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Little Falls weekly transcript., 1897-07-16
FLOUR MILL WAS SC0RCHED
Interstate Milling Company's
Big Mill on Fire Sunday
Morning.
THE PlREIEN WORKED HERolCALLY,
Damage to Machinery and
Stock Estimated at About
$1,000 or $4,000.


Interstate Milling company. on the
West side. had a narrow escape from
destruction by fire Sunday morning.
and the fact that the building still
stands and the machinery was saved
with but little damage, considering
the nature OF the fire, is due to the
heroic work Of the fire department..
~ The mill was in operation until Z
O'Clock Sunday morning, when 1t
was shut down, and about ten min
utes later the workmen all left the
mill. At about 7:3O it was discovered
on fire, and large volumes OF smoke
issued from 1.-THE windows OF each of
the four stories and the basement.
The fire department responded
promptly to tho alarm, but when 1t
arrived on the scene the opinion was
general thnt the mill was doomed.
The boys were not long in getting to
work, but they had a difficult and
dangerous task to perform before
the fire was subdued. The fire or
igina ted in the northwest corner OF
the basement, in the elevator boots.
These elevators run from the base
ment to the top floor, and are each
incased in wooden boxes. called ele-
vator boots. Through these wooden
boots the fire communicated to all
four stories above the basement, and
the building was completely filed
with smoke. AS the fire was in these
boots it was difficult to reach, and
to give the building ventilation to
prevent an explosion and allow the
smoke to get out so the firemen
could work the windows were
opened by the tiremen as soon as
they could reach the floors. They
began by putting the fire out in the
basement and worked up to the top,
putting the fire out in each. story as
they went up until the fire was en-
tirely extlnguished.
1t is difficult at the present time to
estimate the damage done. Nearly
all the belts, including the main belt,
which alone cost $500, were de-
stroyed. There was also consider
able damage to the machinery by
water. as every floor was flooded.
There was considerable flour and
feed in the mill at the time. and this
is either damaged by water. or ts:
perhaps. entirely spoiled by smoke.
The damage is variously estimated
between $4,000 and $4,000. The or
igin of the fire is unknown. When
the workmen left the mill everything
appeared to be in good shape. The
watchman was in the other mill at
the time the fire started. 1t is sup
posed that the fire originated either
by spontaneous combustion or from
an overheated journal on some OF
the machinery. The latter theory Is
the more probable as the machinery
is new and very likely to get over
heated. The mill will Immediately
undergo repairs and be in readiness
for the fall trade. The other mill
was shut down for repairs. which
are not yet completed. 1t is expect-
ed that the old mill will be ready to
begin grinding again in about two
days.
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1897-07-16

The Argus says a Moorhead girl
was upbraided by Mayor Lewis yes
terday for not ringing her bicycle
bell when passing pedestrians on the
sidewalk, and explained saying she
thought they could hear her shirt
waist.-Grand Forks Herald.
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1897-07-16

An item from Ajlkin, July 8, says:
Heavy rains still continue, and the
rivers are coming up rapidly. Word
was received from the government
dam at Sandy lake that the gates
had to be raised. as the water was
rising 40 fast the dams could not
hold it. This, with the present rains,
certainly means flood for the Mis-
sissippi farmers.
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1897-07-16
DAMAGE ELSEWHERE. {
What the High Water Did AZ
Various Places In the
T.. .s%. State.

MILACA DAM GOES OUT AND STOPS THE
SAW MILLS.
!. Milaca, July S.-The dam at this
place across Rum river. and known
az the lower dam. has gone out, and
AZ q consequence the saw mill Of the
Foley Bean Lumber company has
shut down. The company lost quite
q number Of logs from the pond, but
these will probably be lcaptured ~
Princeton. The water is very high.
being four or five feet in the lumber
yards.
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1897-07-16
AT MINNEAPOLIS.

