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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-05-20
Three Points for Consideration

During tho past five years the VEGETINE
has been stesdiIy working itself into public
favor. and those who were At frst most in
credulous in regard to its merits are now it,
most ardent friends and supporters.
There are three essential causes for those
having such horror Of patent medicines,
changing their opinion and lending their in
auence toward the advancement Of VEGE-
TINE. 1st-1t Is an honestly prepared med
honestly accomplishes all that ia claimed for
it, without leaving any bad effects in the sys-
TEN. 3d-1t presents honest vouchers in tes-
timcnials from honest, well-known citizens,
whose sign atures are \ sufficient guarantee
OF their earnestness in the matter. Taking
into consideration the vast quantity Of medi-
cine brought conspicuously before the Public
through the flaming advertisements in tho
newspaper columns, with no proof Of merit or
genuine vouchers Of what it has done, We
should be pard0ned for manifesting small
degree Of pride in presenting the following
testimonial from Rev. ]. s. DICKEkSON,
D. D., the popular aud ever genial pastor of
tho South Baptist Church, Bo.ton:
The Tired Body Sues for Sleep.
B0sTcH, March Is, 1874.
H. R. SrEveNs, ESQ:
Dear Sir--It is rs much from . sense OF
duty as Of gra 'itude that write to soy that
your FEGETINE-even if it is patent med
icine-hae been Of great help to me when
nothing else seemed to avail which I could
safely use. Either excessive mental work OF
unusual care brings upon mo q nervous Ok.
haustion that desperately needs sleep. but as
desper stely deties it. Night after night the
poor, tired body suesfor sleep until the day
dawn is welcomed back. and We begin our
work tired out with an almost fruitlcss chase
after rest. Now hxve found that . little
VEGETlNE taken just before retire gives
me sweet and Immediate sleep. aud without
any Of the evil effects Of the usual narcotics.
think two things would tend to make brain
workers sleep. lst-A little less work. I'd
A little moro Vegstine. This prescription has
helped nc.
Now have particular horror uf "pateni
medicine" but have greater horror Of BE-
ing afraid to ell the straight out truth. Tbs
EEdETlNE has helped NE, and own it up.
Yours &C.,
J. S.DICKERSON.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-05-20
AUSTIN. MIMI -
ruURSDAY MORNING., MAY 20. 1878.
THE GOVERNORsHIP.

It is evident that the "indepcndent' and
the democratic newspapers of the State
have rcsorted to little strategy by which
they hope to gain something in the next
political campaign. The long prevalent
custom Of blowing ones own horn" is
becoming od!ous. The people are tired
OF it, and the fact is painfully evident to
tho entire democratic membership. They
are now seeking to popu'arizc the idea
that u Gubcrnatorial candidate must be
brought out by the united acclaim Of the
people, and to intensity the idea they
would make it appear that their choice is
unwilling to accept the candidacy, more
than this, that he considers himself a vic
tim Of the public interests, and if COMPEL
ed to acccpt-a sacrifice upon the altar of
political necessity. 1t is for this purpose
and in this light that they present MI.
Louis Z. Fisher, with so much ponp and
circumstanciality, as a candidate for Gov
ernor. Until recently the candidates Of
that party have been their own spokes.
men, and they have not succeeded, hence
this change OF tactics. Hereafter they are
to be praised for their reticcncc, pursua-
dsd to accept, but studiously kept in the
background, while their virtues are to be
paradei by special spouters paid for that
purpose. Republicans, tread carefully or
you may loose foot in this new style OF
democratic trap.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-05-20

THE OwAToNNA SPR1Nas.-For the ben
eft of the many who are inquiring, we
state that there are Physicians at Ovation
na who arc fully competent to prescribe
modes of water treatment for the various
kinds of disease seeking cure at the
Springs. AIcfrcshment house, and rooms
for bathing will be built as carly as pos.
sible, and all the conditions of superior
and popular Watering Place are being
supplied. After this week "Bus" will
run out and back from the city at regular
intervals Of not more than an hour The
Spring Water has been ascertained to be
specific tor diseased kidneys, dyspepsia
and constipation and nearly all of the
functional arrangements to which the sys-
tenn is liable. The location is one of great
natural beauty and much is being done to
render still more attractive Invalids
and tourists will experience great benefit
and exquisite delight from visit to Owa~
tonno.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-05-20


