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The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1889-12-07
The Father of His Country.

The Father of His Country.
A good many years ago, when the
Illinois law requiring physicians to
register births first went into effect,
/ was practicing in that state, like a
great many other doctors, not being
used to my duty of reporting the
births at which I oficiated, Iwasn not
very regular or punctual about per-
forming it. The result was that I
got fined for neglect ofduty, and con-
Guided to overlook my books and
catch up with my reports. When I
came to look, however, I found that
l had paid no attention. to the names
Of the babies if I ever had heard them,
SO that I had thirty-oue births to re-
port, l didn'tknow what to call them.
While puzzling over my dilemma,
an immense joke dawned on my
mind out of which I expected
great amusement, and which I pro-
coed to put into execution. I pro-
ceeded to christen all the youngsters.
The boys l called unanimously
James l.. in honor of myself, and on
the girls I conferred my wife's Chris.
tian name. Ichuckled while I was
doing it, but that was because l
wasn't posted. There were some
things l didn't know. The local
papernoticed the popularity of the
nomenclature in my assortment of
babies and proceeded to grow ia
cetious. 1t pointed out the fact so
many little ones were named for me
as an indication of my popularity
among the ladies in the vicinity, and
had fun with me generally. Then
my patrons saw this and caught on
to the humor of it. They all decided
to let the names stand, and, after the
fashion ofthis portion of the country,
all claimed apresent. I had to come
to time, and first and last that batch
of babies cost me more than I MAIDS
out Of them-D. J. L. Day of St.
Louis.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1889-12-07

A NEWSPAPER of the smallest circu-
lation is that published for the use
of the emperor of Austria, his Minis
ter of Foreign affairs, and his Secre-
tary of State. A fourth copy is new
er issued, It's contents consist ofthe
criticisms ofthe journals ofthe world
upon his administration of govern
ment, Its annual cost is $4,000.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1889-12-07

A BRISTOL Conn., man, H. w.
Gridley some time ago gave his town
a $4,000 farm for the poor, on con-
dition that three men whom he NAM
ed should never be allowed to set
foot upon it, but so much fun was
made of him that he has withdrawn
the gift.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1889-12-07
Wheat Improved by Cultivation.

When Mediterranean wheat was first
introduced into western New York, it
had a long, dark berry, looking more
like rye than wheat. By growing it
a few years on upland gravelly or sandy
soils, it became SO changed that those
who knew the original could hardly
believe the new wheat originated from
it. There is undoubtedly a tendency
to improved quality in many kinds of
plants when grown in localities natur-
ally adapted to them, and a tendency
to run out when the locality is u ufavor-
able.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1889-12-07

A QUEER decision by a New Jersey
justice of thepeacei is reported. John
Wolf put a stuffed wolf at the door
to represent his name. A dog de-
stroyed the sign, and the justice holds
that as the stuffed wolf represented
John Wolf the dog is guilty of biting
the man, and his owner must pay
$25 damages.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1889-12-07
A Sick Man..

A sick man expressed a desire for
some apple dumplings, and his wife
made q dozen. A little son sat by
his bedside, watching the dumplings
disappear one byone.
After eleven had been devoured the
boy said: -
"Pa, can I have a dumpling?"
And the Invalid, biting the last of
the toothsome delicacies, said:
"Go away, my son, your fathes is
sick. Epoch.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1889-12-07

