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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19
The Siberian Railroad.

The approaching completion Of tho
great Siberian railroad, which will be
opened along it's entire line in 1904, &C.
cording to the directors report just
made, calls renewed attention to a tire.
mendous work. It has not involved any
great engineering problems, for the
route was surveyed to avoid them. The
first railroad built in Russia under tho
auspices Of Emperor Nicholas was
planned on the scale Of ruler, the
straightest line between two points, and
cost fabulous sum per mile. That was
the arrogance Of the autoorat, who
would rule nature by ukase. The
Siberian road has been economically yet
thoroughly built with q single track.
and the main feature of wonder in its
construction is its immense length.
Such q line had become military
necessity to Russia as we'll as COM
mercial one, and it will be worth $780,.
900 additional soldiers to the car as
war agent IN any eastern imbroglio Al
means Of developing the vast and
scarcely opened resources of Siberia its
value can scarcely be computed. It 10
stated that in the month Of August
when the line will be opened to Irkutsl<.
200, 900 families Of colonists will b
transported (not in the punitive sense)
to new homes When the work shall
have become final, 80 days. journey
will girdle the earth. As factor in tho
evolution Of Russian power and wealth
nothing has ever been done to compare
with this achievement Siberia, or Rus.
sian Asia, is certain in the not distant
future to become the most prosperous
portion ct the empire, as climate, soil
md almost boundless resources favor il
far more than similar conditions do
European Russia. Yet this is the region
associated in common thought with
arctic dreariness, penal horrors and the
most repellent features of absolutism.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19

Even the critics are learning to
await the final results of an army
or navy move before denouncing
the military tactics too severely.
Shaftcr has been as succ essful as
Dewey or Schley.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19

The Democrats and Populists of
North Dakota have held state con
ventions, and each party has
left the naming Of a state ticket to
committee. The two CON-
mittees will meet some tine and
place fusion ticket in the field,
ifthey can agree. It will be seen
how great part the people have
in naming the state ticket that
will oppose the Republicans in
North Dakota.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19

Colonel Cortijo, one Of our Spanish
prisoners, is reported to have tried to
starve himself because the table at.
tendant gave him a steel fork with =
missing prong and only took kindly to
American roast beef when the oversight
was remedied. He may not have been
born with a "silver spoon in his mouth, I"
but evidently was with the companion
implement. Yet even he had Ito pass
under the Caudine forks"
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19

The first campaign Of the land
forces of the American army in
the present war has been as sue.
cessful and commendable as could
be wished. The officers have
shown themselves to be energetic,
shrewd and cautious, and the
soldiers efficient, brave and dis.
cipllned. The capture of Santiago
in so short a time, and at so small
a loss is credits BILE to all who were
parties to the American advance.
The army has now earned as
hearty praise as was won by. the
navy.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19

Spain is expected to soon sue for
peace. The army, as we'll as navy,
have now indicated their "honor"
by being whipped, and further re.
sistance is inexcusable.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19
r. B. Brewer and T. $. Mcclure
are candidates for the Republic.
IN nomination for senator from
the St, Cloud district.

The United States can now equip
several thousand soldiers with
Mauser guns. They are said to be
effective in the hands of real
fighters.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19

The Republicans of Hennepin
county used better judgment than
the state convention did. One of
the Hennepin county judges, who
is Democrat, was endorsed by
the Republicans and placed on the
ticket.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19

There is more prospect Of peace
between the United States and
Spain than of peace between the
admirers of Schley and the de.
tenders Of Sampson in the lAtter's
rather questionable +, eatment of
Schlcy.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19
A SuHeeri;inr
Soldier.