The journal Of Thursday evening
has the following heading on the
first page over its account OF the
damage high water has done to
local mills and dams:
THEIR WORK GONE.
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1897-07-16
ASSESSMENT FIGURES.
The City and County Both In
crease in Personal Prop
erty Valuation.

The assessors of all tile towns in
the county have completed their as
sessment for this year, and the lists
OF personal property assessments as
returned by the assessors and equal
lied by the town boards are now In
the hands Of the county auditor.
The total personal property valua-
tion for Morrison county last year
was $7lO.712. This year the total Is
$762,7S a gain Of $52,074 over that
of last year. The assessed valua-
tion of personal property IN the city
OF Little Falls is $366.177, nearly half
Of the personal property valuation
of the entire county, and $3O,OS6
more than the assessment of last
year. The real estate valuation OF
Morrison county has been raised this
year $275, ,272, by reason of the rail-
road lands being put on the lists OF
assessed property in accordance with
the amendment to the constitution
carried at the general election last
fall.
The following list shows the as
ssesed valuation of the personal
property of each town, village and
city in the county:
Agram. ...............".........f lO,oo4
Bellevue. ........................... 1868
Buchanan. ......................... 29,O77
Belle Prairie. ie......................... 22.5O1
Buh h........................ 22.245
Cushing ............................ G.O26
Culdrum ......................... 1850
Clourh. .,....................... 1898
Elm Dale ........................... 25,773
Green PsAirie. rie........................ G.32O
Little Falls Town................. 1917
Motley. 15,204
Morrill,. ............................ 7,215
Mt. Morris. ............................ 1899
Pike Creek ............................ 26,194
Parker. ............................ $50
Pierz. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 32,635
Rail- Prairie. e........................... 4,9l8
,Ripley. 17,4l7
Randall all................................ l2,757
Swanyille. e............................ 1895
EScandia Valley ey..................... 6.469
Swan River. r......................... 20,6I5
Two Rivers........................ 2,84S
CITY of Little Falls. 366, III
Rayalton.. 4,706
Total. ............ .$762, 1856
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1897-07-16

BY HIGH WATER UNPRECEDENTED AT
THIS TIME OF THE YEAR.
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1897-07-16
From Saturdays Daily.

From Saturdays 8 DAILY.
George Nichols, who lives In the
east end of Bellevue town. was In
the city today. He crossed Platte
river on the bridge about two miles
above Royalton. Mr.. Nichols states
that the water IL falling rapidly and
is now three feet below the highest
point reached. The river lowered a
foot and a half last night. The
bridge is still safe. but to reach 1t
frod, the east eide it is necessary to
swim several rods. Mr.. Nichols also
states that "A. c. Wilson & Co. g saw
mill at Roy yalton resumed operations
yesterday afternoon. About 5000
feet OF logs belonging to that firm
went down river when the dam
broke. s. . p.
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1897-07-16

Investors evidently believe that
the present money standard In the
United States will be maintained.
For several years past all municipal
bonds issued by this community
have been made payable In gold. but
that condition ia no longer regarded
as necessary. The Little Falls school
bonds that recently sold at a premi-
nm. and carried AZ per cent interest,
are payable IN lawful money OF the
Tinted States. The men who bought
these bonds purchased nearly all the
local bonds issued for years, and
heretofore insisted on the gold clause.
When such confidence is shown In
the permanency OF the verdict S5o OF last last
even Altgeld and Stewart can here
after omit the gold clause IN their
mortgages and leases.
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1897-07-16
BETWEEN 1900 AND :, 900 OMINNEAPOL1s
LABORERs ROBBED OF EN-
PLOYMENT.

