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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-14
An Unwilling Bride Under Lock and
Key.

There is young woman named Louise
Roeper, staying temporarily in this city,
who relates history of her own advent
ures in the last twelve months which, if
true, outvie in intensity the wickedest plot
of the wickedest man in the wickedest
dime-novel. She claims to be an heiress
of large estates in Mecklenburg-
Schwerein. Her guardian was man
named Alwart, who had son. a Young
seal Captain, whom he wished her to mar
ry. She heard unfaverable reports of his
character, and declined to do so, where
upon plot was laid by which she was
drugged and forced into pretended mar
rlage, and then carried off to sea in young
Alwart's ship. Here she was kept con-
nned IN the cabin for months, or if al
lowed on deck at all, only under his es-
cort. HE showed her marriage certifi.
cate, and asserted they were legally mar
rled. 10 gain better treatment of her
self, she professed submission, and thus
secured comparative comfort. But,
though the vessel visited many foreign
ports, she could never gain permission to
60 ashore; but last summer the vessel
was in the port Of Honolulu, and some
strangers came on board, when Louise
Roeper placed herself under their protec-
ton, and they carried her ashore. Her
tormentor swore she was insane, and tried
to reclaim her, but in vain. She man.
aged to reach San Francisco, and then
can to New York, where she has rela-
tons. The details of her story are as
romantic as they are painful, and are
given with enthusiastically that seems
to carry conviction Of their truth. The
mater 10 now Ia the hands Of the German
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-14
Training a Child.

Here is the secret of making a child
happy, and of finding happiness in q
child: He or she must be taught to obey.
And, in ordinary cases, this difficult les.
son should be learned before the child is
two and a half years old. 1t is marvel
GUS how child knows when a parents
word can be relied on. l know very
we'll writes a mother) how difficult it is
for mother to keep herself sufficiently
up to the mark to see that her wishes are
attended to. 1t seems so much easier,
for the moment, to let things slide, and ii
entails so much difficulty afterward. The
trouble is really the greatest at the be.
ginning, for if the child forms while
young habit of obedience, and if the
younger ones see that the older ones obey,
comfort and happiness seem to follow al
most as matter of course. There is no
doubt that 0bedient, well-conducted
children are by far the happiest. Once
begin trying to give child everything it
wants, and the old story is repeated-it
asks for the moon, or something equally
inaccessible. One way of Furnishing
small offenses was to withdraw the per.
mission to do little services for Jack and
myself. and very heavy punishment, in
NCCu, was W SCLN OlC W UCu UtlOIC
papa came home. This always caused
terrible grief. Our rewards were books
and toys-not impure sweets and vapid
buns. 1t is such pity to bring a child
up to Think that something to eat is to be
the reward of virtue. Far better give it
pretty book, which will interest and
amuse it when the sweets and buns have
done their mischievous work and gone.
Mothers can do much to instill into their
children's minds reverence and love for
books. which will be a blessing to them as
long as they live.-Bost0n Courier.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-14
Singular Chance.

A Pennsylvania paper relates the fol.
lowing: "a week or two since gentle
man who resides in this vicinity went to
Philadelphia and put up at a hotel, and,
while resting after tea in the reception.
room, overheard two gentlemen convers.
ing in regard to trial then in progress
before one of the courts of that city. Our
neighbor learned from this conversation
that man had obtained money Upon his
wife's property, the wife giving mort
gage. The money was spent in dissipa
ton, the wife became raving maniac,
and was confined in the asylum, where
she now is: the husband died, and the
children Of this unfortunate couple were
furnished with guardian by the Court,
who was maintaining the suit, then being
tried, against the holder of the mortgage,
on the ground that the wife was not of
legal age when the instrument was exc
cuted. The gentleman knew that niece
of his, who left this vicinity when child,
had married man of the same name as
as the one mentioned as having squan-
dered his wife's patrimony, and con-
cluded to investigate. lie made his way
to the Court House the following morn
ing, and to his intense surprise and graft
fication was the very person needed to es-
tablish to certainty the age Of the unfor-
tunate woman, and to save to her worse
than orphaned children property valued at
$2,5OO."
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-14
Treatment of Help.

