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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1895-10-11
DRAWING UP WILLS.
Lawyers Do Not Want Their Names Iden-
titled With the Documents.

Lawyers Do Not Want Their Names Iden-
titled With the Documents.
That it takes smart man to draw
will is an adage the respect for which
in the legal fraternity is evidenced by
the fact that few lawyers want to furnish
visible evidence of their part i'll draw
ing up wills. 1t is perfectly easy for a
man to hire lawyer to draft his testa-
ment, of course, no matter how compli-
Gated its provisions may be. 1t is quite
another thing to get the lawyer to wit
ness it. He will not even allow clerks
in his office to do SO except perhaps
where the client is an old or regular
one. He wants him to go elsewhere to
get the necessary attestations. There are
exceptions to this unwritten rule, it is
true, but it Is pretty generally observed
Lawyers will not so admit it, said
one of them, "but the true reason is
they don It care to be identified with the
instrument. 1t is about as difficult an
undertaking as a lawyer can face to
draw up will where the bequests are
surrounded with conditions that will
close up all loopholes to a contest. Most
testators know how they want to dis
pose of their estates, but it is exceeding
ly hard to express their wishes in a way
that will leave no doubt when subse-
quently disappointed heirs call it into
question, The books TEEN with instances
Of the inability of smart men, some of
them distinguished lawyers, to make
will that will stand under stiff fight
Lawyers naturally don't want to be as
sociated with a document that may be
pronounced bad, and SO they are unwill-
ing to sign as witnesses or to let their
employees do it. Isuppose it to some ex-
tent argues lack of confidence in their
work. Anyhow the precaution is of lit
tie use, for invariably the lawyer who
drew it is disclosed in any litigation
over will. '-Chicago Tribune.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1895-10-11
CHINESE SNAKE STONE,
Curious Oriental Product Which Is Said to
Cure Poisonous Bites.


Ben R. Spradley, attache of the ST.
Louis sanitarium, at 1886 South Grand
avenue, has in his possession one of the
most curious and what he asserts to be
one of the most useful and valuable of
articles. 1t is what is known as Chi
nese snake stone, and there is said to be
but one other in the country. Indeed
the one in Mr.. Spradley's possession is
but half a one, the original having been
cut in two by Mr.. Spradley and half of
it given to friend. In appearance the
stone looks like a small piece of oblong
shaped camel coal and is about one
eighth of an inch in thickness, three
eighths of an inch wide and half an
inch long. 1t is as light in weight as a
piece of cork, possesses a polished sur
face and can be easily cut with knife.
1t is not stone, in the proper sense Of
the word, but is a manufactured article
and is of porous texture.
To cure snake bites or poisonous
wounds of similar nature with the
"stone" the wound must first be scarf
fed. Then the stone is applied to the
wound. Each morning and evening it
is taken off and put into glass of luke
warm water to remain a few moments
until it discharges the poison it has alb
sorbed. Then, after the wound has been
washed in a strong solution of salt wa
ter and again scarifed, the stone, which
in the meantime has been rubbed in
warm ashes until dry, is again applied.
If this treatment is kept up for nine
days and the patient abstains during
that time from spirituous liquors cure
is assured.
81 secured the stone, said Mr.. Sprad-
ley, "from my father more than 80 years
ago. He got it from James J. Parker,
the man who made it. From 1874 to
1877 was with the party which was put
ting through the Texas Pacific railroad,
and during that time cured several of
the party who were bitten by rattlers
and other poisonous snakes 1 have fre-
quently loaned the stone to friends, and
I cut the original in two, giving half Of
it to particular friend of mine. I have
not used the stone for some time, but
am ready to give test of it's merits at
any time.
1T is, you see, not properly a stone,
but is manufactured substance of por-
GUS nature. The theory possessed by
many that SO called 'madstones' are
found in the stomachs of animals is all
nonsense. They are all manufactured in
manner similar to this, and it is SIM
ply their drawing powers and their
porousness and consequent capacity for
absorption that renders them valuable "
st. Louis Republic.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1895-10-11
TO BE A MODEL,
She Wanted to Leave Housekeeping and
Pose For Pictures.


