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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1880-10-21

The Socialists of Chicago have nominated
the following State ticket: For Governor,
DR.. Ernst Schmidt; Lieutenant Governor,
- Belohradsky; Secretary Of State, DR..
Cotton; Auditor, John Keag; State Treas
urer, John FOSSIL; Attorney General Charles
Williams; Congressman, First District J. J..
Alpeter; Second District o. A. Bishop;
Third District H. Stahl The candidates are
Ill residents of Chicago.
A CONVENTION of farmers to the number
Of about 800, made up of representatives
from different Granger and other organixa-
lions in Illinois and other Western States, was
held In Chicago on the 14th. Resolutions
were adopted favoring Government control
Of the railroads, and that Congress should
enact laws to that end, 40 well as to protect
the producer against extortion; that no per.
son who has favored railroads in the past
should receive the support Of the MEM
bers, or Of farmers generally, for re-
election; that only men in sympathy
with the farmers and the toiling millions
of this country should be elected to
the State Legislatures or to Congress. The
action Of the Farmers and Grangers' Clubs
in the past was Endorsed, and union with them
in all their aims and objects was pledged. A
National Farmers Alliance was then formed,
and William ]. Fowler, of New York, was
elected President; L. 8. Coffin, of Iowa,
Vice-President; James w. Wilson, of Illinois,
Secretary, and Matt Anderson, of Wisconsin,
Treasurer.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1880-10-21
Hints for BatherS.

According to the London Lancet it is
to recognize that the only
virtues of water as used by the bather
are two-namely, its value as cleans
ing agent, and as surface stimulant.
In this last capacity it simply acts as a
medium affecting the temperature of
the part to which it is applied, or which
is immersed in it. Right views of fact
in reference to this matter are impor-
tant, because there can be no question
that some persons overrate the uses of
cold water, and run considerable risks
in their pursuit of them. Every bene-
fetal action that can be exerted by
bath is secured by simply dipping in
the sea, or a very moderate affusion of
cold water! Except in cases of high
fever, when it is desired to reduce the
heat of the body by prolonged contact
with cold, bath of any considerable
duration is likely to be injurious.
Then, again, it is necessary to recog-
nize the risk of suddenly driving the
blood from the surface in upon the
organs. The "plungc," or "dip," or
+" shower" or douche," is intended
to produce momentary depression of
the temperature of the surface in the
hope of occasioning q reaction which
shall bring the blood back to the sur
face with increased vigor, and almost
instantly. If this return does not take
place; if, in q word, rcdness of the skin
is not a very rapid consequence of the
immersion, it is impossible that the
bath can have been useful, and in nine
cases out of ten when the surface is left
white or cold it does harm. The meas
ure of value is the redness which en-
sues promptly after the bath, and this
reaction should be produced without
the need of much friction, or the bath
is not worth taking. The rubbing en-
ployed to recover the circulation lost
by the bath would probably have done
more good without it.
Another effect of the bath when it
acts properly is to stimulate the nerv-
Gus system, through the vast series of
its terminal fibers which are distributed
in the skin. In this way also the action
must be very rapid, or it is not effica-
cious. Unless the vigor of energy is
quickly called out, the agent is useless;
and if it produces either drowsiness or
depression it acts mischievously, and
lowers the power it is intended to
stimulate and augment.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1880-10-21
A Legend Of Dead Lake.

