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Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-02-12
Eating the Sparrows.

W hen Patterson sportsmen run short
OF other game they have been compell-
ed to shoot English sparrows, and spar
row pie is no longer an experiment in
this city, but a dish relished by all who
have tasted it. One of the letter carri-
crs is an enthusiast on the question of
sparrows, and devotes most all of his
spare time to getting sparrows ready
for the pot He says that they make
the best eating and are dainties of the
first order. The principal sparrow eat
ers are, however, to be found among
the English residents of this city, who
come from the home of the sparrow
and know all about him. One of these
in writing on this subject says: ''Many
things are necessary for a sparrow pie;
and the chief of these is first to catch
your sparrows. The sparrows like best
the .neighborhood of rick yards; and the
artfulness and dexterity with which he.
will hang by his feet, throw the whole
weight Of his little body on to an ear of
wheat, and carry it off, is one of the
things that are rarely observed, though
they are well worth observing. Natur-
ally they are as unpopular with the
farmer as is the barn rat. Sparrows
are much too artful for any trap. It is
almost idle to set nooses OF lay clap nets
for these birds. The sparrow-catcher'
method is known as bat-fowling. For
bat-fowling four sportsmen are the
proper number One of these carries a
long stick, with which he beats the ivy
or the sides of the rick and starts the
game. The second bears lantern at
the end of pole, towards the light Of
which the birds fly when suddenly
aroused from sleep. The other two
hold and rattle close against the roost-
ing haunt of the birds wide-mouthed
net, made like shrimping net but con-
siderably larger; and into this the spar
rows dash, bewildered by the noise and
dazzled by the light. '"
Speaking of the different methods of
preparing the sparrow fox the table the
same correspondent says: but there
are other ways of cooking a sparrow
than to boil them with beefsteak under
crust; and in every way he repays the
trouble of the cook. Roll a piece of
bacon over his breast (not too large a
piece), toast him in Dutch oven and
so serve him hot. Schoolboys know
this, although they are often obliged to
dispense with the bacon. Or, another
way Curry dozen sparrows and
serve them with the proper gravy in a
rampant of ri,.,. In fact, when you
have once understood how dainty bird
a well-fed sparrow is, dozen worthy
modes of presenting him at table will
occur to you: Has not a; book been
written detailing hundred methods of
cooking the potato? One way may be
recommended as excellent Cut enough
of the end of a large potato to enable
you to scoop a receptacle for your spar
row. Place him therein, as LEAK Wal
ton said, tenderly,' with appropriate
adjuncts to your taste. Lutte on the
head Of your potato again with -four
and water. Use your judgement as to
time Of serving, and this baked potato
will astonish your guest. = Patterson
Ss0o o 54.- Ia T.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-02-12

or hear more. I had alrsady divined
what .. peaceful family life, upright,
pure and devoted, my friend Meurtrfer
hid under his chimerical gasconades.
But the spectacle with which CHANGER
had favored me was at once so droll and
SO touching that I could not resist the
temptation to watch 9 few moments
longer; that indiscretio suficed to show
me the whole truth.
I es, this type 81 roisterera, who
seemed to have stepped from one of the
rom nces Of Paul de Kock, this athlete,
this despot Of bar-rooms and public
houses, performed, simply and cour-
ageously, in these lowly rooms in the
suburbs, the sublime duties Of sister
Of charity. This intrepid oarsman had
never made a longer voyage than to
conduct his mother to mass or yespers
every Sunday. This billiard expert only
knew how to play besque. This trainer
Of bulldogs was the submissive slave of
poodle. 81 =. 49, s.. . u
y wv =
Next morning on arriving at the office
l asked Meurtrier how he had employed
the previous evening, and he instantly
improvised, withoutthe least hesitation,
an account of a sharp encounter on the
Boulevard, where he had knocked down
with single blow of his fist, having
passed his thumb through the ring of
his keys, terrible street rough.
listened, smiling ironically, and
thinking to confound him, but, remem-
bering how respectable virtue is which
is. hidden even under an absurdity, I
struck him on the shoulder, and said
with conviction: "Muertrier, you are 8
herO.n
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-02-12

