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Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-07-11

This comes from distinguished
author, who Thoroughly appreciates Mile
sian hnmor; In nothing does the Curl
Gus twist Of the Hibernian mind pro
duce such acutely piquant effect as IN
the unconscious bulls of popular Irish
piet A priest once CHANGED to hear,
'unpreceived, 8 fierce verbal onslaught
by one market woman on an other. N
the course of which every effort of rllet-.
ORIG was made to provoke retaliation,
but without effect. 6 Go On, GO on, ats
last said the inatron attacked $ ye RnoH
III not answer ye, because I've been 70
confession this morning, and I'm IN q.
state Of grace. But toait TIL 4 get out Ut e
u. it 3 81
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-07-11

A little girl Of orr acauaint anee wanted
q piece Of blue ribbon, and was told if
she wore Il che was not to cry or "act III. .,
Her sister refused to take her visiting one
day, and she began to CRY, bnt on motto
ing the ribbon, said, g / didnI have on
this ribbon, ia how /. =
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-07-11

The way in which Major Bernard en-
couraged his men to charge Upon the hos
tile Bannocks--bv threatening to shoot
them if they ran away-recalls recent
incident in China. A Chinese General
was sent with an army against force of
insurgents who had repeatedly vanquish-
ed the imperial troops. When his forces
went into battle, tire General. a man of
ferocious aspect and gigantic stature, STA
tened himself in the rear with a big
cub. He knocked down fugitive after
fugitive, and swung his club with such
effect that his frightened soldiers conclud-
ed that they would be safer in the front,
and made a headlong and successful
charge upon the enemy. In the Amer
lean army, the Chinese method of encour-
aging soldiers is novelty. ..e.-~
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-07-11

: Mrs. Fry, ofAlb,on, New York, will
be 10s years old on the 10th Of Septem-
Der next. She has inju' ed her health by
using tobacco ever since she was q young
woman, or she prorably would have been
much older by this time.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-07-11

William n. Vanderbilt, when in De-
troit lately, said, If the people of De-
troit want to know what l am going to
do with the Michigan Central, will tell
you in nutshell. / ara taking it in
hand to perfect thorough system of
through travel, and there are no mysteries
connected with my plans. "A railroad
has to be managed just as a newspaper
is managed. You have to he enterpris,
ing and economical at the same time"
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-07-11

y 81 least that q what his owner + said
when the cheeky rodent, after getting
within about q foot Of the bone, skipped
up and seized IL, and shot back into his
hole 81 though he had orgotten some
thing while the famous ratter let outa
shrill chorus of Vel IS, and nearly tripped
his s dlsgusted owner n up In shoOting
around and between his legs to escape
leglons of imaginary rats.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-07-11

Warden Craig cf the iowa Fort Madi-
son Penitentiary, 'sgot in his work" for
the snug little sum Of 5000 900, that is
known Of, and the State is SO much the
loser. He ought to be named the Iowa
Tweed. # 80
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-07-11

COL Forpey in one of his late letters
from Paris makes the following compsri-
son between4the habits, Of: the populaee
Ain London and the French capital !:
ION the subject Of dissi patton, there is a
wide distinctions between the working
5etasses of London and Paris. In London
4 the gin shop is the resort of men, women
and children. There are no such dens in
Paris. / went out a few days ago to eat
some American waffles at little French
Gale. 1t was in a crowded French quarter,
= where the work people lived and labored,
and both the cafe and customers were as
clean an orderly as if they had been on
the Boulevard Italien. The streets and
the gardens are the resorts of the Paris
poor in good, and the cafes never, even
in bad weather; and noticed when sat
in the little restaurant refer to, that those
who came to buy refreshments always
took light wines, and that there were no
Women patrons at the bar -
In 1888 Stevens 7. Mason was Governo
"f Michigan. His beautiful and accom-
plished sister, Emily, presided over his
household. During this time Gen. Cass'
only son, Lewis Cass, Jr, was a student at
West Point, and during his vacations was
mucif'in the society Of Miss Mason. He
was smitten by her beauty and accom-
plisments but never summoned the cour-
age to propose. Her father died suddenly
and she returned to her home, in Virginia
During the war Of the REBELLION most of
her property was lost, and after the war
she took up her abode in Paris. Many
years before this Major Cass had estab-
lshed himself in the French capital.
The two met, and the concealed passion
! Of former years was rekindled and the
Major proposed, but she said she had re-
) solved never to marry. He asked her to
do him the honor Of granting him her
friendship. Then unit! his death, she
was his com panian in that friendship in
which the French in the decline OF life
know SO well how to associate, and he
dying sudden she closed his eyes and
took charge OF his remains. He bequethed,
n his will $4,000 to Miss Mason, and
made her the joint executrix df'ths tesis.
ment y -. -: =
" The colossal fortune Of the late A, T.
Stewart, 1t Is alleged is fast melting
:. away. This is owing to the lack Of
sense and bad management of Judge
Hilton who was rendered top heavy BY
Stewards bequest of q million OF dollars,
and BY being assigned to the position Of
head manager of the great establishment.
De sHeedlessly and foolishly with ponp-
Gus superb ousness insulted the JJews ut
b Saratoga causing the entire Hebrew race
~ this country to withdraw their large
+ and rs yer valuable patronage from the
. wholesale VII establi shm ent. And now, on on
assigning q reason for closing the yaunt-
TED ,sl oman's Hotel. he gross. offers
On insult to- nniversal womanhood, and
3 the hiigh spirited ladies off New i ork,
q ana the eount are withdrawing their
custom from TIE great retail store. The
Park Hotel nlerIy The V, mans Ho 81
is nov using from three four hun
ared plilars 8 DAY. and III mon have to
besrloacf an 81 Will spe Il less losssfo nat
s sts sfSIsl sgacna1r. The TAtail esfa i,l;sh /.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-07-11
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.
The Queen of Spain died Wednesday,