portant event which We owe to MS
divine interposition. The several
brigades are TO be assembled for this
purpose at nine o'clock tomorrow
morning, when their chaplains will
communicate the intelligence con-
tanned in the postscript of the Penn
sylvania Gazette of the I'd instant,
and offer up thanksgiving, and de-
liver a discourse suitable to the occa-
sion.
cat half after ten o'clock a cannon
will be fred which is to be a signal
for the men to be under arms; the
brigade. inspectors will then inspect
their dress and arms, and form the
battalions according to the instruc-
tons given them, and announce to the
commanding officers of the brigade
that the battalions are formed.
"The commanders of brigades will
then appoint feld-of1cers to the bat
talions, after which each battalion
will be ordered to load and ground
their arms. At half.past eleven a
second cannon will be fired as a sig
nal for the march, upon which the sew
eral brigades will begin their march
by wheeling to the right of platoons,
and proceed by the nearest way to
the left of their ground by the new
position; this will be pointed out by
the brigade inspectors.
"a third signal will then be given,
on which there will be a discharge OF
thirteen cannon, after which a run
ming fire of the infantry will begin on
the right OF Woodford's, and will
continue throughout the front line;
it will then be taken upon the left OF
the second line, and continue to the
right. Upon a signal given, the whole
army will huzza:
"'Long live the King of France!"
"The artillery then begins again,
and fires thirteen rounds; this will be
succeeded by a second general dis
charge of the musketry in a running
fire, and huzza:
"'Long live the friendly European
powers!'
"The last discharge of thirteen
pieces of artillery will be given, fol-
lowed by a general running fire, and
huzza:
"'The American States!'"
This programme was executed with
precision, and the effect was brilliant
and picturesque in the extreme. A
bright May sun was shining overhead,
new colors we're flying, and many OF
the soldiers, were attired in new uni
forms. Lafayette and other French
officers were present. Lord Stirling
and General Green, with their staff
officers, took part in the celebration,
and ladies surrounded Mrs. Washing
ton, and viewed the spectacle.
In the afternoon General Washing
ton invited the officers and guests to
a banquet, which was greatly cele-
brated at the time. An eye witness
reports to one OF the newspapers that
the officers marched to the amphi-
theartre thirteen abreast, and arm
'n Mrs.! Washington. Mrs. Greene,
Lady Stirling and her daughter, with
many ladies of the neighborhood,
graced the scene. Lafayette was in
the highest spirits, and triumphant
Joy shone in every countenance. All
owe the land, as the news Travelled
from state to state and town to town,
similar cen of thanksgiving. and
festivity were repeated.-James Par.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1889-12-07
His Grammar Was Satisfac-
tOry,

"Ioung man." said a storekeeper
to an applicant for employment,
chow are you on GRAMMAR"
"Pretty fair, sir"
Gan you give me the principle
parts OF the verb to dor"
"Do-done, "stammered the youth,
confused:
THAT'S enough for all ordinary
purposes" said the merchant.
First do, and then dun. Bear this
sequence in mind when you're left in,
charge of the business and you'll
suit me frst-rate. -MerchantTrave
Ter.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1889-12-07
Make the Cows Como TN.

Always have a lock Of nice hay or a
lick Of meal in the manger, each night
and morning, for the COWS, and there
will be no need of sending a dog or
tired and cross hired man after them.
They will be on hand at making time,
ready to hurry into their places, and
they will increase their satisfaction by
increasing the contents of the milk
pail. Try it, If you never have.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1889-12-07

The so-called Harper license law in
Illinois provides that the least
amount of saloon license is $500, ex-
cept for beer alone, which is $3.50.
But each municipality can impose a
license above $500 to any desired
900 or 100000 if so de-
sired.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1889-12-07
Bottine0u Pioneer.
JOHN W. BENNETT, Editor & P ublisher.
BOTTINEAU, NORTH DAKOTA.
A HORSE dropped dead from fright
in Teceumseh, Mich, recently when
a railroad train passed near MIN
The PORTRAIT of the baby King IF
Spain now appears upon the coin
and postage stamps Of that nation.

Hollow bricks r making their
way into use in building. They crush
at 10000 pounds, and cost one-third
less than the ordinary form, while
making the walls proof against fire,
moisture and frost.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1889-12-07
True Principle of Rotation.

Merely resting land is not true rota-
ton. It is not natures method Of
restoring exhausted fertility. Cultiva-
ton which exposes soil to the
disintegrating Influences Of sun, rains
and frost, helps to make it more pro-
ductive, and thereby exhausts plant
food more than would otherwise be
possible. Nature does not thus exhaust,
but nature cannot restore fertility as
human intelligence can. The sowing
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1889-12-07

A SUBSCRIPTION paper was lately
circulated with the following object
in view: 1--WE subscribe and pay the
amount opposite names for the
purpose o fpaying the organist and
a boy to blow the same"
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1889-12-07
Short Answer.

why should l be compelled to pay
extra for bringing things over from
Europe in my trunkP" said a traveller.
Simply a. q matter Of duty" was
the reply Of the customs of3csn
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1889-12-07

Z The heather mythology not only was not
true, but was not even supported as true;
it not only deserved no faith, but it de-
manded none.-Whatley,
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1889-12-07
Management of Cream.

