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Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1883-12-28
Sweet Minded Women.

So great is the influence of sweet
minded woman on those around her that
it is almost boundless. It is to her that
friends come in season Of sorrow and
sickness for help and comfort; one sooth-
ing touch of her kindly hand works
wonders in the feyerish child: a few
words let fall from her lips in the ear of
sorrowing sister do much to raise the
load of grief that is bowling IFS victim
down to the dust in anguish. The hus-
band comes home worn out with the
pressure of business, and feeling irrita-
bic with the world in general; but when
he enters the cozy sitting
room, and sees the blaze Of
the bright fire, and meets his
wife's smiling face, he succambs in a
moment to the soothing influence which
act as the balm of Gilead to his wound
ed spirits. We are all wearied with
combating with the stearn realities OF
life. The rough school boy flies in q
rage from the taunts of his companions
to tiud solace in his mothers smile; the
little one, full of grief with its own large
trouble. finds heaven of rest on its
mothers breast; and SO one might 60
on with instances Of the influence that a
sweet-minded' woman has in the social
life with which she is connected. Beau
ty is an insignificant power when COM
pared with hers.-Ex.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1883-12-28

Not the least important report Of the
recommendations of the presidents mes.
sage is thatrelative to the preservation of
forests. Attention has frequently been
called to the wastefulness ofstripping the
waters Of the country's rivers of their
natural protection, and it is generally
admitted that this same denudation is an
important factor in the foods and low
water Of western streams. TIE sugges-
ton ii the message is the reservation Of
certain public lands in Montana for q
forest preserve. The region is insult
able for settlement, but includes within
it's borders the sources of many Of the
tributaries of the Missouri, Columbia
and Saskatchewan rivers. By preserving
the forests on these feeding streams it il
thought the agricultural future Of the land
an the main streams will be- secured 1t
Is simply a matter Of Withdrawing from
the public sale tract OF little value ex-
cept for it's wood, and vigilantly guard
ing it from speculation. The effects
could hardly be apparent for many
years, especially as the land to be pro.
tectsd is now but sparsely settled. a
successful experiment by, the nation,
however, might lead to more vigorous
state action in the same direction. The
New York chamber Of commerce al
ready asks that the state. should appro.,
pirate and preserve the Adirondack
forest, lest it should be stripped of lite
timber, and the Hudson, Mohawk and
other rivers, which take their rise in
that wooded mountain region should be
dried ND. T.. z .i.rs : ! !. .s&..:.':z .
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1883-12-28

. The papers assert that the country is
now passing through an epidemic Of
crime, and their various columns sas-
tain the assertion. All agree that the
ease with which criminals are able to
evade the officers pfthe law or to es-
cape the punishment prescribed for
offences. has done much to encourage
and embolden men prone to commit
acts Of yillainy. 1t is plainly evident
that more efficient legal means than we;
now have must be- resorted to to. stamp
out this carnival Of crime that's now
sweeping over our land. The inefficien-
cy of our constabulary forces and the
recognized lenieney Of the courts and
pardoning power IN certain sections Of
the country, have, il many instances,
afforded q pretext for the people to take
the law into their own hands, and add
TO other of1enses that Of 1ynching. When
scoundrels are made I'd und erstand that
retribation will speedily and almost Ger.
tainly follow their offending, many of
them will abDndon their life Of crir Grim
aad We shall Witness ! return TO Speace
md security The subject is one de.
nanding serious public attention
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1883-12-28
Washing Vegetables.

Housekeepers meke a great mistake
whom thev a,low the;r raaatoh,as ~ t>o
,..shaa ~ Ill w., ~. saa1 ~ oe
"sSneo d. al u'''n JUST feauy 70 put ON
10 COOK. MANY leave all KIND Of vegeta-
bles to stand, covered with cold water,
do;no lose l,r roo nort;or as a. =, ~
$1,000 s '0 a po ~. oao n .'' ~
s ~ anu laVor. many Rrocers
thlnk they cannot sell their vegetables
unless they wash them free from the
earth that is OH them when dug up, or
they Insist on the farmers washing thens
before they will buy. 70 make them
look fresh and handsome they sacr:see
a large portion of the best mart If ff,..
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1883-12-28
He Had Him, Bald-Headed.
FROM the Boston Traveller.