june 49,. $
The celebrated DR.. James G. Aver, died
at Winchendon, Mass, July Sd.
~ Associate Justice Miller is recovering
from his recent dangerous Illness -,
Giles w. Hatchkiss, ex: msmbeeruf con-
gress, died at Binghampton, N. r, July 9Th.
George S. Appleton, OF the New York
publishing house of D. Appleton & Co. died
OF paralysis Of the brain, the 9Th inst
john A. Mcdowell has been appointed
superintendent OF construction of the Chicago
custom house. He is a brother5of Gen. Nc
DowelL ,-, !
The Governor of Illinois has appointed
David J. Baker of Carlo, to fill the vacancy on
the Supreme Court BENCH caused by the
death Of Judge Breese,
Augustus NJ, jackson editor of the
Ledger standard, at New Albany, Ind, died
on the 9th inst, aged 81 years. He had been
an editor 80 years, and had conducted the
Ledger Standard 20 years.
Ciarkson N. Potter. chairman of the in
yestigating committee, has written in reply
to Secretary Sherman's letter, conditionally
promising to admit before the committee the
witnesses desired by Secretary Sherman,
The Democrats of Ohio had iheira State
convention Wednesday, June 10Th The
platform reaffirms their former Sprinciples;
approved OF the Potter committed investigate,
but declares the decision of the electoral
commission affirming the title OF Hayes to the
Presidency tinality.
A Luxembourg dispatch of July 9th says,
duel with swords was fought JulY4th on the
frontier between Jcrres Cacedo, minister to
Belgium from 'sau Salvador, and Medina min
lister from Guatemala, resulting IN the slight
wounding in the shoulder of the San Salve-
doran representative. :,
2 Representative Springer SAYS the Pot
ter committee will not. require more than
two weeks to conclude the examination at
Washington, when the work will be transfer
red to;New Orleans. All the papers will be
sent there. Senator Kellogg VIII testify at
Washington, and there are several more
witnesses in the Florida case.
3sfS@N $50 OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
In Montreal, the Citizens Mutual Build
ing Society has gone into liquidation.
In, Bethlehem, New York, Non, ]. G.
Sinclair has failed Liabilities $4,000; assets
nothing. S,4+& #';.
The firmsof Scott s. Co Canal street
Z s.s Ystk,s haze assIgnel IiapiIfties $225,.
500; nominal assets $s4sS 800: ssdi assets s140,
90: - ',i',i se:::
:. TMrtyr,wosofhcers Of the regular army
S,a1
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-07-11
Little ! Ills ran script.
G. STIVERS, Editorand Proprietor. y
LIFT III FALLS, MINI
ERR EN T CS.

4 81 ebraska man asks people;to believe
that his dog deliberately walked in front
of Q railroad train, laid its head on the rail,
and was killed, because Of sorrow for the
death ola child for whom it had shown
q strong attachment. I55# ss W. . 4 s.S
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1878-07-11
CASUALTIES.

