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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-04-24
An Old Scotch Family.

In Roxburyshire there are some very
old families. One of these are the
Scots, barooetz, of Anerum, who in a
clear line trace their descent from
Richard, who assumed the surname of
Scott, aud having founded the priory Of
St. Andrews, died in 1854 most re-.
spectacle antiquity. A descendant of
this parsonage was the famous Sir Mich
ael Scott, man of learning and extra
ordinary abilities, who dourished in the
thirteenth century, and possessed the
unenviable reputation of being a wizard.
Another old family we'll worthy of no.
tice is that Of the Douglasses of Cavers,
whose last male descendant was Mr.. Jas.
Douglas Of Cavers, who died toward the
end OF July, 1878. Mr.. Douglas was the
twentieth in descent from Archibald,
iilegitimate son of James, second earl of
Douglas, who was killed at Chevy Chase,
or battle of Otterburn, in 1883. The
mansion Of Cayers is situated in the vale
Of Teviot, in the neighborhe cd of Ha-
wick, and in it have been preserved some
valuable memorials Of a lorg distant
past. Among these is the Douglas ban.
ner that was displayed at Otterburn,
also certain Percy relics, consisting of q
pair of gauntlets bearing the white lion
of the Percies, embroidered in pearls,
and fringed with fligree-work Of silver.
These gauntlets, evidently the work of a
lady, were attached to the handle OF
Percy's lance, and with it were captured
by Douglas in single combat under the
walls of Newcastle. A family that can
point to such veracious testimonies OF
ancestral renown, is something not heard
of every day.-CAan,bers Journal.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-04-24
A Canine Mind Raader.

In q valuable article on "Mental
Physiology in the Westminster Review
for January, occurs brief description
of magnificent mastiff named KEEP
ler," who was the possessor of rare canine
gifts and belonged to DR.. Higgins, the
eminent English spectroscopist and
astronomer.
At the close of q dinner or luncheon
party, Kepler would march sedately into
the room and set himself down at his
masters feet. The doctor would pre-.
pound to him various arithmetical ques-
tions, which the dog invariably solyed
without mistake-even extracting
square roots ofi.hand with the utmost
promptnesx. Where complicated pro.
cesses were involved Kepler would give
more consideration, and sometimes hest
tate as to where his barks ought finally
to stop; but he always gave the right
number. The cake which was to reward
him was held up before him during the
exercise, but Kepler never removed his
eyes from his masters face until the
solution was arrived at, then the cake
disappeared instantly.
The explanation of these wonders is
that while DR.. Higgins was perfectly
unconscious of suggesting the proper
answer to the dog, Kepler had acquired
the habit of reading in his masters eye
or countenance some indication that was
not known to the doctor himself. KEEP
Ter was, in fact, mind reader.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-04-24

"W1LL you take something, colonel?"
said spruce young fellow stepping into
the st. Charles saloon. Three eminent
citizens left their leaning places with an
:alacrity that can only be seen under
such circumstances, and rambled up to
the bar, only to see tue speaker get away
by q side door. u way 4 tao cruel April
joks.-M q. Psutats,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-04-24

tic medicine that can be employed: cleans
ing the stomach and bowels, and even the
blood. In small doses of one pill day,
they stimulate the digestive organs and
promote vigorous health.
AYERS PILLS have been known for
more than quarter of century, and have
obtained worldwide reputation for their
virtues. They correct diseased action in
the several assimilative organs Of the
body, and are so composed that obstruc-
tons within their range can rarely with
stand or evade them. Not only do they
cure the everyday complaints of every
body, but also formidable and dangerous
diseases that have baff]ed the best of
human skill. While they produce power
full effects, they are, at the same time, the
safest and best physic for children. By
their aperient action they grippe much less
than the common purgatives, and never
give pain when the bowels are not inflamed.
They reach the vital fountains of the blood.
anu strengthen t,le sy stem, Wy neelny IL
from the elements Of weakness.
Adapted to all ages and conditions in
all climates, containing neither calomel
nor any deleterious drug, these Pills may
be taken with safety by anybody. Their
sugar-coating preserves them ever fresh,
and makes them pleasant to take; while
being purely vegetable, no harm can arise
from their use in any quantity.
PREPARED BY
Or. J. c. AVER & CO., Lowell, Mass,
Practical and Analytical Chemists.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-04-24
AN OLD MANS 1DYL.
BY RICHARD REALTF.