They were two solid citizens. One
was bald, but reioiced in fine luxuri-
liant beard. The other had heavy
growth of hair Oh the head, but was very
bald to his chin: The bal i.chinned citi-
zen was Q very laxative individual,
whose conversation was rapid and in
cessant. Meeting the bald.headed citi-
zen one day in a company of gentlemen,
he opened fire on him touching the
baroness of his sconce. "What do you
suppose" said he, in his rattling, viva
cious. way, what do you suppose,
neighbor, is the reason that you have no
hair. on your: head, and so much on your
$chin7"' f'Well,'' said the other, very de-
sliberately, scientists say that men who
work with their brains create such q
3heatin the scalp that the hair is worn
off 2 hat sounds like likely theory"
chinned in the loquacious citizen. Yes,
it Does" returned tbs other, land !
think your case is q striking illustrate OF
Its probab ility Now you have plenty
of hair on your head, but none on your
chin, which just backs up the scientifc
theory, because all your work is done
with your jaws-there's nothing done
on top. r u f. III /. 4. * Fl
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1883-12-28
The American Bi.I,ops ana the Pope


New York, Special Telegram, Dec h..
Rome Cable: Yesterday the American bishops
we're admitted collectively TO an audience in
the holy fathers private apartments This in
terview lasted nearly two hours and was most
important After expressing. in q general
way, his satisfaction at the labors OF the late
congress, Pope Leo took mp each Of the thir-
teen points snbmitted to- the congress and dis
cussed them fully. The pope laid parlicnlar
stress % the necessity st : higher educahon
for the Catholic clergy and Improvements 81
tho relstion OF priests and bishops il Aneriea.
He also expressed 4 deep interest in the aue-;;
cess of the negro missions. Referring TO the
rsesut opening Of the Vatican ibyary archives,
The pope said he was much grati6ed 10 see the
Swans % Europe, ard even Of America, avail-
ing themselves Of the new facilities for study
Afforded them His holinsss them touched al
some lengtth On the question 81 sshe stxte 81 the
Catholic church ID the East. and prayed that he
might live TO zee the reconcile tian of the
Greek md Latin churches
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1883-12-28
Cooking Recipes.

RYE BREAp.---Make sponge as for
wheat bread; let it rise over night; then
naix up with rye -four, not as stiff as
wheat bread. Place in baking pans; let
rise, and b. ke half an hour longer than
wheat bread.
& DISH FOR BREAKFAsT.-Takes six good
cooking apples, cut them in slices one
fourth of an inch thick; have q pan of
fresh, hot lard ready, drop the slices in
and fry till brown; sprinkle little SUI
gar over them and serve hot.
ERRED PorAToEs.-Chop fine cold
boiled potatoes; heat some butter in a
frying pan and put the potatoes in. A
few minutes before taking them from
the FIRE stir In some we'll beaten egg.
Serve hot.
RABBIT ON ToAsr.-Cut cold rabbit in
pieces and fry brown with slices of ba-
con or ham, and half its quantity OF
small onions or mushrooms, and stew
them until tender in hot water enough
to cover; put In plenty Of pepper and
salt and serve on toast. Should be
stewed slowly. ..s
LEMON PIEs.-Boil and cop six lem
Ons AFTER Inc SEEDS haYe been removed ;
add three cupfuls Of sugar, three cup
fuls Of molasses and three pounded
crackers; mix we'll together and bsk )
between two crasts like mincs pies.
CHOCOLATE CARAMELs Mix we'll to-
gether two cups of molasses, two-thirds
Of a cup Of sugar, half Q cup Of milk, halt
a cup Of Bakers chocolate, grated, and
rSn rs hyYf& In p.oS1
\ about half an hour, pour in buttered
pass, aud just before it is cool square
1t. :
sCocoAsuT. One cup of desiccated CO.
coanut, one pint of milk, two eggs, and
little salt. scald the cocoanut in part
of the milk, to soften, then add the rest,
with the eggs and sugar to taste. Bake
in one crust as custard. If the whites of
the eggs are left out to frost th.: pie, it
will improve it. =. r
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1883-12-28
EIEED a ND ia RM.
frarsnlng Paragraphs.


