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Mower County transcript., 1897-07-14

nesota, corn. We have an excellent
climate adapted to all profitable
growth. There is no state where
better beef, pork or mutton can be
raised than right in the state of Min
nesota. Those who have had expert
ence in feeding and growing say this.
When it comes to dairying, we are in
the lead. Our grasses are most sue
culent, our water pure and our cli-
mate unexcelled for health of cattle
and for flavor and frmness of butter
and cheese. Small fruits grow abund-
antly and in fact after travelling east
and west, north and south, we have
yet to discover any state or section
where profitable agriculture equals
our golden opportunity right in Min
neSOta.
Mower County transcript., 1897-07-14

In 1881 there was one Young Peo-
pies Christian Endeavor society and
ffty-seven members. In 1897 there
are 50,780 societies and total men,
bership of 100000. OF the states
having more than one thousand local
societies, Pennsylvania leads with
3,443, New York has 3,049, Ohio 1888,
Illinois 2,0l3, Ontario 1888, Indiana
1887, Iowa 1885, and Michigan 1,071.
These figures do not include the jun
ior, intermediate, the senior and
mothers societies. Verify, these
make mighty army to be trained
and used effectively in the interest of
good citizenship, personal integrity
and the elimination Of corruption and
vice from society.
Mower County transcript., 1897-07-14
A WORTHY PENSIONER.

Represent tative Tawney was notified
on Thursday by the commissioner Of
pensions that T. F. Leonard of Aus
tin has been granted a pension of $72
from May 81. This case is an inter-
esting one and it is due solely to the
efforts Of the Winona representative
that this result was obtained. Mr..
Leonard, who is in needy circum-
stances and utterly helpless, was
granted an increase in his pension on
Feb. 8, 1897, making it $50 per month,
and on Feb. 9 it was again increased
to $50. This was not sufficient, how
ever, and Mr.. Tawney made a per-
sonal appeal for Leonard and the rate
of $72 was accordingly granted.
Mower County transcript., 1897-07-14

LOCHREN was given a chance for
his insolent talk at the Gettys burg
dedicati while Congressman Taw-
ney, who was born at Gettysburg, was
a witness of the three days. fight
which settled the fate of the Rebel
lion and who was one Of the main
supporters Of the appropriation for
the monument was not invited to
speak. Better get committee of
ARRANGEMENTS next time that under
stands common decency and courtesy.
Mower County transcript., 1897-07-14
MINNESOTA AGRICULTURE.

There is no state in the union where
agriculture can be more profitably
engaged in than in Minnesota. We
are very near to the northern limit of
the wheat growing climate and it is
an Established principle that the
nearer to this northern limit the
animal or vegetable growth can be
carried on the better. The best wheat
is grown in the northern part of
the state. We are equally successful
in raising flax, oats, barley: timothy,
clover, millet and, in southern Min
Mower County transcript., 1897-07-14
HAMLINE UNIVERSITY.

The catalogue of Hamline Univer.
sity for the year 1861 is at hand.
This institution Of learning has re-
Gently become university in fact as
we'll as in name. A fully equipped
medical department was added some
over year ago, and divinity school
has been organized with the expecta-
tion Of being opened this fall. A
school of law is one Of the proba-
bilities Of the near future. Hamline
University is finely located between
the Twin Cities, partaking of the
advantages Of both, yet far enough
from either to have it's own commu-
nifty life. Its course Of study includes
mathematics, ancient and modern
languages, Eoglish language and lit.
erature, historical and political sci
ence. physics, chemistry and biology.
Special emphasis is placed upon lab
oratory methods and upon individual
The necessary ex-
penses range from $3.50 to 5000 per
year.
This college has we'll deserved rep
utation for teaching it's students
very thoroughly and for equipping
them unusually we'll for actual work.
The faculty are a body of Christian
men, and the moral tone of the school
is excellent. For catalogue or fuller
information, address the president or
registrar at Hamline, MINI.
Mower County transcript., 1897-07-14

SOME one claims to have made the
discovery that every spotted dog has
the end Of his tail white, and every
spotted cat has the end of it's tail
black. We wonder if that is really so.
Mower County transcript., 1897-07-14

LAST Saturday for the first time
since they we're launched from the
yards where they were built, both of
the big Northern steamship liners,
the Northland and the Northwest,
were ''sold out" for the current trip
from Duluth to Buffalo and return.
The public are beginning to discover
that this lake trip is unexcelled for
comfort and enjoyment.
Mower County transcript., 1897-07-14

