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Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-04-30
Brother Green Admonished.

n should like to spoke a. few words
to Brudder Amazon Green" said the
president of the Lime Kiln club, as the
meeting opened and the hall grew
quiet.
Brother Green, who is O. young man
with mellow look and hitch in his
gait, advanced to the platform in a
hesitating manner and the president
continned:
"Brudder Green, Farm dat you am
ON de pint of gwine inter bizness fur
yerself. I am told dat you am soon
to open a co'nergrocery an a butcher
shop combined"
Eyes, sab"
"I'ze glad dat you am about to
make a start in life, and I desiah to
drop few hints which may be of some
value to you. Brudder Green, de
grocer who gives fifteen ounces to de
pound may wax fat fur a. fewyears an
git to be referee at y wrestlin' match,
but Justice has got her eye on him,
and when the ole gal gifts around to it
she'll Gin him dose dat will sot him
back for twenty years. - s..
ode pusson who sells 5O-cent tea an
2-shillin' tea from de Same chist may
git along powerful smart fur a while,
but he's only ccaxin' bile to grow
on his nose. When de bile comes he'll
pay out more for faxseed dan he has
made on tea" -.
SIN sellin' beefsteak study human
natur'. Some men doan' object to =
pound and q half of bone to half q
pound OF meat, but we amt all built
arter dat fashion. Doan' kill a hun
dred dollars WORT of custom fur de
sake of selling TO- cents wort Of bone.
"While it am expedited dat you will
hide de bad taters in de middle Of de
measure, doan' misunderstood de pub
lie an water yer 'lasses as well.
"H a man axes you fur lamb an You
hasn't got muffin but old sheep, tell
him so. Deceivin' a MAJ, on mutton
makes him as much your enemy as It
you beat him out O. q congressional
nomination. @.,.9 e
"De paper which you buy fur two
cents q pound kin be weighed up wild
goods dat sell fur Is and nobody will
kick, but doan' emagine dat dis gives
you license to roast beams wid your
coffee or keep film upde vinegar har1
wild rainwater.
.'Be keerful whom you cres1iit Oar
am plenty of people ii dis world who
like to pay debts, but dar am about
dc Same number who will jump you
fur some other stoah as soon % do
books balance Ia cents aRin en-.
'Doan' cease gwine to church bekase
vnfi = m Il, hl,aiYaaa hl,f Y,Ar& time fhA
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-04-30
4 REaIINDERs OFYOUTH.
Behold the lilies Of the field !,

- 500 = L & .
Behold tbs lilies Of the fold, 81 F. 80 -. F..
They toll not, neither do they spin,
e Yet Aaron's censor could not yield ssa
Such sweetness as they fold within.
! And David g son. whom golden Peace
Tapped In Sidonian pomp and ease, ~.
Was not arrayed like enc OF these.
The consolidated stars that rain
Far light and silence over earth,
u Call anxious Manhood back again "a.
TO the calm glories Of his birth; =
From AL their cummings sabaoth y ;
They reach down slender palms OF light,
And beckon toward the Infinite;
Belted Orion and Mazzaroth
Lend power to climb their starry height
And the seven sisters Pleiades
surround him with sweet influences,
Whz red Arcturus leads him on,
Amone his sons chosen son.
st' ~ s., a~@ Providence Journal.
New-York tribune., 1886-04-25
ARBOR DAY IN MdSSACH USETTS.
PLANTING TREES AND SHRUBS IN CITIES AND
VILLAGES,

