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Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-09

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Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-12-05
TO rake Dents out Of Furuiutre.

If the dent is not to deep it may be re-
moved in the following er:-Wet
the part with warm water; then take FIVE
or six folds Of brown paper, we'll soaked,
and lay upon the dented place, and upon
this hold hot flat iron till the moisture
is ayaporated. Should this not entirely
remove the dent repeat the process once
or twice. It will require but one or two
applications to raise the aented spot
level with the surface. Qrs ifthe dent be
very small. merel seal it with WARM W.
ter and apply red hot poker: very near
the surface; keep it constantly wet, and
in few minutes the dent will disappear.
For slight bruises and scratches, equal
parts Of turpentine and sweet Oil will be
found excellent. Mix well and apply
with cloth, rubbing hard. .A1t, & &. s.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-12-05
80 49, =. 49, WV o
TY-FIFTH CONGRESS-

- MONDAY. December The closing
session Of the Forty fifth congress convened
at Washington Dec. q The Presidents
message was read in each House Mr.. Wood
able length in opposition to certain views of
the message touching upon alleged Irregular
tiles in the elections in the Southern States,
. notably in Louisiana. Mr.. Garfield replied
! at length to Mr.. Wood. Several bills wers
introduced in the Senate and laid on the table.
Senator Blaine introduced a resolutions in,
struadng the judiciary committee TO report
to the Senate whether the cOnstitutio
rights Of any citizen, in any State had been
Z violated in the late elections: Senator Harris
introduced 9 bill providing for an inquiry into
for retiring the trade dollar and its coinage
into the standard silver adollar. All but IS
Senators we're in their seats. In the house
10 members ansy cred. Bailey. of New York,
The military and fortifcation appropriation
bills were reported. IN
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-12-05
Household Hints.

A fresh cut watermelon is good for
fever.
Ginger ale will relieve stomach cramps
and cholera.
Carbolic acid or ammonia, in the foot
bath will cure perspiratlon of the feet.
A bit of sandpaper IN the house will
keep needles sharp and save annoyance.
Fresh cream is the best cure for sun
burn. 1t draws the fire, soothes and heals.
Furniture polish can now he had by
the wint; applied with a cloth it makes
the furniture look like new.
Powdered borax sprinkled around the
base boards and on the shelves Will drive
cockroaches and ants away.
A bottle of cement, a bucket of paint,
with hammer and nails, will save to any
household ten times their cost every year.
Kerosene laL,ps which are trimmed
daily rarely explode. The carelessness
Of the housewife can be blamed for
most of the explosions.
Pop Ooers.--One pint -four, one pint
milk, two eggs. Eggs beaten to a frotb,
mix quickly, and bake in hot buttered
cups. Serve with hot sauce.
Appze Merinyue--Fill dish one fourth
full Ct stewed apples, cover with the
beaten whites OF five eggs, mixed with
five tablespoonsfuls of powered sugar.
BttermilE Pies.--One cup sugar, two
cups buttermilk, two eggs, two table
spoonfuls -four, two tablespoons butter;
flavor with lemon. This makes two pies
Save your washing suds for the garden;
if they are poured over the roots Of the
plum trees they will kill the curculio; if
turned at the roots of geraniums, loses,
etc., they will enhance their beauty ten
fold.
Sovory :Rice.-Take some plain boilei:
rice, put into sauce pan with as much
tomato sauce as the rice viii take up,
and plenty of grated Parmesan cheese,
mix well, and keep stirring on the fire
till hot. Serve piled on the dish.
To cure weak eyes, take rose leaves,
the more the better, and put them into
little water; then boil; After this strain
into bottle and cork it tight. You will
find this liqdid very beneficial In remov-
ing redness and weakness from the eyee.
Potato Nood1es-Grate one dozen
boiled potatoes, add two eggs, little
salt, one half cup of milk, enough floor
to knead stiff, then cut in small pieces,
and roll long and round, one inch thick !;
fry in plenty of lard to nice brown.
Queen Cake.-Work pound each of
good pulv"rized sugar, not graduated,
and good sweet butter, not much sailed,
together until the mixture is almost like
cream. Then take one pound of floor,
eight eggs, about quart of grated nut
meg and two tablespoonsful of wine.
Beat one egg at time in the butter and
sugar until all are in, and the -four about
one fourth at time until the whole pound
is in. After beating all well together,
let the batter remain short time in a
cool place. Grease some white paper
with butter and line your pans Use
rather shallow pans and fill them little
more than half-full and bake in a quick
owen, but not hot enough to burn; then
while warm ice it nicely.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-12-05
OFFICIAL CANVASS.
The Result Of the Congressional Elec-
sftiOn in Minnesota. IS:

The canvassing board, composed of the
Governor, Secretary Of Stat, and Chief
Justice, with Attorney General as. ad-
visary, met at St. Paul on the 25th inst,
to canvass the votes for Congressman.
Mr.. Donnelly appeared with John M.
Gilman, and O'Brien & Eiler as counsel
to contest the election with Mr.. Wash
burn. Judge Flandrau 1epresen ted Mr..
Washburn. Protests aweres filed ~by~Mr.
Dunnetly' i counsel against the vote IN
several counties, but al were overruled
and the result in the three districts was
declared as follows: ...,, 49,, e.,
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-12-05
NEWS Or THE WEEK