ST. LOUIS, May 17.-Mrs. Presback, pro-
prletress of the saloon and boarding house
l, 623 Forth Tenth street, was shot in the
neck at late hour last night by her hus.
band, who then placed pistol to his
mouth, fred twice and killed himself IN
stantly.
II. W. Lefangwell, an old and promi-
nent citizen Of Kirkwood, 10 miles from
the city, while walking his grounds, yes
terday, discovered an old negro named
Ben applying torch to his house. When
demonstrated with he sliced an Ak and as
sailed Mr.. Lefti:ngwcll, who retreated to
the house and OBJ aimed shot gun. Ben
followed and insisted he would kill Left
ingwell. He advanced to within three
feet Of him with appraised weapon. when
the latter was obliged to fire in selfdefense,
which he did, hitting the negro in the
shoulder and side, intiicting wounds from
which he died al hours after. AL.
though nearly 90 years old, Ben was a
powerful man, and for some time past has
shown signs of insanity. The coroner's
jury today rendered verdict Of justin
able homicide.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-05-20
A Cht1dren's Strike.

Fifty two female strikers, ranging from
nine to fifteen years Of age, marched out
in a body from the spinning department
Of the Eagle Cotton Mills, Allegheny, yes
terday morning. The principal cause of
the trouble appears to be that the over
seer of the spinning department left the
works Oh Saturday to take charge of an.
other factory, and the girls became pos
sesscd. with the idea that he had been dis
charged, and felt disinclincd to work un-
der new man. Some of them, however,
seemed to be dissatisfied with their wag
es. In the afternoon about dozen from
the wearing department reinforced them.
After the strike had been begun about a
dozen boys joined. 1t appears that the
older children forced the younger into
the measure. The proprictors Of the
works will be in most instances aided
in bringing the strikers to terms by the
parents Of the latter. This, the latest and
most unexpected Of strikes, caused quite
a commotion in the neighborhood Of the
works-[ Pittsburg Gazette.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-05-20
The vice President.

LEAvENwoRTH, May 16.-Vice Presi-
dent Wilson arrived in the city and visit
ed the prominent points of interest He
had reception at the Planters House,
where he received the congratulations Of
q large number of citizens. An i'm
promptu mass meeting of many hundreds
assembled, which he addressed. from the
balcony. His speech was solid, patriotic
and we'll received. A portion of the day
he was the guest Of Senator Caldwell He
also visited Col. Anthony at his house.
The Colonel seems to be improving. Mr..
Wilson leaves tomorrow for Lawrence. j
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-05-20

The authorities at Washington have
discovered enormous frauds in connec.
tion with the Distilling and rectifying
business of the country. By collision
with the revenue officers, the large liquor
establishments have avoided the payment
Of the tax levied by the government upon
their manufacturers. To so great an cx-
tent has the fraud been carried that the
government has been swlndled out of
several millions of dollars Late discov-
cries develop the fact that large proper
tion of those whose duty it was to make
an honest collection of the revenue have
been engaged in making terms with the
whiskey men by which the government
he. been thus shamefully cheated; but
punishment is likely to be inflicted upon
them speedily. Not less than forty Liz.
nor establishments IN different parts Of
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-05-20
Valuable Evidence.

The following unsolicited testimonial from
Rev. o. 4. WALKER, u. h., formerly pastor
Of Bowdtin Square Church, and vt hrov.-
dence, K. l.. must DO esteemed 40 reliable ey.
idence.
No ono should fail to observe that this tes-
tim"nial il tho result Ut two years experience
with the use Of VEG ETINE in the Kov. DR..
Walkers family. who COW pronounce it invai-
uabie:
PRovlDEscE, R. l., lG4 Transit Street.
II. R. STEVENS, ESQ.
feel bound to express with ny signature
the high value I place upon Your EEGE-
TINE. My family have used it tor the last
tw" years. In nervous debility It is inva!ua-
bic, and recommend it to all who ma need
An invigoratiny, renovatipg tonic.
OF. WALKER,
Formerly Pastor Of Bowdoin So Church, Bos
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-05-20
GTATE OF MINNESOTA NOW.
DER COIINTY
IN PROBATE counT-sPEc,AL TERN.


