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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-11-17
IA DAINTY LITTLE DRESS.
Neat Enough. and Pretty Enough
for a Little Queen.
Guimpe, with an Overdress OF Contrast.
Ing Color and Material - Worth
tho Making Many Times
Over.

Simplicity-is synonymous with beauty
in child's wardrobc-much trimming
and adjoining being altogether out OF
place on the little figures, which pos
sess sufficient beauty in themselves.
Perhaps of all the quaint, pretty little
costumes for the wee bit women moth
Ing can quite take the place of the
gulmpe, with its overdrcss of contrast
Ing color and material. Its universal
popularity and long living prove its
merits.
The accompanying illustrations show
a little costume dainty enough and
pretty enough for small queen. The
guimpe is made of soft white wooden
Grape, arranged in small plaits in front
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-11-17
Ezekiel on balloon shoulders.

The dressmalxer's device of balloon
shoulders was denounced as long ago
as the time of Ezekiel, that prophet
having uttered the solemn warning:
"Thus saith the Lord God: Woe to the
women that sew pillows to all arm
holes" The doubling can verify this
curse BY turning to Ezekiel 1919. The
old Hebrew prophets, by the way, were
severe critics of women's fashions.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-11-17
Naming Hlndoo sabiea.

A Hindoo baby is named when it is
twelve days old and usually by the
mother. Sometimes the father wishes
for another name than that selected
by the mother. In that case two lamps
are placed over the two names and the
name over which the lamp burns the
brightest is the one given the child.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-11-17
Plain Graham Pudding.

One egg, one-half cup of molasses or
brown sugar, one-half cup of sweet
milk, one-half teaspoonful of soda, q
little salt, one-half cup of raisins OF
any kind of dried fruit, two cups of
graham flour. Steam two hours and
do not lift the cover the first hour
Serve with cream and sugar favored to
suit the taste
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-11-17
Restoring Color in Linen.

Colors taken out of linens by care
less washing or otherwise may be re-
stored by immersing the articles in q
solution of one part of acetic acid to
twelve parts of water. This, says the
New York Times, Is authoritative and
worth remembering.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-12-21

refused her name AMI would only say
that she had been falsely arrested. The
police officials laughed mt her
1t was 6 o'clock before she asked for
messenger. The message brought the
manager of the Empire down in hot
haste His astonislment at seeing his
favorite soubrette i'll a cell was great.
He sWore at the sergeant. threatened to
enter suit against every official within
sight and finally gave bail for the APP
pearance of Miss Fabayan IN court
The soubrette. after leaving the police
station, dropped her air of outraged and
indignant innocence and surprised her
manager by laughing heartily at what
she called most ridiculous mistake.
She made him promise To make no fuss
whatever about the matter. The police,
when they found ont who their prisoner
WAS, We're only koo glad to let the affair
drop.
That Christmas night was the happi-
est, Miss Fabayan assured her friends.
she had ever spent
The essay delivered by Miss Carlysle of
Boston on The Ethics of Charity" was
declared by the young ladies of the
Scientific Relief society to be perfectly
lovely
Miss Fabayan has received an invita-.
ton to spend month next summer on a
farm up III Vermont. She says that the
invitation comes from "A young woman
whom she met last Christmas day I'M
1pr most Dpculiur circumstances and
she is going to accept it.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-12-21

LII the llarleian manuscripts prophecy
is mentioned showing that if Christmas
day falls on a Monday many disasters are
threatened:
II Christmas day on Monday be-
A great winter that year you'll see,
And full OF winds both loud and shrill
But III summer, truth to tell
High wiutls shall there be and strong.
Full OF irmpests lasting long,
While battles they shall multiply,
And great plenty of boasts shall die.
With regard to this last prophecy the
Pail Mall Gazette pointed out in 1866 how
curiolIsly correct were the events of that
year, following the falling of Chrisiuas day
on Monday i'll 1865. 1t was remarked of
three Of the prophecies that the wind lasted
in 1866 from January to May; that war
was ended by the battle of Sadowa, when
the Prussians and Austrians were in con
fict, and that the cattle plague was in full
swing, being n legacy of the outburst of the
rinderpest OF 1865 Manchester Times
The Somerset reporter., 1893-12-21

