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The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1896-03-12
A DeauufuI Creature That Haunts the
Electric Lights.


Shadows Of fitting nocturnal things that
hover about the street electric lights are
seen, thrown upon street or pavement, by
hundreds OF passers by who never know II
the creatures that cause. them are bats,
moths or some smaller things whose near
ness TO the light magnifles tho fitting
shadow. In fact, there are all Of these
creatures frequently lowering about tho
lights; tho bats, doubtless, In pursuit OF
some Of the tiny insect brood, while the
larger moths are drawn, like the minute ia
sect swarms, about tho light az a brilliant
object. Mr.. ID. W. G. Pond, of Hartford,
Conn, showed a Hartford Times reporter a
beautiful green moth which his wife sue
ceedcd In bringing down with stroke Of q
whip. IL Is the Attacus Luna-perhaps the
most beautiful OF all our moths. II is not
US brilliant, nor quito so large, rs some
others, but the exquisite dclcacy OF its
wings, both In texture and tint, surpasses
that OF any other variety that flies here.
The wings expand about five inches-in
hue pale, delicate green. A broad border
OF purple runs along the front edge OF
the fore wings, and the hind wings
are tipped with the same color all around.
In the center OF each OF tho four wings is a
Transparent eye-like spot, encircled by a
ing OF black and yellow on the upper side
OF the wing, and white beneath. Each hind
wing has a slender, symmetrical tail, nearly
two inches long. The good sized body Is
thickly covered with hair-like mantle Of
white-a kind OF down, which looks like soft
Rind OF slightly curled hair OF the white bear.
The eyes, rather large, are deep, dark, dull
purple; and there are two minute bead like
shining points in the white down, beneath
the head proper, that look like the creatures
sparkling little batlike eyes, but are not
The antenne are yellow and beautifully
feathored, and the legs are purple like the
border. The worm OF tho Luna moth lives
on walnut trees; large, ugly-looking
creature, which spins its shroud Inside a
most made OF the dead or dying leaves In
autumn by tying two or three leaves 10.
gether, brown looking mess, which would
attract no notice among the similarly col.
ored dead leaves on the branch or on the
ground-for IL sometimes drops and Ia
kicked over with the rest by boys poking
the dead leaves in October In search Of wal.
nuts. 30 found II taken home and kept In
quiet place In room, the cocoon will
hurst la May, and the young moth will
emerge. It's swift growth and transforms
ton before your eyes, IA IT becomes In a
few minutes a beautiful green moth, ia one
of the marvols OF the creatures changes.
II changes in twenty minutes from u wet
white, half worm-like thing into charming
green motn. -.s... ss-z..z.. s..--,---
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1896-03-12
AI,Iy

Mrs. Dix-My wa
govern my children ~
Mrs. llicks-I knew N
Mrs. Dix-lIow?
Mrs. Hiclss--By the way Che
Brooklyn Life.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1896-03-12
-. r-tnrf,rr 90 - -nrt rrrallr,l

.f1vccti fr5nrfier sis,iit 1'hr oct appalled,
her, and she sprang screaming after
him, but Size slippcdon thewct rocks end
the plunging surgca boat her back. To
her mother heart it Yves much - " he
had passed intoa billowing iirc. Tho mo-
mcnis scemtd intcrminnblc; would lac
never come. back f'om that bat.criug,
pounding guli OF ionm and nn.sc'
Abalf hour ot terror went by; thcn
suddenly hc burst ont of The wrcnta,nr
SPRAY above her, with cry much as IL
be- hnd caritf owes ia Heaven. Behind
him tbmg his fathts dropping aud stag
gcring forward and husband and wife
fell iuto each others arms. and stood
swdy Ing and sbbbmg on the siad, while
l'oul ercpt away, sick and broken, and
oryiw, 10 himself.
Al! lac had been through great peril;
hn had donc n noble dccd lac had
brought bael, his self respect; but had
mot the old lowering darkness come
along with e?
When Truvc Armor, following his
wife, bent his tall, stumbling form and
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1896-03-12

round the neck" And the mans bloatcd
checks were trickling WITH tcars lie
seemed 10 break down now that help
had come. But what help, A lame boy,
trembling and turning inpotcntly about
the ledge, while the liquor-weukcncd
man. dizzy at times, and seeming 10 soc
all things GO round and round, cluuW
there with the billovs tagging at his
feet.
II might mebby get outcn hcrc bnt
for the child" he said "iut | 1851
purity wabbly, son. III let go lltleavc
her sittin' here, an mebDy yc ken ish
her up some way"
"oh, fatherr' cried the boy. With
strainipg eyes, don't yc let 20. III
save YET"
81 won't lot go II ken help II. son. 50
said the man family. but y'd best prt
q rope; mebby ye ken save the clbld, II
We can't save me-"
eyes, fatherr' And Paul had started
ON his pcrllous jeucncy across the face
OF tho oliiY again. - feiH
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1896-03-12