What is known as Dead Lake lies De-
tween Lake Earl and the coast, about
midway on line from the mill to what
is known as Keller's Pond. There are
many strange stories connected with
this mysterious lake, which has no visi-
BILE outlet, and yet, despite the cease
less flow of q small stream which emp
ties into it, retains q uniform volume
of water. Its depths have been sound
ed, and though it has been asserted
that bottom was found at a depth of
twenty-five feet, this must have been
very near to the shore, as others who
have dared to venture upon its dark
waters report that there is considers
BILE area where no bottom can be found.
We visited this spot several months
ago, and as we sat in the deep shadow
of the bordering woods and gazed out
upon the silent lake our mind was filled
with awe, and we could easily believe
that the dark waters spread out before
us were fathomless. There is an old
I.ai~a legend in regard TO this Lake.
Long years ago, long before the invad-
ing feet of the white man had sought
this coast, there dwelt here a numerous
Indian tribe. Many summers they lived
in peace and contentment. The waters
abounded with fish, the forests were
filled with game, and the Indians
heart was glad. But at last came the
time of sorrow. One day the old chief,
while at the council, became angered
at one of the most respected men of
the tribe and struck him to the
ground. This one blow forever de-
stroyed the harmony which had I'M
til then existed. The friends of
the gray-haired councilman rebelled at
the authority of their chief and cried for
vengeance. But the greater portion of
the tribe remained loyal and were VIC
torious, pursuing the vanquished and
fleeing enemy back among the sand
dunes near the coast. The heart of the
Indian god, Clu-te-nog-gy, was filled
with wrath because of this discord
among his people. and he determined
to inflict terrible punishment. The
heavens became covered with menacing
clouds of terrible darkness, and the
wind swept over the shifting sands,
binding and blocking the way of pur-
sued and pursuer. Suddenly deafen-
ing sound broke upon their ears, and
like the jaws of a mighty dragon the
earth opened beneath their feet and
they were swallowed from sight. The
storm burst in all its wild fury, the tor
rents poured into the gaping abyss, and
the ripping waters of Dead Lake now
lave the sides of that sepulcher. To
this day no Indian can be induced to
approach Dead Lake. They tell the
story that two holder than the others
conquered their dread, and, building a
canoe, ventured upon its waters, but
they were never heard of afterward.
Its depths are said to be infested with
reptiles of enormous dimensions, to
which assertion a strong semblance of
truth is given by the report of F. w.
Wilson, last summer, that he saw an
immense serpent in the vicinity of Lake
Earl. This monster ophidian doubtless
crossed over from Dead Lake, and as it
has not since been seen, the probability
is that it has returned to its home
Del Norte (C0l.) Record.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1880-10-21
West and South.

ACCORDING to an Augusta (Ga.) telegram
OF the 9th COlquitt's majority for Governor
over Norwood would exceed 10000, and
two-thirds of the Legislature would favor
Brown for United States Senator.
The one hundred and fiftieth anniversary
Of the existence of the City of Baltimore was
the features of the celebration was q process
sion many miles long and numbering many
thousand men.
On the 18th DR.. R. R. Livingston, Demo-
cratic nominee for Congress in Nebraska,
and S. H. Calhoun, Democratic nominee for
Lieutenant-Governor, resigned their candi-
dacy, the former because twenty-five years
ago he challenged ]. Sterling Morton to fight
duel, and was therefore Constitutionally
ineligible. T. j. Hamilton has been nomi-
mated in Calhoun's place.
JOHN TAYLOR has been formally elected
President Of the Mormon Church to fill the
vacancy caused by the death of Brigham
Young. George q. Cannon and John F. Smith
have been elected First and Second Coun-
selors.
SECRETARY SEIZURE has consented to .
new census enumeration of st. Louis.
JUDGE H. H. Copy has been nominated for
Congress by the Democrats of the First ILL.,
nois District.
A CHICAGO theater building known as the
Academy of Music, on Halsted street, was
burned on the 18th. While the fire was in
progress the roof fell in, carrying q number
Of firemen with 1t. Twelve of them were
slightly and one severely injured.
THE old residence Of John q. Calhoun, in
Pickens County, 8. c., has been destroyed by
fire.
AT New Orleans on the 18th Carl Bender
aud family, arrested as the notorious Bender
family, of Kansas, were taken before 4
Judge on q writ of habeas corpus and dis
charged. 1t was conclusively proven that
they had been residents of New Orleans
since 1851.
INDIAN AGENT BERRY, Of Del Norte, COL,
was arrested ON the 18th for completely in
the killing of young jackson by the Ute In
dams. Warrants were also out for the ar
rest of Hoyt Holmes and Cline, Of the United
States troops.
L. G. JOHNSON has been nominated for
Congress by the Democrats Of the Fifth I'LL
nois District
Ia. dwelling house Of Jesse Jordan, near
Carlinville, ILL.,. was burned to the ground .
few night ago, and his three children, aged
thirteen, ton and six years, were burned to
death.
In st. Louis ON the 18th two women de-
mauded to be registered - voters. The Re-
corder Simply read the statute commencing
"every male citizen, /" and declined tooomply
with the request
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1880-10-21

A FLOCK of tame geese on q stream
near Port Jervis, N. T., having dimin-
ished in q mysterious manner, an in
vestigation showed that . big swapping
turtle had been killing and eating them
one BIZ one.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1880-10-21

