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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-22
Whac Is q Dust Destructor?

A correspondent asks: "What is the dust
destructor?'" The dust destructor is group
of furnaces set in m enclosed space con-
tanning the requisite yards and buildings
used Tor consuming the rubbish which is
swept off the London streets, which amounts
to many thousands tons in a year. The fur
mace house is approached by an incline
driveway leading TO a covered place above
the furnaces. In t is place Il Q scav, myers,
carts shoot their rubbish, which by simple
apparatus. is dropped into the furnaces. wheie Q
1t is speedily converted into 'clinker." This
clinker is then removed and broken up. Some
Of il is ground. some reground. and some
ground third time. In the yard are seen pills
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of weak sake" or rice wine. Garments are
then changed, and the ceremony is COM
Dleted by drinking nine more cups OF
Sake" But, whereas at the first drinking
the bride, being guest, is served first, at the
second drinking the wine is served first to
her husband, who is now become her lord
and master. She serves him at table gives
him precedence on entering a building or
when out riding, and does not expect him to
render her any services of gallantrv, except
such as are included in the courtesy which
he extends to everybody. If he wishes to
take secondary wife or two into his home.
it is none of her business, and jealousy on
her part is considered very bad form, and is
highly censured in the treatises on feminine
morals Jealousy is indeed one of the seven
causes which enable man to divorce his
wife, the other SIX being dsobedience,
barrenness, lewd conduct. leprosy or any
other contagious or incurable disease, thiey-
ishness or talking too much.
I'm plain English" as Prof. Chamber
lain remarks, "a man may send away his
wife whenever he gets tired Of her," One is
not surprised therefore to find in the statis
tical tables that there is one divorce for
every three marriages. The women, for
their part, have no right to claim divorce
ou SiOuHus, Is IL likely That theY
would care for such a privilege, since the
position of divorced woman is not an en-.
viable one.
1t would seem, however, that In spite of
all artificial interference with the course of
true love, Cupid has found opportunities
for lodging some of his arrows in Japanese
hearts. For japanese literature, as far
back as the tenth century, contains speci-
mems OF amorous verse which show that the
poets, at any rate, have had gIimpses Of ro-
mantle love as we know it. They resemble
the efusions of Sappho rather than those of
Anacreon, as it is the woes of love rather
than the joys that are chiefly dwelt upon.
Thus we read in one poem, entitled "a
Maiden's Lament"-"I sigh the weary,
weary nights away;" another speaks Of "the
deep sighs that from my bosom swell;"
my blushes would our love declare" saws q
third; and one unhappy maiden e1claims,
wv hat though my mother bids me flee thy
fond embrace? No heed I take;" which
shows the true spirit of romantic love.
HENRY T. FINCK,
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Square Games of Faro Scarce.

A Western United States Senator New
York boasts about its fiue police system and its
hospitals. but without any exception think it
can be said that there is not square game of
faro played in the city limits. They pretend to
be on the square, but they are not. OF course,
Tom, Dick and Harry cannot gain access to the
numerous games of faro going on for fear the
police would find them out, and so the most
reputable men are admitted. Reputable men
are just the ones who will not raise row and
denounce game as swindle. The odds in
favor of faro dealer are at least IS per cent,
and yet he is not contented and wants every
thing 1t is peculiar player who does nothing
than lose all the time. No big bettor will ever
win in New York; il is not in the cards. Years
ago Morrissey used to conduct a fair game at
Saratoga, but We have few like him these days.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-22
The Fertilizers of Florida.

