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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1881-05-26
The Man With a Racket,

He was probably from Deadwood, or
Custer City, or the Gunnison Valley, or
from some of the other places where
they wear one shirt for three months
and have no other wish except to die
with their boots on, no matter how
many square feet of cow-hide there is
in 'em. There was only one other man
in the saloon when he entered and in
quired for five fingers of straight pizen.
This solitary man sat with leg on
either side of a chair, his chin resting
on the back of it. His eyes were half
closed. his tongue hanging out bit.
and his mind was at rest. The new
arrival swallowed his liquid, wiped his
chin with his coat tail, and suddenly
came down in front of the sleeping man
with:
I'm from the head waters of Grizzly
River! I'm the only living reptile as
ever crossed Rattlesnake Perrary or
swum the length of Alligator Lake!'
"Eh!'' was all the other said, as he
slowly opened one eye.
"Tve fit the hull Pawnee tribe of In
iuns to oncet! I've gone out at mid
night to tackle catamounts, and got up
airly in the morning to pull cinnamon
bars out of thar dens! I've looked buff
fer bulls ont of conntenance. and I've
made grizzly shake all over by ons
yellr'
"Y-e-s," drawled the man on the
chair as he drew in his tongue and
opened the other eye
Don't tackle me!'' yelled Dead
wood, as he leaped high in the air and
clicked his teeth together. 1.-The man
who tackles me is pulp in just two Sec
onds! Don't sit thar and look at me
that way, for I'm an avalanche on
wheels "a landslide with gait of nine
ty miles q minit-a tornado which plays
ball with the peaks of the Rockies!
That's the kind OF a tomahawk l am
that's the racket I've worked ever since
was ten DAYS old"'
The man on the chair yawned heavi-
ly, stretched his arms, and lifted him.
sell up with the lotions of an elephant.
"Whoop! waughr' yelled the other.
1--we lost my notched stick. but I'll
make oath that I've wiped Or forty
seven white men and over . hundred
Iniuns!
The other slowly removed his old hat
and flung it On the floor. Then he
pushed up his sleeves and frightened his
belt and gave himself shake.
"W~what's the matter, old man?'
earnestly inquired the man from
Deadwood.
The other poked his hair until it
stood up like wires, got clear of the
chair and began to tumble under his
coat-tails.
"W-what yer gwine to do. ole pard?'
"Gwine fur to Spite yer racket! 1
don't low NOBODY to jump up and down
and boiler and whoop and waugh on
me when I'm straddle of cheer and
sound asleep"
Eyer don't! Then I'm dead sorry.
Fact is, l took yer for another man
for wall-eyed, crook-backed. knock
kneed sofy-pillar from Calico Flats. and
meant to make wolf meat of We in jist
'leven Shy Ann seconds. Shake old
pard-put it thar! and if that ere kyote
behind the bar don't trot out his
choicest pizen and lots of it I'll slice off
his internal ears an gin 'em to ye fur
sleeve buttonsr'-Detr0H Free Press.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1881-05-26
THE NEWS.
Compiled from Latest Dispatches.
From Washington.


IT is estimated by the Director of the
United States mint that the gold coin and
bullion in this country aggregates $S2O, 000,-
OOO, about half of which is in circulation.
The exports OF petroleum and petroleum
products from the United States during
March, 1881, were valued at o, $50, ll6, and
during March. 1880, $a.S7SS 4s; for nine
months ended March 81; 1881. At $2s Gas, 5O7;
same period in 1880 at $3O,6l2S1a.
On the 18th Stanley Matthews was sworn
In as Associate Justice of the United States
Supreme Court and received his commission
and assignment to duty in the Sixth Circuit,
relieving Judge Bradley. The district iu-
cludes Northern and Southern Ohio, Eastern
and Western Michigan, Kentucky, Eastern
Middle and Western Tennessee, and is the
district in which Justice Swayne officiated.
On the 10Th President Garfield sent back
to the Senate all the New York nominations
that he had withdrawn, except those Of Mar
shal Payne and Collector Tyler, of Buffalo.
The railway mail service has been extend
ed to 4, 1856 miles Ct road since July I, 1880,
this Being The extent Of new roads built dur.
ing that period
THE President has placed Surgeon-General
Barnes, U. s A., upon the retired list, and
appointed Dr. j. II. Baxter, Medical PurveyOr
e the Army, to succeed him.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1881-05-26

