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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-08-10
TWO WONDERFUL SNAKES,
How One Helped It's Bcnefactor and
Another Taught School,

How One Helped It's Bcnefactor and
Another Taught School,.
There is no reason why snakes should
not be credited with gratitude, al
though it is by no means recommended
that frozen moccasin or rattlesnake
should be picked up and warmed to
life within benevolent shirt bosoms,
says the Chicago Record. There are
other ways Of thaWing out refrigerated
reptiles that are equally effective and
that leave no room for the reptiles
misconstruction of motive. At the
same time the North Carolinian who
stopped his OK team just as the wheels
were about to crush a needless whip.
snake had no reason to regret his kind
action when the thankful ophidian, re-
alizing the danger he had escaped and
anxious in some measure to repay his
benefactor, glided sinuously out on the
wagon tongue and whipped the lazy
oxen home.
There is an attorney who has just re-
turned from a recuperating trip to
Abb's valley, which is in the state Of
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-08-10
EROINE OF THE TRANSvAAL.
A Daring Ride Of Thirty Miles to
Wara CrOuie.

"QF2 CTOn1e.
Alice Van Aarndt is the heroine of
the Transvaal. 1t was she who during
the terrible siege preceding Cronte's
surrender rode over the veldt for 80
consecutive hours and gave the alarm
to the general that resulted in the re-
treat of his brave but depleted army.
The brave little Dutch woman re-
lates some Of her experiences in the
war as follows:
1--WE were at Interlachen when we
first heard that war was certain. We
were all together incognito-the queen,
her mother, my sister and my husband.
l had been married only few months
and was very, very happy.
Zone morning while we were playing
tennis a telegram was handed to my
husband. He requested permission Of
the queen to go and send reply, and
one of the other men took his place in
the game AS soon as l could l hur-
ried away and into the hotel aud found
my husband throwing some things in a
great hurry into travelling bag.
INSTANTLY l realized what that tele-
gram meant.
Isl am going, too said, for it was
suddenly made perfectly clear to me
without my being told that Piet was
going home and that the war had be-
gan"
After reaching their home in South
Africa Mr., Van Aarndt offered his
services to President Kruger, who sent
him on to Cronje, Mrs. Van Aarndt
staid for time III Pretoria and then
went to her farm ON the border be-
tween Cape Colony and the Orange
Free State. 1t was one Sunday morn
ing that she heard the coming of the
British soldiers, who stopped at her
place for a rest of five hours, as they
told her, after taking the breakfast
from the stove that. the maids were
preparing Very quickly the bright lit
tie woman realized that they were
planning a surprise for the Boer SOL
diers, and she racked her brain with
the thought, "How can I get them
word?" Pretending to go to the milk
house to get drink for one of the Off
GERS, she managed to secure saddle,
fastened it on q horse and was soon
speeding away with her message. new
err stopping until she had carried the
warning to General Cronje.
Mrs. Van Aarndt remained among
the fighting Beers until after the death
Of her husband.
zone day." she recounts, II saw
three men carrying a figure so familiar
to me that at sight Of it my heart al
most stopped beating.
1.-THE dying comrade that they bore
was my husband.
'The shells were bursting out in the
camp every minute, but we were used
to them, even when they burst on the
very edge Of our trench and ratified the
sand down.
1T kept falling in bits, and tried to
keep it from falling on my husbands
face.
eve knew these were the last hours
we could ever have together, for. the
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-08-10

cling and general service. For these pur.
poses tailor made skirt, plain and
rather short, with simple decoration OF
stitching or straps is better.
The picture shows a gown of lilac voile.
The skirt is plain around the hips, but,
just below them, has a series of plated
fans let in. The plain, close bodice has a
wide collar Of mandarin panne, which
forms draped revers. The plastron and
high collar are of white guipure. The
tight sleeves are draped at the top, show
ing prints Of guipure. Small enameled
buttons serve as a decoration, and there
are enameled medailions on the belt The
hat Of rice straw is draped with white
tulle and trimmed with blue flowers.
JUDO CHoLLET.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-08-10

