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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-05-18

RECENTLY published map Of Boston shows
that fully onc-hal' of the present area Of that
city consists of "made ground" reclaimed from
water or swamp by filling in and piling. The
pile-driving business has doubled within the
past year, and is now being carried on with un-
precedented activity. Am Png the pile founda-
tions in course of preparat lion are those for the
Mechanics exhibition building, the Water street
elevator. Charlestown, the freight yard of the
Fitchburg railroad, the CHI fldren's hospital, the
Boston Electric Light COM Ipany's building, aud
the building of the Bostolk Art club.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-05-18
The Yorktown Celebration.

The centennial commission have purchased
tract of 500 acres for the site of the Yorktown
memorial shaft. The selection of thb ground is
which the shaft will be erected commands
view of tho river for several miles, and other
parts of the ground vii! afford ample accommo-
dation for encampments. A committee is now
devising ways and means for landing the
nations guests and others who come by water
who a"e to participate in the celebration. The
cornerstone of the monument will be laid on
the 18th of October by the Masons of Virginia.
Gov. Halliday will deliver the inaugural address
the same day, and the president will make the
speech of acceptance on the part of the nation
on the following day. The house in which
CORVALLIS signed the capitulation will be fitted
thing points to this celebration being complete
SUCCESS.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-05-18

The worst feature of the Missouri inunda-
ton is that the families, amounting to hun
dreds, who have been driven from their homes
will not be able to cultivate their fields this sea-
son, and will therefore lose their means of sus-
fananca for a wear
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-05-18

Letters from Algeria state that the French
Sahara expedition, driven into cave, became
so reduced in provisions that they devoured ff-
teen of their number.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-05-18
VARIOUS TOPICS.

A LEADER in Germany says that "the German
people have now only ono want, and that is
money enough to get to America"
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-05-18
Marine DiSnsterS.

The schooner Trinidad, owned by the Shaw
Bros, of Chicago ILL.,, foundered off Annapee,
Wis, on the lib. The vessel and cargo we're
valued at Sic, 500. The crew escaped in small
boat,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-05-18
THE SILENT No. 8.
THE EASY RUNNING No, 8.
THE No. 8 for FAMILY SEWING.

Or all modern improvements and
inventions in Sewing Machines, the
New Wheeler g Wilson, "Thc Silent
Number 81 is the greatest success.
Wherever it has come in competition
before competent judges with other
machines, it has universally come of
triumphant.
eve declare 1t the best in the
world. .''-J,4dges american Institute,
". Y.
AWARDED the only grand prize fo1
Sewing Machines, at the Paris Expo.
sition, 1878, over so competitors.
AGENTS WANTED.
Address
WHEELER & WILSON MFG CO.,
155 State Street, CHICAGO
W. I. BROWN, Agent, Austin, MINI.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-05-18
NEWS IN BRIEF.
Railway MiSllaD
Horrible.

Twelve cars wero demolished by being do
rallied on the Cincinnati Southern railroad, on
the 9th inst.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-05-18
Important to BOndholders.

Secretary Window gave notice on the 18th
inst, that principal and accrued interest of 5
per cent. coupon bonds issued under acts of
July Is, 1870, and January 20, 1871, and now OUT
standing and uncalled, will be paid at the treas
rlry of the United States in the city of WASH
ington, on the 18th day of August, 1881, and
that interest on said bonds will cease on that
day and none of those bonds will hereafter be
exchanged for registered bonds bearing per
cent interest; provided, however, in case any
holders of said coupon bonds shall request to
have their bonds continued during the pleasure
of the government with interest at the rate of
80 per centum per annum, in lieu of their
payment at the date above specified, such re-
quest will be granted if the bonds are received
by the secretary of the treasury for that pur-
pose on or before the 1st of July, 1881. The
secretary also announces that until the date
mentioned (July /, 1881 he will receive for
continuance, in like manner, subject to like
conditions uncalled per cent. registered bonds
of the acts of July II, 1870, aud January 20,
1871, to an amount not exceeding $3.50, ,OO0 900,
the remainder of the loan being reserved with
view to its payment from surplus resources.
The department will pay no expense of trans
portation on bonds received under provisions
of this circular, but bonds returned will be sent
by prepaid registered mail unless owners other
wise direct. All bonds whether intended for
payment tr to be continued, should be for
warded to the secretary of the treasury, loan
division, with letter of transmission, setting
forth the purpose for which they are transmitted
and if to be continued they must also be &C
companied by the request above referred to-
and the package containing the bonds should
be marked " Bonds for continuance"
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-05-18

