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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-06-01
Linguistic Oddities.

Il came across colored man who
spoke with a German accent the 9TH
er day." said a prominent stockbroker.
II dropped into a restaurant not far
from the city hall for lunch, and the
waiter who took my order, although
enthusiastically colored man, spoke as
though he had just come from some
Pennsylvania Dutch settlement up the
state. The thing was so pronounced
that I spoke to the proprietor about it
and found that my suspicious were
correct: The man was a full blooded
negro, but he had been born and rails
ed in a small town near Reading and
had always associated with the whites
who spoke Pennsylvania Dutch. Queer,
isn't it,"
ooh, don't know" said one Of the
party whose business takes him
through the west. "A short time ago
I came across a German who spoke
English with a decided Irish brogue
He was an educated young fellow, a
graduate Of German university, and
he was very anxious to learn English
He drifted out to Chicago and from
there to a lumber camp up in Wiscon-
sin. Here, he thought, would be IN
excellent chance to learn the language Z
But all the men in the camp were
Irishmen. OF course the young Ger
man didn't know that, and he fell
readily into their mode of speech. At
the end of year he returned to Chi
cago, very proud of having mastered
our tongue, and was greatly surpris-
ed to discover that he had a brogue.
That was several years ago, but he has
never lost it. 1t clings to him as close
ly as though he had been born in Couu-
ty NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Record.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-06-01
UPSAlA

May 20. -. Johu Samuelson hauled
brick for.J. S. Borgstrom on Saturday.
Johu Samuelson was here on visit
Sunday
Albert Ku|ander went to Little Fal'l
on his wheel Saturday.
Mr.. Hanson went to Royalron Tues
day.
J. H. Peterson b as rented Quickney'
farm.
Rev. Olson from Pillsbury conducte d
services in the Congregational church
Sunday evening.
Rev. Boln was attending camp meet
ings last week.
The ladies' society was held by G. Run.
quist Tuesday.
Mr.. Fagerman was ih Royalton Thurs
day.
Miss Hannah Peterson and Nels Elk
stroul wac in Royalton Sunday.
Agner Sundgren was in Greeport Sat.
urday.
Miss Stella Davies, Oscar Jacobson
and Carl Witke :companisd Miss JAG
OLSON TO Upsala Sunday.
S. VI. Larson and sou Robin was in
Little Falls Friday.
Atwood has got four men employed
building barn.
NJ. and Ne's Larson were shingliug a
barn Monday.
The road overoeers were here Monday.
Madison & Swenson took Job on 200
yards a, l5c Il yard. Aug. Fagerman
is doing the ditchng
Mr.. Sparrow OF Koyalton is here buy
ing cattle and hogs this week.
Charley knnquist was in Royalton
Thursday.
Louie johnson was III Koyalton
Pete Lundin was in Little Falls Mon
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hanson werein Royalton
Tuesday.
John Wheel, who is working for r. y.
Hanson hnrt his leg badly Tuesday.
While running the engine a pulley flew
off, piece OF it cutting q deep cash in
ais leg.
\eustl ON had a runaway last week.
" lille he was away from the team tin
IAN came rolling along and as Frank
Anderson's horses were standing in front
of them and Freddie trying to hold their
horses, they dragged him along Freddy
$ not able to walk without cane yet.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-06-01
s..-asvbcrrxz Fishing In chile.

4 singular custom prevails in Chile
which in these. days of. aseptic pre-
cautions Will cause a shyrIder among
thoss. who see infection lurking in ev-
cry detail, CT life. 1t is called straw
berry fishing and is conducted in this
fashion: - = III,
- At the close OF a dinner the cloth is
removed, and there is placed upon the
table an immense bowl into which are
emptied half dozen bottles of Bor-
deaux wine, -four Of cherry and two of
:tnl, besides sugar and nutmeg.@ Into
this mixture is put very large straw
berry, which floats upon the surface.
The bowl is provided with two han
dies. These are used to lift the vessel
be brought near the edge and sucked
into the mouth. This would appear an
easy feat, but 1t is difficult one, as
the fruit rolls over when touched with
the lips. The contestant in the effort
swallows considerable quantity Of
the liquid connection.
This IS the reason for the game, for
the bowl is passed from one to the 9TH
er many times in succession before the
strawberry is captured. When that
moment finally arrives, all of the
guests have reached a ripe stage Of
hilarity. This is the game as it is
played among the higher classes.
Among those OF lower social standing
the fiery liquor of the country is sub
stituted for wine. With them straw
berry fishing develops into function
compared to which a fighting mixed
ale party in this town is the recreation
Of a group Of peace seeking Quakers.
New York Sun.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-06-01
Evidence Lacking.

