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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-05-03
NlAAtonomsh sails.

OHARLsssox, s. O., May S.-The
monitor Niantonomah has sailed for
Key West While here The monitor
took On . full supply Of coal aud frssh
water and also had some s1ight repairs
made to her machinery.
GUARDING AGAINST 0Ple9.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-05-03
To Care for Vermont Troops.

CHESTER. VT, May 3.-Govsruor
Grout has called an extra session Of the
legislature for May to provide funds
for tho subsistence and the transporta-
don Of Vermont troops. The state
militia will be modified on Saturday,
Nay Z, 1T Brattleboro.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-05-03
waseo,sla Militia 11obilis,,e.

MILWAUKEE,, April 2&-Ths first
three regiments, w. N. G., together
with Companies A, B, O-and F Of the
Fourth regiment, will assemble at tho
state fair grounds in this city Ut once.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-05-03

Madrid Report Says the spspisrds Wsnt
Down With Their Vessels.
LONDON. May 2.-A'special dispatch
from Madrid says the Spaniards fought
splendidly, the sailors refusing to leave
the burning and sinking ships The
captain Of tho Reins Christina went
down with the vessel.
GENERAL MASON DEAD.
Evening star., 1898-12-15

phenomena. Its rivers are the largest IN
the world and the wealth of its mineral re-
sources cannot be estimated. In every brook
iii four-ffths of Alaska prospectors have
found gold. The strikes have not been as
rich as some of those made in the Klon-
dixie, but / think that discoveries of gold
will continue to be made in Alaska for the
next 100 years. The climate of the major
portion of the peninsula is not as rigorous
as the people of the United States believe.
Around the coast the temperature is mod
Grated by the ocean currents, and at Sitka
the winters are so mild that ice of suffi-
cient strength to bear an individuaPs weight
is seldom formed.
1.-The people of Alaska" Dr. Jackson said,
"are of four distinct races. There are the
Esquimaux the American Indian, the
Thlinggetts and the Aleutes. The first three
are barbarians. The Aleutes inhabit the
Aleutiau Islands, are civilized and belong
to the Greek Church of Russia. Not many
years ago the Aleutes celebrated the cen
tennial anniversary of the establishment Of
the church in their country. Witchcraft is
still believed in by the other three peoples
of Alaska and it is nothing unusual for
people to be tortured to death because they
are accused of this impossible crime.
Among some of the tribes the custom of
killing children at birth prevails. With
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others 1t is considered no crime to kin the
sick and old. Child marriage is very COM
, mon among these people and often one
hears of the purchase of little girl by an
old man. The people are not ferocious nat
urally. however. They are easily won to
Christianity, and the only reason they re-
main barbarians is owing to the neglect of
the civilized world
Dr. Jackson also told something of the
missionary work already accomplished in
Alaska. Churches and missions have" he
said, already been established by the
Presbyterian, Methodist, Quaker, Epsco-
pal, Swedenborgian and Congregational de-
nominations Some of the sects have like
wise founded schools.
In addition to the native population, the
last eighteen months have seen 100000
miners come to Alaska and the Klondike.
These people are without spiritual instruc-
ton. and are badly in need of it. Very few
of them even stop work on the Sabbath.
And some have admitted to me that they
had lost track of the days of the week.
That such a condition of affairs should ex-
ist, l deplore. The Presbyterian board OF
missions is willing to do its share of the
work to remedy this, but it is handicapped
by lack of funds.
DR.. Jackson's missionary territory in
Evening star., 1898-12-15
SPECIALS IN CLOTHES.
Queer Pockets and other Things
TaiIor~ Put Into Garments.

From he New York Tribune.
No special
With that remark TO the assistant who
took down the measurements the tailor
dismissed his patron and said that the suit
would he finished sure" on a certain day.
What did you mean by saying no spe-
ciaI to your clerk asked the customer.
We'll. that means that you want your
clothes made all right and without any
crank things about them Pockets are the
great specials We have customers who
want besides the regular pockets. places
In cheir waistcoats for pencils, eyeglasses
and all sorts of things Some pencil pock-
cts are made to hold only pencil, and
some for a bunch EyeElass pockets are
also ordered in keeping with the shape and
style of the glasses and pockets for cigars
are ordered for all sizes. from the little
half-pencu shape to the great. big perfecto.
Freak pockets. inside of other pockets. are
also in demand. and chamois-lined pockets.
which We usually make for the watch side
OF the waistcoat. are ordered often for
trousers by men who carry silver trinkets
In them. But pockets are not the only 'spe-
Cials.' The European custom of wearing
a black band on the left sleeve to Indicate
mourning Is becoming popular in this coun-
try. and the band is one OF our specials "
Another class Of special customers are
those whose garments are made with a
view to the wearer's health. Many men
have an inner band of red flannel put on
the waist of their trousers as a cure for
rheumatism, and some driving coats are
made so that sheets of stout paper may he
slipped between the breast lining and the
cloth when driving against the wind.
'On the whole said the tailor, "a man
in my business has the best opportunity to
find out the kinks and queer points about
men. not only as to their persons, but their
minds
Evening star., 1898-12-15
All Silverware Engraved Free.
Fancy Boxes With Everything.
YOU'LL Find the FHdkf. Booth