The manufacturers Of Minneap polls
and St. Paul should appreciate the
fact that it requires work and adver'
tising on their part to make Mime.
sofa people acquainted with the quail
ity of their goods before they can
expect an increasing amount of home
trade.
Mower County transcript., 1897-07-14

ANNUAL school meeting next Sat-
urday. Are you interested enough to
hustle for good men or women for d.
rectors, or shall the election go by de-
fault through the Indifference of our
taxpayers and school patrons? The
largest vote cast at any election
should be at the school elections.
Mower County transcript., 1897-07-14

The gigantic evil of our day is the
liquor traffic. The 5000, 100000 to
81 900, 100000 spent yearly for intoxi-
eating drinks is worse than wasted.
If this enormous amount we're spent
in buying useful commodities, and all
expenses caused by drink could he
stopped, the times would find imme-
diate and immense relief.
Mower County transcript., 1897-07-14

We need not complain of the heat
here last week. Fridays report in Chi
cago showed sixteen people dead from
the heat, two insane, and out of a
large number of prostrations ten cases
critical. Similar reports come from
New York, St. Louis and elsewhere.
Minnesota heat is moderate compared
with that of the sunstrOke localities.
Mower County transcript., 1897-07-14
Notes From Exchanges.

Anoka Union: Certainly twin city
dailies didn't print all that stuff
about the Youngers, unless somebody
"coughed up"
West Concord Enterprise: In a
print office the services of any man
are likely to possess value. Even a
chronic kicker may prove useful in
running job press by foot power.
Hayfeld Herald: Prof. Schelde,
president of the Austin Business
College, was calling 90 friends in
town Tuesday. The professor in
formed Us that the college will open
Sept. 21st.
Candy News: 90. French's house
at or near Minneota, was struck by
lightning last week. The building
was set on fire, but promptly extin-
guished so that but little damage
was done. No one injured.
Dodge Centre Record: It is hard
to estimate the rain fall. Nearly
every thing outside was running over.
Empty wash tubs were filled. At M.
r. Dresbach's, paint pail larger at
the bottom than at the top was full.
Mr.. D. is positive that 10 inches Of
rain fell at his place.
Usage News: Rev. McNeel, Of
Mitchell, keeps a couple Of goats
which supply his family with milk.
We asked him why he didn't keep
COW, and he said they were too much
trouble; that a goat was no more
trouble than chicken and the milk
is much richer than cows milk.
Mortified News: Prof. Harlan W.
Fisk of Grand Meadow and Miss
Louise Hubbel, formerly students at
Carleton, were married at the home
of the brides parents in Tappan, N.
D., Wednesday. They stopped over in
Mortified on their wedding trip
yesterday and are the guests of Mrs.
J. A. Little.
St. Cloud Journal Press: It is re-
ported that a fund of 100000 was
sent to this state from Missouri to be
used in getting the Younger brothers
pardoned. This may or may not be
true, but the stuff the Twin city
papers have been running next to
pure reading matter has very much
the appearance OF having been in
serted at regular advertising rates.
Ottumwa Democrat: Dodgers were
SO named for the reason that people
"dodge" taking them and dodge read
ing them. That is why dodger adver-
tising brings no returns. There is no
lodging persistent newspaper adver-
tlsing. though. It is bound to be
read and certain to bring returns.
The better the advertising the better
the returns; and the better the re-
turns the more advertising will there
be.
Shakopee Argus: Just now is the
time weeds may be destroyed to the
best advantage. Hot, murky weather
has given all noxious weeds a rank
growth, and unless they are destroyed
before going to seed the pests will
gather fresh numbers and insolence
by another year. There is state law
in reference to noxious weeds that
places considerable responsibility up
on road overseers and street commits
sioners.
Lyle Tribune: A large family re-
union was held at the grove Of Henry
..l:.*".
Mower County transcript., 1897-07-14

THE state board Of pardons has as
yet not proved a blooming success.
They need more sand in refusing par
dons and resisting the pressure of
interested parties
Mower County transcript., 1897-07-14

EIGHTY. SEVEN deaths in Chicago
from the heat last week and 347 seri-
Gus prostrations. Talk about the
Windy City as a summer resort!
Mower County transcript., 1897-07-14
AUSTIN, WEDNESDAY, JULY IA, 1897