THE steam yacht Anthracite, which
sailed from Philadelphia. arrived at
Falmouth, Eng, ON September IA. She
y said to be the smallest steamer that
eyer crossed the Atlantic.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1880-10-21

In 1864 q wealthy Baptist gave the
Baptist Publication Society $40, 900 for
permanent library fund, the interest
to be used in furnishing libraries to
needy Sunday schools. The accumula-
ton Of the fund has yielded q, 900, and
2, 762 poor schools have been supplied
with libraries.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1880-10-21

Frsnch ladies keep : little frog In .
globe IN place q gold A1h.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1880-10-21

Considerable devastation has been
wrought, during the last three years, in
several agricultural districts of central
Germany, by the hamster, or marmot.
In the district of Aschersleben, two
years ago, nearly $4,000 marmots were
caught and killed on the municipal es-
tates alone, comprising some 10000
morgen of land under cultivation. Last
autumn the trappers succeeded in cap
turing S3, 900 odd, but the nuisance has
reappeared in greater force than ever
this autumn, and it il feared that
nothing short of wholesale cremation,
inflicted upon the surface of the mu-
nicipal domains, will rid them Of the
pest. #5tf .tsffg
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1880-10-21

seven HUNDRED Lives for One.
The China Mda relates the following: "A
tale of peculiar horror comes from the Swa-
tow quarter. The military Mandarin for the
Kit Yang District, Pung Tye-jen, who will be
remembered as the Mandarin who gave the
order for the comprador All PaC to lose his
head. and was also intimately concerned in
the Lee Lum Kwai affair, has been distinguish
ing himself In thoroughly Chinese fashion.
Some small Official, who held the position of
Tax Collector, had been murdered by the peo-
pie. who, exasperated probably by his eternal
and extensive squeezes, considered taking the
law into their own hands to be the only way of
getting rid of him. For this daring outrage
against law and order Pung Tyejen under
took to infiict punishment upon the residents,
and did 30 with a completeness we rarely see
eQualed. He frst secured the services of a
gun-boat to protect or cover his retreat, the
place where the Inhabitants had done as we
have stated being within reach Of the guns Of
q man-of-war. The place was then besieged,
and the soldiers killed something like 100, It Is
said, Of the people who were supposed to have
taken part in the uprising against authority
and had caused the death of this petty ohlcial
The number Of those destroyed BY the aveng-
ing army Of Pung Tyejen u variously esti-
mated from 100 to the figure above stated"
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1880-10-21

paper Wnlcn IL not OuCSpOk0n In our interests.
THE ALLIANCE.
After the adjournment of the Convention q
number of delegates remained in the hall and
organized a National Alliance. The constitu-
ton adopted sets forth that the "National
Farmers Alliance Of the United States"
should have power to make laws for the gov
eminent Of the entire organization. The OBJ
jects were: To unite the farmers of the Unit
ed States for their protection against class
legislation and the embellishments of concen-
trated capital and the tyranny of monopoly;
to provide against being imposed upon by
swindlers and swindling advertisements in
the public prints; to oppose in their respect
i've political parties the election Of any cam
didate to Office, State or National, who
was not thoroughly in sympathy with
the farmers interests to demand that
the existing political parties should
nominate farmers or those who were in
sympathy with them for all offices with
in the Rift or the people; and to do any
to benefit the producer.
The following officers were elected by
the Alliance: President, william ]. Fowler
New York; vice-President, L. 8. Coffin
Nowa), Secretary, James w. Wilson (Illinois),
Treasurer, Matt Anderson (Wisconsin). After
speeches by several delegates the Alliance
adjourned until the first Wednesday after the
first Monday of October, 1881, to meet in
Chicago.
Sharp County record., 1880-06-17
CINCINNATI CONVENTION.

Cincinnati, Ohio, June 9.-Tho
resident committee of the demo
cratic national committee, with Col'
L.. A. Harris, chairman, has made
considerable progress in preparing
the music hall for the use OF the ma
tlonal convention. The telegraph
companies will have offices in the
corridors, one on each side Of the
hall, in direct communication with
the delegates. Press representa-
tives and reporters tables will be
placed in two rows in front of the
stage. The delegates will have the
front portion of the hall. Ladies
will be admitted to raised seats on
the rear of the stage. The decora>
tlons will be ample the grandeur
of the interior of the hall forbid"
ding any elaborate display. The
committee is assured that the rail
roads all over the country will give
reduced rates to persons attending
the convention,
Sharp County record., 1880-06-17
FAIRFIELD AND ARTHUR.

