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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-11-08
Teacup Fortune Telling.

There are many symbols whose mystic
meaning requires q translating vocabu-
laryswhen Que is reading fortune in
the teaoup, and here it is, as furnished
in The Designer.
Vocabulary. - An az, anger; bee.
news Of industry bed, sleep in strange
house; birds, news; boat journey ny
water; broom. q new broom sweeps
clean; bull, jealousy; cat. spite; cars,
journey by land; camel, patience and
endurance; chicken, domestic news;
coffin, death; crown. success; crab, to.
nacity; cow. kindness; doves, love;
ducks, Irritation; dog, friend; elephant,
burdens; fish. news from across water;
fox. q crafty person; flowers, pleasure;
horses, lovers; hat, good luck; Ratchet,
q quarrel; knife, broken friendship;
mule, an obstinate person; mouse. shy-
ness; peacock, pride; pig. selfishness;
parrot, a tale bearer; swan, faithful
ness; squirrel, saving up, bank &C.
count; turtle. slow but sure; umbrella,
protection; wolf, hunger; a ball, q
change; a bag, money; monkey, mis-
chief.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-11-08
READY FOR EMERGENCIES.
Administration Awaiting Events ut Paris
With EQuanimity.

Administration Awaiting Events At Paris
With EQuanimity.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5.-The admins
tration is awaiting results from the
peace commission with equanimity in
the realisation that the government is
perfectly we'll prepared for any turn the
negotiations may take. =
The navy especially sis.in asstate Of
preparedness should it come to- re-
sumption Of. hostilities, far in advance
Of its condition at the outbreak of the
war. One by one all the splendid fight
ing machines Of the North Atlantic
squadron, which had been brought
north at the earliest moment, were
docked, cleaned and thoroughly refitted
at the New York and Norfolk navy
yards. Their ammunition supplies were
replenished and they are now with pos
sibly one or two exceptions, ready for
instant service in almost any quarter of
the globe.
As far a. the army is concerned,
while the original force of nearly q
quarter of q. million men called into
service by the president has been largely
diminished by the mastering out of
many regiments and organizations, it is
the opinion of expert military officers
that the army as q whole is really q
more formidable weapon now than it
was at any period during the war. ow-
ing to the discipline of the troops left
in service.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-11-08
LAYTON ON THE STAND.

Commander Ut santiago Says the Cam
paign Was Well Conducted. g.. (
WAsH1NGToN. Nov. 5.--Acting for the
war investigating commission, Colonel
DENLY has taken the testimony Of Gen.
eral Lawton. who was in command of
Second division of the Fifth corps in the
Santiago campaign.
General Lawton testified at consider
able length. Summing up, he said:
Taking into consideration the condi-
tions that we were obliged to face, the
character of the country, its climate and
other things being considered, I can say
there were no serious or gross mistakes
made. s. can. say there Was no lack Of
care on the part Of those in authority,
whose duty it was to look after the in
terests of the campaign. We had with
us as fine staff officers as there are in
the world, no better could be found.
These men worked night and day, and
human beings could do no more than
they"
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-11-08
Caulinower Scum.

TO tour ounces Of butter melted in a
saucepan add three dessertspoonfuls Of
curry powder, a large caulifower sliced,
d large onion minced, two or three
stalks Of celery minced very fine and q
tablespoonful Of boiled beans (or the
beans may be omitted). Fry gently for
five minutes, add three pints Of water,
simmer until reduced to a pulp, pass
through sieve, return to the saucepan
and season with salt and pepper. Serve
with croutons in the tureen, a spoonful
of boiled rice being placed in the plate
when served. Another way is to cook
until soft in pint Of water and then
add quart of milk.-Good Housekeep-
ing.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-11-08
Nigh. Lights.

To bear disappointment bravely is to
discomfort the fates.
Every woman IS AS CID rs tho neighbors
remember sho Is.
Minglo folly with your wisdom or no.
body will associate with you.
We are we'll balanced when our wills
can control our rrejudiccs
Faith is higher than reason, as loyalty
IL finer than investigation.
The geniality Of some people amounts
to q positive blemtsh in character.
Look before you Leap; otherwise you
won't recognize yourself sfterwsrd.
Originality consists mainly in not say.
ing the things which everybody else says.
Stupid people rob us of time and tom
per, but clever people go away loaded with
our ideas. w.
When q girls clover tonEnc Keeps her
from marrying, it IL because she has not
yet met her equal a,aoag msD.-Chicago
Record. :.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-11-08
SIMPLE AND STYLISH PRrr1coAT.