CARRYING A WARNING TO CRoNJE.
British were coming nearer and the
firing was stronger.
"Oh, how l prayed that he might
pass away from it all before the end!
But we were neither Of us sorry we
had not staid In Holland.
1.-The horses which had brought US so
far we could not protect from the aw-
full firing, nor the wagons.
AT night the men dug one grave az
long as they could, and others laid into
it those who had died during the day.
and when we stood by we all knew
that any of US might soon be among
the ones who lay so still on the ground
and not among those who tried to sing
q ast'hymn to the dead.
Zone morning my husband bade me
goodby. All day l sat by him in the
crowded trench, holding his dear, dead
hand.
1T was the day after that little
group Of Britishers with white flag
came into camp, and we had a short
rest from the firing. The general sent
"OIu ludt uC "dAlCu ~ SSC d14 lue W
men, and we went to his quarters.
Kitchener says he has not begun to
Ere on us yet and wants the women
and children to 60 away to a safe
point. Will you 60? he asked.
mot a woman answered, but we
looked at each other. We were as dirty
as the ground itself, each grimed by
the sand and yellowed by the green
fumes from the lyddite which hung all
day over the trenches.
"'Win you go? he repeated; and
then one woman said NO. Then he
called us each by our names and asked
US separately, and every one said NO.
THAT Is your answer, but l thank
your general he said to the messen-
gess."
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-08-10
SUMMER SKIRTS.
There In Much Variety Allowed This
Season.

Skirts are fiat in front and at the sides
except those of thin goods, which are
often gathered-and have plaits or
gathers at the back. Last years skirts,
however, without any fullness at all be-
hind and simply buttoned there or at the
side, may be worn this summer without
reproach, although they are not likely to
remain in favor longer than next fall,
the tendency being toward increasing
amplitude all the time.
Gowns of lace over silk or satin are
extremely fashionable. The lace may
be bought in the piece, and it is applied
smoothly over the silk, to which it is
fastened, 50 that it closely adheres. 1t is
to be had in black, bise and white.
Plated and full skirts, although pretty
In themselves, are not practical for trav.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-08-10

any other style sets off to advantage a
pretty figure. All skirts, plain or other.
wise, are so made as to cling at the hips
and fare at the foot and are long and
without any stiffening which might rem
der the folds harsh and sharp.
The illustration. given today shows q
charming wrapper of ivory liberty silk.
II Is m..de in loose blouse form and Is
gathered in at the waist by cord Of black
velvet terminating in pompons. All the
edges have many bands Of stitching as q
border, and down the front Is jabot Of
plated ivory mousseline de sole. The
wide collar, which is draped at the shout
lers by choux, is bordered with plaittnl
Of mousseline, and similar plaitings finish
the half length sleeves. The plastron Il
of plated liberty silk. =
JUDO CHoLLHT.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-08-10
ON THE LINKS.

ON THE LINKS.
introduce green red and golf pink are
the favorites, the green forming no
contrast in the landscape picture. A
blue skirt with red linen shirt waist
made with a white collar and worn
with black tie and red Tam O'Shan-
ter is pretty costume for a young,
slim girl, while an entire costume of
red linen worn with black hat is a
striking bit Of color against the green
background. These linen suits are usu-
ally made with blouse bodice and
white linen collar finished with rows
of stitching and fastened with white
pearl buttons.
The ideal goling suit for hot day
is white pique skirt and either COL
ored or a white shirt waist worn with
a necktie matching the color Of the
scarf around the stitched white duck
hat and the stockings. As for shoes,
good shaped, well fitted boot of kid or
calfskin with low heels is the thing.
The bulldog toe is rather losing caste,
as it gives the foot a very clumsy ap-
pearance. The reversible golf cape is
another very necessary item in this
special department of your wardrobe
and is at all times useful for travelling.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-08-10
WHAT is WORN.
Skirts of Different Kinds For Sum.
NOR (,naknrmAa

Skirts of Different Kinds For Sum.
mer Costumes.
The lower skirt of taffeta over which
the skirt Of transparent gowns is made
must be of the same length as the out
side skirt and very carefully fitted.
Around the foot is deep, full founce Of
plated silk, which helps to hold the un-
lined thin skirt in the proper shape.
Glace taffetas have been relegated to the
position of these underdresses and are
not used for entire gowns, being replaced
by plain or embroidered taffeta.
Although gathered and plated skirts
are new and are much worn, the plain
skirt holds it's own without difficulty, as
It Is extremely graceful and better thar
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-08-10

