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Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1892-11-04
Cleveland Wants u MOnoDoly,
Philadelphia Phss.

Cleveland Wants y Monopoly.
Grover Cleveland's engagement for
second visit to New York to make fur
ther humiliating concessions to Hill and
Tammany has been Cancelled. His man.
ayers had fully agreed that after Hills
speech had been delivered according to
the preliminary contract the stuffed
prophet should again meet the leaders
of the party, ostensibly to read to them
his letter of acceptance, but really to
make a further compact with his Deme-
cratic competitor. But the tone of
Hills speech did not please him. It
nailed him firmly to the plank of "un-
constitutional protection" and it has
been called-a "statesmanlike produc-
ton" by the Mugwump papers. Cleve-
land permits nobody but himself to put
forth ''statesmanlike productions. ~
Concord N.~H:) Monitor. 49,.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1892-11-04

-s.sI have a word to say about the Irish:
vote. see it stated that the Demo.
Gratis boast Of having the mass OF them
in their ranks this year. It is one Of
the mysteries of our politics that a
question which interests England so su-
premely, which is canvassed almost as
much in London as it is in New York,
should have the Irish vote on the side
Of Great Britain. If the Irish vote were
solidly for protection, they could defy
all the Vaccinations Of the Democratic
party for free trade, and throw their
influence on the side of the home market
of America against the tide OF the for
eign markets Of England. know this
appeal has been frequently made to the
Irish voters, but make it with EN-
phasis now, for I am unwilling to be-
lieve that with the light OF knowledge
before them they will deliberately be. o.
the side OF their former oppressors. =
j g. Blaine. ~ - >.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1892-11-04

= h'5
This tariff Is not in violation of the
Constitution Of the United States. It
may be in violation Of the constitution
Of the Confederate States; but. thank
God Tor us, We are not operating under
the constitution Of the Confederate
States, but under the Consbitntion Of
Washington and Lincoln. The first
great act passed in 1889 was reported
to the House BY James Madison, after
ward President Of the United States,
was signed BY Washing topJ fully e, 1859,
and was declaration 81 Industrial
independence. The men who made
that bill made the Constitution Of the
United States. Isn't James Madison
as sa3e q COnstitutio interpreter as
Grover Cleveland, and, Is n't homas
Jefferson as good CONSTITUTIONS
lawyer as Adlai 3. Stevenson?- tioyer-
nor Mel inley. 49,. ..s
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1892-11-04
Chenille and Wages.

Chen1II0 Nnd WaSeS.
The Mckinley act increased the duties
on finer grades of cotton goods, among
them cotton chenille. The industry has
been established thereby in Philadel-
phia, and also in Westchester county,
near New York city. Was the higher
duty justified by the difference in wages2
1t was. The duty was increased from
40 per cent.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-01


story books say; and at the time felt
certain that the tender feeling was re-
turned.
Just at this period of nv life other mat.
ters induced-indeed, almost compelled-
me to take mp my abode in Natal, South
Africa Tastes, inclinations, surroundings
and circumstances led me to select as m v
occupation and business that of a colonial
farmer. Land was easily obtainable in the
Umvoti country, then one of the best parts
of the colony; and I resolved that if dill
gence In execution is the mistress of success
l would attain it
l believed then, as believe now, that
nearly everything of the nature of good or
pad !uck-or tate, or whatever it may be
calleo-is closely influenced by the number
of hours OF genuine honest work the in.
dividual puts into each day of his life,
/ was successful. I could in trutb aav
veni, vidi, vici My sheep FARMING pur.
suits were prominently successful. The
sun shone, the rains descended, nv fIocks
Increased, and-what was of the greatest
consequence-my wool realized ALWAYS a
good price in Msritzburg or in England.
where ! often sent in direct. Redwater'
lnng-slckness and scab, the betes noires of
the south African farmer, were to me al
most unknown. The life, monotonous and
unattractlVe as 1t may seem to some dwellers
IN towns, was fraught with many interest
ing and pleasant experiences. It brought
me In contact with many sorts and condi-
tIons OF men, and furnished more of what
CoWper says ls "the very spice of life"-
viz variety-than many people may sup
pose.
There is not much that is outwardly ro-
mantle about the life of the Natal farmer;
nevertheless, few old colonists but have had
strange, exciting, if not wonderful expert
ences, in some shape or other. The Kafirs
around seemed to like me from the first, and
1 must confess greater regard for the quail
ities OF the Natal Zulu than most colonists
care to hear expressed. I learnt their lar
guage and became sufficiently acquainted
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Comme II Faut.

