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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07
XIX th. CONGRESS.
Monday, juno 28.

Monday, juno 28.
SENATE-Mr. Allison submitted the con-
ference report on the pension appropria-
! on bill, the House having receded from
its dis agreements, the report was agreed
to. The conference committee on the post
Office appropriation reported no agreement
upon the subsidy clause thereof, and after
considerable debate reaf1rmed is position
sustaining the subsidy, 80 to IL and new
committee of conference was ordered
Mr.. Plumb called up the veto of the bill to
quiet titles of settlers on the Des Moines
river lands. Mr.. Evarts supported the
veto saying: The objections to the bill
were tersely and comprehensivelY stated.
An examination of the subject had salts
fed him that the president was right in re-
turning the bill without his approval. Mr.
Allison opposed the veto saying that he
thought neither the President or Mr.
Evarts understood the matter.
Householder the call Mr.. Randall iu-
troduced his tariff bill, and in committee
of the whole the sundry civil bill was con-
sidered and the clause relative to collect
ing the revenue from the sale Of lands, gave
opportunity for criticism of Mr.. sparks
which occupied some time, Messrs. Laird
and Gable growing quite personal. The
appropriation for the salaries and commits
sions Of registers and receivers of public
lands was Increased from $475, ,OCO to $3.50,
600. An amendment was adopted provid-
ing that all fees collected by registers aud
receivers from any source which would in
crease their salaries beyond $1,000 year
shall be covered into the treasury
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07
New Hampshire Democrats.

The Democratic State Convention At
Concord met with 597 delegates present
Col Thos. Cogswell of Gilmanton, Union
soldier and an ex-state Senator was nomin-
ated on the first ballot for governor. The
Platform indorses President Cleveland's
administration, calls for the tariff revision,
favors the settlement of labor troubles by
arbition, aud declares for judicious IL
cense law.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07
Eau Clatre CASUALTIES.

J. A. TempletoA, bookkeeper for the
Sherman Lumber company, shot himself
through the hesTt Monday afternoon at /
o'clock, and died instantly. Financial diff
child six monthssold. Ephraim Chsrland,
foreman, of the Phoenix Manufacturing
company, while fishing with q party OF
four at Five-Miie dam, on Eau Claire river,
Sunday evening, fell from the boom end
drowned. He leaves a wife and child two
weeks old. f~'l -.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07

COOPERATIVE insurance by farmers,
the entire management in their hands,
takes in $75, 900, 900 il New York and
meets losses as surely as any other
kind of insurance. while the average
cost is not half as much.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07
P0n-Electric.

Three documents, in nature of reports,
will be presented to the house by the Pau
Electric telephone committee, but as neith-
er will be signed by majority Of the COM
no report before the house for action. The
report drawn up by the chairman will be
signed by himself and Messrs. Oates, Eden
and Eill all Democrats. Mr.. Ranney has
secured the signatures of Messrs. Millard
Hanback, and Moffatt. all republicans, to
his report, while Mr.. HILL a Democrat, has
presented his views in an individual report
1t is estimated that the prosecution OF the
telephone suits in which the government is
engaged will involve the expenditure of
$780,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07
To Relieve the Senate.

Senator Edmunds has introduced a bill
to give to tue President the sole power of
appointing large number Of officers that
are now nominated to the Senate. Among
these are postmasters of all classes, collec-
tors ct internal revenue, collectors of Gus
toms and certain ports and all other Gus
toms officers all territorial officers except
judges of the supreme courts, all district
attorneys and United States marshals, In
dian agents and district land officers.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07
Postal Clerks.

The action of the organization of postal
clerks in proposing through a committee to
demand the policy Of the department re
It is proposed to decapitate every member
of the organization as fast as the places
can be filled. The department has an al
most complete list of the members of the
organization, and will commence work on
it at once.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07

JOHN NEWMAN, Of Sewer County,
Tenn, lived to be very old man. He
was one of the first white children born
in the state and died last week at III,
having never been more than ten miles
away from his birthplace.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07
T n. WHEAT, n. D.,
7 n. WHEAT, n. D.,
Special attention given to the diseases Of women
and children. ONCE aud residence opposite
Congregational church, corner st. Paul and Mill
streets, Austin, Mower comfy, MINI.
THOS. PHILLIPS, N. D.. .,

Y1HOs. PHILLIPS, N. D.,
XOMEOHAZHIC PHYSICIAN d SURGEON.
Has permanently located in Austin. Calls in city
or country promptly attended to at oil hours.
ONCE and rooms in Schlcuder's block, fret door
north of Mower County Bank. az Electric
baths given 1t the office.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07
FORElGN AFFAIRS.
FronCn Anxiety.

It is stated that all French colonies absent
on special service have been ordered to re-
join their regiments forthwith, and that
Gen de- Sales, military ettache of the
appointed to that post for the purpose Of
studying Austrian cavaIry tactics, has
been recalled TO resume command Of the
troops in the Vosges, ON the German from
tier. Gen. Saussier has consented at Gen.
Boulanger's request, to retain the Office Of
military governor OF Paris. -. 49,. .,, s.:
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07
Murdered by burglars.

At Beloit, Wis, Sunday night, Prot. W.
Merriman, principal Of tho Beloit High
school. awoke ard foznd two burglars in
his bed room. He spl aug .roau us bed and
closed, the door, nop1ug 70 imprison the
insradefs until help arrived, but the rob-
bers forced TIE. door open and shot the
professor, the ball lodging in his neck.
fhe burgfars escaped. The tragedy causes
great excitement at Beloit. : 80
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07
Eleventh judicial District.

The Republicans held their nominating
convention at Brainerd June 80. Judge
Stearns was unanimously re-nominated for
eastern portion. In the western portion
three candidates appeared, Halvor
Stevenson and John Crome Of Crookston
and Ira b. Mills of MoOrhead. Mr.. Mills
was nominated on the second ballot.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07

The state convention Of the Democrats
and Greenbackers was held at Des Moines,
and q ticket selected composed of members
of each organization. Resolutions were
adopted endorsing the administration and
declaring for local option and license ofnot
less tho n 500.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07
PubliC Affairs.

The public debt reduction for June is SO,
O61, ,s97. President Cleveland signed the
Fitz John Porter bill, July I. Preston,
Minn., having dropped to a fourth class
postolnce the uo1nlnatlun or Tnos. Hall
was withdrawn from the Senate. Dennis
G. Clary is nominated for Postmaster at
Sleepy Eye. The Senate Agriculture com
mittee did not change the oleomargarine
Des Moines public building bill.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07
Circus Train Burned.

At Menomonie, Wis, on the End loco
motive sparks set fire to pile of slabs near
the Milwaukee and st. Paul r. B. track on
which was standing one of Coles circus
trains. About 1000 cords o: slabs were
burned and two sleepers and one baggage
car belonging to the circus, whose loss was
quite large.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07
OLD NEW
SALARY. SALARY.
Accidents.

At Anoka, op the 2nd, Lyman Meads, a
lightning rod peddler Of Minneapolis, died
from conclusion of the brain produced from
falling down stairs in a hotel, by a misstep.
At Mgps on h.d the
an examination for the Naval Cadetship
at Annapolis, was killed He had filled a
gas pipe with powder and set fire to fuse
The powder exploded whiIo be held the
pipe in his hand, and the plug was driven
into his abdomen
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07
of a provincial stat

A LADY brought home that unique
blossom, lady's slipper, from wood
land ramble, not long ago. Young
Tommie failed to show as much admira-
tion for it as the rest of the family, and
even affected some scorD. He said he
didn't see any sense in giving that
name to the flower, because a real
lady's slipper "doesn't look bit like
that, and, beside, has one side fiat and
hard"
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07

DIR. EDWARD EGGLEsToN has re-
turned to the United States in improved
health and burdened with a store of
materials for his Century papers on
American colonial history, accumulated
during the past few years in the al
coves of the British Museum.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07
Dakota DeInOcrtB.

The Territorial Democratic committee has
called a convention to meet at Aberdeen.
September 20. The basis OF representation
every 2,O90 population in county or ma
jor portion thereof, according to the census
of 1885.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07
ThuradaY. .JulV 1.

SENATE-Mr. Edmunds delivered a lee
ture on the delay in passing appropriation
bills, and moved to carry the appropria-
tions forward Is days, which was adopted
and the House concurred in the same. a
vote on the legislative appropriation bill
was not reached.
HoUsE-The motion to pass the Des
Moines river land bill over the veto was
rejected. 161 to o.. The Sundry civil
bill was passed.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07

ANOTHER woman has pas ed sue
cessful examination and been given a
license to command steam boat. Her
name is Mary E. Cook. She is the
captain of yacht Elizabeth of Harlem,
of which her husband is engineer. q
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07

SENATOR HEARST is said to be worth
$40, O,0O0, and his wife gives away
$4,000 year in private charities.
Their. sole heir is son who will be
graduated this year from Harvard, and
will 60 into the newspaper business,
beginning as Police Court: reporter on
his fathers paper, the San Francisco
Examiner. His mother says he must
learn to depend upon himself, and she
expects him to work just a. Industrious
ly as if he had not penny: %
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07
Falls up the Congo River.

NINE o'clock is the hour at WHICH a]
fashionable entertainments begin in
London. This gives people time to
dine comfortably. and to 60 on after
the show to such balls and receptions
as they are invited to attend. Over
here the hour is eight, and even then
people growl because it is so late.
Early hours are the unmistakable signs
of a provincial state.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07

MISS Joe" ANDERSON, author of the
novel, "An American Girl,' which
created quite literary sensation some
years ago, was drowned while bathing
in the Sacramento River June 5. She
was a graduate of the Michigan Uni
versity, Class of rs, and was a popular
contributor to several magazines.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07

The German Colonization Society at
Berlin, has issued a circular to its
friends at home and abroad, especially
in America, inviting them to partici-
pate in the great congress to be held
at Berlin Sept. ~ for the purpose of
discussing transatlantic questions,
German missions, and migration.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07
Fires.

The extensive sash, door and blind facto-
~ Of Briggs, Whorton g. sBeveridge, st Ap-
pleton, Wis, burned June 29sh. with the
loss Of 81. .o0o, insurance, 10000. At Hen.
ming, Otter Tail Co.. MINI, feed store,
burned June oath. Loss $1,000, insurance
1880. I y. = 2fs..... sln, i II
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07

Minnesota was was held at Brainerd, June
80, Hon. e. F. Kindred presiding. There
from Traverse County, whose delegates
abstained from voting, and otherwise the
nomination was unanimous. The plat
form is outspoken upon matters of state
policy, especially regarding railroads. and
is said to have been drafted by hon. c. A.
Gilman.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07
EBgliBh Elections.

The returns up to a. m. of the 3rd shows
the election Of 9S Tories, 80 Gladstonians,
13 Unionists and Parnellites. The results
of those elections indicate nothing
clearly except the close nature of the con-
test. The Unionists maintain a lead, ow-
ing to the number returned without oppo7
sition. Returns from the burroughs so far
contested show a balance of the parties.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07

The civil service commission has adopt
ed a resolutions changing the present meth
cd of selecting officers O the local examin-
ing boards. Under the new rule the boards
of examiners at the various postohces and
custom houses are required to meet on the
first Thursday Of July in each year: and md
elected to be subject to the approval of
the commission. The resolution empha-
sizes the existing rule requiring the names
aud standing of persons In the list of eligi-
bles to be kept secret.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07
Mr.. P0rnoll.

The life of Mr.. Parnel is threatened by
letters with assassination, but while he has
not asked police protection he is escorted
.evervwhere he goes in his campaign work
by body guard of personal friends, all
stalwart young Irishmen, who say they
feel perfectly able to take care of him and
of themselves.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07

M. de STRIVE, the Russian Minister
at Washington, will sail for home this
week, and will probably not return, q
complete change in the Russian Lega-
ton being anticipated. - !. .4
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07

SOME years ago the French Govern
ment instituted inquiry to ascertain the
proper amount of salt for different do
mestic animals. In the report, made
up and concurred in by practical and
scientific men, the quantities fixed up
on as minimum were: Working OK OF
mich COW, 2 OF; oxen, fattenipg in
stalls, 24 to OF; pigs fattening, l to
or; sheep double for fatteningo. ] to
or; horses and mules | oz.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07
ReatGned.

w. Z. Smith, an assistant secretary Of
treasury has resigned to take the position
of collector of the st. Paul, Minneapolis
and Manitoba railroad. Gov. n. s.
Thompson, of South Carolina is appointed
to the vacant position.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07
Inviting the President,

In the st. Paul Chamber of Commerce,
on the 2Sth upon motion of Hon. E. F.
Drake, committee was appointed to in
vite President Cleveland to become the
guest of the city during his western tour.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07
Lake shore Switchmen.

Judge Gresham allowed restraining or
der against the striking Lake Shore
an injunction to be heard July7. Under
guard Of deputy sheriffs and over 200 po-
lice armed With Winchester rifles the Lake
Shore succeeded in sending out several
freight trains Monday.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07

SORGHUM for fodder needs to; be
planted and cultivated the same Is
corn. It is best when cut III tho dough
state. =.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07
Ex-GOv. Davis. J..

Ex Gov. Davis of Minnesota, was called
to his Alma Mater, Michigan University, at
Ann Arbor. to deliver the annual address,
and there received the degree of L. L. d.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07
running time to ninety hours.

THE renowned African traveller
DIR. Wolf, has created a sensation in
scientific, circles by his discovery Of
the Junkuro, a navigable tributary of
the Congo River. The water in that
river is deep enough to allow shallow
boats to pass directly to the interior of
Africa. This waterway is free from
such serious distractions as the Stanley
Falls up the Congo River.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07
THERE was a wedding breakfast.

THERE was a wedding breakfast.
The groom to the little girl-"You
have a new brother. now, you know
*'Yeth' responded the little one, ''ma
seth it was Lottie's last chance, so she
had better take it, The rest of the
little ones talk was drowned in clat-
ter of knives and forks.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07

PITTsBURG cooks are dissatisfied with
natural gas as q fuel for btoi'ing meats:
They become unpleasantly o.iorized.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07

IT is announced that George Angus
tas Sala has arranged with Sir. Richard
Bently for the publication of his auto
biography next autumn. The book
will be eagerly expected. He lately
described himself, when declining an
invitation to stand for Parliament, as .
!..broken hearted old man, without
ambition" but he is nevertheless, writ
ing daily with his old buoyancy and
vipOr. >..l-.s
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07

Two additional leaflets ofthc phil
anthropistSefies have Sbsen published
No. 3.I,.Saye the Boy, bystbe Rev.
j. 7. Gladstone; and Ne. 4, "Social
Purity, the Latest and Greatest Cru
sade,' by Frances +. Willard.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07
TIE distance from Montreal to Van

THE distance from Montreal to Van
couver, the Pacific terminus of the
Canadian Pacific Railway is 1900 miles
and the first through train made the
trip in one hundred and thirty-six hours
beating the time between New York
and San Francisco by twenty hours.
The authorities expect to reduce the
running time to ninety hours.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07
Wednes day June 80.

SENATE Two sessions were held for tho
consideration of the legislative appropria-
tion bill. The joint resolution to extend
the appropriations ten days went over to
Thursday, on motion of Mr.. Edmunds Mr..
Hoar denounced the appointment of civil
clerk Higgins and others. The conference
report on the consular and diplomatic ap-
preparation bill was agreed to.
HoUsE-The joint resolution extending
the existing appropriations ten days into
the new fiscal year passed, A resolution
from the Pan Electric Committee signed by
five of it's members was received exonera-
ting Messrs Garland, Goode, Lamar. Sena-
tor Harris, Indian Commissioner Atkins.
and Railroad Commissioner
Johnston, there bei1 g no proof that
they had done any act
either dishonest, dishonorable or censur-
able, which was placea on the calendar
with the three reports from the same COM
mittee. The conference report on diplo-
matte appropriations was agreed to and
consideration of the sundry civil bill by
the committee Of the whole finished.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07
Judgement.

