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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1889-09-19
What Royalty Eats.

In Italy, the court dimes aronnd table
covered with magnificent service In gold
il is the only luxury; there are no flowers
and the dishes OF the country are invar
iably served-sbove all. the fritto.
composed Of 8 foundation OF artichokes.
liver. brains, and cocks combs. At the
German court, the finest table is that Of
the Grand Duchess Of Baden; she has IN
excellent French cuisine and Partisan
chef. The Queen OF Sweden has 9 very
tempting table and bill OF fare-soups,
almost always milk. and beeistesk; one
OF ber fsvorite dishes is composed Of balls
of mincemeat, cooked with oil and sur
rounded with gsrnHhing Of poacbed
eggs; then there is almost ri each repAst
the national plate. salmon preserved 10
,sflh. Qneen Victoria's fsyorite wine is
pale sherry, which she drinks from
beautifully carved silver cup. inherited
from Queen Anne. The Royal dinner 10
very complete. The table is lighted with
gold candelsbra, furnished with candles;
orchids. placed 10 epergnes. rise up TO
the eesling. She Queen eats special
bread. square, well cooked, and of a mas
TIC color.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1889-09-19

Every one must have observed what are
usually called the whiskers on cats up
per lip. The use OF these. in . state ol
nature. Is very important. They are or
gans Of touch. They sre attached to bed
oi close glands under the skin, aud each Of
these long hairs Ia connected with the ner-
yes Of the lip.
The slightest contact Of these vhiskers
With any surrounding object is tbas felt
most distinctly by the animal, although
the hairs OF themselves are insensible
They stand out on each side OF the lion. ss
we'll ~ 10 the common cat; so that, from
point to point. they are equal to the width
OF an animals body. II we imagine. there
fore, . hon stealing through a covert Of
wood IN m imperfect light. We shall 81
once see the use Of these long hairs. They
indicate to him. through the incest feeling
any object that may present itself to the
passage OF bis body; they prevent the rust
ling OF boughs and leaves, which would
give warning to bis prey. II be was to at
,empt to pass through too close a brush;
snd thus. In conjunction With the soft
cushions OF bis feet. aud the far upon
which he tresds. (ths clavs never coming
in contact With the ground. they enable
him 10 move toward bis victim With .
stiffness even greater than that Of the
snake. Who creeps along the grass, and
10 not perceived until be 10 coiled round
his prey.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1889-09-19

A new postmaster was appointed las
sp ring for one Of the villages below At
lantic City on the Jersey coast, and abou'
June l people began to write to the two
hotels there for rooms and rates. An
swers we're received from only small pei
cent OF the letters, and great deal OF anx
iety aud trouble was the consequence
Among others who finally went down ia
see what was the matter was q PhIladel.
phia broker, and upon reaching the town
he went directly to the post office. 1t Yves
little Tao affair 10 The rear end of a gro
Gerry store. and alter introducing himself
the broker said:
| have written several letters to the Sea.
side Hotel here and received no answer. |
have friends who also make the same
complaint
How long ago was this?
About month.
Ah! yes; we'll. your letters probably went
to the dead letter Office
But why? Were they not called for2
Oh, yes, but started ia here determin.
ed to do my duty. The last post master
WAS removed because be hadn't sent dead
letter 10 Washington; the first four weeks
Of mine sent of ninety-six. I've got
about fifty more ready 10 60 today. but a.
ter this l shall hold up for awhile and de
liver oil that come I'm going 10 run this
Office bang up and in city style or I'm go
ing to get out Good day, sir.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1889-09-19