SAW MILLS FORCED TO SHUT DOWN
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1897-07-16

safety and disaster. Possibly two
feet or less Of a rise would mean the
breaking oi this boom. II It should
break, probably other logs in the
mill pockets along the river farther
down would he carried away. as
well as many of the boom tinhers
which decorated the surface OF the
stream from ShinRle crtek tO the
falls. Secretary Chute of the boom
company said today that he antici-
pated no trouble. He had advices
from Little Falls to the effect that
the river had fallen there two inches.
He believed that 1t would be falling
here tonigh
At st. Cloud the western part Of
the city was submerged In many
places, and the Sauk river was so
high that 1t overf1owed It's banks
and current found its way into
Lake George. and thence to the Mis-
issippi. This had not occurred be-
fore for thirty years.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-09-18
A miraculous Draft OF Fishes.

The jewellers ON the banks Of the
Neckar, near the good old German town
Of Heilbronn, had an experience the
other day which must have reminded
them of the miraculous draft OF
fishes. A few days ago, toward evening,
the worthy Heilbronners perceived that
the Neckar was toward both its banks
one moving mass of all sorts and con-
ditions of fish. thronging landward in
seeming anxiety to be caught. Nor was
this tacit appeal at all disregarded, for
every man, woman and child of the
vicinity ran out with pots and pans,
with spades and rakes, and pals and
baskets to help himself or herself to q
share Of fish, The explanation of the
miracle. which perchance might prove
hint TO fieher folk, was that the river
had become so muddy after recent heavy
rains that the fish found it difficult to
breathe in the thick water and had
approached the banks for more air.
Westminster Gazette.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-09-18
NOT USED TO HOTEL WAYS.
A Young Woman After Registering Gives
tho CLERKS a surprise.

A Young Woman After Registering Gives
the Clerks "A surprise.
She drifted into AN uptown hotel by
way Of the women ) entrance. She was
plainly but neatly clad and did not
look like a girl who was used TO the
system in operation at n big hotel. She
had bright, pretty face and looked
fresh and charming. The two clerks ON
duty eyed her euriously and exchanged
comments about the girl. She hesitated
moment when she reached the Office,
but after some little display Of embar-
rassment walked up TO the desk and
picked up pen in diffldent manner.
The clerk wheeled the book around so
that the place for signatures was in the
proper position and waited. She chowed
neryuusly at the end of tho pen, then
dipped it slowly in the ink, and with a
great deal Of pains wrote:
"Miss Mary McCloslzy, 372 West
Ninety third street "
Then she eyed her effort approvingly
and carefully laid the pen down. The
clerk, who had been watching the oper-
alton with good deal of curiosity, said:
Room, miss?"
A flush mantled her face, but she
said sweetly, Yes, If you please.
Would You like room with bath?"
asked tho clerk in puzzled tone.
Again she seemed embarrassed and hesi-
tated, but finally said in q low tone:
Eyes, If you please. That would BIO
very nice and would thank you very
much
How much do you care to pay for o
room?' said the clerk as his eye swept
the rack
PAY" she said in sheer surprise.
PAY? Why. didn't expect to pay any
thing got a job here today as cham
bermaid and have just come down. -
New York I'ribuna
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-09-18

The Maine. Statesman on business Revival.
He Writes Philosophical Essay to the
New York World to Show That the Ma
tion Has Again started on an Era of
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-09-18
Life marks Are IndoIible,

We are not writing in the sand. The
tide does not wash it out We are not
painting our pictures on the canvas,
and with brush, so that we can erase
the error of yesterday or overlap it with
another color today. We are writing
orr lives with chisel on the marble,
and every time we strike blow we
leave mark that is indelible. Lyman
Abbott, ID. ID.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-09-18

Steam Dye


We respectfully call atten-
ton to our Dyeing and Clean
ing Works. established over a
quarter of a century. Dry
cleaning does not injure the
lustre. This is done here to
perfection. Dyeing Gentlemen's
Suits, Coats, Vests, Overcoats,
Trousers in all shades and colors.
Ladies' Dresses, Capes, Shawls,
Gloves, Wells, and Feathers
dyed in beautiful colors.
Send for catalogue and price
list or call on our agent for in
formation.
M. Il. DORM, Agent,
MARTINSRURG, w. VA.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-09-18