At Faribault, judgement hos been
entered against Gen. A. A. Ames, in favor
Of Gen. B. F. Butler, for $37, $3.50, and an
execution issued by the clerk of the district
court,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07
Giant Powder Explosion.

An explosion occurred in giant powder
factory near Newark N. j., on the even
Ten mon were killed and dozen men bad
ly hurt. j
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07
Minnesota Postmastors.

The following changes have been
made in the salaries of Postmasters OF
Minnesota. for the year beginning
July l, 1886, and ending June 80. 1887:
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07
Tuesday, June 20.

SENArE.-Mr. Beck introduced bill to
authorize the Postmaster General to ap-
point and remove postmasters Of the third
class who are now appointed by the Pres
ident. Mr.. Evarts spoke in favor of the
veto of the Des Moines river lands bill, and
Messrs. Allison and Wilson argued in favor
of the bill, and it was passed over the veto,
yeas "a, nays Is. The conference report on
the army appropriation bill which had
been pruDed down $15O,000 by the Senate
was agreed to. The legislative executive
and judicial appropriation bill was consid-
cred but not finished. In the Des Moines
river LANDS bill matter it was feared that
the speech of Mr.. Evarts setting forth the
cold legal facts would be fatal to the pas
sage of the bill over the veto, but senti-
ment seemed to prevail in the minds of
those voting yea. Five Republicans, Ed
munds, Evarts, Hawley, Miller and Platt,
with ten Democrats voted nay, and fifteen
Democrats and nineteen Republicans voted
yea.
HoUsE-The sundry civil bill was con-
sidered by the committee of the whole.
Reports from committees on conference on
the pension appropriation bill, on the army
appropriation BILL on the agricultural ap-
preparation bill and the post Office approp-
ration bill were submitted. In the latter
the Senate recedes from it's addition Of
$SOO,0OO for the Ocean mail subsidy and
also it's $4,000 increase for the railway
postal cor service. The conference reports
we're all agreed to.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07
CURRENT COMMENT.

THERE'S rosemary, that for remem-
brance; pray, love, remember; and
there is pansies, that's for thoughts =
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07
BUSINESS CARDS.
,oBB, J. W.,

BARBER IND HALR DRESSER.
At his new tonsorial paslors. Shower and hot
baths. have two nrst class bath room, Base
ment Dunkleman's block, Main street, Austin,
MINI.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07
Minnesota Pensioners

Minnesota Pensioners.
Minnesota is credited with 4, ,Ss2 pension
ers on account of the War of the Rebellion,
divided al follows:
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07

been sent within . week to the ParneIlite tes
in London. 81, 900 for each Irish member
who voted for the HON 9 rule bill.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07
Knute Nelson Renominated.

tIs- Knate NeIson Renominated. -I,.-.
The Republican Congressional nomin~
ating convention for the fitth district Of
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07

Attendant to employer) -Mista
Smi, sab, is outside, sah:: -
Employer You tell Mr.. Smith that
left for: Buffalo this morning.
Attendant Ito MIR SMITH DE gem
men done lef' fo' Buffalo dis mawnin' I,
sab. ~ y: :~-~4~s..... ! - -. :. =
Mr.. Smfs-Are you tsure2 I under
stood that {he&ad postponed HIS trip to
Buffalo until next week,
Attendant-WelL IN az him again,
sab. bns 1'se de4d sartin dat's what he
tole me. g..
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07

Mid, soothing, and Ebesling y Pr. SaGSa
CA&arfh Remedy. T4s}y 1as<:4ss !.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07

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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-07-07
I)ENr1sTR1,

O8s r. ~. FECA
ONCE overMcBrides store on west side of Main
street, where he 10 prepared to do all kinds Of
work in dentistry, and solieits share Of public
patronage.