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Mower County transcript., 1895-05-15
THE TRANSCRIPT
AUSTIN, WEDNESDAY,, MAY Is. 1895.

-Edison's Improved phonograph at
Fox Hotel this week.
Try Campo Board kept by John
Paul lumber company.
Sweet corn seed for sale. Inquire
at Austin National Bank.
The John Paul Lumber Company
always have fresh stucco in stock.
lee cream, nuts, ca ndies, ice cream
soda and fresh fruits at Fellner's, next
to opera house.
j. Solner has raised the roof OF
his residence on South Main street and
otherwise improved it.
For sale, eighty acres of land and
house and lots in village OF Lansing.
Inquire of 81. B. Soule.
1.-The ''Banner'' department store
northeast of the court house. is the
latest conner. Read their ad and note
their prices.
When in need of building material
of any kind call on the Austin Lum-
Der Company, when you always get a
fair deal. L. n. Wilsey, manager.
Baldwin & Tanner of Brownsdale,
are hustlers. Why don't you buy a
windmill OF them and not break your
back and waste your time at the old
pump?
Dewitt, Fiester & Co., opposite
the court house, have evidently not
heard of the recent sharp advance in
the price OF shoes, judging from their
low prices.
New watermains are going In
north FROM the foundry and east to
the connections with Bafr's brick and
tile mandatory. New mains will
also be laid out Lansing Avenue to,
wards Oakwood Cemetery.
Henry Wheeler, of Erie, Penn, an
old time resident of Austin, came last
Wednesday to spend few days with
his sister, Mrs. C. Fl. Coates. He finds
great Improvements going on here,
all the more noticed by him. as he has
been absent for several years.
Capt. Luxe B. Fairbanks is a
farmer again. He has purchased the
David Gates forty, two miles west of
the city and half OF the Everest eighty
north OF that. He has greatly
improved the r. King property in
this city which he recently purchased
for his home. - -~
The 18th annual commencement
OF Carlton College with it's attendant
exercises will occur on Thursday,
June Is. We see by the Minneapolis
. Journal that the vaiedictOrian OF the
class OF 1885 is Miss Agnes e. Page OF
Mortified, daughter OF Harlan ".
Page. Agnes Was born in Austin and
many Of Us remember her asa little
girl. We are glad to note her rapid
advancement In her studies. sy. Il v@
Mower County transcript., 1895-05-15
another New School House.

: iAspecial meeting of the voters of
this school district was: held In, the
court room Monday evening, Eugene
Wood presided. The statement was
made 10 regard to the overcrowded
condition OF our schools today and
:of the unhealthy atmosphere of the
two basement rooms now in use in
the high school building. We have
now 124e pupils with the prospect of
q hundred more next term. After
discussion, it was voted with practical
unanimity that new ward building
be erected by the board OF education
this summer in the first ward in the
northwest part Of the city, the same
to be Of solid brick walls and metallic
roof, two story and containing four
rooms at present and to be let only to
Austin contractors and workmen.
The district is authorized to issue 6
per cent bonds to meet the expense.
We believe that this action is in the
right direction. There is nc need of
putting up unnecessary school build
ings, but when the necessity for them
is urgent and imperative, let US build
something that is durable and credit
to our enterprising city.
Laying of the Corner Stone.
The program for the Corner Stone
service at Oakland, Mimi, this after.
noon.. May Is, 1895:
Opening Hymn.
Scripture Reading.
Prayer.
Hymn.
Retrospect, Rev. G. D. Belden.
Report of Building Committee.
Laying OF CorDer Stone.
Prospect, Rev. F. G. Whitney.
Hymn.
Benediction.
Mower County transcript., 1895-05-15
The u. S. Govt Reports
show Royal Baking Powder
6uper1or to all 0fhecR
To Our Patrons.

10 Our PatrOnS.
We have secured the Hunting
Warehouse at the G.. NJ. & St. Paul
Depot. and are fully equipped to buy
wheat, sell and exchange flour and
feed on the same terms as before the
Mill burned. We are crowding our
Mill at Blooming Prairie, day and
night to its full capacity, and will be
able to supply all our customers with
the very best -four that can be made.
Thanking you all for your liberal
patronage In the past and soliciting
continuance Of same, we are, Yours
truly, CAMPBELL Bros.
Mower County transcript., 1895-05-15
Married..
GOODRICH-WArERMAN.