LIMP, low-falling loops of red, Oriental
figured silk, backed with pink, appear upon
small capotes having crowns of iridescent
beads.
RIBBON ruches, representing string of
pansies grace the corselet, collar and cav
alier cuffs of some of the swellest Partisan
costumes.
WHITE ribbons entwined with ivy leaves
are used to decorate a snowflake tissue
dancing robe, mounted upon a water-green
silk underslip.
DAHLIA tones run the whole scale of that
color, from the deepest and richest of shades,
to a pale-die-away tint bearing but q faint
suggestion of flight-sprinkled ruby.
A HANDSOME plaid which forms the sleeves,
twisted oorselet, and modish little jacket of
an elegant French calling robe exhibits an
exquisite mixture of colors, among which
are colza yellow, rose, froth and claret.
The swell young woman of to-day, who in
the minutest details of her costuming ac-
cepts only the choicest and most original
fancies, wears at her throat a Partisan
caprice in the form of a large jauntily
knotted bow. the long ends falling nearly to
the hem of the skirt while a single quill is
run through the center of the bow.
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with their manners and traditions to enable
me to understand their ways. I treated d
them as they should be treated-very firmly
hut very Justly, and as q result, and a re-
ward, I obtained from most of them a graft
tude and fidelity colonists often complain
they are incapable of
OF course there were difficulties to over
come. The earlier wattle-and-daub resi-
dence was not a palace. At times, also.
there was much more mealie and pumpkin
than would suit me now. But good diges-
tion waited on appetite, and health on both.
l experienced plenty of physical weariness
but ennui never Commanding, as 1 do
now, q menu that many bon vIvants would
envy, 1 can still recall these DAYS with feel
ings of intense pleasure. doubt If ever I
enjoyed food so much.
overcame many apparent difficulties I
learnt to ride bucking horse, to manage a
span OF oxen (not SO easy matter), to de-
sign aud construct bridge-in brief, I be-
came colonist In the real sense of the word.
/ achieved progress from the mild morning
cigarette of my salad days to the short pine
and Transvaal tobacco-best of all smokes.
think was temperate in all things. Occa-
slonally we had Characteristic bachelor par
ties, when square-face, then q popular
drink, went round in quantities that would
have staggered q well-principled Good
Templar. But none of us suffered much
the climate is so glorious. Some of my
Dutch neighbors have swallowed enough Of
this liquor to qualify them as judges, and
still, at the age of 75, can appreciate the
morning 'horn." All this time 1 endeayored
to keep my syppathies awake, and, 1 think.
succeeded 1 exaeted servility from none
of my race, and very little from the natives.
I fulfilled the requirements of law, and felt
little obligation to those above me. 1 was
practically independent, and that in a fash
ion one can only attain in well-governed
colony like Natal. As nearly as possible.
I could realize the sentiment of that dear
old writer
How happy Is he born or taught
That seryeth not another's will,
Whose srmor is his honest thought.
And simple truth HIS utmost skill.
thought then, and think now, that there
is no more honorable occupation than agri-
cultural or stock farming, conscientiousIy
followed. Nature was bounteous, and sun
and soil contributed laYishly to my enrich.
menk The Zulu war brought me, as it did
many others, golden harvest The Imper-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-01
Full Skirts Are Coming.

