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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1875-06-17
Suicides in the Prussian Army.

A Berlin correspondent of the Cincin-
natl Gazette writes: 1.-THE mania for sui
cides is becoming SO general in the
Prussian army that proposition has
been made to investigate the cause and
devise means to remedy this deplorable
evil. In the last health statistics of the
army the percentage of suicides over
natural deaths was alarmingly great.
The following letter, written by soldier
to his parents before seeking a watery
grave in the Rhine, will throw some light
on one cause of the suicidal mania, and
| also give an idea of the severe drilling
the poor fellows undergo before they are
turned out on exhibition as specimens
of the best military system in the world =:
''MAYENcE, April 70.
DEAR PARENTs-When this letter reaches
you will be no longer among the living, for
to-day l have determined to put an end to my
life. Until now have borne everything with
patience, and always hoped that after this
dreadful time better would soon come. But
what is madness is too much. To-day we
had turning and bayonet exercise the first
time, and | must strike ana parry like three
year recruit. Because all did not 90 as it
should Lieut.. G. gave me a box on the ear,
something to which have never been sub
jected before in all my recruiting years. l
cannot endure it any longer, and must put
an end to the matter. Dear mother, beg a
thousand times your forgiveness for what
| am about to do, but it is not to change. Con-
sole yourself and pray to God that he will
graciously receive my poor soul. You have
| carried me in your heart, you have
raised me with great pain, and now l return
all your care with SO sad an end. My dear,
good mother, do not cry too much for your
poor son, and try and think that have died q
natural death, and there is nothing in this
world worth living for. cannot write any
more, for my heart is aching with such great
pain. would like to write to uncle and
many others, but cannot. With much love
and thousand kisses. From your faithful
son THEODORE,
"This is only single instance of touch
ing letters that are occasionally made
public, and with its sad result one must
not wonder that, with all the true love
for the fatherla1d there still exists q
strong current of feeling against the
three years of soldier life enforced upon
every young man. But those who live
for military glory must have the means
thereto, let the sacrifice be what it may"
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1875-06-17

broke leg. A pair of handsome West
place of the bays, and one of them in
one year knocked down a hip, perhaps
by the narrow stall, and is now of trifling
value"
The Coast Survey is now publishing
an elaborate paper by Mr.. William H.
Dali upon the tides and currents in the
region of the Aleutian Islands and Beh-
ring Sea, which, it is thought, will add
very much to the precision of our knowl-
edge in regard to the current, tempera
lures and general physical conditions of
the North Pacific, also furnishing impor-
tant data for the general consideration
of these questions.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1875-06-17
DR.. Livlnsstone,s New Book.

This work has been looked for with the
greatest interest. Up to the day Of his death
the doctor kept his Notwithstanding the last
few weeks writing them with the red juice of
berries across the face of old newspapers.
These records were in part brought home,
were brought by his faithful attendants,
who, at his death, cmbalmcd his body, trans
ported it hundreds of miles on their shout
ders and accompanied it to England. 1t is
the most wonderful book of the age, and we
are glad to know that the American Publish
ing Company, of 11s Randolph street, Chi
cago, have brought it out in a popular form,
beautifully illustrated, and at price within
the reach Of all. 1t must sell with great ra-
pidity, and we know of no other book so
good for an agent to work on. It is sold only
by substitution
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1875-06-17

There are eight Bessemer steel works
in operation in this country.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1875-06-17

GEO. P. RowELL & Co., Advertising Agents,
No. Al Park Row, New York. AS the pro-
these agencies in New York they are we'll
qualified to furnish information. The de-
tails of the work transacted by the agency,
and the way it is done, the perfection Of the
arrangements for facilitating the act of ad-
vertising by relieving the advertiser of
6e
country, with the necessary knowledge per-
tanning to them, are given with minuteness
that leaves nothing to be desired. All the
particulars respecting the character and po-
sition of newspaper which an intending
advertiser desires to know are placed before
Times, June Z, 1874.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1875-06-17
"A series of highly interesting and

successful experiments with a new ex.
plosive have, it appears, been recently
made in Wales, nearly 500 civil engineers
and others interested in mining opera
lions being present. Among the special
advantages supposed to be possessed by
this new powder, as compared with other
kinds now in use, and which these ex-
periments seem to have demonstrated,
are that its explosive force is exception
ally great, that it throws of only very
small quantity of smoke or injurious gas,
and that, together with these qualities,
it is at the same time quite as safe for
use as any ordinary powder, not being
liable to explode by increased tempera-
ture, exposure to the sun, percussion or
self Ignition
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1875-06-17
100000 ACRES
MICHIGAN LANDS
T. q r. . a T. Il
The Lands Of the Jackson, lansing & Saginaw Rail
road COMPANY are Now Offered For Sale.

