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The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-10-01
A Bit0f Royal g Ossip.

The celebrated Vienna painter, Herr
Won Angely, has been stopping some
time in Berlin, and occupying himself
with taking the portraits of several of
the imperial family. Hereceived many
marks of royal favor, and was invited
to the festivities and receptions at court
At one of the balls where he was pres
ent, cavalier attached to the suite
of the Crown Princess Victoria stepped
mp to him with the message that her
imperial highness wished to dance the
next waltz with him. Angely started
back at the intelligence, and, pointing
to the floor. said to the cavalier,
in the peculiar Vienna ae-
cent ION such slippery
floor l dare not undertake to dance,
more especially with her imperial high
ness" "Please,' said the ceurtier,
smiling, $50 follow me into the next
apartment, and there you can get the
soles of your boots chalked by one Of
the lackeys." Angely obeyed the d.
rection of her highness' messenger, and
after having taken these measures to
insure his not falling, he stepped into
the saloon where the dancing was going
on. The crown princess was being con-
Quoted through the mazes Of the dance
by a tall and distinguished courtier,
who, out Of respect for his partner,
held her, as the etiquette at court pre-
scribed, at arms length. After her
highness had been led back to her seat
by the cavalier. Angely stepped up.
and, making low reverence, said ::
''Your imperial highness has deigned
to express wish to dance with me !;
but excuse my saying that I cannot
dance like the gentleman who has just
had the honor. only understand the
Vienna way to dance-that is, by clasp
ing my partner round the waist"
Smiling at this. the crown princess
answered: "Dance with me, Herr Won
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-10-01
Household Hints.

Small round freckles can be removed
by the application Of chlorine water
every MI ht and morning, allowing it to
dry in. For the more dense ones, chic.
ride of lime, one to ten, fifteen or twen-
ty parts of water, according to the SEN
sitiveness of the skin. When using the
stronger solutions, merely touch the
spots with a moistened camel's hair
brush.
One of the London journals contains
statement by DR.. Berry of his sue
cessful treatment of uncomplicated
whooping cough with dilute nitric acid,
in doses of from five to fifteen minims,
according to age, with simple syrup,giv-
en- every three or four hours, alleviating
the cough and spasm, and apparently
cutting short the disease. During an
epidemic of the disorder he prescribed
this frequently, and with very satisfac-
tory results. He offers no suggestion
as to the operation of the remedy, but
he believes its action to be that of tonic
though its refrigerating properties are
not to be lost sight of, In all the cases
treated, he has, of course, paid atten-
ton to the state of the digestive organs
and in such cases as have required it,
he has given an aperient combined with
an Alternative.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-10-01
Wife Auctions in Virginia.

The history of this commonwealth
commences with an auction sale-not,
however, in store, but beneath the
green trees of jamestown, where prob
ably the most anxious and interested
crowd Of auction habiteus ever known
in the history of the world were con-
gregated. In a letter, still to be seen,
dated London, August 81. 1921, and
dir ected to a worthy colonist of that
settlement, the writer begins by saying
We send you shipment, one
widow and eleven maids, for wives of
the people of Virginia. There hath
been especial care in the selection of
them, for there hath not one of them
been received but upoon good commen-
dations. In case they cannot be pres
emily married we desire that they may
be put with several householders that
have wives until they can be provided
with husbands.
But the writer Of this epistle had lit
tie reason to fear that any of the
''maidenS faire would be left over.
The archives contain evidence to prove
that these first cargoes of young ladies
were put up at auction, and sold for
one hundred and twenty pounds of to-
bacco each. and it was ordered that
this debt should have precedence of all
others. The solitary lone widow"
went along with the others, for they
could not be particular in those days.
The good minister Of the colony no
doubt had busy time that day. He
did not mention any fees, nor did the
bridegrooms think Of rendering any.
All was JOY and gladness; no storms
ahead, no uneasiness for the future, no
inquisitive clerk to stand and say:
Here's the license, fork over that one
dollar. Nothing of that sort. From
some of these couples the first families
Of Virginia are descended, and well
may auctions be popular here.-R1ch-
moRd (Td.) Wing.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-10-01
Remedy for Poison by Ivy.

