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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-09-08
Here! Why. do you know these peo-
pie? Who owns this placer" asked Isa-

Here! Why, do you know these PEG.
pie? Who owns this placer" asked Isa-
bel. ~
II do" returned Uncle Ed, quietly.
as he assisted her to alight.
"Your" cried Isabel, with at least
three exclamation points after the word.
Mrs. Damon stopped short on the car
riage steps to say
..Is it possible. Edward?"
"Yes. it is even So" returned Uncle
Ed, smiling. Come. Ruthie dear. this
is the home have brought you to; lie,
us GO in, and see how you like it."
The surprised party followed him
through the grounds TO the door, where
they were admitted by neat colOred boy.
.'Good-morning. john" said Uncle
Ed. Here is your new Mistress" pre-
senting Ruth" as John bowed low, af.
ter the manner Of polite darkey, Ia
welcome the young lady.
..rhe rooms are all in order, JohnP''
asked Uncle Edward.
"Yes, sah." replied John. t.,s.. !,
Every well. We will take look a
them. Come, ladies'" b
He led them through lofty rooms,
most elegantly appointed, pausing at
last in Ruth's own chamber. q lovely
room, all soft drab, blue and silver, and
fit for queen or lady.
'.And here" he said, opening anoth-
er door into room furnished with rose
color, sis room for your sisters, when
they may choose to come and stay with
you. know you don't like to climb
stairs"
"But-but-Ed Edward" said Mrs. Da-
mon, who was the first to recover her
voice, "we are astonished beyond meas
ure. l thought you said you had only
made little out yonder."
Uncle Ed smiled.
"Well, did make little, Maryland
/ never was given much to Dragging,
you know. Beside, ! had fancy to see
whether Uncle Edward poor and Uncle
Edward rich were to be considered the
same. You have all been kind'-Mrs.
Damon WINGED a little, for she knew it
had only been plying sort of kind
ness-.'and my little Ruthie, here, most
of all, for she has come to make my
home bright. I'll take good care of her.
and give her hundred dollars month
for pocket money; and when she mar
ries intend to settle twenty thousand
dollars on her for wedding present.
Isabel sank down in chair. speech
less with establishment, while Mrs. Da-
mon exclaimed
Goodness gracious! I can hardly be-
lieve it yet, Edward"
You'll get used to it, Mary. Now,
Ruthie dear, take your sister to your
room and take off her things. Mary,
you and Isabel must stay all day; I will
send You home in my carriage"
Little Ruth, as she moves happily
about .'poor Edwards" magnificent
home, feels very happy. She was kind,
generous and honest, and now she has
her reward.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-09-08
The Mule, the Editor and the Contra
band Whisky.


Not long since the editor Of the Raj
eigh News and Observer went into the.
mountains near Waynesyille, N. c., for
a vacation. At Franklin, the county
seat of Macon, he endeavored to hire
horse for several days hunting and
fishing expedition. Cunningham. the
proprietor Of the hotel and livery, in
formed him that he had no horses suit
able. but he could hire him mule for
the purpose.
BLAST your mulesr' said the editor;
'they kick"
This one never kicks" rejoined Cum
ningham.
81 never heard of any but dead ones
being free from that vice." said the ed
itor.
well, I'll warrant this one," re-
turned Cunningham. emphatically.
The editor, on this assurance, took
the mule and departed. Well. he was
kicked as anticipated. and laid up sew
eral weeks, much to his injury, physical
ly and financially. When he returned
TO Franklin he paid for the mule hire,
and then presented Cunningham with a
bill, for payment, Of $50 as damages.
Cunningham WINGED. deferring pay
ment for few days. In the meantime
the editor grew thirsty. and Cunning
ham, at his request, sent his "nigger"
over the mountain to q licensed still or
grocery for some whisky. Soon after
the whisky arrived, Cunningham, with
the ostensible purpose of settling the
$75 matter, went with friend into the
editors room. Two bottles Of whisky
were on the table.
"What do I owe you," asked the edi-
tor, ..for your nigger's trip to the gro
ceryP"
''Oh. answered Cunningham, "rn
take drink of whisky for it. The mig
gers services for the whisky"
"All right" returned the editor, and
Cunningham poured and drank.
Now" said Cunningham, how about
the $75r'
"You must pay it." answered the ed
itor.
"rll pay nothing" began Cunning
ham, in a set manner. II think I have
you. If you don't give me receipt in
full for all damages you consider me
liable for, I'll have you arrested before
nightfall. You have Just sold me whis-
ky without license! Here's my witness,
and Thornton Rogers, United States
Commissioner. lives across the street.
He will issue warrant on my affidavit.
Your conviction would be certain, and
SO would q years imprisonment"
The editor laughed at first, and then
grew pale. A compromise was agreed
upon, no money or notes being paid
over or exchanged, Cunningham being
ahead by free yearly subscription for
the Raleigh News and Observer.
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A party of gentlemen were talking of
the exploits in the hunting-ield OF q
famous old sportsman who had been a
good deal manned by various accidents.
"Quite true" said one of them, perfect
ly in earnest; '.with neither arms nor
legs left, he is capital hOrseman
still p
Girls are at q premium in Allentown,
"a, but not for the same reason as in
some Of the bachelor settlements Of the
West. The silk works there employ
them Ill and advertise for more. III.
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Qnita Proner.


