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Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-06-11
Destructive Storm at Mankato.

A special dated Mankato, MIMI, June
8, says: Mankato and vicinity is at present
the scene Of disaster, as 1t was visited to-day
ening clouds overhung our city, and In Q little
while the rain began to descend and the wind
blew very hard, coming atshort intervals with
great force. The rain fell in bending sheets.
At first no danger was apprehended as We
have been visited here OF late with an album
dance of wind, rain aud dark and angry look
ing clouds. But few minutes before the
storm had spent its force it increased in fury
thereby doing much damage. Tie State Nor
mai building was completely unroofel the roo
blown from house in West Maukato, and an.
other house blown down In the same vicinity.
The roofon the Christian church was taken
away, also a part Of the roof on the Scan.
dinvian church was damaged. There were
several houses damaged in the same name,
and there was hardly residence or grounds
surrounding in town that did not suffer. to
some extent by the ravages OF the storm, such
- blowing down many OF our beautiful trees
demolishing fences, taking skylights heaveni
ward, ipiuring the roofs or chimneys, etc ,
The Sioux City elevator and Catholic college
are minus : portion Of their roof. The court
house roofwas taken too. Mr.. Henry shau-
but reports about GOO worth Of damagedonc
Ut and near his place, three miles from town.
Many people were SO frightened that they
sought shelter and safety In their cellers. The
estimated loss to the county is $4,000. We
can't begin to enumerate every place that was
damaged. At this writing we have heard OF
NO person being Injured.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-06-11
A Puzzle with Words.

Students at the Institute of Technol-
ogy have designed a rival to the Gem
puzzle, which is beginning to excite
considerable interest about town. Given
two words OF an equal number of letters,
the problem is to change one to the
other by altering one letter at a time OF
the first SO as to make legitimate En-
glish word, continuing the alterations
until the desired result is attained. The
conditions are that only one letter shall
be altered to form each new word, and
that none but words which can be found
in English dictionaries shall be used.
Here are some examples Of the changes:
East to West-East, vast, vest, West.
Boot to Shoe-Boot, SCOT, shot, Shoe.
Dog to Cat-Dog, dig, fig, fit, fat,
Cat.
Milk to Hash-Milk, mile, male, mate,
hate, hath, Hash.
Road to Rail-Road, rood, root, coot,
coat, coal, coil, toll, tail, Rail.
Soup to Fish-Soup, soul, soil, foil,
fowl, fool, foot, coot, cost, cast, fast,
fist, Fish.
The game is becoming quite popular
in railroad offices as we'll as in family
circles and at firesides, and seems to
furnish instruction with amusement
Boston Traveller. =
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-06-11
Household REGIMES.

TO remove stains from books
late them into better language.
To remove spots of grease, oil or fat
from woolens-Saturate the cloth with
kerosene or naphtha, and press it with a
hot iron on the wrong side. Then treat
it with a lighted match. This is
the only sure way to remove grease
from woolens. .-.~>- .-.
To make your chimney draw-Send it.
to Boston school, where it can have
the advantage Of regulation instruction.
To cleanse brass-Turn the hydrant
on the sewing machine and book agent
that knocketh at your door, M Is.
To preserve woolens from moths.
Give them to the poor. $3.50 =. I,
To keep bread from molding Give it
to the poor woman who keeps boarders
and hens. 80 ~ =,
To prevent cake getting dry Give the
small boy access to the pantry.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-06-11
Cost of Iron in Medieval Times,

The cost Of iron and iron tools was a
serious difficulty in medieval husbandry.
When iron implements were worth I'd
pound, that is to say, at least Is pound
in modern money values, the culture of
the soil was superficial and the fertility
of the surface was rapidly exhausted.
Before the middle of Elizabeth's reign
the art Of smelling cast-iron was discov-
cred, for good deal Of the Queens
heavy ordnance was made from this ma
teria1. Nor is the price of wrought-ron
trebled. as that of most other commodi-
ties is. In the fifteenth century it was
worth from G5 to G8 a ton; in the reign
of Elizabeth from G1O to e14. For, as
the success of agriculture is measure OF
the success with which other employ
ments can be prosecuted, ns well as
leisure class can be maintained, so the
inventions of the mechanic materially
assist the progress Of agricultural art and
lessen the cost of its operations.-Con-
te77l11OTQru RevieW.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-06-11
An American Honeymoon.