1t seems to me that I read all kinds
of cures for ivy poison except the right
one. | have always endeaSored to
keep it before the public, but have
failed. 1t is to dissolve sugar of lead,
a bit the size of hazelnut, in half a
teacuc of sweet milk or warm water.
Apply as warm as can be easily borne
With soft, Unity piece Of linen rag.
Three CT four applications are sufficient
to effect cure. If the poison is on the
face and nearing the eyes or mouth,
this astringent wash may be constantly
applied.
1t is marvellous cure, and by watch
ing closely one can see the fevered bills.
tiers turn from white to yellow during
the application. This remedy for ivy
poison should prevent great deal OF
suffering. 1t is we'll where a member
Of family is easily poisoned to keep
sugar of lead in the house all the time.
Let it be labeled and kept where it can
be found the moment it is wanted.
Keep it we'll wrapped up that it may
no, lose its strength.-Cor. Ohio
Farmer.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-10-01
Bathing the Baby.

1t seems strange and unaccountable
that so many Of the really Intelligent
class act as if in ignorance of the necessi-
ty and benefitof bathing. 1t seems al
most incredible, but there are many
ladies most particular as to dress and
fashion, who almost wholly neglect this
matter. Some mothers think when
their children get beyond two or three
years of age the frequent entire bath
can be dispensed with. If some Of the
facts of physiology were well known
and understood, every one would per-
ceive that cleanliness Of the skin is one
of the conditions of good health. We
learn that the skin has innumcrable
inmate Precipitation tubes, opening on
the cuticle, and these openings are call
ed pores. These tubes are hollow, like
a pipe-stem, lined with wonderfully
minute capillaries, which are constant.
ly exhaling the noxious and decayed
particles of the body, just as the lungs
pour them out through the mouth and
nose. 1t seems clear that injury, more
or less, must ensue if this drainage for
the body becomes obstructed. 1t hap
pens when bathing is disregarded that
the lungs, kidneys, or bowels have more
than their apportionment of work. If
these are strong and healthy they may
bear the tax with little apparent injury,
but in most cases lowering of the Vi
tality and tone Of the system
ensues. Large bath tubs
are pleasant and convenient.
but not indispensable to the proper
cleansing of the skin. A speedy spong-
ing Of the body in pure water, followed
by friction IN pure air, is all that is
necessary. When disinclined to use
water. thorough application of the
flesh brush to the whole person is all
admirable substitute; especially on re-
tirino; it relieves nervousness, equalizes
the circulation, and induces quiet sleep.
Mothers, above all, should see that
their children arc we'll bathed. If their
skins are kept active and healthy there
will not be half the danger from fever,
colds, and eruptive diseases. If your
little one is cross or troublesome, and
finds no occupation that pleases him,
try the effect of bath. Sometimes it
is magical. and if tired he will go to
sleep, and awaken bright, cheerful and
happy. Do not, though. as we have
seen some parents do, plunge child
into cold water when he screams and
shrinks from it, thinking you are doing
good deed. Nature must be the
guide. If your child has nervous
constitution. shock Of this kind is
only exhausting and injurious.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-10-01
A Monkey in Trouble.

Sam. Wilcoxen has small menagerie
of monkeys, badgers, foxes. and the
like. He also has large Newfoundland
dog, on whose back he sometimes places
one Of his pet monkeys when he is 60
ing for walk about the town-the
monkey fastened to the collar of the
dog by string. As general thing
the monkey enjoys his ride; but we saw
him day or two ago when he would
willingly have traded himself off for
some less privileged specimen of his
species. His canine steed, being al
lowed to roam the streets at will,
saw another dog that he thought he
could whip, and forthwith went for
him like hairy hurricane. In mo-
ment both dogs were on their hind legs,
and going for each other like two sau-
sage-machines. This made times very
lively for the monkey, as the stranger
dog evidently considered him as part
and parcel of his antagonist. Such
walls of despair as that monkey uttered,
and such hideous faces as he made. we
never heard or saw He would climb
down the side of the dog he bestrode
opposite to where the war was going on,
and thence peep over occasionally
his jaws quivering, his visage dis.
torted, and his eyes starting from their
sockets with terror. AS the dogs were
constantly changing 81 ses,it made times
awfully lively with the monkey!
When he jumped to the ground the
string held him, and he found himself
trampled under the teet of both friend
and foe-and he was glad to get again
upon the back of the steed and face the
battle. The poor monkey was in a
worse fix than the boy who stood on the
burning deck, ard, had not the dogs
been separated, he must soon have been
rendered fit subject for the insane
asylum. AS it was, he did not get
over examining the end Of his tail for
wounds for four hours after the battle.
Perhaps he had fears of hydrophobia!
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-10-01
Col. Miles Expedition Against Tex
as Indians Falling Back.