Not very long ago, while prominent
artist was busy at his easel, the brass
knocker raped three times, and rising
he opened the door. "Who is it?" he
said, not very pleased at the interruption.
do you want model?" was the re-
sponse.
He looked at her with the rapid
glance of the man who knows the mean
ing of form and color and the value of
every feature. Apparently there was
nothing to recommend her. The face
was not beautiful, the skin and features
were coarse, there was no pomegranate
OH the lips, no rose petal on cheek nor
she'll tints in the ear. The hair was
dusty, yellow gray, the eyes dull and
heavy, the mouth and jaw thick and
hard All of this detail he saw as she
passed through the door unlimited.
"What are your recommendations"
he asked her half sneeringly.
81 have good figure" she answered
promptly.
care you professional model?" was
the next query.
II have never posed at all, " she re-
piled. "I'm housemaid. I read some
thing in the paper about the lots of
money the models made, and thought
I'd like it better than being out at serv-
ice. i"
The artist looked at the young Irish
woman moment, and glancing about
the room, wondering what to say to
her, his eyes fell upon his half clad
model seated upon the stand. "Miss
B. )" he said, twill you tell this young
woman about the life? She wants to be
model"
Miss B., with an easy, natural move
ment, threw the end of her garnet vel
vet toga across her shoulders and gave
the visitor such lengthy description Of
the trials, hardships and troubles of a
models life in the studios that when
she advised the artistically inclined
housemaid "to go back to making beds
and scrubbing and waxing floors" the
latter concluded she had better "bear
the ills she knew than fly to those she
knew not of and took her departure as
abruptly as she had come.-Philadel-
phia Press.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1895-10-11

Glad She Lives In America.

"I'm glad live in America, " said a
pretty young woman, talking to Phil
adelphia Inquirer reporter, because
am never afraid to travel by myself.
Last year was in London and went
around with friend who is married,
and we were spoken to in an insulting
manner every time we Went out. Paris
was still worse. People speak of the
French politeness, but it is only a
veneer. The men would get in front
of us on every street corner and smirk
and ogle and chatter like monkeys I'm
glad | didn't understand anything they
said. There are no men like the Amer
icap men, and never was SO fully able
to appreciate it as am, now I have
seen those of other nations in their
own lands. Besides, the girls are
treated better here than anywhere else
on earth, and I don't want to cross the
ocean any more.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1895-10-11
A Sure Road to BeIIedom.

The social sage, that well dressed,
shrewd, and courtly old bachelor
beau who ornaments every period
of fashionable society, and whose
remarks invariably command re-
spect, secuted the idea but yeSter-
day that beauty and wealth are
the only two true royal roads to
belledom. a girl, he insists, may
have but a very moderate share of
either, and yet have more bouquets
at her afternoon teas than she can
carry, more partners for her dances
than she has time to foot it with,
and more hearts laid at her feet
than Cupid could count. To even
the balance against dollars and per-
feet features she must, first of all,
be a person of serene good temper,
kindly manners under all circum-
stances, dress with taste, if not
magnificence, and have accomplish
ments endless. Not the classics
and higher mathematics, bless you;
but it is absolutely requisite that
she play passably well on the piano,
banjo, guitar, and mandolin, and,
even without bit of natural voice
or cultivation of her vocal chords.
know all the latest songs, comic and
serious, gay and sentimental. She
must also have at hand an abound
ing fund of bright little dialect
stories, remember good jokes when
she reads or hears them, store up
in her head a carefully assorted list
of superior conundrums, and know
how to play all the newest drawing
room games. 1t is simply amazing
the treasures of fascinating small
knowledge she can hoard and utilize
on every occasion, and merely by
her charming versatility and
capacity for amazing her slower
minded brethern become. the center
of attraction. Also she must draw
trifle, paint little, row boat,
ride a horse, hit the BULLS eye with
a rifle, paddle canoe, bind up a
wound, amuse a baby, make light
cake, embroider neatly, and use a
camera successfully. Such girl
cannot escape belledom; the charm
of her gay laugh, ready but kindly
tongue, and quick fingers, lends
variety to life quite irresistible and
far more lasting than beauty, far
nobler than wealth. An ambitious
girl, the social sage insists, may
acquire all these attractions by her
own unaided efforts; and, moreover,
he stoutly maintains, can hold her
proud position of belleship long
after beauty has faded and riches
taken observation-disclosures
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1895-10-11
BABY SEED SONG.

