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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1875-07-15

ANsoN GOODWIN, a Rochester rough,
lifted quarter lager beer cask filled with
water above his head several times to ex.
hibit his strength recently, and moment
later he fell dead. s IT,
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1875-07-15

The first guano brought to this coun-
try was sent by Commodore Stewart from
Peru in 1926. 1t attracted little notice at
first though it was used 1a1 Nth some ;. sue
duced extensively and used very advan-
tageously in Great Britain, and ever since
the demand has gone on increasing until
whole islands have disappeared under the
pick and shovel, and numerous fleets
laden with the precious material are navi-
eating the seas in every direction to dis
burse it to all parts of the civilized world.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1875-07-15

THAT singularly limpid oil drawn from
the jaw-bones of blacklist, which is used
by watchmakers the world over to oil the
works Of watches, almost all comes from
Provincetwn, Mass, though the total con-
sumption is only 400 gallons yearly.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1875-07-15
WEST AND SOUTH.

The Iowa Republican State Convention
met at Des Moines on the 3Oth ult. and NOM
mated: For Governor, ex-Gov Samuel J..
Kirkwood; Lieutenant Governor, ]. G. New
bold; Supreme Judge, Austin Adams; State
Superintendent, A. Abernethy. The platform
adopted favors the gradual resumption of
specie payment and tariff for revenue SO
adjusted as to encourage home industry; de-
clares that the Republican party of Iowa is
opposed to third term and demands that all
railway and other corporations shall be held
in just subsection to the law-making power,
etc.
The California Democratic State Conven-
ton, held at San Francisco on the 3Oth ult.,
nominated William Irwin for Governor. Res
olutions were adopted-condemnatory of the
Republican party and Administration; in
favor Of tariff for revenue only, and of q
currency convertible into gold and silver at
the will of the holder; and declar-
ing 1t to be the right and duty Of the
Legislature to regulate corporations, whether
railway, gas, telegraph, water or otherwise,
to limit their charges in the interest of the
public, and to compel them to serve all citi-
zens without discrimination and at reasona.
BILE rates, etc.
AT Lima, Ohio, on the 3Oth ult., Mrs. John
Courtney attempted to build fire with coal
oil. The usual explosion followed and she
was fatally burned.
INDIANAPOLIS (Ind) dispatches of the LIST
state that Robert Dale Owen had become de.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1875-07-15

A BosToN editor bushes for, the igno-
rance of three young girls ofthat city who
tried to get their horses head down 20
that it could drink by unbuckling the
crupper.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1875-07-15

THE town debt of the State of Connect.
cut on account Of railroads is neatly one
half of the aggregate debt Of the towns.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1875-07-15

"A correspondent of the Spectator
writes that in an article published in the
Lyon Medical for April 10, 1870, M. Che
vile declares that he has seen mare re-
fuse her food and kick her stall to pieces
from jealousy whenever her groom coaxed
and petted another horse, her stable COM
panion. He also says that, in stable
where a COW and q donkey were confined
together, curious scene might be wit
messed whenever the dairy-maid came TO
milk the former. No sooner was the maid
seated on her milking stool than the don
key would leave its stall, come close to the
woman and rest its head on hers until she
had finished milking, showing that the
poor animal was anxious to claim share
of her attention. "r
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1875-07-15

ONE Missouri crow got away with / 1857
potato-bugs In forty-hve minutes, and ho
didn't seem to feelwell thatmorning, either.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1875-07-15
THE EAST.