Young Dibbles was telling one Of his
circusposter stories ut the breakfast Ia
BILE, when Bankson opposite. said. with
en- air of disgust, 20 don't spread it on
so thick" The land-lady, who was
mentally figuring on her marketing, al
lowing forty.five cents for butter, sud
denly looked up and exclaimed. ''No.
gentlemen; don't spread It on so thick.
and it will last longer. "-Norristos0r'
Herald.
An ingenious StrasDurg dentist ex-
tracted molar. and finding it sound
with tho exception of the joints of the
root, he sawed them of, filed the cavi-
ty with gold. and replaced it. II has re-
established itself, and is now doing bus
mess at the old stand in most salts
factory manner.
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Parliamentary.

He was member of the Maine Leg
islature and had been sweet towards an
Augusta girl all winter and had taken
her To attend the sessions until she was
well posted in the rules.
On the last day of the session, as they
came near the peanut stand near the
door. he said to her:
"May offer you my handful of pea
nuts?"
She responded promptly:
81 move to amend by emitting all af-
ter the word .'hand."
He blushingly accepted the amend
ment and they adopted it unanimously.
1t was hand some wedding that fol-
lowed.
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Ran Idyls.

The farmer stands ut his hOneysuckled
portal, looking ut the sky, while the ex-
preston floating across his features
shows he is hungering for rain. His
boy wants it to rain, also, but for diff
ferent reason. The farmer wants rain
To develop his vegetables; the boy wants
1t to enable him TO stay 1T home from
school. But it won't rain; it will only
threaten. and look Just as though it is
going to burst forth at any moment
The clouds are purple; SO is the farmer,
and his face looks like an egg plant
frosted with fog. The clouds suddenly
come up like II great army. and just rs
the agricuturist imagines they are go
ing to burst, they retire, like n conven-
ton of delegates taking recess previ-
Gus to fresh ballot, and the sun comes
out. and makes everything bright. ex-
cept the face of the farmer as he con-
templates watering the farm with the
pump, and the features of the small boy
as he starts schoolward, his mind lined
with unhappy thoughts and bis trousers
with shingles.
~ r,7-r HIN THE CITY.
The bookkeeper swings nervously
about on his stool. You can easily tell
he Is bookkeeper, because he wears q
long drab buster, has his hair faultless-
ly arranged, wipes his pen on his sleeve.
and displays poetic wanness that be-
trays an unrighteous affection for and
relationship with ready-made APPLE
dumplings.
Is the young bookkeeper unhappy?
o, yes, the young bookkeeper is UNI
Why is the young bookkeeper unhap-
pyp
Why, because it looks like rain.
That is the reason the young book
keeper is unhappy That is the reason
he gets off his throne and looks out of
the window, and stops adding in the
middle Of column to ask some one if
it is going to clear up, and borrows all
the morning papers to consult, and puts
his hand out Of the door, and feels all
over the atmosphere for drops, and
watches to see If pedestrians have their
umbrellas up, down, with them, or at
home.
1t is plain that he doesn't care any
thing about the welfare of the crops
He doesn't care if carrots are worth $50
barrel next winter. He doesn't care
If the country is Frustrated by pauc-
ity of parsnips in the autumn. He
doesn't care il the sun burns the grass
as yellow as q sunfower or the chaste
envelope of ham. What he wants is
clear weather - at least for few
hours.
Why does he want clear weather for
only few hoursp
Why, because his salary is 8weeks
overdrawn.
What has that to do with the wealth
err?
A great deal; and his anxiety is as
follows: he can't draw any more; he is
down to his final dollar; he is engaged
to take his lady to the theatre, and if it
doesn't rain he sees just how he can
manage the hOrse-car; butt it pours, he
marvels much as to the mannerin which
he is to overcome a carriage, or rather
hackman.
Aud that is why the bookkeeper does
MT want rain much more keenly than
the Eyriculturalist does.
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Always in Order,