Whereas. Mary V. ~McKague. administra-
trix Of the Estate Of Scion B. Perry. decess-
ed, has fled this day, with said Court, a pc
tition representing that she has fully admin
istcrcd faid Estate, and paid sil the debts of
said deceased, and the charges and expenses
Of said administration, and prays that time
and place be fixed for examining and allow
ing her said account - administrative atorc-
said, aud final decree of distribution Of the
goods, chattles, and personal property, re-
naming in her hands, belonging to said Es-
tate, and for diecharee of said administra-
trix; it is order that al parties interested in
said matter, appear before me ut my Office in
the city Of Austin, in said county, on Monday
the It'll day Of June, 4. D., 1875, at the hour
Of 10 0'clock .. %. Of raid day, to show cause,
If any there be, why said account should not
be examined and allowed, and final distri-
button Of the property belonging TO said 9s-
tate, remaining In the hands Of said adminis-
tratrix, be made, and : final dischargs OF said
admihistratraix % il such osycs made and
provided BY law.
It is further ordered that,a copy OF this or
der b served On III parties Interested, at
least ten Days hefors the heariax thereon. ~
publishing : copy I : the Move, County TRAx-
eoRlPf two weeks successfully. prior TO said
day Of hearing. #
Dated 9 The eityof Austin, THU, l2sk day
Of Nay, 4. y, 1875. 50
eAnusL HARr8s,
( Judes q Probsts.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-05-20
MINNnOrA NorEs.

~
The few grasshoppers Il Sank Rapids
have disapp $3.50
Hail fell to the depth Of an inch near
Rochester last Tuesday. I.
The ladies at Fergus Falls spelled down
the gentlemen in q recent contest.
Wheat in Red Wing ia within two cents
Of what it is in Chicago and Milwaukee.
The Germans of Waseca and Owatonna
will have a May excursion party to New
Ulm on the s0th, inst.
The Granite Falls Rock says the cold
wet weather has been too much for the
grasshoppers in that section. :"
G. H. Chadburn, Of Rochester, last week
paid $4,000 for wheat at points on the Wi
mona & st. Peter railroad.
The ferry boat, with two men and an OK
team on board, went over the falls at Gran.
lite Falls recently; but no lives were lost.
The accident was caused by the breaking
of the rope while the boat was midway in
the river. &c.,. -.
The hard freezing of the ice in Mayhan
Lake, near Sank Rapids, has caused the
death Of large number Of fish.
The German Mcthodists of the section
about Waseca propose to hold q camp
meeting in Munske's grove, Iosco, about
the first Of June.
The dwelling house Of Mr.. May, three
miles south Of st. Cloud, was set on fire by
burning prairie grass, on Tuesday, aud en-
! tirely consumed. Insurance $1,000.
A young man named Nichols, of Hamp
ton Mills, Winona county, is suffering from
a very badly mangled hand, caused by the
careless handling Of a shot gun.
An infant son Of Mr. Geo. Sock, Of Rock
ford, fell into bucket of hot water, las
Saturday, and was scalded so badly that il
died next morning, suffering intensely
meantime.
j. NJ. Mason, Frank Newell, and a fel
low named Watts, were arrested near Lake
City on Saturday last, for the theft of three
horses, set Of harness, a sulkly and lum
Der wagon from J. W. Keith, farmer re
siding in Eadsville, Wis The horses wer,
found at Frontenac, Zumbrota and Hast
ings.
Manato Union: On Tuesday afternoon
Mr.. and Mrs. George D. Phelps wer,
thrown from a buggy, at the corner Of Stat
and Byron streets, and Mr.. Phelps suffered
compound comminuted fracture Of tn
ankle joint, the lower end OF both bones o
the leg being broken of, so that the frag
ments had to be taken out Mrs. Phelp
escaped without serious injury.
A week ago Archie Baker, lad of 10, o
Farm Hill, Olmsted county, was accident
ally shot and killed under very painful cir
cun,stances. An elder brother was engag
ed in loading q shot gun, when neigh
boris boy came up and engaged in dis
pute with him. The dispute waxing warn
Archic's brother stood the gun against {
tree and clenched his adversary. In tn
scahe that followed the gun was knocked
down and discharged, the whole content
being lodged in Archie's body, in the re
gion Of the heart. He died almost instant
~
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-05-20

In Washington ON the 18th man man,
cd William Watson, government clerk,
an Irishman by birth, who lost leg in
the late war, was sent to the Asylum, lie
being insane on religious subjects, and
hevins carried through the streets a ban
ner on which was painted large snake,
with the inscription, Luther and Henry
VII," which he said represented the
stronghold of Professionalism; while at the
other end was inscribed, "Bcecher and
Bismarck" which was intended as por-
traying the tail of Professionalism.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-05-20
Serious Accident.

