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Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1889-09-13
TRIBUTE FROM INGERSOLL


The following beautiful tribute is
taken from the grafton of Col. Robert
q. lngersoll at the funeral of his
friend, Robert Seaver, late editor OF
the anti-religious Boston Investigator
Mr.. seaver did not belong to the tribe
or to the nation, but to the human
race. His sympathy was wide as
want, and like the sky bent above
the suffering world. This man had
that superb thing which we call
moral courage, courage in its highest
form. He tested the past by the now,
and judged Of all the men and races
of the world by those he knew. He
believed in religion of free thought
and good deed-of character, of
sincerity, Of honest endeavors
Of cheerful hope. of sympathy
and above all in tho re-
'igion Of love and. liberty-in re-
'igion for every day, for the world in
which we live, for the present; the
religion Of roof and raiment, of food,
OF intelligence, of intellectual hospi-
tality-the religion that gives health
and happiness, freedom and content
in the religion of work and in the
ceremonies of honest labor. He lived
for this world; if there be another, he
will live for that. =
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1889-09-13


Probably the only secret process
which has been kept inviolate, and
for ages openly defied the world
Of science, is the iron trade Of Russia
The secret of making Russian sheet
iron is owned by the Goyernm ent
and is such an immense monopo]y
that it is currently supposed to defray
the entire expenses Of the govern
ment. The works constitute an entire
city, isolated and fortified against
the rest Of the world. When \
workman enters the service he bids
a last farewell to his family and
friends. and is practically lost to the
balance of the world He is never
heard Of afterwards, and whether he
lives or dies all trace of him is for
ever lost. There have been several
desperate attempts made to steal or
betray the secret, but in every instance
it has resulted in the death of the
would-be-traitor. In one case a
letter attached to a kite, which was
allowed to escape, was picked up by
some peasants, and despite their pro-
testations that they could not read
they were at once put to death
by the guards to whom they delivered
the letter, and it was afterwards
decreed that the guards themselves
should pass the remainder of their
days within the works. The wonder.
tul properties Of this iron are 50 well
known that it is unnecessary to en-.
large upon them.-Ex.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1889-09-13

Pioneer Pres: John l.. Sullivan
has published letter announcing his
intention of running for congress on
the Democratic ticket. He says: tin
MY travels about this country and in
Europe, | have had as much exper-
fence in speaking as most people"
But oratory is at a discount in con-
gress. Nowadays silent forces are the
most potent. Still, we believe that
the senate is the field best adapted to
the ambitions of the Beanyille slug
ger. Think for moment of the pos
sihilities which would have unco!ded
themselves before John had be been
chairman of the senate beef investi-
eating committee instead Of Senator
Vest. Would Butcher Armour have
failed to show up wien summoned BY
Sullivan? Hardly. And if he had,
would not the great buttcrine expo
nent have responded with alacrity
when John should have lightly tap
ped him on the shoulder and Whisper
ed in his ear, "Better come alcng,
young Teller" Verify we believe he
would
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1889-09-13

England, the champion free trade
country, is plastered all over with
trusts. In this country they have sue
ceeded but poorly. In fact they can
hardly be said to have succeeded ut
all, for they have not yet been long
enough established to become fixed
aud the popular sentiment against
them is so strong that the weaker
ones are falling to pieces of their own
accord and stringent legislation is be-
ing evoked against the more powerful.
We do not include in this category
the Standard Oil Trust, which is
more exactly q monopoly than a
trust. That is to say, its owners con-
troll all the natural sources of supply.
and certainly its control is entirely in
dependent Of aud can not be changed
by any alteration Of the tariff. The
great wool, cotton, and steel manu.
featuring interests, which are supposed
to be especially favored by the high
tariff, have always bitterly opposed
any plan of a trust, believing that,
with reasonable tariff protection, COM
petition at home would be best tor the
country at large and therefore for
individual producers.-Boston Adj
vertiser.
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TROUBLES or A TRAMP.
He Succeeds In Getting Even with Sever