A. NJ. Lay, Phosphate Manufacturer-The
manufactures OF phosphates for fertillzing
purposes is becoming great industry in this
country. France. Spain and Germany have
exhausted thousands of acres of land and phos-
phate makes them rich again. manufacture
from the brown pebble in Florida. In South
Carolina they have rock phosphate, but be;
lieve the brown pebble phosphate in Florida
Yields greater per cent of fertilizing material.
Heavy deposits exist in Polk county, Florida,
and near Tampa and the yield is so per cent.
1t Is sold from Sl3 to $40 ton and shipped to
Gle to describe fully the way phosphate compost
is made The brown pebble has the clay washed
out OF 1T and is dried by means of heated tubes
perforated Then other processes are neces-
sary tn reduce it to compost. All of the ex-
hausted land in this country can be made pro-
ductive by phosphate. In the future the fertil-
izer will play an important part. Nothing yet
has been discovered to equal it as a fertilizer.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-22
A USE FOR A LYMPH.
Brown-Sequard's Discovery Is Now
Applied to Cure ScurVy.
LOND0N'S SHARE OF SUNSHINE.
A Dust Destructor That Gets Bid Of Garb-
age and Makes Paving.
INDIA RUBBER FOR THE SURGEON
IPREPARED FOR THE DISPATCH.

PREPARED FOR THE DISPATCH.
A Russian correspondent describes hew
utilization Of the Brown-Sequard lymph,
which is said to have been successfully car
ried out in hospital of Odessa. One of
the patients was very aggravated case OF
scurvy which had stubbornly resisted every
mode of treatment. The experimenting
physician resolved to try an experiment on
the patient, and injected into him quantity
OF Brown-Sequard's lymph.
In a week there was marked improve
ment, but when the injections were stopped
the patient relapsed. The medicine was
then applied again for three weeks without
intermission, and at the end of that time
the patient was declared convalescent. 1t
is stated that the lymph was produced at
the laboratory OF the physician who so sue
cessfullY used it, from the organs of domestic
rabbits.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-22
The Mormons and Statehood.

Ex-Governor Eli H. Murray, of Utah-The
report that the Mormons intended to migrate
to some part of old Mexico is a canard. They
will remain and continue to practice poygamy.
Although they have stated that they will prac-
tice polygamy no more, in my opinion it is
merelya statement and amounts to nothing.
The religion of the Mormon Church favors
polygamy, and how is it possible for Mormons
to all at once give up the practices of many
years? They will never give up polygamy un.
less made to do so. But polygamy is not the
greatest crime of the Mormons. Everything,
political and otherwise, is under control of She
the Mormons want is to have Utah enter the
sisterhood of States. Then they could run the
State Government to suit themselves. No
man, much less a party. could afford to aid the
NJ ormons in their efforts to make Utah a
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-22

them and try to make an impression? The
matter is very simple, at least for the wooer;
he does his courting by proxy. 1ndivid-
uals are of no consequence in Oriental coun-
tries, but the family is; therefore it is the
patents who arrange the matter for their
sons and daughters. In America when
young man thinks he is old enough to marry
he uses his own eyes and looks about for
maid who is willing to be made mate. In
France the thing is done for him and Tor
the girl by the respective parents; while ID
Japan a nakodo or middleman-a married
relative or friends usually deputied to
young man or girl-except in those cases.
frequent among the aristocracy, where the
couple were betrothed as infants.
First Met as Bride and Groom.
In the good old times the bridegroom
often did not know or see his "chosen one
till she was brought to his house, preceded
by a woman who carried lantern. 1t some
times happened that the bridegroom did not
like his bride at first sight, and refused to
take her. The humiliation which this
caused the bride probably led to the more
modern custom which gives to both the
Young folks somewhat more latitude OF
choice.
This custom is callhd the mi-ai, the "see
meeting" or mutual seeing" When the
nakodo has found a suitable girl, an ar
rangement is made by which she can, duly
chaperoned, meet the young man chosen for
her. at the theater, picnic party, an pri-
vate house, or in Shinto temple. Some
times the young folks are left in ignorance
as to the object of this meeting, but as rule
they are torewarned; and if there is de-
cided antipathy on one side or the other, the
matter ends here. 1t is said that, at the
present day, girl Is rarely forced to marry
the man chosen for her, if she does not like
him; but as matter of fact, if the parents
have made up their mind, 1t would be con-
sidered very improper for Japenese girl to
have will of her own in this matter, as
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-22
Scale in Steam Boilers.

