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Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-01-27
A Receipt for Mullins.

AS we all know, there are some women
who are natural cooks. The natural de-
pravity of inanimate objects" seems
charmed away when they get hold of
bowl and spoon. Their ovens always
bake on both top and bottom. Soups never
scorch, nor biscuits sour. They always
carry their recipes in their heads. With
what exasperating indefniteness do they
answer you when you ask them how they
make any particular thing, mullins, for
instance.
"Dear me, never have much of a rule
about such things
"But can't you give me little idea9
John has so often spoken of your muf-
fins since we took tea with you, and l
really should like to learn how to make
them"
"Well, I stir up pretty stiff batter; de-
ponds something on how many folks 1
have to tea"
sDo you use milk"
eyes, if l have it; if not, l take water"
"Any eggs2"
"Well, if eggs are cheap, 1 break in
couple, if they are dear, i don't al
ways" :,
''You use some buttter?"
ooh yes a piece about as big as an
egg"
She pauses, as if that were all. You
timidly suggest
"Cream tartar or soda?''
A look of surprise creeps over her face,
as if she would say, "What does the woman
mean by asking so many questions?" but
she says:
"Well, if have sour milk I don't use
cream tartar; if the milk's sweet, put in
a couple Of spoonfuls of cream tartar and
one OF Soda"
You wish that you dared ask whether
it's table or teaspoonfuls that she means,
but if you are novice you think it must
be tablespoonful, the mullins are so
light.
She evidently now considers the thing
complete.
"You haven't said anything about the
hour?" you enquire, with inward trem-
bling; but you really do wish to please
John.
The look of surprise changes to wide
eyed amazement.
"Flour? Why, supposed any goose
would know about that A good bowlful
of course. 1 always used my own judg-
ment about the four
You retire from the field discounted,
but not being easily discouraged, try to
follow those CORRECTIONS" The result is
something very different from Mrs.
Handy's dedicate mullins. John breaks
one open very suspiciously. and, after a
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-01-27
The Buckwheat Cake:

Ny flapjack! tits of the
Thou that agreest with me,
OF thee sing:
Then that with pork art fried.
Then buttered on one side,
With maple syrup thick applied
Thou luscious thing!
O!savory morsel mine!
What taste is like to thine,
Well-buttered ones
l love to watch the fry,
To see cook toss the high,
And stick thee with a fork to try
If thou art done!
Before the break of dawn
The cook, with many a yawn,
The batter makes.
Then, at the breakfnst-bell,
Down rush the boys pell-mell,
And all delighted yell,
90! buckwheat cakesm
0, red-faced cook, to thee
Shall loud eucomiums be
Forever more!
Soon, when our stomachs feel
Oppressed by such meal,
We promise that we'll
Eat somewhat slower.
And when our spirits rise
10 dwell In Paradise,
Our hope is this:
A gorgeous throne our seat,
Fair hour is at our feet.
Hot buckwheat cakes to eat
What greater bliss?
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-01-27
Romance of q Dust Barrel,