He Succeeds In Getting Even with Several
Farmers and Constable.
There are some districts where the folks
imagine they own the earth, " said the tramp
as he stretched himself ont on the bench and
Covered his face with his Old hat. II struck
such a district few weeks ago. got into
county where signs wore as plenty as
thistles, and every one Of them read:
"Tramps Bewarel Six Months tn Jail for
Trampngl
"Ihose signs are often put up for bluff,
and I determined to hoof it right
along. hadn't gone Ave miles after
seeing tho first sign when I was
overhauled by q constable and several
farmers and rushed to jail in the nearest vii
lage. They left me there over night to be
examined next day. There were two other
prisoners-one for stealing and the other for
assault and battery. They were down on
the law, Of course, and We had time to fix up
little plan. BY trading clothes around I
got to look quite respectable, and as both
men had money they Clipped in and made
me up six dollars Next morning, when
taken before the magistrate, claimed to be
on my way home to indianapolis, and as
had money to pay my way he discharged me-
''Then went for the parties who had ar
rested me. The constable was scared into
fits, and he gave me silver watch and SIS
to settle. I got $40 each out of three of the
farmers, and SIS apiece from the two others,
making more money than had ever had at
any one time before in my life. ought to
have had sense enough to leave with my
doodle, but hadn't. got drunk, was
locked UP again, and III be hanged if the two
prisoners who had helped me out of tho
first scrape didn't steal and divide my
money, change all the old buds back and
chuckle with satisfaction when l got
thirty days for my offensel Can't depend
on human nature nohow. I've had far
mer invite Inc in to eat ice cream and
blackberry pie, and then set three dogs on
me as thanked him and backed out New
York Sun
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1889-09-13

4 substitute, it is said, has been
found for cedar as a pencil wood.
One Of the difficulties which have
stood in the way Of the substitution Of
paper pulp or wood in the manuiac-
ture Of pencils has been the toughnesa
ct the paper covering, and its eonse-
luent resistance to the nctioB of i
knife. By . new process which has
recently been patented, tile molecular
cohesion of the paper Is modified in
such 4 manner that il can be cut as
easily as cedar wood. On the COM.
sPletion q the process the pencils are
Gradually dried 1t increasing temper
afules during 4 period Of six days,
and i they are then plunged into 4
vessel of molten paratfin wax, which
liias HE etlsct of modifying the texture
"a Paper y siescribed Aiinneapol
A Il ermas.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1889-09-13

Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph: The
contest in the Third congressional
district in Louisiana was not very IA
tai this time. Only one Republican
deputy sheriff was shot and seriously
wounded. 1t is true that negroes
were logged 10 convince them that it
would be more comfortable for them
to remain away from the polls than
to trouble themselves with politics;
and that these measures we're effective
is seen in the fact that tho Democratic
candidate was elected, although The
negro voters in the district outnumber
the whites by 4,490. s4 .%s asFS.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1889-09-13
Why Not?

About ten miles from beyond st. Thoma.
the locomotive whistled an alarm, slackened
bit, and then put on full steam, and we fell
bump clear back in the last coach As soor
~ the train could be checked and backed W
to the highway crossing we all piled out t.
ascertain the trouble. "A woman about 4
years old, hat of and hair flying, was picking
some parcels out Of the grass and man Of
about the same age sat on the ground staring
about him in wonder. In his left hand h1
held pipe and in his right paper of tobac
co. He had been crossing the road with hi!
team
One horse lay dead in the ditch, and the
other was limping off down the road, while
the wagon was smashed to kindlings Tn.
woman gathered up FIVE or six parcels and
started off after the imping horse, nevel
speaking word, and by and by the husband
slowly filled his pipe, hunted around for 6
match and lighted it, and as he got to his feet
to follow the wife the conductor queried:
Didn't you see the train coming!"
"Of course" was the quiet reply.
Then why didn't you hold up?'
didn't you see me cominga OF course you
did. Then why in thunder didn't you hole
upp
And he logged Off down the road without
another worll.-Detroit Free Press
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.--E,INNoCENI VKCniNS.
That Ii apparently So. but They Hsvs
Their Wits About Them 81.