A bill to tax dogs was before the
Maine Legislature. The member from
Hemlock came. suddenly to his feet and
said excitedly:
Mr.. Speaker, that bill is oppressive.
It taxes me and almost all Of my con-
stituents. It is a -"
1.-THE gentleman is out Of order. De-
bate is not in order in this the morning
hour" interposed the Speaker, amid the
laughter Of the House,
He has rightto proceed, Mr.. Speak
er, for a personal explanation is always
in ORDER" put in Representative Lew.
Baker. But the Hemlock member SUBJ
sided.
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Mr.. lothian johnson. Of Durham. Me-,

Mr.. lothian johnson, Of Durham, Me-,
is described as somewhat remarkable
man. He is now So years old. but in
good health, and as active as most men
Of 40. His wife died three years ago at
tho age of 80, after living with her hus-
band seventy-two years, Mr.. johnson
followed the sea, beginning ut the age
Oft. He never uses glasses, and has
good, natural teeth, as well as fine
head Of hair, white and curly.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-09-08

A petroleum pipe line constructed
from the Couban oil territory over the
Caucasus Mountains to Novoroszisk
harbor, on the Black Sea coast. was
opened on May q. This line of pipe,
which is 105 miles long, can deliver ev-
cry day not less than 1000, 600 pounds
Of petroleum.
A modest request was made the other
day by little daughter of well-known
st. Francis Xavier, street, Montreal.
stock broker. "Pa. will you give me Q
corner in stocks for my birthday pres
entP"
There are 1900 theaters in the United
States. -
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Her Mistaka.

"Why do you suppose Rev. johnson
Reed is always driving over to Smith
villep" asked one Austin gentleman Of
another. His wife says he goes over
to admire the beauty Of the place." was
the reply. Eyes; but does his wife
know the beauty of the place 10 o young
widowe'-Tsrds Sift,ngs.
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Death of George Washington.

..When did George Washington diepn
asked an Austin teacher Of u large boy.
..Is he dead?' was the astonished re-
ply. '.Why, it is not more than six
months ago that they were celebrating
his birthday, and now he is dead. It's
a bad year on children. reckon his
folks let him eat something that didn't
agree with him" Texas Sitfings. :
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-09-08

The canine population of Brooklyn,
according to the latest census, is TO-.
500. Not more than half of them are
licensed.
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The private circus is the new amuse-
ment that French aristocratic dandy
SIN has discovered.
is better to be up with the lark
down with the measles.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1882-02-09
RESCUED FROM DEATH.

The following statement of William j. Cough
lin, of Somervile, Mass is so remarkable that
we beg to ask for IT the attention of our readers
He says: "In the fall of 1876 L was taken with
violent bleeding of the lungs followed by
severe cough ! soon began to lose my appetite
and flesh. | was so weak at one time that
could not leave my bed. In the summer of 1877
was admitted to the City Hospital. While
there the doctors said had a hole in my left
lung as big as half dollar. / expended over
hundred dollars in doctors and medicines. was
so far gone at one time report went around
that was dead / gave up hope, but a friend
told me of DIR. WM- HALLS BALSOM FOR
THE LUNGS. laughed at my friend, thinking
that my case was incurable, but got a bottle
TO satisfy them, when TO my surprise and graft
fcation, commenced to feel better. My hope,
once dead, began to revive. and to-day feel in
better spirits than have the past three years.
Il write this hoping you will publish it, so
that every one afflicted with Diseased Lungs
will be induced to take DIR. WM. HALLS BAL
som FOR THE LUNGS, and be convinced that
CONSUMPTION CAN BE CURED. 1 have ta-
ken two bottles, and can positively say that it
has done more good than all the other medicines
l have taken since my sickness. Ny cough has
almost entirely disappeared. and shall soon be
able to go to work." Sold by druggists.
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"How did you manage it?" asked Mrs.

