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Mower County transcript., 1900-12-05
Literary.

The Living Age for 1901. During
the 81 years Of its existence this ster-
ling weekly magazine has steadily
maintained its high standard. 1t is
a thoroughly satisfactory compilation
OF the most valua BILE literature OF the
day, aud as such is unrivalled. AS
periodicals OF all sorts continue to
multiply, this magazine continues to
increase in value; and it has become a
necessity to the. American reader.
BY its aid alone he can, with an econ
omy Of time, labor and money other
wise impractical ble, keep we'll abreast
with the literary and scientific pro:
gress of the age, and with the work OF
the ablest living writer's. 1t is the
most comprehensive OF magazines,
and its prospectus for 1901. which ap;
pears in another column, is well
worth the attention OF all who are
selecting their reading matter for the
new year. The Living Age Company
Boston, are the publishers. The ofte'
to new subscribers is particularly in
viting.
Mower County transcript., 1900-12-05
Weddings,
EDeERTOlg-DUNHka1,

s&AO066xO1S-OVNn nA4s
AT the residence of the brides
parents 10 Benntn9ton, Thursday
evening, November %. 1900. Clyde M !.
EdgertOn and Miss Bertha B. Dun
ham, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. b.
Durham. About 40 invited guests
we're present. Rev. T. NJ. Sutton
off1ciated A bountiful wedding sup
par was served.
HERR-HENDERsON
At the home of the BRIDES parents
in Brownsdale. Wednesday noon, Nov.
%, 1900, by Rev. 3. e Saterlee, Ere
Herr OF Red Rock and Miss Jennie
NJ, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Henderson, A company of about
fifty was present and the congratula.
tions were hearty. The BRIDES gown
vas OF cream satin aud she carried
white roses. G ,ttliebz Herr was
groomsman and Mrs. Gottlleb Herr
was bridesmaid. Many beautiful
presents were received. After the
Ceremony an elaborate dinner: was
served. Among the guests present
we're Mr.. and Mrs. Thompson anl
Miss Chaffee OF Lansing: Will Hen
derson. Will. Ed and Elias Basset,
and Julius Shredder and families Of
| Austin: D. S Morgan and family o1
Lyle Mr. and Mrs. Herr will 90 II
housekeeping on the G.. NJ. Cameron
place west of Brownsdale We wist
them very happy voyage down th'
stream OF life.
Mower County transcript., 1900-12-05
Died..
PHILLIPS. .

At her home, five miles east Of Aus.
tin, Saturday, Decem her l, 1900. OF
consumption, Mrs. Matte Lewis
P Ii; s, wi e Of Geo. W.lPhll'ips, aged
81 years. She leaves husband and
four children. Funeral services we're
held Monday. 1nterment at Browns
dale.
ANDERSON
At his home in Candy. Minn., Nov
q. as the result Of dangerous fall.
Newton Anderson, aged nearly 81
years. He was one Of the early set.
tiers OF Brownsville. He was horn in
New York state and came to Mime
sofa 10 1857. He was three years a
soldier in the war Of the rebellion and
WAS a prisoner for three months in
AndersOnville. he lived at Canby
for the past wenty~three years. Five
brothers and sisters survive.
WILDER.
Nov. 25, 1900, Of consumption, Mrs.
Ida, wife of LoD Wilder Of Otranto.
aged "a years. Her maiden name was
Baroum. She was reared in Lyle
township and formerly taught school
10 this county. % account OF poor
nealth, she went to Imnaha, Oregon
IN November, 1899, and spent the
winter with her aunt, Mrs. JOSEPH
Smith. Last May her husband joined
her and they went to Pueblo, where
-he remained until she died. The re-
mains we're brought to OtrantO for in
torment Funeral services conducted
by Mrs. Pruden. q spiritualist, were
held at the residence Sunday, large
com pany of relatives ane friends BE-
tng present. She leaves a father
husband aud three chridren, Vera Is
Maureen, 8, and Irwin, 4. to mourn he
loss.
MOsHIER.
At her home In this city, early Tues
day morning, Dec. 4. 1900, Mrs. Eliza
| oeth, widow of D. S. Moshier, agec
Is years. Her maiden name was Mil
lken. She was born in Westmore
land county, Penn. May 18, 1924 She
was married at Freeport May 81, 1916
They came west in 1855, reaching
Woodbury. creek in Lyle township
June Ia and preempted the north
| west quarter OF section 30 where they
lived until about three years ago
when they moved to Austin. Theil
golden wedding an 5lversary was cele
hrated in Lyle in 1896. Mr. Moshiel
died in this city last July 2s. Mrs
Mos lier has been in falling health fO]
eVeral years and was confined to bet
for the last seven weeks. She was
t 'r the past Is years a worthy mem:
| Der of the Christian church. Sj1
children survive, two ia this county
Henry 10 Lyle and Ms Margaret
G!ines Of this city. Funeral service
will be held at the house THURSDAY
morning at 10 o'clock. Interment a
Woodbury..
Mower County transcript., 1900-12-05