Two women are candidates for
school directors in Duluth next Sat-
urday. Good plan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-15

hard 70 induce Freedman 70 trade Rusie
for Win Mercer
According to a telegram from PhiiadeI-
phIa- Goekls- the first b4sernan, has Re-
eeIved an offer from Pittshurg-
Joe Corbett- brother Of the champion
2Ugllist- i playing third hSSe tor the
Baltimore when the league season begins
Every stake 10 be decided At the spring
Brooklyn handicap. which Is $4,000. has
been valued at 5000 They all close to-
morrow
John J. PappaIou the crack pitcher Of
the Holy Cross (WorcesteFl base ball nine
surprised Manager Devfue yesterday by
announcing that he had signed with
Cleveland for the coming season
For three years Clark Griffith has rank
ed up at the top OF the Chicago club
pitchers His percentage OF victories Won
during the three successive years
Breitenstein and Werien are consider
ing the advisabiIi1y Of going on aIto-ner
hunting and fishing trip aboard the
Nancy Hanks II the weather naoderates
they VIII leave for southern waters
Louisville has made many mistakes. but
IL could not commit a bigger blunder than
70 make Jimmy Rogers manager OF the
lacks experience in the big league
Fred PfeEer-s friends in Louisville his
learn On excellent authority that the sec
ond haseman was soon TO marry Anna
were learned
Senator Irby. the once great race horse
that Ed COrrigau paid 5000 for. and
which won several Of the rich stakes.
broke down last week while being speed
ed 3 quarter at Ingleside- and II is thought
he viii never face the starter again
The Brighton Beach Racing association
has announced a list OF stakes 10 close
February % The stakes range in value
from 81 eco $500. the latter being the
Brighton Cup for 3-year-oldS and upward
two miles and a quarter The % stakes
foot up more than 500
Fills de Roi a 2-year-old colt by Stuart
La SOuTeraine- bred IN France was re-
Gently sold in France at auction for S49-e-
The London Sportsman says that tOref- n
buyers were trying TO get him for Ed
mond Blanc a rich French owner lie
was retained however by the BREEDER OF
the colt This Is record sum for 4 >
year-oId IN France-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-15
FITz TALKS.
Has a Number of New Boxing
Moves to Try,
When He and Jim COrbett Meet
to Fight.
ISM GOOD CONDITION.
Says He Has Never Yet Lost
His Temper.
ing Bag Machine.

New York Ian blob FItzsimmons.
the Ianky aspirant for championship
honors. is in New York \ reporter
called on him al his hotel TO give his
views on the pugilistic situation
FitZsimmons is carefully keeping MN
self in good condition His flesh Is hard
and rudy. and his eyes are clear as
crystal In half a dozen OnSlaUghts on
the bar he partook of nothing stronger
than mineral water
I have no definite plans for the fu-
ture,- said he I only know that We
play in Brooklyn next week Beyond
everything TO my manager. MI ulian
When viii you start in 10 train
oh. I don't know IN plenty Of time
10 get into condition. at any rate, he
replied
DO you know where you viii train
I cant tell If the battle is 10 take
place IN Mexico. which it probably viii;
I shall secure the old quarters mad
when I fought Peter Maher-
Have you thought OF any new line
Of training
at running, walking. punching the bag
and in other ways 10 make myself as
perfect physically as possible"
VIII you spring any new blows on
Corbett2''
We'll. if I have any new blows you
may be sure I won't publish them III
leave that to Corbett- He's always in
venting new blows but by the way, l
don't ever remember his knocking any
! body out with them"
What do you think of Corbett's as
sault on the stage Manager
I don't care 10 say anything about
it, replied Fitz-
IF a big man hit me like that. I'd be
| apt TO hurt him, - put in friend
Yes, but the first blow would make
you dazed-' said another
The only way" said FitZ- would be
to lie on the floor and play 'possum IN
til he started away Then jump up and
soak him
I've often been leased and bothered -
added Fitz, but have never lost my
/ temper yet
DO you feel confident that you will
beat CorbeItF'
As confident as ever always
/ thought I could whip him. and see no
reason 10 change my opinion this late
day
brought down some photograph OF his
new pG1chiEg-bag machine He is as
/ pleased with the affair as a child with
a toy-and he spent half an hour explain
I ing the beauties Of it
The writer asked him II he thought
Dury's death would have any effect on
| boxing
F'Itz replied that he thought not
The game has improved greatly dur
/ ing the past few years" he said
In what way" was asked In the
matter of atterdances Of the boxers
| themselves
/ The boxers he replied They are
/ more Intelligent than they used to be
| The class OF people has not improved,
/ the fights in the old days IN England
Then fighters were only big brutes- while
today the average boxer is fairly well
| educated, sharp and shreWd-"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-15
CIGARETTE TRUST WAR.
4 Large Tobacco Dealer Of Montreal
to Fight the Combine