"How did you manage it?" asked Mrs.
Bliss, as she stopped Miss keziah in the
vestibuleof the church.
''Oh, I asked her to tea as said was
going to, answered Miss Keziah, sand
| guess the preserves kinder softened
and sweetened her up" and she passed
on to where Mrs. Denton stood waiting
to help her into the the spring wagon.
Neither Mrs. Denton nor Miss Keziah
ever regretted entering into that partner
ship. AS the years went by, Miss Keziah
often wondered how she should ever have
managed the farm without the help of
the capable, energetic woman.
Mrs. Denton was never weary of work
ing for the comfort and prosperity of the
friend who had come to her in her hour
of need and led her out of the slough of
despair. And happiness made her a
different woman. She learned at last
those lessons of patience and resignation
that seemed so hard and bitter in the
first days of her sorrow. Despair, re
bellion and repining gave place in her
heart to hope and tenderness. She grew
at last to have only gentle, tender mem
ories of the loved ones who had left her,
and she proved kind, judlcious guard
ian for little Hetty, when warm hearted
Miss Keziah had passed away from
earth.
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GOSSIP ABOUT GUITEAU.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.-Guiteau is be-
ginning to show much nervousness and
irritability. He is suffering from a Sc
we're cold, which has infamed his eyes.
The jail official says he would not be sur
prised if Guiteau did not live to be hang
ed.
John w. Guiteau last evening spent an
hour in his brothers cell, in company
with Warden Crocker. The prisoner be-
came very much excited and denounced
his brother and Scoville.
John W. Guiteau, in card to the pub
lie, disavows all knowledge of the pro-
posed exhibition of his brothers body
and says whether his brother dies by le-
gal process or in the insane asylum, his
body will be disposed of in "a manner
that will not offend public decency.
In view of recent propositions to make
a public spectacle of Guiteau's remains,
it is thought highly probable that Judge
Cox will exercise the discretion gwen him
by the revised statutes and in the death
sentence make disposition of the body.
Scoviile pronounces the story that Mrs.
Scovill is insane as false. He says that
she is naturally under high state of ex-
element, but her mind is entirely sound.
He also declares the story of her having
raised row in the Daniels House, Chi
cago, false; that it was made out of whole
cloth. He declares there is not word
of truth in it. He and other relatives of
Guiteau have no doubt the body of the
assassin will be delivered to them after
execution.
Scoville appears to regard favorably
the proposition to exhibit the body of the
assassin, but John w. Guiteau denoun-
ces it, and says it shall not be done.
Seoyille has expended his means in the
trial, and it is said he would not object
to being reimbursed by the sale of the
body in case Guiteau is executed.
LOUISVILLE, Feb. 2.-It has come out
to-day that DR.. Joseph Foreman, of this
city, had made arrangements to exhibit
Gulteau's corpse and had sent an agent
to Washington to negotiate for the pur
chase. Foreman's agent teiegraphed to-
day that the Government would not per
NIT of such disposition of the body.
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A COUGH, COLD OR SORE THROAT

should be stopped. Neglect frequently results
in an INCURABLE LUNG DISEASE OR CoNsUMP-
TIoN. BROWNS BRONCHIAL TROCHES ARE
CERTAIN TO GIVE RELIEF IN ASTHMA, BRoN-
CHITIs, COUGHS, CArARRH, CoNsuMPTIvE AND
THROAT DISEASES For thirty years the Troch-
es have been recommended by physicians, and
always give perfect satisfaction. They are not
new untried but having been tested by wide
and constant use for nearly an entire genera
ton, they have attained well-merited rank
among the few staple remedies Of the age.
PUBLIC SPEAKERS and SINGERS use them to
clear and strengthen the VOICE. Sold at TWEEN
.v-Hve esHts q box everywhere. dec-15-a
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No hair preparation in the world has
attained such a world wide reputation
as Ayers Hair Vigor. This is due to
its healthy action on the hair and scalp,
and its remarkable power of restoring
gray hair to its original color and impart
ing gloss and freshness which makes
it so desirable to all classes and condit.
ions of people. Feb9.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1882-02-09