The m all building OF the county in
Urinary at Columbus, O., was burned. All OF
the 260 inmates escaped.
Rev August J. McConomy Is years
chancellor Of the diocese Of Philadelphia died
In that city Sunday afternoon, July 7th.
The residence OF the late J. W. Ed
munds, Newton Center, Mass, Was destroyed
by fire July 9th. Loss $4,000, fully insured
At Memphis Tenn, on the evening
of July 9TH, Major Will O. Woodson, agent of
the associated press was run over by street
railway car and was SO injured that he died
soon after.
David Trumbull and Charles NJ. Cain
were both drowned in New London, Conn.,,
harbor, in attempting to rescue q child from
drowning. The child was saved by other
parties.
A Portland, Me-, dispatch says: James
8. Bedlow, superintendent of the Western
Union Telegraph company has been drowned
at Pine Point, Scarbora, in rescuing his
daughter.
The Galveston Neaos special from Queen
City, Texas, gives an account of saw mill
boiler explosion by which three men were
killed and another wounded The killed men
were thrown thirty feet away.
A Buffalo, N. Y dispatch of June 9th
gives the account of q collision between two
vessels the st. Andrews and Peshtigo. Both
vessels sank in nine minutes, in water 120 feet
deep. Both crews were saved by the small
boats.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-28
VAs. L. SCOTT'S
u BALTIMORE
STA MPING DEPOT,
NO. 36 n. Greene Street,

BALTIMORE, MD.
Constantly on hand, Honiton Lace Braids,
Bfaiding and Embroidering Material
We are daily receiving the Newest Styles of
BRAIDING and EMBROIDERY PATTERNS,
&C., &c. Embroidered Work constantly on
hand. Stamps for sale. WHOLESALE AND RE-
TAIL. narl9-3m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-28

sequential airs into thinking him man
of talent. Meanwhile his ittleproperty
became yearly less from the inroads
which were made upon it, until nothing
remained.
Finding his professional success SO
poor, he turned his attention to politics.
Accompanied by his wife, he went to
Washington to try his luck at gaining a
government Office. They took cheap
lodgings, and waited upon different Of
ficials in the hope of interesting them
in their suit. But as usually happens,
there were ten office seekers to one Of
flee, and all their efforts proved unavail-
ing. Meanwhile their scanty funds
gave out. They were warned to leave
their lodging house, and in despair Mrs.
Fortescue went out into the street with
her husband, now looking very seedy
and disreputable. On Pennsylvania
Avenue, they met well-dressed gentle
man who looked at them earnestly
cam 1 mistken," he said at length,
cor do [ see Mr.. and Mrs. Fortescue?" p"
"You are right, sir" said the lady,
"but do not recall you at ALL"
"Yet you once knew me intimately"
he said. II am James Wilkins.n
"James Wilkinsr' exclaimed Mrs.
Fortescue, who had not heard of her old
suitor's elevation. "Are you living in
Washington ?"
"For the present, yes. You have not
heard, then, that am member of Con-
gress."
ga member of Congress" exclaimed
she amazed.
"You are surprised" said he smiling.
"Well, so was /, when 1 first heard of
it. But how has the world gone with
you, my friends?"
Badly" said Mr.. Fortescue, gloomi-
ly. II came to seek an office but have
failed in my application. My money is
spent, and have just been turned out
of my boarding house."
"YOu are indeed unfortunate, said
the member of Congress. 81 fear can
not help you to an office but friend of
mine in Ohio is in want of book keep
er. He will accept you on my recon-
mendation, but the salary is small, only
eight hundred dollars"
II will accept it gratefully" said For
tescue, 'only, [ am ashamed to say it, I
have no money to defray my expenses
'"That is easily remedied, said Will
kins, and he hastily wrote off check
for two hundred dollars, saying:
You need not trouble yourself to re-
pay this. Your wife and 1 are old
friends, and on the score of old friend
ship she will please accept it,"
This assistance was like a plank to a |
drowning man and was thankfully ac.
cepted.
"What pity didn't marry him. |
though Ruth, regretfully. "Who could |
have imagined that common carpenter |
would ever become member of Con-
gress?"
So Ruth's ambition defeated itself. |
and her false pride proved the bar to her
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-28
For the SPECTATOR.
MIR. John McCauSland.

