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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-20
THE MARKETS.
Reported by Chandler, Brown 4 Co., Commission
Merchants, milwaukee, Wis.
New York.

NEW YORK, March II 300 P. Moot
ton-Dull at 9 1850. Fiour-Quiet; re.
ceipts 22,CO0 bbis; sales 10000 bbIs spring
super state and western, s3.4"@3 SO; COM
mon to good extra, $3.7O@3.90; good to
choice, So 95@4 SO; white wheat extra, $3.50
@5 %; extra Ohio, $3.75@5.00; ST. Louis,
S. 8h@5.75; Minnesota patent process, $500
as %; rye -four unchanged. Wheat-Ir.
regular and unsettled; spring and white,
dull and lower; winter red }l@Mc better
amber shade frmer at $l.02. Pork-Quirt
S975@1ho0. Lard-Firm; $6.40 bid; $3.50
asked. Bulk Meats-Qniet and rather firm.
er. Shoulders-At $3.62H; short ribs, 81 rs
bid; $3.50 asked; short clear nominally at
$500. Bacon-Quiet and unchanged.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-20
Advance I'm Iron.

At meeting of the Philadelphia iron
merchants on the 18th inst, the price of all
descriptions of merchant iron were advanc.
ed per cent.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-20
Minor Casualtjes.

Phillip Hess and Peter Frederick were
killed in the Empire colliery at Pittston,
Pa, on the night of the 18th inst, by the
fall of roof-rocks.
Patrick League, brother of ex.Mayor
League, of Memphis, Tenn, fell into the
river on the 18th inst, and was drowned.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-20
Remorseless Savages,

A Victoria dispatch says: The steamer
Grappier arrived from Fort Wrangel. Her
commander reports four men who left
Wrangel for Sitka about three years ago on
prospecting tour, ascertained to have been
murdered by the Indians. No news from
Sitka. The long absence of the British
gunboat causes grave fears for the safety of
the settlement.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-20
(IOmimR Woaf.

A party of "a New York street boys was
started on the 18th inst, for homes on farms
in Kansas, by Whitelaw Reid, who used
this portion of the fund of 81 900 given him
by a stranger from the interior of New
England for any charitable use he might
select. Mr.. Reid also sent west six destitute
families, numbering in all ~ souls. These
families mostly intended also to begin life
again ON farms
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-20

A terrible disaster was occasioned to the
Gloucester fishing fleet by the storm of
Feb. 20, by which probably fourteen vessels
were sunk, with loss of one hundred and
forty.six souls. The fleet on Georges Bank
numbered about fifty vessels, and of these
fourteen have not been heard from since
the terrible gale at the date above mention
ed. The disaster makes forty.one widows
and 100 orphans. The loss of property
amounts the $4,000, which will all fall
upon the fishing companies of Gloucester,
all the insurance being held by a local
mutual company. Used as are these hardy
fishermen and their families to death and
disaster, this wholesale loss of life will
cause shock which will not be easily over
come, and will leave work of charity that
will tax the little city to its utmost.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-20
t an element than speed,

DURING debate in the Maine legisla-
ture, the other day, lawyer sneeringly
remarked TO journalists who had the
four that it was the function Of editors
"to ferret out rogues and thieves"
Whereupon the editor mildly rejoined
that it was "the function of lawyers to
defend roguss and thieves
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-20
c.H.pAvlDsoN, Proprietor.
VARIOUS TOPICS.

FIVE years ago the Italian mercantile
navy was in high state of prosperity,
but it is now on the verge of ruin, and
many thousand sailors are idle. This
state of affairs is accounted for by bad
management and crushing taxes.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-20

CALIFoRN1ANs are cold by the San
Francisco CaNthat, if they want 5 cent
pieces, they must get over their preju.
dice against the nickel, as there are not
enough silver pieces to answer the de-
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-20
Ineend10rlAm.

Columbus, Ohio, is in state of excite
ment, owing to frequent incendiary fires,
and the discovery of an organized plan to
burn the city. On the 10th rags and paper
saturated with coal oil we're found in numer.
Gus buildings. Military and extra police
are on duty with strict orders to arrest all
suspicious-looking personages, and to shoot
all providers found lurking about alleys, if
they refuse to halt when challenged.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-20
Fatal ReAlhtanee.