Good morning, Mr.. Editor, SEQ you
are very busy. but ! suppose . cat car
look upon king without destroying
him.
Certainly.
Don't let me take any Of your v.lusbls.
time, but sent YOU communication
the other day which you have not print
ed.
Sign your name.
No. l didn't care TO put my name TO u.
but the matter was one Of such public 10.
terest that l.
Write on both sides Of the paper2
Why yes / didn't intend TO, but tho
subject strung out 30 / had to, and also
round the margins,
Wrote Johnson so il looked liks
SMITH?
Very likely. | was in great haste.
Signed Constant Reader supposef
Yes, sir, / have taken your valuable
paper for great many years.
Read all our editorials on the subject
you wrote about.
No. Have you been discussing that sub
ject2
Certainly, for some months past, of and
on.
Singular haven't noticed IL. Well. il
you cant print my communication. Ia
like it again, as may make some other.
use oil il.
See waste basket.
don't see any waste basket, but | no.
tice the floor is Uttered with manuscripts.
Same thing mo room for waste basket
big enough TO accommodate I'll the fool
stuff that comes here.
Oh, then cant
Ask isnitor.
Where shall find him2
Ten flights farther up.
Elevstoff
No, climb stairs.
What kind OF looking msnf
Savage looking, with big club.
Oh-good-dsy.
Day.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1889-09-19

While tourist at Chimney Rock Falls
N. Y, was enjoying the refreshing cool
ness OF bath 10 the waters OF the village
"creek," he was unconscious Of playful
mountain COW that came smiling along the
bank in search Of amusement. As soon as
the cows eyes Lighted on his clothes, she
pounced on them in great glee, prodding
her horns through them and then tfotting
up the mountain side contented and hap.
py. He started to pursue her, but then
remembered his condition and sprang hur.
fiedly back into the water. Danger made
bis brain fertile, and he adopted many
plans to escape, all Of them ingenious, but
none practical. He thought at one mo
ment to plaster himself with mud and
travel as an artists lay figure, and at an
another to make wreath OF leaves and
dance across the countryside second Pan.
After remaining all day and far into the
evening, be msnaged to attract country
boy, who went to farm house and Dor.
rowed clothes for him.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1889-09-19

bio result. Regarding one another yer,
much ss beloneing 10 one family. ihei'
mode OF his is more or less on the 'am'
plan. and consequently spirit OF grea'
harmony prevails. A very small income
is sufficient 10 supply the ordinary neees-
sities OF life, and everything else Is seeur'
ed with but little effort Household ei
fects are few and inex pensive; aud should
every thing be destroyed by fire or lost 10
any way, il is not an irrepsrsble elAmiiy.
All can be replaced al small outlay and
life 60 on - before.
The tenant upon renting house is pu.
10 little expense TO furnish IL; indeed, be
rsuuires absolutely no furniture st oil.
The clean. finely woven mats which coyer
the door serve as table, chair aud bed; and
~ Il 10 the universal custom TO remove the
shoes before entering house. there is no
danger OF ones bringing With him the dirt
from the streets.
His bedding consists Of cotton quite.
which are spread cut on the foor at night
rolled together 10 the morning, and stored
away in closet during the day. A few
pictures ttaLrmopal aud specimens OF beau
tifal scrip decorate The walls, a few vases
contain sprays Of flowers, and number oi
cushions on the floor complete the furnish
ing OF room. Yet it does not seem emp
ty or cheeress; for the general arrange
ment Of harmonious colors, the different
woods employed in its visible construction
and the beauty Of the finished workman
ship, make most harmonious and pleas.
ing combination. Paint is never used to
cover the wood, much less to substitute a
false grain.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1889-09-19
The Regular WAY

One evening. . few years ago. the late
Elijah NJ Hsines. Of Illinois. vss called
upon TO preside at meeting Of lawyers
assembled 10 Springfield for the purpose
Of considering the best means Of passing .
bill then pending 10 the Iegislsiurs. Mr..
Hsines. on taking the chair explained the
purpose OF the meeting and suggested
what be thought would be the best way
10 insure the bills passsge. attempting
him. . gentleman 10 one Of the rear seats
rose snd said:
BY The way, Mr. Chairman, II ! may
make . suggestion right here
The gentlemsn's suggestion Is ysry
good one. said the keen chairman.
How do you knovf asked the gentle
man, . little miied. | hsvent made II
yet
Oh. reptied Mr.. Hsines. ! thought Jos
said buy the wy aud an sure tbs. 10
the quickest snd easiest means ofobtsiniDg
way 70 pass . bill.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1889-09-19
TA. staple Life Of ths Jspa...s.

