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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-02-20
The Wife OF the Youth Bayard Tay-
lor

A Philadelphia correspondent gives
many particulars of the first Mrs. Tay-
lor. She was farmers daughter, her
name Mary Agnew, who lived near the
poets home, at Kenneth square. She
was q comedy, delicate girl and he an
imaginative, romantic youth, not very
robust and. disincljned to manual labor,
believing that he. bad a career before
him. The two met, and fell in love in
the usual sentimental fashion. Nobody
thought it would result in anything, and
Mary'a parents did not wish that it
should, for they regarded young Taylor
as dreamy, impractical fellow, who
would never be able to take care of q
wife. He was engaged, however, at 10,
and after he had returned from abroad
and published his Views Afoot," his
rural friends were very proud of him,
and the parental Agnews looked more
favorably on his suit. The marriage
was long deferred. The rustic gossipa
said his reputation and knowledge OF
the world had partially cured him OF
his boyish affection, but he still saw
Mary from time to time, and drove her
out one raw day in the late autumn, and
she caught cold, which brought on con.
sumption. When it became evident
that she could not live, it was decided
that they should be married, aud she
rose from her bed by an effort of will,
and buoyed up by excitement, went
through the ceremony, She then re-
turned to her bed, and never quilted it
again, dying six weeks later in her hus-
bands arms.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-02-20
. a Lesson for Bows.

Theodore, Parker never received a
diploma, though no pursued the full col:
lege course at Harvard. Nor did he ever
recite a;single line to a professor. His
father was poor and could not afford to
pay the college expenses; but, Theodore
was bound; to have a5liberal education.
One morning he said: =" Father, I have
entered Harvard College, . Sc How did
you p1eparer' asked the astonished
parent. II studied BY myself, evenings,
after the days work was done, and morn
ings before work. He was, then .assist-
ing his father on the, farm, ".But I can
not pay yo4r, expenses in college,, ~
know that; mean to-: stay at home and
keep up. with my, clase. ~ And he. did
more than keep up with the class; part
Of the: time he worked for his father at
home, and part of the time he taught
school, paying his father $ll a month to
hire hand in his place: He passed the
examination successfully; but was not
given 2 degree, because y be ;Nae . non.
resident and, had paid no fees. Sub:
sequently a degree was offered him, on
condition Of his paying the customary
fees; but sn10neywas scarce, though en-
'oGgy, and scholasAip were. ampley and he
"a NMiggeAs tA asclinss 'it,;'.;t 5;,s,f T.: i
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-02-20
He Hadn't Surrendered.

General Withers, of Kentucky, who
has been in this city for a day or two,
looking after some horses that a man
named johnson attempted to get from
him, tells the following good story:
Withers was in the Confederate service,
and was second in command under Penn
berton, at Vicksburg. On that memor-
able Sd of July, 1863, Pemberton called
a council of war, and stated to them
that Grant was going to make general
assault along the whole line the next
day, and asked them what had better be
done. Withers strongly objected to
surrendering, representing that they
could hold out until the 10th. The rest
of the council agreed with him, and it
was decided not to surrender. Withers
went off to command his division, and,
anticipating the attack, had his men
under arms, the gunners standing at
their guns, and everything ready for
action. In the meantime, Pemberton
changed his mind and surrendered the
city. The first Withers knew of it,
Grants troops were behind him in the
city. and messenger arrived pOst.haste
to summon the commanding officer OF
that division of the army before Grant.
So Withers rode down to headquarters,
and there found Grant in no very good
humor. He inquired what Withers
meant by keeping his men under arms
after the city had been surrendered
"Eaven't you been directed by your
superior officer to surrender your COM
mand?" said Grant. "No," said With.
ers, II haven't" "Then, General
enid Grant, "you did just right to KEEP
your men under arms" and with quiz
zical look at Pemberton, who was stand
ing near, he set out refreshments, and
they all took sugar in thern' with i'm
! mense gusto.-Feoria Journal.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-02-20
His Cause for Gratitude.

Those who have heard Rev. Mr..
Range speak in the Methodist church q
few weeks ago, doubtless noticed that he
had = voice that could be easily heard in
any hall, however large; but they can
have no idea how loud ahe can. speak
when occasion requires. One Sunday he
exchanged. with q brother minister and
and on his way to church he came across
b man who vas exceedingly deaf, and
who neglected church because he could
not hear the ministers He expressed q
9 very strong wish to hear Mi. Range,
and. the latter told him to come, to: take
. eeat near him, and he thought be could
make him hear, The man did as aug
gested, and MI. Range put q little extra
forcein. his words. After the meeting,
seeing the deaf man, he said: "We1l
brother, could you heart" CLEAR
hearl" said the man, "if I was eve1
gratefulsfor anything, L was that I was 8
! little deifln ~ :fttgf rq,7 i .tta :.:~.,;:+
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-02-20
Plow-Monday.