~.
.e. '-ses.roRrMEse 1aNDt 'CR1MINALs
The supreme tribunal at Madrid has
condemned Moncasi to death. The appeal
will be carried to the court Of cessation,
ira special from, Yankton says Livings-
ton, Russell and Richardson, have been in
dicted by the grand jury for alleged Indian
frauds: .-@"s2,s $50
Henry E. Dayton, traveller for John I.
Dizer, Boston produce dealer, has been ar
rested on charge of forgery to the amount
$4,000.
Angel, the defaulting secretary of the
Pullman car. company, Chicago was
passing as on; Englishman in. Lon on, under
the name of Seymour, when arrested. ~s"
A dispatch from Pesth reports that
editors OF newspapers, and members of the
the Diet who support the government have
been during the last few weeks anonymously
threatened with death.
Joseph Auder, recently clerk in the
agency of the Nevada bank at Virginia
City has been arrested at San Francisco,
charged with embezzlement Of funds estima-
ted at from $4,000 to 100000
jackson, the county seat of Breathitt
county. Kentucky, has been the scene OF the
most outrageous riot that has ever disgraced
the country. Two opposing gangs Of drunken
desperadoes held the town for two days, firing
innumerable shots, and killing several OF the
warning clans. Judge Burnett in endeayor'
ing to keep the peace was shot dead. Pande'
monium itself could not reveal a scene more
terrible and horrible. Defiance to all law
and order prevailed, and the officers OF the law
were put to flight or killed. Up to Nov. 3Oth
jackson was still in possession Of the drunk.
en-, blood thirsty mob.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-12-05
PERSONAL IND l-uuITTOAL.


Commodore Spicer, commanding the
Charlestown, Mass, navy yard is dead.
A member Of the Cabinet says there is
entire unanimity on the Presidents message
R. G. Brinckley, one of the wealthiest
and most prominent citizens of Memphis is
dead He died at Iuka, Miss.
The President has signed the commits
sion of Mrs. Anna d. H. Thompson, as Post
mistress, at Memphis, Tenn. r. 1865 !"
Mayor Doyle, of Providence, r. l., Re
publican, has been reelected by 1000 ma
iority over four competitors.
Associate Justice w. B. Egan of
Louisiana died at his residence in Shreveport,
Thanksgiving morning., of bronchial affect
ion.
The Legislature of Alabama, in joint
convention have elected Gov. Houston
United States Senator. There were only two
negative votes.
Prof. W. F. Harper, principal Of the
Normal school at Danvile, Ind, has been
missing since NoY. 23d. He was last seen in
Indian apolis that afternoon. 80
Vernon 81. Vaughn, Ex-Governor of
Utah, late of the committee on corporations
of the Constitutional committee Of California,
died at. Sacramento, lat-lY. -
Col. Robert G. Buchanan, brevet major
generol u S. A., who has been on the retired
list number OF years, died at Lis residence
in Washington city, Nov. 20 of apoplexy.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-12-05

They were discussing the charms Of an
actress whom one of the gentlemen of the
company. affected to regardas the hand
soonest Nomons on tie sIage.a.. shes nat
bad looking" said another, " but one Of
her eyes Is smaller than the other" "Ah,
hap said the other triumphantly, ''that's
Ian you know about ito IF you'd watched
her closely you have seen that one Of
her eyes WAS larger than the other. Small
er, indeedl'' -
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-12-05

Branches of the elderbush, hung in the
dining zroom 2oil a11house. vile clear the
room Of fies. There is ans nder.sHhich.
the insects dctcst,
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-12-05

A negro teamster in Nashville declares
that be must give. up driving mules or
withdraw from church, the two positions
being incompatible.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-12-05

1HdJU11Cy'... III
Chamberlain, the Greenback candidate, re-
ceived $50 votes, as follows: In Dakota 20,
LIE Sueur 1873, and Rice 443. Stearna, the Pro-
hibition candidate received 1874 votes. as fol-
lows: In Brown 7, Dakota 5, Goodhue 1902, LIE
Sueur 2, Nicollet 5, and Redwood 8. In all n
votes were returned ''scatteriug."
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-12-05
Report of Third Auditor of Treasury.

