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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-06-05
WHERE FRANCE IS STRONG.
The characteristics OF the French Peasan
a Factor in French Greatness.


The life led by a comfortable English
or American farmer would represent
wicked waste and shameful indulgence
to a much richer French peasant. says
Frederick Harrison in the Forum
myself know laborer on wages less
than 20 shillings a week who by thrift
has bought ten acres of the magnificent
garden land between Fontanebleau
and the Seine worth many thousand
pounds, on which grow many kinds Of
fruits and vegetables and the famous
dessert grapes; yet who. with all his
wealth and abundance, denies himself
and his two children meat on sundays
and even a drink of the wine which he
grows and makes for the market l
know a peasant family in Normandy,
worth in houses, gardens, and farms,
at least 500 600 francs, who will live
! on the ortS cast out rs refuse by their
own dodgers, while the wife and moth
er hires herself out as a sculion for 2
francs a day. The penuriousness of
the French peasant is to English eyes
thing savage, bestial and mauiacal.
The French peasant has great viz
| tues. but he has the defects Of his vir-
| tues and his home life is far from idyl-
| lie He is laborious, shrewd, enduring
| frugal self-reliant sober, honest, and
capable of intense self-denia. for dis
| tant reward, but that reward is proper
| ty in land, in pursuit of which he may
| become as pitiess as bloodhound.
He is not chaste Gndeed he is often
lccherous), but he relentlessly keeps
down the population aud can hardly
! bring himself to rear two children. To
give these two children a good heritage
he will iutiict great hardships on them
and on all others whom he controls.
! He has an intense passion for his own
! immediate locality out he loves his
! own commune and still more his own
terre better than he loves France. lie
is intelligent, but he is not nearly so
well educated rs the Swiss, or the Ger
man. or the Hollander. lie is able to
bear suffering without a murmur, but
be has none of that imperturbable cour-
age which Englishmen and Americans
show in l. 600 new situations. He is
shrewd and far-seeing, and a tough
hand in bargain, but he has none Of
the inventive audacity OF the American
citizen. He is self-reliant, but too eau
tious to trust himself in new field.
He is independent, but without the
proud dignity Of the Spanish peasant.
He has a love for the gay, the beaui-
full and the graceful which, compared
with that of the Englishman, is the
sense of art. though he has nothing of
the charm Of the Italian or OF the musi-
a.. g
is strong. the backbone Of her strength
is found in the marvellous industry and
thrift OF her peasantry. And if her
peas tntry are industrious ani thrifty
| il is because the revolution of SO has
has secured to them a position more
free and independent than that present.
ed by any monarchical country on the
continent of Europe.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-06-05
A Curious Honey Package.

A Michigan correspondent in the
Amer,cua Bee J0urHai describes a novel
package containing grauuiated extract
ed honey, which may be sold at fairs
and elsewhere at from 5 to 10 cents
each He says
twill be seen that a needle is large
enough TO make a hole at esmall end
of The egg shell, and the hole in the
other end win need to be a, large as a
small pea By running the needle in
only far enough 10 break the inside
skin of the cgg, the contents can be
blown out aith the pressure Of ones
breath. When the shells are empty, /
hil them by means OF "A glass syriuge,
and have 10 be- careful not % get any
honey on the edge of the she'll or il
would prevent the mixture Of rosiu
and bee-wak from sticking The heat
Of tbe warm preparation needs 90 be
.oumeranted iu some way as ii causes
little expansion which would force
the honey 1ut through the hot wax.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-06-05
A small shrill Voice.

A curious incident occurred a few
Sundays ago at old Trinity says the
n. Y star The actors were two
well-knowu and wealthy society ladies'.
II was at morning service and the
church was crowded, During the early
part Of the service the psaller and re
sponscs they had maintained an at
titude of rapt devotion, with profound
~ solemn faces aud bowed heads The
te dcum was arranged to "a long and
unusually elaborate musical accom-
panimeut and these ladies had re-
manned seated. The lines Let us
never hc uonfuuuded' were sung with
"A flourish aud an operate staccato
which came to sudden aud pro-
nouncod close The silence was
heightened by the loud burst of har.
mony which had preceded There was
no gradual dying away, but quick,
potriiymg stop Aud IN the solemn
hush came the words
But my dear. weiry ours IN butter.
Mr. Dix raised his hand In quick
gesture of horror, an acolyte laughed
aloud; the faces of the congregation
variously expressed amusement, cha
grin, aud anger and amidst the com
motion which cnsued tho very charm
Ing Mrs was borue, faint and
sick, from the church.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-06-05
The FemaIe Polar Rear.