Double skirts are with us, although they
are not generally received with enthusiasm.
However, some leaders of fashion are adopt
ing them. Skirts are no longer drawn
tight, in the trying fashion that they have
been worn, across the front of the figure.
These looser, fuller skirts are certain to
prepare the way for the over dresses that
are not yet accepted, but are certain to be q
little further on.
With the fuller skirts are beginning to be
used, although as yet surreptitiously, little
hustle cushions filled with hair. Indeed,
those wise in matters fashionable declare
that the hoopskirt will be with us within
the next Is months In fact, an evening
dress from Worth recently brought over by
lady who has been sojourning in Paris,
which will soon be seen at fashionable func-
tion, is quite full enough as to the skirt to
be worn over q tarthingale. 1t is of
amethyst velvet and is confined at the waist
by a cincture of iridescent ieweled passe-
menterie. The foot of the skirt is finished
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-01
A Graz Felt Hat.

role? No, actresses very rarely originate
modes, but actresses very frequently are
the animated frames upon which designers
hang their creations In order to try the
effect of them upon the public. And it is q
good scheme, too. The ribbons being used
now for hat trimming run in every color of
the rainbow, and still keep in most delicate
tones, forming avery plsasing effect Nothing
could be more stylish than those tiny
capotes in colored chenille without any
other garniture than a large velvet bow.
set in crumpled, crestlike fashion in front,
with broad strings in the same color.
A modish bit of headgear is set before
you in the illustration. 1t is a light gray,
telt-edged with black velvet, turned sharply
up at the back and trimmed with bow of
light gray ribbon broeaded with pink, the
ends of which are brought around to the
front and hide the crown,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-01

At last / was to be blessed! But as we
approached the face became more easily
distinguishable, and the features clearly
recognizable.
''Great Scott
Had mistaken the name and addressed
the offer to the wrong party-to the sister,
the one detested so much? Alas, that I
should have to admit i'll had. 1t was the
dragon, the demon, in all her natural ugli-
ness, increased by q months seasickness!
She stood at the head of the gangway to re-
ceive me with outstretched arms Satan
himself could scarcely have been more re-
pulsive at that moment. l found had
mixed up the names of Caroline and Con-
stance!
Sick at heart, made q few, q very few
inquiries of the captain of the steamer. AS
he was leaving me he added. apparently in
some sort of sympathy: "She's not much to
look at; but perhaps she will be good 'un
to 60"
I Ispeedily resolved that she should go.
And she went.
For the sum of 81, 500 she agreed not to
sue me for "breach." She returned to
England, where she lives in prim old maid
enhood, and no doubt sometimes regales her
friends with her version of the affair.
Probably she thinks she was ill-used.
Caroline, I learnt, had been happily
married for many years, and had probably
never once given more than Q passing
thought to her Southport acquaintance.
care very little about girls now.
THE END
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It mey be better to have loved and missed
The lips some other one since fondly kissed
So the poet sings;
For IL the other had the earlier gains,
Perchance he suffers now some extra pains
Wedlock so often brings.
Failing in love seems awfully like falling
down stairE Nobody knows exactly how
it happened, though a man may get sorely
hurt over either affair. Many a bachelor
could no doubt tale unfold in this con-
the tragedy of youth often becomes the
coined y of middle age.
This is, however, my narrative:
Very pie asant. indeed, are my memories
and "reminiscences of Southport. A dozen
years ago it was, as it probably is still, one
of the most charming winter residences in
the United Kingdom. Its salubrious cli-
mate, its pleasant resorts and its generally
uperior attractions had made it in way
famous
There fate, or something else, had located
me. There I came in contact with what
seems to have influenced my career in q
very importan: respect. To relate all the
details would be disoursive, and would
SAVIOR OF the story manufacturer. The
reader must permit his imagination to have
exercise, and fill in the thread of the mar
rative.
1 was just about the age when Cupid
usually has his full opportunity. became
acquainted with two sisters bearing-well,
different nSmes One was to me the most
charming creature / ever beheld. This
abrupt description must suffice, becsuse
hold it unnecessary to portray in detail
her individual feminine charms The other
sister was the exact opposite. To me she
was positively repulsive. Personal ap-
pearance, manners, voice and qualities of
head and heart marked her q veritable
dragon, and she was endowed with every
thing characterizing the genuinely dis
agreeable old maid.
Ths ono I loved-at distance, a. the
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with q simple frill and the bodice is cut
with Y back and 'front.'
Truly IA Economic Gown.

