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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-10-17
Dunscn's POcketful of Orders.

The late Professor Bunsen thought
more highly Of his scientific discoveries
than he did Of the many orders and other
tokens of honor that were showered on
him during his long life. He was apt to
forget to put on his crosses and ribbons
when invited to official ceremonies, and
his housekeeper tried to remind him Of
his duty by putting his various orders In
the pockets of his dress suit trousers.
On one occasion, says the Berlin Bor-
stnscourier, he was invited with the
other Heidelberg professors to dine with
Baden prince. He entered the room
late, after the guests had assembled, and
one of his colleagues turned to him and
said:
Excuse me, Herr Geheimrath, but
what have you done with your orders"
Bunsen was taken aback. He thought
for moment, and then plunging his
hand into his left trousers pocket pulled
out fist full of stars and crosses. As
soon as they recovered from their aston
ishment every one began to laugh, but
Bunsen said good naturedly. "Oh, have
Z lot more," and pulled another handful
out Of the right hand pocket Of his trous-
0rA.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-10-17
BOERS AT NEWCASTLE.
All Reports Aereo That the Flace Ha.
Been Occupied.

All Reports Agree That the Plaoe Has
Been Occupied.
CAPE Town, Oct. 16.-There is still
no reliable news from either Lady"
smith or Glencoe, except that q patrol
from the latter place exchanged shots
with small body of Beers on the road
to Helpmakour. All reports agree that
the Beers now occupy Newcastle. Boer
tents have been discovered eight miles
southeast of Kimberly. Great clouds Of
dust seen 10 miles to the eastward Of
Kimberly seem to indicate the move
ment of large body Of troops with
wagons. Two imperial officers at mid
day also discovered a column of 400
Beers going in the direction Of Modor
river bridge from Johannesburg. Small
parties of Beers, evidently on COM
Wandering expedition. have passed
Kaffir 1:ver. There are largo COM
mandos on either side of the railway.
The Beers who have occupied New
castle consist of Transvaalers, Free
Staters and 400 Hollanders.
General Joubert is believed to be at
,Laings Mex, which he is fortifying.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-10-17

through the great crowds that blocked
every approach. The people swarmed
everywhere and gave the station the
appearance of q veritable beehive.
Constant and deafening cheers marked
the approach of the royal carriages con.
tainlng the Prince of Wales and the
Duke ct Cambridge, and when Sir
Redvers Butler, alighted and appeared
in the doorway of the station to receive
the prince and his former commander
in-chief, enthusiasm knew no bounds.
The Immense waiting room was Con-
verted into q reception room, where the
secretary Of state for war, Lord Lans-
downe, Lord Wolsely. George Wynd-
ham, parliamentary under secretary of
state for war. General Sir Evelyn
Wood, Colonel Lord Paul Methues and
host Of other celebrities were gathered
to bid farewell to General Butler. The
Prince of Wales and Duke of Cam
bridge accompanied him to the train.
Meanwhile tho people filed every avail.
able spot within the station, hanging
even from the rafters, Thoussnds Of
throats took up the cries "Good luck
and "Remsmbsx Aajuba." Everybody,
tho royal personsges included, uncov.
cred - the train finally pulled out Of
the station.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-10-17
MAYOR ZIEGENHEIN,

Clair county, saying that Mayor Zie-
genhein of st. Louis spent all day re-
Gently in q. cornfield in that locality.
He is said, according to the Chicago
Record, to have appeared at a farm
house early in the morning in disguise
and represented that he was out Of
work and would like to husk corn one
day for his board. ~, .. :
He was given team and wagon, and
the farmer who writes says that he
came in with q load in due season, but
showed considerable fatigue. The pur.
pose of ''Uncle" Henry's trip in the
country was to prepare himself for the
corn husking match with Mayor Har-
rison Of Chicago. -.
How to Make Indian Pancakes.
One pint Of Indian meal and one tea
spoonful salt. Mix with enough boiling
water to make a little thinner than
mush. When cold, add the yolks Of foui
eggs, half a cup of -four sifted with
three teaspoonfuls baking powder,
enough sweet milk to make batter az
for griddle cakes and the beaten whites
Of four eggs added just before baking:
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-10-17
THE BOERs .RETREATED.
British Troops Advance Ten Miles He.
y0nd Ladysmith.

