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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07
Red Wing Bridge.

The House committee on commerce re-
port favorably upon Congressman Straits
bill for pontoon r. r. and wagon bridge
over the Mississippi at Red Wing. The bill
provides that the bridge shall be construct
ed subject to the requirements and limita
tions under which the bridge across the
Mississippi atP rairie du Chen was built. 1t
is to have suitable pontoon draw of not
less than four hundred feet long, located
over the main channel Of the river.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07
The New BriRadIers.

April 1st, the President nominated to the
Senate Colonels Thomas b. Ruger, Of the
Eighteenth infantry, and Joseph Potter, Of
the Twenty fourth infantry, brigadier
generals, vice Generals Terry and Howard.
recently promoted.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07

Massachusetts, registered over 6,00o
insane persons in her asylums and hos
pitals during 1885-an increase
Of 200 over the previous year. The an
nual cost Of the state Of this form Of
relief exceeds d, ,000, 900, not reckoning
the 3S50, 900 Of interest on the value Of
buildings, etc.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07
COUNTRY LIFE AND WORK.
April HOmily.

April is busy month from Prince
Edwards Island to Puget Sound. When
spring comes in the high northern
latitudes, it is upon us at once. 1t is
winter one day and almost summer the
next. The heavy SHOWS draw the frost
from the soil, so that when this disap-
pears the ground is ready for the plow.
While snow lasts get out the manure.
the work goes so much quicker and
easier on runners than on wheels.
One of the earliest jobs is narrowing
winter grain. The advantage of a
thorough narrowing with smoothing
harrow is so great it pays not to SOW
grass in the autumn, but at the time
of narrowing in spring. Grain sowed
broadcast by itself should always be
narrowed several times. Multitudes of
weeds are thus killed, and the stirring
of the soil is great advantage. Grass
sown by itself will almost uniformly
give satisfaction. The earlier spring
grains are sown the better. Forage
crops, such as peas and oats, spring
rye, wheat and vetches or peas, should
be p>,- IN in succession once in two
weeks. Certain seeds of root crops are
very sensitive to dry weather. Par
snips must be aown very early; an ad-
mirable crop for milk, and for neat
cattle. Mangels and sugar beets are
best put In early; but carrots at any
time before midsummer. The ten
dency of good practice is to grow more
roots, green forage, and fodder, either
for curing or ensiloing. Do not let
manure heaps heat; work them over,
or get them under ground. April,
throughout the country, may be de-
pended upon for several weeks of
blowing weather, though it muy be
shOWerV.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07
POwderly Very Ill.

A Scranton, Pa, telegram, April 3rd,
says General Master Workman Powderly
is in precarious condition, and will be
unable to attend to any work for a time.
His physicians will not permit him to know
what is going on in labor matters, and
have given strict orders to allow no CORES
pondent to see him.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07
Grass Seed Sowing.

When grass seed is sowed by itself
in the spring it often does better and
makes better and evener stand then
when sowed in any other way. The
conditions are simple, but must be ab-
solutely carried out or there will be
poor success. AS soon as the ground
can be worked in the spring it should
be enriched and plowed-or better.
perhaps. especially in heavy soil
plowed and enriched. The manure
should be fine compost or fertilizer.
most throughly narrowed in. The
seed bed must be even and fine, and to
this end it is best to harrow it enough
for any crop and then repeat. If good
fine yard manure can be plowed in = top
dressing of superphosphate narrowed
in, and then good busting of wood
ashes over all, to be brushed in with
the grass seed, April and May rains
will bring forward the grass 50 that
there will almost be sod by the mid
die of June. For lawns and door
yards this is the quickest way of get
ting grass, and when thus treated, It
makes an evener and better sward
than If one goes to the expense of sod
ding.
As soon as the grass shows greon
over the whole ground, $50 to 200
pounds of nitrate of soda to the acre
may be applied. This must be done in
rainy weather, after the ground is
thoroughly wet and before the rain is
quite over. This application appears
to take the place of sunshine and
warmth, in stimulating the grass to
healthy, vigorous growth.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07
The KArCloud.

Mr.. Gladstone spent large part of the
End at the Foreign affairs Office in consul
tation with Earl Roseberry, and Sir Hor-
ace Rumbold, the British minister to
Greece, has been ordered to join with the
other foreign diplomatic representa- YES at
Athens in sending to the Greek govern
menJ final strong remonstrance against
nores it the foreign fleets will act forth
with.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07
EYES BLUE, BROWN AND
HAZEL.
EUGENIB.

nCNANA0s
Blue eyes are true eyes, every poet sings:
Heaven Is the source Of the light that in
Blue is the air where the angels spread
their wings
And the seraphs only smile through the
heavens Of blue eyes
Blue eyes, ah' true oyes! were ye to me but
Bright with the light and warmth of sum-
Ny bliss were . kiss to thrill me through
and through
And heaven itself be found In the heav-
enly blue Of eyes!
Brown eyess the molten gold of all desire
And burning love and passion in them lies
Young Eros darts are furbished In brown
His shsfts are tempered in their well of fire.
Still IN brown eyes tho softness OF the
Is quickened by subtler spirits flashes;
As lightning sleeps In cloud, - flame in
ashes, -.. ~ - 49,,
In brown eyes dwell all passion that is
Brown Eyes are golden-.ay tho dusk Of
In their dark fripges made q twilight,
Yet. when all's thundel~smote by pas
sion's hordes,
In their bronze beauties, summer lightnings
dwell,
As from dun clouds across tho sunset
heaven,
There flames the light of arch-angelic
swords!
ELIZABETH.
But eyes of hazel like the moonit deep,
The softer lights Of love within them sleep,
A visible soul Of beauty In their own;
Mild in their brightness, dangerous their
beams,
Their melting glances soothing az sweet
Dreams
Eyes Of the queen who has my heart for
thronei
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07
ClOuded with Doubt.

Secretary Manning's case remains cloud
ed with doubt as to his recovery, but the
public mind seems to have settled down
that he will not resume the treasury port
folio even If he RECEIVERS, and persons for
the succession are freely discussed.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07
Two Men Burned up.

TIE Merchants Hotel at Carver burned at
2:30 Il. M, March 81, and two men were
burned in their BEDS the charred remains
Of both being found. One Was stranger,
aged 80, the other A. A. Swenson, a farmer
Of the vicinity, and father-in-law of e. g.
johnson, who owned the hotel.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07
Disaster at Key West.

Fire broke out in the San Carlos theatre
at Key West, Florida, at ! a. m, March 80,
and before it was checked destroyed prop
erty to the value of 81. SEQ, 900, in the busi-
ness portion of the city, including five
wharves. five warehouses and hotels. In
surance 100000 Fifteen persons were in
eured.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07
Whisky Taxes.

Attorney General Garland holds that the
whisky driven abroad at the end of the
bonded period In 1884, may be reimported
and 20 into bond again for the usual
period. Attorney General Brewster held
that the taxes must be paid as soon as the
whisky landed. 1t is claimed that the pay
ment of at least So, ,OC0,' 90 tax on whisky
is postponed by the decision.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07

Hotel Clerk.-'l cordially welcome
you to our humble hospitality, my desr
sir, though it deeply humil;ates me to
tell you that the sky-parlor Is the only
room at your disposal, now."
(Old Style.-)''Seven dollars in ad-
vance, please. Jimmy, show this man
up to 4-11-44, under the roof!'D
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07
Bull Dog Kelley Held.

The protracted inquiry in the case Of
Bull Dog Kelly, for a murder committed
in Manitoba, nearly year ago, was con
cluded April 1st, at st. Paul, Commission
er Spencer holding that he deemed the evi-
dence sufficient for charging the accused
with the offense.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07
Wednesday, March 81:

Senate-Mr. Logan made his reply to
Senator reller's structures on the army
bill; Mr.. Vance argued in favor Of his bill
to repeal the civil service law: Mr.. Dolph
urged the admission Of Washington Terri
tory.
HousE-Mr. o'Seill (Mo.,) reported the
bill to settle railroad strikes by arbitration
and it was considered by the committee Of
the whole. Mr.. Kelly, Pa, Mr.. Foran, Mr..
Weaver, Mr.. Reed, Me-, Messrs. Gu utcheon,
Buchanan, McAdoo and Dingley favored
the bill Messrs. Hammond, Glover and
Reagan opposed it. Without vote the
committee rose and Mr.. Willis reported the
river and harbcr bill. Adjourned.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07
Ouetta Railway.

The Indian government under pressure
from Lord Dufferin, the viceroy, is hasten
ing the work of completing the important
military railway to Quetta, through the
Boian passes to connect India and Afghan
istan. 1t is calculated that the road will
be opened by May.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07
A Strikers Act.

At Sadelia, Mo-, Saturday IAN engine was
derailed by Ole Soloerg, striker. A pas
senger engine stood on the sidetrack. when
Solberg mounted it, pulled the throttle
wide open, and ded. He was arrested and
put in Jail.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07
Judge Baxter Dies,

Judge John Baxter, of the United States
Circuit Court died at hot Springs April 9,
after an illness of but few hours. He was
s. years Of age, and was appointed to the
bench from Tennessee BY ex-President
Hayes.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07
Connecticut River Flood.

The Connecticut river, owing to the ice
gorge OF Thursday, overflowed its banks at
North Stratford, N. H.. flooding the Grand
Trunk railway tracks causing the stoppage
of traffic.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07
Saturday, April 8.

Saturday, April 8.
SENATE-Not in session.
HousE-The O'Neil arbitration labor bill
was taken up and discussed in committee
of the whole, and on being reported to the
house was passed by the vote of 1875 yeas,
nays 20. The silver bill was then taken up
and debated until adjournment
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07

The coroner's jury in the case of the
a verdict that he died by his own hand
thus blowing away the cloud of suspicion
at first directed toward his wife
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07
Mr., GIadstone's Policy.

On April 2, the Pail Mall Gazette said
editorially, ''Mr Gladstonei is riding straight
fora fall. He refuses to modify his Irish
scheme, and the result will be that the
country will have neither home rule n
Ireland, nor Mr. Gladstone"
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07
FOreign Casualties. .

At Heromal, a Japanese town, the roof
of theatrefell February %, from the
weight of snow, and $50 spectators were
killed At Baku, Russia March 81, an ex-
plosion,Qf kerosene occurred on vessel.
killing IL persons.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07

M. de Lyarris, the Greek prime minister,
introduced bill in the chamber of depu-
ties, which empowers the government to
enter into a contract with the national
bank for loan of S., GOO, 900.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07
Damaging Floods.

Georgia and Tennessee have been visited
with heavy rains and freshets, doing dam
age amounting to millions of dollars.
Every railroad leading out of Atlanta sus-
pended traffic and at Chattanooga and
vicinity the same occurred.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07
At ChAtanOOua. .

The river Is falling at Chattanooga, Tenn,
where the damage other than to the rail-
roads viii aggregate $100, ,0OO. No mail
reached ii, for Eve days. - *
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07
French Finance Minister Resigns.

M. Sadi-Carnot, French minister of
finance, has t ndered his resignation on ac-
count of his views in regard to the fiuances
being out Of accord with those of Premier
de Freycinet. NJ. Rouvier is spoken as
most likely to be his successor.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07

At the jamestown municipal election on
the 3rd, D. r. Long was elected mayor, 81.
J. OFT, police magistrate, J. D. Willis,
men.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07
Sentenced 1T Grand rorls.

At Grand Forks, April 2nd, Peter Sven
son was sentenced by Judge Mcconnell to
three years and six mo nths In tho Bis
marck penitentiAry for the murder Of
Halver Tallafson.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07
Forest Fire.