The female polar bear is taught by a
wonderful instinct to shelter her Young
under the snow. In December She re-
treats 10 the side of rock. whore hv
diut Of scrapiug aud letting the snow
fall upon her, She forms a cell in which
TO live during the winter, There is no
fear thar she will be sti1ed for want of
air for the warmth Of her breath M
ways keeps small passage open.
Within this strange nursery ,.he pro-
duces her young and remains with
them beneath the snow till March.
when she comes out into the open air
with her baby bears. As the only use
of the snow l4zTow is to shelter the
young. the male bears do not hibernate
like the females, but roam freely about
daring the winter months. Before re-
firing upicr the snow, the bear eats
enormously SO that she becomes very
fat, thJs laying in an Internal store Of
food which enables her not only 10
support her own life but TO nourish
her young during her long seclusion.
by an admirable provision OF nature,
the young polar bears are extremely
small 81 birth and grow slowly so
long as they are in their crystal nur-
sery, thus needing little food and
space. When they emerge from their
shelter the mother bear is extremely
thin aud very fierce once IlcCk.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-06-05
BETTING on a sure Thing.

Moxie Nartosky isa young man who
has a great passion for making small
bets saws the n. Y Hor'f NO matter
what the subject under discussion,
Moxie invariably offers TO lay wager
that his view Is the corrcc, one.
One day he Was late at tbe dining
room where be took bis meals. 4
stranger was the only other person in
the room The stranger pounded q
plate vigorously With bis knife, and
when the diuiag-room girl entered She
at once picked out MoNie as the
offender aud read him lecture on
table etiquet. dwelling with particular
emphasis 90 pIate-pounding
but ] iiiu pound said Moxle.
"Yoa did. said the girl
Here was sure thing, aud Moxie
FASTENED TO say:
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-06-05
ST. Peters Wonderful Dome.

If we happen to be at church on
Thursday morning, when the public Is
allowed 10 the roof aud dome or. il
we have written permission any day
wiDldo, we willmakc the ascent. A long
seics of very easy steps brings MS 10 ihe
roof which is OF great extent aud has
on 10 small domes. and also houses i'm
which workmou and other persons EN-.
ploycd in the church have their homes.
Above this roof the great dome rises 10
the immense height of 3OS feet.
Around the outside of il we sec strong
iron bands that We're pat theme 100
years ago, when it was feared that the
dome might be cracked by it's own
enormous weight There is an inner
and an ouier dome, and between these
winding galleries and stairrases, very
hard on the legs lead to the ton. which
Is called the lantern, where we eau 90
ont ON the gallery and have fine view
of the country all around. Those who
choose can 80 up some narrow iron
steps and enter the hollow copper ball
nj the very top Of everything. When
we look at the ball from the ground IL
seems about the size of a football, but
it is large enough TO hold sixteen per
sons at once On our way down. be-
fore we reach the roof, we will step
upon an inside gallery and look down
into The church and AS we see the little
mites OF people walking about on the
marble ll0or SO far beneath us we may
begin to wonder, that is some OF us, II
those iron bands around the outside OF
the dome are really very strong for if
they should give way while we are az
there but 30 matter; we will 50 down
soon, ALI lufh0lte IOuih
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-06-05

I'm bet you 81 didn't pound. and
leave II To this gentleman. referring
10 the stranger who was the real cul-
prit.
The girls pockethook was out in an
instant, and Muxie's s. bill was covered
and passed over To the stranger rs
stakeholder and referee.
Now sir, who pounded" said
MoXie, triumphautly.
1t was MoNie who pounded, " said
the stranger with judicial calmness.
as he handed the 81 over to the girl.
I'm willing to take big chances, "
said MoNie in relating the incident
later "buL so help me heaven, III
mover again bet ON suro thingm
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-06-05
4 KomantIo NIan.. Qnanlary.

