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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-02-24
COUNTY OPTION LOSES AGAIN
Minnesota Senate Kills Bill by De-
49,; cisive Vote.

"'u"SSotd senate NiIlS Bill BY De-
~: cisive Vote.
BY vote of 81 to "a county option
was defeated in the senate following
a debate which lasted less than two
hours.
Former Justice T. D. O'Brien's sub
stitute for the two employers liability
and workingmen's compensation bills
now before the senate was introduced
by Senators J. e. Haycraft and M. J.
McGrath. A similar bill was intro
duced Friday in the house It abol-
tshes common law defenses to per-
sonaa injury suits, but contains no
schedule of compensations.
An agricultural school bill, provid-
ing twenty new agricultural high
schools in addition to the ten provided
by the Putnam act of two years ago,
was agreed upon by the house COM
mittee on agricultural schools. This
will make total Of thirty Of these
schools.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-02-24
] HE { | I! / . IN 3 Z IONS.
a Bad Case Of Stage Fright and : REQ.
ord Stunt In Singing. ::S

a BAD Case Of Stage Fright and . Rec.
ord Stunt e SINGING. I'm
=, Stage fright Of The. sort that afflicted
Whit, CpnliHe. at one time a ,promi-
nent singer il English. music halls is
not ayoidable. :. Fortunately, also 1t Is:
not common. Alta place where he was
engaged H. Birmingham one, Of the at
fractions was q lion show, some. of the
beasts being really, wild: and uptamed.
Nearly the; whole stage was taken up
With the setting" the animal show.
Just as i was going on" said Cum
life in telling the incident, II heard a:
hurried rush and, confused shouting.
and some one; sla mined an iron gate.
Il. heard a: voice say, Just in time: be
was nearly out Ny music was start
ing. 50 ! had no time to: inquire. I
went on the stage. .:,.. .:...5::,>:
Il In: "A moment, / heard :omipous
growls and, savage ~snarls mixed with
much whip cracking and strenuous
breathing. .. I am never fond Of wild
animal show. and l felt distinctly
nervous that night. The cloth. behind
me sagged: and swayed, and then. to
my horror. suddenly, in the, wings
saw the huge head and front of a lion.
a. II was singing a song called I
Would which: had a.. lot of short
verses. AS | sang them. my blood
running. cold. l,.watched the lion. It
seemed slowly to advance. and its
baneful eyes ,glittered in a; truly, horri-
BILE way. could. not 60 of that side
without passing it, SO. l. prepared to
exit. with, haste. :.> ~: ->:~-
Turning: l. was doubly mortified to
see another lion on the other side.
Il was caught like a mouse in a
trap. dared not 60 OF the stage;
dared not show my discontinue to the
audience There was only one thing
for me to dosing: So I sang in des-
peration. hoping that some one would
come and take those lions away They
told me afterward that I sang ninety
eight verses. But I think that was un-
kind. ~.
II wondered how long it would take
those two brutes to make up their
minds to come into the full glare Of
the footlights. and I had just prepared
to leap into the stalls, regardless Of
the consequences, when heard the
hoarse voice of one of the stage hands
say: ERE, Bill, these two chaps are
too far forward. Give a and with
them. will yer?' And, coming up be-
tween the two lions. they lifted them
bodily. They were papier machev'
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-02-24
ALLEGES UNDUE INFLUENCE
Affidavit by Grand Juror Concerns St.
Paul Pastor.

Rev DR.: Samuel G. Smith. pastor
Of the Peoples church of St. Paul,
Is accused ,eof attempting to in
duence member of the grand jury
on matter pending before that body
In an affidavit signed by Thomas l..
Wann, member of the grand jury
MIR. Wann swears that Dr. Smith
attempted to influence him to secure
a mo bil1 as to Dr.: Eugene Hubbell.
a member of Dr. Smiths congregation,
on the charge of having performed
criminal operation On Rose lbs, from
the alleged effect of which the young
woman died at the city hospital.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-02-24

We do not feel like critlcizing Con-
gresham Llndbergh's vote against
reciprocity. He very likely voiced the
sentiments of the great majority of
the farmers of this district. The
congressman has proved his sincerity
and independence OF ciamor. That Is
better tnan trucking. We are glad
however that the bill passed the house
and hope it gets through the senate.
1t is the deathblow of protection and
so we joyfully cry Hailelujah.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-02-24
IN COURT FOR CONTEMPT
st. Paul Member Of the Minnesota
: Legislature.