Coal-tar when mixed with about one
tenth part OF air-slaked lime. makes &
very good covering for q shingle root. +
should be made hot and the lime well
stirred ii and put on with brush.
In his report the governor makes the
following estimate Of the number and
value Of cattle and sheer in Montana, in
October, 1888: Number OF cattle, 49,
600, valued at $50 ner head, l4,25o, 600;
number of sheep, 700, 0e0, value S3 per
head, S2l 200, 900; number Of horses. 50,
400, at $75 per head. value, 1857 ,5OO:
twenty-five thousand head OF imported
the territory this year, also some Of the
finest racing and trotting stock. q
A poultry-house should be large
enough to be airy, but if 1t is kept strict
" clean and sweet it will do no harm to
be somewhat crowded. A house "a feet
long, 10 feet wide, 5 feet high behind
aud 8 feet in front, and having four
roosting poles. all on level and only 9
loot from the floor, will hold go to SO
fowls. This manner OF arranging the
roosts prevents good deal Of quarreling
to get ON the top percn. s51..t-.. w
Fifty farmers contribute 20 COO
pounds of milk per. day to the Anglo.
Swiss condensing works. in Middletown-
N. Y, which occupy three.story build
Ing 250xll0 feet, are driven by sixty"
horsepower engine, and give employ
ment to sixty persons, including boys
and girls. The sugar passes from large
bin into the milk before the latter reaches
the Vacuum pans; other labor.saving de-
vices are nailing-tnachines fused in the
manufacture Of boxes,) soldering ma
chimes in the tin-shop (where GO, 900 cans
can be made in o day. and electric bells.
The company, which also runs six facto-
ries in Europe, disposed last year, of
$1,000, 900 cans of condensed milk.
The most convenient way Of keeping
celery in the winter in the cellar, and
one as good as any, is to pack the plants
as they are taken out Of the ground,
with all the soil adhering, and as closely
rs possible, in boxes or barrels Of such
q depth that the tops are even with the
edge Of the box. In this way the stalks
are blanched and are kept fresh and
succulent. The boxes should be put in
the coolest part of the cellar. And the
way is to pack the plants in q similar
manner in trenches in the ground half
as deep as the: plants ARE long; put
boards on each side and earth up against
the boards; then cover the whole with
straw. Freezing does not injure celery,
but rather improves it, making ittender
and sweet. ~
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1883-12-28
The Wire Fight i'm Iowa,

What is generally known as the
"Barbed Wire Monopoly" put up the
price of its goods to 10 and IL cents per
pound, and found q troublesome COM
petitor IN the Farmers Protective Asso-
citation Of Iowa, which established co.
operative factory and supplied to it's
members an equal quality Of popular
fencing material at 6 ard cents, gain
ing fair profit on its manufacture even
at that RITE. Since then there has been
much litigation, In which Iowa farmers
were successful, and there is more to
follow within q month or two, for which
funds are needed. An earnest effort
is making to raise the money; the agri.
cultural and local journals of the state
are giving urgent attention5to the sub
ject-for instance, four and one half col
umns in the current number Of the Iowa
Homestead ~ and spirited public meet
ings are being held, farmers naturally
supposing that defeat now, in the final
struggle, would mean q speedy return to
what they regard as :the old extortion.n
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1883-12-28

" Foreign journals are. said to be the
most struck with that portion Of the
presidents N ssage which shows the
great amount Of surplus revenue. The,
vast wealth and extraordi binary prosper
ity of the United States are strik.
ingly indicated by the fact that the
people willingly tax themselves for such
. prodigious annual revenue, and are
not distressed or even much discon-
tented when the reyenue is greatly lar.
ger. than the necessities of the govess1-s
mentd demand. 3s s
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1883-12-28

There il retaliation resolution ia the
House, on Germany, for refusing 70 10
Sceive American hog products The res-s
lolution proposes tto prohibit the impor-
.tation 81 any German PIC duel which the
president, BY the advice IS experts.
shall deem injurious to health ~ 81
opposed that wines, liquors, etc. from,
GERMANY may re brone unee the Ian.
They amonnt u i vast aiie lit rass,re than
|onr hog exports, The aag regatta lof Ma ich
lis less than
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1883-12-28
1t 'is q most favorable business indica

1t is q most favorable business indica-
ton that the exchanges in seventeen out
of twenty-seven cities reporting their
clearings for the week ending Decem-
Der 8 show an increase, while nine only
showsa decrease as compar ed with the
corresponding week Of last year. Out
side Of New York the increase in the
clearings is 9.6 per cent. New York
shows q decrease Of LIS per scent, The
report is properly looked upon as very.
favorable sl S. hi :5 Is z81"tS
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1883-12-28
For t1,e. Man 'of the House.

