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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-08-09
In q Hurry.


Gen. Harney was very dignifed
man, and was punctilious in regard to
all matters of drill and etiquette. One
evening, when in camp at Camp Verde,
in Texas, just before dress parade, he
found he had forgotten his handker-
chief, and told an orderly to hurry back
to his quarters and get it. IL.
The orderly touched his cap and
started for the quarters, several hun
dred yards distant. After he had pro-
ceeded q short distance, remembering
that there was no time to lose, he broke
into trot. 49,.
"See that scoundrel running as if the
Indians were afterhim If there is any
thing I hate, it is to seea soldier running
instead of marching properly. Here,
my man." continued Harney to another
soldier, Ego after that fellow, and tell
him say to walk" !"
The second soldier started after the
first, but as the first one kept on
running, the second one saw his only
chance to deliver the message was to
hurry up, SO he, too, broke into run.
"Here, sergeant. go after that man
and tell him if he don't stop running,
I'll hang him up by the thumbs"
The sergeant started out in brisk
walk, but as his predecessor had a good
start, he, too, began to run as hard as
he could.
eff all three OF the scoundrels amt
running like jack rabbits!" calculated
Harvey. "I'll show 'em," and tucking
his sword under his arm, he started in
pursuit as fast as he could run, but sud-
denly remembering his dignity he came
to halt, and walked stiffay and slowly
back to the place where the dress parade
was to come of.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-08-09
Murderous Deeds.

John Sheavey, convict imprisoned at the
Waupun, Wis, penitentiary, was stabbed to
death by Geo. Watson, who is serving SEN
tence for forgery.
Sandy Byrum, prominent coiored republi-
can, was shot dead at Huntsville, Ala, BY ex-
United States Deputy Marshal T. g. Hewitt.
The assassin is under arrest. . @
Constable Applegate and two of his posse
were killed while attempting to arrest an assas-
sin in Lafayette County, Arkansas. ., -.
At Greenfield, Ind, on the 5th inst, James
Meek, young man, while in state Of intoxi-
cation, shot Albert Daily in the head, in1icting
q fatal wound. The besotted wretch then put
the weapon to his own head and ended bis
miserable existence. - -. ss-'.E'
Frank Thornton, = Chicago rough, WAS
fatally shot BY William Parke, = respectable
laborer, whom Thornton abused and assaulted
in company with gang Of rowdies, at the door
of Parke's residence.
". B. Nefr and wife, formerly of Ottawa,
Ill.,, who were engaged in orange culture ut
point 40 miles from Jacksonville, Fla, were
found murdered and their bodies partially con-
sumed in the ruins Of the dwelling.
On the 4th inst, Capt. Thomas Kirkman,
living near Grenada, Miss, killed negro wo-
man with whom he had been living for num-
ber Of years, and their four children, while all
we're asleep. He then took fatal dose of
morphine. a.le
A Pole named Holm, living in Chicago
suburb, was arrested on the 4th, on suspicion
Of having murdered his babe. After his arrest
the man confessed that during his eight years
residence there his wife had borne eight chill
dren, al Of which are buried in the sands Of
Lake Michigan. He admits that sometimes he
struck The babes but denies having killed them.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-08-09
THE SEAT OF WAR.

The delta of the Nile cannot be very
pleasant battle-ground just DOW, the
heat, flies and sand being almost un-
'bearable, and there will be doubtless
many torrent of British expletives ut
tered before the troops have done one
day s march out of Alexandria,. A writer
in the New York Times, who evidently
knows whereof he speaks, gives such a
description of the country that one is
compelled to wonder how the iucontesti.
BILE richness of soil produced by irriga-
tion can make life bearable anywhere
where nature has been left undisturbed.
He says, among other things, that the
dreariness of the country between Alex
andria and Cairo is such that even Arabi
Pasha's soldiers can hardly increase it,
though they appear to have done their
best toward that laudable end. The in
genious three-handed game of robbery
now being carried on in the Nile Delta,
the soldiers plundering the peasantry
and the Bedouius plundering the SOL
dlers, is intensely characteristic of the
East. But it would require a rich
booty, indeed, to tempt any man to re-
main long in such q region. From the
magnificent oathedral-ike depot at Alex.
andria right onward to the gates of
Cairo the whole country Is one unbrokep
flat, scorohed by the vertical sun, and
presenting everywhere the glaring COIL
trast of q luxuriance of vegetation
wherever water runs, and barrenness
like that of the Sahara itselt wherever
it does not. The dust is simply in
describable. Despite the Venetian
blinds with which all the cars are pro-
vided, floor, walls and roof are literally
gritty before Alexandria is out of sight:
and when the passengers begin to shake
and brush their clothes toward the end
OF the journey, every car is a scene of a
kind of miniature sand storm. Add to
this the assiduides of innumer able flies
and mosquitoes, and the fact that the
ordinary trains take four and half
hours to cover distance of less than
100 miles, and it will be seen that the
journey is more Of toll than pleasure.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-08-09
HOW WATCHES ARE MADE.

