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Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-20

VIM. Howell and c. C. Stirling. Wichits
scavengers, are ready, on short notice, to
clean privy vaults and cesspools, also re-
move from the city dead horses, dead cattle,
dead hogs, dead dogs, dead sheep, dead
goats, etc. Any person wanting this kind
of work done, drop card to the city clerks
Office. VIM. Howell,
d25-tf G. G. Stirling.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-12-30
Winter Evening Reading.

It is delightful way topass the long
winter evenings, when the children are
old enough for it, for the family to
take up the plays of Shakespeare, as
signing the various parts to members
of the family. If your own circle be
not sufficiently large, call in your
neighbors. Let the young people be
made to read correctly, intelligently
and w"ll; thus you are able to accom-
plish several things. An ease of man
ner is acquired, correct ear, knowl-
edge of the best use of words. and nat
urally follows love of the highest lit
errature. Then when it becomes posi-
BILE for the children to see some one of
these familiar plays on the stage, take
them yourselves. Thus they will easily
see that the theater is to you place
where something good may be seen
and heard; possibly you may be able to
form SO correct taste in early life as
to preclude all desire for inferior actors
snd plays Set your Intellectual stand
ard high and try to keep yourself in
sympathy with the children in every
way, and they will have no desire to
conceal anything; the book, the amuse-
ment, the friend, will be all the more
enjoyable because of the presence of
the father and mother into their inner
Me.-G00d housekeeping.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-12-30
A TIURNEY At LAW.
I IETTE FRENCH,

Real Estate, Insurance. and Collection Agent.
Office, front room, second floor, over Hall q West
store, AUSTIN Minnesota.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-12-30
II NJ. CAMERON,

~ NJ. CAMERON,
ATTORNEY At LAW
And Real Estate Agent. Collections made and
taxes paid.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-12-30
XLIXth. CONGRESS.
Monday, Dec. FL.


SESATE--Among the bills favorably re-
ported from committees were Mr.. Hoar's
bankruptcy bill, and Mr.. Edmund's bill
relating to bigamy and polygamy in Utah.
Bill PRODUCED: By NJ Cuilom for a pos
tai telegraph; by Mr.. Logan to increase
the efficiency of the U. s. army, also to
equalize the bounties of soldiers Of the late
war, also to pension prisoners in Confed-
crate prisons. Adjourned to Jan S.
HoUsE-Being the first day for call of
states for bills, the entire session was taken
up in this order, the call being suspended
when Name was reached. Among the bills
introduced to forfeit lands granted in aid of
railroads.: to amend the civil service act
to protect homestead settlers within rail-
road limits; relating to the salaries and
duties of U. s. marshals and attorneys; a
constitutional amendment relating to the
election of president, vice president and
members of congress; appropriating SO,
700 for the erection of monument to the
late Vice President Hendricks at Indianap-
oils, Ind. : to increase the pensions of SOL
diers' widows to SIP per month; granting
lands to soldiers Of the late war; for the
erection of monument to the
late Gen. James Shields; consti
tutional amendment allowing the
president to veto items of appropriation
bills; to organize portion of the Indian
Territory into the Territory of Oklahoma
for department Of labor, to establish az
ricultural stations; to repeal the tenure Of
office act; appropriating a, ,O0O, 600 for the
Improvement of the Mississippi river. Ad-
journment to Jan. 5.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-12-30
THE MARKETS.
ST. PAUL.

