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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-04-20
IMPURE Eoon

Exceeding caution should be exercis-
ed in the purchase of a new article of
food. Many recent cases of serious
illness have been reported from the use
OF the new patent foods for infants.
from untested baking powders, and
cheap fiavoriug extracts. The desire
for rapid wealth induces INSCRIPTIONS
manufacturers to place anything before
the public that will sell at large profit,
without regard to its usefulness or heath
fulness. At present there is great raid
upon the baking powder market, and 80
many impure and adulterated articles of
this kind have been found peddled
about the country that the authorities in
several of the States have taken the
necessary action To expose them. The
report OF the Ohio State Food Commits
sion has shown that large number of
the brands sold here are made from
alum, phosphates, or cheap and adult
terated cream Of tartcr. The danger to
the public il made still greater by the
unblushIng eifrOntery with which the
proprietors of these impure powders adj
yertlse them as perfect, claiming for
them all kinds of false and impossible
endorsements.
The official report of the Ohio State
Food Commission gives the names of a
number Of these impure powders, and
the amount Of impurity and inert mat
ter in each as follows:
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-04-20
MONSTER OF THE AIR.

As will be seen on examining the cut,
this is an improvement over the potato
stuck with feathers, to which the birds
soon become accustomed, finding IL not
possessed of life. For the body of the
monster take q long mangel wurtzel, a
large parsnip, or q mammoth beet Into
this thrust feathers along what Is to be
the back and sides, with two set In the
head for horns. For the tail, the feathers
are mounted on light twigs, the object of
this being to keep the suspended monster
lively by turning with the wind. The
eyes are important parts for giving a life
like appearance. These consist of two
bits of broken porcelain, thrust into the
root from the top downward, and with
eye holes gouged out Of the sides to these.
Two small spin wheels are projected
forward of the eyes, to add horror to the
look. They are made Of circular pieces
of tin, about four inches across. These
are cut from the edge to near the center
into about ten or more radiations, and tn.
parts given q slight twist, windmill like.
A wire nail through the center attaches
each wheel to the end of stick, and on
this 1t should revolve In every slight
breeze.
For suspending 1t, q cord which en-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-04-20
CHAPTER ~.
I QUIT THE WRECK.

The east grew pale and gray at last. For
o few moments / stood contemplating the
scene Of ruin. 1t was visible now to its
most trifiing detail. The foremost was gone
smooth OFF at the deck; it lay over the star
board bow, and the topmast floated ahead
OF the hull, Leld by the gear. Many feet of
Lulwarks were crushed level; hepumps had
vanished; tho cabooSe was gonel A COM
pleter nautical ruin had never viewed.
One extraordinary stroke l quickly de-
tected. Tho jolly boat had lain slowed in
tho long boat; it was thus we carried these
boats, tho little ono lynn; sauGly enough in
the other The sea that had flooded our
decks had aoated the jolly boat out of the
long boat and swept it bottom NJ to the
gaEgway, where it lay, rs though Co.'s
mercy designed it should be preserved for
my use; for, not long after it Id been
lioatcd out, the brig struck the berg, the
uas:s fe.l, and there lay the long boat
rushed into stavesl
This signal and surprising intervention
filcd my heart with thankfulncss, though
my spirits sank again at the sight of my
poor drowned shipmates. But, unless had
q mi!Id TO join them, it was necessary /
should speedily bestir myself. SO, after
minutes reflection, whipped out my knife,
and cutting couple of blocks away from the
rattle OH deck, rove line through them,
and 81 made a tackle, by the help of which l
turned tao jolly boat over; then with q
handspike pried her nose to the gangway,
secured bunch of rope on either side of her
to act as tenders or buffers when she should
be launched and lying alongside, ran her
midway out by the tackle, and, attaching a
line to a ringbolt in her bow, showed her
over the side, and she fell with splash, ship
ping scarce a hatful Of water.
found her mast and sail-the sail furled
to the mast, as it was used to lie in her-close
against the stump of the mainmast; and
though I sought with all the diligence that
hurry would permit for her rudder, no
where saw It; but met with an oar that had
to the other boat, and this with the
mast and sail / dropped into her, the swell
lifting her up to my hand when the blue fold
swung past.
NY next business was to victual her, /
ran 10 the cabin, but found the lazarette full
Of water, and none of the provisions in it to
be come at. l thereupon ransacked tho
cabin, and found a whole Dutch cheese, a
piece Of raw pork, half ham, eight or ten
biscuits, some candles, a finder box, several
lemons, q little bag Of -four, and thirteen
bottles Of beer. These things rolled up in
Q cloth and placed them in the boat, then
took from the captains locker four jars of
Utrits, two of which emptied that might
~ them with fresh water. l also took with
NJ from the captains cabin small boat
omp4sk
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-04-20
Its Own Track all the Way.

