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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-11-07
Quite a Shock.

~ saw something new uD in Wis
consin the otter evening" observed
Chicaooau who had q Satcbel in his
hand and who was on his way home.
"a patent medicine man was selling
something CT O:ner from q carriage in
which he had rather pretty young
woman and a gasoline lamp. The lady
sang one or two songs very sweetly and
then the man talked and sold his nos
trUm at dollar a bottle.
when he had disposed of thirty or
rorty bottles he said: Now, gentlemen,
before bidding you goodnight L will
give you IN exhibition of the wonder
ful magnetic powers OF my wife, who
sits here by my side. / hold in my
hand a common piece of thread. Now
one of you take hold of the end of it
and walk off and then let all the others
take hold of it and at the signal which
Twill give she will take hold of the other
end and you will feel the shock in
SIantiy.'
ABOUT $50 men and boys grasped
the thread and walked off about half
block with it. Now keep perfectly
quiet, said the man and you will feel
the shock, delicate at first and then
strong enough to Jingle ut the ends of
your fingers and toes. Are you all
ready?'
"Ihey all said Yes
Wen, tEen, ! will put out the
light, said he, and my wife will take
the thread in her hand at that instant
1.-The light went out and the mans
voice was heard: What have you in
your hand, my dear?'
a. The longest string of suckers 1
ever saw in all my life,' came in a
sweet, musical voice, and at the same
moment the horses and carriage were
driven OF at great speed, leaving
the crowd holding on to the string COM
pletely dumbfounded.
cit was the worst shock a good many
of those fellows ever got. Chicago
Herald
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-11-07

r. OF I.-HANK ALTO LODGE NO. 2053,
tN'mcctS tir>t and third Saturdays of each
month in their hall over Collins drug store.
GEO. ii. CLARK, ID.
II. : WOOD Reporter
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-11-07
How He OutIived His Family.

A Boston merchant who lived and
died on Sumner streeS was a curious
instance of one sGEs2J was an invalid
from childhood, who never imagined
himself i'll when he was not, nor eXag-
gerated his actual illness, nor feared
unduly sickness, or pain, or death it.
SELF But it was the business of his
life to take care of his health, and he
devoted himself TO this work with q
wonderful assiduity. He rode just so
far each day, when the weather vas
fair, and at such an hour. He had a
great variety OF clothing, which ne
regulated with precision by the Their
mometer, sometimes changing his
dress many times in a day, and Sc
lected for his Ovorclothes when he rode
out the very garments which the mer-
curry indicated. lie had weathercock
put upon his stable, within fair view
from his bedroom and sitting-room,
and that, and his thermometer, and all
possible and impossible signs of the
weather he was watching constantly,
and found in these occupations a very
agreeable way OF employing all his
day and all his days. How lar bis long
life is to be attributed to this excessive
care it is impossible To tell; but ne out
lived every brother and sister, every
brothers. wife and every sisters hus-
band, and his own wife, who died in
1887 ut the age of Sl.-EUery Other
Saturday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-11-07
My Love and l.


We loved each other. my love and u;
And the wind sighed low through the tas-
selcd corn,
The boIoi!nks sang in the Gewy morn,
And the brook ran ncrrily by.
We loved each other my love and j;
And the quail pped low mid the yellow
corn; .rs.t. ....-
We heard in the distance the huntsman's
horn,
And the leaves were brown and dry.
We looked to the future, my love and j;
The future so CROWDED with hopes and fears,
That turn our smiles so often TO tears
As the days pass YEARLY by.
He spoke of the time when we two should
dwell
Togct her beneath fair Southern skies,
Where the rose in its fragrance never dies,
And love hears no parting knoll.
The corn was garncrcd long years ago,
The boboiink's song IS heard no more;
Only shadow fails through the door
Where he used TO come and go.
The sea Is wide, ard il lies between
Nv love aud me, my love and ne;
Where the flowers b!Ocmcd, dad leaves now
lie,
And the grass DER" 81 We is green.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-11-07

HOOK AND LADDER co MOI.
III Meets the first MundSy of each month at
FiTrmcn'S room al O'clock, y. m.
J. W. HOERR. GEO. PHILLIPS,
Secretary. Foreman
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-11-07
These are Solid Facts.