Yhe honor and fortune of lady once
hung upon the result of law suit IN
one of the New York courts. The most
important part Of the evidence IN her
favor was in the contents OF three let
tiers. She had put them away in her desk
but when she searched it the letters
were not to be found. They had been
stolen.
The lady's COUNSEL informed her that
unless these letters could be produced the
case would 60 against her. The trial came
on, and on the morning of the third day
the lady did not appear in court. The
counsel were annoyed, but went on with
the oss-examina Of the plaintiff, the
lady's husband.
Suddenly the woman rushed into the
courtroom, and excitedly exclaimed to
her counsel, so loud that the court and
jury heard her: II have found them p
Examining the package she handed to
them, the counsel found three old letters,
which had been badly torn, but were now
skilfully patched together. They were
dirty and stained.
elf the court please. said the counsel,
81 now offer in evidence three letters,
which, up to this moment, we could not
fnd'
:tsLet US examine them," said the
plaintiffs counsel They looked at them
carefully, and then remarked to the
court:
"We object to the admission Of these
papers. They purport to be letters writ
ten by some person, but they are so
patched and pasted that there is no way
by which they can be identified as the
genuine letters
We propose, if your honor please, to
show that they were written by the
plaintiff, were lost, and found in most
extraordinary manner" replied the lady's
counsel.
The court examined the letters, amid
the silence OF the audience and the anx-
icty of the husband. You may iden-
tify them, at last said the Judge, "and
then offer them in evidence
The plaintiff was again placed on the
stand.
Did you ever see these letters be.
| fore?"
The witness hand trembled while he
held the letters, and his face grew white
sit is possible, was his hesitating re.
ply.
care they in your handwriting?'
ut looks like my writing
care not the signatures yours
''They look like my writing.
Shave you any doubts that they are
your signatures"
He hesitated.
4. answer the question: said the court
Il can't say that have he stammcred
''That is ALL"
The letters were admitted as evidence
and the woman's honor was saved.
Those letters had been thrown from
waste basket into a dust barrel. A rag
picker, while searching the barrel was at
tracted by the signatures. He read 8
few words. They excited his curiosity
He searched for and found all the pieces
and carefully put them together, for hi
saw money in them.
| One day he saw the same name in the
papers, and connected with the lawsuit
He sought out the lady, Provi
dence leading him to her rather thar
to her husband. She paid him gooc
reward, and instantly fastened to the
court room.
The letters saved her from ruin. Few
of those who saw their exhibition in cour
knew how she found them. But to-da,
that rag-picker owns a paying stall ii
one Of the city markets, the result o
his finding the pieces of three old letter
| in dust brrrel. Youths Companion.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-01-27

one; the marriage certificate was signed !;
and the company kissed the bride and
then sat down to dinner with first rate
appetite. The next day spinster in the
neighborhood, hearing what had happen
ed raised her hands towards Heaven and
exclaimed in spirit Of true devoutness !:
How sudden; there's no tellin' whose
turn IL come next.n
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-01-27

publicly acknowledge that if had been in
the same place you might also have hit
me, Yours truly, John Earrago.
Cor. Phizadezpha0 Weekly Times.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-10-15

n can make money faster at work for us Tan
~ at anything else. Capital not required 1--WE
will start you sl2 per day at home made by the
everywhere to work for us. Now is the time
Costly outfit and terms free. Address TRUE Il
CO., Augusta, Maine. al Tyr
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-10-15
Change of Air.

An occasional change of air may be
said to be almost necessary to the well
being of every man. Every workman
must leave his workshop, the student
his library and the lawyer his office, or
sooner or aater his health will pay the
penalty; and this no matter how great
his temperance in eating and drinking;
no matter how vigorously and regularly
he uses his limbs no matter how open
and dry and free from impurity may be
the air of which he is employed. In the
slightest case of impaired health, the
sleeping in the suburbs of the town in
which the life is chiefly spent, or even
spending few hours of detached days
in some accessible rural districts at few
miles distance from the dwelling, may
suffice to restore the healthy balance Of
the bodily functions, and maintain the
bodily machine in fit state for its
duties; or in cases of somewhat more
aggravated character, few days once or
twice year may suffice to re-adjust or
restore the due economy of the system.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-10-15
How to Black Stoves.

If you mix the Rising Sun polish
with turpentine, and then apply it to
the stove with a brush, aud rub it in
well, it will be more durable, and look
more glossy, than if mixed with cold
tea, vinegar or water. The turpentne
will also keep it from rusting, and wild
make it look quite as good as new.
When the stoves are put away until
autumn, it is good plan to brush this
mixture all over them, and it will
become well hardened, and will not
burn off as quickly as if applied when
they are in use, and they will not rust
atall, no matter how damp the season
may be.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-10-15
Things Worth Knowing.