81. fAUL.
~ WnEAr.No | hard goo bid; December,
SIC SIC bid b No. %"s Sortnepn @ e 7sc HS bid.
Flour-Patent, $500@5.25; straighte
s4.5o@4.75 asked; bakers, s4.25@4.50 asked
rye, $3.25@3.5O.
Corn No. ., 32c bid. May, 36c bid.
Oats No. 2 mixed, Csc. bid, 2S11c asked
No. white 29c. bid.
Barley No. 2; Sc. bid.
Rye No. 2, 47c. bid.
Flax Seed $1.OO.
Baled hay, 81 so asked; timothy 5000.
Dressed beef, choice steers 71sc @ 7%;
veal, 20 SC.
Butter, extra 3Oc. bid.
Cheese, 10 1Oc,
Eggs, extra 2lc asked.
Potatoes, 60c per bushel bid.
Live Stock-Sales of steers ranged 800
@35O per 100 lbs. Sheep sold at
$500 per 100. Hogs $3.50.
WHEAT-No. hard, cash, S9Ac. January,
3Oc; May, 97c. No. Northern, cash, 81
No. 2 Northern, cash, SOC.
8. F%gEPa1Sns fn bar1e,s in sacks aos g held :!
$3.50 delivered at New England points
S.65@5.90 delivered New York and Penn
sylvania, points; bakers $400@4.3O.
CHICAGO.
Corn, Dec SIX; May. 1920.
Oats, cash 275s; Dec. 27%.
Flax seed No l, Slip.
Pork, cash, $9.O0@9.75; Jan. s1O.711.
Live Stock, Cattle $3.3O(05.O0; hogs
$3.4O@3.60; Sheep, 250@35O.
MILWAUKEE,
WHEAr-Cash s3slc; Jan. s4c.
DULUTH.
WHEAT-Cash, Ole; Jan. Ole; No.
Northern, cash, S7%c.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-12-30
Holding tho Breath.

Deep breathing and holding the
breath is an item of importance.
Persons Of weak vitality find an unin-
terrupted succession Of deep and rapid
respirations so distressing that they
are discouraged from presevering in
the exercise. Let such persons take
into the lungs as much air as they can
at breath, and hold it as long as they
can, they will find a grateful sense of
relief in the whole abdominal region.
Practice will increase the ability to hold
the breath. and the capacity Of the
lungs. After time the art may be
learned Of packing the lungs. This is
done by taking and holding the long
breath and then forcing more air down
the trachea by swallows of air. The
operation may be described by that Of
q fsh's mouth in the water. TO those
who have never learned it, it will be
surprising to what an extent the lungs
may be packed. Caution at first is
needful, but later practice will warrant
large use of the treatment. The whole
thorax and abdominal cavities will re-
ceive sz immediate benefit, and con-
tinuance, with temperance. in eating
and good air and right exercise, win
bring welcome Improvement. -
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-12-30
How Much Do / Cos You?

A little daughter, ten years old, lay
on her death bed. 1t was hard to part
with the pet of the family; the golden
hair, the loving blue eyes, the bird-like
voice, the thruthful, afectionate child.
How could she be given up! Between
this child and her father there had al
ways existed, not q relationship mere
ly, but the love of congenial natures.
He fell on his knees before his darling's
bedside and wept bitter tears. He
strove to say, but could not, THY will
be done.'' 1t was conflict between
grace and nature, such as he had never
before experienced, His sobs disturbed
the child, who had been lying apparent
ly unconscious. She opened her eyes
aud looked distressed.
"Papa, dear papa,' she said at
length.
"What, my darlingp' asked her
father, striving for composurc.
"Papa," she asked, in faint, broken
tones. "how much do l cost you every
year?''
"Hush, dear, be quiet!'' he replied
in great agitation, for he feared deliri-
um coming.
But. please, papa. how much. do I
cost you?"
Too soothe her, he replied, though
with shaking voice, "Wcll, dearest,
perhaps two hundred dollars. What
then, darling?'
Because, papa, I thought maybe
YOU would iaV it out in Bibles for poor
children to remember me by"
A beam of heavenly joy glanced in
the fathers heart; the joy of one noble
spirit mingled with its like. Self was
forgotten-the sorrow of parting, the
lonely future. Naug]t remained but
the mission of love, and a thrill of
gratitude that he and his beloved were
eO-Workers.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-12-30

IT is said that the wives OF the men,
bers of the Cabinet have united in an
agreement not to return calls in per-
son, but to do so by card. This pro-
cedure has been before attempted,
but proved so unpopular that it was
abandoned. It is said with much force
that the Cabinet officer whose wife
supports him socially is always much
more effective official and is much
more successful in accomplishing what
he desires in Congress. To return all
calls in person growing out Of weekly
receptions and in other ways, is, doubt
less . great social tax, but where
thses calls are punctiliously returned
AsFssult il groat popularity.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-12-30
MINNESOTA
The Penttentiory.