SIMPLE AND STYLISH PETTICOAT.
lined with insertion lace, silk ruohing
or other trimming. Underneath the
vandykes there is deep, very full
fiounce Of silk or material, which has no
foundation at the back and sets out very
fussily.
Even a moreen or brilliantine petit
coat can be made In this style. using q
founo, Of pinked out silk, set in email
kits, as this plating requires less silk
than the accordion style and is quito as
fussy and effective.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-11-08
New Box Shaped Cushion.

The brand new pincushion which
seems TO give universal favor lie, accord
ing to The Decorator aud Furnisher, one
made box shape in design, either oblong
or round, the bottom Of stiff pasteboard.
It 10 covered with silksor satin of what.
ever color preferred. As q decoration
there IL . conventional design which 10
outlined in gilt or in shades Of delicate
do hosa To make the pattern very
elaborate the open spaces are filled with
pins whose oolored heads give to this
scheme q pretty device. The sides can
be. Alled with safety pins, making the
whole quite . charming accessory and q
useful One ut the same time. >'%
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-11-08
lnjusticc.

''What did you assault him fors''
"He called mo n lobster, your honor"
Called you lobster, did her Whit ID
your businesst"
''I've got IN alley cleaning contract.
your honor"
I'm this wardl''
Yes, your honor.
THAT'S sufficient. I know how the
alleys arc cle!ned In this ward. Tho lob
ster, my fricnd, IL u sca>engcr Of tho sea,
but ho Is a good sea enRCr. You nre a
soavenger on land and ~ mighty poor one.
The lobster Is the ono 10 complain Of tho
comparison, and tho Zinc for striking this
boy for calling you u lobster will be %
and costa Ncxtr'-Chicago Tribune
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-11-08
NUT ,cE CREAMS.
Nuts Combine Dcliciously with Fruit
S&% Cream. t..' "s'.'1-. 9 W. b

,Nuts Combine Dcliciously With Fruit
,4-y $50, dream. a;rl,-.2
Nut creams are the latest. in the ypc,,.
Mar froxon delicacy. This deligily. i !
variation Of the standard article may
Be very easily made by using Neapolitau
or Philadelphia Ice cream ~ a basis,
and it furnishes n, acceptable novelty
for the entertainments Of tue social sea:
son now opening. +#f A
Chestnuts must I've well boiled till
quite soft. inashed. rubbed through a
3sieve and then slightly sailed, but all
other nuts are more pronounced and
better favored II unhoiled. Almonds,
0hestnuts, alberts and hazelnuts should
be shelled, blanched, chopped fine, sift-
cd and added to the cream at the begin.
ming. They may also be slightly roast
cd, chopped. pounded to paste and
rubbed through u sieve with the add.
tion Of little cream. Add this paste to
the hot cream and set aside to cool.
Nuts combine deliciously with ,rany
OF tho delicate fruit cream ices. LQual
parts Of either walnuts, pistachios or
almonds aud mixed candicd Suits maks
. good combination with almost any
cream ices foI basis. The addition Of
. pinch of salt to each quart Of nut
cream heightens the flavor ESPECIALLY
Of pistachioh which is slightly insi pid
without it.
All cream ices containing nuts re-.
quiro longer time both to freeze and
to ripen, because Of their oily nature.
Observe the same general rules fer
freezing, packing aud molding as for
ordinary cream ices
Almond Ice Cream.-A quart of
cream, four ounces of shelled almonds,
. teaspoonful Of vanilla essence and a
few drops each Of rosewater and bitter
almoud extract. First blanch the aim.
olids, then pound them to a paste in q
mortar, adding the rosewater aud a
very little cream gradually. Heat the
cream in double boiler until quite hot,
not boiling. melt the sugar in 1t, and
when cold add the almond and vanilla
essence Freeze and pack according to
general practice.
. #Chestnut.-Take q quart Of cream.
half pint of chestnuts, shelled. half q
pound Of sugar, half q teaoupful Of
orange juice. teaspoonful of vanilla. q
teaspoonful of essence of almonds,
sweet. Prepare the chestnuts by either
Of the ways given in general directions
and finish the same az for the almond
cream ice. 'r
Filbert or Hazslnut-Add quarter
Of . pound of the nut kernels to quart
Of good ice cream. without forgetting tho
pinch Of salt in the first instance.
Pistachio. Prepare quart of good
ice cream. Blanch aud pound to paste
four ounces Of pistachio nuts. Rub into
the paste three drops Of orange flower
water, and when the cream is quite cold
add the paste with teaspoonful of aim.
ond essence and four Or six drops of
any green ooloring (spinach, etc., to
give the requisite shade Finish as
usual
(. Walnut-Blanch one-quartor pound
Of ewalnuts as directed for the almond
cream, chop fine. sift, stir in eaitspoon.
full of salt and add to quart of ice
cream when half frozen. Let 1t stand
tor TWO hours after freezing TO ripen.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-11-08
SALLY.