By the waters Of life we sat together
Hand in hand in the golden days
OF the beautiful early summer weather
Wren hours were anthems. and speech va
When the heart kept time to the choral of birds,
Aud the birds kept time to the Songs that ran
Thr1ugb simmer CT e, wers on grassy swards
And trees with voices -E;lian.
By the rivers Of life we walked together,
and ms darling. unafraid;
And i*hter than any innct's feather
The burden If being on us weighed;
And loves sweet miracles Ger us threw
Mantles OF JOY out!asting time;
an up from the rosy nlorrows grew
a sound that seemed like marriage chime,
In the gard en- Of life we roamed to, ether,
And the luscious apples were ripe and red,
And the langu:d lil*c and hoaey cd heather
Swoened with the fragrance which they shed,
AMI under the trees the angels wxlaed,
ana up IN the air seLse Ct a iu2s
ATei us tacrtdly while talked
Softly III t nder communings.
In the meade VS. Of life We st,aycd together
Watching the waving harvest grow
And uDder the bensOu ol the Father,
Our hesrts Ike tie lambs skippf to and fro;
And the cowslips, hearing our low replies
Breidered fiirer the emerald banks;
Ara the glad tears ShOne in the daiies' eyes
Ana the tmid violet gls:er cd thanks.
WHO was with us aud what was round us,
Neither myself nor my da ling guessed,
Only We knew hat something crowned US
Out froU the heavens ith crowns If rest,
only we knew that something fright
fingered lovingly where stood,
Cloth with The iDcandesceCt light
" something gher than humanhood.
o the riches love doth Inherit!
Va, the alchemy which doth change
Dross OF body aud dregs of spirit
INTO sanctltes rare ard strange.
NY fesh Is feeble, and dry, N old,
My ddrling's beautiful b .ir IS gray:
But our elixir and pre- 10 is golf
Laugh at the footsteps o: decay.
Harms Of the world have c,me uron us
Guns OF sorrow We yat shat 4: ain;
But va nave secr4! y hicA doth show us
Wonderful rainbows tnroug the rain,
And We hear the tread OF thu years go by
And the sun is setting bAhin the MILF,
But my darling does 20; fear to die
And an, happy in sha: God wills.
So We cit by our house mold fires together
Dreaming the dreams of long a,o:
Then II was ba]my summer we hci
And SOW the valleys are laid :. o*,
lclcies hang from the slippe, y caves,
The " nd grows col!-it is gro i tie
Well. we'll ". have garrerei al, Jar .nsaycs
and nay darGng-;nd We Wait
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-04-24
FAMILY MATTERS.

FRIED PARsNIPs.
Boil tender, scrape off the skin, and
cut in thick, lengthwise slices, and fry
in hot drippings of butter, turning
them over as they brown; salt and pep
per and serve hot.
WIDOWS CAKE.
Two cups Indian meal, three cups
wheat -four, one pint buttermilk, four
tablespoonful of molasses, to tablespoon
fuls of saleratus. To be eaten hot with
butter for tea or breakfast.
NICE BREAKFAST DISH.
Cold mashed potatoes, made into lit
tie balls and slightly fattened; dip them
into an egg sli ghtl y, SO as to mix the
yolk and white; roll them in cracker
crumbs. Fry them in hot lard or butter.
Send to the table hot.
CARAMELs.
One cup of grated chocolate, Bakers
one and one-half cups molasses, one
pound sugar, one cup of milk, butter
size of an egg; boil until it hardens
when dropped in cold water; add one
teaspoonful vanilla; mark in squares
with knife.
BEEF EXTRACT.
Chop pound of lean beef (the round
is the best); put in wide mouthed bottle
without water; place the bottle in cold
water and let it come to boil; boil
slowly for two hours; skim all particles
of grease from the top when done. 1t
may be given cold or warm. A pound
of meat will furnish about three or four
tablespoonful ofextract which will con.
tain all the nutriment of the meat.
SOFT SOAP.
Three.quarters of pound of washing
soda and a pound Of brown soap cut in
small pieces; put them in large stone
jar on the back of the range, when the
range is not very hot, and pour over it
a pailful Of cold water; stir it once in
while, and after some hours, when
thoroughly dissolved, put it away to
cool. It forms sort of jelly, and is
excellent to remove grease on floors or
shelves.
RAMAKINs.
Four ounces of grated cheese, two
ounces of butter, two ounces OF bread
(without crust), half gill Of milk, one.
third of a teaspoonful each Of salt and
mustard, a pinch of cayenne pepper,
two eggs. Crumb the bread and boil
soft in the milk; add the butter, the eggs;
beat thoroughly, then stir in the whites
of the eggs, whisked to q stiff froth; pour
in sou p plate or in small squares of
stiff white paper pinched at the corners,
and bake fifteen minutes. A delight
full dish for tea,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-04-24