Three young ladies employed in one
of the manufactures IN Middletowu
wrote their names upon slip of paper
aud enclosed it I'D a box which was
shipped N Boston. The slip Of paper
fell into the hands Of au old gentleman
who week later made his appearance
at tho factory lie was introduced to
the Young ladies, and after paving at
tentiou u ALL returned to Boston 10
decide it is said which shall become
his wife. AeU L0nd0a TtlagrlpA.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-06-05

Edmund GOs-e has peguna biography
Of bis father Philip Gosse, the famous
naturalist
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1890-11-21
Stanley's Phonographs.

When Explorer Stanley was married
to Dorothy Tenant the various vocal
and musical parts were duly recorded
on Photographic cylinders. Ten years
hence, therefore, If Mrs. Stanley choos-
es to balk when her lord drives, he can
give the cylinder whirl and prove in
disputably that she solemly promised
% love, honor and obey. On the other
hand, if the explorer gets into the habit
of running around with the boys and
spending more time at the club than at
home, Mrs. Stanley can bring him up
with round turn of the sound record
er, which will remind him of the fact
that he promised to love and cherish.
And if the two will listen intently they
will hear remarks to the effect that the
St. Paul & Duluth is the best route to
take when travelling between Duluth
and the Twin Cities, making close con-
nections at first class terminals for all
important points. For circulars, time
tables or general information apply to
Geo. W. Bull, General Passenger Agent,
or Geo. G. Gilfllan, Asst. G.. P. "A, St.
Paul, Mimi.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1890-11-21
BEAST OR FISH.

There ia a curious specimen of lizard
on exhibition in John r. Jones' drug
store, having been caught on the bank
of the Minnesota river little above the
CITY. Its scientific name is Axoloti. 1t
is eight or ten inches in length, OF
dark brown color, and is said to be poi
sonous. A popularity about it is that it
has many properties Of a fish. While
it has lungs, it breathes through sort
of gills, and lives under water. These
gills are placed back of the head and
are of hairy substance, which expand,
something in the shape of long moss.
It's teeth are like those of fish. 1t Is
very rare animal, though it has been
seen in this state and in Indiana. Au-
thorities place its home IN the lakes of
the Mexican Cordilleras, and make no
mention of its being found in the United
States. 1t showed an ugly disposition
when pursued, advancing upon its cap
tor, German, with open mouth. 1t is
well worth seeing.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1890-11-21
BOOMING AHEAD.

Editor Free Press:
Mankato, Nov. 18Th, 1890.
Blue Earth Lodge No. 80 Ancient Or
der of United Workmen, held q rousing
big meeting at their hall last evening.
At the opening OF the lodge about GO
of the brothers were in attendance.
What specially had attracted 30 many OF
the members to the lodge room last
night was undoubtedly the expection OF
seeing a number of candidates initiated
by our worthy brother. Deputy Grand
Master Workman, G. II. Botkin, and
they were not disappointed.
By special dispensation the degrees
were conferred on eleven candidates,
composed of as fine lot of young men
and of good standing in this community
as were ever seen inside ola lodge room,
and it was done in very impressive
and at tie same time pleasing manner.
As the lodge is becoming too large for
its present quarters, it was decided to
lease the use of the Odd Fellows Hall
corner Second and Jackson streets and
a committee was appointed for that pur-
pose with full power to act. A special
meeting will be held again next Mon
day night for the purpose of conferrin
degrees, on a number of candidates
whose applications could not be acted
on last night Chas. f. Mailman, Rec.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1890-11-21
NEW WHOLESALE HOUSE.
Tuttle & Neff to Do a Large
Wholesale Business i'm Machin-
cry, Wagons, Carriages, etc.
A Big Addition to Mankato's job
bling Interests.