In 1870 the contra ctors' firm Of Com
stock & White was doing business at
Fort Wallace. In the course Of quar-,
rel Comstock killed White. White
had brother in New York, a lawyer
who came out to visit the law upon
his brothers slayer. Comstock WAS
arrested and brought before Judge
Joyce at Hays City. The prisoner
walked; into the courtroom: Judge
Joyce's saloon; with TWO big SIX shoot
ers be;ted to lis hips.
''M:sthnr Co.ls."c:s. yc are charged
with wiiiful nur1i!er. Are We guilty
or not guiIty?' asked the judge.
"Guilty!' was the laeonic response.
This was entirely beyond. Judge
Joyce's calculations. He had no prece-:
dent for such case and no power Or
inclination to visit out penalty, and
50, with great indignation, he shouted:
Eye are fool for tellin it! Did any
wan see We do it,
NO" was the prisoners response.
''Thin Oh discharge ye fer want OF
ividence," declared his honor, and
thereupon all the boys moved up to
the bar and took ''sunthin" with Mr..
COmstock.
But imagine the feelings Of Mr..
White Of New York, who had come to
avenge his brothers slaying:-kansas
City Journal.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-06-01
GILBERT.

May 29-August Berglund and n. H.
Carlton We're at Little Falls Saturday.
Ole T. Olson made trip to Brainerd
NJ onday.
Erick Anderson OF Brainerd, formerly
OF this place, made business call Sun.
day and Monday.
Assessor Ed Laforce was through these
parts this week.
II. Tuttle is having a wall built in his
cellar.
Rain is badly needed.
John Palm was at the Falls Friday.
Swan Swanson and family visited Mr..
and Mrs. Palm Sunday,
Some Of the boys here think they are
expert ball players, but judging from
what we seen last Sunday, practice and
lots OF it would be needed to say the
least
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-06-01
That Settled 1t.

"Why do you think the plaintiff In
sanew a witness examined as to some
body's mental condition was asked by
counsel at trial.
because" replied the Witness ''he
is continually. going about asserting
that he is the prophet Mohammed:""
"And pray, sir" retorted the learned
gentleman Of the wig, do you think
that when person declares he is the
prophet Mohahlmed that is clear
proof Of his insanity?''
81 do"
"WhyY" -.
because" answered the witness, re-
garding his questioner with easy COM
placency, II happen to be the prophet
Mohammed myself" = London An
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-06-01
School Report.

Report of school Dist. No. % for the
;1nonth ending May Is, 1900.
Number OF pupils enrolled, %.
Number OF days taught. 20.
Average daily attendance, II.
. Names OF pupils attending 20 days:
Ines Birnstihl. Homer and Roy beaver,
Adolph Franzen, Bertha and Minnie
Glass and I1ilda Nelson.
Those not tardy: Emma and Ines
I'irrstihl, Bertha, Minnie and Myrta
Glass, l. ''rn am, Tilda Lars on. Arthur
and Elsie Rappuhn, Emma and Jay
Larson and Gustave Nelson.
ALICE 4. GREEN,
TEACHER.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-06-01
TOny'S Easy Job.

"Got letter from Tony the other
day." said Aunt Hepzibah Linchpin.
"What's he doin?" asked the caller.
"He's maxim Twin 'thout .doin any
thing, he says. He's got a position
with lot Of rich men that have club
house and play. some kind of game.
I've forgot what it is, but anyway all
Tony's got to do is to carry bag with
sticks in it, and the men use the sticks
and do all, the: work."-Chicago Trib.
nne ~. -" -. : . =. :3E7nSf<1.< q. ~.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-06-01
/. I !! !! I, DRIES.
=
One sparkling day we passed

One sparkling day we passed TT 81
! Across the snow. 81
Gay in the fair white world. sssl
!, We felt the keen winds blow sE
And saw the foa fakes whirled, 1:f+
But silent love. at last 5 u !.
In two hushed hearts laughed low,
Alone, sad, old, ! go - IL
Across LIES weary wastes Of snow. s
In June we wandered through - y.
A .leafy glade = ::ss'
Glad with the. summers song; I'D: "a. .:
The merry breezss strayed .:'*sE5::.
Light hearted all day long; -
FROM hawthorn boughs they blew -;
the blossom-not to fade, : -
But garland me; arrayed g ~
Herewith pass deaths somber shade.
Madame.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-06-01
= The Stock Exhn listed.