PLANTING TREES AND SHRUBS IN CITIES AND
VILLAGES.
BosroN, April "a lSpeciaD.-The Governors
proclamation issued the suggestion OF the Legislature
recommending the people OF the state to observe to-day
as Arbor Day. been generally observed Trees to-
day have been planted with or less formay. In
Boston Governor Robinson and Mayor OBrien set the
example and In Park Street Mall opposite the old homo
Of the historian Prescott, they each planted young
American elm. Brief speeches wero made, the entire
ceremony not covering much more than fifteen minutes.
In numerous towns and villages Of the State men.
and children assembled to adorn the streets by
he planting OF shade trees. and in school yards
as well cemeteries might he little knots OF peo-
pie who met together for the purpose Of aiding In the
work. In sections where the patrons OF husbandry
oranges the strongest the work OF tree-plantng
carried the greatest extent that order has
been particularly active in the arbor day movement
since ts agitation began This statement is equally
true OF committees where village Improvement societies
existence. In some places tho women provided
cOations for their husbands and brothers who were
engaged in the work OF beautfyins their respective
| villages.
At the Massachusetts, Reformatory at Concord, the
! prisoners gwen few hours "outing" by
superintendent Tupcs and concert was provided for
by the Marlboro band. pleasant feature OF the days
m %s soe who "e caused the pn of %s
public schools to assemble and plant trees In tho school
house yards The appointment OF Arbor Day by the
Governor proved bonanza TO the propretors OF the
nurseries and greenhouses in the suburbs we'll In
the city for there large demand both yesterday
and to-day at these places for trees shrubs and flowers
The Franlngton Patrons OF HusbaDdry Grange oh.
served ArbOr Day by planting potatoes OF
land presented for experimental purposes by Henry
Locke, one Of the members Of the Grange.
The employees Of the American Waltham Watch Com
pany carried their programme OF planting trees in
Robbins Park In that city this morning. The factory
closed and large number OF the people gathered at
o'clock III and about the park to witness the exercises
Treasurer Il. T.. Robbins. superintendent FitcE ana
other Ofciss OF tho company were present. besides
Mayor SOnc and membt rs OF the citv government Adj
HpgE NJ q a
OF the Arbor Day and the that had led TO its es
tabishmcnt were made
The first planted memorial to John j.
contributed by the hands OF the ieweing depart
mcnt of which Mr. Lynch was for many years foreman.
Thrtyeight throes elm maple oak, hOrsechesnut and
brch planted while the work was In progress
the American Watch Company Band gave an excellent
New-York tribune., 1886-04-25
THE PRESIDENTS INTENDED BRIDE
A LITTLE ROMANCE OF HER GIRLHooD-A YOUTH
FUL sUIroR FORGOTTEN.

A LITTLE ROMANCE OF HER GIRLHOOD-A YOUTH
FUL sUIToR FORGOTTEN.
MEDINA, n. Y, April "a Especial. ap-
preaching marriage Of the President aad Miss Frances
f. Folsom brings to mind the fact that Tor years
after the death OF her father the young lady and her
mother lived in this place at the home OF Mrs Folsom
mother Mrs. Senator Norman. "Frankie' attended
the Medina High School, and popular among her
classmates and teachers. Although only fifteen years
of age she beautiful and at once became the belle
of the younger society," or had many boyish
admirers and although she treated all graciousy, only
one seemed to be successful In winning regard. He
was an estimabe and handsome young man. some
seven years senior who devoted In his atten-
tions, and they soon became much attached to one
another Miss Fosoms relatives looked with consider
able dsfavor on youthful courtship ana endeavored
to oppose it, As usual this only served to lend it a
nge OF romance, and many the ingenious schemes
by which the young couple evaded the restrictions
mposed upon thcm At school Miss Folsom was brill
snt scholar and seemed to master without particular
effort the difficult lessons and at the same time re-
tain every thing she learned.
After tho affairs Of her husband had been
Strengthened By his law partner Grover Cleveland. Mrs
Folsom and her daughter returned to Buffalo to live and
history OF the daughter since then has become pretty
well known The opposition OF friends and new scenes
soon caused forget her first sutor who stu un-
married. Miss Folsom has hosts OF friends aud well.
wishers here and still corresponds with nlmDer OF
Young who the intimate friends or her girl
hood days.
New-York tribune., 1886-04-25
DECORATING GENERAL GRANTS TOMB.

