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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-01-20
yP,r Process Cheese.

4 new cheese was exhibited 10y
Messrs. Whitman 4 Burrell, ut the
Board of Trade recently, made by
their new process for skinned milk
and buttcrmi,k. The mess from
which it was made comprised of two
days milk amounting to 5000 pounds.
From this enough cream was taken
to make 2S5 pounds of fine butter,
being an average Of about % 3 pounds
of milk to one pound of butter. From
the same milk was also made SO
pounds of cheese, averaging about
1O1a pounds of milk to one pound Of
cheese. 1t was made about Sept. 20,
so that the cheese is now forty days
old. Both buyers and statesmen tes'
ted it freely, and acknowledged its
stock qualities. One buyer who is as
good a Judge as any on the board, de.
clared that it was richer and finer
than "a good of the full milk cheese
that is made. If Improves the cheese
will keep for length of time in as
good condition as this, thousands and
thousands of dollars will be added to
the incomes of the dairymen.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-01-20
Prairie Breaking.

From two and half to three inches
is the usual depth that the soil is
broken, and the tn inner it is plOwed
the better, so long us the vitality of
the roots of the grass is destroyed.
The thinner it is :plOwed the sooner
will the roots of the grass undergo
decomposition. When once broken,
the case becomes altered. So soon as
the first crop is harvested. deep plow.
ing is no where productive Of more
favorable influence than on the rich
vegetable soil of the prairies of Iowa,
Minnesota and Dakota. If it were
possible all pr;liries should be broken
in the leafy month of June, but in no
event should IL prairie-plOw be put in
motion until the grass is two or three
inches high; neither should it be con-
tinued after the vegetation reaches
maturity. Could our prairies be
broken i'm June, it would be the source
of much profit to the farmers in their
subsequent husbandry.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-01-20
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC.

A close observer ot birds and their
habits says hc is convinced that the PEE
culiar sound made by woodpecker
with his bill is intended as II substitute
for vocal music. The bird selects one
peculiar spo; upon the trunk or bough
Of tree, which spot is naturally sono-
rous from the wood Icing more or less
followed by decay. The bird returns
to this precise spot continually during
the day, and produces the sound by
striking on tho spot with its bill, the
stroke being repeated with n rapidity
which is really incomprehensible, for it
quite el,des :!c eye. II is effected by a
vibratory motion of the head, but the
vibrations are SO quick that the action
looks like single stroke. After short
pauses this stroke is again and again re-
newed, sometimes for several minutes
together. During each interval the
woodpecker looks round it and below it
with evident delight, and witt M appar-
ent challenge of admiration. The beau
t;ful crimson crest is more or less erect
ed. The whole performance evidently
takes the place of song in other birds.
The hes. is not in the same tree as the
one struck by the bill of the male. Sim.
liar sonorous spots IN the neighbOrhood
are selected if available, SO that the OBJ
server concludes the hen bird as she
sits on the nest is serenaded from differ.
ent directions, and with such variety ir
the sound as the change of tree may
produce. This is the only case among
the feathered tribes where Instrumental
music is practiccd.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-01-20
(.P0vVP EIiOf'S ROINOfN.

A timely interest is given. by the
death of the author, to the new edi.
ton of her masterpiece, "Romola, -
just issued by the American Book
Exchange, New::York. 1t shows her
work at its best and strongest, and al
the same time gives the reader the
opportunity to acquire lasting ia
miliarity with the scenes and society
of medieval Italy. 1t is one Of the
few great historical novels of the
world. 1t is, issued in handy and
beautiful form, simple but rare ele
gance and taste in design, and like
the other issues of the Literary
Revolution" its cost is almost nom
inal, viz. IS cents. Full catalogue OF
standard publications will be sent OF
request by the American Book Elk
change, Tribune building, N. Y.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-01-20

There appears to be IL difference of
opinion between DeLesseps and his
American lieutenant, Mr.. Thompson,
as to the country which is to furnish
material and supplies for the work on
the Panama canal. The lieutenant
has been limiting that American man.
ufacturers would have an opportunity
to accumulate immense wealth by
Glling contracts for the tools and
machinery with which the canal is to
be cut and that big hole bored thrO'
the backbone of the continent. Now
the boss of the job comes out with
an assurance that all these things
will be bought in France. He pro.
poses to eXpend exactly l50,O00,O0
francs for that kind of stuff. and all
of the money is to he left in French
hands. OF course we can't object To
that, if it is concluded to let DeLes.
scps go on with the job. France fur.
nishes the cash, and the subscribers
have good right to put it where it
will do the most good.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-01-20