The day for patroaizing railroads
which Start from some country cross
roads, and end somewhere in a COW
pasture, unable to enter cities of any
size except over the track of some other
company, has gone by. If there are
any such railroads still trying to do
business don't waste your time on them,
take "The Burlington" which has its
own track all the way, and runs its own
solid trains into such business and rail-
road centers as Chicago and st. Louis.
Secure your tickets via the Chicago,
Burlington & Northern Railroad"
thereby taking trunk line and secur-
ing great many advantages We have
not time to mention here, as you will
find by sending to w. J. G. Kenyon.
Gen. Passenger Agent 'The Burling-
ton," St. Paul, Mimi, for an elegant
time table and map, which will be
promptly sent on application.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-04-20
Pure Water for Fowls.

1t is of great Importance in keeping
fowls in a healthy condition that they
should have access to no water that is not
pure. Leakings from the manure heap,
water from the kitchen sink or slop holes
in the yard are all unwholesome, as is
stagnant water of any kind. Drinking
vessels should be easily accessible at all
times and supplied with water that is
pure and fresh. Tin, galvanized iron or
earthen drinking vessels may be used,
and should be thoroughly cleansed and
rinsed out whenever refilled.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-04-20
Successive Planting of Peas.

Peas should be planted as early as the
ground will admit, in rich, deep soil,
for a vigorous growth and large produc-
ton. Several successive paintings should
be made at short intervals to secure sue
cessive pickings through the season. The
same result can be obtained to some de-
gree by planting at the same time varieties
that have earlier and later periods for rip
ening. From the many excellent kinds
offered by seedsmen choose the ones most
to your liking, and follow the directions
as to planting and cultivation that are CIV
en- on the packets. The wrinkled peas
are more delicate in flavor and remain
longer in season than the smooth sorts,
and there are many to select from that do
not require support from brush.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-04-20
TRELLIS AND ARBOR.

The journal quoted from says that
grape vines planted at intervals of twelve
feet, alternating on each side so that
plants may not come opposite, will COM
pletely cover the trellis and arbor over
head and at the same time bear full loads
Of fruit II annually shortened in to pre-
vent too great elongation Of the main
vines. The leading shoots should be cut
back annually to about six feet, and the
spurs to two buds each. If grapes are not
desired any good climber may be substi-
tuted, and in this case, after the trellis is
fully covered, all that will be necessary
will be to keep down too rampant growth.
The posts rest on stones sunk a little
into the ground. The posts may be of
any desired size of timber. Cap pieces
connect them along each side, and cross
pieces join the opposite posts. Wire is
used for the lattice work
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-04-20
Petroleum as a Wood Preservative.

AS a preventative of wood, hardly any
thing better than petroleum Is known, as
many persons have realized, and more are
finding out every day, and its cheapness
makes it available for purposes for which
no substitute of the same cost can be
found. 1t can be applied to advantage on
implanted posts, gates, shingles, etc.,
greatly increasing their durability, but
should not be used with colors as paint,
for it does not dry and harden well, but
wood, where it has been applied, can
afterward be painted more easily than if
it had not been used
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-04-20

THE papers that were recently criti-
cising Mr.. McKinley's minority report
on the Mills bill because 1t gave no sub
stltute TO show the Republican idea of
tariff revenue, are likely to chance to
change their tune. A bill setting forth
the Republican position and providing
for revisions of the present schedule will
be presented at the proper time, and re-
ceive Republican support.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-04-20
The Capacitv of a Barn for Hav.