Little brown seed, o little brown brother,
Are you awake in the darlp
Here we live cozily, close to each other,
Hark to the song Of the larll
"WakenP' the lark says, "Waken and dress
you,
Put on your green coats, and gay
Blue sky will smile on you, sunshine caress you,
Waken, tits morning, tits Mayi"
Little brown seed, little brown brother,
What kind of flower will you be?
I'll be poppy, all white like my mother,
Do be poppy like mel
WhatP You're sunfower. How 1 shall miss
you
When you're grown golden S2d high,
But shall send all the bees W to kiss you!
Little brown brother, goodbyl
New York Tribune
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1895-10-11
A HUMBLE Archb,snop.

Willegis, a famous archbishop Of
Mentz, rose to that elevated position
from the very lowest ranks. He was the
son of poor carter, but was never
ashamed of his parentage. He not only
caused the following Inscription to be
placed conspicuously in his palace,
"Willegis, remember thy parentage,
but had the wheels of a cart hung up in
the cathedral of Mentz. From that time
TO this the arms OF the see have borne
the figure Of cart wheel. Brooklyn
Eagle.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1895-10-11
He Rose to the Occasion.

The Daughter-~I was so ashamed of
you, pa, at Mrs. Upinstyle's dinner
when you took your pie in your hand to
sat it,
The Sire-Waal, knew it want
proper, Mahree Ann, but 1 couldn't do
nothin else. They didn't bring me no
knife, only fork and spoon.-Buffalo
Express.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1895-10-11

White collars and Cuffs with lace
frills will be much worn this Fall
with dark dresses, and will be
staple articles of sale for some time
to come.
Buttons will continue to hold an
important place in the decoration
of all garments and some elegant
designs have been brought out for
the new season.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1895-10-11
When Gas Was New.

When it was first proposed to light
the streets OF London with gas, great
objection was made by the public and
newspapers on the ground that the peo-
pie would be poisoned, that the trees
and vegetation would all be killed, and
that domestic animals could not possi-
bly, survive the deadly fumes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1895-10-11

The Catholic Apostolic church, dis
senting body, has ten organizations in
this country, with three churches and
teven halls, all having q joint capacity
If 1,l0O and value of $66, 1850. The
membership numbers 1894.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1895-10-11
Mohanmed..

The chief feature of Mohammed's S face
was the pair of great, lustrous eyes that
shone out from his swarthy counte-
nance They were intensely black and
glittering, ana when he was angry they
seemed to turn green. Otherwise his
face was not prepossessing.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1895-10-11

Bradford Innings show many silk
stripes in narrow widths. which
make them more glossy and of "a
lighter weight, which American
buyers seem to want.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1895-10-11

When the Erie canal was being exca-
waited, live mollusks were found in
gravel stratum at depth Of as feet
from the surface,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1895-10-11
NOTICE
ORPHANS COURT.

The Stated Meetings of the Orphans
Court of Cecil county will be held on the
second Tuesday ofevery month. Executors
Administrators and Guardians, wanting
their accounts stated, will please bring in
their vouchers few days before Court.
Test: R. E. JAMAR, Register
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-12-20
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE.
VERNON CENTER.

Another daughter at Ed. Barnes.
Levi Wrightson and wife returned
from the state of Washington last
Friday. and say they did not see any
thing there they would exchange for
their farm.
DR.. McMichael was called to St.
James, to visit Mrs. Jessie Day Payne,
who is sick with typhoid fever.
Mrs. Geo. Gray has returned from
the east, greatly improved in health.
Geo. Force, a former Vernonite and
brother of G. f. Force, is dangerously
i'll at his home in Clear Lake, S. ID.
Mrs. S. B. Babcock and Little Vir-
relte visited in Mankato a part of
Friday and Saturday.
Quarterly meeting in the M. E.
church Sunday morning, Dec. 22,
Rev. Stafford presiding.
The w. G. It. U. will meet with
Mrs. d. Bowen the day after Christ
mas at p. m.
Martin Farmer is at home and will
remain during the holidays.
Miss Lou Gano, of Elmore is visit
ing at Mr.. Tiffany's.
Mr.. Johnan is at home, and will
remain three weeks.
A number from here witnessed the
installation of officers of the Masonic
lodge at Good Thunder Friday eve
ming.
Miss Monroe, of Waseca, is visiting
Mrs. Than Award.
Mrs Deforest Carpenter has new
piano, and Miss May WILDER a new or
gan.
The two Sunday schools will unite
and have a Xmas tree in the Baptist
church Christmas eve.
Mike Russell has taken his little
daughter who was hurt last fall in
grain elevator, to hospital in Min
neapoliS for treatment. They gave
Mr.. Russell encouragement that her
arm can be saved.
Jesse Cornish and family have NOV
ed into their new house. Post Wy
man and mother will move into the
house formerly occupied by Mr.. Cor
niSh.
Miss Adra Sewers and Miss Dora
Brace are visiting in Indiana.
Mrs. Minnie Morrison, of Madelia,
spent Sunday with her parents.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-12-20
English Capital for American Invest-
mentS