GARFIELD AND ARTHUR.
The Little Rock Democrat Of the
9th says:
After a weeks fierce struggle and
wrangling, the Chicago convention
has put out q ticket. 1t is needless
to say that the result is a surprise to
everybody, and a most cruel dlSapI,
pointnent to the rank and file of
tho republican party. The republi-
cans have threwn away their op-
portunity. They might have nom
mated a much stronger man than
either Grant or Blaine-but they
did not. Sherman, Washburne,
Conkling, Edmunds and other lead
ing men were ignored, and Garfield,
partisan of the worst type,
with all the malignlty Of Blaine,
with much less ability, was noml-
mated. For twenty years or more
Garfield has been conspicuous in
Ohio politics. AS a Campbellit.e
preacher, he was remarkable tor his
powers of oratory, his dogmatlsm
and combattiveness. AS politi-
clan, he has been an extreme see
tionalist. AS a patriot, he has been
failure; but as o good strong
hatsr, pronounced success He IS
not man of clean hands. The in
famous DeGolyer business shows
what manner of man he is.
AS participant and active
worker in the great fraud of 1877,
whereby Mr.. Tilden was detrauded
of the presidency and the people
ruthlessly robbed of their rights,
Garfield was conspicuous. He was
one of the chief conspirators in that
infamous crime,
Chester A. Arthur, the nominee
for vice-president, is as fine type
of the machine politician as the
country affords. He is the man who
was removed by Mr.. Hays for vio-
latlons of the civil service reform
rules. He IS man who religionsly
adheres to the maxim "the end
sanctlfes the means" Keen, shrewd
and utterly devoid Of even the
slightest conception of moral hon,
esty, he believes in the success of
his party. Such is the ticket which
the Chicago convention presents to
the country.
There is little strength in it. 1t
will fall on the country as it fell on
republican circles here. 1t arouseS
no enthusiasm and inspires nobody.
1t is a ticket which can be easily
defeated.
Sharp County record., 1880-06-17
OFFICE OF SECRETARY
OF STATE OF ARKANSAS.

In conformity with the requirements of
the act of the general assembly of Arkan-
sas, entitled "An act to regulate the mode
of proposing and voting upon amendments
to the constitution of the state of Arkan-
sas," approved April 2, 1879, l hereby
rive notice to the electors in this state,
that at "the next general election for SEN
ators and representatives" to be held in
this state, to-wit; On Monday the 9th day
of September, A. D. 1880, the foregoing
proposed amendment to the constitution of
the state of Arkansas will be submitted
to the electors of the state for approval or
reiection," and that each elector on de-,
posting his ballot at such election shall
vote for Or against said amendment;' and
that each elector in voting upon said
amendment is required by law to have
written or printed on his ballot" the
words, if in favor fits adoption, "For the
Amendment No. l." or, if against its adop-
ton, "a gainst No. | Amendment. ="
Witness my official signature and
[SEAL.l seal of office, this the I'd day of
February, A. D. 1880.
lSicned) JACOB FRoLIcH,
Secretary of State.
Sharp County record., 1880-06-17
OFFICIAL.
Proposed Amendment
TO THE
CONSTITUTION OF ARKANSAS

No. Joint resolution, proposing an
amendment to the constitution OF the
state.
RcsoIred by the house Of representatives OF
the 0cpproI 0Sspmblg of the state Of -ITEdHSdS
Ia majorityofdI HememberS present agreeing
thTetO:)
That the following article shall be pro-
posed as an amendment to the eonstltu-
ton of the state of Arkansas, which when
agreed to by a majority of all the mem
bers elected to each house and adopted by
a majority of the electors of the state Vot-
ing at the next general election for sena-
tors and representatives, shall become a
part of the said constitution, namely:
ARTICLE Xxx. The general assembly
shall have no power to levy any tax or
make any appropriations to pay either the
principle or interest or any part there OF OF
anv of the following bonds Of the state,
to.wit: Bonds issued under an act OF the
general assembly of the State of Arkan-
sas, entitled can act to provide for the
funding of the public debt OF the state
approved April 6, A. D. 1869, and num-
bered from four hundred and ninety-one
to eighteen hundred and sixty inclusive,
being the "funding bonds" delivered to
F. W. Caper, and sometimes called "HoI,
ford bonds,n or bonds known as railroad
aid bonds. issued under an act of the gen.
eral assembly of the state of Arkansas, en-.
titled IAN act to aid in the construction OF
railroads, approved July q, A. D. 1868,
or bonds called "levee bonds, being bonds
issued under an act of the general assem-
bly, of the state of Arkansas, entitled AN
act providing for the building and repair
ing the public levees of the state and tor
other purposes" approved March 10, a. D.
1869, and the supplemental act thereto ap-
proved April u, 1869, and the act entl-
tied "An act to amend an act entitled An
act providing for the building and repair
ing of the public levees of this state" ap-
proved March %, A. D. 1871, and any
law providing for any such tax or ap-
preparations shall be null and void.
Took effect April 8, 1872.
The foregoing is a true copy of the
original roll on file in my office.
Witness my official signature and
TSEAb.1 seal of office, this the I'd day of
February, A, D. 1880.
(Signed) JACOB FRoLIcH,
Secretary of State.
Sharp County record., 1880-06-17