NORTHUMBERLAND.
At the residence of the brides sister
Mrs. c. H. Human in Chicago, by
Bishop Cheney, Tuesday noon, May
I. 1895, J. Fl. Goodrich of Delevan,
Wis, and Mrs. Jennie Waterman re-
Gently OF Austin, Mimi. Mrs. Water
man was daughter of the late Col.
J. H. Mansfield of this city and has
spent the greater part Of her life here
where she has many friends. She
discon tinued housekeeping here only
a short time since. The groom is one
Of the:prominent merchants of Dele
van. Mr.. and Mrs. Goodrich have
already settled in their new home.
We wish for them much of life's Joy
and prosperity. fsa* " s.ss..zr
Dr. Prioe's Cream Baking powder
AvWad ca nA6 1Q6vinnw Eaa. e Peaaeiaea L
Mower County transcript., 1895-05-15
: Card of Thanks.

I wish to express my heart felt
thanks and gratitude to the many
friends who have. given me their
kindly aid and sympathy In my great
sorrow. GEO. LITCHFULD.
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-03
SPREAD OF A BIC SCANDAL
The Colt.Van Allen Case Promises
to Attain Worldwide
Notoriety.
In Self.Defense the Accused Millionaire
Will Produce Sensational
Evidence.

PROVIDENCE, R. l., Nov. 2.-The Colt
Van Allen case, although enjoying more
than ordinary notoriety in society circles,
promises to become even more famous, and
it was announced from authoritative source
that within the next two weeks there
would be Developments which will startle
the whole country. The investigation of
the Washington end of the case has been
going on quietly, but none the less surely,
and from what information has already
been gathered, it is positive that the
evidence from the capital will be of the
most sensational character.
Colonel Colt and his attorneys have been
especially active, and as a result evidence
has not only been secured in the United
States, but extends even to the Austrian
Empire and to Switzerland. The evidence
in relation to Mrs. Colts movements in
Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York
and Washington has already been made
public, but according to Colonel Colts at
torneys nearly everything of value was
held back and they claim to have a very
strong case. In this move, as in all others,
Colonel Colt simply follows the lead of the
petitioners counsel in striking back. In
fact, during the whole case he has not
shown any disposition to press matters
unless he had to do it in self-defense.
There is the greatest secrecy conce rning
what happened in foreign climes, and
although attempts have been made to keep
it secret it has leaked out that not only
James J. Van Allen but number OF other
persons, prominent in society and the
diplomatic world. will have their names
brought into the affair. No names have
been learned as yet, bat it is claimed that
they are very high in Office. 1t is certain
that some very interesting details have
been gathered abroad which promise to
make the Colt VS.. Colt VS.. Van Allen case
of worldwide notoriety before it is fin
iShed
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-03
STRIKE FOR INDEPENDENCE
Cuban Patriots Realize That the
Turning Point Has Been
Reached.
During the Past Week the Fighting
the Most Desperate Known in
the Campaign.

BOSTON, MASS, Nov. 2. Dispatches
which were received from the rebellion in
Cuba to-day state that the turning point
of the war has been reached, and that the
events of the month will show for surety
whether Cuba is to gain her indepen-
dence. A dispatch from Santiago de Cuba,
dated October 81, says:
"The fighting in the vicinity of this city
during the week has been the most
desperate since the opening of the rebel
lion. There Is a lull at present, both sides
seemingly having fought each other to
standstill, and are taking little time to
recoup before resuming operations.
"The insurgents have distinctly the ad-
vantage, as their field headquarters are
situated way up in the mountains where
they are practically free from the death
dealing fever which is raging in the low
lands among the Spanish garrisons. How
ever, disease is working fearful havoc, at
times disappearing for short while. only
to take possession again with more than
increased violence. The hospitals are
filled with patients and many others are
dying simply from the lack of proper
means for treatment, the field force of the
surgeons being utterly inadequate to cope
with the disease
Another dispatch says: GA heavy en-
gagement took place ON October 10 near
Gibare, news of which has Just reached
Santiago de Cuba. A Spanish force which
had been sent to cover the retreat of the
regular garrison from that city was sur
prised by a greatly inferior body of insurg-
ents in the sugar plantations near that
place. The Spaniards numbered 1900 men,
| while the insurgents had force about half
as large. The regulars made gallant
stand, but were badly defeated, losing over
200 men, while the insurgents loss was
| very light. Among those killed was Captain
| Diros, brother of the Spanish Minister of
Finance"
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-03