IA word .to ca ough LESS husband and
others to ulhorn the rernarEs apply:
Your Nile wants that front, SUNNY win
zddU for her plants. Don't object % IL,
foe5ihs IL entitled 10 (So 10 work Ike 81
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1883-12-28

u man and lit itup for her. She wants
q capacious shelf or tray seeuret on g
level with the window Sill Is you canst
make it for her, set some one g's VINO l can -
She wants . few earthen Hover pots SO to
replace those old tin Cans and wooden !. q
paint kegs and boxes ia which she has
been obliged to put some Of her plants.
It is your business to buy them for her.
OF give, her the money e. do y wa 9:
Inen sh1 nseus s,A ~ s ~ ,I,eaa -
bsacke.s .lae -, 50
screw on Ile sIues ot..s ;,,a. IN shi,,s,,'
nasi 800 at tns ans s w;thnnt 4
anu seiy aa,a = os s,,sny;aad aha .,
" -. -. ,,.a.tu rmst;c hanoiro
p po. ~ ~ &c ono as ~; "a Inv that aian'
s 1880 -, =. r,,aio III hona and and leave
10 .a - =, ro,,r S.;ea and danohfers Jf
.s % ,,oi, raalf
Wv soa a t;m - a,,d +r,y ~ .iieon;sa fhe
sep sur saa - a 90 ~, on rnr can
wy. ny theSlf.,l +, aat 81 With
10y .a e~n on ~ r ~, onoht m
sus; :. 81. ha,. ~, : how w.ndnw
reaAsy 70 pLov.'o 10 80 49,, hn,,aa hos
loi. n ~. Pals Ply - lin Nv vnrRar :"
tton5 ' H - otauJ 80 =. -"
-. u MFR ... A widows Dress. ,t*s.,.-.,
.vl,, - - 49, :. .1.,@.s .,.,
From the fve ZEN fos1'
G A very elegant evening dress, lateiv
worn by q young widow in this city, was
connosad Of dead black mourning satin
a. Inon ,nada IN rr,nc.ss stvle. with a
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1883-12-28

s s.. ickhan y bankers of 1ioga.
Pe., have failed. u Ind msnt has neen en-
tered inst them for $50, Coz.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-22
To the Business Men of staunton

Mr.. G. E. MeCieur, a regularly accred
tied agent of the Southern Bell Telephone
and Telegraph Company, is here for the
purpose OF organizing Telephone Elk.
change if it be possible
In order to ascertain, with but lit.
tie loss OF time, if the scheme is prao.
ticable, he desires the business men of the
place to meet him this evening (fhursday,
Feb 22), at the rooms of the Y. M. c. A..
at 7.30 O'Clock. o. m.. sharp. that he may
explain to them the details of the enter
prise, and if possible enlist their hearty CO.
operation.
You are assured that your attendance at
the meeting will in no way commit vol
10 the support of the scheme, but will
merely enable you to decide intelligent,
whether or not you will lend it your activ,
support.
| heartily join Mr.. McCleur in urgin.
full aud prompt attendance.
j. A. COCHRAN, Mayor.
Stanton, Va, Feb. %, 1882.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-22
Influence of the Soil on Health

phe influence OF soil upon the health of those
Giving upon it, is brought out very plainly
xdurlng the prevalence Of epidemic disease
Ffhst mslarial diseases Qike intermittent feyersl
sr' ''"ated from the SOIL is already accepted !:
nd recent investigations show pretty conclu,
'siyey that the germs of Cholera, Abdominal
iApii :. Yellow Fever, and the plague are in
some WY connected with the soil, which is
'd'''y 'troborated by letters from all parts OF
alie 'untry, stating that the marvellous effect
ls,'1'm has on those diseases and in their con-
valeSrrnt state. JOHN E. COURTNEY, OF G orry
Pa, sty-; Il am still getting better. thanks
TO vo II Felwna ahd Manaha." See page "A in
ellis of Life"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-22
staunton, Va, Feb. %, 1882.
The woman's Christian Union

The Woman's Christian Union of Staun
ton has nov become permanent organi-
cation, with he following officers
President-Rev. Rumsey mithson.
Vice Presilents-Frst Presbyterian
church, Mrs. w E. Baker; Second Presby
terrain church, Mrs. J E. Booker: p. p.
church, Mrs. J. E. B. Stuart; NJ. e. church
south. Mrs. E. Liggett; Baptist church.
Mrs. l.. A. Stockton Lutheran churches.
Mrs. Jas. A. Pper, Mrs. j. Parker: Catho-
lie church. to be supplied.
Recording Secretary Mrs. Rumsey Smith.
son.
Corresponding Secretary Mrs. j. W.
Newton.
TREASURED Mrs. John B. Blacklev.
Librarian Mrs. II. Risk.
Superintendent of Coffee House-Mrs
r ichard Hawkins.
Superintendent of Juvenile Work-Miss
Joe Brown.
Superintendent Of Benevolent Work aod
Bible Reading-To be supplied.
Superintendent of Colored Work Miss
Lou Mitchell.
Superintendent of the Press-Mrs. Alex.
H. Fultz.
Committee on Union Meetings Mrs.
VIM E. Baker, Mrs. Alex. FL. Fultz, Mrs.
j. w. Newton.
Committee on I4iterature-Miss Alice
Woodward, Miss Bette Yost, Miss Mamie
Liggett, Miss Mary Summerson, Mis- Jen-
ME hayser; Gentlemen Capt. Mcllhany,
Mr.. Henry Summerson. Mr.. Geo. z. Ba-
ker.
Committee on Fir ance-Mrs John Hoge,
Mrs. Wm. j. Nelson. Mrs. L. C.. Morton,
Mrs. N K. Trout, Mrs. Olando Smith. Mrs.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-22

