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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1880-09-02
The Milton Affair.

Public opinion in Milton is almost
unanimously on the side of Mr.. Catlin.
Unfortunately, wide publicity has been
given by the press to the other side
Of the story, and il is an act of simple
justice to put the matter in its true
light, so that persons who do not know
the exact state of the case may be
disabused of a cruel prejudice against
worthy and understanding young
man.
Mr.. C,tlin was. as every one testifies,
on excellent terms with the whole
Meacharp family prior to the painful
event which has given him such an
undesirable notoriety. He visited the
house with the full appreciation of Mr..
Meacham, and, though he was not for
mally engaged to Miss Meacham, his
attentions to her were understood 20
have matrimonial purpose, and were
frankly accepted by the lady. Neither
had he been on unpleasant terms with
Master Meacham. On the contrary.
that youthful monument of iniquitv had
always protested warm liking for him,
and had openly said that of all Mary
James admirers Mr.. Catlin was the only
one who fully met his appreciation.
1t was this fondncss for Mr.. Catlin
which led Master Meacham to persis-
tently intrude himself into the back
parlOr when his sister was visited by her
favored admirer. This naturally failed
to meet tho views of either the young
man or the young lady, and it is be,
lieved that on several occasions the lat
ter secretly boxed her brothers ears.
One evening the persistent way in
which he asked questions upon subjects
OF an unwelcome nature drove his sister
to madness, and she ordered him to 90
directly to bed, under the penalty of in.
forming his father concerning recent
surreptitiOus fishing excursion which
had involved q compound fracture of
the Fourth and two or three other COM
Master Meacham appealed
to MIR. Catlin, and when that gentleman
expressed the offensive opinion that bed
was at all times the proper and normal
condition of boys, he withdrew, secret
~ meditating vengeance on his sister
and her accomplice. Up to this point
there certainly had been nothing in the
conduct of Mr.. Catlin to which the
sternest moralist could take exception.
The next evening Mr.. Catlin called,
as usual, but. to his great satisfaction,
Master Meacham was not visible. He
took possession Of the back parlor with
Miss Mary Jane. and the happy pair sat
down on the sofa to discuss the tariff on
steel, the advantages of the Euphrates
Valley Railway. and, in short, the usual
subjects which interest the young Of
both sexes. The light burned dimly,
for it was q bright moonlight night,
and, besides, Miss Mary Jane claimed
that her eyes were too weak to bear the
full glare of the lamp. Mr.. Catlin had
been in the house only about ten min
utes, and was, as yet, occupying one
end OF the sofa, while Miss Meacham
occupied the other. when he suddenly
up as If he had been suddenly shot up
by concealed spring
Miss Meacham was, of course, great
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1880-09-02

medical authority says:"L Laughter
IS one of the greatest helps to digestion,
and the custom OF our forefathers Of
exciting :, at the table by testers and
buifoons was .:,unded on true medical
principles"
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1880-09-02

"A Connecticut bull made serious
trouble by running into q train, throw
ing of the engine and baggage-car and
injuring several persons on the train.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1880-09-02

Second Virginia, B. W. Lacy, Readiuster;
Sixth Virginia, Congressman John R. Tucker,
Democrat; Eighth Illinois, Judge r R. Wal
lace, Democrat; Ninth Indiana, A. NJ Ar
mantrout, Greenback; Fifth Michigan, L. H.
Randall, Democrat, and John C. Blanchard,
Greenback; Ninth Michigan, E. 8. Pratt,
Democrat; Second Minnesota, Congressman
Poehler, Democrat.
On the night of the gath an attempt
was made to assassinate Judge Sherman
Page, at his residence In Austin, MINI. He
was sitting at table when some unknown
person fired shotgun at him through the
window, a portion of the charge striking
him in the head. Although seriously wound
ed, it was thought ON the 18Th that he would
recover.
The Texas Republicans have nomi-
mated full State ticket, headed by E. j.
DAVIS for Governor.
SOME of the bones of q mastodon
were recently dug up near Wicker Park in the
West Division of Chicago.
THE machinists employed in the Chi
cago, Milwaukee y st. Paul shops at Milwau-
kee made formal demand for increased
formed them that the company refused to
order an increase. Efforts ut compromise
failing, the workingmen on the 18th left the
shops in body.
SEvEEAL young people engaged in
dancing at picnic recently he'd under the
auspices of the Ancient Order of Hibernians
at Indianapolis, notwithstanding their ia lure
to secure the permission c. the Bishop to do
so. The case being reported to the prelate,
he demanded of the Chief of the Order the
names Of all persons offending, the Society
being given the alternative Of expelling them
or of being itself put under the ban.
GENERAL SHERIDAN, accompanied
- ------.--.., >.~.e.~. .'.yUsO, S"psa,n
Gregory and General Strong: was at Los
Pinos Agency on the o5th.
THE Republicans of Colorado have
renominated Governor Pitkin by reclamation.
EX-SENATOR E. G. Ross has been
nominated for Governor by the Kansas De-
mocracy.
AMONG the Congressional nominal.
tions made on the 26th were the following:
Third California District, Stephen J. May
bell, Workingmen; First Tennessee, Con-
gresham P. Dunn, Democrat; Tenth Ten
nessee, Casey Young, Democrat; Eleventh
Missouri, DR.. j. C. Heberting, Greenback;
Fourth Missouri, L. w. Davis, Democrat;
Fourth Georgia, HUI III Buchanan, Democrat;
Fourth Wisconsin, Casper NJ. Sanger, Re-
publican; Eighth Michigan, William Smith,
Greenback; Sixth Michigan, Edward B.
Winans, Democrat; Seventh Georgia, j. &.
Clements, Democrat.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1880-09-02
TIE BOY EMIGRANr IN RUSSIA,
A True story.