The exact weight of body of hay can
not be ascertained by measurement, vary
ing as it will according to the kind of hay
and the length of time it has been packed
away. The rule is to measure the spaces
to be filed with hay and multiply the
length by the width and that by the depth,
all in feet, then divide by 500, which is
the number of cubic feet commonly taken
to represent a ton Of average hay. Some
times, owing to quality and condition, 400
cubic feet will weigh ton, when in other
cases 600 may be required.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-04-20

circles the body is carried up to one end Of
q half hoop shaped iron rod, the other end
of which is bolted to a pole that Is raised
slightly above one OF the trees to be pro-
tected. Then the monster hobs about and
turns with the wind, the spin wheels fly
and clatter, and altogether there is a
dreadful look to strike terror to evil doing
birds, even those disposed to boldness.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-04-20

The impurities in the powders above
mentioned were found to consist Of
various matters more or less huftrul. In
DR.. Prices powder the principal impuri-
ties were lime and Rochelle salts, which
were found IN large Quantities. The i'm
purities in Hors.o'd's powder were
composed of phosphate of soda, lime,
etc, but none oil HE nutritious phos-
phates," without winch its manufacture
ers claim life cannot be sustained. The
impurities found in other powders
named were principally alum and lime
ia ev,dan, hat ttn Pnvai iii Ia G;nn PnwGo =,
is of the highest degree of strength and
DurIty
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-04-20
Brace Tn.

You are feeling depressed, your APP
petite is poor, you are bothered with
Headache, you are fidgetty, nervous
and generally out of sorts, and want to
brace up. Brace up, but not with slim
ulents, spring medicines, or bitters,
which have for their basis very cheap,
bad whisky, and which stimulate you
for an hour, and then leave you in
worse condition than before. What
you want is an alternative that will pur-
ify your bleed, start healthy action on; Of
sien saS g SUCH rene medn nsa you S %
find in Electric Bitters, and only so
cents bottle at J. r. Jones' Drug Store
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-04-20
First ms. March 80; last April -.
NOTICE To CREDITORS.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, County f Blue
~ Earth-In Probate Court.
In the matter of the estate of Daniel \.
Jones, deceased.
Notice is hereby given to all persons having
claims and demands against the estate of Tan.
iel A. Jones, late of the county of Cook, State
of Illinois, deceased, that the Judge of the Pro-
hear, examine and adjust claims and demands
against said estate at his Office III the city of
Mankato in said county of Blue Earth, on the
Goth day OF October, 1888, at ten o'clock IN the
forenoon of that day, and that seven months
from the date hereof have been limited and
allowed by said Probate Court for creditors to
present their claims.
Dated March %, 1888.
G. w. MEAD,
Judge of Probate,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-04-20
DON'T ScOLD

man for groaning when he has
Rheumatism or Neuralgia. The pain
Is simply awful. No torture in the
ancient times was more painful than
these twin diseases. But-oughtn't
man to be blamed Il, having Rheu-
matism or Neuralgia, he wont use
Ath-lo-pho-ros, when it has cured
thousands who have suffered in the
same way? It has cured hundreds
after physicians have pronounced
them incurable.
"The skill of 1--WE physicisne could not
cure me Of Rheumatism which had settled
In the hips neck and shoulders. 30 Intense
was the pain that sleep was almost impoe-
sible. The first dose OF Athlophoroe gave
me relief and the third enabled me TO sleep
for four and . half hours without Srkns.
Continued its use, and am now vel"
REV. 8. n. TROYER, New Albany. Ind.
AS-Send cents for the beautiful colored pic
ture, moorish Maiden"
the ATHL0PH0R0S co. ne Wall st. M
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-04-20
First ins. April 6: last April 20.
PROBATE NOTICE.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
- Earth. In Probate Court.
In the matter of the estate of William Bue-
low, deceased.
The State of Minnesota and the said Probate
Court to all persons interested i'm the estate of
William Buelow, deceased Greeting:
Whereas, Frederick Weber of the county
OF Blue Earth, State Of Minnesota has lately
delivered to the Probate Court of the County
OF Blue Earth, State of Minnesota, an instru-
ment in writing, purporting To be the last will
and testament of William Buelow late of said
County, deceased, and has applied IT, the said
Probate Court, for the proof of the sold will.
Therefore you and each of you are cited
and required to appear at the office of the
Judge of Probate In the city of MankatO in
SAID county on the 30th day of April, A. D..
1888, at ten o'clock In the forenoon OF that day,
and attend the probate of the said will
In testimony whereof 1 have hercunto set
my hand and affixed the seal of the Probate
Court this Sd day of April, A. d. 1885,
G. w. MEAD,
lSeal Judge OF Probate
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First ins. April -; last, April p.
CITATION.

