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Little Falls weekly transcript., 1897-03-26
He LIKED TIE IDEA,
But Ex-senator Squire Wanted to Pay In
Produce.

But Ex-senator Squire Wanted to Pay In
Produce.
An Office seeker from the state of WASH
ington, who was at the capitol, tells this
story Of ex-senator Squire, who owns quite
an extensive ranch near the city of Seat
tie, which, however, owing to the present
low prices, Is not much of an income pro-
ducer. One of the leading papers Of Seat
tie was preparing u special edition, and
the advertising solicitor of the paper called
upon Senator Squire and asked him If he
would be willing to pay for an excellent
half tone cut of himself. The senator ap-
parently rather liked the idea, but object
ed somewhat to the cost. AS the story goes
this dialogue occurred: ;.
II will tell you what, Twill do, SAX,
the senator, after the matter had been ex7
planned to him. "You are married man?"
Eyes, sir. ="
"And your partner is married9'
"Ycs, sir"
"Well, you run the cut and biography,
and l will give you ton of potatoes and
a side of beef off the ranch"
1t is presumed tho offer was not accept
ed, US the cut of the senator did:not appear
in the special edition. Washington Post.
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1897-03-26

nhA" Aon'i'NA veterans grow old
In thought. To most OF the old boys who
manned the Mississippi hotilla as engi-
neers, pilots, mates and deck hands, the
fact that Johnny Walker, then the dashing
youngstcr, pet Of Portsr's, and the readi.
est of all for an expedition of any kind,
from cutting out a ram to stealing 100
bales of cotton, has actually reached 62
years of life, will seem like a dream.
Rear Admiral Walker was one Of the
youngest appearing officers in the navy.
During tho war he was regarded as only
about ~ or %, and his activity and buoy
ancy and dash intensified the glamour of
youth about him. He was called Johnny
Walker because that seemed to suit his
age As a matter of fact, he was older. He
was born in 1885, which made him 20
years old when he was being exploited as a
boy fighter. Walker as was said, was q
pet of Admiral Porters. He commanded
the Benton, the Baron de Kalb and mum.
ber of other river "ironclads," and after
the war took his regular routine Of work.
He was made a captain in 1877 a comlno-
dore in 1887, and then began his career as
q flag commander. Walker was for two
terms chief of the navigation bureau and
commanded the first fleet of new vessels
sent out by the navy. This famous white
squadron, consisting of the Chicago, Bos-
ton, Atlanta and Yorktown, cruised for
three years and first directed public atten-
tion to the new navy. Later Admiral
Walker commanded the Pacific fleet and
surveyed while on this duty Pearl harbor
at Hawaii, whore the government proposes
establishing some day a great naval sta
tion. For the past two years he has been
president of the lighthouse board. His
very latest duty was in connection with
San Pedro harbor, on the Pacific coast
St. Louis Globe Democrat =
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1897-03-26
FASHIONABLE CO1FFUREs.

that a pretty fashion for those who find
it becoming is to wave the hair slightly
all around and arrange soft, twisted
knot directly at the back, little above
the nape Of the neck, and fasten it with
a fancy pin. The mystery of fashionable
hairdressing is solved at the hairdress-
er's, where there are all sorts Of valu-
able aids in the form Of frisettes to give
the desired pompadour effects and help
out the full puff at the sides so much in
vogue. These cushions, with additional
puffs and fancy combs. and, for evening
dress, other ornamental decorations, add
to the size Of the head, but that seems
to be the one object fashion has in view
this season. The pompadour effect is the
style for evening dress, and the knot,
which is arranged on the crown Of the
head, must not tower any higher than
the front, the extra height being given
by the feathers, aigrets and bows The
Marie Antoinette coiffure, arranged
with q large bowknot at the back, is
charming for some women, and little
bowknots Of gold or silver set with
fancy stones are suitable ornaments.
Mercury wings in spangled gauze or set
with precious stones are very effective.
A dainty decoration worn by young
ladies is q narrow wreath Of some fine
flower around the back hair and fasten-
ed at the top with an upright bow Of
white satin ribbon. The fashion of wav-
ing the hair all around seems to have
come to stay, but it must be done in the
large, soft waves, not the close, crinkled
ones of last season.
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A Whole Post In Himself.