rve went with Sally nigh two year
An cut the other fellers out: w.,
They couldn't none on 'em come near
Sal gave em all the right about!
An possessed her heart entire '
Till Sally went an fined the choir.
/ never went ter singin school.
Because haln't no voice ter sing;
I never learnt a single rule
Ner notes ner scales ner no SIGH thing
Ner didn't have the least desire
Till Sal she up an Tined the choir.
Sal likes me yet. but. MASSEY me.
see what's brewin in the air!
0she sits up front. an kin see
Her an tibet fat. plump tenor there.
An. gosh ct sets me all hfire
Ter see 'em firth in the choir.
I wish he'd some sort O. voice.
An then I'd sing in tibet choir, too.
But, dog It all. hh,n't no choice.
So sit within IN my pew
An hope an pray .hct Sally'll tire
O. singin there III quit the choir!
But music amt the only thing ~.
On airth, I'd hev thct tenor know.
An eff ha!nt no voice ter sing
I've, got n good. big fist. an So
He'd best lie low. er they'll require
A bran new tenor Il, tibet choir!
New York Truth.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-11-08
HIS DILEMMA.
che wlsaom Of Solomon WINS Needed
to Make the Oeclal0A. .-m-N-

Ch9 Window Of Solomon Was Needed
to Make the DecisioH.
eyes, TIN bnck." said the man who
had been away on vacation. I'VE went
away because my vito thought that IL
would do tho baby gooti II we could fiud .
nioe, cool plnoe for tho summer, far from
the heat and noise Of tho city, 1t did the
baby a world of good--at least 80 my wife
says-and now have como buck to the
city for my own health.
"We found just such place as We werc
booking FOR, and ! was actually enjoying
myself until some ono proposed holding \
baby show. Did 1t ever occur to you how
easy 1t Ia to organize a baby showf All II
needs IL babies-nnd you can find them
every where-,nnd some idiot to propose tho
scheme ....,...... .e,.. .
deep down in the heart of every woM.
an who has baby there Is deep rooted
conviction that her particular infant IL
tho sweetest bit of humanity In all tho
wide, wide world and that it Is only ncc
essary to hold that baby up tn public view
to prove the f:Ict to wondering world
~ was proposed for judge, and tho only
reason that can give for accepting the
offlcn is,that haven't been myself sinoe
the period that made mo u proud father.
~ didn't realize what was getting
into until 1 saw - proud mothers parnd.
Ing before mo, each holding. In her opim.
Ion. the only bnby on tho faco Of the Garth
II was dazGd at tho awful task before
mo, and when l discovered that my wife
had entered our baby and was the proud.
est of tho lot nearly tainted.
Tho Awfulneas Of my situation nearly
took my breath away, l rckoncd up my
position as rapidly as possible. Seventy
six fond mothers were bound to he disap-
pointed, and that Try vito should be
among tho number was simply out of the
question II valued MY future happiness.
As for tho othcrs-well, l simply took the
lesser Of the two evils.
II located tho door, got as near 1t az
possible. gave the first prize to my wife
and fed, taking tho first train out OF town
and leaving M wife TO puck up and fol-
low mo. "-Dotroit FREQ Press..
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-11-08