The best blood purifier and system
regulator ever placed within the reach
of suffering humanity, truely is Electric
Bitters. Inactivity of the liver, Bilious.
ness, Jaundice, Constipation, Weak
Kidneys, or any disease of the urinary
organs, or who ever requires an appe-
tier, tonic or mild stimulant, will al
ways find Electric Bitters the best and
only certain cure known. They act
surely; and quickly, every bottle guar
anteed to give entire satisfaction or
money refunded. Sold at so cents a
bottle by j. r. Jones.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-11-07

The principal feature about China
mans costume is the fact that nothing
ever fits but his stockings. His cloth
ing consists really of three or four
shirts or garments made after the fash
ion of shirt, each opening in front
and having five buttons, a sacred num-
Der. These buttons are never in
straight row, but in sort of semi-cir-
Gle half round the body. The outer
garments have sleeves foot longer
than the arm, fact which affords
abundant opportunities for theft. A
Chinaman's jackets are mis- thermome-
Ter. He will say: To-day are three
Jackets cold, and if it increases at this
rate tomorrow will be four. or five
Jackets cold"
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-29

Arc now fairly inauguratcd by the Van
dalia, Pan Handle and Pennsylvania
lines, and our Texas patrons in select
ing their routes to the North and East
this hot weather, will please bear IN
mind the fact that the above routes are
the coolest, shortest, quickest and best
to Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington
and New York.
No other line offers double daily din
ing car service from ST. Louis To New
York without change.
No other line offers the celebrated
limited express trains, Qimited rs To the
number of passengers who can be made
comfortable rs well rs To running timc).
The best route X not too good for you
and il must he evident that the Pcnnsyl-
vania route must he the best, when II
carries about as many passengers Ia
Eastern cities ~ all other routes com
bined.
Round-trip tickets good until October
3lst. To Pittsburg, are now on sale at all
coupon ticket Offices in the State from
which point the mountains, soashorc, or
Eastern cities can be reached quicker,
with more comfort (and rs little cXpensc)
than from most other excursion points.
The Nandalia, Panhandle and Penn
sylvania lines arc comfortable and free
from dust, and rs they avoid the low
lands and water courses they are cool in
summer.
For maps, timetables, rates, ETC., by
the Vandalia line, call upon the nearest
coupon ticket agent, or if you have
plenty of time the undersigned will take
pleasure in making you happy by cheer
fully giving any desired information.
Very respectfully.
GEORGE A. KNIGHT,
:. w. Passenger Agent, Dallas, Texas.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-29

shall We Go Abroad to Insure Our Lives?
That it is the duty of every one who Is
in moderate circumstances to carry some
insurance on their lives, no one will
deny, but il is admitted by all that it is
quite rs necessary to insure your life as
il is your property. Now, No urge thdl
yoi give this matter serious considera-
tion. Then the next question is, in what
organization can ! secure those things
most desirable in life insurance
and endowment. First-The certainty
of protection in case of death;
ana second, the certainty of
II reasonable return If i live to
old age. These two things are met by
tn, Texas Mutual Endowment Associa-
tin of Dallas, which not only gives you
insurance, but if you live begins to pay
tn, amount of your policy during life,
AMI hence makes provision for old age.
This being conducted on the mutual
assessment plan, gives you insurance mt
cost. Address or call on
a. NJ. HALL, Secretary,
372 Main street, Dallas, Texas.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-29
ALMOST INCREDIBLE.

James D.. Richardson, Custom llousr, New
orleans, ON oath, saysi In $50 Scrnuluus
Ulcers broke out on my body until | vas a
mass of corruption, Everything known To
the medical nnculiy was tried IN vain. I be-.
came u nero wreck. At times could mol tit
my hands Ia my hcnd, could not turn IN bod;
was In constant pain, aud looked upon life
rs curse. orclcf or cure In ten years In
1878 | heard of the cUrlCURA REMEDIES
used them aud was perfectly cured.
sworn Ia before -. Com. =. u. en- MRpHD
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-29
One Block S. of Santa Fe Depot.
DALLAS, TEXAs.