AT one OF the great department stores
the other day young man was in
dulging in airy persiaage with the
pretty shopgirl behind the counter
while waiting for his change.
"What a wonderful place you have
here" he said. What do you seil?"
. Everything" was the reply.
"EverythingY was the incredulous
comment. "What do you mean by ey-
erything?" =.
"Justs what say" responded the
girl. Anything you want we can
supply you with here.'
ooh, you can, eh?"' commented the
pretentious Alexander. '.WelL let me
look at some family ties
Without remark, but with demure
countenance, the girl went away, but
III q moment returned and said: II am
sorry, but the manager tells me that
we. are just out Of family ties owing
to the great demand. Perhaps you'd
like to look at some family jars?'
The young man decided, however,
that the latter was an undesirable COM
modify, and he would have none Of it.
New York Tribune.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-06-01
elm DALE

May 27.-Mr. and Mrs. Korro!l visi-
ted their son Joseph OF Flensburg Thurs
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Whan were over from
Royalton Wednesday.
Services We're held in the Lutheran
church Thursday.
Rev. Falck accompanied by his daugh-
ter Fredrica visited E!mdale friends last
ayeek,
A. G. Forz|" OF Muneapol is called on
friends Monday.
Peter Nelson OF Roy alton vste friends
IN EImdale Thursday.
The remains OF Peter ChristiansOn Of
Swan River were brought to Elmdale
Friday morning Tor burial. The funer al
was held from the DANISH Luther an
~:hurch, Rev. Falck officiating.
Joseph kalis and family visited at the
:i,ome OF Simon Stodoika OF North Prai-
sie Thursday.
Mrs. Rasmussen OF Swan River visit, d
at n, II. Gunderson's last week,
.fohn H. Peterson Of l'psala was i'll the
village Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Gessner OF Two
Rivers have moved into thier new house
in the village.
Martin Larson is visiting at the heme
.oi his sister, Mrs. NeIs Peterson OF Little
Falls.
Mr.. and Ms Mp. Thompson and
daughters We're the guests OF Mr.. and
Nina. NJ. s. Madison Sunday
.|.J. Jacobson and family are now liz
ing in tEicr new house.
,Gottlieh Mokros went to Grey Eagle
Sunday and retvrnded Monday.
Chas. Myers returned saturday from
l'ierz
Otte carlson visited Emdale friend
Sunday.
Frank llommond OF Sedan is visiting
relatives in Emdale
Marshall Loop OF pierz is visiting at !
the home OF Chas. Myers.
The Elmdae camp, NJ. ". y. held a
special meeting last week at which John
> Donnell was chosen as the Elnldale
member OF the committee that will arr
,lnge for the NJ W. \. picnic.
Eddie THOMPSON, the adopted son OF
Mr. and Mrs. y. B. Twist left Friday
and will probably work near Motley.
The attendance at school during the
first month OF the spring term has been
very good, The following have not been
absent: Reubin, Emily and Ruth Boyle,
knute Gundc1sou, Eva and Ruth Jacob
son, .\leck johnson, Henry Mockros.
Hulda Olsen, Henry and Sophia Nelson,
bertha Rossing, Lille and Elsie Schlag,
Bessie, Gilbert. Bertha and Ella Vallett,
Susie Rudeck is spendinb a Jew days
with her sister Mrs karnoski Fl Swan
River.
Rev. Belzowski was at Royalton Tues
day.
Henry Olsen, Marcus Guuderson, Chas. !,
Wick, Carl Wittke, Annie Christensen,
and Stella Dawes rode to UpsaIa on
their wheels Sunday.
Mrs. Rudeck and SONS John. Joe and
Aleck were ut Pillsbury Tuesday.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-06-01
A difference.