The year just closed has been re.
markable one in many ways. In pro.
ductions il was never equaled in this
or perhaps any other country. The
imports and exports of the United
States aggregated 81 $40 100000. But
this foreign trade expresses only Il
fractional part Of the cOuntry's pros.
perity. We raised last year 465, 00O.-
coo bushels of wheat. l.50O, 900, 900
bushels of corn. ile,0OO,OOO bushels
of oats, 24,000,000 bushels of rye,
10000, 900 bushels of barley, 5000, 900
bales OF cotton. These are only the
leading articles. If tobacco, petrO.
leum. sugar, rice, fruit, cotton seed,
and other agricultural and mineral
productions were added to the list.
the sum total would he enormous
Prairie Farmer.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-01-20

There never was a time. when agri.
culture as an occupation was 80 well
thought of and so favorably looked
upon as at this moment. AS time
rolls onward, there are periods in the
social, as well as the political world,
which are marked by more than Ordi.
nary interest. Such a period is now
before us in the agricultural world.
The tide agOinst which we have so
long struggled, seems nearly about TO
turn, and many who thought that the
farmers life was one of increasing
toll, and that the farmer himself had
no need of much more intelligence
than the animal who aided him in his
labor. really begin to think that it is
possible for him to become a rational,
thinking man, and through the aid of
his intelligence to benefit his condi-
ton.
True-there has been heretofore
much eulOgy pronounced upon the
life of the farmer by some other in
dividuals. in other occupations; for
example, the politician, anxious to
secure his election, has cOmplimcnted
the agricultirist tothc fullest extent.
He has called him the sinew Of the
Countrywide bone and muscle of the
state while at the same time he has
used him as Il tool, wherewith he has
worked himself into office but he has
taken good care after once installed,
to do nothing whatever for the bcne.
fit of agriculture but these sayings
have. We hope. forever passed away.
The merchant compliments agricul.
ture and talks of the beauties and
charms of Il country lite, he signs for
the time when he can retire from the
cares of business. and settle himself
on farm. So too. the lawyer, the
dOctOr--each in turn long for the
hour when they may lead a farmers
life. Indeed, farming seems to these
men kind of Eldorado, a perfect
Elysium, Il resting place from all
their labors. But this idea of farm.
ing is very different from the life
that the practical agriculturist is now
leading. Few of the classes spoken
of would like to become working
farmers, or to be dependent upon
their farms for support. All they
mean is simply that having accumu.
lated money in other occupations,
thay are willing to spend. "a portion of
it in rural pleasure.
Never has the prospect been so
bright for the farmer as it is in the
beginning of this new year. Espec.
tally this is SO in regard to the agri-
culturists of the Northwest. How
necessary then it is that they should
improve the advantages bestowed
upon them. With good prices for all
they have to sell, and standing IN the
front rank of prosperity, they Ger.
tainly have a happy future before
them.-Minneapolis Tribune.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-01-20

THE wife of an Irishman died afte
ten years OF marriage. The husban'
received visit of coincidence from
friend, who said, sadly: my poo
Joseph, you have had great loss il
your wife," Replied the widower: Ono
indeed, assure you. The morning
after my marriage l had just shilling
the morning after my wife's funeral
had tenpcnce; so. you see, / only los
twOpence Oh her."
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-01-20