Are prepared TO do all kinds OF IRON
WORK on shortest notice. Fine work n
speciality. Repairing Machinery, Iron and
Brass Castings, and in fact everything In the
line executed and finished in Il manner oquai
to the best shops In the whole country.
Models made to order, Don't forget we have
the Best Machinery and most skilled work.
men In Texas. Contracts for the iron work on
all kinds OF machinery desired. Don't forget
the place lfyou want good, substantial work
done AT living prices.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-29

instoad of In some icool retreat.
The ehorus II already la splendid
drill undor the able aud consclon'
tlous lead of Prof, Watkins.
Tho leading sololsts are well up IN their
roles, aud u few more rohcarsals vii add
the dramatic features, IL II the deter
minnlion of nll engaged ih u To spare 20
work or pnns tn render IL one of the
most attractive entertainments ever
given In Dallas.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-29
aTS .l!i,.t|tjilC!|, II "a
SZAlEGHHNZS22VeZI5ZS
4 Positive Cure for E,ory Farm of skin
aud Biood Disease, from riM-

THOUSANDS or LETTERS In our possess
l sion repeat this storyi have bconn ter
rlhlo sufferer for years win blood anq SKI
places 10y reason of my disilgdrlng hulnors;
have had the best physicians; have hpont
hundreds of dollars aud got M real rel " un-
Hood Purlncr, Internally, aud CUrIcvlk and
tuTiCuRA soar, the Grvnt skin turls aud
skin ncnutlicrs, externally, which have
cured me, aud len my skin aud blood ~ pure
a. "a ghilI's
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-29
paper IIang.ngs.

PAPER Iang!ngs. -
Cur spring stock is now complete. We
hare many beautiful patterns and de-
sipns. Cali and examine.
HAMILTON IL NoUNG.
SIG Elm street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-29

Tor dyspepsia and liver complaint you
hare printed guarantee on every bottle
of Shiloh's Vitalizer. IL never fails to
cue. Sold by j. NJ. House.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-29

The Rev. George ii. Thayer, of Bour,,
boz, Indiana, says: "Both myself and
vie owe our lives TO Shiloh's Consump-
tito, Cure." Sold bv y. NJ. House.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-29

IRE You made miserable by indiges-
tioi, constipation, dizziness. loss of ap-
petite, yellow skin? Shiloh's Vitalizcr is
a positive cure. Sold by J. Nj. House.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-29

Rogers Citrate of Magncsia is fine,
arti-bilious, cilcrvcscent drink. Pro
pared by A. Rogers Il Sons, 2Sl Blocker
street, New York.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-29
STILL MORE Nd,

WIN Mcdonald, 2bi2 Dearborn street, Chi
cago, gratefully acknowledges a cure NJ Er-
lcmn, or salt l,hcum, ON head, neck, fpcc,
arms, ana legs for seventeen years; not able
To move. except on hands aud knees, for one
year; not able Ia help himself for eight years I;
tried hundreds of remedies; doctor pronuunc.
ed his case hopeless, permanently cured by
4 - 81. ~ IL. -.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-29

Why will you cough when Shiloh's
Cue will give immediate relief. Price
10. o and ST. Sold by J. NJ. House.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-29

having large stock of Jerseys, they
must go at 80 per cent. less than New
York cost. T.. Bauman, 7O6 Elm street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-29

"aackmetack," lasting and fragrant
perfume. Price - and 30 cents. Sold by
J. 4. House.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-29

FT Lottery Tickets
apply to Geo. A.Webster, 1Ol Elm stree
Dllas.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-29

We are not Offering any cheap stuff in
the way of wine-only the best.
LOEB& FREIBERc.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-29
DON'T WAIT.

write tn rs for these testimonials In ull,
br send direct to the parties. An are ahso-
lutcly true and given without our knowledge
or solicitation. Don't wait. Now isthctimc
to cure every species of Itching, Scaly, pimp-
ly, Scrofulous, Inherited, Contagious aud
Ooppcr-colorcd Diseases of the Blood, skin
and Scalp, with Loss of Hair.
Sold by all druggists. Price; CurICuRA, IN
cts; REsot.VENr. 81: soar, - cts. Porter
nRrd AID CHEMICAL 60, BOSTON, Mass.
BEAUTY FIR Ronsh , ch,eproG a, and
NItIn nlnmIshna nsn CurICunA SnAr
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-29

.ohn, how do you like my new nat
Were did you get itg Why, at Bau
INNS!
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-29
MORE WONDERFUL YET.

u. u. Carpenter, Henderson, y. y, cured
Of Psoriasis or Lcprosy of twenty years
standing, by CUriCURA REMEDIES. The
most wonderful cure on record. \ dustpan-
nil of scales Tell nom him daily, Physicians
and his friends thought lac must die. cure
sworn Ia before a Justice OF the peace and
llcndcrson's most prominent citizens.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-29