British Troops Advance Ten Miles Bs-
yond Lsdysmith.
+. DURHAM, Natal, Oct. 16.-Owing to
the rigorous censorship maintained
news from the front is greatly delayed
and reaches here in disjointed dis
patches. It is learned from an authen-
/, tic source that q large number Of troops
Including cavalry, artillery and in.
1antry, left Ladysmith early Friday
morning with wagons, going in the
direction of Actonhomes, where the
Beers are reported to be encamped. The
Dublin Fusileers arrived from Glencoe
by train and proceeded in tho same di-
reotion. There has been no engage
ment, tho Doors retreating. The British
troops remain at 2 point 10 miles from
Lsdysmith, with the exception Of the
Dublin Fusileers, who returned to
Glencoe, General Sir William Symons
having wired that an attack was ex-
pected there.
The Beers possess Brakwal station, Is
miles west of Ladysmith, and detach.
ments have also been seen by carbineers
at Besters, two stations nearer.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-10-17
HAMPERED BY STORMS.

Great Inactivity Charncterizes Opera
y ANx>A ations of british, and Doors.
''E, LosDoN, Oct. l6.-So far as actual
news is concerned, very little change
in the situation is to be noted. The
state of affairs at Mafeking can only be
conjectured. The occupation of New
castle BY the Doers was prepared for
and expected. the place having been
Abandoned by the British. The Beers
are reported to be menucing Kimberley.
Very heavy rains and SHOWS are re-
ported wnich hamper the Boer move
ments and they ;.r, finding that they
began TOO lave to easily obtain the in
itial successes cuNillc,l upon. They
evidently fine! the advance upon Lady
smith difficult cit ilcr from the north or
west as General Sir George Stewart
Whites reconnaissance seems to have
sufficed to deter them for the present.
The peaks Of the Drakesburg range
are snow covered and the storms which
have occurred must have caused the
Beers great discomfort, which probably
explains their failure to attack General
White. Masterly inactivity character.
ICES the operations of both sides.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-10-17
BRITISH TROOPS RETURN.

Desss Outside - LeAysaith showed Nc
Dsspssssass' e right
Dua1Ax. Natal, OCT. 1e.-Ths follow.
Ing ol1sial ststsnsat has bjen pub
kshsd:
Tho geosral o0os1 commanding a.
Lsaysnith issued forth ON Friday
morning with . strong Aying column,
and occupied . position covering Lady,
smith. Hs rsconnoitsred for the enc.
my, who showed no disposition to id.
vance. They ars reported TO be inside
tho bridge at tho foot Of Tiutws pass in
fores, with . second command at Oil.
vers Hook. The troops have returned
to quarters"
It 10 reported from Glencoe that a
largo command. believed to be Free
State Beers, under Commandant Vii.
joen, is at the foot Of Bothas pass. one
and one-half miles on the Natal side of
the border.
The Transvaal flag has been hoisted
at Charlestown and Commandant VIII
joen has sent a message to Newcastle
saying the Beers will hoist the Trans
vaal flag there at once, but that the
people need not be afraid as everything
the Beers take will be paid for. They
want to slaughter cattle.
A train of wagons five or six miles
long Was seen descending Mob Mex to-
ward Doornkop, north Of Woods Drift.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-10-17
A story or Henry Clay.

The following anecdote Of Henry Clay
was told by one Of his personal friends:
While making the journey to Washing
ton on the National road, just after his
nomination as candidate for the presi-
dency, he was travelling one stormy night,
wrapped up in huge cloak, on the back
seat Of the stage coach, when two pas
sengers entered. They were Kentuck-
ians, like himself. He fell asleep, and
when he awoke found them discussing
his chances in the coming campaign.
''What did Harry Clay go into politics
forT' said one. HE had q good bit Of
land; he had keen eye for stock. II he
had stuck to stock raising, he'd have
been worth his fifty thousand. But now
he doesn't own a dollar"
"And," the great Kentuckian used to
add, "the worst Of 1t was, every word OF
it was truel'
It was characteristic Of the man that
at the next stopping place he hurried
away and took another coach, lest his
critica should recognize him and be NOR
tilted at their unintentional rudeuess.-
Youths Companion.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-10-17
IN A POWDER MILL.
Precautions Taken to Provide
Against Every Form OF Accident.

