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connected sac in a copperhead aud rattle
snake. All the mechanical acts involved IN
striking are similar in both cases, aud the same
kind of toxic albumen which was described as
being in excess among Crotallde, likewise ex-
lists ia the serpents under consideration; but
probably Il is present in less quantity, or per-
baBs does not possess the same vlrulence. At
all events, as the cobra bite is more fatal than
that OF ratilesnake, and less deadly than that
of tho ophiOphagus, so coppcrhead poison APP
pears not 10 be as potent as crotalus venom, and,
on the ather hand. rather more so than that
secreted by the moccasin.
To the latter, however, il is nearly related.
Both highland moccssins" and fsh-eatlng or
water moccaSins" (which are really one and
the same though their local names imply
difference which does not exist are species OF
the genus (Ancistodron) 10 which A. contortrix.
or American copperhead, specifically belongs.
This serpent gets its name from the dark bronze
color of its head, which although about as large
and triangular as that Of rattesnake, is not
Enthusiastically Aattened like That of the
latter, but on the contrary, is unusually thick
through as well as broad.
Formerly naturalists supposed that the range
of A. contortrix was limited on the west by
the AllegRnies, but il is now known TO
EXTEND TO THE MISSISSIPPI,
beyond which. however, there seems to be no
und0ubted record Of its presence. To the east
OF that river it ranges from New England
southwark TO Florida, and in those regions
where the Winter weather is severe IL hiber-
mates together with its youRg.
Many persons suppose that this species prefers
damp aud shady localities, an error couuten-
aneed by earlier biologists aud which has found
its way into the new American Cyclopedia.
The writer has often encountered them at
comparatively high elevations in the APpa-
lschiRn chain. and observed much resemblance
in habits between these serpents and ground
rattesnaies; both, apparently, seeking sun
light and cOiling themselves on stumPs and
fallen timber, etc, 10 enjoy its warmth. In
tins connection Hermon C. Bumpus remarks
that although they may occasionally be found
hunting for ield-mice aud small birds in
mead0Elands through which streams flow,
their proper home lie in wild mountainous
districts where the pregnant females are known
90 gather IN large numbers and entwine them
selves, as do the European adders, into a large
Dass OF living venom, presenting 10 an intruder
q mast formidable appearance"
As these snakes are quite plentiful in many
districts. and perfectly able 70 destroy human
life, their general characteristics may be some
whst fully described. The
LARGE AND MASSIVE SKULL
from which this reptile derives its common
name Of "chunkhead" is deeply indented be-
meath the eyes, the Orbital plates have decided
projection. and the brilliant iris glances with a
yellow light family tinged with red. As for
the prevailing color OF the back and sides, IL is
Eometimes called lipht uut-broyu barred with
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HEALTH HINTS
For Old and Young.

BY FELIX l.. OSWALD, NJ D.,
Author OF Physical Education; Household
Remedies": THE Bible OF Nature" etc.
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LARGE AND MASSIVE Skull,

from which this reptile derives its common
name Of "chunkhead." is deeply indented be-
meath the eyes. the Orbital plates have a decided
projection. and the brilliant iris Chances with
yellow light family Hinged with red. As for
the prevailing color OF the back aud sides, IL is
sometimes called light brown. barred with
darker brown streaks bifurcating or forming
blotcheA below. and Sometimes bronze. hazel
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THE COPPERBEAD.
One Of the Non reCtile-Fanged Ser
penis, Related 70 the MOcCaSin, but
Constituting Single Species.
BY DIR. J. Il. PORTER.

OPPERHEADS belong
20 the sub-order Solen-
oglypha. Their poison
fangs instead Of being
permanently erect, are
raised when The mouth
is opened. partly by
the mobility of their
jaws and partly
through contraction of
special muscles attach
ed 10 these tie Q { h.
There is no radical
difference between the
venom tooth and its
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1890-11-13
A Happy Surprise.

"a mans life consistent not in the
abundance of the things which he pos
sesseth," is a divine truth spoken by
the great Teacher more than eighteen
hundred years ago, How oft has this
truth been verified in our own expert
ence. Earthl y treasures are necessary
to mans comfort, but the human heart
asks for more than this; it. demands
sympathy, friendship and love, and
this priceless gift has been extended
70 the writer by. the citizens of Red
wood Falls many times since his So
journ among them.
Last Friday evening number of
our friends gathered at our home, pre-
sentod us with a list of names, emlrac-
ing many of our church members and
citizens making no profession OF
Christianity, as contributors toa purse
of SS47 in cash, which they asked us to
receive as mark, of their sympathy
and friendship for us in our work. This
is not to be counted on my salary, but
al offering to express their esteem.
Permit me, Mr.. Editor, through the
columns of your paper to express the
thankfulness of my heart for the spirit
manifested by my friends both in and
out of the church.
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SouthSide Teachers Meeting.

