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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1881-01-13
OUR ST. PAUL LETTER.
rial corroSnOndanroo IF Tho q s2rrrr

ST.. PAUL, Jan. 9, 1881.
The first week of the session of the
Legislature has passed, and as was
expected nothing of importance has
been accomplished. The organiza-
ton took place on Tuesday and re-
suited in the election Of Hon. L.
Fletcher of Minneapolis to the posi-
ton of Speaker; John II. Howard
of Stearns county, Chief Clerk; X.
Deaken of Goodhue and H. L. Dan
iels of Redwood, Assistants.
The organization passed off pleas
sntly on the whole, about the only
person evincing any great amount of
dissatisfaction being Hon. Mr.. Dunn,
who was defeated for Speaker. He
seems to feel that the pledges of
Southern Minnesota members should
be in writing, in order to be valid.
There Is no reason to expect the
Legislature to &c: down to the details
Of solid work, until after the election
Of U. S. Senator, that theme occupy
ing the minds Of alt members and
other politicians, to almost the entire
exclusion of everything else. There
will undoubtly be caucus during
the early part Of this week, after
which the matter viii begin to as
s-,me a more definite form. At the
preset time it is impossible to pre-
dict with certainty the result Of the
caucus, but from the most reliable
information l can gather, and from
indications Of uneasiness and weak
ening on the part of Ramsey mem,
and the extreme confidence Of the
Mcmillan following, l feel like
prophesying the election of Mcmillan
on the first ballot. In fact, leading
Mcmillan manipulation informed me
to-day, that they have positive
pledges from members enough to
elect Mr.. Mcmillan on the first ballot,
besides . liberal allowance for
shrinkage.
l hear some talk in railroad circles
of q road from Minneapolis wes,
through Hutchinson, Beaver Falls
and Redwood Falls. A party of CAPT
talists and practical railroad men
are giving the matter serious consid-
Grafton, and many believe the result,
will be the building of the road the
following summer.
The Senate and House both ad:
journed on Thursday of last week,
and will convene ON Monday.
Quite . Number Of Senators and
members took advantage Of the re
cess to make flying visits home to ar.
range business and household al.
fairv. More anon. RED WooD.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1881-01-13

Secretary Sherman Of Ohio, Gen.
Harrison Of Indiana, and Gen. Haw-
ley Of Connecticut, were each unani-
mously named by the Legislative cau-
cuses in their respective States as
candidates for the Senate.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1881-01-13

Hon. Geo. w. Braley has been APP.
pointed a member of the Committee
on Public Lands and also on IIospi-
tai for the Insane.

The Grand Lodge of Masons of
the State Of Minnesota was in scs-
sion at St. Paul this week. John III.
Bowers represented Antiquity Lodge,
No. al, of Redwood Falls.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1881-01-13
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
AUDITORS OFFICE,
REDWOOD FALLS, MINI.
January 1. 1881.

AUDtION OFtICEs
REDWOOD FALLS, MIMI,
January I, 1881.
Board met IN regular session pursuant to
law. Full Board present. consisting Of Com
missioners F.'v. Hotchkiss, O. b. Turrell, A.
Stewart, W. H. Owens, md Ihas. Bennett.
on motion, Commissioner Hotchkfss was
elected Chairman for the ensuing year.
Bond Of F. Ensign, Clerk of Court, was ap-
proved.
Report Of Board of Auditors in relation to
the letting Of the county funds presented and
adopted
The amount Of bond Of Geo. W. Bradley and
j. v. Daniels, as custodians of the county
funds for the ensuing year was fixed ut $25. 900.
Examination of the funds in the possession
Of and under the control of the County Treas
urer was made, and at ,tement filed. viz:
We, the undersigned. the Boari Of County
Commissioners for said county, did on the 4th
day Of January, 1881. i'm regular session. exam-
inc the accounts and vouchers OF the County
Auditor and Treasurer, rs required bv law. and
ON counting and Masking examination Of the
funds in the possession Of and under the con-
troll Of the County Treasurer. we find as fol.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1881-01-13
New Us; for Amber Cane Seed.

Mr.. Asa Becbc recently left with
us some flour which he had procured
to be gr"ul d from amber cane seed.
The prmluct much re>embled buck
Wheat flour, and wien made in %
gr.dlle cakes had much the APP; ear
anvc and taste of buckwheat cakes.
The batter S thinner and does not
rise as light Is burkwhcat, Tut by II
little experimenting in mixing with
other flour or meal, it can evidently
be made All excellent a.ti:'e Of diet.
Tally another for amber cane. 1t
will furnish syrup and the cake to o
W til it.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1881-01-13
THE BEST REMEDY
Diseases Of the fhrOat and LUNGS.

In diseases Of the p,,l.
mOnary organs a safe
and reliable remedy il
invaluable. AYERS
CHERRY PEtTURAI. is
sucl, a remedy. and no
othtrSOeinilleiitlv lner-
its the confidence vi
the public. 1t is y sci-
entitic combination of
the medicinal rrin..i-
pies aud curative vir
tues III the finest drugs,
chemically united. of
such power AZ to insure
the greatest possible
efficiency aud uniform
ity of results. 1t strikes
At the foundation of a.
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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1881-01-13

pulmonary OlSeaSeS. 0uOrulnG prOOlpf relic:
and rapid cures. and is a.la,Ned TO pat :ents o.
the Youngest children take it readily. In
ordinary Coughs, Colds, Sore Throa'.
Bronchitis, Influenza, Clergyman's
Sore Throat, Asthma, Group, and Ca
tarrh, the effects Of AYERS CHERRY Pee
TORAi. are magical. anil lnultitules are an.
nually preserved from serio:,s illness by its
timely and faithful nse. 1t sl,olld I've ken
lection it affords in sudden ATTACKS. In
Whooping cough aud Consum2 10 !
there is no other remedy so eficac;o.,s
soothing. AMI helpful.
COW prices are Inducements to t.v some q
the many mixtures. or syruI,,. made Df .Eea
a.M Ineffective Ingredients, now offered
which AZ they contain no vui alive qualities
can afford only temnO:a:y relief. and az.
sure to deceive and disapnoint the pa:en'
Diseases Of the throat and lungs demand
active ami effective treatment; and II ~ tlan-
grrouS experimenting with unknown and
cheap medicines, from the great liability tina
these diseases may. while so tritleu with
become deeply seated or in .urabie. Use
AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL, and yon ma.
confidently expect the best results. II is +
standard medical preparation. of known ant'
acknowledged curative power. and Is ~
cheap as its careful preparation aud fin..
ingredients will allow. Eminent physicians
knowing its composition. prescribe il in ti,ri
practice. The test of half a century ha.
proven its absolute certainty to cure all pull
inonary complaints not already beyond thr
reach of human aid.
Prepared by Or. ]. c. Aver T. Co
Practical aud Analytical Chemists.
Lowe ], Mass.
SOLD nv ALL DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1881-01-13

Board met psrsuantt % adtournmsnt. 41tem.
pers all present.
The annual list Of grand and petit Jurors
vas selected in complisnce with law.
Application Of 4. A. Chandler for abatement
Of personal property assessment and tax Of
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1881-01-13

Making total on hand Of three thousand six
hundred and twelve and 2;}-l00 dollars. We
hereby certify that this amount agrees viii
the balance charged to the Tressurer, IA ali ,wn
by the books Of the County Auditor. which we
find in good condition. W.. hereby certify III 1t
the foregoing IA true and correct, to the best
Of our knowledge aud belief
Dated Jan. 4, 1881. (Sixned by the BoardJ
Adjourned ~ I an n ~
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-26
ILLINOIS LEGISLATURE.

| As both houses adjourned over from last
Thursday to Wednesday-Qn reality Thurs
day. of this week, we have only about one
days proceedings to make memorandum of.
The work achieved was the passage of the
senate bill by the house allowing any city, not
now incorporated under the general incorpora.
ton law of the state, to vote on the question of
such incorporation at any time on the petition
Of one-eightA Of the legal voters of such city.
The bill goes to the governor for his sigma
ture.
The bill to reduce the legal rate of interest
house committee on banking, which will
probably be the death of it.
Mr.. FullCr's township insurance bill has
passed the senate. 1t provides that majority
of directors shall constitute quorum and al
lows companies to extend insurance 10 hay and
grain in the stack, and to live stock on the
premises occupied by the insured.
The senate spent most of Thursday over a
bill to allow cities and villages 10 raise all the
revenue they need by a general system of licens-
es, including liquor dealers, undertakers, auc
uoneers, merchants, grocers, hotels, porters,.
runners, drummers and so on-the list inclu-
ding about every imaginable pursuit by which
money can be made. No vote was taken.
The house passed bill amending the law OF
garnishmcnt, but IN way none but an expert
enced lawyer can understand, the object being
ayparently to help some members in a pend
Ing lawsuit.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-26
RAILROADS.