Politeness and an appreciation of the
merits of those with whom we come in
contact, is very sure passport to their
hearts, and will give us strong hold upon
their esteem. Employers often make a
mistake in depreciating the labors If
those in their employment. A man or
woman will do more, and do it better, for
an appreciative employer than for an
overbearing, presumptuOus master, who,
they know, if he doesn't, is often beneath
Enter some business establishments, and
you will find the help working without
any interest in their employer or his bust
ness. They are simply working for their
salaries, and, except that it would be a
personal loss to them, they don't care if
the concern should go to ruin tomorrow.
1t may be safely concluded that the man
at the head of that establishment is one
who has no appreciation of the merits of
his employees, or, if he has, thinks it
poor policy to compliment them.
Enter another establishment, and every
person in it, from the confidential clerk
of the proprietor down to the 10y who
sweeps the floor, is atire with interest for
his employer. Every one labors with
pleasure; salary is almost secondary
matter; everything is done upon honor
extra work is performed without MUIR
muir, and matters go on with the regu-
larity of clockwork. What makes the
difference? The proprietor of that es-
Enlistment realizes that he has men and
women in his employ, and he isn't afraid
to commend them or their etforts.-West.
ern Rural.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-14

when they were somewhat calmer, and the
Christmas lights had burned their brief
hour and died out, and tired baby was
asleep in her crib, it was SOME good
angel that guided your feet to Mrs. Blu
ford's today
"I'm sure it was, said Alice, earnestly;
for know it would have killed me to
know that my baby had been lost a
week."
"But how strange it is that I never
heard the story it seems every one else
knew-that Mr.. Buford had found child
on the cars"
II heard it several days ago." said
Alice; but I was so much occupied
with my work that never thought to tell
YOU"
"And it is strange that Buford never
saw my advertisements: They were iii
every paper except the one we take.
did not dare put it in that for fear you
would sec it,
And that's the only city paper he
takes,' said Alice.
"Ally," said he, taking from his pocket
package, which contained beautiful
likeness OF Baby Maud, enclosed in a
case of gold, II had this painted for
your Christmas present, and the keenest
grief 1 ever suffered came when it was
brought home to me to-day, and 7 de-
SPARED of ever seeing the precious little
face again. Take it, but let me never see
it, for it is too closely associated with the
most horrible hour of my life"
1T is very beautiful" said Alice.
But l shall never enjoy it either. Let
us give it to some one who loves Maudie. :"
The Christmas festival in the cottage
was wonderful affair. Grandpa and
grandma-summoned by telegraph-ar-
rived in the first train. Mr.. and Mrs.
Buford came, loaded with the presents
they had bought for Baby. The tree was
lighted up again, and Mrs. Buford made
happy by a present of the lovely like
ness, which brought to her nothing but
pleasant memories. And the innocent,
unconscious center of the whole adoring
group was Grandpa's Lost Baby.-Olive
Thorne an N. Y. Independent.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-14
The Way to Butcher a Hog.

When fat swine are butchered at the
extensive slaughter houses near large
cities the animals are suspended alive by
one hind leg, and while in such position
the knife is thrust into the neck, after
which each hog is allowed to hang near
the large tank of hot water until bleeding
has ceased. One man does all the ''stick-
ing.' As several hundred are killed
daily the sticker acquires admirable skill
by way of introducing the knife in the
proper place to let out all the blood in the
shortest time possible. But when one has
only few swine to slaughter he often
makes bungling work when sticking a
part or all of his animals.
From boyhood we have been accustomed
to stick fat hogs when they were to be
slaughtered. We have tried several ways,
but we like the following the best of all :;
Turn the animal on his back, and let one
man stand astride of him and hold the
fore legs down firmly against the chest of
the hog. The sticker then places one
hand on the under jaw of the swine and
presses it down until the mouth of the
squea]er is closed. Let the jaw be held
down firmly. Then with sharp knife
cut slit two inches long about midway
between the jaw and the breast bone, in
the middle Of the throat. Now, aim the
knife directly toward the root of his tail
and thrust it in to the handle and draw
out the blade quickly. When stuck in
this manner we never knew hog fail TO
bleed satisfactorily.
Another way is to let the animal lie on
the right side and press back the head. If
the point of the knife is entered half way
from the jaw to the breast, thrust down
along the windpipe straight, the sharp
edge will divide the left vena innominata.
If carried still further before cutting out
ward it will pierce the aorta leading from
the heart. Either Of these will be good
stick. A little observation while doing
the work will enable the operator to learn
quickly just the place to touch with an
eight-inch blade. Above all things avoid
what is called "shoulder STICK by
which the flesh will be discolored and
mangled. If the first thrust is not sue
cessful, try again Immediately. In dress
ing hog little examination of the vital
parts will easily show you how to use the
knife for bleeding.-N. Y. Herald.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-14
Three Men Discharged as Innocent
After a Prison Service of Two Years.

