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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-06-25
A Turkish Wedding.

A correspondent Of the Alti California
gives a graphic description Of Turkish
welding to which she was admitted.
The bride was dressed III white silk bro
catled with silver and pearls, and around
hor whist WASH belt containing q for
tune in precious stones. Her cheeks
vera painted . deep crimson laid Oh i'll
. heart shape, and another heart WIS
painted ON the chin, the rest Of the@fac
white rs luminous cosmetic could
make it. The eyebrows were painted
intensely black they met, and were
stretched to the temples. Her fingers
were dyed deep crimson, and her long
black hnir was braided full of little
gingling coins. Her little feet were
sllol III velvet slippers embroidered
with pearls, aud she wore great diamond
earrings. After drinking coffee, which
the writer would fain immort;slizc, it
was so: very precious, and g,llping down
some rare Turkish bon.bons mixed with
paste and paregoric, they, inspected the
dress of the bride. The chief priest
who performed the ceremony was blaz-
ing with jewels, and wore costly nitro.
He kept the poor little bride waiting
three whole hours while he WIS attend
ing another wedding, but the people
seemed to bear the delay with patience.
The bride was rather under the ordinary
height, and the bridegroom very tall
man, and they were oblighed to stand
with their foreheads touching each
other during the ontiro ceremony which
took whole hour. After the ceremony
the bride was placed on high chair,
and the bridegroom came forward with
arichly trimmed cushion bearing the
bridal presents "A watch and chain,
q diamond brooch, earrings, necklace,
and bracelets, and large knitted purse
filed with gold. The bridegroom part
cd the great veil which hung over the
new wife, and adorned her with the
Jewels. Then she was lifted by men
and seated astride small barrel Of
wine, and the feast commenced. She
was Obliged to sit there till the wine
was drank out of the barrel, which was
nearly two hours. She looked tired
enough, for they gave her nothing tt
cat, ind it was daylight before the feast
was ended, and the bride borne away
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-06-25
An Important Invention.

One of the most important recent in
ventions is that of Mr.. Thomas Grif-
fifth, of Liverpool, Eng. 1t consists of
waterproof. paint which forms q firm
coating on the surface of the article to
which it is applied. BY this means
tho surface is rendered absolutely
waterproof, however porous it may be.
The material is consequently intended
not only for decorative purposes, but to
be applied as waterproof coating to
the walls or foundations of dwelling
houses or structures of brick, plastered
wood, or iron. It is also we'll adapted
for covering the bottoms of vessels, or
submerged structures Of any descrip-
ton. Various trials have at different
times been made of it. At Portobello
it was tried on some iron plates, and
these were immersed for three months
in sea water. At the expiration Of that
time the plates were taken up and OK
amined, when it was found that they
looked fresh and clean as ever, and
quite free from seaweed and on some
of tho enamel being scrapcd off, the
metal showed no signs of rust, although
plates treated in tho same way, only
other kinds of paint being used, were
both foul and greatly oxidized. Some
of this paint was applied to steamers
trading to Africa from Liverpool, and
these showed no signs of corrosion on
their return. Its smooth surface gives
it sanitary value for the reason that
it deties the attacks of the white ants.
The huts used for the soldiers in the
Ashantee expedition were coated with
it. Walls covered with it ore smooth
and polished, and can therefore be
washed with soap and water or disin
fecting fluids. This enamel is avail
able for painting the walls of hospitals,
fever wards, etc., as the porosity Of the
plaster is entirely stopped, thus pre-
vomiting infection from being absorbed.
1t can be made of any color. Va jous
processes for preserving ships bott.,lls
from fouling have been brought before
the public; and patents on the subject
are numerous. The earliest of these
was taken out in 1896; No. 81, by
Charles Ardesolf, "for now invented
composition which will preserve ships
from the worms, insomuch that any
| ship may, by virtue Of the same, con-
tinuc at sea for four or five years with
out receiving any damage from the
worms" Since then various methods
have been employed with greater OF
less success. The chief merit claimed
by Mr.. Griffith, is that of simplicity OF
application, as it is simply spread OH
with u brush, like common paint, and
sets even ON q set sllrfncc.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-06-25
Fence Planting On tho Iowa and Nc.s
hraSka pralr1cS