II. II. Vickery, sheriff of Douglass county,
Missouri, went with posse to the house of
Shelf Alsup to arrest him OH the Sth inst.
Alsup resisted the process, and fired mum.
Der of shots at the sheritt's party, one of
which killed the sheriff. Alsup and his
little girl, five years old, were then killed
by the sherift's posse. The child's death,
course, was not designed.
Geo. w. Pankey, a conductor, was shot and
Instantly killed at Tuscumbia, Ala, on the
nth inst, by Arthur W. Moran, night train
dispatcher. Moran was tried for the Of
ense and discharged, it being proved he
acted in Self-defense.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-20
GelloWs Birds.

Victor NUM- was hung at Pueblo, COL, on
the 14th, for the murder of Louis Rasconer,
in October 1877. g.. ~. 49,. s--, .s.;s -
At Lowell, Mass, on the 18th inst, VIM.
W. Devlin was executed for numbering his
wife and child in 1877.
sChinaman All Ben met his deserts ct the
ropes end, at Msrysvills, Cal. On the 18th
instant. he murdered John Daniels In
November, 1873.
Eugene Laysry, slias Archie Brown and
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-20

SAILS are recovering somewhat of the
estimation that 10 years ago they
threatened to lose entirely. 1t is found
that all the advantages are not on the
side of steam. In freightage of the
heavier, coarser kind, cheapness is more
of an element than speed.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-20
MllWaukee.

Flour-Firm; choice spring at $4.25@450;
common to good at S3.50@387%. Wheat
Irregular in futures; seller April at 500
9oAc; seller May at e37s@9415c; No. cash
at 99c; No. at 90(09oAc; No. 8 at 1870;
No. 4 at 72H@73c. Corn-Dull at $3.50.
Oats-Tame at 24Ac. Rye-Quiet and weak
at 45c. Barley-Steady at 72c; No. at
42c. Pork-Steady at 1915 for cash. Lard
AT $3.50 cash. Hogs-No demand, nomi-
nal at $350@375.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-20

Alta parliament soiree, at Berlin, on the
Sth inst, the chancellor said that partial
disarmament was impossible; Germany at
least could not begin; unfortunately she
had to show front in four different direc.
tons, and could trust none Of her neightols.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-20

In 1878 the legislature of Arizona
passed special act divorcing the terri
torial governor from his wife. The pre-
cedent thus formed has been followed
until in 1877 no less than nine couples
were parted by act of the legislature.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-20

The Madrid Historical Academy de-
clares that there is no foundation for the
story that the remains of Christopher
Columbus had been discovered in the
cathedral of St. Domingo. The contra
diction is based upon an investigation
made by order of the Spanish govern
nnent
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-20

Mrs. John Taylor and two sons, Willie 10,
and Johnnie 5; were drowned in the Mantle
ice compauy's pond at Mantle, Conn.,, on
the 18th inst. The children went for pail
of water and fell in. Mrs. Taylor, hearing
the cries, ran to their assistance and was
also drowned.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-20
The Great Walking Match.

The great, walking tournament at Gil
more's garden, New York, terminated on
the night Of the 10Th inst, Rowell, the Eng
fish pedestrian carrying off the champion.
ship. The official score for the six days
was: Rowell, SEQ miles and $50 yards;
Ennis, AIS miles; Hartman, 400 miles 3
laps and 40 yards. The total receipts dur.
ing the contest aggregate $4,000. It is
asserted that spectators control the re-
ceipts, having furnished the capital, as
sumed all expenses and guaranteed $1,000
to each pedestrian covering $50 miles. At
the beginning of the contest it was decided
that 81, 000 should be set apart from the re.
ceipts for the man who failed to cover $50
miles. Thus O'Leary, who retired on the
18th inst. exhausted receives $1,000.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-20

The southern suburbs of Buffalo, New
York, were submerged on the 10th instant.
Several small bridges ON the Cssenozia
creek were swept away. A family Of four
living on the fats had their house swept
away and took refuge in trees until rescued.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-20
1t Was q Hoax.

A Walla Walla, Washington territory, Ills.
patch says: The reported massacre Of IS
Indians, a month ago, did not occur. 1t
was hoax played On an up.country paper.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-20
A War Cloud.

