carc-bud July 2s.-Rudolph Sprcckols
OF san Francisco was successfully oper-
ated upon today by Dr. sonnenburg OF
Berlin, and Is doing well.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-28
Exhibit for Portland Fair,

Portland. Or, July 2S.--The vatican
exhibit Sent from Rome by the pnpal
states TO the st. Louis exposition viii
probably be re-exhibited at the Lewis
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-28
Bomb hroWer Kills Russian Minister of the Interior

ton OF the coachmans uniform, mute
and pitlable relics of the tragedy, were
still lying In Zambalansky street, where
the crime was committed when the cor
respondent of the Associated Press
again returned to the spot this after
noon. For a block either side Of the
street was guarded by police and no
one was allowed TO approach.
Even In the midst OF the consterna-
tion produced by the tragedy everybody
cessOr.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-28
Lao River Open to Trade.
Senator Vest is peIirlons.

Toxic, July 2S.-The Lao river Is now
open 70 trade and neutral ships.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-28
ROSEBUD LOTTERY.
Names Of Registered Aspirants
Placed in Wheel, Turn Begins.

Chamberlain. s. D., July %.-rhe eager
" awaited drawing day In the distrbu-
ton Of lands IN the Rosebud reservation
opened bright and sultry.
Shortly before the event the stand was
comfortably filled with the officials con-
nocted with the drawings Envelopes con.
tanning the names OF registered aspranls
were placed in the wheel from which the
numbers were drawn and everything was
William Mccormack Manchester county,
Penn was the trst name drawn.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-28
INFERNAL MACHINE.

The Internal machine was thrown
with deadly accuracy and the assassin
was favored by the fact that traffic here
is always Of the heaviest owing to the
crossing Of lines Of surface cars and
the continuous stream Of heavy trucks.
Nj. Won plehye was always apprehen-
sive OF attempts upon his life and used
to drive as rapidly as possible. The
coachman, however, was compelled to
go slow at this point.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-28
coAcHMAN RULED,

The coachman was killed and the
wounded ana maddoned horses dashed
wildly away, with the front wheels Of
the carriage, the only portion OF tho
vehicle remaining intact Immediately
there onsued a scene OF the Widest con-
fusion, Police and Gendarmes hurried
up from every direction. and vast
crowds gathered about the spot where
the mangled body OF the minister lay
weltering In his blood
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-28
WAS NOT A SCHOLAR.

NJ. Won plehve was not a scholar.
but from his youth he had been brought
up I'm Official circles and he slowly but
surely pushed himself ahead. Before
the emperor called NJ. Won Plehve TO
take the portfolio Of minister OF the In
terror he had already spent about 40
years In official work, and at the time
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-28
SCENE OF THE TRAGEDY.
SCENE OF THE CRIME.

NJ Won Plehve was on his way to
visit the emperor when the tragedy
occurred on the Zamblansky prospect, a
broad thoronghfare leading up to the
Warsaw depot, whence the road turns
sharply TO the left toward the Baltic
railroad station. The exact spot at
which the outrage occurred is just be-
fore the bridge spanning the circular
canal, on the other side of which both
stations are situated.
The bomb thrower must have known
perfectly well that Minister Won Plehve
would pass the spot this morning. for
the minister makes his Eport TO the
emperor every Thursday,