AN over England, in years gone by,
the time-honored festival of Plow~Mon-
day was ioyously observed by the
peasantry: On this day, which is always
the first Monday after Twelfth.day,
agricultural laborers and husbandmen
were accustomed to draw about pillow
and solicit money, with mummeries and
dancing, preparatory to the recommence-
ment Of their tasks after the Christmas
holidays. In q few places they still draw
the pillow, but the sport is mostly now
confined to mumming and alms.gather-
ing. Formeraly the "fool-plow, as it
was called, was absolutely essential to
the exhibition, and was dragged in
procession to the doors of the townsfolk
villagers. Long ropes were attached to
it, and from 80 to 40 stalwart young fell
lows, in clean white shirts or smocks,
but protected from the weather by warm
waistcoats underneath, drew it along.
their smocks were gayly decorated all
over with bright-colored ribbons, tied in
knots and bows, and their hats were
adorned in the same way. The pageant
usually included an old woman, or a boy
dressed up to represent one, who wss
gayly bedizened and called BETSY"
There was also q country bumpkin
dressed up to play :tfool." He was
covered with ribbons and clad in skins,
with a depending tail, and carried q
small box or can, which he ratified about
among the spectators to collect donations
in. These masqueraders we're attended
by music and morris-dancers. And
there was also a frolicsome romp by a
few girls in gaudy f7ery. The money
collected was afterward spent in feast
ing and conviviality. In olden times
very little work was ever done during
the II days devoted to Christmas, and
farmers were then wont to feast and re-
ward their husbandmen for astindustry
Plow-M Monday seemed to remind then
of their business; and on the morning OF
the day both men and maidens strov<
to show their readiness to commence the
'labors of the newly-awakened year by
rising the earliest.-Chombers' Journal
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-02-20


"BY Jings," shouted an amiable, So
ciable-looking young man in brown over
alls and fur cap that looked like the
cover of an old hair trunk. "By Jings,"
he yelled as he turned upon us at the
ticket window of the G. and r. L station
in Des Moines, ".By Jings," he roared,
while his eyes fairly stood out in horri-
fed amazement. "By Jings! if the
money don't go! l bought a pair of
mitts this morning that cost me 70 cents,
an now it's dollar an sixty-five cents to
gift to Grinnell! Gee.roozalum?" And
with wild, staring eyes he rushed for the
train, lest if he waited another moment
some new extravaganza of the capital
should seize every last cent he had left.
|-Bur2ington Haeckeye.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-02-20

Aye Paintsss como to paint II; ana writer's, 10 put
1t In book ,,,,
How grand in storm, and fair In calm. mimic sss
eau look.
I've wondered to bear them talking, how 10 mimic
Tn. voice thst thTill. the broodilg air With its
Thunder low aud Ions
Aua' a,sse ausbt but itself. vot, could SQUAD
When i' bres kers rise to the east vina,s eau to
crssn on 'he angry shore.
But rough or smoo.h, in the ehade or shine. tho
face Of the Nigh = main = -.
Can speak but little slss to me but nlenery,, fear
or pain. "
Father and husband, and bold, blight boy, it has
taken them on by one;
l shall lie alone in the churchy ard, there, when
lay weary days are done.
God never sert mo maiden BARN, to stay by me
Sy s5s restless tides a'ons by the grave Of
BY the waves 50 strong and pi:l!ess, that have
drowned life's joys for me,
And think Of the land where all shall meet, the
land where is no moro sea.
Yet can not rest in meadow or dell, or the quiet
inland lanes,
over the smiling paltas.
can draw breath In the country, all Swallowed,
and green and dumb,
The want OF ths sea is at my heart; hear 1t call
ing, Come!
hearken, and rise, and follow; perhaps my men
down there,
Where the bright shells CLEAN ar the fishes dart
mid eaweeds' tansles fair,
viii ind rae best. II still on EARTH when the on
gels trump is blown,
On the sand reach, or tho tall cliffs side ere We
pass to the great white throne.
So summer AID winter, all alone. by the breakers
lip wait,
21s see the red light hush the clouds, a, He
opens the golden gate;
And though at the sou2l Of the rising waves, I
ofttimes tremble and Weep
When the air is void of their glcrious voice, can
neither rest nor sleep.
And straugest OF all the PROMISE, writ ia the book
to ne;
IS how, On the shores Ut Paradise there shall BE-
90 more sea-
All the Year Round.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-02-20
IoHI0ACo,
Milwaukee :St. Paul
RAILWAY
Is The VERY BEST LINE 70
.-Gts:A r-..4.t.T ,.1.ss.E
Chicago, Milwaukee,
ST. PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS,
| Wisconsin, Northern Iowa,
Minnesota, Dakota,
| Manitoba and tn.
| Black Hills,
NEW YORK,
PHILADELPHIA,
BALTIMORE,
WASHINGTON,
Now England, tho Cansdss, aud Ill
EASTERN AND SOUTHERN POINTS
- ROUTES
@DAlLY TRAINS
Chicago and 81. Paul and
- ROUTES
@DAlLY TRAINS
Chicago and St. Paul and
Minneapolis.

The Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul Railway =
Same depot In Chicago with any Of the Great
Eastern and Southern Railways, and II the most
conveniently located with reference to reaching
any Depot He:el p]see Of business IN that City.
Through Tickets and Through Baggage
Checks to Ill Priscipsl Cities.
Steel Rail Track, thoroughly bsllasted, free
matte AIR Brake, N1tller's safety Platform
and Coup ltnEs on Ill Passenger Carr:
Tho FinssI Day Coaches and Palace
Sleeping Cars.
This Road connects moro Business Centres,
Health and Pleasure Resorts, snd passes
through . finer county, With graude1 scenery,
than any other Northwestern Line.
AV.H. CAKFENTER
Gen. Paaz. and Ticket Agent
6. 8. MERRILL, JNO. O. 0AULT,
General Manager. Asst Gen1 Manager
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-02-20

The oAvaAeo6eo q these A44eo 80
. I, II the passenger = going to or from any point
in the entire West and Northwest, he oan buy his
tickets vis some one q this Oompa1yb lines and b
sure Of reaching his destination II II Oh IT'S con-
= The ersstsr part of it, lines sss laid With
Steel Rails !; III road bed u perfect
3. Il II tho shoet line between Ill important
Pointa
l. Its trains are equipped With the Westtng-
ho1ss Air Brake, Mixers Platform and 0supleEs
and the latest Improvements for comfort. safety
s. Il 4 tie only Road IN Tie W..t running the
oalebra&ed Pullman Hotel Cars between Chicago
8, Il = d only Road running tho Pullman Phi.
acc Sleeping 0azs either way between
Chicago and It. Paul, Green Bay, Free.
pert, La Cross, WinoRa, Dubuque, Me.
G1sgor, Milwaukee,:
Z, No yood oaaEs equal facilities in number Of
Through trains, equipped With Pullman Palace
Sleeping OaEs.
4 Il make: connections With IN Hass crossing
at intermediate points.
Tho popularity Of these lines = steadily inerees-
in4 and poDeoeuo should consult thsaz tntsssst by
purchasing tickets Va this line.
Tickets over tbs route sre sold BY Ill Coupon
Ticket Agents In the DATED 6ea'e0 and Canada.
1emenbef, you ak for your Tickets via tho
Chicago North-Vestern Railway, md take mono
other.
For information, Folders, Naps, 10, not obtain
aba q Home Ticket Onoe, ad1r.ss any a9ent Of
IL COMPANY or
We SFENNE1f,
Gent Pass. AS't Chicago, NJ
NARVU HUaHT11,
0en1 2An1Gers Chicago, III.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-02-20

ADattle with Q TaSantuls In TSsas.
The tarantula is the desperate of the
spider family; frequently attains the
s;se of the hand, and with it's great, glar-
ing, black eyes and frightful claws, sel-
dom fails to present an appearance 20
formidable that a sentative lady, even If
used to seeing the tarantula, will scream
at the sight. The tarantula is, in fact,
only big spider, and usually makes it's
home in the open prairie, dwelling with
his family in a nest concealed beneath
the tall grass If you tackle him in his
retreat, you will very soon repent your
temerity, for he springs at you like q
tiger, jumping to an astonishing height
three or four feet. He is
one of the most poisonous Of the family
of the aracha, and his bite is said to be
more fatal than that of the rationale.
In 4 settlement called Grapevine Prairie,
near Fort Worth, some time ago, the son
of farmer named Featherst0ne was one
day occupied gathering rocks on the
roadside. Upon overturning large Hat
rock he was suddenly confronted by a
large tarantula the size of q mans hand,
9ANkAy Cu6COuOCA III AA0 AC0V 0AVAA "AeA
a number of young tarantulas. The big
one was yellow and black stripped and
displayed the same inimitable color that
nature bestows on the beautiful snake. |"
Selling a good-sized stick, Master Feath-
erstone attacked the enemy in his strong
hold, and was met with unexpected resis-
lance; he succeeded in breaking off one
leg. or rather claw, of the devii-6Bh of dry
land, but the tarantula, enraged, sprang
upon the aggressor, and. quick as
thought, with it's great black eyes gilt
tering with fiendish ferocity, fastened
himself on the boys hand and arm; be-
fore he could be disloged the tarantula
had inflicted two fatal bites on the hand
and arm, both of which subsequently
swelled to three times their natural size
80 virulent is the poison of this desper-
ado of the prairies. The boy, however,
succeeded in killing the tarantula.-Let-
ter to ST. L>uis Globe Democrat.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-02-20