Healv was on board the British warship
Pheasant on the night of September 16,
and, according to the officers who now op-
pose him, he ordered an officer not under
his immediate command to "get out of my
cabin" under pain of arrest.
In view of the fact that this interesting
incident is said to have occurred on a
foreign vessel it is likely that Secretary
Carlisle will desire to know all about it.
Captain Healy is one of the oldest officers
in the revenue cutter service and has a fine
record One who has served with him said
tonight to The CALL correspondent that he
was one of the ablest seamen in the SER
vice. For the last fifteen years he has
been in command of the revenue cutters
in the Arctic region. While he has an
exceptionally good record as an executive
officer, his language and the manner
toward his subordlnates have frequently
been adversely commented upon. Three
years ago he was tried on charges similar
to those noted in this dispatch and was
acquitted. Since then his manner on ship
board has not changed for the better, it is
claimed, and those who have been
obliged to serve with him have found life
far from pleasant.
From the nature of the charges now laid
before the Secretary of the Treasury, it is
believed that Captsi< Healy is confronted
with the most serious difficulty which he
has yet had to answer, for the standing of
the officers who have affixed their sigma
lures to the complaint is regarded as u
plain indication that his associates on the
quarterback are actuated by motives Of
deepest resentment. Some time will
necessarily elapse before the captain will
reach San Francisco with the Bear Suti-
cient time will be afforded him after he
arrives in port to make known his answer
1t is believed here that an investigation of
the charges is certain to be made.
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-03
Forger Ward Captured.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Nov. "A special
from Washington says: Minister Young
reports from Tegucigalpa that A. K. Ward,
the forger for vast sum, who fed from
here on the 18th inst, is in prison and will
be held pending arrangements to return
him to the scene of his crimes. 1t is only
required by the Honduras Government,
despite the absence of an extradition
treaty, that the prisoners guilt be estab-
lished and he will be promptly sur
rendered.
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-03
Co,nnromised the Era,.ds.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Nov. 2.-The
Fraker insurance moneys, involving the
$4,000, paid to ex-Judge James E. Lin
coin as trustee for the supposed heirs of
the swindler, will be withdrawn from the
Federal Court, settlement having been
effected here. Judge Lincoln and the
other relatives Of DIR. Fraker who would
have benefited by the swindle, although
innocent of wrongdoing, have offered to
return the $4,000, less incidental ex-
penses, and the offer has been accepted.
The San Francisco call., 1895-11-03
ROCK KEFELLER,S RICH GIFTS.
Frequent Donations to Chicago U,,ipersit,
Greatly Enlarged.

CHICAGO, CAL. Nov. 2.--John D. Rookie.
feller has made another magnificent gift
to the Chicago University, which he found
ed by his royal endowment and enlarged
by frequent donations. His latest act of
munificence-the unconditional presenta-
ton OF 81, 900 900, available January next,
and the gift OF 81, ,oOo,o 900 more, conditional
on raising the same amount within a
specified time-was made known to the
students in the gymnasium of the uni
versity to-day while the football team was
preparing for the game with Wisconsin
University.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-14
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
NOTES OF THE STAGE.

William p Mclaughlin who was the original OF
soure Bantam in Dorothy" for this country, will
annesr In that part at the Standard Theatre to-
night In the boxes at the Standard last night were
Miss Lillian Russell. who was the original Doro-
thy in this country; Miss Sadie Martnot. De Won
Homer Miss Della Fox. Francis Wilson and Frank
Daniels.
News came from Providence yesterday that Miss
Edith Mai had received Il bequest OF $4,000 from an
aunt who died recently. Miss Mai IL actress
who has appeared here occasionally in small parts
and was last season member of Hanlons Fan
tasma" Company.
Miss Nellie McHenry will begin her season on
August a. at Long Branch. in her new play, "A
Bicycle Girl
Tony Pastors Theatre will open its season on
Monday with a matinee at o'clock large COM
pany has engaged. and incluces the Russell
Brothers VIII H. Fox, Fisher and Crowell. John
Svmonds Mr. and Mrs. Travele. the two Chicks
Shepard and Whiting and several others.
Digby Bell has secured Frederick Miller's nautical
opera called Nancy Lee" and will present 1t in
all the principal cities next season. opening In Balt
more at the Academy of Music October T.
Nancy Lee is three acts, with the scenes laid
In Hampton Roads and the city Of Portsmouth at
the beginning of the Rebellion. Mr.. Bell will have
the part Of Gabe Swift. provost marshal.
Active rchearsals of THE Capitol" Augustus
Thomas's latest play. began at the Standard Thea
tire on Monday. The piece will be offered to the
public the evening of September Q.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-14
JAMES CARNAHAN wETMoRE.

