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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-05-23
1. Il Nj. DIVISION.

The following arrangements for reduc-
ed rates have been made:
The National Democratic Presidential
ninlinating Convention at St. Louis,
June 5, one regular first. class fare for
the round trip; sell June 2 to inclusive;
return coupons good June 6 TO II inclu-
sive.
National Republican Presidential Nom
mating Convention at Chicago. June 10.
one regular first-class fare for the round
trip; sell June 16 to 10 inclusive; return
coupons good until June IS.
North American Saenger- -Bund Bien-
NAL Festival at ST. Louis, June 13 to 16;
one regular first-class fare for the round
tripisell June IL to II inclusive; return
coupons good until June 10.
Biennial session of Supreme Lodge,
KNIGHTS of ythias, at CINCINNATI, June
IL to16. One regular first class fare fol
the round trip. Sell June 8 to II, inclu.
slye. Rep1rn coupons will be good June
Is tus19 inclusive
saz G. H. COLEMAN, Ag't.
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: The Blue Grotto of Capri, although fa-
NOUS the world over, is not the sole
charm of the island of Capri, as descibed
by Miss Mary E. Vandyne in Harper's
Magazine for June. This rocky island,
rising abruptly off the Bay of Naples,
abounds in attractions. some natural,
andsome incident to the days of imper-
ial Roman civilization; for Capri was the
retreat Of various emperors. although
Tiberius made the most and the worst of
it. Twelve palaces did this alleged mon
ster build there, only ruins of which re.
main. The Stairs at Capri" may be
mentioned as one of the islands charms
we'll known of late to all lovers of fine
etchings. Miss Vandyne's article is finely
illustrated. and her style of writing is
pleasing.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-05-23
The First Regiment at gettysburg.

From an interesting article in the May
Century by VIM. F. Fox, we take the fol-
lowing, giving comparison OF the loss
OF the First Minnesota at the battle of
Gettysburg and the loss of regiments in
some other noted wars: The loss of the
First Minnesota in that one charge was
almost 80 per cent, and in the entire bat
tie the gallant regiment lost SO per cent
OF the men engaged.
"But the most remarkable instance Of
all is that of the 1st Minnesota Infantry,
at Gettysburg. 1t was comming on the
field alone, just at the time when Gen.
eral Hancock observed Confederate
column advancing THROUGH his line where
there were no Union troops to confront
them. In order to delay the Confederate
advance until some brigade could be
brought up, Hancock ordered the 1st
Minnesota alone to charge the enemy's
line. This forlorn hope moved forward
with only 252 officers and men, accom-
plished the purpose. forced back the Con-
federates, and captured their flag; but
when it was over only AZ men clustered
around their own colors, while 2O5 lay
dead or wounded on the field. The mus
ter-rolls of this regiment bear the names
of 70 men all marked as killed at Gettys.
burg. or died of wounds received there,
a loss in killed of % per cent. of those en-.
gagged Flftyslx of these men are buried
in the Gettysburg Cemetery; the others,
dying Of their wounds,i in hospitals at Phil,
adelphia or York, were buried elsewhere
The extent of these losses will be un
derstood if compared with some of the
extraordinary cases cited in the histories
of other wars. Take, for instance, the
charge of the Light Brigade at Balakla.
va,-the charge of the Six Hundred.
Lord Cardigan took 873 officers and
men into that action: they lost 113 killed
and 1874 wounded; total, ,247. or 36.7 pei
cent. The heaviest loss in the late Fran.
co-Prussian war occurred at Mars la
Tour, in the 10th German Infantry(3rd
Westphalian) which lost 40 per cent. But
the 141st Pennsylvania lost 76 per cent.
at Gettysburg, while regimental losses OF
60 per cent. were frequent occurrence
in both Union and Confederate armies
In the war for the Union there were
scores of regiments. unknown or forgot
ten in history, whose percentage of killed
and wounded in certain actions woulC
far exceed that of the much prised Light
Brigade; and nobody blundered either.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-05-23
r. p. MOORE CAMP, s. OF v,