Important to Americans seeking
English capital for new enterprises
A list containing the names and adj
dresses of $50 successful promoters
who have placed over e1OO, OOC. 900
Sterling in foreign investments with
IN the last six years, and over Els. OOO.-
700 for the seven months of ,895
Price 95 or S25, payable by Postal
Order to the London and Universal
Bureau Of Investors, 20, Cheapside,
London, E. @. Subscribers will be
entitled by arrangement with the
Directors to receive either personal
or letters of introduction to any of
these successful promoters.
The list is first class in eyery re-
spect and every man or firm whose
name appears therein may depended
upon. For placing the following it
Will be found invaluable bonds or
shares of industrial, commercial and
nnancial concerns, mortgage loans,
sale CT lands, patents or mines.
Directors:-SIR EDWARD G. Cross,
HON. WALTER @. PEPYs,
CAPT. ARTHUR STIFFE.
Copyright.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-12-20
MORTAL NOTES.

Miss Field was among the visitors
at the Normal today.
The Y. M. and Y. W. @. A. held a
union meeting last evening at the
Normal, W lich was source of much
profit to those present. Both ofthese
societies are in good condition, the
Y. w. c. A. being especially prosper
Gus. Let US have more union meet
ings
Arrangements have finally been
completed whereby the Ski-u-Mah
quartet of the University of Mime
sofa will appear at the Normal under
the auspices of the Literary Society.
The date has not been determined,
but it will be either the 10th or 18th
of January. This is an excellent
musical organization and has received
flattering notices from the press
throughout the northwest.
Prof. Cox has been secured for the
next meeting of the Literary society
to give lecture on his recent travels
in the northern part of the state. He
spent some time making investi-
cations in the lake region of Mime
sofa and will be able to give an enter
tanning and instructive lecture.
The psychology classes are of
especial interest these days. The es-
says which the pupils prepared on SUBJ
jects bearing on psychology are being
read in the classes. They are all in
teresting and some show exceptional
merits
The Phi Omicron society is becom-
ing of great benefit to it's members.
1t is in the nature of social science
club and some ofour leading questions
are treated upon and discussed. This
is just what is needed to round out
and broaden the teachers minds.
Miss Vesta Cornish, '94, visited
yesterday. She has just recovered
from severe illness, on account of
which she was compelled to give uI
her school.
Miss Mamie Brown, a former stu.
dent, and Miss Kennedy, '94, visited
yesterday.
Miss Florence Simms, of Chicago,
international secretary of college Y.
w. c. AS, spoke to the scholars from
the the rostrum during morning ex.
ercises today. This afternoon she adj
dressed the Y. w. @. A.
The holiday vacation begins Fri
day the goth and closes Monday the
9Th of Jan.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-12-20
VENO AND THE G. A. R.
w. J. Kerstetter, of the Soldiers,
Home, Dayton, O., Cured by
VenO Remedies.
After Four Years Suffering-Attende
by Many Physicians Without Re-
lief-He is Entirely Cured by
VenO Remedies.