MIR, EDITOR 1T used to be, when 1
was a boy, that a mechanic who made
spinning wheels, reels, and chairs, and
bedsteads, was called wheelright.-
Now a-days, it is misnomer, as Web
ster defines him to be maker of wag-
ons, carts, &c. John MeCausland learn
ed the first, coupled with painting. He
was born at Chambersburg in the last
decade of the last century, as he is now
between eighty and eighty-five years
old, active in mind and body. Strange
that it was so ordered, the son of half
brother of his, Gen. Met Causland, should
have been designated by Gen. Early to
burn Chambersburg, yet so it was. The
subject of this notice came with his
father, when; a small urchin, to the
neighborhood Of Mt. Sidney, and May
have learned his trade with his father.
He lived HARDLY Adam Links at the
time he was married and q number of
years after, and then four years with
David Gilkeson of your town, who,
long before your day, lived where John
Scherer now lives, and was, perhaps,
the most noted workman, in his line,
for many years in the county. Thence,
Mr.. McC. removed to Scottsville, and
lived there three years, in the days of
Hart, Hartman, DR.. Blair, White, and
other old citizens passed away. Thence,
he returned to the vicinity of the late
DIR. and Peter Hanger, married late in
life niece of the late Mike Whitmore,
of Mt. Meridian, who died some wears
since, leaving him in charge of two
sons, both faithful soldiers in the Con
federate army, and one now in Texas
married, the other in Ohio single,
and three daughters-one, Mrs. HI, H.
Shackelford, of Waynesboro' and two,
Misses McCausland, of your town, man.
tu3makers. One motive we had in this
brief history, is to speak of the slip
shod character of much of the mechan-
ical work of the present day, when
compared with the thorough, honest way
of doing things, as in the days of David
Gilkeson and other wOrkmen of that
day. Many of them built at that day
better than they knew. To illustrate
Mr.. McCausland's name having been
mentioned as chairmaker in the hear
ing OF one of the old citizens of Waynes-
| boro' few days ago: "Why, SIR" said
he, II have dozen chairs, ten Windsor
and two arm chairs, made by him. that
l bought at DR.. Wayland's sale forty-
one years ago. lido not know how long
he had owned them, and he had beuph
them at the sale of the late Daniel Shelf
fey, OF Staunton, his parlor chairs,
and they are as good now as new."-
Sure enough, he brought one out to
snow it, and the painting, woodwork,
and all is not approximated now, in the
perfect, honest, substantial way in
which all was executed. The grape
leaf tendrils. &C., in gilt on the back,
show as bright as when made. Ali
honor to such workmen, few of whom,
like John McCausland, yet linger with
US. Fer ten years past he has resided
in Nelson. s.
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Fashion Notes.

Bonnets are smaller.
| Very few hats are worn.
Russian lace is in high favor.
The reign of the dolman is over.
Peacock blue is revived for silk dress
es.
Low shoes are again worn on the
street.
Manila hats are the novelty for little
girls.
Whalebone fringe is used in half
mourning.
Small boys are no longer given waist
coats.
Children's skirts are worn longer this
season.
Small satchels are taking the place of
pockets.
Knee breeches are still de rigeuer for
small boys.
Coronet and cottage brims are equally
fashionable.
Children wear colored dresses more
than white ones.
The scarf fchu, tying on the bosom,
is very fashionable.
Lisle thread gloves have open clocks
around the wrist.
Neckties are de rigeuer with wide
linen or lace collars.
The short kilt suit grows in favor for
younger women.
The Mercedes" continues to be the
leading style of coiffure.
The satchel q la Marguerite is the
fancy of the moment.
Byron collars and square cuffs are the
thing for little boys.
The "Richelieu" sets have double col
lars and double cuffs.
Costume de fatigue is the correct name
for the short walking suit.
Pleated basques with square yokes are
worn by girls in their teens.
Young girls from twelve to eighteen
years of age wear Derby hats.
Many handsome silk costumes are
made with yokes and shirred waists.
For full toilet the princess form of
dress takes precedence of all others.
Train supporters are necessary when
long skirts are worn out of doors.
Cutaway jackets for misses and small
girls are net made with waistceasts.
Carrick capes and cardinal collars are
the features in this springs ulsters.
Kilt skirts and cutaway jackets should
not be worn by stout or elderly ladies.
Blouse waists for small boys are pleat-
ed in the front, but gathered in the
back.
When low shoes are worn out of doors
the stockings must be dark to match the
dress.
Spanish lace scarfs, black, white, and
beige colored, are having run of popu-
lar favor.
The ulster of the elegante this sum-
mer is of India pongee, with Carrick
capes or cardinal cars.
All sorts of worsted, silk, embroidered,
brocaded, and damassee galloons are
used for heading fringes.
The cutaway jacket, long waistcoat,
and kilt skirt, with scarf drapery around
the hips, is the costume of the moment.
Solid colored stockings, clOcked on the
sides. are worn by little girls and misses,
in cOlors to match their dresses.
The deep collars and cuffs of the mo-
ment are the "Anne of AUSTRIA" LA
Valliers," and 'Richelieu.n
Plain princess polonaises are worn
over fan trained skirts, the train being
loOped to escape the sidewalk when
worn in the street,
The fayOrite flowers for painting on
the brim of little girls MANILA hats are
peoples. forget-me-nots, bluets, and
training arbutus.
Gray linen lawns, with white polka
dots or small japanese figures, or barred
or striped with color, are in demand for
suits for young ladies and misses in
their teens
Some very handsome princess polo
naises are made with band of beaded
lace inserted down every seem, the trim
mings at the bottom being of lace and
beaded fringes to match.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-28
Also to their
ess~MdIciasg Department.