The annual report of Horace Austin, third
auditor of the treasury, has been submitted to
Secretary Schurz. The duty of the third au-
;ditor ia to examine and adjust all accounts re-
lating to the army, claims for lost horses, &C
counts! for unpaid pensions, and State war
and claims remained on hand June 80, 1877
and that Is, 745 were received during the fiscal
year ended June 80, 1875 OF these claims
il, 53S amounting to 46 1921 .23 were settled
and, $2G659 involving, 1929, 1875, SO, remain.
unsettled: Referring to the army pension di-
vision of his office, the auditor says:
"The numerous changes in the laws, the res
toration, increasing and transferring of pen
sioners from one agency to another, increase
the amount of labor to be performed, and re-
quire constant watchfulness to prevent erron-
eous payments. By executive order dated May
z, 1917, the number of pension agencies was
reduced from fifty eight to eighteen from and
after July l., 1877. This consolidation, saved
the government this fiscal year .S142,7 ~ in
compensation, and the expenses of; consolida-
ton, ordered by the comm issioner and. APP
proved by the secretary of the interior, thus
far amounts to 8,79S.17." -
=, The amount appropriated, to pay army pen
sions for the year ended June 80, 1878, was
$28, 600, co., and the amount: actually paid was
as folloWs:
Army pensions. ~. =. .$26, WI, O67 So
Army pensions under bills rec
commended by commissioner. S,798 Is
Compensation. :! ...... :.!.;.. 92,953 70
Fees on vouchers ........!. 20S, 100 50
Fees for surgeons. ~: 49,. 231, 65826
Miscellaneous audited accounts. e,slaz
Unexpended balances in agents
hands,. :; :..!.. a87, 494 IA
= Total. go. $50: .$Z6 955, 96Z IL
~. The unexpended balances arctic be refunded.
The number of pensioners recorded is 1854;
of these 10, 662 have had their pensions in
creased and 882 are on ,therestored list. Thirty
seven clerks and two copyists were employed
in the Office last year, being three clerks less
than during the previous. year. Under.s the
head Of needed legislatio the auditor saYs: s
'aThe necessity for fund for special investi-
CATION of claims, and authority to cause the
production Of witnesses snd papers before the
accounting officers in doubtful cases, is
becomihg tmoreI and more. pressing. In
many cases !. have been convinced that slight
expenditure would probably protect the gov-
eminent from unjust demands. But unless
fraud is so apparentas to justify placing the
cafe intle hands of the laM officers for crimi-
nal prosecution, the inyestigation must be linz
iited % such as can be made without, sexpense;
by aid, of the files. records and accounts, and
such Investigation often entirely fails to estab-
lish the fact of the portability of the govern
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-12-05

ment, or so corroborate the ex-parte evidence
produced by the claimant as to free the case
from doubt, or to make the layment of the
claim safe for the government.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-12-05
First District.

For Green, the Prohibition candidate, 926
votes were cast, as follows: III Cottonwood l,
Faribault 20, Fillmore 33, Freeborn 60, Hous-
ton IS, jackson 2, Murray /. Olmsted So, Steele
l04, Waseca $50, and Winona 6. In all IS votes
were returned ''scattering."
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-12-05

ent financial condition OF the country am persuad-
ed that the welfare OF legitimate business and indus
try of every description will be best promoted by alb
staining from all attempts to make radical changes
in the existing financial legislation. Let it be
understood, that during the coming year, the
business Of the country will be undisturbed by in
confidently expect that the resumption of specie
payments, which will take place at the appointed
time, will be successfully and easily maintained, and
that it will be followed by healthflll and enduring
revival of business prosperity. Let the healing in
fuence of tne the inherent energies of our people,
and the boundless resources of our country have o
fair opportunity, and relief from present difficulties
will surely follow.
The report Of the secretary of shows that the
army has been well and economically supplied, that
faithfully performed all the service required Of it..
The morale of the army has improved and the num-
Der Of dessrons has materially decreased during the
year. The secretary recommends that pension be
granted to the widow of the late Lieutenant Henry n.
Benner, who lost his life by yellow fever while in
command Of the steamer ]. ID, Chambers, sent with
supplied for the relief Of the sufferers in the South
The establishment Of the annuity scheme, for the
benefit Of the heirs Of deceased officers as suggested
by the psymaster general the adoption, BY Con
gress, of plan for the publication of the records of
the war rebelhon now being prepared for that
purpose The increase of the extra per diem Of sol
der teachers employed in post schools, and liberal
schools and libraries at the difereht posts; the re-
peal or amendment Of the act of June 49, 1875 for
bidding the use Of the army as posse comitatus or
cept ii such cases and under such circumstaces as
may be expressly authorized by the constitution or
by act Of Congress; the passage Of joint resolution
OF Congress legazng the issues of raons tents and
medicine which were made for the relief Of sufferers
from yellow fever that provision, be made for the
erection Of IRE proof building for the preservation
Of eerin valuable records, now constantly exposed
to destruction by fire. These Recommendations are
al Recommended to YOUR favorable consideration.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-12-05

Neil Cow, the fiddler, was thoroughly
Scotch in one th'ng-he loved his whis-
KY, and seldom went travelling either
short distances or long without frequent
''revivers.' One morning he had an ap-
pointment with noble patron at Dunn
keld, bu tat the stated hour had not arrived
at the castle. The duke waited till he
grew tired Of waitingg-indeed, till he
was obliged to drive off to keep another
appointment On the road he met the
fiddler staggering. aAh, Nell" said the
patron, tits a long road to Dunkeld this
morningi' "Ah, ma LAIRD" said the fd.
dler, "it's no the length, but the breadth?'
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-12-05

A fresh cut watermelon is good for
fever.
Ginger ale will relieve stomach cramps
and cholera.
Carbolic acid or ammonia, in the foot
bath will cure perspiratlon of the feet.
A bit of sandpaper IN the house will
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-12-05

Second District.