When you buy few yards Of cloth
in Japan. the merchant always unrolls
the whole piece and cuts off the inside
end, in order that you may not have to
take the part that is faded and shop
worn.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-09-18

The brain Of the honeybee has re-
gently been studied by DR.. Kenyon of
Clark university more thoroughly, it is
said, than ever before II is thought
that the scarce Of bees power to
adapt itself intelligently to its sur
rouncings has been discovered in certain
peculiiI cilects IN its brain called tho
nushlc ~ bodies .
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-09-18

Ilc qGantity Of gas mace in Germany
last veal according 10 official returns.
was %, 81, 900 cubic feet. in the man
ufaciurc Of which Q, $50, 900 tons Of coal
was employed. The number of flames
ia use was 5. 735. 900.
Daily camera., 1897-11-18
Fish Know Their own Kind.

1t may be that fishes don't know one
another individually, but they know
their own kind. Six weeks ago there
was placed in the great pool at the
aquarium a single herring weighing g
about quarter of aspound, an, odd fish
that came in with some other stock. One
day recently another little herring was
placed in the pool. The great pool is
3S feet in diameter, but it was on.y d
few minutes before the two little her
rings had found each other, and were
swimming around the pool in company
Half a dozen crevalle were placed in the
big pool one morning, recently, and in
the afternoon Of the same day two or
three more. Ten minutes later they
were all scooting around the pool to
gether-N. Y. Sun.
Daily camera., 1897-11-18
w,,h,n. on Falling Stars.

Would you know the origin Of the Gus.
tom of making wish when star falls?
If so. you need not travel all the way
ia. Galicia, province northeast OF
Hungary, whence it comes. There it
is believed by the peasantry that when
a star falls it reaches the earth in a
form of a beautiful woman with long,
slittering, blond hair. Every handsome
youth she meets in her wanderings be-
comes the victim of the starland beauty
because she has the power OF magic.
At least that is what they call it in
talicia. Having bewitched her victim
she encircles him in her arms and then
slowly strangles him to death. If GER
tain words are murmured the moment
the star falls, the woman has no power
TO harm that particular person.-Phils-
lelphia Press.
Daily camera., 1897-11-18
THE RUSSIAN CAPITAL.
Vastness and Emptiness of the City
of 81. HcfersburG.