Cloaks, Dresses, &C., made to order, promptly,
in superior manner, and in the latest style, at
moderate rates. Orders solicited. Rules for
self-measurement, and sample of materials,
with estimate of COST sent upon application.
All orders amounting to $50 or over, will be
sent free OF freight charges by Express, but par
ties whose orders are not accompanied by the
money, and having their Goods sent G. O. d.,
must pay for return of money. feb27-1y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-28

Mark Twain told newspaper reporter
that he was going abroad in order to find
a quiet place to write, where he would not
be disturbed once a day. The Norris
town Herald thinks it is singular that
it never occurred to him to stay at home
and secure desk in store that doesn' i
advertise.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-28
RRLCKLAYING.

TAMES E. TENSEEY.
n Practical Brickiayer,
Contracts taken for ali kinds of brick building,
and work warranted to be Of best materials
and superior workmanship.
HS- L also furnish DESIGNS, Plans ana SPEC
IFICATIoNs for Buildings, &c. Best references
given, marls-6m
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$taMuto1, Spectator.
RATES OF ADvERrIsMe.

ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted at the ratio
of 90 per square of eight lines or less, for the
first insertion, and so cents for each subsequent
insertion.
IgA liberal discount will be made on adver.
tisements published for 8, 6, or u months.
A% SPECIAL. NOTICES will be inserted at dou.
BILE the advertising rates.
~ 7-Obituaries, Announcements Of Candidates
for office and all communications of q personal
or private character, will be charged for as ad.
vertisements,
Address-"Staunton Spectator" Staunton, Va.
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RAILROADS.

PASSENGERS PURCHASING TICKETS
l. VIA THE
CHESA PEAKE & OHIO RAIL WA Y
VIII find it the best and cheapestroute to and
from all points
EAST AND WEST!
Smooth Track, Best Motive Power. Elegant
Coaches. Superior advantages for safety and
comfort in management and equipment of
through trains. Attentive officers and good
| eating houses. Sleeping cars on night trains.
On and after March 3rd Passenger Trains will
run follows:
WESTWARD. MAIL. EXPRESS
Leave staunton..... ........ 4.25 P. M. 40 A. NJ.
ARRIVE sil Gosneh .;.-..-..-... 6II " 5.33 :" g
MiliDoro -... 64o " 5.5l t
CoF!ngton, .......- $50 " 7.05 81 ''
EWhIte Sulphur 10 q g S.25 4"
Hinton.........-. 1.30 A. M. 1920 +" "
" Kanawha Falls. 5.97 g l.lOP. M.
" charleston. ~ 3.OS i"
Hnntlngton........ 1900 s. $50 s' ''
Cineinnati...... 600 A. M
as- Connecting with all lines West. ~ N-'
NORTH. NAIL. Express.
Leave Staunton. ............. l0Q5 A. M. LIS A. M
Arrive Charlottesville~.... 1905 p M 322 ..
Gordonsvlle.......... I20 2. NJ. AIS +" "
Alexandra ...r........ 535 " 8. 7.4O" Z"
Washington.......... Cos Is $40 Z"
Baltimore, 3. q o.. $50 +" :" $50" 81
b. & p. 925 " 1925" I"
Philadelphia....-... $40 A. NJ. I35 P. M.
New York............ 6.45 I" :. 4G5 t ss
SOUTH. MAIL. EXPRESS
Leave staunton 1906 4, M. lis A. n.
Arrive Charlottesville. 1905 7. NJ. s.22 's
Gordongyille........ 1.20 /" Ais I" 81
/ Louisa................... 2.19 4" 4.53 /" 81
Junction ............ 3..j6 g &c go .. %
HanOver........-..... 4.22 '' ' 6.43 g 50
Richmond. ............ 5l5 :" ?30
I've Richm'd, Pied. A. In 11.15 p NJ. $3.50 ss
'' Allan. G. Line ii. g $40"
For all points in the Southern States
Mail Trains run daily except Sunday. Ex
press Trains leave daily.
For rates. reliable leinformation of routes. man.
bills, tickets and baggage checks, apply to
J. II. WOODWARD
Ticket Agent, Staunton, Va.
| G. c. DOYLE,
Pass. Agt, Staunton, Va.
CONWAY r. HOWARD.
W. M. s. DUNN, G.. and n. Agent.
Engineer and Supt. mar26