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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-12-02
A Ball of Fire Makes a Visit.

A very singular story is told concern
ing the vagaries of one mass of globe
lightning. A tailor in the Rue St.
Jacques, in the neighborhood of the Val
de Grace, was getting his dinner one
day during thunderstorm when he
heard loud clap, and soon the chimney
board fell down, and a globe of fire as
big as a child's head came out quietly
and moved slowly about the room at a
small height above the floor. The spec
tator, in conversation afterward with
M. Babbinet, of the Academic des
Sciences, said it looked like good sized
kitten rolled up into ball and moving
without showing its paws. 1t was bright
and shining, yet he felt no sensation of
heat. The globe came near his feet, but
by moving them gently aside he avoided
the contact.
After trying several excursions in diff
ferent directions it rose vertically to the
height of his head-which he threw
back to prevent it touching him
steered toward hole in the chimney
above the mantelpiece, and made its
way into the tlue. Shortly afterward-
when he supposed it had had time to
reach the top" the tailor said-there
was dreadful explosion, which de-
stroyed the upper part of the chimney
and threw the fragments on to the roofs
of some adjoining buildings, which they
broke through. chamber Journal.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-12-02
Maokerel Win Be cheaner.

Housekeepers will be glad to learn
that mackerel, salt or fresh, which for
the last few years has been an expensive
article of food, and which is most ap-
petizing and desired one as well, will
shortly be perceptibly cheaper. Mack
erel it seems begin to run in our waters
about the middle Of April, at first ap-
pearing in immense numbers, but small
size. For years the fishermen gathered
them in at the earliest possible moment,
thereby preventing them from reaching
good growth, and wasting thousands
of small fish that were almost worthless
on the market.
To prevent this law was passed pro-
hibiting the catching of mackerel until
the LIST of June, by which time good
growth is obtained. AS, however, by
that date they have become scarce in
this vicinity, the price became CORE
spondingly high. Next April the five
year embargo expires, and we will have
abundant and cheap mackerel until the
fishermen again overreach themselves.
A fish dealer said recently: sit was
wicked the way these fish were wasted;
for twenty-five cents, few years ago,
you could come into my shop and buy a
half peck of mackerel, small and big, as
they came. Then they grew so scarce
that about the time the law went into
effect a single plump fish brought one
dollar sometimes. There is talk now of
passing law to prevent the sale of the
small CLAIMS, which have increased in
price from six dollars per barrel whole
sale to thirteen dollars on account of
their reckless use. That will make the
Little Necks an expensive luxury for
awhile, but it will save the breed. New
York Times.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-12-02
The College of Cardinals.

No fewer than ten members of the col
lege of cardinals have died during thu
last nine months. AS only two new
members have been created within tina
time, the college has a lower member
ship than it has had for a long period
When complete it has seventy members
at present the number is fifty-one. Aus
tria, Germany and Poland have six Car
dinals between them, France has five
Spain four, Portugal two, and the United
States, Belgium, Australia and Canad'
one each. All the other cardinals ar
Italians, Italy thus having a large ma
jority in the college.-London Tit-Bits.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-12-02
A Theory About Mans Beard.

There is theory favored by the disci-
Piles of Darwin that the beard is merely
the survival of primitive decoration.
Man, according to this view, was orig
inally as hairy as the opossum itself, but
as he rolled down the ages he wore the
hair off in patches by sleeping on his
sides and sitting against a tree. Of
course the hair of the dog is not worn off
in this way, but great theory is not to
be set aside by an objection so trifiing.
By and by our ancestors "awoke to the
consciousness that they were patchy and
spotty," and resolving to "live down.
all hair that was not ornamental they
with remarkable unanimity seem to
have fixed on the eyebrows, the mus
tache unfortunately, as the self
scrapers mostly think-the beard as be-
ing all that was worth preserving of the
primitive covering. English Illustrated
Magazine.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-12-02
Snap Shots at Royalty.