The Fargeau forest, in France, is burn
ing. The fire is supposed to have been pur-
posely caused by wood choppers. Troops
have been sent to assist in extinguishing
the fire.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07
Forward Again.

March 80, witnessed interviews between
Messrs. Gould and Powderly deciding to..en-
gage in immediate arbitration, aud the or
der to resume work was reissued.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07

Near Ramsey station, OF. the Milwaukee
road, Ole J. onlie, Of Madison, D. T., was
run over by train and his head cut OF
and thrown twenty fest. The coroner's
jury returned verdict of suicide.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07
Thursday, April 1.

sEyArE-The bill appropriating $500, 600
for the erection Of q monument to Abraham
Lincoln passed. The balance of the day
various incomplete bills, and after an ex-
ecutive session. the Senate adjourned until
Monday.
HoUsE-The entire day was passed in de-
bate on the labor arbitration bill.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07
Riding to q Fall.

The appointment of Mr.. Gladstone figures
out a majority Of ten against him, and are
very vociferous and bitter; and untiring in
fomenting opposition and hope to over
throw him.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07
Railroad Accident.

Between: Huntingburg and Ferdina nd
Ind, a broken tie derailed train on the
Louisville air line railroad, March 81.
rwenty.two passengers were injured, four
teen seriously.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07
New Dakota Town.

A new town to be called Ke1ltK has been
plated in the western part Of Edmun Is
county, at point where it Is expected will
be the terminus of the Chicago, Milwaukee
e. St. Paul extension west from Ipswich.
Business houses will at once be erected.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07

business was put aside to continue consid-
GRAFTON of the labor arbitration bill, and
the discussion proceeded, but a vote was
not reached. An evening session was held
when pension bills were considered.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07
Bank Vice President suspends.

Bahk V1ce Pfe61d6ht Bhspehd6.
March 20, John Nelson, vice-president of
the Wahpeton First National bank, turned
his store and other property amounting to
S13, coo, over to St. Paul creditors to meet
their claims. The store will be continued
by F. Keogh, of Beaupre, Keogh & Co., st.
Paul, until the claims are satisfied.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07
How to Grow Onions.

There need be no more difficulty in
raising a crop of onions than crop of
potatoes, 1 will, however, notify you in
advance that your ground must be rich.
Manure without stint. Apply from
twenty-five to one hundred two-horse
wagon loads of stable manure, or one
thousand to two thousand pounds of
ammoniated superphosphate of lime
per acre. Tho land should be deeply
and finely plowed. 1t is we'll to do
this in the fall, and throw the land up
in ridges so that it may be subjected to
freezing in winter, thereby becoming
thoroughly pulverized. In the north
west the planting should be done as
early in the Spring as the frosts are
over. Leve! and smooth the land over
nicely and roll it. Lay off rills half
inch deep: eighteen inches apart, in
which SOW the seed thinly, about four
pounds per acre; cover one-half inch
deep, press down firmly or roll lightly.
When the plants are we'll up. thin out
SuAS0 w AVo I0VuVo ofaIt1 AOCP SACdAAy
hoed, but throw no earth to the plants.
Fine onions may be grown as above
from the seeds. 1.-THE object be to grow
GETS. then select rather thin soil. as free
from grass and weed seeds as possible.
Use ammoniated superphosphates,
about six hundred pounds per acre;
stable manure contains too many seeds
of grass and foul weeds. Sow seeds
about June first, thickly in drills, ten to
twelve inches apart, or broadcast. as
may suit your convenience. In this way
small onions are produced called
''sets, which when transplanted, pro-
duce large onions, sets or buttons.
When planting sets or buttons, pre-
pare the land the same ~ for seeds.
Check off the land eighteen inches one
way. and six inches the other; drop one
set in each check; place upright, aud
lightly press into the soil; five to ten
bushels will plant m acre. Afterward
keep clean: throw no earth to the plant.
Plant same time as seeds. Sets make
onions very quick.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07

L. q. Colby. general merchandise, a.
signed March %. with $4,000 liabilities,
with equal assets, il time II granted to
avoid sacradce. Bad collections and bad
wheat deals were the cause.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07
Public Debt.

The public debt statement for March
shows decrease for the month of $14,OS7,-
1000,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07
Rejected.
Befter.

March 81, the Senate refused to confirm
John c. Wise postmaster at Mankato.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07
Not Guilty.

At Bismarck the jury In the stollard
murdsr ease rendered verdict Of not
guilty. The jury wsrs out nearly sixty
hours.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07
To he RohullE.
DAKOTA.

The burned N. P, r. r. shops at Brain
erd are to be rebuilt Immediately.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07

he may reasonably and safely grow =
moderate quantity every year: for by
so doing, he will become an expert in
its culture and preparation for market,
and get the highest price for his crop,
and in average years will be well
repaid. -;
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07
An Outrage on the Barber.


"1've been basely defrauded," said
tie barber. "You see l am q sociable
man and like to make it pleasant for
my customers. About four months
ago stranger came in and took his
place in the chair to be shaved. I
asked him half Z dozen questions and
got no answer; finally he saw my lips
move, and, taking out his notebook.
scribbled on the dy Leaf, "I'ln totally
deaf That settled it. He oame In
three times q week and almost always
went to sleep in the chair while being
shaved. To-day, while was coming
down in the car, stood behind the
fellow, and would you believe It, he
was carrying on = conversation in an
undertone never missing word his
companion said. Deaf! Why, he can
hear a watch tick in another mans
pocket. It's shame for him to treat
me 30"
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07
BUSINESS CARDS.
T,oBB, J. w.

BARBER AND HAZR DRESSER,
At his new tonsorial parloS. Shower aud hot
baths. have two first class bath room, Base
msnt Dunkleman's block, Main street, Austin,
Mimi
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07
Friday, April =.

SESATE-Net In session.
dorsEPrivats bills, the usual Friday
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07

WHEAr-Cash. s6ss May So; No.
Northern, cash. 1QLc.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07

tary Manning will resign as soon as he can
write such q letter: Mr. Fairchild and Con
gressman Scott, Pa, are both being con-
sidered for the place.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.

March 90, Secretary Manning was re-
ported better.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07
nIOS. PHILLIPS, n. D.,

XOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN d SURGEON.
Has permanently located in Austin. Calls in city
or country promptly attended to at all hours.
Once and rooms In Schleuder's block, first door
north OF Mower County Bank. Electric
baths given at the office
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07
Nutriment Of sweet Corn.


The stalks of sweet corn contain .
larger quantity of nutri-
ment, and are more palatable to cows
and other animals, than those of COM
mon corn. For this reason, sweet corn
is preferable for soiling COWS, or for
dried fodder. The large varieties, as
Evergreen or Mammoth, yield quite as
great weight per acre as the common
field corn, and the only difference which
weighs against it for dried foder, is that
it's sweet, gummy character makes it
somewhss difficult to cure. But with
little care and good management, there
need be no difficulty. We have grown
sweet corn for soiling and for winter
feeding for some years, and consider it
a most valuable crop; indeed, one that
is indispensable to success in dairying
Of all kinds. By planting the small
varieties in May. and in succession
weekly FIR month, there will be plenty
of feeding in six or seven weeks after
the planting, until later and larger kinds
come in month after, and the success
i've planting of these. fall in until frost
comes.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07
DENTISTRY,
T N. WHEAT, N. D.,

HOAEOP1ZVIC PHYSICIAN d SURGEON
Special attention given to the dIseases Of women
and children. ONCE and residence opposite
Congregational church, corner St. Paul and Mill
streets, Austin, Mower comfy, Mimi.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-04-07
Manning to ResiRn.

It was announced March u, that sscre-