State Representative John D.
O'Brien of St. Paul and his attorney,
David F. PEBBLES. were before Judge
Lewis of the Ramsey county district
court to answer charge of contempt
OF court against DR.. O'Brien. After
hearing the proposition argued Judge
Lewis took the matter under consid-
Grafton.
+ DR.. O'Brien has brought suit for d.
vorce. alleging his wife held him
prisoner for six hours in a locked
ROOM Mrs. O'Brien holding the key.
Judge Bum issued an order Jan. %
directing the lawmaker to pay his
wife $50 a month for her living ex-
penses and 800 attorneys fees during
the tendency of the action, DR..
o'Rrien refused to obey the order and
he was cited for criminal contempt.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-02-24
The. Mosiem's Exalted: Month,

,EHo moSleNd6 'GX1ItoQ M6dth,.
. Ramadan is the month exalted BY
Moslems above all others. In that
month the Notwithstanding TO- Mos
lem tradition-was brought down by
Gabriel from heaven and delivered
to man in small sections. =" In that
month Mobammed was accustomed to
retire from Mecca to the cave Of Hira
for prayer and meditation In that
month Abraham, Moses and other
prophets received their divine revela-
lions. In that month the doors of
heaven are always open. the passages
to hell are shut. and the devils are
chained" So run the CraditiOns.-
Christian Herald
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-02-24
The Omen Fire.

The open fire is a primitive, elemen.
tai thing. 1t cheers with more than
mere heat; it is H. bit Of the red heart
Of nature laid bare: It is dragon of
the prince docile and friendly there
in the corner What pictures, what
activity. how social. how it keeps Up
the talk! You are not permitted to
forget it for moment. How it re-
spends when you nudge it, How it re-
joices when you feed it! Why. an
open fire ia your room is whole lit
erature. 1t supplements your library
as nothing else in the room does or
can.-John Burroughs in Country Life
in America.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-02-24
LIFE IN SANTIAGO.
Curious Customs That Prevail In thu
Capital Of Chile. (;

Curious Customs That Prevail In the
Capital Of Chile. !:
They have women conductors on the
electric cars of Santiago, the capital
Of Chile. This was made necessary
by war, which took SO many men to
the front and imposed upon women
the work usually done by men. The
custom has been kept up, the women
having proved: equally as efficient as
the men had been. ,,:>7 re,
One of the most peculiar: customs
seen here is the evening promenade In
the plaza or park, which is attended
by young ladies and young men and
quite small boys and girls. They do
not mix, but keep quite separate paths.
Yet even the little girls at, seven or
eight years are finished coquettes.
Their eyes languidly observe every
man and boy in the plaza, and they
take care that each shall receive due
share Of their smiles.
Another curious custom which pre-
walls in Santiago and which is Joined
by those fortunate enough to have
fine horses and carriages is the prom
enade at the Parque CAUSING, a beau
tiful park near the center of the city.
A company Of mounted police stands
in single file in the center Of the drive.
and the carriages, with uniformed
coachmen and footmen and beautiful
ly gowned women and fashionabiy
dressed men occupying the: carriages,
ride around and around these mounted
police.
Sometimes there are two or as many
as six rows of carriages, some going
in the opposite direction and alternat-
ing. the ladies smiling and the gentle
men tipping their hats in q polite man
ner. This, ptomenading lasts from s
O'Clock in the afternoon until 8 o'clock
in the evening.--Logical Point.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-02-24

Tipping has been forbidden at the
state capitol.
No employee of the Legislature. no
matter how humble his station, will
hereafter be permitted to accept, a
gratulty.
This is commendable. The employees
should certainly set good example at
the capitol. minneapolis Daily News.
Why not extend the prohibition to
the. mem bers-Onamia Lake Breeze.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-02-24
The MISSING Word.

A new missing" word contest has
just appeared 1t is as follows: A
good church deacon sat down on the
pointed end of tack. He at once
sprang up and said only two words.
The last was SIT" Any one guessing
the first word and sending dollar in
cash will be entitled to this periodical
for one year.-Lippincott's.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-02-24
lllQaiona Of Life.