The management of the cream is
the most particular of all the special
points in butter-making, both as re-
CARDS the quantity and quality OF the
butter. Sweet cream makes less but
ter, and that of a less pleasant flavor
than soured cream But If the souring
is carried too far the flavor of the but
ter is deteriorated, and the acidity
hastens the production of those vola-
tile acids which when in excess pro-
duce that condition which is known as
rancidity. 1t is to the very moderate
quantity of these acids in the butter
that the pleasant, nutty flavor and Pc
culiarly agreeable odor OF good butter
are due. The proper condition of
ream is called ripeness. The ripen-
ing of cream consists in the production
of a certain quantity OF Tactic acid in
the milk, of which the larger part
from 60 to rs per cent-of the cream
consists.
Making a Rich Manure Pile.
It is not alone o chiefly the bulk of
n that make them valuable.
This is the most important lesson that
farmers have learned by the use of
commercial fertilizers, which are al
ways in concentrated form. There is
a widely prevalent feeling among farm
ers that they cannot afford to make or
handle poor manure. 1t is doubtless
the fact that considering only immedi-
ate results and the smaller cost of dis
tribution, the concentrated fertilizer
produces more crops for the same
money than are produced by average
%barnyard manure made by poorly fed
stock, and largely increased in bulk
by grain straw used for bedding. Even
when decomposed, such manure is only
rotten straw, and has little fertilizing
value, especially if exposed during the
fermenting process to rain and drying
winds. 1t pays to feed better, and
make I'M that at first is rich
enough to draw out and let its decom-
position take place in the soil. If ma
nure piles were richer, there would be
less left in barnyards next spring, be-
cause the owner hadn't time to draw it
out.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1889-12-07

Where there Is . moral right on the one
hand, no secondary right can discharge 1t.
IL Estrange.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1889-12-07
FARM AND FARMHOUSE
Hints for the Western Agriculturist and
the Thrifty Housewife.

Carefully Look After the Colts-Cause Of
Collie in Reconsideration In Crops-Man-
agement Of Fertilizing-Household Hints
and Good Recipes for Cooking.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1889-12-07

Turkeys need to be confined and fed
all they Can be made to eat, If they are
to be fattened rapidly. Left to roam
about they will run off flesh as fast as
it can be put on. 1t Is better to con-
fine them in a dark place, only letting
in enough light for them to see at feed
ing times. After twelve days or two
weeks of such treatment they will be
tat. If kept much longer thus their
digestion gives way, possibly from lack
OF gravel, and they grow poor again,
however heavily fed.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1889-12-07

He Carved inscriptions.
In life the marble cutters trade
He followed many years;
Now, in a marble tomb he's laid,
Unmoved by hopes or fears;
Though cold and cherries in his bed,
And tears some eyes bedim,
To lie in marble, it is said,
Is nothing new to him.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1889-12-07
TWO THANKSGIVINGS.

He m joyous
Thar ksgiving re-
corded in American
annals occurred in
May, 177S, when the
arrived that
France had conclud-
ed a treaty of friend
shin and alliance with
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1889-12-07
Notes.

