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Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-09-10
The Concord Grape,
springf Republican.

CkIluSuSIA 1S6PuO1lC4u.$&
The horticulturists of Boston and
vicinity, held meeting recently to
commemorate the introduction of the
Concord grape, and testimonial was
bestowed upon E. w. Bull, of Concord,
through whose experiments this far
famed grape originated. Mr.. Bull told
the story OF the grape in this wise:
"You ask me how got the Concord?
At the foot OF wooded hill with g.
south aspect, wooded SOIL and shell
ter from all winds coming from the
north Of east and OF west, the hill CON-
ing down to the road at Hawthorne's
'Nayside' on the west and to the
same road about 1, 500 feet east of the
'Wayside,' forming All amphitheater
OF which the road formed the chord
all the conditions favorable to the
grape being present, l expected to
grow grapes to perfection without diff
ticulty, but this hope was doomed to
disappointment; the late and early
frosts incident to the valley OF the
Concord made it impossible to ripen
any grape then In cultivation. The
thought occurred to me that it might
be possible to improve tho native
grape by reproduction by seed, and I
looked about for the best grape which
met the necessary conditions ofhardi-
ness, vigorous growth, size Of berry
and bunch. early ripening, and, with
these conditions, as good flavor
as the wild grape affords. At the
loot OF the hill before men
toned a woodland path, leading to
the river, debouched into the open
space, and there found an accidental
Seeding, which in ls43 bore it's first
crop. 1t was very full Of fruit, hand
some and sweet, and the whole crop
dead ripe-had fallen to the ground
before August went out. Here was
my opportunity. I planted these
grapes at once and got many vines.
most Of then, harsh and wild, but one
Of them bore a single buncl, which |
found ripe on the 18th Of September,
lS4o, six years from the sowing
Of the seed. This was the Concord
When | found that / had at
tanned such gratifying success at
leap, 50 to speak, I resolved to
continue my efforts, IN the hope Of es-
tablishing the vineyard in Massachu-
sets, which had been found impossi-
bic up to that time. In this l have
succeeded, and in esta blishing strain
OF seedlings giving new grapes to the
country almost yearly The marvel
GUS success OF the Concord, it's adapt.
ability to all soils and climates where
grapes can be grown, its patient en-
durance Of neglect, it's wonderful ter.
tility in ordinary soils, and it's habit
OF giving the country seedlings Of v,I-
ue justify and explain the general ac-
ceptance and Foreshadow the time
when We shall have, OF our own stock,
grapes equal to those OF Europe"
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-09-10
when they became too prosy, were
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when they became too prosy, wer.
interrupted by the roaring OF
BidePs four little boys, who, disguised
as lions, were roaming about the floor
and making themselves nuisancea
generally. Then somebody slipped
under the table and snatched off che
brides garter, which was cut up into
as many pieces as there we're bache.
lors present, and We all pinned them
to the lapels Of our coats ':for luck"
After the dessert the table was cleared
away and the hall turned into a ball
room. At first the dancing was as
sedate and correct as possible, but
after awhile the sets became more
lively. The giants assumed athletic
poses. A charming ssdompteuse"
showed us a step she called the pas de
tigresse, and one OF the fat women
allowed herself to be tempted into
treading a waltz measure with Il LIVING
skeleton, which was the most gro.
tesquely amusing thing that you ever
saw.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-09-10
Some Of LisZt's. Eccentricities.