"A True Story.
Many years ago, when Peter the
Great was Gar OF Russia, and when
the improvements that he was making
all over the country gave foreign work.
men a fine chance of earning high
wages, a number of emigrants landed
one cold winter morning at one of the
Russian ports on the Gulf of Finland,
to see if they could find work, as so
many others had done.
A curious mixture they wcre-men,
women and children from every coun-
try on either side of the Baltic. Tall,
fresh-colored Swedes. in gray frocks
and thick blue stockings; stout, light
haired Germans, and ruddy. blue-eyed
Danes; big-boned Pomeranians, with
low foreheads and shaggy brown
boards; and short, squat Firms, whose
round puffy faces and thick yellow hair
gave them the look of overlooked ap-
ple-dumplings.
But their first taste of Russia was
not at all a pleasant one. At the port
where they had landed it was the rule
hat all emigrants who came ashore
should be kept in one place till the
Cars agents came to examine them;
and the place where they were kept
was an old warehouse, very bare and
dismal-looking, with nothing in it but
few old sails and some heaps of
straw. Here they remained for two
days, while the snow fell and the wind
roared outside, their food being
brought them by the soldiers of the
port. The men smoked their pipes
and played cards, the women knitted
stockings or mended the clothes of
their husbands and children, while the
little people played hide-and-seek in
and out of the dark corners, and made
the gloomy old place quite merry with
their shouts aud laughter.
But there was one boy "a bright-eyed
little fellow with brown curly hairy who
took no part in the fun, but sat in
corner by himself, chalking curious fig
ures on the wall, which he seemed to
copy from the book in his other hand.
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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-06

German cooper, named Albert Wanger, thirty.
seven years OF age, was found dead in his bed yes
terday at house No. 307 Tenth street northwest
where he was boarding. An ounce vial contain
ing few drops of laudanum was found at the
bedside. Everything indicated suicide, as wangci
retired to bed Tuesday night apparently in good
spirits. No inquest was held, the coroner, after al
Wagner who was formerly employed by Jeunue
man. Portner and other brewers in this city, ha!
recently been employed in Cincinnati. and re
turned here in order TO take his wife there will
him. Her refusal to 90 with him is said to be tn,
cause of the suicide. Mrs. Wanger is employed as
nurse in the Chdren's Hospital. From her state
ment 1t appears that she separated from him or
account of intemperance She promised to go with
him in July, when she thought they would both be
in better circumstances. She also was of the opin
ion that II not of suicide, as Wanger who
was frequently troubled with pains in the stomach
was in the habit Of taking parcgorie and othe
drugs.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-06
Going on tile Other side,
to 4S2 Seventh street opposite our present store
ON NAV o. K. Iarris & %.
The suprome Lodge of McchnnIc,

