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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
AMERICAN PORK.

The false statements concerning the
condition of hogs in America, which
were promulgated by designing persons
abroad, are having effect on the meat
trade not only in England, where the
stories originated, but in France. A
New York letter of recent date says re-
garding pork prohibition in France: A
copy of the bill recently introduced into
the French chamber of deputies rescind-
ing the DEGREES of February, 1881,
against American pork has been received
here. 1t provides that salt pork from
foreign countries, accompanied by a GER
tificate attesting that the meat has been
thoroughly prepared, and that to the
type known in commerce as "fu1ly
cured" may be admitted into France.
These certificates must be verified at the
place Of origin, at the expense of the
parties interested, by local experts,
whose qualifications shall be guaran-
teed, and their signatures duly acknowl-
edged by the French consular agents.
It also provided that at the time OF en-
try at the custom house importers must
testify that the meats which they propose
to enter for consumption are healthful
and in q perfect state of preservation,
and that the curing is complete. This
attestation, to be made at the expense OF
the importers by inspectors, designated
by the prefects..of departments of the
frontier. These regulations do not ap.
ply to uncooked mincemeat, sausage
meat, bologna, or to Frankfort sausage,
nor to sausage castings intended for culi-
nary purposes, Of which the importation
into France is absolutely prohibited.
Heavy penalties are imposed upon all
persons violating these conditions. The
breakup of the ministry since this re.
peal bill was introduced, leaves it's fate
in some doubt, but the hope is expressed
that the new government will give il
their support.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

in good time to impress the rising gen.
Grafton of would-be Arctic adventurers
with these costly lessons. The pole,
after standing the assaults of three GEN.
turies Of expeditionary assailants, stands
still in serene, unveiled and unap-
preached majesty, and it is likely to
keep it's own secrets, at least until these
lessons are needed by those who would
find IT,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

After some CONFUSION fegaro1ng ParllaMeu-
tary ruling the house adjourned.
FRIDAY, February 1.-THE apportionment
bill was taken up. The previsus question was
ordered en- the final passage Of the bill, pend"
ing which Colerick (1nd. moved to recolnmit,
with instructions tu the committee on censust to
report 4 provision that in the states where the
number Of representatives is reduced it ahall be
lawful for the governor, after the state shall
have been redistricted, to provide for special
election. The motion to recommit was lost
yeas 102, nays 142. The bill than passed with
ont division. ..After session in committee
Of the whole on the private calendar the house
adjourned. =.
/. SATURDAY, February, 1s.-The house con-
sidered the immediate deficiency bill which ap-
propriates 81, 1922, ,9S3. After discussing the
various items in the bill the committee rose
and reported to the house: It was then
passed-yeas 155. nays 26.. Adjourned.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
TraQical Tales,

Thomas w. Patton, son Of Justice Of the
Peace John Patton, Of Detroit, Mich, and q
dissipated young man, was shot in saloon
row in that city on the night Of the 18th inst,
supposed did the shooting escaped.
Near Des Moines, Iowa, on the night Of the
18th, two young men, Wesley Slater and
Thomas Frost, while returning home intox-
Gated from Casey, got into q quarrel at Mr.. Hib-
bard's house. Slater insisting on starting or
longing to Hibbard and declared he would
shoot also. A scuffle followed, in which Slater
got possession Of the gun. Frost seized the
the muzzle, placed it against his own breast,
and dared Slater to shoot, which be did. Frost
dying almost instantly.
At Tuscombia, Ala, on the 18th inst, Robert
Beaned was shot and killed by his father-in-law,
q Mr.. Stone. Beaned married Miss Stone two
years ago, against her fathers wishes.
Two brothers named Sundemeyer, residing at
Pinckney tow,!ship, Warren County,. Missouri,
quarreled ever land sale, on the 18th inst,
when Christian drew knife and stabbed his
brother Charles mortal1y.
Guadalajara, Mexico, foughta duel with pistols,
ON the 18th inst. Both fred and fell dead
simultaneously.
F. L. Lestof was shot and killed at Goodman,
Tenn, on tie night of the 10th inst, by DR.
Clayton. Lestor, in company with party of
yonng men, was engaged in serenading the
doctor at the time the fatal shot was fred.
Mrs. Marsh, an insane woman, killed her
mother-in- law at Lancaster, Pa, on the It'll,
inst.
A negro ho,se-thief was lynched by q mob in
Gurney County, Ga.. on the 18th.
John Tenah, IL, a farmer near Sibley, Iowa,
was shot dead through window, while stand
ing near fireplace. His wife and daughter and
lover of the latter have been held for the
murder.
In quarrel at st. Louis, on the 18th inst,
George Voyce, foreman of gang of men,
struck one of them over the head with a club,
and killed him.
Asa Baltz, proprietor Of hotel at O'Kean,
Ark, was shot through the heart by q guest
named james. The murderer escaped.
One of the most brutal murders ever COM
mitted shocked the citizens of Tuscarawas
County, O., on the 18th inst. At place called
Newport, Elder Harman became enraged at his
uncle, 80 years Of age, and assaulted him
brutally with bludgeon. The aged man, be-
ing totally blind and helpless, could not escape
his infuriated nephew, who dealt him blow af-
ter blow until bis skull WAS crushed. The MUIR
derer is 20 years Of age Il
A Jewish family, consisting Of the mother, a
daughter aged II, and son aged IA, were mas
sacred by peasants in the district of Ananien,
Russia.
Chas Bowers, Fred. Douglas and sub-con-
tractor, whose name is not given, were murder
ed while asleep, near Lampasas, Mexico. All
three we're shot in the back of the head. 80
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