And this is good place to emphasize
shat by the Kansas City platform the
Democrats are not only pledged to the
cumulative theory of free coinage, but
to take from the banks the power of
issuing their notes, which are not re-
deemable in anything, and which notes
are printed for the banks by the gov.
eminent (thus the people furnishing
the money that the banks turn around
and loan them for interest) and to issue
in place of such notes the money of the
government redeemable in gold and
silver. That's the point, Mr.. Republic
can. We will give you actually sound
money" instead Of this national bank
corporation paper, that is not now r.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-08-10
Fashion'S Echoes.

~SAVO0s
The turquoise continues it's reign as
a popular gem.
One button kid gloves are worn with
the new sleeve, which has the dainty
undersleeve banded so closely at the
wrist that longer glove is clumsy.
The elegance of the white lawn petit
coat has no limit this season. It 10
trimmed with very handsome embroid-
cry and lace and is made to fit the hips
in the approved fashion.
Short black glace jackets with stitch
ed bands or tucks are one Of the dain-
test outdoor garments that can be
worn.
Skirts must flow and are elaborately)
trimmed with stitched bands, display
Ing many Of them either actual tunics
or the semblance produced by stitched
bands.
Stockings shown for wear this sum-
mer are Of silk with openwork reach
ing to the ankle and are worn with low
walking shoes.
Pink is a popular color for shirt
waists. -.
White costumes continue the chic
style.
.ssunbonnets Of every description are
"a fashion. : =.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-08-10

The race for the Burchardship in this
campaign is close one between Roose-
welt and one Paul Van Dervoort of Me-
braska. To date both are neck and neck
in violent abuse of Democrats, Van Der
WORT having recently protested to have
been Democrat, but Roosevelt is the
more respectable virago. Van Dervoort
is thoroughly despised by those who
know him best, and especially by veter-
ans of the Civil war who knew him as
commander-in-chiefo Of the G. A. r.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-08-10
GoLFING ToGs.
Picturesque Features of the Se8sOna0
Costumes For theNLinks. q

F1CSQFeDQuS Features OF the Se8oOD'0
Costumes For theNLinks.
While there is not very much need of
variation in the styles of golfing togs,
the popularity Of the game, leading al
it does in outdoor sports for women.
makes the attempt to originate new
ideas inevitable. The changes may be
so slight as TO need label to attract
your attention at all. But some little
difference serves to add interest to the
game as we'll as to crafty woman's
ambition for new clothes, according to
the New York Sun, which notes the
following features:
The golf hat of the season is sensi-
BILE improvement on those worn before,
as it protects the face to some extent.
It is in rough straw and of helmet
shape, bound on the edge with velvet(
and trimmed with a soft scarf of silk
twisted carefully around the crown.
Then there are the hats Of stitched
pique to wear with the white golf suits.
These are trimmed with the silk scarf
and feather pompons. The bamboo hat
is the lightest and consequently coolest
variety and very pretty in it's light
cream tint. One point of fashion il
hats which must be observed is the alb
sence Of the stiff long quill so promi-
nent last season. This is said to be en-
tirely out Of fashion, the silk scarf be-
ing quite sufficient, but where other
trimming is desired the pompons or
rosette of ribbon is the thing.
The short skirt Of last season was the
first cause Of the lack of grace in this
costume, but the new edict calls for a
length which reaches to the top of the
ankles and is vastly more becoming
than any skirt an inch shorter. Dou-
Bile faced tweed which is plaid one side
and plain on the other is the most pop
ular material for the golf skirt and is
finished with stitching and made with
either a box plat or an inverted plat
in the center Of the back. Gray, tan
and brown are the leading colors. and
Jackets Of bright red or green are worn.
Shirt waists in red and pink linen or
mercerfzed pique are necessary part
of the golf outfit and are worn with
white pique and ecru linen skirts.
Some striking color seems to be neces-
sary to picturesque effect on the golf
links, and while there is an attempt te
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-09-12
TOWER Hull

