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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-05-05
An Intnllirant Horse.

A gentleman owned horse which
was very fond of him, and would come
from the pasture at the sound of his voice
and follow him about like dog. At one
time the horse became lame, and was
obliged to stay in his stable and not be
used for many weeks. During this time,
an old cat made her nest upon the scat
fold just above the horses manger, and
placed there her little family of five kit
tens. She and the horse got on nicely
for some days. She jumped down into
his manager and went off for food, and
then came back and leaped up to her
kittens again. But one morning she
rolled of into the manger with her foot
bleeding and badly hurt, so that she
could scarcely crawl; but she managed
to leap away on three feet and ge her
breakfast. But when she came back
she was entirely unable to get to her
kittens; and what do you think she did?
She lay down at the horses feet, and
mcwed and looked up several times, till.
at last, pony. seeming to understand her
wants, reached down, took the cat in
his teeth, and tossed her up on the scat
fold to her kittens, who, doubt not,
were glad enough to see her. This was
repeated morning after morning. Kit
would roll off into the manger, go out
and get her breakfast, come back, and
be tossed up to her family by the kind
horse, who must have understood cat
language, and been willing to listen to
it.-WeStern Christian AdUocate.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-05-05
Plants in the Kitchen.

Plants thrive in the kitchen-provided
it is sunny-and add much to its COM
Portable appearance. Why not cultivate
the useful as well as ornamental? Pars-
ley. chives. cress, lettuce, shallots and
herbs of various kinds belong to this
class. These may be grown singly in
flower pots. or a window box to contain
the entire collection may be provided.
In either case the perennial or biennial
species. such as parsley, chives, sage,
ETC., should he transplanted, but not re-
moved to the kitchen before freezing
nights threaten. Seeds of cress, lettuce,
radishes, etc., may be sown any time
after the boxes are in their permanent
quarters. 1t would be well to store a
few pots of parsley in tine cellar, as q
reserve for replacing those that may
lack in vigor or become exhausted. A
kitchen window box, with geraniums or
petunias in the center, green herbs and
pink blooming chivcs as middle bord-
er, the curly leaves of parsley and cress-
es hanging over the edges and sides, and
English and German ivies twiDing
around the window frame, would form a
bright foreground to the snow-covercd
landscape without. Not only pleasure
and enjoyment might thus be added to
the precincts of the kitchen, but many
an aromatic herb for flavoring, and
many crisp. fresh leaves for garnishing
a choice dish, might be picked from the
kitchen window garden. Think of this.
housekeepers, and try the plan for your.
selves next winter.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-05-05
Dressing Quickly.

A lady writes from behind the scenes:
I was just realizing that they were plan
ming to effect = lightning change of cos
tune when the actress herself bounced
in. She was warm from herexertion on
the stage, but not bit furried. She
did not lose single moment, though
she chatted glibly with me all the while.
First she picked up tho gloves and be-
gan to put them on. At the same time
the maid unlocked her dress from top
to bottom with quick, def fingers, and
stripped off the whole garment in a
twinkling. The pretty creature stood
before me in her white clothes, laughing
at my expression of surprise at the rap
id disrobement. She seated herself, and
extended her feet for the maid to take
off her shoes and stockings. The latter,
being stripped down over the feet in a
jiffy, did not disclose the naked flesh,
but deliberately clicked silk hose, SO that
the fresh pair were already on. BY the
time the slippers were on, the actress
had got the last button of her glove in
its buttonhole.
A minute and a half had elapsed.
Both had not only worked with great
rapidity, but without any false motions
or vexation of any sort. Then the maid
took off several puffs and a bow from
her MISTRESS head-her hair in the last
act having been simply dressed-and
put on the more elaborate blonde wig,
fastening it in place with hair pins, and
setting lock here and there into place.
Next the actress stood up, and the maid
swiftly put her into the dress that had
lain on the chair. Every part of it fell
admirably into place. the drapery across
the front hiding the junction, and plent-
iful hooks and eyes holding altogether.
Standing before q full length mirror
she finally surveyed herself critically, at
Just three minutes and half from the
start, and then she was ready to 60 on
the stage.
There is hint in this for women who
are not actresses. We spend q vast
amount Of time in adjusting the Access
series of a toilet, only to take them apart
when We doff the dress. Most Of them
might rs we'll be fastened permanently
who're tasy bslsqg.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-05-05
Ohilblains.