What an ugly face when you took sick
enng pills. Bailey's Saline Apcrient Is
befer.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-29

sailoh's cure will Immediately relieve
crop, whooring cough and bronchitis.
Soil by j. NJ. House.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-29

WIN not radically cure, Dr, iichau's
Golden linlsam No viii cure syphilis Ia IL
primary and secondary stages, such ~ old
ulcers aud liberated sore throat, sore eyes,
skin cruptlons, soreness OF The scalp aud AL
stages of the disease, Graduating disease nnd
mercury thoroughly, Price ~ per bottle, or
Two battles for ~, Dr. Rlchaus Golden Val
sam No, viii cure the third stages or Ter
tiary syphilis, whore sNphiliilc aud mcrcu.
rial rheumatism arr connected with the pri-
mary aud secondary, have hundreds Of
certificates whore miraculous cures have been
effected by these remedies. Patients eat aud
drink what they like, aud require no outward
applications, Hundreds suffer nom syphi.
litic and incrcuTinl rhe-imnllsm who are not
aware of u, and defy such Ia obtain "a rndi-
cal cure without the use Of this medicine, It's
beneficial effects are iclt Ut once. II has rats
cd men nom hospital beds ~ one week, who
have lain there for years under the best prac.
ttioncrs In the city, und IN the only radical
cure for the worst disease known-Syphilis.
Price 81 per bottle, ar two bottles inrfp II
saves .yonrseli-it saves your offspring nom
the faint of this scourgc.
Dr. iichnu's Golden Antidotc, u safe, speedy
pleasant ana radical cure for gunorrhwa,
glcct, irritation, gravel and all urinary. de-
rangcmcnts, accompanied with full dlrrc-
lions. Warranted To cure. Price ~ per bot
tie.
Dr. Rlchnu's Golden Ellxcr lie Amour, n
radical cure for SpcrmatorrhWn, general de-
hility In old or young, giving vitality and Inn
parting energy with wonderful effect Ia those
who have led a lifcof scnsunlliy or sclf-abusc
II i invaluable to those who are anxious for
an Increase Of family. Nothing more certain
In It's effects. II Is composed of the most
powerful ingredients In tile vegetable king
dom. Harmless hut speedy In restoring
health. Price 81 per bottle, or two bottles for
81. Trade supplied ut "A liberal discount.
ON receipt Of price, by mail or express,
these remedies VIII he shipped To amy part OF |
the United States and Cnnndns, free from OBJ
scrVuton. Prompt attention paid Ia all cor
cspondcncc-strctly confidential. Private
pHrlor for ladies. Tile doctor can be- consult
cal M N. A. ~ A.
Address Dr. u. u. RICHARDS, No. Us Va
ricl sircot, New York city, y.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-29
SANFORD'S RADICAL CURE
The Grcnt Iialsanic DistiIlation of Witch
Hazel, American Ptnr. Canadian Fir,
MnriGnlh, (lONCr IilOssOm, EtC.,

For the Immediate Relief and Permanent
Cure of every form of Cutarrh, from simple
Head Cold or Influenza To the Loss of Smell,
Taste and hearing, Cough, Bronchitis, and
lnclplcnt Consumption. Relief In five min
utcs In any and every case. Nothing like IT,.
Grateful, fragrant, wholesome. Cure begins
from first application, and Is rapid, radical,
permanent and never failing.
one bottle Radical Cure, one box Catarrhal
Solvent and Saniord's Inhaler all In one
package, rrmlny u complete treatment, of
MI druggists, fut 81. Ask for SANFoRD's
RADICAL CURE. POTTER Drug AND CHEM
ICAL Co.. BostOnl
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-29

Tho best smoking tobacco is "Littl
JOkpr.N
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-29

\ very desirable ranch In Scurry county,
900 acres, living water, good grass anu pro-
toction, with 1000 head OF cattle counted out,
an opportunity for Investment Hs could nc
had.
8,aol acres, Nolan county, alternate scc-
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-29
S0CIETY'S SPHERE,
THE EVENTS or A WEEK.
The Episodes At Home aud Abroad OF the
Dead Wcck-rlrasur.s that Pause
an the Palate thii-Chat and
Personal Mention.

