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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-10-22

SUIclDK.-A Class NOT SUBJECT TO THE
MANn.-Suicide now assumes the form and
power Of mania. Ii is very curious fact
connected with this subject that while this
mania has found victims in all classes in So
ciety, and among SO many professions, there
is one that has escaped. refer to journal
ism, and | am very certain that you can lind
but few instances III this country (if any)
where any editor has died by his own hand /,
while as regards New York | cannot recall a
single instance.
1t is also matter of note that, although
50 continually engaged in combats of opinion,
our editors have never died by violence, sx-
cept in one instance. Young Graham, Of
the Courier and Enquirer, was killed in a
duel, in 1923, and this case stands by itself
Most Of our editors attained an age beyond
the average, the chief exception being VIII
liam Legget, formerly Of the Erening Post,
whe died at 81. The first printer this city
ever had lived to 92, as may be seen BY
early reference to the epitaph on VIM. Brad
ford's graves,one, in Trinity churchyard.
Charles King, formerly of the American, was
past 20 when he died. Gerard Ialleck was
of equal age. NJ. NJ. Noah. the best editor
OF Hebrew birth this city ever saw Lived to
be an old man. Greeley died at 62. but he
was the victim of intense distress. working
on On overtayed system. Bennett lived To
76, and most Of his life had been very hard
worker. Both Willis and Morris, who were
associated in the Homs Jourpal, were more
than three score. Raymond died at so. but
there were special causes connected with
his history James Brooks WAS nearly 20.
Bryant is now more than four score and
James Watson Webb, formerly of the Cour-
ier and Enquirer, is about the same age.
Turning to the religious press. Joshua Lea
witt, Of the Independent, reached an advanced
age and Ireneus Prime, Of the Observer, il
becoming old in years, yet IS considered an
able writer. -f. d
1t is not because they have an essy life
with editors avoid suicide, for tbsy. labor
ttah severe application and ct low rates d
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-10-22

A negro being ask what he was in jail
for. aid it was for borrowing money.
But" said the questiouer, they don't
put people in jail for borrowing money"
Yes" said the darkey, "but L had to
knock the man down free or TO- times before
he would lend il to me
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-10-22

The long contested church case, growing
out of the suspension. in 1883, Of George H.
Stuart, of Philadelphia, by the general synod
of the Reformed Presbyterian church, for
singing unauthorized hymns and communing
with other churches, has been finally settled
by the Supreme Court of Phlsdelphis, in
favor of the Stuart party. The particular
case decided was suit against the Fifth
Reformed Presbyterian church Philadelphia,
to eject them from their church property,
and by this decision they retain their prop
erty. Theopinion of the court was read by
Judge Gordon, and is one.of the most i'm
portan. church decisions ever given in this
country. The principles involved in this
case will determine suits pending against
two other churches
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-10-22

Never have the state and county fairs in
the West been as successful as those Of the
present year.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-10-22

The CHAMPION HAND EscISE OF TUE CoUN-
rRY.-Now that frcmen's musters are caus-
ing 50 much interest throughout New En-
gland. the following paragraph. which ap-
peared in the Detroit (Micn.) Tribune, Of
Wednesday last. from correspondent in
Battle Greek, in that State. may be Of in
terest
The throw made by Tempest hand-engine
company. No. 3. of this city. at the State
tournament, at jackson, September 8, is the
longest throw ever made by a hand-enPine
at tremen's $ muster OF tournament. In the
fall OF 1873. hand-engne from Hudson.
Mass, made throw Of 224 feet inches. at
Leominster, Mass. which has been consid-
cred the best on record But now Wolver-
inc company steps in and makes q throw of
220 feet 81 inches. winning the champion
banner OF Michigan, and placing themselves
on record as having made the best throw
ever made by a hand-engine in the United
States The Tempest is Button machine.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-10-22

