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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-13
The Bankrupt Archbishop.

Archbishop Purcell, of Cincinnati, on the
Sta inst. caused to be placed on record a
deed conveying to his brother, Father Ed.
ward Purcell, the archbishop's residence,
the old St. Johns hospital property, corner
Third and Plum streets, Mount St. Mary's
seminary, the Cathedral school, corne,
Mound and Elizabeth streets, together with
several lots OF suburban property, includ.
ing his interest in what is known as the
Consedine property, which was bequeathed
to the archbishop by Patrick Consedine q
number Of years ago. Father Edward Pur'
cell followed this action by formally assign.
ing all to John Mannix, for the benefit OF
his creditors.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-13
Obituary..

Elihu Burritt died on the night of the 9Th
inst, at his residence in New Britain, Conn.
Very Reverend Martin Kundig, vicar
general of Milwaukee, died on the 9Th inst.
Leon Hynman, the veteran Mason, author
and editor, died Of New York on the 9Th
inst.
Signor Fanfanni, the most eminent of the
Italian photographers, is dead.
Hood Allston, well.known western
newspaper man, died at Bay St. Louis on
he 81 instant,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-13

fendant evidences that he had been murder
ed. Shortly after he left the company's stable
he was found on the river bank, his face
and body covered with cuts and stnbs, and
his head badly crushed, assthough some
blunt weapon had been us1d. John Law
Ter and Martin Murray, with whom Hunter
had quarreled short time ago, are under
arrest, charged with the crime. ,.au.a.a..s-...
Some two weeks since girl named
Deaken, aged ten years, residing with her
father, near Manchester, KY, was brutally
murdered by her stepmother. The unnat-
.ural woman first fractured the chilti's skull
and then hung her in an Clubhouse. TO
cover her crime she placed the body in a
field with fractions horse, and tried to
palm the girls death of as accidental. She
is under arrest.
On the night of the 4th inst, band OF
maskers visited an old negro's cabin in
Cohey county, Tenn, set fire to the struc.
ture, and shot the old man dead. The wife
and children huddIed around the remains
until morning.
W. II. Cox was killed by negro at Nash
vile, Tenn, on the 4th. 1t seems that the
colored man, named Steve Shields, had Cox
indicted for raping his wife, whereupon
Cox went to Shields house to kill him. A
ballfrom Cox's pistol wounded another ne.
gro named Davis in the thigh, whereupOn
Shields shot Cox dead.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-13
A Greenback Address.

F. P. Devices, chairman of the national
committee OF the National party, has issued
an address to the people of the United
States. He says separation from the old
parties is necessary, and asserts that this
action on the part of congressman elect has
inspired the National Greenback party
throughout the country with renewed cour.
age and confidence. The address calls for
thorough party organization, and adds, if
these in accord with National Greenback
principles now earnestly attempt such an
organization, party success in 1880 can be
assured,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-13
MilWauSaa.

MILWAUKEE March 10.-3:Co P.M.-Flour
Strong at So. 5o@3.85 for common spring
extras; choice firm at S4.25@4.75. Wheat
Active and strong; No. hard at sl.O3; No.
! regular at Sl.0l; No. at S4@94%c; No.
8 at sl@8lNc: No. 4 at 76K@7Sc; No.
seller April at 93M@94Ac; seller May 9S
@99c. Corn-Dull at 34c; new at 1870.
Oats-Quiet at 2413c. Rye-Quiet at 4Gc.
Barley-Very dull; No. at 73c; No. at
1870. Pork-Steady at $3.50 for cash.
Lard-Steady at $3.50. Hogs-Not wanted
nominal at $3.6Q@3. 80.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-13
Major Reno ExOnerHted.

The report of the Reno court of inquiry,
after giving the history Of events immedi.
ately preceding the battle of Little Big
Horn and the part taken by Major Reno's
command in the fight says: The conduct
of the officers throughout was excellent
and while the subordinates in some instan
ces did more for the safety of the command
by brilliant displays of courage than did
Major Reno, there was nothing in his con
duct which requires animadversion from
this court" The findings of the court have
! been approved by General Sherman and
Secretary McCreary.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-13
An Awful End.