James Carnahan Wetmore, an old ana holoie'
resident of Elizabeth. y. j. died In that city yes'e
dav He was the son of the Rev. Oiver "e'noie'
PRESBYTERIAN missionary among the lhoians'
direct descendant of Elder Brewster, OF the May
flower and a great-grandnephew OF Jonathan Hu
wards He was born at Whitesboro. n. l., may -
,sl2 He began his business career In New-forH III
1870 Later he went South, where he liVed at new
Orleans in Mississippi and Texas. lie was ire
ouent guest at Henry Clays home. ana was
volunteer al the battle of Buena Vista. lie was d
member of the New-York Stock Exchange IN INC
6f,ies At the outbreak Of the war he went from
Columbus Ohio to be Ohio State military agent d.
Washington In Washington he was on terms oi
intimacy with President Lincoln. Secretary Chase
General Grant, Postmaster-Ceneral Dennison' JUS
tices Swayne and Field President CARRIED ana o'ner
noted men of the day. A few weeks peiore ms
death he had completed writing the reminiscemS;es
~ his life having been associated lntlmateiy WIZ
many of the happenings and men OF the history q, VI
the last three-Guarters of a century lie was alSo
Tho author of 1.-THE Wetmore Family OF America,
a standard genealogical work; also honorary mem,
her of the New England Historical society, anu d
life member of the Young Mems CHRISTIAN ASsocia-
tion Edmund Wetmore. president OF the heRuo-
Ucan cub Is his nephew, and Senator George req
body Wetmore of Rhode Island. MS cousin; re
leaves a widow. the daughter OF the tate Wiilam
Chetwood of Elizabeth. ~ j.. ana son. 1onh
Fleetwood Wetmore
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-14
POOR MEN NEED THEIR PAY.
A PARK LABoRER SAYS THAT HE AND HIS FELL
LOWS DO NOT GET THEIR MONEY

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
city under a reform administration should not re-
cevc their wages regularly as they used to DO
before the government regenerated! nave
worked in the parks for a good many years and
never remember the time when our money was not
ready payday. or course an Official win Dig
salary usually afford TO walt, but man VINO
receives only twelve fifteen dollars week
always needs his money when 1t is due. and now
there are several hundred OF US who are pinched
have not yet been paid for our labor the
week before last.
There Is a law we have been told, when recos-
nizes this need OF laborng men and makes II
misdemeanor punished by fine, for the heads oil
any department to neglect to pay their eihp'oyeS
beyond given number OF days. Mr. Haven VINO
consented to act as president of the Park Board
during Mr. Kings absence. has only been to the
office far can learn three or ioui uines
since June. and he failed to appear AT tHe ua'e
when the payrolls should have been signed. -
We have been told that these rolls nave Deeh
shipped 10 Maine for his signature and that they
will then be mailed to the Adirondacks or some
where else for the name OF another commissioner
No doubt our money will reach us some tline' pu'
this delay Is real hardship. 49,, 49,. 49,.
| have no intention OF trying 10 nave lhese On
for this would do good; but II seems TO
plain man that when an eminent citizeh elther lor
the sake OF patriotism or for glory, accepts pubic
trust he ought to feel sufficient interest or PRIDE In
his work to conduct the citys business IN Dust
nesslike way At least he should not be so
negligent as to render himself liable to legal pro-
cesd;nes 4 PARK LABORER.
New-York, August IL.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-14
THE CASE OF LOUIS STERN.