eysl{d 6etfay ;s z Turing afesf oft r death:
But there were tears, in the eyes of
nearly every man WHO hestd 'hAh, for
none, could help .pityin9't the noble :snd
gallant fellow. When. his speech was
done, he turned to the, sheriff, and, with
SNOW, Mr:'sheriG,' Il am ct your SERVICE
Tears rolled down BrennAliB cheeks as
he gave the fatal signal, with biz ha99d..
kerchief, and in q. few moments HAWKINS
was corpse. recall No historic death
of men of' proud rank and glorious
names worthiet of one about to demand
approval from his God than tho step
:fiem earth to Immortality taken by that
poor black man, -,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-02-20
Pathetic Scaffold Scene. :,

A writer in the New York Times, in
recounting some of the notable execu.
tions which have occurred in this coun.
try, details the following: "Speaking
of courage, the bravest man I. ever saw
beneath the gallows-beam was a. negro
named Hawkins, who was hanged here
in the Tombs many years ago, when
Brenann was sheriff: Hawkins had been
cook on a schooner trading between New
York and New Orleans. The captain of
the schooner Was q savage, malicious
brute, tyrant, who uniformly maltreat-
ed his crew, and took especial delight in
torturing the darkey cook, telling him
on the deck every time he could reach
him, kicking him down hatchway into
the hold, ETC., and finally climaxed his
cruelty by threatening to sell him as
slave upon the arrival of the vessel at
New Orleans. That was before the war,
and Hawkins knew that down south he
had no rights that the captain could or
would be made to respect. He was q
free man.. and had in New York q wife
and child dear to him. The thought; of
being sold as slave maddened him. In
desperation he seized q Ratchet, rushed
upon the captain and literally chopped
his head to little pieces. Then, resign
ing himself to any fate, he quietly sub
'mitted to be ironed and brought back
here to trial, condemnation and death.
In any properly organized state of So
ciety he should have been rewarded and
honored for Kidding the world of mon
ster. When he was doomed to die,
preachers of several denominations visit
ed him and tried to pluck him a. brand
from the burning, as it were, but he de-
clined having anything to do With them.
There was q starting point where he and
they differed. They ali told him he must
primarily repent Of what he had done,
and, that he respectfully but firmly re..
fpsed, to do. In; his soul he know that
he had done rightly, end BE-, would not
give the lie to bis own manhood and the
sense Of Justice God HAD implanteda in
him, even to win heaven. ~ III III b9's'
r. Aud sosthe time wore on until the day
set for his execution, the, preachers still
occasionally taking an argumentative
hack at him., more TO keep in practice,
however, than with any hope of soften
ing his obdurateI heart. 'sUndsf the
I:gallows:beam, when the sheriff asked him
If he had anything to- say; he replied;
r Yes, with your permission, MI. Sheriff
and gentlemen, / hsye.,' Then he went
on speaking for some twenty. minutes,
not weakly Apologizing for what he had
done, scarcely even alluding to himself,
but pleading earnestly with his whole
soul for reform in tho merchant scr.
Eyicel byaHhich masters and mates should
the Isstrained ~ Law from the exercise
let their ,merciles4 tyranny npon tie nm
fortunate poor men out With them On
! The waste Of waters under their despotic
fOontrol. He knew his subject we'll and
tepdke from lit aheatt Z. Could hb hui
44eels he said, that,hiI death swould' call
iiPuhlic attention to the mopstyopsrahueee
lot power in. the merchant service BE
would die joyously. His voice was firm,
IBIS hand steady, not : CULVER Of Up q
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-02-20
A Flaw in tho Figures.