The Newark IN. J.) Courier supplies
the following: The case Of Carr, Fine
gan and Farley, known as the Bannister
robbers, is quoted as an illustration of
mistakes made in the Identification of per.
sons. 1t will be remembered that one
evening, about five years ago, three men
entered Mr.. Bannister's watch and iewelry
store, on Broad street, near Bridge, and
after assaulting and stunning the proprie-
tor, smashed his showcases and stole a
part of their contents, after which they
made their escape. The three men named
above were arrested, tried for the offense,
convicted, and sent to the States prison
for ten years. They were positively
identified as the perpetrators of the crime.
MIR. Bannister, we believe, identified Carr
as the man who dealt him stunning blow
between the eyes; Brock identified Osch-
valid as the burglar who shot him. A boy
testified positively that the defendants
were the three men whom he saw run
away from the store. A woman who saw
the Bannister robbers in their flight,
identified one or more of the prisoners.
In the case of Carr, Finnegan and Farley,
the defense was an alsbS. 1t was testified
that on the evening of the robbery these
men were in the Newark opera-house,
witnessing the performance of skilled
boxers, and passed out only to visit for q
short time saloon in the neighborhood.
This plea was sustained by abundant testi-
mony, but the State commended that the
witnesses belonged to the lower and per-
haps the lawless classes, and were un-
trustworthy. 1t was urged by the prose-
cutor that the defendants had time to
leave the opera house, commit the robbery,
and then return and re-enter the opera
house before the performance ended, just
as in the late trial it was insisted that
Oschwald might have killed Brock, and
yet have been home early in the morning,
when his family say they saw him there.
Carr, Finnegan, and Farley were sent to
the State prison, but after serving nearly
two years of their long sentence they were
parloned and discharged as innocent men,
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-14
TIE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS

Twas the night before Christmas, when all thro
the house
Nosa creature was stirring, not even mouse;
The stockings were hung by the chimney with
care
In hopes that st. Nicholas soon would be there:
The children were nestled all snug in their
beds.
While visions of sugar plums danced through
their heads:
And mamma in her 'kerchief, and in my cap,
Had just settled our brains for long winter
When out on the lawn there arose such clatter.
>IrAng from my bed to see what was The mat
ter:
Away to the window flew like flash
Tore open the shutters and thew up the sash.
The moon. on the breast of the new-fallen snow.
Gave a luSter of midday to objects below:
When. what to my wondering eyes should appe If
BIT 4 miniature sleigh and eight 'iny reindeer,
Wit Il little old diver so lively and quick,
l knew i'll a moment it must be ST. NICK.
More rapid than eagles his coursers they came;
And he whistled and shouted, and called them by
name:
Now, Dasher! now Dancer! now, Prancer!
Gu, Comet! on, Cupid. on. Douder and Blitzen-
Tothe top of the porch! to the top of the wall.
Now, dash away. dash away da- h away all
As dry leaves before the wild hurricane tiy
When they meet with an OBJ ,tacle mount to the
sky
With sleigh full of toys. and st. Nicholas too:
And then III Il twi mixing heard on the roof
The prancing and paving Of each little hoof.
As drew in my head and was turning around
Down the chimney ST. Nicholas came with a
b,und:
He was dressed all in furs, from his head to his
foot.
And his clothes were all furnished with ashes and
SlOt;
\ bundle Of toys he had flung on his back.
And he looked like peddler just opening his
pack.
His eyes. how they ,winkled! his dimples, how
His cheeks were like roses his nose like a
cherry:
Hi. droll little mouth was drawn up like bow
And the beard on his chin was white as the
The stump of pipe he held tight in his teeth,
And the smoke it encircled his head like a
wreath.
He had brold face and little round belly
That shook when lie laughed like bowl full of
jelly;
And laughed when saw him, in spite of my
A n@ of his eye and a twist of his head
Soon gave NE to know had nothing to dread.
He spoke not word, but went straight to his
work.
And tili.d ali the stockings then turned with
Jerk
And laying his finger aside of his nose,
And giving Il nod. up the chimney he rose:
He >pran- to his sleigh, to his team gave
whistle.
And away they all flew like the down of thistle:
But l tetrd him eNclaim, ere he drove out OF
Merry Christmas to all! and to all good
night.
element c. Moore.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-14
Strong Nerves an Attainable Blessing.