Mensman's Peptonized Beet Tonic the only
preparation of beef containing its ENTIRE NuTnI.
nous PROPERTIES. It contains blood-making
force genera ting and life sustaining properties in
prostration and all forms Of general debility; al
so: in all enfeebled conditions, whether he re
suit Of exhaustion. nervous prostration, over
from pulmonary complaints! CAswELL, HA2
ARD 4 Co., Proprietors, New York. Sold by
Druggists.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-02-12

People are recognizing the danger attend
ing the use OF opium, and legislative bodies
are being called upon to suppress the grow
ing evil. The only cough mixture which
does not contain opiates, and yet is of re-
markable efficacy, is Red Star Cough Cure
% centa
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-02-12

setretary Manning will refuse to furnish
the information asked for BY the senate
committee on finance relative to the con-
duct in office OF E. NJ Brayton, the sus-
pended collector of internal revenue for
South Caroline. and in his letter will state
Mat the president has so directed him.
The reply will be an almost exact copy of
that which the attorney general recently
.,ent to the senate. 4
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-02-12

'Please send me by express six bottles Of
The bottle I got did me
more good than all the other remedies for
rheumatism that have ever tried" is the
message OF encouragement G. Burt sends
from Ransom, Mich.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-02-12
Allentown, Pa. opened : nov $50, coo
music hall recently. Y sSss

TRYALLEN's LUNG BALsAM Tor coughs
and croup. It contains no opium In any
form. commended by physicians, nin-y
listers and nurses. In fact BY every body
who has given it q good trial. 1t never
tails to bring relief Sold at druggists.
25c., SOC. and 81 q bottle. .5ss.5 +, III. .4
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-02-12

4 They are trying in Germany to find a
substitute for India rubber. No one who
has used DR.. Bigelow's Positive Cure
desires a substitute, as it is cminently sue
cessful in coughs, colds and all throat and
lung diseases.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-02-12
MARKET REPORTS.

CH1cAGo.-Wheat, No. 2 spring, s1K@
size; No. spring, 6s@69c Corn, 36Xc.
Oats. 26@2Shc. Rye, No. 2, SIC. Barley,
No. 2, 63@64c. Flax seed, No. 1, Silly.
Mess pork, cash, $10.25. Lard, $6.05@
6:o6H. Butter, creamery, 2O@32c; dairy;
ll@24c. Eggs, 100000. Shipments
Flour, 1000 bbls. =:
Observation-Disclosures, No. lizard, 86Xc.;
No. Northern, size. Corn, 3O@3lKc.
Bran, So: 5000: Shorts, $4,000. Oats,
No. 2white, 2S@29c. Rye, 4e@51c. Bar.
ley, 45@75c. Corn Meal, $14. Mixed
Feed, $14.25@l4.5O. Hay, $7@7.5O
Seeds. Timothy, $l.5O@1. 60: No. / flax
seed, $1:05; clover, $5@5.40. Dat Meal,
$2.35@3.
DuLurH.-No. Northern, s4X@sAXc.
M1LwAuKEE:-Wheat, SIG. Corn No. 2,
3Gbc. Oats, No. 2, 2sKc. Rye, No. 1, 5sc,
Barley, No. 2, 53c. Mess pork, $1O.25
Lard, $6.O5. Butter dairy, 15@l7c.
Cheese. 8h@10hc. Eggs, 1920.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-02-12

For 20 years Mrs. John Gemmill Miroy,
Miff1in county, Penn, could not walk, on
account OF an injury to the spine. One bot.
tie OF st: Jacobs Oil gave relief; the second
enabled her to walk and cured her,
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-02-12

I cheerfully recommend Red Clover Tom
ic to those suffering from troubles OF the
stomach and liver. / am now on my sec
ond bottle. and it makes me feel like a new
man.. C. NJ. Connor, Nashua. lows.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-02-12

Maj. Cramsie's old bookkeeper and conf
Dental clerk at DEVILS Lake Indian agency
has been removed and John Thersman OF
Ohio put in his place.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-02-12