A Ranford, Tulare county, Cal., dispatch
of the 14th inst, says: The settlers here
who have been threatened with litigation
and ejectment by the railroad company,
have formed battalion of six companies
regularly oficered, mounted and armed, to
resist the action of the company. Most of
the men have seen actual service, and aver
that they mean business.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-20
Famine.

The Pail Mall Gazette says private letter
from g high Indian official states that the
people Of Cashmere are dying of famine
like flies, and at the present rate of mortality
the province will be nearly depopulated by
he end Of the year.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-20

The Congressional Record for Febru-
airy 26sh gives table showing the way
the sewing machines for book-binding in
use by the government do their work.
There are nine machines. In 4, 249 hours
they sewed 4,577,028 signatures. The
cost of the labor to manage the machines
was s973.23; the same sewing done by
hand would have cost 81, 1888 05, SO that
the saving is $5,5l5.62, or nearly 80 per
cent
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-20

IT is told in New York that Whitelaw
Reid has become rich by stock opera.
tions. He is said to have made very
lucky hit in Pacific Mail. Mr.. Reid
has finished his residence on Lexington
avenue, at Thirty-ffth street. 1t is a
brown-stoDe house, at corner, the door
in the middle and the rooms elegant and
spacious. Such a property, in good
times, would be worth $4,000.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-20
ShinWFAck.

The bark Hattie, from Philadelphia for
Rouen, stranded and capsized in the river
Seine on the 10th inst. Three men were
drowned. Thevessel and cargo were a total
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-20
Senator Pro Tenn

Governor Prescott, of New Hampshire,
has appointed Charles H. Bell of Exeter,
senator for the extra session, to fill the
vacancy caused by the expiration of the
term of Senator Wadleigh.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-20
Another Channel Horror.

The British steamer Severn, from London
for Quebec. ran down, off Dupgeness, pilot
cutter having twelve pilots and a crew of
eight on board, on the 14th inst. Ten pilots
and FIVE of the crew were drowned.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-20
Destructive Floods.

A storm in the vicinity Of Humboldt bay,
California, inflicted great damage. The
rivers overfowed their banks carrying
away bridges, fences, outbuildiDgs and
dwellings. Two lives were lost and several
persons we're injured, The y loss q i've STOCK
isveyy hsevy, go
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-20

James johnson was hanged at Portland,
Oregon. on the 14th, for the murder of
Louis Joseph last August.
John Q. Hinkham was hanged at Con.
cord, N. H., on the 14th instant, for the
murder of Mrs. Marion Brey, near Durham,
January Z, 1877.
At Windsor, w., on the 14th, Henry
Gravelin was executed for the murder OF
Herbert White, in October, 1876. The pris.
oner asserted his innocence to the last.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-20
Late Murders.

A negro named Baccegalupi fatally stab
bed his wife at Richmond, Va, on the 18th
inst, in order to secure her money.
Robert w. Hayden and NJ. W. Barber,
brothers.:n.law, had quarrel at Charlotte,
N. c., on the 18th inst, when Barber killed
Hayden.
In saloon row at Galena, Kansas, on the
18th inst, J. G. Finley, of Columbus, Kan
sas, was shot and killed by Joe Ivey.
Officer Joseph Rosenfeld, of the Rock
Island police force, was set upon By four
desperadoes-Mike and Pat Heeney, Bill
Murray and Mike Burns-and murdered
outright. Three of the men are under ar.
rest.
John r. Aronhalt, an old and respected
citizen of Marion, O., was found dead in
his bed early on the morning of the 18th,
with small bullet hole in his head and the
bed'clothes on fire. 1t is~supposed that
murder and robbery were committed, and
arson attempted to prevent discovery.
A murder of extraordinary infamy is re-.
ported from the Gila river settlement, south.
western New Mexico. Is appears that On
old man named S~anger was murdered by
his son, 10 years of age, instigated by his
mother and one Parson Young, with whom,
it is alleged, she was improperly intimate.
In November the two men enticed Swanger
into the country where the son shot his
father, Young standing near to finish the
JOB if necessary. The son confessed all in
open court at Silver City.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-20
LA NATURE has published something

