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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-04-03
A GOOD FERTILIZER.

The Composition and Action of Leache,
Wood Ashes.
The ashes obtained from the com
bustion of wood contain slick, phos
phate and carbonate of lime, magnesia
oxides of iron and manganese, an(
variable proportions of potash ant
soda. Most of the alkaline matter
in a state of a carbonate, while {,
smaller proportion of it is combined
with the slick.
Leached ashes are always highl,
charged with carbonate of lime, quick
lime being used to render the ly
caustic during lixiviation.
Besides these mineral substances
ordinary wood ashes contain vegetable
matter which has not been burnt, bu
exists in the state of charcoal.
Ashes act powerfully on light. dry
acid soils, improving their hygrome
trix qualities, and by rendering the
insoluble vegetable matter soluble, o
by correcting acidities, they highl,
favor the growth of plants. ASKING
without the application of vegetabl,
matter, exhausts soil, but neverthe
less it may be the means of enrichint
it; since, when a barren soil has it.
constitution so modified, it is capabl.
of bearing green crops that may b.
turned in to augment it's fertility.
Green crops draw the largest pro
portion of their substance from tn,
carbonic acid of the atmosphere ant
from water; hence their substance
being added to the soil, the soil is O
course enriched thereby.
It is we'll known that leached ashe
are highly valuable as an amendmen
and manure, and when spread upon tn
light soils of pine barrens, it correct
the acidity of the soil, augments it
ret entive properties and renders tn
soil fertile.-Andrew 81. Ward, il
Boston GloDe. .~# =.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-04-03
: ST. JOHNS CHURCH.
l Washington Sanctuary Where Many
Great Men Have Worshiped.

l Washington Sanctuary Where Many
Great Men Have Worshiped. :.t
The distinctly fashionable place of
Worship in Washington is St. Johns
Protestant Episcopal Church at the
corner of Sixteenth and Lafayette
square. 1t is one of the oldest churches
n the city, having been built in 1916
~ Latrobe, who was the architect of
The central part OF the Capitol. How
sver, though still quaint and old-fash-
,oned, the st. Johns of to-day is very
different structure from the old church.
Ind would hardly, ! imagine. be rec
'gnized by it's designer. 1t was erected
in the form of a Greek cross, the
ground plan Of which. with Latrobe's
autograph and a number of other in
;eresting relics. can be seen in the
vestry-room at the present time.
St. Johns, from its early days, has
oeen attended by mon and women re-
aowned in the political and social
world of the capital. A little stained
glass window in the gallery tells this
tale quite plainly. It is inscribed as
follows: Erected by the Vestry to
the Memory of William Henry Harri-
son, Ninth President of the United
States; John Tyler, Tenth President
Zachary Taylor, Twelfth President,
Who Worshiped in This Church
While in Office.' The inscription
On another window is equally in.
teresting: Erected by the Vestry
to the Memory of James Madison,
Fourth President of the United States,
Who Worshiped in This Church
While in Office" Upon the first floor
in the right-hand wall, is beautiful
window, representing the angels of the
Resurrection in the upper medallion
and in the lower the annunciation tt
the shepherds. This window bear.
the inscription: ITO the glory of God
and to the memory of Ellen Louis
Herndon Arthur, entered into life Jan
uary II, $780," Upon the window
| ledge beneath this memorial is a larg
brass plate with the following inscrip
ton: "1n memory of Chester ALLAH
Arthur, is placed here by the vestry
He was the twenty-first President O
the United States, and worshiped il
this church, and he in 1884 erecte,
this window to the memory of his wife
He died November 8, 1885," Presi
dents Monroe, John Quincy Adams
Van Buren,, Fillmore, Pierce and Buch
anan were also regular worshipers a
St. Johns, and Lincoln, johnson an
Grant are known to have attende
service there.
The present rector of the church
Rev. W. A. Leonard. The first recto
lies buried beneath the chancel. II
was the Rev. DR.. Hawley. He wo1
the picturesque costume of the las
century, black silk stockings, silve
buckles and shorts. In the pulpit b
wore the black silk gown and band
and black silk gloves, with the fore
finger of the right hand glove spl
open so that he might readily turn tn
leaves of his manuscript.-Wa
| otfop
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-04-03