Mr.. J. H. Paul, in recent lecture, az
rived at the conclusion that there is no spe-
cifc for incrustation in boilers; different
water requires different treatment Mr..
Paul recommended his audience to secure
an analysis of the water, and have a REM
edy'prepared by those thoroughly conversant
with the subject. and who will make a special
preparario al such a reasonable cost that it can
be economically used in quantities sufficient to
completely prevent the incrustation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-22

proaches for absolutely warning section Of
country of the tornado's dreaded visitation. In
my opinion the upper air currents hold secrets
that will be invaluable to meteorology and help
to make Old Probabilities less of a probability.
Every evening ! send a registering thermone-
ter heavenward on a kite and thus far have
been richly rewarded. We are on the eve OF
great discoveries in meteorology. The most
difficult problem now is the movement of
storm center. Virgins and DeVoe could gain
glory by solving the storm center question.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-22
What Clara Barton Knows.

Clara Barton, member of the Red Cross
Society-My time is so much occupied cannot
write my autobiography. 1t would fill several
volumes have been asked TO write my auto
biography by several publishers, hut as yet L
have not felt that 1 had the leisure. My life
has been a busy one and is closely allied to
historical events. Whenever think of tracing
it by years l then realize the magnitude of the
task. l have many things to tell which. if
fail to relate, will die with me. Perhaps it is
best that should not attempt to write a book.
Many things cannot afford to be told. AS long
as am alive my life work goes on, and whether
it would be wise to pause in the midst of ardu-
Gus duties and write is a question.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-22
India Rubber in the Healing of Wounds.

A physician has hit upon an excellent
way of utilizing rubber in the treatment of
wounds. He places one end of the strip of
rubber upon one lip of the wound and then
stretches the rubber to fasten the other end
to the opposite lip. In this way he draws
the severed parts closely together, and the
elastic rubber continuously holds them there.
The efficiency of the sheet bber used was in
creased by painting it over with thin gutta
percha cement.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-22

of broken and ground clinker, some Of coarse
Jumps. some resembling gravel. some looking
like the finest sand. For all this material there
is a use Some of it goes to form the founda-
tion of roads; some mixed with tar, is made
into durable pavement; some makes admirs-
Bile sand for mortar and cement, and some Is
made into imitation stone for sidewalks. The
process of cremation is cheap, and this method
of disposing of the refuse of crowded dis
trict has had a wholesome effect from a san1-
tary point of view. In Battersea the death rate
has gone down from Is to II.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-22
Fortune Seeking Emiyrants.

Many poor family that seeks the Western
wilds In the hope of winning fortune. is pre.
served from that insidous foe of the emigrant
and frontiersman-chills and fever-by Hos
letters stomach Bitters. So effectualiy does
that Incompatible medicinal defense fortify
the system against the combined influence of
a malarlous atmosphere and miasma- tainted
water. that protected by it the pioneer. the
miner or the tourist provided with it, may
safely encounter the danger.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-22
Steel Rails as Pit Props.

In consideration of the serious inroads which
are being made on the timber of this country
by the use of wooden props in mines, it is salts
factory to note that patent has been taken
out for method OF making steel rails into pit
props and supports for collierIes, ines tunnels,
bridges, etc. The rails are cut at their ends
and suitably framed together. In point OF cost
it is said that this mode of propping compares
favorably with brlcking and other systems.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-22
Had Read the Advertisements

Boston Herald.
Boggs-What are you taking medicine
for? You said yesterday you never felt bet
ter In your life.
Sikes-Yes, but was convinced that if 1
didn't take spring medicine, I'd be dead
man in a month.
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ladies with them; the latter part OF the
invitation they, however, jeered at as a very
amusing but quite au impracticable joke,
Later on. when the Commodore made an
expedition on shore, his guide sent a mes
senger ahead, whenever village was ap-
preached. to order the women out of the
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-22
Novel Passenger Car.

A passenger car without end platforms has
been patented. At each end of the car are
side doors at the bottom of the ordinary steps,
the doors being flush with the side Of the car
and opening inward. The steps may be covered
by trap-door while the train is running. In
the end of the is door and vestibule ar
rangemenL, atfording communication between
the cars.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-22
A Plan for Saving Oil.