Spring Dale Whiskey has wo ld-wide rep
utation and can be had only of Fl. Rosenheim,
Baltimore. He being the xclusive patentee
and proprietor of that celebrated brand. For
sale at Virginia Hotel bar, by VIM Kinney,
and at the American Hotel Bar, stanton, Va
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-22

We call attention to the notice for meet
ing of the business men of the city in the
rooms of the NJ G A at 7.3O o'clock this even
ing, to consider the question of the Bell Tele-
phone,in Staunton. Mr.. McCleur will explain
it in all Its phases and furnish the facts for an
intelligent conclusion as to the proposition to
be considered. There should be full attend
ance.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-22

A FINE VALLEY FARM IN THE MAR
KET.-We call attention TO the advertisement
of South River Farm, containing 1924
acres, in this issue of the VIReINIAN. This
is one of the best farms 10 the Valley. Ii
is in splendid condition-the land in the
highest state of cultivation-the improve
ments ample and Of excellent quality and
all the appointments just such as person
who wants a comfortable home, ready for
farming, without the necessity of any fixing
up. would desire. This farm is offered for
sale because the owner has other comprehen
sive business arrangements, which call him
away from it the larger portion OF the year
and he cannot give it that attention the farm
requires. 1t is rare opportunity to secure
q beautiful and profitable farm home.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-22

The attention of the public is called to the
special notice of Messrs. Elder, Nelson g.
Cushings, Real Estate Agents of our city, in
the advertising column. The properties re-
ferred to by them are undoubtedly desirable
and cheap. These gentlemen will be 81 ad 10
give further information 10 those who may de-
sire to invest.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-22

VALUABLE MINERAL PROPERTY IN
MARKET.-We call attention to the advertise
ment in another column, of Messrs. Stuart
Cochran and Faltz, Commissioners, of a val
arable mineral property known as the '.Trot-
yer Tract )" II is located 10 the southern part
of the county, near the line of the Shenan.
sioah Valley Railroad, and is one of group
at m neral tracts, which constitute in the ag-
giegate one of the finest hematite ore districts
of the country While we have seen no analy.
sis of the ores of this property, the fact of
its location and its contIguty TO other min
sral deposits, where the ores yield from 81 to
81 per cent. of metallic iron, we feel very safe
in putting the products of this tract at the
same. The "Trotter Tract" has long been
known as a rich iron property, but its re-
anoteness from rail transportation before the
construction of the Shenandoah Valley rail
Toa d, deterioated from its intrinsic value and
rendered it undesirable for practical purposes.
Now that railroad facilities are convenient,
and it is placed upon the market. attention
will be drawn it. as one of the most valuable
iron properties in this section. The condi-
tiors OF the sale and the property are stated
10 the advertisement, and those wishing to
inyest in such an estate, could not do better
I6.,n to examine this and attend the sale. The
more that is known of the district of which
che Trotter Tract is a part, the more value
9s placed on it for wherever tests have been
made to expose the ores, they have been very
.c-t SO
iron section will be in the hands OF practical
capitalists, judging from the experience OF
other mineral regions, and their true value
measured as they are known to realize in 9TH
er states, where railroads offer avenues for
transportation and to the centres oftrade This
property will not be an exception, and the
purchaser, at the price this property can be
gotten now will realize on his investment be-
yond his expectation
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-22

COFFEE HOUSE AT THE CITY HALL.-Coffee,
Sandwiches, and Oysters-to be had at the Tenn
perance Restaurant on Monday Feb Goth, from
II A NJ to 3 M. Coffee and Sandwich 1Octs
Oysters and Coffee 25cts.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-22

SPECIAL SERMON ON TEMPERANcE.-Rev
Rumsey Smithson will preach special ser
mon on temperance Sunday night next at +
O'clock. Subject Bible Wines"