THE EvERGREENS OF THE WINTER SEASON RE-
MOvED-A PINE DISPLAY OF AZALEAs.
The Park Department has general charge of
General Grants tomb and for 1t regularly. Yes
terday Mr. Woosonhe supern OF plan drove
up his buggy, followed by fllei with choice
plants from the greenhouse IN tho of Mt ST.
Vincent restaurant in Central Park The officer the
guard came with the key, aud all the old
plants that placed there by tho Com.
missoners last fall and have remained during
tho winter removed to make for the azaeas
rhOdOdendrons, calas lilies and aralas with which The
wagon was loaded Before placing the Easter blossoms
position the interior OF the tomb carefully swept
the Golfer which holds the caskct busted
Then the English ivy which has been placed pots
upon the top, aud covers 1t completely with long, trail
ing stems was pruned and syringed The flowers
next placed In position central aud conspicuous
spot being chosen for the magnificent hydranges
sent on Friday by Mrs. Grant. She also
sent bouquet OF red and yellow tea-roses but they
wiltcd by the abnormal heat that they
moved soldiers Of the guard divided them up
precious treasures The space between the Golfer and
the side wall is filled with bright bossoming plants
artsticaIly arranged In the immediate front OF the
Golfer several choice azaleas and before them
dozen plants OF the gcranum named In honor OF General
Grant In 1865. Mingled with these callas and the
short. large howerod lily known the long forum. 1t
IA believed thatthe majority Of the plants will continue
blooming for ten days or two weeks after which the
Park Commissioners propose TO replace them with
various varieties OF ferns and palms OF
character such as the fan pains, TALBOT and palms
New-York tribune., 1886-04-25

THE REVISED "wEBsTERn To DEFINE " "DUDI"-A
GREAT PHONETIC LEXICON.
tPRoM AN OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUNE.
NEw-HAvEN. April 24.-Several months ago
considerable interest aroused in this city by the
announcement that complete revision OF Webster's
Dictionary was in progress here. President Noah
Porter, of Yale College, Is tho editorn-chle and has
entire chSsgs OF the enterprise The work is being car
red in immense building the corner OF Orange
and Elm sts. President Porter Is assisted by large
corps OF eminent literary authorities, who mainly
Yale professors, though OF tho associate
editors from oher colleges. In addition to this
board of associate editors there several assistants
clerks majority OF whom are recent Yale graduates
Nearly 100 persons in all employed work.
The revision Is carried at the expense OF the Spring
field publishers, Merriam Co.. who have published the
dictionary for many yeara When asked about tho
vision President Porter manifested extreme retcence
the subject and said that this early stage Of
work publicity was undesirable He. however. finally
said: The Same general plan will be observed In the
revision now In progress as In the last revision
OF which 1 was the editor. The generally accepted
forms OF spelling will be preserved far as
possible though advocates Of tho advanced methods Of
spelling such as Professor Marsh. OF lafayette College,
and Professor Whitney. OF Yale, desire the adoption Of
new forms in many words In general words c. w Ss o
Crock and Latin derivation may retain their foreign
caucus know OF but one possible plural, namely,
caucuses.' and this form will be used IN this word
origin which convey distinct ideas and recognized
and used by reputable authors, will be incorporated In
the revision. The word dude believe to convey
specific idea expressed by other word. and Gough 1t
may be hard TO give definite description OF the
ing which the word think 1t will be incorpor
ated IN the revision The word boycott is also q
word of definite meaning aud Of recent origin, and will
probably be Incorporated"
Professor W. d. Whitney is tho cditorn. chief OF
dictionary which is being prepared for the Century
and assistants employed this work and it
will about quarter OF million dollars Professor
Whitney radical
OF words and many instances will adhere to the
phonetic system. The work will not be completed until
September 1889 The preparation of this work also has
been conducted with great and Professor whitney
refuses to make any statements IN regard to II.
New-York tribune., 1886-04-25
THE CHANCE FOR SILVER LEGISLATION.