rOau company 1fe NOW VHeTEu tut oaIos
They situated along its railroad and contain large
tracts of excellent FARMING and PINE Lands.
The farming lands include of the most fertile
and wellwatered hardwood lands in the State. They
black, sandy loan, and abound. In springs of purest
water Michigan s one Of the least indebted and most
prosperous State IN the Union, and its farmers have
greater variety o: crops and resources than any West
ern State. While some Of the prairie States may pro.
drce corn in great abundance they have other
source and when this crop fails destution follows
has been the the past Kansas and
For Maps, Circulars and further Information, apply
to or address q. NJ. BARNES,
Land Commissioner lansing Michigan.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1875-06-17

A WORD IN SEAsON.-HealtA is bless.
ing which comparatively few enjoy in all
its fullness. Those endowed by nature
with robust frames and vigorous constitu-
tons should be careful not to trifle with
them.
When we enter the seasons of periodic
feuers the increased heat of the sun devel-
ops amiasma which pcrvades the air. The
evil is inexting uishablc; our duty to guard
against it is imperative! Fortunately for
those whose lot is cast in low, marshy dis
tricts or new clcarings, nature provides a
cure and preventive. DIR. WALKERS
CALIFORNIA VINEGAR BITTERs are en-
dowed with rare prophylactic or disease
precenting powers, and, us "an ounce Of
prevention is worth pound of cure,''
should be taken in the full vigor of health
so as to tortify the system against the as
sault of Summer disease, and thus secure by
their life giring, Strengthening, wstowtiu
and dntiseptic virtues defense against Gt-
mospheric poison. 50
SAVE MONEY AND IIEALTn.-The reputa-
ton of the Wilson shuttle sewing machine
Is so thoroughly established that no word
in its commcndation is necessary. The plan
adopted by the manufacturers Of this ia
nous machine of placing their prices SO low
| as to come within the reach of the poorer
classes certainly entities them to the graft
tudc of those who are really most in need
of such an article. Machines will be de-
livcrcd at any railroad station in this
county, free of transportation charges, if
house, 1917 State street, Chicago. They send
an elegant catalogue and chrome circular
free on application. This company want
few more good agents.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1875-06-17

JoHNsoN's Anodyne Lininaentwill give more
relief in cases of Chronic rheumatism, no
matter how severe, than any other article
known to medical men. Used internally and
externally.
IT is often remarked by strangers visiting
our State that VIC show a larger proportion
of good horses than any other State in the
Union. This, we tell them, is owing to two
principal reasons: in the first place, we breed
from the very best stock; and in the second
place, our people use Sheridan's Cara'ry
Condition Po'cders, which in our judgment
are of inca lculahla advantage.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1875-06-17
ASK for Prussing's White Wine Vinegar
warranted pure, wholesome and palatable.

A writer says: "In Paris, that very
paradise of cookery, the substantial ele
ment of balls and parties is either wholly
wanting or is but very secondary con-
sideration. A Parisienne will bid you to
her house, and leave you to refresh ex-
hausted nature with cup of tea and q
sponge cake. In summer she may vary
the entertainment by Offering you glass
of currant syrup and water. She would
consider herself as utterly ruined in a
financial point of view did she conceive
that an assemblage of some twenty or
thirty people would require anything
more substantial. At entertainments
on larger scale, such as soirees uausicale
evening receptions, etc., ices, coffee, sand
wiches, and variety of small cakes are
usually handed round during the course
of the evening, and that is all. At the
grandest of grand balls the supper is
aln ost invariably composed entirely of
cold dishes-chioken, fillet of beef, fish
with anay0nnaise sauce, ETC., with ices
cakes and delicious bon bons. If extra
magnificence in the matter of viands is
aimed at, it is sought in the matter of
unreasonable and consequently costly
delicacjes. Thus, at a ball which was
given during the month of February last,
the feature of the supper was straw
berries. served in unlimited profusion."
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1875-06-17
NICHOLS, SHEPARD & CO.'S
. Vibrator" ThreSher.

Saving. Time-Saving THRESHER is un
precedented in the annals of Farm Machinery. In q
brief period it has become widely known and
FULLY ESTABLISHED as the I" LEADING
TIIRESHlNG NlACHINE.''
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-06-23
Boston Produce Market.