10 any ONCE In the state. ln0e00, with tine
sole exception of the written request set forth
above, we have never even expressed an opin-
ion to the President in any case unless ques-
toned in regard to it. Some days ago the
President abruptly withdrew. in one and the
same act, the names Of General Woodford and
Mr.. Tenney, and of the two Marshals. This
unprecedented proceeding. whether permissi.
bic by law or not, was gravely significant. The
President had nominated these officers after
they had been weighed in the balance. Their
official records were before him, and had been
fully scrutinized and approved. 1t must be
presumed he thought the nominations fit to be
made. and that it was his duty to make them.
There is no allegation that he discovered unfit
ness in them afterward. It could hardly be
that he had discovered untltness in all alike.
What, then, was the meaning of the peremp.
tory step2 It was Immediately stated.
admitted, that the purpose was to
force Senators to vote as they would
not vote IL left free from Executive interfer-
ence. The design was to control the action of
Senators touching matters committed by
the Constitution to the Senate, and to the
Senate exclusively. It has been suggested, in
addition, that by recalling these nominations,
and holding them in his own hands, the Presi.
dent might, in the event Of failure of another
nomination, use them to compensate that
failure. II it can be supposed that all these
public trusts are to be, or would in any event
be. made personal perQuisites, to be handled
and disposed Of not only to punish indepeud-
ence Of Senatorial votes and action, but to
hquidate the personal obligations of any indi.
vidual. however high I'm station, the conditions
are utterly vicious and degrading, and their
acceptance would compel the repres entatives
Of States to ding down their oath and repro.
sentative's duty.at the tootstool Of Executive
power.
Following this sweeping and startling Execu-
tive act came ominous avowals that dissent
or failure to advise and consent" would be
held IN act of offense, exposing all Senators,
nom Whatever state. to Executive displeas-
ure. Thus we fnd ourselves confronted by
~ question, wheshsr W sAap surrender the
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1881-05-26

dependent advice, rs to an appointment pro.
posed Is as much the right and duty Of q Sena-
tor - it is the right and duty Of the President
to propose the name. Be his advice one way
or the other, it is no more an act of disre.
spect or treason to the nominating power
than the verdict of a Juror or the decision
Of . Judge. The idea that the Senate is
simply to find out what Is wanted and then do
It we cannot believe safe or admissible, and
thus far no party has dared or descended to
set up such . test Of party fidelity or al.
legiance. In this instance prominence has
been given to the subject, and such distrust
has been expressed Of the correctness Of our
positions that We think it right and dutiful to
submit the matter to the power to which alone
we are bound and ever ready to bow. The
Legislature is in session. It il Republican in
majority, and New York abounds in SONS
quite as able az we to bear her message and
commission in the Senate Of the United States.
With prof ound sense of the obligations we
owe, with devotion to the Republican party and
its creed of liberty and right, with reverent
attachment to the great State whose interests
and honor are dear to US, We hold 1t respect
ful and becoming to make room for those who
may correct all errors we have made, and in
terpret Alright all duties we have misoon-
oeived. We, therefore, inclose our resigna-
ton, but hold fast the privilege as citizens
and Republicans to stand for the constitu-
tional rights Of all men and Of all representa-
tives, whether of the States, the Nation, or
the people.
We have the honor to be, respectfully. your
obedient servants, ROSCOE CONKLlN0,
THOMAS c. PLATT,
TO His Excellenoy, Governor Cornell
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-10

The New Orleans Democrat, Of last
Friday, contained the report that the
Directors of the Chicago, st. Louis
and N. O. X. r., are to meet on the
18th inst, to consider the project OF
constructing o branch line to Baton
Rouge, which that road should have
had in operation twenty-five years
ago.
Only forty-one miles intervene be-
tween Pouchatoula and this city, the
Capital Of Louisiana. The latter be-
ing situated in the very heart Of the
sugar region, would soon become IN
important depot tor that product,
which would naturally find its way to
Chicago, Cincinnati and the other
Western cities through the long-want-
cd feeder, which will also form the
first section of o short line to Central
Texas at its western end and OF an
other to Mobile at it's eastern.
In return for the sugar the new
road would take at Baton Rouge, il
would bring car loads of Western
produce and freights for distribution
here; and ere long, lumber for the
Mississippi river steamers, to reach
what is now handled two or three
times, first by schooners then by
drays through New Orlepns.
We hope that the Directors of the
Chicago and St. Louis Railroad, vii
seize the present favorable opportu.
nifty of giving q grand STAR
to the enterprise which con
templates the establishment of the
Mid-Louisiana Railway, beyond ques
ton, one of the most promising in thu
| South.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-10