THE imperial authorities at Berlin have at last
decided upon the construction of the long
contemplated Hohenzollern Mausoleum on that
part of the Domplatz which abuts upon the left
bank Of the Spree. The plan will be carried
out as rapidly as the funds at the disposal of
the Royal Building commission permit. The
mausoleum, which is to be a massive pile of
white marble, will be flanked by a wing on either
side. Ono of these supplementary buildings
will be used as a mortuary chapel, and the
others as sacristy. As soon as the mausoleum
itself has been completed, all the coffins now
lying in the vaults of the Domkirche and con-
tanning the mortal remains of numerous Brad
enburg electors, Prussian kings and Hohenzol-
lern plinccs, will be removed from their present
resting g-place and deposited in inches to be ar
ranged for their reception in the new1epository,
upon q plan similar to that carried out in the
famous Superga Mausoleum near Turin. The
fuldllment of this projec; will involve the de-
struction of the Oldest house in Berlin, a relic
of the earliest electoral period.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-05-18

If Massachusetts is nj ore fortunate thall
other states in the possess ion of historical an
tquities, she is nevertht less constantly sub
jectei to the pang of se$ing them disappear
with the march of mo dern improvements.
The Governor Cradock house, in NIcdfcrd,
probably the Oldest building standing within
the limits of the thirteen original states. is to
be sold at auction on the l Fth inst, aud there
is reason to fear that the lhud on which it has
stood for nearly two and } half centuries will
know it no more forever. This ancient struc
ture was erected in 1884 ir the center of large
estate owned by rich me- chant In its early
days it was, no doubt, regarded as an elegant
mansion and even now it bears few marks of
decay.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-05-18
Work Of the Flames


A fire in Knight e. Scott's wheel factory at La
Porte, Ind. on the 18th, inflicted damage to the
amount of $4,000
damaged by fire on the 18th inst. The loss to
occupants of the building amounts to $40, 900.
Lexington, KY, suffered loss of $4,000 by
fire on the 18th.
The American Cutlery company's two-stcry
brick building on Mather street, Chicago,
burned on the 18th. Loss about $3O,OOO; in
sured.
The Niagara Falls paper mandatory at Bath
Island, N. Y, was consumed by fire on the 18th
inst. Loss $4,000 insured for $4,000.
The Smithfeld, r. L., Quaker meeting house,
wooden building erected in 1889, and for 100
years the only place of public worship in that
part of the state, was destroyed by fire on the
18th.
The Rocky Mountain brewery, Denver, Co..,
was completely consumed by fire OF the 18th
inst. Loss about 100000. Insured for $7O,-
600, distributed among forty companies.
The Missouri penitentiary was damaged to the
extent of 100000 by fire on the 10th.
Oh the 18th.
The Fort Meigs paper mill, at South Toledo,
O., owned by the Claflin Paper company, burned
on the 9th inst. Loss is estimated at 100000
The works of the Alta mining company at
Wickes, forty miles from Butte, Montana, were
consumed by fire on the 9Th inst. The loss is
placed between $3.50, 900 and $780, About
250 men are thrown out of employment.
The glass works at Rock Island, Ill.,, burned
on the night of the 7th. Loss $4O,O 900.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-05-18

The extraordinary increase in the receipts of
the French railways in 1880 is naturally the sub
ject of sincere rejoicing in the newspapers.
The augmentation for that year reached no less
sum than 114,000,0 600 francs. The progress of
the railways during the last four years is worthy
of examination. In 1877 tho total receipts
were 845,0oo,Ooo; in 1873, the exhibition year,
$4,000, ,000 in 1879 the increase was less marked
but last year the amount registered was not
less than 1,028,00O francs. Nor can it be said
that this prosperity, as was the case in India in
the famine times, is owing to the movements of
wine and corn resulting from scarcity in Ger
tain districts, or to the increased mileage open.
The augmentation per kilometre was from $500
francs in 1877 is 9.499 francs in 1880. The in
creasing wealth Of France is astounding, and
indicates an amount of prosperity which had
never been even approached under any other
form Of government.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-05-18