Al interesting ;1pcr was read by
Professor Lunst,>.m of Sweden before
the British association at its recent
meeting describing experiments made
on growing plants through the action
Of electricity. The trials were continued
for more than a month and extended
over 1871 hours in midsummer. The cur
rent was applied for four hours in the
morning and four in the afternoon. On
a general average there was found to be
an increase of their seeds during this
period Of experiment. Of 40 per cent and
in the roots Of from IS to ~ per cent,
the latter increase being in beans, straw
berries and raspberries. The time Of
ripening was shortened fully one-thlrd.
The experiments satisfied the author Of
some things in the philosophy Of nat
ural operations. Unless water was given
the plants at the same time with the
electrical current ON hot, sunshiny days
the plants were injured. Electrical
storms in the state Of nature were con.
oeived to ne important to vegetation.
Professor Lunstrom believed that either
the gases in the air we're transformed
to ozone or nitrous oxides, which, being
heavy, fell upon the plants and helped
the activity of their vegetation or that
the electricity induced the juices Of the
plants to circulate more rapidly through
the capillary tubes. Itwas claimed that
the method was ready to be carried into
practical operation. From experiments
made in the United States some years
ago It was found that artil1cial]y ap.
piled electricity was Of special value in
growing fruit, vegetables and flowers
under glass, but less reliable in the field
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-11-08
STEEL RAIL POOL.

Contract Signed by Manufacturers and
lrices Advanced. ;
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 5.-The Press
says: It was announced in this city
Friday that the steel rail manufactur
ing companies had agreed to maintain
the price of steel rails, the contract to
remain in force for five years. Besides
this the price was to be advanced from
e18 to $2O u ton. =
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when lie Wanted to Go.

Il think that two sessions OF school q
day are two much for Johnnie" remarked
Johnnie's mother. 1T seonls to tire him
TOO much. think I'll only send him part
Of day hereafter"
(which pnrtp" asked Johnnie's father.
'Well, don't know. Perhaps we'd bet
tor AJAX him what part Of tho day he'd
Zather be at school,"
During play hour" put in johnnie
promptly, without waiting to be asked
Chicago Post.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-11-08
Speed PICKLES:
Csef1l Sug1estioEs-Recipe For Pic.
kling PeaDs and Grapes. ~.

Useful uggestioNs-Recipes For Pic.
llias P.sss And Grapes. q;
Ginger ID the most wholesome spice,
mace, cinnamon and nutmeg the most
delicate. while ailspice has ooarser
flavor and one .disliksdsby many. White
mustard and celery seed give an appetite
ing flavor, and when the seeds them.
selves would sdetract from the appear.
anoe Of Ielish they should Be placed in
Q muslin bag and discarded when the
relish 10 Damned. Vinegar should be boil.
d no Longer than aitively necessary,
% II u sure to lessen IL strength, says
writer In Good housekeeping in Civ.
ing the following among recipes for
pickles and sauces: .
For picking no; variety Of pear 10
equal to tho 6eckel, with it, fine, firm
grained flesh and sweet flavor. Cut out
the blossom end and pare smoothly. leav-
ing the stems ON, and drop into cold wa
ter to prevent deterioration. II q larger
variety must be used, pare, halve and
neatly cut out the ooro. Weigh the
fruit, and II very hard steam or boil
slowly in clear water until they com.
menoe to soften. For every eight pounds
Of fruit allow one quart of vinegar, five
pounds Of sugar, one tablespoonful of
ground cinpamon, one-half table.
spoonful Of mace, one teaspoonful each
Of cloves and white ginger and dozen
pepperoorns. Add the sugar to the vim.
egsr. Tie tha mixed spices in three lit
tie muslin bags, drop into the vinegar
and slowly bring to the boiling point
Cook q few pears at one time, and only
until they can be pierced with silver
fork. When all are cooked, put into
glass fruit jars or q stone crock and
cover with the hot vinegar. If the crock,
invert q plate over the top of the fruit
to keep it under the strip.
With small knife divide large clus.
teri Of grapes . little underripe into
convenient sized sections. Wash, drain,
weigh and pack into q stone jar. For
every ten pounds Of fruit allow one
quart Of vinegar, five pounds Of sugar,
two tablespoonfuls of ground cinnamon
and one Of ginger. Slowly bring to the
boiling point, take out the spice bags
and pour over the grapes Let stand
three days. Drain of the vinegar, re-
heat, pour over the fruit. weight with
an inverted plate and next morning tie
paper over the top of the jar and sat
in q cold, dry place.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-11-08
Household Brevities.

