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, 1888-11-27
PROPOSALS FOR WOOD AND

AAhSA ooAhiA1 iSih 'OSD AhAND
coal-Headquarters Department OF the
Platte, Chief Quartermaster's Office,
Omaha, Neb., Nov. "a, 1888. Sealed
proposals, in triplicate, subject to the
usual conditions, will be received at this
Office until . O'Clock p. M, central time,
Dec. "a, 1888, when they will be opened
for furnishing wood and coal for Camp
Pilot Butte, Wyo., deliverable there or
at other point specified by the bidder;
preference being given to articles of do
nestle production, conditions of quality
and price (including in the price OF for
eign production the duty thereon) being
equal; and no award will be made for arti-
Giles of foreign production when tho article
of suitable domestic production can be
obtained. The right is reserved to reject
any or all bids. Blank forms for bidding
and circular giving quantities required and
all necessary information will be furnished
on application to this or ofico of the post
auartermaster at Camp Pilot Butte. Pro-
posal5 should be endorsed on envelopef,
Proposals for fuel" and addressed 70
WIN. b. HUGHES, Quartermaster. u
s. A., Chief Quartermastcr, rM
, 1888-11-27

Young Lady-Have you a position va
cant in your store for a.
Old Merchant with hardening features)
For a.
Young Lady (modestlySFor a sales.
woman, sir2
Old Merchant (warmly)-l have, miss.
You shall nave one of the best In the
storc.-Chicago Tribune.
, 1888-11-27

Considering the fact that many astro
uomers are inclined to regard Alcyone tho
chief star of the Pleiades, as the center
about which the universe ~revolves. 1t
seems quite curious that many savage and
semi civilized tribes h~avegiven this group
of stars an extraordinary Importance
The peculiar beliefs which they hold con
corning it appear to be of great antiquity
-Arkansaw Traveller.
, 1888-11-27
Ta,inr Woman who Marty.

In Tashkend, says a traveller, the Chi.
nese have imposed II tax on all women
who marry. All merchants who visit
kashbar aro obliged to take n wife. As
soon rs they leave the woman obtains
another husband, und thus tho tax affords
a considerable revenue to the government.
Chicago Herald.
, 1888-11-27

Statistics furnished by the LONDON stay
and corset makers prove that the average
size OF the female stay wearing waists has
decreased two inches in the last twenty
five years. One mother had ordered n
corset of sixteen inches to be worn by her
l7.year-old daughter by day. and ono Of
eighteen inches to be worn at night
New York Sun.
, 1888-11-27
81 boys suits selling at s. now at He'll
Notice for Publication.

United States Land Office,
Cheyenne, Wyo., Oct. 80, 1888.
Notice is hereby given that
william w. Abrams,
of Cheyenne, Laramie county, Wyoming,
has filed notice of intention to make proof
on his desert land claim No. 2S44 for the
sc and sc ! of sw of section 80 in
township % north of range CT west, be-
fore register and receiver at Cheyenne,
Wyo., on Tuesday the 18th day of De
cember, 1888.
He names the following witnesses to
prove the complete irrigation and reclaim
alton of said land: Ralph johnson,
James Irvine, Duncan Grant and Alex
ander Bowie. all of Chugwater, Wyo.
Edgar S. Wilson, Register.
, 1888-11-27

Four large cremation furnaces have
been declared open at the great Partisan
cemetery of Pore-l Ia Chaise. The question
is Rgitated whether pauper bodies should
DO cremated by the Paris municipality,
but there is such u strong feeling against
it among the poor that the idea will prob.
ably nave to be abandoned. 1t is usually
the wealthy who prefer cremation.-New
York SIM
, 1888-11-27

Twenty Of the leading restaurants and
cafes in Paris are being united intoa com
pGny. It's capital will be 2, 500, 900 francs
in 900 franc shares, 1880 of which arc
TO be offered to the public at par.
, 1888-11-27

NTHE LEADER this morning appears in
its usual folio size, which size will be
maintained throughout the winter. The
demand Tor an eight page paper was only
temporary, and as it no lengcr exists we
will give our patrons the worth of their
money in reading matter rather than in
newspaper.
, 1888-11-27

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns and all skin eruptions, and positively
cures piles or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale by DR.. w. N. Hunt.
, 1888-11-27
rhIIo.ophy Of ono rlantntIon.

Mr.. Levi Fisher sold n couple OF bales
Of last year cotton to the Bensons this
week. Some ono told him he could have
got more for 1t If he had sold 1t last year.
it then | wouldn't have the money now"
Something in that.-Hartwell Sun.
, 1888-11-27

Southern women are said to have taken
the lead of their sex in money making in
New York. The head of the richest firm
of dressmakers is a southern woman, and
women of southern birth come to the
front In other directions.-Chicago
uarold
, 1888-11-27
Dr.. Wagner cs.
sPDCIALISTs

We offer no apology for devoting so much time
and attention TO this much neglected class of
diseases, believing that no condition of human
ity is too wretched TO merit the sympathy and
best services OF the profession 10 which We he
long, as many are innocent sufferers, and that
the physician who deyotes himself
them from worse than death, is no less a
philanthrophist and Il beneiactor to his race
plication excels IN any other b anch of hispro-
fession. And, fortunately for humanity the day
is dawning, when the false philanthrophy that
condemned the victims of folly or crime, like
the iepers under the Jewish law to die uncared
Tor, has passed AWAY.
YOUNG MEN
Whomay besuffering from the effects of youth
full follies or indiscretions, will do well to avail
at the alter of suffering humanity. DIR. WAC
NER VIII guarantee to forfeit five hundred dol
lars for every case of seminal weakness or pri-
vate disease of any kind or character which he
undertakes and falls to cure.
MIDDLE-AG
There are many men of the age of 30 to 60 who
are troubled with too frequent evacuations OF
the bladder often accompanied by n slight
smarting or burning sensation and n weaken
ing OF the system In n manner the patient can
posits a ropy sediment will often be found, and
sometimes small particles of albumen will ap-
hue, again changing to n dark and turbid ap-
pearance. There are many men who die-o of
this dif1culty ignorant of the cause, whichis
the second stage of seminal weakness. DIR.
Wagner will guarantee n cure in all such
cases and n healthy restoration of the genito-
urinary organ. Consultation free. Thorough
examination and advice. $500.
See the Doctors additional advertisement in
the Daily Denver News and Tribune-Republi-
can.
All communications should be addressed
DR.. WAGNER & co.
lli Larimere street. Address, Box 27S2 Den.
yer, Colorado.
Ont this out and take along
, 1888-11-27

A Topeka girl broke of her engagement
with n young man because he held an ear
of green corn in his hands and plucked 1t
with his teeth. Oh, deari
, 1888-11-27

1t has been discovered and authorize
lively announced that the first man to
turn the handle of an organ was a native
of the province Of Tende.
, 1888-11-27

A discussion of the Malthusian theory
ELECTED the statement that clergymen as a
rule have the largest families.
, 1888-11-27

A note obtained by fraud or from
person in n state of intoxication cannot b.
collected.
, 1888-11-27
Notice 10 TaxPnrers-
OFFICE OF COUNTY TREASURER AND
COLLECTOR OF TAXES. !
CHEYENNE, Sept. II, 1855. !
'T%ERRIroRY OF WYorING,

ENhNH I
COLLECTOR Oh TAXES.
CnEYENNE, Sept II, 1855.
TERRITORY OF WYOMING, -.
COUNTY OF LARAMIE. 81
All persons and corporations liable to
taxation arc hereby nntiied that the tax
lrt OF Laramie county for the year 1855
has THIS, the third Monday in September
been placed in my hands Tor collection ac
cording TO law, aud that said taxes are
low due and payable at my Office without
unher notice.
Amy tax remaining unpaid on the Goth
day OF November. A. ID. 1883, will be de.
iinquent and subject to the addition of a
penalty of ten tI0) per centum together
9Th interest and costs of collection.
ISAAC BERGMAN,
County Treasurer and Collector of Taxes
, 1888-11-27

A single grateful thought toward
heaven is the mcst effective prayer.-
leasing.
, 1888-11-27

Hellman pridcs himself on his elegant
line of underwear, and it is the best and
cheapest we ever saw.
, 1888-11-27
m,rrs OF ADyHRTIsING.

DAILY LEADER, all transientadvertisements
10 cents per line each insertion consecuIlHe
insertions s cents per line; one month cents
per line.
Minor mention notices, anon local reading
matter. 10 cents per line each insertion
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
Daily, delivered by carrier, 3c. Der week.
81 per month.
Daily, by mail, 81 per month, 500 Tor siN
months, $40 per year, In advance.
Weekly, S2n per annum, Sl.3forslN MONTHS
payable in advance
, 1888-11-27

\ real. live princess keeps a millinery
store on Fifth avenue, New York.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-05-02
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

Tuesday, April 24-On motion of Al
derman Johnson it was voted that ten
hours should constitute days labor
on the streets. The application of s. c..
Clark & Co., for plumbers license was
laid on table, J. M. Greenman was ap-
pointed city attorney at salary of $3.50
per year. He was also appointed super
intendent of water works at a salary
$12. so per month. He was instructed to
look up the liability of Smedley to put
the water works trenches in shape and
report The matter of granting Mr.. Green
permission to use the city water for street
sprinkling at so cents per day was put
over.
Friday, April PA delegation from the
w. G. T. appeared and presented peti-
tion signed by 81 ladies of Austin which
was received. Licenses were granted to
nine applicants, viz: James Geraghty,
E. j. Pinkham, Mat fisher, Mat Smith,
L. Neugent, Weisel & Dreisner. two, Thos
Meany and Michael Collins. The bonds
of Jacob Fisher and Albert Groh not be-
Ing completely filled Out, their applica-
tlons were put over to next meeting
The city printing for the ensuing year
was granted to H. y. Basford. The ap-
plicatlon Of s. G. Emerson for license as
plumber was laid on the table. The plat
of Lake Park addition to the city of Aus
tin was accepted. Warrants were direct.
ed to be drawn for $480.50, interest on
M. & N. w. r. r. bonds, and for $3.50. rs
interest on water works bonds.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-05-02
Farmers Alliance.

The attendance at the Alliance meet
ing last Saturday was small on account
of the storm. Rules for the order of bus
mess were adopted. Bids for prices on
binding twine we're opened and samples
examined. Some present estimated the
amount they would need as follows: A..
Mllbrad 200 ]bs., Thos. Varco 200 lbs, G..
H. Huntington 100 lbs., A. Dickerson.
so lbs, l.. Dignan 800 lbs. The matter
was finally laid over until the next meet
ing, in order to have large attendance.
The prices quoted on twlne were very
favorable to members of the Alliance and
every one should be present Saturday,
cussion on convict labor taken up at the
next meeting. Adjourned for two weeks.
G. D. BELDEN, Sec'y.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-05-02
THE LADIES TO THE FRONT.
A LARGE DELEGATION PRESENTS A
PETITION TO THE COUNCIL.

A LARGE DELEGATION PRESENTS A
PETITION TO THE COUNCIL.
The Council room was the center of
interest last Friday evening on account
of the hearing on applications for saloon
Incense Over 40 ladies were present
and laid before the council the petition
which We print below. The council re-
ceived their petition and listened to a
presentation of their case by Mrs. David
son and others. The ladies intend to see
that the ordinances are enforced during
the year. The following is the petition
and the names of the slgners:
To the Hon. Mayor and Common Council
Of the City Of Austin, Minn.
We, the undersigned citizens of Austin,
petition that no license be granted any
person who has admitted that he has vio-
lated the law by selling spirltuous liquors
on Sunday, or between the hours of II
o'clock at night and o'clock in the
morning; whereas, it appears upon the
records of the proceedings of the Com
mon Council of this city, that during the
license year of 1887, certain person
having license, did sell spirituous liquors
between the hours of II o'clock at night
and 5 o'clock in the morning at the place
mentioned IN his license. and this VIOLA
ton was openly admitted by the party to
the council.
And further, that no license be granted
to any person who has admitted people
into his saloon on Sunday; that no per-
son be granted license who has sold to
MINORS d'unkards, or in any manner vio-
lated the laws Of the State or City regu-
lating the sale of spirituous liquors.
We further petition that the saloons
be not opened on Sunday; that they be
closed at the hour provided for by the
ordinances of the city, or at any hour
which may hereafter be fixed upon by
the council; that all screens be removed
from the windows of saloons; that saloon
keepers shall not sell, give or furnish
spirituous liquors. directly or indirectly.
to any minor. drunkard, or any person
then under the influence of liquor
And we further petition your honora-
| bic body that the ordinance regulating
the closing of saloons, be amended by
fixing the hour at 10 o'clock p. NJ, instead
of II as now.
We further petition the Honorable
Mayor of this city to instruct his Chief of
Police and other city officers, to report
any or all violations of the Sunday Oh
servance Law in Austin, and to arrest
any person violating such law.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-05-02
District Sunday School Convention.

The Second Annual Sabbath Conven.
ton of the First District will be held at
Dodge Center, Wednesday and Thursday,
June 81, 1888. Pastors and Sunday
School workers in Dodge, Olmstead, Wi
mona, Houston, Wabasha, Goodhue, Fill
more and Mower counties are invited.
Free entertainment will be furnished.
Let every Sabbath School be represented.
Send your names to Mrs. Frank S. Allen,
Sec'y, Dodge Center, MINI. ...
s. SHERIN,
State Supt. and Sec.,
N. L. WEBB, st. Paul, MINI.
! Dist. President, Zumbrota, MINI.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-05-02
REPUBLICAN CAUCUsEs.

There will be a Republican caucus for
the Second Ward of the City of Austin,
held at the Council room in the Court
House, on Saturday evening, May 5, at
8 o'clock, for the purpose of choosing
seyer delegates to the Republican Coun-
ty Convention, to be held at Austin. on
Tuesday, May s, at $3.50 p. m. ".,s~
e. j. PHILLIPS,
Chairman Ward CON-
There will he Republican caucus for
First Ward of the City of Austin, held at
the engine room on Saturday evening
May 1883, at 8 P. M. for the purpose of
choosing seven delegates to the Republi-
can county convention to be held at Aus
tin on Tuesday MAY 1889 at $50 P. M.
BY Order of Committee.
The caucus for the town of Lansing
will be held a: the Ramsey school house
May 5, at 10 o'clock A. M.
BY Order Of Town Committee.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-05-02
For Sale,

My3hcuse and lots on West Main st are
for sale cheap. A bargain for some one.
( H. w. ELMs.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-05-02
L1adiaR

In delicate health and all who suffer from
habitual constipation, will find the pleas
ant California liquid fruit remedy, Syrup
of Figs, more easily taken and more ben
eficia1 in effect than any other remedy.
It acts promptly yet gently on the bow
els, kidneys, liver and stomach, and does
uot sicken or debilitate. For sale by
Giles & Shepherd. may
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-05-02

Mr.. J. B. Boswell one of the best known
citizens of Brownwood, Texas, contrib
utes the following item as his personal
experience: "Atter having suffered from
Diarrhoea for some time and having tried
bottle of Cbamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy, which relieved
me at once and recommend it to all who
may be suffering from this troublesome
complaint" Sold by Giles s. Shepherd.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-05-02
For Sale.

On easy terms. "A good farm one mile
and a half from Austin. Inquire of s. D.
CATHERWOOD, Attorney at Law
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-05-02
Worth Knowing.

Mr.. W, H. Morgan, merchant, Lake
City, Fla, was taken with a severe Cold,
attended with distressing Cough and
running into Consumption in its first
stages. He tried many so-called popular
cough remedies and steadily grew worse.
Was reduced in flesh, had difficulty in
breathing and was unable to sleep. Fl
nally tried DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption and found immediate relief,
and after using about half dozen bottles
found himself we'll and has had no return
of the disease. No other remedy can
show SO grand a record of cures, as Dr..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption.
Guaranteed to do just what is claimed for
it.-'rrial bottle free at Dorr s. Wold' 8
Drug Store. -
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-05-02
J,F,FAZRBANKS
DEALER IN
Coal, Wood, Lime,
Cement, Drain
Tile.
Gasoline and
Kerosene
at Wholesale Prices.
Office corner Bridge and Ih~1na."
Streets.
MAINE SPRUCE GUM,

have for sale large amount of very nice,
clean, pure, Spruce Gum, gathered expressly
for me from the spruce forests of this state.
This gum is just as when taken from the tree,
except that the bark, &C., has been carefully
removed with knife.
All so-called purified spruce gums are mix
lures of rosin, animal oils. &C., favored with
spruce bark and pitch, and are injurious to
those using them. Pure spruce gum has been
found very beneficial to people suffering with
dyspepsia and other stomach troubles.
Sample package containing an ounce sent
to any address on receipt of 25c. Liberal dis
count on larger quantities.
DAVID DENNlTT, -
P. O. BOX 591. Dexter, Maine.
Send 1c stamps, cash, P. N or NJ. o.
1Feb80 s@34sz
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-05-02

"A Blessing to Every Woman.
Those of our readers who would like to
know how COLLABORATING may he made PAIN
LESS and SAFE can get the information in a
sealed envelope by sending four cents in post
age stamps to
Mrs. E. REVERE, Box 283,
Ally Jersey City, N. J.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-05-02

WARNING.
Parties are hereby warned not to drive
over water works trenches, except at
street crossings. The city will endeavor
to keep them in a safe condition.
By ORDER OF THE MAYOR.
P. GERAGHTY, Street Commissioner.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-05-02

For Sale.
A. G. Miner the drayman, has for sale
light wagon for one or two horses, at
$35. Also a buggy at $25.
NOTICE.
DR.. Macdonald leaves for Boston, Mass, !,
in short time, to spend two months in
the Murdoch Hospital for Diseases of
Women, and will be greatly obliged to
those Indebted to him if they will call at
our office and settle up.
CLAUsEN & BROWN
April %, 1888
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-05-02

A o. U. W.
Austin Lodge, A. o. q. w., No. 81, meets on
the second and fourth Fridays of every month,
in their hall. Brothers visiting in the city are
cordially invited to attend.
l.. DETTLEBACH, NJ. w.
JAMES CRONON, Recorder.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-05-02
1t Will

Be to.your advantage to leave orders for
paper hanging with Giles & Shepherd. l
Will attend to 1t promptly.
G. w. JOHNSON.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-05-02
COLD STEEL,

Gould not cut deeper into
the hearts of our competition
than our prices do. We
started the ball rolling, and
we will keep it going with
theLARGEST STOCK andLOW-
EST PRICES ever known i'm.
this city. It often happens
that there are persons in a
community who are doubtful
in regard to where their in
terests will be best served
when i'm need of Clothing or
Gents Furnishings. All we
ask of you is a trial. One pur-
chase will satisfy you it pays
to trade with us, and a closer
acquaintance will convince
you that our own interests
are not our sole study.
Suits to order. Five Hundred styles to Sc
lect FROM
'ezzCheap Charley w. e
"Toiler for Trade"
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-18
LIVE

Chicago, March 17.-The Drovers' Journal
reports as follows:
Cattle Receipts 1000; market steady;
steers, s3.4014. 90; stockers and feeders,
s.. 50@3.60; cows, bulls and mixed, $1,000
3.35; Texas cattle, 50. O0D4.40.
Hogs-Receipts, 1900; market strong and
a shade higher; mixed, s5.15@5.35; heavy,
S5.30@5.50; light, S5.1o@5.30; skips, s3.50@
500. p
Sheep Receipts, 1000; market strong;
natives, S4.00@6. 10; Westerns, s.. 500. 600;
Texans, $4.00@5.00; lambs, s.. 50@6.35.
National Stock Yards, East ST.
Louis, March observation-disclosures, 200;
shipments, 600; market steady and un-
changed; choice heavy native steers, s4.40@
5.25; fair to good native steers, S3.S5@4,50;
butchers steers, medium to prime, S3.40@
4.2O; stockers and feeders, fair to good, So. 90
@3.25; rangers, ordinary to good, S2,2O@3. 90.
Hogs-Receipts, 900; shipments, 1,400;
market steady; choice heavy and butchers,
selections, S.. 30@5.45; packing, medium to
prime, s.. 1Oa5,4 40; light grades, ordinary to
best, 81. 90@5. Is.
Kansas City. March 17.-Cattle-
Receipts, 1900; shipments, 700; market slow
and weak and SC lower; good to choice corn
fed, $4.5004.9 80; common to medium, 3.25@
4.4O; stockers, S2,0O@2.90 feeders, 5000
800; cows S2.0062.5 80.
Hogs-Receipts, 1000; shipments, 1900;
market weak and 5G10clower; common to
choice, S4.7O@5.3O; skips and pigs, 5000
$50.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-03-18
LIVE STOCK.

CHICAGO, March 17.-[Special Telegram to
the BEE. l-CATTLE-There was a demand for
all stock on sale and everything useful was
sold out at an early hour, the market closing
steady as compared with yesterday. Bust
ness has been remarkably brisk for the week
Just closed, and, considering the heavy run,
together with the large increase over last
week, prices have ruled fairly steady, fiuctu-
ating l0@15c and closing only about 10@15c
lower than last week on the ordinary run of
fat cattle. Butchers stock has ruled
steady and firm all week, closing firm.
Canning stock has been slow all along and
closed rather weak. Steers, 1850 to l,5O0
lbs, 81 .5O@4.90; 1900 to 1850 lbs, $4.00@4.40;
900 to 1000 lbs, $3.4094.00. Stockers and
feeders, S2.5O@3.60; cows, bulls and mixed,
IS. 50@3.35; bulk, $2.40@2,s0; Texas steers,
50 .OO@4.4
HoGs-Trade was brisk and prices strong,
in some cases a nickel or more higher, the
market closing steady with about all sold. A
few lots Of fancy assorted heavy sold at
$5.40@5.45, averaging 240 to 300 lbs. Mixed,
averaging 200 to $50 lbs, sold at $5.30@5.35 ;
mixed, averaging $50 to 220 lbs, sold at s.. Is
@5.2 5 Light sorts shaped up, and closely
assorted, averaging 40 to $50 lbs, sold at
8 .15@5.25 and light at IS .0095. 124.