Tho Grctna Courier says colored
woman stepped into the post-oitice a
few days ago, where one of the village
damscls was acting as assistant post
master with the salutation: "1ello,
Miss r., is you dc mail now p' ''No,"
responded the fair attendant, 'I'm still
girl" The Courier was afraid to add
the parting shot of the old darkcy,
that she was male distractor, anyhow.
This information might have come from
the dimnutve editors Of the Spider
Web.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-10

" the price proportionately decreased
One thing is certain: Next years
crop must be made with Less corn.
and those who prepare to "make hay
while the sun shines" will come out
next fall with money in their peck
cts, If not with flying colors.
We throw out these crude sugges-
tons for the benefit Of those who may
not have watched the results Of the
drouth in the region which supplies
us with most Of our corn and bacon.
The price Of these two articles OF
food are extravagantly high now, but
they have not yet reached the ruin
GUS height which limited produce and
large demands necessarily create.
Farmers, beware ; Gardeners, too !!
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-10
BE OF Good Cheer.

There is one remedy which has proved
itself to be o priceless boon and trne
friend to suffering humanity. 1t has
saved thousands ofnervous, debilitated,
headaching mortals to lives Of usefulness
and the full enjoyment ofrobust health.
Ifyou are weak, nervous and debilitated,
or suffer from INDIGESTION and dys-
pepsia, You make serious mistake and
do yourself great injustice if you fail to
try this excellent medicine. You will
find it perfect panacea for all your
troubles. In q few e1ks time your
shattered nervous system will be re-
stored to natural and healthful con-
dition, all symptoms Of dyspepsia and
indigestion disappear, and the posi-.
bility of paralysis, apoplexy, and other
disorders that lead to sudden death, will
be removed forever This merltorious
compound is a preparation Of Iron and
essential vegetable tonics. 1t is the only
preparation of Iron that does not give
headache or blacken the teeth. 1t il
called Browns Iron BITTERs. Demand
it of your druggist, and take no snb
stitute. 1t will give the greatest satisfa
ction, for it's effects are lasting, and not
temporary, as is the case with alcoholic
preparations. Browns Iron Bitt9rs con
tain no alcohol. -ENQUIREE.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-10

The Ouachita Telegraph presents the
following picture, as the result of the
drouth: The continued dry weather
has had the effect of exhausting the
supply of water from many of the CHS
terms and wells in town, and conse-
quently the water carts are taking ad-
vantage of the state of affairs, charging
the moderate sum, so we learn, of only
twenty-five cents for barrel of river
water, which is only fit for washing
purposes. Last winter there was a
corner" in wood, this summer there's
o "corner" in water.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-10

ThePresident still improves slowly.
There is o firm conviction that if the
President is to be moved at allit can
not be done too quickly. While some
Of the physicians regard the expert
ment as dangerous they admit that it
is almost necessity in order to save
him from the fatal influences of mala-
ria from the fostering vegetation in
the marshes half mile south Of the
White House.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-10

Patriot Democrat: The Baton Rouge
CAPIToLIAN suggests the erection in
that city of a monument to Gov. Al
len; to be paid for by contributions
from the people of the State at large.
We most heartily second the move. 1t
is but proper that one of Louisiana'S
most gallant sons, and who lost his life
from wounds received while in the dis.
charge Of his duty upon that very field
ofcarnage should receive this token Of
greatful remembrance, A truer man OF
drawer soldier than Henry Watkins
Allen never lived. Let the good work
DC inaugurated at once.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-10

A contributor to the Agricultural De-
partment of the New Orleans Times
gives the following method for the de-
struction of COCO. 1t may be worthy of
d trial: "Plow the soil as early in the
spring as possible; replow in the month
of April, aud SOW the land broadcast in
peas at the rate of one bushel per acre.
The pea vines will shade out the coco
the first year to such an extent that
scarcely q blade will be visible the fol-
lowing season. shoald any make its
appearance repeat the operation. This
is the only practical method We know
Of to get rid of coco, The vines may be
,lsed for hay, and nothing will be lost
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-10