King George is to AK what the Prince
of Wales is to Homberg. He is remarka-
BILE for extreme assurance, tempered
with reserve, and wears his hat slightly
on the side of his head as he strides
along the streets, looking straight at
people as if to invite them to get out of
his way. He is an habitue of the casino
and the cardrooms. On aighting from
his carriage yesterday number of pho
tographers ran up to take snap shots at
him.
Seeing this the king good naturally
stopped and "stood fire." turning his
face toward them. On returning to his
carriage when the visit was over he did
the same, saying aloud when he thought
they ought to have done, ''Ca y est" OTIS
all right, is it not? Ia remark that clio
tied great laughter. News.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-12-02
Bonds in an Old Chest.

A strange case is down for trial il
court at Wabash. Last fall E. L. Rit
tenhouse bought tool chest from the
estate of Henry Walker, and afterward
found nailed underneath the bottom Of
a drawer in the chest lot of 5000 gov
eminent bonds, coupons of the old 5.2(
issue. The secret was too good to keep
and it came to the knowledge of the
family of George Knoop, who died some
time ago, and as Knoop at one time
lived in Walkers family, and was
known to have United States bonds, the
heirs are now suing Rittenhouse fol
possession of the money.-Indianapolil
Sentinel
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-12-02
Three Views of Mars.

M. Flammarion, the French astrono-
mer, regards it as very probable that the
dark areas of Mars are water and the
bright ones land. Professor Schaeberle's
observations with the greatest tele-
scope in the world (the Lick under the
best possible conditions, lead him to pre-
cisely opposite conclusions. Mr.. Brett
(the English artist astronomer) doubts if
land and water exist on Mars at all, and
gives good reasons for deciding that the
planet is in heated state-as we sup
pose Jupiter to be, for example. Pro
fessor E. s. Holden in Forum.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-12-02
THE DEATH OF TOMMY.
Virginia Hospitality Could Not Be Dis
regarded Too Lightly.

Virginia Hospitality Could Not Be Dis
regarded Too Lightly.
The south has always been known for
its hospitality, and nowhere has this
quality been more religiously main
tanned than in Virginia. Unfortunately
the war made sad havoc with the Vir-
giniRn's resources, but his old time open
heartedness has never altered.
Some years ago friend of mine trav-
cling in the lower portion of that state
stopped for a few hours with old &C.
quaintances and remained for tea. An
occasion of this kind in Virginia calls
invariably for the favorite dish of the
south-fried chicken.
Alas! there was but one young chicken
on the place, and that one pet. 1t had
been left an orphan by its mother at a
very early age, and, like Pip in Charles
Dickens "Great Expectations, had been
brought up by hand. The children
called it Tommy, and were very fond OF
it, while Tommy in turn was attached
to the children.
The matter was a very serious one,
and family consultation was held.
Virginia hospitality could not be lightly
disregarded, and it was decided that
poor Tommy must become the sacrifice.
My friend of course knew nothing of
the tragedy that was being enacted for
his comfort, and when tea was served
regarded the plate of nicely Drowned
chicken with contemplative joy.
Soon, however, he became aware that
something was amiss. An air of silent
sorrow pervaded the little family group
usually so gay, and the children took
nothing on their plates. The chicken
was passed, but with the exception of
my friend no one partook. Selecting
juicy looking drumstick, he fixed 1t
with his fork, and cutting off choice
bit conveyed it to his mouth.
At this there was sudden and heart
breaking howl from one of the little
boys, 'Oh, mamma, mamma, he's eating
up our Tommy
Thereupon the other children mingled
their voices in wild wailing, and the
older members burst into uncomfortable
laughter in which, as the truth dawned
upon him, my friend joined.
Then there came explanations, more
laughter and tears, and adjustments all
around.
Poor Tommy could not be restored to
life, but he was buried under big apple
tree with appropriate ceremonies.-Al-
bert B. Paine in Harper's Young People.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-12-02
To Enjoy a Celebration.

Binks-Yes, my family took in the
whole Columbus celebration, and il
about half killed US. Such crowds!
thought sometimes we'd never get out
alive.
Minks-My family enjoyed the Colum.
bus celebration immensely.
II don't see how"
eve staid at home and read about It. :
New York Weekly.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-12-02
Jewelry Found in a Well.

While cleaning out well mile and
a half northeast of Nevada, Mo-, Rich
ard Hasten found about a peck of jew
elry, mostly gold. Over hundred
rings, lot of chains, cuff buttons, lock
cts and other trinkets were picked out
of the mud. The well is near house
that has been vacant for years. 1t is
supposed tramps who had lodged in the
house hid the valuables in the WE'LL
Kansas City Times.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-12-02
Farm Machinery!
The best all guaranteed Steel Machinery Money Refunded

position sell the lowest wholesale prices Mont
Drills Harrows Budlong Wen
Corn Cvators and other tools Rake Ted
Leaders, Hay Rake Weir Economy
Subbe and Gang Osborn Mowers and New Osborn Binders
the latest improved lbs. a-horse foot Binder.
also Auman Co. Threshers
Hus Davis Sewing Machines Road
Graders Bugges and everything need Besides will buy
thing sell highest market Call and before
buy You will get strictly honest deal and honest goods
J. G. KoIT ,E1R
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-27
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

Trinity Episcopal church, Main street, be-
tween Lewis and Church streets. Services at
IL a. m. and 7.3O p III. Rector, Rev. W. Q. Hull
hhen.
United Brethren church, Lewis street, be-
tween Main and Johnson streets. Services at
IL a. III. and 73O p. Ii. Pastor, Rev. J. d. Don
Ovan.
Methodist church, Lewis street, between
Main and Frederick.s streets. Services at IL a
M and 130 p. IN. Pastor, Rev. J. L. Williams
Christ Evangelical Lutheran church, Lew
is street, between Main and Frederick streets
Services at IL a. M. and 7.30 p. m. Pastor, Rev
II. F. Shealy-
Baptist church, corner Main and Washing
ton streets. Services at IL a. m. and 7.30 p m
Pastor, Rev. W. J. e. Cox.
Second Presbyterian church corner Freder
ick and Lewis streets. Services at IL q. m.
and 7.30, Pastor, Rev. VIA. Cumming.
st. Francis Roman Catholic. North Augustf
street, Mass at and 1880 a. M Yespers ant
benediction OF Most Blessed Sacrament at
p. N. Pastor, Rev. Father McVerIy.
Young Mems Christian Association, corner
Main and Water streets. Services at p. ~
Sunday
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-27
"White Caps" near Mt. Crawford.

The Mt. Crawford correspondent Of
the Rockingham Register says
"The neighborhood has been inter
ested in white Capn visitation. 1t
seems doe" Wise, who lives near
here, had employed young man to
work for him by the name of George
Craw. 1t turned out that Craw had in
gratiated himself into the affection of
Docs family to such an extent that his
wife and daughters concluded that one
man about the house was enough, and
Doc. was informed that his services
could be dispensed with. Report says
he left and went to Staunton to take a
clerkship in that city, and George was
elected pater tamizias pro tenn. This
election was not satisfactory to the
community at large, and delegation
waited on him on Thursday night to
escort him from the chair. George dis
sented and barricaded the doors and
windows, but as majorities generally
rule, he found this would be no eXcep-
ton, and after discharging two loads
of shot at his visitors he sped forth in
to the silent shades of night, and de
camped for parts unknown"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-27
Consistency. Where Art Thou :

In 1888, the Republican patty, COM
PEELED to make some show of cOnces-
sion to the popular demand for lower
taxes, appointed riff commission of
protectionists to investigate the mat
ter. This Commission reported that
the tariff should be reduced from 20 to
25 per cent. But when the Democrats
attempted to do this very thing, in
1886 and 1888, the Republican politicians
fiercely opposed and defeated it. And
in 1889 and 1890, when they once more
found themselves in supreme control,
the hypocritical Republican leaders,
instead of reducing the tariff as they
and their own commission had advised,
actually increased it by the Mckinley
bill from 43 to 60 per cent. 1t was then
that they threw off all disguise and ap-
peared in their true colors as the sworn
friends and defenders of the million
aire manufacturers and the robber
trusts. 1t is the continuation and ex
tension of this system of pillage which
is running the farmer. Money is scarce
in the South and West because the
tariff takes from those sections and
gives to the wealthy East, where
money is now abundant. How long
will the people suffer this p Watch
man, Monroe Co., W. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-27