On last Sunday it happened that hand
car was running on the track Of the Lake
Superior and Mississippi railroad beyond
Hinckley, when train was passing, and
in the hurry to "clear the track" a boy
fell in front ct it and had his leg smashed
b. its passing over him. Whcrcupon q
reserve engine was placed in requisition
by order Of the humane Superintendent
Smith, and the little sufferer taken at once
to 81. Paul, to the hospital. This corsid.
crate kindness of Mr.. Smith enables us to
say that the accident may not prove fatal
to the child, and that even the loss of his
leg may happily be averted.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-05-20
JOHN C, BREckENRIDGE.
He Passes Quietly Away--The Funera
Wednesday.

LEXINGTON, Ky, May 17.-John c.
Breckenridge died in this city this eye
ming ofabscess Of the liver, combined with
consumption. His last hours were quiet
and peaceful. Sunday night he spent a
restless time, and SEM. during the night,
for his regular physician. who admins.
tered an opiato to the sufferer, after which
he slept until late this morning Then he
was visited by DR.. Louis A. Sayre, Of
New York, who dressed the wound made
by the operation On Monday Of last week
The doctor, seeing discharge WAS taking
place from tho wonnd, expressed himself
hopeful Of the patients rapid recovery
with proper attention. After this he took
some nourishment At 3p. IN. a
CHANGE FOR THE WORSE
was perccp:ible, and friends became
alarmed. Stlmulan.s were administered
but without effect. He sank rapidly un.
til near O'Clock, when he became speech
less. lie died at Is minutes Of six. lie
was concious apparently up % within q
few minutes Of death. There was no
scene; no last words; nothing ostenta-
,iOus in the manner with which the suf
fcrer ma: his fate. lie died "a he lived,
modest and brave The only aliusion he
made to death were once after the opera
ton performed on him last week by prs.
Sayrc aud Gross when lie said he felt
comfortable; he b:iie:ed NORTH cation
had set in. And again in his will, made
tie next day by HI: James 3. Brccken in
which he used these wards: AFTER all
just debts, which are few and small, and
the expenses Of d NJ oiies! funeral are raid,
desire" &C.
AROUND THE DEATH BED
Of the general were his wife, two daugh-
tiers and one son, and few immediate re.
latvas. In acccrGauce with the wish of
the deceased and the desire Of the family,
tao funeral will be modest one. It
will take place Wednesday eve, at four
O'Clock.
The death Of Gen. Breckenridge has
cast gloom over the community, where
he was much loved for many estimahle
qualities.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-05-20

the country have been siezed and many
officers have been taken into custody ID
await an examination. Before making any
demonstration Secretary Bristow took
care to secure abundant evidence in each
case, and now the work Of prosecution
will go forward with vigor The govern
ment will loose but little ultimately, as
the parties who have been doing business
illicitly, had all given bonds which will
be forfeited upon proof Of any actual VIC.
lation of the law.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-05-20
BRIsTO;T'S CRUSADE.
Evidence Received of Formidable
Frauds In Now York, Philadelphia,
Baltimore and Elsewhere.

WASHINGTON, May 17.-Sccrctary Bris-
tow to-day called on the attorney general
and afterwards on the president, both Wis
is having significance with reference to
past and future operations against the H.
licit distliers Subsequently the Secrcta-
r; was closely closcte.l with Commission
or Pratt, and received damaging state
mcnts against the ring submitted to them
by revenue agent Yoryan. Within the
past few days B:i5toy has received com.
munica.!oas from eastern cities indicating
to him that he has hardly yet broken the
crust of the formidable ring which lie is
trying to put down. Offers have been
made him, contingent ON lis cooperation
with those making the offer, to supply
evidence which will involve number of
heretofore regarded respectable houses in
Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore and
elsewhere. Tie Secretary has relieved
the secret service from any further active
participation in the crusade, and has en-
trusted to Mr.. Pratt, the new revenue com.
missioner, the duty Of arranging for fur
ther seizures. 1t IS expected that promi-
nent internal revenue changes will soon
be made in the west.
CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS BEGUN.
CHICAGO, May 1.-the internal reye-
nue. officers here deny that any further
steps have been taken in the distillery
cases. 1t is stated, nevertheless, tonight,
that criminal warrants have been issued
against George L. Crosby, disiller Of this
city, and Hines s. Turner, Of Sagc,own,
Ills, and that similar warrants will be
issued against other distillcrs here to- NOR
row.
MEMPHIS, May l7.-Gencral Patterson,
collector of internal revenue of this DIS
,rict, to day seized about 100 barrels OF
alcohol, shipped from G. Bunsbcrry, OF
ST. Louis, to parties here, which IS tclicv.
cd to be crooked.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-05-20
AFFLICTED KANSAS.