The ice cream social at j. Preston's
Wednesday evening was quite well at.
tended, Notwithstanding the threaten
ing weather.
Miss Jennie Montgomery came up
from Ehler Saturday evening for few
days visit with her friend, Asenath
FalcOner.
Miss Nora Behan commenced teach
ing in the Duggan district last Monday
Sept. Bird. with an enrollEaent of il
pupils.
Mrs. ]. P. Smith and Mrs. S. Uh
we're calling on friends here Sunday
afternoon.
Miss Nellie Preston spent Sunday
with her parents here.
Hunters are more numerous thar
chickens in these parts,
Mrs. NJ. Behan and son, Joe returned
home from Cedar Rapids Saturda.
evening after several days visit with
relatives there.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-09-12
RYAN.

John A. Smith, living across the
Buffalo, has sold his farm consisting of
l27 acres to Frank Mcclure of Hazel
Green for $685.
VIM Haigh, ST., and wife are visiting
their daughter, Mrs. G. Mangold, at
Sioux Falls. S. ID.
James McAreavey and wife of Nickel
Plate are the proud parents of baby
boy born Saturday night
Dave and Tim McElliott and Pat Be-
han left Saturday for Dubuque where
they will attend school at st. Joseph
college.
McEnany Bros. recently purchased
the Burke farm west of town consisting
OF 100 acres paving $42 per acre there
fore.
w. p. Hurley and wife and Mrs.
Thillen went to New Wine Friday even
ing to attend the funeral of relative.
Willie, the nine year old son of Mr..
aud Mrs. John McCusker, died Thurs
day night after two weeks illness
with typhoid fever. The funeral took
place Saturday, interment at Bel
mond. The parents have the sympathy
of the community in their bercave-
ment
George Duncan was taken severely
ill suddenly Monday but is much better
at this writing.
Dennis and Rosie McCusker arc very
sick suffering from typhoid fever.
Hugh McElliott returned Saturday
evening from u two weeks visit in Chi
capO.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-09-12

The large ana increasing circulation
of The Iowa Homestead in this county
is matter for congratulation to the
publishers and to good farming, for, of
all the papers of its class in the coun-
try, 1t is easily the best and most help
full. Its Special Farmers Institute
editions, issued with the regular edition
the first week in each month, have been
for years the admiration of all practi-
cal farmers. Written wholly by farm
ers, they are full of actual experience,
and smell of the soil. We have been
fortunate enough this season to secure
terms for The Homestead and Its Spec
ial Farmers Institute Editions, together
with The Poultry Farmer and The
Farmers Mutual Insurance Journal,
four of the most valuable farm publ
cations in the country, that enable us to
offer the four in connection with our
own paper for $3.50 for the entire five,
one year. This is emphatically good
thing, and no farmer in this county
should fail to take advantage of this
offer. For large line of thoroughly
practical farm reading nothing has ever
been offered before that equals 1t. A
county paper, q farm paper, a poultry
paper, farm insurance paper and the
Special Farmers Institute, all for 81. 80
Come in and order them.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-09-12
MAsoNVILLE.

Rey. Father Bernard, of St. Johns
College, Collegeville, MINI, who came
to Masonville July 9th to succeed Rev.
Father Charles as temporary Pastor of
the church Of the Immaculate Concep-
ton, departed September Bird for Min
neapolis, MINI, where he will visit his
venerable parents for short time be-
fore returning to the college. Both
Father Bernard and Father Charles
are eloquent speakers and noted for
their piety and devotion. They were
not only highly esteemed and respected
by the Catholics of Masonville Parish,
but by the catholics as we'll and
their departure is very much regretted
by the people. These priests are both
members Of the st, Benedict Order, al
St. Johns College, and teachers at
that place. Father Charles is profe ssor
of Rhetoric and English Literature
Father Bernard is professor of Chemis-
try and Elocution. ***
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-09-12
W. CT u. Notes