In japan women have always beId .
higher position than 10 other Asisiic coun-
tries They 60 sbou. freely wherever they
please. and the seclusiou OF the Chinese is
wholly unknosn to them. The schools re-
ceiye ~ many girls As boys; aud ~ . re
sui, Of my observations ! can safely say.
without idle compliment, that the former
are brighter than the latter
BY degrees. and under these favorable
conditions Of general observation. some OF
the causes Of the peoples happy spirit OF
inaepende1ce began TO be revealed TO me.
The simplicity Of their lives. 10 which en-
,srs no selfish rivalry 10 Guido one another
accounts 10 . large measure for this envis-
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1889-09-19

|
The voice Of the LADY ircmh,ri slightly
|" she looked at the middleaseJ. but
veil preserved gentleman before her snd
said;
Can Il be possiblei IL this Henry
slumpns. the friend aud compsnion Of my
earlier dsysp
1 II is, Florence -Mra Grsmpus. he said.
bis own voice betrayins an elcitemen, he
could not suppress, have come ffiy
miles 10 see you.
How strange she said. % che sunk into
chair. Pray be seated; Harry, Mr.
Slumpus How !. seems 10 bring back old
timed 10 zee you aea,nl
II does-it docs he replied. Twenty
years have gone. II seems On ace. Yet
how lightly time has touched youl Pardon
me for saying SO, but you look scarcely .
day older than on that sad. bitter mora
ing so long ago when than foolish quar-.
rel 10 which | was 10 blame, separated
us
Do not speak Of 1t, Har Mr.. Slumpus.
replied the lady. was was not blame.
less myself But tell me your history.
Where have yon been aud what have you
doue in all these years2 Are yon- are
you
Married. he interrupted, in voice ihs.
quiyered in spite Of him. No, There has
never been room in my heart for more than
ona love-
For few moments he was silent aud
than be resumed.
When ] left yonr presence that memoir
able morning l went TO the Far West. I
threw myself into business, caring little
whether was successful or not. pros-
pered In due time learned OF your
marriage to Mr.. Gumpus. threw my
self still deeper into business. made for.
tunes and lost them again. unmoved by
either success or failure. At present l am
rot riob. but am in comfortable ciroum-
stances, with my means invested 10 busi.
nessbhat furnishes me satisfactory income.
learned few days ago, by accident. that
You had been widow for several years.
and longing came upon me TO see you
again. ! could not resist II. aud am here.
Are you sorry to see me. Florencep
IL am not, said the widow softly.
You have told me OF yourself, Mr.. Slum-
pus-
Call me Harry, y,splssse.
Well Harry and IL may interest you
to know that Mr.. Grampus. while not
wealthy, left me competence which 10
invested lie business that Ia in every way
May | ask what II is2
II is al establishment for the mAnuisc-
turing OF russet shoes.
The visitor rose and took his hat.
My romance is ut an end. Mrs. Gram.
pus, he said. in . hollow voice am .
Of liquid shoe. blscking.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1889-09-19