BuTTTn-As we anticipated last week the market has
.tfened Az under the Influence Of active demand
and receis been readily disposed OF ~ 2eesc for
New YORK and Vermont daires and Eetsoc Tor TAR
vous but M fine wanted, and buyers run around
considerably before purchasing, the indications arc thht
gIass Butter ~. 80 s hshs 5i us T %ss,, n,see
ran be maaianed. A few lots OF Western Butter
have been rsoslsed aud sold at s2Gsie y ~, and
"VilITsE"rhs downward tendency has been checked
and Inc general opinion that prices Of sound Cheese will
90 no ower but demand has not materially Increased
and no artieular Improvement DO expected until the
stack Of hay-mada Checc ont o. the way. The sales OF
choee factory haye ssn A. n ~ WIN an Scca-
here and holders will be satisfied 10 clean out at that price
Dealers are looking for higher prices on Eggs
Tep much change rs best Eastern have been selling
lsc, and Northern at lie n Dozen Western Eggs are not
reliable and sell slowly a. iaeslse y dozen.
been selling freely Sseess n bushel bui i stu
an exirems price, euyeIs not bss willing 20 giye over e
Hay we notice an Increased demand for Hay with sales
81 % higher than last week and the Indications
that Il will be maintained for week or two. Medium
quality ranges from slstc2s N ton.
WOOL--Sew clip Ohio is beginning 10 make IL appear.
anoe and IN few weeks supplies VIII be coming forward
quite freely from al points IN Ohio prices have opened
le q H., for good average lots, but THIS price about BE-
NJ above the views ~ most buyers There will evidently
be less the usual demand IN the interior ih year,
have been making money, and win not he
operators who held close OF the have
had 70 submit e yeg low prices PaIsns5y for aas
ms SSs ~ as woois are in lset 50 duh that y
aS sss. are sSSs: e % a ss wSa
and Michigan from tsUc; and super extra peled ~ J.@
sac u 10. Some lots Of new medium and del.ne MAlhe
Woods have been received. and sold at aOgic d. Tor u
washed
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-06-23

SrowE-fhe Three-score-and-ten Society"
met At the Uniyersalist church, Thursday, June
18th, 10 celebrate its second anniversary, and the
day being cool and pleasant, nearly four hundred
persons were present. This society was organized
one year ago, by Judge Foster, one Of Stoves
oldest citizens There are eighty-seyen members
between seventy and one hundred years of age.
1t has one centenaran, Mrs Mcmahon, who was
one hundred years old last January. Two women
aged respectively ninety-three and ninety
come next in age. OF the members, forty-iye are
women and forty-two men. During the past year,
five have left town and four have died
The church beautifully decorated with
crosses wreaths and flowers. In the vestry three
long tables were set and bountifully loaded with
ancient and modern Dishes illustrating the differ
once between the tables Of hundred years ago
and the present time.
The annual sermon was preached by Rev DR..
Hall, Of Monisyille, from the text, GLOW old art
thou?" After singing, the society then adjourned
to the tables, where the gray haired and bald
headed sat down for social repast Two hours
were spent in friendly greetings, and the smiling
faces told how much each one was enjoying it.
AT two 2. NJ, they re-assembled In the church to
listen TO those who wished to relate their expert
ences, In which many very interesting reminiscent
ces were related. The occasion was thoroughly
enjoyable one, and one which will not soon be
forgotten.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-06-23

ALLEGED BLAcKMAII. The Boston Herald OF
Monday has the following I" About n week ago
a Mr. Ramsdell, agent Of the hulless oats, who
has an office in Portland, Ne, but who resides on
his elegant place, in Chelsea, Vt, was intending
trip down east. A Mr., Jordan, who has young
and pretty wife, was acquainted with Mr. Rams
dell through the medium Of Mr.. RS clerk, who
boarded at his house, and he asked Mr., Ramsdel
II he would escort his Mr. Jordan's) wife as far as
RocNand. Mr.. Ramsdel willingly agreed, and
the twain proceeded thither by boat. Since then
Mr. Ramsdel has been approached by Jordan, and
$4,000 demanded for alternating the affections of
his wife, or In other words, trying to seduce her
from the path of duty and, in fact, succeeding.
Mr. Ramsdell declared that the charge was false,
aud that it was case Of .blackmail. Then Mr..
Jordan came down, and agreed to settle for $500.
Mr.. Ramsdell still turned deaf ear Then writ
was issued, and Mr.. Ramsdell was lodged in jail.
On Saturday dispatch was sent TO Mr.. r., stat
ing that his wife was very III, and begging him to
return home 10 Chelsea at once. Whether Mr.,
Ramsdell will submit 10 be mulcted In few hun
| bred, remains to be seen lie bears fine repu-
tation, and, his friends say, Is incapable OF any
such actions
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-06-23