Mankato has secured another jobbing
house, which will be an important addi-
ton to her present list. The new firm
consists of M essrs. B. futile and j. E.
Nef, the latter of Minneapolis, and will
conduct business under the name OF
futile & Neff. The partnership was
formed Noy. let, and the gentlemen
have been busy since then getting ey-
erytbing in working order.
The retail business will continue un-
disturbed, while large additions will be
made to 1t. Everything that is dealt III
al retail will also be handled at whole
sale, except hardware, and especially
will the line of carrisges and wagons
and farm machinery be made as COM
plete as possible Orders are already
in for large stocks and several carloads
are expected soon. The firm is now
ready for business, and expects to cover
all of Southern Minnesota and much Of
the adjacent territory in neighborlng
states, especially to the south and west.
In order to accommodate the large
stock that will be carried, the old Bent
ley rink, on Jackson street, has been Sc
cured, and an office will be opened
there. This, with the large double
store, basement, and two-story ware
house, will afford as much room as any
jobbing house ID the Twin Cities has
The new firm has an abundance of
capital to back it and Will be in a posi-
ton to successfully compete with the
long established houses of St. Paul, MIN
neapolis and Chicago. By getting their
goods in large quantities at jobbers' pri-
ces they will be able to retail at nearly
wholesale prices. Freight rates are such
that st. Paul and Minneapolis cannot
compete. and Chicago need not be fear
ed at this distance west. The excellent
location of Mankato< az regards territory
and shipping facilities makes the job
blng business safe one.
Mr.. Nef has Tor several years travelled
for David Bradley & Co., Of Minneapo-
lis, and Is thoroughly posted on the bus
mess, and we'll acquainted with the bus
mess men of Southern Minnesota, with
whom he lie very popular. He has been
q frequent visitor to this city, and has
made many friends who will be glad to
know that he will during the winter or
spring move his family to the city. He
is young, energetic, and will give his
whole time and energies to the whole
3 lie department of the house, staying on
the road good deal
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1890-11-21

Mr.. futile is an old resident and too
well known in the business circles of
this part of the state to need mention.
His well known reputation for integrity
and as q live business man will ensure
the popularity of the firm. The firm of
futile & Neff starts out with the best
wishes of the FREE PRESS and host of
friends for Its success and prosperity,
and we recommend it to all in need OF
their goods as thoroughly reliable
firm, who will look 10 the interests of
their customers every time.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1890-11-21
FATALITY AMONG HOGS.

|, John Schweitzer has lost quite num-
Der OF hogs during the past few days,
at his stock yards. Last week he pur-
chased car load of hogs at Minneapo-
lis and brought them down to feed and
fatten. Disease broke out among these
and others which he had and he has
lost thirty or more. This gave rise to q
report that the hogs were afflicted with
cholera, and quite scare occurred. The
health officer was notified and on Satur-
day afternoon looked into the matter.
The investigation is still progressing.
Mr.. Schweltzer states that the disease
is not cholera, and that it first broke out
among some pigs he already had when
the last car load arrived. His idea is
that they caught cold from exposure dur
ing the snow storm a week ago, and
this, together with overlooking. caused
an affection of the liver. A half dozen
more are now suffering from the dis
ease. @
One of the sick pigs was killed for ex-
animation by the health officer. The
latter says that the matter will receive
prompt investigation and if the disease
should prove to be cholera every effort
will be made to stamp 1t out, even to
the burning of the sheds and straw. 1t
is to be hoped that it is not cholera, as
spread of that disease would involve
great loss to the farmers of the county.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1890-11-21
AT MANkATO NEXT TIME.

Twenty delegates from this city, rep
resenting the various Y. P. S. G. E., at
tended the state convention at Roches-
ter Friday and Saturday, the most OF
them returning Monday noon. 1t was
voted TO hold the next state convention
in this city next September or October.
From 500 to 800 delegates were present,
and the meeting next year will probably
be more largely attended. Among the
officers elected was MISS Cora Noble, of
this city, 18th vice president.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1890-11-21
Miles, Nerve and Liver Pills,

An important discovery. They act on the
liver, stomach and bowels through the nerves.
new principle They speedily cure bilious
ness bad @aste, torpid liver, piles and consti-
patton. Splendid for men, women and chill
dren. Smallest, miidest, surest. 30 doses for
25 cents. SAMPLES free at John X. Jones.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1890-11-21
UpholStering.

If you have lounges, sofas, parlor suits,
or any other articles in the line to be up
holstered, they will be returned to you
good as new, and cheaper for the quail
ty of the work than elsewhere. Also a
large stock Of pushes and other uphol-
stery goods on hand.
JOHN KLEIN & Co.
Alb and Ais s. Front st. Mankato MINI.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1890-11-21
BuckIen'S Arnica SaIve.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rhenm
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all skin eruptions,
and positively cures Piles or no pay re-
quired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
% cts. per box. For sale bv J. r. Jones
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1890-11-21

Pimples, boils and other humors, are liable
to appe Or when the blood gets heated. The
best rem edy is DIR. ]. II. McLeans Sarsaparil-
la. Sold by j. h. Jones, druggist.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1890-11-21