Byron, sings man named GRosE. who
getting in battle bullet in his body,
was bulletined as GROVE, and falls NOR
alizing on that fame that is so easily
missed.
The young men who compose this
camp have honored themselves in seek
ing to honor the pane and memery of
one who fell at Iuka, and of whom his
Colonel, John B. Sanborn. said. perhaps
with some exuberance of grief, that, '.he
was not only the best Captain, but the
best man. IN the Regiment.
A desire that this use of his name be in
such form that his friends would recog-
nize it, moves me to offer the suggestion,
which trust the camp will not take III,
that they adopt the correct authography,
viz: MOOERs. 20. K. 4th MINN.
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this presidential fight. if it is true to it.
self. But let the friends of every candi-
date for the presidency remember that

this presidential fight. If it is true to it.
self. But let the friends of every candi-
date for the presidency remember that
only one man can be nominated, and fur
ther that he cannot hope to be elected un.
less supported by the entire Republican
party. AntagOnisms are dangerous where
the margin IS as small as it is just now.
The Senate Committee on the judiciary
will on Monday consider the nomination
of Mr. Fuller to be Chef Justice, Repre-.
sentative Farquhar. of New York. made q
good point in his speech against the Mills
tariff bill in the House on Wednesday,
by commenting somewhat severely on
the whole fact that the great commercial
and financial questions were submitted
to the ways and means committee, the
composition of which is as follows: one
cotton planter, one railroad manager, and
eleven lawyers. The whole industries,
of the country entrusted to the wisdom,
not of the manufacturers. not of the wage
earners, but of eleven lawyers, one cotton
planter, and one railroad manager If
there ever was farce in representative
government, the Flftieth Congress- had
reached it. When the great industrial
interests were to be taken care of and reg
ulated, was it just, was it fair. was it in
the prOpriety of common sense, that elev-
en- lawyers, one cotton planter, and one
railroad manager, should legis)ate for the
American industrial people?
The tariff fever has extended to the
Senate. The Senate committee on IL
nance has gotten permission from the
Senate to employ stenographer, and has
appointed a subcommittee consisting of
Senators Allison, Aldrich. Hiscock, Beck,
and Harris, to consider tariff and revenue
subjects. 1t is understood that it's the
purpose of this subcommittee to grant
hearings to all parties interested, just
! what Mr.. Mills and his Democratic asso-
| ciates on the Ways and Means committee
| of the House refused to do.
The Senate has. BY an overwhelming
! majority, decided against considering the
fisheries treaty in open session.
The house committee on pensions has
reported favorably bill extending the
as to give the benefit of the act to all
claimants who filed their claims after the
expiration of the time limit, or may YET
file claims before the passage of this bill
The report estimates the cost to the gov.
ernment at about $3.50. .000, 900, and sug.
ests that this is the very best means ot
disbursing the surplus in the treasury
A memorial has been presented to the
Senate asking that letter postage be re-
duced to one cent for each ounce or frac
ton thereof.
At last the Democrats succeeded il
finding Republican Representative t.
speak in favor Of the Mills tariff bill
His name is A. P. Fitch; he represent.
one of the New York city districts. O1
Wednesday he made his little speech
which was much applauded by the demo
| Gratis.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-05-23
That Tired Feeling

Aff1icts nearly every one in the spring.
The system having become accustomed
to the bracing air of winter, is weakened
by the warm days of the changing season
and readily yields to attacks of disease.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is just the medicine
needed. 1t tones and builds up every
part OF the body, and also expels all inn.
puritles from the blood. Try it this sea-
son.
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J. FAIRBANKS
DEALER IN
Coal, Wood, Lime,
Cement, Drain
Tile.
Gasoline and
Kerosene
at Wholesale Prices.
Office corner Bridge and Ch-tnan
Streets.
MAINE SPRUCE GUM,

lor saie aGge OF very
for me from the spruce forests of this state.
This gum is Just as when taken from the tree,
except that the bark, &C., has been carefully
removed with 8 knife.
All so-called purified spruce gums are mix
lures of rosfn, animal oils. &c., favored with
spruce bark and pitch, and are injurious to
those using them: Pure spruce gum has been
found very beneficial to people suffering with
dyspepsia and other stomach troubles.
Sample package containing an ounce sent
to any address on receipt of 25c. Liberal dis
count on larger quantities.
s~ae.. DAVID DENNlTT,
P. o. Box 591. Dexter, Maine.
lFeb99 @'= tr"
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Ladies

In delicate health and all who suffer from
habitual constipation, will find the pleas
ant California liquid fruit remedy, Syrup
of Figs, more easily taken and more ben
eficial in effect than any other remedy.
It acts promptly yet gently on the bow
els, kidneys, liver and stomach, and does
uot sicken or debilitate. For sale by
Giles & Shepherd. may
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1888-07-26
4 Russian Prison Kitchen.