Montreal. Jan 1.-Two years sgo the
American tobacco trust sold the right
to manufacture its brands Of cigarettes
n Canada to the American Cigarette
company. Of Montreal of which Mr.
Mortimer Davis was president and 9th
81 leading tobacco men In selling the
cigarettes TO dealers the company fore
Cd them 70 sign an agreement 70 handle
no other brands
J. r FoFtier- a large cigarette dealer
here had the directors arrested for con
spi-acy and has had similar action en-
tered IN every province in the Ciouiu-
ion Mr. Fortier says he is determined
70 break Up the trust and he and his
counsel viii leave for New York tomOr-
row TO see what can Dc done before
American courts As the American
trust was f0rcEd 10 renOunce its mOEop-
oty by lazfSIa ture recently h feels con-
fdeut IL Csa be shown the trust cannot
legally operate il the United States
There VIII - no difficulty IA obtaining
similar ruling IN Canada
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-15
WON'T PAY ASSESSMENTS.
Republican Officers and the Central
Committee in q Squabble-

The Republican county central COM
ruittee and the candidates who were
successful at the recent election have
locked horns and there is an indication
that there will be serious trouble
The difficulty is about the assess
ments When the campaign closed the
committee found itself several hundred
dollars behind The candidates were
asked 70 make up the deficit Sena-
tor Sterne. Representative Brooke
representative Larimer and County
Superintendent Stout paid the assess
rnent- and the others refused 10 do 50
Those who refuse to pay are Judge
Hazen- E NJ Cockreu- clerk of the dis
trict court Aaron JetmOre. county at
torney, z D MeKeever. representative
and L 8 DoIman. probate judge The
assessments of Judge Hazen- Clerk
Cockreu and Probate Judge Dolman
are so. that of County Attorney Jet
more $50 and Representative MckeeV-
er was asked 70 pay so The original
Assessments were $3.50 $3.50 and $50
\ special meeting OF the county cen
traI committee has been called for ,
D m tomorrow 10 consider the matter
and II remains TO be seen whether the
central committee or the candidates
viii win the fight
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-15
TRACY HAS DOUBTS.
The Ex- Secretary Of the Navy Doesn't
Approve the Arbitration Treaty.

New York Jan 1.-THE World this
morning says. General BENZ F Tracy.
former secretary of the navy when asked
his views on the arbitration treaty last
night said When the signing of the
treaty was announced I thought it enc
Of the greatest triumphS that diplomacy
had ever achieved But since reading with
more care what purports 70 De the ttNt
OF the treaty I am led 70 doubt whether
we DO not by this treaty agree % submit
70 the aE0lJrsa ton OF a European mon
arch the whole question of the Monroe
doctrine and our right 70 enforce II BY
article l. 1t Is provided that the high con-
tracing parties agree 20 submit 10
bItraJiOn II accordance with the prov1S-
ions OF this treaty al questions in differ
ence between them in which they NAV
fail 10 adjust by diplomacy negotiations
Secretary OInev Is reported a GecIar-
- 80 - rE5- 80 - E---rarr5 80 -,
frirg- rafI TO fsn5 auv- IsnzT1a q in This
treaty which jusIifieS any such inference
On the contrary II seems clear that II
this treaty Is ratified the United States
binds itself 10 submit 10 arbitration its
rights 70 enforce the Monroe doctrine a.
against England
IF Spain in her distress should sell
cuba 70 England I am unable 50 see
why article does not expressly provide
that our right 70 exclude her from the
control and enjoyment OF the territory
claimed under such purchase IS not 70
be submitted to arbitration
The language OF article g whether 50
intended or not would seem 70 nj and
provide for the exact situation that would
exist under those circumstances
Certainly II England should purchase
either Cuba or St Thomas. her right
to have access to control and enjoy the
territory thus purchased would consti-
tUte territorial claim within the mean
ing of language used in article 2.
Under the language Of this treaty the
United States could not refuse arbi-
trate EugIand's right TO occupy the ter
ri1ory thus acquired by purchase without
being guilty OF q breach Of This treaty
Nor could we resist the fCrcfbIe Occu-
patton Of territory Of the numerous South
American states made by England under
q claim OF right All such questions must
under this treaty De submitted 10 arbitra-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-15
GOV. ADAMS AT LEADVILLE
He Will Investigate Strike Situation
With q View to Settlement

LeadvilIe Col Jan 15.-AIva Adams
the new governor who took his seat last
Wednesday. arrived in the city this
morning in company with Major Gen
eraI Brooks Of the state militia
The governor comes TO personally in
yestigate the strike situation in the
hope that some arrangements may be
made for the arbitra ton Of the strike
which for seven months has practically
paraIyzsd the great mining camp and
cost the state nearly q quarter Of
million dollars for the maintenance of
a military guard for the mines
AdIutant General Moses has wired
orders 70 a Columbus clothing firm for
uniforms for the 800 citizens OF Lead
vile who have enlisted in the state mi
ntia since the occupation OF the camp
by troops. This is believed 70 mean
that the nonresident miIitiamen are all
70 be withdrawn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-15
CHICAGO WILL CELEBRATE
4 Great Demonstration Planned in
Honor of the Arbitration TrestY.