This ve1e>a~ /owght for his country; suffered .nr-
told AaydsAips and returned aolM health shattered
Many a 6yave soldier has the same history. Today
this one rcjoices III a ue,V0und strength anal tells his
experience to benefit others. -"
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19

The Spanish surrender at Santi.
ago provides for the capitulation OF
all the soldiers in the eastern end
of Cuba. The United States will
then have an entirely secure posi-
ton from which to prepare for
the expedition to Porto Rico.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19

The art Of putting men in the right
places is the highest in the science Of
government, but that Of finding plaoes
for the discontented the most difficult
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19

|. An unacquitted debt is not only a
trick in the structure Of bankruptcy.
but 1t is the grave Of many pleasant
friendship. $50
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19
The DANGER

to which the Expectant Mother is
exposed and the foreboding and
dread with which she looks for
ward to the hour of woman's
severest trial is appreciated by but
few. All effort should be made
to smooth these rugged places
in life's pathway for her, ere she
presses to her bosom her babe:
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19
Dan1sPously Wounded on Board.

Dange7ously Wounded On Board.
NEWPORT News, Va, July l6.-The
United States transport Olivette ar.
rived at Old Point during the after.
noon, having on board q number of
men who were dangerously wounded
at the battle of Santiago. None of
them were landed at Old Point. The
vessel sailed for New York, whe-e the
il iured men will be treated.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19

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nnnle Containing invaluable information Of
0yVAo interest to all women, Will b seoe 70
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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19
MO THEIRS FRIEND

allays Nervousness, and so assists
Nature that the change goes for
ward in an easy manner, without
such violent protest in the way of
Nausea, Headache, Etc. Gloomy
forebodings yield to cheerful and
hopeful anticipations-she passes
through the ordeal quickly and
without pain-is left strong and
vigorous and enabled to joyously
perform the high and holy duties
now devolved upon her. Safety
to life of both is assured by the
use of Mothers Friend" and
the time of recovery shortened.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19

The chairman OF the Republican
state committee will undoubtedly be
u Minneapolis man.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19

"Iknow one lady, the mother: Of three
children, who suffered greatly In the
birth Of each, who obtained . bottle Of
: Mother's Friend of me before heI
fourth confinement, and was relieved
quickly and easily. All agree that their
labor was shorter and less painful
JOIN a. PoLH1LI, Macon, Ga.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19

The wealthiest man is he who is most
economical: the poorest is he who II
most misery.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19
Ordered to ReCnmu.

TAMPA, Fla. July l5.-The Second
regiment OF New York, when about to
take train for Port Tampa, where they
were ordered aboard transports, were
stopped by. new orders and will recamp
The Sixty.nintk has not yet moved.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-07-19
sti,l Ignorant If the Surrender.

Still Ignorant If the Surrender.
MADRID, July l6.-On leaving the
cabinet council the ministers protested
still to be without confirmation OF the
reported capitulation Of Santiago. Ow.
ing to the state of siege the censorship
OF dispatches is extremely rigorous and
numerous messages are held back.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-26

Elizabeth Cady Stanton has a new
grievance, and she had the New York
board of health by the ears on account
Of it. She lives in flat, and neigh
Dor has crying infant; has three, in
fact Mrs. Stanton and her allies en-
dured the first infant with equanimity,
but as each year brought a new one, the
third was the straw that broke the cam
els back. Mrs. Stanton tried pounding
with broomstick as a means Of stop
ping the squalling, but the infants only
howled the louder. Then she got meg
aphone, but even its soothing influence
was wasted on the nocturnal vocalists.
Hence she applied to the board of health
to stop the noise, after arming herself
with a physicians certificate, to show
that other neighbors were suffering from
insomnia and neurasthenia. Inasmuch
as Mrs. Stanton confessed to having had
seven children, apparently the board
were Of the opinion that she should
know how 1t Is herself, for they voted
that the case did not call for interfer-
ence, and simply placed the formidable
petition on file.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-26