One of the queer incidents Of the inau.
guration parade was the appearance Of a
Grand Army post from South Dakota. At
the head Of the delegation huge red ban
ner inscribed with the name of the post in
great gold letters was held aloft by stout
oolored man. Two other dusky gentlemen
marched on either side Of the standard
bearer, carrying the tassels which depended
from either side. Immediately behind the
banner came the delegation. It marched
with faultless precision and perfect unison.
II could hardly get out Of step, a. q matter
Of fact, for the delegation comprised but .
solitary vste1un.
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brought illumines his resources to the end
that every detail Of the plan assumes a
natural position. This done, he becomes
the master of his subject, reviews and in
terprets 1t in all it's aspects, and thus
brings it to perfection. He must not let
himself be seduced from the interests of
his client, or from the materials he must
use, or from the manner in which he must
assemble them to obtain stability, utility,
grace and dignity and to make the exte-
rior appearance a correct manifestation of
the interior. This is a trying ordeal and
tests tho practical as well as the artistic
qualities Of the architect, and If he has a
reasoning mind and the power to express
his ideas his work will be such as to be
appreciated. There is poetry as we'll as
prose in the art of architecture.
Simplicity in architecture is always to
be commended, and the more simple, nat
ural materials are used and worked into
tho ordinary construction of a house the
more interesting it becomes. A rough
stone wall, as in this cottage veranda,
forming the rail and base for the columns
to rest upon, when overgrown with creep
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1897-03-26
FIRST FLOOR PLAN.

ing vine or ivy will form an artistic effect
The exterior chimneys of brick and stone
are also measured by the greatest degree
of suitability and may be artistically treat-
ed by nature, like the veranda wall. The
large overhanging caves and broad verge
boards of the gables cover we'll the walls,
and 50 protect the structure rs to make it
warm and proof against storm. There is
a defined reason for everything, and, when
this definition is self expressed in II design
by itself, then the greatest degree of COM
mon sense is proclaimed and the largest
degree of fitness acquired.
This cottage is of simple style, ex-
pressive of it's uses, and may be termed of
a severe, characteristic order, yet it is rich
In good points and bristles all over with
useful features in plan and is a home any
one might we'll feel proud of. 1t is ~ feet
wide and 45 feet deep, not including We
randa, which is 10 feet wide. The entrance
hall, parlor and dining room arc finished
in chestnut, the hall being wainscoted four
feet high, stairs of simple, bold design,
lighted by stained glass windows. With
the fireplace of Roman brick and the cozy
bay on opposite side the effect is charming.
A sideboard is built in the corner of din
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1897-03-26
HOW TO ROAST BEEF.
Temperature Of the Oven-A Prime Pot
QtOaSt.

Temperature Of the Oven-A Prime Pot
N0ast.
When beef is to be roasted, it should
be placed in a very hot oven at first, SO
that the surface will be quickly brown
ed, thus making coating by which the
Juices of the meat will all &c retained.
The temperature OF the oven should then
be lowered and the meat cooked slowly
and be frequently busted, unless it is in
covered pan. The time allowed for
roasting large piece Of beef is usually
IL minutes for every pound and ~ min
utes for the pan, writes contributor to
the New York Sun, and authority for
the following:
To oprepare q piece Of beef for roasting
do not wash it, but wipe it off with a
damp cloth. Place it in a baking pan,
rub some beef drippings over the top
and dredge the top and sides with -four.
Put in the pan q couple Of spoonfuls Of
drippings. Water should not be added if
you wish the roast to be a nice hrown
aud do not add the salt and pepper to
the pan until after the surface Of the
meat has been we'll Drowned. Remember
that after the first 30 minutes roast beef
requires moderate oven and basto the
meat frequently with its own drippings
from the PAN II there is danger OF the
gravy growing too brown or cooking
away, a little beef stock may be added
to the pan, and frequently a gill Of cook
ing wine is added to the pan i'll the last
30 minutes Of cooking, giving the gravy
q delicious flavor.
When the roast is sufficiently cooked,
remove it to heated platter and make
the gravy. First turu off the top grease
from the liquid in the pan, and if there
is not sufficient liquid left add q little
stock. Lightly dredge the pan with flour
and stir over hot fire. Season with a
spoonful of some sauce and more salt
and pepper, if needed. Strain into a
heated gravy boat and serve.
For a pot roast get a short, thick
piece of the cross rib Of the beef and
lard it with little strips Of clear, fat
pork. Put the pot in which the meat is
to be cooked over the fire, and when it
becomes hot put in the beef and brown
it, turning the meat until every side is
Drowned. Add half dozen little onions,
tablespoonfuls Of tomatoes. bay leaf,
a little chopped parsley, 3 cloves, q doz-
en- whole black peppers, 2 garlic buds
and cup of stock. Place the pot where
the lneat will just steam and the liquid
simmer for three hours, keeping tho pot
closely covered. One hour before serving
add carrots, sliced thin, and another
cup of stock, if it is needed. Remove
the meat when done to heated platter
and season the sauce with salt and pep
per and teaspoonful of worcestershire
sauce and rub it through coarse sieve
Pour the sauce around the meat.
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1897-03-26