A centrifugal machine is now used in engi-
neering workshops, by means of which IS per
cent of the oil remaining in the mel al cuttings
from drilling and planning machines can be re-
covered. The gain in recovered oil is about 40
to so gallons per ton of cuttings.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-22
Wouldn't Take the Hint.

Boston Herald.1
Lady (handing tramp a buscuit)-The
az and the woodpile are in the shed. sir.
Tramp (walking of)-That's the place
for them, lady. didn't suppose you keps
them in the parlor.
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81 OO-Until NAV 1-s3 90.

II cabinet photos, or one life-size crayon
for S3 90 at Aufrecht's Elite Gallery, SIG
Market street, Pittsburg. Use elevator.
-MTTSu -
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C0URTING BY PROXY.
Cupid Has q Serious Time of 1t Among
japanese Young People.
MANY A LOVER COMMITS SUICIDE.
Inferior Position Occupied by These Beau
ties Of the Orient.
MEN ARE OF HEAVEN, WOMEN OF EARTH
WRITTEN FOR THE DISPATCH,

in the entertaining mar
rative of mis- expedition
to the China Seas and
Japan, relates how some
j apanese o fl clal S
begged permission to
come on board to see
the guns fired off on
Washington's birth
day. They were, of
course, politely invited,
and with true Ameri-
can gallantry were re-
ouested IN hrinO tho
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-22
A DELIGHT To LADlESI

A clear. lovely complexion. How to obtain
1T Whyi use Madame A. Ruppert's World
Renowned Face Bleach. 1t will positively do
all that is claimed will remove all blemishes,
moth freckles, discoloratlons or any skin dis
ease. 1t is harmless for external use. is not
cosmetic, but skin tonic, leave the skin soft,
smooth and white. Call or send cents in
stamps for sealed particulars. Price. s. per
bottle, three bottles for SIS. the usual amount
required.
NINE. A. RUPERT,
Rooms 2o3 and 2O4 Hamilton Building, -
Fifth Avenue, Pittsburg, Pa
feSsu
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-06-05
HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI.

The annual meeting Of the High
School Alumni association at Stems
Hall Friday evening was very pleas.
ant affair. Refreshments were served
and the following toats responded to-
1.-THE School," w. w. P. Mcconnell:
'sThe School Maam," Miss Ayers:
"The Class of '91,'' Louis w. Kruger:
Literature" John Keysor, of the
class of '92. 1.-THE LADIES' Mr.. Will
Jams, OF st. Paul. Supt. Bechdolt also
responded to an invitation to speak,
as did Sherman Day, of st. Paul. Will
Willard acted as toast master.
The literary program included a his
tory by Miss Emma Fletcher. poem
by Miss Daisy Wallace, and an grafton
by Jay Hubbard. Vocal music was
furnished by Misses Ballou and Lizzie
Sparrow and Ed. Swan, and instru-
mental music by Miss Flora Wise.
The present officers were reelected
for the ensuing year. Louis Kruger
was elected orator, Anton Serumgard
historian, and Miss Kate Sparrow poet
for the ensuing year.
The meeting was a very enjoyable
one, and largely attended.
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MR.. MARSH SPEAKS.

MANKATo, MINI, June /, 81.
Editor Free Press:
1t is with considerable reluctance
that ask the privilege of using a
small portion of your space to revert
to the unfortunate affair of Geo. S.
POWllson. l am constrained to do
this by the remarks of Mr.. POwlisOn's
attorney at the time the sentence was
pronounced on Friday, during which
Mr.. Smith took occasion to utter in
situation which were directed at me,
although my name was not mentioned,
and which are so grossly unjust, that
l feel that l must at least enter a
denial. The giSt of these lnSinua-
tions is that l was in measure re-
sponsible for Mr.. Powlison'S leaving
the city so precipitately at the time
he did last winter. Whatever may be
Mr.. Smiths source of knowledge. any
facts that he may believe to have that
would warrant the charges set forth
in his plea are absolutely without
foundation. 1t is not necessary for
the purpose of this denial to rehearse
any of the events of the day that Mr..
Powlison left further than to say that
he came to my office that afternoon,
pun pOSC was w SCC IL L NOulu lCIp
him, which was the first and only time
l saw him until last Wednesday, after
this matter had come up, and that
PowliSon's determination to flee from
justice was directly or indirectly due
to my influence or council l denOunce
as absolutely untrue. l not only did
not in any way encourage Powlison to
abscond, but urged him to go and
make whatever restitution he could,
and l have reason to believe that he
did this largely on my advise. The
assertion that settlement was near
ly reached before Powlison talked
with me, is entirely erroneous, for no
agreement had been reached at that
time and no restitution had been
made, but Immediately after, and as [
believe at my suggestion, Powlison
did make such restitution as was
made. l do not believe that Mr..
Smith uttered these things with any
intent to wrong me, but was prompt
ed to do so upon erroneous informa-
ton. CHAs. NJ. MARSH.
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Attention! Fall I'M! Forward, March!!!

