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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-16
Lauer OOolly Testifes That he Did Not
Care for His Wife in Her Dying
Moments.
The Old Scandal About the Austin, Nan
kato & ST. Cloud Railway Again
Revived.
SDorIzs, Order Suspending Patents
VIII BE Revoked in II Few Days
--MilIer's Remains.
Mason city n Candidate For the Iowa
Soldiers Home-- y eWs of North
western Towns.
Sensational Testimony.

Special to the Globe.
OMAHA. Neb.. March 15.-ln the L"u0l
murder trial to-day the time OF tue 'o'.''
was occupied hearing testimony ol Tue "a
oner. John W. Lauer. and his sister - ..ll'-
eryu Lauer. The large courtroom W"S
again densely hacked without accohllhou3-
lin, half the visitors. When Lauer loon
Tho stand q hum of excitement pasSeu
through the crowd of spectators l-auer
himself WAS the most mconcerned Oh an.
He rove testimony without the slightest
falterin.r or nervousness, ana always uSed
fine word .,tr3redy" when speaking OF MS
wife's death. His story Is the same as
already riven. but ON a croSS-eXanilnauOn
nn6ar cen. CoWing he became badly mixed
ana VAS drawn out to say: mo, l couldn
taII whether il was the head of my wife or
vour head. | wish il had been yours.
No sooner had Lauer made the remark than
Cowing aSSailed him for ii. While the
counsel for the defense, Judge Ihurston,
appealed to the court on the ground thai
such examination was brutal, nprotes-
sional. vindictiye and intended to intame
the audience. The most effective part OF the
croSs-eXammatiOn was the following:
"When you bnelt by her body and found
her diving. did you press your lips to herS:
Il did not" Did yOu take out your
handkerchief and Wipe the blood from nei
forehead?n Il did not" Did you brine
water to cool her parched lips - dIo
not" NO" said Gen. CowIng. eNpreSSlVell,
cot course You did none OF these Things.
Miss I.auerS testimony was also bau!N
riddled. Neither OF them produced any
points of defense. The evidence viii be
concluded to-day.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-16

Special TO the Globe.
OwATONNA. Mimi. March l5.-Three con-
verts were immersed ut tho Bapust church
last night. The number OF converts is
growing larger every week....The ladies
hall which Air p llsbury is erecting FOR TIE
Minnesota academy will 3e one OF tue fnost
of the kind in the state. IL will b furnished
by the different Baptist churches of the state
.... During lent there viii be special services
on Monday afternoons at AIS; on Tuesday
evening n lecture and instructions prepara-
tory to baptism and confirmation. ..-he l'-
dies Of the Baptist Sewing society viii meet
with Mrs. Cartwright on Friday aftcrnoon....
The Odd Fellows of this city are invited 10
celebrate April 20, the anniversary Of the
order in America, with the lodge nj Dodge
Center. At the next meeting OF the q. \.
II. post the question OF a memorial hall,
with or without an opera house being IN
Guided in TIE plan viii bc discussed and de-
cidcd.. The Peoples Press, the Democratic
county paper ana olitiai paper of OWatouna,
has thrown bomb into the Republican camp
by calling the attention OF the scandinavian
voters 10 the fact that ~ our city election
last week, that although every Republican
on the city ticket was elected excepting Mr..
Thorson. the candidate for city marshal, and
wants them 10 understand that County Treas
urer Peterson was elected 10y Democratic
votes, ana that he was badly cut by the Re
publican party, and accuses the Republicans
of only feeding them with the crumbs from
the party (tneir mastcr'Sl table, ana invites
them to sit down at the Democratic table on
equal terms. If the charge can be suDstuu-
tIated il viii be the death knell OF the Re
publican party in this county, As the Scandi-
navIans hold the balance of power.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-16
SALTWATER DoENGS.
The City Wins u Suif--Itcms of Gem
cr:sI Interest.

The case of the city against the Mcnner-
Choir society, charged with selling beer with
out license on New Years eve. occupied the
attention of the municipal court yesterday
and was decided in favor OF the city. Six or
eilht witnesses were examined and the argu-
ments OF Fayette Marsh for the Mscnnerchor,
anu Z. Z. Gregory fer the city, each occupied
about fifteen minutes and were very aOlc.
The Jury was out about a half hour and re-
turned verdict Of guilty. The jury con-
sisted OF Horace NOligny, John Boreen,
George Niliard. Nels y. Castle, samuel Ian
phear. George II. Gray, ID. l.. birmingham, ID.
h. Judllns, A. Il. Spencer, John Goolrich' :.
=. Richardson ana ia Holmes The Manner
chor asked for stay, which Judge Meth
away granted, and will probably appeal the
case TO the supreme court
Fayette Marsh says that he is not candi-
date for the surveyor generalship, and would
not have IL il he could get IL. His choice IS
II. =. Ciapp, weii-known attorney of
Fergus Falls, and says Washington county
will SEND a lighting delegation for him,
on Thursday evening Mr.. ID. r. Noyes Of
st. Paul viii give talk at the rooms OF the
Young Mems Christian association; subject
: Trip TO CuDa. Ladies and gentlemen both
admitted. Seats free.
Rory O'Moore" 10y the Crusaders Ora
matte society tomorrow night viii probably
iiil the house. ) fun dress rehearsal was
rendition of the piece.
Peter J. Dahlstrom, the eI-convict who has
been in the county Jail for some time for
wanting to Kill Warden Reed, was pronounced
insane yesterday, and will be tsken 10 Roches-
ter to-day.
I.aurentz Duplessis, Familiarity known as
''Old Laurence, the Fiddler" died at Somer-
set on Saturday night, aged ca years.
William McNanus was sent up yesterday
from Mobiles county, for assault in the second
degree, fortwo years.
The county commissioners will meet to-day;
council tonight; beard O. trade tomorrow
hight.
John Sutherland, with four horses, recently
hauled twenty-seyen logs scaling l4,25J ieet
SOCIAL AND Personal.
Last night Harry Capron entertained the
Young Peoples Whist club. james GCrham
has returned from Wisconsin. Mrs. Prof
V. q. Curtiss. who Is I'm Florida, is improving
rapidly. Yesterday Dave Staples ana Fred
Shaft returned from Hot Springs and brought
the news OF the death of Mike Blake last
week. S 5. Denton. who recently had an OPP
eration performed on his left eye, is getting
along nicely. There viii be progressive
euchre parties AT c. T. Jeliison's ana l.. Is.
Castles ON Friday evening. George Cham
bers. who recently withdrew from the Still
water Lumber company, left yesterday for
Dakota, prospecting. George Sullivan OF
Monmouth. H.. Is the guest OF Capt. John
Hay. W. III. Munscl is I'm the woods.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-16
Winonn WniFs.
Special to tho Globe.

Special to tho GloOe.
WINoNA, March 14.-willam Fmpke had
the misfortune 10 break his leg below the
knee while engaged in wrestling match In
Anton Krail's saloon, on East Third street.
last evening. The break is a severe one, bat
he was promptly cared FOR 10y surgeon and
is dong We'll. Eleven tramps were given
lodgings at the station-house last evening.
The number OF tramps I'm ana about Winona
seems to be daily increasing. The triRl of j.
Mcclure, who was brought before United
States Commissioner Berry on a charge of
attempting 40 pass n counterfeit silver dollar.
was commenced yesterday hut on account OF
the defendants attorney being cailca out OF
the city was postponed until hOnduy. ..ihe
polo game between the Winona and Green
BAY teams viii be called at O'Clock Monday
evening.
j. Mcclure. who was arrested on Il charge
OF an attempt 10 pass IA counterfeit silver
dollar, was examined by United States Court
Commissioner &. III. Berry to-day. The cTi-
uence showed that McGuirc was well aware
that the money was Il counterfeit having
purchased II Of Il friend by the name OF
Moore for - cents IN the hopes of making %
cents, when he succeeded at showing II on
Commissioner Berry thought the evidence
sufficient 20 hind the man over To the next
term of the United States district court under
$500 bonds being unable 10 furnish wliich
McGuire was committed 10 the county jan.
LIN the district court to-day the suit OF
FiNeld vs.. Ellsworth occupied al OF the fore
noon and was continued in tue afternoon
session until Juror Knapp was taken sud
denly III and had 10 he carried out of the
| court room. The case was adjourned until
. O'Clock Tuesday morning, and the case OF
! the State vs.. NelPart. indicted for stealing
suit OF clothes, was called. Tho LABOR
/ question was taken up Ia the pulpit on sun
! day evening. able ia, courses being delivered
/ on the great social problem 10y Rcy. Levi
| Gilbert at the Methodist Church. and Icy Rev.
! r. j. Thompson al the Presbyterian church.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-16
Hudson DOingS.

