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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
Itching Piles-symptoms and Cure.

The symptoms are moisture, like perspira-
ton, intense itching, increased by scratching.
Aery distressing, particularly at night, as II
pin worms were crawling in and about the rec
tum: the private parts are sometimes AFFECT
ed: If allowed to continue very serious
results may follow. ''Dr. Swayne's All-Heal-
ing Ointment" IL pleasant sure cure: Also
fOr letter, itch. salt rheum, scald head. Fry
eipelas, BARRIERS itch, biotches, all scaly.
crusty, cutaneous eruptions. Price SO cts. 3
boxes for 4l.25. Sent by mail to any address
on receipt of price in currency, or three cent
i. Son, $40 N. Sixth street, Philadelphia, Pa,
to whom letters should be addressed: Sold by
ali prominent druggists. 3uly6-1y
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

After all the arguments about cheap
ness and quality it appears that DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup Is the best remedy
for the cure Of Coughs aud Colds ever
offered to the public. The price IL only
Is cents bottle and every druggist in
the land sells and recommends it.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
lRmcx,en,s Arnicn Salve.

The BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fe-
yer sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
bla,ns, Corns and all kinds of Skin Erop-
tons. This Salve is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction in every case or mon
ey refunded. Price rs cents per box
For sale by all druggists. teb5-1y
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
Shiloh's Consu 1nption euro.

SH1T0H sCOHsUzHPtt0HCu1O'
This is beyond question the most successful
cough medicine wehave ever sold, q few doses
invariably cure the worst cases Of cough,
Group, and bronchitis, while its wonderful sue
cess in the cure of consumption is without a
parallel in the history of medicine. Since its
first discovery it has been sold on a guaran-
tee, a test which no other medicine can stand.
If you have cough we earnestly ask you to
try 1t. Price 10 cts. so cts. and $l.OO. If your
lungs are sore, chest or back lame, use Shi-
loh's porous Plaster. Sold by
NOBLE s. FRENCH.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

DYSPEPSIA in its worst forms will
yield 10 the use of Car6r's Little Nerve
Pills aided by Carriers Little Liver Pills.
They not only relieve present distress
but strengthen the stomach and digestive
apparatus.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

QUICK AND SURE.-Many miserable people
drag themselves about with failing strength,
feeling that they are steadily sinking into
their graves, when by using Parker's Ginger
Tonic they would find cure commencing
with the first dose, and vitality and strength
quickly and surely coming back to them.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
A Dance.

A. Anderson, the new proprietor Of the
Windsor House, will give dance Thurs
day evening, March 2. Music by the
Bohemian Band. Tickets, so cents.
Supper, so cents extra. All are invited
10 attend.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

"Cone Where the Woodbine Twin
eth,"
And the wild humble bee bumblcth
his humble no more. That Is what has
become of HIGH PRICES at
G. w. TAYLoR's.
1917 lbs standard A sugar $500, 8 lbs.
Alden evaporated apples $1.OO, IL lbs.
prunes $500, 10 lbs. rice $500, 8 lbs.
nice berry coffee $500, 5 lbs. roasted
coffee $1O0, s lbs. ground coffee $500
choice pickles. per gal. 35c, good plug
tobacco 35c. per pound, 3 ID. can good
peaches 20c., choice Oolong tea, SOC. per
h., the best sunlight oil, loo
per gal, the best canned corn only 15c.
per can. Fresh oysters, direct from Balti.
more; extra standards 35c per can, extra
selects, 45c. per can. Cranbcrries, per qt.,
lOc Apples, per bbl., 1926.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

Don't forget the low prices In furni-
ture at the extensive furniture rooms Of 8.
c. Olson. Get his prices before you pur.
chase elsewhere.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
The Deed Cannot bio Raised.

nor If your lungs are badly wasted away
can you be cured by the use of Dr..
Pierce's "Golaen Medical Discovery"
1t IS, however, unequalled as tonic, al
terative, and nutritive, and readily cures
the most obstinate cases of bronchitis,
colds, and inclpient consumption, far
surprising in efficacy cod liver oil. Send
two stamps for Dr.. Pierce's pamphlet on
Consumption and Kindred Affections
Address Worlds Dispensary Medical
Association, Buffalo, N. Y.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
lookl Look !!

