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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-12-25
Christmas Symbols.

The Christmas carol is derived from
c7ntare, to sing, and rola, an interjection
S Observes tSa s' the "alolia sni IN
Excelsis," the we'll known hymn sung
by the angels to the shepherds at our
Lords nativity, was called a Christmas
carol. In former times bishops were
accustomed to sing these pious canticles
among their clergy. Warrior tells US
that, in 1921, Wynkyn de Worde printed
set Of Christmas carols, which were
festal chansons for enlivening the merri-
ments of the Christmas celebration,
quite unlike our religious hymns of the
present day, which are popular among all
classes, and We are told that the Puri-
tans adopted them in keeping with their
staid notions of Christmas observance.
The boar's head, soused, was anciently
the FIRST dish served on Christmas day in
England, and was carried up to the
principal table in the hall with great
state and solemnity, to the chanting of a
certain carol. Among other early Eng
lish customs at this festival was that of
the chambers, who gave to their custom
ers gifts of candles, and the bakers pre-
sented their patrons with yule cakes,
which often represented some grotes1ue
character in miniature, or pastry presents
of some description.
Among the ancient Romans the laurel
was an emblem of peace, Joy and victo-
~; whence an English authority derives
the custom of decorating English homes
with that evergreen. as a symbol denot.
ing joy for the victory gained over the
powers of darkness, and that of peace
on earth and good will toward men,
which the angels sang over the fields of
Bethlehem. Other evergreens were sub.
sequently adopted.
The mistletoe, however, regarded rath-
er as a symbol emanating from the
heathenish rites of Druidism was never
admitted into churches, but was hung up
in dwellings, where it signifed, upon
Christmas occasions, the right OF any
young man to salute with kiss every
maiden who passed beneath the bough,
The Christmas box was one for the re.
ception of money contributed in the
contemplation Of this season, that masses
might be said by the priests, who invoked
forgiveness for excuses committed by
the people.
The old English name of holly was
"holm," or holm oak" and in many
parts of England it is still known by
these names; and Holmsdale, in Surrey,
and other villages whose name com.
mences with Holm, have been derived
from the abundance of hollies which at
some period grew in their vicinity.
It has been thoug hit that the Green
wood tree" familiarized in the story of
Robin Hood and other English ballads
of forest life, was identical with the
the holly.-L1dy's journal.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-12-25
BENNY,

had told him Christmas morning,
A. he sat upon my kaee,
HelAilg fset his liltis stsekinp, 2ss +
6u16das fuRas faliSousd Be, -$S
And attentive listening to me,
VIII f s:ss d S.nc and and %itd
Did not love a naughty child.
But we'll be good, won't We, moder7"
Ana from of my my lap he slid,
Digging deep among the goodies
In his crimson stocking hid;
Whlle1 turned me to my table,
Where . tempting goblet stood,
Brimnltng high th.datuty egg-nog,
ssrtme by sneighbor good.
But the kitten, there before me,
With bis vhife paw nothing 10th,
Sat. BY Wy Of entertainment,
nlAppluk vi the snlniux roth;
And In not the geDtIest humor,
At the loss Ct such treat,
Iconfess, rather rudely
Thrust him out into the street.
Then, no ' Benn!e's blue eye, kindled,
Gathering up the precious store,
He'had busily bean pouring
In his tidy pin afore.
With generous look that shamed me,
Sprang hs from the carpet bright,
Showing, BY his msin indignant,
All baby's sense Of right.
"Come back, Hsrneyl" called he loudly,
A. he held his apron white,
" You shall have my candy wabbitr'
But the door was fastened tight;
50 he stood abashed aud silent,
In the centre of the floor,
With defeated look alternate
Bent on me aud on the door.
Then. Is with some sudden impulse,
Quickly ran he TO the FIRE.
Ant while eagerly his bright eyes
Watched the flames 60 nigh and higher,
In brave. clear key he shouted, "5-'
Like some lordly little ell,
"S.nta Klaus, come down the chimney,
Make my moder have herself"
~ will be a good girl. Benny"
SAID 1, feeling the rpproof,
And straigatway callet poor Harvey,
Mewing on the gallery roof.
Soou the anger was forgotten,
Laughter chased away tho froWn,
And they ganboled meath the live oaks,
I'll! the dusky night came down.
In nv dim, drelighted chamber,
Harvey purred beneath my chair,
And my piay-worn ooy beside me,
Knelt TO say his evening pIsyer;
"Goi 0ess fader God bes moder,
Gvd bess sister," and then pause,
And the sveet young lips devoutly
Murmured, "God bess Santa Klaus"
He il sleeping-brown and silken
Lie the lanes long aud meek,
Like caressing. clingtng shadows
On his plump and peach9 cheek;
And bend aDOve him weeping
ThaDkful lears-O, undecided
For woman's crown OF gloly,
For the blessing of child.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-12-25