"WHY, papa" said Market street
girl to her father, as he sauntered into
the parlor, away long in the night, when
she and her Adolphus were converting
upon the topics Of the dust and kindred
topics, "WhY, papa what are you look.
'us tori" "oh aethtny, 1just thonahs
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-04-24
TO CONSuMPTIVES,

The advertiser, having been permanently cured
of that dread disease, Consumption, By simple
suffo.es the means of cure. 10 all who desire it.
be will send cpy Of the prescription used, Gree
Of charge,} with lie directions for preparing and
using the salu", which they wall hud SURE CURE
ties wishing tne Pre- crip,icn, wilt pease address,
z. A. WILSON l94 Penn St., Wlliiamsburgh, n. Y.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-04-24

Ia get up to gee the sun rise." Then
the clock struck, and the son rose and
vanished, and the old man went back to
bed.-Norristow, Herald.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-04-24
SPECIAL NOTICES.
PIHIPLES,

will mai, {Frec) the recipe for a simple VEGETA-
BILE BALM that will remov. IAN, FRECKLtS PM
PILES and Bio, cEEs, leaving the skin SOFT Gear
iuxuraut Growth of hair on a bald head or smooth
face. Address, inclosng Sc. stamp, BEN. VAN
DELE 4 CO., 20 Aun Street. N. Y.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-04-24
ERRORS OF YOUTH.

A GENTLEMAN who suffered for years from
n Nervous DEDlLI Y, PREMATURE DECAY,
and all the effects CT youthful ipd!screton. will fl
.he sake of suff ring humanity, send free to all WI
need il, the recipe and dire elton for making the
simple remedy by viii. h he was cured. SrT-re,s
wishing to profit by the adycr,eers e1perienc, can
do so by ad tres ing i'll perfect confidence,
John 3. OGOtN, ~ Cedar ST., New York.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-04-24
HER BLUE-EYED BOY.

My boy, my boy. my blue-eyed boy,
For thee sigh, fer thee weep,
When others tread the mszy dance,
Or smile in happy dreams ard sleep.
Torn from thesv loving arms away,
BY those who :cckr': Iot tear or aver,
Ere thou couldst spc thy mothers nalLe,
My tiny bGu, NY hublct far.
Ny boy, my blue-e?ed hoy,
Could | within thy bright eyes gazs,
Or have an hour to kiss thee in,
'Iwould liz ht up many weary days,
But thou art far away f'rm me;
BetweG US oceans bi!ioss heat,
And CAD ,tt tay pic ure kiss,
Ny fairy rose, my babeiet sweet"
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-04-24
Ayers Cathartic Pills,
For all the purposes Of Family Physic,
and for curing Costiveness, Jaundice,
Indigestion, Foul Stomach, Breath,
Headache, Erysipelas, Rheumatism,
E;ruptions and Skin Diseases, Bill
iousness, Dropsy, TumoFs, Worms,
Neuralgia, az q Dinner Pill,
for Purifying the Blood.

Are the most ef-
ective and congo
NAL purgative ever
discovered. They
are mild, but Ell
fectual in their.
operation, moving
the bowels surely
and without pain.
Although gentle
in their operation.
they are still the
most thorough and
searching cathar-
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-04-24

ma = n Ola kinds, JUNIORS, discharges OF
FSt ~ BLOOD or mucous, and all dis
] sA-C eases of the EECTUM quickly and
perfectly cured by simple and soothing !; EN- E.
DX. For inforn, alton address
DR. J. FAHER CO.. 80 Ann st., N, Y.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-04-24
she don't print none. She don't need
to-, cause her pas rich. She only does