able wise where they are held until they
are sawed off at the required length.
The next process consists in placing the
rails on the hot beds or straighteners,
previous care having been taken to put
sweep into them of about ~ inches to al
low for contraction. From the beds
they are removed to the cold straightener
and undergo final smoothing process,
after which they are drilled for fish bolts
and also slotted ior spikes. The rails
are then conveyed to Che cars for ship
iment,; ~ N H@'! -">* >. .':' -
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
A City DESTROYED.

A confagration at Haverhill, Mass, on the
night Of the 18th inst, with the exception of
the great fire in Boston was the most serious
calamity, in pecuniary point Of view, which
has visited New England within the memory of
men now living. Sixty buildings in the center
of the city are in ashes; eighty boot and shoe
manufactures Qeaving but three) we're entirely
destroyed; more than two thousand men and
women are out of employment; score of FAM
lilies are homeless; three lives at least were
sacrificed; and one-ffth of the entire property
of the city wiped out. In spite of this over
whelming calamity the citizens are hopeful and
courageous, and will rally from the disaster
with characteristic American pluck. The loss
will reach fully $2,0O0,000, and the insurance
will cover two-thirds of this amount.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
Great Naval Victory.

The expedition of the governor of Virginia
against the oyster thieves on the Rappahan-
mock sailed before daylight on the 18th inst,
and comprised the Norfolk light artillery, with
three-inch guns, and the o1folk light infantry,
vaa rstoned for three days 'oo
arriving at the mouth of the Rappahannock
they surprised seven contraband oyster-boats.
Four howitzers were trained on the thieves, and
Governor Cameron demanded their surrender
in the name of the commonwealth. Six Of the
vessels were atonce offered as prizes, but twelve
desperadoes on the other boat hauled anchor
they saw shotted guns trained upon them. The
vessels are worth $40, 900 besides their cargoes,
and sixty-one men were captured. According
to law the confscated vessels and cargoes be.
come the property Of the state.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

On the 10th inst, nesr Tirnova, battle be.
tween the Austrians and Herzegovinians lasted
from daybreak till afternoon. The latter left
twenty dead on the field; the Austrians had five
killed.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
Railway Wrecks.

freight engine at Pittsburg, Pa, on the 18th
inst, killing the engineer, Albert Will and
fatally injuring William Long, fireman.
In a collision at Akron, O., on the 10Th,
brakeman named John Johnson, was killed, and
three other persons severely wounded.
Captain Malloy, of the police force of Kansas
City, received information that an attempt
would be made to wreck the Missouri Pacific
train just outside the city. He went to the
spot with squad, and captured four men
equipped with revolvers, guns, masks, and
lanterns. Officers are in pursuit of three others
concerned in the plot,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
The Devil Come Up to Cool of.