"YOu see l am gentleman" said
Will Thompson. 81 will not take nj
insult" And tho little fellow strutted
up and down in rage. He had been
throwing stones Mt Peter Jones, and he
thought that his anger proved him a gen
tleman.
eff you want to he gentleman ]
should hink you would he gentle boy
first, soid hi, tenchc.. Gentlemen do
not throw stones ut their neighbors.
Peter Jones did not throw stones ut yon,
and think he is much more likely to
prove gentleman.
. "But he's got patches on his knees. -
said Will.
Bad pantaloons don't keep boy
from being Il gentleman" said the teach
er, "but bad temper DOES. Now. Will
lam, if you want to DC II gentleman You
must be gentle boy"
A little further IN the teacher met lit
tie Jones. Some stones had hit him and
he was hurt hy them.
"Well, Peter, what is the matter be-
tween you and Will this morning o.
asked the teacher
81 was throwing ball Mt one of the
boys in play, sir. and j; missed nm and
hit Will TlionpSon's do,."
"Why did you not throw back?
"Becnusc, sir. my mother says that to
be gentleman ! must he gentle boy,
and l thought it was best to keep ont Of
his way till he cooled off ii little"
The teacher walked on. after praising
Peters conduct, blt kept the boys in his
mind, and lac lived to see Will Thomp-
Son rOwdy and Peter Jones gentle-
man, loved and respected by all.
Remember, Il gentle boy makes gen.
tleman.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-01-20
A DISTINGUISHED Western politician

A DISTINGUISHED western pOlluclah
was found drowned tho other day, and
the Philadelphia Mronicie-H Herald says:
"This is one of the few instances where
it can be proved that a politician took
water" The Chronicle Herald is n
Hancock and English melodeon. --NsW
York Commercial advertiser. And the
New York Commercial Advertiser is a
829.karat, nickel-plated, high-strung,
carved leg, rosewood, upright Garfield
and Arthur lyre.-Philaclelphia Chron-
icle-H Herald. Glad you have called us
an upright. Had you said a downright
Tyre, odds, karats and carved legs, we
should have been compelled to show
that some one had harped on the wrong
string. -New York Commercial Adver-
Mser.-H You had threatened any violins
we were prepared for you. We had IN
tended to keep this secret, but the cat
gut out Of the bag.-Phiiadstohia
Chronicle Herald.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-01-20
Wealth Of the United states.

We stand near tho head of the list
third on the list of all the western
nations. The United Kingdom of
Great Britain and Ireland heads the
list with Il capital valuation OF S44,-
400 900 900, then comes France with
$36, 700, O0O,O 900; the United States
with $32 ,OO0, 100000; Germany with
1872 900, 600. 900; Russia with $l5, OOO.-
OOO, 900; and the Low Countries with
$lI ,15O, 0O0, 900 Of capital collectively.
These are the valuations made by
these countries of their entire resOur.
ces. What il the annual income per
inhabitant in various countries! We
come to the front in this comparison.
The average annual income in the
United Kingdom is ssl65; in the Uni
ted States, $l65 also; in the Low
Countries, sl3O; in France, $l25; in
the British colonies, 500; in Germany
and also in Scandinavia, SS5. In this
reckoning Russia. with her ninety
millions of people, is out of sight as
yet; she will not be very long. On
the score of annual accumulation Our
case is even better. relatively far bet
better. The annual accumulation OF
wealth in Germany is 5000 900, 900; it
is 1926 ,OO0. 900 in the United King
dom; S375, 100000 in France; in the
United States it is $685., 100000. Omr
increase in national wealth since
1850, says good English authority.
would he enough to purchase ''the
whole German empire. with its farms.
cities, banks, shipping, manufactures
etc. The annual accumulation has
been 1926, 900, 900, and therefore each
decade adds more to the wealth OF
the United States than the capital
value of Italy or Spain. Every day
that the sun rises upon the American
people, it sees an addition of $780,
900 to the wealth of the republic.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-01-20

Senators Sharon and Jones of Neva-
da, travelled to Washington from
California, recently in palace car OF
their own, the railway companies
charging them $1,000 for mileage.
Wealth is Il great desideratum.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-01-20

Tho Red Jacket Mill, situated about five
miles northwest Of Mankato, was burned on
Friday of last week. Insured for "a ,0O0.- WIN
nebago City Times.
This is a pretty correct report, ex-
cept that the mill was located south.
east from the city instead of north.
west, and the insurance was about
sc, 900 instead Of $4,000.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-01-20

Bids for rebuilding the burned wing
of the st. Peter asylum range from
OBS, 900 to 500, 900, exclusive of gas
and steam fitting. For making it
fire proof. the bids ranged from STA
600 to $S7. 900.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-01-20