she don't print none. She don't need
TO-, cause her pas rich. She only does
it for fun"
"Well, Pm blessed" here broke in
Capt. Hottop, dropping his feet with a
bang from the chair top on which they
had been elevated, elf I wouldn't like
to know what this is all about. Who
is she? And who's the blue-eyed boy?"
"Why, bless me, you've just come,
and you don't know, do you, unc]e?'
said Miss Spooner, putting the "pome"
away in her pocket-book, and leaning
back in her chair the better to meet the
eyes of the captain. ''She's Mrs. Mont
gomery Montsgue, charming young
widow, and the blue-eyed boy is her
only child-a lovely babe
!. "Babelet," corrected Mrs. Dusenberry,
at the same TINA playfully Ticking the
cheek of a youth at her side, one of the
aforementioned, who in his interest in
Miss Spconer's story had neglected to
fan the rival of Mime. u. Sevinge, after
having been captured and detailed for
that duty only five minutes before.
"And when her husband died." con-
tinued the fair Isabella "(he was the
younger son of an aristocratic English
family, one of the very highest-inti-
mate with the Queensland he ran away
to this country on lark, and his folks
disowned him because they thought he
married below him, though I've no
doubt she was much too good for him,
and he treated her shocking}y), his
father sent for the boy, and tore him
from his weeping mothers arms.'
"And rocked not tear or prayer"
quoted Mrs. Dusenberry.
"But why did she let them take
him?" shouted the Captain. "By
heavens! they couldn't have taken him
if she'd held on. Foreigners tearing
citizens of the United States from their
mothers arms! Who ever heard OF
such a thing before?'
"Well, they didn't exactly tear him
away" explained his niece.
That's the poetical way of putting
it," interpolated Mrs. Dusenberry.
But che was left almost destitute"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1879-11-12

SILENT MEN.-Washingto never made
speech. In the zenith of his fame he once
attempted it, failed, aud gave it up, confused
aud abashed. In framing the Con stitution of
the United States the labor was almost wholly
performed in Committee of the Whole, of
which George Washington was the Chairman.
He spoke twice during the Convention, but his
words were SO few that they could not fifty be
termed speeches. The Convention, however,
acknowledged the master-spirt, aud histor-
ians affirm that, had 1t not been for his per.
sonal popularity and the sincerity with which
he spoke, the Constitution would have been
rejected by the people.
Thomas Jefferson never made a speech
He couldn't do it. Napoleon, whose execu-
tive ability was almost without parallel
said that his greatest trouble was in finding
men of deeds rather than words. When he
was asked how he maintained his influence
over his superiors in age and experience,
when commander-in-chef of the army in
Italy, he said, "By reserve" The greatness
OF man is not to be measured by the length
OF his speeches or their number.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1879-11-12

SuNDRIEs.--In-tents suffering-camping
out.
Blue fishing-When you don't catch any
thing.
If "old dog Tray was ever faithful" how
coul he be-Traya
Never despise mustache when it is down.
1t may bristle up and make good showing
in time.
We like person with lots of temper. 1t is
the person who gets out of temper that we
don't like.
People who take midnight strolls on rail
road tracks shouldn't be offended il the cor
oner doesn't recognize them.
A Utica barber announces himself as ton
serial artist, physiognomical hair dresser, fa-
cial operator, Uranium manipulation and capil.
larry abridger."
When the Office seeks the man the people
must help him get it. When the man seeks
the office it is not necessary to have much to
say about it.
II punish you," said mamma to her
little girl you don't suppose that do so
for my pleasure, do you ?" :. Then, whose
pleasure is 1t for, mammal"
careful political economist closely esti-
mates that the women of this country might
annually save 14,500,000 in ribbins which
the men might spend in cigars.
Pious old lady" just think, Rose, only
five missionaries in twenty thousand canni-
balls !" Kind hearted niece Goodness l.
The poor cannibals win starve to death at
that rate"
Housewives who buy scales aud re-weigh
their packages from the grocery will have the
satisfaction of learning from the grocer that
their scales are not within mile of being
correct.
Money does everything for man." said
one old gentleman, pompously. :" Yes," re-
piled the other one, g but money WON'T do as
much for a man as some meu will do for mon.
ey."
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1879-11-12

Cheerfulness and prosperity generally go
hand in hand, and there is no better promoter
Of prosperity than the maintenance of buoy
come depressed by business mishaps rarely
succeed. If they fail once they are down for
ever, while the possessor OF a cheerful and
confident spirit, unabashed by reserves, strug-
giles on and finally triumphs.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1879-11-12