Tho erection of board fences on n
prnirio farm is M expensive operation.
In Nebraska tho law wisely removes the
necessity for fence building, by provitl-
ing for the hcriing Of 1.-Two stock n,d,
III Iowa, tho needs Of practical farming
life bring about very much the same
result.
B,lt in eAcb cnse, tho law md thu
practice arc the things Of the day. 1t
il IN instinct in the Ownorof land to de-
fine his possessions by mctes and bounds,
obvious to the eye, which separate his
land from that Of lis ncighbor. If
fences were not convenience there
would be no fences therefore; but, us
fences arc convenience, tho improving
prairie Turner sets himself to their Gre
alton rs soon Us his house is built, and
his land broken. Live fences, of course,
nrc tho ttcsitlcratunt and there are
thrcc plants which are most in favor for
the purpose. Tho Honey Locust, tho
Usage Orange, anil tho White Willow,
make good fences. The two former arc
impcrmcablc to stock; and when tho
latter is we'll established, the same char
actor may be claimed for it. The White
Willow is also Of hardy and rapid
growth.
Mr.. G. b. Menlenhall, Of Marshall
County, Iowa, has used tho White Will
low extensively. On his farm there aro
about thirteen miles Of White Willow
fencing, of from three to seven years
growth, about half of which will turn
cattle, and portion cut half u cord of
wood to the rod. Mr.. Mendenhall has
also grove of White Willow, covering
twenty acres, set out six years ago, and
which he considers to bc worth $500
per acre.
As, we doubt not, some of o,,r read
crs are even now considering the ques-
ton of moving west to Iowa or Nebras-
ka, and rs knowledge is light burden
to carry, we give Mr.. Incidentally
method of planting: Tho willow slips
are to he eight inches in length, thrifty
sprouts of one or two years growth.
The ground for the hcdgc.row Is to be
plowed rs deeply rs possible during
August, dead furrow being loft where
it is proposed the fence shall stand.
Just before frost comes the land is to
be turned back, the dead furrow being
filed III. As soon rs the earth is open,
plant the slips eight inches apart, COW
ering them with finely pulyeriz:d earth.
Cultivate rs corn for two years, keeping
the infant fence entirely clear of weeds.
The following method will ensure a
rapid growth: Mulch we'll in the fall
after the second year, placing the
mulching as close to the plants rs may
be, without touching the stems. BY
following Mr.. Mendenhall's plan, the
prairie farmer, with white willow, will
have thrifty fence in the course OF
three or four years: and in six years
| his enclosures will be perfect.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-06-25
Use for Old 4'lOv.Eg Machines.

In company with W. II. Mathews, of
Cornwall, visited, says a correspond
r;1t of the Vermont Farmer, ono Of his
lcishbors to sec horsepower arranged
for churlling, and constructed out Of on
old moving machine. Several are in
use in that town. The cost seems to
be but slight, and utilizcs almost worth
less property.
Take oil one driving wheel, and in Il,
place near the place Of cllurning fix
upon firm timbcrs tho moving machine
with its remaining driving wheel up
pcrlnost. Upon this driving-wllecl q
lever about ten feet long is fastened
with 'n,lts; to this lever tho horse is at
tarhr'l, and us he walks in circle
around tho machine, propels it's gearing.
The pole Of the moving machine, f:,s-
t'nrd Ivy bolts to the sumo wheel that
formerly gave the vibratory motion to
III" cu!tcr-l);;r, now extends horizontally
along the ground, and on its end out
side the circle OF the horses walk is
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-06-25
On the Cracking Of Fruit.

NJ. Boussingault has recently COM
municated to the Academy of Sciences.
ut Paris, some observations on the
cracking of fruits, Which are Of some
interest to the horticulturist. The pbe.
nomenon is unfortunately too we'll
known. The cracking is undoubtedly
attributable to an accumulation of water
in tho tissues, the epidenn not being
sufficiently elastic to yield to the pres.
sure, thus causing cracks. It cannot,
says Boussingualt, be due to an arrest
OF evaporation alone, because absorb
ton by the roots is checked in wet
weather. 1t cannot, therefore, be ad-
mitted that the water which accumu.
lates i'll the fruit, and causes it to
crack, is derived from the sap bnt
there is reason to think it occurs from
the absorption OF water through the
skin of the fruit by endosmose.
In order to test this latter point. NJ.
Boussingault experimental with various
fruits by weighing them and then
immcrsing them in pure water for some
hours, till cracking resulted. When
removed from the terafterwards they
were found to have gained in weight.
That proved the. absorption of water.
That the absorption was due to endos.
nose was shown by the circumstance
that the water in which the fruits were
immersed contained sugar.
Boussingault accordingly concludes
that the cracking of fruits which
occurs after OF during continuous heavy
rain is the consequence of an increase
Of volume occasioncd by the introduce
ton Of water; and, moreover, that by
cndosmosc the fruits yield to the water
!. portion of their saccllarinc matter.
L ! =, similarly treated yielded sugar
mcrsad, although the skin of the
lcaf did not crack. In the case of roots.
however, although, they contained sugar,
and although they, of course, absorbed
water, no sugar was exudcd into the
water i'll which they were immersed
Gu,ftGncrs' (HrDuiclc,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-06-25
A FOrciblo Criticism.

