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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-04-20
The Late A. T. Stewart.

A BRIEF telegram from New York an
nounces the death of Mr.. A. T. Stewart,
the merchant prince, after a comparative
ly brief illness. Alexander Turney Stew
art was born at Belfast, Ireland, in 1903.
He received thorough education at Bel
fast, and at Trinity College, Dublin,
where he graduated in 1922. He came to
this country about year after completing
his studies, and commenced life in Amer
lea as teach of classics at a private
school. In 1927, however, having saved
about s., 600, he went into business (dry
goods) with which he was not at all famll-
lar. At the outset he determined to have
but one price, to make that price as low
as the cost of the goods would allow, to
buy exclusively for cash; to misrepresent
nothing; and to deal with all customers
alike. He adhered through life to these
principles, and to this fact, as well, per.
haps, as to his natural ability and strict
attention to business, was due his almost
unprecedented success. He leaves for
tune which can scarcely be estimated. In
addition to the largest dry goods establish
ment in the United States-that in New
York-which covers an area of twenty
two acres, he had branch houses in most
OF the p. incipal cities Of the South and
West, beside large warehouses in the
most important cities of Europe. His an.
nual sales we're estimated at about $75,-
O0O, 600, and his net profits at $4,000, 900.
He was also very large owner of real es-
New York city alone, to say moth
ing of his possessions elsewhere,
which were immense. Some years ago
h0 oh 1,olf
Hampstead Plains, Long Island, and laid
the foundations of city, building rail-
way to connect it with New York. In
1869 President Grant invited MIR. Stewart
to take charge of the Treasury. Depart
ment, but the appointment was declined,
Mr.. Stewards relations with the Custom
House being such that he could not &C
cept such q position. Mr.. Stewart was Of
an exceedingly benevolent disposition,
and, unlike many wealthy men, did not
postpone the exercise of his benevolence
until after his death. In 1847, the year
of the famine in Ireland, he sent TO his
suffering countrymen an entire ship-load
Of provisions, and in 1862 he contributed
as freely to the sufferers in Lancashire,
England. At the time of Chicago's mis-.
fortune, in October, 1871, he Immediately
sent $50, 900 to the relief of the homeless,
Notwithstanding he had himself lost heav.
lily by the fire, and he followed his first
contribution by a second equally large.
Within few years he has built, at cost
of 81, 0OO, 900, two hotels, one for work.
ing young men and for working women,
where they can obtain at bare cost the
most substantial comforts of home. A
recapitulation of all his acts of charity
would fill large volume. In his death
the country loses one of its most public.
spirited men, and the poor friend who
can scarcely be replaced. Chicago Inter.
OCEAN,
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-04-20
The Noon and the Weather.

The notion that the moon exerts an in
fluence on the weather is 80 deeply rooted
that, Notwithstanding all the attacks
which have been made against it since
meteorology has been seriously studied
it continues to retain its hold upon Us.
And vet there never was popular super
stition more utterly without . basis than
this one. IF the moon did really possess
any power over the weather, that power
could ouly be exercised in one of three
ways-by reflection of tho suns rays, by
attraction or by emanation. No other
form of action Is conceivable. Now, as
the brightest light Of full moon 10 never
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-04-20
Contamination of Air In Houses.

An adult person consumes OVV grams OF
oxygen per hour, and gives off 600 grains
per hour Of carboric acid. A child OF
so pounds weight gives off as much as
an adult of 100 pounds weight. A school
room filled with children will, if not we'll
ventilated at the beginning of the hour,
contain Is parts in 1000 of carbonic acid,
at the end of the first hour Al, and at the
end of the second hour 81. The air is
also spoiled by the perspiration of the
body, and by the volatile oils given out
through the skin. An adult gives of
through the skin in twenty.four hours
from 7,5OC to $4,000 grains OF water mixed
with various excrements, poisonous ii
breathed.
A stearin candle consumes from 200 to
800 grains of oxygen per hour, and gives
off f0ur-fifths of cubic foot of carbonic
acid, and half an ounce of water.
Carbonic oxide is a much more danger
GUS gas than carbonic acid, and this OBJ
tains entrance to our rooms in many ways,
through cracks in stoves and defective
stove-pipes, or when the carbonic acid of
the air comes in contact with very hot
stove and is converted into carbonic oxide.
The dust of the air may, on hot stove,
be burnt to produce it; or it may flow out
from stove pipes when the gas is not per-
fectly consumed.
Another form of air injury is the dus
of fungus growth which fills the air in
damp and warm places; we call it miasma
from want of . true knowledge of its
character. Accidental vapors are the
crcwning source of air poisoning; these
are tobacco smoke, kitchen vapors, wash
room vapors, and the like.
When we heat our houses and close
them from outside air, the heat turns the
mixture into vile mess unfit for breath
ing. The only remedy is ventilation,
During cold weather, when the rooms are
closed from free currents Of outside air,
one must look after the matter thoroughly
and do his best to prevent injury to him.
self and family from polluted air.-Aanu.
tucturer and Builder.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-04-20
A Promising Student.