Life Is like q beautiful and winding
lane-on either side bright flowers and
beautiful BUTTERFLIES and tempting
fruits, which We scarcely pause to i'd
mtre and to taste, % eager are We to
hasten to an opening which We imag-
Inc viii be more beautiful still But
by degrees as we advance the uses
grow bleak. the flowers and butterflies
fail, the fruits disappear. and VIZ ind
We have arrived-to reach desert
YaatA-Qi< a 0aloG:s ~ t5.aanttu ,tU|;; T
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-02-24
Congressman Alien Dead.

Washington, Feb. 21.-Represents,
live Amos Ar!Allen (Rep.,: Me.) died
q pneumonia at his apartments here
following several days illness. His
dau9hter., Miss Laura E. Allen OF A.
ned Me-, and SON, Dr., Edward c. Al.
len OF Boston. were with him when he
lIed. Mr.. Allen was seyenty-foar
ysarst of age and had beeA4a membeasS
~ congress stnce 1899, :.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-02-24

st. Cloud Journal Press: It is some
what humiliating to the Republicans
of the Northwest to have the: popular
policy OF the president saved from de-
Feat by the nemocrats-not but what
the Democrats are to be commended
1or their patriotic loyaIty-but because
that sentiment seems to be lacking in
The alleged representatives of their
OWE party. Co..
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-02-24
LOSS IS HALF A. MILLION
Seven Firemen injured in CHICAGO
Elevator Fire.

Chicago. Feb: <<1s.-Fire destroyed
the Calumet elevator, a six-story
structures containing 100000 bushels
OF grain, causing a loss estimated 10
be 100000. Seven fremen were in
1ured while escaping from the build.
ing following an explosion of grain
dust.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-02-24

whats th:t noise?'' asked the Wis
itor in the apartment house
''PrObablV S:Hue one in the dentists
apartments pn tl.e :iuor below getting
a tooth out:
But this seemed to come from the
floor above" r.
"Ah, then its probably the Popleys'
baby getting a; Tooth "=:':'atholtc
Standard ard Times. ~: ..g ! :,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-02-24

Its lucky thing for the farmers of
the northwest that "our Knute' is on
the job. -Menagna Journal.
This can't be a reference to- Knute' 8
vote tor the ship subsidy bill. -
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-02-24
.oliv. md Oori4.'

= .Nurset-7(,om Doris II is time "a
you and doily{ito go to bed
:5Doris:--!M'hat's the use? Dolly's s
tired she can't sleep. and re got !
touch of Observation-Disclosures i,unch. !,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-02-24
CAUSES PANIC IN CONVENT
Bomb Exploded Near Eentranee Of
New York Institution,

~~"0 @~p'o~o~ wear 6entF1nc0 OF
New York Institution.
New York, Feb. ia hundred
girls. inmates of the st. Cecilia con.
vent on East One Hundred and Sixth
street, were thrown into panic BY the
explosion of dynamite bomb in the
street q few feet from the entrance o.
tho convent.
The bomb did practically no dam.
age. The noise Of the explosion was
terrific and buildings for a block O,
more in every direction were shaken.
The inmates of the, convent were
asleep. but jumped out of their beds
and rushed in terror to stairways and
fire escapes. The sisters quieted them
with difficulty.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-02-24

.Margaret, the. II year old daughter
of Charles Thomas, has been sick
with typhoid fever for the last three
weeks .ls improving nicely.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-02-24
Action Ends Us Long | E4i ll|!l| ! on
Claims Biu. -, -.
WILL EXPEDITE llt|:SIB 3! Ne
Under It's Provisions Appropriation
and Other Measures Can Be, !
Rushed Through. >: .''s'

