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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-07-24

signed by the signature Of the person
who finally approves them, so that they
become the representation Of 4 monetary
value, they are subject to letter rates Of
postage, as being in the nature of purely
personal correspondence between the
two parties interested.
BITTEN BY A RATTLEsNAKE.-Mr
James Corrigan, living in the Sd ward,
on Monday, the 9th inst, while washing
within a few feet Of the house, was Bit
ten on the little toe by a rattlesnake. The
reptiles hold was 50 firm that it chung
to the foot, when, wrapping her
apron abont her hand, she took hold Of
it and pulled it off, the snake striking at
her hand but missing the aim. Whiskey.
the only sure remedy in such cases, was
freely given. The case all the way
through has been very serious onc, the
limb swelling to the body, the under
side turning black and the rest Of the
limb being very badly spot,ed--,he arm
also on the same side being spotted and
swollen. Several of our physicians have
given her most careful treatment, and it
is thought she is now out Of danger.
The ring politicians have taken pos
session of the Baptist church Of this city,
we are told, and propose excommun icat-
ing every Page man in the fold. The
Austin politicians very APPLY represent the
herd IF swine into which the Savior per
NN,I a I'M lis t<>n rtA AHnt 1,
pairing to plunge into the sea Of damna-
ton ?-Rtpu6lican, 18th.
AS SO few Of our prominent citizens
read the Republican nowadays, we clip
the above from last weeks Issue, so that
our comments may be better understood,
and asa specimen OF Holchkiss' unadulter-
ated falseaoods. We admit that he kn ows
considerable about church discipline from
personal experience, but just what he or
his dirty sheet has to do with the Bap-
tlst church we can't understand. Since
lie introduces the subject, we feel free to
give the true facts which started the above
SANDER Tic Baptist church has long
been dissatisfied with Edwin French, as
one of their deacons, and few weeks
since he was quietly requested to resign.
But like King Sherman, before the army
of his petitioners, lie obstinately refused
to relinquish the Office, and 80, last week,
the church, by q unanimous cote, rclnov
him from the office of deacon Just how
Hotchkiss can get the above falsehood
out of this action, we leave the public to
judge.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-07-24

Do you wish to take quiet, pleasant
ride on the waters Of the beautiful Co.
Oar! If 50, we will tell you where you
can hire pleasant, clean, safe boat: OF
Mr.. Adrian Drost, who lives on Water
street, just this side Of Judge Cameron's
residence. Rowing is healthtul exercise,
and riding enjoyable recreation. Take
your sister, cousin or aunt, for n
ride, and our word for it, YOU will not
regret it, but will want to 60 again very
QOnn
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-07-24
Farmers, Save Your Hay.

L. C. Gillett, of Brownsville, has pur-
chased Dederick Continuous Hay Press
and will purchase all hay that is we'll
cured, paying the market price in cash
for the same-the hay to be delivered at
Austin, Brownsville or Lansing. All
farmers having large quantities can have
it bailed on their premises. Mr.. Gillctt
has lighthouses at st. Paul and Minneap-
oils, and means business.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-07-24

The neatest, Incest, cards-gilt edged
turnover corners for ladies' calling cards
ever brought to this city. Come and
order at the TRANSCRIPT Office.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-07-24

A SECONDHAND Smiths American Or
gan, for sale cheap. The instrument is
in good condition and will be sold rery
cheap. Enquire at this Office.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-07-24
Bucklon's ArnlcA Salvo.

The best Salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, letter,
kinds OF skin erupsions. This Salve is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction In
every case or money refunded. Price Is
cents per box. For sale by all druggists.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-07-24

To THINK clearly and act quickly one
must have good health. Indigestion Is
tue foe of health and should at once be
Driven from the system by the use of DR..
Bulls Baltimore Pills. Price rs cents.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-07-24

Go TO Mrs. W. w. Cooks old stand
for all the latest styles in millinery; also
novelties in all kinds Of ladies' furnishing
rnnl1S
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-07-24
LANSING.