The Railrdy Age, from which we published
u month ago q statement Of the number
of miles Of railroad built In the L. $.
in 1880 and previous years. stated at the
time that its figures were incomplete, and since
then has corrected them. 1t now says:
As corrected, our table shows that the railway
nj cage land In the United States during 1880
WAS I, 4Ol miles which is about 35 miles more
than the greatest mileage ever constructed In
one year-thpt in lS7l-and far greater than in
any subsequent year Adding these figures to
those of Poors manual showing the mileage
IN existence at the close OF 1879, we find the
total railway mileage Of the United States
January |, 1881, TO have been 93o9S.7l miles,
or IN round numbers ninetyJour thousand
miles. This is a most extraordinary develop
meni, showing an Increase of nearly 80 per
cent in the last eight years.
The states and territories constructing the
largest amount of road last year were as fol-
lows; Dakota, 1913; Texas, 696; New Mexico,
$50; Ohio, asa; Iowa, 436. The states having
the greatest mileage at the present time are ::
Illinois. 1875; Pennsylvania, 6.23l; New
York, G,O65; OHIO, 6,OO5; Iowa. 5,2l5. The
only states IN which no track was laid last
wear are New Hampshire and Mississippi.
The only territories thus distinguished are
Alaska. idaho, Indian Territory and Wyoming.
From the same publication We learn that
the junction between the Atchison, Topeka Il
Santa Fee and the Central Pacific roads at
FIorids Pass may now be expected to be made
carry III March. The Santa Fe company has
also let the contracts to extend Its IL Paso
branch from the main line at Fl Thorn south
l., El Paso. o. miles, ana 1t is expected 20 be IN
operation about the lsi of July. The South.
rrp Pacific will probably reach Ell Paso before
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-26

The Chicago Tribune on Tuesday h ad what
II claimed as decided scoop" on tho other
Chicago dalics in being able to make the pos
itive announcement that the Garfield cabinet
was made up, and constituted as follows:
Blaine for Secretary of State; Chief Justice
Folger of New York Secretary Of the Treas.
nry; Gov. Foster of Onio Postmaster General ;
Howe of Wisconsin Secretary of the Interior .
Allison or somebody else Secretary Of War,
Ike. Late accounts, however, vary that slate
very materially, so that the TribvHe'S scoop"
don't seem 10 have amounted to much.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-26
GARFIELD A MINORITY PRESIDENT.

The Cincinnati Enquirer has been to the
pains Of procuring the official figures from all
the states of the vote for president last fall, and
the iootngs show, as between the two leading
candidates, that Garfield IL about 5000 behind
Hancock on the popular vote. The greenbscK
and temperance vote amounted to trihc over
100000. so that IN reality Garfield is In the MI.
nority in round figures, about $4,000 votes.
The fact. interesting enough in itself, Is OF
course Of no practical importance as it IN no
way invalidates Garficlds title to the office, he
having received an indisputabc majority Of
the electors; in that respect placing HIM 10.
hnitely above Hayes, who was not only in the
minority by half a million on the popular vote,
but lacked nineteen votes Of majority In the
electoral college, which votes, however, were
stolen for him by the most disgraceiul means
from the rightfulIy elected president, thus Civ.
ing US for four years president elected BIZ
fraud
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-26

The long agony is over IN Pennsylvania,
the senatorial struggle IN the legislature of
that state having come to a close on Wednes.
Say in the election of John |. Mitchell, of I'll.
sga county. a, present representing the 10th
district Of that state In congress The election
was brought about by compromise between
the Cameron sad anti Cameron factions, each
claiming Mitchell as on their side; while the
truth. however, seems to be, as alleged by rep.
resen,atlve Ruddimsn. one OF the only two re.
publicans In the legislature who refused to
enter into the compact, that Mitchell Is 80
weak and Insignificant man that neither th,
Csmerons or anti-Camerons heretofore cared
enough about him to find out whether he wa,
for or against them. But tina; fact was all III,
more convenient TO make Of him a cooc
enough Moses 10 lead the discordant faction:
out of their political wilderness.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-26