Advices from Col. Miles, command
ing an expedition against warlike bands
in southwestern Texas, to the l4th, is
to the effect that the lon.; continued
rains in connection with persistent at
tacks on his supply trains, has necessi-
tated retrogade movement on his part.
On the 9th the Indians attacked the
supply train in charge of Major Lyman,
fighting so determinedly as to detain it
three days, but we're finally repulsed.
During that fight Sergeant Diamond
9Th infantry was killed. and 1t. Lewis,
private Buck and wagon master San
ford, 5th infantry, wounded. the latter
mcrtaIIy. The number of Indians kill
ed is estimated at fifteen. On the 18th,
private Pettyjohn, 9Th cavalry, was
killed. Subsequently this same party
of Indians attacked Lieut.. Lyman ia
charge of a party Of six bearing dis
patches. The fight lasted all day, one
courier being killed and four wounded,
the Indians having twelve killed when
they retired. Gen. Miles is now rest
ing his command, while the Indians are
moving southwark with the evident in
tention of avoiding any further engage
ments.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-10-01
The Reason Why.

The editor of irthur's Home Mug0-
zine gives the following questions and
answers, which are pertinent to this
seassn of the year.
Why is frnit most unwholesome when
eaten on an empty stomach
Because it contains large amount
of fixed air. which requires great power
to dlSengage and expel it before it be-
gins to digest.
Why is boiled or roast fruit more
wholesome than raw!
Because, in the process Of boiling or
roasting. fruit parts with its fixed air.
and Is thus rendered easy Of digestion
Why are cherries recommended in
cases of scurvy, putrid fever and SINH
lar diseases
On account Of their cooling and.anti.
septic properties. and because thev cor
rect the condition of the blood and
other fluids Of the body when there is
any tendency to putrescence at the
same time, like all fresh fruits. thew
possess mild aperient property. very
beneficial to persons of bilious habit.
What effect have vegetable acids up.
on the blood!
They cool and dilute the blood. and
generally refresh the system. All
fruits contain acids and salt which ex
ercise cooling and invigorating influ.
ence. Apricots, peaches. apples, pears.
gooseberries. and currants contain
malic acid. Lemons. raspberries.
grapes, and pine apples contain citric
acii. The skins of grapes, plums. slocs.
ETC., contain tannic acid. which has a
bitter taste.
Why should salt be applied to vege-
tables intended for picking, previously
to putting them in the vinegar.
Because all vegetables abound in
watery juices, which. if mixed with the
vinegar, would dilute it so much as to
destroy its preservative property. Salt
absorbs portion of this water. and in.
directly contributes to the strength of
the vinegar.
Why is bread made from wheat -four
more strengthening than that made
from barley or oats!
Because, as gluten, albumen and
caseine are the only substance in the
bread capable Of forming blood, and
consequently of sustaining the strength
and vigor Of the body, they have been
appropriately called the food of nutri-
ton, as distinction from those which
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-10-01

ADgely, as you choose--just as you
have bsen accustomed to dance in Vi
enna." Angely now knew what he was
about, and. clasping his distinguished
partner round the waist, he danced
three or four times around the saloon
at rate enough to make one giddy to
look at it. When being conducted
back to her seat by Angley, her impe-
rial highness turned to him and said :
so that is the way you dance in Vi
enna-well, | must say that | never
found so much pleasure in dancing
Berlin Letter.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-10-01
ODE FOR AN AGRICULTURAL
CELEBRATION. !,

Far back in the ages,
The plough with wreaths was crowned
The hands of kings and sages
Entwined the chaplet round;
Till men of spoil disdained the toll
By which the world was nourished,
And dews of blood enriched the soil
Where green their laurels fourished.
Now the world her faults repairs
The guilt that stains her story;
And weeps her crimes amid the carcG
That formed her earliest glory,
The proud throne shall crumble,
The diadem shall wane,
The tribes of earth shall humble
The pride of those who reign;
And war shall lay his pomp away -
The fame that heroes cherish,
The glory earned in deadly fray
Shall fade, decay and perish.
Honor waits, DER all the earth.
Through endless generations,
The art that calls her harvests forth.
And feeds the expectant nations.
Bryant.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-10-01
A Grange Railway.