The Springfield Republican, which de-
clared for Intervention in Cuba imme-
diately after Senator Proctors speech,
Is worried because congress has not al
ready taken steps to levy war taxes.
There is no need of worry The taxes
will have to come, and doubtless they
will come soon enough for the conven-
ience and satisfaction of a majority Of
the people. AS soon as we get to fight
ing, for instance, it would seem to be
in order for the president to recommend
measures for raising the revenue re-
quired for carrying on the war, if CON
gress Of its own initiative does not move
in the matter. A substantial increase of
the tax on beer, cigars and tobacco, for
instance, would be a good beginning,
and the stamp tax on commercial paper
might be revived. If we must have
war, we must also have money to burn,
and anything will be welcomed in pref
erence to issuing paper currency, as was
done during the civil war. When the
matter Of taxation comes up, we shall
see how the populists and silver repub-
licans will view an issue of war bonds
or an increase of taxation.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-26

Capt. Sampson, who succeeds Admiral
Sicard to the command of the fleet at
Key West, is conceded to be one of the
ablest officers in the navy. He was
graduated at West Point in 1860, and
won rapid promotion in the civil war,
though at his age he had little oppor-
tunity to distinguish himself prominent
ly. He has been one of the most active
and efficient men in the service in build
ing up the new navy, especially in the
matter of ordnance and armament. The
Indian Head proving grounds, the do
mestic manufacture of ordnance and
the superposed turrets of the war ships
Kearsarge and Kentucky, all owe theiI
origin to his energy and inyentiveness.
The new men who are coming to the
front will be none the less enthusiastic
and yigilant because they have their
regulations to make in actual service.
Whatever we may lack in other re-
spects, there is no reason to question the
admirable efficiency Of the personnel OF
the navy.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-26

1t Is altogether reasonable that naval
officers and others connected with the
government should express especial
uneasiness at the approach of the
Spanish torpedo fiotilla. Those little
boats have speed varying from % to
30 knots an hour, and we have few
boats Of their class with which to en-
gage their attention, should they poster
our great warships. Still, 1t is 2SOO
mile voyage from the Canary islands to
Porto Rico, and 1000 miles more to
Havana. While crossing the ocean,
they are not apt to make much more
than ten knots an hour, so that Porto
Rico would hardly be reached In nine
days. Furthermore, their guns are
probably dismounted, and some of
them no doubt slowed with the ammu-
milton and coal upon the two transports
which accompany the fleet. When the
squadron arrives at Porto Rico, it will
have to take on fresh coal, and some
delay will be caused by mounting guns
and the general refitting necessitated
by an ocean voyage. Hence a fortnight
may elapse before the torpedo boats
and destroyers will be ready for Of
fensive operations. If the men who
write from Washington know whereof
they speak, the question of peace or
war may be answered before that
time. Though the coming fleet is of no
use against the Cubans, and can be in
tended for no purpose but to offset our
warships at Key West, a protest might
cause surprise, in view of our own
preparations.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-26

1t is Attorney General Knowlton who
now says that the judges of the supe-
rior court are underpaid, and who as
serts that the governor is casting a drag
net over the commonwealth in hope Of
finding a good man who is willing to
serve in the place last made vacant.
If anybody will take pains to inquire Of
lawyers on this point, he win find that
the great majority Of them agree with
the attorney general as to the made
quacy of the salaries, the Boston Journal
and the Springfield Republican to the
contrary Notwithstanding. It was not
necessary to interpret the spy's earlier
remarks on this subject as rejecting up
on the ability and standing of the pres
ent judges, but Governor Wolcotts ex-
.perience seems to be good evidence OF
the Spy's assertion, that it is difficult
to get first rate judiciary timber at the
rates now paid.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-26

A cancerous growth involving the bone
tissues back of the nasal passages is
the description given of the disease
which is wearing away the life of Will
liam E. Gladstone. Surgery might save
a younger man, but the heart already
threatens failure, and even the opiates
which are administered to relieve the
pain will inevitably shorten the great
mans life. His sufferings are frequent
ly acute, it is said, and the palliatives
are imperative. Thus the grand old
man of England one of the most dis
tinguished figures of the nineteenth cen
tury, is fast nearing his end. He will be
ninety years old if he lives till next
December. Meanwhile, his great politi-
cal rival, Lord Salisbury, though TWEEN
ty-one years his junior seems to have
broken down under the strain of official
life, and his retirement may be neces-
sarv
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-26