The Land League meeting OF last Saturday
evening at the Court House was well attended,
the bench seats being all occupied with large
number of people inside the rail, including few
ladies' Mayor Nicholson was called to the chair.
on taking which he made short appropriate ad-
dress E. G.. Osman, of the PREE TRADER, was
made secretary.
On motion of Mr.. Moloney, committee OF
three was appointed to meet the speakers, who
were expected on the Peru Accommodation.
Michl Noonan, Frank Leahy and j. T. Burke
were appointed.
While the audience awaited the arrival OF Tho
speakers advertised, Mr.. Moloney called on Mr.
WIN. c. Patchcn, an Englishman, for aspcech.
Mr. p said he had come to listen; yet he would
say he had always been friend OF universe! free
dom Looking back over the past, all men re-
loice at the abolition of slavery here. In Europe
are thousands Of men still wearing the shackles
OF slavery Agitation must set them free. 1t is
mans constant friend. Keep this question hero
to be discussed agitated and the blaze started In
Ireland will meyer cease TO burn until we all see
radical reform in that land.
NJ. r. Moloney was then called for. lie sah
no man needed preparation to talk OF Irish
wrongs who was born in Ireland, who has
heart in him. No one can talk OF her rights
for she has none But the object OF these meet
ings is to create sympathy for down-tredden
people, and let the thunder of public opinion In
this country 20 to England, on behalf OF ireland,
and they dare not hesitate to regard such an ap-
neal. But In order to carry on this agitation
there must be means, for people so long rob
bed of their earnings cannot be expected to carry
on this struggle against so strong government.
He then gave graphic sketch cf the condition
Of Ireland and the causes of the present distress
and the present movement.
Ell. Wall was then called upon and made
ringing speech, urging American assistance -
due Ireland, who has given 50 much OF herself 70
America The Irish are working for their rights
and the realization OF her dream Of 100 years
her independence.
While he wss speaking Mr. Melody arrived
man of slight frame and young looking, although
his hair was almost as white as snow; nous-
tache Of slight reddish tinge ornanented an 9th
erwise smooth face; and be was dressed In
black dress.suit. He expressed regrets that both
his colleagues, Hynes and Morrison, were do
tanned BY illness. He then began his talk to the
point He Is by no means eloquent, but feels
deeply the sense OF Irish troubles and his own
wrongs from English hands. No man thn1
prompted to talk can fail TO be interesting, and
Mr.. Meledy's address was highly go. Beginning
with "Ths is not lively subiect-H 10 very pa
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-26

Blaine appears not to be at all satisfied with
The cabinet slate as partly fixed up through
Conklng's rocen; VISIT TO Mentor. 1t Is now
announced that he will visit Mentor himself
At The end of the present week. Indeed this
becomes the more necessary as Garlields home
organ, the Cleveland Republican, says that all
that WAS agreed upon between Garfield and
Conking goes for nought unless approved by
Blaine. Not until after Bainc's visit will
anything definite be known about the compo.
sition Of the new cabinet, all statements to the
contrary Notwithstanding.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-26

The railroad is "a wonderful creator. Since
the opening Of New Mexico by the iron rail
all newspaper accounts agree that Santa Fe 70
filing up with enterprlsng men from tho Fast,
intent on mining It il the center Of the rich
mining country of New Mexico. Until Il com
parativcy recent date the gold and silver has
been too inaccessible TO warrant large opera
tions, hut now the Atchison, Topeka and Santa
FEE road is transporting thousands OF travellers
down the rich valley Of the Rio Grandc to the
border of old Mexico, and will soon carry
them into that country. Fret ght trains heavily
loaded with ore and silver bricks are rumbling
along the RIO Grande, where two years ago
the silence of nature was undisturbed. Towns
are springing up in a night easy Of access to
mountains full of precious metals awaiting
the muscle and pick of the prospector. Buts
still richer mining country than New Mexico
Is brought into rapport with Eastern enter
prise by the opening of easy access to Arizona,
Buchanans much condemned and ridiculed
"Gadsden purchase" II Is the richest mining
region on the continent.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-26
DEATH OF SENATOR CARPENTER.