AS regards the familiar tern:
'corn,'' so frequently referred to in the
European journals, it usually denotes
in each country such grains as is the
most prominent production. Thus, il
Central Europe the corn is rye, in
France and England wheat, in America
maize, and in some countries oats. The
term "pulse'' is also frequently used in
England, and has reference to beans
and peas.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-04-03

is that of a baby. When former dea1
friends visit her-people whom she has
known for years - she greets them
with a vacant stare, so Indicative
q symptom of cases of that kind Of course
Mrs. Stoves relatives view all this with feel
ings of dismay, but they have now become
reconciled to the change, and her whims are
treated with the utmost tenderness. Fol
some time it was given out that Mrs. Stowe
did not recognize her friends because OF
failing eyesight, but this excuse is no longer
alluded to. and the fact that she is now nc
longer mentally capable is recognized
by every one. It was also for long
time thought to be an attribute
OF genius when Mrs Stowe showed
these idiosyncrasies, but the genius which
made Uncle Toms Cabin" the most popu-
lar book of the century has departed. The
father of Mrs. Stowe, Rev. Lyman Beecher,
passed the closing years of his life with
cloud resting over his mind. His symptoms
were greatly similar to those Of Mrs Stowe.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-04-03
HER FIRST DEPOSIT.
How a Good Woman Was Puzzled by the
Simplest Bank Forms.


There are many women who acquire
business habits and methods quite
readily, and conform to mercantile
rules as naturally as do their brothers
or husbands. Again, there are ladies
who are hopelessly puzzled by the
simplest business forms; but there are
not many, let US hope, who make such
a spectacle of their incapacity as did
the woman who went to a savings
bank to make what was evidently her
first deposit.
Going to the teller's window she laid
down the crumpled mass of bills she
had been carrying in her hand all the
way down town. and said: Il want to
put this in the bank"
The teller took the money, counted
it, wrote the amount on small slip of
paper, and handed it to the lady.
"Next desk to the left.''
"But don't 1 get a receipt or any
thing for the money!"
'You will get handbook at the
desk to the left"
At this desk the real trouble began.
write your name in full on that
line,' said the clerk, turning a large
book to the depositor.
'Oh, I have my glove on. VIII you
write it please?"
''But we want your own SIGNATURE
"Oh, do you? Which line, thenp"
'This one."
my own name, did you sayP Mrs.
William Smith, or Mary N. Smithp'
''Mary N. Smith, your own name. .
Mrs. Smith wrote it as directed.
"Where were you bornp" asked the
clerk, taking up the pen to fill out the
remaining blanks.
"Where was I born? Ny goodness,
what's that got to do with itP''
cit is necessary for us to know"
"Well, I think that's funny. I don't
see-well, I was born in Chicago, ILL.,
"How old are you?'
Glow old am I? What on earth dc
you want to know that for?"
sit is often necessary in the identi
fication of depositors.
''Well, that's queer. You've got my
signature and birthplace. Isn't thai
enough?"
mo; ma'am. We require the age Of
all depositurs."
swell, then, I'm thirty-six."
"You've no other money on deposit
here nowp" .-r.e -: ...<
Il should think you'd know it if
had. OF course haven't. How much
interest will I get on thatp"
Il couldn't tell you exactly.'
s'Well, that seems strange. think
this putting money in the bank i.
mighty funny business, that's what
think!'' 1J.s:S ss sss.ls=.. i 5ss5 & ss
She took her bank book, and wen
away greatly mystified. Youths Com
panion.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-04-03
Satisfaction Wanted.

Magistrate Ito Mrs. Con Kelly)-You
claim. Mrs. Kelly, that Mrs. O'Tooli-
han gave you that bruised and black
ened face.
Mrs. Con Kelly-She did, yer honor,
or I'm not Irish born.
Magistrate-And what you want is
damages?
Mrs. Kelly-Naw, sir; I want salts.
faction. I have damages enough
Harper's Magazine.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-04-03
THE GREAT CALF CASE.

Another Decision in the Famous Iowa Lit
igation. but the End Still Far Away.
WATERLOO, La, March 26.-The Jones
County calf case is not ended by any means.
It has been In the courts since 1877 and
grew out Of trouble over four calves valued
at $45. Judge Mnehan on Monday
aled his. decision oyerruling the mo-
don of the defendants for 1udg-
ment against the plaintiff because
of the special findings Of the jury aad ZEN
dered Judgment against all the defendants
except Hartman Keller, who died last week,
Tor $1,000 and costs, which amount to $3, 500.
The defendants Will take the case to the su,
preme Court
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-04-03

=. A newly married young man who
was about to escort his wife to the
doctors Office to be vaccinated, absent
mindedly asked her if she would be
his partner for the lancer's. --Uticf
Observer.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-04-03
SAD HONORS.