To accommodate those who are par
tial to the use Of automizers in apply
ing liquids into the nasal passages for
catarrhal troubles, the proprietors
prepare Cream Balm in liquid form,
which will be known as -EIy's Liquid
Cream Balm. Price Including the
spraying tube is Is cents, druggists or
by mail. The liquid fern EN- bodies
the medicinal properties of the solid
preparation. Cream Balm is quickly
absorbed by the membrane and does
not dry up the secretions but changes
them to a natural and healthy color
Ely Brothers, 56 Warren street, n. Y
Mower County transcript., 1900-12-05
Family Reunion.

A large and pleasant family gather
tivities at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
E: 6. Tompkins on Garfield street
n Rugg, Mr. and Mrs. L. Kirkland
Mrs. Col. Davis, Mr.. and Mrs. F. A,
.ricknor and daughters, Mrs. Mary
Tompkins aud daughters. Mr.. an(
Mrs. E. f.. Remts, Miss Lulu Blow
Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Rugg and child
rem, and Mr.. and Mrs. William RugR
This is the thirteenth Thanksgivin(
anniversary they have celebrated to
gether. <--
Mower County transcript., 1900-12-05

No one can reasonably hope for
good health unless his bowels move
once each day. When this is not at
tended to, disorders OF the stomach
arise, biliousness, headache, dyspepsia
and piles soon follow. II you wish to
avoid these ailments keep your bowels
regular by. taking Cham berlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets when re-
ouired. They are 50 easy to take and
mild and gentle In effect. For sale by
Malloy Bros. drug store.
Mower County transcript., 1900-12-05
The Rest Plaster.

A piece Of flannel dampened with
Cham ber!ain's Pain Balm and bound
to the affected parts is superior to any
plaster. When troubled with lame
back or pains In the side or chest,
give it a trial and you are certain to
be more than pleased with the prompt
relief it affords. Pain Balm also cure
rheumatism. One application gives
relief. For sale by Malloy Bros.
drug store.
Mower County transcript., 1900-12-05
Annual Meeting.

A meeting OF the stockholders of
the Citizens National Bank of Aus
tin, Mimi, will be held at their bank
ing rooms on Tuesday, January 8th,
1901, at O'Clock p M, to elect direct
ors for the year ensuing.
JOHN N SCOTT, Cashier.
Dated Dec. 4, 1900.
Mower County transcript., 1900-12-05

State Dairyman's Association at
+ Fergus Falls, MINI. Dec. II
and Is, 1900.
For this meeting the Chicago Great
Western Railway will on Dec. 10 and
II sell through excursion tickets to
Fergus Falls. good to return Dec. IA,
at one fare for the round trip. For
full information inquire Of any Great
Western agent or address f. n. Lord
e. p. and T. A., Lib Adams street,
Chicago.
Mower County transcript., 1900-12-05
To Southern California Points.

New Pullman Tourist Car route via
1,wa Central Railway and its connec-
tions. Only four days enroute. Ele-
CANT gas lighted, wide vestibule tour
ist sleeping cars leave Austin every
"Wednesday at 12:U p. m. arriving at
Los Angeles, California, at 700 a. N.
the following Sunday. For rates,
limit Of tickets, etc. Call on any
Iowa Central ticket agent, or address
Geo S. Batty. G. P. & T. A., Mar
shalltown, Iowa.
Mower County transcript., 1900-12-05

For the Holiday Trade.
Ladies' Fur Goats, Fur Capes, Collar
cites, Storm Collars, Scarfs, Muffs and
Childrens Furs. All fur garments, guar
anteed. Call and get our prices.
A beautiful stock of Silks and satins in
all new c0l0rs.
The latest styles of fine Wool Dress
Goods; 200 styles to select from.
Ladies' fine Silk Waists only 1896,
formerly $500.
Laces from SC to $3.49 yard.
Elegant Kid Gloves in all the winter|
|colors one dollar to $3.50.
Golf Gloves in all colors 25c to SOC.
Double Wool Mittens 10c to 25c
Ladies' Fleeced Lined Underwear from
|25c to one dollar piece.
Childrens Underwear 15c to SOC.
Ladies' Silk Finished Hose only 25c.
300 pairs of Blankets from 500 to SIS OO
A great variety of Table Linens from
|25c to $1.49 yard.
A great stock of Lace Curtains and
Tapestry Curtains at the lowest prices we
lean sell them.
Parlor Rugs, 9x12 feet, in choice colors
$40 to $25.
Rugs five feet long from 81 90 to $2.49
Extra good Outing Flannels SC.
Fine cotton batting 7c.
Standard ca1icoes &c. "-- .".-
j Bargains i'm wide Sheetings and Pillow
Mus1ins. TIL T. >~~ ~
! -. ALWAYS AS ADVERTISED,
G. II. THOMAS.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-10-25
SECRETARY ROOT At CANTON.
Eulosized the President to Mr. Nc
kinley's Fellow -TOwnsmen.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.