and assimilate, and give 1t to her, the
more money W. shall get out of the
COW. The most Improbable place in
the world for grain is in the bin.
A small COW, with the right kind of
machinery in her, writes a correspond
emit of the Rural New Yorker, can get
all the milk solids out of a given
amount OF feed al we'll as a big COW.
But if you have good, big cows and
they give you a fair profit, keep them,
but breed them to the smallest dairy
bull you can find, and if the result is a
more concentrated cow, 1 think you
are the gamer.
Remedy for Chicken Cholera-A
prominent Ithica physician RECON-
mends the following treatment in the
earlier stages of the disease: Il find
1t best to force down the fowls throat
Eucalyptus globulus. ten drops OF the
strong tincture ; common salt, four to
six grains. and half a teaspoonful of
ground cayenne (red) pepper. One
dose in a tablespoonful of water. to be
given at once. If the dose takes effect
digestion is resumed and in twenty
four hours the fowl is relieved, or de-
cidedly better"
Pantry Hints.
Tin cleaned with paper will shine
better than when cleaned with flannel.
Ham should be broiled very quickly,
and just enough to cook through.
If ~sassafras bark is sprinkled among
dried fruit it will keep out the worms.
Oilcloths will last longer it one or
two layers Of wadded carpet lining are
laid under them.
Tea leaves are good to scatter over
carpets before sweeping, not only to
freshen the colors, but also to prevent
the dust arising.
Flowers can be kept fresh for some
time if a pinch of soda or saltpeter is
added to the water. Wilted roses will
regain their freshness if dipped a min
ute or two In hot water.
Lay a piece Of thick canton flannel
under your tablecloth. Even coarse
napery will look a much better quality
with a subcover than If spread directly
over the bare table top.
Corn BREAD.-Sift one pint OF meal,
add a teaspoonful of salt and warm
water to make dough of the proper
consistency to work, make into fiat
cakes and bake in a quick oven.
Snow Cake.-One and one-half cup
fuls of sugar, one-half cupful of butter,
one and one-half oupfuls of -four, one-
half a cupful of sweet milk, one tea
spoonful of baking POWDER whites of
four eggs, flavor with almond.
SAUCE FOR Ducks. Boil six onions
until very soft; change the water three
times while they are cooking; then
drain and rub the onions through a
seive; add one and a half cupfuls of hot
milk, a tablespoonful OF butter and
salt and pepper to suit taste.
CREAM SPONGE CAKE.-One cupful
OF -four, one-half cupful of cream. two
eggs, one-half teaspoonful baking
powder, beat the eggs, sugar and cream
together. then add the flour, beat
lightly and bake at once; to be eaten
while fresh.
ROTH KRAUT.-Select a firm red
cabbage; cut away the outside leaves
and cut it into thin strips; steep in
melted butter for fifteen minutes; then
add water enough to cover it entirely,
an onion, a few whole cloves and a
potato; let it simmer gently for an hour,
and add vinegar iust before serving.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1889-12-07

OF eleven thousand. The British at
Philadelphia, twenty miles away,
were living in luxury.
Washington never exhibited his
eminent qualities in a more striking
light than he did during the winter
at Valley Forge. He was then the
wholly great man. The patient en-
durance of the men due in great part
to his presence, to his manifest SYM
pathy with them, and his known ac-
tivity n-their behalf. The measures
which ended the famine, and brought
in abundant supplies of clothing and
food, were directly due to his fore
sight and energy. =.
Later in the winter when the men
had recovered. their health and spir-
it's he sent for Mrs. Washington, and
then for the first time allowed him
self the luxury of an extra cabin for
his dining-room. Mrs. Washington
herself reports that the cabinin which
they slept was very small and that
things were greatly mended when
the new room was added.
At last, the great and glorious
news announcing that the infant re-
public had found a powerful friend in
Europe reached the camp. reached
the Congress, and filed the whole
land with joy. General Washington
received the news about the "a of
May, and on the 9Th he published
the following proclamation:
1T having pleased the Almighty
Ruler of the Universe to defend the
United American States, and finally
to raise us up a powerful friend
among the princes of the earth, to
establish our liberty. and independ-
ency upon q lasting foundation,
it becomes us to set apart a day for
gratefully acknowledging the divine
goodness, and celebrating the i'm
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-01-18