The ns1i day brought wondering let
ter from Miss MassiA ssting shat has
caused my suddrn snd anAccountable dc
psr,ure. aud desiring 10 know il vas
Son Of Tempeppce. whom she bad mad
vertsntiy horri6ed and insulted by send
log him cake and wind. aud would Mr.
Adsir please tell her What il sli meant. any
how.
Nov. here's your chance, Bird. said ,h.
old man. banding me letter. just take
my team snd have another drive dovt
there. You can AZ up The mistake. what
ever /, is, 10 iiny. aud Get What vsnl
this time. sure.
Away vent. and 10 doe time Vas 10
the Van Server parlor. took critical
look II the young lady = she came for.
ward and offered me her hand. which
lost no time Il taking. was sure OF Mag
gle Van SERVER now.
I'm very glad to see you. Mr.. Bird.
Pray what made you lcare so unceremoni.
ously on Monday?
Wen. Miss Maggie, I thought It was
about the best thieg ! copli do under the
circumstances,
WHAT Just because offered you . lii
tie vine aud cake2 y
Not at all. The refreshments we're as
acceptable as they we're gracefully tender
ed.
Then why did you go away before re.
turned?
l didn't 60 away before you returned. l
stayed until you came back, and, prscti-
cally turned me out Of the house.
turned you ont OF the housel she exc
claimed. in blank sstonishment Why ]
never did anything Of the kind.
am sorry to contradict lady; but you
certainly did.
Py this time l had forgotten oil about
the twins 10 the case. and Miss Maggie's
brow dsrkened ominously as she said
grsvely:
Mr. Bird, have you been drinking. l
wish you to distinctly understand that l
am not story teller; and say ! never
saw You after went out Of this room aiter
the papers.
Miss Van SERVER. / want 1t equally, dis
tinctly and emphsticslly borne in mind
that am not liar, and if you had net in
effect turned me ont OF the house, pretend
ing to know nothing sbont me, I should
not have gone away.
Then Msggie's eyes flashed as she re
torted:
And you cannot oblige me more than by
going away again.
was half way across the yard to the
when heard tesrfully penit
ent voice. crying; Oh, Maggie! Call him
back! Don't let him gol II WAS that
did Ill
turned 10 considerable establishment,
and there stood both girls on the porch,
looking so terribly alike that staring at
Them in semi-idiotic wonder, / could not
for the life OF me have told which was the
other. There is but little more OF it. THE
story OF how Laura "fired me out" and |
concealed the fact from Maggie, had to be
;old mum berless times, until the the moon
shone brightly down upon my pleasant
reflections as pursued homeward the
onely road that was not lonely atall.
Well, asked the writer. is that all there
Is OF il.
Yes, said Mr.. Bird, with queer smile.
Except that ! am The uncle OF those two
yirls who have just left us. and the mis-.
,hievous Laura is their aunt.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1889-09-19

When Cbinsmsn meets spotber b,
shakes aud squeezes bis own hspds aud
covers bis head II great friends hsd 20
seen each ether for long time. tbey
would rub shoulders until they got tired
Instead Of ssklng each others health. tbsy
would say "How is your stomschf' o.
"Hsve you eaten your nceY' "Hov old
are your" How much did you pay fol
your ssndalsf"
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1889-09-19

A eolieky baby .. night 10 athletic; u
can rsise ths honse.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-04-17

The citizens Of Austin are to be
treated rYt to the greatest musical novelty
OF the season. Mrs. Alice ]. Shaw, the
Wlhlstling prima donna, and queen of all
artists as whistler, will appear at the
Austin opera house, next week Tuesday
evening, April Esd, with strong com.
pany of supporting artists: Miss Ollie
Iorbet, violinist, who was in Austin
with Clara Louise Kellogg in 1885; Miss
Edith Pond, Singing Reader; Mrs. Jen-
ME II. Campbell. accompanist for Mrs.
SHAW; Mr.. F. V. Downey, pianist and
accompanies; and Mr.. Gustave Thalberg,
the Swedish tenor. Mrs. Shaw has re-
Gently returned from England, where she
Whlstled before the Prince and Princess of
Wales and the Nobility, and everywhere
won the admiration of the press and pub
TIC oy her bewitching art and fascinating
gifts. She whistles entirely from music,
and her Interpretation of her solos is q
revelation to the musical public. Her
method AMI the quality of her whistle are
perfect, and she can fill the largest halls
with her ecstatic thrills. or sink into the
soflest whispered notes. Her artistic
whlstling is simply marvellous. Secure
your seats now, at Giles & Tryon's drug
store. Reserved seats. rs cents; general
admission, so cents.
Read the following press notices:
Mrs, Alice Shaw, the whistler is a.
society sensation. To see tall, fine,
handsome wohan, dressed in perfact
taste, stand by her accompanist, and in
stead of singing like an angel, as you
might expect her to do with that throat,
proceed to whistle by note until you can
fancy the room filled with hooking birds,
has certainly the charm of novelty
London Society Herald.
Mrs. Alice j. Shaw, the whistling
prlma donna. was greeted last night with
as select and enthusiastic an audience as
ever gathered in Chickering Hall. Her
whlstling evoked great applause, and her
graceful bearing fine appearance, and
winsome smiles while before the audience
had their good effect. New York Mail
and EXPRESS, Nov. Is, 1888.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-04-17
Success in Business !!
Depends upon Honesty.