The Southside Teachers meeting
was held at Sanborn, Nov. 9Th. Owing
to inclement weather there We're few
teachers present. The, meeting was
called to order by Pres. Kranz, and
minutes of preceding meeting read by
the secretary.
Mr.. Stevens gave a talk on the
teaching of Primary Geography. A
discussion of tie same by the teachers
followed.
The teaching ofphysiology was pre-
sented and discussed by Mr.. Kranz.
Miss Jorgenson delivered an excel
lent recitation entitled, ''Kentucky
Belle
The executive committee reported
the following program for the next
meeting, which is to be held at Walnut
Grove: School Discipline, by G. E.
Bartholomew: the teaching of Ian
guage, by Miss Emma Peterson.
Mr.. Race was appointed conductor
Of the class studying Longfellow's
works.
After Mr.. Race assigned a lesson
for the next meeting, motion was made
and carried to adjourn to meet at Wal
nut Grove, Nov. y, 1890: at 4 p. IN.
SECRETARY.
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.,.t
CHiLDREN'S LITERATURE.

What est. Nicholas, Has Done for Boys
and Girls.
VctOr.,Hu2o calls this the wOman's CEN
tury," and he might have added that it is the
chldren's century as we'll, for never before
in the worlds history has 50 much thought
been paid to children-their schools. their
books. their pictures, and their toys. Child
hood, as we understand it, is q recent discov-
cry. =. -. . :.
Up to the time Of the issue of the st. Mich
olas Magazine, seventeen years ago literature
and children's magazines were almost CONTRA
dictory terms, but the new periodical started
out with the idea. that nothing was too good
for children; the result has been a Juvenile
magazine genuine with conscientious pur-
pose,-the greatest: writers contributing to
it, with the best artists ana engravcrs helping
to beautify it,-and everything tuned to the
keynote of youth. :,
1t has been the special aim of st. Nicholas
to suppiant unhealthy literature with stories
of Il living and healthful interest. 1t will not
do TO take fascinating bad literature out of
boys hands, and give them in its place Mrs.
Barbauh and Peter Farley, or the work Of
writer's who think that any "good-y" talk will
do for children, but they must have strong.
interesting reading, with the blood and sinew
of real life in it, reading that will waken
them to a closer observation of the best
things about them.
III the seyenteen years of its life St. Mich
olas has not only elevated the children, but
it has also elevated the tone of contempor-
AIRY children's literature as well. Many of
its stories. like Mrs. Burnett's Little Lord
Fauntleroy," have become classic. 1t is not
too much to say that almost every notable
young pc PIES story now produced In Amer
lea first seeks the light in the pages Of tina,
magazine. :. ;:
The year 1891 will prove once more that INC
household where there are children is com
plete without St. Nicholas" ]. T. Trow
bridge, Noah Brooks, Charles Dudley Warner
and many well-known writers are to con
tribute during this coming year. One canno
put the spirit Of st. Nicholas into prospect
us, but the publishers are glad to send full
/ announc ment Of the features for 1891 and
single sample copy to the address of any per
son mentioning this notice. The magazine
costs s3.eO year., Address The Century Co
80 East 17thSt., New York.
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,