The widow OF Surgeon Woodward petit
toned congress to pay her $1,000 for the
services OF her late husband during the long
illness Of President Garfield.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-02-12

The house concurred in the senate amend
ments to the bill for the relief of the North.
ern Cheyenne Indians in Montana,
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-02-12

NJ. Girod and Renaud, the aeronauts who
were supposed to have persisted at sea were
rescued.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-02-12

For Bilious affections take Aliens Iron
Tonic Bitters. All genuine bear the sigma
ture OF j. P. Allen, Druggist, st. Paul, MINI.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-02-12

. E. Berry Wall OF New York, known as
"king OF the dudes" has been sued for a
tailor's bill amounting to $325.55 by q
London firm. r.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-02-12

The Ankle Boot and Collar Pads are
made OF zinc and leather. Try them.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-02-12

nllE8, Itching or Bleeding, relieved and
Permanently cured by Coles Carbol1.
oalS Q. Get the Genuine. rs cents and 90
cents at Druggists or by mail. J. W. COLE 4 CO.,
Props, Black River Falls, Wis.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-02-12

There would be fewer cl ouds and bright
er sunshine in many households if every
dispirited suffering woman realized what q
boon DR.. Pierce's "Favorite Prescription
is for all weaknesses and rnaladies to which
her sex is liable. No lady who gives this
wonderful remedy trial will be disap-
pointed BY the result. It not only acts
promptly upon all functional derange-
ments, but by it's rare nervine and tonic
properties strengthens and repairs the
whole feminine system. Price reduced to
one dollar. By druggists. n I'll "a S.s :
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-02-12

Saskatchewan ifeWheat.
In car lots. Genuine. Send for sample and price list
". J. Abernethy, sole originator. Minneapolis.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-02-12

The Most Rev. George Butler. D. D., Ro
man Catholic bishop Of Limerick, is dead.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-02-12

II cough tlisturbes your sleep, take ri
SOS Cure for Consumption and rest we'll.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-02-12

Grand Union Hotel, opp Grand Cent Depot n
Y. city, 600 elegant rooms, 81 q day l. upward.
Travellers arriving At this depot save IS car
riage hire and baggage transfer, European plan
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-02-12

WHEN getting your boot or shoe Strengthened
use Lyons Heel Stiffeners; they save money.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-02-12

5Sss New York doctors are surprised over the
discovery d q baby with two brains, which
lived several weeks. IS sf 81. SIS
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-02-12

Attorney General Garland gives no at
tention to the telephone scandal. !"
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-02-12

It outrivals all --Dr. Sage's Catarrh Rem
edy. i .@,3s, Y. 55%%r }=@1& * <@@ ~
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-02-12
Saskatchewan Fife Seed Wheat

The place to buy is from the undersigned the original
propagation father Of it. who from less than pint at
seed sown in 1873, first put it the market IN 1854
None Is genuine unless it ha. pedigree from my farm
not get their seed from me- will furnish you the ONLY
pure and genuine stock Of No l. Hard. 20 page pam
sample Of wheat. D. L. WELLMAN. Frazes City,
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-02-12
! - SWEET CUM AND .
Null Elm :, e.. -.

The sweet gum. as gathered from tree Of thu
lane name, growing along the ANAL streanlsin the
6Outherns States contains Z stimulating expcctO
rant principle that loosens the .phIegm producing
the early morning cough, and stimulates the child
10 throw OFT the false membrane in Group and
whooping-congh. When combined with the heal.
81 the old fields. presents in WAYLon's CaERoKE1
REMEDY OF SWEET GUN AND MuLLEIN the finest
sn6 remedy for Conghs C.9np
pleased " take T. Ask your druggist for It. Price,
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-02-12