Canton. o.. Oct. 2i.-Secretary of War
Root delivered speech here tonight. whiih
he had prepared for delivery at Youngs-
town but III consequence of the death of
John sherman was postponed.
Mr.. Root began by talking of prosperity.
saying: This happy condition has not been
created by government hut without good
government IT could not have been created
eulogized the President. whose virtues
plead turnpet-tongued.' He said:
The issues of 1896 remain open. avowed.
insisted upon."
of the governed" Mr.. Root said the doc
trine was applicable to the conditions for
which Jefferson wrote it and to the people
20 whom he applied it, He continued: ::
sent. The immutable laws of justice and
humanity require that people shall have
government. that the weak shall be pro-
tected. that cruelty and lust can be re-
strained. whether there shall be consent or
not"
1--WE have given to the people Of Porto
Rico the most muniiicent gift ever con-
ferred upon one people by another-the free
Root in speaking of the charge that the
administration had not dealt fearly toward
the people of that island.
on trusts Mr.. Root said:
Mr.. Bryan says that trusts have grown
10 an unprecedented degree during the pres
ent administration. Yes, the great industria
enterprises which are opening the whole
world TO American markets have grown
beyond precedent. Some of them are mo-
nopnlieS and ought TO be suppressed. Most
of them have no element of monopoly what
eyer. except that which comes from selling
cheaper than other competitors. and that is
not monopoly hut competition"
OF the Presidents recommendation that
the army be fixed at 10000. Mr.. Root said:
increase. as We have had 272.otD soldiers un-
der arms
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-10-25
Mitchells Statement Expected 10
Announce the End of the
Great Contest.
OFFICERS IN CONFERENCE.
Companies Controlling Seventy
Five Per Cent of the Anthracite
Coal Output Have Posted
the Required Notices.

Hazieton. Pa. Oct. ci-PreSident Mitchell
Tonight announced that he would to-mor-
row. probably late in the afternoon or even
ing. issue n statement defining the position
or the United Niina Workers in the present
situation OF the strike. He also said that
MS statement would in all likelihood. inifi-
cate whether the strike would be immedl-
ateiy declared off Or whether IL would be
continued.
This announcement was made as a result
OF to-day's conference between the national
and district officers of the United Mine
Workers. The impression around head
quarters tonight is that the statement will
contain practically a declaration that the
contest is ended
Coal companies controlling about 20 per
cent OF the anthracite coal product. 1t Is
! learned have posted notices. but President
Mitchell will not say that ali of them COM
ply with the terms of the Scranton conven-
tion.
The big companies in this district that
have not posted the notices are the I-ehigh
Valley Coal and Navigation Company. q.
Il. Markle & Co. and Coke Bros. & Co.
The Markles have granted no increase of
wages OF any kind
To-day's conference was In session three
hours and was adjourned until tomorrow
morning.
President Mitchell. at its conclusion an
rounced that the situation was partly cam
vassed and that the review would be COM
pieted tomorrow. The conference discussed
plans as to what should be done in the
event OF one or more Of the coal companies
declining to grant the demand of the min
ers. as set forth in the resolution adopted
at the Scranton convention. No definite con-
ciusion was. however. arrived at
Mr.. Mitchell declined tc say whether the
statement of the United Mine Workers that
no man will be permitted to return to work
unless they all go in together still holds
The notice posted by several of the larger
companies in the Lackawanna and Wyo-
ming regions to-day announcing that the
mine workers will be given 2is cents en-
every car or ton in order to make up the
10 per cent increase came in for much con-
sideration at the conference. When fhe
conference adjourned this evening this
matter was still under discussion.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-10-25
MISS SHELACH WEST
M0URNS HER LOVER.
Captain Wood. for Whom She
Tilted the Duke of Westmin-
ster, Killed in Africa.
SPECIAL BY CABLE.