The Supreme Lodge ]. o. NJ OF the United States,
now holding their annual session in this city. were
rendered reception last evening by the Grand
Lodge of the District at Association Hall. AMER
the rendition ola selection by volunteer quar-
tette, addresses of welcome were delivered by V. O.
Architect Weaver aud Z. @. Architect Patterson
King. of the Annapolis md Gazette. aud supreme
Secretary William S. schley, of Baltimore. a
preme Ruler, alter which a secret session or the
Supreme Lodge was called. OF which eight States
were represented. Tile parade Of the order to-day
TIoNAL REPUBLICAN, yesterday, promises to be q
very crcditable display as II IS expected there will
lie 1900 men in line. Tomorrow morning the
members Of the Supreme Lodge will call upon
President Hayes. after which an election Of OH
GERS for tue ensuing year will be held. This viii
be tho last work considered, and in the afternoon
the visitors will go to Mount Vernon, and thence
to Marshall Hall, where shHd bake and dance vii
take place
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-06

full meeting of the Oldest Inhabitants was
held yesterday in their room in the CorcOran build.
ing, DR.. Blake presiding and Judge Callan acting
as secretary. letter was received from Colonel
Easily, the absent secretary, rendering his resigna.
ton, 1t was uncertain when his present engage.
ments would admit Of his return to his home.
There was general expression Of appreciation Of
the nbe manner in which he had discharged his
duties and of the great respect und friendly regard
entertained for him. Action upon his rendered
resignation was deferred in the hope that he might
make some arrangement that would render it
unnecessary. His place in the estimation of the
association cannot well be supplied. Judge Callan
at the earnest request of the menbershaS consented
to serve until the matter is finally determined. The
committee on nominations reported in favor Of con-
tirming Noble Larner William Knowles aud Dr.
Duhanie and they were unanimously elected by
ballot. George s. Kraft was nominated by Mr.
Ball. The nomination will lay over To the next
meeting for the committees report. Mr., Bruh
owing to sickness did not present his "Reminiscences
Mr. Tassstro delivered a very eloquent and in
teresting eXtcmporaneous address. and several
other brief addresses were made. committee
was appointed to make preparations for the cec.
bratiOno of the Fourth Of July, Of which Marsha
Masi is chairman.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-06

George L. Harrington yesterday filed a bill for di-
vorce from his wife, Minnie A. Harrington. The
defendants maiden name was Minnie A. Potter.
and the parties were married IN Springfield, Mass,
September 8, 1877 both oftlem being under twenty
one years Mt that time. The plaintiff states that
the marriage was contracted Unexpectedly without
generalization and without notice TO the parents of
either Of them. Immediately after the performance
of the ceremony, TIE complainant took his bride
to hor fathers house. and lie returned Immediately
to this city and took up his residence with his father
mud mother. When he acquainted the latter Of
the circumstance, she Immediately wrote to the
mother of the young wife asking that she might
Immediately join her husband in this city. An
anywcr came back rcpudatng the marriage, and
the wife declared that she would not live with the
plaintiff, and cOndemnng the publicity that had
been given to the marriage. Shortly after this the
the husband went to Massachusetts, and had an
interview with the defendant, claimed his rights
as a husband, and requested her to come TO this
city to reside She denied his right refused to
come here, and lie was compelled TO return alone
Subsequently he made a second demand, and the
father of the defendant interfered, told the hus-
band that his daughter should not live with him
and that ii was no use 10 press the matter amy
| further. Subsequent interviews were had, bu
with the same result. On October lG 1878, SINH
| lar bill TO the above was filed, and in September
| 1879 leave was given to file an amended bill NJ
further action was taken until that of yesterday.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-06

The total mortality in the District of Columbia
for the week ending Saturday, May !, 1880
was TO- or at the rate Of 2l.41 per 900 per Nnnum.
OF these decedents 10 were white males II white
females, is colored males aud lG coloTed females
showing an annual death rate OF 1912 per 900 for
Tue white and Sl.6 for the colored population
The deaths by classes were as follows Zymotic, lQ
constitutional %; local, 2s deyelopmental, 8, and
from violence, p From ph,hisis pulmonalis or con
sumption there were Is Deaths diseases Of tho ner
yous system, 9; pneumonia, z senile debility. O.
diseases OF the heart, Brights disease, govt and
whooplng-cough, 2 each, and and each from
mtlInps, cholera nfantun, diarrhma and ma
larial fever OF the deaths, % occurred in
washington in Georgetown, in the county
aud I'm the hospitals Thrty-nine Of the
decedens were natives Of this District q Of other
parts Of the United States and 10 Of foreign coun-
tries. Seven white and 20 colored were under FIVE
years OF age; 70 white ana colored were sixty
Years and over. The greatest mortality IA
deaths occurred on tho 25lh; the least "a
Deaths on the 9th There were &C births re-
porled-l7 white males, 10 white females, JIG col
ored males and is eolorod females, showing an
annual birth rats OF IL G per 1000 for the white
and sl.6 Cor the colored population. Marriages re-
ported, 1D-yhlte, 10; coloSed, B. stillbirths, s.
white, l; colored,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-06