voted with the Republicans, 173 to 43,
for the adoption of a rule providing
that all house rules can be suspended
on a two-thirds: vote during the re-
mainder of the session, so that appro-
priation and: other measures can be
rushed through without amendment
after forty minutes: debate.
The adoption Of the rule, which was
characterized by: Mr.. Bennett Of: New
York as a "gag," had the effect Of
ending the three days fllibuster
against the omnibus war claims bill.
which provides for the payment of
81, 10000 Of war claims, but does not
include any French spoliation or navy
yard overtime claims.
The claims bill was passed by a two
thirds vote. The ayes and nays were
not demanded.
The rule adopted by the house prac-
ttcally puts the. entire conduct of af-
fairs for the next two weeks in the
hands Of the speaker.
Quorum Is Present.
As soon as the house convened the
point of no quorum was made and a
roll call ordered. The clerk reported
POI members present, a quorum. The
reading Of the omnibus bill for amend
ments was begun.
Representative Roberts of Massa-
chusetts, one of the new filibusterers,
offered as an amendment the entire
list Of French claims and demanded
the reading of the seventy printed
pages. Mr.. Mann made q point Of or
der that the amendment was not ger.
name.
While this point was pending Rep
resentative Dalzell of Pennsylvania
brought in from the committee on
rules q rule providing for the suspen-
sion Of the rules on all bills from now
until the end of the session.
Whatever suspension is invoked it
limits all discussion to forty minutes
on each measure. Mr.. Dalzell said the
state of the public business required
the adoption of the rule.
Rule Helps Tariff Board.
The sundry civil bill, which Will
soon be reported to the house by Rep
resentative Tawney, with an appro-
priation Of 100000 for the purpose of
the tariff board, is assured Of passage
under the terms Of the gag rule adopt
Cd in the house.
The rule provides that measures
may be passed under suspension Of
che rules, thus barring amendments
and points of order. The house must
accept the bill in whole If two-thirds
It the house vote to take it up.
The opposition to the tariff board
provision, in order to defeat 1t, would
have to defeat tho bill In whole. thus
forcing an extra session of congress
regardless Of what happens to Cana,
dian reciprocity. The bin providing
for permanent tariff board now
pending In the senate stands little or
10 chance Of passing that body. It is
therefore imperative If the adminis-
tration desires 10 continue it's INQUIRIES
into the tariff to carry the provision
In tho sundry civil bill.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-02-24
ATTEMPT AT MURDER FAILS
Mtnnesotan Wounds Wife and Then
.~,', Commits Suicide. s$'

Christian Gilbert, aged sixty-three.
of Oxford, Isanti county, shot and
wounded his wife in, the ear and
right hand and later shot himself il
the right. breast, dying instantly. &.
Gilbert approached his wife with thu
remark, Nov you must de- and
seized her by the neck, at the same
time shooting off a portion of her right
ear. She grabbed him By the arm and.
be. shot again, the bullet hitting her
2 =: the BE- hand ll Both wounds are slight.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-02-24

Mortgages on Ohio farm lands in
creased last year from $l98, 388. 255 to
1888, 363. 096. land yet an Ohio man is
president.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-02-24

~ George E. Wilson was in from Roy
alton yesterday to attend the Elks' do
ings. 1850. -
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-02-24

Senator Cummlns of Iowa says the
only objection he has to the reciprocity
act is not that it. is free, but not free
enough. 49,.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-02-24

- Albert Swanson returned to Brainerd
Wednesday, evening. after short visit
with friends here. -
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-02-24

A steel ceiling is being put IN the
+. E. Lewis store this week. .,, -
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-02-24
FR1DAY,,, FEB'RuARr "a, :1sl1.

Senator Nelson voted for ship sub
sidy n which he will not be sustained
BY his state.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-02-24
;.:!Aer Little Joke.

Mrs. Pufferly is tickled to death
with the way She fooled the customs
- =: =; 49,, =; ~: ~: t. ~
@'How did she do, It PM. ~ III -
4 she d1dn 7 buy = thing 'abroad'
Cleveland Plain Dealer !; s':;t=s'fsI'}: Il i
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-02-24
.sAer.sf{zndwrit;no.

lis your W.T. stet.otl ott1izfn qes:sd @
Il think 49, She. now wrt tesi{ eight
words on Il page page .of' paper In:
stead 1T only ,six /" y TN Stir.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-02-24

The best Of .. eek more'n wings: !
be angels. hOm4s 3. Aldrich 81
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1911-02-24

1888
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-26
Enameled pins Tn flower desiidns.

French jewelry makers have produced pins of en- amel that are as dainty as a rose. These are made in grace full shape,are decorated with tiny flowers in delightful colors, are finished with a hard permanent surface that will wear and wear.
 The shapes are as graceful as the colors and flowers are natural.
 And all the decorations are painted by hand.
 Brooches, veil pins, buc- kles, cuff pins. Each in a number of good shapes
 5Oc to $2
 Left aisle, front.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-26
w a1st-patterns to
 be embroidered.