PEMBERToN, who recently killed Mrs. Bing.
small sum of money, has been tried, con-
victed and sentenced to be hung
THE jury in the Tilton-Beecher case sent q
note to Judge Nelson on the morning of the
I'd, to the effect that it was impossible for
them to agree. They were subsequently,
called into court, and in the presence of the
Court and counsel for beth sides announced
that they had not agreed upon verdict, and
expressed their regret that they had found
it impossible to do SO. The Judge then
addressed them briefly, and in the
course of his remarks said he would
like to learn from them explicitly that
the application to take further testimony had
not In any way clouded their vision or occu-
pied their thoughts, directly or indirectly. To
this Foreman Carpenter responded that he
had questioned many of the jury on this
point, and they had not had it in their
thoughts at all. The Judge expressed his
qualification at this, and then dis
charged the jury. Mrs. Beecher went
to the railing and shook hands with each
juryman as he passed out. 1t is authoritative
ly announced that they stood on the final bal
lot nine to three in favor of acquittal. One
Juror stated that at one time they stood
eleven to one in favor Of Mr.. Beecher; again
nine to three, and still later seven to five; and
another juror says at one time the jury stood
divided six to six. 1t is rumored that the
plaintiffs counsel will move for a new trial.
ALBERT Brown, colored man, was
hanged at Towanda, Pa, on the 1st for the
horrible murder, in August last, of little
five-year- old girl named Cora Greenleaf
The Governor and Council OF Massachu-
sets have decided not to commute the SEN
tence of Pomeroy, the boy murderer.
A COLLISION occurred on the afternoon of
the 5th between two excursion passenger
trains near Far Rockaway, L. l., on the
South Side Railway. Ten passengers or
more were killed and about twenty-seyen
others injured.
GOLD closed in New York on the 9th at
117H. The following were the closing quo
tations for produce: No. 2 Chicago Spring
Wheat, s1.1s@1.19; No. Milwaukee, $l2l
@1.211a; No. 2 Northwestern, $11s@1 10;
Barley, $L25@13O; Oats, Western Mixed,
64@66c; Corn, Western Mixed, 7s9s3c;
Pork, New Mess, s2O.sO; Dressed Hogs,
9Ic; Lard, 1890. Flour, good to choice,
$5.4O@5.75; White Winter Extra, s5sO@6 80.
The cattle market was active; 111ac to
1315c for good to extra. Sheep, clipped,
brought 4A@5hc.
AT East Liberty, Pa, on the 9Th, cattle
brought: Best, s6.25@6.75 medium, $500
@5.25; common, s4oO@425. Hogs sold
Workers, s7.lO@7.2O; Philadelphia, 1880
TAO. Sheep brought s4.oo@5.Oo according
to quality.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1875-07-15

Bonds issued to the Pacific Railway
Companies, interest payable in
lawful money, principal outstand-
Interest accrued and not vet paid. .
Interest paid by the United States.
Interest repaid by the transpQrta-
ton of mails. etc
Balance Of interest paid by United
STATES
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1875-07-08
THE SCORE:
INNINGS:

al4lnl To II SlV Io'hi
FSa's starr iIsIsISIa sIsIiI1 i
A dinner was given the Reed
City boys, at Miners, and after
the game had closed all partook of
ice cream, at the same place.
THE CHANGERS PICNIC,
held at Star Lake, by Pleasant
Plains and Weber Oranges, was a
pleasant affair. No pains had been
spared to have every preliminary
arrangement complete. A beati-
fully decorated stand had been
erected, with a bower for the dam
GERS, &c. The
EXERCISES
were opened by the calling of the
assembly to order by the President
ofthe Day, w. J. McCausey. Then
followed:
Changers Prayer-Read by F.
M. Carroll.
Singing-By the audience.
Reading of the Declaration of
Internationally +. M. Carroll.
Singing--"The Farmer, the Chief
of the Nation"
Oration-By VIM. Fitzpatrick.
Singing by the audience, and
closing admonition and benediction,
by +. M. Carroll.
The exercises at the stand were
followed by salute of thirty-nine
guns, and then came the onslaught
upon the refreshments, prepared in
bounteous supply by the fair hands
of the ladies; the enjoyment of the
day winding up with a dance in the
bower.
On the evening of July I'd
A BOWER DANCE
was given at Nirvana, under the
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1875-07-08

A COLLISION occurred on the South
side Railroad, near Rockway, New
Jersey, on the afternoon of July 9Th,
Seven persons were killed outright
and about the same number fatally
wounded. The entire number OF
wounded was twcnty-scven. Anew
time card went into effect that day,
which it is thought had something
to do with the terrible affair. Both
were passenger trains; and it is
stated that one bound for ROckway
was on time. 1t is further rumorcd
that the President of the road or
dercd the train to start from Rock
way. An investigation is being
held.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1875-07-08
LAST Tuesday night a fire oc

LAST Tuesday night fire &C.
Cured in arow of old wooden build
ings, in Toledo, and as proof OF
the efficiency of the water works rs
a fire protection, it is said that
there was abundance of water, and
force enough to throw it, although
the engineer at the water words
failed to apply the fire pressure by
reason of his not receiving the fire
signal. 1t was fortunate that the
loss only reached $4,000, as the
buildings destroyed were at corner
of Summit and Adams streets, in
close proximity to handsome brick
business houses.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1875-07-08