A friend of mine was introduced the
other day tc very charming young
American lady at Geneva. With that
nalvete and frankness characteristic of
Yankee wonankind, she soon informed
him that she was spending her honeymoon
in Europe. "That must lie very delight
tul, exclaimed my friend. EYES," was
her reply, 81 enjoy it immensely Then
it occurred to him that he had seen no.
thing of the lady's husband "Your hus-
band is not here to-day, then?' he asked.
He says he shall not easily forget the
comical expression of amusement and
surprise upon her face as she answered,
with merry laugh, my husband here!
Why. lie is not with me! I left him In
New York; This idea of honeymoon
is unique. I wonder if the husband was
enjoying his honeymoon with equal zest
on the other side of the Atlantlc9 perhaps
be was London S0ciet0.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-06-11
Quinine in Whooping-Cough.

Quinineis again strongly recommended
as certain and speedy cure for whoop-
ing cough. Dr.. H. A. Mott, who has
been experimenting with his own chill
dren as we'll as many others, states, in
paper recently read before the New York
Academy Of Sciences, that the best time
to administer it is just after coughing
spell and just before retiring at night.
As regards the size of the dose, this
should depend on the age and severity
of the case. From three to five grains
of powdered quinine can be put on tho
tongue of grown person and allowed to
dissolve. For child from three to five
grains may be dissolved in two ounces
of sugar and water, and one teaspoonful
can be given as stated above. The sugar
and water help to keep it longer in con-
tact with the parts. Quinine admins
tered in gelatine or sugar-coated pills is
of no use whatever.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-06-11
Good Advice,

When girls midway in their teens,
says an exchange, throw off their natural
girlish habits and attire, don long skirts,
skoot up the hair, and affect the air and
dress Of young women, they would often
be surprised to know what their elders
really think of the improvements. One
such young miss went to the depot re-
Gently to meet an aged friend Of the
family, and was surprised to find her.
self not recognized upon greeting the
visitor as she stepped from the car.
"Dont you know me, auntie?''
"Why, this isn't Maria, is it?"
Certainly; don't you think I look
better than I did last summer when you
were here p"
"No," replied the honest soul, look
ing the girl over, "to tell you the truth,
I do not. Go home and let down your
hair, and be young while you can, for it
will not be many years before you'll be
glad to have people take you for girl
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-06-11
RObbie's Verse.

A young lady who resides in that part
Of Pennsylvania which is called ''the
Switzerland of America" has Sunday
school class of rather bright boys, aver
aging between 7 and 8 years. Recently
she requested each pupil to come on the
following Sunday with some passages
of scripture bearing upon love. The
lads needed the request, and, in turn,
recited their verses bearing upon the
popular topic, such as, "Love your
enemies" "Little children, love one
another" etc. The teacher said to the
boy whose turn came last: "Well, Rob-
bic, what is your verse;"
Raising himself up, he responded:
"Song Of Solomon, second chapter, fifth
verse: Stay me with fagons, comfort
me with apples for I am sick of love-"
Now whit could be done with that
style ofbcy?-Harpers Magazine.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-06-11
The Constellation.