The unequaled inducements offered by this Line
TO Ir~velers ard Tourists, follows The cel.-
brated Pu lma:' QS.whee) Palace sleePiog Oars,
run on on this ,jne, e, d. Q. Palace Drawing
Room Cars wit Horizons he linin . hairs. No
extra charge for ats in reclinog chairs. The IA
nous c., B. h Q. P lace l ining Cars: Go geou'
Smoking Cars fitted with elegant high .baca cd Rat
tan Revolving Oh il the exclusive use of first
class passengers.
Steel track and up:ror equipment, combined
with their great through car arrangement, makes
this, above all oLera, the favorita route to the
East, south, Southwest and the tar West
Ty it, and you will fpd traveicg luxury in
stead of discomfort.
through tickets via. this celebrated line for fale
at all Offices in the ISL ed States and Canada.
All Information about atcs of fare, sleeping car
accommodations, time tsbes &C, wi | be cheerful.
ly given by a'p yiug to JAS. II. WOOD,
General Passenger Agt, Chicago.
T. J. POTTER, General Manag II, Chicago.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-05-18

TIE particulars of the recent watch competi-
ton at Melbourne are somewhat curious. They
show that the Swiss watches excel in point of
accuracy. the American in point of finish and
general appearance. Thus. out of possible
500 points for good going, the Locle timekeeper
that took the first prize won 500; for finish, &c.,
it got 403; while the American, which came in
second, was assigned 403 marks for good going
and 415 for finish. In the matter of accuracy,
watch from London came next after the Locle
watch, with 495 malka, and considerably before
its best American competitor, which had only
43o; but as touching finish it was the last but
one in list of eight, gaining no more than 80
marks out of a possible 500. 1t would there
fore seem that i'll the matter of good time-keep-
ing English horologists have little to learn, but
in finish they are behind both their American
and Swiss competitors.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-05-18

AT conference OF the special committee of
the American Agricultural association at New
York, it was decided that national fair or ex-
hibition would be not only practicable, but
great benefit to the agricultural, mechanical and
industrial interests of the country. Although
the fair will be mainly for the benefit of the
United States and North America, it is intend
ed to give it on international character. Invi-
tations will be sent to all parts of Europe. The
exhibition will be held in the vicinity of New
York, probably in the fall of the year, but the
date will be fixed at the directors meeting
shortly. The officers Of the various state agri-
cultural associations have expressed desire to
send exhibits, and there is every prospect OF a
fne f{iar,1av
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-05-18
GERMAN,

Proprietor. Newly fitted and furnished through.
out. Terms reasonable BUS to and from all
trains. Telephone connection with depot
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-05-18

RUSSIA is far behind the rest of Europe in the
matter of postal intercourse. While in England
thirty letters are annually transmitted for each
individual of the population, in Germany four
teen and in France thirteen, the number sent to
Russia does not allow one letter to each in
habitant. Three causes chiefly account for this
fact: The unscrupulous inspection to which a
letter is officially subjected upon the slightest
provocation, the low order of general intelli-
gence, and the lack of postal facilities. There
are towns in Russia where letters are delivered
only once month. and in some Of the largest
provincial towns there is a post only twice a
week. At present the gross revenue of the de-
partment is $4,000, 900 roables, which justabout
covers the expenditures.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-05-18
Minor Mishaps.