President Harrison, His Cabinet and Other
Distinguished Persons Attend the Simple
but Impressive Services Over the Re-
mains of tho Late Justice Matthews
The Body of tho Dead Jurist Taken to
Cincinnati.
WASHINGTON March 26 Funeral services
over the remains of the late Associate JUS
dce, Stanley Matthews were held yesterday
afternoon at the family residence. The re-
mains lay in the music room adjoining the
reception room on the south, and the apart
ment was almost filed with flowers Tho
casket was covered with cloth and was
ornamented with silver rails and handles.
On the cover was silver plate bearing the
inscription:
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-04-03
Tho Faults and Follies of tho AGO

Are numerous, but of the latter none is
more ridiculous than the, promiscuous and
tic cathartics. These wrench, convulse and
weaken both the stomach and the bowels If
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters be used in
stead of these no-remedies, theresult is &C.
complished without pain and with great
benefit TO the bowels, the stomach and the
liver. Use this remedy when constipation
manlfests itself, and thereby prevent it
from becoming chronic.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-04-03

A smart country boy, hearing
about burglars raising windows, ant
about their 'tplants," wanted to know
IF they planted q pane Of glass whe,
they wanted to raise . window p"-Es
change. ....
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-04-03

Stowe has recov-
cred physically from
the attack Of sick
ness which last sum-
mer threatened to
cut short her life,
but her mind Is shat
tered and INTEL
lectually she is but a
child Her friends
will not say that she
is insane nor that
she is an imbecile,
but her mind Is al
M ost completely
gone. Her memory
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-04-03

For strengthening and clearing the voice,
use "Brown's Bronchial Troches." ~ have
lie speakers, and they have proved extreme
ly servlceable. "-ReU. Henry Ward Beecher.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-04-03
HER REASON DETHRONED.

The Mind of the Famous Authoress
Harriet Beecher Stowe, Blank-She Ii
Unable to Recognize Old Friendo-He1
Relatives Dismayed.
NEW YORK, March GA special from
Hartford reports that Mrs Harriet Beeche1
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-04-03
The Best
Spring Medicine.

an the spring Of 1887 was all run down. I
would get up in the morning With SO tired q
feeling, and was SO weak that could hardly get
around Iboughta bottle of Pa1ne's Celery Com
pound, and before had taken it week 1 felt
very much better. I can cheefully recommend
it to all who need building up and strengthen
ing medicine" Mrs. B. A. Dow, Burlington. VI.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-04-03

ANY one can take Carter's Little Liver
Pills, they ar Are SO very small; No trouble t" to
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-04-03

A Dose in Time Saves Nine of Hale's Hon.
ey of Horehound and Tar for coughs.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-04-03

NJ friend, look herel you know how veal
and nervous your wife is, you know
that Carriers Iron Pills will re4leve her, nov
why not be fair about it and buy her a box
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-04-03

SPENDING the crops before they are made
is working to disadvantage; SO far as pos
sible, pay as you 60.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-04-03

CYCLING has become the rage in parts OF
Spain, and large numbers of machines are
being shipped to Barcelona
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-04-03

THE rarest and choicest Of precious metal!
is gallium. 1t is valued at $3.50 an ounce
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-04-03

fHE sale Is reported Of a piece of property
IN Chicago at the rate of $1.3O square inch
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-04-03

ENGLISH army authorities are consider
ing project for enlsting young boys and
letting them grow UP into soldiers.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-04-03

AN American flag, claimed to be the first
one used, was carried in the Harrison in
augural procession at Washing ton. It is
owned by a Mrs. Stafford, Of Edgartown.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-04-03

If afflicted with Sore Eyes use Dr. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it. 25.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-04-03
Paine'S
Celery Compound

Is unique tonic and appetizer. Pleasant to
the taste, quick in its action, and without any
injurious effect, it gives that rugged health
dyspepsia and kindred disorders. Physicians
prescribe it. s1.0o. SIX for $500. Druggists.
WELLS, RICHARDSON Co., Burlington, vt
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-04-03

A NEW BEDFORD fMass.) man had his
whale ninety feet long. The man who
broke It for him had never been to sea, but
be had his. idea how long whale ought
TO be.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-04-03