Chilblains are always susceptible Of
relief, and generally of cure. The treat
ment consists of putting them in water,
morning and evening. Perhaps while
the suffering is greatest it may be much
more frequently done, say once in two
or three hours. The feet are always to
be gently and thoroughly rubbed while
in the water. The temperature of the
water is always to be determined by the
feeling in the feet. If cold, the water
should be cold; when they burn, the
water should be hot. But the great
secret of cure is to be found in wearing
soft woollen stockings which are changed
for fresh ones every day, and wearing
shoes with soles so broad that not the
slightest pressure is made upon the af-
fected parts. Arctic ovcrshocs should
be worn when the temperature is low.so
that the feet shall never become cold.
This treatment will never fail to relieve
at once, and is certain finally to effect a
complete cure.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-05-05
Snow.

Scientifically: Water solidified in stel-
late crystals, variously modified and
floating in the atmosphere.
Esthetically: Beautiful. Covering
the earth with infinite purity, filling the
air with utterly consummate beauty.
Practically: A heavy, damp, cold
mass reposing in tantalizing drifts up
on sidewalks, in the deep cuts of rail-
roads, and piled up in front of barn
doors. A delayer Of travel and traffic
and complete developer of the shovel
ing muscles.
Socially: Formed and spread about for
the express purpose of taking your best
girl on a sleigh ride, when the jingle of
the bells adds piquancy to the charm
ing conversation appropriate to such a
delightful occasion.
Scientifically, an interesting study;
esthetically, a feast for the eyes, when
properly shaded with smoked glasses;
practically, a dead weight upon bust
ness; socially, the enlivener of Winter
society.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-05-05
The Hotel Waiter.
As Soon by the "Tcxas siftings" Man.

As Seon by the "Tcxas siitings" Man.
The hotel waiter is a man whose bust
ness is to make you wait for your meals
unless you give him half dollar to en-
courage him in making fast record.
cred man, who can make haste more
slowly than any ether creature on earth.
Like the waiter that he carries the dish
es on, he is black and polished. If you
place half a dollar on the aforementioned
waiter. it makes an impression on the
other waiter. He is called waiter be-
cause he is supposed to wait on the
guest, (the waited,) but the latter is
really the waiter.
As soon as the waiter has got you in
chair, he hands you the bill of fare,
and assumes an expression of counter
nance that is calculated to create the
impression that he can read. The men,
DRY of the average waiter is extraordi-
nary. Some say that it is because, like
some mems conscienccs, it is never used;
but that is not so. 1t is wonderful to
see him standing solemnly and respect
fully attentive behind drummer chair,
while the hungry drummer reads off his
selections. something in the following
style.
"Consomme of macaroni; baked red
snapper with brown sauce; sugar-cured
tongue; green goose with apple-sauce
(and don't you forget that apple-sauce);
roast beef Gan outside piece, cut thin);
fricasse rabbit, farmers style; baked
macaroni an parmesan; braized pigeon
a la Jardiniere; tripe fried in batter,
with tomato sauce; onions; lima beans;
mashed potatoes; squash, and chow
chow"
1t is still more wonderful to see the
waiter return, after an absence of forty
five minutes during which time the
drummer drinks three glasses of ice-wa-
ter), with an entirely different assort-
ment of food. This is where evidences
of his wonderful memory shine forth
like a parlor-match in a deep pantry.
He remembers to forget everything.
Forgot it, sab; very sorry, sah," the
waiter says. as he hands you the mus
tard and smiles in a conciliatory way.
And that brings us to smiles.
The colored waiter is all smiles. He
smiles on the slightest provocation,
whereas the white waiter of the North
never smiles. The ordinary colored
waiter sometimes becomes head-wait-
er, after which he never smiles, but,
with arms folded Ia Napoleon on the
Island of st. Helena, assumes a solemn
and dignified position in the middle of
the dining-room.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-05-05
The OVERRIDING of the modern aesthetic

The OVERRIDING of the modern aesthetic
business is illustrated in an exchange by
these incoherent words: Bridget, why
hast thou to me so well recommended
by Mrs. Bongtongs not as bid thee these
many times confOrmed to wishes of mine
expressed in this respect forsooth that
though time beyond laundry day is by
two days extended, yet thee no sprinkle
to the articles hath given, nor doth to
me anywhere upon the range appear
the sad iron which ere this in times that
were to and fro to glide was wont. Per-
adventure" "Well, mum, in Quaker
family working was / once, but long
enough not I the language to learn: an
if in furren tongue ye spakin' be, it's
to me intirely unbeknowest"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-05-05
Oriental Proverbs.