Otter Tail county proposes to vote
5000, 900 toward aiding the building
of the Northern Minnesota railroad.
If that won't be sick county before
it gets through with it. then we lose
orr pueSs
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-01-20

More than 100000 acres of land
have been reclaimed from the water
in Holland since the beginning Of
the sixteenth century, and the work
still goes ON at the rate of about eight
acres per day.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-01-20
A Cerman Inv the name of Zorn.

a German, by the name of ZOrn, in
Amo. got lost OH the prairie in one Of
the recent storms, and was out a day
or two. When found, only his hands
were frozen, but he was terribly
chilled and out of his head. His
hands arc likely to need amputation.
-UindOm Reporter.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-01-20

The farmers board of trade have
adopted memorial to be presented to
the Legislature ON the subject OF
grading wheat, and recommending
the appointment of State grain in
spector. The board also recommends
the establishment of county fOrestries.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-01-20

Secretary JudsOn writes that the
next annual fair Of the Minnesota
State agricultural Society will be
held on the fair grounds in the city Of
Rochester. commencing Sept. 5. 81,
holding the week,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-01-20

In the Senate, at Washington, the
vice president submitted request
from the secretary of war that the
item for recruiting in the army ap-
preparation bill be increased to s91.-
OOO
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-01-20

The Democratic wing of Congress
are a little ticklish about the elector.
al count resolution so much so that
many of them have absented them.
selves to avoid the vote when it comes
m
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-01-20

Moorhead has Il rumOr that the
machine.shops of the Northern Pa.
cifc Railroad Company are to he re.
moved from Brainerd to that place
in the spring.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-01-20

Editor Free Pref:
The other day ! heard man make
the following remark, :" don't care
a cent for the land, but l do for the
timber that is on it," In that little
speech lies all the trouble that is com.
ing on Minnesota, and all the United
States, too. If this ruthless slaughter
on our forests is not stopped.
I clipped the following article from
q newspaper the other day, which
shows to what uses our thousands and
thousands of feet of timber are being
put:
'Aside from the immense quantity Of tim.
Der annually cut under the general head OF
lumber, there are outin the limited states per
annum:
For shoe pegs .:........' a a0U G G0tosi
For lasts and boot trees $50. 5OO,O00 Cords.
For tool handles. ........... 5O0,GVO Cords.
For burning bricks. ....... 2,0O0,0OO Cords.
For For FFsPsf s .s1syssRn DSsss
For wagons & ssricui. imp. 100000 Feet"
Now, while all these articles men.
toned are useful, will they compen.
safe for what we are losing? l am
glad to know that our State gives
rewards for tree cultivation, but does
the growth equal what is being cut
down! 1t is time to begin to ponder
over these facts. j.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-01-20

Geo. @. Cannon, delegate-elect to
Congress from Utah, has lost his seat
in that body by possessing too much
polygamy. He couldn't keep good
thing when he had it
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-01-20

The Sleepy Eye Herald has absorb.
ed the Sleepy Eye Gazette. The first
wasn't 80 sleepy a. the name implies.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-01-20

The New York stock exchange has
HOO members. A seat was sold on
Yesterday for $50, 900.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-01-20

Pure milk condensed to one.third
will remain sweet from five to ten
days In warm weather.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-01-20

Augusta, Ca, is enjoying fine
sleighing, for the first time in q quar-.
ter of century.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-01-20
NOTICE.

vI'O BANKS AND ENTHUSIASTICALLY pro-
Il posal- viii De received by the Board of
Audit 90 Blue Earth County, Minnesota, up
10 noon. Ianuary 3 y. 1881, AZ thcuiiice Of the
Auditor of said GO gty. for the payment Of
interest pn monthly NilanccS of funds that
may bc deposited by the Treasurer of said
county for the year ending December 81, 1881.
in accordance wiki ChHp,cr;Is, GcneralLaws
of 1873.
Proposals must conform 10 said act In every
particular JACOB BORN,
Chairman Board of Audit.
Nankato, Doe. 18Th. lS51.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-01-20

The Irish constabulary have been
instructed to attend fairs and markets
and prevent "Doyeotting."
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-01-20

The senatorial contest in Wiscon-
ain has eliminated in the election OF
Sawyer over keyes.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-01-20

Supt. Walker will ask for an appro.
priation of $50O,0O0 to complete tho
census work.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-01-20
OUR JUVENILES.