Annie Martyle young miss, of Racine, died
from the effects Of skipping a rope over one
hundred times consecutively.
Andrew jackson was fatally Frustrated at
Cleveland, on the 18th, by the suns heat. Six
deaths are reported in New York city from the
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-09-12

DR.. Joseph Parrish, Of Burlington,
has received letter from DR.. Agnew
enc of the Presidents physicians,
and from it are made these extracts !;
"There has been nothing in President
Garfeld's case demanding any extra
ordinary skill for its management, and
as far as | am capable Of judging,
everything has bcen done since the
day the wound was received until the
present moment which was dictated
by sound surgery. In connection
with the fact that the doctors in attend
ance upon the President have been
severely criticised, DR.. Agnew says !:
~ have, my dear doctor, for long
time not allowed myself to be dis.
turbed by adverse criticism not from
spirit of dogmatism, not from feel
ing Of infallibility-I know to little
to be dogmatic, and that little too i'm.
perfectly to claim infallibility-but
because / have made it a rule to learn
all / can in the line of my study, and
then to apply the acquired knowledge
conscientiously. There never has
been time, from the day on which
the President was shot, that l have
been very sanguine of his recovery,
though | most sincerely pray that he
may be restored in health to his FAM
lily and to his official place in the ma
ton.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-09-12

The Camden County Republican
Convention was held on Thursday
and nominated Theodore 3. Gibbs
for Sheriff. A boilers convention
then nominated Eli B. Morgan for
Sheriff. Albert Merritt was nomina-
ted for State Senator and David B.
Brown for Surrogate. Albert Merritt
the nominee for Senator the Junior
partner of the firm of Warner & Mer
ritt, fruit importers Of Philadelphia.
Theodore B. Gibbs, the regular
nominee for Sheriff, was born near
Mount Holly in 1886, aud has always
lived in New Jersey, with the except
ion of nine months, which be served
10 the Twenty-ninth New Jersey
Regiment during the war. He has
lived in Camden county for sixteen
yesrs, where he is the junior member
Of the firm Of Snyder & Gibbs, mill
ers, at Clementon. He has served as
member Of the Township Committee
Of Gloucester county, and was post
Master at Kirkwood for nine years.
David B Brown, the nominee for
Surrogate has held that position for
fifteen years.
The Democratic city delegates to
the County Convention will be nomi-
mated tonight and elected next Mon
day. In the county the nominations
and elections will take place on Sat.
urday night of next week. The Con-
vention viii be held in the Court
House at Camden on Wednesday, the
2lst inst, at IL o'clock a. NJ
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-09-12
In the State of Neso Jersey.

The tax rate Of Ire nton has been
fixed by City Council at .O15 per
cent.
Governor Ludlow, on Tuesday,
issued commissions to Cyrus w Squier
aud John Fl. Marbauches, First aud
Second Lieutenant of Company F. of
the Third Regiment.
Arrangements are being made by
the several Posts of the G.. A. H., Of
New Jersey, to send populations from
each to the New York celebration 1t
is the intention that such delegations
shall combine and go in body.
The Sheriff of Sussex county, is at
Milford, Pa, with papers for the ar
rest OF Annie Raseer for numbering
her baby at Montague, Sussex county
in June last. The woman's alleged
husband, Alexander Westbrook, a
well-known guide, is in Jail at Newton,
for completely in the murder.
Post 46, G. A. R., of Philadelphia
accompanied by band of music, Wis
tied Post 81, of Camden, on Thursday
night, and had an enthusiastic camp
IRE meeting.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-09-12

CoMPLICATIoNs.-If the thousands that
now have their rest and comfort destroyed
by complication of liver and kidney COM
plants will give natures remedy, Kid
ney- Wort trial they would be speedily
cured. 1t acts on both organs at the
same lime and therefore completely fills
the bill for perfect remedy. If you
have lame back and disordered kidneys
use it at once. Don't neglect them.-
Mirror and Farmer
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-09-12
DIED.

September 18th, in Mount Holly, Sarah
Jones.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral from the residence of her
son, Oliver L. Jeffrey, Mill street, Mount
Holly, on Wednesday, 18th inst, at 10
o'clock A. NJ.
September Sth, at her residence in Bur-
lington, Mrs. Louisa A. Mitchell, aged
81 years
The friends of the family are <espect-
fully invited to attend the funeral at
ST. Mary's Church, this Monday at P. N.
August 9th, at Cedar Run, Josephine,
wife of William 81. Let's, aged q years.
September 9Th, at Fostertown, Elizabeth,
daughter of the late Uriah and Ann E.
Wilkins.
September 9Th, at Fostertown, Lizzie
A., daughter of the late Uriah and Ann
E. Wilkins.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-09-12

Elwood Richmond, a capable aud
enterprisiug blacksmith has taken
possession Of the shops on Water street
below Regan's hotel, and will pay
careful attention to all work with
which he may be favored. He
make a speciality Of horse-shoeing
and will guarantee to prevent inter-
fsring, knock knees and forging. We
recommend Elwood to our readers.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-09-12
PH7II.. MARITON { MEDFORD 3. R.
Mount Holly Post Office.