The trial of Joseph Blanchard at Benson,
Mimi, charged with killing George John
son in 1884, was ended abruptly the I'D,
guilty to manslanghter in the second de-
gree Upon this plea Blanchard was SEN
fenced to four and half years in the peni-
tentiary at Saltwater. When the murder
was committed Blanchard and johnson
were trapping together, johnson receiving
his death blow from an axe splitting his
head open. Blanchard was 1S years Of age
at the time.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-12-30

Mr.. LABoUCHERE, himself an editor,
expresses the view that there is a
marked decadence of editorial powers,
and that the school master has been too
widely abroad for each citizen not
to be aware that he is just as we'll able
toform an intelligent opinion upon mat
tiers political as the gentleman who
happens to own newspaper or to edit
one. As an English journalists vision
of the scope of the press of his own
country, the opinion quoted is quite
forceful.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-12-30
POLLY'S YEAR.
JANUARY, 1ST.

dANtAk1, 1ST.
Come sit in my lap and let me hear,
Polly my dear, Polly my dear.
What do you mean to do this year!
mean to be good the whole year long,
And never do any thing careless or wrong.
/ mean to learn all my lessons right,
And do all my sums If sit up all night
I mean to keep all my frocks so clean,
Nurse will never say I'm mot fit to be
I don't mean to break even one of my toys,
And l never, oh! never, will make any
noise.
In short, Uncle Ned, as you'll very soon
see,
The best little girl in the " orld shall be !!
DECEMBER 31sr.
Come sit in my lap and let me hear,
Polly my dear, Polly my dear,
What you have done in the course of the
years
Oh dear! Uncle Ned, oh dear and oh dear |
fear it has not been very good year.
For somehow my sums would come out
wrong;
And somehow my frocks wouldn't stay
And somehow I've often been dreadfully
And somehow I broke my new rocking
And somehow Nurse says have made such
,sE a nCise - Z.
Imight just as well have been onepf the
boys. r.. = = s. = s4s5& - -
In short, Uncle Ned, / very much fear :,
You must wait for my goodness another
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-12-30

George" said the young wife, Il
know what Santa Claus is going to
bring me Christmas" s.Do you lover
What is it?' IAN elegant sealskin
sacque, George. You don't say SO.
Well, I'm glad to hear it, for it will
save me . good deal of money" !" And
then she went out into the kitchen and
stepped on the cat and gave the caok 4
week 'snotioe.-H HosfDn Iesk
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-12-30

A Pittsburg writer makes the asser-
ton that in fifty years, or perhaps in
half that time, coal will not be carried
from the mines to its place of destina-
ton in bulk, but only its actual heat en-
ergy viii be transported, and that by
wire, process which, he says, can be
accomplished by converting the coal in
to heat, the heat into motion and the
motion into electricity; storage bat
terry in Cincinnati would take it up as
fast as generated at the mines, and
from this battery it could be taken and
converted back into motion and heat,
and changed into light
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-12-30
Died in Jail.

John Hamering 'of Cloquet Mimi, a
United States prisoner, was found dead in
a cell in the Ramsey county Jail, the morn
ing of the 26th. On the ed, John and Nels
Hamering, brothers, were confined in the
Jail by q. S. officials. John was then suf-
fering from the excessive use Of liquor. At
first the brothers were confined together,
but on the 25th John began to be violent
and Nels was removed to another cell and
and John locked up by himself. The next
morning when the turnkey opened the cell
door he was found dead on the floor.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-12-30
Tho "Cajuns."