most quaint bit of decorative architecture Couldn't
miss it you tried It's right i'll the center of the
Just facing the first elevator. Built like Russian
kiosk with gracefully swelling dome and decked here
and there with Wrcahs of Christmas green's 1t isn't
SO much OF decoration it is convenience. Its
shape gives lis the chance to display with justice
the wonderful stock garnered for the holiday buy
ing Plenty OF cheap cotton affairs No different from
those OF hundred other stores. Only very much
lower priced But there Handlerchiefs that NO
OlHER department show Dainty bits of ilmy
linen and rare laces fit to grace the girdle of an
press. Between the extremes hundred quail
ties with easily advancing prices-each though asmack
with the 1nvarlabe moderation of asking that raises
tins store peg or above its nearest competitor
Evening star., 1898-12-15
VIEWS OF ALASKA.
DIR. jackson Says Country Has Been
MisreRresented.

who recently returned from Alaska, and,
it is understood. will soon leave for that
far-oh section of the country, said a few
days ago in speaking of that territory and
Its natives: The country has long been
misrepresented. 1t is not the desolate sec
tion pictured. The most beautiful scenery
l ever beheld is in Alaska, and l assure you
that the scenery of parts of Alaska over
which the average American tourist goes
into raptures is not to be compared with
that viewed on trip from Sitka to the
Aieutian Islands, journey which very few
people make
Alaska is a land of SURPRISES and natural
Evening star., 1898-12-15

2J Genuine AStrakhaG CELLARS. or. #
you'd rather have 'e;n. pick II an
equal number of Eirctri,- Seal col
lars. with real Hktrakhau yukes.
They re specially well made and are
lined with silk Their re- - ms
tail price is $50. ........ GOe 20
% Real French seal Collars. These
are entirely new: have = soft. down
like pile and are perfect pclts: 81
iShed with aslrakhau yoke and tab
ends. II weuld he Ga "a
cracking value at s.. 5n.. p-t 20
loo more-than-usually-S Marten
Neck Buas. with s and 10 tails. in a
bunch at each end. The hair ! very
long and fuhy. Full Boas that'iI
make downy nest for the
pretties; Of chinS. Worth "a m2
T''o'. - Ns ~
Evening star., 1898-12-15

loo Fine Sable and Grn.y Neck
S'arfs. soft and FUZZY. With nrr,.r-
looking head and graceful tails. Th,,
rrinll I price Is II" Jess O2S
AI"h -. .-H-.-.--. > - 10
small lot Of ~ Natural Marten
NUNS. IL you've the fHinf'st cuncep-
ton If the worth of furS yni'H kpnN
that such as these never sell AT a
penny under s.. Pick any O21
loT-.. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. > w.
loo Childrcn's Fur Sets all sorts
Odds and ends that have been left
by heavy buying in five or SIX lines.
- Esty Sa,Is RE TgTlh K@J sl5 10 les than 93c,
- Fur Sets Of various desrript ions
Encn consists If rullnr and n fun
size mum and nurse. Made II stone
marten, opnssum. chinchilla and
other peltS. You So" 9 km
plenty like en- NJ S3..... y oUS
Evening star., 1898-12-15
A Sale of SIM all Furs.

I'D ECRt lied it partly from the big stock that's
Tx been domiciled here all winter The greater part
OF EN- came providentialy from a big maker
whose resources at present small as his over
stock great Our buyer took fver over to busting
New York couple of days ago. Went to see if he
couldn't pick up Just such snap this and he found
all the elements OF successful deal ready for the magic
touch OF ready cash, You couldn't be proper in
your choice OF Christmas present. Nothing pretter
than fur. Nothing more substantial And nothing
50 great bargain as these are
Evening star., 1898-12-15
Pillows and Cushions.