Barley is most all in the stack in
this vicinity.
Wheat harvest will begin Thursday,
if weather is favorable. Many fields are
ripe for the sickle now.
The show for good harvest bright.
ems every day. Wheat looks more prom
Using than for long time. Prospect now
for fair yield, and very good quality
-Sportsmen are training their dogs,
and the occasional crack of the shotgun
should be q warning to the prairie chick
en- that the hunting season is most here
The depot at this place was burglar
lied last Friday morning. If you see
our agent, with long beard and barefoot,
you will know the reason why it is so.
The bold burglars got cents in cash.
Farmers are securing the selfbinder.
Those that have tried them say they are
success run all day and not miss bun
die; say they have no more use for the
troublesome tramp. What will the poor
fellows do? REX.
An Honest Medicine free of Charge.
OF all medicines advertised to cure any
affection of the throat, chest or lungs, we
know of nore we can recommend so
highly as DR.. Kings New Discovery for
consumption, coughs, colds, asthma,
bronchitis, hay fever, hoarseness, tickling
in the throat, loss of voice, etc. This
medicine does positiuely cure, and that
where everything else has failed. No
medicine can show one-half so many
positive and permanent cures as have
already been effected by this truly won
derful remedy. For asthma and bron-
chitis it is a perfect specific, curing the
very worst cases in the shortest time pos
siblc. We say by all means give it a
trial. Trial bottles free. Regular size
$500. For sale by Clemmer & Pooler,
Austin. /
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-07-24

For groceries, go to Taylor & Balls
20 times :, and you will get your mon
cy's worth every time.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-07-24

MONEY TO LOAN, at reasonable rates,
without appraisers or red tape. Enquire
Of ORXANzo ALLEN, Austin, MINI.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-07-24

THE Baptist sociable will be held at
the residence of Mrs. g. E. Belden
next Tuesday evening. Everybody in
Vited.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-07-24

Now is the time to get your moneys
worth at Sprague & Cos. Groceries new
CT were cheaper.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-07-24

For SALE.-A good second hand Me-
Cormick Harvester and Self Binder,
almost new, will sell cheap.
T. A. WATTERS
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-07-24
A New Barber Shop.

Mr.. J. W. Lobb, recently from Fari-
,ault, has opened a first-class Barber
Shop in the basement of John Walsh's
store, on Mill street. He is an cxpc-
rienced artist, and his rooms are furnish
cd with ali the necessary comforts and
conveniences for carrying on the business
TO the satisfaction of all who may favor
him with their custom.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-07-24


The above bills rejected for inform
alitY.
E. b. Crane appeared before the Board
and read an affidavit Of g. Alleman,
asking the abatement of $1,000 90 on
the valuation Of his personal property
tax.for the year 1878.
On motion, the Board recommended
the, same to the State Auditor.
Petition of J. II. Lounsbury and others,
asking to have the north half Of section
/, north half Of section 2, and the north
nalf of the south west quarter Of section
2, all in town 1O3, range II, and now q
part of school district number 81, and
the north half of section 8, town 1O3,
range II, now a part OF district number
38, and the sonth half of section %, town
1O4, range II, now part Of district
number 107, and all of section 26, town
1N, range II, now part of district num-
Der 81, set off from the districts above
named, and have the same attached to
and made a part Of school district num-
Der 80, was this day received.
On motion, Board adjourned until one
O'Clock r. N.
O'Clock P. NJ, July 10, 1879.
bQaru met pursuant 10 auJouIuu4eut'
Members all present.
On motion the following bills were
allowed:
I. G; Basford, jurors fees ...........'" g
S. 6: Olson, Work in REGISTERS Office 900. IS rs
On motion, DR.. w. L. Hollister was
appointed county physician for the eight
west towns In the county, with salary
of $50 year, beginning May 1st, 1879.
On motion, DR.. G.. n. Alsdurf was ap.
pointed county physician for the twelve
eastern towns In the county, with a salary
Of 800 . year, beginning May LIST, 1879.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-07-24
A FINE cashmere suit, worth $15, for
&12, at Gunz's.

You are disagreeable when you keep
coughing and disturbing others. DR.. A.
J. Flagg's Cough and Lung Syrup will
permanently cure you.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-07-24

SEND to the TRANSCRIPT Office for all
kinds Of legal blanks.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-07-24
On motion, the Board adjourned until
0 O'Clock A. NJ, July 10Th.

On motion, the Board adjourned until
0 O'Clock A. NJ, July 10Th.
Q o'clock A. NJ, July 10Th, 1879.
Minutes of yesterdays proceedings
were read and approved.
On motion, the bill of W. G. HAYDEN
for the sum OF thirty dollars, assisting
attorneys IN the Smith case, was rejected
On motion, the following bill was al
lowed:
c. Warren, constable fees .... S. rs
Ormanzo Allen appeared before the
Board with seven tax certificates, asking
that the County Auditor be instructed to
refund the money on the same, or TO issue
tax deeds. And on motion, the County
Auditor and County Attorney were in
strnctcd TO investigate said matters and
report at next session of the Board.
Lafayette French appeared before the
Board, in behalf of Nels Finkelson, to
have the county refund him money he
had paid for taxes on lands when the
title had been set aside by the court.
On motion, the County Attorney and
County Auditor were appointed CON-
mittee to investigate said matter, and re-
port at the mex. session of the Board.
On motion the following bills were al
lowed:
VIM. N. Howe, making list of mortga-
A. II: Tuttle, stationery and postage >. 20 20
l.. &. Elmer, deputy sheriff fees ....... II IS
II. Is. Corey, boarding prisoners. ....... G2 p
a: Hill, cleaning courthouse yard. ...... l IS
Thomas Riley, constable fees ........ 16 81
l.; n. Griffith, Justices fees ~ 90
On motion, the application of w. W.
Ranney for auctioneer's license, was this
day granted.
On motion, the petition OF Charles
Schwartz, and the petition of Carl Gender,
were laid over for a hearing July 30th,
1870.
On motion, the petition of Charles
Schwartz and others, asking for the
formation of new school district, COM
posed of the following territory, to wit:
sections 4.5,8,9,1G,17 and the north half of
sections 20 and 21, town 104, range 16,
was this day received.
On motion the following bills were al
lowed:
W% g. R,cMnards' commissioner fees. 81 g
NJ. NJ. Trowbridgc, =" 10 40
On motion, the proceedings OF this
session of the Board of County Commits
si0ners was ordered published in the
MOWER COUNTY TRANsCR1pT.
On motion, the Board adjourned, sine
die. VIM. RICHARDS, Chairman.
j. NJ. WYCKoFF, County Auditor.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-07-24

A FINE worsted suit Of clothing worth
$25, for $50, at Gunz's.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-07-24

A FINE cashmere suit, worth $50, for
SIS, at Gunz's
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-07-24

A LARGE line of collareltes and ruch-
ings, just ready for the fourth Of July, at
Hall & Vests.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-07-24
SHETLAND wool shawls,
Demorest's patterns, complete,
Beautiful fans, at

H. A. AVERY, Dentist, over Dorr 4
Wold's. Office hours, from a. NJ. to G
p NJ. Rooms never closed during the
above hours.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-07-24

KEEP CooL.-Ice Cream at Mrs.
Fishers, near the post-Oftice.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-07-24

Go to Taylor & Eall's for your groce-
rios
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-07-24

PLEASANT rooms to rent. Inquire of
Oscar Ayers.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-07-24
CITY AND VICINITY.

A FINE suit, worth SO, Tor IS, at Gunz's.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-07-24


Page should not be reelected TO the pc.
sitiOn he now holds.
On motion, the report of the committee
was adopted, the vote being unanimous.
After short delay, the chairman an
nounccd the committee on address, as
follows:
Austin city: 1st ward-C. II. Davidson.
I'd ward-iW T. Wilkins.
Sd ward-Z. Fl. Shcrwin.
Austin tOwn-A. Y. Ellis.
Adams-Gulick Olson.
Bennington-FredC Cox.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Ives.
Clayton-O. N. Forthum.
Dcxter-G. Scebach.
Dexter vlllage-A. Stewart.
Frankford-D. w. Donaldson.
Grand McadOw-R. EckfOrd.
Grand Meadow village-W.J. Rawson.
lie Roy. d. Allen.
Lansing-Ira Jones.
Lylc--M. NJ. TrowbriGgc.
Lyle village-W. Stanley.
Lodi-W. B. Nilsson.
Marshall-A. II. Anderson.
Nevada-Knut Ammundson.
Pleasant Valley-W. L. Styles.
Racine-E. Kenyon.
Red Rookie. L. Case.
Sargeant-G. w. King.
Udolpho-P. A. Peterson.
Windom-Jno. A. Thompson.
Waltham-Jno Hoy.
Mr.. Lafayette French called the atten-
lion Of the convention to the fact that the
chairman of the County Central Commit
tee-Hon. r. I. Smith-had moved away
and he therefore nominated DR.. w. L.
Hollister, of Austin, to fill the vacancy.
The nomination was seconded, and DR.
Hollister was duly elected chairman Of
the central committee.
On motion, the convention adjourned
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-07-24

il there is my law that can reach these
places whose steps lead down to hell, and
put stop 20 their vile business. We are
ready with what infre ncc We may have,
to aid in exposing and Furnishing the MIS-
tresses of these establishments, and their
patrons, more particularly whether they
be friends or enemies. Persons who
claim to be respectable must keep their
skirts clean if they do not wish the dis
grace of an exposure.
The post-off1cc department has re.
Gently issued circular letter explaining
the changes made in the postal laws by
the last congress affecting the classihca-
ton and rates Of postage. The circular
indicates as admissible to the mails as
third-class matter the following: 1nsur-
ance policies, partly written and partly
printed, unsigned, or beiu signed by the
local agent onIy Is transmitted by him to
the home Office tor additional signatures
renewal policies when panied
by new notes. The following, however,
are regarded rs in the nature Of personal
correspondence, and hence subject to
first-class rates Of postage: A policy
signed and duly executed daily reports
notices of premium due; assignments or
transfers; promlssory notes attached to
policy or unattached; applications for in.
surance, and oil notices from local agents
to policy holders. The same rule ap-
plies to other printed commercial papers,
such as drafts, checks, etc., and as to
deeds, bonds and like documents, whether
drawn by public functionaries or private
parties. In short, for instance, q printed
promissory note, or an insurance policy
filled out ready for signature, may be
mailed as third-class matter, but when
they have been fully executed OF counter
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-08

One of the aides of the Sultan, Recif Bey
Esq, recently got into trouble and a little in
trigue simultaneously. It reached the ears OF
the commander Of the Faithful that Recif was
rather more attentive to the wife of the I'M
perial coffee-bearer than was laid down as ex.
actly proper in the Koran. The Sultan first
discharged Recif the Bold and Bad, ON the
ground that he might possibly afterward
aspire to filtration with one Of the Sultanas
and then ousted Mahmoud Effendi, the coffee
bearer himself, because II he couldn't keep a
sharp eye on his wife he couldn't, of course,
be equal to the necessary vigilance In case Of
the SuItan's coffee.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-08
IMPROVED DRAINAGE.

Now that there has come q lulI in the
lively but unintelligiblefd discussion over the
proposition to cruelty deprive sewerage OF its
natural gravitation and make 1t run up hill,
willy-nilly, we think it about time to advance
a less glorious but more feasible plan for
benetting the city III the department. Oh n.y.
giene.
The great curse attending the present sys-
tenn of drainage Is the overflow and see page
The cutters not being Of constant incline, and
for most part merely bitches In the porous
earth. rain easily runs them bank full in
most Of their length, and for the balance
causes an overflow Assfor the ordinary de-
posits entering them fn dry weather, they
serve not as cutters, but as convenient places
where the liquid filth can evaporate or sink
and impregnate the ground for yards around.
Again, being of sufficient depth to strike con-
stantly wet earth, they offer vast surface OF
decaying vegetable matter to the sun, and
being amply supplied with moisture, generate
d constant supply OF malarious gases.
The simplest way to remedy these evils, Sc
curing good flow and preventing seepage and
exposure of wet earth to the sun, would be to
build a scientific system Of cutters, sufficient
ly wide and deep to meet the exigencles OF
good rain, and OF constant and gradual In
cline. These would be lined with brick and
hydraulic cement, and hence would be water
tight, absolutely preventing the sinking Of
sewerage into the ground This work would
require careful engineering and supervision,
and should be OF substantial material and
durable build. If the funds OF the city were
not able to meet the expense, the work could
be completed In sections, year after year, until
the whole was accomplished. Meantime, If
the health authorities saw fit, these drains
could be covered converting them into the
long howled for but somewhat modified
sewers This plan certainly is feasible. and
could be accomplished ht far less expense
than the complicated system gingerly advo-
Gated by our esteemed contemporaries.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-08

soio11rning, the gclimate and situation OF
which have proved especially favorable to
Mr. Davis's health and his present occupa-
tions OF study and labor, in the preparation
of his book defensive OF bis administrator
of the office OIL President OF the Confederate
States.
This legacy Df Mrs Dorsey Will make Inc
circumstances Of Mr.. Davis quite easy and
comfortable For luxury, display and any
sort of ostenGation Mr. Davis has never had
any taste or Eambition. Always cordial and
agreeable to friends and visitors, the most de-
lightful Of companions and most instructive
of conversat5onalists, he courts the quiet Of
philosophic retirement and reflection; and In
his little study, with good library and a dill
igent secretary to record his observations and
reoollectionA relieved of all the cares and anx-
ieties of active life. he will spend his declining
years Id fstyle befitting his great services
and his eminent talents and virtues, so long
devoted tolhis country, and SO conspicuous in
the history of the republic.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-08

The season of 1879 will long be remembered
for the remarkably earlyIfall and continued
low water in the Mississippi river and its
principal tributaries.
The rainfall appears to have been less over
the Mississippi valley for the past three
months than 1t has for the corresponding
season for number offyears
The spring rise of THE Mississippi seems to
have been far below IFS average height and
the decline earlier than any yet recorded by
the government signal service.
Louisiana has heretofore suffered greatly
by the spring floods OF the Mississippi river,
and, singular rs 1t may appear to the people
of other States, will suffer severely from the
absence of the spring flood this year. The
want OF water in the Mississippi has entafled
loss In her rice fields of more than million
dollars, and now the want OF water In the
Ohio threatens to cause heavy, unforeseen ex-
pense In another of her agricultural interests
by increasing the cost OF fuel for the sugar
crop. The greater part of the seasons coal
fleet Is bound up In the upper Ohio waiting
for rise.
Our river commerce. too, is suffering from
the stringency In the GOAL market occasioned
by the lock up In the Ohio. A rise In that i'm
portant tributary SNOW anxiously awaited
here by thousands of heavy consumers of coal
The last news heard of the Wachusetts was
to the effect that she too was waiting for q
rise, with her bow si4 feet deep in the mud of
sand bar above Vicksburg.
A heavy rise is reported as coming down
the Upper Mississippi, and another from the
headwaters Of the Nj ssouri. A ten or fifteen
feet rise at Pittsburg just now would be
more acceptable than the reported swells In
the two main tributaries of the Father Of
Waters. However, even these will be appre-
ciated by our suffering rice planters, on the
theory that "every little Is help
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-08

The Constitutional Convention was engaged
yesterday at the opening of the session In the
consideration OF the ordinance reported by
the Committee on Education, locating the
University Of Louisiana In the city Of New
Orleans. An effort was made to secure the
removal of the aeademical department to
Baton Rouge, but 1t was defeated by a large
majority. Provision was then made for the
establishment of q university for colorei stu
dents, also to be located in this city The
question of the floating debt was next con-
sidered, and after much discussion and many
amendments the ordinance reported by the
Committee on State Debt, providing for the
funding Of outstanding warrants against the
general fund, with per cent interest, was in
definitely postponed. An ordinance was then
adopted providing for q loan of $685. 900 for the
purpose OF meeting the expenses Of the Con-
vention, the loan to be negotiated by the Fis-
cal AGENT
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-08

For a number Of years past the revenue
gof the State Of Pennsylvania has been falling
behind its expenses. The chief business Of
the Legislature that recently met at Harris
burg was to remedy this defect and pro-
vide some new tax to increase the States rev
enues. The new law compels all railroad and
transportation companies to pay, beside q
dividend tax, tax on gross receipts; COM
panies mining coal will also have to pay a tax
as will also home insurance companies
on their premiums; foreign companies, banks,
and fiscal agencies, on their net earnings. All
evidences Of debt, public and private are taxed
four mills-this, Of course, includes mortga-
ges. Corporations are taxed three mills.
Railroads, eight mills on their gross receipts
The State of Pennsylvania does not tax real
nstatn