IIARDwIcK There are no new buildings being
erected as yet, this season, in this village but
erl farmers in town are erecting harms and other
improvements to their farm buildings. NJ. L. Bull
lard, residing mile and half east Of this place,
is putting up large barn, Also Geo. Wheeler,
down the river about the same distance is build
ing one. Both are being constructed with base
ments and all modern conveniences Judge Per-
ley has recently reprinted his house, near the
grist-mill.
We learn that the two suits, 5. A. Goss rs.
Town of Hardwick, instituted to recover damages
on account OF injuries sustained by his wife on
tho Alder Brook road have been settled. The
town pays small sum rather than risk a trial,
although the defense was generally considered a
very strong one
A steam shingle mill, for saving ont cedar
shingles is being built by ). J. Campbell, about
three miles north Of this village on the Greens
boro road. Mr.. Campbell has a large amount Of
cedar suitable for the purpose ON his place. also
much owned by others in the vicinity The mill
is to be driven by twelve horsepower engine,
which has already been received and is being put
in position.
Light frosts were experienced in this section
ON the mornings OF June loth, luth ana lIth.
Vegetation was slightly injured in some localities,
but no serious damage was done. Heavy rains
occurred on Friday last continuing through tho
following night. This storm goes far toward as
surfing good crop Of grass, where it has not suf
fered from winter-kill on most farms, full
average crop is anticipated
Moving machine agents are becoming plenty
all anxious to sell, Several leading makes are
represented by agents in town, so farmers can
choose, with reasonable chance OF getting Their
moneys worth in good machine. Competition
Is sometimes good for the purse Of the purchaser
II not always profitable to the seller. The
"Gleaner" horse-rake, made by the Vermont
Farm Machine Company Of Bellows Falls, Il
again claimant for public favor. Several OF thii
kind were used in this vicinity, last season, will
much satisfaction.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-06-23

>,,,,,r,,,,,,r p, NJ. Min. c-...or,. Si,,,o,, .,
,,al and fayor,bly known IN our noople will Give
A public reading at Howe's Han. on Friday even
ing Of this week. The Mortified Cornet Band
will be in attendance and furnish the music for
the occasion. We doubt not Mrs. olayton will
hayea full house.
Since J Gould & Son rebuilt their factory.
Gouldsvine has taken new lease Of life. and i'm
movements are the order Of the dav A. :
S,paiiev with additions anil naiuf has Glanced
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-06-23

4 coRnrsroNpENr Of a Western paper having
described the Ohio rs sickly stream the odi-
Tor appended the remark That's so-it il CON
fined to ts bed"
Tnr Albany county medical society, after sew
eral years o. hesitation has finally puckcd mp
courage to admit woman 70 full membership
Miss Mary Du Bots NJ d
THE Philadelphia Pros wants the American
people to save the FIVE million dollars they pro
pose to spend in fireworks, chcwing-gum, etc,
for the Fourth, and add II 10 the centennial fund
Now It is the gay and festive toad During a
violent storm at Lexington NO. the other even
ing, millions Of these animals made their appear
ancc. and the farmers are even more afraid Of
them than Of the grasshoppers
TINS union Of the Presbyterian church and the
church Of Scotland, in Canada, has been con-
summarized, and the new body Is to be called the
Presbyterian church Of Canada. DR.. Cook, Of
Quebec, has been appointed moderator.
An aged spinster Of Savannah, Georgia, Miss
Mary Telfair, a daughter Of Ex-Governor Telfair,
who died recently in her will devised to various
religious, educational and charitable institutions
in Georgia. lcgacies amounting to a total Of over
81 100000
SoME colorcd women who were refused refresh
uents in a st. Louis saloon the other day, threw
the furniture about and broke 1t, after which they
sued the proprietor under the civil rights bill, but
the Judge not only declined TO give them any sat
siaciion but fined them Tor breaking tho furniture
TINS is passage from q Boston reporters ae-
| count Of meeting II the Radical Club: Then n
matron, made for kisses in the lo,cest u dresses
and with eyes that shouo more brightly than the
| diamonds that she wore spoke in tones Of lutte
] like sweetness, words of such exceeding fitness,
phrases " such happy ncatnoss that we clapped
our hands iormorc with grace she left the floor
THE Delaware pcach-growers expect the enor-
nous yield Of over six million baskets, this year
which will Doe without precedent, and they arc
afraid that they will so overwhelm the market
that they won't make any more money than
usual Steps are, however, being taken to opor
new markets, aud an endeayor will be made &c
run a through train TO Boston, without the Gus
tomary change at New York.
To a pictufc Of fightfuIly wan, emaciated
girl. exhibited in Paris, is ascribed this history
It is the portrait Of an artists sweetheart He be
gan to paint it when she was healthy and beauti
ful. but while the work was in progress she fell
sick with consumption and slowly wasted away
As the deadly disease changed her looks. h'
touched and retouched her likeness, until juSt be-
fore her death it grew to be what it is now.
The usually prosy street car travel at Houston
Texas. was enlivencd, the other day, by the meet
ing Of a couple who were engaged, years ago, but
separated during the war and had not seen eacl
other since. The young man in his love-madncs
had wandered all over the world, and the girl haS
been praying and signing at great rate, bu
everything was set to rights in that horse car, an'
the two lives are now one or words to that erect
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-06-23
PErITIoISo EQ ,eJ pIyoR 6 ts,,,xo,
wAsuISoros COUNTY CorsL
SEPTEMBER TEkM, 1875. !