Gone evening, above Lewisburg, on
the Mississippi" began Capt. Paul
Boyton, "Iwas on the lookout for some
place where I could stop, or for. some
person from whom I could obtain in
formation, when near the bank of the
river I discovered smoke issuing from
the chimney of small cabin. Ihauled
to and blew my bugle. For some time
the smoke issuing from the chimney was
the only sign of life. Finally man,
an easy kind of individual, came walking
down leisurely, regarding me curlo1sly:
"tHow far is it to Lewisburg? 1
asked. ....y s,:=-.s:~e
"'Its putty good distance.
But how far do you call it?'
"tI doan't call it. -
":Confound it, man; is it two, three
or four thousand miles p -.
"sI reckon it is one of the numbers
"rThen realized that had met a
kinsman of the Arkansaw Traveller.
NV irritation, which had at first been ex-
hibite6, subsided, and desiring TO get
as much information as possible, lasked,
pointing to bar:
"sWhich side Of the channel shall 1
take?'':
"sEither side you please.
"'Which do you consider the bet
ter?' :,
"sI am not attendin' to other peoples
business
"s.Which side do the steamboats,
take?'
"'It's OWN to what captain is
aboard
"tWel, bringing the thing down to a
point, how long Wilt take me to get to
Lewisburg?'
".It's OWN ter how fast you travel. ,
"My friend, I think you are the
d dist fool in Arkansas
"tAh, stranger, think you are the
devil come M to cool off. Go home. y"
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
Minor MiShana.

The Gloucester schooner Corenna, from
Grand Banks, lost six of her crew in hurri-
cane.
A land slide on Russian River. CAL, on the
18th inst, swept the house of Charles l.. john
son in the river. The occupants, Mrs. johnson,
her infant and a white man, employed as cook,
lost their lives.
WIN. Hodgson was killed and Chas. Crooker
seriously mangled by the premature explosion
of blast in a granite quarry at Rockport, Ne.
Two workmen on the Carrolton Market build
ing, New Orleans, named Sebreck and Kelwegg,
were killed by the fall of scaffolding on the
18th inst.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
BosroN philanthropists are tryi

BosroN philanthrOpists are trying
anew the plan of keeping men out of
ba. rooms BY entioing them into coffee
houses. They have opened what they
call coffee palace, and Gov. Long GER
enormously drank the first cup of coffee.
As an offset to the rumsellers'. seductive
free lunches, all: sorts Of temperance
comforts for the stomach are provided at
extremely low prices. Asmoking room,
billiard room, and rooms for games
considered Innocent are free to all we'll
behaved men and boys. z, f5l:s ~ ..s!.s.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
Sacked.

Advices from Buenos Ayres represent that
Colonel Mas with six hundred Peruvian soldiers
sacked the city Of P!sco, killing 1000 persons,
OF whom 300 were foreigners. the French con-
ported that Mas was shot by Garcia Calderon's
troops,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
Under the Wheelsa

Two ladies-Mrs. Doty and Mrs. Sennett-
were instantly killed by the cars at indianapolis,
Ind, on the 18th inst Both left families.
"A locomotive of the Western Maryland Rail-
road ran into party of workmen at Baltimore,
Md, on the 18th inst, killing five of them. ,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
Shinwreck.

The steamship Bahama, from Porto Rico for
New York, encountered violent hurricane
when few days out and was abandoned. The
captains boat, containing seventeen persons,
was soon after swamped. Another boat, con-
tanning eleven Of the crew and two passengers,
was picked up by the ship Glenngary.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
A EfiSkV Lamb

! Johnny Lamb, who has spent three and a
half years in Chicago Jail and was once sen.
| fenced to be hung for the murder of Policeman
Race, was acquitted on the 14th inst. Although
| q noted scoundrel, he has emerged from the
shadow of the gallows with vow to lead an
honest life hereafter.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

afterward an explosion occurred, and the,
outright; some seriously injured and others
more or less hurt. Fifteen persons were killed
outright and seventy injured. Many of the
latter will die. The scene immediately after
the death-dealing shock will never be forgotten
by the eye-witnesses
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
Efen6i6h.

The report from Vienna is vouched for by a
correspondent that $50 Jewish women were out
ragged in Russia recently. A large number Of
children were also murdered. The Russian
authorities refused to interfere.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
ATerriblo visitation. Il

On the 18th inst, and while the residents of
Chester, Pa, had hardly recovered from the
excitement caused by the burning Of the mill
tary academy, which involved loss of 5000,
600, = frightful catastrophe occurred in their
midst which carried death and misery into
many happy home: TIE old Admiral 8. 4a Porter r
manufactory Of fireworks, caught fire about 2
o'clock in the morning and the FIRE department
was soon on hand. An immense crowd OF Cit
liens also assembled. and with tho assurance
given that there we're no explosives on the
place the dremen went to wnsk sided sby yolun-
pers hcm the crowd. About Ian hour
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
The Miners Doom.