For some months number of gen.
tlemen who were connected with the
regiments, bataHlons, batteries and COM
panles that Minnesota sent to the war
for the preservation of the Union have
been formulating plan for getting to-
gether and having printed the war rec
ord of those organizations. Other States,
notably Iowa and Wisconsin, have long
since put into permanent shape the ma
terial of their war history, and Mime
sota's veterans have concluded that the
fragments of its war experience should
not longer be allowed to lie scattered
around the State. The plan agreed upon
was finally submitted to large meeting
of representatives of every military or
ganization which Minnesota sent to the
war, and which was held at the office of
Gen. J. w. Bishop yesterday. 1t is pro-
posed to have the history of the war
condensed into one volume of from sew
en- to eight hundred pages. After a thor
ough discussion it was estimated that
the expense of writing such histories as
cannot be voluntarily furnished by regi-
mental and other organizations, and ed
iting and preparing the same for the
press would not exceed $1,000. The leg
islature is, therefore, petitioned to APP
propriate this modest sum, and to have
the book printed and distributed among
the veterans, and placed in school dis.
trict and other libraries. Ex-Gov. Hor.
ace Austin, Gen. ]. HI. Baker, G. B. Hef.
felfnger, III. L. Carver and w. M. Camp.
bell were appointed a committee to pre-.
sent the matter to the legislature.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-01-18
THE papers are printing the following:

Cincinnati, O., Jan. benjamin Hop
kins, late assistant cashier of the Fldel-
ity bank, who has Just been pardoned
from the Ohio penitentiary by President
Cleveland, died this morning at $50 at
his home, No. 1858 Richmond street, of
dropsy. Mr.. Hopkins reached home on
January 4, and after a JOYFUL meeting
with his family, seemed to be exhausted
by the excitement, and visitors were
excluded. He never fully rallied and
died surrounded by members of his
family.
What fearful warning of the conse.
quences which follow the violation of
the policy of honesty is found in the
above. Two years ago Hopkins was a
wealthy and respected citizen. Not
content 10 add legitimately to his in
come he took part IN or winked at trans
actions which, while they gave promise
of a glittering character, in the end
brought, as all such doings will, disaster
and destruction. AS a fact, Hopkins
and his associates engaged in nothing
more disreputable than transactions
many others who consider themselves
perfectly honest are daily engaging in.
Hopkins and Harper failed and an in
dignant public forced the courts to
make an example of them. Many other
business men are taking similar risks
what risks they are the above too plain
lY illustrates.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-01-18
THE STATE RAILROADS.
The Railroad and Warehouse Com
missioners Prepare an interest
ing Annual Report.

The advance sheets of the forthcom-
ing report of the railroad and warehouse
commission are out. They show many
interesting comparisons in the earnings,
expenses, etc., between this year and
last. During the year ending June 80,
1883, there have been constructed and
put in operation in Minnesota l76 addi-
tional miles of railroad. The capital
stock, bonds and debt of all the roads in
the state is $2O6, AIS, O49.s6, an increase
in one year of SIG, 5,Ol7.5s. The aver
age of stock, bonds and debt per mile of
the roads in the state, estimated on a
mileage basis, is $40, $3.50, showing an
increase per mile during the year of
81 ,SS4.72. Earnings for the year, $685.
TAG, 651 "a, which is a decrease for the
year of SALE, 525. 43, which is classified as
follows !: Freight earnings, SlS,249,-
800 80, a decrease of 81 ,120, 954.4 pas
senger earnings, S6,O41 oil 81, an in
crease of $668, $3.50 miscellaneous
earnings, 81 AS, 1854, an increase of
36,6l0.05. The total operating ex-
penses of all the lines in the state wa 8
SIS, 326, 045.24, an increase of $1,S77,
1851; net income, $40, 42O BIG; decrease
for the year. s., 292, 652 %. Amount of
taxes certified by the commission to the
state for 1887 was $712, 800, an increase
over the previous year of $35, 063.6l.
Number of passengers killed during the
year, IA; injured but not killed, 81, en-
ployees killed, So; injured but notkilled,
436; others killed, 81; others injured
81; total casualties, 676. Total number
employees of all the lines doing business
in the state Is 1915; proportion for
Minnesota, 1915. Total number of
tons of freight carried on all lines with
in the state was II 1867 ,9O5; increase for
the year, 1888. Average rate per
ton per mile, $l.20, being cents less
than the previous year. Average earn
ings per ton, 81. 80, against 81 "a in 1887.
Total number of passengers on all lines
within the state, 10, 443 ,230; increase for
the year, 2,302, 067. Total average pas
senger rate per mile, 1888, against So. As
the year previous.