"You have read sufficiently long,
Charles" said an elderly physician of
my acquaintance to his student, IA youth
who had been studying medicine some
two years. "to commence visiting the
sickl I will take you along with me this
morning, and you will have an opportu-
nifty of seeing Us we'll as reading of the
many changes in disease we have to watch
with an eye of much scrutiny and dis
elimination, in order to enable us more
correctly to Judge the character and treat
ment Of various cases than we could pos
sibly learn from reading all the books
ever published on the science" And
sure nough, off went preceptor and pupil
in the daily round of professional visits.
The first home they entered was one
where man in convalescent state was
lounging upon bed, whilst his nurse
was comfortably seated in rocking chair
reading a novel for his amusement. The
doctor approached the bed, and after feel
ing the pulse Of his patient, turned to the
nurse and said: /" He has been eating
oystersi Why did you let him have
them?' rs
The nurse declared most positively that
he had not; but being more closely inter-
rogated, said he only ate two or three.
After leaving the house, the student
asked how in the world he could tell that
1t was oysters he had eaten!
"Why, saw the shells under the bed -
was the reply.
The doctor being very busy the next
day, sent the student alone to the patient,
and upon his return asked him how he
was.
!" He Is much worse" said the young
disciple. :. I think he will die. He has
eaten . horse"
"A horsei" vociferated the physician.
Yes, sir; q horse!''
How in the world did you find out
that he had eaten horse ~
!" Because, sir" said the knowing stu
dent, saw q saddle and bride under
the bedr'
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-04-20

Brunswick, Me-, has had its fill Of lit
igation. Some time since one of the uni
versal Smith family brought suit against
the Superintendent of the town poor farm
to recover the value of some boards which
he claimed had been appropriated from
his fence by the Superintendent. The
case has been tried three times, the third
trial resulting in verdict for the plain
riff for fifteen dollars, but thecost 10 the
town of trying the case has been 500.
The town has now voted to settle the case.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-04-20

after the eth Vt March, 1877, until action should
be had on the special bill fixing the Presidential
salary.
BnLs were passed in the Senate, on the
5th-authorixiug the sale of the Menomonee res
ervation In Wisconsin, under the direction of the
Interior Department; House bill to enable the
dered By the Court Of A!abama Claims; HOUSE
bill authorizing the sale Of the Pawnee reserva-
tion. The Senate organised as q Court OF I'm
summons be Issued to ex-secre:ary Belknap, re.
tarnable ON the 18th Of April, to which
time the Court adjourned. The bin
mail matter, and for other purposes, was
taken mp and debated In the House, resolu-
ton was adopted directing the Secretary Of the
account of the amount expended under tue item
$500 600 appropriated for light and fuel for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 1876. A bill was passed
made Of the .eon q
Senate on the impeachment question: The bill
to transfer the Indian Bureau from the Interior to
Of the Whole, As was also, At the evening SEES.
sion. the Legislative Appropriation bill.
In the Senate, on the 9Th, favorable
on the House bill to provide for the deficiency in
the Engraving and Printing Bureau Of the Treas-
ury Department The House bill to amend the
Revised Statutes In regard to Limitations in prose
cuClOn lOr crime was AMENDED ana parsed. Inc
bill fixing the rate of postage thirdclass matter
was taken mp, and amendments were submitted
and ordered printed. Adjourned to the 10th. ..
In the House, the Senate bill fixing the Presi-
dental salary, after the 4th of March,
1877, at $s5 COO year, was passed without discus
sion. The bill to carry into operation the Ha-
waiian treaty was discussed, and the Legislative
Appropris ton bill was further debated in Com
mittee of the Whole.
SENATE not In session on the 18th.
....A number Of private bills were passed in the
House, and also bill for the payment of Ger
tain war claims applying to over 200 individuals
in the loyal States, and aggregating $112,06O. A
resolution was adopted instructing the sub-con-
mittee of the Committee on Naval Affairs to pro-
coed to the Philadelphia and League leland Ma.
Wy Yards to inquire Into certain alleged abuses
and frauds. Adjourned, the session on the 9Th to
be for debate only.
A LARGE number of bills and petitions
were presented and referred in the Senate on the
10th. A favorable report was made on the bill to
establish the Territory of Penn bina. The House
bill to provide for the deficiency in the Pri nting
and Engraving Bureau Of the Treasury Depart
ment wae amended and passed. In the House,
large number of bills were introduced and re-
ferred. A bill was passed appropriating $5,S72.
$50 for the construction, repair, preservation and
completion OF the different public works on the
rivers and harbors. A resolution was adopted in
structing the Committee on Foreign Affairs to in
quire into the cause of the imprisonment of E
O'Mef CHER Condor.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-04-20