Precautions Taken to Provide
Against Every Form OF Accident.
The danger buildings Of powder mill
are themselves SO constructed that not
q nail head or iron In any shape is ex-
posed, and the roofs are made slight, 50
a. to give easy vent to explosions. The
garments Of the workers are pocketless,
30 that they cannot carry knives or
matches, or, indeed. anything. and are
made Of nonin6ammable material. Even
the buttons must not be Of metal. No
one 10 allowed to 90 about with trousers
turned up at the bottom, because grit 10
collected In that way, and the merest
hard speck Of foreign matter In q charge
Of gunpowder Is fraught with danger.
The entrances to danger buildings are
protected by boards placed .edgeways, so
that when the door Is open nothing In
the shape Of dirt can work In. This also
serves MS a check to any one who might
thoughtlessly proceed to enter without
having first removed his boots and put on
the overalls that are kept just inside the
door. Doors are made to open outward,
so as to enable them to escape the more
readily, and on the approach Of thun-
derstorm the works are stopped and the
operatives repair to the different watch
houses scattered over the 300 acres COW
cred by these extensive works.
Every week the machinery is inspected.
and the reports as to It's CONDITION are
printed and filed. In the case Of dan
ger building needing to be repaired it
must first be washed out before ham,
mer or other iron tool is admitted to it.
When artificial light is required, as when
working Mt night or in dull weather, the
E~1,% 1,~~ 90 hrsy,n
the window ledges. In the case Of the
works magazine. which Is surrounded
with water, no light of any kind is ever
permitted near it. These are only few
of the precautions against accidents at
the works They are. sufficient, however.
to show how lively must be the sense Of
danger, Men in powder houses usually
have all arranged plan Of escape in their
minds and at the least unexpected noise
have not hcsitatcd to plunge into the ca
nal.-Cassell's Magazine.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-10-17
DEWEY's VALET AN AUTHOR;
| Caught at Night by the -Admira1
| - WRitine . Book About Him. ~ aal

Caught at Night by the Admiral
o.-'7' WAITING . Book About Him. s
After Admiral Dewey retired the 9th
er night at the Waldorf-Astoria, says
the New York Times. he discovered
an author in his room. He was not
surprised, because nothing ever sur
prises him. He laughed about 1t when
he got up the next morning, and he
Joined heartily in the laughter which
followed his rehearsal of the incident
to his relatives. i&
1t seems that when the admiral re-
tired shortly before 8 o'clock he was
too tired to sleep. Finally he opened
his eyes and discovered that the far
corner of the room was Illuminated. Ri
"What are you doing, boy?" he cried,
and his Chinese servant jumped to
his feet with a start. 1t was his Gus
tom to sleep under his blanket in the
corner of the room. fs
"Writing," replied the scared Celes-
tial. &5s}
writing whatY' demanded the I'D
miral. rsE4s
Book" and that was all he could
say. $sts}
The admiral got interested. What
could the boy mean, he asked himself.
Then from his position in bed he In
vestigated. On the floor there was
litt)~ Chinese lamp, owing out q
fet and intermittent light and In
&c usly shaded so that its rays would
NO. penetrate the darkness surround-
ing the admiral's couch. Before it on
the floor the blanket was stretched
and in one corner rested lot Of Chi.
nese writing materials and paper. f$s<
"He told me he was writing q book
about me and my reception, and he
was going to take it to China and have
it published in his native language" :"
said the admiral in telling the story to
his relatives. "He thought the story
was too good to keep, and he meant TO
enlighten his people. He was writing
a book about me on the floor of my
bedroom while was trying to sleep
When the servant was helping him
with his toilet in the morning, the ad-
miral started to<ecenverse with him.
He could not subdue his interest. 1t
was like a new baby coming into the
family and had to be discussed. The
admiral invited his impressions Of 9th
er things.
"What do you think Of this hotel,
boy?" he asked. Et#'
"Grand," replied the boy as he stop
ped in the middle of the floor to give
the word emphasis and eloquence. n
: "Why, that was pretty fine hotel
we stopped at in your country" said
the admiral. ,.. .,...r>... A.. 3,
"oh. no.' said the boy quickly. Then
he stopped and looked around bsaore
continuing, "China hotel four. five, six
times go inside" y
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-10-17
How to Cook Syveetbrends

They should<be thrown into cold wa.
ter as soon as they come from the mar
ket, allowing them to remain there fol
an hour. Parboil in salted water for II
minutes and then throw again into 10y
water for five minutes. Now put In re
frigerator until ready to use. Away
use q silver knife in cutting sweet
breads. When ready to cook, cut u
slices, dip them in egg, then in breaf
crumbs, and fry in boiling fat Serv'
with cream sapca
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-10-17
TOMEL TVS BAZAR STORE.
II Decided Surprise IN
UJinter shirt lUai$t$.

This isn't the time of the year you would expect
to see 500 Shirt Waists sold at $780, but the news
will be none the less delightful. ::
We have about 65 shirt waists from New York
maker who produceda few shirt waists too many for his
comfort The styles superb and the waists in every
detail up to the T0MELTY STORE STANDARD, or no
price temptation would have got them in here.
Shirt Wait$ at $3.50 that worth $3.50. These
are in fine fabrics and most Of them trimmed richly.
Shirt Wa$t$ at $3.50 that would be fairly priced up
$5 and are equal many of styles at that price,
Shirt Wa$$ at $3.50 that would be fairly priced up
to &c. These are of silk and very finely trimmed and
finished. =,
Shirt Va$t$ at $500 most of which are of standard
$3.50 value Waists; these of very choice silk, and
beautifully trimmed.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-10-17
BULLER's DEPARTURE.