Mr.. Holdfast TO the editor-"Yes, sir,
thoro was more than $4,000 In my pocket
book when lost IL. You eau add TO the
police that will pay a liberal reward for
It's return. I'm always willing TO encourage
honesty" Mr., Holdfast, the next morning
$50 you found my pocket book, did you,
little boy, and brought II back 10 nae with
Ito contents untouchedl That's right,
sonny, that's right. Here's ten cents for
our trouble
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1896-03-12

Man TO Baker Boy
ss5g's name, sonny?
Baker Boy-Ginger.
Man-Does Ginger bi
Baker Boy-Naw, Gin
Y. Recorder.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1896-03-12
DENVER ssi al3 GRAND D.. :, w.
Two Fast Trains D.slly-to
The only line running

LnADvtLr, Asrrs,Vg Pueblo,
CoLoRADo SrRrSus and nrNysR. -
Effective April 20th, ,sJi.
Train No. ? leaves Leh 1888 am.
Salt Lake sos IN. Arrive at. Pueblo
6:l0 n M. Colorado Springs 7.5l N
Denver 10 go IN
Train 30. 4 leaves Lchi 1921 = m
salt Lake 7:4o IN Arrive Pueblo 5:27
pm Colotado Springs Gi53 pm Denver
D:25 pm,
Counec ions made at Pueblo, Colora-
DO Springs aad Denver with nl lines
East. Elegant day coachcs cb.ir cars
and PJucuta sieep.a onall trail 4. Take
Che b ,St. G and have con ,or;ablc
ripandoiJoy ne Gucpt scenery on the
continent
A. s. uu1lcs, Tromc Manager,
Denver. Col
/ s. *. I-ooo.r T.. u Sewn
1 GPHrA Gencral \ ant
Dcn,cc. CoI. sal, LAX, Utah.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1896-03-12
Notice.

DIR. J. N. Christensen, the well known
dentist from Provo, will be lat Lehi
Monday and Tuesday Of each week after
this, and will do the finest OF all classes
Of dental work. Teeth extracted
truely without pain. Office at Israel.
Evans.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1896-03-12

Castoria is truly marvellous Il
or children. Doctors prescribe 1t.
medical journals recommend IL and
more than million mothers are using
it in place OF paregoric, Bateman,s
Drops, so-salled soothing syrups and
other narcotic and Supplying remedies.
Castoria is the quickest thing 10
regulate the stomach and bowels and
give healthy slcepthc wofiihave ever
seen. Itis pleasant 10 the taste and
absolutely hasinlrsa, II relieves consti-
patton, quiets pain, cures, aiaTfliioes and
wind-colic, nllays ielerisbuess, destroys
worms, and prevents convulsivns, soo;hs
the child ard gives it refreshing I'D
natural sleep. Castoria il tie .ehildren's
panacca-the mothers friend h
Castoria lie pnt up in one-slzs bottles
only 1t isnot sold in bulk. Don't
allow any one to sell you anything else
on the plea or promise that II is .'just as
good" and "will answer every purpose
See that you get CAST OKLA.
The ias- n -. :. :.
'i n: 4 Zrz11zZGzS51 *! $;3s
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1896-03-12

"How do you like the Monastery
BellsP'" asked Miss pianopounder Of
young Mr.. Longfeeder. M
ITO tell the truth, / prefer the dimes
bell."-Texas Siftlngs. ''pi 'na
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1896-03-12

al have noticed" said the
philosopher, that most folks
heap easier 20 fight the devil
love their fellow-men." ~ IndE
Journal. i'
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-02-21
Tn. skeleton of De Soto.

The local historians Of Baton Rouge,
La. believe that the mortal remains Of
Fernando De Soto lie buried between
two gigantic live oaks near the present
site of Port Hudson. The books tell diff
ferent tales about the death and burial
of the great discoverer. Some say that
he was wrapped in his mantle and
thrown into the Mississippi; others that
the remains were incased in hollow
log. In 1868 three hunters-Rigsby,
Davis and Hurin-were encamped near
what is now Port Hudson. While kim
ding fire they found human skele-
ton in hollow log that had been lying
in drift. The bones were those of man
six feet tall. In the log helmet, a
rusty sword and large bronze crucifx
were also found, and on one of the fin
gers Of the skeletons hand large seal
ring. The discoveries Of this CHASTITY
memento believe that the remains were
those Of De Soto, the discoverer of the
Mississippi river. The burial place Of
the bones is well known to the Rigsbys,
who still reside in Louisiana. st.
Louis Republic.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-02-21
Tn. Lord Mayors Costumes.