Max Jagerhuber in THE Drygoods Economist"
The many friends possessed by Mr.. Louis Stern IN
the wholesale drygoods district are up IN arms on
his behalf in regard TO the treatment Wnch ne mas
received at Kissngen. Mr.. Stern has been SEN
fenced by the Bpvarlan court TO "a nne or nprlsoh-
mcnt. both dhe exact sentence is not quite clear
for insulting the Deputy Commissioner OF the spa
at that resort. The average Bad Director IN Ger
many and Austria is usually n man OF the world
man OF education. "A cosmopote in his tastes ana
associations. Baron Won Thuengen is perhaps no
exception to this rule though appearances point 10
the contrary At any rate no American citzen
would calmly submit to the treatment which Mr..
Stern received from him.
That the antsemtie press should thunder against
the Jews because OF this incident and because MI
Stern happens &c be an Israelite will awaken only
a smile Of contempt among the best class OF Ameri-
can Hebrews. To Mr.. Stern II U.s. We are sure.
sufficient feel that his American friends know
enough Of him TO be convinced that. whatever the
two sides Of this story may be. ne conducted MN
self throughout an American gentleman i,oup,-
less hot words passed between Mr.. stern ana baron
Won Thuengen. and under severe provocaton ine
New York merchant for moment lost MS Lhte"gS,
This is all there Is about this kissingen anhlt
attempt "a make this incident into Judehnetne,
that disgracefdl and disgusting product or fecen.
wears Is mistake, for II IL well KNOWN that ~ ~
country In Europe Hebrews more respecten ,nan
in Bavaria. the only German state IN wMch JrM9
are admitted TO the rank OF an o1cer IN thes ainS
Nv the time Mr.. Stern returns nome the inC.uent
viii have doubt been forgotten mere, ana We
hope that II Will equally completely nave passeu
from his memory.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-14
Burlington. Iowa, Aug. 9. 1895.
PRESERVATION OF THE POE HOMESTEAD.

PRESERVATION OF 1fff IOI iiC"r@''i i|-ND'
To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: What a surprise 1t to find in the morn
ing paper that the NewYork Shakespeare society
had purchased or intended to purchase the OLD
homestead OF Edgar Allan Poe at Fordham and pre-
serve ii from the rapid growth Of the city 1t Is
indeed one OF the most complimentary things which
has ever been done in honor OF one OF America
greatest geniuses. His place in American literature
In but half appreciated, and that the Shakespeare
Society should take the initiative step Is matter
OF great admiration 1t is only to be regretted tnat
the preservation Of homes of great men is not more
general.
Poes home at Fordham Is most picturesque out
OF late years property IN the vicinity has advanced
SO much that the magnificent view which Poe COM
manded from a high rock near by, where he took
his usual walks has been encr)ached upon. Inc
author has gone, and the beauty OF the scene mas
gone with him TIE house. however, Is still the
same. although 1t has been shifted about many
times
always admire the care of Boston and Cam
bridge in this respect. They honor their great men,
The home OF Iongfeow is still intact so are
those OF Lowell and Of Holmes. Even the long
stretch of land over which Longfellow viewed the
now of the Charles preserved in his memory;
But what have done in honor OF our Poe and
or Bryant's home In Roslyn? And what forlorn
place Is his gravel Surely our pride FOR such men
OF genius ought to be aroused, and It Is gratifying
that the New-York Shakespeare society should
take the initiative step ARTHUR CAssoT.
West Kill Greene County. y. Y, August o. 1879.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-14
SH1KE-UP IN The POLICE FORCE
THREE CAPTAINS CHANGED AROUND - MANY
TRANSFERS OF sERGEANTS AND
pATROLMEN.

THREE CAPTAINS CHANGED AROUND - MANY
TRANSFERS OF sERGEANTs AND
PATROLMEN.
Acting Chief Conlin announced yesterday that he
had transferred for police reasons the following
captans: William Meakim. from fremont TO High
bridge: Max Schmittberger, Kingsbridge to Ire
mont and Thomas Ryan, Highbridge to Kings
bridge II was said that the transfers were FOR
the purpose of disciplning Captain Meakim who. 1t
is alleged, has been inactive in enforcing the Ex-
else law.
ectivs-sergeant George Titus. who was re-
manded to patrol duty when the Commissioners
shook M the Detective Bureau, was yesterday made
an acting roundsman by resolution OF the Police
Board Titus has been doing special duty In plain
clothes in Morrisania ever since ne was reduced 10
the ranks.
The Police Commissioners were in secret session
till $40 D. m. yesterday. and when they adjourned
they had long list OF transfers OF sergeants and
ratrolmen 10 announce. They are all made for
the good of the public" said Commissioner Parker.
land for police reasons. Chief Conln has reco n
mended the transfers. and we have acted on his
Recommendations and transferred men who were
useless in their present precincts, either because
they were too well known or because they nave not
done as good work we expect from our police
men"
This wholesale transfer OF policemen Is CARRYING
out the announced intention of the Police Commits
sioners TO make % compete reorganization OF The
force by changing men from the precincts where
they have become too wei acquainted, especially
with the view Of eliminating politics from the de-
partment A number OF the patro.men transferred
have served at times as ward men or special duty
men in the precincts from which they have been