An amusing anectlote of Kaulbach,
the artist, is told about his interview
with tho Saxon Ambassador, who
having little diplomatic business to at
tend to, whiled away his leisure
hours by painting gigantic pictures.
Flatterers told him that he possessed
talents that would speedily make him
an eminent artist. One day he invited
Kaulbacll, who was then very young
man, and Peter Won Cornelius to his
studio. Upon the arrival of the two
great artists the Ambassador said to
them that he had invited them for the
especial purpose OF hearing their
opinion about the new painting he was
at work upon. He withdrew q curtain
from vast canvas, upon which he was
painting "Hagar and Ishmael." There
was bit Of gray desertion on it, right
between the two human forms. 81
have been told that all this is not bad.
Now, will yon give me your sincere
opinion about the value of the paint
ing? I shall be guided by. your de-
cision." At this moment the Ambassa-
dor was called out. Kaulbacll looked
in blank astonishment at Cornelius.
"Thc painting is abominablc," said
the latter. "What is your opinion of
it?' "Hcrc it ISL replied Kaulbach,
and being very agile, he jumped
through the spot on the canvass ol,
which the bit Of desert was painted.
Then tho two left the house.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-06-25
Lines to On Insect.

By NILES NUI.DooN.
What plea,
Thou insect Of tho sable hue,
CarmV rous, minute kangaroo,
Hast thou with all thy noisolcss crow,
Thou tloa,
To jump
Dor human flesh Of cithor son,
And battling by thy course complex,
Impress on each III form convex,
A lump?
No warning notes around tlloe cling,
Unlike tho tribe with buzzing wing,
Thou givost only with thy sting
.-'s A bound.
BY day,
In dazzling, or when the sun
Ey clouds olscurcd III lazy dun,
Or When it's daily course has run.
Thy sway
Far north, wl,crc mon like polar bear
Arc clothed in skins, but mostly where
Tho human form with torril air
Contends.
No garb,
No flowing robe, no vosture tight,
III open view or lid FROM sight,
No cloth protects against thy bite
Aud barb.
In vain
Mon curse thee, hunt thee, seeking rest
Disrobc, and clutch OH back or breast
TO sock rolier from such post
IA And pain. /
.r,.. And Oft, 49,. a.. ~, :.
When angry mon have ceased the strain
On fingers and on puzzled BRAIN.
From thee may como tho trite refrain,
How soft"
.,--~ Thy use, ID 90.
Except to plague By bite or leap,
And cause all human tlosh to crcep.
Aios undermined in tho deep
Abstr,,se.
IN Sauannat Ncw$.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-06-25
The Will of Chief Justice Robertson.
of Kentucky.

The Introductory paragraph of the
last will and testament of the late Chief
Justice George Robertson, of Kentucky,
reads thus: "Uniting our destinics
when she was not sixteen and I was
only nineteen years old, my devoted
wife and myself, without any patrimo-
NAL estate, acquired during a happy
union of more than fifty-five years, a
comfortable independence, nationally
enjoyed as the fruit of our cooperating
energies. After dcyoting to the ad-
vancement of our children at least $50, :
600 in various ways, still retaining
sufficient for the comfort of my desolate
old age, I desire that what 1 shall
leave behind me un1isposed of in my
lifetime shall be distributed among my
descendants in such portions as will as
nearly as possiblcapproach legal cquali-
ty, and for calculating that end 1 now
publish the Parliamentary disposition of
the residual estate which Providence
enabled my admirable wife and myself
by habitn;l industry to earn, and by
self -denying economy and systematic
prudence 10 s;.vc.''
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-06-25
MARVELLOUS Effect.

MR.. II. r. STEVENS:
Dear Sir-l have used the great blood remedy
VEGETlNE, and feel it 4 duty to acknowledge thu
great benefit It has done me. In the spring III,
year lSG2, was sick from general debility. caused
by over-wOrk, want Of sleep and proper rest J
WINS very weak and much emacistsd: tri ed lazy a,
Of them, until was pcrsuaded to try vEGETlNE
Before 1 had taken this one week, my improved
cOnditiO gave me removed hope and courage:
strength. until was completely restores . ="
health. The effect Of this remedy, IN case "1 gen
ELlZABETH A. FOLEY,
q Webster Street, Charlesto~n, MASS
Nav 3D. 1911.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-06-25

TnE nunl,cr Of pilgrims who visited
tho tomb of Maholned 1T Mecca thisycar
is said to lave been 16O, 600: and, owing
t" the precautions adopted by tho
Egyptian Government, their health has
been unusually good.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-06-25
n Nj Fail.

Do not fail to send to w. 81. STEM
nett, General Passenger Agent Chicago
and Northwestern Railway, Chicago,
for little book entitled "The North
west illustrated. Il will be sent you
free. It will show you where and how
to spend your summer, and how to get
to "tIle wlero."-Com.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-06-25

THE late Aimee Dcsclcc is now said to
have owned her illncsstn the disastrous
effects of discovery thatayo,ng wom-
al living with her as companion had
been systematically ro''ling her. 5|r
was strongly attached TO this, person,
and the revelation of her pertidy and
ingratitudc was more than she could
bear.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-06-25
Success Means Hartl Work.

III 1855 n young gentleman registered
his name in the largest hotel in the city
of Louisville, Ky. He had a pretty
good wardrobe, such as young men us,i-
ally have, including a gold watch and
Chain. He was in search of occupation.
At the expiration of two weeks he took
an inventory of his personal effects.
"Out of work and no business" He
had brief interview with the propric-
tor of the hotel. His trunk was left as
security for his board bill he hypothc-
Gated his watch for the loan Of $50, and
having kissed the tip end of his coral
fingers to a kind and sympathetic land
lord, he event diving for the bottom"
He found bottom" on Water street,
where steamer was being discharged
Of cotton by Dutcllmcn, negroes, and
Yankees. Having purchased IL heavy
pair Of boots, n blue shirt, ami ovcralls,
he commenced rolling and piling cotton
ut tho rate Of five cents per bale. In
three weeks he WIS promoted to the po-
sition of marker" witha salary Of $s45
per month, and at tho expiration of nine
months lie had right to grow mellow
over ~ sulary of 1925 per month. To-
day this gentleman is one Of the largest
business operators in Bay street.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-06-25
New Kind 0f OATS.

We have been shown, says a CORE
spondent Of the St. Adams Messenger,
u sample Of "hull-lcss OATS" by Mr..
jacob Smith, Of Montpelier, who is
introducing them as seed for field cul-
ture in this, state. They resemble the
common ont after the hull is removed.
In threshing, the grain comes out of the
hull like wheat. Forty bushels have
been raised to the acre at the West, and
the grain weighs forty eight pounds per
bnshcl. The seed was brought to this
country a few years since by q laborer
from Belgium, who sowcd It, but left
before it was harvested, SO that nothing
further is known Of its history. 1t is
claimed that the grain makes an excel
lent meal, superior to that usually OBJ
tanned from the common varieties, after
hulhng, and as this forms quite an item
Of food at present in this country, if this
new acquisition can be raised success
fully, it will be very useful for this pur-
pose, as every farmer can easily raise
sufficient for his own use, at least.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-06-25

A NOVELTY, is the handsome $40 aeld croquet
Set that the Excelsior Mag zine 10 giving to new
subscribers for 30 ccnts, through special arrange
mont with a large manufacturing com pany. They
furnish sample copies Of the Magazine for u cts,
from their Office, Room 81, No. ~ l,sAlle Street.
Chicago, III.
MnNNV Easily made by selling TkAS ae
Vl\JN Ia Il lMPORTERS'F PRICES or getting
up Clubs in Town and Country, for the oldest Tea
Co. in America. Greatest inducements. Send for
circular. CANTON TEA CO., 1As ChaMbers St., NY.
AuV sending tho address Of ten persons with 10
nv cts: will receive free. beautiful CHROME
nNc ard instrmctiOns how 70 get rich, r,st-p1
UN6 City Novelty o., los s. Eighth st., PhtIa., "a
DRn1YUu We will pay 10 to II per cent. IN
WEY advance ana si!s good I. security s.s.E,
Address Security Funds, T.. a. Box SlJ, Cincinnati.
GsDS PER DAY Commission, or $50 . week
eV-sB Salary and expenses. We offer it and will
!"yit. Apply noT. Il. WEBER 4 Co., Marion, O.
4 GENTS NANTEn.--Mc- women. ga
n week, or SEQ forfeited. The secret free. Write
At once to COWEN Co.. sth st., New York.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-06-25
Thirty YE;AKE EXPERIENCE OF Al
OLD NURSE. St--'S''-S