In the room two stories below, there il
also . solitary figure. a mo1e CHEEKY
figure, stout and glowing with health, il
that of Aaron Ashermayer, who sits by
q 9rates resdi1G His book: 4 Hebrew
volaDe black with age, he holds far III
front Of his eyer, which glisten throueh
hisspecEacles kke seats. y1Gta Irg5 s,,,!ss
Aaron fsoe is q pleasing one to study.
It u . thoroughly jewish face, broad,
short and 4 ,rid: The nose is large, and
enjoys the tradillonal hawk,lfks hand
The forehead il that Of q scholar-vide
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-12-25

Tho aAvantagss Of these Lines afo:
I. II the passenger IL going to or from any poi1S
Ia the entire West snd Northwest he can buy n.
30 sure Of reaching his destination ~ IT On IN
ooHnEorIoHS.
T. Tho greater part Of IL lines are laid with stsd
Rails the road bod II perfect. No road has bstss
T. 10 tho short limo between Ill i'm portant pontA
T. Its trains ars sll equipped with the westinS'
house Ar; Brake; Miller.s Platform and couplers.
and convenience.
s. It 10 tho only Road In the West running ~
celebrated Pullman Hotel Cars between Chicago Al
s. Il 10 tho oaly Rosd running tho Pullman Pa,sss
Sleeping Cars either way between
CHICAGO AND 81. PAUL."
"cH,cAGo AND GREEN SAY"
"cn,cAGo AND FaEEp0R1."
"cHicAc0 AND IA CROSSE"
"cHiCAco AND WiN0nA."
"cHIcAco AND 0ueUQuE."
"cN,cAeo AND MseREeoR,"
"cH,cAeo AND MILWAUKEE,
7. II 10 ~ only RosA psssins along The shores .
Lake Michigan between CHICAGO and AlLwAukO
8. Tho only Road running -Four Express Trsins
DAY Vi. IL lines between Chicago and points IN NJ
oesots.
=. No rosd offers equal tsciiiuss in nunbs, .
through trains, equipped With Pullman fHss'
10. II rams Two E1prsss TRAINS Daily ssch way q
al It's lines, and four trains sssA way bssvssu a.
i. II makes connscaons.wisA Ill lisss czosslal
a int<rm edists points.
The popularity OF these fines 70 steadily isereAs
ine and passengers should consult their Gtsrsst b
purchasing tickets VIZ this line
sble 81 Home Ticket Oncs, sdd1sss sny agsnt OF ~
Company Or
MARVIN HUenr11. eenI Mansss,. chlesss. ~
n. STEHNE1T. esa' Pass Asx chtesss. ~
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-12-25

and not high, Despite ! ford mustache
and long, frouzy beard, the mouth sug-
geets an essy.going temper, almost
\ placid. The pawnbtoker was evidently
extracting solid enjoyment from his
pipe, his book and the fire, in the heat of
which his large slippered feet basked
contentedly, for he did not hear the
door open.
"Good evening, Aaron" said young
voice from the gloom, followed a second
later by the appearance within range of
the light of tall youth, with long black
hair like Romeo.
"Hello," answered Aaron. "Draw
up by the fire. It has grown cold since
shutdown" Then, after a moments
pause" Well, how's the fiddle? Has
it paid for its meals to day. heard it
up stairs while ago."
ut has not been so very good day.
Too much hurry on the streets. No one
had time for the music. No, there was
not much money to-day--not much.
The holy days bring Paul Laboski luck
never. But vino cares?" and the
young Pole snapped his long, thin
fingers at the crate good humoredly, and
showed his teeth in cheerful smile.
He pronounced his name Powl, and
wore q miniature of KosciusEko in his
watch cover. Aaron regarded him as a
very superior young man.
The latter had poured out two glasses
of wine, slipped one slowly, and resumed
his reading. Paul sat stud ing the Goals.
The smile with which he had defied the
holidays frowns had vanished, and in
its place rested a meditative, almost
solemn look. All at once he turned to
Aaron:
"The poor child up the stairs has luck
very much worse. No time of the year
brings to her fortune"
shrink your Ssuterne. What do you
speak Of? What poor child?"
"Why, The little Josephine, the laun-
dress. When have returned from
parties at one-two o'clock in the morn
ing, | have seen the light in her room
burning, and watched her shadow
working"
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-12-25
Tenacity of Life in q Beetle.