1'h9 Able Liszt's youth was one Oh
wild adventure. At the age of % he
eloped With the young Countess d
Agoult and lived with her during sew.
eral years in a pretty villa on the
shores of Lake Geneva She bore
him several children, among others
Cosima, who married first the pianist
Hans Won Bulow, from whom she ob-
tanned divorce to marry Richard
Wagner. Another daughter nowdead
married NJ Emile Olivier, the Prime
Minister of France at the time OF the
decla ton Of war against Germany
III 1870. The Countess d Agoult,
who is better known by her nom de
plume of Daniel Stern, who is reputed
to have been the most utterly deprav.
ed woman OF the century, suddenly
left him TO become the mistress OF
Emile de Girardin List, almost bro.
ken hearted by her assertion recon-
mencea his travels, giving performances
in all he capitals Of Europe. Being,
howe yer, OF a very impresslonable na~
ture, he became deeply attached TO
two married ladies, one Of whom was
q Russian and the other a German
princess, Sagn Wittgenstein. The lat.
ter, after great deal of difficulty, OBJ
tanned a divorce from her husband,
which was granted on the very day on
which the Russian lady became wild
ow. List, having solemnly promised
marriage to each of them separately,
was now at his wits end, and in de.
spair appealed to his friend and patron
Carolina! Hohenlohe, for assistance
Acting on the latter advice he SOW
ed the difficulty by entering the priest
hood, and probably with a view OF es-
Gaping from the just vengeance OF two
ladies. The Able List afterwards
did many foolish things, which were
the more remarkable because they
were done IN the shadow OF the
sanctuary. When NE went to live at
Rome one Of his relations (who be-
came g. cardinaD invited him to
stay at the Vatican. He at once
sent out visiting cards right
and left worded thus: "I'Abbe
List, au Vatican" Accordingly
there was seen a group OF pretty girls,
their hair disheveled, running with
visiting cards to 81 Abbe Liszt, au
Vatican" When he was compelled
to leave the Vatican he went to the
Dominicans at Monte Mario, but in a
short while the monks there declined
the honor Of having in their abode
this Louis XIV. OF the piano. List
| was spoiled by ignorance and pride
and believed himself to be more than
| a man, whereas, except at the piano;
he Was less than womau.-NeN
York World.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-09-10
A Touching Plea,
Louisville Times.


A few years after the war Ed Collins,
q shiftless fellow of Mercer county
was indicted for stealing cattle. The
case came up before Judge J. c. Wick.
life, now United States attorney here,
then circuit Judge. The trial was in
the court house at Harrodsburg. Phil
Thompson, jr., was prosecuting attor'
ney, Phil Thompson, ST., and Col. T.
c. Bell, now assistant United States
attorney here, appeared for the de.
tense. Ed Butts was circuit clerk.
Collins had been q soldier in the, feder'
al army, while every man on the jury,
the prosecuting attorney, circuit clerk
and the Judge himself had fought fo1
the confederacy.
The witnesses we're brought forward
and a plain case OF theft was made
out against Collins. The only de.
pendence OF the defense was the testi-
mony CT Collins daughter Rose, who
was to prove an alibi. She was a
beautiful women, with a we'll rounded
figure, deep black eyes, a complexion
in which the hues of health sat beaute.
ously enthroned, and black HAIR that
swept unconhned almost to the floor
in long waves. She was made to tell
her story for all it was worth, and
Colonel Bell made touching plea, ap.
pealing to the sympathies OF the jury
Tor a beautiful woman in distress with
all the power OF Language he could
summon. But the veterans Of Donel.
son and Shiloh we're unmoved.
Then old Phil Thompson laid him.
self out to mystity them and raise a
doubt OF the prisoners guilt, and he,
too, finally began to appeal TO their
gallantry. In the midst OF a glowing
sentence, however, he found the jury
yawnlng, looking out OF the wind o "
and wholly inattentive. Breaking of
his pathos, the old lawyerleaned back
on the table moment eyed the jury
quizzically with q humorous twinkle
i'll his eye, and said:
"Look here. gentlemen, this stealing
Was done during the war, and you
can't do anything with man for that
You, Tom Mundy!" ne continued,
turning and pointing to the foreman
of the jury, a strapping big Kentuck.
ian; "don'r you remember that sheep
you stole in Powell's valley? You
can't convict Ed Collins. There was
general waking up OF the jury, and q
smile went round. And you, Dan
Bond; you know that horse you stole
from Lord Alexander in the spring 81
1862? You can't send a man tc
prison for stealing CATTLE"
The smile broke into an open OUTLAW
in one or two places, and half doz.
Ell men on the back. seats stood up
AS the old man. took up the jury
one by one and recalled his shortconl
ings the laughter became general and
continuous. Finally he said: "And
there's my Phil. Wasn't he one o.
Morgan's worst horse thieves? What
can he say against Ed Collins? And
you, Ed Butts; you remember that
raid on that old Yankee sympathize1
in east Tennessee? And can you raise
your voice against him? And his hon
or on the bench, if the truth were
known" But the rest of the sen
tenco was drowned in ii shout o.
laughter and uproar OF applause that
shook the building.
The jury was out ten minutes and
they brought in a verdict ofacquittal
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-09-10
TEE HEAVENLY HARBOH.