Some people are born to he contrary, and
they fulfil their mission with religious ZEAL
They are like the Irishmans frog. who, he
said, always stood up when be sat down, and
always sat down when he stood up.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1879-11-12

1t is singular fact that man who is sec
ond in command at home always wants to rule
the whole creation when he gets outside Of
his yard gate.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1879-11-12

The number of innocent young girls who
marry men, believing they can break them of
their bad habits, and tug them off to church
twice every Sunday, does not diminish in the
least.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1879-11-12

Make a journey every day to three noun
tains. Go to Sinai, and see your sins go to
Calvary and behold the Lamb Of God go to
Zion, and view the heavenly city.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1879-11-12

IF you want to get the best sewing ma
chine in the market, try the Light Running
Domestic, for sale by Mrs. NJ. w. COOLEY
Every machine warranted. Dec. 10.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1879-11-12

Avoid tedious circumlocution in language.
Words, like cannon-b balls, should go straight
to their mark.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1879-11-12

An exchange has an article on How 10
run newspaper This should be read only
by editors, as every other person in the world
knows just how newspaper ought to be
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1879-11-12

A judicous silence is better than truth
spoken without charity.
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MISCELLANY.
Always some hitch about tia harness.

Dogood with what thou hast, or IL win do
thee no good.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1879-11-12

AS the body is purified by water, so is the
soul purified by truth.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1879-11-12

A man in the finest suit of clothes is often
a shabbier fellow than another dressed in
RAYS,
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1879-11-12

All human virtues increase and strengthen
by the experience of them.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1879-11-12

There is no less grandeur in supporting
great evils than in performing great deeds
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1879-11-12
EIC HAFD'S
F1ryEEToTAL
j ONIC

The great cure for DYSPEPSIA,
NERVOUSNESS, WEAKNESS and
DEBILITY.
EVERY INVALID can rely on it
to conquer disease and strengthen
the debilitated system.
1t regulates the LIVER and
KIDNEYS, stimulates all the func-
tons of life to healthy action, and
is the best BRAIN and NERVE
tonic in the world.
Women find it a panacea for all
their Ills, restoring the carewOrn,
exhausted wife or mother to the
healthy vigor of younger years.
Free from alcoholic dangers, Ply
sicians pronounce 1t the safest and
best remedy ever sold. 1t must be
tried to know the perfect health
and strength its use insures.
Van Bnskirk & Co., 10 vesey ST., New York.
Sold by Druggists.
Sept. 10, is79-iyr.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1879-11-12

1t is wise schoolmaster who employs cuffs
to take the starch out of his scholars.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1879-11-12

ODDS AND ENDs.-A remedy for scratching
at the polls. A fine tooth comb.
If you are dyspeptic, go out into the woods
aud gather chestnnts or beautifully tinted
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1879-11-12

The royal family of the Sandwich Islands
has adopted eLpermint as the royal perfume
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1879-11-12

Nasty says " broot forse don't change an
eternal prinsible."
The removal of the duty on quinine ought
to diminish the number of Shakers.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1879-11-12

April Q. ls7s.-,f
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1879-11-12
UNDERTAKING.!

The undersigned takes this method of nformoing tn.
citizens of Lanbertv and vicinity that he has
In the Undertaking business, in Mathews Building
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1879-11-12
WATER.

Sept. 10, 1879. Tyr.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-04-24
Commercial and Mining Agency

The undersigned having opened an office nc
2l33 Mission street, San Francisco, viii receise
and promptly attend 10 all orders for any pE.
SCRlPTION OF MERCHANDISE, SELL ORES,
BUY AND SELL STOCKS. Mrs. Thompson
will personally attend to the purchase OF goods
for Women and Children. The busn, IS ex-
perience of both is guarantee that they viii
give satisfaction. TIICAAS THOMPSON,
dec. l7-'SS-G
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-04-24
ID. -. EiAsAEEL,
TOWNSHIP AGENT. G. PR. II.
TOWN LOTS F0R sazE OR LEASE.

PARTIES WISHING To LEASE OR PUR-
chase Lots in the town Of Ninnemucea, are
hereby notified that all applications for the same,
or on business relating thereto, should be ad-
dressed to the unders gned at san Francisco,
at the c. p. h. II. office where they will receive
prompt attention.
Those occupying lands belonging to the com
pany, without having bought or leased the same,
are also notified to attend to the matter without
delay and avoid trouble
nolo. ID. ii, HASKELL.