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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1883-08-15
nBEST OF ALL"
lfaRsh's Golden Blood d Liver Tonic 70 IN
Excellent Romedy.

MY wife was cured of liver complaint
and disordered blood, with Marsh's Col
den Blood & Liver Tonic. It is the best
Of all remedies. "-(Jas. j. Wright, Des
Moines, Iowa.
''Your Golden Blood & Liver Tonic il
an excellent remedy for biliousness and
loss of appetite. Ihave used it several
times."-[Mrs. Mary Thomas. Fort Scott.
Kans.
my blood, liver, kidneys, stomach
and bowels, were out of order. I used
several remedies and prescriptions with
out benefit. Marshs Golden Blood s
Liver Tonic cured me, It lis grand medi
cine. "L[Jehn g. Hill, Kansas City, Mo.
Marsh's Golden Blood & Liver Tonic,
the great blood and liver purifier, and
Msrsh's Golden Balsam, the famous
throat and lung medicine, are for sale by
Dor & Void druggists. Austin. $500.
Large bottles 50 cents and 81.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1883-08-15
The New Two-Cent Stamp.

Postmaster Davidson has received from
the department in Washington the official
circular announcing the reduction, on and
after Oct. l, of letter postage from to
cents per half ounce and fraction thereof.
Postmasters are instructed to order as
small quantities of Scent stamps, hence
forward, as they can get along with, and
to instruct the public of the forthcoming
reduction. The circular continues:
The department has adopted new de-
sign for the 2-ccnt stamp-the head Of
Washington in profile from Houdon's
bust, being placed on aplaln tablet; above
the oval surrounding the head are the
words 1.-TWO cents" The stamps will be
printed in metallic red. The embossed
stamps on the 2-ccnt stamped envelope
will also have the head of Washington.
Four cent stamps and stamped en-
velopes will also be issued to cover double
postage. The design on the fours is the
same as on the twos, except that the head
will be that of Jackson. Three cent en-
four. cent ones substituted. No change
will be made in postage due stamps. No
arrangements have, as yet, been made
for the redemption of three cent stamps
and envelopes in the hands OF the post
masters, or for exchange for those in the
hands of private holders Three and two
cent stamps and stamped envelopes con-
tinue good after the LIST Of October, and
must be accepted as valid on mail matter.
Three cent stamps may be used in COM
bination with other denominations on
letters carrying more than one rate of
postage-for instance, three and q one
cent stamp will carry letter weighing an
ounce. The new stamps and envelopes
will be issued to postWasters after the 18th
of September, and NO more three cent
stamps will be issued after the 18th of that
month. No three cent stamped envelopes
will be issued after the 31st inst, and
orders for the special request envelopes
will be received and sent into the Depart
ment on and after Sept. list. The drop
letter rate remains the same as now-two
cents per half ounce or fraction thereof at
free delivery offices and one cent at all
other Offices, and no changes are made
in rates of second, third and fourth class
matter.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1883-08-15

WHAT will cure the worst case of dys.
pepsia3 What will insure q hearty appe-
tits and increased digestioni What will
cure general debility and give a new lease
Of lift e. What will dispel nervous depres.
sion and low spirits2 What will restore
exhausted mothers to full strength What
will strengthen nerves and muscles,
What will enrich the blood9 What will
enable you to overcome weakness, wake.
fulness and lack Of energy7 What will
prevent chills and fever and other effects
of malarial poisons Browns Iron Bitters.
# is well to know this.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1883-08-15
As when She was Young.

II have used Parker's Hair Balsam and
like it better than any similar preparation
I know Of" writes Mrs. Ellen Perry, wife
of Rev. p. Perry, of Coldbrook Springs,
Mass. my hair was almost entirely
gray, but dollar bottle of the Balsam
has restored the softness, land the brown
color:it had when was youpg-not a
single gray hair left. Since I began ap-
plying the Balsam my hair has stopped
falling out, and I find that it is a prrfeotly
harmless and agreeable dressing. D. :: = .~
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1883-08-15
PrORr2SS.