It will be apparent to any one who will examine
SOLID GeLD WATCH, that aside from the neces-
sary thickness for engraving and polishing, large
proportion Of tho PRECIOUS METAL. used is
needed only to stihfen and hold tho engraved
portions in place. and supply the necessary selidity
and strength. The surplus gold 10 actually need
less 20 far q UTILITY and beauty are concerned.
In JAMES BOSS, PATENT GOLD WATCH CASES
this WASTE Of precious metal IL overcome, and tho
SANE soIlD1r1 and sTRIxaTH produced at from
onethird to one-hsH the usual cost Of solid cases.
This process 10 Of the most simple nature, q fol-
lows: plate Of nickel compoaition metal, especial
y adapted to the purpose, has two Plates OF SOLID
GOLD soldered one on each siAe. Tho three are
then passed between polished steel rollers and the
result II strip Of heavy plsted composition, from
which the csses backs, centres bexes ETC, sre cut
and shsped By suitable dies and formers. Tho
gold in these cases il sufficiently thick to admit Of
oil kinds Of chasing, engraving and enamsling; the
engraved cases have been carried until worn per-
fectly smooth BY time and nee without removing
the gold.
THIS Is THE ONLY CASE MADE WITH TWO
PLATES OF SOLID GOLD AND WARRANTED
BY sPAO1AL OIRTIToATE. 5
For sale BY III Jewellers. Ask for tlustrated Oat-
aloSua, and toses varzaat. # Sc
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-08-09
BE also states that while they lived in Nebraska,
hey had two children which died in like man

He also states thatwhile they lived in Nebraska,
they had two children which died in like man
ner.
At Spring Garden, Centre volusia County,
Fla, on the 4th, Mr.. and Mrs. Nef were killed
and shochngly mutilated. The house was then
robbed and fired.
VIM. Walsh and J. j. Hely, rival lovers, en-
gagged in street duel at New Orleans, La. on
the 9Th inst. Walsh received bullet in his
brain on the seventh round.
While Richard Speakman and Bishop Ember-
ton, who we're charged with committing GRIM
inal assault on lady, were being conveyed to
Glasgow, Ky., for safe keeping, they were
overtaken by avengers and shot dead.
Charles Price was fatally shot at Frankfort,
KY, on the 31st, by Frank Stanley, who had
just been informed that Price made an indecent
assault on his daughter, recently. A stray
shot from Stanley's weapon dangerously IN.
jured one of Prices children.
At Fayetteville, Texas, H. G. Sholes, an at
torney, was fatally shot by young merchant
named Seapp.
At late hour on the night of the 29th, Ed
ward Thaler and Fred. G1ozier quarreled in a
saloon at Cleveland, o. The men were sepa-
rated but Glozier followed his comrade and
shot him dead
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-08-09
Egyptian Affairs,

The number of Christians murdered by the
adherents of Arab is placed at $50. The gov
ernor of Assioot, the largest city in upper
Egypt. with two Thousand men at his back, has
declared for the khedive. The Coldstream
Guards have embarked at Dublin en- route to
Alexandria. Active measures are being taken
at Constantinople to accelerate the departure
of Turkish troops for the seat of war. The
porte has answered that it can only determine
upon the proclamation of Arab as a rebel after
the arrival of Turkish troops in Egypt. This
proposal meets with objections from Lord Duf-
ferin. Rcciotti Garlbaldi is enrolling volunteers
in Italy for an expedition to aid Arab.
Arabs troops have again destroyed the rail-
way at Mahalla, recently repaired. A further
massacre of Christians is feared. Seventeen
pashas unfriendly to the rebel leader are i'm
prisoned at Cairo. A reconnaissance was made
by the 38th and Goth regiments of British
troops in the afternoon, and the enemy's
position in front of Alexandra discovered to be
almost totally abandoned. suez was occupied
by marines, and at their approach the Egyptian
troops fled. The archives Of the American con-
sulate, which it was feared we're destroyed,
have been found at Cairo. De Lesseps de-
nounces the occupation of the canal BY the
British vessels as an act of war and q fragrant
violation of neutrality obligations. A collision
between England and Turkey is predicted as
the outcome of the present troubles.
AT Mahalia JuncnOn, on the 9th recOnnOls-
sance was made by the English with four bat
talions of infantry, a force of cavalry and
several guns. The Egyptians were driven in
from all their advance posts. After the en-
counter the British troops returned, having
lost four killed and twenty-nine wounded.
Among the former was Lieut.. Vyse, promis-
ing young officer. Gen. Allison estimates
Arabi's loss at between 400 and 800. It is
stated that the khedive has authorized the
Enu1ish admiral at Port Said IN take what
steps he thinks necessary in the Suez Canal
matter, and has conferred upon him the title
of governor of the isthmus. Interviews with
French statesmen indicate that but for Bis.
marck's backing the English would be com.
pellcd to cease operations. -. #"
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-08-09
MOPtnRfV.