The old figate Constellation, which
carried cargo of food and clothing for
the starving in Ireland, is almost as we'll
known in American naval history as the
famous Constitution, whose repeated
victories earned for her the name Of "Old
honsides." The Constellation was
one Of several war vessels launched in
1898, when the renown of Paul Jones'
great sea-fght yet fred the sailors of the
young republic with emulation. England
was as yet unconquered on the sea,
and a British brig was counted q
match for frigate Of any other nation.
It was the Constellation, and her sis
ter ships built in the same year, that, in
the war of 1912, fairly astonished the
world by meeting the British frigates
ngle-handed and forcing them to strike
their flags. "- -5.-f.-.---
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-06-11
About the Indians.

Denver, Colorado, advices of June /,
states: Gov. Pitkin had received telegram
from Gen. Pope saying he discredited the re-
ports that Indians are now in North Park, as
he has received information from Los Pinos
agency, that the White River Utes are there at
tending races on Ouray's farm, and that Ouray
denies that any Of his Indians are In North
Park, or have molested the whites.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-06-11
Gold and Silver Product Annually.

The quantity of silver produced an
nually in the world amounts to not less
than &, OO0, 600 pounds troy, and that Of
gold may be estimated at more than
600, 600 pounds troy the value of the
silver being above S16, OOO, 900, and that
OF gold not less than EOS, O0O, 900. The
labor expended in mining for the silver.
ore in the deep recesses Of the mountains,
and that which is devoted to the washing
OF alluyial deposits the relics Of the
cataclysms Of former ages-and to the
tedious exploration ef:quartz reefs, reps
resenk q vast expenditure Of vital e.
fort. Even then We have still to draw
upon the trained skill Of the metallur-
,gih before either gold Or silver becomes
ntted toe fase 6 oapament,-
4kk1nu1ssup s.:
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-06-11
Fall of q Building.

InMinneapolis, on tho afternoon Of
Wednesday, June I'd, the side wall of new
block on Hennepin avenue in course Of ercc-
ton by Peter. Wolford, fell with crash. There
were from IS to 40 workmen in and about the
building At the time, All wonderfully escaped
with their lives, a few were hurt, some serious
ly. but 1t is hoped none fatally. The cause Of
the crash was the culrable attempt to put up
cheap building which would not bear its
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-06-11
Residences of the Methodist Bishops,

After the selection of the time end
place of meeting of the annual conferences, at
the late general M. E. conference, the Bishops
selected; their place Of residence as follows;
Bishop Scott at Odessa, Del, Bishop Simpson,
at Philadelphia; Bishop Wiley, at Cincinnati;
Bishop Harris at New York; Bishop Foster at
Boston; Bishop Peck at Syracuse; Bishop Bow
man, at-st. Louis; Bishop Merrill at Chicago;
Bishop Andrews, at Washington, D. c.; Bsh-
op Warner, at Atlanta; Bishop Hurst, at
DesMoines; Bishop Fosa, at st.. Paul; Bishop
Haven, at San Francisco.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-06-11
EavESS

When I WAC S, her age was 0, -. =.
Save some winged moments newly caught,
But time, while stealing life away,
Il adding to it every day!
And when she numbered Is years, -
And was 20, hopes and fears
2 The scroll Of future lie unrolled:
And love was lord Of an-but gold.
When 20 summers crowned her head
And IS Of mine had fed,
She gave me hers, gave her mine
And then our sum was times 9.
And, rs the years run on, our lives
In cash and cares stin count In Ga.
Each S. note, how fast 1t goes!
How quick come twice little toes!
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-06-11
Damage by Floods.

A Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, tele-
gram states that Sunday morning, June 9th,
Duncan Creek had risen so as to carry away
the dam at Star mills, boarding house on Dun.
can street, the Central street iron bridge,
Stiles & Co.'S livery stable, the largest in the
city. frame house belonging to L. G. Stanley,
and the wooden bridge on River street. Total
loss in the city estimated at $4,000; water
falling. The Chippewa has raised eleven feet.
No damage reported on tho Chippewa. The
bridge at the mouth of Yellow river has gone
out. Yellow river, raised eighteen feet. The
rain general throughout this section. Pros.
poets Of biz water on the Chippewa.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-06-11
Lynchers Defeated.