TO prepare nasturtium seeds for pic.
kles oeoapefs remove the stems and let
them stand in salted water over night
Pack In mal1 bottles and cover with
boiling vinegar. Spices and . little
sugar may Be- added. '
Starch made with soapy water IL said
70 possess the advantage Of never stick.
ing to the iron. I. 5.s Il.
An easy. way "a, clean marble oe poe.
cslain basins 10 with table alt. .iw 4,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-11-08
STEEL STEAMERS COLLIDE.

The Starucsn Sank Immediately, being
Badly Damaged.
BUFFALO, N. Y, Nov. 5.-The Mari.
tana, big steel freight steamer owned
by the Minnesota Steamship company.
crashed into the Starucca, big steel
freighter belonging to the Erie railroad.
The Starucca sank almost Immediately
in Is feet of water with an immense
hole in her side.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-11-08
soutl,ail Case Set for Trial.

ST. PAUL, Nov. 5.-The case of the
state against James H. Southall has
been set for trial Nov. 8. The county
attorney states the case will surely Le
called on that date.
were unavailing. Captain Hale then Or
dered all hands to jump overheard and
save themselves as best they could.
After short time in the water they
were sightsl by the schooner Alice
Clark and boat from that vessel picked
up % of the unfortunates.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-11-08
4 Winner.

"How did you like tho show last nightf'
"Grcat! Fest ever saw. House was
packed, and tho people went wild with en-
thusiHsm. They killed a Spaniard In ev-
cry act "--IChicagO News.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-11-08
Quit ~ Once.

r. f. Morso-Oh. You got u jowcl when
you married mo!
Mrs. II. T.. Morse-Did ~ Well, I'm
sure mover got ono aftorward !-Jewel
ers' Weekly
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-11-08
n IN =. v 7I.'''1 .39' ;. 81 !. M IN
CuBANS ON A STRIKE.
Best Wages They Ever Had Not Enough.
1 Wood VIII deal with Them. MI

Best Wages They Ever Had Not Enough.
. Wood ,WAi Deal with Them. !, sS5l
SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Nov. 5.-i.e Gu
bans who have bsen employed In clean
ing and repairing the streets Of Santiago,
have struck for higher wages, though
they have been receiving 81 u day or 40
cents and two rations- higher wares
than have ever before been paid for sim
liar work. \. 3ta En .iE s f@s
In fact local employers Of labor have
been complaining of this high rate, al,
leging that il was quite impossible for
them to compete with the government
on such terms. The Cuban laborers Of
the best are laky and slipshod. They
want an Increase of so cents day.
General Leonard Wood absolutely re-
fuses to accede to the demand and will
adopt heroic measures if the strike IL
not promptly declared off,, n D.. .N@
= The trouble is that many of the strik-
ers have rations enough on hand to last
. month or more, and they think they
can coerce the United States authorities.
low. Railroad Ordered Sold.
KEoKUK, Ia, Nov. 5.-Judge Wool
son of the United States court has
signed decree of foreclosure against
the Chicago, Fort Madison and Dea
Moines railroad. The amount due bond
holders is $l,S13,O00. The sale will &C.
cur about jan. /.
Makes . Sensational Statement.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Nov. s.
Thomas jefferson Haynes, PopuEst
nominee for congress IN this district,
has made public statement over his
signature that the Populist ticket was
put in the field for the sole purpose Of
defeating the Democrats. He says he
was promised $500 for the use Of his
name as q candidate.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-11-08
Varying Moods.

Varying Moods.
face.
JILL Is that so2 " ~.
Yes; one ia seen on the man tho day
his installment is due and the other the
dsy after. "-Ycnkers Statesman.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-11-08
wen Emnha.i.ed Re.ul,

We'll Emphasized ResuIts.
"That curfew law doesn't work to suit
me-" I.
"What's the matter?''
1T soares Johnny to bed at night and
makes him afraid to get up in the morn.
ing. "-Chicago Record. .
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-11-08
Goodhx. Sumner!

~ - 0O00bys 9ummeRS
The blinds are UP. and the windows rub
bed, agl5} s25S h' yea ;! H. ,
The cats come back and 10 duly grubhedj
~ Piano groa MS in pain. yp.. .fY~ |
The tradesmen call and present their bills.
The "taxes'' comes with some other ill1-
Because wire home again. t ,
T. ,s-.S5 -, Pick Nc U !!
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