Rock q rag baby"
Oua tree top
While Kelley "blONs"
It's cradle may rock.
But when the votes
Shal! he counted this fIll
Down VIII come rag baby"
kelley and al -Gr.4Bsic.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-10-22

BY EDGAR FAwcErT.
l left the throns whose laughter made
That wide old wOoc land echo clear,
While forth they spread. in breezy shade,
Their plethsric hsmperfuls Of cheer.
Along a dark, moss-mistsd plank
My way IN dreamy mood took,
And crossed. ron baluy oank 70 bank,
The tmpetuous silver OF the brook.
And wandering on. at last found
A shldowy. tranquil, giade-Aks place.
full OF meilituous lrAiy sound,
While mldmost Of its grassy space
lump Of rugged granite cleaned,
A tswny- -lic1ened ledge of gray.
And up zmoag the bouxns there besmsd
Vne oius, delicious giimpie OF day,
In ftful fsintness on my ear,
The pielic's lightsone auyhter fell.
And softly as l fingered here,
Sweet fancy bound me W til spell &.
In some bland cline across the seas
whose merry tones seemed 10 mark,
While danes and gallsnts roamed st ease
The pathways Of some stately park.
And in that glimpse Of amethyst air
| seemed to ~atch, with N n4sing eye,
The rich biue fragrant. fresh and fair.
W some dead summers morning sky
And that rough mass Of granite, too,
From Srace.ess outlines gently wAned,
And took the soalptdred shape and hue
o. dull oid marble, deeply stained.
Ani then (most oeauteous change Of all .
srewn Der the mOtte.e SLAP LAY low
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-10-22

From ..Ihe Castle In the Air % % -
Ansie eerner 81 Tie WesiA's.
BY r1DnAs PAIuI
In the regions Of clouds where the whirl sri,,
Ny castle OF fancy Was built;
Ine turrets rcfiected the blue Of the skIea t'
AND the windows with sunbszms were guilk,
Enanslsd tbs nAnsiass around. -
And the figures that fancy in clouds esa srsss
supplied me with garden and gro1nd.
had grottoes and fountains and ors.s, tn,
had all that enchantment has told,
had swset shAdy walks for the gods and their
I had mountain, Of coral and gold.
But storm sns. felt bad risen and rolled,
while wrapped In . alumoer lay.
ana when looked out In the morning, behold.
NY castle vas carried away. 20
1t passed over rivers. and valleys, and rrovss-
Lhe world. it was ali in my view
,neq mt Of my friends their iates, Of their lovss.
At length 1t came over beautiful soens.
That nature in silence mad made.
The place was but snall-bus twas svsstly ssrsne
And ehequsred with sunshine and shade.
gazed and I envied with painful good viii.
And grew tired OF my seat In the air;
Whom all Of sudden my castle stood ,tlll.
As II some attraction Vas there.
Like lark from thu sky is came auttsring down,
ana placed ne exactly IN view
when who should meet in tho charming retreat
THIS corner OF calmness-but you
Delighted to lnd you in honor and ease,
felt no more sorrow nor pain;
And toe wind coming fair. aseended the brssss,
anu went paek with my castle again.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-10-22
REPUBLICAN GAINS GENERALLY
SOME DEMOCRATIC BLUsTER.

CINCINNATI, Oct. H.-The Times Column
bus special says all the returns are in ex-
cept from two counties. If these two poll
the same vote as in 1873. Hayes will have
1890 majority. The chairman of the dem
ocrstic committee says if Hayes is not elect
cd BY over 1000 majority and the democrats
get either branch OF the general assembly,
he proposes to contest Hayes election on
the ground of frauds in Cuyahoga county.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-10-22
HERi: AND THEME,

Now put up the little stove pipe.
Vita a meek anu Christian grace,
STUFF your mouth ~ilh your nose-wipe,
Smear the smut about your iace;
Wish the house was gone TO thunder
Cuss little while you can,
Kick the reservoir asuuder.
Stick your foot right through pan
Gone 10 meet your mother-iu-lav.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-10-22

iu any Of our readers who are acquainted with
the style Of that inimitable little book Ny Summer
/" 0drdsn, should think that they recognize the
au nor Of this letter He wish them to say nothing
IA. ChrIsfiaH Union
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1875-02-11
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Facts worth Remembering.