On and after Monday, June %, mails Will
arrive and closeas follows:
CLos1NG-Philadelphi ITO, S.41 A. NJ, 7.23
Pm. New York, 40, Sal A. NJ, 723 r. NJ.
Trenton. 40. S.41 A. NJ, 7.2S P. NJ. Burlington,
S.45 A. NJ, 1926, 7.23 P. NJ. Bordentown, S.45
A. NJ, 7.23 P. NJ. Medford q Lumberton, SAB,
7.23 Pm. p. & Hightstown waymail, ITO A.
N, N. j. Southern, z 10 A. NJ, 7.23 p. NJ.
ARRIvING.--Phi Philadelphia, $50 A. NJ, 5.25 P M.
New York. so, 800 A. NJ, 500 P. N. Trenton,
A. MAJOR. NJ Borde ntown, 7.50 A. NJ, 40
r NJ. Medford and Lumberton, so, 9.52 AN.
p Il HI ghtstown way mail, 500 P. NJ. N. j..
Southern, 1850 A. NJ, sos P. N.
The office will be open at 700 A. N. and close
at 8.30P.M J. r. LAUMAsTER. P. M.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-09-12

The ladies Of the Philadelphia
Flower Mission received some very
handsome flowers from Miss Marion
H. Shreve Of this place last week.
Flowers were also received from
Christ church BordentoWn and from
Pemberton.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-09-12

There will be horse race at the
Fair grounds tomorrow for purse of
$3.50, best three in five, between Will
liam Thompson's Lady Patchsn, Ell
wood Evans st. Julien, Jr., and Jos.
r. Evans Black Chief.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-09-12

dow, but he produced a woman who
swore he was at work in Ander-
son & Sons canning factory Justice
Brown discharged him for want Of
evidence. It is Mr.. Robertson's iu-
tention to 60 before the Grand Jury.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-09-12

Edward Cameron was arrested on
Tuesday and given hearing before
Justice Brown, charged with stealing
money from George Robertson, ON
Monroe street. he was seen by q
nsighbur crawling cut Of q cellar win.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-09-12
WE WouLD LIKE TO Know.

We Would LIKE TO Know
How many indictments the Grand
Jury will find and against whom.
Why some people don't cut the
weeds along their property.
Who will be the nominees of the
coming conventions.
Who will get elected.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-09-12

The farmers are rushing tomatoes
into Andersons' canning factory at
all hours Of the day and night. 1t Is
common sight to see from thirty
to sixty wagons waiting to be unload
ed.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-09-12

That new floor in the Arcade hotel
barroom together with the other i'm
provements made give the place a
greatly changed appearance.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-09-12

One share of the stock Of the
Burlington County Agricultural Soci-
ETY. for sale at this office. Also
$4,000 to loan on good security. Call
immediately.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-09-12

That long looked for rain arrived
on Saturday. 1t was heaven-sent
relief to all classes, especially the
farmers.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-09-12

We would suggest to our turnpike
companies that they keep their roads
in better condition if they intend to
still demand full fare.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-09-12
Agitate the Fair.

Have you read the advertisement
Of the Fair in another column.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-09-12

The political pot which has been
bubbling for some time has now COM
menced to boil.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-09-12

1.-THE Semi Weekly Neps" has a
larger circulation IN Burlington county
than any paper published outside OF
Mount Holly.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-09-12

/ did, and | low am around, and con-
stantly improving, and am nearly as
strong as ever.
w. Fl. WELLER,
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-09-12

The display of gentlemen's furnish
ing goods at Travis store is fine.
Gall and see him.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-09-12

j. L. Anderson and Sons are adver-
Using for can makers.
The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-09-12

Policeman Atkins has again resum-
ell his star.