Now the little chcrub of the Chase
Herald has turned hissquirt-gun on the
Outiinc. BE careful, Tommy, that the
atmospheric pressure does not blow the
dirty water back upon yourself and
spoil that nice little suit of railroad
clothes that Uncle Sam gave you. You
arc getting to be such II selfish little
prig that the old boy may become dis
gustcd and 90 back on you. Your
mail agency salary ought to have made
you contcntcd enough to keep you from
vainly trying 10 dcbar u paper that docs
a hundred times more for the party
than you do from having fair share
of patronage. When some indignant
Republicans were asked to allow you
to hold your present position unnolest-
ed, they were told that il would save
you from starvation and place you in
independent circumstances, and allow
the STAR to do the printing at fair rates.
But your grcedinCss seems to have come
i'm when your modcsty went out; and
now, after having done nothing what
ever to deserve favors, but rather neg
Letting your duties, even to refusing to
furnish State aud Congressional tickets
to yOurpart of Luke county, last fall and
leaving it for the STAR to do, you turn
your little squirt-g,in upon everybody
who objects to your claims upon all
there il upon the public table. What
loose "bringing-up" you must have
had, Tommy, to have become such Il
grasping, selfish, iinpudent little pig!-
OSceOIU Outline.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1875-07-08

eggs with an eye to the good other
prospective young, if not to our
good. The larvae soon appear, and
may be found at home the summer
through, comfortably fixed up in
their little tents and working their
miserable mischief, all unsupported
by the unwary housewife, who learns
too late of their previous presence,
by discovering that her most choice
possessions are totally ruined. In
spring and summer the chrysalis
will appear, soon to be followed by
new return of the pretty moths.
REMEDIES.
Wooden garments and furs should
be put away in trunks, with several
pieces of camphor gum, as hickory
nuts packed in with them; or they
may be put in close paper bags and
pasted up so that no holes, ever so
small, will remain open. Even in
this case little camphor gum will
render assurance doubly sure. In
tested garments or furs should be
put in tight sack or trunk. and
after adding half-ounce of chloro-
form the sack or trunk should be
closed as nearly air-tight as possible.
The vapor will kill the insect.
Then prepare as given above.
For furniture and carpets, heavy
paper, wet with carbolic acid or
spirits of turpentine, will kill larvae
already at work. This should be
placed under the edge of the carpet
where the mischief is generally
done, and in furniture crowded back
in deep folds. 1t would be well to
saturate the interior of the furniture
with a strong solution of carbolic
acid. Our best furniture and furs
have a goodly quantity of this SUBJ
stance in the undissolved state
fastened inside them when made.
Russian leather, cedar bark, or
boughs, tobacco leaves, and eve
red pepper, are said to prevent the
moths from laying eggs. 1t will be
we'll, then, to place these in exposed
situations. Manufacturers of car
riages wash the WOODEN Innings of
their carriages with weak solution
of corrosive sublimate, which is very
sure destruction to all insects. Yet
DR.. Kcdzic tells me it is unsafe to
use it.
Every careful housckccper will
carefully examine her carpets and
furniture each fall and spring, brush
out all the creases, give all good
airing, and if there is any trace of
these evil-doers, will practice the
above remedies.
a. j. Cook.
Prof. in Agr'l College.
Lansing, June 10, 1875.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1875-07-08
Justice Of the Peace.

ONE of the pleasures (D of our
editorial life, since we began in
earnest to agitate the question of
removing the County Seat to Bald
win, land especially since success
attended the cause we advocatcd)
has been to have our cars greeted
each week, through the organ at
Chase, with braying of several crea-
lures, whose illusions afford ample
evidence that they should be prop
crly classed with the lower order of
the long-cared animal. Last week
another of the Nirvana creatures
kicked up its heels, shook its lop-
cars, and uttered its Gee-e -eh haw-
ah-haw-ah. IL was so delighted
with its work, we understand, that
IL secretly whispered to everybody
that II would have an answer to its
own braying in this weeks organ.
The experience through which
We have passed since the asses 1--WE
beg pardon Of orr readers; but we
can't think of any other animal that
takes such delight ina kicking hu-
man being who never manifested
anything but friendship towards
thcm) commenced their concert re-
minds us of army times. 1t was
like this: Most of the baggage
wagons were drawn by mules, which
when the army was encamped, were
usually tcthered to the "poles" Of
the wagons. AT oft repeated in
tcrvals during the night, when the
soldiers were sleeping, a restless
mule would set up cry-"Gee-e-
eli haw-ah-haw-ah-ahr' and imme-
mediatcly it would be repeated by
something less than q thousand OF
the creatures -"Gee-e-eh-hdw-dh
haw-ah-ahr' The only odd point
we can discover in the comparison
is that the United States army mules
were braying to keep the whole
camp awake, or for something tc
eat; while the Chase army mules
are braying for the sake Of hearing
their own discord, or, they want 8
a County Seat--perhaps both.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1875-07-08