IT YOU'VE time and pencil and paper it'll take You
II lust a moment to see what foolish idea it is to
- make up" such gifts these. The big factories
can buy much moro cheaply than you can. The mere
pttancc paid for the labor of manufacture ncon
sequenta factor Shatter that old idea that your grand
mother handed down you and recognize in this
direction YOU have in half hundred others the
Cheapenng mission of that greatest OF ell industrial
ganizations-the all powerful department store.
Evening star., 1898-12-15

Wen sell you with fair profit,
too. 500 head rests made OF fine
pougee and herutfied with China silk
ia cost you 3?c. to buy 1Qc
the raw material. l....... TSo
a handsome array Of chair and sofa
cushions covered with tirst-class
pongee, or with the best Of Japanese
gold cloth. Finished with liberal
and graceful ruifie. To make such
you'd incur an expense far greater
than what We ask for the Or
cushion. ........ So$o
Evening star., 1898-12-15

forty players on their roll. The They ID drafted hf'ed
sIaele this fan from Kansas CITY, ne pe.hs
the leading batsman OF the es.si si.',.t i,e.' e
and O'Brien they secured l[oi'' 0' ''e use
From the New York Journal
Pittsburg is generally believed to nave nave
,c+te,, tho better of the vargain, as taduen
s'itei Lad - b, a sore arm and Slagle and
n Rrien are untried youngsters.
Evening star., 1898-12-15

Satin Head Rests, with long silk
tassels. Carefully embroidered in
gold tinsel. 81 would be zGDo
nearer to its worth. ..... ~
We bought wisely and well when
we came to Down Cushions. Per-
haps it WAS more luck than anything
else. Anyhow, Wen offer you lot
Of handsomely covered, all with silk,
mind you. Down Soft Pillows-that
You couldn't possibly equal un- G I
der S1.J0. for. r.........-....... ~
Evening star., 1898-12-15

Evans .:..... Home goal. ............ Lynch
,r,- Goals from fielidiyrDaly 2; Brick, !;
Thompson, =. From tie free throw-Tay-
lor, ,; Berberick II Feferee-Mr. A. W.
Ferris Umpires-sIessrs. Adam Johnson
and c. A. s1!rinsers-Messrs. W. D.
Srist and NJ. j. German. Scorer-Mr. D.
3. Baker.
Evening star., 1898-12-15
\ Self-Eyident Proposition.

He can rest assured. however, that WASH
inSton will rot be satisfied with the ex
change of a star player unless one or more
star players are secured in his place If by
disposinG of Rcitz he can fill third base and
short stop successfully there will be no
KICK coming: but if second base is weak
cned and third and short not strengthened
the W dShln%ton team will he at the tail
end of the procession. as of yore. and the
attendance at National Park will be smaller
than ever.
AT first glance therefore. yesterdays deal
Is distinct disappointment; what follows
may prove it 10 have been Il mastery
move.
Let's wait and see
Washington will not be aVerSe to seeing
many strange faces on its ball team. pro-
yidtd the owners of those faces can play
ball
Evening star., 1898-12-15

Perhaps the most precious sword in ex-
lstence is that of the Gaekwar of Ranoda
It's NIT and belt are incrusted with dia
ued at f220.0o0. The Shah of Persia possesses
a sword valued at 10000. His father uo-a
1t on his first visit to Europe. There are
some costly swords in India, while both the
czar and the sultan possess fau-aIaS ii ~, I tlIe
OF great price. The most valuable swor5 in
England is the one presented by the Egyn-
tlans 10 Lord Woiseley. The hilt is set
WIN ~ Drlihants and is valued at e.. 600.
German university students have fncreas.
ed IN number from about 10000 twenty-five
years ago to 32,241 last year. The Increase
Is out OF proportion to the population
Evening star., 1898-12-15
Dainty Gift Aprons.

quarter half dollar worth in the shape q" an Apron Eight
t.r
ynsy of a
het,er grade decking
quality lace Il bands
From
Great Blanket Their heiy
soil Roc
big pockets Ss
gingl
w,rt 25c But wells selse
Evening star., 1898-12-15
[,Z:I7i{IIlI]

For that dull feeling ia the morning wglcu e4eHtes
a desire for something TO brace and stimulate Won
and send YOU to your business with a clear head
and steady hand. kafrikO will do this for you
as surely as day follows night. II you want to
taper off, take Kafriko IL you want TO
''straighten up take Kafriko. II your nerves are
take kafriko.
Evening star., 1898-12-15
[,z:I7i{I,zIl

For oyereating overdrinkins. oyersleepng or over
indugences of any kind, 1t NERDS the wear and
tear upon the system from business or household
cares, or social demands. Invaluable for Invalids
and Conraiescentb.
Evening star., 1898-12-15