We have run our stock low so to ad-
nit of buying heavy at the great sales
to occur III the next two weeks. We
buy for cash, sell for cash, and try and
give our customers the worth of their
money. +. Il. SMITH q 20"
s. 10, Is, rs, McClellan's Block.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

PROMPT relief in sick headache, dizzi-
ness, nausea, constipation, pain in the
side, ETC., guaranteed to those using Car.
ter's Little Liver Pills. One, pill : dose.
rs cents. .E''-.-' - - - & = f$''s'..
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

CERTIF1cATE.-"I have used Burdock
Blood Biuers with great benefi. for indi:
gestion and constipation OF the bowels "
c. L. EAsToN, Hamilton, Ont. Price 81.
Sold by DOrr & Void.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

DReoa1sT's TEsTIMoNY.-H. F. Nc
Carthy, druggist, Ottawa, Ont, states that
he was afflicted with chronic bronchitis
for some years, and was completely cured
by the use Of Thomas Electric Oil. Sold
nv Dorr & Void.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

If You want q new dress, cOrsets
gloves, ties, haudkerchiefs, or anything
usually kept at frstclass dry goods
store, 20 to Hall & Vests.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

TR1uMPHANT.-Mrs. Selgfried, Marion,
O., says Thomas Electric Oil was tri.
umphan, in her case; she used 1t for .
severe cold and pain inside, and was re-
lieved in q few minutes. Sold 1y Dorr d
Void.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

LADIES, you will find nice stock Of
dress goods and trimmings, from the
cheapest to the best, at Hall & Vests.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

HAYES BROTHERS have complete and
full stock Of clocks, watches, solid and
plated silver ware, jew elry, &c, Sc.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

THE Universalist soclable will meet
with Mrs. Schwan Tuesday evening. Feb.
2e,h. All are cordially invited.
Mrs. E. B. CRANE, Secretary.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

OYSTERS, oysters, oysters. w. II. An
derson deals in oysters, if you do MT be-
lieve it try one Of his oyster stews, which
he will serve with hot coffee, if desir
ed IN the shortest possible notice.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

Persons wishing to procure money on
real estate can save money by applying
to LYMAN D. Baird, Austin.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

WE have a speedy and positive cure for
catarrh, diphtheria, canker mouth and head
ache, in Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. a nasal
injector free with each bottle. Use it if you
desire health and sweet breath. Price so cts.
Sold by NOBLE & FRENCH.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
Gard OF Thanks.

A man never knows how many friends
he has until he is afflicted. The kind
friends at Lansing have presented me the
most magnificent Invalid char in Min
nesota; and now, the generous friends OF
Austin have made me present of an
elegant pair of crutches that beats every
thing of the kind ever seen in the north.
west. Kind friends, accept my hearty
and sincere thanks, and may health and
prosperity ever brighten your pathways,
is the earnest wish of &. w. KING.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

YOUNG and middle aged men suffering
from nervous debility, premature old age,
loss of memory, and kindred symptoms,
should send three stamps for Part VII Of
pamphlets issued by Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association, Buffalo, N. Y.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

You will find one price for one and all,
and good s,raigh, goods as cheap as the
cheapest, nj Hall s. Vests.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
Answer This Question.

ANEWEF INl8 VNeEtIOn.
Why do so many people we see around u.s.
seem to prefer to suffer and be made misera
bic by Indigestion, constipation, dizziness
loss Of appetite, coming up of the FOOD, vel
low skin, when for IS cts. we will sell them Shi
loh's Vitalizer, guaranteed to cure them.
Sold BY NOBLE s. FRENCH.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

4 FINE assortment of choice and fresh
confectionery at Mrs. Fishers restaurant,
below The post.of1ce.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

THE HIGHEST RANK.-Made from harmless
materials, and adapted to the needs of fading
and falling hair, Parker's Hair Balsam has
taken the highest rank as an elegant and re-
liable hair restorative,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

J. TRUEsDELL is now with Sweningsen
& Johnson, at the old stand. Will be
happy to see his OLD customers, and will
aid them 10 the best of his ability in Sc.
lectipg good goods.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

LET not consumplion's CHASTITY form
alarm, There is q balm TO heal, in Mobiles
Charm.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
SMOKED Eels,