The District Encampment G. A. r.
will be held in this city June II, IS
and 10, and it is the wish of the COM
mittee on entertainment that the city
of Mankato be not backward in MAX
ing this one of the best encampments
ever held in Southern Minnesota, and
in order to do this the G.. A. r. must
have cooperation with the citizens.
All must feel deep interest in the
work, and when the committee call
on the citizens to help in this work it
is hoped that they will meet with a
welcome and good subscription to
help the work along.
BY ORDER OF Com.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-06-05

Millet will make more Hay and is
cheaper than any other. Best seed at
J. G.. Rollers.
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MONEY TO LOAN on improved farm
ands at low rates of interest and easy
payments. G.. w. MEAD,
Room ZIG Investment Building.
46tf Mankato, MINI.
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SAD INDEED.
Manleton ENTERPRISE .

The saddest and most heart rending
affection and which we believe has no
parallel, is that which has befallen
Mr.. and Mrs. Detgen, living three
miles south of the village. Ten days
agothere was playing about theirhappy
home, five bright and healthy children
to-day they are all lying side by side
in the grave yard. A melancholy
feature about this affection is, that
from the nature of the disease, diph-
liberia, it deprived them of the assist
ance of their neighbors and friends,
but they have the sympathy of the
community in it's most tender and
compassionate form.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-06-05

FARMERS will find IL to their best
interests to buy their farm machinery
from j. G. Roller. He will sell you
none but the best goods and pay you
the highest market price for your
grain and produce. Always patroniZe
the man that does you the most good.
We assure you you will be treated
fair. He does the largest implement
business in the city. 50t3
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ADVERTISED LETTERS.
The following is a list of unclaimed
etters for week ending June l, 1891.

In calling for the above letters please say "ad-
vertised' and date of this list. Letters remain
ing unclaimed at the expiration of Is days from
this date will be sent to the Dead Letter Office
w. w. p. MCCONNELL, 2. NJ.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-06-05

J. G. Roller sells the Weir, also the
Grand Deteur latest improved COM
bined corn cultivators, Hollingsworth
and Yankee Hay Rakes, Potato Hill
lers, Lever, tooth and Double Shovel
Flows, ID. M. Osborne & Co.'s latest
improved all steel binders and now
ers, Advance Threshers and Reeves
Stackers. 50t3
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-06-05
ID Il ID.

1891. at the home OF her niece Mrs. c. b. Tay.
lor, Mrs. Elizabeth Todd Houghton wife of
Mr.. Levi Houghton of Fulton, Illinois, and
aunt OF Mrs. Anna E. Gregg and Miss Elinor
Pearson of this city.
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For Sale.

Two fresh mich cows, inquire Of
Hugh Price on Shaubut farm Bel
grade. 49t4*
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Buy the Weir and Grand Deteur
Jultivators, Weir Flows, Holdings
worth or Yankee Hay Rakes, d. NJ.
Osborne & Co. Mowers and Binders.
Advance ThreSherS, J. @, Roller.
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When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria-
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria
when she had Children, she gave them Castoris
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WANTED.

Agents to represent the Royal Pub
fishing Co., at $500 per day or on COM
mission. Call on or address, No. 215
Young Mems Building, Mankato. 49t4*