WASHINGTON, April - Especial. Repre-
sentative James who has been paying close attention TO
the question OF silver legislation In conversation Oh the
subject to-day said:
81 see prospect OF any legislation on the subject at
this session. Mr. Bland and his friends were greatly
disappointed at their failure to carry through the free
coinage bill. They expected majority. II has dis
couraged them. Something ought to De done with the
trade dollar, but it appears impossible to do anything
with 1t without starting another debate on the whole
silver question. In view OF tho backward condition OF
the business OF the House. there is small probability or
anything being done. / have discussed the question
with members OF the Senate Finance Committee and
find that inclined to waste time In dis
cssing bills which the House Is not likely TO consider or
pass According to the present outlook, therefore.
think the entire question will be left In aDeyance for the
remainder OF the session"
New-York tribune., 1886-04-25
WILL THE CARS IN BROADWAY STOPt

COlOnel george bliss thinks that there Is no
danger that the cars Will stop In Broadway should the
Governor sign the Broadway bills "Who IA going TO
stop tho cars :" asked he yesterday Whoever does
that must be prepared to bring down his head a
storm of execraon The mmissioner of Public ,ks
might do IT. but Mr.. Squire has such Intention am
informed. He has got his tail In the door too much
already 10 desire TO get squeezed any II the bills
are signed receiver will take charge OF road He
will stop the cars unless he is unusually brave
II lie attempts 10 tear up the tracks the COMPANY
get injunction and then tho matter Will DO Tough
out in the courts don't see how the be
stOpped under all tho circumstances This will prove
very complicated matter before II 10 ended There Is
also the important question OF the sale OF the
and when comes that have doubt that the Held
OF competition Will be much larger than Indicated
by Mr. IalcOmbe In his recent opinion"
Alexander Green have asked Governor Hill for O
hearing on the bills
New-York tribune., 1886-04-25
uIss FOI sONs NEBRASKA RELATIVES.

OMAuA. Ncb., April "a Omaha people take
corsd.rahe interest in the announcement Of the
rage of President Cleveland aud Miss Frances Fol-
SON. of Buffalo Miss Folsom has some wealthy reia'
tves living here Her grandfather. John B. Folsom OF
Folsomiale " who's taking such an interest In her
welfare is the brother Of the late Benjamin H. Folsom,
who was one Of Nebraskas pioneers representing Burt
County in the Territorial Legislature OF carly days.
BENJAMIN r. Folsom died In Burt County in 1882. leav-
Ing an estate consisting mostly OF valuable Omaha city
property which is constantly increasing in value and s
now estimated be worth nearly S500.OO0 He left
three children, n. H. Folsom Mrs. Helen Ferris aud
BENJAMIN Fols ON, OF Omaha. He tied up his estate Tor
ten years HIS brother, John b. Folsom grandfather OF
The Presidents intended BRIDE has an undivided half
interest In It, he having been partner In Bep)anins
Investments. Young Benjamin Folsom Ia now travel
ling i'm Eur ope with Miss Folsom aud her mother, and
letter was received here day or two ago from MIN
dated az Rome saying that they would soon return 10
Paris IL 10 well known here that Miss Folsom Is the
favorte grandchild OF John j. Folsom. who has no
chill @ living.
New-York tribune., 1886-04-25

ing is larger and moro substantially pu'
than other schools In tho city, and special attention
has been given to light. ventilation and sanitary re-
qurements There thirty class rooms, larger
than ordinary and each is GIFTED by two or hree largo
windows, and over each door is large ransom opening
outward not to direct draught on the children
The front sarways OF iron and stone. and there Is
no woodwork about them excepting the wans-
coting The scholars stairways are OF
stone, and from each corridor doors open
to distinct starways SO that In an emergency the
danger OF accidents will be essened The janitors rooms
In the upper part OF the building hence the Disagree
able odors from cooking frequently noticeable IN the
school buildings will probably be source OF COM
plant in the new school
New-York tribune., 1886-04-25
MR.. GRACES CONNECTION WITH GRANT wARD