I .Tet 81 = 70 .
That Is Apparently So. but They Hsv.
Their Wits About Them.
If there is any place where one needs t.
keep al his wits about him It is in ths mis
sion Sunday school, The urchins who mr..
there gathered together have no reverence
: for either things sacred or things profane
and they are ready to question anything ant
everything said to them with franknes
and boldness which is eminently discon
certing to any ono not accustomed to thi:
sort Of thing. f..
They are not above playing tricks and lay,
ing snares for their teachers On one occa
sion young rapscallion in North End
school remarked in sanctimonious tone:
my father drinks"
The uuwary teacher, falling into the trap
began to talk to the class OF the evils of In.
temperance, and of how much little Johnny
was to be pitied for having father who wa.
/ given to the dreadful habit of intemperance
/ She waxed. eloquent, and spoke at considera.
/ bic length, secretly feeling that she had never
/ done better, and that she must surely make
an impression upon her pupils. -.
/, And then when she had made an END
Of speaking, and all the class were supposed
to be in an eminently edited condition 81
mind, little Johnny finished his sentence Will
an air so innocent as to deceive, If it were
possible, even the very elect. -
my father, i" he said, ''drinks water"
And he smiled confdingly into the face Of
his teacher, as II he were sure of, her ap
prova1, and as il he enjoyed the approval OF
clear conscience; as indeed very likely hi
did.
On another day when teacher was en-
deavoring to impress upon class OF news
boys the beauty Of Righteousness, and to give
them some sort of leaning toward the paths
Of decency, sobriety and godliness, an impu.
don't, saucy. faced youngster, known among
his companions as "Bully SAM" leaned for
ward and, holding out to her battered nicke
which had the general appearance Of having
been run over by q horse car, observed:
II say, now, I'll give you that to stop"
It may be judged how much effect the les
son had after that E.,
Still again, clever Boston girl had under
taken tho task Of instructing g pew full Of
newsboys, bootblacks aud telegraph msssen
gers, and the lesson CHANGED to be upon thu
raising Of Lazarus. Taking into account th,
fact that the boys knew of the telegraph, and
finding thatit was very hard to interest them
she turned the talk to electricity by asking il
there was any way in which tho dead could
be raised to life, and going ON to say that
there had been people who believed that il
could be done by electricity.
She found that she had at last gained thei,
attention, and, dreading to lose it again, she
went on a little with her tall about the force
and its manifestations. The boys listened in,
tently, and presently one Of the dirtiest and
most reprehensible Of the gang, gave hitch
TO his ragged trousers expressive Of satisfac.
ton and interest.
We'll, now" he said, ''we're learnin' suth.
in'."-Boston Courier.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1889-09-13
IL PAYS to Ra Cautinns.

"You knew George Washington, didn't
you" he queried in a confidential way as he
hltched up to man in a Woodward avenue
car.
emphatic reply.
well, you have heard of him, of courser'
II may have"
You don't mean to say you never kid hear
of hint"
Il refuse to commit myself, sir, until I
know your object"
"Oh, that's it. Well, if Teller was hard
up and went to Washington to borrow dol
lar till Saturday night he''-
That's enough, sirI now declare that
never heard of George Washington; and his
characteristics have no earthly interest to me.
Good day, sir."-Detroit Free Press
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1889-09-13

Subscriptions for the assistance of
the London strikers are so large that
many of them are enabled to live
with more comfort than their usual
earnings would permit. Any terms
of compromise have not yet been
agreed upon, and the strikers have
already rejected two propositions
made for their consideration.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1889-09-13

The volume Of water in Big Stone
lake has been decreasing rapidly dur
ing the past few seasons and if the
rate of decrease continues the lake
will become but an unsightly pond
within few years. To devise some
means for preservation Of the lake
the people Of the county have called
convention at Ortonville.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1889-09-13

Minneapolis Lumberman: About
l>iW men are ut work on the southern
end Of the Duluth d Winpipc ruil-
road, and it is expected 1000 more will
be at work before the end of the week.
Large numbers of men are also at
work on the Mississippi river end OF
the proposed road.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1889-09-13

Pioneer Press: Dan Lamont has
got hinsclt elected president Of the
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad
company. This is the third time
Danl has been elected president Of
some kind Of a snap since Grover
Cleveland went out OF the presidency
business altogether.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1889-09-13
Not to he Outflone.