The following is Health Officer Townshend's re.
port of the operations of his Office for the week
ending May /, 1880: Nusances reported, sol; re.
ferred, 70; abatcd CHS; referred to Commissioners
81 official notices issued, 10; citizens complaints,
II; causes of death referred to coroner, 8; deaths
from all causes reported, TO- burals az public ex-
pcmse G; tons of garbage removed 1852; dead uni-
mails removed, &C. Marine products inspected-l 43O
bushels oysters, 9409 punches Of fish l2SI7l0 her
ring 7435 tOilors, 80 sturgeon, 5l55I shad, 46lS6
CLANS, 2il42 crabs 05 tcrrapins, 1860 trout Ma
rine products conference.-the punches fish, $50
clans, 2792 crabs 20 shad, 30 pounds sturgeon, $
Holsters. UnwholesOme food condemned-370
pounds beef, ,3zG pounds mutton ii pounds veal
b6 pounds pork, u pounds bacon, II pounds
sausage, II pecks apples, 2S cabbagcs, 3S dozen
cueuinbcrs, p lunches asparagus, ll9 pecks kale
tongues, lgl heads lettuce - pecks peas. 3i9
lunches radishes, 10 pecks potatoes, birds, isC
pigeons, 10 punches rhubarb 26I bushels mis-
cellaneous vegetables. Pound report-67 animals
impounded, redeemed, IS killed, n IN
pound Report OF physicians to the poor-22l
patients were treated, of which 81 were white and
i4S colored, $3.50 visits were made and 81 Office con-
situations held 90 orders for food were issued to
sick poor persons.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-06
THE FIRE coMMIssIoNERS.
Business Transacted at Their Meeting La
EvauInH

l
Evening.
The regular meeting Of the Board Of Fire Com
missoners was held last evening, all the members
present Applications were received and fled
from William Ecklof, John Bohlayer and John F.
Hyland. The report OF the Chief Engineer showed
that hheen alarms Of FIRE were turned in during
April, involving one estimated loss Of $500 on
which there was insurance amounting to $500
A recommendation favoring the confirmation OF
William Roach ns private in No. company was
approved. communication was read rom
the District Commissioners approving their
recommendation OF the Burrows patent fire
escape and stating that II was the most prac-
teal apparatus Tor the use intended.
The superintendent of the Firc-Alarm Telegraph
IN his report called attention to alarms transmitted
through the Telephone Exchange stating that they
embarrassing to the office, as there are no means
of UScertaining whether they sent by RESPONSE
bic parties lie further stated that the telephone
was Of no use and asked it's discontinuancc, which
was agreed to. and hereafter no alarms will be
sounded unless sent through the signal boxes or pc
lice telephones. Captain W. H. Bell complained that
the operation of engines in the Bureau OF Engraving
aud Printing deprived the building used for COM
missary purpO es on Fifteenth street, between
aud streets southwest Of water between 9 a m
and p. M, and asked that Il be romedied. The
matter was referred to the District Commissioners.
The Chief Engineer was Instructed TO have the
men wear their summer uniforms after the 18th
instant
Bids were then considered for supplying the dc.
partnent with summer hats, resulting In all award
TO S. Fishnan Il Son, Of this city, for the "Gran-
/ WILLIE" dark.brown straw hat nj sl2o each.
The president read letter nom James w. Spring
man. lalo foreman Of Truck H. In which he stated
| that IN November 1870, he was removed from his
position by beard which WAS illegal, and claimed
pay from the date Of his discharge to the present.
lie also stated that he considered himself still u
member OF the department and held himself in
readiness for duty at any time he might be called
upon.
on motion OF Commissioner Bacon, the paper
was laid on the table.
| The subject of a parade OF the department. to-
ward the latter part Of this month was discussed
but no decision was arrived at, Commissioners Reed
! and the Chief Engineer being constituted COM
mittcc to make AL necessary arrangements.
The board then adjourned
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-06
Ar Us Err ENT,S.