Our leI pot at San'orn rs having rath-
or romantic experience. Our former
agent, E. S. Downs, who did good du-
ty here forsevoral years, got the bounce
for some little mishap, in October; then
they sent a very young man here, but
he was kind of scarey at nights, SO the
company relieved him by sending an
other old batch to finger the ticker; he
did it for two days and then lighted
the lamps, locked the depot, went up
to the corner, got drunk, lost the key
and let the trains run on their own
orders. Our village folks would be
glad if the R. r. Co. would kindly
take him off.
John A. Letford has moved to Min
neapolis. Messrs. Woodland, Duly and
DR.. o. A. Case occupying his buildings:
J.C. Haggard has sold his house
and lot to Mr.. Duly, and with his fam
| lily has removed from our village:
Mr.. Grain, the grain inspector at
Van Dusen's elevator, has rented John
Fishers saloon building and turned it
into delightful honeymoon abode.
THERE'S a pedigree man here sell
ing pedigree calves from Iowa. He
only asks hundred dollars a stick.
The late election was a mixed up at
fair. Our two democratic rivals for
county commissioner stayed right by
each othnr, but not 50 with the oppon-
ents for Register Of Deeds. TIE little
G. E got away with the big F. P, and
the RS walked it to the DIS in
county again, and more to follow.
| PIONEER.
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Look out 70: fires.
The high school literary s.~icts
will meet Tomorrow evening.
Rempmb2r the Claricns, at the II.
f, church next Saturday.
Vim. Baker closed the sale Of H..
farm near franklin last week, to Mr..
Gre rMs}it.
Skating opened uT This week, and
the ice also opened up the other day,
for too vrnt,resome Redwood youth.
At its regular meeting last Monday
evening. the village school board voted
to ALL books - thc value of over So
to the school library.
The Y. P. T. c.. dance in Dunning-
ton hall was largely attended last Fri
} day evening, and considered the most
ENJOYABLE one so far held.
Rev. Nystrom, Of Nicoilct county.
has recently assumed the passionate of
two Redwood county churches at
Walnut Grove and Morgan
The Leader notes that R. C}2usetl
is to resume the management OF the
Exchange hotel at Lambarton this
week. We always liked to put UP
with Landlord Clausen.
The SNOW storm last Saturday has
had tho effect of making trade lively
for the past few days. People are re
minded that it is time to get ready for
the regular Minnesota winter.
George, the shoe man, is a good one
for advertising schemes and printers
ink. He means exactly what he says
and proposes to make things hum in
the way of trade, from this on.
The family of Capt. Edward Lewis
of Sherman, is truly bereaved by the
death of Miss Goodwin. sister of Mrs
Lewis, which occurred last Sunday
The funeral took place yesterday.
The Y. P. S. C. E. of the Christian
church will meet as usual next Sun
day evening, Topic, Christ our In
tercessor," John 16, ~ %. Leader
William Birch. All young people ar
invited.
All ladies' interested in the Woman
Relief Corps work are earnestly re
quested to meet at G.. A. K. hall O
Thursday evening, Nov. ID, as the De
partment Installing Officer will b
here on that date.
Mrs. Ann Lines, mother of W. 1
Lines of this place, died last Monda
in the Goth year of her age. Mrs. Line
had been an invalid for several year
past, and her death was not who'll
unexpected.
The entertainment at Dunningto
hall last Thursday evening is genera
ly pronounced a good one of the kim
A great variety of opinions are e
pressed, however, as to the kind.
was a variety entertainment, with
small admixture of good music and
large amount of nonsense, which WI
fun for the youngsters, but unto tt
grown-ups, foolishness.
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LANDS FOR SALE.

800 acres in Kintire, unimproved, al
$50 all acre, on easy terms.
100 acres in Kintire. A good house
barn, windmill and tank. acres OF
grove. Price, $500.
100 acres within two miles of Delhi
$50 acres under cultivation, al
ploughed. Good house, granary
stables an d well. Price, $500.
Wehave the J.. A. Willard, Wright
& Austin and,the Am. Land Colonial
ton Co.'s lands for sale, as we'll as
many other tracts. some as low as s.
per acre. J. B. ROBINSON & Co.
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Fresh fish, smoked sturgeon, pigs
feet and tripe, now on sale at the Ex-
celsior meat market. Mill street, to-
gether with the usual variety of choice
beef, pork, mutton, veal, sausage, etc.
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4 SHORT
STORY
FOR BUSY
PEOPLE.

YOU full weight and measure, and go
where you. will, no grocer can or will
!. ~
undersell us. Look over our goods
and get our prices.
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Do YOU EVER REGRET
BUYING A GOOD BOOK ?

We wish everyone WHO enjoys
good reading for himself, his fami-
ly or his friends, to call and see
the stock we will have for the ser
son. We have already received
several hundred volumes, and many
more to follow.
Full Sets Of Standard Anthors.
Poets in Plain anu Fine BXaiug.
Beautifully Illustrated GiHBooks.
Booklets in greater va,1ey than e7er.
CHildreus Books BY the huudred.
--latest numbers ofall the Popular
Magazines.
IL. NJ. HITCHCOCK l. Co.
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TEAS AND COFFEES.