There are many who have never known
the blessing Of strong nerves, having been
born with weak oties: Those who have,
and through disease or sofnG other cause,
have suffered loss of nerve power, esu, BY
contrast, more fully appreciate the magBt.
tude of that loss. The true way to repair It
ls to inyigorate the system through the me-
dunn Of improved digestion, secretion, and
body, three results invariably accomplished
by the use of Hostcttet's Stomach Bitters,
which insures the thorough conversion of
the food into pure, nourishing blood, from
Which the nerves, in common with every
other part OF the bodily economy, gather
vigor, the grand prerequisite of health. The
great objection to scdativcs and narcotics is
that they not only exert no tonic influence,
but are always followed by hurtful reac-
ton. Such is far from being the case with
the Bittefs, tbs primary action of which is
most salutary, ANA whose after effects are
beneficial in the extreme:
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-14

There is almost always some reason
why woman hates men though there are
some feminine natures which hate the
other sex the same way that black-legged
hen hates water), and Gail Hamllton's
reason for doing so is that while she was
yet little girl bad younger brother up
and shot her in the eye with an arrow,
spelling that useful organ completely
Chicago Journal
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-14
"A St. Johns man arrived in Portland,

"A St. Johns man arrived in Portland,
Me-, the other day, and going to the
nearest drug. store asked the clerk for a
city directory. Noting the mans ignor.
ance, and being DESTROYS of assisting him
to find the person he was hunting for, the
clerk asked him what the party's name
was. The man replied that he wished to
find his sister. She was married, and he
had forgotten her husbands last name,
but his first name was John. The clerk
concluded that he would not try to find
that name
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-14

Picked Apples.-Three pounds of
sugar, seven pounds of apples chartered
and cored, one pint of vinegar. Steam
the apples until fork will 20 through
them readily. Then make a sirup of the
sugar and vinegar and pour over them
while hot. Stick Glove or two in each
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-14
Neglected Coughs and Colds.

Few are aware Of the importance of
checking Cough or Common Cold" in its
first stage; that which in the beginning
would yied to "BKows's BRONCHIAL
TRocHEs," It neglected. o1tsa works upon
tas Lungs.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-14

SOMETHING new for your Aching Back
COLLINS VOLrA1C PLASTER. They cure
when all other Plasters fail, and may be re-
lied on to relieve painful affections OF the
Kidneys, Liver, Muscles and Joints, when
every other known remedy fails.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-14

FRUIT CAKE WITHOUT Eeas.-One cup
of brown sugar, one of sour milk, one Of
raisins, two Of -four, four tablespoons Of
melted butter, one teaspoon each of CHINA
mon, cloves, nutmeg and soda.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-14

THAT excellent scientific and mechanical
monthly, the MANUFACTURER AND BUILDER,
still holds the first place among technical
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Each ,umbcr contains twenty. four large
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and Manufactures. Besides continuing arti-
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interest to every trade and profession, thus
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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-14

Consul, and, if the young woman will re-
turn to Germany, doubtless full justice
will be done. At present she prefers to
Tethain here.-N. Y. Ger. Chicago zri6-
tine.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-14
ssDOwn I'm the Mouth. -

Where there is continual dropping down
into the back of the mouth, with irritation
and Inflammation of the nasal cavities and
Of fu1lness about the head, be not deceived
or fancy 1t simple cold You are afflicted
with that scourge of this climate, Catarrl,,
the forerunner Of Consumption. In it, early
stages few bottles of DR.. Sage's Catarrh
Remedy will effect an entire cure. When
confirmed, DR.. Picrces Golden Medical Dis
covery should be used in connection with
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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-14

BuRNETT's COCAINE allays irritation, re-
moves dandruff, and invigorates the action
of the capillarics in the highest degree.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-12-14
PROSPECT
OF THE
Manufacturer and Builder for 1877.
The Leading Mechanical and Scientific Journal.

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to ssit ali classes the latest discoveries in science
1ovations in household appliances and artclespn do
Tie
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