An indefEGbie sense of vastness is
the characteristic feature of the Rus
sian capital. Peter the Great planned
city for c.t Cf :hc 40 islands of the
marshy uy.i4 OF the Neya, ard built a
fortress Oh u smaller land D CcE2mand
il. Easil Land is now The comm ercial
quarter. With the custom house and
exchange opposite the fortress, and with
a long line Of granite and stucco struc-
tures-tke academy OF sciences, the uni
versity, the academy of art, the military
schoo, the school CT marine cadets and
the school Of mines-facilG tEe river
on a massive stone quay. Only one of
these ku~c buildiIgs--the school of
marine cadets-remains from the time
of Peter the Great. 1t was the palace of
his favorite minister, Mentchikotf, and
was marvel of spleEdor il old ST Pc
tGrsburg two centuries ago. The 40
islands behind the fortress have been
converted into struggling suburbs and
parks dotted over with villas and cot
tages to the shores OF the Gulf Of Fin
land-an immense district with an end
less network Of good roads and shady
alleys, where wealth and fashion dis
port themselves during the summer.
Beyond the fortress to the east is the
populous quarter OF Viborg, with its
arsenals, barracks, railway stations
and factorics-the manufacturing e cen
ter Of .Ac capital. Beyond ihe Neya, to
the - III, level WIti
line of palaces along the outer quay,
is the greaU side ii -. Petersburg,
pierced by four Semi-CiIcuIdr canals,
and with broad streets radiating mile
upon mile from the Admiralty, until they
end in remote suburbs. In magnitude
and endless compieXity il is an imperial
capitai WORTHY or a.: Tile nuss4as.
TO this sense Of vdstness is added a
singular impression Of emptiness. Lon
don is a human universe. with system
Of self-"entered wOirus SwaI ming with
pOpulal On ana tAroDUlnS with vital en-
ergy. In St. Petersburg every thing is on
a tremendous sc;IIc, Dul whatever may
be the record of the census, the city
seems to be only half populated. The
arms of the Neva are almost as brOau
as the fjords of Stockholm SO that there
are few bridges; the cathedrals and
palaces have open grOunu' around them
on every side; the thorOugnfares are
broad and the squares are spacious;
and wherever one may Zoe, far and ava,
opens vista of roof lines and Struggling
streets. All these vast places seem 10
be ,tenantless. On the river there is
only a sluggish movement of traffic;
the quaysand bridges are without signs
Of hustle and activity; the pubic
squares are empty and the streets at
all hours appear deserted. Even the
Newki Prospect, the chief thoroughfare
OF the low, = singularly quiet aaG emp
ty. ST. Petersburg has been built upon
SO grand scale that generations must
lass before the streets can present the
spectacle of u populous capital astir
with human life and energy. In this re-
spect, too, it is a representative capital
for an empire of vast territorial area,
every section of which is thinly popu
lated.-N. Y. Tribune.
Daily camera., 1897-11-18
POPULAR HERO OF ROMANCE
He Can Do Almost Anything Wei,
But Keeps 1t to Himself.

If one may Judge from the novels that
young women seem to read with most
avidity they do not like a lover to be
sentimental. rhetorical or brutal. They
still prefer hin to be big and strong, but
let him be careful not to put on airs
ABOUT it. There is nothing which seems
to please a little woman more than to
hUmi,iutc big maI-and that at his
own game. If she can show him tha.
she can sail boat, shoot rapid, climb
a mountain, or swim further out to sea
than he can, she is in a fair way to ac-
cept his humble proffer Of love and
allegiance IN the next chapter.
The prevalent hero is man who can
do almost anything well, but keeps it to
iimselfs He must be a man of immense
'eserve powers, who exhibits most Of
hem playing golf, or polo, or riding to
lounds, or running a steam yacht.
If he permits the fact toleak out that
winter he is intensely interested in
.ivic and pbilanthropic problems he be-
rims to get hold on the affections OF
he naughty lady. What the modern
roung woman seems to want in hero
correct, fashionable and rather
frivolous manner of life, but inwardly
tremendous seriousness of purpose.
If he simply has the purpose" he is all
right-he need not do much, for the
world is known to be rather cruel and
cynical toward reformers. The giri
knows that he will fail of carrying out
his ideal. but she is determined that he
shall have her by way of compensation.
-"Droch," in Ladies Home Journal,
Daily camera., 1897-11-18
A curiou. sunerstitton.

Among the superstitions of the Sen
eca Indians was one most beautiful one:
When q young maiden died they i-npris-
oned yol.rr bird until it first began
to try its powers of song; and then load
ing it with caresses and messages they
loosed its bonds over her grave, in the
belief that it would not fold its wing
nor close its eye until it had flown to
the Spirit Lapda nd delivered its precious
burden OF affection to the loved and lost
one.-St. Nicno,as.
Daily camera., 1897-11-18
Stroke of Genius.

Anxious Father to young physician
who has bGeE hastily called in)-What
is the matter with him. doctor?
Young Physician-Thc syr,'vvr+ IT'S in
dicate either intlammatic@ of t. brain
or appendicitis. I shall treat him for
both, in order to be sure.-Chicago Trib-
Daily camera., 1897-11-18
He SwOFe.