Mr.: Charles A. Vogeler, who for years has
been known as the greatest advertiser in the
world, died at Baltimore, Nd, on the 5th inst,
of typhoid fever, after weeks illness, aged 81
years. AS the managing partner of the firm of
A. Vogeler & Co., he expended over $2, 0OO, 900
etc., in all parts of the United States. He
kept ten agents constantly travelling in the West,
who wrote up and puffed the medicines of their
employers in English, French. and German in
every state and territory. This year he dis
patched eight agents to Europe, and flooded
the whole continent with advertisements. He
was the first to introduce the storytelling sys-
tenn of advertising, and In this branch Of his
business employed some of the best journalists
in the country to write for him.
Franz Falk, president of the Falk Brewing
Company, Milwaukee,, died on the 5th inst,
aged 65 years.
Artemus Hale, the oldest ex-member of con-
gress, died at Brocton, Mass, on the night of
the Sd, aged SO.
Mr.. John Bush. the founder of the thriving
village of Chenoa, Mclean County, ILL.,, died on
the I'd inst, aged sc years.
Eugene Kimball, the billiardist, died at Roch
ester, N. Y, on the I'd inst.
DR.. William Heberdeen Mussey, NJ. A., the
well-known surgeon, died at Cincinnati. o., on
the I'd inst: During the war through his per-
sonal efforts he raised subscription and Or
ganized marine hospital in Cincinnati. which
he turned over to the government, and which
proved to be one of the best volunteer hospitals
in the country.
General Barstow, U. s. A., retired, of Oak
land, Nd, is dead.
George Goodwin, the theatrical manager of
Philadelphia, died at Boston on the 1st inst.
The funeral of Matthew Robinson, aged 1O3,
took place at Lafayette, Ind. on the LIST inst.
The old gentleman was with Jackson at the
battle of New Orleans.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-08-09
Why 10 Wanted u to Know.


At the second battle Of Bull Run q re-
cruit who had just joined q New York
regiment, turned around upon his cap
tain as an order was given, and asked:
Say, Gap, what are We going to do
now p .:ar@.z .z.sss.... '>'es>. {.
'' Move by the flank to the left Of the
regiment" was the reply. zr*s +
All nght-just as soon move as not. "
After the company had held its new
position for quarter Of an hour, there
came another order, and the recruit
asked: .s=s. .-Z: t=s5
"Say, Cap, which way now ?"
/ Going to advance. - ~. sss.
!" All right, I'm with you.
The company moved forward with the
line and was presently hotly engaged
with Jackson's men. They had not been
ct it over five minutes, when the recruit
slid up to the captain and shouted:
IS 8 Say, Cap, holler as loud as You can
and let's see if ] can hear you.
s What in - do you mean Back
into line with you'll" shouted the officer.
-. 8 All right, Cap all right The rea-
son / wanted you to holler was TO see il
I could hear your voice when You or
dered 9, retreat! It's all right guess
] can. hear it il them rebels don't brink
mp any more gunsl' '~,. s
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-08-09