SMOKED Eels,
Yarmouth Bloaters,
Dried Beef,
Hams,
Dates,
Jamaica Oranges,
Dried Salt Lake Peaches,
Shaker Apple Sauce,
Preserved Figs,
Horse Radish,
Lard in Tin Pals.
New, fresh goods, at BALL & Girls
WoLD's new corner store.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

For carpets and oilcloths.
Go to SOLNER's.
For latest styles in dress goods.
Go 10 SoLNER's.
For buttons, dress trimmings, &C.,
Go to SOLNEK's.
For standard goods, at low prices,
Go 10 SoLNER's.
WAIT for the late styles in carpeting.
J. SoLNER will have them
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
On Thirty Da va, Trial.

HAVE you catarrh7 DIR. Sykes Sure Cure"
is an unfailing remedy. Have you heard of
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

You had better cut out this address -"Dr.
c. r. Sykes, 1859 Madison St., Chicago. for
you may need his "Sure Cure for Catarrh."
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

LADIES. you will find new and fresh
prints aud ginghams, at Hall & Vests
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

If you want good corset, buy the
Downs self.aij usting, at King & Fish's.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

ScRATcn BOOKS. in large variety at the
TRANSCRIPT Office.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

LOOK at the 5 button kid gloves, $175,
at King s. Fish's.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

CAsn paid for old iron ut the Foundry.
AMEs BROTHERS.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

e. SMITH s. Co. pay cash for iron,
rags and metal
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

FRESH Oysters, in bulk, twice week,
ut Fred Baird's.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

F. E. SMITH s. Co. pay cash for iron,
rags and metal.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
GO TO
90 TO
Glen er g. Pooler's,
Clemmer & Pouler's,
Austin, MIMI,
Austin, Mimi,
for your
for your
Drugs, Patent Medicines,
Drugs, Patent Medicines,
Books and Stationery.
Books and Stationery.

WRITE to Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkhan, No.
533 Western Avenue, Lynn, Mass, for pam
phle,s relative 10 the curative properties Of
her Vegetable Compound in all female
cOmDlaints.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

CASH paid for old iron at the Foundry
AMEs BROTHERS.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

CHOICE Dried Beef,
Smoked Halibut,
Yarmouth BlOaters,
Southern HOminy,
Evavorated Peaches,
New York Plums,
New Prunes,
Evaporated Blackberries.
MCBRIDE, THE GROCER
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

USE Mobiles Charm for coughs and
colds, at Noble Il French's.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

THE TRANSCRIPT.
OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE CITY.
AUSTIN, MINNESOTA:
WEDNESDAY MORNING, FEB. q. 1882.
CITY AND VICINITY.
K1NDL1NG wood at Thompson's.
G1NGHAMs, 10c, at King s. Fish's.
INDIANA block coal at Thompson's.
CALIcoEs, &c to &c, a, King & Eish's.
STOP that cough with Mobiles Charm.
BEST of hard and soft coal, at Thomp-
sons.
If you want oysters, in bulk, try Fred
Balrd's.
FRESH Oysters, in bulk, twice week,
ut Fred Baird's.
THOMPSON is getting green maple
wood. Call and get prices.
USE Mobiles Charm for coughs and
colds, at Noble Il French's.
OYSTERS at Anderson's. Buy a can
or take a stew.
rags and metal.
New lot Of bed spreads, ali colors, al
King & Fishs.
F. E. SMITH & Co. pay cash for iron,
rags and metal.
CASH paid for old iron at the Foundry.
AMEs BROTHERS.
F. E. SMITH s. Co. pay cash for iron,
rags and metal.
LOOK at the 5 button kid gloves, $1.75,
at King s. Fish's.
ScRATcn Books. in large variety at the
TRANSCRIPT Office.
CASH paid for old iron ut the Foundry.
AMEs BROTHERS.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

THOMPSON is Ceiling green maple
wood. Call and get prices.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

OYSTERS at Anderson's. Buy can
or take a stew.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

If you want oysters, in bulk, try Fred
Balrd's.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

New lot Of bed spreads, ali colors, al
King & Flsh's.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

F. E. SMITH & Co. pay cash for iron,
rags and metal.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

CAL1coEs, &c to &c, a, King & Eish's.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

STOP that cough with Mobiles Charm.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

INDIANA block coal ut Thompson's.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

BEST of hard and soft coal, at Thomp.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
CITY AND VICINITY.