Mothers Smiles are the Sunlight of
7 .. @. Home
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-02-12

ss The president nominated Thomas r.
Naugh ton. az postuaster OF Mauston.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-02-12

coffee. / am sure that you will find it
nice tonight. The water was boiling
well, and / poured it on drop by drop. :"
Thank you, = said the old lady, roll
ing her easy chair to the table with an
air; ''thank YOU, my little Achille.
-Four dear father said many a time that
there was not my equal at making cof-
fee-he was so kind and indulgent, the
dear, good man but I begin to believe
that you are even better than me- s53
I. At that moment and while Meur-
trier was pouring out the coffee with
all the delicacy of young girl, the
poodle, excited no doubt By the UNI
covered sugar. placed his forepaws on
the lap Of his mistress. .'
Down, Msdor, 3 she cried, with 4
benevolent indignation. did anyone
oversee such troublesome animal!
Look here, sir! you know very well. that
your master never fails to give You the
last Of his cup. By the way said the
widow, addressing her son, lyon have
taken the poor fellow out, have you
not 9f'
Certainly mamma, Z he replied il s
tone that was almost infantile. 81 have
just been 10 the creamery for your
milk, and put the leash aud collar On
Melor and took him with me. 81:
Reassursl o. this point, mportant e
canine rgiene, The good dame drank
erconee, between her son md her dog,
who each gartied l,er With insxp pre-
[ible ten crness
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-03
Washington's Boyhood.

HeZekiah Butterworth, In January st. Nicholas.
There is a story told Of George Washington's
boyhood- there are not many
stories-which is to the point. His father had
taken great deal of pride in his blooded horses
and his mother afterward took great pains to
keep the stock pure. She had several young
horses that had not yet been broken, and one of
them in particular, sorrel, was extremely
spirited. No one had been able to do anything
with 1t, and it was pronounced thoroughly
vicious, as people are apt to pronounce horses
which they have not learned to master George
was determined to ride this colt, and told his
companions that II they would help him catch
IL, he would ride and tame it.
Early in the morning they set out for the past
ure, where the boys managed to surround the
sorrel and then to put q bit into its mouth.
Washington sprang on It's back, the boys dropped
the bride, and away few the angry adimal Its
rider at once began to command; the horse re-
sisted. backing about the field, rearing and
plunging The boys became thoroughly alarmed,
but Washington kept his seat, never once losing
his self-control or his mastery of the colt The
struggle was sharp one, when suddenly as if
determined to rib itself of its rider the creature
ieaped into the air with tremendous bound It
was its last The violence burst blood vessel,
and the noble horse fell dead,
Before the boys could sufficiently recover to
consider how they should extricate themselves
from the scrape. they were called to breakfast;
and the mistress of the house, knowing that
they had been in the fields, began to ask after
her stock.
"Pray, young gentlemen. said she, ''have you
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-03
He Suffered Little Children.

Boston Courier
Deacon White (who is property-owner and
runs real-estate agency)-Good morning. Dea-i
on Black.
Deacon Black-Good morning. 1 thought b
'ould drop in and ask you how you liked the
new minister yesterday Fine sermon, wasn't itx
Deacon White-Excellent Never heard q
better He is very eloquent man, and is very
happy in the selection of his subjects.
Deacon Black-Remarkably so. Sermons ON
subjects that touch the sympathies are better
for as all than the discussion of points cfs
doctrine.
Deacon INTELLECTUALLY. What could be-.
happier than this subject yesterday, Suffer
little children to come unto met" How ten-
derby he spoke Of the little ones! / declare, 10
melted my heart to hear him
Enter lady, VINO has business with Deacom
Whitel
Deacon White--Well ma'am. what can 1 do
for you9
Lady-Have you got any houses to lett
Deacon White-Yes'm.
LADY, am looking around TO find good
house at reasonable rent.
Deacon White-Have you any children2
Lady--Yes.
Deacon Wtite-Then can't let you have q
house. Don't want any children in my houses.
Lady takes her leave, and the deacons resume
their conversation on the sermon.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-03
A CoLORED KETTLE-DRUM.
A Very Swell and Exclusive Affair Among
the Philadelphia Elite.