To brag on paper does not make it real
ity, and good shrewd buyers put little stock in
it, for fear they get burned. The greatest hum
bugs are advertised biggest, and always
claim the most superb. Our Goods are our
advertisement; our guarantee the safeguard
to purchasers LIBERAL FAIR DEALINGS
have gained for us the favor of the public We
guarantee ALL GOODS as represented, and
refund the money on all purchases if not salts
factory But VERY RARELY have we occa-
sion to do so. Our Goods, in every case, give
the best of satisfaction, and our customers buy
of us with the utmost confidence.
Our line of Spring Overcoats Suits, Boys
Clothing, Hats, Flannels, Percale and White
Shirts, is the largest and finest this season
ever before shown in the city. An inspection
and comparison most cordially solicited
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-04-17
PERSONAL MENTION

Fred Hall has been sick for week.
W. M. Howe returned from his eastern trip
Thursday.
A. G. Reynolds returned Monday from a
trip to Minneapolis.
A. Lounsbury of Waltham enjoyed a visit
to this city Monday.
Miss Jennie Shortt returned Saturday to
her School at Owatonna.
B. Simon, merchant of Waseca, is spend.
ing couple of days in the city.
Miss Grace Turner of Spring valle2 is
clerking.for C. w. Taylor & Co.
MIR. Finklestein and wife of Omaha were
visiting Mr.. Levy's people last week.
Mr.. Hulitt returned Monday from Detroit
where he has been spending the winter
Mrs. 10 keenan, returned Saturday from a
three weeks visit with her parents at Portage,
Wis.
Miss Edith Short has accepted the position
of assistant teacher in the Faribault High
school.
Harry W. Morgan returned from La Crosse
Monday, from ten days visit with dear
friend.
Peter Hanson of Rose Creek was in the city
Monday, and favored the TRANSCRIPT Office
with CALL
j. D. Farmer was over last week from
Spring, Valley to attend the special term of
district court.
Frank Day came down from Duluth yester-
day to assist at the wedding which takes place
at noon to-day.
G. W. Treat, of Blooming Prairie, was in
Austin Thursday afternoon accompanied
by station agent Mickesh,
Mrs. Bert Palmer and her mother Mrs.
Vasey started for Chicago Saturday where
they intend making their home.
Judge Allen and wife returned Wednesday
afternoon from California. Our people are
getting back to lively tune just now.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-04-17

Adrian Drost at VIM Newman's
store opposite the Windsor II ,lse, is pre-
pared to repair watches. clocks. iewelry,
umbrellas, ETC., carefully, promptly and
at very reasonable prices He would
like to see all his old customers aud any
new ones having work in his Tine.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-04-17
For ArbOr Day,

Prepare for the due observance of
Arbor Day by investing IN some of those
fine evergreens for sale by Duffy and
Maryland They have some very choice
trees including Arbor Vita, Balsam Fir,
Juniper and all varieties of ornamental
trees which they are selling cheap. Also
Scotch and Norway pines for wind breaks
and shelter for stock. Call at once
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-04-17
Grand Meadow village Officers.