That fish may be scaled much easier
byifirst dipping into boiling water about
aminute
Salt fish are quickest and best fresh
ened by soaking in sour milk.
That milk which has turned or
changed may be sweetened and render
ed fit for use again by stirring in a
little soda.
That salt will curdle with milk;
hence, in preparing milk porridge,
gravies, etc., the salt should not be
added until the dish is prepared
That fresh meat, after beginning to
sour, will sweeten if placed cut of doors
in the cool air over night.
THAT clear boiling water will semove
tea stains and many fruit stains. Pour
the water through the stain, and thus
prevent it from spreading over the
fabric.
That ripe tomatoes will remove ink
and other stains from white cloth also
from the hands.
That tablespoonful of turpentine
boiled with your white clothes will
greatly aid the whitening process.
That boiled starch is much improved
by the addition of a little sperm, 'Or
little salt, or both, or little gum arabic
dissolved
That beeswaX and salt will make
your rusty flat-irons as clean and smooth
as glass. Tie lump of wax in a rag,
and keep it for the purpose. When the
irons are hot, rub them first with the
wax rag, then scour with paper or
cloth sprinkled with salt.
That kerosene applied to bedsteads, is
an unfailing bed-bug remedy, and that
a coat of whitewash is ditto for the
walls ola log house.
That kerosene oil will soften boots or
shoes which have been hardened by
water, and render them as pliable as
new.
That kerosene will make your tin
kettle as bright as new. Saturate
woolen rag, aud rub with it. 1t will
also remove stains from and clean var
nished furniture.
That cold rain water and soap will
remove machine grease from washable
fabrics.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-10-15

"a A correspondent writes to the
Scientific american that the worst TOOTH
ache, or neuralgia coming from the
teeth, may be speedily and delightfully."-
ended by the application of a bit of
clean cotton, saturated in solution of
ammonia to the detected tooth. Some
times the late sufferer is prompted to
momentary laughter by the application,
but the pain has disappeared.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-10-15
FIavorlng for Meat Hash and Force Meat.

One tablespoonful each of Black Pep
per, Cayenne Pepper; two tablespoon
fuls each of Gloves, and of Nutmeg.
Keep this mixture dry and closed from
the air. In using it, take about the pro-
portion of one part of this flavoring
mixture to four parts OF salt--a table
spoonful of the spiced salt for each
pound of chopped meat.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-10-15

TSTATE NOTICE.-N Notice is hereby given
ID that Letters Testamentary ON the estate Of
Bernard Roth. late OF jackson township. Perry
county, Pa. deceased have been granted to the
undersigned. residing in Bain. Perry county Pa
All persons indebted to said estate are request.
ed to make immediate payment. and those hay.
ngclaims to present them duly authenticated for
settlement to
BENJ r. SHOEMAKER.
DAVID ROTH,
c. H. SMILEY. Attorney Executors
September 10, 1875
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-10-15
HOUSE, FARM AND GARDEN.

We invite eommunications from all person who ARE
interested in matters properly belonging to TINS de
partmtnt.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-10-15

CTbnsiness you can engage in. s. to $50
S-O per day made by any worker OF either
sex. right in their own localities. Particulars and
sample worth five dollars free. Improve your
spare time at this business. Address STINS0N 4
CO.. Portland, Maine al lyr
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-06
CAM ADA.

MONTREAL, July 5.-A meeting of the
justices OF the peace of the city and dis
trict took place to-day. TO consider the best
means of preserving the peace on the 18th
Of July. Two hundred magistrates were
present. The mayor offered resolutions,
which were adopted, regretting that the
Orange Association persisted 10 Its deter
minaton to celebrate in Montreal Events
Iistasteful to majority of its inhabitants,
declaring it unwise and uexpedient to call
out the military except when the civi
forces are inadequate. and recommending
that the mayor issue at once a proclama
ton to forbid all assembage or gathering:
on she streets or public places on the 18th
of July, aud calling upon the citizens tC
aid the authorities to maintain peace. a
resolution that the authorities be empow
cred to call out the military, brought on 1
long and heated discussion. Finally it wal
decided, 40 to 70, that the magistrates
having full confidence in the mayor, plac'
in his hands all power and authority t
preserve peace Oh the 18th.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-06
sCHENCK's SEA WEED TONIC.