The old adagc, 1T is an ill wind that
blows nobody good" is being verified in
Austin at the present time.
The disaster of last week has resulted
in the examination and condemnation of
unsafe buildings, and consequent security
to persons and property.
The ruins Of the Basford and Jones
block are being removed, and the site
made ready Tor the building Of the new
block contemplated by P. i. Basford
next spring. Mr.. Jones will probably not
rebuild, but may sell the ground to some
one who will join!Mr. Basford in building
In addition to the announcements made
in our last issue of the location of parties
involved in the catastrophe, we add that
the Masonic lodge expects to meet for the
present in the hall belonging to the loco
motive engineers.
Mr.. r. V. V. Waldo, of the firm of Ben
ton, Waldo & Co., typefeunders, of St.
Paul, was in the city Il few days since,
and looking over the cylinder press Of
for a small sum, not exceeding $3.50. The
foundry, and the press will be in running
order in about two weeks.
Mr.. Basford has already received new
type from the firm Of Benton, Waldo g.
CO.
The buildings of A. H. Hill & Co. aud
J. Grcgson have been repaired, and are
now as good rs new.
On examination, the foundation and
walls of the old court house were found
in precarious condition. AS prudcn-
tial measure it was decided by the county
officials to vacate.
Already II. w. Elms. the County Audi
tor, and &. L. Case, County Treasurer,
have moved into the rear of Willard s
store. NJ. NJ. Trowbridee, Register of
Deeds, will follow suit. II. 3. Corey,
sheriff, and S. Sweningscn, Clerk OF
Court, also contemplate removal.
The block on the corner of Main and
Mill streets, known as the Richards
block, the north half Of which is owned
by the First National Bank, and the south
by r. o. Hall, has been pronounced un-
safe and will be entirely rebuilt. We un-
derstand the new building will be only
two stories high. We wish the new
block might be continued into third stor-
les, as these add greatly to the general
effect and appearance of the town, ana
good halls are in demand. Already the
work preliminary to taking down the
block has begun.
G. w. Taylor has moved his store into
the Mcclellan block, west side of Main
street, in the room formerly occupied by
the Creamery Co.
Bulls & Beatty have suspended bust
ness.
The several lodges, Ancient Order of
United Workmen, Good Temp]ars and
Odd Fellows, have not yet secured halls
The city council will hold its sessions
in the Office Of L. D. Baird. The City
Recorder has his Office at the same place
Soon order and beauty will emerge from
the debris of building, and our streets
will present more neat and attractive
appearance than ever before. With our
provements in progress and contemplated
Main street will do honor to our thrifty
it+1o citv
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1883-08-15
Remember that

Remember that
These items are collated from the
Record.
The editor of the Record has been
presented with a new beaver.
Several Grand Mcadowitcs took in
the circus at Austin on the Sd.
e: N. Barnard has raised the east
addition of his house one story.
w. W. Ranncy s. Sons building now
occupies its new location north of the p. O.
/ Mrs. g. N. Bostwick left last week
for visit to relatives in Ohio. "Nobe'
accompanied her as far as Chicago.
The work on the new church pro-
crosses favorably; the building will be
an ornament and credit 10 the town.
Last Friday Geo. B. Foat brought in
sample Of his crops Of wheat, oats and
barley. The wheat heads were five
inches long and contained 80 large plump
kernels, the barley heads were five inches
long aud carried from 80 to rs kernels
the oat heads were from IL to Is inches
in length and well filled. Now please
keep still about your big Dakota crops
and hear US talk about Mower county
products awhile.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1883-08-15
For Sale at q BarRain !

A desirable house and improved farm
Of 1853 acres only one half mile north of
the city of Austin. All enclosed with a
good fence. IS acres under cultivation.
S:la2;e EGod pasture and d timber land land
ton. For price and terms enquire of
E. B. CRANE, or F. I. CRANE,
Aug. Sd, 1888. Austin, MINI.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1883-08-15

TN ALI. BROKE UP r-This is the usual
exclamation of one afflicted with rheuma-
tism, or lameness. Rheumatic people
:,re indeed entitled to our sincere sympa-
hy and commiseration. Speedy relief
t. offered them in Thomas Eclectric OIL
il il the sworn enemy of all aches and
pains. Sold by Dorr & Void.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1883-08-15

1NsTRUcr1vE READ1Na.-Some Of the
testimonials from different people relative
TO Thomas Electric Oil, and the relief
it has given them when distressed with
headache, earache and toothache, are as
interesting reading as you will find.
This being standard medicine, is sold
everywhere by druggists. Sold by Dorr
&; Void.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1883-08-15
Well Rewarded.

A liberal reward will be paid to any
party who will produce case of liver,
kidney or stomach complaint that Elec-
trfc Bitters will not speedily cure. Bring
them along, it will cost you nothing fol
the medicine if it fails to cure, and you
will be we'll rewarded for your trouble
besides. All blood diseases, biliousness
jaundice, constipation, and general debil-
ity are quickly cured. satisfaction guar
f1fty cents per bottle. For sale by all drug
gists. g.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1883-08-15

EVIDENCE OF THE BEST K1ND.-Rich-
ard T. Robinson is druggist living in
Racine. Wis. Here is what he says:
Afflicted with laryngitis l was unable to
srticulate a word distinctly for fully two
months. A liberal application of Thomas
Eclectric Oil completely cured me. Am
pleased to recommend it.. Sold by Dorr
4 WOld.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1883-08-15
Buoklen'1 Arnica Salvo.

The greatest medical wonder Of the
world. Warranted to speedily cure burns,
bruises, cuts, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores. cancers, piles, chilblains, corns,
letter. chapped hands, and all skin erup-
lions, guaranteed to cure in every in
stance or money refunded. rs cents per
box. For sale by all druggists.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1883-08-15

usual, great heat for brief periods and one
mid-month cold spell, frost and snow
about the 18th to the 18th. For the bal
ance of the year he predicts September q
fine month; October cold, wet and stormy,
an early cold snap will end November
and mark the entry Of December; then
an open Christmas time and wet endin 8
of the year. No snow and mild weather.
The crops of Mower county are in fine
condition. Corn is looking well, and
small grain is filing nicely during
this cool weather. The oats stand
we'll and are ready for the harvester, very
few pieces being lodged. Wheat is unu-
sually good-especially the bearded varie-
ties. VIM. CoWan says his crop of wheat
is as good as he has raised for some time,
and p. Shuster, southeast of Dexter, has
this year 115 acres as good as he has ever
bountiful harvest in Mower county is the
best since 1877.
The twenty fifth Annual Fair Of the
Minnesota State Agricultural Society will
he held at Owatonna, Sept. 3, 4, 5, 81, 8,
1883. We are Informed that railroads
will carry all exhibits free. One full fare
will be charged going up, but on present.
alton of certificate from the Secretary Of
Tie 1alr staJlng tlat the artlcle OF prO0uCe
or stock has been on exhibition, the money
| will be refunded and the exhibit returned
free. The fair is in the southern part OF
the state, and nearer Mower county than
ever before. It is hoped the farmers and
stock growers will give this great enter.
prise hearty support, and that many. of
its competitors and exhibitors will be
from Mower county.
WELLS Crouch ON CoRNs. ASK fol-
Wells Trough on Corns." 15c. Quick,
complete, permanent cure. Corns, warts,
bunions.
PULL FOR THE SHQRE.-Let US all pull
out of this sea of sickness and despond.
ency, and get onto a rock foundation OF
good, strong health. Burdock Blood
Bitters are the thing to pull for. They are
| one of the most renowned health restora-
tives ever manufactured. Sold by sDorr
| & Void. -, -
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-05-12
HEYiIRN OF THE S!yAD

DR.. \. +. Brown, Of Jefferson, about
two years ago placed Z number Of shau
and salmon in taddo lake. The Mar
shall Herald has this to say Of the cx-
ploits Of q party of twelve fishermen Of
that city who recently spent n week
fishing in the lake:
They caught upwards o! n thousand
fish ut Saasafras Point and around Pine
Island. Among the fish were three
salmon, weighing from pound to q
pound and Ct half, the largest one
measuring ten inches long, and three
Shad, measuring each about II inches
long, aud weighing three pounds.
This will warrant the government in
placing more of these enc fish in the
lake, and stimulate parties having fish
ponds to secure more of them. Mr..
judd, who lives on the lake, has agreed
TO watch out for Shad and salmon and
note how many more arc caught.
Some four years ago, q large number
of young shad were brought from the
Government fish ponds, and cmpticd
into the ouachita at this point. Along
with them were u number OF sword
fish which were TO act the part of con-
voys. fanny OF these shad have ever
returned from the eur, we havc failed
to hear OF the fact, Though we have in
dustriously inquired after the voyagcrs,
and from men who have liShCd not
alone with hooks, bat have had their
wing ncts III tho river each spring for
two years.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-05-12
LET THE DISCUSSION PROCEED.