A. Little Rock, Arkansas, telegram of
June !, states that Governor Miller had receiv-
ed a dispatch the day before from Texarkana,
advising him thata mob had attempted to
take from jail and lynch negro, arrested for
attempted rape. The friends of Cromwell,
the prisoner, fired on the mob The fire was
returned, and eight persons were reported
wounded, some fatally. As is supposed, the
prisoner had been previously removed to the
jail at Washington, the sheriff experimenting
danger. The sheriff reports all quiet.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-06-11
Storm at Red Wing.

A special from Red Wing, juno 5th,
says: Between IL and II o'clock to-day, this
city was visited by disastrous rain storm,
lasting fifteen minutes and doing great dam
age. The buildings between Bush street aud
Barn bluff suffered much damage from the
blow, as 1t was terrific in that quarter. At 10
.. m. a house GU Plum street, owned by Allen
Howe, was flooded four feet deep, and the oc-
cupants barely escaped with their lives. Great
damage was done to goods stored in the base
ments on Third street. Bush street is impass-
ible, and on Fourth street there are piles OF
debris ten feet high. A woman whose chill
dren were missing was running through the
streets, causing much excitement. Cows be-
longing to man named Oleson were drowned
in the barn. No lives were lost, fortunately,
but had the storm been at night many would
have suffered. The lowest figures Of the loss
is put at 1000
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-06-11

The Senate committee on appropria.
tons completed consideration Of the sundry
civil appropriation bill, and 1t was reported to
the Senate with large number of amend.
ments, increasing its total amount about
b, 100000. - =, ,,..s-~-
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-06-11
Attempt at Murder in St. Paul, MINI.


A dastard]y ATTEMPT to commit MUIR
der was perpetrated on the night of June 3,
shortly before 10 o'clock. While Mr.. Charles
Williams. . young man from Austin, temper
arily in the city, was taking refuge from the
storm In a doorway near the corner of Mime
sofa and Fourth streets, he was approached
by two unknown men, who accused him of
endeavoring to break into their house, and
with no other word of warning one of the
couple drew a revolver and fired upon Mr..
Williams striking him in the back Of the
head, the bullet penetrating the skull to the
depth Of about four inches. The alarm was
promptly given, and officer Baer arrived on
the ground, but too late to discover the iden-
tity of the assailants. The officer took charge
Of the wounded man, however, and conveyed
him to the Office of DR.. Roy, who dressed the
wound Us far as possible, but was unable to
extract the ball., He then conveyed Mr..
Williams to the county hospital, where he re-
ceivsd every attention and the full extent of
his injuries will be determined to-day. 1t ap-
pears probable, however, that the shot wi
prove fatal.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-06-11
THE LA! FEST NEWS.
Increased Appropriations

Condensed Daily from tho Most Reliable A.
ISOLATED Press and Special Telegrams.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-06-11
Reunion Of wisconsin Veteran.

TNSACCS 41UM mAIWduAco W tAo OVU4A.
ing Of June Z, state that full thirty Thousand
strangers, a good part Of the veteran soldiers
are IN the cIty tonight, and every train and
boat adds to thecrowd, The principal bust.
ness streets and residences are profusely and
handsomely decorated. At camp Reunion
everything vii be in readiness BY morning,
and already several veterans have taken quar-.
ters there Several bands Of music from all
parts Of the State have arrived. Tomorrow
1t is expected at least 10000 people will be
here and remain to participate in the reunion
and reception to Gems. Grant Sheridan and
others. A dispatch was received to-day from
Gen. Grant, saying he would not be here un.
til Wednesday and perhaps not before Thurs
day. John Woertz, drummer of the Rich.
land centre band. fell dead this afternoon
while on the way from the depot to the camp.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-06-11
English Grain.