The laborers employed to work on
the streets Of Charleston, s. G.,
struck for an advance Of wages to
81 SO per day. They had been getting
81. The strike was made without
any preliminary request for an in
crease. The superintendent ofstreets
at once discharged the whole force
and will not re-employ them. He
advertises for fifty laborers at 81 so
per day, and will probably get them.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-10

The Chicago Times has three columns
OF reports of the hog crop in the West,
which indicate that the number of hogs
is one quarter less than last year, and
that they are Of small size and in poor
condition. There is not the usual mum
Der ofpigs and there is a deficiency OF
food with which to fatten them fol
market. Let the farmers read and pom.
der
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-10

A special to the Times, from Dead
wood, Dakota, says: Marvellous gold
discoveries are reported from Central
Hills, thirty miles from this city. A
vein four feet wide is said to contain
more precious metal than quartz. 1t is
said that it runs $l50,O00 to the ton in
the foundation. This mine was former
ly under bond to the Home State Com
pany
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-10

The three most influential and dis
tingmshcd Republicans in Mississippi,
Hon. w. II. Gibbs, and Judges Datiard
and II. J. ACorn, publish a letter re-
pletc with cogent arguments, denounc-
inr the fusion movement there, and as
Republicans declare for the Democratic
ticket.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-10

Two Iowa farmers have been ut law
for q long while over the ownership OF
some calves that long since became
beef. The costs already incurred
amout to ~, 800, and tho end is not yet.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-10
ticket

Mr. James A. Weatheriord, Of Spring
field, Ohio, says: Browns Iron Blttcrs
cured me of the worst case OF dyspepsia
man ever had. The muscles OF my
stomach, liver and bowels now seem SC
strong, believe | could almost digest
petrified cheese recommend it to al
who suffer as | did.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-10

The late Duke Of Portland was % sen
sible man and had high appreciation
of newspapers. He used to subscribe
for four copies Of any newspaper that
pleased him, and spent over 5000 II
wear in subscriptions.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-10

The Governor of Pennsylvania has
appointed to-day as o day of fasting
and prayer tor the recovery of Presi-
dent Garfield. 1t is expected that
other States will follow his example.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-10

Hon. Mr.. Fasse, Greenback candidate
for State Senator, in Davis county,
Iowa, who said that President Garfield
was % moauorman than Guiteau, has
been compelled to withdraw from the
canvass, owing to the intense feeling
against him, caused by the remark,
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-10

Tho Georgia Legislature has passed a
bill to suppress Mormonism in that
State. Every State should have q SIM
liar law, to be stringently enforced
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-10

Dispatches from Richmond, Va,
the crop prospects as the
most dlscouraging that has been
known for years. From oil parts OF
the State come more and more dis
couraging reports of the condition OF
the crops in consequence of the pro-
tracted drouth. With some very
slight exceptions the drouth has been
universal in Virginia. Corn and to-
bacco on low grounds are fairly good,
but on high lands the corn is a fail
ure, much of it being now cut down
for fodder, and the tobacco cannot
make over half crop and that Of a
very poor quality,
The drouth has been especially Sc
we're in the fine yellow tobacco dis
tricts. The reports from North Car
DINA show the season along the coast
has been good for both cotton and
corn. The rest of the State has suf-
fered dreadfully for want Of rain.
The cotton is small and shedding.
The highland corn is absolutely moth
ing, and the tobacco poor beyond pre-
cedent. The latter crop may reach
half an average in pounds, but will
be of an indifferent quality, In South
Carolina, the region west Of Colum-
bia is reported as having suffered
most, and parties who have traversed
it for the purpose of finding out how
matters actually are, report that there
will be no corn, and cotton is short
about 90 per cent. From East Ten
nesscc and West Virginia come SINH
lar complaints in relation to the
drouth and failure Of the corn, to.
bacco and grass crops. If rains come
soon, and there should be a coed latt
season, much Of the cotton will come
out and make a second top crop
The tobacco will be added to il
growth, but, being full Of sap, vii
not cure well. Nothing will nov
save the highland corn.
This condition Of the crops in thu
grain growing regions of the countr,
will, we fear, have demoralizin.
effect upon the farmers of this section
Of the country. The failure of tn
corn crop in this parish will necessl
tate the buying of large quantities t
supply the actual needs of our plan
tiers during the year following, an
nearly every parish in the State hav
ing realized the effects of the droutl
to an extent fully as disastrous, cor
will command fancy price.
t There is way to partially offse
this deficiency. Plenty of turnip
should be planted and all the hay pos
sible should be harvested. Ever
6 pound of hay will save so much corr
= and the provident farmer will exel
himself to the utmost to make tn
< ends meet in this direction.
Then there is the garden-a wiz
ter garden! This will add material
= to the demands of the table, while
S diminishes the usual amount iof cor
: and other cereals generally used
appease the appetite. A good wint'
. garden will carry the family with b,
- small expense through the colde
winter months. Then comes IL
o early spring vegetables to keep tt
4 wolf from the door still further o.
/ In the line of food for ANNA
s oats, ETC., should be planted in suf
s Gent quantities to supply the mai
Y ger.
9 BY this means the demand for col
- will not be as great. and conseuuen
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-10