w. j. Kerstetter, late secretary Soldiers
Home, was a terrible sufferer for four years
from dyspepsia, nervousness and liver trouble,
and was a confirmed invalid, more or less, for
that length of time. Many efforts had been
made to cure him. but all proved unavailing
until Veno's Remedies were taken. He writes
as follows:
II have taken yENO'S CURATIVE SYRUP
and feel better than l have for four years If l
had taken these remedies in time would not
have been an invalid" The same is said by
thousands of others all over America
The Veno Remedies are medical triumphs
compounded from formulas secured in Europe
and are different from anything ever offered
here.
VENO'S CURATIVE SYRUP (5Oc,a bottle).
is positive cure for weak stomach dyspepsia.
liver, kidney, blood and urinary troubles sleep
lessness, poor appetite, and general weakness,
and when used with VENO'S ELECTRIC
FLUID, will certainly cure the worst and
most desperate forms of rheumatism, paralysis,
spinal troubles, sciatica, neuralgia stiff joints.
weak muscles, numbness, and all aches and
pains.
VENO'S LUNG TONIC (5Oc. a bottle). is
specific for throat and lung trouble asthma.
bronchltls, hoarseness, coughs, colds, etc. For
sale by LAMM & MOREHART, druggists. and
guaranteed to cure money refunded.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-12-20

There is a deal on foot for the sale
Of the Cassidy packing house plant
ond if is now advanced so far thai III
can he given to the public, especially
&C one or two of the facts have al
ready been given publicity. If the
sale is made, Mankato will gain a
strong firm of practical packers VINO
have plenty of capital and Will make
that success of the plant which our
business men have all along wished
for and known to be possible.
Decker & Unrath, of chicago,
hackers. butchers and restauranteurs,
will next week present the National
Citizens bank a proposition lor 1he
absolute purchase of the plant Oh Tue
Cassidy packing company. In al'i0i-
nation that it will be such PROPOSE
tion as can be accepted, the bank yes
terday notified G. j. Macbeth TO va
cate by Jan. 1st. Mr.. Macoeth holos
.. month TO month lease, and is DONG
a small butchering business to sup
ply the local market. Inc soap
factory has also partially moved lhto
the plant, but will at once seek Ne"
ouarters. If the sale is mace, pos
session will be given March lst, ouU
it will be necessary to fill the re1rlg-
orator during January and FeDruary'
which is the treason for the notlce 10
vacate.
J.E. Decker, the senior member OF
the firm, was in the city couple Vi
weeks ago, and was so we'll pleased
with the plant that his partner, Chas.
F. Unrath, visited the city Tuesday
and looked over the ground. The re-
suit is that the two partners are TO
confer upon a proposition to be sub
mitted, which is to be made next
week. Decker & Uurath are quoted
by merchantile agency at Sl5O,OOO
and have plenty of money to use in
business. The strongest point IN
their favor, however, is that both are
practical packers, having been raised
at the butchers block, so to speak. This
fact gives them an advantage
which is of great Importance in the
successful management of the bust
ness. Such firm would be a desire
able addition to the city's business
directory, and it is TO be hoped that
the sale will be contaminated. In
that case, Decker & Unrath will move
to this city and dispose of their Chi
cago interests, giving their whole time
and energy to the development of
the plant in this city.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-12-20
December 20. 1896.
First insertion Dec 2O-Last Jan
ORDER FOR HEARING AND NOTICE OF
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT
OF ADMINISTRATOR


CTATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
- Earth. SIS. In Probate Court, Special
Term, December 18th, 1895.
In the matter of the estate of Ellen Jones
deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Ellen
Jones, of Cambria Said Blue Earth county.
representing among other things, that Ellen
Jones. late of said Blue Earth county on the
10th day of June, A. ID. 1889, at the said
Town OF Cambria, died ntestate and
belng an lnhabitant of this county at
the time OF her death, leaving goods, chattel
and estate Within this county, and that the said
petitioner Is the mother of said de-
ceased, and praying that administration of
sd1d estate be to her said petitioner, granted
1t is ordered, That said petition be head be-
lore this court on Saturday, the 1th dav of
January, A. ID. 1896, at 10 o'clock a. m. AT the
probate office in the City of Mankato, in said
Ordered further, That notice thereof no o,en
20 the heirs OF said decea sed and to all persons
interested, by publication of this order once in
eacn week for three successive weeks prior To
SAID day OF hearing, in the Mankato Free PRESS
a weekly newspaper printed and pubIishe3
at the City OF Mankato, in said county
Dated at the City OF Mankato the 18TH dav of
December, A. D. 1895. -
By the Court,
seal OF Probate Court. G. w. MEAD,
Judge of Probate
Attorney for Petitioner.