LA NATURE has published something
about the black broth Of the Spartans.
The composition of that celebrated, if
not luxuriant, article of diet, is still in
volved in doubt. If Meursius is to be
believed, it was simply the water in
which pork had been boiled, seasoned
with vinegar and salt. Richard thinks
it was a soup, and he says that beside the
black broth they had white soup made
Of eels. Anyway, the lost culinary art
OF the Spartans does not appear to be
worth muc., regret. The world has
probably forgotten good many better
things.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-20

TIE Island of jersey, in the English
channel, produces remarkable variety
of cabbage called the Jersey COW cab
bage, which grows to the height of three
or four feet, and is cultivated for fodder.
The stalk, which is tall and very straight,
is often made into walking sticks, and,
when smoothed of and vanished, it is
similar in appearance to bamboo cane.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-20
Gsexedin's DESTROYED.

The threatened food has swept over
szegedin, Hungary, and $4,000 people are
homeless. The last dam which confined the
waters of the river Thesis broke on the
morning of The 18th, and the water rushed
through the doomed city with terrible force,
sweeping every movable thing before it.
Hundreds of people have been drowned,
and houses have been swept away, in many
cases carrying the inmates with them. The
scene is too terrible for description, with
the waters still rising. The crops in the
entire district are lost. The government
sent 10000 forms for the relief Of the des.
titute inhabitants. -. -
Advices Of the 18th from the doomed city
stated that the storm was still raging, the
waters steadily rising The unkubmerged
area was reduced to 5000 square metres
At the first eruption thirty. five soldiers
were drowned. A boat containing seven
women cspsized on the 18th and oil were.
lost. II i impossible to estimats tho mum.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-20
RuPnA1l IN neath.

The extensive Touring mill at Wilmot,
Wis, owned by Mr.. Volk, was entirely
destroyed by fire on the 10Th inst. An
operative named Whapples was burned to
death in the building. Loss, $4,000.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-20
Reduced 10 Ashes,

Grlf6n's mills, at Pascagoula, burned on
the 18th inst. Loss $4,000.
The South Chicago match factory, with
machinery, was consumed on the night of
the 10Th inst. Loss $4,000.
A large car wheel foundry and machine
shops of the Taylor Iron company, at High
bridge, n. j., burned on the 18th inst. Loss
heavy; fully insured.
A prairie fire near Abilene, Kansas, on
the night of the 18th, came near destroying
the town. A high wind which prevailed
drove the flames directly into the town, de-
stroying large amount of fencing and a
couple of housed in the suburbs. A man
named Debold, a prominent banker, lost
1000 bushels of corn and 10000 bushels of
wheat which was stored just outside the
city. Total loss of property will be more
than 100000.
Twelve frame business houses in the vii.
lage of Onslow, Jones county, Iowa, burned
on the 18th inst. Loss quite heavy; insur.
ance small.
Frank Leighton's large three.story shoe
shop at East Pepperel], Mass, burned on
the 18th inst. Loss $4,000; partially in.
surcd.
Eleven buildings in the village of Hanni-
bal, N. Y, were burned on the 18th instant.
A fire swept over about fifty square miles
of forest few miles of Yankton, D. T., on
the 9th, destroying standing timber, cord.
wood, houses, household furniture, clothing
and cattle, in all property to the value OF
about $4,000. A strong wind prevailed
and the fire burned itself out. No lives
lost.
The Atherly gristand saw mill at Orrellia,
Ont, burned on the 10th inst, involving a
loss of $4,000.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-20
Dishonest Omcers.

It has been discovered that deficiency
of nearly $4,000 Exists in the county audi.
tors and treasurer's Office at Vincennes,
Indiana.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-20
NEWS in BRIEF.


The steamer Bonnie Lee, with 1850 bales
OF cotton, sank in Red river on the 18th in
stant
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-20
A Tornado.

A violent wind.storm, amounting almost
to tornado, passed over the southern part
of Macoupin county, ILL.,, on the 18th inst,
destroying houses, barns and other prop
erty. Edward Mcdonald, living near the
southern line of the county, and his little
grandchild were killed, and several other,
members of his family severely wounded.
The storln is said to have been abouta quar-.
ter of mile wide, and came from the north.
west.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-20

A party of fifteen men arrived at Petos'
key, Mich, ON the 18th inst, in most pitt.
able condition. They had been at work in
a lumber camp on the upper peninsula, and
were cheated out of their wages. They
started to walk to their homes in Canada.
Coming across the straits they became OK.
hausted, fell asleep, and nearly all OF them
froze their lower limbs to the knee. Some
of them will have to suffer amputation, or
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-20
Pension Arrears.