at the annual meeting of the w. c.
L. U. the following officers were cleo
ted: presi lent, Mrs, Amelia Wool; vice
presidents, Mrs. G. +. Smith, Mrs. G.
o Torrey. Mrs j. Mcintosh, Mrs. w.
III. Huftalen and Mrs. Fred Glisendorr;
secretary, Mrs. w. II. Huftalen; treas
urer, Mrs. Jennie McGrew.
The appointment of department sup
erintendents was postponed until the
next regular session.
There will be meeting Friday after
noon Sept. IA, at 2.3O o'clock at the
home of Mrs. Caul, west Howard street
for the purpose of making notices
and banners for fair tent. All mem.
bsrs are requested to hiring needle and
thread.
Miss Brown and Miss Merwin added
their names to our increasing list.
Those persons living in Manchester
and vicinity or in Delaware county who
have temperance literature for free dis
tribution will confer favor by leaving
the same with the secretary, first door
east of HOLSTERS Lumber Cos office.
Sept. 26, Wednesday during the fair
isto be known as temperance rally day
when the local unions of the county are
invited to unite and extend cordial
welcome to all advocates of temperance
throughout the country. Let all frienda
| of the cause bear the date and place in
mind and attend. 1t is the day when
the school children are admitted free
and the reception committee especially
invites all mothers to come to the w. C.
T. U. tent where they will find rest and
comfort for themselves and children.
There was large attendance at The
annual meeting and much enthusiasm
manifested.
Several of our members are Chicago
guests among them being Mesdamel
!. Huene, Carter and Durham.
The w. G. L. U. definition of tenn.
perance is: temperance means the mod
) crate use of all things needful and tota
abstinence from all things injurious.
at the last regular session of the W
G. L. U. held at the home of Mrs. j
Mcintosh the following resolution wa
!, unanimously adopted.
Resolved: That the W. @. 7. u. II
: regular session regret that the tow
council have granted license for a
pool and billiard room, and for the SAX,
of the youth and men of our city, W,
respectfully ask them to revoke the Ii
cense, Signed by officers present ant
by committee on resolution.
Mrs. w. III. Huftalen
, Mrs. j. Mcintosh.
Miss Lucy Merwin.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-09-12

About 10000 men are employed here
and 500 girls. All of the officials are
polite and kind, everything neat and
orderly and take it all together well
worth seeing. In going home we went
by gold fish pond and saw thousands
of the little iinny tribe in one vast pond
which was a lovely sight, and Mrs.
Peters upon our arrival had a nice sa-
worry meal prepared to serve very tired
hungry crowd and after partaking
thereof, we were ready for an afternoon
outing which was to be visit to Lin
coin Park in company with the Peters
family, but some of US were very tired
and hardly equal to the occasion, but
serenely full, the epicnre would say;
Fate can not harm me,
l have dined today.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-09-12
LADYBRAND WAS IN DISTRESS
Doors Hnd Reduced Garrison TO Dcspor-
ute Strnits-Seyere Fighting

Doors Hnd Reduced Garrison TO Desper-
ute strnits-Severe Fighting.
Cape Town, Sept. G.-The siege Of
Lndybrand has been raised after sew
cral desperate attempts to capture the
town and its little garrison of 15U
British troops. The Beers who at
tackled Ladybrand are estimated to
have numbered over 1000 men. 1ho
British We're summoned to SURF .!er
Sept. 2 Sunday but refused, and from
that time on were subjected to con-
tinual cannon and rifle fire. The
burghers twice tried to rush the Brit
ish position. Probably the approach
of relief force saved the little gar
rison.
London, Sept 6-TelegrTms from
the Basutoland frontier received here
show that the Boer commanders had
surrounded Ladybrand and reduced
the defenders to such straits that they
had burned all their stores in the mar
ket place to prevent them falling into
the hands of the enemy. General
Hunter fastened to the relief of
the garrison. General Dewet was
said to be north of Middleburg watch
ing for an opportunity to intercept
British communications.
More serious fighting took place on
Monday in the mountain passes near
Lydenburg. where General Butler was
fighting Botha all day. The burghers
We're about 1000 strong, with several
guns, and they seem to have held the
British in check, since the position was
not carried by nightfall and column
was sent by General Roberts to assist
Butler. 1t is thought, however, that
Botha is merely fighting to cover the
removal of his transports and supplies
from Lydenburg, and that he will re,
tire to the mountains farther north
where the next stand will be made.
Pretoria, Sept. Cit is reported that
General Delarey, the Boer commander
: los died of wounds received al
Glands river.