when there came second rap. This
time it was the essayist in No. 49,
81 am Miss Carlysle," said the essay
list. Il have the next ROOM"
Come in, said Miss Fabayan.
Il have heard ALL said Miss Carlysle
after the door had been closed.
sWellY' replied the soubrette icily
II simply came to ask If you intend to
shield that female from the law
ITO what female do you refert'
ITO the one in your closet"
Miss Fabayan walked to the closet
door and opened it. Come out, now
she said kindly. Placing one arm around
the unfortunate young woman, Miss Fa
bayan looked calmly at the essayist and
said, Il intend to give this young woman
a chance if it lies within my power"
1t was a singular group. Miss Car
lysle stood with her back to the door, a
naughty look on her face. Her cold
gray eyes looked sternly through her
glasses at the two young women in the
center of the room.
Miss Carlysle broke the silence.
Very well. If you cannot see what
is your duty, am fully alive to mine,
''1o on may do as you please" hotly re-
turned Miss Fabayan.
Miss Carlysle set her thin lips firmly
together and left the room
'.Oh, where shall go? What shall |
do sobbed the strange young woman.
Il must get away from here. They will
arrest me now. That woman is going
after the police"
"Stay where you are 1t is useless to
try to escape now replied Miss Fa-
bayan. They heard the door of No 33
close.
"She is going now," sobbed the young
woman.
Yes said Miss Fabayan. "She is
going down to the office. She will send
up policeman. l have It'll Here-quick.
1t may succeed!
Miss Fabayan had jumped to her feet
again. Her eyes flashed with excite
ment She hastily opened her trunk and
pulled out "A wrapper.
Here, now, take off your hat, your
cloak, your dress. Put this on
The young woman mechanically
obeyed.
Nov, listen," said Miss Fabayan.
"They may send another officer. You
are TO stay here. l will go in your place.
As soon AS | am gone you take one of my
dresses from that trunk. You will find
hat and a jacket You will put them
on, also heavy veil Here is some mon
ey. Half an hour after | am gone you
will walk ont Go directly to the station
and take the first train for your home
''Oh, but you''-
"Neyer mind me. | can get out of
this all right"
The Two young women worked hastily.
In 10 minutes there was another knock
at the door. This time it was Il man in
plain clothes.
(which is the young woman who
came into this house few moments
ago. he demanded.
Il came in few moments ago" said
Miss Fabavan.
Then you will have to go with me. l
am detective"
Il will co. answered Miss Fabayan
calmly.
All that afternoon Miss Fabayan passed
in IL cell in ii police station. She had
The Somerset reporter., 1893-12-21
1894.
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The Somerset reporter., 1893-12-21
Such Variety of Christmas Goods were never seen in
this section Of the State
a M . NJ c
Our Special Attractions
WE MENTION OUR

Elegant Silver Tea and alter dinner
Coffee Sets; Ice Pitchers, Filters and Wat
Sets; Butter, Berry and Nut Dishes; Soup
Tureens and Baking Dishes; Cake Baskets;
Sugar and Cream Sets; Smoking Sets;
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The Somerset reporter., 1893-12-21
The White Yuletide.

The ground is white and the sky is gray,
snow has fallen and snow will fall;
Snow has fallen before today,
But this is the snow of all
For the yue is white.
Fields of December or woods of May,
White Of blossom or white of snow
White is the wear for holiday,
And the old earth seems to know
For the yule is whitel
Selected.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-12-21

L W az Vii ict-
mas day. The
Il n for t IL n q t es
who were obliged
to spend the day
in the st. Julien
hotel realized it
painfully. They
wished theycould
forget it, but
they could not.
Not that the st.
Julien, as a hotel,
was not well
managed an d
cheerful enough
in its way, but
who has ever
The Somerset reporter., 1893-12-21
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The Somerset reporter., 1893-12-21
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The Somerset reporter., 1893-12-21
A SAMARITAN.
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The Somerset reporter., 1893-12-21
1894.
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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-07-28
WILL WATCH CHINA.