II think it is over! over!
I think it Is over at last
Voices OF poem AMI lover,
The sweet and the bitter have passed;
Life like d tempest OF ocean
Hath outblown it's ultimate blast;
There's but faint sobbins seaward
While the calm OF the tide deepens leward,
And behold. like the welcoming culver,
Theheart pulses thyobbed through the river,
There's light in the harbor at last,
The heA yenly harbor at last.
81 feel it is over! over!
For the winds and the waters surcease;
All. few we're the days OF the rover
That smiled in the beauty o; peace!
And distant and dim was the ocean
That limited redress Or release,
From tbs ravage OF life and its riot,
What marvel yearn for the quiet
Which bides in the harbor at last?
For the lights. with their welcoming culver,
That throb through the sanetified river,
Which girHiIes the harOor at last.
Tho heavenly karbor at iaat''
Paul H. Hayne.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-09-10

Senator Mitchell, of Oregon, says
thai Portland is one of the wealthiest
cities in the United States It has at
least twelve millonaires, and a large
number of men who are worth over
half 8 million. There are forty to
fifty men in, the town, who are worth
from 500, 900 to 100000, and tbs
town abounds in magnificent house,
and fine interiors. Senator Mitchell
says Oregon is growing very rapidly.
will support flour million people easily
and give each OF these plenty Of room. ,;
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-09-10

'cA yes, several times. on OugHC
| % see my body. Lhave scars all over
! IT, she answered.
1glanced at her. Nothing could be
more serious than she looked. Ought
TO see her body! Well, never! But
said nothing, and she continued: II
was once very badly bitten in the
! thigh, and here on my arm, where you
| see this white scar, Brutus's teeth met
one day through the flesh. He was
only in play, however, and had no in
! ;ention OF hurting when he snapped at
ne. The poor fellow almost broke
his heart over the accident" Then
she told me about a cub, born only
ZEN days ago, son Of Brutus, and
not any bigger than puppy dog. It's
eyes are not open yet, but by the
time they are it will have playmate,
:or Queen Margot, Brut us's other
spouse-Brutus is poIygamous
beast and has two wives-is in an in
.eresting condition. Mile. leila told
me in a way that made it easy for ME
20 see that they were domestic events
N which she was deeply interested.
She also informed me that she does
not allow her lionesses to suckle their
cubs, but provides them as soon as
they are born with canine wet nurses,
which become very fond OF their lion
;oster children.
All good things must come to at
End, and this wedding breakfast did
also, not, however, before several
soaats were drunk, one TO the press
being given by Pezon, and responded
20 by French journalist in a witty
strain, who closed by proposing the
health of the bride, and then, in the
name of the press Of all countries,
Kissing her on both cheeks. Some.
body else proposed the ladies, and
chen there we've long speeches. which,
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-11
Care ofthe Teeth.

The teeth should be brushed twice
day The proper time is on rising in tho
morning AMI On retiring at night. In
the morning wash may be used Brush
gently over the crowns Il the teeth.
This removes any mucous that has eoi-
lected during the night and leaves the
mouth in 4 refreshing condition. Just
befofo retiring ! tooth powder should he
crndl9ycd and particles Of food lodged
between the teeth removed. which, when
left for se.erAl hours, result in tie fer
Inen.a,ioa OF al acid. which causes
softening Of the tooth-ztructlre. and
thus promotes decay. After eating, a
quill ,ooth-pick and foss silk should bo
used tor removing the debris. s.-Dr. Gl-
kxr,
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-11
Hand Organs.