Matthew II. Carpenter, senator from Wis
consin, whose dangerous illness has been the
theme of numerous telegraph dispatches for
several weeks past died ut Washington on
Thursday morning of Brlghts disease. He
was native of Vermont born in 1924, and
therefore about 81 years of age He had been
an orphan boy, adopted and educated BY Gov.
Dillingham;, until old enough to 90 to Yves,
Point, where, however. he remained but two
years and then entered the law Office of Rufus
Choate IN Boston. In 1850 he married the
daughter of Gov. Dillingham;, his foster father.
and removed to Wisconsin, settling at Bcloit
in 1S4S, removing to Milwaukee ten years la.
ter At the outbreak of the war lie lett the
democratic party and became an active rcpuh-
lican. In 1859 he was elected TO the United
States senate, and became president pro ten,.
of that body. In 1870 he was chosen 10 sue
coed Senator Howe. For the past year he has
been much broken In health and his death
was simply surrender to exhaustion. The
funeral will be held ea Sunday afternoon. He
had an insurance on his life for $G5,O00. He
was man of shining abilities, distinguished
as an orator. and during his long and brilliant
legal and political career sustained the char.
acter Of man of unimpeachabe integrity.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-26
HOME MATTERS.
Personal.

| Personal.
ARMoUE.--La Sale Press: "Miss Jessie Ar
mour is in Council Bluffs, Ia"
WRIGHr.-Mss Nlnna Wright OF Mendoza,
having recovered from late serious illness, has
left Mendoza to fill engagements as reader.
DoCs-Hons. q. L. Fort and P. c. Hayes, NM
c. from this state, have our thanks for public
documents.
SkIPP.-Will. T.. SkiI, J. E. Porter's travelling
man. returned yesterday for a few days, after
seven weeks trip through Iowa, where he re-
ports travelling difficult on account Of snow.
MAISEs-Geo. II. Names. we'll known resi-
dent of this county, has gone to Chatsworth,
which will be his future home.
ScHoBERr.-John Schobert Norris, made OF
tawa visit on Thursday.
HAMMoNp.-J. D. Hammond made Ottawa .
visit this week.
CoURr.-Mayor Nicholson. Judge Eldredge,
City Atty. Moloney, Clerk Bartels, ex-aldermsn
J. W. Dean, VIM. Osman and W. j. Graham, Of
the FREE TRADER, J. f. Nash, A. Lynch ct az,
spent most Of the week In the Y. 8. circuit
court az attorneys and witnesses in the case Of
Cary v. Chyqf Ottana.
SURVIVOR C. G. Elliott, OF Toniea, is a can
ulldlt ilC 10 youhS hi"bt
and said to be civil engineer by profession, and
to have had considerable experience as survey
or In the western and uthwestern towns Of tho
county
CowLEs-Frank Cowles, long one Of the I'M
portant employees OF Cowles & Penny, has chang
ed his base to J. z. Porter's hardware store.
Frank is capital man Of many friends, and wild
be decided addition TO Mr.. Porter's force.
BAILEY--Zimes: "W Glenn Reeve, cashier Of
the First National Bank of La Sale, spent tho
Sabbath with Theo. P. Bailey Of this city"
TRUMBo Miss Mae and Frank Trumbo enter
tanned the Juvenile Club, of this city, at the resi-
dence OF their father, Mr.. A. Trumbo on last
Friday evening.
HERE-Ralph Dyer and A. II. Butler, arc
home for few days.
MoLoNEY.-M T. Moloney, OF this city, was
admitted to practice in the U. 8. courts on Tuss
day last.
PoRrRR-Onc of the new ideas presented at
the sale by J. Z. Porter on yesterday was a new
harrow of his own invention (patent applied for)
called the "pivoted harrow and clod masher."
The machine was loudly praised by farmers who
saw it.
Lorenzo Leland, jr., Of Ottawa, was on We'd
nesday admitted to practice in the L. S. Circuit
and District Courts at Chicago on motion OF Hon,
G. s. Eldredge.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-02-26

n week ago boy in New York city, ar
iagned in the Court of Sessions for highway
robbery, plead guilty TO snatching watch
from citizen whom he with some other bows
had attacked in the street, and as the ,our,
was about to sentence him to the penitcntiary
the pastor OF the family to which the boy be
hnged appeared and ut his request the sen
aence of the boy was suspended on the agree
ment of the pastor to send the boy to tn,
West How will the West relish such pro
eedure' Is the West to become penal colo
ny for dcpraved children of our eastern cities
Haven't We about enough bad boys of eu
own.