:: Commercial authorities report a
most encouraging outlook for the
coming season. Bradstreet's says
that :'continued activity in va
rious industrial hnts, based on an
expanding consumptive demand.
fairly steady prices for staples,
further improvement in railway
earnings, and widespread conf
dence thai the volume of business
will expand materially in tn e near
future. constitute t-ade features
of this week. Spring demand has
begun to show itself with the re-.
tailers. There is a better inquiry
for shoes, hats and clothing and
for light hardware and agricul.
tural Implements, west and south.
west. > rys..
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ing room, and the rear hall contains a
combination back stairway, cellar stairs
and is most convenient means Of COM
munication between the kitchen and all
parts of the house. The attic contains two
rooms, one for servants use and the other
as library and general den, being fitted
with small dark room and sink for photo
developing purposes. A laundry is ar
ranged under kitchen, and facilities are
here also for summer kitchen uses, serv-
ants toilet, etc. A large portable fur
nace heats the whole house. The whole IL
. unit planned and devised within . limit
e COST
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silverwaro and Art Goods.


Silver fruit dishes with solid centera
and pierced borders represent favorite
style.
Glass tea caddies, elaborately cut,
with silver tops. present a change in
this direction.
Silver Yirework forms the latest edi:
tion Of photograph holders.
Among modern table requisites are
silver sardine trays'and sardine forks.
Candles and shades and candelabra
are included in dinner table decor tions.
Silver toys for collectors are out in
new designs and are notable for fine
workmanship.
Reoeptacles for cold cream come In
cut glass and are Of low, round form.
The covers are ornate affairs in gold or
silver. Circular. =,
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1897-03-26
RICH IN GOOD POINTS.

Plan For . Cottage Of Simple Style, but
Full of Useful Features.
fCopyriaht, 1897, by George Palliser, 30 Park
place, New York.
In the development of a design, no mat
the const ientious architect pauses and
thinks many times over the results of his
studies and must keep on working until
the true requirements of the structure
break in on his mind and the light so
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1897-03-26

est western peO-
ple, but to the
thousands of west
ern river men who
took part in the
operations Of the
Mississippi hotilla
undcr commando Of
Adn,irals Foote,
Davis and Porter
the coming retire.
nlent of Johnny
Walker will excite
mingled feelings.
1t will at least
make some Of the
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1897-03-26
Dressing the Hair.

The medley of modes in hairdressing
is proof that women at least make an
attempt to suit their coiffures to their
heads. In the New York Sun arc illus.
trated some Of tho present modes IN
coiffures. From this source it is learned
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1897-03-26

The Minnesota house of rep
rcs,ntatives has defeat, d the seI,at.
bill providing for placing the EN-
ployes Of the g rain inspection de-
partment under civil service rules
The Duluth council is cutting
th> salaries of the city officials all
down the list. At their next
meeting ,hcy will consider the
police and fire departments and
substantial reductions are expec'
ted.
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1897-03-26

The probable loss to the city Of
Minneapolis by the bank failures
is not so large as at first thought,
but will reach about $780, 600, and
in time considerable portion Of
tins amount will be paid III.
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1897-03-26

The consul general to Hawaii
will be Californian and another
Minnesota aspirant is disappointed
Monroe Nichols, ofDuluth, who
was candidate for that place.
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1897-03-26