We went to the prison kitchen, where
the dinner was rcing got ready for the
COnviCts, says Russian correspondent
of the Pail .MU Gdsettc The smell of
the soup was fragrant and appetizing.
Great bowls of boiled buckwkcat stood
ready TO be served and the reservoir of
soup was piping hot. | tasted both.
Buckwcat is an acquired taste, but the
soup was capital. II is served out in
wooden bowls, each containinga a portion
for five, who sit round the bowl with
wooden spoons, helping themselves. In
the bakery we found the great loavcS Of
rye bread all hot from the oven. In APP
pcnrancG rye bread is like dull ginger
bread. but in taste it has an acidity not
pleasing 10 the unaCcustomcd palate. The
Russians all eat it when at large and the
prison bread is quite rs good as that you
get in private houses. asked about
the dietary scale. | was assured by Mr.
SaIOman and the Governor that no re.
strcton is placed upon the amount of
food prisoners may consume. They had
as much bread as they cared to eat at
breakfast, at dinner and at supper. AS
a rule the daily consumption of bread
did not extend two pounds per man.
There was no skilly. Guass, kind of
thin beer, was supplied them. and this
again without limit "a to the quantity.
OF the soup eacl man could have as
much as he pleased also buckweat. The
only article which was weighed out was
meat. Every man received a quarter of
pound of meat day. They do not
weigh their prisoners in Russia on enter
ing and on leaving Jail. That is prac-
tise which they might introduce with
advantage. There is no argument 50
crushing to the assailants of the cruelty
of prison treatment as the evidence OF
avoirdupois-th statistic of increase OF
weight which has accompanied the al
legged privation and torture. And as
they do not weigh their prisoners neither
do they photograph them: neither dc
they take impressions of their thumbs
as is done in some French prisons.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1888-07-26
Fashion Notes.

Black lace toilets are as popular as
ever.
Red is the color of the passing mo-
ment.
Rubies are among the most stylish
Jewels.
The drawn null hats are very pretty
for young girls.
Both high and low dress collars are
fashionably worn.
Striped cashmeres are decidedly popu-
lar Tor morning wrappers.
Black and gold is seen in some elegant
combinations on bonnets and hats this
season.
Bandanna dresses are for the seaside
skirts of the Bandanna silk and the over
dress is OF plain fabric.
No heavy trimmings OF any sort are
used. Nelvets and pushes have no place
on this seasons bonnets.
A pleasing hat for a young lady is
trimmed with mass Of dotted white
tulle and heiotrope blossoms.
The fashionable parasol is almost in.
variably striped. Some very pretty ones
are covered with expensive lace.
Roman sash ribbons are used in trim
ming hats for Young girls, this season,
with full bow made on the side.
Velvet cuffs, collars, revers and sashe'
of velvet are used in the cotton satteens
and gingham costumes this season.
Shocked or tucked blouses of light
surah or China silk and of wash fabrics
are popular and pretty for house wear.
Gowns of Turkey red cotton, trimmed
with ticelle gray or ecru laces, make
pretty country suits for morning wear.
Lace nets in all sorts Of colors, dotted
with gold and silver, are very stylish foI
bonnets, and have very light, cool
effect.
Some light summer dresses have elbow
sleeves edged with embroidery, and in
tended to be worn with very long
sleeves.
The stylish blossom for polonaise ha,
the ends falling from the hips on I'll,
sides, thus necesSitating separate front
and back drapcrics.
Street costume, in ark-colored ma
terials are frequently seel with vests Of
creamy cashmere or yelling. The vest
is shlrrcd at neck and waist, and is laid
in full plaits between.
A lovely summer festival gown for {
lady, no longer young but still with pre-
tensions to beauty, is of black Chantllly
lace over white satin, with acorsage bou
quet of white jonquils.
Oatmeal cloth trimmed with velveteer
or corduroy orcorderinc makes a pretty
mountain, seaside or travelling suit. Ii
should be made in severely plain stylt
with no ribbon or lace thereon.
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Il was FIRST known in England during

II was first known in England during
the reign of Henry VIII, who wore WOOL
en- hose, according to history, and later
had some silk ones sent him from Spain.
In a rare collection of the acts of Edward
VI, is one which, among other articles
of wearing apparel, are specified ''knitte
knitte sleeves" In 1861 Queen Eliza
beth was greatly pleased, it is said, with
a gift OF a pair of black silk stockings,
and declared that hereafter she would
wear no other kind Meanwhile, the
art must have been making great
advances in. other lands, for in
in 1927 the French knitters
formed themselves into a corporation
styled the Communante dcs maitres
Bonnelicrs ou Tricot," and chose st.
Fiacrc for their patron saint. To-day
knitting is well-nigh universal art.
The Germans. who are the best knitters
on the continent. make every possible
variety of garment with their own indus
trious hands.
A German girl or woman is never seen,
in waking hours, without her knitting,
and the Russian. Breton, and some other
European poasantry, are not far behind
in this respect. The Turkish women are
also well vcrsed in the art, as may be
seen by the gay fezzcs worn by the men
and boys Of that country, which head.
gear is first knitted, then dyed and
blocked into shape. No knitting in
beauty of texture exceeds that done by
the pea'antry of the Shetland Islands.
English and German women have
never neglected this branch of industry,
but with our people generation ago
everything ran into machine work.
which in knitting can never be compared
with hand work, neither in strength nor
durability.
In the colonial days, Martha Washing
ton always received her callers, holding
piece of knitting in her hands, and
when seated conversing with them, kept
time to her talk ng with the needles. -
Yankee Bladl.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1888-07-26
A Literary Curiosity.

In Montevidco, says an Argentine
paper, the men of letters, BliAcn, Roxlo,
Guilermo, Rodriguez, Eustaquio Pei
licer and Cardozo, propose to write a
novel among them, a chapter being as
signed to each. The title is "Nights of
Bitterness, or the Seven Poniards of the
Three Dis Inherited Cowboys"
The first chapter, which was assigned
to Pollicer, is already finished. The pro,
logue will be written by man of Letters
who has published a collection of ad
mirable articles and one novel, having in
preparation another. The odd feat. IRE
of it is that the prologue will be written
without knowing anything about the
rest of the work, and long before the
novel is finished. As the book is to be
illustrated, Senior Samoy y Roca will
draw the frontispiece and other illustra
tons, based on nothing more than the
title Of the work. Pa ana
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1888-07-26
To Make Tough steak Tender.

When it is impossible to preserve the
beefstcak in edible condition until il be.
comes tender by natural means. pro ecd
as follows, allowing as long time rs is
convenient for carrying out the method.
Let the steak be cut at least an inch
thick, because it will be more jLicy aud
full-i avored than if cut thin. while it
will be possible to cook 1t rs well-donc,
if the proper care is exercised. Trim off
all the fat that is not likely to be eaten
with the steak, and have it used TO make
drippings while it is still good. sc u
platter large enough to permit the steak
TO lay perfectly Hat, pour upon it enough
vinegar to cover the bottom, AID at least
four tablespoonfuls of absolutely sweet
salad oil for three pound steak but do
not salt it. The appli, alton of salt to
the cut surface OF uncookCd meat has "a
tendency to draw out its juices, thus
depriving it Of flavor and nutriment.) }
II the steak is to be used for dinner,
put it in the oil and vinegar early in the
morning, and turn it over every
hour, keeping it in cool place, pro.
tectcd from flies. If it is intended
for breakfast, put it in the dish so pre-
pared about supper.time and allow it to
remain untouched until bed time; then
turn it and let it stand until morning.
The action of the vinegar upon the meat
will tend to soften and relax the iibers,
thus making the meat tender while the
oil will prevent the surface from becom-
ing dry and hard. No other fat can so
well accomplish this result, because all
Others are hard when cold; the oil does
not mpart any flavor to the meat, and it
does increase its nutritivc properties.
The steak is to be cooked either by broil'
ing or frying, according to the writer's
methods, without attempting to remove
from it any of the oil or vinegar that ad.
heres to it; neither will impart any un'
pleasant flavor to the meat; in fact, il
will be improved in every way by theiI
usc.-IHe Housewife.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1888-07-26
WHEN ROBIN SINGS.