Alaska embraces several hundred nilae md
is located In and around Sitka. aIthongb
ne spends the greater part of his time at
81, MichaeL He says the various denomi-
each having a separate Subdivisions I'm TyhiSyh,
to labor. Education is progressing in the
territory. The government annually an
propriates $4,000 for this purpose.
Evening star., 1898-12-15

Mems 2S-inch Taffetn Silk Umbrel-
las, with real sterling mount ings
and cover and tassel. All kinds of
natural handles. Worth 50 az
So. 30. OA0 10
Children's Gift Umbrellas, covered
with cnlored silk. with steel rod, in
red. blue. green and e n 40
brown. Worth 81 90. ..... , L 40
Extra for Emgra wing.
Evening star., 1898-12-15
From the New York Herald.

one trade was made during the dav
which is looked upon as a most important
one Arthur Irwin, manager of the Wash
ingtonS, arranged for the exchange of
Reitz to Pittsburg for Padden, Jack"
OBrien and Slagle. Irwin thinks he got
the best of the deal. whereas Pittsburg
officials believe they got the best of it.
O'Brien and Siagle are outfieIders who
have never yet played in the major league
Slagle is said to be the smallest Individual
playing ball. He is so diminutiye that he
has an advantage of pitchers in that they
have to put the ball almost squarely over
the plate to him. Tot Murphy. formerly
of the New GOrkS, was considered the
shortest ball player on the field but those
who know say that Slaslc is still small
cr. Edward Hanlon of the Baltimores
was the first National League manager to
consider the adviSabiity of taking Slagle
Then Frank Selee, manager of the BoStOns,
got hold Of him, but disposed of him TO
Kansas City, of the Western Lea que. with
out playing him. Next came the PittSburg
club, which drafted Slagle this fall. He is
said to toe head and shoulders above any
other outfieidcr in the Western League. not
withstdnding his extreme smallness.
O Brien was drafted from Syracuse of the
Eastern League. He began his career in the
New York state league at Rochester and
has also been member of both the TOron-
to and Scranton teams. Padden is a sec
onG baseman. and has played on the Pitts
burg team. ReitZ is one of the best sec
ond basemen in the league He was first
picked up in the California league by Han
Ion of Baltimore who afterward traded
him to Washington.
Evening star., 1898-12-15

90 and 2S-inch Gloria SILK Tmbrel-
las, with all sorts of natural wood
handles, best pa II o IL OSC
frames. Worth $l.5o...... SOSs
Mems Gloria SILK 2S-inch Umbrel-
las, rich and tasteful handles.
mounted with sterling silver. Cover
with each one. Worth & \ OS
81 80. ...........'....-. ~ 'SO
DON'T Ask Anything
Evening star., 1898-12-15
What Irwin May Do.

1t is only fair to him. therefore. TO wait
a while before passing final judgment. BY
securing surplus of outfielders he NAV be
enabled to make the very trades that would
strengthen the local team in its weakest
points. He may now he able to dicker
successfully for a Steinfelt or a Cross or a
Dahlen or Gleason. 1t is known that
Cincinnati has been casting longing glances
for a good while toward Selbach, and it
would not be surprising if that agile out
fielder should figure in a trade for an in
heider who would be much more valuable
to Washington than Selbach. In other
words, Irwin has fortified himself with a
good supply of ammunition and it remains
q he seen how well he can fire il off
Evening star., 1898-12-15
Gz:IiilI,lD

Indorsed by Physicians and Nurses and recon-
nended for Nervousness, Depression, FatIsue,
digestion, Nervous Dyspepsia, Exhaustion, Insoni-
MIA and General Lassitude.
Evening star., 1898-12-15
C,rro,Is' Basket Ball Team wins.

The Carroll Institute basket BAH team
scored a victory over the team from the
washington Athletic Club in game last
,,ebt At the w l.. I. armory The score
uas T to 6, being a tie at the end OF the
,d half Brick of the Carroll Insti-
,n,e tcam scored the winning point
The playing of Messrs' Brick Daily and
y.,herick Of the CAROLS, and Thompson,
Grant and Taylor of the W. A G. was a
Evening star., 1898-12-15
How 1t is Regarded Elsewhere.

The following extracts from out-of-tow
papers show how the deal is regarde,
abroad:
Evening star., 1898-12-15
Frnm Tho Raltlmore Sun.