At Jenson's wagon works, Racine, Wis,
on the 18th inst, workman named John
Shelmark was caught in revolving shaft
and fatally injured. His legs were broken,
one OF his thumbs torn completely off, ell
the tendons, as far IS the elbow coming
with it., and the other thumb was torn 50
badly that amputation Was necessary.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-13

Secretary Schurz has decided the case Of
Thomas Kemp versus Thomas Storr, involv-
ing $50 acres, which embrace considerable
portion of the ground upon which LeadvilIe,
Colorado, is situated. The department
holds that it is mineral land within the
meaning of the statute, and that if Storr has
complied with the mining laws he is emit.
tied to patent.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-13
Storm ana Shipwreck.

Several persons were drowned in Lake
Geneva, Switzerland, during the recent
storm. The damage in the canton Vaud
clone is 100000.
The bark Star Queen, British vessel,
bound from Nagazaki to Shanghai with
coal, was wrecked Oh the South Grotos on
the goth of January. The captain and
twenty.one of the crew were drowned.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-13

CHICAGO, Marc b 10-l 80 P. M.-Wbeat
Strong and unsettled, active and about &c
higher, closing steady and firm; at 9419c for
seller May; sales at 93@95Ic for seller
April. Confirm and steady at SAC for
cash; 33c for seller April; SIC for seller
May. Oats-Steady and firmer at 23Ac for
cash; 23N@23ac for seller April; $500
26Ac for seller May. Rye-At 6S06S1 10.
Barley-At 77@80c. Pork STEADY, but
easier at 1910 for cash; $9.72}z bid for
seller April; $9.S218 bid for seller May.
Lerd-Firmer at $6.45 for cash; $6.47X for
seller April; $6:53 for seller May. Whisky
AT $l.O4. Hogs-Receipts G,50O head;
light, weak, and &c lower at SO 60@3.75;
heavy, dull and dragging at $350@3S0.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-13
Foreipn

pool wheat market opens strong; floating
cargoes turn easier; on passage frmer ;
good cargoes No. 2 spring, off coast, at 43s
good cargoes mixed American corn, off
coast, at 22s Cd; fair to average California
wheat. just shipped, at 45s Cd; nearly due
at ass; good cargoes California wheat, off
coast, at ass Cd; fair to average quality No.
Chicago spring wheat for shipment. etc.,
at 40s 6d@41s. There is continental de-
mand. Weather in England spring like.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-13

THERE is some prospect that the ex
listing naturalization treaties of 1868
between the United States and the gov
ernments of the North German Confed-
eracy, Grand Duchy Of Hesse, Baden,
Bavaria and Wurtemburg, or, in pleno,
to the new German imperial government,
will be terminated, and an international
commission appointed to draw up new
and uniform naturalization treaty with
the German Emperor.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-13

The Atlantic Ocean, if it were to be
drained, would be vast plain with a
mountain ridge in the middle running
parallel with our coast. Another range
crosses from Newfoundland to Ireland,
on the top of which lies the telegraphic
CABLE
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-13
Mysterious Murders.

A Kansas City dispatch Of the I'd inst
says: Michael Carolon was assaulted TO-
night, while in his store, on East Levee. He
was sitting on the counter when an un
known man came to the window in the
porch and shot through the glass. The ball
entered Carolon's body in the back, under
the shoulder blade, and passed through the
lower portion of the heart, killing him
instantly. A companion sitting near sprane
to the door and shot was fred at him, but
missed. The officers are in pursuit of the
assassin, but as he is unknown it is not
likely that he will be captured.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-13
Extra Session Of COugresS.

The following is the proclamation of the
president converting congress in extra ses-
sion on the 18th inst:
BY the President of the United States of
America-A Proclamation:
WHEREAS, The final adjournment Of the
forty.tifth congress without making the
usual and necessary appropriations for the
Legislative, executive aud judicial ex-
penses of the government for the fiscal
year ending June 80, 1880, and without
making the usual and necessary appropria-
tons for the support Of the army, for the
same fiscal year, presents an extraordinary
occasion requiring the president to exercise
the power vested in him by the corstitu
ton to convene the houses of congress in
anticipation of the day fixed by law fer
their next meeting.
Now, therefore, l, Rutherford B. Hayes
president Of the United States do by vir.
tue of the power to this end vested in me
by the constitution, convene both
houses Of congress to assemble at their
respective chambers at IL O'Clock
noon, on Tuesday, the 18th day OF
March instant, then and there TO consider
and determine such measures as in thei.
wisdom, their duty and the welfare of the
people may seem TO demand.
r. 8. HAYES.
By the president,
VIM. NJ. EvAETs, Sec. of State.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-13
Railroad Accident.

Maggie Maginnia, a young deaf mute
woman, was struck by an engine at New
Albany, Ind, on the 9Th and killed.
A coal train and passenger train collided
on the Vandalia road, near East St. Louis,
on the 4th. Both locomotives were wrecked
and engineer Foss and fireman Morgan
killed.
A special train of English goods from
Halifax. collided. with the Quebec express
south of Atho];SN. s., on the 9Th. The en-
gines of both trains and cars were badly
wrecked. The driver, Mcleod, was killed.
Conductor Cameron was fatally injured and
several others badly hurt.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-13
Horse Thieves.

a -Nfws' Laredo special says: A party of
Indians r:ided Lopita rancho, Mexico, tax.
ing all the horses and wounling the herd
ers. 1t is reported t!1ey killed two shep-
herds on the 9th at Aguaverde. Citizens
and soldiers from New Laredo are pursuing
them, and American troops are guarding the
fOr,}s
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-13
Town Treasurer Robbed.

Edmund H. Ingalls,, treasurer of the town
Of Gambia, N. ", was gagged in his house
and $500 stolen from his safe, several days
since. The thieves obtained an entrance
by boring through the door, and took the
money from bureau drawer, leaving $500
untouched under his pillow.
VIM. Robinson, town treasurer of Kos
suth, Manitowoc county, Wis, was knocked
down and robbed of $500 by three rutians
on the night of the 18th inst. lie was thrown
behind wood pile and left for dead, bu
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-13
Dishonest officials.

The Massachusetts, Home Missionary So
ciety has brought suit ut Chicago against
VIM. J. Davis, financial agent, to recover
$4,000 for alleged negligence and question.
able practices III placing some loans in real
estate in the suburbs OF Chicago.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-13
a N<.jA nVnfo2 mud Dun~u;n,.

While Rev. Sidney NJ. Stacy, pastor of the
Presby1eriaAhurch at East Lake George, n
u, was exhibiting revolver to his wife, on
the night of the Sd inst, it was discharged
wounding her. Thinking he had thus &C.
cidently killed his wife, be placed the re-
volver to his own head and fred. The
wounds are not thought fatal.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-13
Famine.

A famine is raging in the most fertile sec.
ton Of Bolivia, district OF Cochabamba. In
different localities Of the department from
eight to ten persons die daily of starvation
lu II small town 200 persons died from want
of food in twenty days.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-13
Decidedly Peculiar.

The hanging of Devlin, the Lowell Mass.
murderer, is likely to be deferred for short
time, owing to the sudden death OF Sheriff
kimpau and the unwillingness Of the exec
usive council to assign Deputy Sheriff Fiske
to the duty, as he is troubled with heart dis
ease.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-13
Burglars SURPRISED.

At New York, OIL the night of the 9th
inst, John P. Richards surprised two bur-
glars engaged in ranssckiug his parlor, and
Immediately began to shoot, with fatal eff.
feet to one Of the thieves. The other vii.
lain was secured
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-13

A DELEGATION of negroes from the
Indian Territory is in Washington seek
ing to obtain protection from the Indian
commissioner against prosecution by the
Indians. They say the Cherokees,
among whom they live, plumber them Of
their property, deny them all rights,
and persecute them in every conceiva-
HE wav
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-13

A TEMPERANCE law has been so rigid
ly enforced in the vicinity of Toronto,
that the tavern keepers Of Newmarket
have closed their houses and agreed not
to reopen them till the act is repealed.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-13
Reservoir Burst.

A Los Angeles dispatch says the reservoir
with Il hundred millions gallons of water
broke on the 9Th Instant. In the city,
however, the damage was confined to
flooding streets and cellars.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-13

By 4 falling cylinder, ten feet in length,
in the sugar works at Vincennes, Indiana,
on the 9th Instant, William Jones and vii.
liam Shoupe each had s. hand cut of, and
I. 8. Rose was badly bruised on the head.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-13
ss iaAe1lnrti.I.,

John sha1ples, al ex.roficsman, Vas shot
dead at New Orleans on the night of the
9th inst. He insulted lady and was thus
summsrily dF,'t witt bxhsr eERrt. IL =
Samuel Hanter eodkt diver forths Besss.
mer steel works, near Braddock, Pa, was
found dead on the nightof the 9Th, with At
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-13

BALTIMORE is to have anot her art ex
hibition in the spring, especially of
American pictures, and an agent is to be
sent to Rochester to select about 100 late
productions Of artists there. Seventy
five per cent. of the net proceeds of the
exhibition are to be applied by the trus-
tees of the Peabody Institute to tie
purchase of paintings, a preference be-
ing given to American art, and twenty
five per cent. will be paid to the Deco
rative Art society of Baltimore.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-13
Deatl, Of Shere Al

Iakoob Khan, sou OF Shere Ali, ameer Of
Afghanistan, announces the death OF his
father, which occurred on the 2lst of Feb
ru4ly
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-13

Co., at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was damaged ID
the~amount of $4,000 by tire on the 7th.
Dent & Dorey's warehouse at Columbus,
|Ohio, wasburned on the night of the 9Th
inst Loss $4,000; insurance $780,.
The central iron works, Brooklyn, owned
by Howard, Carlton 4 Co., burned on the
9th instant. Loss 100000; insurance $40,
600. qsy.4-..- .s~..- ST 81. .---.<ss., -
The Gaylord coal breaker, at Plymouth,
Pa, burned Oh he 5th instant. Loss $780,.
900; insurance $4,000.
The Lincoln public school, Ottumwa, H.,
WAS destroyed by fire on the 5th instant
Loss $4,000.
Lake Forest, Ill.,, academy burned on the
LIST inst, causing loss OF $4,000.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-13

TIE Transmission Of Chinese treasure
is thus described in the Foochooy Hercld:
"Bullion is conveyed to Peking in
'sheaths, which are nothing more than
rounded logs about three feet in length
and circumference. Each log contains
Tis. 5000 or $1,000 and is split into two
portions, which are then followed out for
the reception of the silver. OF course
these halves fit most accurately together
and cannot possibly be tempered with.
The chink is pasted around with fine
strong paper, and this is carefully stamp
ed. The logs are then bound with iron
clamps and are ready for the toughest
usaxe.''
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-13

NEAR Ashland, Oregon, early one
morning recently, forest Of pine trees
was seen bending down as though bowed
by terrific gale of wind. At the same
time not breath of air was in motion.
During the previous night a furious
storm had passed over the forest accom-
panied by rain and snow, and the steady
force of the wind had bent the trees and
held them in that position until the fall
ing snow and freezing rain had fastened
them in unyielding bonds of ice, and SO
they remained until the sun set them
free
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-13
NEWS In BRIEF.


BY collision Of cages lin the Victoria,
Eng. coal pit, one was precipitated to the
bottom OF the shaft and eight persons killed.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-13

The governor of Thessaly telegraphs that a
and destroyed the village of Kienlikienter.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-13
Reduced 10 Ashes.

The rail mill Of the Springfield, (Ill.) Iron
company was destroyed by fire onthe night
of the 9TH inst. Loss about $4,000, insur.
ance $4,000. -Four hundred and fifty men
will be thrown out of employment temper
arily. = 49,
The Atwaterbag faetory, at New York, was
burned on the 9TH inst. Loss $4,000.
A fire at Fort Fairfield, Maine, on the 9TH
inst, caused loss Of $4,000. The pork
packing establishment Of T. NJ. Sinclair &
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-13

DR.. John Hugh Mc(luiliandean, of the
Philadelphia Dental college. who was found
dead on the Sd inst. in the laboratory, it
now transpires suicided by taking dose of
cyanite of potassium. His death was first
attributed to paralysis Of the heart.
John r. Clay, Il New Orleans broker, COM
mitted suicide on the Sth, on account OF
financial embarrassment
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-13
COwner,s Hvmns.

Cowper's great hymn of Providence,
100, had a history. He wrote it after
those two sweet devotional gems, 90
for Closer Walk with God" and
" There's Fountain filled with Blood"
A foreboding impression of another at
tack of insanity began to creep over
him. The presentiment grew deeper
the clouds gathered fast.
he even meditated self-dcstruction
and left his quiet cottage to drown him.
self in the neighboring river. He was
under pail Of overwhelming gloom.
Just while these black clouds of des-
pair were darting their vivid lightnings
into his suffering soul, the grandest in
SEPARATION of his life broke upon him,
and he began to sing cut these wonderful
words:
"God moves in Mysterious way,
His wonders to Perform.
He plants His footsteps in the sea,
And rides upon the Storm"
For several years Cowper's splendid
intellect was to be under total eclipse.
The penumbra was already darkening
its disc. But, in full view of the i'm
pending calamity, the inspired son of
song chanted forth those strains of holy
cheer:
"Judge not the Lord by feeble sense,
But trust Him for His grace.
Brhind Il frowning providence,
He hides smiling face"
Cowper never could have sung that
sublime anthem of victory except unoe1
the immediate inspiration OF power
from on High" The storm was coming
but Cowper's eye of faith saw :Jehovah
riding above the storm" This match.
less HYMN of providence which God put
into the soul OF his afflicted servant has
been "song in the night" to millions
of people under the discouraging clouds
of adversely.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-13

A MOVEMENT is in progress among the
members of the society of friends in
Philadelphia for the formation of settle
ments in the west, and active steps have
already been taken. There have been
many complaints owing to the isolation
of members of the society in different
parts of the west, that they were grad
ually losing interest in the principles
and customs of their sect, and by these
settlements it is hoped to bring them to-.
gether. It is the intention to form an
association which shall purchase tracts
of land and sell farms and lots to Friends,
or those in sympathy with them, and
also to aid persons whose means are linn
tied with help in the erection of dwell
lings and other necessary things in their
settlements. The association will Law
out roads, and erect meeting-houses and
school buildings. In all deeds a clause
will be inserted prohibiting the sale Of
Intoxicating liquors as beverage.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-13
The Roll of RankruDts,

John Cassidy, wholesale crockery dealer,
Montreal, has failed, and is settling with
his creditors at forty cents on the dollar.
Liabilities $25o,ooo. Leggatt & Johnson,
boot and shoe manufacturers, have also
failed. Liabilities $125>009. Assets expect.
ed to pay fifty cents.
Blum Son e. Co., Dixon, CAL, nave sus.
pended. They had endorsed Godschaux &
Co. to the amount of $4,000.
Joseph F. Culber & Co.'s banking house
at Pontiac, ILL.,, was closed by creditors on
the 9TH inst. Liabilities $4,000; half Sc
cured. 8 - ~ ,~>y~a -;
The Dime Saxinga bank at York. Pa, has
superded. 1t is supposed that it will pay
IS or so cents on the dollar.
Southern, Guilty & Co., merchants, Lon.
don, have failed. Liabilities estimated at
f65,0C0.
Godchaux Brothers, San Francisco, i'm.
porters of dry and fancy goods, were at
tached to-day for about $4,000. The total
liabilities of the firm and its ability to meet
them not yet made known.
Charles Chambers & Co., stock brokers,
Philadelphia, has failed. Liabilities I'm
known.
w. c. Caswell, of Narragansett Pier, R.
l., has made an assignment. Liabilities
$l26, 900; assets $145,000
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-13
c.H.DAViDSoN, Proprietor.
VARIOUS TOPICS.

The film of soap bubble, when about
to burst, is only about three-fourths of a
millionth of an inch in thickness.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-13
Fraudulent Railway Scheme.

What appears to be another gigantic
fraud has just come to light. The Mystic
Valley railroad company was organized
some time since to build 1 narrow gauge
road from Boston, to connect t. towns lying
along Mystic Valley to the north of the city.
But II miles of road have been built thus
far, and this was charged at $4,000 per
mile, on the books of the corporation. It
was known that the expenditures for every
purpose had not extended $4,000. This led
to an examination by railroad. commission
ers, and as aresult, they have called upon the
attorney general to take action in the mat.
ter. An examination of the books of the
company shows dis repancy of $s5, 900,
and it is further believed that many of the
subscriptions were fraudulent, for the pur-
pose of victimizing innocent subscribers.