And SO the New York bi-boss rapid
transit bill is also dead Gov Black,
aided and abetted by Lou Payn. has
decided that Piatt has been doing too
many unwise things of late, and check
must be put upon him. The character
of the opposition might in some in
stances excite suspicion, but there is no
gainsaying the fact that the governor
and the insurance commissioner are not
only on the right side, but on the pop
ular side, also. The signs of the Gro
ker-Platt alliance have become often
sively conspicuous. Obviously the poll
icy Of such a partnership must be for
personal business advantage only, and
not for the good of the party or the in
terests OF the state. The bi-boss sys-
tenn of government is no new thing in
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-26

A colored gentleman still keeps the
office of register of the treasury, and a
fine African hand will continue to
adorn our paper money. This particu-
lar colored gentleman wanted to be
postmaster of Atlanta, but in view Of
the exceptional perils of that office in
the south, he may contriye to worry
along in his new position. The reg
istry of the treasury, like the registry
of deeds of the District of Columbia,
seems to have become perquisite of
Ethiopia
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-26

Senator Hoars bill for the protection
of song birds has passed the United
States senate 1t fcrbids the importa-
tion of birds, feathers or parts of birds
for ornamental PURPOSES and forbids
the transportation or sale of such arti-
cles in any territory of the United
States or in the District of Columbia,
Aside from this, the business Of bonnet
plumage will have &c be regulated, if at
all, by the governments of the several
states. Massachusetts has already TAX
en- measures for the preservation oe her
own birds
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-26

Senator Thurston is strongly in favor
of intervention and even war to deliver
Cuba, but like Senator Proctor, he
halts at annexation. Herein both sena-
tors are at odds with DR.. GaIlinger of
New Hampshire, who stands ready to
grab any lump Of dirt in sight Sena-
tor Thurston has misread the newspa-
pers, however, il he believes cnly the
"money-changers fear war" He alss
has distorted views Of the great good
that war would bring to the business
and industries Of the country In this
respect his notions are very much out OF
date
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-26
WORCESTER.
SATURDAY, MARCH &c, 1898.

viii the brilliant but eccentric John
James ingalls, accept a nomination to
congress as populist, democrat and
That is one of the burning questions out
there just now. Ex-senator ingalls, is
erratie and he has been sadly in need OF
a job for some years. Since he left the
senate his greatest fame was won by re-
porting the t-Fitzsimmons prize
fight
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-26

At Miss Kimbalrs school Friday eve
ming, there was a program of recita-
tons and music by the pupils of Miss
Couch, Mr.. Heinrich and Mr.. Burdett.
AS usual the school room and the ad-
Joining Railways were crowded with
friends of the school and of the pupils,
who rewarded the efforts Of the young
ladies with close attention and appre-
ciat1ve applause. Among the numbers
were a dialogue from the French of
Abraham Dreyfus, by Misses Dodge and
McKinstry, a scene from "a winters
tale" by Miss McKinstry, a scene from
THE old curiosity shop" In which Dick
Swiveller and The Marchioness were
impersonated by Miss Rickard, and a
trio by Brahms, sung by Misses Elmira
Blaney, Miss Bertha Brewer Miss FL
ma Chaplin, Miss Maud Hubley, Miss
Florence Merritt and Miss EIizab beth
Poore. Others who took part were Miss
Louise Costello, Miss Mary Dodge, Miss
Jennie Hyman, Miss Jennie Blaney,
Miss Clara Lathrop, Miss Alice Sweet
and Miss Alma Oswald. One of the
best numbers was Proch's Theme, with
variations, sung by Miss Jennie Blaney.
All the performances were excellent
and showed careful study on the part
of the pupils no less than competence
on the part of the instructors.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-26
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Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-26
OF T AND ABOUT.
NEWS ITEMS FROM HERE AND
THERE.
History for Children-Wneeler Brown
Mariage-Girls' Club Again-Reei-
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School-smith Dancing Reception