Que thousand shingles laid four
inches to the weather will cover one
hundred square feet Of surface, and
five pounds Of shinglc nails will fasten
them on.
One-fith more siding aud flooring is
needed than the number OF square feet
Of surface to be covered, because OF
the lap in the siding and the matching
Of the floor.
One thousaad lhh will cover seventy
yards of surface, and eleven pounds Of
lath nails will nail them on.
Eight bushels OF good lime, sixteen
bushels Of sand, and one bushel Of
hair will mike enough good mortar to
plaster one hundred square yards.
A cord of stone, three bushels Of
lime, aud q cubic yard OF sand will lay
one hundred feet of wall.
Five courses of brick will lay one
foot in height on chimney, six bricks
in q course will make flue four inch.
es wide and twelve inches long, and
eight bricks in course will make q
aue eight inches wide and sixteen
inches long.-Cor. Prairie Farmer,
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Propositions for a Compromise.

A committee Of the supporters oi
Mr.. Ramsey, appointed to confer with
a similar committee Of the supporters
of Mr.. Davis, made the following pro-
positions, ~@ -~...--
That all Republican members Of the
Legislature meet for consultation to sec
it we can agree upon a candidate for
U. s. Senator in case it shall hereafter
be decided to Withdraw both Mr.. Ram
sey and Gov, Davis from the canvass
as candidates by their respective
friends. ssEl@
Or, .......-..-.
That both Senator Ramsey and Gov
Davis shall simultaneously be with
drawn from the canvass AZ candidates
for U. s. Senator and all the Rcpubh-
can members Of the legislature shall
vote in joint convention for Republi.
can candidates other than Ramsey and
Davis until We elect . Republican.
The last accounts received BY US do
not indicate any inclination on the part
Of the Davis mon to accept either oi
the above propositions.
At the meeting Of the committees
they would not entertain any proposi.
tion TO Withdraw Mr.. Davis. name.
Clearly, the Davis party IL respoasi.
bic for any failure to elect a Republi
can, or for any further delay.
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Needs of Minnesota Farmers.

what are the needs Of Minnesoty
farmers Que of them is a more di
versiied system Of agriculture. Why
l. Because, under the present sys.
tenn, tie market is overstocked with
some products, and the price is CORES
pondiugly low, while ight here at ou.
own doors, other farm products bring
is much as in New York City-a great
center Of consumption and export
Diversity OF cropping tends to equalize
prices.
2. Because diversity Of cropping
means rotations, and under system OF
rotation, larger crops can be produced
each year, and the fertility Of the soi
will last much longer than when the
same crop Is sown year after year.
3. Because it is safer. lie who
stakes all upon a single crop merely
buys ticket in good lottery. II
everything proves favorable, he gets a
good thing aud large sum OF money
all at once. But if the crop proves Il
poor one. he is in correspondiugly
low condition.
/. 1t distributes the labor, and the
cash receipts also, more equally
through the year. Under judlcious
system, the farmer will first SOW his
wheat and then follow with oats, barley
potatoes, roots, corn, beans, &c. He
may get returns for wheat, barley and
oats In August: for potatoes and beans
in September aud October. His hay,
corn and root crops will make the wool
to tell in June, the pork to sell in No.
vembcr, the pork to sell at the holidays
beef or mutton to sell in March or
April, and butter and eggs to sell al
most the year round. Thus little bills
Can be paid as they become due, and
the long credit discontinued.
5, Another advantage will arise
from fewer purchases at the grocery
and greater variety in the home fare
Cor. Farmers Uuion.
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The following amendment was Offer
ed BY Senator Bike to a bill, intro.
duced by Senator Cox, to dispose Of
lands granted by the United States to
aid in construction Of the Winona &
St. Peter Railroad. e. ....
Provided, That whenever any ol
said lands are claimed by persons who
settled upon and filed in the proper
Land Office their application therefor
under the homestead or prc-emption
laws Of the United States, either be-
fore or after the rights of the said rail.
road had attached, or prior to the re.
ccipt ut said Land Office Of the order
Of the Commissioners Of the General
Land Office, Withdrawing said lands
from market, aud who have complied
with tho said homestead or pre-. emp.
tion laws, Us the case may be, the said
company shall have relinquishcd all
right and title to said land 10 favor oil
said claimant, a. provided in the act Of
Congress entitled can act for the re,
lief Of settlers ou railroad lands," ap.
proved June %, 1874. .r i.
The amendment was adonted
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1875-02-11