Tho agriculturist, as everybody knows,
does not Like to admit that anybody can grow
anything that he cannot. A city person
asked farmer out in the country a while
ago II he had new potatoes on his table, and
the farmer shook his head
"But we" said the city person, shave had
new potatoes for the last three weeks" ~
"Huhl" said the farmer, without . blush,
Il might "a had 'em month ago II I'd known
that they was as big as they Was; but I let
'em go till last week without digrin' en- 'em,
and then, when went to git some, I'll be
goldarned II they want too bigIs-Boston
Transcript. -r.-. 49,. j, 80.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1889-09-13

We have received Brainar@s Musical World
for September, containing besides an immense
amount Of interesting musical reading The fol-
having choice new music + Centennial March,.
by Kart Merz THE Old oaken Tree. a bca uti-
tnl song and chorus By =. "a Phelps '.Ii.tlc
Fisher Fish 4 Maiden Waltz" Waldmann.s popular
song arranged into Walk By cnas Warren ]:
aud 1serenAde,' by Wilson g. Smith This
music alone e worth about e q; copy q the
September World containing the above viii be
sent 70 any address upon receipt 81 IS cents ii
cash or stamps. Tho pnblishefs viii alsp send
their ca,afoSne Of over % ~ n,,,sisaI pnb,ica.
itin'is fress p ailyoEs dcslfing Il. Address. III
e NE: s RR tisAR ms SONS CO.,
CHICAGO Iss
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1889-09-13

The north Atlantic seaboard ha,
been visited by most terrific storms
during the past week, and much
property along the coast was de.
stroyed and many vessels wrecked
Much damage was done to the various
pleasure resorts, Coney Island and
Atlantic City meeting losses amount.
ing to thousands Of dollars.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1889-09-13
Epoch,

The transition from long. lingering and pain.
full sickness to robust health marks an epoch in
the life Of the Individual. Such a remarkable
event is treasured III the memory and the agency
whereby the good health has been attained IS
greatfully blessed. Hence it il that so much is
heard in praise of Electric Bitters, So many
feel they owe their restoration to health, TO the
use OF the Great Alternative aud Tonic. If you
are troubled with any disease of Kidneys, Liver
or Stomach, OF long or short standing you win
surely find relief by use OF Electric Bitters. Sold
at soc. and 81 per bottle at IL. II,
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1889-09-13
DlsaSreeabla pennle

''Do you know, Miss Belle" said Gus do
Jay, that dislike sahcahstic people?'
"Yes' And what is your idea of sarcastic
peoplea'
why, you know, folks who say one thing
and mean anothah."
"Oh, yes; but they're not nearly so dis
agreeable as different class Of people,"
who are they7"
Those who say lots of things and don't
mean anything. "-Merchant Traveller
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1889-09-13
NOTICE..

I have lately bought out G.. II
Squire and opened my Photo
graph aud jcwelry business
there. Those Wishing good
photographs at bottom prices
should sit at once and get the
reduced prices for so days.
Watches, Clocks and JcWlcry
cleaned, repaired and for sale
Prices way down. All work
guaranteed satisfactory.
u. j. ESTEY.
Artist and Jeweler, Late Of
Boston, Mass. rs,
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1889-09-13

Minneapolis Tribune-Star: Chica-
60 has raised her limit to S25 100000
for the Worlds Fair if necessary
Like Davy Crockett's coon, New York
may Us we'll come down without
any further harley.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1889-09-13

Senator Ri,ldleberger of Vir-
ginia has come out Us Il Democrat, and
will stump the state against Malone
This is the gentleman who was so in
gloriously full Oh Harrison's lraug-
uration day. He has ut last got
where he belongs.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1889-09-13

Steve Hrodic, the ge-jumpiue
crank, went over the Niagara Horse.
shoe Falls in q rubber suit, last Sat
urday. lie had a narrow escape from
being dashed TO pieces on the rocks
and when picked up was inscnsible.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1889-09-13
Ono Way to Keep Tramps Oh.

"o way 10 neoP 1rxmPs On:
A gentleman who lives ON the outskirts Of
Minneapolis has hit upon plan of warding
off visits from tramps by an ingenious de
vice. he has provided his premises with ar
imuense wood pile, which can be seen from 8
distance. The hungry hobo, when he ap
proaches with request for pie and cake, in
variably takes a look at the wood pile and
passes on to thu next house, which has Nc
frowning pile Of four foot maple There i,
no patent on the invention, and it can be USED
without fear Of prosecution for infringement
st. Paul Globe.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1889-09-13
Economy Crushed.

Jack Borrowit-There's no use In trying to
economic, Tom The money is bound to go
ono way or another. IL
Wiggins-Why, what's the matter nowf
/ Jack Borrowit-Why, I've been walking
home avery night for month to aaye nv
car fare, and now Mira Pancake has raised
my board on account Of Increased appetitel-
:, Life g& .s -. SO;
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1889-09-13

Albany Journal: Ex-P President
Cleveland talks of going abroad next
winter. But he is said to be afraid of
sea sickness. That little trip up Salt
river last fall evidently Disguised him
with nauticul affairs.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1889-09-13
Special Half-Fare Harvest ana Land Ex.
49, ..., Gurslons. ri. -

2 . :
The Northwestern Line" Chica,o st. Paul.
Minneapolis 4 Omaha Rsilway-on Sept. 10 and
a. and Oct. s. will sell tickets to all Ioir Is be.
yond Sioux City. Omaha and Kansas CITY, in
Nebraska. Kansas. Dakota. Colorado, wyoming.
Montana, Utah. Idaho, Indian Tertiary, Texas
New Mexico, Arizona ana to Southwest Missouri
at one IA re for round trip. Tickets will be good
to start only on the day sale, but Will be good
to return thirty days, and Will be good for stop
over west Of Missouri river. Excursion tickets
at one fare will also be sold on sane dates from
ST. Paul, Minneapolis. Duluth aud points in
Wisconsin, % points OH the Northwestern Line to
Southwestern srinnesota and Dako,a,!
4 For rstes to any particular point or any In.
formation. call on agents Of t.Ttc Northwestern
Line or address
T. w. TEAsDALE.
20 General Passenger Agent. st. IA III. MINI
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1889-09-13

Jay Booth Jinks-I was insulted this morn.
ing. That manager Binks offered me pal
try hundred week to play heavy parts.
Friend-You accepted, of coursel
mo, sir. I told him two hundred or moth.
ing. By the way, can you let me have .
quarter for my lodgings to.Aightr-Texa,
Siftings.
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Too Fresh.

Waiter, bring me a couple Of soft boilet
eggs"
Voice at Next Table-The same for me
But, waiter, be sure they are fresh.
'All right"
Walters Voice in the Distance-Four sof
boiled eggs; two must be fresh-Paris Fl
CARO-
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1889-09-13
Hint IN GOrihAR-
At the Jewelers.,

"But, Max, don't you think it extravagan,
to give $500 for a diamond to wear on my
hand" "Not at all, my dear; you don't
consider how much I shall save ON your
gloves "-Fliegende Blaetter.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1889-09-13
None Eeo.ired.

= Let's you and play mind reading, = said
tho first little girl as they stood at the gate.
"Oh, no" replied the second. So
"But whyY" iig
because mamma doesn't want me to, and
besides know all what is going on anyhow.
You've got new hired girl mothes d
having an old dress made over-your sisters
beau has gone back on her, and your father
stayed out all night the, other night DE
troit Fress Press.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1889-09-13

Hon. Jerry. Rusk, secretary of
Agriculture of the United States
visited the Minnesota State fair at
Hamline Wednesday.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1889-09-13
Statesmen WANTED.

To solicit for our WE'LL known Eufsefy Good
wages paid weekly, steady employment. All
stock guaranteed true. To. name. Onr specially
w,i,s ~ tsrn.s Sesre tsr.,s,r r =
age. 49, Rs /
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Nat vAt Hf~,,~k~~~-

"Your vile away this SUMMER"
"Yes,"
Don't you find 1t getting pretty lonely and
everything up at the house2'
"Oh, no; haven't slept In all the oeds
yet."-Lowell Citizen,