H0tU the FlOsOerS GsVsO.
First seed 30 tiny
Hidden from the sight;
Then two pretty leaflets
Struggling toward the Light.
Soon bud appearing
Turns into flower,
Kissed by golden sunshine,
Washed by silvor shower.
0rowing sweeter, sweeter a.
Every happy hour!
Kissed by golden sunshine
Washed In silver shower.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-01-20

The public debt decreased in Dec,
SIS, 899, 430.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-01-20
MANKATo FREEPREss.
FERNS $3.50 per AnHHm in Advance.

Local NOTICES will be inserted AT the fol-
owing rGtcs-FiNr lines or less, 50 cents; 10
cents for each additional line.
Jon PRINTING, both Plain and Ornamental.
executed with noatncss and prumptncss and
At prices that will compare favorably with
any other .ob Printing House in the country.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-01-20

Ia NIGHTS OF HONOR, No 1858.
- The above Lodge will meet the first and
third saturday evenings of each month, nj
the Odd Fellows Hall
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-02-18
SOCIAL AND Personal GOSSIP.
LEY TRLEGKAPH 70 TIE TRIBUSE.l

IBY TRLEGKAIH 70 TIE TRlHtNEI
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17.-Mss LourSha"y, tie
ONLY tiau gter of the Representative from the NNh
Ncw-York District is with her father AZ ihr Ar
lincton for few weeks. Mr.. Lourehcrry's i'll
beofn, has prevented her from whiting Washin ;on
this winter.
The Bachelors gave their last German Wednesday
evening Mrs Evarts and Mrs. Senator Cameron
received the guests. The German, which consisted
of sixty.Gvc couples was led by Mr.. Drummond, Of
the BIRTHS Legation. The guests were numerous,
and represented the best society in fashionable
literary and political circles.
AT the State simmer this evening at the White
House the following guests were present: Mrs.
Evarts Secretary and Mrs. Goil, Senator Al
lieon. Senator Bailey, Senator Brown, Senator
and Mrs. Dawes. Senator-elect and Mrs. Con-
ger. Representative aud Mrs Carlisle, Repro
sentative and Mrs. Loring, Representative
Amos Townsend. of Ohio; Senator-elect Geoge, OF
Mississippi, President Gilman.of Johns Hopkins Uni
yorsity AMI wife, Senator-elect Miller and wife, of
California, the Hon. George Bancroft, Colonel and
Nine Bonaparte Mr. aud 3iIs. Henry Adamg. Mr.
and Mrs. Moore Mrs. Carter of Columbus Ohio
n quest at the White House, Assistant Secretary and
Mrs John Hay. Representative and Mrs. Newborry.
Mr. Lincoln and Mrs. McCook.
Rumor whispers two engagements-one between
Mr.. Richard Porter one of Admiral PorteTs sons,
and q wealthy young lady of New-York; the other
between Lieutenant Frederick Paine, United States
NAVY. and the accomplished daughter Of Admiral
Howell.
Last evening the Dartmouth graduates gave their
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-02-18
INSTITUTE or MINING ENGINEERS.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 17.-The third days
session OF the American institute OF Mining Engineers
was opened this morning with the President william p
Shnn, in the chair. Papers read as follows: The
Wearing Power of Steel Rails in Relation to their Chem-
cal Composition and Physical Properties" by Charles b.
Dudley OF Altoona Penn; Rail Patterns" by A. L.
HOllcy. c. f., IL. ID. Remarks were also made upon
the general subject by Mc.srs II. W. Hunt Ot Troy N
At an afternoon session Mr.. Stuu read paper on
"COl Washing"; John WClOud read p1pcr' on SnockS
on R.iltoad Bridges" and Steel as Bridge Material y;
Professor EggcstOn of the school Of Mines, Newfork
Cty SPOKE or origin OF gold nuggets and placer de-
poss which ne had traced and worked out in his labra-
icty; Mr T. H. Richards OF the Massachusetts lnstl'
tute or Technology. read a paper on "NOtes on the
Spitzluttc for the laboratory"