Hand-organs, writes correspondent
of the Troy Times, are modern infic-
ton, and have introduced the monkey,
which is feature formerly unknown in
mendicant minstrelsy. The monkey, in
deed, is so amusing that one almost for
gets the organ grinding while watching
his antics. These animals are worth
from $40 to $50, according to their train
ing, and when an Italian owns his organ
and monkey he is really well-to-do in the
world.
The best hand-organs cost from 800
to $3.50, but those which so commonly
torment the public rarely cost more than
$40. The best are the flute organs, and
they play nearly dozen tunes, and some
have extra cylinders, which add to their
capacity. The principal factory is in
Chatham street, this locality being SO
near the Italian quarter Baxter street,
that it is very favorable to trade. There
are some Italians who own a number Of
organs, which they rent by the season at
large profit and with but little loss.
The grinder having finished his summer
itinerancy, Of course comes back for win
ter quarters, and thus pays his rent.
Both organ grinders and boy fddlers
have their regular routes, which they re-
peat year afteryear, and there seems to
be some general arrangement which pre-.
vents interference 1t is said that more
than 800 Of these peripatetic minstrels
have gone from New York this season,
and yet it will be rare if two men visit
the same village When cold weather
sets in the grinders return to Baxter
street, where they pack together-some-
times nearly dozen in small room,
with neither fire nor lights. The italian
can sustain life under extreme privations,
and he seems content to sleep on the
door and 1--we on what he can pick up.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-11


Bess OF betelnu.s and cocoanuts, rnarda-
rim oranges and mango trees, with heter-
ogcneous patches of rice; sweet potatoes
and beans, and here and therc cotton
plant. On my departure the Prince
treated me with royal honors. A band
of rnusic-t#o drums and clarionct-
played for me, each Of the musicians
using his instrument regardless OF TIE
others. Their music reminded me Of
what home for foundlincs might be on
Christmas morning after drums and
trumpets had been literally distributed.
The body-guard, about twenty native
soldiers, was drawn UP, the the men
holding their arms in the most awkward
/ position. But thcir-dress was feature
white trousers, red coats and red caps,
condemned uniforms purchased from
the English soldiers. Scarcely one of
them had button on his coat, so it
was fastened together with pieces Of
string. The honors, however, were the
best the island afforded.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-11
A Baseball Dog.

The rival mines were made up of boys
uader thirteen, and Major. As l reach
ed the ground it was his inning, and his
master, who claimed the privilege Of strik-
ing for him, was at the bat. The dog
was right behind with one paw in adj
vance, and his eyes on the striker. In
came the twisters, and Major made sew
eral false starts; but finally, as the bali
went scudding from the bat, off he rush.
ed for first base, his ears Tapping, his
plume-li like tail out straight behind. But
the short stop was too nimble for the dog
and Just before he reached the base the
ball arrived there, and he came slowly
back, his tail hanging low, and very
mournful expression in his great eyes
"Maje's out, side out'' cried the boys
and Immediately conceived a method by
which he could retrieve this disaster; the
dog seemed to regain his spirits, dashed
into the field, and was speedily in his po
sition as left fielder, before any of the
others had reached their places.
In the preliminary pass around" that
preceded the play, Major was not left
out, and I saw that the balls thai were
thrown at him directly were quite as
swift as those delivered from base to
base; and in justice to him, never saw
him ''muff" When a ball was thrown
at him, he settled back, and dropped his
great lower jaw, into which the projec-
tile seemed to fit; then, with tail wags
ging, he would hasten to carry the bail to
the next player. He was equally pro-
ficicnt with low balls, either catching
them in his mouth or stopping them with
his broad chest and in fielding he could
not be outdone. When>he caught ball,
he carried it at full speed to the nearest
| thrower, and not few players were put
out by his quick motions and activity
! 81 Iicb0l1e
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-11
HUMOROUS.

Upside down-A feather bed.
A capital fellow-The millionaire.
Uniform prices: What the tailor
charges for soldiers cloths.
"What is the latcst?' was asked OF q
wit. Twelve F. NJ" was the curt re-
ply. 4
When one splits his side with laughter
he should run until he gets stitch in
them.
The unfortunate head of family who
fell into vat of hot water is said to have
been pa boiled.
Three things that never agree: Two
cats over one mouse, two wives In one
house, and two lovers after one girl.
People hire lawyers in certain cases fos
two reasons. One is for the settlement
of disputes and the other to dispute set.
Elements.
Among the new importations are tho
Anderson ginghams. They come in plaids
and checks and embrace all the new
fancy shades of the season.
An original way of answering two
questions at time: ''IIerc, Biddy,
what's the time o. night, and where'a
the pcrtaty pudding1' cts eight SIR"
A writer says that woman is a silent
power in the land. To this q cynicar
old bachelor editor responds THAT
Sill be news to thousands of hus.
bands"
Smith (nervously)-- care you surc
.hcre are no toadstools among these
mushroomsF Mary (gnltiess3ly They
wuz bought for the missus table, but sho
told me to try 'cm first on the boarders.
Husband (lmpatcntly to wifcl-I told
you l only wanted half a cup of tea, and
as usual you've filed it to the top.
Don't YOU know what halffull ISL
h1~ther- in law grimly)-She ought to
by this time.
''Don't prcvaricatc, sir" Numbered a
Judge to witness from the mines
Can't help it, judge" answered the
miner. Ever since got kick from
mule that knocked my teeth out ]
prcvaricatc a great fleal.
care YOU going to make 4 flower bed
herc?' said the Brooklyn girl to her
fathers gardener Yes miss them's
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-11
TIE FAMILY PHYSICIAN.