THE guitar is becoming very fashionable
In England.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-04-03
slorHren e0nn Nourishes babies perfectly
AAGIA56D .SVVD The Physicians fdu0rite

nglkHnun nvcc Color anything any color.
OI6O Never Fdsli Altr0ys s,sTGi
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1889-06-05

Notice is hereby given by the under
signed, Administrative of the Estate of Gil
acomo Raffetto, Deceased, to the creditors
of and all persons having claims against,
the said Deceased, to exhibit them, with
the necessary vouchers, within ten
months after the first publication of this
notice, to the said Administrative at the
Romo Hotel, corner OF Carson Street and
2nd Avenue, in Carson City, Ormsby
County, Nevada.
Dated, May 9tf 1882.
COLUMBIA RAPFETT0,
Administrative of the Estate of Giacomo
Raffetto, Deceased.
T. D. Edwards,
Attorney for Estate
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1889-06-05
=. u z a LnC1L'2

You will be surprised great saving make
turniture Ho of john
COS SACRAMENTO By dealing with
you time to buy lot
invested in furniture unless sent
your order to u.s. Try us; order will convince
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-01
MIR. BACON rs REINSTATED.

WHAT WILL COLONEL ROGERS DO Now7-CoM-
MISSIONER COLEMAN's MILD REPRoOF.
Commissioner James S. Coleman, of the Department
of Street Cleaning, yesterday relieved john S. Ba-
CON- superni eHdent of the departments stables from
the suspension ordered by Deputy Commissioner A.
H. Rogers, while the latter acting Commissioner
during MIR. COleman's absence in Europe Bacon
was ordered TO take charge of the stables again al
IL D. m. last night In his letter to BaC0n reinsta-
Ing him, the Commissioner says that he has exam
med Colonel Rogers charges and the evidence taken
al the hearing Of the case, and adds:
The only thing that 1 discover in the evidence
placed before that you not as courteous to the
Denutv and Acting Commissioner might have BEEN
and that YOU dscbeyed his orders. This, should not
have done any your superior Officers have right to
suspend you If you disobey them.
You must always bear in >mind that 1t your duty TO
obey the orders any officer Of the department who
ranks above you you deem such orders detrimental TO
the pubc interests report the matter 10 me In writing
On your restoration Office you must not show any
feeling whatever against who have been placed IN
noson by the Deputy Commissioner during my absence
Make no removals changes without first receiving my
approval. ,,,e-
Colonel Rogers could not be seen after the dscisioN
NJ the case Consequently Ii IS NOS known whether or
not he will crrry out his threat OF resgnihg uh9ss
Mr. Coleman sustained his action by removing MI
Bacon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-01
BROADWAY AND 14TH ST.

increase of piers and shipping facilities along the
Harlem River, from about onehundred and sixteenth.
st. to One hundred and thirty eghthst. The region
about onehundred- and -sixth-st, which used TO DO
built up with factories and " fats" and the river
has been pretty thoroughly provided with piers 70
accommodates the Increased freight trafhe. Good
sized coast1ng vessels may now be seen unloading
the great lumber pier just below Madison ave.
building piers near this bridge and will have Other
extensive wharves under way soon. .
The Astors have already built piers on Cromwell
Creek. a branch of the Harlem River, and have a
81 100000 contract for piers on the river nearly
ready for letting The property owners On pom secs
OF the river are fully alive 10 its advantages fof
shipping and will utilize them to the utmost
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-01
FINE SCHOOL BUILDINGS.
ppovIsroNs FOR TEACHER AND PUPIL-NEw
PIERS AND wHARvEs.

When schools are mentioned Harlem rises with ono
voice aud claims the best grammar school IN me cy'
IA ~ Lenox.ave and One hundred and-tweniy-
,rh,b "a NJ which E. A. Rowland Is the principal.
put Mr. Rowland and his excellent record do not
avhaus. the advantages of Harlem as part of the
c,,v 70 educate children Harlem has twelve grammar
schools and five primaries OF these the new build
,,r No. SO. at Niney-sxth-st. and Park ave-, viii
be open for the first time on september o. IL Is
so,,r.,orv building almost perfectly fire proof and
Ia. accommodations for 1900 pupils IL will CON
tain grammar and mixed primary schools. William
A owen being principal Of the grammar department
and Miss Emma johnson of the primaries About Q
dozen assistant teachers Will be employed School
building No. 81 has been rebuilt until u Is praenoay
new and No. 80 has been thoroughly renovated.
str,hdnx feature of Harens growth Is thu raeA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-01
LOST GOVERNMENT MONEY AT cABDs.