Tho week just ended, spite OF It's disa-
grocablc weather, was marked by unu-
sual activity In social circles. Interest
ing ncadomical commonccments sol
dicrs' reunion, balls and much personal
mention follows.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-29
WILL GIVE ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS
DR.. Richau's Golden Remedies

For any cnsaof the following diseases which
iho Wodleal maternity have pronounced In
durable that
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-29

LANcATTER Lodge No. 100, a. i. 4 A.
NJ, had public installation Tuesday last,
at u. M, Col. Il. q. Bower officiating.
Exercises i'm chapel of institute. At
tendance was very large.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-29

THE commencement exercises of the
} Agricultural and Mechanical College
closed last Tuesday. One of the orators
present was Gov. Ireland. a brilliant
ball closed the exercises.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-29

ST. JoHN's Day was celebrated yester-
day by the Masons of Calvert, by n grand
picnic given mt Wootan Wells. People
began gathering at the depot about
o'clock and continued until train time,
. ne number swelling to about $50 per-
Mons. Many ladies were on the
grounds.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-06-29

All lovers of good music will be glad
No learn that i'm the near future the very
k,ea,rtiful cantata OF Queen Esther VIII
he given in manner which will reflect
krciit upon the amateur talent OF Dallas,
nj also afford rare dramatic and
busical treat for those-and they are
10 vast maiority-whOse business or
Dme tics render il advisable or recess
~ 10 mass the heated term at home
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1884-08-27
CIeveIands Letter of Acceptance.

1t is not necessary to go farther
than the Democratic press to get
fair estimate of candidate Cleveland's
letter Of acceptance. The New York
,tS,n, the leading Democratic paper of
the country says of it:
II has the merit Of comparative
brevity, but no other that we can dis
cern. Will this spiritless and inefect.
ual writing-the feeblest and most un-
statemanllke document that a like oc.
casion 10 our history has ever inspired
will it dispel the feeling of disor.
ganization which is abroad and allsy
the doubts and the discords that rend
the Democratic partyH Is there any
thing in it that will gather to Grover
Cleveland the strength Of that party,
reconcile its factions and carry it to
victory in this memorable contest
We think not. Grover Cleveland's
letter of acceptance is, from every
point of view, an unfortunate produc-
tion.
The New York Star, another of the
staunchest of Democratic papers, says ::
General Buffers fire having been
drawn, Governor Cleveland's letter of
acceptance is now delivered to an
anxious and somewhat mystified party.
Possibly the actions of the Democratic
nominee was not at all influenced by
the vigilant and menacing attitude Of
the candidate of the peoples party ;
but when we peruae the mildly inoffen.
sive document published on our first
page to-day, we are puzzled to find
any other rational explanation for the
delay. Alter necessarily hasty peru
sal of it before going to press, we can
not recall that it has a solitary good
word to say for the Democratic party,
or even mention of that historic or
ganization, beyond passing allusiOn
to the platform.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1884-08-27

THE San Francisco EUcning Post of
August 26, published the statement of
Mrs. Abbie l.. Marble, employed in
the San Francisco postoflice, a sister
of Mrs. j. G. Blaine, denying the
published accounts that Mrs. Blaine's
father forced Blaine at the point of
the shotgun to marry her. Mrs. Mar
bic says the ci, cumstauces are simply
impossible, as her father died in Jan.
uary, 1S45, and never knew or saw
Blame, and that 1t was not till six
years after bis death that her sister,
Miss Stanwood (now Mrs. Blaine),
saw Mr.. Blaine for the first time.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1884-08-27

Mr.. BLAINE's prompt, spirited and
manly action concerning the shameful
and villainous calnmny of the Indian
apolis Sentinel will receive the hearty
approval of his cOuntrymen. There is
no man in the public eye against whom
reproach Of this nature can be brought
with less reason than against Mr..
Blaine. His domestic life is singular
ly fragrant and beautiful, and a radi-
ant family circle, with its honored and
gracious motherhood and its bright
and promising sous aud daughters,
surrounds him and blesses his model
home with just pride not merely in his
remarkable public career but in his
temperate and blameless life. The
hand that aims the shaft ofslander not
simply at this man with his stainless
character, but at those who stand be.
hind him, is cOwardly beyond descrip.
tiou. Mr.. Blaine will have the sym.
pathy and support of true manhood
everywhere in his manly instinct to
protect the good name of those whom
he naturally says, are dearer to him
than life itself.