G1NGuAMs, 10c, a, King 6 Fish's.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1882-03-09
square mile Of land IL, IN any othsr state
in the Union. Massachusetts comes naxt,
With az pers ons to the square mile.
THE TIE L E.ssSs ,ElPE.

HoW Its Invention was suggested ~ i Lite
.E tie Girl a
From ST. Nicholas for Februarv.
& Some Of the most important discoveries
have been made accidentally; and ii has
happened to more than one inventor. who
had long been searching after some new
combination of material FOR carrying ont
q pes idea, to hit Rpen tho right thing at
last by mere chance. Il lucky instance OF
this kind vas the discovery Of the princip1s
of the telescope. n
Nearly three hundred years ago, there
was living il. the town of MiSldleDurg. on
the island of Walcheren, in the Neither
lands, q poor optician named Hans IIippar-
shsim. One aay,in the year 1903, As was
working IN his shop; his children helping
him in various small ways. Of romping
about and amusing themselves with the
tools and objects lying GA his workbench
suddenly exclaimed
Oh. papa! see nov near the steepie
comes!" .a
Half startled By this announcement, the
honest Hans lookad up from his work, cnri Il
ons to know the cause Of tie child's amaze
ment. Turning toward her, he saw that she
was locking through two lenses, ons held
elosoto her and the Other at arms length;
and ceiling his daugater to bis side, he no.
tieed that tho efe-lens was g. plano conesva
Tor Hat ON one side and followed out on She
other), while the one held at u distance was
plano convex (or fat on one side and hnls-
ing on the other). Then taking the two
glasses, he repeated his daughters experi.
nlsnt, and soon discovered thar aha had
CHANGED to hold the lenses apars at their
exact focus, ana this had produced the
wonderful effect tiaat she haa observed.
His QUICK wit and skiIlsd invention saw in
Immediately set about making use of his
new knowledge CT lenses, and ere long n
had fashioned tube OF pastehoard, in
whieh he set the glasses hTraly at their ex-
act focus. ,.
This rough tube was Inc germ Of that great
instrument the telescope. to which modern
science ewes SO much. And it was on Oct.
ober %, 1903, that Lippersheim sent to his
government three telescopes made by him.
self, calling them instruments By means oE
which to see at a distance
NOT long afteswarel another man Jacob
Adrlansz, OR Metius, Of Alkmaar. o tDwn
about twenty miles from Amsterdam.
claimed to have discovered the principal of
the telescope two years earlier than Hans
Lippersheim and it is generally acknoWl-
edged that to NO Que OF these two men be-
longs the honor Of inyenting the instrum emit
But it seems certain shat Hans T4ippersheim
had never known nor heard OF the Discovery
made by Adriansz, and so, IL Adriansz had
not lived we still should owe to Hans Lip
presidents quick VII, and his little d2ueh.
ter's lucky meddling, one of the most valu-
able and wonderful Of human Inventions.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1882-03-09
BAG Manners i'm a Popular Church.

A strange bit Of q chapter in church going
experiencs il given by a lady correspondent
of sthe New York Observer. This lady has
been spsndinga Sunday in this city and
writes Of what hefsll her. Like q good
Christian Z went to church ii the City Of
Brotheriy Love. 1t was an elegant churc b,
and the tones, rich and full, of the grand
organ, nlled the air as I mounted the broad
steps. you'll have to wait till after the
first prayer. gaId the sexton. gruffiy. Will
you tell me where car find Mr.. n Is
pew said my friend. He told us and we
were left to find it, but Instead Of turning
to the right. we turned to the left, into by
and forbidden paths. us it proved. AS we
we're enjoying the opening services, think
ing ourselves ia d friends pew, q woman
came in and looked. and looked. ! stepped
out and she stepped in and sat down at the
door OF the pewl C hercupon my friend
came ont and We left. III some prayer
books Of that church, Il am told. is written:
y This pew holds six persons. Strangers are
requested not to sit here. In my prayer
book is something about strangers being
angels nnaWares: but suppose the pew
holders of that church aud up il the aisle
"a 9 strange city The lady does not men-.
hon the name of this church. It must be-
sas exceptional d church for bad manne rs rs
ait is elegant md fashionable. For the crsd-
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1882-03-09
a T'aimagiaR t.eneers.