Chicago Aug 3l.-A dispatch from lhd'auapohS
SAYS: William T. Dennlng, the defauluhs assistant
postmas ter Of BOonvlle, this State, has m%le 0o"
fesslon regarding the circumstances Oh MS 20
lie alleges that he lost the whole aloun', 80, =,
in nIavinr at Evansville and gave the names oil
sixty men with whom he had played. The attorney
to whom the confession was made refuses 70 give
the names for publication. but II Is known ~ |o q;
tain those of many men of business s,ao az fr
Evansville. who have never been susPc,osn.u, s,a5ss
Quenting gambling houses. Under the o.I, To- S 80
law any person winning money which must nav Don ~
known 10 be Government money Is mah- EuIl'y VI
the crime OF embezzlemcnt and subjected 70 te sao
punishment thai Is visited upon the defah,mg en- y,
poye. The defaulter Is a nephew OF the mayer VI
this city lie has been released on $4,000 pail
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-01
FATAL WRECK IN VERMONT.
THREE MEN KILLED AND FIVE INJURED
BY A COLLISION.

AN EXCURSION PARTY CRASHES INTO A STOCK
TRAIN-ALL THE DEAD ARE RAILWAY EN-
PLoYEs-CAUsE OF THE ACCIDENT
Middlebury, Vt, Aug. 31.-An excursion train
from Burlington to the Horse Breeders Associa-
ton meeting at Rutland and a stock train bound
south were in collision at 8 80 o'clock last night
four miles north Of here, near Brooksville. Both
engines, one car and part NJ another OF the eX:
cuIsion train and ten or twelve stock cars loaded
with hogs were wrecked and piled up in heap
The piled thirty five feet high. but occupy
ing a space Of not more than two cars on the
track. Engineer Emery, of the passenger train.
saw the other locomotive coming round the curve
lie put On the air brakes, pushed the fireman from
the cab. and remained with his hand on the lever
till the last. Following is list of the killed
and injured:
ALLEN. W. W.. fireman. Of vergennes leaves widow
and child.
BLoDGErT. Hiram. Of Northneld conductor on the
passenger train he forynve years old and leaves
widow and family He had been nineteen years in
the company's service.
EMERY. William Of St. Adams engineer On the ,assen
ger train. forty years old and leaves A widow and
child
The injured are these:
DUTToN. Conductor. seriously injured
HUNT Arthur. age seventeen. Of ew.Haven VT left
leg crushed and severe bruises about the head
HUNT Charles nineteen, brother Of the above Leo
broken and injured internally
PERRIN, Henry, Of St. Adams. fireman Of freight
train compound fractures OF the right leg
w H. Chilson, of st. Adams engineer Of tho
freight train, jumped and escaped with slight in
Jury.
Wreck.trans were quickly made up at RUTLAND
and st. Adams, and, with physicians, were sen
To the scene. The locality is as safe a one as an
on the road The track and roadhed remain il
fine condition, and show but slight evidences o
the crash The probable cause OF the acciden
time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-01

ican bark Carrie Hecfle of New-York for failure to
procure a bill Of health from the Portuguese Consul at
Port Natal The circumstances under which this fail
ure occurred and the fact that the of the vessel
W. +. Colcod procured such bill of health by tele-
graph, under the direction OF the authorities at Deagoa
Bay were fully represented 10 the Portuguese Gov
ernment by the United States and after investigation
the fine so imposed remited
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-01
rwo PRACTICAL ILLUSTRATIONS.

A, an ind alton of the direction IN which The wind
,oung Il Is not undressing TO note that the nches
saas a. the two elevated railroad stations in onehun1
and twenty ST. and at the socondave station
- one ndred and twenty slxthst.. much heaves
han AT any other stations on the roads. The roSis
also derive handsome patronage from the stations Ia
@ and sixteenth and Onshunire aud twcn
,iHih ats ami nom those on the West Side
hava one hundred and twenty -hfthst Said an
IA Harlem resident yesterday :" A few years
ago we knew everybody that passed through Twenty.
sstbst Harlem people often leave OF the hundre4
in sneaking of their streetsD now We know nobody
" The owner of 60foot business block In ono
hundred and twenty fh. ST. for which he paid 81 900
a few years ago has refused this spring an Offer %
$50 600 declaring that the present income ffon his
rents Is greater than per cent interest on xsoo oV
Il he had Il a sash.