New and very-attractive waist-patterns are these in the art-embroidery section.
 Made of si1k-and-cotton marquisette in rich colors they are to be embroidered in wool or in silk floss. A finished pattern shows how effective they are when fin- ished.
 Navy, and old blue, brown, gray, white, and black.
 Of enough material so waist can be cut and finished without fear of being scant. So stamped that they are easily finished ,-$1.25.
 White voile and marquis cite stamped for embroider- ing with eiderdown or cro- cheting with silk boss,-5Oc to $1.
 Third floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-26
Sweaters for boys @ children.

Sportsmen's Corner pro- vides for little folks, too and does it well.
 Here are sweaters that are as warm and as cosy as little folks and as big boys could ask. They are solid yet they are not too heavy.
 Chi1dren's sweaters in good styles, white red or gray;Es sizes p A and G. 75c.
 Boys wool sweaters, tan red and gray,-$1.50.
 Worsted sweaters for boys, made with pocket, red and gray,-$2.
 Double-breasted sweaters, pure worsted, have roll col lar, good shade of gray,- $2.5O.
 Front basement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-26
Mrs. Ferguson On Stand And Denies
 Husbands. Charges

"Did George Graham ever embrace you?' Emile Carstairs Ferguson was asked in the superior court this morn ing.
 Philadelphia woman, who is being sued for divorce by Walter Ferguson Jr., of Stamford. It was the opening of the defense in the sensational d1- vorce trial in which Ferguson has claimed his wife was too fond of Geo Graham, the handsome Maine guide.
 Mrs. Ferguson was asked numerous questions regarding her business re lations with Graham. She declared Graham was merely an employe. The guide, she thought, was about 27 years old at the time he was employed al the Ferguson camp at Moosehead lake. Maine. Graham was wonderful canoenan and was able, energetic and satisfactory in every way as a guide. ed in the woods with Graham for five weeks, as had been alleged. She and Graham had gone away three or four days but it was the custom for one guide to be assigned to the same irl- dividual day after day. Ferguson told her to have Graham look after her and even instructed the guide to do said.
 Mrs. Ferguson declared her husband cared nothing for hunting. It bored him, he said, and he was willing that his wife and the guide should make trips into the woods without him.
 Mrs. Ferguson made several state ments about her husbands relations with Miss Dorothy Taylor, who has been frequently mentioned during the trial. The witness said that in the winter of 1907 when the Fergusons were in California her husband paid a great deal of attention to Miss Tay- Tor. He frequently went motoring and also horseback riding with the pretty Pennsylvania girl. Ferguson was very jealous of Miss Taylor, the wit ness said, and once became very an- grv when a. Chinaman held con- versation with the girl
 After the Fergusons returned from California they went to live at the Hotel Webster in New York. Miss Taylor came to visit there and she and Ferguson were together great deal. Mrs Ferguson declared she was neglected by her husband who even took his meals separately. People talked about the attentions paid by Ferguson to Miss Taylor and the wit ness said she remonstrated. Ferguson told his wife Miss Taylor was lone- Iy and had "no one to love her.. Then Mrs. Ferguson declared with a great show of bitterness, It was too bad he couldn't pay attention to his own wife"
 .''I was greatly mortified at my hus- bands conduct because I loved him very much,'' testified Mrs. Ferguson.
 The witness made~a long statement about the condition of her health. She said it had been necessary to perform a number of operations. Her physi- clans had told her it was absolutely for her to lead an outdoor life and to remain in the open as much as possible.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-26
Plaza cloth,
 worth 25c yd--15c


 Plaza cloth is an odd cot ton fabric of mcuh beauty and strength.
 It appears to be both rough and smooth at one and the same time.
 This is due to a clever de- vice in weaving which gives it the appearance of a shan tung silk or of the widely known Rajah.
 Usual price is 9 cents. But trade fortune brings a limited lot so it can be sold for less.
 White lavender mais brown tan pink champagne copenhagen green rose peach catawba white navy and old rose, light blue, and coronation purple. 15c
 Center aisle, rear