A correspondent of Notes and Queries
gives the following remarkable instance
of beetles tenacity of life: A relative of
mine, while recently cutting loaf of
h-oed tc,,.,s o...hed1.1 =. = . h:..I.
A small portion of the loaf with the
insect on it was cut out entire, and after
a lapse of about five minutes the beetle
began to crawl out, apparently none the
worse for its incarceration. It il, of
course, wellknown that beetles are fond
of warmth, but I should not have
thought that one would have 20 COM
fortably survived some hours spent in =
living tomb, escaping the danger of being
crushed to death in the making of tho
bread, and subsequently tho risk Of being
killed either by sufocation or the heat
Of the own.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-10-25
ANOKA.

Il. Houlton, Elk River,I was in the city yes
terday.
Frank Atkinson and daughter, of Mime
apolis, called on us yesterday.
The Baptist social meets with Mrs. Wilbur
Chase next Thursday evening.
Hick Mclean, Of Minneapolis, was in the
city yesterday in attendance on his brothe RS
wedding.
The Congregational social will meet with
Mrs. Meader and Mrs. Cross on Thursday
evening next.
A. P. Lane arrived home from Montana
yesterday. Mr.. Lane is one of the candi-
dates on the Greenback State ticket.
Mrs. Miles Similkin's horse ran away with
her across the iron bridge Thursday after
noon. No damage done, only fright to
Mrs. s.
John O. Smith. of st. Francis, was in the
city yesterday and was gobbled up 10y Sheriff
Faust for juryman on the Schwab & Muir
ply case.
DR.. r. P. Crawford. editor of the Elk
River Neaos, was in the city yesterday. The
doctor is about to retire from the editorial
Ct air of that paper.
The State of Minnesota VS.. John Murphy,
for an assault on Jacob Schwab, of Coon
Greek, came up yesterday before Justice
Thornton. The jury stood nine for convic-
ton and three for acquittal. This is second
trial with about the same result. There was
nine contrary men.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-10-25
mother instance of the truthfulness Of the

~
e. NJ. Buchanan, Chicago, special agent Of
Rhode Island Insurance association, was to
be found enjoying life in Hon. James Vein
mann's Office yesterday.
The Republicans are trying to get Rev.
>. NJ. Rogers, the nominee by the Prohi-
bition;sts for Register of Deeds, to resign in
favor of Donaldson. Look out, gentlemen,
the GLOBES after you and will expose the
whole business.
Ole, the boy that attempts to write up To-
Gals for an alleged newspaper. fractured che
truth when he stated that honest (?l John
Pillsbury would be in the city yesterday to
examine the movements of the Faribault
Guards. There wasn't the first word of
truth in it, and Ole knew it at the time.
But as he did not call around at the GLOBE
Office for items yesterday as usual, he ran
short and had to resort to padding.
The following programme has been ar
ranged by the ladies of this city for the fair
to be held at Kyllo's hall next week, October
29th, Both, 31st and November LIST. Benefit
of the Faribault Guards:
Voting-Silver tea set for most popular
lady. Revolver for most popular candidate
for sheriff. Office chair for most popular
candidate for treasurer.
Drill prize-Five dollar prize for drill.
Open to all.
Dinner-Dinner served at the hall on the
four days Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
and Saturday from A. NJ. to 2119 P. NJ.
Miscellaneous-Art gallery, French
booth, United States booth, West Indies
booth, Scotch booth, Indian booth, Japa-
nese booth, Turkish booth, Gypsy camp,
Rebecoa at the we'll, post Office, ten-cent
table, flower stand, ring cake, fancy table.
Open on Saturday for children from l to
P. M. General admi ssion 10 cents.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-10-25
NOW THE MILLERS.
A Grand Exposition Being Arranged l
the National Association.