We have noticed an indication on
the part of not q few Of our brethren
of the press, in the country parishes,
to disregard the fatherly advice of the
city papers, gratuitously given, in
regard to discussing political affairs
of the state, at this particular time.
discussion. The election, az we'll as
the Democratic state convention, is a
long time Off it is true, and for that
very reason we should commence to
post ourselves. There is q long, hot
summer looming up in the near fu-
ture, and the time can be profitably
employed in an exchange of opinions
on certain measures and men. A few
politicians and ofiice-seekcrs have too
often manipulated matters in this state
for the good of the people at large,
and change in that regard is nccccs-
sary, ifthe future prosperity and welfare
of the state is to be considered. The
Democratic majority in this state is so
large that there is no necessity of vast
ing time or breath in tho discussion of
Republican measures or of probable
Republican candidates for any state
Office. Scattered all over this state are
men qualified and deserving of public
position. Men of whom very little is
known, because they have been too
modest to rush to the front and bIazon
forth their own virtues or their party
services. These are the men now
needed. If it could be done, it might
pay large dividends to have public
positions seek out the proper men to
fill them-it might be tried rs an
experiment. The contrary has been
the rule. a few t'select' and self
constituted guardians and leaders
the Democratic party get together, fix
up slate, send out circulars, and when
delegates come up to the convention il
is generally known before the balloting
commences who the winning men will
country parishes and it is mainly their
home papers which influence their
actions. The Echo, as before iatimated,
has no political AK to grind, nor have
we any pet candidates for Office, but
we are little anxious to see the people
aroused, so that when a convention is
called men can be found in every parish,
thoroughly posted, who will so rs
delegates, without prejudice or par
TALLY, and vote for the very best men.
We do not pretend to be informed
better than others, perhaps less so, but
it will be observed by readers of this
paper, as the discussion proceeds, that
we shall take a hand, wherever our
services are most needed. LAKE Cf0yIcS
Echo.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-05-12
AEsENrEEIsM OF STATE OFFICIALS.

On recent visit to the State Capital
at Baton Rouge, the editor of this
paper found that the State Treasurer,
State Auditor, Secretary of Slate and
the State Superintendent Of Pablo
Education, were all absent from the
seat of government and the routine
duties of their respective offices were be-
ing transacted by their respective
clerks. In the Secretary of States
Office of course Mr.. Arroyo, the compe-
tent and courteous assistant secretary
of State, as usual, was found at his
post ready to perform any and all of
the duties of tho Office.
The Superintendent of Public Edu-
cation, we believe is expected to occa-
sionally travel about the State in the
tuliillment of the duties of his Office, as
to the other three however, (Treasurer,
Auditor aud Secretary of State) their
official duties can Gully be legally per-
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-05-12

cry, aware of this fact, recently order
ed Assistent Engineer Brown to make
survey of these levees, and Captain
Brown accordingly reached Monroe
early the present week for that pur-
pose; but he found, unfortunately, after
full investigation that his mission
was baked by the unexpected high
stage of the overflow at the Ieyees he
had come to survey, and he was forced
to return without the information
necessary as basis for repairs. While
this is to be regretted, we have assur-
ances that Gov. McEnery will have
the surveys made so soon as the water
subsidies, and will urge that these i'm
portant levees be reconstructed before
another annual flood.
Deeply as the people of several par
parishes are interested in the rebuild
ing of these levees, we do not know
but that tho Erlanger Railroad System,
owners of the ", S. & r. railroad,
have an interest in the work co-eXten-
siye with them all combined. The in.
terruptions, annoyances, repairs to
road-bed and bridges, and other almost
uncomfortable damages caused on this
road for months annually by the
waters coming down through the
breaks in the PIT. Jefferson and Pos
sum Fork levees would, we more than
imagine, justify the Erlanger system
in reconstructing these levees, were
the State not to appropriate so much
as one thousand dollars to that end.
We should be pleased to have Super
intendent Datney's estimate of the
comparative cost of operating the sec
ton of the railroad hence to Delhi,
with, and without, the protection from
overflow afforded by the ievees in
question. 1t is safe to assume that the
difference in expense would justify the
company in at least liberal appropria-
ton to aid the State in having the re-
construction accomplished before the
coming winter, and we much fear,--
in fact, feel assured-without such aid
the work cannot be done. Will not
the railroad company take immediate
action: The advantages to be secured
are too obvious and too valuable to be
neglected. Gov. McEnery, we are as.
sured, will gladly receive----in fact, in.
vites the Company's cooperation.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-05-12
IMPORTANT LEyEE WORK.

Before the war the Point Jefferson
and 'Possum Fork levees in Morehouse
parish protected large area of some of
the most fertile cotton lands in Louisi.
ana. Cut during the war, or
otherwise destroyed, these levees have
not since been rebuilt, although no
better disposition at any time could
have been made of the levee fund
necessary to make the repairs required.
Not less than six parishes have been
retarded in their reeuperation by this
neglect. Gov. McEn-
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-05-12

A son of Gen. Robt. l.. Lee, says
the Picayune, is the President Of an
educational institution at Lexington,
Va, and the desire and tasto to aid i'll
the solid and high disciplining of the
postbellum generation in the South of
which this is an example, has many
other Illustrations. One of Lees staff,
Major Mcclellan, is similarly situated
at Lexington, Ky, at the Sayle Female
Institute, and Gen. Kirby Smith is 4
member of the Faculty of the Univer-
sity of the South, at Sewanee, Tenn;
Gen. j. +. b. Stuart's widow controls
an Episcopal school in stanton, Va.
We wonder 1t did not occur to our
respected contemporary to include in
this list of gallant Confcderates who
are devoting their lives to the noble
pursuit of instructing Southern youth,
the honored names of LIEUT.. General
A. p. Stewart, president of the Uni
versity of Mississippi, LIT Gen. S. d.
Lee, president of the Agricultural Col
tege of the same State, and of LIT Gen.
d. II. Hill, president of the Agricultu-
raj College of Arkansas. Time was when
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1883-05-12

there is no reasonable excuse for the al
most constant absence Of these officers
from the post of duty. We say almost
constant absence, because we have fire.
quently made short visits to the CAPT
tol at Baton Rouge and have seldom
seen either of these gentlemen at the
capitol, except during the sessions of
the legislature or some political con-
vention, and thousands can testify to
the same facts. We are happy to be
able to state however that we have
never found the Governor absent from
his Office, except when called elsewhere
within the State Oh important bust
ness, and moreover, so long as he is
within the limits of the State, the
charge of absenteeis,n cannot attach TO
him as it does to the other three mem
bers of the executive department oftlc
government.
The three officers above mentioned
are paid under the constitution, as fol-
clerical expenses, 81 900; Treasurer, for
salary, 1000, for clerical expenses, 49,
600; Secretary of State, salary 81 900,
also fees for copies and certificates, for
clerical expenses 81, 800. We have
never thought that these salaries and
allowances were excessive, on the con.
trary, we have thought them extreme
ly moderate; but there is certainly
something radically wrong about the
whole thing, when the sworn constitu-
tional officers, heads of departments,
can be absent as often and for as long
a time as they may see fit; leaving
their Offices in charge of clerks.
This unbridled absenteeism OH the
part of such high officers is calculated
to serve as bad example and become
infectious; but how can You blame 4
country sheriff, clerk of court or par
ish treasurer, if he occasionally abau-
dOns his duties and goes off on Il pleas
ure trip. Can he not with propriety
point to the example Of the State Audi
tor and Treasurer and say, 1 don't
think you can blame mo SO long ms
those we'll paid and highly honored
gentlemen can go and come at will.
1t Is not very pleasant for a citizen
from some distant part Of the State to
go to Baton Rouge on business con-
nected with either the Auditors or
Treasurer's Office, but which is outside
of the regular routine and within tho
department or which requires an Off
cial decision, and to be there told that
the constitutional officer is absent frore
the capitol and may not return 10.
weeks. The position of the Auditor,
Treasurer and Secretary of State is
very different from that of Judges of
the Supreme Court. The Executive
officers mentioned have moderately fair
salaries and can turn over the business
and work Of their respective offices to
subordinates well paid by the State
while they can devote their whole time
to private business or personal pleas
ure as they may choose, while the
Judges of the Supreme Court on made
quate pay are compelled to labor most
assiduously from years end to years
end with very short recreation in
midsummer.
We enter our protest against the alb
senteeism of public officials, --Point
GOupee Banner.