. In Teas and Coffees we have COM
plete list. None finer in the land.
Brew refreshing cup from our ia
nous cred Dragon brand, and you
>
will say, as hundreds of others do, 81
can't be beat -. = -.
In Coffees we can show you the fin,
est that the earth produce, and can
save YOU the profits of the middle
man, as we deal direct with the i'm
porter and get the finest brands for
our trade.
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DreSSfnakjngx

Ladies, l will open parlo:s for
drcssmaking, Noy. 10th, at Mrs. Ojia's
Millinery shop, l have had ten years
experience in the business, ca and
see me. MISS HATTIE WARD.
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FRANC, 226

y - w - Il W.
Registered in both French and American
Stud Books.
Foalei April 6, 1883 and imported by Leon.
johnson of Mortified. Mum. in 1857
Bred by NJ. Aubourg, Of Longueville. Got
the Government Stallion Serpolet. dam
uchcsse, by Conquerant. -
SERPOLtT, by Conquerant out Of a daughter
of Confidence. he by VOltaire out or Ey beIe by
Royal. he By Oscar out Of 9 daughter of Emf,
OSCAR. BY Young Rattier out of daughter
of Bacha tpure Arab I. -
CONQUERANT.' by kapirat out Of Elisa by
Corsair, he by ]: G. Knox's Corsair out of:
daughter of Cleveland.
K1pIRAT, by. voiaire out or a daughter Of
The Jug9ler. he BY Wdmba out Of Pantech-
netcheea by Mas, er Hchry:
V0LTAiHE, by Imperient out Of a daughter
Of Pilot he by octavins [Enslish thorough
iMPEnrEsr. by, Young Rather out Of a
daughter Of yolontaire,:he by Eclipsc-EnR-
-, YOUNG RATHER. by Rather out of the Snap
FRANC himself trotted In the aunua races
! of France as three and four year old, WIN
ming number Of races. One two mile race
| he trotted under saddle, over a turf track.
carrying 10 lbs at the rate Of 2:3S per mile,
TERMs-Single mares go, two for $35; single
| service, $40. with tee usual privileges. -.
r., LEVI TRUEsDELL, Owner
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BUECHNER'S..

A modern stor
with shelves and coun
ters fairly packed with
'he good things of this
life. There you have
it in a nutshell. One
word more: We give
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Berkshire Boar pigs for sale.
THos. DENN1sroUN,
Redwood Falls, MINI.
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Marshall News-Messenger: The de-
feat Of County Superintendent Ed
wards is sincerely regretted by his
hosts Of friends throughout the coun-
ty. This is the more regretted when
the peculiar causes leading to his de-
feat are realized, and from the fact
that he is the only man on the county
ticket of the Republican party who
was defeated. We know Mr.. Edwards
has made cn ethcicu'., energetic, pains
taking superintendent OF county
schools, and his record would have re-
elected him, had lie not unfortunately
drawn the fire Of certain liz Or men,
(which alone could not have defeated
him had not the inference gone out
that, per contro, his opponent was a
saloon candidate, which 50 .incensed
the friends Of Mr.. Wait, al out-and-
out oppon clit of saloons, that the great
effort of the Alliance and Prohibitory
parties was conferred on Wait, and they
pulled him through.
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Opening Court.

AT this writing, only one jury case
has been put on trial at this term of
court, although a considerable number
have been. settled or continued for flu
ture trial.
A jury IVES impanclied yesterday
morning, for second trial of the case
OF William Mack VS.. Elizabeth Payne
continued from last term, with J. H.
Bowers and NJ. NJ. Madigan as co,,n-
sci, respectively.
Other cases ON the calendar for trial
at this time are: Gilbert Donaldson
VS.. L. B. Newton, Peter Ortt vs.. B. G..
a n. r. R. Co., Angus French VS.. Will
liam French Vern Gordon VS.. e. n.
Long, John Longbt tom VS.. A. and
E. Lnathley, and G. A. Francois & Co.
VS.. Archie Milloy.
The grand jury adjourned yesterday
l. c rning, after finding one indictment,
the nature of which has not been made
public as yet.
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The new dental Office is now opened
over Philbrick's store, and I propose
to give the best work for the least
money. You will find me in the Office
the first half of each month only.
G.. NJ. LEFFINGwELL.
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GEORGE,
OF 1OC.:.L INTEREST.

Il tw2,ctf ytto1I Kept IT all g"esSes
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-06-14
NEW YORK FASHIONS.