Receiver Davies is making preparation for
fresh start in his suit against William L. Grace TO 70
cover somo $4,000 OF the assets Of Grant Ward,
Which, the receiver charges, passed into Mr. GracAs
hands The record Of f. Wards multiform operstions.
as displayed In the accounts Of Grant u Ward Grant
Wards special" and Wards own personal manipular
lions for private account being examined by
experts with view to clearing the deck for action Tue
receiver holds that Mr. Grace stands the cate
CORY with william s. Warner, that the money he made
over aud above what he pu. In were virtually Graut
WARTS assets snd, such should be turned over to the
ceceiver. -. -.
rome the subject OF comment since Mr. Tobeys depart
ure his health " I'm the nirecton OF Peru. Mr.
Tobey gave $4,000 bonds for his appearance In the
United States Court whenever he should be wanted 70
appears to generally agreed that further indct
ueut Will found aganst him I'm that court But az
his operations the last year of the existence OF Graoe
* ard were intertwined with the transactions OF W. r
Grace Co.. is thought that Mr. Tobey may be wanted
AS a witness the Grace suit William Is. Hornblower,
the counsel for Mr Davies says, however, that Mr..
Tobey will be by no means essential Witness as the
books will show the status OF Mr.. Graces accountG
friend Of Mr.. Grace said yesterday: "Mr Grace has
said all along that he would not 60 out OF his way %
make denials. but that when suits against him were
actually pressed he would take his position fairly ard
squareiy. lie will not resort 10 any technical iegA
bubbles"
New-York tribune., 1886-04-25
THE COURTS.
VISITED TWICE A DAY, SHE SAYS BY HER LOVE-

VISITED TWICE DAY, SHE SAYS BY HER LOVER.
suit for S25, 900 has been begun in tho
Supreme Court by Elise Coombs agunst John W. Ball
dealer in blue stone lives No lO3 Fast Sixtethst
The complaint allie that :" in consideration that the
plaintiff who was then unmarried would the request Of
the said defendant marry him request the defendants
promised the plaintiff within reasonable time
that they became acquainted December q.
ls-3. and that during January and February
fo the tefe visited her usually tvIes
and 'entng himself as a unmarried man per-
stenty attentions and his opportunities re-
sulting the agreement OF marriage and her ruin.
defendant in his admits that he became 81
ouained with the pa ni In December 1883. and thss
lever that time he and s married man haynx
wife and children living the city OF York" he
denies all other allegations Of the complaint Charles
for the PLAINTIFF and John Vincent for 1s
defendant
Mr. Ball member the Church Of the Holy Spirit At
and sixty where he the plate
every sunday. He recently contributes 500 for new
organ place OF business Nh West Fourteenth st,
where he commission In addition 20 the
OF blue stone agency Miss CoonJs form
ariy
New-York tribune., 1886-04-25
THE yEw.YORK D0G SHOW.

The entries for the coming Dog Show show
total of Ol3 The that best filed are Eng
lsh settlers with l02 entries, coies 100. pointers ~
81 Rernards s6 foxterrcrs So aud spanels 70 entries
There are "A mastns % greyhounds. 10 deerh0unds.
bulldogs show over tao number last year.
while the aug. King Charles and Blenhen spaniels are
ralIy increasing IN popularity There Will be ine
display OF foIhonnds from the Montreal. Mesdow
Rrnok and Essex Hunt clubs. and a spleDdd eXhibton
of collies froIr the Hampstead Farm Companys and
Messrr shotwolIs and Lindsay's kennels The famous
field trial winning English settlers. Roderldgo ana
Lillian are coming from Monphis Tenn to compete LOT
honors with Eastern rivals, and may DO safely shu
that nearly prominent kennel Ia she osssss anu
Canada VIII 10 represented.
New-York tribune., 1886-04-25
THREE LITTLE FAMILY JARS.