"CAEsAR AUGUSTUS" dough
sticks" nurse and the others who
serve as tools for the Chase clique,
have had much to say in regard to
their hearts dearest wish to have
it appear that the statements ofthe
Editor of the STAR was not to be
believed, &c. 1t rather looks by
the following, as if they had been
unwittingly filling little magazine,
to explode and blow themselves
skyward, only to drop and plunge
still deeper into contempt with all
respectable citizens. The COM
munication, an exact copy of which
is given below, was sent to the
organ nearly two weeks since.
-As it has never to our knowl edge,
appeared in its columns, we con-
cludc that the managers of the organ
have been driven to desperation in
their attempts to make a true point
against us and are determined to
stick to a falsehood, and see if they
cannot reap the same benefit they
might, if they told the truth:
BALDWIN, MICII, June 2Sth, 1875.
Ed. HERALD:-I understand that
articles have appeared in your paper
stating that the Editor of the Star
had paid me S. as a fine in case
of assault and battery. AS this is
wholly untrue, and, as the case you
allude to is still pending in the
courts, and should not be preiu-
diced one way nor the other, trust
you will make this correction, at
once, in your columns.
ii. A. BRAY,
Justice Of the Peace.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1875-07-08

management of A. ID. Sabin. II
the reports we have had are true,
the occasion was an enjoyable one
to all concerned.
The PICNIC AT CROOKED LAKE,
on Saturday, July 3D., also, passed
off pleasantly. The remark WIS
made that it could not be called a
"dry day." for the reason there was
so much rain. The company frs,
assembled at the Cobb school house,
marching from thence to the grove
OIL the bank of the lake, where all
was in readiness for enjoyment.
The
FXERCISEs
were under the direction of Mr.. Il.
Harding, and consisted of the fol-
lowing programme:
Music-By the band.
Singing.
Prayer-By Rev. G. b. Voor-
hees.
Reading Of the Declaration OF
Internationally Lee s. Cobb.
Remarkably JAS. l. Parks.
Then followed dinner, after which
came more music, vocal and instru-
mental, with remarks suitable to
the occasion, by Rev. G. b. Voor-
hees. Rides in row-boats upon the
lake were next in order. The rain
throughout the day interfered some
what with the picnic, and besides
they were disappointed in not hav.
ing their regularly chosen speaker
present. The party embraced those
from Chase, Summitville, Nirvana
and Forman's Mill. 1t is proposed
to hold a picnic at the same place
next year, and the suggestion made
that county picnic be held an
nually.
AT KINNE LAKE,
was held the usual annual picnic,
on the 3D. instant, and, notwith-
standing the rain, all enjoyed them
selves fully. Remembering the
happy, social time We had at the
same spot one year ago, we regret
ted exceedingly that business pre-
vented us from accepting the kind
invitation extended to us and fam
lily to join the party.
And here, we wish, also, to &C
knowledge with thanks a courteous
invitation to join the picnic at
Crooked Lake, as well as to attend
the party at Nirvana, July I'd.
Quite number from Baldwin
and other towns in the county, en-
barkcd on the excursion train for
Ludington, where We presume all
had "good time generally" So
far as we have been able to learn,
no accident occurred at any point,
to qucnch the enthusiasm, and cv-
crything passed off in manner be-
fitting the anniversary of the birth
of the greatest nation upon the
earth.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1875-07-08
Clothes Moths.
Description, Habits, and Remedies