Pm in eternal disgrace at the
Slaters'"
whats the trouble?"
Daphne Slater left her new hat in a
chair ard I sat on it."
Ruin the hat?"
ooh. didn't mind that so much, but
she'd left her hatpin in it!"-Cleveland
Plain Dealer
Daily camera., 1897-11-18
A Practical Hint.

"I'm thinking Of writing new
story" said the rich contributor. ANY
thing to suggest?'
"Yes," curtly answered the editor,
"hire an assistant" - Detroit Free
Press. n'n
Daily camera., 1897-11-18
Refine of Torture.

Smith-In the days Of the inquisition
they used to torture people by keeping
them awake until they became rad,
prodding them with swords and sharp
sticks.
Mr. Newfather-Whyd didn't they put
a baby in the rOom?-N. Y. Journal.
Daily camera., 1897-11-18
An .l.craEe Neigh boz.

Miss Skinpenny-This ere cheap but
ter amt fit TO eat.
Mrs. S.-No. it amt. Run into Mrs.
Goodsoul's aad borrow a pound. She
always las good butter-the highest
priced in market. Tell her we'll pay
her back Tomorrow.
Miss S.-Goin' TO git butter to-mor-
row?
Mrs. Swell pay her with this.-N.
7. Weekly.
Daily camera., 1897-11-18
S&Uuence.

"Your daughter doesn't take much
after her mother"
NO." the old man unused. (Which
ever of them gets the first whack at me
takes substantially everything."-N. Y.
Journal
Daily camera., 1897-11-18
Thankful for Loss,

Sweet Sixteen-I wonder if my face
will change, too, when am your age?
Thirty-six-Undoubtedly, dear, and
you ought to be thankful for the loss
Of q portion Of your cheek.-Chicago
Daily camera., 1897-11-18
Well Named.

Tipton-Hello, Biddles On your
way to the club?
Biddles-No; I'm going home to my
summer sunshine.
Tipton-What do you mean by your
summer sunshine?"
Biddles-Oh, that's my wife. She
makes it SO hot for me, you know
Judge.
Daily camera., 1897-11-18

Shineby-Why is il, Bob, people never
laugh when l say witty thing?
Bosom Friend-My dear boy, ,:o.. t
know, I'm sure! Never remember be-
ing present on such an OCCASION
Brooklyn Life.
Daily camera., 1897-11-18
be n EOOkkeepeF.

Student-How would you advise me
to 90 about collecting library?
Professor-Wel, LII tell you how I
managed it. When | was young I
bought books and lent them. Now
borrow books and keep them.-Easton
Democrat.
Daily camera., 1897-11-18
Continuous Movement.

"She is a woman who always speaks
her mind"
eyes, and she changes her mind SO
often that she is kept constantly talk
inR."-N. Y. Truth.
Daily camera., 1897-11-18
A E:soscdient raticnt.

Irate Patron-You advertise to cure
consumption, don't you?
DR.. Quacli-Yes, sir. | never fail when
my instructions are followed.
Irate Patron-My son took your med
icine fer year and died an hour aft
er the last dose.
Doctor Quack-My instructions were
not followed l told him to take it
two years.-N. Y. Weekly.
Daily camera., 1897-11-18
Parental StrnteRy.

Slimson-Some one gave my boy a
drum for a birthday present, but il
turned out all right.
INSTRUMENTATION so7
Slimson-I gave him a pocketknife
-Tit-Bits.
Daily camera., 1897-11-18
What Colleges Can Do.

Mrs. Mater-Have you seen Mr.. Pa
tcr's son since he got home from col
lege?
Daughter-Yes, ma; saw him last
night.
Has he improved much7'
lawfully. He's got mustache.'-
n. Y. Weekly.
Daily camera., 1897-11-18
In the Sunday School.

Teacher--Those who live good and
virtuous lives find their reward IN
Heaven. What happens to those who
Lead wicked lives?
'They have to pay papa to defend
them in the courts replied little boy
whose father is one of the most prom
inent lawyers of New York.-N. Y
World.