Toilets In white Siik-Sovcltics IN House
Jac'S.ts-ircnch Crcpaipcs.
Beautiful toilets of white silk striped
with silver are made up in Empire FASH
ion. These are very youthful in effect,
as they have short sleeves, the bodices
are cut half-low, a IL cicrge, and there
arc lavish garniturci OF whito roses and
foliage. White and silver, white and
pale lilac, and pink and silver appear to
be in greater favor than white and gold,
among the debutantccs at least. the lac-
ter combination appearing moro among
the elegant toilets for matrons. A
broadway importer exhibits among
other marvellous toilets some Pingat
poems in silk tulle, in Greek style, dot
tod with pearl and opal drops these com
bined with China crepe, or soft crepe de
Chine, with delicate silver vine border
ings
Some of the newly imported house
jackets are vandykcd at the edge. Thoy
are made of lightweight military cloth,
and arc tight-fitting at the back, with
deeply curved seam down tho center
and one under the arms. The fronts do
not quite reach the waist, and are worn
with soft Greek sash of crepe de Chine
lknotted at the loft side. The ends are
embroidered in silver, as are also tho
points on tho jacket, the Vandyke col
lar and sleeves, the latter opening over
full bishop sleeves of crepe de Chine
gathered into silvor-wrought band at
the wrists.
The French cropal!nes are exceeding
ly beautiful fabrics for evening toilets.
Those textiles resemble India crepe, but
they are silky and more diaphanous and
clinging. They arc both plain and fig
ured patterns, which appear with dain-
.ty surfaces of golden terracotta, migno-
motto, almond, English rose, Parma vio-
let, primrose, beige, ivory white, pearl
gray, the beautiful shades of green in
willow, chartrcuse, and Milo, tearos
ocru, and buttcrcup. For those to whom
1t is becoming, pale soft corn-yellow
silk crepaline is especially effective in
evening dress. Combined with creamy
lace it makes n lovely toilet, or the gown
can be made entirely of the crepaline,
with garnitures OF tender trailing green
vines and tearoses and foliage. Watered
silk of the same shade Is used with ele-
CANT effect rs foundation when the toi-
letto is made en- princesse, with Greek
bodice and drapcries.---N. Y Evening
Post
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FLOWERS IND EIcAuS.


pashionablc Faurics wh'ch rromlss 10
BECOME Popular Everywhere.
FloMer necklaces, with earnitui, 'D,
a bodice are to DO worn by bridesmaids
Small flowers such a9 row OF pink
hedge roses, age mounted on black vol
vet ribbon for the necklace, and clls
tcrs of the lunr.St"mmHd buds tied by
long loopcd velvet bows arc placed dag
onally on the front OF the bodice. Vio-
lcts in tho pllu s,udrs make n pretty
nccklacc tied with green velvet, and
there arc daisy necklaces for pure white
gowns.
Flower pstasols are TO accompany
flower bonncts in midsunmcr those Of
violots forming o TROLLS over shirred
green t,lllc are 10 be worn with q round
hat having a green tullo hrim edged
with violets, while long.stemmed yic-
let's arc laid over tho crown of oyen
straw lace.
Tho flower bon, designed to bcautify
evening toilettcs, IS q long full string
OF pink rose .patals stripped from the
flowers. Ostrich feather tips are added
on the part that passes around the neck,
and velvet ribbons lie it at the throat; a
cluster of blown roses is SGT lower down
among tho petals, AMI long-stommcd
rose-buds hang like tassols at each end.
Tho Drcctoire fichu, as long as n boa
and equally becoming, is a narrow scarf
of silk nct-ycllow, soft pink or cream
tinted-trimmrd on all sides with wide
fcathor-edgcd frill of the Same. 1t is to
be worn with any drcssy toilette for the
house, Frightening dark gown, or Civ
ing color to lighter ones and is arrang
cd in careless graceful loops By the
wearer.
Though most dresses are finished at
tho waists with folds of ribbon or Of
,lisse, there is n tendency toward re-
'vival of lingerie of various kinds, such
as frills of lace falling deep over the
hand from the very long sleeves now in
favor, or the doubled rufilcs OF colorsd
chiffon muslin-two or three pink or
yellow rufilcs mounted on ribbon 90
tie around the neck, and fall in soft full
ness 60 the belt There are also collar
o.tes made Of long squares of net and OF
beading folded in small plaits length
wise, with babyribbon passed through |
the beading to form loops at top aI1 |
bottom. Turned-over collars and deep |
cuffs are also made of colorcd batistc--
pale blue. rose or ecru-with q knife-
plated rriflie of white linen lawn on the |
edge; the collar is mounted on a chemi-
setto, and the cuffs may be attached 20
tho undcrsleeves that are again worn TO
give stylish length to sleeves, or else
they are basted outside of the plain
wrists of the sleeves of tho dress. .--Har-
par'a Ruznr |