Chicago. H. Jan ia great dem
Oustration has been arranged 10 take
place February = in celebration OF the
successful termination OF the treaty o.
arbitration which, IL Is expected the
senate viii ratIfy in two weeks The
committee in charge of affairs viii con-
sis1 Of D. r Goudie, chairman Don
NJ Gailie. first vice chairman d j. y
NatheSou, second vice chairman. \ Al
Iardyce. secretary George Stewart as
siStant secretary George r Gooch.
General c. P Elliot R NJ Janrey.
Wm- Zimmerman. George a Rose, W
B Graham, Dr. B Grant Jsfries and
r Hatheson They Will be assisted by
general committee consisting OF prom
inenC Canadians and British Amer1-
cans and Dr. Wm- c GrayS original
committee OF IS OF the influential CHI
zens Of Chicago
When the friction between England
and the United States had become q
matter OF serious concern 4 year ago
Dr. " c Gray. backed by commit
tee OF Sc fellow citizens issued d call
to every community in the land to meet
on WashirgtOn7s birthday and agitate
for a treaty Of arbitration between
England and the United States Sub
seQuentIy the president and the queen
were presented with a memorial lndI-
eating concluSively that the sentiment
of the American people was strongly
for friendly relations and arbitration
English societies then joined in further
ing the work and the present treaty
ends their task
The celebrat ton will probably be held
at either the Auditorium or Central
Music hall Medals TO commemorate 4
great victory Of peace will be bestowed
upon those who have worked in be1aIE
of this treaty. During the presentation
OF medals there viii be speeches oy
eminent men National airs Of Eng
land. Scotland and Aamerica viii be
rendered by orchestra ard chorus and
great efforts viii be made TO make the
Lab, HE
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-15
FITz THE FAvoRITE.
Gossip Has it That Corbett Is in Bad
Shapa

The Boston Traveller. which is regarded
as authority on sporting matters Is in
ClfueI 10 favor EitZSiTu as the win
neF of the big fight Although many con
dicring reports have been circulated about
COrbettfS condition It can be safely said
that the patrons of the ring rule do
not think he is the physical wonder that
he was when he met Sullivan and Mitchell
Il : said that his face is quite thin. and
his general appearance betrsys the fact
thar he Is not IN the best condition Many
doubt his ability TO stand hard training
COrbeIr is going to Try hard enough 70
be IN condition al the ringsitfs. for he has
already commenced light Irainiu. IN De-
rrOfr- FitzSinCoES has stopped his
bozStiu< manner which made him 50 IN
popular with the sports he has stonped
drinking entirely and trains ali the time
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-15
NO OPPOSITION TO TELLER.
He Will Receive Almost the Unani-
nous Vote of Colorado Legislature

Denver. Jan I5.-The members of the
Colorado legislature viii vote for Uni
ted States senator 70 succeed Henry II.
Teller II noon Tuesday January 10 The
reelection OF Senator Teller was made
a cardinal principle in the platform up
on which nearly every member OF the
general Assem- bly, was elected and
there viii De practically no opposition
70 his reelection
In the joint session il is certain that
not more than seven OF the 100 votes
will be cast against Teller and there
may not be 50 many The utter hope
IeSSnssS Of the opposition may result in
giving him almost a unanimous vote.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-15
FIGHTTO THE LASTBREATH
Philippine Islanders Shoot Spaniards
While Dying

New York Jan 1.-THE Herald this
morning publishes q letter from Mrs
HodSon- the wife Of the English mana
ger OF the docks near CaVire- the center
Of the rebellion II the Philippine
On November s Spanish troops num-
herinz between 800 and coo. under the
command OF General Rios. made 4 com
bEned attack On the rebel entertainments
At NoveIetta and Niemo- Six gunboa 3
and Two cruisers CO-operzt ted from the
hay throwing shells into the rebaI posi-
tons from early morning
The greatest savagery was displayed
BY the defenders who when dying, fred
at the Spanish troops or tried to cut
them down IN one place they blew I'd q
snail eetae hruent OF Spanish troops who
thought that resistance was over