London's lord mayor has to put ON
three suits Of clothes on taking office.
He wears wide sleeved. velvet faced,
fur trimmed robe Of purple silk rep on
presenting himself to the lord chancel-
lor at Westminster; this he uses after
ward as police magistrate. For his
show he wears robe of superfne scar
let broadcloth, faced with sable fur and
lined with pearl satin; this he must
wear when greeting the judges at the
Old Bailey and on All Saints days.
The dress for evening and formal recep-
tions is black damask satin robe, en-
broidered with silver gilt. Under these
he wears velvet coat and knee breech-
es. The robes are perquisites of the office
and cost 81, 900. The chain of the office
has on it diamonds worth 5000, 900, and
each lord mayor must give bonds for it's
safe return On receiving it. When the
queen passes through the city, fourth
robe is necessary; but, as that seldom
happens, it is bought only when the &C.
casion arises.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-02-21
The Pope's Private Apartments.

To the pope's bedroom only his pri-
vate valet and his secretaries have ao-
cess. 1t is Of small dimensions, and con-
tains only bed, in an alcoVe adorned
with graceful marble columns, a writ
Ing table, an armchair and kneeling
stool and one wardrobe.
Besides these, there is his private
study, in which the table and chair
stand upon little carpeted platform,
other tables being placed on each side
upon the floor, together with an ex-
tremely uncomfortable but magnificent
straight backed armchair, which is one
Of the gifts offered on the occasion Of
the episcopal jubilee. There is, more
over, little room containing only an
old lounge and an old fashioned easy
chair with wings" and nothing else.
1t Is here that the holy father retires
to take his afternoon nap, and the ro-
bust nature Of his nerves Is proved by
the fact that he lies down with his eyes
facing the broad light Of the window.
This private apartment occupies the
second floor, according to Italian reckon
ing, though we Americans should call it
the third. 1t is on level with Raphael's
loggie. The floor above 1t is inhabited
by Cardinal Rampolla, the secretary Of
ate.-Marion Crawford In Century.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-02-21
GREEK FIRE.
How the Terrible Engine of Destruction
Was Used In Warfare.


How the Terrible Engine of Destruction
Was Used In Warfare.
Joinville, who served under King
Louis TX in the seventh crusade of 1913,
gives graphic description of the ter
rors of Greek fire: sit happened one
night that the Turks brought up an en-
CINE that they called the perriere (stone
thrower), terrible engine of destruc-
ton, and placed it in front of some cat
castles (chaz chateiD that M. Gaultier
de Curel and I were guarding that
night, and from this engine they threw
Greek fire at US in great quantities Ga
plante). 1t was the most horrible thing
that ever saw. When the good knight,
NJ. Gaultier. my comrade, saw the fire,
he cried out and said to us: 'Seignsurs,
we are lost forever without remedy, for
il they set fire to our cat castles we
shall be consumed and burned, and if
we leave our post we shall be disgraced,
and so conclude that there is no one
who can defend us from this peril ex-
cept God, our blessed Creator. Order all
our mon, every time the enemy throws
the Greek fire, to throw themselves on
their hands and knees and cry, Thanks
to our Lord, in whom is all power 7 q"
And whenever the Turks fired the first
shot we threw ourselves thus on our
hands and knees, as our commander had
ordered. The nature of Greek fire was
such that it advanced toward us as big as
tun, and its tail extended a yard in
length (une demye-canne dequatrep
1t made such a noise in coming that it
seemed as though it were a thunderbolt
falling from heaven and appeared to me
like great dragon flying in the air 1t
threw out such brilliant light that it
was as clear as daylight in our host, SO
great was it's flame of fire. Three times
that night they threw this Greek fire at
us from the aforesaid perriere and four
times from the great crossbow (arbeleste
a tour), and every time our good King
st. Louis heard that they were throwing
the fire at US in this manner he cast
himself upon the ground, and stretch
ing out his hands, with his face uprais-
ed to heaven, he cried in loud voice to
our Lord and exclaimed as he shed great
tears, Beau Sire Dieu Jesus Christ,
garde moy ct toute ma gent. >" ellis
toire de st. Louis" Petitot, volume 2,
page 1851
The cat castles mentioned by Joinville
were wooden towers used in sieges, and
the word came is French measure of
length equivalent to six feet and con-
sisting of eight pans of nine inches
each. There was nothing novel in the
mere throwing Of fire. 1t has always
been one Of the usual incidents Of sieges.
Gentleman Magazine.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-02-21
His Hat Spoke.