This O'Brien is not Tommy late of Bal
timore, but an outfielder, who was former
ly with Syracuse. Manager Arthur Irwin
thinks Brien a conner, as valuable as
either Padden or S.agie. if not more so.
Slagle was GRATED by Pittsburg last fall
from the Western League. Boston had him
for while and Selee thinks him a very
promising player. Padden'S ability is we'll
known. but he is not in favor with Manager
Watkins. 1t seems to be the general opn-
ion tnat Washington got the better of the
deal. but many think both clubs are
strengthened as Pittsburg has more play
erS than il can use.
Evening star., 1898-12-15
How About Umbrellas?

our store news and the plot hasn't half developed yet
1t has been tale of crafty buyngof hardshps in the
wholesale world. Christmas merchandising develops
the most startling features of the story. The climax
OF underpricing bursts You with unrestrained force
Evening star., 1898-12-15

Wen box all purchases neatly for you-tfe costly
ones in a most exquisite
Evening star., 1898-12-15
Will There Re Others

1t Is too carly in the fight, however. to
pass Judgment
II this should prove to he the end of Man
aser lrwin's deals before the beginning of
next season. nothing but condemnation
would be his portion. TO trade the star
second haseman of the league for a me-
dtocre successor and two outfeIders when
tn" local team was already strong in out
f"lders. and stop there. would seem To be
the height of fol y. Manager Irwin has
been given credit for more than the average
amount of Shrewdness. He certainly proved
1t when he gold-bricked Earl Wagner last
year with McHale Wagner and SNYDER
Evening star., 1898-12-15
From the Baltimore American.

Slagle is Il center fielder and first nIaye6
professionally in the Texas League He was
next signed by Boston who loaned him TO
Grand Rapids in 1891 COmishey paid $3.50
to Grand Rapids for the ficI-er but Boston
claimed ownership. was sustained nv the
league. and Stage went II NJ inning of Kan
S3S City. from where he was obtained at
the end Of last season by Pittsbure He Iad
the Western League in batting and ha Sc
running, and is touted as IA phenom lack
O BrieH has figured as a star for three
years in the Eastern League. He is an an
around player He has played in Troy
Rochester. Scranton. and vas a leader of
last years Syracuse Stars. Richard Pldden
first played in Pittshurg in 1896; since that
time ne has rapidly developed as a hats
man. but is reputed TO have poor throw
ing arm
From the Ph,adephia Inquirer
President Ban Johnson ur The Waetor,,
League declares that Slagie is on. of thn
best outfielders in the business and as
Padden is u fair second baseman !. t. NOT
in evidence that Irwin lost anything by the
deal.
From the Philadelphia Press.
OF course, both sides claim to have ,a-
ceiVed the better oI the deal. IL will bfs 70
meInbered that Reitz figured a Year ago in
the deal between Baltimore and Washing
ton He is still a first-class second has,.
man, and Pittsburg could afford to give nm
three men for him. as they have nearly
Evening star., 1898-12-15
THE BASE BALL DEAL
What the Disposal of Reitz May Mean
for Washington.
OTHER CHANGES MUST FOLLOW
Third Base and Short Stop Require
ManagerIrwin's Early Attention.
OTHER SPORTING MATTERS
OTHER SPORTING MATTERS

The announcement in yesterdays Star
that Manager Irwin had traded Reitz for
Padden, Slagle and O'Rrien of the Pitts
burg club created considerable surprise not
to say dismay, among the Washington base
ball fans. If there was one man on the
local team who was regarded as a fixture
that man was Reitz. the peer. if not the
superior, Of any player in the middle of the
diamond. 1t was hoped that Reitz and one
or two other star players would form the
nucleus for first-class base ball team
Some of the famous managers have earned
their reputation by never releasing a good
man until they had a chance to secure a
better one. They believed in building I'D
instead of tearing down. 1t is somewhat
difficult to reconcile this sensa tionaI trade
with the statement made by Earl Wagner
at the close of last season-that no team
can win a majority of games without a
Ston"Wall infield. and that the Washington
clhD could not hope to succeed until the in
Held holes at third base and short stop were
plugged up, but primarily a good third
bdSeman must he secured at dll hazards
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-01

they pull at the mail mans bag when
= his head is turned and In other ways
annoy him. II reported or caught the
young men would be severely punished.
Mrs. r. II. McDonOush. Miss Kate Nc
Grath and Miss Agnes Kennedy, Of Buff
falo. y. Y. who have been visiting Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas OConner. Mr.. James
Hartley and relative, Miss EHenClan-
cey on Louisiana street. have returned
10 their home after a most delightful
stay
a very pretty marriage was solennized
at the Apostolic church on Wednesday
night when Miss Mary +. Clarke became
the bride OF Mr.. John II. Whl'low. Rev.
John w. Daugherty performed the cere-