Gouth African Commander Receives .
Great OvAtisa at London.
LONDON, Oct. 16.-aeneral Sir Red
vers Butler, who will have tho chief
command in South Africa, accompanied
by his staff, left Waterloo station for
southampton to go on board the Dun
otter Castle. His departure was tho
occasion for another patriotic demon.
stration. General Butler arrived at the
station at 1,4o p. m. With great diff
cplty his, carriage pushed iA WAY
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-10-17
Station at Spytsfontein Seized
and the Position ls Be-
Ing Fortified.
NOT ANXIOUS TO FIGHT
British Advance Ten Miles Be-
yond Ladysmith but the
Beers Retreat.
All Reports Agree That Tran.
vaAl Troops Arc Now
At Newcastle.

LONDON, Oct. l&-The Daily Nsil's
Cape Town correspondent says:
Kimberley u besisged and tho Boers
are massinS In foroe. No details, how.
ever, ~ obteinable.
Tho Bcsrs have cut the railway at
Belmont, have seized tho spytsfontsin
railway station and constructed forti.
fed eaxthwosks. There are strong dc.
Tending forces Ut Modor bridge and the
Orange river bridge.
Tho object Of. those operations is be-
lievsd to bs the capture Of Cecil Rhodes.
Kimberley IL now isolated, both rail.
way and telegraphic communication be-
ing cut.
CAPE Town, Oct. 1g.-The Modder
River stationmaster reports that firing
has been heard in the direction of Kim
berley and the stationmaster at Bel
mont telegraphed that. force of Beers
is advancing southwark.
There is an unconfrmed rumor that
the imperial forces intercepted body
of Transvaal Beers who were attempt
ing to join the Boer forces at Modder
River and that heavy engagement
occurred at Spytsfontein station, south
of Kimberley.
LONDON, Oct. 18.-The Cape Town
correspondent of The Morning Leader
says: ...u,..
L, ss.S,.'Itis reported that fighting began at
Kim berley during the morning. The
railway has been cut at Belmont. ~, .~.
GLENCOE CAMP, Oct. 16.-Boer COM
mandos have passed Inghin, marching
south.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-10-17
BRITISH FORCE IN NATAL,

Total Strength for Defense About Fift.eu.
.- +. ThousAnd Mon.
DURHAM, Oct. 16.-Following is the
strength and disposition of the troops
in Natal:
AT Ladysmith, z batteries, 80 guns,
1000 infantry; at Estcourt, 200 volun-
teers. and at Colenzo 427 volunteers.
These with the force at Pietermaritz-
burg. make total of $4,000 men in
Natal.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-10-17
ANOTHER TOWN TAKEN.

boer Flag Raised Over tho Town Hall
or Danihsus~r
LONDON, Oct. l6.-A special dispatch
from Dundee, Natal. reports that Com.
mander Vlljoen's forces had left New
castle for Danihauser, where the Trans
vaal flag has been hoisted over the town
hall.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-10-17
.ZIEGENHElN GETS IN Trim.

st. Louis Mayor Disguised Hiinself
and Husl<ed Corn.
Secretary Beagley the other day re-
ceived letter at Peoria, Ills, from q
member Of the Illinois Corn Growers
association living near Belleville. St.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-10-17
NO NEWS FROM MAFEkING.
General Belief Il That the Bosrs Are At.
taohing the Town.

General Belief L. That the Bosrs Are At
taoking the Town.
CAPE Town, Oct 18.-Five hundred
Boer troops occupy Border Siding,
northward Of Fourteen Streams, with
cannon, where they are awaiting orders
to destroy the line or attack Fourteen
Streams.
The railway telegraph officials have
Sbandoned Maribogo.
The nearest British point Of commu-
nication to Mafeking therefore is un.
derstood to be Setlagolit, go miles away.
While it is the general belief that the
Beers are attacking Mafeking there is
still no confirmation of the reports. If
the Beers had made such an advance it
would not be known as the only tele-
graphic communication is in the hands
Of the burghers. The absence of news
therefore is regarded as good sign.
Marohand Wants Revenge.
PARIS, Oct. 18.-Major Marchand,
who commanded the French expedition
into the Soudan, it is stated, wished to
go and fight with the Beers as re-
venge for being compelled to withdraw
from Fashoda, but the government re-
fused him permission to join the Boer
forces.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-10-17
This of The Separate
Separate Skirts Skirt is. one
tho oroa %oSf'