GOLD IN TuE BLACK HILLs.-A
Sioux City spec al says, I, Dispervis
a we'll known young man in this city,
arrived here last night, direct from the
Black Hills, He went out with Colo,
mel Grows's Company. which left here
the last Of October. His party con-
fined their operations to the southern
part Of the hills, and they found gold
in every place they prospected, but not
in paying quantities, the weather being
unfavorable, They recently struck !
lead Of gold bearing quartz, Of which
be brought several specimens. Good
judges say it is very rich, aud will as
say 81 ,OCO to the ton. Capt. Russcll's
party which left there about the same
time, he says arc located 10 . more
central part Of tho hills, and are re-
ported as being successful, Indians
who came into Grows camp reported
about 200 white miners 10 other parts
Of the hills.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1875-02-11
Charges of Corruption against Mr..
DOnnelly.

y considerable sensation was pro.
duced. in Legislative circles ut St. Paul
last week, BY disclosure Of bribery and
corruption in connection with the
Memphis, Ell Paso Il Pacific II Il
which involved Mr.. Donncl|y, while a
member Of Congress. 1t is charged
that Mr.. Donnclly received a due bill
for $4,000 from the company and
stock to the amount Of 100000 for
his aid in procuring legislation for the
Company,
The official records of the company
read US follows:
The committee also approve Of a trans
fer of two hunded thousand dollars of
stock made by W. Schmoele to Igaotius
Donnc/Iy, and authorized w. Schmocle
TO pay to sunl DoanclIy a due bill Of
Gty thousand dollars, out Of the pro.
ceediugs Of the loan in Paris, as fast as
convenient, said due bill being signed
by &c. Fremont and B II, Epperson,
aud dated February, 1869, and to BE-
consi Tered as a retaining fee for the
said Donnelly as counsel for this CON-
pany, required to effect connection ef
this compluy with the Northern Pacif:
ic Railroad Company for united action
to obtain subsidies"
Mr.. Donnclly read prepared cx
PLANTATION, in the Senate, in which he
says.
| had some conversation with Gen,
Fremont in the spring of 1869. in
which he desired ms to use my inau-
ence with the Northern Pacific Rail.
road to have both companies act unit
edly in Obtaining subsidy from Goa
gross; and some conversation was had
as to reimbursiug me for my services
in stock Of the company; but | learned
on inquiry that their stock Was not
worth cent on the dollar, and that
the company had neither money nor
credit, and that the friends Of the
Northern Pacific Railroad would have
nothing to do with it. l therefore took
no further steps in the matter"
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1875-02-11
$500 PER YEAR.