The suit of Arbuckle Bros.
against the Sugar Trust has been
decided in favor of the ust. In
his opinion, which is very lengthy.
the Judge said that the court can.
not restrain corporation from
selling goods at d low price even
if this causes a competitor to go
out of business.
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1897-03-26

There arc again reports Of many
mills in the East starting up.
Failures are also decreasing. The
1npl ovement Of business in BE-
&C ming sonnet hing more than a
rumOr
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1897-03-26

The W. c. Y. U. has sent an ap.
peal to President Mckinley and to
the governor Of each state asking
tn I'M to prevent the exhibition
of the kinetoscoue reproduction
OF the Carson fight in the United
.Slates.
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1897-03-26

Mgr. Merry De! Val has been
appointed papal delegate to Can
ada to settle the Manitoba school
question.
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1897-03-26
"eooDBY, JOHNNIE"
Tho Retirement Of Admiral John q.
Walker on March 20.

When an admiral of tho navy retires
from the service, it docs not always inter-
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1897-03-26

The career of President Diaz of
Mexico, as sketched by Charles F.
Lummis in Harper's Magazine for
April, is perhaps the most peril.
Gus and romantic career Of the
century, and gives a ti'st.rate idea
Of what political life in Mexico is
like. More than this, it is evi.
dence that out of the turmoil of
ambition and malice a man has
risen who, by sheer force Of patri.
otism, is able to mould a country's
institutions according to high
standards.
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1897-03-26

Walcott should make a trip to
Japan and consult the authorities
there on bimetalism. That coun.
trv has concluded that 80 to / is
the proper 'atio for the Coinage of
silver and gold. The statesmen ct
that country did the same as the
ca. ly rulers Of the United States
did-colned the metals a. their
relative commercial value.
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1897-03-26

II The bill before the legislature
ex, ending the term Of county au.
ditors to four years was defeated.
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1897-03-26

The legislature Of North Dakota
showed such hostility towards the
newspapers of the state during its
last session that the publishers Of
the state will probably do a little
retaliatory work, and the annual
association at Valley City this
summer is expected to lay out a
program that may retire some Of
the legislators another session.
Washington Dispatches sta te
that Page Morris has recommend.
ed State Senator w. E. Culkin, Of
Wright county, for receiver of
the Duluth land office, and that
the appointment will lie made in a
short time. The Republicans of
the southern part Of the district
will be highly pleased by this act
of the Congressman. Mr.. Culkin
is one of the best Repu blicans in
District, and is as deserving of
recognition as any man.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-23

purchased last May to he presented to
Gen. Maxine Gomez Of the Cuban army
by the Journals representative, Ralph d.
Paine, formerly Of Jacksonville, Is now
in Jacksonville in the care of one of the
prominent Cubans. 1t has not been pos
sible as yet 20 deliver it,
Theodore A. futile, erS-tax collector Of
New Haven, Conn, while out fishing off
the Florida coast Saturday, hooked a
large octopus. The fish, in its anger, en-
circled the boat with it's large tentacles
commissioner Gilhuly of New Haven,
who was in the boat with Mr.. Tuttle,
chopped off the arms as fast as they
appeared, and prevented either of the men
being pulled overheard. Both We're COM
pletely exhausted after their hard strug-
gle.
Near home, at Orange flights, there
is a war among women which promises
to afford some interest in the county court
of Alachua. Mrs. A. +. Powell was
brought to Gainesville Saturday by W.
y. Boulware and turned over to Sheriff
Fennell on a charge of having disturbed
the peace near the public school house.
She waived examination before Judge
Mason and gave bond for her appear
anee at the next term of circuit court
Before she left she sued out peace
warrant against Mrs. ID. T.. Gaylord,
charging that Mrs. Gaylord had threat
ened to cut her throat and tear out her
eyes. Mrs. Gaylord will be arrested and
brought TO Gainesville for trial Both
The schooner Jeanette, from Cuba, has
arrived at Carrabelle with the second
mate severely stabbed. While the schoon-
er was in the Cuban port the second
mate decided that he was thirsty and he
went ashore and purchased a bottle of
gin, of which he drank enough to get a
little intoxicated. While on the dock he
was approached by four Spanish soldiers.
who demanded his money and everything
of value The mate, feeling valorous over
D. tss.gra To Al al I ffsea
without further notice, stabbed him in
the back with their bayonets, and then,
knocking him down, took from him all
the money he had, his shoes, coat and
everything of any value, The mate is not
able to be out, as he is very seriously hurt.
The captain OF the Jeanette says that
while his vessel was in port there he had
seen the Spanish soldiers take a Cuban
soldier whom they had captured and use
him for target. He says II is not safe
for man 70 be out after dark on ac-
count of the Spanish cut-throats, The
soldiers are iI-paid, and they care MOTH
ing for a mans life If he has any money
about him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-23