The narrow gauge railroad from Sa-
linas to Monterey, in California, is al
most completed. This is litel ally a
granger railroad. The project was
first preached, discussed, and organized
IN the grange. The stockholders are
nearly all grangers, the directors all
grangers but one, and it is nearly all
grangers' money that has built it, and
the grangers are going to patronize it
and send their wheat to Monterey, and
load it on board vessel chartered by
grangers, aud get the returns through
the grangers' bank, of San Francisco.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-10-01

Gen. John NJ. Palmer, chairman of
the Committee Of Arrangements, an
nounccs that on the l5tn Of October
next, at the time Of the annual reunion
of the Army of the Tennessee, at
Springfield, H., the statue to Abraham
Lincoln placed on the monument erec-
ted to his memory in Oak Ridge Gene
terry, near that city, will be unveiled
with appropriate and solemn ceremo-
MES. Benevolent and civic societies,
and the public generally are Invited to
be present aud share in the honors to
be bestowed on the memory of the mar
tyred President and noble dead.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-10-01

Rev. Henry Ward Beecher addressed
the Caledonia fair at Johnsbury, VT,
Tuesday. Over eight thousand persons
were present. His subject was, "What
| don t know about farming" He was
brought on the fair grounds in an open
phaeton, and looked splendid as he
drove up to the sound Of martial music,
and was greeted with loud cheers by
the assembled thousands. His speech
was frequently interrupted with loud
cheers and hearty laughter. At the
close Of the address he was driven to
the railroad depot.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-10-01
''ParOxysmAl Kiss'' Defined.
From the Brooklyn Argus.)

''Gracious heavens - exclaimed Mrs.
Marrowfat, dropping the paper from
her nerveless grasp, and leaning back
in her chair with an expression Of
blank astonishmeHt upon her counten-
ance, Gracious heavens, Miltiades,
whats 'paroxysmal kiss %
Mr.. Marrowfat brought his legs to a
right shoulder shift" elevated the
ragged edges Of his n,sdulta oblongata,
and assuming a very serious aspect, OBJ
served:
"A 'paroxysmal kiss, my love, is a
kiss buttered with soul-Iightning."
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-10-01

long after it. As to suitors. l have
them in plenty, and not despicable ones
either, assure you.
The lady, Of course, was in due time
happll married. At least she deserv
ed to be; and we trust she left the dig
gins, not only with good husband, but
heavy bag of nuggets.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-10-01
p. Il. Barnum,s Marriage.
From the New York Sun, l7th.)

In the interval that followed the re-
cess of the Universalist convention yes
terday, it was announced that Miss
Nancy Fish, of Southport, Lancashire,
England, was to be married to Phineas
Taylor Barnum. In few minutes the
couple walked up the aisle, the organ
playing the wedding march. The bride
were a slate colored dress, diamond ear
rings, and black velvet hat with blue
feather. Mr.. Barnum was in a black
dress suit. After the ceremony, which
was performed by the Rev. E. H. Cha
pin, the couple entered coach and rode
to the Windsor House. The bride is
% and the groom about 81. Mr.. Bar
NUNS first wife died about a year ago.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-10-01

merely support respiration. Wheat
contains 825 parts Of starch, 3l5 of
gluten, albumen and caseine, and sixty
of sugar and gum while barley con-
tains 1000 of starch, l20 of gluten, al
bumen and caseine, and l6O of sugar
and gum; hence wheat is much richer
than barley in the food Of nutrition.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-10-01
The NJ. & St. P. railroad comnan

The VI. & St. P. railroad company
has been restrained from issuing new
mortgage bonds, by an injunction grant
ed by Judge Benedict of the Q. S.
Court at New York, on suit Of the hold
ers Of the third mortgage bonds of the
old La Crosse & Milwaukee company,
which WAS succeeded by the NJ. & st.
P. Company.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-10-01

The trial of Chas. H. Phelps,charg-
ed with larceny and forgery while en-
ployed in the Office of State Treasurer
of New York, was begun this morning
at Albany.
The Grange advance., 1874-11-04
Indian Pickle.