By an explosion in coliery at 1rindon
Grange, Durham, Eng, on the 10th inst, 12O
miners were entombed. Thirty of the impris-
oned men were subsequently rescued. The
foul gas engendered by the explosion caused
the death Of four persons in colliery two
miles distant
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
Mysterious.

! Two sisters, aged % and 16, respectively, re-
siding on the corner Of Fourteenth and H.
Streets, Washington, D. c., were found dead
in their house on the 10th. An autopsy re-
terry concerning some property to which they
were heirs
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
Ruined by Speculation.

1.-The recent failure of the firm Of H. O. Keny-
on Co., of Chicago, caused the suspension Of
the Merchants bank of Watertown, N. Y. in
which MIR. Kenyon was q director. Its capital
is $210 900 and its deposits $10O, ,OG0, including
city and county funds.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
Work Of the Elames.

Elevenstores and dwellings, at Bellevue,
Mich, were swept away by fire on the 18th, the
loss aggregating $4,000. :
The fire in the factory buildings on Hague
machinery of various small manufacturing con-
Germs to the amount of $4,000; insured.
The shoe mandatory Of John 81. Parker at
Berlin Centre, Mass, burned on the 18th.
Loss, $45, 600; insured for 100000.
The military academy at Chester, Pa, was
consumed by fire, on the 10th inst. Loss
100000.
Fire at Robinson, Brown County, Kansas, on
the 10th inst, destroyed twelve business
houses, two hotels, the postofice and the Odd
Fellows Hall. Only one store was left standing
in the town. Loss $4,000.
Kelly's morocco mandatory, at Lynn.
Mass, was burned, on the 10th inst. Loss
building on Clark Street, Chicago, owned
by the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Rail-
Steam Feed Company, was partially burned, on
the 10th. Loss $22, 900: =,
Fire at Louisville, on the 10th inst, destroyed
man & Co., W. H. Mcknight, carpets. and
Wrampelmeir e. Co., furniture, were the suf-
ferers.
Tam Co.'S glue and curled hair factory, in
the suburbs Of st. Louis, No., burned on the
18th inst. Loss $4,000.
A box-car on the Burlington, Cedar Rapids l.
Northern Railway, twenty miles south of Cedar
Rapids, containing four horses, three COWS,
two dogs and agricultural implements, burned,
with all it's contents, early on the morning of
stanson's paint = mill, Bunsfeld's machine
works and number of other shops were de-
stroyed by fire at Haverhill, Mass, on the 18th.
LOSS 100000.
A fire at Troy, N. Y, on the 18th inst, de-
stroyed Gardners laundry and $4,000 dozen
collars and cuffs.
A confagration at Bradford, Pa, on the 18th
a loss of $115, 900. The loss will be borne by q
general assessment on all persons having oil
tored with the United Pipe Line.
The fine residence Of Rev. DR.. Dulin, in the
suburbs of St. Joseph, Mo-, was swept away by
fire on the 12th inst. His library was the most
valuable in that region.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
NEWS IN BRIEF.
Hellisll DesiRna. :
VauaOsed,

At Edinburgh, Scotland, on the l5th inst,
ploded on being opened, injuring eight persons,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

/ TALK about modern miracles, Mr..
Gabaggehead, of the Stamford Advocate,
says he cured bis boy # some bad habits
by the laying On Of hands. s'S'<' y sz.z@z5.y
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
War.

VIM. G. Clark, of Chicago, of the firm Of
Clark, Friend l. Co., has absconded, leaving
liabilities to the amount of about $780,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
KING COTTON.

Statistics recently promulgated by the
department of state make o most graft
flying exhibit of the development of cot
ton culture in the United States. The
estimates show that about 2,770, 900, 900
pounds of raw cotton are produced an
nual]y in this country, or four-fifths of
the crop of the world. The total annual
production Of cotton is estimated at
$500, 600, 900, divided as follows:
United States ..................2, 2, 77O, ,0O0, ,00t
EaSt lnOles.. ................... 4Uf, ,UUU,OUO
Egypt, Smyrna, etc.. ............ 269, 200, 600
Brazil: :.:.:................. ..... 44,000,00O
West Indies. .................. $4,000, 900
The cotton acreage in India has d.
minished rather than increased, and the
fact that eighty pounds an acre is the
average Indian yield, while 200 pounds
is the average in our southern states,
explains why England had to abandon
the project of growing enough cotton in
India to make herself independent of
the United States. -. No. reason. appears
for doubling that the United States will
continue to supply the world with the
greater part of it's cotton. But the ex-
hibit we are able to make as manufac-
turing country is by no means satisfac-
tory. It is believed that Americans use
an average of forty yards of cotton each
annually, the average for Europeans be-
ing twenty seven yards. 1t is estimated
that the mills of the United States pro-
duoe little more than the 2, ,0O0, 600, 900
yards required for home consumption,
although the value of our exports Of
manufactured cotton during the fiscal
year 1880 was but s., ,981 900 to $29, ,929,-
600 imported. The amount exported in
1881 was valued at $13,571, ,2S7. But
unless there is prodigious development
Of our manufactures, our exports of
manufactured cotton will long be insig-
nifcant.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
Suicidal,