Just now the attitude of France
toward Siam is attracting the atten-
tion of the world. England is said to
be closely watching the situation with
a view of interfering If she can ad-
vance her interests by SO doing. But
England, as has been her custom In
such cases, will follow the course which
will pay her the best regardless OF
right or wrong. If by keeping still
she can gain the most from the French
despoilation of the country, that
course will be pursued, but if it is
thought that interference will be of
greater benefit, she will question the
right of France upon the ground. 1t
is simply question of spoils with
both nations.
But there is danger in meddl1ng
with some of those eastern countries
which all European nations dread, and
this is the interference of China, and
that nation may yet be an obstacle in
the way if France persists to intimi-
date Siam. China is by no means a
nation to be treated with contempt.
The Chinese army consists of about
100000 men. This army is well
armed with modern implements of
war, including liberal supply of
Krupp field cannon and could make
lively times in that portion of the
world, if once aroused. Besides it's
army China has considerable Of fleet
of the most modern type, and is in
every way able to make things exceed
ingly interesting should it at any
time become aroused to the point Of
interference.
But formidable as is the appearance
which China presents with her army
and navy, it stands as small matter
in a nation of 100000 if it should
become thoroughly aroused and tor
rent would be started which France
or any other European nation could
not stop. For this reason France as
well as England will proceed very
slowly, and pains will be taken not to
arouse the enmity of the Chinese,
while satisfying their own greed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-07-28
COMPTROLLER ECKLES, has write

COMPTROLLER ECKLES, has written
an article on the National banks for
the August North American Revie,o, in
which he refers to the solidity of the
banks of the northwest, and speaks
especially of the banks Of Minnesota,
and compliments the people upon the
wise management which prevails
among them. Up to the present time
not national bank in Minnesota has
suspended, which indeed speaks well
for their management, and this fact
ought to be worth much to the state
In the east as 1T shows that a most
conservative course has been follow
ed. The St. Paul Trade Journal in re-
viewing the condition of the banks of
this state, says that their statements
show that confidence has not been
much impaired and that they are in
excellent condition, and that par
ticularly is this true of the southern
and central portion. This matter
for congratulatlon among the people,
and ought to have the effect of still
further strengthening the confidence
of the public. The Trade Journal al
so states that the more extensive
dairying is carried on, the sounder is
the condition of the banks in the
locality. This indeed is significant
int
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-07-28

AN eastern paper thinks the pres
ent price of farm products will induce
farmers to encourage the establish
ment of beet sugar industries, and so
introduce into their crops new and
profitable feature. 1t is doubtful how
ever, if the uncertainties regarding
the tariff will not have it's effect in
this line as WELL In the meantime
where are the high prices that farm
ers were going to realize for their
products under the Democratic free
trade regime. 1t would seem as
though some of the benefits ought to
begin to show themselves pretty soon.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-07-28
A THEORY OUT OF JOINT.

1t has been theory of the free trad
ers that in order to get nations to buy
of us we we must buy of them. They
have waxed eloquent and worn thread
bare the statement that if they wish
ed to increase our exports we must
increase our imports. But some how
or other this theory, like some of
their other ones, does not work. Dur
ing the past few months we have
been increasing our imports. In fact
we have increased them to such an
extent that the balance of trade has
turned against. US. Now if the free
trade theory were true our exports
ought to show large increase. But
unfortunately, not only for the coun-
try but the theory also, the reverse is
true and our exports, instead of in
creasing have decreased more that
$152,000,000. Evidently something is
wrong with this beautiful Dem
ocratic theary. 1t doesn't work &C
cording to the claims which were
made for it. 1t is badly out of joint,
and it is extremely doubtful if any
amount of doctoring will benefit it in
the least. OF course the free traders
will claim that it is all owing to the
Mckinley law, but they furnish no
proof to show that it would be better
under their scheme. They have
claimed all along that if we purchas-
ed abroad we would sell also, but the
experience of the past few months
demonstrates that such is not always
the case. 1t simply proves the as
sertion which the protectlonists have
made time and again, that nations
like individuals will buy only what
they want, no matter how much may
be purchased of them. England will
not buy single dollars worth more
Of us because of free trade, than she
actually needs no matter how low we
drop our tariff duties, and she will
stop buying then if she can find any
other place where she can buy
cheaper. The free trade theory will
not work when it becomes condi-
tion.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-07-28
Special Worlds Fair Rates.