This consists of all kinds Of pickles
mixed, and put into one large jar
gherkins, cucumbers sliced. button on
ions, caul!flowers broken in pieces. rad.
ish pods, small string beans. Lay
them OH platters, and cover with
salt for three days; then scald them
in vinegar for few minutes; skim out
into the jar. Cut large white cab
bage into quarters and chop it fine, salt
it thoroughly over night, and then add
to the pickles. TO one gallon of strong
vinegar put four ounces Of race ginger,
bruised, tW ouuces of whole pepper.
corns, two ounces of allspiee, four oun.
ces Of tumeric, one pound of the best
mustard. The vinegar and all the
ingredients, excepting the mustard,
must boil together for twenty five min
utes. Then strain it into q pan, put
tho mustard into a bowl, and wet it up
with vinegar, mixing it until entirely
free from Jumps, adding the vinegar in
small quantities. Then mix it with the
spiced vinegar, and turn oil the pickles
into the pan, mixing them well to.
gether. Put them all into the lar and
cover tightly.
The Grange advance., 1874-11-04
THE FARM AND HOUSEHOLD
Introduction Of Swedish TuKnfp in
Great Britain,
The New York Tribune says "A

The New York Tribune says "A
somewhat romantic story accounts for
the introduction of the Swedish turnip
into Great Britain. Mr.. Miller was an
eminent farmer near Dumfries, in Scot
land. He had been q sailor in his youth
and had of course been wrecked upon a
lee shore. From that disaster he con-
ceived the idea that ship that could be
moved by paddles would be . good
thing to have when cruising off lee
shores. He carried his idea into execu.
ton and built vessel fitted up with
paddles which could be worked by
means Of windlass. This he offered
to the British government, bv whom it
was refused. He then offered it to
Charles XIII of Sweden, who accepted
it, and in return presented the Scotch
farmer with gold snuff box set with
diamonds. In the box was a piece of
paper in which few small seeds were
wrapped. These Mr.. Miller sowed up
on his farm, and the result was Swedish
turnips, or rutabagas. Thus We owe
this valuable root, or at least our
knowledge Of it, to the shipwreck OF
Mr.. Miller upon Ice shore. Of course
We fully believe it.
The Grange advance., 1874-11-04

however, by the Coroner. During his
investigation, Gallien Was present, and
evidentlysa victim Of keen mental suf.
fering. The struggle with conscience
was brief one. Remorse gained the
advantage, and at last, in the presence
OF his paramour and their victim, he
cried out in a fit of anguish: "My
God, l am choking; did it, He was
arrested, but upon his trial he made no
plea and maintained persistent silence.
He was found guilty, and went to the
gallows or the Goth. He acknowledged
the fitness of his;sentence. Y He asked
for forgiveness aud prayed to God for
mercy. He apparently had no fear,
and his last words were the fervent
cry: Mon Pere, mon pere, n.iseri-
cordo, and with these sad, despairing
words he was hurried out of existence.
1t was dark spot in the beautiful
Acadian land, a sad and wretched
spectacle. The murdered and the mur-
derer have gone, and the guilty woman
waits the birth Of another of Gallicn's S
children, and will then follow them. Is
this the home Of Egangeline? Are
these the simple, happy, contented peo-
pie the poet has sung so charmingly {!
The poetical fascination is forever lost
in this reality Of poverty, degration,
lcprosy, and criminality, which have
cast their blight upon it.
The Grange advance., 1874-11-04
Experiment With Potatoes.

Potatoes Of large size are said to he
produced by a monk in France, by cut.
ting two side shoots from each stalk
when it is five to seven inches high, and
setting them in good, rich, mellow gar
den soil. In few days they send out
roots, and form tubers about as early
and in as large quantities as the origi-
nal stalk, while the latter does not
seem t. be injured by the moderate
pruning. The experiment also seems to
have been successfully tried elsewhere
previously. The plan may be found es-
pecially serviceable in the propagation
Of new and rare varieties for seed.
The Grange advance., 1874-11-04
A Perfect Yeast.

sift a pint o. -four, pour boiling wa.
ter on it till thoroughly wet, stir we'll
and set aside till cooled to blood heat.
Then add teacupfull of yeast. In
twenty'four hours the mass will all be
yeast of the best quality.
To make this into yeast cakes, work
enough sifted corn meal into it to ena.
ble the mass to be rolled cut fat on a
board or table top. Cut it into squares
and dry in brisk wind but not hot
sun. If kept perfectly dry, this yeast
will remain good for year or more,
but is best when made every three or
six months.