Ford's opera-House-The Big Four Minstreis
The performance given by the Big -Four, minstrel
Company should not be missed by any one in quest
OF amusement 1t IL bright original, amusing and
merry, and altogether as fine minstrel entertain
mcnt as was ever given in this city,
National 1heatre-Rice's surprise Party.
Last night Yves the last of "Revels." aud tonight
Horrors" will be produced or Horrors and the
Surprise Party the New York Evening Telegram
says:
The clover company Of artists known es Rices
surprise Party have been giving us Horrors now
Tor TWO weeks and we can stand 1t much longer.
Horrors, as presented by them, are certainly well
come. The piece with It's somewhat startling title,
Is really one of the merrlest musical extravaganzas
ever produced here. IL IL full Of fun ana melody,
and the company that give II ut the Union Square
Theatre have ali the peculiar talent requisite to
make such piece an assured success"
Theatre Comique.
The Comiqne is the place for genuine fun. This
week the managers have provided one OF the
greatest bills OF the season. Lovers Of iirst-closs
variety entertainment should attend.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-06
The Art Loan Exhibition.

Those who have neglected TO visit the art loan
exhibition at the Cooke mansion, Georgetown
have missed rare treat. II is an establishment to
every visitor that so many rare and beautiful oh.
jects could have been collected IN so short time
The ladies Of St. Johns church have shown great
taste and ingenuity In displaying their treasures
and arc very pleasant aud intelligent guides. The
collection OF pacques, rare old china and Japan
csc vases and pottery is especially full aud beau
tilul. The curiositics are alone worth several
visits. In response to many requests II Is hoped
that the time fixed for the close of the exhibition
will DO extended. As this Is uncertain, however
II will be advisable for those who have not visited
Il to 60 to-day or tomorrow, as the latter is fixed AZ
the closing day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-06

The funeral OF the late jonathan Homer Lane
who died on Monday at Providence Hospital, took
place yesterday afternoon at half-pest o'clock
from the Four-and- -haltsreet Presbyterian
church, whittier the remains had been removed
from w. Il. Spenres undertaking establishment
where they had been cmbalmed and rcposed since
death. The attendance OF prominent citizens and
eminent scientists was very large, as deceased was
n graduate Of Yale College, member Of the National
Academy OF Sciences and of the Philosophical So
ciety OF Washington. He was also formerly Il
chief examiner OF the Patent Office, and lately at
tached to the Coast Survey voriher Of standards
of weights and measures. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. DR.. Sunderland, ind the pail
bearers were Professors Simon Ncwcomb, W. b. Tay-
lor William Ferret, Theodore Gill, c. A. Schott,
Drs 4. Trumbrock and Thomas Autsell and Mr..
u. b. Elliott OF the Bureau of Statistics. A long
cortege followed the remains to Oak Hill Cemetery.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-06

There was quite an earnest and somewhat pro.
tracted debate in the Senate over the proposition
to appropriate $4,000 for the purchase of the Police
court building, corner Sixth and streets north
west. Even he members of the committee adj
mittcd themselves acting on misin formation when
they proposed to reduce the amount from $4,000
to $4,000, and that amendment was accordingly
rejected. Mr.. Beck and others urged that the
Government should not purchase the building at
all, but occupy q portion Of the additional space
made by the extension of the City Hall. Without
acting on the proposition the Senate adjourned.
The bill will come up again to-day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-05-06
THE LIGnr INFANTRY CORPS.
Two Additional Lieutenants Eiec' ed--A ri
rado IN neroratfou

Two Additional Lieutenants Eleci ed--A Pa
RADIO on Decoration Day.
The ranks Of the Washington Light Infantry
Corps having been recruited until the Company
"a" has been swelled into two companies, with =
full complement OF meu, 1t was found necessary
in order to handle this large body Of men, to create
two additional second lieutenances To consum-
mate this It was necessary to amend the const!tu
ton, and resolution to that effect offered al
the regular monthly meeting in last month, which
was, under the rule laid over for action until the
meeting Of last night, when II was unanimously
adopted To fill the positions thus created NesSrs
Matt. Goddard and Jesse BaSsett were nominated
for the first and Mr.. John Miller for the second
without opposition The exciting canvass Of the
last five weeks eliminated last night in the cleo
ton OF Mr. Goddard, he receiving eighty TO his
opponents seyenty-one votes. Mr.. Miller wal
elected unanimously,
The corps accepted an invitation from the Grand
Army to parade on Decoration day. On that day
the corps will parade the full uniformed force fol
the first time The corps is to be congratulated on
the orderly and quiet manner in which the elcc
ton was conducted. The meeting after transact.
ing some minor business was adjourned,