We saw Q very charming dress the other
day which we were informed was an actual
ECONOMY gown" being composed OF two
old costumes that were supposed to have
seen their best days
1t was a combination of green velvet and
drab brocade silk. The velvet had been
steamed and the pile raised and really
looked as good as new. 1t formed the long
black breadths of the trained skirt The
brocade was used In the waist with pointed
yoke of the velvet and big sleeves, which
were velvet to the elbow. Now for tri-
umph of art and domestic needle work. The
wearer of the dress had outlined the brc-
caded flowers of the silk for the sleeves and
waist with silver beads. making it resemble
the old goods now so much coveted. A
ruche of the green velvet, lined with .
fringed-out pink silk, was used fora foot
plating and finish at the wrists and neck.
A wide wsistband of the pink silk, with
sash ends, finished this really charming and
artistic gown.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-01

she should come out in charge of the captain
of one of the Castle steamers, who had been
close acquaintance of mine for many
years
1t would require the pen and the diction
of novelist to adequately portray the
mingled feelings experienced during the
passage of this letter to England. The
usual time was then about month. At
moments was the happiest of mortals; and
the thought of acceptance, and the presence
of the chsrmsr by my side filled ME with
rapture. But then, what il, after all, I
should be Indifferent to her, or she should
be engaged or married?
And what if that dragon of sister, whom
felt hated me, should prejudice the de-
clsion of my dear Caroline? How did de-
test the name even Of that female demon,
Constancel
With unexpected alacrity the recipient
of the letter replied, and the contents of
the epistle overwhelmed me with joy, I
was staggered, though, at some Of her
effusive phrases, and her protestations of
undying regard for me. Perhaps I need
not have made myself so cheap to her after
ALL
Acceptance of my offer was testified in
most telicitous terms, and intimation was
given that the dear one was coming out by
the very next steamer She must have
loved me all the time, I thought.
really think must have been, for q
time, the happiest man in the whole uni
verse. The congratulations of my friends,
whom 1 speedily apprised of my good
fortune, were feryid and hearty. Her beauty,
charms and accomplishments were dilated
upon until people must either have been
convinced / had gained genuine treasure.
or have become heartily tired of enumera-
tions long drawn out
Well do remember that journey to Dur
ban to meet my bride, and the joyous anti
cipations experienced! All possible prepa-
ration had been made for the nuptials,
which was to be an event that the district
should remember But, ah! have to re-
peat that our hopes and our fears are sad
traitors. went out with the first tug to
the steamer. L was anxious to get the
earliest glimpse of my dearest Carrie. As
we approached the ocean steamer I saw
female form in an ulster vigorously waving
. white handkerchief Vigorously I waved
in response.
Ills shsp musmursd. and fslt su-
premely happy
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-01
LATE NEWS In BRIEF,

Wall street tried yesterday by canards
to kill of Jay Gould again.
-Florida oranges will probably be dearer
Only 100000 boxes are in sight.
"A Minister of Trade and Commerce will
be added to the Canadian Cabinet.
The Western window glass makers, in
session at Chicago, reaff1rmed old prices.
An Ontario commission has reported
that dehorning cattle is not a cruel practice.
herbert Gladstone denies any knowledge
Of the alleged home rule scheme ca bled from
New York.
"A slate-colored meteoric stone weighing
ten pounds fell to the earth near New Castle,
COL, Tuesday.
English ship owners will start steam
ship line between Charleston,S. s. c., and Med
iterranean ports.
The present snow storm on Long Island
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-01