SPECIAL BY CABLE.
London. Oct. 2i.-(Copyright. 1890 by W.
X. Hearst)-By a strange coincidence the
| news of the death of Captain Gordon Wood
in South Africa reaches London almost
minister. Captain Wood was the poor man
for whose love Miss shelagh West, the love-
ly daughter of Mrs. CORVALLIS West and
sister of the Princess of Pless. threw over
the rich young Duke, who IS due TO arrive
from the Cape to-day or tomorrow. Lord
Roberts reported Captain Woods death
yesterday.
Wood was an officer OF the Shropshire
Yeomanry. fighting under Lord Methuen.
In the battle at Zeerust on Tuesday he was
wounded and borne 20 the rear on a litter
A second bullet struck him he was being
made comfortable and killed him.
He was a handsome man. but almost
penniless. Miss West fell desperately in love
with him and became engaged to him. much
against the wishes OF her ambitious rela-
tives Her engagement to the Duke OF West
minister had already been announced and
this made matters worse.
The capricious beauty fitted him for the
love Of young Wood. The Duke had been
In South Africa. and. after being Tilted.
turned to the Cape. lie is now nearing
homs again.
Miss Shelagh West il prostrated with grief
at Ruthin Castle. Society awaits with keen
interest the next ac: in this drama. and Is
guessing whether or not the Duke will re-
new his attentions, and, IL he does. how
they Will be receiyeC
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-10-25
RUM0RED CONFESSION.
1t May Clear Up Mystery Surround
ing Millionaire Rice's Death.

bisiC SPECIAL.
New York, Oct. I-It was rumored to-
nrht that a confession. which will clear
away the mystery surrounding the death
Of William NJ. Rice the Texas-New York
millionaire. had been placed in the hands
could not be confirmed. hut probably found
basis in the fact that Charles + Jones.
who was valet aud secretary to Mr.. Rice.
was long In conference this afternoon with
Assistant District Attorney Mcintyre and
Captain McClusky.
Jones. with Albert T Patrick. ia charged
with having forged the name Of his late
employct TO "A check for $500 He was
taken TO the District Attorneys office at his
own request. and whatever statement he
made was entirely voluntary. Frederick II.
House. counsel to both Jones and Patrick.
wien seen at his home tonight said that
he did not believe Jones had confessed.
He has nothing Ia confess" said Mr..
House. and when I last saw him to-day he
was happy and confident don't know VIII;
he was taken Ia the Distric; Attorneys Of
flee. but | am confident that he made no
form of confession
Before Magistrate Brann to-day Mr.
House refused to present any testimony in
defense Of his clients. whose preliminary
examination has been running for ter DAYS.
He argued for n dismissal a! the charges.
ON the ground that the prosecution had de-
veioped no evidence in support of tn con-
tention that Jones and Patrick had forged
the old mans name. Professor Wiith"vs.
the chemist employed To make tests to de-
terrline whether Mr.. Rice died from natural
causes. will make his report tomorrow. The
conference between Jures and the District
Attorney to-day may have some connection
with this report.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-10-25
At DEMGCR ATTIC HE .DQU ARTERs.
Visitors Tell of Progress of ca mpa iE N
Worlds Fair Amendments.

| Yesterday was one of the busy days at
| the state Democratic headquarters. Among
| Crow. +. 7. Orear. State Superintendent OF
| Insurance: Doctor w. s. Alice. candidate
! for state Representative from Miller Coun-
| ~; Il n. Ely. candidate for Representa-
| tive from Acair County; ". VI. Barr of
Tuscumbia; J.. II. Shaw of Gallatin; W. l..
! Gupton of Montgomery City; f. NJ Zevely.
candidate for State Senrtor from Usage
County; Judge X. l.. Good' Of Springfield.
candidate for Judge of the Court of APP
| peais' and Captain Emmett Newton Of
Every individual brought his budget of
encouragement and news of Democratic
| gains from the particular section from
which he hailed. or over which he had just
Travelled.
Doctor Alice said. after shaking hands
with Chairman Seibert and Sam Cook: Il
hate 10 burden your ears with what must at
this time be a ,iresome repetition of how
we are going 10 do the Republicans In
pecially charged by my friends and neigh
bors in tbs district to tell you of the bril-
liant prospects out our way. and of the en-
thusiasm which has keyed up our people
since the beginEing of the campaign. with
out any sign of let-up. Having this
charge. am In duty bound to obey orders
and relieve my bind by telling sou the situ-
alton
f. NJ. Zevely. candidate for State Senator
IN osase ,Sounty. had similar report TO
make There is no longer any doubt as
TO the victory of the Democratic ticket in
the state" he said. "Dockery's majority
Will ne eaSly 'v.cJl. anu We are so sure or
our victory that our speakers and neyspa-
pers are now devoting their energies mainly
10 educating the voters to an intelligent
comprehension of the Worlds Fair amend
ments. TO insure their adoption a the polls
Everywhere have gone in my district 1
find the people in favor of the Worlds Fair
but We want to convince them that the ap-
preparation of the money will not only not
impose any additional financial burdens up
on them. but VIII in reality result in i'm
menSe benefit to the State. / find the peo-
pie very easy TO convince on this point and
amendments"
There will he a large meeting at Ferguson
Tonight. which will BE- addressed by ex-
State Superintendent Of Insurance Waddell
and other prominent speakers. The man.
ayers Of the affair have made elaborate ar
rangements for one of the greatest rallies
ever held In that community and ample
accommodations will be provided. "a large
delegations are promised from the surround
Ing towns.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-10-25
Marine Intelligence.