A SPLENDID HOME IN MAGNOLIA,
~ Miss. For location and beauty 1t Is not
excelled on the Railroad from New Orleans to
jackson, Miss. Also 800 acres Of pine land,
80 in cultivation, well adapted to truck farm.
ing, and wonld make fine sheep ranch.
Would exchange for property In Baton Rouge
or small iarm near the town limits, viii DO
sold at great bargain. just the very place
for delightful and healthy summer residence,
are bordercd on either side by beautiful groves.
For particulars, apply TO Messrs. W. A. lie.
Sueur and L. w. Conerly, Baton Rouge.
Il. McNAIR, Magnolia Miss.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-10

The best preventive of consumptive
discascsof the lungs, bowels or kidneys
is Browns Iron Bitters. 1t checks all
decay.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-10

The negroes had riot in North
Nashville Sunday, during which sew
eral we're severely cut and shot.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-10
BATON ROUGE SEPT. 10, 1881.

A Chicago lunatic killed FIVE persons
with revolver Saturday before he could
DC arrested.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-10
school Books.

TUST Received from New York, large and
81 complete assortment of School Books, such
as are in use in this city and vicinity also Copy
Books, States, Pens, Paper, etc, at very moder-
ate prices tor cash. NJ CHAMBERS,
Next TO Pixies Hall, Third street
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-10

N. +. Davis, late tax collector OF
Houston, Texas, is defaulter to the
amount Of 100000.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-10

fsugar Cured Meats!
Boneless Breakfast Bacon and Sugar Cnred
Hams, an good az can be bad at Family Gro.
Gerry Of augse JOSHUA BEAL.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-10
For sale and to Rent.

TTlHE UNDERSIGNED HAS A LOT OF
l. Insurance Office Furniture for saJe at q
bargain which can DO seen at the Office next to
tho telegraph Office Pixies Row. He also has
two or three Offices for rent at the Row.
Apply to j. W. BATES. Sheriff office.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-10
At Beal'5!

AI 6ealSx
HAM SAUSAGE One pound cans.
VIENNA" SAUSAGE. One pound cans.
BRQILED MACKEREL. Tomato Sauce,
canned.
SEA TROUT. g pound cans.
CORNED BEEF. 4 and pound cans.
ROAST BEEF 9 pound cans.
FRESH SALMON. | pound cans.
FRESH MACKEREL. L pound cans.
TOMATOES. 3 pound cans.
GREEN PEAS Crop of 1881.
EAGLE MILK. Strictly fresh.
CROWN MILK. g
DIAMONDMILK. Strictly fresh.
GREEN TEA. Best Gunpowder.
EVAPORATED APPLES Light Color, fine
FINE CHEESE. York State and Gruyere.
SAUCES. Tomato and Worcestershire
RAISINS AND CURRANTS Good quality
YEAST CAKES. Irwin Brothers, fine.
CRACKED WHEAT. 2 pound cartoons.
OLIVES. / pint, pint and quart bottles.
To arrive tomorrow morning per steamer r.
e. Lee and for sale at Family Grocery of
Sept. 6, 1881. JOSHUA BEAL.
Apples and Lemons!
Due here to-day per steamer Fanchon, and
for sale at Family Grocery of 3.
sept. G. JOSHUA BEAL.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-10
FOR SALE.
A Chance for Dairymen.

A ChNnce Tor DHtrymen.
MILK COWS -, Three good Milk Cows
lVl with calves, aged respectively five, four
and three months. II properly cared for, viii
give milk all winter. Also, one Ane BeFk.
shire Boar, six months old. Apply to G,
care Of this office.