Joseph Gessert, formerly chief of police of
He had been sick and was Respondent.
Curtis Christian, who murdered his brother
in-law at Putnam, N: Y, recently, has suicided.
Miss Mamie Wilkerson, popular young lady
OF Whitesboro. Texas, engaged room at
hotel in that city on the 18th, where she took q
fatal dose Of morphine. No cause is known
for the deed. t~" ,.'
A particularly sad case OF self murder trans
pired at Henderson, Ky., on the 14th. Philan-
der, :Hender, aged 13. took his own life because
his father disowned q favorite brother. )
. Franklyn Beard, of Warren, Ind, who for
ten years has been student in the Chicago
Medical College, went home without giving no
tice, and killed himself with razor. He
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
Bursting Boilers.

The boiler at the Georgia Car WorEs, at
killing five men instantly and seriously injuring
five more, including Mr.. Lucas, the superin-
tendent, of sleeping-car fame.
The Marion Distillery, at Portland, Ky., was
badly wrecked, on the 18th inst, BY the explo-
sion Of boiler. The engineer, James Blake,
was badly scalded.
Engineer VIM. Dempster and an employe
named Gerge Gillett, we're killed by the expio-
sion Of boiler in saw mill near Elk Mound,
Wis, on the 18th inst.
The boiler in the Jewel Flour Mill, opposite
the Fulton Ferry, Brooklyn, collapsed on the
18th, killing Gilbert Stephans, the engineer.
G. G. Baldwin, pilot of a ferry boat, had leg
broken by flying debris, and miller named
Kohn was completely scalped.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
% AInWAY HOUSE,
HALL t. HAY

Propresors. Ra'es. 81. 90 per day. Good Sample
Rooms up town. Guests arried to and from the
clsy free Of charge. Up town connect by tele
phone at c!emmer & Poo!er's Austin, MINI.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

I.oo:r:
Ssxsxnz> The regular meetings of Austin
Lodge, No. 20, are held in their han
4@ every Tuesday evening. Odd Fellows
Sz%RSsSS from other jurisdictions. whose bust
may lead them to Austin, are cordially invited
to visit US. ". II, BULLOCK n a.
A. DETrzLDAcH, Secretary.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
ST. LOUIS.

WHEAT-No. 2 Red.
CORN-Mtxed. ....... ...........
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

LATE REGISTER or DEEDS,
Has complete Abstract of title to all the Real Es-
tate IN MoFer III lty. Will examia> titles, pay
taxes for non-residen,s 9, etc. Office in Dunckei.
mans block. jun2O
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-08-18
Health is Wealth

DIR. Il. @. VESTS NEnyE AND BRAIN TREAT
MENT, n & arantred specific fir II, siorla, Dizzi
ness, CUnvulrions. Fits. Nervous Frosiraiion
caused by the use Of alcohol ~ tobacco, Wake
fnlness. Mental Depression, Sonening of he
Brain resulting In slnit, aud leading to misery,
decay and death. Premature Old Age. Barrcnnes-.
LOss OF Power in either SIX. Involuntary Losses
and Sperma,orrhoca caused by oycr-eSerion of
The lrain, sell abuse or otcrudngence. One
box VIII cure re ent cases. Ench box contains
one II 0 nh e't;i ainent One dollar n box. or six
receipt of prize We guarantee ak hos es cure
any ease. Wi h ash orllor received by ns for six
boxes. tic ,ompanicd with f,e dolurs, will
send the purchaser our written gilnrnntcc 10 re
fund the money II The irruimcnt o = not ,'fGci a
cure. Gunrantc' issi ed only by JOIN e. WEST
& CO, Sole Prop letters, ISL & 1873 W. Madison
ST.. Chicago Ill. Grarnnice's issued only In Per
rys5urg by A. ". CnAMrNEY.