due to Mr. Spencer Walpole, one of her
majesty's inspectors Of fisheries, it may
be found that the causes for the scarcity
of certain kinds of fish were always i'm
puted by ignorant people to methods of
fishing. There have been prophesies of
the diminution of the sea harvests in all
ages. Three hundred years ago herring
became scarce in Scotch waters, where
upon the Bishop Of st. David's declared
that this scarcity wac due "to the covet-
ousness of the fishermen, who in time of
plenty took so many that they destroyed
their breeders" Not more than q CEN
tury ago another prelate prepared a
prayer suppicating the Almighty to re-
store the blessings of tie sea, which
threatened to be withheld from the
fishermen of the Isle of man because
new processes were being used. Now,
for one herring caught 100 or 800 years
ago hundreds are taken now, and there
is increase, not diminution, in the
general catch. 1t is perfectly true that
there may be local scarcity Of fish, but
in the aggregate the catch seems to be
about the same. The question of supply
of fish to any large center of population,
and consequently OF distribution, be-
comes solved when transr ortation is con-
sidered. Just as London draws its fish
from all the waters, so does New York.
That must be, however, a wonderful pro-
cession of fish which suficies for the
great NAV of London, since it is repre-
sented, in food terms, as sequivalent to
drove of one thousand fat oxen enter
ing London every day, Sundays except
ed" Mans efforts to drain the wide
seas of their fish will be forever futile.
We catch more and more fish in the
United States every year, out of the seas,
and still they do not diminish. Certain
kinds of fish may be scarce for season
or more, but the aggregate will be found
in few seasons to be made up again.
But, for all this, the idea which is enter
tanned about the impossibility OF depict
ing the seas OF their fish does not hold
good to bays or rivers. These can most
positively be fished out. It would be
perfectly possible to clean out every
shad that enters the North River, as has
been done with the salmon in the Con-
necticut River. Then the work of ex-
termination becomes local and the en-
gines Of destruction are all focused with
in limited area. As shad and salmon
are anadromous fish, they are not free
rangers; and the following Of their
natural Instincts leads in time to their
complete destruction.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-08-09
SemafRa

SEVERAL years ago, Daniel Weld, Of
Abbott, Me-, who served in the war OF
the rebellion, and afterward received 8
pension on account of injuries, wrote to
the authorities at Washington that he
thought he had fully recovered his
health, aud therefore desired that his
name might be removed from the PEN
sion list. This was the first case of the
kind ever known in the department, and
it was at the time commented upon by
the press Of the whole country. A few
weeks ago Mr.. Weld died, leaving his
family in destitute circumstances, and
the department is to be asked to beetoW
the pension on Mrs. Weld. Il,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-08-09

Fifty houses and bridge were burned last
night in the vicinity Of st. Petersburg, Russia.
Hecker & Co.'s flour mills and Sawyer, Beers
& Fishers spice and -four mills in New York
city, were consumed by fire on the 31st. The
losses aggregate 81, ,250, 900.
Several small stores, shops, dwellings,, etc.,
at Fort Gratiot, near Detroit, Mich, were swept
away by fire on the 31st involving loss Of
$4,000. .-
The steamship Gellert was damaged to the
extent of $4,000 by fire which originated in
one of the after water compartments ON her
last voyage. The fire WAS 40 successfully han
died that the passengers subscribed $1,000 to
the life-saving fund:
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-08-09
Disastrous Floods.

Heavy rains have been experienced through
out the west recently and from every quarter
reports of damage and inconvenience are re-
ceived. The Muskingum River, Ohio. is on the
rampage. many coal barges being lost and
several dams carried away. In the ne,ghbor-
hood of Grand Rapids, Mich, $50, 600 damage
was inflicted. Milwaukee. Wis, reports over
$4,000 damage. Corning Perry County, O.,
was overwhelmed by a waterspout, which car
ried away buildings and washed out railway
tracks. Loss to citizens 100000; to the Ohio
Central Railway $3.50
Heavy rains caused sudden rise of over
twenty-five feet in the Licking River, (Ken
tucky). Forty-four coal boats. barges, floats,
etc., were wrecked. Many bridges were swept
away, and the tobacco and corn crops severely
injured. The total damage is estimated at
300. 900.
A rain storm at Millersburg, O., flooded a
mine 60 rapidly that the workmen barely had
time to escape. Hundreds of acres of corn in
the vicinity were covered with mud, potatoes
washed out, and other crops ruined.
Much damage was done and some lives were
lost by the recent great freshet in Kentucky.
-Four women and five children were drowned
near MaySville
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-08-09
Minor MiSlnRlDS.

John Loeb and John Holinquist were burned
to death at Sunrise City, Minn., on the 9Th by
the destruction of Mold & Co. -four mill. The
unfortunates slept in the establishment.
While man named Walton, with his wife
and four children, were encamped in Ouchita
County, Ark, on the Sd inst. severe storm
sprung up. During its progress tree fell on
the tent, killing Mrs. Walton and badly injur-
ing one of the children.
A sad accident occurred at picnic near
South Chicago on the 4th inst. While boat
ing party were traversing the canal which con-
meets the small lake and Lake Michigan, their
craft capsiZed and the unfortunates were left
struggling in the water. Mrs. Minnie Ford,
John Sherer, VIM. Kortien and Martin johnson
were drowned.
VIM. and Louis, sons of Rev. j. A. r. Rogers,
of Shawano, Wis, were drowned in the lake at
that point Oh the 4th inst, by the eapsizing of
yacht.
William F. Greenwood, of Flora, Ill.,. was
asphyxiated by coal-gas in his room at the
Washington Hotel, Chicago, and found dead
on the 4th inst.
Two boys INDUCED in wild berries in the
woods near Cardillac, Mich, and were fatally
poisoned.
Patrick Langdon and Patrick Kierse, railway
employees, fell from hand car while riding
between Frankfort and Barrett, No., on the
31st, and we're fatally injured.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-08-09
HEAVY Robbery.

Burglars entered John Mnrphy's store at
Coldwater, Mich, on the night Of the S0th, and
secured sc, 600 worth of silks, satins, and rib
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-08-09
ShiDwreCk.

On the 4th inst, the British ship Abbie 8.
Hart arrived at New York from Liverpool. She
reported that on June 9th hull of vessel
was passed bottom up. The copper looked like
American work. Five hours afterwards an
other vessel apparently about 400 tons was
discovered, also keel up.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-08-09
Nominations by the President.

NOm1u6tSOMS ny the FE6S106mts
On the 4th the following nominations made
by the President were confirmed by the senate:
Charles Seymour, of Wis, to be consul at Can
ton, China; Oliver H. Shieras, U. s. Judge of
the northern district of Iowa; Harrison After,
OF Pa, o. s. Marshal of Dakota; VIM. p. Chan
dler, Of ILL.,. surveyor general of Idaho; David
L. Bali, postmaster of Monroe, Wis.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-08-09
Yellow Fever.

Matamoras, Mexico, is sadly afflicted with
yellow fever. Ssven deaths occurred on the
4th inst, and the total number of cases were
estimated at between 800 and 400. The disease
prevails among all classes. Twenty-four cases
are reported at Brownsville, Texas, causing
great CONSERVATION throughout the land of the
COWBOY.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-08-09
Suicidal.

DR.. Geo. Z. Young, of Elgin, Ill, suicided at
Galveston, Texas, on the 4th inst.
Colonel Stephen r. Proctor, assistant adju-
tant general Of the state of Louisiana, COM
mitted suicide on the LIST inst. The death of
bis children, financial reverses, and ill health
impelled him to the deed. He was IS years of
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-08-09
Extensive FOrEeries.

Philadelphia, for $5oo, 200, has additional
interest lent it by the discovery of the fact that
the bankrupt has forged acceptances on GUS
toners throughout the country to the extent of
$500. .OOO
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-08-09
UnfaifhfulSfarYanfs

A: A. Noyes, engineer in the dry goods cs.
tablishment Of Colman d Co., New York city,
was detected in packing away pilfered stock on
the 31st at place where he had secreted the
goods. About $4,000 worth Of dry goods,
neckwear; ETC., have been recovered. The
crookedness had been going on since February.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-08-09
Work Of tho Flames.


The central bridge across the Merrimac ut
Lowell, Mass. burned on the 5th. Loss,
$34,O ,.s -.,s
The Tribune printing Office, Hamilton, Ont,
was consumed by fire on the 9Th. Loss,
McKelvy Bros carriage works at Pittsburg,
Pa, were destroyed by fire OH the 9Th.
Twenty-Five fremon we're in the building when
the walls fell. All were more or less injured
-Four are considered seriously hurt. Pecuniary
loss 425, 900. S.s.> ,:9-ss -~s=s w.
The foundry and machine shops Of the st.
Lawrence Manufacturing Company, Vandozer
4 Co.'S. cabinet shop and Preston's tenement,
we're swept away BY flames at Gouveneur,
n. T., On the 9th. Loss 1000.
The Providence Paper Mill 1T Elkton, Nd,
owned by the Philadelphis Record. was par
tally destroyed on the 4th. Loss estimated ct
$4,000. z5. 2sa 5 -
/. aixty-six square miles of woodland in the
vicinity Of Manahaw6n, N. i, has been de-
;skoyed BY fire, which originated from . loco
motive spark. Loss over 420o, 600.
81 Firo q Dallas, Texas, on the I'd inst, de-
stroyed $50, 900 worth Of property. Five new
buildings occupied BY stores ana Offices fell Z
prey @ flames ct Bolton, Texas, on the same
A.Hresat st. Petersburg destroyed fifty houses
on IN Island III the Neva. -. $ y
Pollock Castle. Rewfrewshire, the most
ancient family seat in Vest Scotland, burned
On tho 3lst Loss estimated ct S80, ,0OO.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-08-09
Hostile indiana.

Apaches attacked Col. Torres at Euceno.
near Montezuma, Mexico, recently, killing an
officer and six Of the troops. Col. Torres was
mortally wounded.