Separate Skirts Skirt is one
= the greatest
: conveniences that ever was in
vented for ladies, because they
are always ready for the Fat or
Slender lady, and the prices
suit the Fat or Slender purse.
Every Skirt bought here is
guaranteed to be the very best
value that can be got for the
money. Look at the prices:
$1.35, $3.50, $1.75, $500, 1925,
$3.50, $2.75; $500, $3.65.
Read of Our Our Underskirts
y UnderskirtS are composed
principally of
Satin, Mercerised Cotton goods,
and Silk. There is an old-fash-
ioned goodness about these gar
ments, together with an up-to-
date cut and finish that you can
hardly realize until you see
them. They look we'll and will
wear well, and, better still, the
prices are litt4e;-$1.00, $1.25,
$1.35, $3.50, $4.75, $500, $3.50,
$2.75, $500.
Pretty Cotton There are
Dress StuffS. 20 di # :
styles of these cotton dress
goods, they are as pretty as
pretty can be, some of these
goods'are heavy finished like
wool. The patterns are the
latest things out and the prices
are little, and what more do
you want Hints of prices here
14c, 18c, zoe, 25c and 35c.
Outing Flannels. When we
the Good Kind. say the
good kind, we mean the kind
that will wear and look well.
The warm kind-the kind that
is soft to the touch and good for
so many purposes, and the little
prices. These as evidences: SC,
&c, 7c, &c, &c and 10c:
This of Corsets. Grace for
VT every fig
ure. Corsets of every size; per-
feet, latest models, firm and
flexible The G. D. CORSETS
and WAISTS are taking the
lead in this as we'll as many
other cities. Prices here: 45c,
SOC, 75c and $1.OO. ...,.
Dinner Sets The biggest
and odd dinner ware
Pieces. sell i n 6 i n
the history
of this house has been here the
last two weeks and no wonder
considering the prices. You can
get a dinner set from $1,000 to
$4,000 and at any price between.
TOnoa1tV'S R9za
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-10-17
Contract for TRANSPORTS

Co0trAoS x0f TfAnsp0fUs
BUENos AYREs, Oct. 18.-The British
government has contracted here for five
steamers to carry to South Africa horses,
mules, wheat, etc., and has brought the
A1geu tine tor troopship.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-10-17
Mems and WOmen'S
Fall and winter
Underwear.
There is
oppor- o
t unity

for much
deception in the selling of UN-
DERWEAR. It is frequently
made to look we'll though it
may not wear we'll. You may
buy underwear here, however,
absolutely without fear of dis
appointment. The goods are
only as they are represented to
be-only good sterling qualities
throughout. Another advan-
tage-prices. Whatever may
be the price elsewhere they are
always lower here, with a
chance in your favor Of getting
a little better goods for less
money. Some of the newest
UNDERWEAR for present and
cold weather are here.
At as cents medium weight
cotton vests and pants tomatch,
kneeor ankle length, and feeced
lined.
At SO centsmedium weight
white ribbed merino vest and
drawers, with French band or
side buttons, knee and ankle
length.
Ladies' and Child Always
ren's Stockings. stron g
and good
wearers are our, stockings. Ev-
cry one who bought here will tell
you that. You can most always
buy a better stocking here for 25c
than you can at any other store
for 29c. All such little things
as these are worth looking af-
ter.
Children's hose 10c, 15c, zoe
and Csc.
Ladies' hose 15c, zoe, 25c, 35c
and 40c.
Some Pretty Lamps. Nothing
but the
pink of perfection ever has
room in this store in the way of
LAMPS. We look and look
until we get the best that is to
be had, then we tell you about
it. We are sure. we have the
best for the least price and we
leave it entirely to you whether
you want the best for the least
money or not.
Fine Lamps with decorated
fount and shade 81. 90; at $1.25 a
very nice lamp decorated with
buds and sprays.
Then you can get the very
elaborate lamps at these prices,
1925, 1925, $50, 3.75, 1925 and
up to 1000.
~
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-10-17
,Conynr ham Greene 1t Cape Town.

lConyngham Greens ut Cape ToWn.
CAPE Town, Oct. 16.-Conyngham
Greene, from Pretoria, and Consul
Evans from Johannesburg, have..arrived
here. Mr.. Greene was accorded mag
nifcent reception. A crowd Of 5000
persons, who had gathered, sang "Rule
Britannia" and "God Save the Queen"