ST.. LOUIS. May 1s.-A Kansas City
special says the farmers from various
parts of jackson and Clay counties con-
tinue to bring news of the ravages of
grasshoppers. The grass has been des-
troyed, and wheat and oats suffered terri
bly,. The only salvation is their depar-
turc which many are making. Thou
sands are dying, and the ground is cover
ed in many places. The crops in Kan.
sas beyond the western tier of counties,
are excellent. :: ~..
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NUM- .our.

S. 81 leulmb0r Z our. -
F0te0 10 - Free. Jean Inkslow,s great
Story, price, II book form, 4l.76. .
u Of miscellaneous reading; over sixty large
pages Of splendidly illustrstsd.
Ten Steel Repf0a0ellono lao.sim-
lies Of famous pictures; original sngravings
worth 4l0. 90. =s. s. !.
AL the shove sent postpaid with Hearth
and Home, the great illustrated weekly mag-
a.ise, f,oo mostks Or trial, for only 80 cents
Object: TO introduoe the psper TO new sub-
soribsrs. Price reduced 10 only $3.50 POI
year. Single number, six eents- none Tree.
At news stands or BY mail. Great induce
ments to agents and clubs. The Graphic
Company, Publishers. 3o.4i Park Place, New
York. Please state il what paper yoa sau
this advertisonsDt. Ilx
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-05-20
Three Children Burned to Death.

OMAHA, Neb., May 1S.-On Sunday
nigh, Mr. Mcpherson, living eight miles
east of Columbus: Neb., was away from
home visiting friends, accompanied by
his wife. They left four children at home
aged 4, 9, 10 and IA years. During the
absence Of the parents the house took fire,
and three OF the children were burned to
death. The circumstances indicate that
the fire commenced on the outside, and
must have been the work Of an inccndiary.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-05-20
Saw Mill Burned.

FoRr MADISON, Iowa, May 17.-About
4 O'Clock this morning the large saw mill
of Weston & Co., in the eastern part of
this city took fire and burned to the
ground.
The Office and one Of the dry sheds
with few piles Of lum Der, lath aud shin.
giles were also burned. The watchman
states that it was all in blaze when first
noticed. The is unknown. Loss estimat-
ed at $4,000; insured for $12,5G0.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-05-20

The governor If Missouri has called
upon the people Of that state to observe
Thursday, the Sd Of June, as day Of fast
ing and prayer. Information comes to him
from all sources that the state IL threatened
with the grasshopper pestilence, followed
by Failure Of crops, great distress. and
possibly famine.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-05-20
NATIcK, Mas, Jan. l, 1874,
Mn. II. R. STEVENS:

NAI1cK, MoeS., jan. l, 1913.
Mn. II. r.. SrEvsss:
Dear Strive have good reason 70, regard
ing your VEGETINE medicine Of the
greatest value. VIZ feel assured that it has
been tho means Of saving our sons life. He
is now seventeen years Of age; Tor the last two
years he has suffered from necrosis Of his leg
caused by scrotulous affection, and was 50 tar
reduced that ali who saw him :hought his rs-
sovery impossible. A council Of able physi-
cians could give Va but the faintest hope of
his ever rallying, two Of the number declar-
ing that he was beyond :he reach of human
remedies, that even amputation could not
save him, as he mad not viyor enough to on
dure the operation. Just then we commenced
giving him VEGETINE, and from that ti,co
to the 3r6son: has been continuously improv-
ing. lie has lately resumed his studies,
thrown away crutches and cane, and walks
about cheerfully and strong.
Though there il still soms dsoha rge from
the opening where the limb MAS Iauced, We
have tho fullest confidence that in little time
he will be perfectly cured.
He has taken about three dozen bottles Of
VEG ETlNE, but la,cly-uses but little, Us he
declares that he is too we'll to be taking med
icins. Respectfully yours, -.
Il. 8. Bgsr,
Mrs. L. G. F. BEST.
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The Best Evidence.

Tho following letter from Rev. E. S. BEST,
pastor NJ. Z. Church, Natiek. Mass, will be
read with interest by many physicians. Also
those suffering from tho same disease - at
aiSted tho sou Of tho Rev. IS. Rest. No per
sOn can doubt this testimony. and there is no
doubt about the curative powers Of VEGE.
TINE: