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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-08-15
The News Briefly Chronicled.

There are twenty-five breweries in the
&rst division Of the district of Minnesota.
The laying Of the corner stone Of c. W.
Seefeld's new Touring mill at st. Charles
a few days ago was celebrated with i'm.
posing ceremonies
The bank of Tower has changed hands,
the Duluth Union National being the pur-
chaser. It will be known as the First
National Bank of Tower. Capital, S50, 900.
John Ferguson, of Aitken, lumberman,
fell from the steamer Andy Gibson the
other day en- route to Grand Rapids and was
drowned.
Lightning recently struck the barn of J..
Widger, near Winona, setting it on fire,
and the building, with five valuable horses
and a large quantity Of hay and grain, was
consumed. Es
Corporal Fird, of the Third Infantry,
from Fort Smelling, in attempting to board
a cable-car in st. Paul the other evening,
fell under the car and was killed.
For an infringement of international
marine laws, the Canadian tug James
Walker, towing the schooner Brandon,
was recently fined $3.50 by Collector Moore,
of the port of Duluth. 80
The recent strike of street laborers at
Duluth was compromised, the men agree
ing to return to work for one dollar and
seventy-five cents q day, an increase Of
twenty five cents day. 3 So
Telegraphic communications on the new
extension of the Duluth & Iron Range road
through from Duluth to Ely were recently
opened. .
Michael WesA single man aged forty
years, discharged shell of Hercules pow.
der in his mouth the other night at Lake
Lndell, scattering his brains hundred
feet, completely tearing head, neck and
top of his shoulders to atoms. No cause
was assigned. +
Gently for n, 1872 acres Of swamp LAM in the
st. Cloud district. " no. se@,s
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-08-15

De Wigs Old fellow, I am truly
Sorry for you. You seem to have mar
ried Q Tartar" De Biggs 1t IL true.
But, then, she's beautiful and wealthy
De Wigs All! q sort of cream Of
tartars. -" Pittsburgh Bulletin.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-08-15
PROFESSION NURSES.

u O0IltnG Which Pays Better Than either
! Employments Open to Women.
The business OF the trained nurse is
not yet overdone, though the chances
are that inside of four or five years Its
palmy days may be past Some of tho
pretty, white-capped creatures who
graduated in the earliest GLASSES from
the training schools and hospitals are
capitalists in q modest feminine way
now. A tall brunette, who has been
vt work seven or eight years, and
whose eyes are quick and touch
soothing and deft beyond de-
scription, owns three or four de-
sirable corner lots, which wepe
bought with q shrewd insight into the
directions OF the city's growth, and arc
worth a pretty penny more than she
paid for them to-day. A second nr.rse,
who has distinguished herself beyond
the average, bought out a resta,lrant
which does thriving trade, the prof
its OF which would keep her il ST. q did
not prefer to retain the old MANAGER, q
dapper little Frenchman, in chnrge.
and pursue the calling in which she
has succeeded. The regular rats tor
the services of trained nurse 80 to
ga and board per week, and the de-
mand is brisk enough to employ them
on an average forty-five weeks out of
the year. Unusually skilled nurses
sometimes get $50 or $50 per week.
while undergraduates in their second
years training are permitted to go out
at the rate of IS a week.
The nurses are recruited largely from
the ranks of those who would other
wise be milliners Or dressmakers.
though many highly educated ladies
are found among them, attracted by
the work, which seems to them IS
pecially feminine. Some of the younger
nurses become so much interested in
the medical end of their duties that after
graduating, they study medicine and
become practitioners. There is one
young girl in Bellevue now who gradu-
ated from country college and came
to New York to teach and earn money
to pay her way through medical col
lege. She found that teachere' wages
made her task an impossible one, and
went to the hospital to learn 4 busi-
ness that would pay better and help her
at the same time certain distance on
her road. Her course is likely to be fol-
lowed by other poor but ambitious girls:
The best paying field which has opened
before intelligent nurses with organiz-
ing and executive ability, however, has
been, after perfecting themselves, to
open training schools on their own &c
count in localities not supplied with
such schools. There are women who
have gone all over New York State and
good distances West establishing
centers from which go out devoted
nurses. This was the plan, though
not conceived with view to the finan-
cial return, which brought General
Wade Hampton's daughter to New
York to obtain the knowledge that
would fit her to start training SCHOOLS
in the South. She has made a. of
the best head nurses ever seen In a
hospital ward. The number of nurses
is not equal to the demand yet, but it
is increasing so fast that the profess
sion may be over-crowded, like most
departments of woman's work.--M y
Mail and EuDresS.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-08-15
Rat Poison In Pancakes.

There was a narrow escape from the &C.
cidental poisoning of whole family few
days ago at Crookston Rat poison was
mistaken for baking powder by the servant
of NJ Mossefen and pancakes were pre-
pared for breakfast. A prompt admins
tering Of emetics prevented any fatal re-
suits, and all had entirely recovered
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-08-15
Sues the Liquor Seller.

E. NJ. Hoff, St. Hilaire saloon-keeper,
was sued recently by the widow of Torger
Olson for 8, 900 damages on account of the
death of her husband few weeks since.
Olson came to his death by falling from his
wagon while intoxicated and Mrs. Olson
claims he procured his whisky at Hoff's
saloon,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-08-15
A Church Struck by Lightning.

A heavy wind and rain-storm passed
through Sacred Heart and vicinity the
other afternoon. Wheat was damaged con-
siderably, and oats all blown completely
fat lightning struck the Lutheran church,
completely destroying the steeple. The
front of the church was badly broken and
all the windows smashed. Loss, $500.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-08-15
Struck BY q Thuaderbolt,

William Small, famer living in the
town Of Utica, was struck by lightning
while harvesting his barley the other
afternoon. At the time of the stroke the
.ky was comparatively clear, but full Of
the electricity Of the storm that soon fol-
owed
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-08-15
In the Tolls.

Henry Merrett, who recently stole team
of horses and buggy from L. R. Croker, Of
Warren. was arrested the other day by
Sheriff Kevel, Of Marshall County. The
thief was run down by Colin McKillop, of
Dominion City, Man., who tracked him to
Gitter's farm, about twenty-five miles
from the boundary line, where he was in
he'd
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-08-15

Ino UoverHors NaEFO" ESCAPED
During recent storm Governor McGill
lost valuable horse at his home at St.
Anthony Park, the animal being killed by
lightning, anG the Governor himself was
rendered almost unconscious by the same
shock. He had just returned from drive
with his wife and child.
National Republican., 1888-05-23
ASSOCIATED CHARITIES.
Many Persons Relieved and Good
Deeds Performed.

Deeds Performed.
The board Of managers Of the Associated
Charities held the regular monthly meeting
last evening at the Central office, 701 q
street northwest, Vice President VI. ID.
Peck presiding and l.. 5. Emery secretary.
There were present Mrs. Judge Smell, Mrs.
f. w. Fox, Rev. Geo. o. Little, Rev. j. II.
Bradford, Z. b. Smith, of Anacostia: DR..
Peck, W. II, Gunnison, I. j. Lasler, and
Mr. Chappell.
The report of the general secretary for the
past month showed that the number Of calls
upon the central Office had been 3ii, of
whom 20 white and 20 colored called to be
assisted in obtaining employment, and 81
white and Q colOred called for aims. Forty
three families were aided by groceries, fuel,
clothing, and loans; employment was found
for 22 II cases were Investigated beyond
what the records of the Office would show,
and tramps were dealt with according to
the customs of the association--rcquiring
work first for what was given to cat
The secretary reported that more had been
done toward placing people coming 10 the
office upon their feet to do something for
themselves than IN any preceding months
of the year.
General Secretary l.. 5. Emery was elected
a delegate to represent the Associated Chart
ties of the District In the National Confer
encc OF Charities, which meets in Buffalo
early in July.
Judge Smell, whose connection with the
board ceased by virtue of his being judge of
the police court was elected to I'LL Il va
cancy upon the board and Immediately re.
elected as president Of the board Of man.
ayers. Bills amounting to S270Gl were pre-
sented, audited, and ordered paid. After
the transaction Of other business the board
adjourned, subject to the order of the
president,
National Republican., 1888-05-23
DESTROYING CHARACTER.
Attempt to SANDER the Reputation of
Rev. Robt. johnson.

Rumors have been in circulation for some
time past rejecting very seriously on the
character of Rev. Robert johnson, pastor of
the Fourth Baptist Church, and an alleged
improper intimacy between him and one oi
the female members of his congregation.
His reverence quietly submitted to the re-
latng of this scandal contenting himself
with denying lis truth, until able to meet it
and produce proof which would completely
destroy its verify. At the acceptable time
lie went before his congregation, repeated
theati1rs salient parts of the story, which
he" been scattered broadcast among the
,1olored people much to his injury, and while
claiming If such misconduct on his part was
true, he was unworthy to be their pastor,
demanded an investigation that should be
thoi ough in every respect. In compliance
with the demand committee was appointed
to make the inquiry, and recently concluded
their labors.
In the report submitted they entirely ex-
Onerated Rev. Mr.. johnson, and declared
that the charge made was not proven. Not
only the members Of the congregation, but
all his friends and acquaintances, speak in
the highest terms Of the pastor, and many
prominent white people have expressed
their admiration for him as Il minister
faithful, hard. working, honest and up
right. Since, however, the finding of the
committee and acceptance Of its report, the
story has been started afresl and given ad-
ditional coloring. Why this was done is
ineXplicable to those who supposed an end
to the scandal had been reached.
Some of the members Of the congregation,
cOnversant with all the facts, intimate that
more lies hidden behind this revival than is
suspected. They assert that 1t is nothing
more or less than an attempt to blackmail
the clergyman, prosecuted through malici-
business and dislike. While Mr.. johnson
much prefers nothing more to be said on the
subject, still he will not consent to securing
silence by this means. lie stood fire and
came forth victorious, and the congregation
will now stand by him. 1t was asserted
yesterday by those claiming to know that
legal steps would be taken against those
seeking to iniure the reverend gentleman's
character, and, If possible, punish them for
the slanderous statements being made.
National Republican., 1888-05-23
MENINGITIS IN CHILDREN.

Nervous diseases among children are be
coming alarmingly prevalent. Weak, dys-
pcptic fathers, nervous, cXcitablc, irritable
mothers imprint on the brain and nerves Of
their children distinct tcRdc1cy n ncruOuS
diseases. This is why thousands Of infants
die every year Of Commissions, Tcething,
Disorders, Cholera lnfantum, Marasmus,
Lockiaw, lnfamtilc Paralysis, Meningitis,
and the like.
Scotch Oats Essence has erred many cases
Of well marked rcbrO.Spinal Meningitis
and other Brain and Nerve Diseases. Is it
in these diseases we recommend its use
Yes and no. Yes, If your child already has
1t. But don't wait for II to come. ON the
appearance of the first symptom Of nervous
ness or irritation give the little one few
drops of Scotch Oats Essence-only few.
The result will he life saved, perhaps;
certainly fit of sickness avoided.
And all the time you will he building up
the little brain and tender nerves with
Phosphorous combined by Natures hand)
and making bones aud muscles strong and
stout and digestion perfect.
Take dose yourself occasionally.
Every bottle Of SCoTCH OATS Essence
manufactured by the Company will now
have on its pastehoard wrapper $4,000
forfeit guarantee that II does not contain a
particle of opium, morphine, chloral, or any
other narcotic.
National Republican., 1888-05-23
THE HOUSE.

The floor was accorded to the committee
on labor, and Mr.. O'Neill, of Missouri, chair
man Of that committee, called up the bill to
confne the sale of the products Of convict
labor to the state in which they are pro-
duced.
Mr.. O'Neill endeavored to have an ar
rangement effected whereby debate on the
bill should be limited to two hours, but
opposition was made on the ground that the
principle involved In the bill was too i'm
portant to be established without fun dis
cussiOn and consideration.
The majority and minority reports We're
read at length, and an hour was thus con-
sumGd.
Mr.. O'Neill explained that the measure
originated In visit to this city of manufac-
turers from New York, Brooklyn, Jersey
City, Philadelphia, and other cities, who
appeared before the committee and pictured
the absolute ruin that stared them IN the
face from the competition Of convict labor.
One industry after another was attacked by
this convict labor system, and in each case
the industry was obliged TO lower the rates
OF wages or 90 out of business. Men who
were paying - and $3.50 day to their em-
ployes found themselves face to face with
competitors who paid only five cents an
hour.
The labor organizations of the country,
through their representatives, had urged
upon the committee the necessity for the
passage of the bill. The tariff question sank
into iBsignicance when IL was realized that
there was cancer mt home eating the heart
out of every trade and industry.
Mr., Plumb, of Illinois, member of the
labor committee, opposed the bill on the
ground that il was unconstitutional aud in
tcricrcd with interstate commerce. lie said
that the committee had not properly nves-
tigated the subject before acting upon the
bill.
Mr.. Rogers, of Arkansas, addressed him.
self to the constitutional principles involved
in the measure and argued that Congress
had not the power to lay IN embargo and
pass Il law which provided for nOn-inter-
course between the states Of the Union.
Mr., Rayncr, of Maryland, contendcd that
the bill was constitutional under the pro-
vision giving Congress the right TO regulate
commerce between the states, The right to
prohibit provided that the prohibition was
uniform as TO all the states.
Mr.. ButterwOrth, Of Ohio, said that this
was not the first time when, in the name of
labor, labor was outraged upon this floor.
a pebble that was dropped into the ocean
disturbed every atom OF water in the ocean,
and in the same way a disturbance in the
ranks Of labor anywhere disturbed every
portion of society from the highest to the
lowest, from the outer edges to the center.
The highest interest of the House was to
promote the well being Of all, aul the man
who intimatcd that any one on this floor
was unfriendly TO labor was a Ounce, a
Bnave, or an unabridged ass.
The main hackers Of this bill were not the
National Republican., 1888-05-23
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES.
They Can Participate in the University
Ceremonies.

At meeting of representatives of Catho-
lie congregations and societies Of Washing
ton held at Carroll Institute Hall last
Rosecrans, and the secretary, Maj. Mallet,
were appointed a committee to communi-
cate with President Cleveland, and request
that he authorize the heads of departments
and independent bureaus "to grant leaves
of absence to such employees of the eXecu
tive departments as desire to participate in
the ceremonies of the laying of the corner
stone,n such leaves Of absence ''to be
charged to those availing themselves Of the
privilege granted in accordance with the
general regulations of their respective de-
partments or bureaus
Gen. Rosecrans accordingly forwarded to
the President, by messenger, a copy of this
resolution, and yesterday afternoon the
President indorsed on the copy his ap-
proval Of the request Of the congregations
and societies.
The following persons We're. added to
Gen. Rosecans's staff as aides on yestcr-
day: Paul johnson, DR.. }. Dudley Morgan,
and Jesse II. Strickland.
The following named preates will take
part in the ceremonies attending the laying
of the cornerstone: James Gibbons, cardinal
HIcnDlsnOp ol DHltllHOle, AIcnpihHops oonl
j. Williams, Boston; w, II. Elder, Clncin.
natl; VI. A. CorrigOn, New York; p j. Ryan,
Philadelphia; j. b. Salpointe, Santa Fe,
n. NJ; John Ireland, St. Paul, Mimi,
Bishops II. p. Northrop, Charleston;
John j. KeOne, Richmond; John Moore
ST, Augustine, Fla, j, j. Kahn, Wheeling;
a. \, Curtis, Wilmington, Del; l.. $. Ne.
Springfield, Mass; Matthew lIarkins,
Providence; John l.. spalIing, Peoria;
Richrad Gimour, Cleveland; c. p. Macs,
Covineton, Ky; II. j. Richter, Grand
Rapids, Mich; Joseph Rademachcs, Nash.
Vile; Martin Marty, Dakota; Edward
Fitzgerald, Little Rock; Jeremiah O'Sullivan,
Mobile; +. Janssins, Natchez; Steven v.
Ryan, Buffalo, VIM. NJ. Wygcr, Newark,
n. j.: Francis McMmcty, Albany; r. phe-
Ian, Pittsburg; Thos, McGovorn, Harris.
burg; J. F. Machebeuf, Denver and Leo
Hart, North Carolina.
National Republican., 1888-05-23

laboimg men. This was the first time he
had ever known monopoly Join hands with
labor in order to make the criminals Of the
country gentlemen Of elegant leisure. Some
gentlemen seemed To feel sympathy for the
criminals: he tet little anxious about the
men who bore the burden of caring for ana
supporting these criminals.
Mr. O'Ncill inquired what labor the gen
ueman has sought to support IN his tariff
speech.
Mr. Buttcrworth replied that he was try
Ing to protect American labor against for.
eign labor lie was not attempting to tax
laborcrs at home in order to support labor.
crs on the other side In illcness.
Mr.. O'Ncill inquired which the gentleman
preferred to remain idle-thc honest work
ingman or the fclon.
Mr.. Butterworth remarked that the gen.
tlcman spoke with all the confidence Of
knowledge and all the assurance of ignor-
ancc. The trouble with the gentleman was
that he assumed his facts.
Mr.. sO'Neill asserted that he assumed
what he knew. aud that was that the work
ingmen were demanding this bill.
Mr.. Buttcrworth declared that there was
no evidence that any industry had been
stricken down by reason of competition
with convict labor. There was not n well
ordered business establishment that could
not compete with prison labor.
Mr.. Brumm, of Pennsylvania said the
gentleman was entirely mistaken.
Mr.. Buttcrworth denied that he was mis-.
taken. The greatest punishment that could
he inflicted upon honest men was to tax
them to support the criminals who had
robbed them.
Mr.. Wilson, of Minnesota, argued against
the bill on constitutional grounds.
Mr.. Adams, of Illinois, also opposed the
bill as being unconstitutional.
Messrs. Cannon, Illinois; Cultivate, Ohio,
and Blount, Georgia, opposed the bill.
Mr.. Butterworth, of Ohio, urged Mr..
O,Neill TO postpone the consideration Of the
bill TO another fixed date in order TO afford
opportunity for mature consideration aud
the correction Of crudities.
Mr.. Reed seconded the request, AMI Mr.,
O'Neill asked consent to postpone the bill
III til. next Saturday, but objection was
made, and Mr.. Lodge, of Massachusetts,
addressed the House In support Of the bill.
.Ile said that the bill was not unconstitu.
tional, nor did It seek to enforce lifelong
idlcncss upon convicts. What II did dC
was TO protect states from the infringement
of convict-madc goods from other states.
Messrs. CarutlI, of Kentucky, and Bound,
of Pennsylvania, also spoke in favor of the
bill.
Mr.. Cannon, of Illinois, offered an amend
ment prohibiting the transportation for
commercial purposes Of all goods wares,
and merchandise from any foreign country tC
the United States, which, IN whole or In
part, were manufactured or produced by
convict labor, and prescribing penalties fol
The violation of this prohibition. Adopted
The previous question was then ordered -
yeas lS5, nays Ii-on the engrossment and
third reading of the bill; and then, the houl
of o'clock having arrived, the House ad'
ipllrup1
National Republican., 1888-05-23
THE COURT RECORD.

Court In General Term-Chef Justice Bing'
ham and Justices Cox and James,-BallOch
vs., Hooper; argument finished and case sub
mitted Assignment unchanged.
Circuit Court, Division No. e-IuStice Mer'
rlck.-Bowie vs.. Hume; trial resumed and not
finished, Jury again respited, Assignment I'M
changed
Circuit Court, Division No. l-Justlco llag-
Henderson vs., Capitol, North q street
trial resumed, Assignment unchanged,
Equity COurt-Justice COX.-ln re lunncy
of Sarah j, Hickman; writ de lunatiCo In
Quirendo ordered to issue. Paine VS., Paine;
sale decrced and q. f. Applcby appointed
trustee. Fowler vs. Taylor; motion 10 strike
out pleas sustained.
Criminal Court - Justice MONTGOMERY
Timothy 4, sullivan, sunday bar; not guilty,
George Palmer, throwing stones; ;nolle pressed,
Thomas II. Lyons two cases), cruelty to AMI
mails; on trial.
National Republican., 1888-05-23
"rYGNIALloN AND GALATEA."
An Interesting Amateur Performance
at the National,

An Interesting Amateur Performance
AT the National.
Gilhcr's beautiful play Of "PygmaliOn
and Galatea' was presented at the National
Thcater yesterday afternoon by company
of amateurs for sweet charity, The east
was as follows; Pygmalion, Mr. George
lIazelton; Leucippe, Mr. John j. Key;
Chrysos, Mr.. Hubbard Taylor-Smith;
Mimos, Mr.. Frank b. Martin; Agosimos,
Mr.. Alexander B. Mcdowell; Galutca, Miss
Letitia Aldrich; Cynisca, Miss Ada Butter
ileld Myrine, Miss Mary Buttorworth;
Daphne, Miss Bertha ID. =. Lincoln.
Mr., Herbert A. Cripps, through the COur-
tesy of Col. McCmull, was the stage man
ager, and Mr. \, W. Schroeder was musical
director, II is not thepurpose of this notice
TO give a criticism on the performance; that
would be manifcstly unjust. The stage set
tings We're tasteful and pretty, the costumes
new and becoming, and most Of the ladies
and gentlemen of the cast good looking.
The audience, like the company, was made
up largely Of people who are not regular
tlieatergocrs, but they did not look amy
the worse for that There was prepondci-
enCc of married women and sweet young
girls, all of whom seemed to be very happy.
The ladies of the cast had lots of flowers
given them.
Miss Aldrich, the GNlOtea, had four bic
bouquets handed to her at the end of the
first act, not to mention another thrown
from an upper box which she did not see.
Miss Aldrich looked pretty as Galatea, and
was quite easy in her manner. Miss BCrthn
Lincoln, as Daphne, was noticeable for her
clear enunciation and general effectiveness
She has qualities that would lit her for real
work ON the stage. Miss Mary Butterworth,
as Myrinc, looked like Mary Anderson, and
Miss Ada Butterheld, as Cynisca, wa, 50
pretty that nobody felt that there was any
good reason why Pygmalion should fall in
love with marble statue.