Thirty YEARS EXPERIENCE OF An
OLD NURSE. '~fs r~'s-
Mr.. W.:'s1 owls Soornrxa SYRur 10 TIKI Pax
sCHIry;oE Of one Of the best Femae Physicians and
Nurses In the United States and has been used for
thirty years with ncvcrfatling safety and succcss
b. millions Of mothers aud children from the fec.
s infant OF week old to tho adult It correcta
al :dity Of tho stomach, relieves wind choltc rcgu-
i.:cs tho bowels, and gtves rent, health aud com
fort 70 mother and child. We believe II to 10 the
Cost and Surest Remedy In the World In all ca.cs
., DYsENTERY and DIARRHEA IN CHILDREN,
whc ther IT arises from Tccthing or from any
ca,,tc Full directions for using Will accompany
each bottle. Nome genuine unless tho FAC smile 20
CURTIS 4 PERKINS il on the outside wrapper.
SOLD NY All. MEDICINE DEALEER.
ClllL.I.ll::J OFTEN LDOk PALE AND
SICK
stomach.
BROWNS vE::I1FU0E COMFlTs
W. tcctroy worms without injury to the child
bc.,r perfectly WHITE, and FREQ from all col"rtng
or ether injurious Ingredients usually used in
worm prcla:atiL:,:.
CURTIS t: BROWN, PEopRIZroHs,
80. :l5 Fulton street, New York
S., III pvMggistS o,d Chemists, and dealers -
Medicines, at INVENT, -F1vE CExTs A DoE
-
The Grand II vol,stios. IN MEDICAL TssA7
nENr, which was CONNIE nceA in 1900, 10 still In
progress Nothing stop it, for 1t 10 founded on
tho principle, row universally acknowledged, that
physical vleor il the most formidable antagonist
Of all human ailments, and experience has shown
that PLANTATION BIr1Essis peerless invigorant,
as well a. the best possible safeguard sgsinst
epidemic diseases.
terminating the lHair.-when the hair
ceases to draw from the scalp the natural lubri-
cant which is its sustenance its vitality 10, It
were, suspend Cd and if not prompt attended 70,
badness will DO tho certain result Tho one sure
method Of avoiding such unpleasant catastro-
phe is to use LYoN's KArHAIRor, which, when
well rubbed into the scalp, will speedily re7snt
mate the hair and prevent it from falling out.
Ne Old Mexican Mustang Linisnent has
produced moro cures Of rheumatism, neuralgia,
sprains, scalds, burns, salt rheum, sore nipples,
swelling, lameness, chapped hands, poisonous
bitcs stings, bruises, &C., &C., on men, women and
children, and sprans, strains, gals, stin joints,
Inflammation, &C., In beasts, than all other lini'
mcnts put together. 1t will do what 10 promised
We money refunded.
The Secret Of Captivation. Features Of
Grccian mould, q wcllturned neck and beau tifully
rounded arms, are no doubt very nice things 70
have, and ladies who possess these charms have
reason to be thankful to Mother Nature; yet, after
all, tho most captivating Of an wonanly charms
10 pure, fresh Sad brilliant compilation. This
supcrlative fascination any lady may secAre b
using HAaAx's MAGNOLIA BALM.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-06-25
PERFECT cure.

CHARLEsTOWK, June II, 1861.
Mn. II. n. STEVENS: -
dear Sir This is to certify that VEGETlNB
mai" u n,rfcct cure Of me when my attending
nnysiciai, had pronounced my case consumption,
anil said could not survive many days.
MRS.4.EDSTON, b Cook Street.
The facts stated by MIS-. Ledston are personally
known by and they are true. A. d. HAYNES.
Vcxetimc II sold b. all Druxxjsas.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-06-25
why will Yea s.Asrs

70 all persons suffering IRON
rheumatism, Neuralgia, Cramps
In The limbs or stomach, Bilious
Cholic, Pain in the hack, bowels
or side, Ne would ssy Tns
HousEHoLD PAHAcEA AHD RAA-
III L1HInRxf 10 Of all others Tie
remedy you want for internal
and external use. 1t has cared
the above Complaints In tAous-
ands Of cases. there 10 no mis-,
take aboat it. Try It. Sold ~
an Dru9easts.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-06-25
FARM AND HOUSEHOLD.
How tn Feed Ykyc.

The Agriculturist gives this advice
eve have fed rye to horses and COWS
Us green fodder, cut when coming into
car, in which state it is very excellent
feed. To feed rye that has been cut
ripe, We would thresh it, grind the grain
along with corn or oats, cut tho straw
i'll IL fodder cutter, moisten it with water,
sprinkle handful of salt and three
quarts of the ground feed upon a large
pailful 6f the moist cut straw. This
makes very good feed for an ordinary
sized horse when working moderately"