The Minneapolis & St. Louis Ry.
will make special round trip rates
from Mankato on July 18th, oath. 31st
and Aug. It'll to Chicago. Remember
the Albert Lea Route lands you at
the main entranceto the fair grounds.
Full information cheerfully given by
f. f. POWERS, Agent.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-07-28

REPORT has it that SecretaryGresh-
am and his assistant secretary, Josiah
Quincy, do not get along well together
and that the latter will resign in the
course Of month or two. Ex-Gov.
Andrews. of Massachusetts is men
toned as his possible successor.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-07-28

ILLINOIS, Colorado and Oregon may
need sympathy, but they will get lit
tile of it, and they ought to be great
deal wiser when they come to elect
governors next time.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-07-28

The Worlds Fair excursions on
certain days do not seem to be very
great success. What the people want
is one fare rate for the round trip,
hinged about with no restrictions.
They do not like the idea of being
treated like immigrants.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-07-28

ACCORDING to Auditor Alderman,
of the worlds fair, the big show cost
about $21 900, 900, or about three times
as much as the Paris Exposition. The
world has never before seen it's equal,
and Iit will cbe years before it
will again be attempted On such a
magnificent scale.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-07-28
S25. 900 i'm Premiums.

Offered by Liggett & Meyer Tobac-
co Co., OF ST. Louis, Mo. The one
guessing nearest thenumber of people
who will attend the Worlds Fair gets
S., 900, the second $1,000, etc. Ten
Star tobacco tags entitle you to a
guess. Ask your dealer for particulars
or send for circular. Jun 13tw
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-07-28

THE Ohio Democrats are still look
ing for man to run against McKin-
ley. 1t looks as though they would
be obliged to order draft.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-07-28
Minneapolis & st. Louis Railway.

CANNON VALLEY
Depart Arrive
No. % q "a Waterville and
Faribault ACcommod $50 am. 2:45 pm
No. 21 & %, St. Paul. Min
neapolis and Redwing Pas
senger - 6,15 am. 900 pm.
sDaily, except Sunday.
No. % connects at Waterville with through
trains for DesMoines; also with free chair car to
Denver, via Kansas City and Topeka. No. 21
connects with through trains having through
sleepers for Chicago, st. Louis and Kansas City
Information regarding rates, rontes, etc, cheer
fully furnished upon application to
F. F. POWERS, Agent.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-07-28
Chicago & Northwestern

AT Mankatol
S*Chicago, Milwaukee DEP. 3:z5pm Arrive atChi
and La x day EXP. Ar. 3:55 pm cago 8:00am
*New Ulm d La x To- Dap. :25am Arrive at La
cal Passenger ......-... Ar. 1855 am K E'0 D m
fCh1cago, Milwaukee & Dep.130 am Arrive atChi
La x night Pass. Ar 200 am cago 615pm
a*Chicago and Tracy Dep. $40 pm Leave Chica-
Day Passenger. Ar $40 pm go l 30 pm
"Chlcago and Dakota Dep1255am Leave Chica
night Passenger..... Ar. :2S am go 8:l5 am
La x and New Ulm Dep 9.45pm Leave La x
local Passenger. .....I Ar 10 05 pm 300 pm
New Ulm and Tracy Dep. S:45am
Accommodation. Ar 9:5u am
*Daily except Sunday
tDaily except Monday.
sThrough sleeper Mankato to Chicago
Through sleeper Chicago to Mankato.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-07-28

DENVER is trying to dispose of her
idle men among the farmers. I'm
doubtedly they are going to see if the
free trade plan of turning the men in
our industries into farmers will pay.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-07-28

ACCORDING TO recent bulletin of
the agricultural department., Mime
sofa made 100000 pounds of butter
in 1890, worth $S,OOO,OOO. Minnesota
farmers are getting upon the right
olz
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-07-28

THE sub-treasury at Chicago is said
to have refused to take silver dollars
for a few days, as it has more than it
can take care of. Now listen to an
other free silver explosion.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-07-28

IT is rumored that Powderly will
resign his position as grand master
workman of the Knights of Labor
md enter upon the practice of law,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-07-28
9TAGn SCHEDUL.I
Between Mankato, st. Clair and Minnesota Lake

Leave Mankato daily at TOO a. m.
Arrive at St. Clair daily at 1O:45 a. m.
Leave Minnesota Lake at 900 a. m. Monday.
Arrive at st. Clair at 2:15 p. m.
Leave st. Clair daily at 2:l5 p. m.
Arrive at Mankato daily at 6:15 p. m.
Leave st. Clair Tuesday al HOO q. m.
Arrive at Minnesota Lake at 7:15 p m