Mrs. William L. Rutan lectured in a
suggestive and original manner in
Terpsichorean Hall, Friday afternoon,
on Stories from history" She favored
the idea of acquainting children early
with the great and heroic deeds in his
tory and semi-mythical stories. Roman
history is full of dramatic incidents and
characters that appeal strongly to child
rem, and such stories as those which
Macau.ay has revivified in llis Lays of
ancient Rome stir them as much as
they did the later generations of Ro-
mans to whom they were narrated.
Children are invariably interested in the
Iiiad and the Odyssey. A great deal of
material in all the ages can be used ad-
vantageously, beginning with the Costa
Romanorum, the tales of chivalry, and
the Arthur legends down through the
Crusaders and Joan of Arc.
EARLY English stories are good as they
not only stimulate the Imagination but
teach desirable information. While they
are full of bloodshed, children do not
notice this If 1t is not detailed. Caesars
invasion, Caractacus, Boedicea, make
enchanting stories. So do such half
mythical tales as that of King Lear,
which never fails to touch children.
History and fairy tales both nave the
effect OF stimulating children's magma
tion, developing the creative power and
power of the ideal. There is nothing
like history for making children re-
sourceful and giving them the power Of
judgment. But miscellaneous story-tell-
ing does not do this; you must tell your
stories consecutively or else connect one
story with another.
Mrs. Rutan illustrated her points with
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-26

New York, but since the restoration of
Tammany and Croker, it has been de-
veloped to dimensions hitherto un-
known
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-26
Wonderful Wash
Goods Bargains.

Never at any time, or under any cir
cumstances, has so great bargain been
offered in Wash Materials as the lot Of
$500 yards now on sale at Centre Coun-
tiers. Finest grade fabrics at the price
of the ordinary, everyday stuffs
The lot consists Of 1000 yards Of gen
uine Indian Dimities, sold the world
over at % cts, and 1900 yards Real
French Organdies, manufact ured in Al
SAGE and regularly priced at S71kc
These are last seasons patterns, hence
this ridiculously low price .............
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-26

A large number were present at
the tea meeting in the w. c. T. U.
rooms, Friday afternoon. Tea was
served at $50 o'clock, after which two
plano solos were given by Mr.. Chester
Redding.
The feature OF the evening was the
address by Miss Caroline M. Caswell,
the head Of the "y' settlement in Bos-
ton, upon her work and the special i'm
portance of temperance work. Every
young man and young woman should
take a stand for temperance for the
sake Of others, she said. We do not
sufficiently realize the value Of our in
fiuence; but every one has an influence
either for good or evil No matter how
strong you feel yourself, sign the pledge
and wear the white ribbon for others
1t is the sign Of purity as we'll as tenn
perance. The sight Of this little badge
speaks for you and the stand you take.
1t was an eloquent and stirring ad-
dress, and contained many helpful, prac-
tical thoughts.
At the close, the young people were
presented to Miss Caswell, and a num-
Der Joined the union The room was
well filled with representatives from
many Of the churches.
| In addition, the following musical pro-
gram was given: Piano solo, Mrs. Cora
Prime of Barton, VT; piano solo, Wal
| ter Redding; song, Mrs. l. T. Cushing
piano duet, Mrs, J. Fl. Marnell and Miss
| e, Gertrude Bassett; selection. White
| Ribbon Quartet-Mrs. A. B. Shaw Mrs
| S. J. Ware, Mrs, l.. T. Cushing and Mrs
Hulda Bassett
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-26

Robert V. Mullen and Carl D. Hazen
who are students at Norwich Univer-
sity, are at home for the Easter vaca-
ton.