The following are some of the infinite
number of Oriental proverbs.
1t is easy to mount little donkey.
The nightingale was shut up in a gold
en- cage, but Still she cried. my home,
my home"
Two captains in one ship will surely
sink her.
The fox ends by getting into the fur
rier's shop.
Knife wounds heal, but not those pro-
duced by word.
The heart is a crystal palace; once
broken, it can never be mended.
With patience sour grapes become
sweet-meats, and mulberry leaves turn
to satin.
At sight of a glow-worm the timid cry
"Fire."
A fly is nothing, but it spoils the ap-
petite.
The apple and the pomegranate trees
disputed which was fairer, when the
thistle exclaimed, Brethren. let US not
uuarrelr'
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-05-05
WILLING to Give All the Security He Haf

Willing to Give All the Security He Had.
Mr. Oscar Holden recently issued a
circular which stated the advantages of
guano (for which he is an agent), and
that it would be sold to good parties on
approved security. The other day, rs
Mr.. Holden was deeply wrapped in the
work Of overhauling his mail matter, q
tail. nngainly negro walked in. Morn
Ing, boss" said he, tipping his hat, and
scraping his off-foot backwards in token
OF respect. Mr.. Holden acknowledged
the salute. BOSS, Use been led to be-
licve you sells juano. Is dat sp?".-
Mr. Holden assured him it was fact
beYoud dispute. '.Dey tells me you
sells it on time. Is dat so?" The in
qui>i;ivc darkey was answered in the
affirmative. .'Den wants free tons of
j..ano right oil on time Mr.. Holden
asked him if he had any security
security? What's dat9 1 don't want
security. wants de juano." At great
length Mr. Holden told him what was
security. and that it was necessary for
him to give mortgage on something to
insure the payment for the guano. The
darkey studied 4 long while. He scratch
ed his head and pattcd his foo: impa-
ticntly. Finally a happy idea struck
him, and he exclaimed: well, boss, l
amt got no property ter mortgage, but
| need the juano mighty bad. I'm
mighty willing to give You a mortgage
on the juano.' He didn't make the ar
rangement.-Crawtordville (Ga.J De,n-
,lcr,f
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-05-05
More Costly but Less Desirable.

The electric light has not yet fulfilled
the promise of its advocates that it shall
be furnished cheaper than gas. The
Brush Company, which now lights
Broadway, Fifth Avenue, Fourteenth
street and Thirty-fourth street, asks for
u continuance of the service 20 cents per
lamp per night, while the gas compa-
mics offer their lamps at $3.50 per year,
or As cents per lamp per night. The
city has, therefore, the choice, for the
same price, between one electric light
and a little more than fourteen gas
lamps, while the larger number of the
gas lamps and the greater uniformity OF
the light they yield render them more
desirable than the enc slsssris lamp
EsU York cAa.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-05-05
Not Yet.

A curious anecdote Of Emperor Will
liam of Germany is told by the Brussels
National. An artist was recently COM
manded to paint some court ceremony,
and brought the sketches to the Empe-
ror. Instead, however, of representing
the Crown Prince standing upright by
his fathers side. the painter had sketch
ed him with one foot on the step of the
throne where the Emperor was seated.
His Majesty at once seized a pencil,
scratched out the obnoxious foot, and
drew It in it, proper place, writing on
tie margin. '.NoE yet"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-05-05
A New Docking"