Special to the Globe.
HUDSON, WIS, March 15.-Teu thousand
brook trout fry have been secured from the
state hatchery by James Balsom OF this city,
which will be placed in Willow river and
Trout brook. They viii arrive next Thurs-
dag. Mr.. B. has also made application for
$4,000 wal-eyed pike, to be deposited in Bass
lake and Willow river pond. Hon. !. h.
Brisbin and daughter OF st. Paul spent Sun
day with Hudson friends. Ernest Ring
wald of ST. Paul wCrshpped in this city sun
day. \ large party Of saltwater Odd Eel
lows surprised their Hudson brethren Friday
the order. They were taken TO the CONNER
cial hotel and well fed before they were ii
lowed 10 depart. W Arnquist arrived
from Chicago Sunday. Mr.. B. j. Price is
back from the national editorial excursion.
&C.. The Rod aud Gun club have ordered q
handsome and costly badge, TO be shot for al
their weekly meetings. "A subscription was
started by MIR. j. b. Jones last week to raise
funds to procure a team Of horses TO replace
the one lost by Mr.. p. B. Jewell at the burn
ing Of the lumber camp barn near Clear Lake.
The amount now has reached $3.50, Il check
from j. T. Glover Tor $50 being the largest
single gift. - The council AZ a special meet
ing Saturday evening voted, with only one
dissenting ballot, adversely to the PROPOSE
ton to revoke the license Of Saloonkceper
Nicholson. Mr.. Andrews of Presley, n we'll
known and highly respected lumberman, died
ut the Chaplin Hall Saturday. His remains
were taken TO River Fails for interncnt.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-16
A WahpetOn HOtelkeeper Quarrels with
His Family While Drunk and
Then Commits Suicide.
]. Il. Breum of Taylor, Oak, swindled
Out Of $500 by Celebrated
Bunko Steerer.
Woods, the Murderer OF Mail Car
TiCr, on Trial at Bismarck--
Gilbert's Case.
Fargo Democrats Nominate a Win
ming Ticket tru'1 Great En-
thusiasm.-Notes.
RexuItoEaQu Quarrel.

Special to the Globe.
WAHPEToN. March l5.-ShOrtly after 6
o'clock this evening Anton PETIT. keeper of
q small farmers hotel, committed suicide
by firing two shots in his LETT eye. Death
was almost instantaneous. Al the inquest
tonight il TRANSFERRED that PETIT was under
the influence Of liquor. lie had been
quarrcling with his little boy, and. upon
his vie demonstrating with him. became in
dignant and asked il he hadn't anything 10
say ia his house. Afterwards he got his
revolver. and upon beng asked what he
was going to do with il told his wife il was
none OF her business. He was alone in the
Office when he killed himself The cOro-
ner's jury returned verdict of death by
pistol shots from his own hand. lie leaves
4 wife and three children in poor circum-
stances. His wife is frantic with grief.
The event has caused considerable excite
meDt i'm town
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-16
RAILROAD SCANDAL.
COmmiSsiCner Baker OH the Austih'
1ImnkatO "a 81. Cloud selI"oU'.

commissioners Baker OR the Austin,
1lnuknto "a 81. Cloud selI"Ou'.
Special to the Globe.
MANKATo. March 1.-The Old ana OFT
discussed scandal of the Sell-out OF the
Austin. Mankato d St. Cloud railway pro-
iect bv the board of directors, of which
Gen. J. Ii. Baker was secretary, is being
recuscitated in this county and in Mankato.
Ever since that occurrence there has pteh
occasional calls for an explanation OF th!s
action. which, il is claimed, cheated me
riches; and most prosperous section 81 biue
Earth county out of a railroad. The Dali is
now omen i'm earnest and unless an eXplana-
ton is soon made which will dispel all
senlblance of fraud Mr.. Baker will lose
much OF his standing in this com
munitv. The people are after game
and win have it i'm some form. Gen.
Baker was in the city to-day and was
interviewed by your correspondent. lie
saws that the present agitation results from
personal spite on the part OF few OF MS
enemies and is nothing but an old screed.
He SAYS that he stands under an ouum
here which is absolutely unjust and I'M
called for. lie stated that there never was
q more honorable transaction than mat OF
the Austin. MankatO IL st. Cloud railway
matter. 1t is his opinion that the whole
affair Will finally be cleared up, anu he does
not propOse at the present time to spend
any time in combating the tilppant attacks
of his personal enemies. He said turlher
that he was ready and willing to go before
the Mankato board Of trade, Or any proper
authority. and explain the whole transac-
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-16
lie Sueur.
Special 10 the Globe.
n. ~

Special TO the Globe.
lie SUEUR, March l5.-John HcDermott. a
tramp. stole a watch, razor and several ar
ticles OF wearing apparel from William
Schultz, clerk of the Higgins house. He was
arrested N Henderson. where he had sold the
watch for - cents. He was brought before
the justice, vino committed him 10 the
county JAM in default of $500 bail TO await
the action OF the grand jury. The State
Teachers institute which opened or Monday
closed Il successful session on Friday. The
conductor, Prof. :. e. Niles. was ably as
sisted by Mrs. L. X. Jacques, formerly OF
the 81. Cloud normal school. The attendance
was increased daily until the enrolment
reached l02. Ii was quite noticeable that of
those in attendance only a small number
were actual teachers. ON Wednesday even
ing Prof. Niles delivered a short lecture. He
was followed by State Supt. Kiehle. who
spoke OF the mission of the teacher outside
school-room. The lecture Of Prof Rechdoth
of Mankato was delivered on Thursday even
ing TO u large audience.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-16
Funeral Of Ex-~nntor ChafFee.

ADRIAN. Mich. March 15.-The funeral
Of ex-senator Chaffee, i'm this city yesterday
afternoon was largely attended. From IL
to l the remains were exposed to view
and great many looked for the last time
on the face Of the dead. 'he red cedar
casket with rich mOuntings had silver
plate bearing this inscription: jerome b.
Chaffee. born 1925. died at 1886. A quar-
tet opened the fuperel services at the home
of a. II. Wood, by singing Nearer My
God to Thee" After which Rev. DR.. w.
w. Chase read appropriate scriptural selec-
tions and sroke briefly. The choir con-
tinued the service by singing Jesus, Lover
of Ny Soul" At Oakwood the services
were concluded with prayer and the bene-
dictlon. At the vault the little daughter of
L. s. Grant. Jr. granddaughter of the de-
ceaSedl. placed a bouquet OF water lilies
upor the caSket. Among those from
abroad were: Frank Chaffee of Carthage,
Mo-: Col +. d. Grant and L. S. Grant, Jr..
and wife OF New York: j. L. Seymour and
wife and MeSsrs. ID. II. Moffatt and b. $.
Buell. of Denver: j. w. Seymour of Chi
cago; John L. MOrey of Rochester, n. Y,
and others.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-16
MYsteriou. Di.nppenrance.