through the west, the pioneer spirit
prevails and some Of the old settlers,
as they see the evidences Of civilization
springins up around them, yearn for
the adventures and trials Of the from.
tier. In consequence of this tendency
frequent opportunities are afforded to
purchase cultivated farms at figures
not much above the value Of wild land
SrocK RAISING.
Especial advantages are offered hero
for stock farming. Horses, Cattle,
Sheep and Hogs are remarkably free
from liability to disease The natural
pasture is luxurious aud almost every
quarter section will furnish sufficient
amount OF wild hay for ordinary farm
use. In fact, there is almost no tamo
hay grown yet. There are thousands
Of tons, surplus, Of wild hay and many
cattle have no other feed than the nat
ural pasture in Summer and hay in
winter.
REDwooa FALLS.
The village Of Redwood Falls Is the
County Seat. 1t is on the Redwood
River 81 miles from its confluence
with the Minnesota and is near tho
centre Of that portion Of the Reserva.
tion lying within the borders Of Red.
wood County.
1t contains about 500 inhabitants.
As trading poiat it furnishes all the
advantages that can be obtained out.
side tho larger cities.
There are fourteen stores, some Of
them keeping a general stock, others
making a speciality of Groceries,
Hardware, Drugs, Boots and Shoes or
Furniture Every line Of goods il
we'll represented and with sufficient
competition to afford tho greatest ad-
vantages to buyers, consistent with le.
gitimato trade.
There are two No. 1 FIGURING Mills,
with two run Of stone each and capaci.
ty for one more.
A Saw Mill. running the year round
thoroughly fitted up for work.
A grain Elevator has been erected.
this year, at the Steamboat landing
with capacity Of 10000 bushels.
The village also contains three Ho.
tells, three Blacksmith Shops, Livery
Stable. Wagon Shop, Harness Maker
and Shoe Maker.
There are two Banks and the u. 8.
Land Office for the District is located
here.
There are three organized churches
Methodist, Presbyterian and United
Presbyterian; also, Masonic Lodge,
Physicians, Attorneys, Graded School,
&C.,
It is not the design in this article, to
mention the village beyond what would
indicate its value, sas market and
trading. point, to the surrounding
country
Its charming Scenery, magnificent
Dalles, Falls, Groves, and other natural
beauties, which place it in such de.
lightful contrast to the average prairie
Town, as we'll as its unimproved Water
Powers in which arc future fortunes,
merit more than a notice, but it liz
foreign to the present purpose to give
it.
There are two industries, which, tho
wants Of both Town and Country de-
mand: should be commenced at once.
One, or more, Cheese Factories and
Brick yard. The requisites: for:.both,
are at hand, and the opportunities for
a profitable business in either or both
are excellent
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1875-02-11
2 The amendment w.s adopted.
EAR MARKs or R,rrrre g

Ear MARKS or BUrrER Cows
At recent meetings Of Diarymcn's .
Associations, in tho Eastern States, cx-
.perienccd dairymen said they attached
much Importance to the. color Of the
inside Of the ear Of q COW as = test Of
her butter producing ability. A rich
yellow color on inside Of the ear, one
speaker said he had never known to
fail as . sign Of good butter COW, one
that would give rich milk. Dr.. Sturt-
evan regards the color OF the ear .
good guide, but calls attention TO the
necessity, when observing, for clearing
away the sccrctions that may have &C.
cumulatcd on tho skin aud which may
be darker than the skin itself.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the NJ ,tter OF the Estate OF Edward
Mccormick Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the Judge Of
the Probate Court of Redwood County, has
fixed upon the first Tuesday Of each and
every month for the next six months, and
the Probate Office in said county, as the
times and place when and where lie will
receive, hear, and adjust all claims Of per-
sons against said deceased, and that six
months have been limited as the time for
creditors to present their claims against
said estate. ~ .st~4ss.
Dated the 2lst day of January 1875.
L. D. POST, s.,g-
II lS-tf Administrator
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Our exchanges during the pas,
mouth have contained reports Of cheese
tactp,ics aud associations Of D.irymen,
in va'i"ns parts of the country and,
IN every Case that has come under our
"b>c1 va'ioa, tn: ac,:ounss indicate pros
;cri:y in :,.t br .ucll Of business AMI
that, 't"'": the past year, it. WIS a
source Of pr Il I" tLCse engaged III 1t
It, is ci"rri"s to know that some
branch Of Industry was prosperous dur
ing the Year.