A certain painter who died not long
ago was q broken down wreck in his
later days. Some feeling OF pride and
shame chung to him to the last, how
ever, and although he lived upon the
charity Of his friends he never asked
for money outright. In the crown Of his
hat he pasted this request, please lend
me quarter, printed in big, staring
letters. When making call, he would
doff his hat with much show of dignity.
and there would be the mute appeal
staring in the face his intended victim.
The scheme never failed. San Fran
cisco Argonaut.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-02-21
CREDITED MISS ROCKEFELLER.
Shs Couldn't Quite Understand Why the
Shopman Was So Gracious.

Shs Couldn't Quite Understand why the
Shopman Was So Gracious.
A pretty story is told of Mrs. Harold
Mccormick while she was Miss Edith
Rockefeller, showing the simple manner
in which she regarded her father great
wealth.
The incident occurred when she was
. pupil at one Of the fashionable New
York schools. She, with party Of girls
from her class, presented herself at GER
tain furniture dealers to choose gift
for favorite teacher. The price of the
pretty writing desk, however, was more
than the sum in their possession. The
girls suggested that if the desk was
sent they would forward the balance as
soon as possible
The proprietor very politely, but also
very decidedly, informed the girls that
he could not do as they asked. "But."
he said, "if you can think Of any New
York business man with whom any of
your fathers are acquainted and who
will vouch for you the matter may pos
sibly be arranged"
"Why," said the daughter of the
great petroleum magnate, 81 think my
papa has an Office down on Broadway.
Possibly we can get the money there -
"Who is your father!" queried the
dealer.
"His name 10 Rockefeller, replied
the girl simply; "John D. Rockefeller
BE is in the oil business.
The merchant gasped and looked at
the girl is amazement. John D. Rookie
Teller your father? Is John D. Rookie
Teller good for $25f" he repeated in ex-
element.
Then he recovered his presence Of
mind sufficiently to order the desk pack
ed mp and sent Immediately, while Miss
Edith, very much astonished at his un-
wonted excitement, thanked him with
pretty and simple grace. -Philadelph
Press.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-02-21
The Gate Where ..Poor joe. Died.

"Tom All Alone's," the dismal
graveyard in Russell court, Drury lane,
immortalized by Dickens in the Poor
Joe episode Of "Bleak House., " is now
almost an open space. owing to the
extensive demolitions in the neighbor-
hood. The old dismal passage and steps
have gone, and the yard is paved and
laid out as a poor children $ gymnasi-
um, but the sullen looking gate with
the rust eaten bars still remains, and is,
IKE the space, in the custody of the
London common council. - London
News
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-02-21
SAVED BY A CAT.
How q Bashful Young Man at Last Got .
Spoon.

How . Bashful Young Man at Last Got .
Spoon.
There is man, well known in ju-
dioial circles as one of the most polished
and courtly Of gentlemen, who tells the
following story:
He had not, in his early youth, those
advantages which tend to produce ease
of manner. When about 10, he was
much in love with a neighbours daugh-
ter, and, according to his statement,
was at this time nearly feet tall. I'M
calmly, shy and with the proverbial ubiq-
uitous hands and feet.
One Sunday he was at dinner with
his rosy checked sweetheart, and when
the guests had been served with soup
the youth discovered that he had no
spoon. He grew red in the face and was
in an agony of modification and dismay.
If he asked for spoon, he felt sure ev-
cry one would look at him; if he did
not eat his soup, his hostess would be
sure to remark 1t. What was he to do?
He felt his hands growing larger and
more in the way than ever, and his feet
caused him untold emotion by absolute
ly refusing to go under his chair.
Great beads Of perspiration stood out
on his face and trickled down like rain.
The situation was becoming unendur-
able when terrified cat, pursued by a
small but game terrier, rushed into the
room and sprang upon the table. The
guests jumped up, and in the general
confusion the embarrassed youth retain
ed his seat, and turning to the servant
remarked calmly, "I'll have a spoon,
please. "-Washington Times.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-02-21
Batter Work Every Day.

We ought never to be willing to live
any year just as we lived the last one.
No one is striving after the best things
who is not intent on an upward and a
forward movement continually. The cir
oular movement is essential, too-the
going around and around in the old
grooves, daily tasks-yet even In this
treadmill round there should be constant
progress. We ought to do the same
things better each day. Then in the
midst of the outward routine our inner
life ought to be growing in earnestnsss,
in force, in depth.--J. r. Miller.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-02-21

The Rev. Robert Macdonald il one Of
Boston's clergymen who may be describ-
ed as sympathetic preachers. He has an
easy presence in the pulpit and face
whose character denotes sympathy.
When in the midst of warm passage Of
his sermon, his words pour out in tor
rent and by the very impetuosity with
which he himself seems carried away he
holds his hearers and puts his thoughts
into the minds of those whom he has
brought into sympathy with him. -Bos-
ton Traveller.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-02-21
A wheel Compliment.

How do you like your new wheel.
Miss Splurge"
"Splendidlyl Why, Mr.. Policeman,
do you know, it rides 30 easily that half
the time it seems az though it wanted
to run away with me!'
Perfectly natural it should. I ana
sure. II I had its chances, would Do
10 too. "-Amorican Wheel
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-02-21
An Application.

A man one morning at family pray
ers prayed for good neighbor in great
restitution. After the prayer his boy
said to him, Papa, give me your peck
etbook, and I will go over to Mr..
Smiths and answer your prayer my
sell. "-LouisviliS Western Recorder.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-02-21
Cold and Clothes.

People who are susceptible to the cold
should make point of wearing loose
clothing in cold weather. Loose gar
ments are always warmer than tight
fitting ones, not only because they allow
room for circulation, but also because
they permit layer Of air between the
skin and the outside cold. York
Sun
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-02-21
Complained to tn. Wrong Man.

The mendicant stood before the way
farer with outstretched hand.
"Please, SIR" he said, 81 have seen
better days"
"Well, that's no affair of mine,' said
the wayfarer. MAKE your kick to the
weather man if you don't like this kind
Of a day. Chicago Post.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-02-21

A man that loves his own Preside, and
can govern his house without falling by
the ears with his nei9hbors or engaging
In suits at law, is as free as q Duke Of
Venice. -MontaiRna
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-02-21
Couldn't Find 1t.

"How is it I never see you killing
timer" asked an idle person.
''I can t find the time, said the busy
man in perfect innocence. Indianapolis
Journal
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-02-21

The empress of Russia owns an er-
mine mantle which Is valued at $780,
600. 1t is present from her subjects
living in the province of Kherson.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-02-21
$3.377.4O
Balance in County Treasury J an 1st, 1896, to
the credit Of the following AIMED towns:

S49J.4I D0J.IO S00y.U
ROBT. S. HUGHES,
Chairman Board of County Commissioners
Attest
p. A. GUNDERs,
County Auditor.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-02-21
DISBURSEMENTS.
Transferred to school district

Transferred to school dlstrict
Ira nsferred to school fund. % 676.I9
Bal in Co treas Jan LIST, 1885,. 3lo0oS%4,4 oo's
Amounts in county treasury ON Jan 1st: 1875 to
the credit of the fol owing numbered districts
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-08
THE SOCIETY WORLD.
General Notes of Society and
Personal Items.
Recent Social Events in Topeka
and Vicinity.
Items of Interest About Topeka Peo-
pie and Visitors in Town.

Miss Edna Morehouse entertained a
number of her friends at a party last
evening at her home on Taylor street.
Dancing had been arranged for and
those who did not care to dance en-
joyed the beauty of the evening on
the porch and in the many hammocks
about the grounds.
Miss Morehouse was assisted in en-
tertaining by her guest, Miss Ota Mich
olson of Lawrence
The other guests were: Miss Jeanne
Frost, Miss Kate Brown of Hutchin-
son, Miss Myrtle Davis, Miss Edna
Crane, Miss Bernice Mcdonald, Miss
Edna McCIintock, Miss Ivah Davis, Miss
Winifred Wagner, Miss Lillian Tefft,
Miss Flossie Moon, Miss Lottie Ran
ney, Miss Fannie Moon, Miss Lillian
Whitlock, Miss Lottie Bowes and Miss
Dean; Mr.. Al Frost, Mr.. Tom Clements,
Mr. viii WadswOrth Mr.. Harmon Ryus,
MI Frank Davis, Mr.. Tom King, Mr..
julius Wedding, Mr.. Fay Howell, Mr..
Frank Sheldon, Mr.. Rassie Bennett, Mr.
Floyd Mcdonald, Mr.. Charles Lager
strOm, Mr. Dave Harvey, Mr.. Harry
Howe, Mr.. MOtter of Lawrence