Rev. Mr.. Ialmaee, the sensational
preacher said to a reporter of The Cleye-
land Press: s am inclined to the belief,
entertained bg many, Of GhMst's second
coming. Mind you, / have not quite. ae-
cepted the theory yet. have . map given
me by 0rth, OF the Western Union Iele-
graph company, showing the ecieefric sys-
tenn Of the world. / was surprised to find
shat the telegraph goes every where almost.
Now the world will make sapid strides dur
ing the life OF tho present generation, and d
man viii be able to step up 70 an electric
instrument and speak to all nations. lie
Christ should come tcould BIS telegraphed
all ever the world, and in ten minutes every
soul would know and believe. Then all
those doubts and fears Wouta be .dapelled
and whole nations would be con- srtsd with
in day. III u ISL a ..8 8
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1882-03-09
Little Rhody's Area and Population,

Rhode Island is ferrit criaIly a gamer BY
the United States census. She has such
narrow dimensions even id the most gorge
sous estimate. that she can afford to be
thankful for small fayors. According to
the last United states census her land sur
/. zee covers 1,Cs5 square milss. This is
ABOUT thirty square miiss more than wts
given in the state census in 1875. Her
Narragansett Bay. twenty square miles in
ponds and ten in rivers. These arc not
large & cures, butby way OF compensation
she can boast Of having denser population
viz. !: II 6 and a fraction persons to ths
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1882-03-09

l1 ~ f0all rhIAN so

Olothe me in dreams, O sweet, sad wrsitt az
Sleepi IL 3
Wrap me from head TO feet in garments white
Qf mystic dreams; with stars OF radiant light III
Geinmed here and there III these pale clouds
.ss that weep! 3Si 5 ~
For tired heart and weary brain doth leap #
With one great throb toward tina dim Unknown
That holds long rest for Garth born sigh and
moan. 3$
shroud me il ralid dreams, @ ghost or Sleep !
Lay your wan fingers on my aching eyes,
And bid Life's other phantolns Tee away
Into the solemn shades that have no day.
Where, broodingly, eternal silencs lies.
Then whisper, soft as moon on frost-Wreaths
boar, I'd Nj. n !.
Dream, worn-out one, dream here forever
nlors!N Fannie DrisgoIl. n
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1882-03-09
LINKED BY sTEELa gYMTsTI.ETss
a Young Woman and Young MAN Daddy
United Though Not for Life
From the Montana lii ter- Mountain,

From the Montana Inter- Mountain
A few days ago prominent young n1er-
chant Of Butte left for q. visit to San Fran
cisco, and by o happy coincidence met a
lady on bhe train who was going few miles
down the road to see her mother. Being
slightly acquainted shey became engaged
III conversation, and soon afterwar& fell in
to blissTull slumber, the lady on one seat
and the gentleman on the other. On tho
train was @ sheriff, who happened to have
with Mm pair Of handouts, and the con-
anctor Of the train being well acquainted
with The travellers above mentioned pro-.
posed to the officer to play practical joke
On the innocent slumberers. AsseAt WIS Civ
en- and the conductor, taking the handouts,
cautiously approached the unconscious
Fair and attached their Istless arms by the
official leWe}ry. lie then raised racket,
and the slaepers awoke with q start, only to
find that in their sleeping Innocence they
had been joined together, and that nc man
without q key could part them asundog.
They all joined merrily in the laugh, and
though this gentleman calamity avowed his
captivity most pleasant one, the lady had
almost arrived ut her destination and asked
for separation. Then and there the trouble
arose. The sheriff had lost the key, and
the situation which had before been re-
garded rs o right merry conceited jest grew
embarrassing in the extreme. The key
could not be found, and at the next station
the conductor was obliged TO procure q iile
and go through the tedious process Of fling
the WEisttets SO that the travellers could
proceed on their separate ways rejoicing.
The conductor states that the ne 1t tixaa he
plays q practical joke he will vigorously
avoid the gentle handcuff.