dranu NleauUW VIItage O11lceFg.
President. II. B. Sheldon; Council
man Philip Elliott; Recorder. Philip
Schleiger; Treasurer, q. F. Greening;
Assessor, G. T. Russell; Justice, H. J..
Colwell; Marshal, E. H. Lewis.
It was voted to issue bonds to refund
the old s. M. Railroad bonds.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-04-17

BUSINESS LOCALS,
Highest price paid for eggs and poul
trv at IashbrOOk & Co.'S,

Go to VIM. NJ. Howe's Office for perfect
abstracts of title. Ten years experience.
Loans at lowest rates.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-04-17
Boots and Shoes Made and RepaireQ.

I have opened Shop in Merrill's store
and am prepared to make Boots and
Shoes to order in the best possible style.
Repairing of all kinds promptly attended
to and neatly done.
Give me. call. JOSEPH Cora,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-04-17
Pasturage.

Pasturage.
Good Pasturage can be had at the past
ure near Dave Chambers at Cedar City
at 81 for the season Good fence and
running water. Enquire Of L. n Carter
Austin city. 2-5
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-04-17

NOT1CE.-All persons having unsettled
accounts with r. Levy are requested to
call at rooms over store and settle as we
are about leaving Austin.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-04-17

GROUP, WHOOPING COUGH 4 nd bronchi-
tbs immediately relieved by ,nioh's Cure.
DOrr & Void. h. =E..=i. s.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-04-17

THAT HACKING COUGH can be l. u,,,ck
A. Pooler. =."##T
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-04-17

breath secured, by shiloh's Catarrh Kennedy.
Price so cents. Nasal Injector free Dnrr &
Void. -. TT, -.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-04-17
RINK NOTICE.

R1NK NOTICE.
The rink Is open every afternoon dur
ing the week, and Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday evenings of each week.
Tuesday afternoons for ladies only.
WILLIAM A. RICHARDS,
Manager,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-04-17

City and Vicinity.
RAILROAD TIME TABLES AT AUSTIN
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE, & ST. PAUL.
Ism. DIVISION.
GOING NORTH, 49,.
Passenger. :S5 a. m. except Monday
passenger ..............S.05 p. m. except Sunday
Freight. ..6S5 a. M. to Mendoza
fie'ent'.''. .7.OO p. m to Mendoza
passenger. 400 p, except Sunday
Passenger. ii. 40 R M except Saturday
Hieisht''' ..1O'1o a. m.
MASON CITY LINE.
GOING SOUTH.
P6assenger.... ..........2oop p. m: except sunday
Fre;gt 80 40 d. IL M
FEelRnt.. $40 p. H.
SOUTHERN MINNESOTA DIVISION.
GOING EAST.
Passenger. 400 p. m. except Sunday
Passenger. so p. m. except Sunday
Freight $40 q. M except Sunday
Freight .."................. .o.So p. m. Daily
Passenger. ......... ..... 40 D. m. Elk. Sunday
Freight. is a. m Rx. Sunday
Freight ..."...."....".. 1000 a. m. Elk. Sunday
Chicago, St. P. &Kansas City R'y
Is the direct route to CHICAGO, ST.
PAUL. MINNEAPOLIS. DUBUQUE.
ST. JOSEPH and KANSAS CITY.
Connects in Union Depots at St. Paul and
Minneapolis for all
Dakota, Manitoba and Pacific Coast
Points. Connects in Chicago with all Lines
East and South,
GOING NORTH OR SOUTH.
Leave.....9:35 A. NJ. | Leave...... IL 81 A. NJ.
Leave.-...-3:47 P. NJ. Leave....... 500 A. M.
" All Daily.
W. r. BUSENBARK,
Gen'l Pass. and Ticket Ag't.
Chicago, Ill.
For tickets and information apply TO Arthur
Cole, Agent at Austin.