Ne dies, oil and repairs for all sewing
machines. Stamping patterns at whole
sale or retail. Mrs. L. G. Schroeder,
l07 W. Spring street. 17Ot6 w19tS
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1890-11-21
For Rent

A house with ten acres or twenty acres
if desired, within less than mile of city
limits. For sale cheap. Enquire of
1851 23f3w* L. n. HOLMES, Mankato.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1890-11-21

If you feel unable to do your work. and have
hat Tired feeling, take DIR. J 81. McLean's
iarsaparilla; 1t will make you bright. activ e
and vigorous. Sold by j. r. Jones, druggist.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1890-11-21
SOME IMPROVEMENT.
Next Years Taxes will be 2 a Mills
Less than this Years.

Property owners in this city will be
glad to know that their taxes next spring
viii be considerably less than last year.
The city tax this year WAS Is mills,
and next year will be reduced to IL 2
mills. The state, school and county
taxes are scaled down to 2 2 mills, max
ing a total reduction for the coming
year of 2 mills This will be some re-
lief from the heavy burden o. taxes that
rested upon our people this year.
The following is the levy for the COM
ing year, as prepared by the county
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-02-07

ATTRACTION.
OVER A MILLION DISTRIBUTED.
a,yys.s77rylN5:ss.-S-:s 7,f *
/ E - |
Louisiana State Lottery COMPANY.

Incorporated by the Legislature,
for educational and charitable pur-
poses, and it's franchise made a part
OF the present state constitution III
1879 by an overwhelming popular
vote.
Its MAMMOTH DRAWINGS take
place selni-annually, June and
December), and its Grand Single
Number Drawings take place in each
of the other ten months of the year,
and are all drawn in public at the
Academy of Music, New Orleans, La.
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-02-07
LIST OF PRIZES.

3,l34 prizes, amounting to....$1 ,054.S00
NoTE-Tickets drawing capital
prizes are not entitled TO terminal
prizes.
AGENTS WANTED.
s For club rates or any further
information desired, write legibly TO
the undersigned. clearly stating your
residence, with state, county, street
and number. More rapid return mail
delivery vii. oe assured by your en-
closing an envelope bearing your full
address
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-02-07
Trustees Sale
Of Valuable Real Estate in
the City Of Roanoke, Va.

DY VIRTUE OF \ DEED OF
ID trust, made the LIST day OF No
vember, 1858, by Mrs. :. Il. Bland
and j. R. Stand, her husband, 10 Sc
cure to w p. HUFF and Jas. 4. Terry,
the payment OF certain notes in said
deed mentioned, default having been
made in the payment OF said notes,
the undersigned trustee in s;t,i deed
of trust will, Oh Wednesday. the 1871
day of February, 1850, in front of Tho
premises, sell, by public auction, 70
the highest bidder, that certain par
eel of land, with the improvements
thereon, lying in the city OF Roanoke,
Va, and described as follows:
Beginning at Il point on the south
side of Gilmer street GS.5 feet east OF
Trout street; thence with Gilmer
street south SO 10, east 34.3 feet to q
point; thence south 50 45/, west 1870
feet TO an alley; thence with said
alley north SO 10, west 34.3 feet to a
point. thence north 50 AS. east 1870
feet, to the place of beginning.
FERNS: Cash, $4,000; forty-four
monthly payments of $25 each, with
interest from November /, 1888, and
as to the residue, on credit of one
and two years, with interest from day
of sale. This property is desira BILE for
a residence, and is conveniently sit
uated to the business portion OF the
city, and should command the atten-
tion of home seekers or persons de-
string good investments.
THOS. w. MILLER,
-. 4 = Y
jan Elmo Trustee.
HAVING BOUGHT OUT THE sA.
III loon of Mr.. +. E. Coleman at
No 81 Salem avenue,T will continue to
keep the very best
LIQUORS,
49, WINES.
M Eaa BEERS
- AND DRINKS
of all kinds. Feeling gr atefulfor past
patronage and hoping may merit a
continuance of the same, l am most
respectfully, LAWRENCE. DELANY.
jamie I'm
Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-02-07
OVERWHELMING TESTIMONY
I'm Favor of Hawkes., New Crystalizcd
Lenses over All Others

FROM THE EX-GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA