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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1880-02-11

roof OF the Second Ward Market House,
was awarded TO L. Hartong, at S74.
Tho clerk Of the Second Ward Market
House reported collections amounting to
S204 10 for January.
Fire DepdrtRltnt.-This committee re-
ported having examined the report OF the
Chief Marshell for January and found it
correct.
James Atwell was confirmed as hostler
at the Eighth ward hose house, vice Det-
weller deceased.
The petition OF twenty-one extramen
asking for an increase OF pay from $50 per
annum to S240, was considered and 1t was
increased TO Sl44 per annum.
A motion was made to prepare an
amendment to the ordinance in regard to
the Fire Department increasing the pay OF
the extramen from $50 per annum to $l44
per annum. This was carried by the fol-
lowing vote: Ayes-Acker, Arkle, Good
fellow, Handlan, Hamilton, Haller,
Kimberly, Larkins. Vockler and Logan,
President. Nays-Caldwell, A., Fisher,
McNash, Peters, Pollock, Reeves and
Simpson,.
Accompanying this report was the re-
port Of Chief Eccles showing bills amount
ing to SOL 81, which were ordered paid.
SreetS, Alleys and Grades.---This committee
reported bills amounting to Sl96 (Which
were ordered paid.
Various crossings were ordered laid.
Tho report OF the Street Commissioner
for January showing bills amounting to
$977 SS were ordered paid.
Collection on Foreign Sales.-J. B. Taney,
City Collector, reported the following
Auctioneer's sales for the quarter ending
January !, 1880, on foreign sales:
W. H. lO2 20
h. iuJ o.
q. A. l6VJ w
mn A
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-06-17
The Best Trained Horses in Existence

The Best Trained Horses in Existence.
In lengthy mention of W. W. Coles
famous shows the Quincy Herald of May
22d, remarks: In the circus pavilion
the same nea.ness was observed. The
vast tent when filled with people was a
grand sight, a spectacle worth paying to
see. The performance was what Mr..
Cole had pledged the public it would be-
All that was promised was dohe. We
would like to mention the various acts
in detail, but want OF space confines US to
the prominent feathers. The six perform
ing stations are even better than repre-.
sented their teats are remarkable and are
good show by themselves. They are by
far the best trained horses ever exhibited
in Quincy. The leaps of the performing
horse Humboldt are great and we're met
with enthusiastic applause. The fam us
bicycle act in mid air was done just as
promised 1t is wonderful and startling
and may be set down as the most remark
able feat ever accomplished in mid air.
These features will positively be seen at
Austin, Thursday, July LIST.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-06-17

We publish below some interesting
facts to homestead contestants. This act
has just passed Congress, and will soon
take effect:
That when pref mption, homestead OF
timber culture claimant shall file aswrit
ten REIMBURSEMENT of his claim in the
local land Office, the land covered by
such claim shall be held open to settle
ment and entry without further action on
the part of the commissioner of the gen.
eral land office.
Sec. g In all cases where any person
has contested, paid the land Office fees,
and procured the cancellation Of any pre-
emptlon, homestead, or timber-culture
entry, he shall be notified by the register
of the land Office of the district in which
such lands is situated of such cancella-
ton, and shall be allowed thirty days
from date Of such notice, to enter said
lands. Provided, that said register shall
be entitled to a fee Of one dollar for the
giving Of such notice, 10 be paid by the
contestant, and not to be reported
Sec. 3. That any settler who has set
tied, or who shall hereafter settle, on any
of the public lands of the United States,
whether surveyed or unsurveyed, with
the intention OF claiming the same under
the homestead laws, shall be allowed the
same time to file his homestead applica.
ton and perfect his original entry in the
United States land Office as is now al
lowed to settlers under the pre- emption
laws to put their claims on record, and
his right shall relate back to the date of
settlement, the same as if he settled under
the pre- emption laws.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-06-17
An Important Decision.

If the last two attractions in the circus
line Zone oftAe shoes referred tt. 1cas Sells
Brothers, drew immense audiences, w.
W. Cole certainly outdid all their efforts
IN his performances yesterday. The pro-
cession was one of the finest ever given
by any circus; the paraphernalia all new !;
the wagons freshly painted; the horses IN
good condltlon-thus forming one con
tinuous line of glittering splendor. The
afternoon performance found the canvas
filed to overlooking, and in the evening
hundreds of people were turned away un
able to gain admittance. And what is
the cause of all this rush! Simply be.
cause Mr.. Cole does all that he adver-
Uses, and more, too.-Indianopozis Sen
tine1, Sunday, Nay 9th. This open, hon
est verdict from such reliable
source establishes above all question the
pre- eminency of W. w. Coles great
shows, which are to exhibit at Austin
Thursday, July 1st, and not before. -.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-06-17
Sea Elephants.

One of the prominent features of w.
w. Coles great shows is pair of enor-
nous sea elephants, q species Of amphibia
which have long been supposed extinct,
and noted scientists have frequently ar
gued the point of such q phenomenon at
any time in the worlds history, but old
sea.faring men claim that these monstrous
marine animals were plentiful some fifty
years ago, although in the past decade
they have entirely vanished. The pccu-
liarities of these Dinatherums of the deep
are their resemblance 10 the ordinary
African elephants That is, so far as the
head and probocis or the trunk is con-
cerned. They. ale more than three times
as large as the sea lions, aud from statis-
tical facts it is learned that one of these
monsters will produce as much sperma-
tic oil as full grown Arctic whale. The
two animals now in Mr.. Coles show
were captured on the Pacific coast, and
shipped directly to him by Capt. Mullet,
famous marine explorer. It is emlnently
certain tllot no such animals were ever
placed on exhibition before, and the pub
lie will appreciate so great a novelty.
Aside from this one marvellous attraction
Nj. Cole offers Il myriad of wonders, in.
clutllngthe daring De Comas, a troupe
of aerial bicycle riders. These accom-
pllshed athletes produce one of the II ost
sensational acts ever Witnessed III this
country. Their performances consist Of
riding bicycle upon a WIRE suspended
fully fifty feet from the ground, and 10
this slight vehicle is attached on ordi-
nary trapeze, upon which two of the
brothers are carried with lightning rapid.
Ivy from one end of the canvas to the
other, while they execute series of evo-
lutions that ale truly astonishing. Capt.
Bates and wife, the two famous giants,
who reach the enormous height of eight
feet, a troupe Of trained stations, per.
forming Spanish bull, the great electric
light, a mammoth OK, that weighs $500
pounds, and an exceptionally good Cir
Gus, are among the many items of inter-
est which will be offered to our citizen:
on Thursday, July 1st.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-06-17
The Most Powerful Electric Light in the
n

The Most Powerful Electric Light in the
World.
The New Orleans Picayune has this to.
say in praise of w. W. Coles new and
massive Shows, which are to exhibit in
Austin July LIST: At night there were
over 5000 people under the tent Every
seat was occupied, and all available
space was crowded with people standing
up. 1t was an immense crowd. The
electric light was the great feature.
Twelve electric lights are under the tent,
and light 1t is as day. This circus has
probably one of the best and most power
full electric-.ight machines in the world,
The recent addition of two huge sea ele
plants makes the outfit still more inter-
esting. These rare amphibious monsters
have never been on exhibition, and fol
the last b alf a century they have been
supposed extinct.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-06-17

WE publish the announcements In our
advertising columns for pay, and seldom
trouble ourselves to enquire as to the
qualities or merits of.he wares advertised /.
further than to assure ourselves that they
are legitimate and respectable. But when
an article performs miracles IN our midst,
Transforming the old 10 young, in appear.
ance at least, we can not pass 1t by un.
noticed. We know Of people who years
ago, were grey headed and who now wear
dark and glossy hair. How is this? II
evidently IS not c0lored, for 1t has per-
fectly natural appearance instead Of the
harsh, dry, staring look Of hair dyes.
Mol il has been restored to its youthful
color, lustre and vitality by the use oi
that wonder OF wonders, Halls VeEeta-
bic Sicilian Hair Remover. II has many
imitators, but there. II nothing like II.
The test Of years only increases its fame
while its imitators die and are forgotten.
BostQn z1aszv Gsobe.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-06-17

NEWSPAPER men and some other PEG.
pie are in great anxiety over the reported
marriage of George Elliott 10 a gentle
man about forty years of age while she
is sixty. All we have to say IN regard to
the matter is this, its none of our funeral
and what's more, none of our business,
and if she chooses to marry man twenty
years younger then herself, and he don't
object, why should any body else.
"George Eliot and her husband John
". Cross are said to be in Italy and Tyrol.
VIII return to England IN August and
live at Chelsea
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-06-17
THERE is vet no serious cause for un-

THERE is yet no serious cause for un-
easiness or alarm in regard to crops in
Southern Minnesota. There are no doubt
LEGAL districts where the damage will be
felt, but with few exceptions the young
crops look better in this locality at this
time than for many years. There will be
no doubt many fields so deluged with
the storms that the most of the grain will
be killed out, yet this will he the excep-
ton. The wheat crop is growing sp!en-
didly and the prospect 50 far is more
than usually favorable
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-06-17
Sells Brothers Great amfly Field Show,
June "a.

"What are his credentials ?" asks the
prudent business man, and Sells Brothers
Millionaire Confederation of stupendous
Railroad Shows, which is to exhibit at
Austin, on Thursday, June "a. answers
the question fully and fairly by produc-
ing the best from thirteen States which
we publish elsewhere. For this locality
it will more than suffice to present the
following from the St. Paul Pioneer Press
of Tuesday, June 9Th: ~.
The exhibitions of this mammoth car
avian attracted probably the largest audi
ences ever seen under canvas III this city,
notwithstanding the feverIsh political ex-
element. Drenched BIZ the rains and
mired in the mud of the last fourteen
days, there was room to suspect that the
exhibition might not appear ut its best.
But good management and sunny skies
brought the monster complication out in
all its glory, and az radiant as if It had
never been buffeied by storm. The street
pageant was brilliant and extensive, and
the performances gave unqualified salts
faction.
The collection of animals, birds, ETC.,
Is one OF Tue laTBeSL anu most varied
in the world. Public interest was
largely centered in the great tank OF sea
lions-containing six or eight splendid
specimens of these rare aquatic monsters
and in the brace Of hippopotami. per
haps the most wonderful Of ampMhious
animals. Besides these there is an i'm.
mense rhinoceros, ;a large collection each
Of camels and elephants Of all ages and
sizes, den of superb lions, monster
lioness with her beautiful cubs, and fine
specimens Of all the rare birds and ami
mails only seen in frst-class exhibitions.
The arenic attractions are of the high
estorder, including the most remarkable
bareback equestrianism Of James Robin
son, easily chief in his profession, and q
troupe OF riders, acrobats, jugglers, ira
pcze performers, Indians, ETC, the super
iors of whom, If indeed, their equals, are
nowhere 10 be found. The entertain
nient afforded by Mr.. Cobb's trained dogs
was Immensely relished. In its entirety,
& We do not remember 3 better circus.
A notable and meritorious feature Of
; Sells Brothers management is The quiet
and courteous bearing Of all the EN-.
ployes, and the total absence Of the candy
B ana lemonade nuisanc es. ~ the deco.
& rum proper 10 = lheater or music room i
ruling feature OF tllsse great shows,
and ~ pirit q az the PET rmalces
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-06-17

was marked by serupulous proprie,y.
The somewhat extravagant promises
made in the advertisements were re-
deemed to tho letter, and tile universal
satisfaction of the IL, 000to IL 600 people
who we're entertained here is sufficient as
snrance5 that the towns and cities Yet t"
be visited by the Sells combinations may
we'll extend them hearty patronage.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-06-17

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

In Common Council, June 10, 1880.
WHEREAS, It appears that at the special
election hold May 10th, 1880, in the Sd ward of
the city Of Austin, Mimi, to fill vacancy in
the office of Alderman in said ward. for the
term term ending the third Tuesday in March, 1882,
the e returned candidate. Thomas Meany, acted
rs q Judge in said election, Therefore, resolved,
That said election, and the declaration as
made by the Common Council May 81 upon
the return Of said electton,be declared to be
illegal and void.
Approved June II, 1880.
If. B. BALL, Mayor.
Attest: RORERT GRTFF FIFTH Civ Recordor
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-06-17

He did it with his little Ratchet We
Yes, cnt slit in his ears, and tied up his
toes, and blowed his nose on that handker
chief, and wrote himselfa letter, and clip
ped off his hair, and did some eighteen
or twenty other smart things. That is
the court of inquiry fluids him gully.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-06-17