:''Did you 60 to the girls college ben
eft supper, major" 49,. IT,.
Eyes, little girl" <-saz> x,.@..,
:'They say it was a circus. major?' i /
mo, It, wasn't, little girl If it had
only been a circus, could have bought
a bag OF: rancid peanuts for q nickel,
instead Of paying 50 cents for burned
BAH OF popcorn. = Chicago News. S.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-06-01
Desperate.

l After l landed in Algiers," said a
,Plttsburg man who is visiting Detroit
friends, Il went out for 4 little walk
to see the town and incidentally to
find barber shop.
After spending some time in fruit
less search l accosted a man and Do
lltely asked him to direct me to the
nearest place where could get shaved.
Monsieur did, not comprehend, and l
repeated my question. What he said
l do not know, as he understood no
English, and l am equally ignorant Of
French. We parted
Il walked on until l met an intelli.
gent looking chap whom l stopped.
Slowly, distinctly and in a loud tone
Of voice I again stated my request.
Anybody ought to have understood,
but he did not He threw volley
OF French at me-, gesticulated madly
and left me standing there.
"With the third man I changed my
tactics. l did not attempt to talk to
him in a foreign tongue that he was
too stupid to understand l clutched
him by the arm and held him while
performed a pantomilne shave When
! finished. looked at him inquiringiy
Yes, he said, i can see that yoi,
are a desperate man l Suppose you
want me to take you to. seclult>d
spot where you can cut your throat?'
'Never did the English langaa -
sound sUceter to me, and, learning
what l wanted to know. was soon
happily vending my way to the near
est barbe: .;hop."-Detroit Free Press.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-06-01
.Guessinx Jokes.

He-I know a man who would be
willing to give $1,000 to hear you sing.
She-Totally dealt presume?
He-Yes. And after he had heard
you he would give another thousand
dollars to be deaf again, I imagine. II.
This fable for ladies teaches that the
easiest way to irritate the gentleman
to whom one may be married is ia
guess his joke in adyance.-Indianap.
ellis Press, <7s~ s..ss s. I PM. .s5. ss.s
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-06-01
StucE.

"And you are stuck on your last hus-
band" we faltered. wishing to seem
very sympathetic. =
The beautiful woman burst into
tears.
II never was sou badly stuck on a
husband in all my lifew she sobbed.
81 supposed he was worth a million,
and he isn't worth~anythingy'
In our material age, the word stuck
has lost much of it's tenderly sentimen.
tai significance, and is mostly used, AS
here, in it's technical commercial sense.
Detroit Journal. -
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-06-01

Many . man who, poses - q public
5benefactor never thinks Of giving his
wife "a dollar for her, own personal
USE Chicago News. ssss s-,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-06-01
Poet,a query Ana1xerea.

II wonder will, they miss me?' wrote
the poet in violet ink on gilt edged
paper. s-zs< i - ;. :, By
And the editor, az he tossed the
manuscript into the yawning gulf At
his side, murmured softly, "If they do,
they never ought to be trusted with a
gun again. Il london Telegraph:
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-06-01
lost.

In Little Falls, about May oath,
id envelope containing valuable
papers. Reward for. return to Court
House or to
CHAs. BURGGRAFF,
North Prairie.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-06-01
Notice..

Notice is hereby given that l give
my minor son. John Siegel, bis time
and that l will not be responsible for
any debts contracted by him.
JOHN SIEGEL.
June l, 1900.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-06-01

Additional local and CORE
on I'd and 4th
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-06-01

She Sets . Good Example.
IL . woman can refrain from spit:
Ing on the sidewalks and In the street
sarA = man cam Memphis Appeal.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-06-01

Algeria and Argentina ars the only
countries in the world where the nerves
)utnumber the human beingBI
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-06-01

Nick Rassier will open a hotel in
June Goth.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-06-01

ANDRAE BICYCLES
never disappoint. Prices $50,
$40, $50, $50. Chainless, $75
For sale at Folsom's Music
store.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-06-01

WANTED-At Herald office boy to
learn printers trade.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1900-06-01
I.incOln's Goodness.