In the atmosphere experienced here during the
summer months, the lethaigy produced by the heat
takes away the desire for wholesome food, and
frequent perspirations reduce bodily energy, par
ticularly those suffering from the effects of debli-
ting diseases. In order to keep natui al health
ful activity of the system must resort to artlf-
cia means For this purpose SchencGs Sea Weed
Tonic is very efectual. few doses will create an
appetite and give fresh vgor to the enervated body.
For dyspepsia, it is invaluable. Many eminent
physicians have doubted whether dyspepsia can be
permanently cured By the drugs which are gener-
ally employed for that purpose. The Sea Weed
Tonic in its nature is totally different from such
drugs. 1t contain corrosive minerals or acids
in fact it assists the regular operations of nature
and supplies her deficiencies. The tonic IN its nq-
ture much resembles the gastric juice that it is
almost identical with that fluid. The gastric juice
is the natural solvent which in healthy condition
Ct the body causes the food to be digested and
when this juice is not excreted in sufficient quaint
ties Indigestion, with all its distressing symptoms
follow. The Sea Weed Tonic performs the duty
of the gastric juice when the latter is deficient
Schencks Sea Weed Tonic sold by all Druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-06
WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, d. e., July 5--The In
terror Department desires the publication
Of the following verbatim extract from the
instructions issued by Secretary Schurz to
the Sioux Commission Oh the 28th ult:-
IF there be any difference of opinion as
to choice of location, you will keep in mind
that the Indians choice is to be respected
and that it is most important to keep per-
feet faith with them in the performance OF
all promises made TO them. and that this
will be the inyaribIe rule of the govern
ment in its treatment of the Indian
tribes.
Disafection among the Okanagan In
dians is denied. Nearly the whole tribe
is camped at the Catholic Mission, togeth-
er with delegation from the neighboring
tribes, all attending the feast of Corpus
Christi.
The aggregate appropriations made al
the last Congress was $l57 7,263,933.
The Secretary of the NAVY has received
the report of the Board of Visitors attend
| ing the annual examination at the Nava
Academy. The Board found high de
gree of proficiency in seamanship. CUNNING
and navigation.
Subscriptions to the four per centloan
! 81, l,0l0.550.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-06
Last Nights Dispatches.
Indian Affairs.

YANKToN, July 5.-Indian Commissioner
Hoyt, Gen. d, S. Stanley, Major J. NJ.
Hayworth and Rev. A. l. Riggs, the com
mission appointed to select locations for
the Spotted Tail and Red Cloud Indians
left YaUkton this morning for the Sioux
country.
CAMP LESTER, mouth of south fork Of
John Day river, July 1.-The following is
official: The hostiIes crossed the John
Dav river near this point on Sunday, June
80, and are now in Fox Nalle. The irdi-
cations are that the hostiles will cross The
Snake river, near the mouth of the Grand
Ronde, keeping in their Journey under
cover OF the forests of the Blue Mountain
c ,untry. through winch the troops have
followed them. From Camp Curry To this
place is the most rugged imaginable. If
Wheaton has received the orders sent him
he will be ready with all his force to en-
counter the hostiles as they emerge from
the mountains. The citizens skirmished
with the Indians on June 20. One man was
killed On Saturday the Indians murdered
two men in this valley and burned three
houses. Bernard presses them so close
that they had not time to depredate further
Howard will move slowly to give Wheaton
time to get into position.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-06
Telegraphic Brevities.