A DOCTOR attending q punster who was
very Ill apologized for being late ono day
BY saying that he had to stop and see =
man who had fallen down well. Did
he kick the bucket, doctor ~ groaned tho
punster.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-04-20

Shortly afterward the whole of them were
seen in company apparently reconciled,
and the mother, her daughter and the
bridegroom. elect drove away together
London Daily Ne,os. . 8
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-04-20

THERE are now 1876 officers in the regu-
lar army who have, Dy long and meritori-
GUS service, and by virtue Of their intelli.
gence and bravery, won promotion from
the ranks.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-04-20

The Spanish army has " Generals, 100
Lieutenant Generals, and 1856 Major Gen
erals. There are also 5000 Rrigadier.
Generals and several privates.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-04-20
WEST AND SOUTH.

J. D. WARD, of Chicago, former Congress
man from the Second Illinois District, and
subsequently United States District-Attorney
at Chicago, has been indicted by the United
States Grand Jury for alleged completely in
the whisky frauds of that city.
Four powder magazines on Arsenal Hill,
near Salt Lake City, Utah, exploded on the
afternoon Of the 5th, with terrible effect.
There were three men ct work in one Of the
magazines, and all that could be found Of
them were small pieces of flesh, the largest Of
which was portion Of foot in boot. A
woman and boy In the city were struck by
boulders and killed, and quite number Of
Others were injured. One lady died from
fright. An immense amount Of glass was
broken throughout the city, estimated in
value at near 600. The partial remains
Of two boys were found near the ruins II
the magazines. They were out hunting, and
it 10 supposed they had fired into one Of the
magazines and caused tho explosion.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-04-20

LIKELY to be stunning affair-for the
fishes the He'll Gate explosion.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-05

last Saturday evening. IL embraces
both Virglnians and Teunessecans.
The Centennial still draws and our
merchants get cheap round tickets
while they buy their fall goods
Bambergcr has returned aud has
opened the largest lot Of clothing |
ever saw in the country. l see that
his selections are the best he has
ever made. He and Charley Thur
man have built up the finest sort Of u
trade and they viii keep it. Now
would be the opportunc time Of course
for some Bristolite, seeing theirsucN
cess, TO stick up an opposition store
and thus, as usual ruin the entire
business. hathappcns to be Brisp
tol-lil,c, and Bristol must be like
herself
Mayor Barker started Yesterday for
the Centennial and Mr, Il. II. Senclter
toNday. They will both purchase
large stocks, and their selections arc
generally made with good taste. -
Mike Andes is Barkcr's head man,
and is as polite as dancing master
Mr.. Jno. Crowcll las forty thou
sand tobacco hills on Col. Euglish's
new ground, and Mr.. W. IL. Carter
near Abingdon says he can cure to-
bacco in style for Mr.. Crowcil or any
one else who does not understand it.
His services can be had
Mayor Jno. f, Terry does not in
tend to be behind the day. he is
raising his own chewing Tobacco on
his own town lot.
Our farmers are introducing the
culture of the German millit, and the
results are highly satisfactory. The
grain seems to ripen earlier than the
blade and furnishes both proyender
and grain. One farmer who has just
passed up the street on his way to
Bamberger's, tells me that he is done
with oats. Iencetorth give him
Millet, or give him - Tilden
Mr.. DOriot is much improved, and
was able to go to Abingdon last week.
Any of our friends in town can get
a column advertisement in the Menus
for one year, payable at cash rates,
when A. i. Prldemore is elected to
to Congress. during 1876: So |
heard the Editor say.
Mrs. Fowler's case is more hopeful
to-day, as | am informed by those
who ought to know best.
03C
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-05
The Speaking Monday Night.

We regret that our space forbids an
extended report of the speeches made
by Senator Key, Congressman Me-
Farland, Col, IngersoH, Of Greeneville
and Hon, James White. We can ou-
~ say that they were received with
great enthusiasm by large and atten.
tive audience. The Hon, John Key
appeared before our people FOR the first
time, He is a gentleman OF taste and
culture, close and logical reasoIfer,
with II commanding appearance lie
has the happy faculty of claiming
the attention of his audience.
Col. Ingersoll also appeared before
our people fol the first time. A gen
tlemau Of fine physical appearance, a
splendid voice, good delivery and "a
splendid reasoner, it will DO no won
der if he should make himself popular
in Upper East Tennessee.
Hon. VIM. Mcfarland and James
White are well known to our people
and everybody knows their speeches
We're good.
The Tall Pine is II candidate for re-
election, and we predict that he will
overlap anything that the opposite
party will bring out against him. Our
people will have an opportunity of
again listening to him before the close
Of the canvass.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-05
SIDEWALK LETTER.
ON THE SIDEWALK I
Sept. 9Th, 1876. !


Sept. 9Th, 1876. !
To the Editor of the Ncws:
Senator Key, Hon. VIM. McFar-
land, the "Tall Pine" of Morris
town, Col. 4ngersoll, of GreenevilIe,
and Hon. James White, of Hawkins,
spoke at Conway Hall last evening to
a large crowd. Indeed these Demo-
cratic horses drew so we'll that Con-
way saw he had underestimate the
Democratic number when he built
that hall. But not word Of that.
Conway built d hall. who else has ?
Post Master Willard tells me that Xxx
Gov. Henry S. Foote and Maj. Petti$
boue will speak in town Tomorrow.
If Foote does not it will be because
he can't get here, for he's the ever
lastingest speaker of the past age
for he does not belong 90 the present
age. He was an old fossil when Henry
Clay was the blazing meteor of the
day. He belonged to the Pliocene
age before the COnfederacy was born
and wrong-end- foremost glacial
wonder thew him backward from
Mississippi to Tennessee. A volcanic
unheqYaF sent him with dip that is
the monster obliquity imaginable to
the fore front of the "Iebellion," and
he is now the fossil of the Confederate
Congress. To-day he sleeps on the
same blanket with Gov. Brownlow
and if the devil gets Foote, hrowplow
will experience the danger that beset'
bad CompanionshiP.
Sullins College opened last Thurs
day with the largest number present
which it has ever had the first day
Mrs. Chanceaulme is absent from hel
of her sister, Mrs, Bowler Who i,
perilouSly low of typhoid fever,
Prof MorrIssett's school openeC
yesterday with forty pupils.
The Baptist Female Institute alsc
opened yesterday with some 20 ode
pupils, besides II baardeH.' 80
The Fay Templeton tToope have
billed tho town fOr the / 4th at Con
way Hall. Mr.. Conway has added u
comfortable chairs which will be uset
as reserved seats, Tickg,s 20 W bR'
OF Il Picker. .'' '' ''' TO- e "
The State Line Tilden and Hen
bricks Club was organized at G. II
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-05
Now Advertisements.

Attention is called to the sdver-
tisement headed "Valuable Resi-
Estate at Private Sale" There are
II tracts or parcels of land. all of
which are in and around the pleasant
little town of Wallaces, miles above
Bristol, on the A. NJ. Il o. Road. -
This is a rare chance. Read the al
for particulars,
The firm of John II. Wallace Il
Co., at Wallace's Switch has been
dissolved, and new firm established
under the style of Wallace, Son 4 Co.
See advertisement headed "New
Firm" .-r
The Tilden l. Hendricks State Line
Club RdvcrLiscs under the head of
Notice" for bids for two flag poles
100 feet long, to be delivered by the
10 of September.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-05
Murder VIII Out.

a few years ago august Flower
was discovered TO be certain cure for
Dyspepsia and Liver complaint, a few
thin Dyspeptics made known to their
friends how easily and quickly they
had been cured by its use. The great
merits of GREENS AUGUST FLOWER
became heraled through the country
by one sufferer to another, until,
without advertising, its sale has be-
come immense. Druggists in EVERY
TOWN in the United States are sell
ing it. No person suffering with
Sour Stomach, Sick Headache, Cos
ttVeness. palpitation Of tho Heart, in
digestion, low spirits, etc., can take
three doses without relief. Go to your
Druggist BUNTING & PEPPER, and get
a bottle for 10 cents and try it. Sample
bottles 10 cents.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-05
Appointments Of Col. II. w. NJ
HOIl iday, state EIeCtOr.