A very 5Wcu anu xIACtusfVS <AualT AIuOuS
the Philadelphia Elite.
Philadelphia Times.
The very cream of what may be termed the
colored aristocracy of the city was out in full
force last night at kettle drum and ball held at
the Natatorium, on Broad street. the scene Of so
many fashionable festivities The entertain
ment was given privately by nineteen represent
atives of families of the most prominent colored
caterers in the city, who were the patronesses OK
the affair. 1t was got up in the general style Of
the old and exclusive assemblies, and only the
"very incest people" and the oldest familiesrs
were invited. No names were admitted on the list
except of caterers in the very best circles. The
list of invitations was carefully revised and kept
as much possible within the most exclusive
limits. Hardly anyone came before 10 o'clock
Some OF the bellies and beauties were veritablo
Cleopatras and Hebes, and taken all in ALI
showed more points of true and mixed race
beauty than could have been encountered at
most of the balls large social festivities where
the beaux and swells of the evening usually
ohicate with such grace and JUNCTION at the sup
per table. As they entered, the beauties Invested
themselves of their rich wraps and opera cloaks,.
displaying full evening dress. In some instanceg
they took off their fur-lined overshoes and put
on white satin dancing slippers. Trains were
generally worn, and most of the dresses were cut
low sometimes showing handsome ornaments and
real diamond ornaments On the neck. There were
some very stunning dresses, with effective
punches of ribbon in the latest style. A great
many flowers were worn and some carried bou-
quets The men were all in full evening dress,
some with the latest style of silk facing on their
dress coats, others with white vests and a few
with diamoud studs. number of the more
matrony figures looked very effective with fresh
white gloves covering their arms partially. but
with the neck and shoulders exposed. Some OF
the young ladies wore articles of attire painted
and embroidered by themselves. The hall was
decorated and the tables were set with the fnery
that on festal occasions make the dining rooms
Of the rich look so attractive and for tho hire OF
which the caterers put in nice little bills. There
were twenty pieces on the dancing programmes,
winding up with the Virginia reel The bali
lasted until very late.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-03

Orthodox Hebrews in New York Except to the
Proposed Pittsburg Reforms.
New York Special.
Inquiries made of several prominent Jewish
clergymen of the city elected the fact that,
as result Of the extremely radical doctrines
proclaimed at the recent conference of "Re-
formed rabbis" at Pittsburg. and as an Offset to
them, active efforts have been begun for the es-
Enlistment of Jewish college or seminary,
probably in this city, for the training of Jewish
youth to the ministry in strict orthodox Judaism.
1t is claimed that many havs lost faith in the
Hebrew Union College of Cincinnati because of
the actions of DR.. Isaac M. Wise, the president,
who was chairman of the Pittsburg conference.
One plan suggested, that meets with consider
able favor is that there should be called together
as early as possible, an assembly composed of
elected representatives from Jewish congrega-
tions, for the single purpose OF discussing the
speedy organization OF Rabbinical and Hebrew
Teachers Seminary. 1t is claimed that dona-
tions from churches and private individuals
could be secured 10 place the institution on a
firm financial basis.
Advocates of the measure say that the first
consideration shall be that there may be some
seminary shall be Jews, and that teachers who
are given diplomas will teach Judaism to the
children under their care; respect for the ira
ditions, pride in its history knowledge Of its
laws and obedience to their behests."
Rev. DR.. Henry P. Mendes, rabbi Of the Shea.
street. which is also known as the Portuguese
congregation, and is large and wealthy body,
has taken the first steps in this matter by issuing
circular to his congregation on the subject,
signed by himself. DR.. Mendes. when asked to-
day if this action did not indicate that the effect
of the doctrines proclaimed at the recent confer
ence was much greater than it was at first pro-
nounced to be, said:
1.-THE conference was certainly important. as
indicating a platform of radical ideas, but do
not think such sentiment is growing stronger,
for those who chiefly advocate it are German
Jews"
docs the plan for new college seem to meet
with the favor you expectedp
IT have already found sufficient encourage
ment to do something in the matter; but we do
not know yet exactly what form it will take
whether college or seminary-but it will be
something to prevent the merging of Judaism in
Christianity. 1t may be that it will take the
form Of fund for the education of young men
for the ministry abroad, who will be sent to Jew
ish universities"