CLENELAND, o., July Geo. Fessler,
tho defaulting treasurer of Stark county,
Ohio, arrived at Canton yesterday morning
in charge of officers.
THoMAsroN, Conn, July Post
Office block, and Morse block adjoining
we're burned last night; loss $4,000.
PHILADELPHIA, July 6.-Bloomheld II.
Moore of the firm of Jessup & Moore,
died of pneumonia last evening, aged 60
years.
MASON, Texas, July 6.-The stage from
Nickavatt was robbed of registered pack
ages by men apparently waiting for the
paymaster, WHO was delayed and didn't
take that stage.
LONDON, July 6,-Americaus in &c
neva had dinner and ball the 4th of July
A party from Chamouuix hoisted the
American flag on the summit of Mount
Blanc
LoNG BRANCH, n. J., July 6-At
Monmouth Park, to-day, in the handicap
Sweepstakes, ldelia. Lady Salyers
Fugstein, Hattie, and Burqoo started; the
race was won by Idelia, Hattie L second
Burgoo third; time PA 4
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-06
ILLINOIS.

CAIRO, July 5.-HarrisoD Burkalow
was hanged at $50 this afternoon, at vi
emma. Ill for the murder Of David Wag-
ouer at Foreman, just one year ago He
met his fate calmy, without a perceptibIe
exhibition of nervousness.
CHICAGO, July 5-Judge Blodgett this
morning delivered decision on the val
idity OF the bonds issued by the city Of
Ottawa 10 1869 to aid in increasing the
manufacturing facilities of Fox River
The question arose on demurrer Of W
Il Hackett VS.. the city OF Ottawa. The
court couldn't see where the city got au
tho ily to Issue $1,000 900 worth of bond;
to what appeared to him private enter
prise. The power does not seem to be de
rived from the city charter, Consequent
ly he held that the whole issue was VOID
and overruled the demurrer AS this de
cision involves the whole merits of th
case it was equivalent to a final decree
The case will be taken to the Suprem
| Court of the United States,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-06
TELEGRAPHIC.
[7eIegraDhsd to the Rock Island argus. |
To-Dav's Dispatches.
FOREIGN NEWS.
The Eastern Question.

LONDON, July GA Vienna despatch
says regarding Turkeys reservation in ac-
cepting in principle the Austrian occupa-
ton of Bosnia and Herzegovina, that
Austria and Turkey shall. directly negotiate
the details, that while the Turkish claims
we're previously expressed in a sort of detail
edmanner they reappear 10 the declaration
ofCarotheodori. Turkish plenipotentiary, un-
der the veil Of general reserve guided by
the old custom of Turkish diplomacy. One
has reason to believe that the Porte has
recourse to this manouvre merely to spin
out as long as possible the question of the
occupation.
A significant enough proof of the mood
prevailing in the Turkish government
circles is found in the rumors which circu
lated here yesterday with some appearance
of foundation that the Ottoman Embassy
would quit Vienna shortly
ENGLAND.
LONDON, July 6.-Roberts Liberal, ha'
been returned to parliament from Flint
borough,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-06
LOOK OUT FOR COUNTERFEITS.

The public are cautioned against another cOun-
terfet which has lately made its appearance, called
w. B. Farrell's Arabian Linimenr, the most dan
gerous of all the counterfets, because his having
the name of Farrell many will buy it in good faith
without the knowledge that counterfeit exists, and
they will perhaps only discover their error when
the spurious mixture has wrought its evil effects.
The genuine article is manufactured only by FL
g. Farrell cole inventor and proprietor, and whole
sale druggist No. II Main street, Peoria, Illinois
to whom all applications for Agencies must be ad-
dressed. Be sure you get ii with the letters II. G
before Farrell's, thUs-H. G. FARRELLS-and his
signature the wrapper, all Others are counter
fets.
Sold by all druggists and by regular authorized
agents throughout the United States.
AGENTS WANTED in every town, Village anC
hamlet in the United States, in which not al
ready established Address II. G. Farrell as above
| accompanied with good reference AS to character
respectabilIty, &C.