sponded. There was no bridge then as
there is now, and there was nothing
for it but to hunt up and down the
bank for a skiff. To add to their
trouble the canebrake was so thick and
tangled they had to abandon the horses
and creep along the waters edge
through the damp and the dark till
way past midnight before their search
was rewarded When they finally
found skiff and got across the river
not a man in Tuscumbia would receive
so dilapidated looking a couple, and it
was broad day before they could get
either food or lodging. But they were
married, and are yet, getting gray and
fat together in a pleasant Southern
city, resigned to everything in life. even
to the final vanquishment of Major
Falkenburg and his brave legion.
ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL.
Colonel Phillips and his men return
ed to camp, and two days later, while
the officers were basking in the sun, Il
flag of truce approached the picket
lines. Major Clements was provost
marshal of the region at the time and
he went out to meet the messenger OF
some sort of peace. He found it was "a
hireling of Major Falkenburg, bearing
a great basket, with about two bushels
of wedding cake. which Mrs. Charity
had baked with her own hands and
sent him-her parting shot in the cam
paign. The messenger was received
with all courtesy, was entertained as
became belligerent in time of tempo
rary cessation of hostilities, and was
given safe conduct outside the lines
when all formalities had been complied
with. Then Colonel Phillips, making
the best of a bad matter, shared his
cake with his command and was better
liked than ever.
That was long time ago. The foe
of rebel majors came home in due sea-
son, honored by service and sanctified
by wounds, and after some years of
patient, honest work, won high place
at the bar, which he has never since
dimmed by any act unmanly. Years
ago he married his choice of all women
and lives with her yet, laughing with
her now and then when some old COM
rade chaffs him about his raid into
Florence or his bushels of wedding
cake.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-27
Ar0und the World in Eighty DAYS.

Did Jules Verne ever think that his
imaginary Phileas Fogg would be
eclipsed by an American girl, who
once made the circuit in less than
seventy-three days? But Phileas had
to take ''second money" The fame of
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
has gone around the world long ago,
and left it's record everywhere as q
precious boon to every nation. In the
whole world Of medicine, nothing
equals it for the cure of scrofula of the
lungs (which is Consumption. Coughs
and bronchial troubles succumb to this
remedy, and the blood is purified by it,
until all unsightly skin blotches are
driven away. Don't be skeptical, as
this medicine is guaranteed to every
purchaser. You only pay for the good
you get.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-27
THE OLD CRADLE.

I'm banished to the garret now;
My busy days are DER;
Within my sheltering embrace
The babies sleep no more
No more, as in the bygone hours.
My drowsy beat keeps time
In patient, sleepy monotone
With the old nursery rhyme;
"Rock-a-by baby, on the tree top,
When the wind blows the cradle will rock
The last rays of the setting sun
Slant through the windows small,
They light the garrets dusky gloom,
And on my head they fall.
Along their level bars of gold
Old pictures come and go,
Again hear the mothers voice
Singing so soft and low;
''Rock-a by baby, ON the tree top,
When the wind blows the cradle will rock
An me! Where once the baby heads
The downy pillows prest
Within my ample oaken hood
The spider has her nest.
Empty, forgotten and alone,
A useless thing am L;
The last words of the quaint old song
Fall like a parting sigh;
when the bough breaks, the cradle will fall
Down will go baby, and cradle and ALL"
E. M.G4ifith, in Haaper's BGzar.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-27
For the SPECTATOR.
GODS PROVIDENCE.

Oh how we grieve and fret, and sigh,
When all our plans go wrong,
When friends prove false, or loved ones die,
And cares come trooping in throng.
With hopes deferred, our hearts are faint;
But He who notes the sparrow's fall,
Can soothe and comfort our complaint,
Gods Providence is over ALL
When weary of life's burdens here,
We almost wish to lay them down.
Doubts, and regrets, and vain despair,
And the cold worlds sneering frown.
Be still sad heart, look up and see
The Guiding Hand'' that rules the world,
Sun, moon, and stars, earth, air and sea,
Acknowledge Him, the Sovereign Lord.
The grass that springs beneath the sod,
The flowers, whose fragrance fills the air,
Proclaim their great Creator, God,
And share, alike, His tender care.
Can He not, then, our wants supply,
He who provides our daily bread?
He stoops to hear our every sigh;
Trust Him, and by His hand be led.
Oh faithleSS heart, be still and wait
He will Provide, whate'er befall.
life's varied, shifting scenes,
Gods Providence is over ALL
W. NJ. A.
April lG 'o2
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-27
The dago is known by his fruits.
A Leader.

Since its first introduction, Electric
Bitters has gained rapidly in popular
favor, until now it is clearly in the lead
among pure medicinal tonics and al
teratives- es-containing nothing which
permits its use as a beverage or intoxi-
cant, it is recognized as the best and
purest medicine for all ailments of
Stomach, Liver or Kidneys. 1t will
cure Sick Headache, Indigestion, Con
stipaticn, and drive Malaria from the
system. Satisfaction guaranteed with
each bottle or the money will be re-
funded. Price only so cents per bottle.
Sold by Hughes q Bell.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-27
Falling of q Log.

GAS easy as falling off q log" is an
old saying. When it was first uttered,
nobody knows. Nothing is easier, un-
less it is the taking of dose of DIR.
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. These act
like magic. No gripping or drenching
follows. as is the case with the old
fashioned pills. The relief that follows
resemble the action of Nature in her
happiest moods the impulse given to
the dormant liver is of the most salu-
tary kind, and is speedily manifested
by the disappearance of all bilious
symptoms. Sick headache, wind on
the stomach, pain through the right
side and blade, and yellow
ness of the skin and eyeballs are speedi-
ly remedied by the Pellets.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-27
The Hands0meSt Lady in Staunt0n

Remarked to friend the other day
that she knew Kemp's Balsam for the
Throat and Lungs was superior rem
edy, as it stopped her cough instantly
when other cough remedies had no eff
feet whatever. So to prove this and
convince you of its merit, any druggist
will give you a sample bottle free.
Large size soc and 81. apr cats
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-27
DoddS' CataFrh Cure
LOCAL AND INTERNAL TREATMENT.

In order to cure catarrh it is neciss ary to al
lay the Inflammation of the irrita ted m lem
branes with a soothing application, cleanse
the head of the plugging mucous 5ecret1ons,
and heal the discharging ulcers. For cold in
tine head and nasal catarrh Dodd local tt eat
ment does this without the aid of snuff, ,douch-
es or fumes. If the disease has extended
downwards, affecting the bronchial tubes or
lungs, digestion and blood, the internal treat
ment both removes from the system the scat
tered poison, and by its building-Gp proper
ties assists nature in restoring the impaired
parts. Send for our book treating on catarrh.
Foster Milburn g. Co., ,prOprietors, ,BTlfalO N. Y
Sold in Staunton by
sept 23 81 ly w. M. ALLEN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-27
Elm &.

That is what everybody says who tries a
bottle of Pure Export Beer, for sale by j. B.
Guntner, of this city. The beer is the Pure
Extract of Malt and Hops, and every bottle is
guaranteed. 1t is delightful beverage and
just the thing to build up an overworRed or
broken down constitution. Manufactured
only by the Baltimore Brewing Co., of Balti-
more, Md. apr Cats
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-27

SYMPTOMS Moisture; intense itching and
Stinging; most at night; worse by scratching.
Ii allowed to continue tumOrS form, which Of
ten bleed and ulcerate, becoming very sore.
SwAYNEs OINTMENT stops the itching and
bleeding, heals liberation, and in most cases
removes the tumors. AT druggists, or by mail,
for so cents DR.. Swayne Son, Philadelphia.
feb l0-Iyr '32
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-27
NO.. 36.
Durdette On Easter Eggs.

For one thing, observe tnat Easter
eggs" are quite a feature of the festival.
Now, when / was a boy we had no such
nonsense, says Robert j. Burdette in
the April Ladies' Home Journal. We
had ''aigs" always. 'Easteraigs,"
usually pronounced in one word. We
used to color them with calico; fast col
ors. A week before Easter somebody
would go to the store TO buy the calico
with which to print the "aigs." rs
this fast colors?" And the clerk would
lift his hand to heaven and swear that
the deluge couldn't fade one ray of the
brightest tint in the figure. After Sc
curing his affidavit, we would tie the
''aign up in a bit of that print and boil
it. The calico would come out of the
ordeal pure, spotless, whittier than snow,
and the "aig" would be thing of
beauty in dots and leaves and twigs.
A man forearlned is apt to be fore
handed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-04-27

.Take-Would you like me to be frank,
Miss Cora?
Cora thinking of an old flame)-In-
deed | would. Poor Frank! wish I'd
never jilted him