Up to the close of business on the 9Th
inst, 10000 applications under the arrears
of pension act had been received by the
pension Office. They are now being fled
and sorted, and no action will be taken on
any till the 25th of this month, when the
work of adjudication will begin, and certi-
fcates issued to successful pensioners.
Applications are coming at the rate of 400
daily. 1t is estimated that $4,000 will be
received, of which 10000 will be acted upon
favorably. After the 25th of this month it
is expected to adjudicate and issue certifi-
Gates at the rate of about 10000 monthly.
The first notification pensioner will have
OF the allowance of his claim will be the re-
ceipt of certificate which entities him to
the money, and which he can then get if it
is in the treasury and not otherwise appro-
priated. The appropriations of this con.
gress were so heavy, however, that prompt
payment of pensions is doubted. The aver.
age amount received by each pensioner un.
der this act is about 5000. If the commits.
sioncr's estimate is complete, of 81, 1000 valid
claims, the amount called for will be $751;
100000 for pensioners already on the rolls.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-20

LONDON, March l7-12:3O P. M.-Liver.
pool wheat market opens quiet; floating
cargoes inactive; on passage neglected; no
business doing.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-20

A PAIR Of specs Rome Sentinel.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-20

QUEEN VICTORIA has always been
most punctilious in matters of etiquette,
and it is said that her maids of honor
used to be forbidden to sit down or to
speak in the royal presence. unless
specially commanded. One, it is related.
who has since married a peer, was the
fortunate poesessor of q magnificent
voice, and was one day hidden to nit
down at the piano and sing something
She declined to do 80, feeling nervous,
and forgetting that the queens request
is tantamount to command. The
queen insisted, but tho slady urged that
she had cold. "Well, then, you had
better go to bed" said her majesty.
/. No, thank you" was the reply; "but
if you don't mind, I'll sit down. and
she did.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-20

HE REV. JOSH BRADY is now a
Presbyterian missionary in Alaska.
Only few years ago he was a street
vagabond in New York, sleeping wher-
ever be could find a shelter. After
spending a term on Blackwelrs island
he was sent to farm, where be both
worked and studied. Then he became
bell ringer at Yale college, and was in
due time graduated, with highly cred
liable record. Then his friends paid his
way through the New York theological
seminary. On entering the ministry he
chose the Alaska field AZ one where there
was plenty of hard work. The Rev.
John Brady will succeed.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-20

In the government of Cherson, Rus.
STA, in the bed of river, peasant found
an egg of unusual size. It is equal to
forty hens eggs, whereas the ostrich egg
is equal only to twenty four. 1t is of a
yellowish color, and, being found be-
tween the clay and gypsum layers, is
supposed to belong to the tertiary for
nation. The purchaser of this egg
offered it to the Imperial Academy
OF Sciences, st. Petersburg, for 1000
roub!es. The academy failed to buy it
on account of lack Of means, but asked
permission to take mould from it. Tie
British museum has now bought this
unique egg, to the grief of the Russian
tudents of natural science.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-09-01

The people who visit st. Paul this week to
visit the State fair, should not fail to call at
Messrs. D. W. Ingersol Il Co.'S and see their
great bargains in black silks and ladies dress
goods. Housekeeping goods in every variety,
and some things at about half price. Novelty
counters loaded with bargains Domestic
goods by the piece ut wholesale prices. In iact,
you can find at their store everything you want
in dry goods. They have an immense stock,
and at the lowest prices.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-09-01

The proprietors of Elmo Lodge at Lake Elmo
have made provision to accommodate about
fifty more guests during the week of the fair
Those who wish accommodations will be pleased
with all its arrangements. The grounds are il.
Illuminated by electric lights every night, which
none should fail to see. Five daily trains each
way on the 81. Paul. Saltwater Il 'Taylors Falls
railroad, foot jackson street. Fare for the
round trip only fifty cents.