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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-10-19

The following might he read with
some profit by many: "MOre care is
needed to prevent waste in threshing
OF late years there has been con
slant strife between owners of rival
machines to see which could turn on,
the most bushels Of grain in Il day.
If the farmer who owns the grain
does not see to Ii, this will result in
waste which he can never afford, no
matter how large his crop Is"
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The loss sustained by the corn
growers of Southern Minnesota
through early frost Essays the Lake
City Graphic-- two fold i'm its nature.
The money loss, through partial de-
structiOn of the corn crop, material
us it is, is really the smallest part of
that loss. The real damage is in the
check thus given to the raising of
stock. which had begun to mark Il
new era In the history of Minnesota
farming. The exclusive raising of
wheat no longer proving remunera-
tive, the best farmers have been
turning their attention to dairyimg
and stock growing, with gratifying
success. Successful corn growing is
Indispensable to successful stock rails.
ing. and the Encouragement that is
sure tn arise from the partial failure
of the corn crop this year is greatly
to be deplOred There is no occasion,
however. for the encouragement felt
10y many. n good corn crop will he.
gathered in Minnesota four seasons
out of five, and the fifth will afford
sufficient for stock feeding. The re-.
turn t. the old system of exclusive
wheat growing We should think hard
ly warranted by the experiences of
this year. Stock raising. dairying,
fruit growing. and mixed farming
generally is bound to he the order of
the day in Minnesota. and pioneers of
the movement will earn the gratitude
OF those who follow in their wake.
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Sale of State lI:lriais.

STATE or MINNESOTA, LAND OFFICE.
SAIST PAUL, sept :, 1883.
NDtirc T. hereby given that the County
Auditor viii offer AZ public sale AT his ollie"
IN Mdukaiu. on
saturday, Oct. -, 1888,
at IL u'cloCE 4. n un the terms prescribed
by law. the school ana agricultural college
LANDS in lIlu" Earth county, that have been
appraised and are un-p!d
Lists ui the lauGs To- be offered may he seen
AT the Auditors Office for ten days prior Ia
the sale ". ". BRADEN.
Commissioner oi the State Land Oifice
l.w7
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A RarWain.

In timber land half mile from Point Pleas
ant and about tho same distance from tho
proposed depot of the Cannon Valley H. X.
being lot In section "a, jamestown
The land IL good and heavily wooded with
Maple and other choice timbcr-enough tim
Der on II to pay for the land.
Being near this famous pleasure resort 1t
Is very desirable and will be sold at bargain
II applied for soon. HALL Il COFFIN.
MankatO, Sept. 81. 1882
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MANKAro FREE Press.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER. 10 1888.
Agricultural Notes.

Buckwhpat. which has been injured
hy the frost, should he pl0wed under.
lis effects on next years crops will.
in all probability, pay for the loss
sustained this year.
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"A BLESSING IN DISGUISE ("
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March ~, 1881
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health. MRS. + TOMPMINS.
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by circular just issued from the
Agricultural Department ut Wash.
ington. we learn that a convention of
representatives of classes interested
in the Animal Industries of the
United States will be held in Chicago,
Thursday and Friday, Nov. 18th and
10Th, 1883, for conference concerning
contagious Diseases among our Do.
nestle Animals Valuable topics
will he discussed, which are of vital
interest to all who are interested i'm
any way with stock. 1t is desired
that this convention may he national
and thoroughly representative in its
character. The time and place have
been selected for the convenience of
the large number of those directly
interested in the question to he dis
cnssed, who are expected To be i'm at.
tendance at the annual fat stock show
under the auspices of the Illinois
State Board of Agriculture, and
meetings of a number of important
live stock associations to be held dur
ing the continuance Of this show.
Agricultural, live stock. and dairy
associations are invited to send repre-.
sentatives, and all persons interested
i'm breeding, rearing, transporting.
importing or exporting any class of
farm ANIMALS will be welcomed to the
convention.
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First Insertion October L.: last insertion
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An English Veterinary Surgeon and Chemist.
now travelling In this country, says that most
Of the Horse and cattle Powders sold here
are worthless trash. lie says that Sheridan 8
Condition Powders are absolutely pure and
immensely valuable. Nothing ON earth will n
fui 10 pint food. Sold every where, or sent b.
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Influenza sore Bleeding the LUNGS
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FIRST insertion oct. Il: last insertion oct 10
CITATION.

ISEAII- Judgc u Prob
VI C.. WILLARD.
Attorney Tor Petitioner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-10-14
Jules EERNc ~ HOWE.
From ~ ~ M ~.

From The Pal uai Gu-rtc
Universal as is the reputation Of VI. jules Verne
and much as he l. admired an author, but little
is known of his private life. To mako bis ac-
quGIntauce II Is better not - go TO ms pleasant
home at Amiens where he woud be- almost TOO
deem in his work 20 receive his visitors but 20
hun on board his small yacht when he II cruising
OF the coast of France You Will then, besides the
author admire the man. Sec hun walking the
deck. now captain giving commands 20 liS Two
assistants, now busy with sail and reel, ms me
face lIt pWth evident delight al the prospect OF
long holiday on the sea- and You viii understand
something Of the vigorous vitality when Is the
pre-emineut characteristic OF all his works. NJ.
Jules Nerus Is about fifty years old his hair an:
beard are turning white, ana MS once supple ana
comfortable embOnpolut. but his Intelligent face
"A still fnl of youthful ardUr. A vertabe sailor
does he took in in his blue peal Jacket and leather
sou wester, not differing IN outward appearance from
his mates whose alteration of their captain Is only
m AIRED by his indifference to fishing, sport dear TO
their hearts. One Of thcm, talking Of his master
with enthusiasm and affection SAID with the
deepest conviction " lie has but one fault he does
not know anything about hshng, and believes ia
fish only when he secs 10 at the end of his fork.
How can man Of such superiority be afflicted with
sncb a defect ~ The master however though
himself not Inclined to share tho faYOrite pastIme
of his men, does not interfere with their pleasure
and will often watch their operations when Oh a
calm day tackle and lines are produced, aud the
two fishermen prepare Tor work, someti lines
disturbed by q hooking remark Of the captain or
CALLED by his hearty laugh when an heroic fish
returns to its element before IL can be secured.
Alter a few months of such hOlidaY-life Jules
Verne returns to his home refreshed and strength
ened for his winters work, his eyer-activs BRAIN
" lie is but a stOry-teller" Yes, he IL but that !;
but q stOry-tellcr such M Dderot had In his mind
when he said, " Let us tell stories, my friends
While wo are telling them, the story Of life Is being
told, aud we are happy!" Nobody ever escaped
the fascination and charm with which he draws to
him ono and all who once enter his dominion, alive
with countless number of beings, strange absurd
often grotesque ~ the HOuyhnhnms of Swift but
always living, moving. breathing beings, whose
changing fate you watch with breathless anxiety,
NJ. Jules Verne's genius Is such as to create an
in6nity Of beng, which he takes from all classes of
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regular entries Old visitors the Garden would now
scarcely recognize IT, The stalls and boxes are all MADE
OF clean dressed lumber and present handsome ap-
pearnnce, which win be enhanced by the decoration OF
the supports by pilus or sheaves of straw tied to-
gether with brightcoored ribbons Those of the owners
who choose will have the privilege Of making any further
decoration they may wish The stalls will be Kept iur
nished with clean bedding, and nicely plated straw
strip win placed in front Of each Competent attends
ants atlred handsome uniforms viii be constantly on
hand 10 look after the horses.
The arrangements for the jumping Of the horses over
hurdles etc. has put IN the hands OF d. Cheever
and there doubt they will be in every way satls-
factory The public naturally expects TO see g0od us
play or horses besides witnessing driving OF tandem ana
fournhand teams riding Of saddle horses, etc. ana IN
this II will not bo disappointed the entries Tor those
classes consist OF the best, while the Engnsh women
riders who daily expected will no doubt prove
good attraction The display OF shetland ponies VIII
be excellent no less tnan twentythree OF these sIAi
chldreus ponies having been entered. As they VIII De
all stabbed together this part Of the exhibition MN no
doubt be crowded at all hours of the day ana evening
ladies and children. The offices of the association WIN
be removed the Madison square Garden on OoIOoer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-10-14
i CALL F0R BONDS.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13.-The Secretary Of
the Treasury this afternoon gave notice that the pnC
pal ana interest on the following named bonds viii be
paid on December Is: Three per cent bonds is sue
under the ACT OF Congress approved July - 1882, and
numbered rs follows $50, original No. SIS to original
No OIL both inclusive, and OrgnalN0 3O4 to original
No 8O7, both inclusive. 800. original No. 60il 10
original No 6710 both inclusive, aud original No. 945l
10 original No. 9464 both inclusive, $500 original No.
1865 To original No 1926 bOth inclusive, and original
No. 9Ts to original No. 1879. both inclusive $1,000,
original No II 4O2 10 original No 1874 b0t inclusive,
aud original No. 2263 20 original No. 22645. both in
sve $4,000 original No 1860 TO original No 1853,
both inclusive. Total $15. OOO, 600
Tho described By tho numbers mentioned are tho
bonds Of the original ISSUE their substitu-es-
bonds which have been issued the transfer IN eN-
change original bonds aud which bear original as
well ~ substitute number. An OF the bonds of this loan
will he called by the original numbers only Many OF thd
bonds originally included IN the foregoing numbers have
been transferred exchanged into other denomination
"Waver"-the original numbers being cancelled AND
leaving outstanding the amount above stated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-10-14

State bonds were neglected small lot OF Louis
lana consolS sold at 70l9 seller thirty days.
There were no transactions in city bank stocks.
Taking the market for raraod bonds as whole
il was dull and featureless. But few issues were
active. Texas and Pacific land grant incomes made
some wide fluctuations between 90 and 5l and
closed at 539l against 49l2 yesterday, and the
frsts, Rio Grande division, after advance from
II to 72l4 closed at7l4 The occasion for tho adj
vance in the incomes was the notice given By the
company that il will pay In scrip the years per
cent interest due July /, 1882 and 1888. 1t has
been claimed by some of the bOndholders that the
company's option to pay the interest either in cash
or scrip expires with the date of the matur-
ity of the interest, and that therefore the two
years interest which is unpaid is now due IN
cash but under the circumstances it probable that
the company's offer TO pay scrip will be favorably
accepted. West Shore aud Buffalo 5s wer o active
but lowers the price declined from 77ls to
76070l4. Missouri Pacific consols were weak and
with moderate sales declined from 10lia to 103.
and Chicago. Burlington and Quincy debsnture os
fell of to 00Ss Ene second consols were q higher
ut 04ls, and first consOl rs were up Y at 124i2.
Rome. WatertoWn aud 0gdensburg IS were higher
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HOUSEHOLD NOTES.

CHICKEN CUERY.-Ons chicken, weighing three
hounds: three fOur.hs OF a Cupful Of butter; two
large onions; one heaping tablespoonful of curry
powder three tomatoes enough cayenne 10 cover
SILVER three.Cent piece; salt ono Cuptul of milk.
Put the butter and the onions, cut fine. on TO cook
Stir all the while until brown then put IN the
chicken which has been cut In small pieces, tho
curry, tomatoes salt and pepper. Stir well. Cover
tightly and let simmer one hour, stirring occasion
ally then add the milk. Boil up once, and serve
with boiled rice.
CHOCOLATE BAvARIAN CREAM.-One pint Of
cream one cupful OF milk. half y cupful OF sugar.
one square OF BHleT's chocolate tam ouucel Soak
tie geiudne In half cupiul OF the milk Whip the
cream 70 a stiff frOth. SCrapc the chocolate, and
add two tablespoonfuls of the sugar tO it, Put in
small frying-Dan with one tablespoonful of hot
water Stir over a hot tire until smooth and glossy
Sir the chocolate into IL. and add tho gelatine
Strain into tin basin and add the remainder OF tho
sugar Place the basin in pan OF ice water and
beat the mixture until II begins TO thicken; then
add the whipped cream and when well mixed turn
mo tho mould. When hard, serve with whipped
cream hcaped around.
AUTUMN SUPPERs.-Now tho cool evenings Of
autumn arc az hand. not dish for supper Is some,
thing TO be enjoyed. Welsh rarebit, CLANS and
oysters prepared in the following manner are de-
lcious For Welsh raIebit select the richest
American cheese, the mlldor the better as melting
brDgs out the strength. To make live rnrebits take
one pound Of cheese cut II up In very small dice and
put in q tin or pOrcclan-llned saucepan; ada
y Rass aep about wineglass full to each fareblt:
stir brIskly until all is melted. Have slice of
toast ready for each Iarcbit lrlm the crusts put
slice on each plate aud pour the cheese over each
niece TO cover IL; serve Immediately with mustard
salt ana pepper. For a nice clam soap take twenty
five good sized clans with their liquor; chOp hne
add ono quart of water; cover them and boil one
hour; then add quart Ofmllk. half cup OF butter
and just before serving add one cup OF rolled
crackers. Oysters for brOiling must be large and
ulIi dip each enc in lightly beaten egg then roll In
fIeiy powdered cracker; place them IN the oyster
broleT which must be well buttered, and broil
over a clear fire light brown; serve Oh soft butts
tered toast, the crusts trimmed
CRrILsRs-One cup of sugar, three eggs, six
Tablespoons of butter four tablespoons OF winter,
nutmeg and soda. Fry IN lard. While warm roll In
sugar These are delicously crisp, and a properly
rniicd and fried will melt in the mouth"
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CIVIL NOTES.

Joseph Hart the publisher of Truth, was or,
dsred TO appear before Justice in tho supreme
Court Chambers yesterday TO be examined IN supplies
meutary proceedings under the judgment for $3.50 22
obtained against him by William +. G. Shanks for lioels
published In that newspaper Mt. Hart did not appear,
aud Justice Barrett, on motion or Cornelius kunAe'
the ttorney Mr. Snanks noted his default that pro
csedings might be taken 10 punish hun for contempt
Muser Brothers brought an action in the
Superior Court against ~ Marks, secondhand cloth
Ing dealer No l0l sxthavc TO recover the value OF
ouantity OF aces have been stolen from them
ana delivered at Marss The trial lasted several
days aud late on Friday the jnry brought m Nedc5
before Judge TruaK in favor Of Muser Brothers for
~ 53l Rs
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CLOSING Prices or PHILADELPHIA STDCKG
Reported 6y john II. DAVIS & CO., II Wai-sL
SATURDAY, oct 1872. VI.

SATURDAY, bct lo-l' VI
The small amount of to-day's transactions in
stocks 1888 200 Shares) gives little impression or
idea Of the wide and frequent fluctuations in prices
which occurred. Almost without exception the
first or the Immediately succeeding figures were
from 80 70 % per cent higher than yesterdays
last prices. Then followed a duh and heavy
movement and u dcclue in prices, which in some
instances went lower than yesterdays lowest.
And so tho market soe-sawed all day-at ono time
strong and another weak. The transactions IN
Union Pacific, wach, by figures, was the
strongest stock the list, amounted only
TO 1900 shares. yet, after opening up
81 per cent at sSls, it later sold at S7Ss, and
later between SSls and 1854 it's fluctuations were
frequent; the stock closed at ssh Lake Shore
was second on the list in amount Of transactions,
aud its price, with fluctuations ranged from 9SIs
to 90 TO 077s to 9S4 against 97a yesterdays final
price. Michigan Central was dull; only 5000
shares were traded in and that entirely by board
room traders, between 7SL and 70A with final
sales at 1888 The Northern Paciics huctutted
within about the usual range of fgdrss and closed
without material final change while Oregon and
Transconhnental, which reached the largest number
of transactions $4,000 shares closed % lower than
last evening. The market closed irregular and Un-
settled.
Government bonds were dull, but the bids for
the 4s and los were advanced % aud Il per cent
respectively while for the IS they were d lower.
Annexed are the closing quotations;
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THE Colonies TKA-CADDY
Foa Tsiaple BaL

From Temple HdE
Some reference is made in the Memorials
10 a Misunderstanding with Colonel Sterling. There Is.
therefore improperly In referring 10 II here He was
very old and devoted friend Of Mrs. Caryes. aud lie
was much paned when ordered on TO India that he Was
unable 10 take leave OF her she haa refused to him.
IL seemed as II some friendly mediator might procure
reconciliation. Each thought tho other to blame and
yet II obvious the sincere regard OF many years
Mrs Carlyle did not refuse to hear us on his behalf
and every argument used 10 induce ner 10 reeDt,
and TO shake hands with her Old friend before he lett
England. She listened quietly to all that urged
upon her and at length when pause came, she said
the had made curious discovery. she hHd long known
that she herself by the natural utnes OF things"
Intended for a detective Policeman; care, n for which
we had been destined was That OF special pleader.
Every argument had been exhausted against her own
view that n better not TO meet Colonel Sterling again
that she had no answer to make that she was c0n-
quered You may tell nun to CALI but II will do no
OF course he did call and we we're sanguino as to tho
result But Mrs Carlyle soon after appeared at our
house, and the expression OF her countenanCe Onn
Gus as she entered the
have come 10 thank YOU" she said. in an ironlcal
tone. not you may expect for having induced me to
change my purpose, but thank yOu for having taught
Inc lessOnnsTer 10 try to make peace between those
with much agitation and vehemcnce, that had been
prepared 10 meet old friend In kindly spirit but he
think he brought farewell onering to me- the most
sensitive aud supersous OF women, as lie we'll knowsi
body of a dead Highlander IN the Crmean War, and
asked INC to take care OF II for hun Can you ina tine
stands met All over between u.s. lis worse than 10
was before"
out or would not have been much hurt; and tue
much-endurng Colonel Sterling told privately that
he had better try more TO obtain friendly fare Eeu
but he must take no more warke trophies with him.
After no had started for India, Mrs Carlyle called
agaiu and In sottened mood. she said her old friend
had made amends Tor his first Judged choice Of re-
membrance.
he came once more" she saidj this last time. With
little shabby old wooden tea-caddy under his arm out
OF which 1 remembered TO have seen his dear mother
make tea many times, in old days, and he said
he believed was the only human being now living Who
would value It. for ME mothers sake, he had done
and 40 he wOuia like me 10 have it" Amt ~ she spoke
ahe burst into teprA
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State College in the class OF 3d. The Bangor Wing say'
1.-THE deceased one OF three brothers VINO were sew
orally connected with the State college, but all did not re-
main 70 complete the course They were tplets, ana
bore such close resemblance In SIZE general features
and voice that only the most Intimately acquainted with
them could tell one from the other. During the hst
YEAR and half OF their existence tag was kopt on
each one and during day night In that entire time the
mark was never allowed 10 be taken on this being the
nniy vav the mother could determine which was when
They were born IN SOon and seyeraly christeed
after tbe distinguished patriots Henry WILSON, BeEamh
TranklIn and Charles Sumner. They were oil lndlVl-
duss OF unusual pluck and perseverance ana the nst
one OF the three to enter the college walked the ehre
distance FROM Scion 10 Or0no."