Hon. w. l.. Webber of East Sag
inaw writes: 1--WE of this place
EAST Saginaw are very much
troubled with carpet and furniture
moths. If your time would permit,
l think paper prepared by you,
giving the details Of tho natural
history, habits, and transformations
of this pest, and the best method
to prevent it's work or to get rid of
it after work has commenced, will
be Of great interest to us here, and
l believe of general interest.
l take pleasure in complying with
the above request, not simply be-
cause of the Importance of the sub
jcct, but also because of the general
ignorance in regard to it,even
among those most cultured and most
interested. Only a few evenings
since, when l was taking tea with
one of the best informed ladies' of
my acquaintance, l called her at
tcntion to some of the pretty yellow
moths just coming from her elegant
furniture. "Whatw she remarked,
"those the moths! 1 supposed the
large ones cut-worm moths-ag-
raztdns seen behind the blinds in
summer and autumn were the mis-
chief-makers." 1t would be no
greater mistake to call an elephant
a horse.
DESCRIPTION.
These little moths expand about
half inch, and are less than one
fourth of an inch long. They are
of light buff color, and shine like
satin. The wings are long, narrow,
pointed, and beautifully fringcd.
The larva ("worm'') is white, with
a yellow head, has, like nearly all
caterpillars, sixteen legs, and is
always surrounded by fattened,
cylindrical case, usually gray or
whitish in color, though this de-
Ponds on their food. The ends
arc open, that the larvae may reach
forth to feed, or peer forth, which
they are free to do when disturbed.
The pupa, or chrysalis, is somewhat
curved, and has rounded head.
The antenne, wings, and legs are
folded beneath the body and reach
nearly to the end ofthc body. The
pupa case or cocoon is similar to
the larvae case.
HABITS.
The moth comes forth as early
as the last of May, and may be seer
from that time till the close of sum-
mcr. Their tiny, lustrous, buff
colored bodies are easily detected
as they rest with wings folded close
about their bodies in the deep
crevices of our parlor furniture, OF
among the folds of our garments
or even more plainly as they fit
across our rooms.
These moths pair, after which the
female seeks out our furs and wooden
of silk apparel, her minute size en-.
abling her to enter drawers, closets
and trunks; and she distributes her
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1875-07-08

Nearly In accordance WITH the
programme previously announced,
Baldwin celebrated the "Fourth of
july" OH the fifth instant. At
sunrise salute was fired. Owing
to the drenching rain, on Saturday,
and the prospects of continued bad
weather, the intention Of holding a
picnic in the grove near town was
abandoned, and arrangements made
for occupying the building erected
for county purposes. Chilly"
Wood, of the Baldwin House, fur
nished tables from his dining hall,
which were arranged in the lower
room. Emmett Coon & Co. loaned
supply of table ware, and the
whole was speedily covered with a
tempting array of catablcs, such as
the ladies of Baldwin and vicinity
know we'll how to prepare. Bo-
quets of flowers and wild strawber-
ny vines loaded with clusters of
ripe, luscious fruit, graccd the la
bic at intervals.
At about half past one o'clock in
the afternoon Capt. G. w. Town
send conducted the crowd to the
large hall OH the second floor, where
the following
took place, County Treasurer Deu-
ress, presiding:
Singing-"Our Beautiful Flag"
Prayer-By Rev. ii. A. Bray.
Singing-"Amcrica."
Reading of the Declaration of
Independence-By G. M. G. Ross.
Singing-"Star Spangled Ban
ncr."
Address-By Col. NJ. w. Quack-
enbush.
Singing-"Rcd, White and Blue"
At the conclusion of the last
song, three cheers were given for
the flag, and three for the speaker,
Col. Quackenbusll, who, although
giving an impromptu speech, made
several happy hits causing frequent
applause and satisfying his aud
fence.
All then repaired to the tables
and did ample justice to the feast.
Hot drinks were dispensed with,
and an abundance of iced lemon
ade filed their places. Everything
passed off pleasantly, and was high
ly enjoyed by all.
Towards evening
TIE DANCE
opened in the hall, with music by
Morris and Brott, and was kept up
till nearly daylight. We learn that
some forty to fifty couple partici-
pated.
One of the chief attractions of
the day was a match
GAME OF BASE BALL,
between the "North Stars" of Reed
City, and the "Pioneers" of Bald
win. The Reed City boys were
uniformed with bright, fresh-look-
ing blue and white caps, white
shirts, blue pants and white stock
ings, and presented an attractive
appearance. Two of the best play
ers in the Baldwin Club were alb
sent, which was rather discourage
ing, but the boys were not to be
deprived of the days sport, and so
the game went forward in a man
ner shown by
THE SCORE.