Old memories rise when tho robin bird sings;
When he sings to the dewy, sweet flowers,
With quavers and trlls and with echo that
thrills
The glad hearts Of the spring tide hours.
Old faces shine out from the dim, olden
time
And a chorus Of light laughter rings,
like the tinklc Of bells swung low in dream
dels,
To the air that the robin bird sings
They come from the east from the north and
the south.
Over land and far over the sea
That stretches 81 wido with the voice OF It's
tide
Chanting family n wcirl melody.
They come with tue winds that awaken the
leaves
And there sounds with th, rustic Of wing
The first trembling not, OF the echoes that
float
Through the wood when the robin bird
sings
Oh vows are renewed when his piping i,
heard,
And cold hearts con loves lesson again.
When his Young voice calls in joy.sons
that falls
Ii." the siivcry drip of the rain.
q sweet Is the season when apple trees bloom
And sweet IS the memory that cngs
To the heart spring time and the love song,
that chime
With the air that the robin bird sings
ola Heri.ins Toph, in Current.
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a Tear Handkerchief.

A beautiful and peculiar system still
prevails in some parts Of the Tyrol Of
Switzerland. When girl is going 20
be married before she leaves her home
to go TO the church her mother gives her
n handkerchief, which is called the "tear
handkerchief. 1t is made of newly
spun linen and has never been used. 1t
is with this that she dries her tears
when she leaves her fathers house and
when she stands ut the alaIr After the
marriage is over and the bride has gone
with her husband TO their new home,
she folds up the handkerchief and places
it unwashed in the linen closet, where
it remains untouched. Upto now it has
done only half its duty. Children are
born, grow up, marry, and go away to
their new homes, each daughter receiv-
ing tear handkerchief from the mother.
Her own still remains where it was
placed in the linen closet the day Of her
marriage. Generations come and 90.
The once young rosy bride has become
u wrinkled old woman. She may have
outllvcd her husband AMI all her chill
drcn. All her old friends may have
died Of, and yet that last present she re-
ceivcd from her mother has not fulfilled
its oh Get. 1t comes ut last, though
at last the weary cye-lids close for their
long sleep, and the tired, wrnkled
hands are folded over the pulseless
heart. And then the handkerchief
is taken from its long-rcsting place and
spread over the placid features of the
dead. -PtLdeiDhM Press.
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HOUSEHOLD MATTERS.
Red Currant jelly,

IL is such an improvement to currant
jelly to have little red raspberry juice
with it, says a writer in the Prairie
Farmer, that want to speak Of it, so
that those who are intending to make 1t
will give il trial. There need not be
many raspberries used-a pint will flavor
three or four times as many currants
Many advise us to make jelly before the
currants are perfectly ripe, but / have
always succeeded best when every berry
was ripe. My method is to take pound
of sugar to each pint of juice. and rs
soon as it is weighed, place the sugar in
a fiat pan in the oven and let it heat
while the juice is boiling. The principal
boiling should be done before adding the
sugar. this will insure lighter colored
jelly than when the sugar boils long in
it. | have had it jel as soon as the
sugar was added, but generally have to
cook it little while after putting it in.
1t is always well to test Jelly by taking
Mp little first, and | never depend upon
its thickening much after it is put into
the glasses. Exposure to the sun for a
day or two before sealing up is often
resorted TO, but in my experience this is
rarely necessary. Papers covering jelles
that have stood some time often become
hard and difficult to remove. Pour
boiling water on them. and Immediately
drain 1t off, and you will find the paper
is looscned ut once.
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They Did Not 1--we.

An English resident in Russia relates
the following unhappy issue OF an enter.
prise in which one OF his friends engaged
upon falling heir to fortune
My friend was great gourmand and
had passion for shellish, and this was
how he spent his legacy. went to town
one day and soon found out that the
prince was in his usual impecunious con.
dition."
""Where has your legacy gone tor
asked
""Why," he said, "you know that
am very fond of Holsters, and, having 4
river on my estate, thought l would
try and acclimatize that delicacy there
but, unfortunately, ] have spent all tht
legacy without succeeding. quite for
got that the water was not salt !""-
Youths Companion.