William Somer,llle rs. Bridget NJ. somervile.
Wherots william sonerve, Of Moretown In the eonn,,
OF Washington has ne in the otiis Of the clerk o.
gt1n County Court, his petition for gNosce against hii
rett SoneNile setting forth, Substance maj nc sas
legally married 10 said rigett NJ. BY the bev M hyws,d
a minister the gospel at Mofctown Aforesaid " ,he ~
dav of December A. H. ls67 aud that since said nlaiAs ~
has du.y observed tho covenants snu mat VIC s.~
bridget NJ has kept her marriage vows anu
but on the contrary has for pefiod o. ho.e hAn Even
years. wlfuiy without Just cause or , n.ss,
i've with him and praying that The Court WI grant him
hi ~ dlvofce from the said Bridget NJ. Ana, -
Uhere4s II l. made appear that tins SAID bndgett NJ
snerve resides OF this state so that personal ssrviee
~ mn nstifion cannot be made her therefore, u ~
ordered Thai the aid William sonerye cause the sub
sir ~ his aid petition together with this order. 10 b.
published ii the Vermont waiehnan State Journal a
printed Al Montpelier IN the county Of Washing
ton three weeks successfully the last OF which puhi"a
sha he six weeks previous 10 the INST day " ur
term which said petition Is preferred, which shall b
esned SUFFICIENT notice the said Bridget NJ. sonsrss
10 appear before said County Court next 70 BE- holden at
Montpelier within and for The county q washngcr on
second Tuesday Of September A. D. 1915 al nine o'clock
A. NJ ON said day aud show cause any shs has Why NE
prayer Of said petitioner shall not be gIantes
6en under NY hand. al the county Of wash
~s''n' ''i' ''' a'' ''' TTtiihs SfwcoMB. cl..s.
EFF. PALMER Attorney for feu,snsI, S-S
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-06-23
lri,ths.

In FAyston June a. Mr.. Capt PORTER, aged SO years
In Calals. June IT, Mr.. ALLEN ToBEY. aged ahout IS
years
In St. Iohnsbury June 49, EVA Nj. wife Of II. Good
win, sged % yrars.
IN barre CHARLOTTE CUTS widow Of the late oliver
Cutts, aged % year.
In Cabot, June 49, ruGBE HARRIS, wife Of George
Rogers, aged % years,
In St Johnsbnry June II. Of typhoid pneumonia, At
BERr NJ. COOK, aged a years.
Ia IIauiwck June TO- Of cnnker-rfsh tAHhlf, aged y
Years. Jane ~, KATIE, aged yeas-chlren Of 1eofsr
W. ansi NJ. ID, Garvin.
In Bradtoni. June &, SARAH MIREltL, widow " the
late John Merrill. aged n years and months.
In snokomo Greek Kansas. MAY a. of brain fever, LEVI
Sr0puARD Youngest child at Gcorge ;. and MARY Eliza
acelind formerly OF waitsheld, W. aged Is months
suffer little children tn come unto me-"