STATE OF MINNESOTA. County of Blue
y Earth. In Probate Tourt.
In the matter of the estate of Urania Torrey
deceased.
The State of Minnesota and the said Probate
Court to all persons interested in the estate OF
Urania Torrey, deceased. Greeting:
You and each of you are hereby cited and
required personally TO he and appear before
the Judge of Probate of the County of Blue
Earth State of Minnesota, at his office, in the
City of Mankato, in said county, ON the 11tf
day OF May, A. ID. 1883, at 10 o'clock i'm tho
forenoon of that day, then and there to at
tend the final settlement of the account OF
j. G. Graham administrator Of the estate of
drama Torrey, deceased, and the distribution
of said estate
in testimony whereof | have hercunto sci
my hand and affixed the seal OF tue Probate
Court this 18th day of April \. ID. 1888.
ISEAL.1 G. w. MEAD,
,Iudpp nf prDbofa
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First ins. March 30; last, April 20.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, County Of Blue
~ Earth, i'm Probate Court.
In the matter of the estate of David Johnson
deceased.
Notice is hereby given To all persons having
claims and demands against the estate of Da-
vid johnson, late of the county of Blue Earth.
deceased, that the Judge OF the Probate Court
of said county will hear, examine and adjust
claims and demands against said estate at his
Office in the City of Mankato in said county,
on the 10Th day of October, 1858, at 10 o'clock
in the forenoon of that day, and that seven
months from the date hereof have been limited
and allowed by said Probate Court for credi-
tors to present their CLAIMS.
Dated March - 1883.
G. W. MEAD,
Indpn of prnhnIn
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WARNER BROS, 1857 s 9 sss s;s;s St.
J. A. MINER, Manager.
First ins. April 10; last May 4
IN PROBATE COURT.

GTATE OF MINNESOTA, County Of Blue
- Earth, in Probate Court.
In the matter Of the estate of Eliza Il. Trinquc
deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of W
7. Coffin, administrator of said estate
setting forth the amount OF pvrs ma
estate that has come to his hands, aud The
disposition thereof; the amount of debts out
standing against said deceased, and u dcscrip
ton OF all the real estate of which said deceased
died seized, and the condition and value Of 'hC
respective portions thereof; and praying that
license be TO him granted To sell the rea
estate of which said deceased died
seized. And il appearing by said petition tina;
there Is not sufficient personal estate in the
hands of said administrator to pay said debts
and that II is necessary in order to pay the
same, to sell all of said real estate.
1t is therefore ordered, that all persons in
tcrested in said estate appear before the Judge
of this Court, on the 18th day Cf Eiay i
ID. 1888, AT IN O'Clock a. NJ, at the Probate Office
in the city of Mankato, in said county, then
ard there to show cause Gf any there bcl WHY
traitor To sell said real estate according 10 the
prayer Of said petition.
And il rs further ordered, that a copy Of this
order shall be published for four successive
weeks prior 10 said day of hearing. the last ut
which publications shall be ut least fourteen
days before said day Of hearing, in the Man
katO FREE PRESS. Il weekly newspaper printed
and published at Mankato, in said county, anC
personally served on all persons interested III
said estate, residing i'm said county, at lcaS
fourteen days before said day of hearing, ant
upon all other persons interested, according Il
law.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-04-20