We met upon the streets of Hawkins
vile the other day old George Pate,
colored, who was Boosting that he had
children sixty years of age, and that he
can now split two hundred rails per day,
and that he once "toted" a cannon in
Sandersville. Chow old are you now,
Uncle George?" we asked. IL is II
years of age, boss, at this present writ
ing" "And you say your Oldest child
is now sixty years of age" Yes, boss,
OATS what l said" We walked on,
thinking that such incidents as this gave
rise to SO many of old George Washing
toms servants being found by our ex'
changes.-Hopk;nsvi!le Co., Dispatch.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-02-20
Ok, Usi:. AUI IIE!..sEi ~ va!
jackson VI, Buchanan

A latter ,WIitteh BY Gen. Jackson
shortly before Ills death bin been printed
in the C6tumbia {Tehn..y tHssuld, the edf.
TOR of&whidh possesses The original. + In
ibis letter occurs the following passage:
" Your observation W With Iegaxd 4 10
James Buchanan are correct. He showed
a want Of mprs1 courage, in. the affair Of
the intrigue S66f Adams and Clay, and /
am sure about that time did believe
there was q perfect ~ understanding
between Adams and, Clay, about: the
presidency and the secretary Of state.
This I ana apIe Of. .But; whether there
was any corruption IN the case or not I
know not; but one thing 7 do know, that
he wished mo rs comb them with thor
own weapons that Wis, toilet my friends
sayaif i was elected II would maka; M.
Clay secretary sof. statss sThi., - ne,
:ppe:sea deep qe1raPt ien ed tsPellsd
thought such cofrupt Hon deserved. = sMr..
Buchanan IL i ins of Ans, 1hltdk ahl
# hsseomsst n1d thesds rtmeqtioda1 aae
GiA e1seuta th4 dptiasrW ith sAihty.Ysh.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-02-20

grow The Hrst year, undisturbed, and
then cut them down TO within three
inches Of the ground; second year,
seven inches from the ground; third
year, twelve inches; fourth year, eight
cen inches;> fifth year, twenty-five
inches; sixth year, sthirty.three inches;
and seventh year, height desired, FOX
fence. This takes seven years, but the
fence is good after the fourth yea, -;
PHILADELPHIA PracfioM Fdfntef. 2"'I
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-02-20

s. To Connecticut lady who thought il
vas "Ieal mean = that b: should destroy
Review critici@ of hil book, Ma}k
Twain wrote: 1.-THE Saturday Rev;s,o
hoax il the only lie Except this one)
that !! pveF told in my life, ant, with !
eontrt9 h<ast, 1 an 1etentingi6f ii 81
3roadoloth and cigar ashes. Therefore
1 +, am not 20 very, very bad, after Ill.
anere are worse men, indeed there are.
You ought to no my beothsg.''
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-02-20


.o;th the gloss and FRESHNESS. Of yonth.
Thin hair is thickened, falling hair
checked, and badness. often, though
not always, cured by it's use. Moth
ing can restore the hair where the
follicles are destroyed, or the glands
atrophied and decayed. But such as
remain can be saved for usefulness
by this application. Instead of foul
ing the hair with a pasty sediment, it
will keep it clean and vigorous. Its
occasional use will prevent the hair
from turning gray, or falling of, and
consequently prevent badness. Free
from. those deleterions substances
which make some preparations dam
gerous, and injurious to the hair, the
Vigor can only benefit but not harm
it. If wanted merely for 4
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-02-20
Ayers
Hair V3gor,
For restoring Gray Hair to
its natural Vitality and Color.

A dres 8 n &
which is at once
agree bl e,
healthy, and eff.
fectual for pre-
serving the
hair. Faded OF,
gray hair soon
restored to It's
>:~...,-1 >olo..
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-02-20
THE MENDELSSOHN UPRlGHTS
ARE THE FINEST III AAcRlcA
NJ en- DELS8oHN

Piano stands Without an Equal.
These Pianos made ono of the finest displays ut The
Centennial Exhibition, and were unanimously recon-
men1ed for the HIGHEST H0NoRs. =
Pianos sent trial, and sold on installments. Don't
fail 70 write for Illustrated and Descriptive Catalogue
.-naaiod free
porated manufacturing company, and the only house
which makes the piano and sells direct to the
purchaser atfaoeory price. Beware Of bogus -
pianos offered by dealers who pretend toH, manu-
taourezs. We refer you to the New No' Commercial
Agencies, which will give you reliable information
In regard TO them, well asto rintegrity, char
aceer and responsibility.
xENDELssoHN PIANO co..
L No. FL East 18th Street,
Near Union Square. NEW YORK.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-02-20
Cipher This.

- If our readers are inclined toward, de-
ciphering the mystefi9us, We offer them
the: annexed: puzzle and recommend the
original riddle to the careful considers
ton of: our readers who think il; means
them: