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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-08-04
Tuesday, July 27.

SENATE Nothing of public interest was
done in the open session, but six hours were
passed in secret session over combinations
there being several contested cases, that of
Morris Thomas Of Baltimore being one, but
he was finally confirmed by the vote of 81 to
%. The confirmation of Postmaster Rosetta,
of Dakota, ILL.,, was unanimously rejected
because of his writing an obituary of
Gen. Grant in which the hero was attended
to as a tyrant and compared with julius
Ceasar. The remainder of the session was
chiefly spent on judicial nominations, one
each from Montana, Utah and Washington
territory. The two first we're confirmed
and the last returned to the judiciary CON-
mittee. About $50 nominations remain
yet unconfrmed,
HousE-Mr. Randall, from the commit
tee on appropriations, submitted a report
upon tho senate amendments to the sundry
civil bill. Referred to the committee Of the
whole. A continued disagreement was re-
ported on the senate amendments TO the
river and harbor bill. The house voted in
favor Of striking out the amendments per-
tanning to the Portage Lake Il Lake Supe.
rior ship canal, the HenLepin canal, the
Sturgeon Bay Il Lake Michigan ship ca
nal aud that re-establishing. the MISSISSIPPI
pi river commission. A further confer
ence was ordered. The senate bill for
feiting certain portions Of tho Northern
Pacific land grant, was considered. The
house, by vote of 179 to 65, amended the
bill by inserting the substance Of the house
bill on the same subject, and then the bill
passed. 1856 to 48.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-08-04
Eastern Budget,

The Senate will not confirm the appoint
ment of Mr.. Mathews, the Albany colored
man, for register Of deeds for the District
of Columbia. VIM. Henry Clifford has
been nominated for Congress by the Demo-
Gratis in opposition to Mr.. Reed; this is the
only CLOSE district in Maine, though the
chances are slightly in fuvor OF Reed. Mem
bers of Congress are getting new light on
the surplus resolution, and if it passes it
will be by combination of Eastern Repub~
licans and Southern Democrats against the
western men of both parties. The New
Hampshire Republican State Convention
will be held Sept. IA. Prince Fushimi, of
Japan, and the members of his suite were
formally presented to the President July
3 by the secretary of state. The Senate
committee on public lands ordered favor
able report on the House bill to "Declare a
forfeiture of lands granted to the New Or
leans Baton Rouge Il Vicksburg (the back
bonej Railway Company. A. B. Hender-
son, Of Lake Providence, La, has been de-
barred from practice as an attorney be-
fore the Interior department or any of its
bureaus.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-08-04
Domestic Summary.

DR.. Charles P. Hutchins of Boston, editor
of the Congregationalist, is reported to
have been fatally injured. tits said Aaron
A. Sargent has been selected by the Re
publican members of the California legis-
fature, to succeed Senator Hearst. The
Para Rubber companys works at South
Farmingham, Mass, have been shut down,
and ], 1000 hands are out of employment.
Stockmeu say more stock will be shipped
East from Idaho this season than during
any year in the history of the territory.
An official investigation develops the fact
that many mills in New York employ
children who are under thirteen years Of
age. California is 10 miles long. Its greatest
width is $50 miles, and it contains 1S9,&1,
square miles, or 12S, 81, 849 acres of land.
Judge O'Gorman of New York cit ty refused
to issue naturalization papars TO a man
who had not read the United States con
stitution. Up to June 20 this year there
have been 10, 2s76 cases of cholera in Japan,
with 1907 deaths. Sixty five thousand
head of sheep are being driven from Ore
gan to Nebraska. For The second time in
thirty-two years Sacramento has had q
thunder storm in July. New Orleans pa
pers print thirty=two columns offorced tax
sales of real estate in that city.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-08-04
Boiled Down.


Bartley Campbell continues to grow
worse at tBloomingdale. He now fails TO
recognize his intimate friends. There is a
strong resemblance between his case and
that Of John Mccullough, and it is more
than probable that his death will be just as
sudden. Hon. Hiram Harlow, a prominent
citizen of Vermont, died of Bright's dis
ease, aged seventy-six. Hehad been super
intendent of the state prison eighteen years,
had served seven tel ms in the Vermont
house and two terms in the senate, and had
been selectman of his town for twenty
two years. An unusual compliment was
paid Solicitor General jerks by the senate
in confirming him without reference to a
committee, and the vote upon his confirma-
tion was unanimous. The President has
approved the legislative bill, India has
greater acreage of wheat than the Uni
ted States. The Unit cd States flagship Ten
nessee was badly injured by premature
explosion of a torpedo. Only the prompt
est action prevented her from sinking. 1t
is reported from Massachusetts that an
oleomargarine syndicate is taking steps to
defeat congressman who voted to tax imi
tation butter. Chicago has a fire.boat for
service along its waters. tcost $35, 900 and
was launched Thursday with elaborate
ceremonies,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-08-04
IOWA..

Miss Sadie Rice of Oseola has been COM
missioned state organizer of Bands Of
Hope. Weir's foundry at Boone was de-
ssroyed by fire. Loss, 5000; no insurance.
The college for the blind at Viton owns q
library of 1,3CO volumes printed in raised
letters. The decoration work at St. Ra-
phaei's cathedral, at Dubuque, is said to be
the finest in the West. A breach-ofprom-
ise case was recently settled ct MARSHALL
sown by the payment of a 5 note to the
party damaged. J. W. Bunch of keokuk
Claims to have discovered perpetual mo
tion, after experiments covering sixteen
wears. The Johbers and Manufacturers
Association of Dubuque has telegraphed to
Senator Allison and Congressman Hender-
son to endeavor to securee an approprla-
ton for the Hennepin canal project at the
risk of losing the river and harbor bill: The
Pnohibitory law is strictly enforced in Keo-
kuk, la. This means the saloons are ell
closed on Sunday. The Keokukiaa who
GrOws dry ON tho Sabbath days il compel
led to quench his thirst in Warsaw, III. A
counterfeit note on the SO issues of the Ma
tional Mohawk Valley bank of 1ohawk,
n. Y, is in circulation in the eastern part
OF the state. The ninth suicide at Duraat
since the opening Of the year occurred last
week. A monument over the remains OF
Chief Keokuk is being built at Rand Park,
at Keekuk.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-08-04
STORM Fury In Marshall Co.

The Saturday hail storm passed over q
good tract Of arming country at Argyle,
Minn., the strip being from 3 to miles
wide and Is to 20 miles long. On the north
east side of buildings scarce pane of glass
remains. The stones knocked down horses
in the street, killed q number Of pigs for a
farmer, hundreds of chickens and turkeys,
and not live prairie chicken is left in the
path Of the storm. Very few fields in the
path will be worth harvesting, and plows
will be started at once. Tha best informed
estimate the loss at $50, 900 bushels Of wheat
tributary to Argyle and 100, 600 tributary to
Warren, together with as much oats and
barley.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-08-04
Friday. July 80.

SESArE-Tbe Morrison surplus resolution
with the CAUCUS amendments, including q
provision for the redemption at par of the
trade dollar and recoinage of the same,
passed, Al yeas, 20 nays. The naval sstab-
lishment bill was amended and passed and
Messrs. Cameron, Hale and McPherzon
appointed conferees.
HoVsE-The first business in order was an
effort to pass vetoed pension bills. BY yeas
III, nays 1es, the House refused to pass the
bin for the widow of Gen. David r, Hun
ter, and by 119 yeas to IS nays refused TO
pass the Mary Anderson bill. Three other
vetoed bills were postponed to the next
session. The Reagan interstate commerce
bill was substituted for the Cullom, (Ssn-
ate) bill, and passed. The conference re-
port On the river and hzrbor bill vas taken
up but not finished. At the evening ssss-
ion two pension bills passed.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-08-04
THE MARKETS JULY 81.


WnF1sNo TdntSsj :. ,a hard Ma 7S Sor,a1 BID NJ
n.so@4.s; bakers', q %94.S asked; rye
Corr No. 2, ssc asked. August, as. bid.
Oats No: 2 mixed, 4'. bid' a4c saAeo.
Barley No. 2, De bid
Rye No. 2. 45c bid
Flax Seed-95.
Baled hay, IS 50 asked; timotby $500
Dressed beef choice steers 61sc' q g
Butter, extra 13@14c. bid.
essse, E9sss s4sea nsg '' isc asked. !. y u
Potatoes, new, eccto75c per brshe; $50
I've ssock-salss Of steers ranged IS 50
&0o@t2. 90 psr 100. Hogs S4.25. - a..
: Corn, Cash $50: August 4sxc.
Oats, cash &c; August 27Ac.
Flax seed No /. &113
Pork, cash. e9.95@10.O0 August $40 90
Live Stock. Cattle 1870 em <4.60 Hizs
A.s0gt5.55; Sheep, t3.o5 a2z5.
MEELAPoI1s.
WEEA7-Eo. hard cash, Is. Au-
gust, 1J1fc; 40. NcTtne1H casa 'TDO,
30. 3 Nofthern. 72l173>sc lid.
FLOUE-Pateuts in sacks teid at
$3.50 "a 40. In barrels, t4.6594.s0; s5.45
@5.GO delivered at New England points;
S545a5. so delivered New York and PeoD
sylvania points; bakers' &3.60@3.7S
DCLUTU.
WHzAr-Cash No. hard 7st
MILWAUKEE
WHBAr-Cssh ~: September 7jZ
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-08-04
Yaturday. July 81.

sESA1Z-A resolution was adopted for
the appointment Of committee Of seven
to inquire into rhs feasibility Of a great
national celebration of the 1o1:h anDivers-
ary of the adoption Of the cous ssitution and
the 4Ooth OF the discovery of America, spd
report q: the next session. The committee
consists of Messrs, Sherman, ,Hoar, Sewell,
Hawley, VooEhees, G0rman and Eustis.
In executive session the nomination of Mr..
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-08-04
Presidential Summer Outing.

Col. Lamont is at his home in Courtland
county, n. Y. 1t is stated that he will, dur
ing this trip, visit the Adirondacks to make
arrangements for the reception of Mr.. and
Mrs. Cleveland during their summer vaca-
tion. 1t is believed that the president and
his wife will reach Albany about Aug Is;
and will there meet Mrs. Cleveland's moth
or, Mrs. Folsom, and several intimate
friends. by whom they will be accompanied
to the Adirondacks. The party will 20 to
the woods from Plattsburg, aud will remain
about six weeks in that section.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-08-04
Combinations.

The following nominations have been
confirmed by the senate: Indian Agents
R. J. Upshaw Of Texas, Tongue River,
Mont. l.. 8. Spencer Of New York, Rose
bud, Oak. G.. W. Norris of Massachusetts,
Nez Perces agency, Idaho. United States
marshal, Daniel ". Maratta of Dakota. Re-
ceivers of public money p. W. Hutchinson,
Bismarck, Oak. C. F. Macdonald, st. CLOUD,
MIMI; d. F. ,McDermott, Benson, Mimi.
8. s. Smith, DEVILS Lake, Oak. Register
of land offices: F. A. Mcdonald, Dalies
Or; P. B. GormaD, St. Cloud, MINI.
Postmasters: D. c. Clary, Sleepy Eye,
Mimi; J. J. Peel, Spokane Falls, Wash, :,
D. L. Harkness, Berlin, Wis; D. W.
Flowers, Newton, Iowa; D. s. B-ardsley;
Grinnel], Iowa: John Finn, Decorah,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-08-04
Potpouri.

The assessment of real estate and i'm
provements at San Francisco this year
aggregates $l75, 1854 1852. Cincinnatians
are making elaborate preparations for the
celebration of the city's centennial in
1883. The sugar crop of San Domingo is
small and of poor quality, but the TOBACCO
Minister John A. Bingham, now living at
Cadiz, Ohio, will probably be elected to
congress again. There is a shortage in
cotton of from Is to IS per cent in states
east of the Mississippi river. Thirty pub
lie building bills have been passed by con
Calendar. Eight members Of congress
have died during the present session:
Fires in California mountains are reported
from almost every quarter. Rain has
fallen continually at Savannah, Ga, since
June 25. The Missouri river is so low that
Rsnsss City, rhe pfes Of bae9sr
declined one cent in New York, being
quoted at IS cents an ounce. At New
York, July -, there we're eighteen prostra-
tions by heat, four fatal. Secretary
Manning left Albany, n. y; Friday tor
Judge David Johnson died Tuesday at
jackson. Mich. Gold commands q
premium of over 13 per cent. in Buenos
Ayree. Frank Bergh has been arrested in
Cleveland for alleged connection with the
Knoch tragedy in Detroit, in which four
persons were murdered and then burned
The Postal Telegraph Company has been
completely reorganized by foreclosure and
sale. Mr.. Macay il the principal stock
holder and the new company will push its
lines toward the Pacific. a favorable
report was made to the Senate Of the
.obaeeo, n4sss o'i sapuff, and cigars % m.y Be re-
moved for export to q foreign country
without payment of tax under prescribed
regulations.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-08-04
Death OF Cen. McLaren.

Gen. Robert N. McLaren died ut st. Paul,
July 80, of heart disease, after two days
two daughters and a moderate fortune.
Born in Geneva, N. Y, educated under DR..
Matt at Union college, Schenectady, he be-
gan his career in Oregon and in 1859 settled
at Red Wing, Mimi. In 1S59-61 he served
in he State Senate; he served with distinc-
tion in the Sioux outbreak and afterward
in the union army he was successfully i o.
ternaI Revenue collector and U. s.. marshal
for Minnesota. He had resided at st. Paul
for 25 years. The city and state lose
worthy citizen.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-08-04
Notes Abroad:

The English war department has sue
ceeded in making cannon which cost 81,
10000, and uses ST. 600 worth of ammuni-
tion every time it is fred. The Austrian
minister of war has issued an order for
bidding the presence of newspaper CORE
spondents at the autumn military maneu-
rers in Galicia. More than two per cent of
the privates in the Russian army were
punished by court martial last year.
Among the offences were 5000 robberies.
The Oldest and largest tree in the world it
said to stand near the foot of Mount Etna
1t is3l2 feet in circumference and is chest
nut, of course.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-08-04
New Indian Com mission.

A commission, consisting of Hon. John
V. Wright Of Tennessee, Bishop Fl. B.
Whipple of Minnesota and Charles f. Lar
rabee of the Indian office, has been ap-
pointed by the secretary of the interior
under q provision contained In the Indian
appropriation act, approved May 15 1886,
to negotiate with certain tribes and bands
tana, Dakota, Washington and Idaho for
the reduction Of existing reservations and
for the settlement of other land matters.
The commission is instructed to negotiate
with the Chippewas in Minnesota for their
removal and consolidation and permanent
walton. This will include the Indians of
Lake Winnebago, Leech lake, Mile Lacs,
Fond du Lac, Grand Portage, Boise, Fort
and Deer Creek reservations.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-08-04
MINNESOTA.
,NeighbOrhOOd News.

zumbrota Fails, Minn., report for that
vicinity that grain will average better than
last year and has filled better: in most
places. while in some places chinch bugs
have damaged it about 80 per cent Corn
IS looking splendid and will be good crop.
II frost does not cut it too soon. Oats,
fair crop. Potatoes good, with large acre
age. Frank Field. died suddenly in an ap,
9piectlc Ut, at his. desk, at Anoka, MIMI,
Coal and Lime Company, of that city, and
has relatives in Minneapolis aud an uncle
at Berlin, Wis. At Sleepy Eye, burglars
equipped with drills and tools were fright
ened away from P. Runitz's boot and shoe
store T before they got the safe open. Fire
Mrs. N. E. Downs. Loss, So, 500; insur-
ance, $4,000. The house adjoining, owned
ny Michael Shelley, was damaged to the
amount Of $500. The premium lists for the
DISTRICT fair OF Stearns, Benton. Sherburne,
been sent out. The fair will be held on
fair grounds on Sept Z, S,9 and 10, About
$ 900 is offered in cash premiums. The
sawmill at Fort Ripley, Crow Wing coun-
ty, Mimi, was burned. The mill belonged
to Shatto & Dennis of Minneapolis and
was valued at $1,000. About four thou
stroyed: Fully insured. The two-year-old
son Of William Ryland, near Pipes stone,
Mimi, went to sleep in the wheat field
His father drove along with reaper, with
the result that the child was perhaps ia
tally injured. The county commissioners
for the ensuing year. The principal items
are $4,000 for support Of the poor, $4,000
for court expenses, $4,000 for county off,
GERS and clerks, and $1,000 for roads aud
bridges. The total is $4,000. The Sleepy
Eye Roller Mill company is erecting
o< 81.
plates building one upon the Redwood line.
Nevada stockmen predict that next winter
will be hard one on stock, as the grass is
all drying up on the ranges. The Misses
Fisher of Juniata, Neb, are engaged in silk
culture, and now have 250,000 silk worms
in good condition. An unusual amount
Of bullion is being received at Carson,
New, from the southern part of the state
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-08-04
Washington Notes.

President Cleveland has submitted the
Oleomargarine bill to Attorney General
Garland, and it is surmised . veto is prob
from Paris to superintend the removal of
the remains Of her father, Chief Justice
Chase to Cincinnati. In the secret session
Of the senate a report on the Fitz John
Porter nomination came from the military
COMMITTEES. Logan, Aanderson,: Harrison
and HaWley OF the committee opposing,
Seweu and Cameron having voted with
the Democrats. The confirmation viii be by
about the same vote that passed the bin in
the Senate. It is the general expectation
that congress will adjourn next Week Non
daY
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-08-04
Wednesday. July 28.

SENATE-After some debate the senate
insisted on it's disagreements on the river
and harbor bill and a new committee
difference was ordered, Messrs. Mcmillan,
Conger and Ransom being appointed. Aft
er some amendments the fortification ap-
preparation bill was passed.
HoUsE-The conference report on the leg
islative, executive and juciciel bill was re-
ported and the House agreed to some of the
items and rejected others. Messrs. Cobb,
Van Eaton and Payson we're appointed
conferrees on the Northern Pacific for
feiture bill.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-08-04
Thursday, July 20.

SENATE-The House joint resolution to
apply the surplus in the treasury to the
payment of the public debt was taken up,
Mr.. Allison opening the debate, favoring a
flexible use of the surplus and Mr.. McPher-
Messrs. Beck, Plumb, Vest and Teller sup
ported the House resolution. Mr.. Jones
(Nev. spoke two hours and was finally in
duced to stop for q secret session. A con
ference Oh the Northern Pacific land forfei-
ture bill was agreed to.
HoUsE-A conference was ordered on the
general deficiency bill. By thu vote Of liz
yeas to III nays the House refused to take
up the veto Of Mary Anderson pension bill,
and by the vote of 90 yeas to 12l nays re-
fused to take up the vetoed pension case OF
Andrew J. Wilson. but finally took it up,
and refused to pass it over the veto, yeas
1O5, nays Sc, not two-thirds voting yea.
At the evening session 20 private bills
wei passed.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-08-04
MontovideO Seminary.

james r. Fairchild OF Oberlin, Ohio, has
been elected principal of the Western Min
nesota seminary. Mr.. Fairchild is son
of President Fairchild, of Oberlin college,
and has graduated at Oberlin, and also re-
ceived a masters degree from Harvard.
He has been lately an in -tructor at Ober-
to the educators of the state.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-08-04

and Trades Council Committee" and
among other things says:
lrishmen, by nature of your farewell to
the Earl of Aberdeen, and his noble wife
prove that you appreciate the efforts of
England's greatest statesman to secure the
concession of 1reland's inalienable right Of
home rule.
The Freeman's Journal. says;
The appointment of Lord Londonderry
to he Vlceroy of Ireland and of Sir Michael
Hicks Beach to be Chief Secretary is om-
nious of coercion. Irishmen must be pre-
pared for this.
The loyalist press is delighted over the ap
pointment of Lord Londonderry to the
Lord Lieutenancy.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-08-04
Removals from once.

The President has transmitted to the SEN
ate, in compliance with resolution sub
mitted by Senator ingalls,, statements from
the beads of the executive departments re-
lating to the changes in classified service
during certain periods specified in the res
olution. They make the following show
ing:
First-The number of clerks noW en-
braced within the provisions of the civil
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-08-04
Fourteen Houses Burned.

At Des Moi es, Iowa, children playingin
an empty ice house, set fire to it and it was
destro5 ed Every thing was as dry as pow
der, and hot wind bore the flames ahead
until fourteen buildings, mostly homes of
people in moderate circumstances, we're
destroyed. The loss is not less than $780,
600, pretty we'll covered by insurance.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-08-04
Public Printer.

President Cleveland told an Indiana
delegation who called on him on Thursday
in behalf of J. B. Stoll of South Bend, Ind,
that he had determined to select one of his
oldest and best known personal friends for
Public Printer; to succee Mr.. Rounds, that
he had SO informed him, and that the gen
tleman, Mr.. Rogers, had accepted.