JUNE Isl WAS the anniversary of the
death of the Prince Imperial, and his
memory was celebrated by solemn re-
QUEEN mass in the chapel at Chiselhurst.
At the same time Eugene was kneellng
with aching heart on the spot where the
young prince met his death so bravely.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-06-17

A. NJ. TYRER, a leading attorney of Al.
bert Lea, died on Friday night of last
week, with consumption. Judge Tyrcr
was man Of ability, and inside many
frien;.s by his kind and courteous ways,
and Albert Lea has lost a good citizen.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-06-17

THE Empress Czarina, the unhappy
wife of the Emperor Alexander of Rus
STA, is dead. The doctors say she died of
cousum p,ion, but poor woman, she died
OF another disease which Is just as fatal
and which has killed many loving de-
voted wife-a broken heart
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-06-17

The Citizens of the Third Ward Of the City
of Austin, in the County of Mower, and State
of Minnesota. who arc qualified to vote at
General Elections, are hereby notified that q
special election for said Ward will be held at
the Office Of E. H. Gerard, in said Ward. on
Friday, the 18th day of June :ne0t, between
the hours Of nine o'clock in the forenoon and
five O'Clock in the afternoon of the same day,
for.the following purposes: To elect one Al
derman to fill the unexpired term ending the
third Tuesday in March, 1882.
BY order of the Common Council
Given under my hand this 18th day of June,
A. d. 1880. ..
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-06-17

GREENBAcKERs had better take Don
nelly for their presidential candidate
He is Just about rs near their style as
any one they could flud. - --.-.- :
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-06-17

The great electric light III Coles cir
Gus will be in full operation during the
afternoon performance and its wonderful
apparatus fully explained.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-06-17

THE Mess;eurs. De Comas, a troupe of
aerial bicycle riders, are one of the nov
elites 10 be seen in W. w. Coles famous
shows, which are illuminated with the
great electric light.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-06-17

ANY man with presidential aspirations
should move to Ohio.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-06-17

w. W. Cole, The well known Circus
Manager, exhibits pair Of Sea Ele-
plants as an extra attraction to his Great
Oh 81. - = -
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-06-17

IT is now in order for Austin to start
a Garfield club,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-06-17

WHEAT harvest in Southern Illinois is
well under way. The yield is reported
large and the quality excellent.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-06-17

NOTWITHSTANDING the restrictions OF
the traffic the expectation Of cattle to
foreign countries is constantly increasing.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-06-17
ROBERT GRIFFITH, City Recorder.

ADVERTISED LETTERS.
AUSTIN Posi- OFFICE, Mower Co., MIMI,
.f-..- .-sy-. June 10, 1880.
The following is a list of letters which have
been in this Office thirty days, and for which
no call'has been made. To obtain them appli-
cants should ask for advertised letters" and
give the date Of this notice:
JUNE II.
Bertha Weber, G. G. Dodge,
II. Shelleto, NJ. Peterson,
w. J. McEldoone, BENZ. Carl,
Mrs. F.. A. Allen, Minnie Erwin.
Joseph McMichael,
JUNE 10.
Marie Kralova, Maria Lahore,
Mrs. Ella Olson, NJ. HI. Williams,
MIR. P. r. Crane, S. p. Clerk,
Charles Yields, Mr.. ADDISON Wiley, =
Mrs. F. Il. Taylor, James Sutherland,
Harvey Thompson, Milton Ingles.
Sofrona Gottlieb QRegistered),
If not delivered within four weeks, they
will be sent to the Dead Letter Office.
MRS. NJ. A. SMITH, Acting P. NJ.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-06-17

| V|''A'*s
It is our ainato
seuaclassOf
MEMS, Boys
| and
Children's
| Clio thing
S in
shape, finish
and quai:t'y,to
anythingo Of
fered in this
market, and
our prices are
as LOW a S
possible, con-.
Sistentwith
excellence of
gu atty a n d
reliability of
work.. O u
goods areweu
.cut& trimmed
with a view to
securing har,-.
ef-
.fects ofdesign
a n d color.
Pl g a S q in :
S p g G t O u r
stock before
buying. N o
one i1npO rtun-
e d to p u r.
chase.
CHEAP CHARLEY.
Austin, Mimi.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-06-17
THETRANSCRI.]P1
.H.DAvrDson, Editorsgs Proprietor.
AUSTIN, MINNESOTA;

THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE Il, 1880.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-06-17
DR., WHIT

617 st. Charles Street, Sc. Louis, Mo.
regular graduate Medical Coeges
engaged in the special treatment ofa yenerea Sexual
Louis city papers shoF, and alod residents know
Heyrnia. a. Rapture. iii Urinary Diseases and
syphilitic or Mercurial Affections q the Throat
latest scientific principles. Safely. Privately. a.
6permatorrhea, Sexual Debility and 1mpo-s
ceases and which produce
asoe following effects seminal ennis
the face decay to society Of females.
marriage Improper or unheppy are permanently
cured Consultation at Office, or by mail free and invitc
medicines be sent by mail Cur
able where doubt exists stated
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-06-17
A Decided Novelty.

& & H.
The Messleurs De Comas, q troupe Of
aerial bycicle;sts, now with w w. Coles
|greatcircus and menagerie, have invented
an ingenious continuance, which is GER
tainly devised with the express intention
Of breaking somebody's neck, and il is
more than probable that one Of the fa-3
NOUS De Comas will be the man that is
laid out" Their performances consists Of
riding an ordinary bYclcle upon 9 wire
lsomethlng over fifty feet from the ground,
land to this Is attached . strapeze Of the
lusual manufactnre, upon. which two of the
brothers accomp llsh 8 number Of Hing
lexp1oits while The bicycle rider propels.
them from one end Of the canvas 10 the
IOshsf With ihe WI city 0f the wind
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-06-17
ELECTION THIRD WARD. :

Attest: ROBERT Gn1rr FIFTH, city Recorder
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-06-17

An Atlantean Monster. Measures 70 feet 6 inches
from the end of his nose to bullock Most emphati-
cally the largest Of the cattle species eyer
most gigantic brute ever bred on the American con-
tinent. 900 is offered for living equal in point OF
size and beauty. ,a
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-10-14
From the Capital.

The comptroller of currency has called
upon the national banks for report, show
ing their condition OF the close of business,
Oct lst
A INITIATED 80 note was received
the treasury from Marion county, Indi-
ana, and redeemed Accompanying it was
the following affidavit:
DR.. RILEY saws he has reached a stage
in the management of the cotton worm,
when there is no longer any excuse for
its ravages, AMI that the caterpillar and
boil worm will cease to be the cause of
anxiety to intelligent and enterprising
planters.
THE government seems to be running
itself. At present not only the president,
but every member of the cabinet is ont
of Washington, as are also the first assist
ant secretaries of both the state and post
office departments, the commissioner of
internal revenue, first comptroller of the
treasury, two or three of the auditors, and
a number of heads ofbureaus.
Mr.. French, auditor Of railroad ac-
counts, has returned from his extended
tour, in which he has examined the vari-
Gus Immigrant railroads. His report will
not be ready for some time, but he will en-
deavor to complete it for congress upon its
reassembling Mr.. French found the I'M
ion Pacific road in very excellent condi-
ton. He will recommend in his report
that the speed on the road be increased so
that the time of travel of passenger trains
between New 1oIl, and San Francisco will
be reduced from seven to five days. This,
he thinks, can be done without any dan
ger or Inconvenience to passengers.
Before me, John Escott, a notary public
in and for said county and state, comes
Walter Rivers, who being first duly sworn,
deposes and says that on or about the I'd
day of September, $780, in the city of In
dianapoli5, dog owned by deponent did
feloniously and with malice intent seize
a s. bill, No. b $50, 400, series 1875, and
bank No. 40, and after chaw.ng off the
right hand lower corner and the entire left
hand edge of aforesaid bill, and in spite
of all due effort on the part of said de-
ponent succeeded in swallowing the same,
and no amount of after effort in choking
the aforesaid dog availed to recover the
torn portion of the bill and furthermore
the deponont declares said dog to be duly
licensed by the city of indianapolis, under
No. 1S7, taxes paid in full to May |, 1881,
and seeks to obtain from the honorable
treasurer Of the United States all proper
relief in the same shape of new five
dollar William. The new bill was sent.