ial Golfers were opened, and Imperial money
was freely distributed among all who faith
fully fulfilled their contracts and obliga-
| tions. Transport was properly 'up," and
forage and mealies realized prices they had
never done before. Altogether these were
pleasant times. L learned to love that place
in Umvotl country, and to regard it as
worthy of the name of home.
fancy many man will support me in
the statement that there is as much pleas
ure in the acquisition of wealth as in its
distribution. 1t was So In my experience,
at any rate. However, in the most COM
monplace, as in the most eventful, life there
is often a Waterloo, and sometimes Q St
Helena I had everything a reasonable
mortal could wish-excepJ a wife. This
was the one thing that seemed needful, and
it was lacking in the household.
Many q benedict will no doubt sneer at
this Admission, and be ready to say it was
well for me that lacked such possession.
I am Of opinion, however, that to every
wel!-balanced mental and physical organ
ization wife is q necessity, and that the
man who is denied or denies himself the
privilege suffers in some form or another.
Well, wanted wife, and sometimes be-
came restless with the desire. There are
some splendid girls in Natal, but my imag-
ination had long eentered upon the dear
creature I had met in Southport had
never corresponded with her, or, indeed,
with any of the family; but 1 had learnt
that they made frequent inquiries regard
ing me. OF course I thought, indeed felt,
that she had tender recolIections of me.
All! our thoughts are often sad traitors in
love as In other matters
For years scarcely day had elapsed but
my adored was present to my mind. At
last, however, I determined to put an end
to my state of suspense and write direct to
the being who had enthralled me, explain
ing my feelings and Offering her my hand,
my heart and as much OF my property as
she could stipulate. The resolve made me
proud enough, but uneasiness as to the re-
suits somewhat tempered my joyous antici-
pations.
1t took me two full days to satisfy myself
regarding the composition of that precious
letter, and never did messenger feel of
greater consequence than the writer as he
rode into the nearest town to post the
missive. will not infiict the details Of the
contents, but simply state that the dear
one was told that II she accepted the offer
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-01

There is a widespread notion that act
resses set the fashions, and 1t is an errone-
Gus one. While it may be true that an
actress of strong personality and real genius
may now and then devise some novelty in
feminine toggery that will take the public
eye and attain certain degre of modish-
ness, yet as rule the actresses of our lead
ing theaters have other things to think of
than devising and inventing new costumes
This reputation which actresses have as
the originators of modes comes from the
fact that changes in modes first make their
appearance on the stage. The actress of
to-day courts notoriety and public atten-
tion, and what better way than to apply to
some well-known designer of cos
TUNES for novelty in apparel when
she is about to assume new
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-01
Special Meeting of Allegheny Councils:

The special meeting of Allegheny Com
mon Councils called for this evening is for
the purpose of finishing up the unfinished
business, as great deal of it has accumu-
lated and it is necessary to clear the desk
The report that the ordinance extending
the term of the chiefs of the departments
would be acted on is erroneous. Several
members of Councils have stated that the
ordinance will be laid over until the next
regular meeting of Councils.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-12-01
A Bright Corson street Baby.

mother on Corson street says her little girl was
SO quiet the other morning she knew mischief mu.
be on foot. Going to the door of the room where
the child was, the mother saw her dipping her doll
into kettle of dye, and heard her say; "Do you
s'pose dollie will be pretty when she gets dyed2
Mamma colored her old silk dress in this. and it's
beautiful. Mamma says everybody thinks she's
awful extravagant 'cause we have so many new
clothes, but then they didn't know she spends only
ten cents and makes 'em out of Diamond Dyes"
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SIXTY PEOPLE RESCUED
From a Fire wilfully Kindled in Grocery
Store by the Proprietor's Daughter.

From a Fire Wilfully Kindled in a Grocery
Store by the Proprietor's Daughter.
CINCINNATI, Nov. 80 EARLY last evening
Mrs Solomon Levi left home to attend a
ball, leaving her daughter in charge of her
husbands store. The young woman left
the building about 8 o'clock after having
evidently made careful preparation for
burning the house. Waste, satursted with
coal oil, was found in the drawers and other
places about the store, and in each pile of
waste was lighted candle, so placed and
timed that the flame would reach the oil
saturated waste about o'clock.
Thus far the plan was successful, and
only the vigilance of a police officer in dis
covering the fire saved the building from
destruction and its inhabitants from a terri
BILE death. The daughter cannot be found,
but Mrs. Levi has been arrested. She is,
however, too hysterical to make a state
ment. though what she has said confirms
the above statements The fremen rescued
50 people from the burning building.