Mrs. PARTINGToN SAYs.-Dont take
any of the quack rostrums, as they are
regimental to the human clstern; but
put your trust in Hop Bitters, which
will cure general dilapidation, costive
habits and all comic diseases. They saved
Isaac from severe extract of triped few
er. They are the ne plus ataesne of med
icines. Feb. 8.
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A CARD,

To all who are suffering from the er-
rors and indiscretions of youth, nervous
weakness, early decay, loss of manhood,
&C., will send recipe that will cure
you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great
remedy was discovered by missionary
in South America. Send self-addressed
envelope to the Rev. JOSEPH L. INMAN,
Station d. NeW York City.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1882-02-09

Two ROCKINGHAM Va. girls, belong
ing to respectable families, engaged in a
duel with shotguns few days ago. After
one exchange of shots the bloodthirsty
damsels were prevented from continuing
their fight.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1882-02-09

MAYOR HARRISON, of Chicago. believes
that policemen should be drilled in the
use of the pistol. His Honor recon-.
mends for the purpose vacant prairie
in an adjoining county.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1882-02-09

THE Milwaukee societies having the
Mardi- Gras festival of Feb. 21 in charge
have appropriated $4,000 to carry out
the programme. The affair will be held
at the Exposition building.
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DEATH to rats, mice, reaches and ants,
Parsons Exterminator. Barns, granar-
les and households cleared in a single
night. No fear of bad smells. Best and
cheapest vermin killer in the world. Sold
everywhere. Feb23.
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MRS. f.. KERN,

WORK STREET, MANITOWOC, WIS, DEAL
er in Dry Goods, Groceries, Crockery, Fancy
Goods Glass ware Boots AID Shoes, Ready made
Clothing Paper Hangings, Hats, caps, loys ,Chll'
Kerosene oil and LAM :, &C, &C. share OF pub
patronage is solicited.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1882-02-09

TERRIBLE itching and scaly humors,
ulcers, sores and scofulous swellings
cured by the Cuticura and Cuticura Soap
(the great skin cures) externally, and
Cnticura Resolvent (blood purifer) in
ternally. Ask about them at your drug
glst. Feb. %.
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FRED. SEEGER,

OFFERS TO HIS FRIENDS AND THE PUB
~ lie generally, choice selection of Fresh
Meats, Salt Pork and Beef, Smoked Beef ana
the lowest rates. Market on Commercial Street
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The two heaviest taxpayers of Boston
are Moses Williams and Joshua Nj. Sears,
the first named being assessed for S.
10000, and the other for So, 244, 900.
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WINDIATE HOUSE.

~ WINDIATE, PROPRIETOR, YORK ST.
This frst-class House is in excellent condi-
lion and the Proprietor is confident that ne can
Rus viii always be ready TO take travellers to and
from the boats. A GOOD LIVERY STABLE is kept
in connection with the House.
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CHARLES HOVER.

rsERCHANT TAILORING ESTABLISH
M meut on Sth street, near south end OF Bridge
The tailoring department is complete, and con,
tains large assortment of fashionable cloths ana
Grrt,s furnishing goods constantly on hand
Please call and examine before purchasing else
uh
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CLEReYMEN, lawyers, physicians, far
mers, merchants, business men, gentle
men of leisure, and their woman folks
and children, all use Browns Iron Bit
ters. 1t keeps them well.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1882-02-09

AN old lady writes us: ''I am 65 years
old and was feeble and nervous all the
time. when bought bottle of Parkers s
Ginger Tonic. I have used little more
than one bottle and feel as well as at 50,
and am sure that hundreds need just
such medicine" See advertisement. F23
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AC. FRASER, NJ. D., G. NJ,
: SANDERSON.

-0hysician and Surgeon, successor to Doctor H.
Coakley. Office or u ork street, near Eighth,
Aanitowoc Wisconsin sep 10
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NEW RARRER SHOP.

D,ARL PANGBURN'S Barbershop, one door OF
~ Sth street bridge, north side. Work done III
good taste Particular attention paid TO Ladies
md Chldren's hair cutting and shampooing. BY
a. means call and see Carl.
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CONSUMPTION Thousands who had
hong suffered from weak lungs, short
breath, asthma, and consumption, have
found relief in Browns Iron Bitters, a
true tonic.
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7 KETTE\U0FFEN,

~-oRTHWESTERNH nous 4, E,FRANKLIN AND
~ Ninth streets, AanitoN oc- Travellers VIII
here find the best aecomOdati ms, Sample rooms
attached.