Commissioner Harris of louisiana,
showed me several pieces of homespun
cotton goods which he says were made
by the ''Cajuns." s'Who are they?'
I asked. The word, he replied. is a
corruption of Arcadians, and is applied
to the descendants of that people whose
settlement in Louisiana was immortal
lied in Longfellow's "Evangeline.'
Then turning to the map, he showed me
where the "Cajuns" live, and gave an
account of their homes and their SIM
plicity of life. In plain words he veri-
fed the words of Basil, tho blacksmith,
as to tho beautyof the country, the fer
tility OF the soil and the ease In which
they lived. They are almost like tho
''lilies of the field in their freedom from
toll. In little path around their house
they cultivate what cotton they need
for their wearing apparel and such veg
etables as they use.
When the spring rains cease they 90
out upon the prarie and examine tho
depressions, from one to five acres in ex-
tent, which are then ponds of water,
and if found to be not more than eigh-
teen inches deep they prepare to SOW
their rice. FIRST they soak their seed
thoroughly, then scatter it broadcast
over the pond from the backs of horses.
The wei ght of the soaked rice causes
it to sink, and they have no further
care for their crop until the harvest time
comes. go s
Then putting up light fence around
his rice plantation he goes home salts
fed. In July his crop is ready for har-
tossing the sheaves as they fall, into his
cart. This is a cumbrous affair of wood,
even to the wheels and axles. No iron
is used in its construction. The oxen
are not yoked, but the tongue Is made
fast to loops fastened to their horns.
The sheaves are spread out upon the
prairie and the grain is trampled out
by oxen, as it used to be when the
edict went forth, ''thou shalt not
muzzle the OK that treadeth out tho
corn"
The commissioner showed on tho
map place where for six miles tho
chief crop of the "Cajuns'' is gathered
from the orange trees. In selling this
crop singular custom prevails.
When the trees are blooming buyer,
the ''diego," (why so called no one
seems to know, appears among them.
After a week of conference, during
which he.and they have had repeated
whittling matches.sa bargain is struck
for tho seasons crop, one-half is paid
down in cash, and security given for
the balance, and then the 'Cajuns"
enjoy their dolce far 'siente with from
81 800 to $4,000 in hand for every head
of the family and as much secured Tor
the future. Basil, the blacksmith, did
not err when he told Evangcline of the
wealth of these teeming lowlands.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-12-30

The New York bookmakers who lost
100000 few days ago by having the
news of New Orleans horse race an
ticipated on them, the name of the
winning horse having been gotten off
the wires in surreptitious manner,
will hereafter have all their news sent
in cipher, and close their books half an
hour before the horses are started.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-12-30

Miss W1NsLow, the American
beauty, who has been dividing with
Miss Chamberlain the admiration of
the gay world beyond the Atlantic, is q
blonde, tall and stately, with regular
features and the air that people call
aristocratic. Her father was wealthy
Boston merchant. and her mother a
member of the Train family of Rox-
bury, Mass, was the most beautiful
woman Boston has ever Known.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-12-30
Dakota Postmasters.

The 22nd the postmaster general appoint
ed Washington Whitney postmaster at
Henry, Oak, and James Fogarty at Water
bury, Oak.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-12-30

NOTING the fact that Benz. F. Butler
has been chosen a delegate by the
Lowell Post, G. A. r., to the Grand
Army convention to be held at Boston
in January, New York paper says he
will appear on that occasion in his
comic character of "General.'
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-12-30
EVENTS OF THE DAY.
Loft to their Doom.

After working two days and nights and
being but little nearer the entombed
miners at Nanticoke, Pa, owing to the
continuous drifting in OF the quick sand,
work was suspended the I'D, and shaft
is to be sunk. There is no longer q ques-
ton of the death of all the vic
tins, but the long time that
cred is causing great excitement and suffer
ing among their relatives and friends.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-12-30
'--5r..g-tzs ..-s.BsS.5 - s =.
DAKOTA.
Suicide in Dakota.

Edward Jones, a farmer living near
Brookings, OAK, having got himself into
trouble by mortgaging property not his
OWL, suicided the 23d by poison.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-12-30

AT Arcoda, Louisiana, is straw
berry farm upon which was produced
IN December an open air rlpened crop
of fine strawberries.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-12-30

The last words of distinguished men
one of ten quoted with JUNCTION and in
vested with sentiment, but as the last
words of the late Robert Toombs were,
"Lend me hundred dollars, it remains
to be seen what manner of applica-
ton can be made of them for guidance
of paternity.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-12-30

Come sit in my lap and let me hear,
Polly my dear, Polly my dear.
What do you mean to do this wear!
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-12-30
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
Sent to the Senate,

Among the presidents nominations
sent to the Senate the 21st, were the follow
ing for the Northwest; Collector Guernon,
st. Vincent: Collector Moore, Duluth
A. Bierman, collector internal revenue,
st. Paul; G. N. Baxter, district attorney, St.
Paul; T.. K. Delaney, district attorney,
Wisconsin: L. K. Church, associate Justice,
Dakota.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-12-30
Milwaukee to St. Louis.

The 21st, articles of ofincorporation were fl
ed with the secretary of state of Wisconsin
consolidating the Milwaukee e. Dubuque
and the Beloit & Northwestern railroads,
under the name of Milwaukee, Peoria f. st.
Louis company. The object of the union is
to construct and operate a road between
Milwaukee and st. Louis. The capital
stock is s6,O00,0OO, divided into 10000
shares
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-12-30

A MONTREAL alderman has sued a
paper in that town for printing a
speech he did not deliver. There are a
good many aldermen in this country
who would like to sue the newspapers
for publishing such speeches as they do
deliver.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-12-30

TWENTY-FIVE years ago Chicago had
population of 10000, says The Times,
of that city; to-day her population is
not less than 100000, and it is pretty
certain to approximate million when
the next census is taken.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-12-30

The Connecticut legislature has ap-
propriated $1,000 and commissioned a
Hartford sculptor to work life-size
statue of the Worthy Spy, Nathan
Hale, which is to be set up in the hall
of the State Capitol.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-12-30
Ono War Settled.

A Paris cablegram Of the 22d, says that
peace has been concluded between France
and Madagascar France is to have a
protectorate, and French troops will con-
tinue to occupy the country until war
indemnity of $40, ,000;00e is paid.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-12-30
Christmas Tree Casualtv.

During the Christmas observances in the
tree caught fire. There were some three
hundred persons gathered about the tree
and in the room, and in the rush to escape
from the room about one hundred persons
were injured, a few quite severely though
none thought fatally.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-12-30
Ambushed by Apaches.

A Silver City, N. NJ, dispatch of the 23d,
reports that detachment of IS men of
Troop c, Eighth cavalry, was ambushed
the 10Th by q band of Apache Indians in a
mountain pass, two officers and two troop
ers being killed outright and two officers
dangerously wounded.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-12-30

JOHN JACOB AsToR, the elder, arrived
in this country in 1888, with nearly 500
in money. His first employment was
beating furs for the wages of 5000 3
week and his board.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-12-30
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
EntOmbed In 3 Mine.

Cablegrams of the 2sd, report an explo-
sion in the Ponty-Pridd coal mines,
Wales, in which there were $50 men at the
time. The latest reports state that $40
men had been rescued, and that at least 50
were killed and many more terribly in
jured
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-12-30
Riotine In Ireland.

A Dublin cablegram of the 9th, reports a
in which large numbers of men and women
took part, and resulting in the serious in
jury Of some twenty persons before order
was restored.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-12-30
Fire at Clttheral. .

= The 2ad, at Clitheral, Otter Tail county,
fire destroyed the store of George W. Ham
mer and Kells' hotel Hammers loss IS 600,
on which he had 300 insurance. Kells'
loss $500, with 81 500, insurance.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-12-30

At Shakopee, Mimi, Saturday night the
96th, the jury in the case of Rademacher,
charged with the murder Of Roderic
O'Dowd in August last, returned q verdict
Of not guilty, the killing being clearly in
self defense.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-12-30
Fire Fatalities.

By fire at Georgetown, Mass, the Goth,
which destroyed thirteen business places
and inflicted loss of $4,000, two iremen
we're killed and several injured by falling
walls. The killed were Joseph nlsley, aged
"a, unmarried, and George A. Chase, aged
25, married, with one child.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-12-30

GEN. LEW WALLACE who recently
paid visit to Turkey at the instance
of certain manufacturers of arms, has
received 100000 for that service.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-12-30

Al. Underwood, editor of the Fergus
est journalists in the state, died at his home
the 2lst, Of paralysis. Mr. Under
wood had been in poor health for
months, and had but just returned from q
sojourn In the southwest in the hope of
benefit 49,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-12-30
saloon Murder.

In saloon row at Two Rivers, Mimi, the
night of the 24th, man named Anderson,
brother of the owner of the saloon, was
struck on the temple with a chair and in
stantly killed. Several occupants of the
await the action Of the coroner's jury.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-12-30

FERDINAND WARD who was pro-
NOTED from stove polisher to book
keeper, at Sing Sing prison, was not a
success in the latter position.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-12-30
The Pont-y-Prldd Disaster.

Advices of the Oath from Pont-y -Pridd,
Wales, stated that Is bodies had been re-
ceived from thecoalpit in which the ex-
plosion occurred the 23d, and that it was
feared still other bodies were buried in the
debris.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-12-30
Senator Sabin Ill,

A Washington dispatch of the 2lst says
that Senator Sabil Of Minnesota, had been
suffering from another attack of the illness
which threatened his life last summer, but
that he had safely passed the critical stage,
and was resting easily.