W. c. Alderman left Ackley, Ia, on the
evening Of Feb. -, 1856, bound for Mitchell
and Grand View, OAK, via Mason City, Ia,
bat has not arrived at his destination nor
heon heard OF since. He was p years
cid. about 1--WE feet eight inches IN
height, with dark-brown hair. shirgled. but
not closely, and dark eyes. Qiute near
sighted. His face was smooth shaver except
Il short mustache. lie wore a dark-brown
suit of clothes. "A brown flannel shirt, nov
buffalo coat with beaver collar ana cuffs, a
heavy cloth plush cap, a grey and white neck
muilier, Gog-skin miItcns, buttoncd
shoes No. @, bucNled arctic Overshocs. lie
carried buffalo robe i'm a shawl strap, name
i'm large letters on inside OF robe, and hight
brown, grained leather club bag with shoulder
sirDps. Any information thu; Will lead To a
knowledge of his whereabouts VIII be gruic-
funny received ana suitably rewarded. Adj
dress p. Z. Ackerman, Achlcy, Hardin
county, IA
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-16
Iowa Legislative affairs.

Special to The Globe.
Dies MONIES. Ia, March 1G.-In the
house the concurrent senate resolution rela-
tive to the presidents veto of the Des
Moines river land bill, adopted on Satur-
day, was recOnsdered this afternoon and
laid over. when the house proceeded TO the
introduction of bills and committee reports,
owing to the slim attendance. In the sem
ate the committee on federal relations re-
ported against the congressional increase OF
Tafes ON fourth class mail matter. Senator
scott presented a resolution providing for a
statue NV Mrs. Ketchun. of some Iowa cit
izen to be placed in tic capitol. The bill
nroviding for the consolidation of town.
ships heretofore divided passed.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-16
Red wing RiDpIes.
Special TO the Globe

Speclal 20 the OiOne
RED WING, March 15.-The assets Of the
defunct firm, Gerken & Render, are estimated
at IS, 900 and the liabilities at about 81. O0).
William Esenbrand is the assignee In the
case Of o. p. Ward against the estate OF
William Croke, argued before Judge OF Pro
bate o. ID. Anderson, n verdict OF sos was
rendered for the plaintiff. III. d. Kellogg has
been appointed deputy supreme oracle Of the
Patriarchal Circle Of Minnesota by J. ". Nah
Ter Of st. Paul, supreme oracle Of the United
States. Rev. Mr. Plant Of Minneapolis is
conducting a series OF revival meetings
D. B. Scofeld has been appointed administra-
tor OF The estate or james Parker, deceased
SaYlOr & StOttenhcrg viii open drug store
in the vacant Friedrich store on Plum street
April IA committee from the state board
of charities and corrections will meet with
the county commissioners Tuesday afternoon
TO confer about the plans for the new county
Jail. Arthur p. Blanchard OF Zumbrota has
been admitted to practice at the bar of tho
district court. Two DRINKS were before
Justice Hasler Saturday.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-16
FaribaulI Facts.
special to the Globe.

Special to the clone
FARIBAULr, March Is. - The mnyoralty
question is assuming shape. Already the
names of six Republicans have been men
toned by their friends, as follows. w. r.
Baldwin, Doc Wood, d. n. Levens, II. Z.
Barron, l.. ID. Eewcomb and II. 4. Mott
Baldwin seems to have the most friends, and
without a doubt if he should consent to enter
the race, and should he be elected, he would
hazard often. so also IS Levens: but the
friends Of the other three gentlemen, for
reasons best known to themselves. DO not
boom their favorites very strong. Judge
r. Quinn, an old and highly respected resi-
daDr Of Faribault, but now located i'm Mime
anolis. met with a serious accident In that
civ a few da ago while stepping from a
Fourth avenue car at his residence.
corner of Fourth avenue and Nineteenth
street. He slipped and fell on the ice, dislo-
eating his shoulder and cutting several
gashes over his left eye. He will be contir cd
to the house for a number OF days. he
new building the trustees OF Shattuck
school will build this season VIII cost about
100000. 1t will be of stone, three stories
and basement, and is to be known as Shum-
way hall. The cornerstone viii be laid at the
June commencement. Mrs. X. p. Williams,
Chicago; Rev. c. II. Fitzwilliams, Lon
don, England; W. G. Wright, Provi-
dence, r.. l.; Miss N. Upton, Bos-
, ton; and Frank Rose, Cleveland, were
registered at the Arlington to-day.
J. w. Snyder and o. S. Renney returned from
Minneapolis yesterday, where they have been
attending the siX-day bicycle race. AS viii
be seen in another column of this morning.
GLOBE. Mr.. Snyder issues a challenge tt
Grant Bell for fifty-mile race at the Fari
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-16
Not Symptoms. but The pIscase.

It would seem TO be a truth appreciable by
all, and especially by professors OF the healing
art. that to remove the disease. not TO allevi-
ate its symptoms, should be tho chief aim of
medication. Yet IN how many instances do
we see this truth admitted i'm theory, ignored
in practice. The reason that Host otter's
Stomach Btters Is successful IN so many
cases, with which remedies previously tried
were inadequate to cope, is attributable 10
the fact that IL Is q medicine which reaches
and removes the causes of the various mnla-
dies 10 which Il Is adapted. Indigestion, fover
and aVue. liver complaint. govt, rheumatism.
disorder of the bowels, urinary affections and
other maladies are not paliated merely, but
rooted out by il. 1t goes 10 the fountain
head. II is really, not nominally. radical
remedy and II endows the system with an
against disease.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-16
Fargo Democratic Ticket.

cptcIdI 10 TIC UIUUC
FARGO, Oak, March 15.-The mass
convention tonight of Democrats put up
this ticket for the coming city election:
Mayor, j. w. Won Media, justice, \. Plum
mer; treasurer, {. G. Schuyler. Provision
was made for ward caucuses 20 select a full
ticket and make a square party fight The
meeting was perfectly harmonious and the
largest convention of Democrats ever held
in this city. ElOquentand stirring speeches
by r. ID. Mabey and Judge Becker reused
great enthusiasm. The ticket is pronounced
one Of the best ever presented in Fargo and
will command much more than the Demo
cratic vote. Its success is generally pre-
d.cted. Even Democrats are surprised at
the palpable strength of the ticket.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-16
Truth Telling Requires Practice.

81 am going to tell you the truth. sir, and
no hypocrisy about it," said the tramp. Il
want 10 cents to get a drink of whisky. l
l can get all the bread want; but haven't
had good corker of old rye for three
DAYS"
THAT is the awfullest lie you ever told, :"
replied the citizen. for L am the man who
gave you the drink only ten minutes ago.
No more from me. oh, liar"
Moral: IL requires constant practice to
tell the truth truthfully.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-16
Annlofrn Ilnnl,oed.

PHILADELPHIA, March ia middle
aged man giving the name OF J. IL. Breum
Of Taylor. Clark county, Oak. an exten-
slye farmer and stock raiser and justice of
the peace. complained TO the police to-day
that he had been SwiEdled at the saw
dust" game i'm New York. He fell in with
a man whose description tallies with that
of The" Davis, brother Of Tom" Davis.
who LOST his life while trying To play the
same game on James 7. Holland OF Texas.
Brcum paid $500 for $1,000 in alleged
counterfeit MONEY. His friend kindly made
it II. 500. aud undertook to express the bag
containing il 20 Philadelphia, whittier
Breum was going. When Breum got the
bag from the express company it contained
only Debblrs
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-16
Mason City's welcome.
Special to the Globe.

bpeClhI 10 IHU OTVD0'
MASON CITY. Ia. March 15.-The joint
committee of the senate and house OF repre-
sentatives appointed by the Iowa legisla-
ture to visit the various cities that are COM
peting for the soldiers home, arrived here
to-day by a special train from the east over
the Chicago, Milwaukee d st. Paul. They
were met at the depot by delegation Of
citizens, including the mayor and city
council, headed by the Mason City brass
band. After a grand repast was furnished
them at the Dyer house the committee
were driven through the city and shown the
fine natural and artificial advantages Mason
CITY can present for the soldiers home.
They departed highly pleased with the
country shown them by our citizens Many
of the members had their wives with them.