4 physician SAYS that If arrziea With
which bruised limbs are bathed II
heated its good effects sre perceptible
mucl, sooner than If applied while cold.
4 standln. sntidotc for poison by POI
son oak, ivy, ETC., IS to take handful o.
ouicklime, dissolve ia water, l4t it stand
half an hour, then paint the poisoned
part with il. Three OF four applica-
tons, it is sail, VIII cure the most az
gravatcd cases.
Ar>t;rcd phisician living in Ohio, and
suffering 18th diabetes, claims to find
great relief in a .oie. consisting wholly
Of buckwhcat He states tl,as when he
confines himself to buckwheat dict sS-
clusively, the disturbance in the stomach
is relieved, as is also the pain In the
eyes, due to the disease from which he
has so long suffered. This remedy is a
very simple one, and well worth trying.
For ordinary nervous system being out
OF order or by excessive fatigue, hot
bath will so soothe the nerves that sleep
will naturally follow, and upon getting
up the patient will feel very much re-
freshed and the toothache gone. For
what is known rs jumping" toothache,
hot, dry flannel applied to the face and
neck is very effective. For common
tOothache which is caused bv indipes.
ton, or by strong, sweet acid or any
thing very hot or cold in decaycd tooth,
a little piece of cotton stepped in strong
camphor or oil of cloves is good remedy.
Care in the diet, especially when the
bowels are disordercd, is helpful to miti
gate toothache. If the tooth is much de.
cayed, nothing is better than its extrac'
ton.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-11
Parted.

Tho silver brook will n s. thcs,
Tho frecze that used 10 kiss thee,
And rufs with soft cares thy curts os
sunny hair;
When the early dewdrops glisscn
On ;lle roses, ;kev will listen
For tay step up<rl the garden walk, thy laugh.
ter in the air.
The r-sead~ws gay with flowers,
The summers leafy bowers.
VIII know thy Joyous smile no moro, ths
woodlands stand forlorn;
hear the soft complaining
OF birds from mirth refraining,
That greeted with their carols sweet thy
waking every morn
Poor mother. hush thy weeping,
Above thy darling sleeping
Nor fret with augh. OF earthly grief the still
ness where he lies
Fl wers in his little fingers,
1Jh re the rosy flush stil fingers,
Fer the angels are hss playmaies Oh the plains
Of Paradise
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1886-09-11
Making the Alligator Useful.

Says a Florida letter to the Chicago
Times: A hcathen stranger would GER
tainly say that the alligator was the
totum of the tribe and the presiding gen
ius of the place, for it is 10 exaggeration
to say that one may see that reptile here
in thousand appearanccs-dried or
stuffed in the shops, highly ornamcnted
in the stores, alive in tanks big ailiga-
tors in pens, imitation wooden alligators
on the streets, little alligators in tubs,
allieators Of assorted sizes in the muse
ums, skeletons Of alIiga.ors in the drug
stores, alligator skins tanned IN, the leath-
cr stores and hundreds Of different art-
clcs Of jewclry 0; alligator teeth mounted
on gold, silver or nickel. You can buy
live alligator from six inches to two
feet long or n dead, dried and stuTcd
one fourteen feet long.
A favorite device is thus manufactured:
Take an als-atof-wo fcet long, the tail
as much longer, split it down thc front
and take out the cntrails; then bend the
tail up so the creature c@n be pat in ,
sitting posture, sew Il The front AMI
color it to conc al the opening, and dry
the thing to ~olidity. Then, with open
mouth aud el,stcning teeth, the calaver
IS set upon 4 stan i. the door and smiles
a. saurian welcome o. the cu TONERS