A Grand Exposition Being Arranged by
the National Association.
ST.. LOUIS, Oct. 24.-George Balm, president
of the Millers' National association, has issued
an address TO the millers, millwrights, dealers
in mill machinery, our dealers and bakers of
the United States, setting forth that graz nd
exposition Of mill machinery. mill products,
grain, ETC., will be he Id in connection with the
animal convention Of the Millers' association
next June, and asking them to actively cooper
ate in making the event notable one. Besides
the exhibition of domestic -four aud its various
products in the way of bread, crackers, ETC.,
samples of the celebrated flour made
in Europe will be imported
so that com parison may be made between the
wheat products of the two hemispheres Deal
ers in grain, as well as millers, are invited to
exhibit samples of grain raised in their sec.
ton. States and railway companies offering
lands toimmigrants and States seeking to pro-
mote immigration, are expected to make a
large exhibition of the products of their lands.
Whether the exposition will be held at Cincin-
natl or Chicago will probably be known within
two weeks, when proper announcement will
be made.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-10-25

The full returns from Ohio do not, after
oil, afford the Republicans much ground for
rejoicing or the Democrats reason for
mourning. As compared with the Presi-
Dental vote, when the Ohio man with Re-
publican proclivities was particularly numer-
Gus, the Democratic loss was inconsiderable.
Mr.. Hayes had 2,747 majority over all COM
petitors on total vote of 65O,77l at that
election, while Foster, on total vote of
669,671, had majority over all of but g.
1885,. It will be seen, therefore, that on a
vote $4,000 larger than in 1876, the Republi-
cans have increased their majority only L.
los. Considering the immense amounts of
money spent by the Republicans during the
campaign, the results are not particularly
worth Boosting about.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-10-25

tho miscreants who menace them to the
death. Il imbeoility is to govern those to
whom they have legal right o;look for pro-
lection, it is time that that imbecile authority
was set at defiance. Cabinet officers cease
to be entitled to respect from any source
when they exhibit q reckless disregard of the
duty they owe to the people, neglectine to use
the authority they possess under the laws to
give to citizens protection against the
murderous raids of horde of barba-
rians. We say to the people of Colorado:
As the general government has refused You
the projection to which you are entitled
under the laws, prepare to protect yourselves
Independently Of that government, and if in
terfered with by any emissaries of
that government, treat them as You
would your deadliest enemies. Your
first duty is to protect yourselves and your
families, and if the government under which
you live refuses to perform this duty it is
deserving of no respect, and its laws of no
consideration. BY well-directed and united
effort you may compel the government to
afford you the protection it now withholds.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-10-25
FARIBAULT.
Is your name on the poll list7

Is your name on the poll ist7
The Clement Bros. played to good house
last night.
J. J. Nichols, Of Detroit, Mich, was In the
city visiting friends.
Rev. F. r. Millspaugb, of Omaha, will
preach in the Cathedral tomorrow even
ing.
Wheat dropped down yesterday to $1.O2
for No. 1, 81 cents for No. 2 land 80 cents for
No. 8.
Five wagons filed with emigrants passed
through the city yesterday, on their way to
Benson.
Gen. b. b. Hand, Yankton, Secretary Of
Dakota Territory, was at the Arlington yes
terday.
E. L. Allen, Milwaukee, adjuster Of the
Northwestern National Insurance Co. of
Milwaukee, was in the city yesterday.
Street Commissioner Lynch is making
needed improvement on Main street, filling
up holes and laying down new Cross walks.
q. 8. Marshal McIlrath was not in the city
day before yesterday Is stated by Ole.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-10-25
MANKATO.