Not many years ago, shrewd English
writer approaching the effect of insular-
ity upon his countrymen and knowing
that The great bugbcar of British tradi-
ton was the never-dying fear of inva-
sion, thrcwthe whole nation into quak-
irg ague of apprehension by q realistic
little volume entitled 1.-The Battle of
Dorkin@." For long time Dorking
was word of terror. Cold thrills ran
along every English marrow when it
was spoken. The well-known barn-door
fowls Of that name almost went into dis
grace because Of the terrors attached to
it, 1t is strange that the name was not
blottcd from the map by act of Parlia-
ment. OF this fear sundry EDUCATORS"
and "DrcadnaughtS'' were born, and
then the little island relapsed once more
into security. Ever since Cesar cross
ed the Channel, ghost of a possible
successor, it is well known. has haunted
the side Of the island that "lieth toward
France and the septcntriop sea-" Since
the Battle of Dorking'' it had not been
abroad however, and the nights had
been wholesome even to the most timid
Briton. until of late the project of tun-
mel underneath the Channel has been
brOached. Now, it stalks forth even in
daylight, and all England discusses at
high noon, the perils of u possible irrup-
ton of frog-eatcrs, bctwixt sun and sun,
crowding the dim arches of the vet I'M
eXcavated tunnel and entering England
through the pathway her own greed hath
prompted to be opened to their feet
the thought was horror! For time it
seemed as if the island quaked on its
sca-girt foundation. Now, it is said that
apprehension is allayed." If there
could be any funnier thought than that
OF England staring with horrible appre-
hension into the darkness of a tunnel
mouth measuring ten feet by twenty, it
is the consideration of the needlessness
Of this terror. The means of destroying
y tunnel by those holding one end are
so perfect and complete, that it is
wonder that even the most linsular of
Englishmen should have been brave
enough to face the ridicu|e that should
have met the first hint of danger from
that source. A few pounds of nitro-glyc-
crime buried above the proposed arch in
mid-channcl. or if deemed necessary hid
den in the masonry at convenient dis
tances and connected with Windsor Pal
ace by wire scarcely largerthan hair.
would make it possible for the Queens
little finger, in the twinkling of an eye
to bar the tunnel most eflectually by fill
ing its chambers with the waves of the
sea.
England need not fear for her insular-
i'y. just now it is her greatest danger,
and she is more likely to be destroyed
by its power than live to mourn the loss
Of it.--Oar Continent.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-05-05

The probability is, that Mr.. c. S.
Maynard, of Rocks county, Kas., treats
his wife civilly, at any rate. The other
day, when she was going after water, a
wolf ran across herpath into hole near
by. She followed the beast, pulled it
out by the tail. and split its head open
with Ratchet she happened to have.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-05-05

To correct an evil which already ex.
lists 10 not 20 wise 40 to forssss and pro-
vent eaissss Roulrb.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-01-24

various kinds, while on the opposite side was
auother, from which great quantities of well>
cooked, we'll spiced and stesmiug biralvss,
sent forth saoh sarory order tha, they were
irresistible even to dispep,ie; aud among
the abundant supplies provided, they were
evidently the luxury of the repast, aud from
the plentiful supply of them the ladies must
have anticipated raid bat they wero ex>
ceHent caterers, and like skillful 6nsueier,
or we'll, ,msnsgsd bank, they were able to
stand the run. aud to meet every demand
made upon them and the ample reflection
of all things, aud the plenty with which all
were served, eviuced determination that
nothing should be wanting on their part to
crafty and please those for whom they ca.
tered and tho keen relish and evident zest
with which all partook of aud demolished
the edibies, together with the expressions of
graduation. and manifestations of pleasure, by
all present. large aud small, old and young,
were unmistskable stteststious that they had
accomplished their object. to the satisfaction
aud delight of all. Yours respectfully,
OPEoUoS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-01-24
PoETIcAL
MY SHIPS.

stood aud watched my ships gs sat,
Each one by one unnooring free
What time the quiet harbsr fiIled
With 1osd-tiGe from the sea
Tho krst-that saiied-her aHe was Joy
she spread a smooth. white, shi q ing sail,
And eastward drove with bending spars
Bsfors the sishing gale.
Another sailed-her name was Hope
No cargo IN her hold she bore;
Thinking to find in Western lands
OF merchandise \ store.
The next that sailed her nsmo Gag Love
She showed . red flag at the naast-
A flag as red as blood she showed,
And she sped South right fast.
The last that sailsd-her name was Faith
Slowly she took her passage forth
Tackled and lay to-at last. abe steereS
A straight course for the North.
Ny gallant ships they sailed away
Over the siimmefing summer seat
stood and watched for many a day
But one came back to me
For Joy was caught by Pirate Pain;
Hope stranded on a hidden reef;
And Love took fire and fOuhdersd faStt
In Sheiming seas of grief.
Faith eame at last. storm beat and torn.
She rsconpsnsed me all my loss;
For cargo safe she brought
A Gown linked to Il Cross.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-01-24
III e DICINA E..
(uttiic11ra tt [:

THE CUTICURA TREATMENT. for the cure
oi sam, Scalp and Blood DIseases, c. nsIsts in
tne In teFnai use oil CuTIcURA REsOLvENT, the new
blood purifier, ID the external use of Cur1euR.
and CurIcoRA Soar, the great akin cures.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-01-24
JUSTICES Notice.