We are authorized to announce the
following list Of appointments for Col
f. w. Nj. Holiday, State Elector.
Lynchburg. Sept. 9Th.
Newbern, Pulaski county, Sept. 9TH
Abingdon, Washington county, Sept
9Th.
Wytheville, Wythe county, Sept.
18th.
Marion, Smyth county, Sept. 18th
Christiansburg, Montgomery county
Sept. 18th.
Salem, Roanoke county, Sept. 18th
Liberty, Bedford county, Sept. 2OLh
Other appointments for Col. Holli.
day will be announced in the future
Local papers are requested to copy,
and county chairmen will act prompt.
ly in having posters distributed aud in
taking such other steps as may be
necessary to secure large meetings.
BY order of the State Committee.
NATH'L b. MEADE,
Chm Executive Committee.
j. IL. Fisher, Sec'y.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-05
Tildcn and Hendricks state Line
Club,

A Tildcn and Hendricks Club was
formed at Conway Hall on hast Satur>
day night. A large crowd was present,
Hon. JOhl Slack called the meeting
to order and nominated Capt. w
B. Payne DIS temporary chairman and
A. O. Smith Secretary, 1t being de,
cidcd that the club should embrace
both sides of the line, committee
was appointed to report permanent
officers two Presidents, ten Vice
Presidents and Secretary, Correspond
ing Secretary Treasurer and Sargent
at Arms with the following results
For Presidents, Capt. w. b Payne
aud Prof. j. II. Winston; for Vice.
Presidents, j NJ. Barker, Col. N.
NJ. Taylor. Jas. A. Burrow, NJ. L.
Blackley DIR. NJ. M. Butler, G. H.
Lynch, /. G. Fowler, Jos. w. Owen,
DR.. A. j. Dunn, Ghas. Thurman !;
Secretary A. G, Smith Cor. Sec ty j.
Il. Burson; Treas. Il. Il. Seneker !;
Serg' t-at-Arms, Jos. Caldwell. The
report was unanimously adopted, and
committees appointed for various
duties. Tho club fixed upon We'd
nesday night of each week upon which
to meet, and Conway Hall the place.
They have gone to work in earnest,
for TilIen and Reform. with mem
bership of IS, which is being added
to every day.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-05
NOTICE.

The undersigned Democratic Com
mittoe Will receive bids for Flag Stats
until Saturday the 9th day of Septem-
Der. The Stats are to be 100 feet In
lenghth (Which will have to be spliced
In the centre) and must be either
hickory or oak, we'll dressed, straight,
and as free from knots as possible ;
and they must be delivered by the
10Th of Sept. All bids must be sealed
and addressed to the Committee eth
er left in post-ofiice or handed to some
one of the committee.
w. d. McCRosKEY, I
NJ. l.. BLACKLEY,
DR.JAMEs DUNN, | Committee.
CHAS. THURMAN. I
Sept Sit.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-09-05
Valuable Real Estate
WYE offer at private sale at fair price
wv atd on liberal payments, the follow
AT
PRIV ATB S-ALE.

WY L offer at private sale at fair price,
! Wv AID on liberal payments, the follow
"A ing described property, aud our rea.
son for it il that Nc have more land thar
we want, but less money than we would
like to have. All these lands are within
! less than one mile OF Wallace's Switch, OF
the A. NJ. & q. Railroad, five miles east Of
Bristol, Washington county, Va.
Tract No. contains III acres, mostly
cleared, has on it two good SPRING., small
log house and some fruit trees.
Tract No. 2 contains G2 acres. one third
in original timber several good springs, u
small, nearly new, log house and few
fruit trees omit
Tract No. contains ~ acres Of very
fine land, mostly cleared, well waterrd, but
no buildings, good timbered land detached
from it will be sold with it irdesircd.
TraCt No. contains 700 acres strictly
prime land, fair proportion in fine timber,
well wntcred, will he sold either with or
without huldin s, which are detached from
ii 10y Il public road.
Tract No. : contains 100 ucrcJ, over
ouc-thrd in good timber, two log houses on
it, well wntcrcd and some orchard, will
make q nice home.
Tract No. contains 200 acres excellent
land, plenty Of timber, good buildings, fine
orchard and finely watcred-Mills, Stores,
Post Office, &c, right at the place.
Tracts No. I, s, 9 and 10 are small hous-
Cs and with to ! acre lots at Wallace s
Switch, well suited to mechanics Or any one
Of small means. Also several valuable va.
cant lots ut same place at fair prices.
Tract No. Valuable Tan Yard and
new buildings, at WalluCe's Switch. now in