! New York, Oct 24-Arrved: Oceanic. from
liverpool: Mesaba. from London.
Southampton. Oct. 2i.-Arrired: st. Paul.
New York.
liverpool, Oct. 2I-Arrtved: CuHc. New
York
New York. Oct. a4-Sailed: st. Louis.
Southampton: Kensington. Antwerp; Ma1es-
tic. Liverpool.
Auckland. Oct. 2i--Arrived: Moana. San
francisco. Via Honolulu, for Sydney, N
8. W.
New York, Oct 2i-Arrived: Noordland.
Antwerp.
Browhead, Oct a-Passed: Steamer
6ervia, New York. for Queenstown and
LIVERPOOL.
Rotterdam, Oct 2i-Arrived: Maasdam,
New York, via Boulogne.
Bremen, Oct. 2i-Arrived: Kaiserin Maria
Theresa. New York, via Southampton.
Queenstown. Oct. 24-Arrived: Montfort.
Montreal. for Liverpool.
Southampton. Oct 24-Saied: Lahn from
Bremen). New York. via Cherbourg.
London. Oct. e4-The British bark Gladys.
Captain Foote. from San Francisco May
ls, passed Lizard Head to-day. with loss OF
fore-topgallant mast. She is probably
hound to Falmouth.
Queenstown Oct. 24-Arrived: Servia. New
York. for Queenstown land proceeded.
Brow Head. Oct. 4-Passed: Germanic.
New York. for Queenstown and Liverpool.
Malin Head. Oct. ei.-Passed:' Assyrian.
Halifax. Nova Scotia, and St Johns, New
foundland. for Liverpool.
~ Gibraltar. Oct A.-Passed: Paramania,
Genoa. Leghcrn and Naples for New York.
Queenstown. Oct. A.-Arrived: Common
wealth, Boston. for Liverpool and pro-
ceeoed.
Lizard. Oct q, 3:3 a. m.-Passed: La
Lorraine New York. for Havre.
of iofs s a for %passsa
bourg and Hamburg. aS's$-s -
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-10-25
Democra tic Leaders Bring Good News
From Different Parts of State.

Extraordinary efforts are being made by
the Democratic State campaign managers 10
insure the adoption of the Worlds Fair
amendments. Every speaker assigned to the
interior Of the State is being instructed to
devote a large portion Of his time to Il
lucid and forcible exposition OF the merits
of the amendments to be submitted to the
voters. and to dwell upon the immense ben
efits which will be derived by the common
wealth from the Worlds Fair. These in
structions are being faithfully carried out.
and already the good results Of this cam
paign OF education are being realized by
reports received at State headquarters from
every section OF the country.
Attorney General E. c. Crow and E. 7.
Orear. State Superintendent of Insurance.
who were visitors at State headquarters
yesterday. brought encouraging news as to
the manner IN which the Worlds Fair
amendments were being received by the
voters in the interior of the State.
Attorney General Crow said: Il have trav
eled extensively through the State since
spring. and have had extensive opportunity
to acauaint myself with the mood of the
voters on these amendments / will say that
j have yet to find single community where
there is any well-defined or organized oppo-
sit!on to the amendments. or any oppo-
sition TO the Worlds Fair itself Every
where the expressions as to the proposed
Method of raising the money necessary 10
making the project a success. have been
Very friendly. The people seem to realize
that the Fair il an assured fact and this
gives strength to the sentiment In favor or
the adoption of the amendments.
Out in the state the people have every
confidence in the business men Of st. Louis.
find, and every assurance that they can
carry to a successful conclusion any rea-
sonable eEojsSt they undertake. OF whatever