-Gu AVlNG qualified and uiven bond as a jus
IL tlce of the Peace am now prepared to
give strict attoutirn TO the duti-S ut my office
All Claims placed in nv uauUs for CoIlrctian
according to Law, shall have NV close attrn-
ton. ami prompt returns made = the law dr-
rects- Persona wishing collections accOrding g
to law. aud prnmpt returns made, will hayc
their orders carried out.
g. S. Currency d-faccd or partly DESTROYED
will be redeemed hv the y. S. Treasury. Twill
epde2vOr tn have such redeemed when DiuCed
In nv bands. AcknO 'SIedgments t" deeds and
ether oblICatiOns &c. taken at my Office NorI h
corner of the Market House. entrance To Wash
ingtOn Hall Give call.
JOHN AVIS,
Jupe II, ISSl-tf. JustIc. of t'~ Peace
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-01-24

The small boys idea of genuine comfort
and bsppiness is to be pitched into pond
of ice cream whose shores are made Of
spou1a cake
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-01-24

NICE COOKED CELERY to the
efforts of this and other journals, celery is
now far more generally raised for home use
as we'll a. for market. But the past dry au-
tunn greatly stunted the growth, often en-
tirely running the crop. IL is scarce and high
in the market, aud short stemned, the stalks
being greener and tougher than usual. On
this account alone cooking il may we'll be re-
sorted to, though i. is always preferred
cooked by good many people, aud if prop
srly done is better thus, especially for all not
possessed of effective nsstication. The fol-
lowing method, new to Us, we like very much,
and more of the unblauohed portion can bo
used, the extreme upper part being ueces-
ssrily rejected, because always stringy and
bitter. Chop it very fne. as fns as sm, Il
peas. Put it into a saucepan, adding jusg
enough water to cover it, and put on a tight
lid. Boil hour, or until perfectly soft
Leave the water with it, and add an equal
bulk OF milk. raising it to boiling. For each
pint Of the minced celery, take large table
spoonful of butter. more if desirsd, and
thoroughly mix it dry with two tablespoons
full of -four. Adj this to the celery until
thoroughly Incorporated with it. and cook
trife. Salt to taste, and pepper if desired
american 10ricuHrurisk far IAN
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-01-24

A BOYS LUCK The Norristown CPa
Herald in recent issue referred among
oshers, to the following esses of special in
terest. They arc their own coDmeu:.ry.-
Mr. Samuel g. Nyce, resides at 30S Marsh.Il
street. and holds the responsible position of
journal clerk in the Pennsylvania Leeisls-
ture. at Harrisburg. While Mr Nyce and
family were in the country recently. his boy,
aged three years. fell and broke his leg. He
recovered. but vary troublesome stiffness
set in aud he could scarcely use the leg
The injured limb rubbed several times with
ST. Jacobs Oil, and the stiffoess vas SO much
reduced that the boy vss sbIe to use his leg
freely DR.. Kuipe ssid it was the use of ST
Jscobs Oil thar cured the Stiffness Mr. Nyce
himself used the Great German Remedy for
tooth.che. with good effect, and also for n
sprain and pains of rheumatic nature, aud
always With good effect. Mrs Nycs also s,ys
che thinks the Oil is a splendid thing, and
she always keeps it on h.ud.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-01-24

SKIN HUMCRS.
Mira s. F.. whipple, Decatur. Mich, writes that
her face, head nd Rotne parts Of hsr body were
almost Hend covered vita SC. be and sores,
suffered feartulIy snd tried everything. Perma
neutly cured by Cuticura Resnlvent (hiood puri-
fisr) AID Cuticura and Cutcura Soap (tho great
sk in cureRl.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1882-01-24

Arkansas, by declaration of her State Leg,
isIsturs, is pronounced Ark>ansaw.