Carpenters are busy putting on the roof of
the addition to Mr.. Whitrock's residence.
Supt. E. c. Payne will lecture on educa-
ton, at Good Thunder next Wednesday even
ing.
Prairie fires in the vicinity of Minnesota
have been doing great deal of damage the
past week.
A large flock of prairie chickens were in
terviewed by a newspaper man on Wednes-
day, and they stated they we're on their way
South. Ha, chickens, migration. Well
have to make note.
G. Waldz, young man employed in one
of the breweries near the Blue Earth river,
had a couple of fingers badly jammed by
getting them caught between a barrel he was
rolling and the cellar wall.
40. Wage, living in the neighborhood of
Madelia, visited Lake Crystal on Tuesday
last, hunted up his old-time enemy, John
Barleycorn. When Wage, started home, he
wasn't certain whether he or the team was
doing the driving. At the RAILROAD cross
ing the team began to run, spilled Mr.. Wage
out and went home without sustaining any
damage. Mr.. Wage had couple of small
bones in his ankle broken. DR.. Herring
was called and fixed him up and he return
ed home Wednesday sorrier if not wiser
man.
Going on to Garden City we looked over
the town to await the hour appointed for the
lecture. At O'Clock, one among q large
audience, We listened to very interesting
lecture of one hour and a half
duration. It was purely on educational
topics, the subject being ssThe Waste of
Time in the School Room" more atten-
tive audience it has never been our fortune
to see, and the grade of intelligence of the
attendance was decidedly above the average
The lecture was good one, and when it is
known that the superintendent is candi-
| date for reelection, his abstaining from
anything of wire pulling nature is highly
| commendable. Mr.. Payne has made good
officer, and should be- the recipient of q
rousing majority as mark of the esteem of
the people.
Thursday last, in company with Superin-
tendent E. G. Payne, the GLOBE reporter
started for Garden City, where Mr.. Payne
was billed to lecture that evening. Leaving
Mankato at quite an .arly hour, it was pro-
posed to visit the thriving village at Lake
| Crystal. Going by way of the wind mill
road, through Judson township, we arrived
al the lake about half past two o'clock.
Business was found at such high pressure,
that everybody was on the pump to
meet the demand, and there was very little
opportunity for talk. A good deal of build
ing has been done this season in the village.
and at the present time mechanics are busy
on three store buildings, which are in the
various stages of construction. This point
is good wheat market, as there is very
fertile country surrounding it.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-10-25
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS.
Gathered by the Special Reporters Of til
Daily Globe.
SALTWATER.
Wheat (: No. /. S1, O6: No. 2. 81, OF.

Wheat: No. I, $1O6; No. 2, BLOB.
For sale by Matt. Clark, a pas,. of black
mares, 1,O50 to ], 100 pounds in weight, one
riding and driving horse and one family
horse.
The dance at Mannerchor hall, on Thurs
day evening" was an agreeable affair. Profs.
Schilling and Kenneman furnished the mu-
sic for the evening.
The only applicant for Justice at the NUM-
cipal court, yesterday, was Dan Ivory, who
paid five dollars tor the privilege of being in
toxlcated the day previous.
James Elliott, Jr., of Oak park, who lately
returned from Swift county, seriously ill. is
so far conyalescent as to be able to be about
and meet old acquaintance.
A German Catholic school is to be started
the first of next month. The German Ian
guage will be taught exclusively until the 1st
of January, when the English branches will
be taken up.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Episcopal
church met yesterday at the residence of
Mrs. McCluer. The company, though not
solicited, contributed literally to the funds
of the society, considering themselves fully
recompensed by the enjoyment of the oc-
casion.
Chief of Police Shortall went to Hudson
yesterday, with Adolph Miller, the party who
was assaulted and robbed across the lake
some three weeks since. Their very valu-
able testimony was required in the examina-
tion of the prisoners, who, it will be remen-
bered, were captured by the chief on the day
that the crime was committed.
F. Bulov, formerly of Bulov & Thon, mer-
chant tailors, has rented the store on lower
Main street recently vacated by j.
O'Shaughnessey. He will remove his stock
in trade from the building near the bridge
now occupied by him. His new quarters
will be among the neatest and rocmiest in
town, giving him q chance to display his
goods to advantage.
Officer Berglund went to Marine, late
Thursday night, to arrest Joseph Lewis,
proprietor of the Marine hotel, who is
charged with disposing Of personal property
which had been previously mortgaged by
him to other parties. Having been granted
permission by the officer to make few ar
rangements in his household affairs previous
to his apparently intended departure for this
city, the prisoner surreptitiously skipped for
the Wisconsin shore. He was subsequently,
taken into custody and is now held to await
his examination.