The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-11-09
MINNESOTA STATE NEWS.

The contributions from the banks and
bankers, throughout the United States, to
the fund for the maintenance of the family
of the late J.L. Haywood, the Northdeld
Bank hero, are coming in to the st. Paul
committee ct the rate Of $500. or $500 . day.
On the ed the contributions had reached
296, the amounts ranging from 81 to 81 900.
The most interesting contribution yet re-
ceived is that of Mr.. w. w. Aston, of New
York, who has generously forwarded $500 to
this fund as his individual tribute to one of
the biavest and most meritorious deeds ever
performed by any man. This munifcent
contribution is the voluntary act of the lib
eral donor, as no circular was adj
dressed to him by the committee, nor
was the matter called to his attention in
any manner. Mr.. Haywood's courage and
the deliberate sacrifice of his life in the per-
formance of his duty was simply appreciated
by Mr.. Astor US a spoble illustration of gen.
uine chivalry, and he took the only means
left him Of demonstrating his admiration for
such admirable conduct, and that means
was the contribution to the widow and child
Of the dead hero mentioned above. Tho
first contribution from the State Of Miunc-
sofa outside of st. Paul, was twenty five dol
lars from the First National Bank of Kas son,
and its officers were among the first, if not
the first, gentlemen to suggest the plan of
securing the Haywood fund, which has been
so successfully adopted and carried out by
the bankers of st. Paul.
IT is reported rather privately that exhib-
itors of farm and garden products at the
late State Fair will sell their ribbons at much
lns han hal miro w -
those who have such stock of dry goods on
hand that they may be used as mementoes of
the great centennial year-red, white and
blue are patriotic colors. Perhaps some,
however, would prefer grcenbacks or depre-
ciated silver. As we learn, all the Off ers
took their per diem except the member from
Hennepin. after paying up in this way we
understand there will be nothing left for
farmers, gardeners and manufacturers. Is
That what our State appropriations of a
thousand dollars year are designed for by
the law-makers?-St. Paul Press and Tribune.
WILLIAM MARSH, a Spectator in wheat
and well-known millionaire, was recently
married to Miss Mary Reid, of Houston, one
Of the most accomplished ladies in the
Sta'e. The presents received were worth
about 100000.
THE Governor met the Governors of other
Western States at Omaha few days ago, to
discuss the grasshopper question. After q
full and free interchange of opinion the fol-
lowing resolutions were adopted:
I. That it will be wise and polite for the Legis
lature- of the States and Territories most deeply
interested to enact law Offering bounty per
bnshel for the objection and destruction of eggs
and unified ,ed insects.
2. That the several Legislatures authorize local
taxa ion for the purpose. Of systematized efforts
repeal Of the Game laws, or modification of
them, SO rs to prevent the destruction of birds
which feed on insects; the prevention Of prairie
ircs until a suitable time for the destruction Of
young .raSsboppers by firing the grass; encourage
ment Of tree culture, promoting mois urc and hal.
boring the bir:s.
survey be mate of each State during the coming
winter, so to ascertain those por ions of each
county in which eggs have been most thickly laid.
4. hat we deem it he duty, OF the National
Government to make some effort Il, destroy O,
c0unterlct this great pest and thus prevent its IN
lurics; recommend the attachment of u special
commi.s'oncr to The Government surveys sent an
ated for the purpose of paying the expense OF the
commission.
The President of the convention was L.
qucstcd to draw up and present to the Presi-
dent of the United States a. letter setting
forth the urgent necessity of action of the
General Government in behalf of the sections
ravaged. The Governors of Minnesota, ILL
nois, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri,
Colorado, Wyoming, Dakota and Idaho were
requested to transmit t, their respective
delegations the records of the proceedings
of the convention, and request them to
urge on Congress speedy action in this mat
ter.
THE following is the October apportion-
ment OF the school fund Of the State, as
prepared by the Superintendent of Public
Instruction.