In the case of Angelique Josephine Fisher, who is
SUNG John limited divorce charging thai 10
threatened kill her and neglected TO proso
for three children Justice ngraham OF ae
Superior Court. yesterday ordered a reference.
Tho Judge granted SO week amony u Annie
anderson and took under auyomoD her appcat on for
counsel her suit for limited divorce from Will
fic declares that she abandoned him IN
october 1883 whe that he ordered her TO 70
her mother and refuses 10 support her and her child
Judge Book.aver in the Court OF Common Pleas ordered
reference 10 whether Barnck Fry abandoned
Panlme !ry who for A limited divorce and whether
he gambled money and Threatened to kill her shs
nile
New-York tribune., 1886-04-25
SLIGHT PANIC IN A CHURoa.

The Passion services in ST. Monica's Roman
Catholic Church. at Frstayo and Seventy .nnth-st on
Friday night were interrupted Dya slight panic A
woman tainted. and persons near her crowded
other effort Of assistance to her Ohors
mistook the cause OF the uprising and thought there
a fire In the church. The excitement e Increased
until rush made by persons In the direction
of the doors Before any were injured the prests
checked the disturbance. Elizabeth d. Cold age nine
teen removed TO the Presbyterian ospita suffer
ing from hysteria Other women who suffered from
fright went 10 their honicA
New-York tribune., 1886-04-25
TIE MACY MUTUAL AID.

At the annual meeting Of the MACY Mutual Aid"
composed Of employees Of r. II. Macy Co. the follow
ing officers we're elected: W. Pitt. presidents H. W.
R,igway vice president; +. C. Douglas. secretary; r
Henry treasurer: directors, T. X. Terry, j. l. Webster
ir r. Forde, 7. ]. Nevns q. +. Lee. Mira X. NJ Hooke
and Mrs. NJ A. Russell. the society number: 3l2 mem
hers In good standipg; 1t has paid out Sl.237 II 10
10 members during the last eight months, leAv
ing a balance OF 1928 43 in the treasury.
New-York tribune., 1886-04-25

4 NEW scHoOLHoUSE OF IMPROyED DESIGN.
The new grammar school for boys in One
-tenthst near Third-ave Is nearly COM
peted, but will be month yet befor the primary de-
partment will be ready for tho classes The grammar
department will probably not be occupied by tho boys
now attending school No. 81 In East Ope-huniredand
afteenth-sI, I'LL after the summer VACATION 1he Dua-
New-York tribune., 1886-04-25
NO NEWS REGARDING BRIBERY CHARGES.
E..orrt hinor romninad nuief at the Disfric

Everything remained quiet at the District
Attorneys Office yesterday. Mr. MARITIME said that there
was no news In regard the bribery charges Assistant
Attorney Delaney Nico said that though there
was probability that somo action might be taken In
the future as to OF alleged bribc gvers
charge OF conspiracy there were no present develop
mr nts In tho matter The Grand Jury meet again 70
morrow and there may be some action taken soon.
New-York tribune., 1886-04-25
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

WASHINGTON, April 24.-Lleutenant-Com-
mander f. L. Amory has been ordered as Executive OH
GER OF United states snip Alliance. relieving Lieu
mmander George X Durand. placed Oh waiting
orders. Commodore Russell commanding the Mare
Island Navy Yard. Cal, will probably be ordered at an
early day TO command the South Atlantic Squadron, to
succeed Rear Admiral English retired II IS thOught
that Commodore Belknap at present OF
the Naval observatory will be ordered to succeed COM
modore Russell In command Of tho Marc Island Navy
Yard.
New-York tribune., 1886-04-25
.PeFsTED ON oBARGE OF PERJURY.

Detectives Reilly and Herman yesterday arrested
Adophu sanger. who his address as No 2SO west
Twenty charge OF perjury. He Deca the
surety Henry Schwartz al The .nrrogates yhce when
Schwartz special Tian for HI infant son lie
aid that lie owned building at No 2b3 West wentv
s.th a. worth $4,000. The building IL Is
alleged $4,000 and has been owned for seven
year u III.