During the recent Chicago 6 COR
vention the Western Union Tele-
graph Co. sent messages every few
1,;nntes to all its offices in the
Urited States, giving the import
ant proceedings of the convention,
which were bulletined to the public
free of charge. Nothing like it was va
aver attempted before, and the W.
u. T. Co. deserve praise tor Its
magnanimmous enterprise.-Searcy
Beacon.
Sharp County record., 1880-06-17

10 the Voters Of the Fourth Congressional
District o. Arkdnsa8'
I am candidate to represent you in
the hext congress Of the United States,
subject to the decision of "a democratic
convention, should one be held. In max
ING this announcement, | cannot boast OF
a long experience in congress, or OF spe
sial familiarity with the details of business
before the various departments Of govern,
ment, and urge these as reasons why l
should be elected. I come before you
solely upon my own merit-the shffciency
of which leave you to determine. Hav-
ing spent my entire life in this district, l
know no other people but you. For what
[ am and have, am indebted to your gen.
erosity and my own industry and energy.
| had the honor to serve large portion
of YOUR district as prosecuting attorney
for four years As to how | discharged
nv duties, I leave It to those served to
saw. / never held many puSlic places,
but you have generously given me all
ever asked; and for the very liberal sup.
bort | always received at your hands, |
here return my sincere thanks. Should l
be elected, promise to serve you honestly
and faithfully, and to devote my entire
time, energy and such ability as possess,
to the promotion of your interests.
The Hon. 7. M. Gunter, the present in
cumbent, is also candidate. lie Is an
honorable gentleman and worthy Of MS i,
trust and ( propose to meet him end all
others who may present their claims to
YOU, in that spirit of frankness and cour-
fesy that should characterize all aspirantS
for that position. Should you choose an
other, / cannot of right complain. The
Office is yours; it is our right to ask, and
yours to say, who shall serve you.
Hoping to receive your generous sup
port, and to merit your confidence, am,
Very respectfully,
Bentonville, Ark, March 29th, 1880.
Sharp County record., 1880-06-17

Senator Bayard says the nomi-
nation of Garfield bolidifes the
south to the democratic party, and
the only task before them u to Sc
cure forty-seven votes from the
north. lie thinks Governor Sey-
mour the strongest candidate the
party can nominate, and says If he
will consent to the nomination, that
he (Bayard) will not be o csndl-
date:-Gazett9.
Sharp County record., 1880-06-17
For Congress.

10 the toters Of the Fourth Congressional
District of Arkdnsa6!
Having received number of letters
from citizens residing in different parts OF
the district, inquiring if | will be a can
didate for reelection to congress, | take
this method of responding that | will
again offer my services to the people tor
that high position, subject to the decision
of democratic convention, should one be
held. First thanking the good people, of
the district for so often honoring me with
their votes, and for the many evidences OF
confidence | have received from them, l
may be permitted to indulge in the hope
that nv experience as representative,
acquaintance and familiarity with the
details of business before the various de-
partments Of the government, will enable
me to serve them to better advantage than
ever before. Ny official record is the
property of the people who have given me
their generous support, and my highest
ambition will be to retain and merit their
confidence.
Ny duties here will preclude my visit
ing the peopls Until the session closes.
Relying for support upon the rectitude of
nv official conduct, and promising, if re-
elected, renewed energy in discharging
we'll the high trust committed to my hands,
remain your obedient servant,
T. M. GUNrEE.
Wastinqtor, D. c., Mar. l, 1880.