Hon JOEL P. HEATwoLE, editor of the
Mortified Ncps, was called to Indiana
Sunday by the death of his father. The
coincidence of his brother editors will be
warmly extended to Mr.. Heatwole in
his loss.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-04-20

Every season innumerable contrivances
are invented aud employed to brighten
birds away from cherry laden trees and
other fruits. The one represented in the
cut was originally suggested in Popular
Gardening, and, it is claimed, has been
found effectual.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-04-20
By the Court,

G W. MEAD,
Judge of Probate Of Blue Earth County, Min
nesOta..
Dated at Mankato the 10th day. of April, \ ID
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-04-20
FARM AND GARDEN.
PROTECTION OF CHERRIES AND
OTHER FRUITS FROM BIRDS.
Remedies Suggested for the Apple Root
Louse-Facts About Guernsey Cattle.
TreilIs and Arbor Suited to Fast Crow
ing Vines.

Farmers are often puzzled as to the
style Of arbor or trellis best suited to
vines Of rapid growth. The trells shown
in the cut is of simple construction, and
is advised by Farm, Field and Stockman
for grape vines, along with other sorts.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-12-06
ENGLAND AND GERMANY.

A Sensation Crate Il in London by the Pub
hcattoa of a Semi-O fiji ciaI Note in Berlin
Newspapers.
LONDON, Dec. 1.-Quite sensation has
been caused in political circles, both here
and on the continent, and wide attention
attracted generally by semi official note
published by the Berlin press. The note
contains a protest against the opposition
of England to the efforts of Germany in
Zanzibar. 1t asserts that anti-German
tendencies prevail in England, and the
cooperation in African schemes that
might be given to Germany, is through
their influence. Germany is forced to
conclude," says the note, 'sthat England
does not need Germany's friend
ship" Then follows what may be
looked on as a warning to the insular
power. ''It is true that situations may
arise in the immediate future in which
England may feel the want of friendship
from Continental power; but such con-
dition of affairs is not impossible" The
note is but the legitimate outcome of a
feeling that has long existed in Germany
over the hesitation of English politicians
to commit the British Government to the
doubtful policy of assisting Germany to
help herself to whatever benefits the East
coast of Africa may present. The osten-
sible object of the desired copartnership
is to root out the slave trade and to make
East Africa and Zanzibar safe for Euro
peanS,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-12-06
THE OYSTER WAR.
The Maryland Authorities are Going to
l,rnsecuta Ii In Real Earnest.

The Maryland Authorities are Going to
Prosecute 1t In Real Earnest.
BALTIMORE, Nd, Nov. 30.-War in
earnest will begin on the Chesapeake Bay
in day or two. The Board of Public
Works intend to use the most vigorous
measures in suppressing illegal dredging
and the consequent despoiling of the oys-
ter beds in the waters in this State. The
dredgers have had the upper hand this
season. Their boats bristle with arms and
munitions of war, and the State navy has
been routed several times. Last week one
Of the navy vessels suffered most inglori.
Gus defeat, and after the battle the
dredgers threw her arms overheard and
cooped her seamen up in the hold. This
late humiliation aroused the State officials
to the necessity of speedy action. They
held council of war and it was deter
mined that the dignity Of the law must be
upheld at any cost.
Yesterday Governor Jackson and L.
Victor Raughman called upon Secretary
Whitney of the United States Navy at
Washington, and invoked Federal assist.
ance. The Secretary promised to give
them cannon in sufficient numbers to arm
all the sloops in tho State navy. The
three State steamers which are already
applied with heavy guns will sail from
this port early this morning under sealed
orders. That they are going to fight il
taken for granted, but their objective
points, of course, a matter of speculation.
It is believed, however, that when the
seals are broken it will be found that they
are directed to proceed to tho Choptank
river where the pirates are gathered in
great force.