lnOtndS' 4. freuQle, lOr 30 years d
doorkeeper at the executive mansion,
used frequently to accompany Presi-
dent Lincoln On his walks about town
and has many interesting things to tell
of that great man, whom he believes to
have been one of the bravest men the
world has ever known.
On one occasion Prendle was walk
ing with the president down a fight Of
steps at the navy department when
they came suddenly upon a man who
was evidently endeavoring to hide him.
self in dark corner at the bottom of
the staircase. Observing the stranger
and fearing he meant harm to the
president. Prendle essayed to place his
body in a position to protect his COM
panion.
Mr.. Lincoln, however. brave and
fearless as always, stepped forward
and closely scrutinized, the man, who
ran rapidly up the steps and, turning
squarely around when he reached the
top, looked down upon the president,
who did not falter. bit continued to
gaze sharply at him. On their return
to the White House Mr.. Lincoln said
quite calmly, "Prendle, do you know
l received letter last night warning
me against a man who exactly an
swered the description Of that man
we met on the steps, -Leslie's Week.
~.
~ Cedars Twenty Centuries Old. -
Some cedars are undoubtedly more
than 1900 years old, for, though on
good moraine soil they grow about as
fast as oaks, on bare pavements and
smoothly glaciated overswept granite
ridges in the dome region they grow
extremely slow.
One on the Starr King ridge, only 2
feet II inches in diameter, was LILO
years old. Another on the same ridge,
only foot ~ inches in diameter, had
reached the age Of S34 years. The first
Is inches from the bark Of medium
seized tree-G feet in diameter-on the
north Tenaya pavement had $50 layers
Of wood, or 81 to the inch. Beyond
this the count was stopped by dry rot
and overgrown wounds.
LIE largest l examined was 90 Ieet
in girth, or nearly 10 feet in diameter,
and, though I failed to get anything
like complete count, learned enough
from this and many other specimens
to convince me that most of the trees
8, to 10. feet thick, standing on polish
ed glacier pavements, are more than
20 centuries of age rather than less.
Barring accidents, for all I can see,
they would live forever. When killed,
they waste out of existence about as
slowly as granite.-John Muir in At
lantic.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-15
BRooKLYN BRIEFS


 There will be meeting of the members of the St Thomas Cadets at the Lyceum this evening at 7:3O. 1t IL essential that each and every mem- Der shall attend as business of utmost importance will be laid before the meeting.
 At Turn hall on Jefferson street tnls evening an entertainment will be gwen by the pupils of St Joseph's Llthuan1an parochial school under the supervision of their instructor, John "onn Gflnlus. The entertainment, which IS for the benefit of St Joseph's cnurch, Will be highly interesting and pressing one and ought to attract a large number of people. It will com mence at o'clock.
 At St Joseph's Lithuanian church two marriages were performed this morning by Rev Father Saurusaitis. The first took place at 8 o'clock, the contracting parties being John Pelen- ura"lcrlus of Riverside street and MISS Madeleine Jankanchinte of the same street. Both are popular young Lithuanian people and the church was well filled with friends of the young people when the marriage ceremony, as well as the nuptial mass, which fol- lowed, was solemnized by Rev Father saurusaitis. A wedding reception is being held to-day at the home of the bride on Riverside street. At o'clock Casnini SurecZius of Unin City and Miss Anna Barbara of Union City were the contracting couple.
 At the home of Miss Margaret Cro- nan of North Leonard street last even- ing a merry party was held, about thirty friends of the young hostess being present The evening was spent pleasantly in games, local and instrumental music and recitations were also in vogue. Among those who contributed to the enjoyment of those that were present were the fol- lowing: Jones Lord in violin solos showed characteristics of talent which will be productive of brilliant results in the future, John Jenet and sarah Bell were heard in pleasing solos, Daniel and John Mahaney, son | of the genial alderman of the fourth, displayed their histrionic ability in several selections as did Willie De- vine. The last number on the pro- gram was Dutch jig by John Bell and it was the hit of the evening. l Shortly afterwards the jovial party of | little folks departed homeward after | rendering to the petite hostess many 1 thanks.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-15
HAD WEALTHY PARENTS.
The Bandit Who Was Killed by Ex-
 press Messenger Baxter

press Messenger Baxter.
 Chicago, Nov 15.-The bandit who was killed October last by Express Messenger Baxter on the Kansas. City, St Joe and Council Bluffs railroad, is said to have been the outcast son of a wealthy Massachusetts family. This information was given Lieutenant Ro- han of detective headquarters, by a ''crook" whom the detective has known for years.
 T have no reason to doubt the mans story,,' said the lieutenant, ''and all though he is a thief have confidence in his word"
 "A week or ten days before the train hold-up on the Kansas City, St Joe and Council Bluffs road" said Rohan, "my informant met the men here in Chicago. The plans were then being made for the hold-up. Keep an eye on the papers, said the man, and you'll hear of something near Council Bluffs My informant did not then know that a train was to be held up. but when he read of the attempted robbery and the killing of one of the bandits he knew who it was that did the job. Later he saw a picture and description of the dead robber and rec, ogniZed the man at once.
 "He would not tell me the name of the thief who was killed by the ex- press messenger. as he said it would only sadden q family who have had their share of sorrow for the acts of a wayward son.