ever since been lost in the manner that
led to the numbering.
Clubs are lost, however, occasionally, in
one way and another. In the sitting room
hang clubs on, which may be used under
certain circumstances. A man coming in
on post and about to go to dinner. for eX-
ample, is not required TO carry his belt
and club up one or more flights Of stairs
70 the dormitory to hang them in his
closet; he may hang them on the rack In
the sitting room, and upon his return he
taxes them with him and hangs them in
ms closet. Sometimes a club is lost from
this rack, taken perhaps for a practical
joke; but this is a joke that the loser never
appreciates
good locust stick VIII last as long as
a man does, 1t may be that policeman
viii carry through all his life on the force
the night stick that he originally got at
ponce headquarters; he may get one that
just suits him. If he gets a second one
long as he remains in the service. This
second stick he may buy at an establish
ment where police supplies are sold; or he
may pick up a piece of locust somewhere
that suits his fancy, apd perhaps get it
turned himself; or it may be that some
man retiring from the force gives his club
70 a younger officer with whom he has
been associated, in which case il is likely
10 be particularly priced.
Inc locust night stick is the club that
appeals most to the policeman. Take it
altogether, it is the most useful stick of
the three, and it is well adapted for the
uses TO which 1t is put. 1t is safe to say
that few policemen have any feeling of
attachment for the day stick they carry ;
all have friendly feeling for the useful
billy, but scarcely more than that; but for
the plain night stick the policeman may
come TO have feeling Of affection. There
IS more tnan one man on the force who
would rather lose his watch than his To-
Gust night stick.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-23
THE POLICEMAN's CLUBS.
His Night stick, His Day stick, and
His BilIy.
From the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun
There are included in every pollceman's
equipment three clubs of different kinds,
for various uses His first set of clubs
the policeman must. in accordance with
the rules of the department, buy at the
bureau of clothing and equipment at po-
lice headquarters. After that, II he
should want more clubs, he may buy them
where he pleases; but they must, OF
course, conform. to the standards Of the
department.
the night stick shall be OF good, sound To-
Gust. and not less than twenty-five inches
in length; most men get sticks Of twenty
four or tWenty-slN inches. The locust lis
made one and one-eighth inches in diam
eter II has no turned handle, or grip,
to end. II Is simply plain, round stick,
with slightly rounded ends. This is the
stick for which the policemen comes to
have feeling Of attachment rather than
Tor the more ornamental day stick or the
serviceable billy.
The locust is a light-colored wood,
when fresh pretty nearly as light In color
as hickory. il darkens a little with use
and exposure, hut Il never gets very dark
il is very tough wood. not liable to
quality The sound of a locust stick,
struck upon a pavement In the right man
ner, may be heard on a still night for a
distance Of probably ten blocks. At six
or eight Inches from one end a hole Is
bored through the night stick for the
times carried. which is made use of I'm
holding the club. In tying the ends OF
this loop the thong Ia made OF n length
suitable for the requirements Of the user.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-23

ne steamships OF bis company are APP
Pothted 10 san from Savannah for Baltis
more as follows (Stadard time):
ITAsCA, Capt. Jams. WEDNESDAY.
Feb. "a, u noon.
D. H. MILLER, Car Billups. sATIR.
DAY, Feb. q, at m.
BERKSHIRE, Can't Kirwan. WE'D.
NESDAY, March 5, It D. m.
And from Baltimore every TUESDAY,
and FRIDAY.
]. J. QROLAN, Agent
, Savannah, Ga.
w. +. TURNER, G. P. A,
A. D. ST1VENS. A. T. NJ
]. c. WHITNEY, Trafic Manager.
General Offices. Hltimore. Md.