The Mark Lane Express of June 7,
says ia consequence of showers the wheat
crop has gained strength, is growing rapidly
and is now coming to ear in earlier districts.
Atmarket on Monday, the first ears shown
were grown in Sussex from red winter Am
erican. Unless there Is some unexpected
change harvest prospects is fairly promising.
The deliveries of English wheat at provincial
markets has been less than half those for the
corresponding week last year. They we're al
so very meagre at Mark Lane. Holders show
considerable flrmness, which prevented any
decline being caused by the improved appear
ance Of the growing crop. Imports Of foreign
into London have been moderate. There was
an unusually small proportion of American.
Arrivals OF Indian have begun, and assume in.
creased proportion, which bids fair to com.
pensate largely for the contracted Russian ex.
port. Business during the week was quiet
and Prices for most descriptions unchanged
Red winter American improved, 9 pence per
quarter in consequence of small offerings
Relative to the announced intention of the
American ring to force up the price Of red
winter before the end of June, the probability
OF a material advance is remote as London
trad: has hitherto shown extreme disinclina-
ton to American speculative fluctuations. Ar
rivals at ports Of call have been very moder-
ate. The demand for wheat was less active
in consequence of favorable weather, and buy.
ers have supplied themselves freely. Both
red winters and No. spring declined slight
ly. The coast is Nv bare of maize, the NOM
inGl value being Cos Cd. Buyers of wheat for
shipment, despite lower offerings from Am.
erica, continue very reserved. There is mod
crate demand for maize at about late rates.
Sales of Engligh the week e7,67G quarters at
46s I'll, against 49,757 quarters at Ais I'd, for
the same period last year. Imports into the
United Kingdom for the week ending May
%, 73a2o1 GNU. OF wheat, and 100, 1873 cwt. Of
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-06-11
Murdered By Her Son

The body of Mrs. Nancy Duncan, late a
resident of Council Bluffs, Iowa, was found
buried near Pacific city, Miles county, on the
evening OF Sunday, June s, under circum'
stances that lead to the belief that she has
been foully murdered. The body had evident
lybeen transported some distance, as it was
ay blown. 1t was wrapped in common COW
erlet, tied obout the middle Of the body with
rope On the left temple was contusted
spot, and at the juglar vein was deep cut an
inch long severing the vein and causing death.
Latter developments shsw almost conclusive.
ly that her son, VIM. Duncan perpetrated the
deed. The officers are on his track. There
Is much mystery about the matter but the
above ae substantially the facts.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-06-11

FouTth-The Constitution forbids Con-
gress to make any law respecting the estab-
lishment ofreligion, but it is idle to hope that
the nation can be protected against the in
State is exposed to its domination. We,there-
fore, recommend that the Constitution be 80
amended as to lay the same prohibition upon
the Legislature IF each State, and to forbid
the appropriation OF public funds to the sup
port Of sectarian schools. -
Fyth-We reafirm the belief avowed in
1876 that the duties levied for the purpose OF
revenue should 60 discriminate Us to favor
American labor; that no further grants Of the
or other corporation; that slavery having per-
ished In the States, its twin barbaritY, polyga-
my, must die in the Territories; that every
where the protection accorded to citizen OF
American birth must be secured to citizens by
American adoption. That we deem it the du-
" OF Congress to develope and improve our
sea-coast and harbors, but insist that further
subsidies to private persons or corporations
must cease; that the obligations Of the Repub-
lie TO the men who preserved Its integrity In
the day Of battle are undiminished by the
lapse Of fifteen years since their final victory.
To do them honor is and shall forever be the
grateful privilege and sacred duty Of the
American people. So
SiztA- Since the authority to regulate i'm
migration and intercourse between the Uni
ted States and foreign nations rests with the
making power, the Republican party, regard
ing the unrestricted immigration Of. Chinese
g matter 81 grave Government under the
exercise Of both these powers, would limit and
restrict that immigration BY the enactment Of
suck just humane and reasonable laws and
treaties q WIN produce that result.
5 9..tA-That the purity and pariottsm