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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-08-06
Epitome of the Week.
INTERESTING NEWS COMPILATION.
FROM WASHINGTON.

In the United States the visible sup
ply of grain On the 27th was: Wheat,
IA, 100, AT bushels: corn, 3,O35, ,s76 bush
els; oats, 1,770, 535 bushels.
A STATEMENT by the treasury depart
ment shows that the commerce of the
United States has increased during this
fiscal year $s2. 191, 1903. The total com:
merce of the past fiscal year aggregates
81, 729. $50, S96. The total value of i'm
ports for the year was 1914, 995, 491, and
of imports, 1854, 425, ,4O5.
STATISTICS from the treasury depart
ment show that the total number of
immigrants arriving III the United
States during the last fiscal year was
SIS, 466, against 451, ,219 in 1890, showing
an increase during the last fiscal year
Of 104, ,277. The increase was largely
from the following countries: Italy,
%, 1854; Austria-Hungary, ii, ,S51; Ger
many, a;at12; Russia, including Poland,
2s, 245.
The gold and silver exports from this
country during the last fiscal year were
Sl0s, 729, ,2ss, and the imports were $780,.
212, 1874, an excess of exports Of $72, 516; +,
954 The exports OF gold were $s6, 1858,
S22 and the imports $1s, III, ITO, the
largest excess of exports of gold in any
year of our commerce.
MATTHEW s. QUAY at meeting in
Washington of the executive commit
tee of the republican national commit
tee resigned as chairman of the ma
tional committee and w. w: Dudley re-
signed as treasurer. j: S. Clarkson, Of
Iowa, was chosen as chairman until
the meeting of the committee in No
vember.
A TREATY of reciprocity between the
United States and San Domingo has
been signed.
1T was estimated by the census bu-
reau that 2, $50, 900 families in the United
States occupy and own incumbered
farms and homes.
OVER 114,0O0 entries for public lands
were made in the United States during
the year ended June 80 last.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-08-06

AN Indiana judge who did not be-
lieve that women were curious has
changed his mind since the ladies at his
hotel locked him in his room and re-
fused to release him until he gave them
the judgment he intended to give in
-iivorce case which he had taken under
ndvisement
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-08-06

E. L. AVER, of Portland, Ore, recon.
mends as sure and humane method OF
infiicting legal death injection Of prus.
sic acid into the iugular vein. He
would have the prisoner lie on a cot
and be placed under the influence of an
anRsthetic. When he is unconscious a
bypodermic syringe will force the acid
into the vein, and death will be almost
instantaneous. The advantages of the
method are its inexpensiveness, its sim
plicity, requiring no elaborate prepara
ton of horrifying machinery, and its
merciful certaintv.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-08-06
A Great Place.

An Irishman after living for about
year in the ncghborhood Of Montreal.
wrote to his friends in the ould sod, ad-
vising them not to come to Canada for
the reason that it was the worst coun-
try he ever was in. ''Shure," says he,
''they have only three seasons here
July, August and Winter."-Tcxas
Siftinps.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-08-06
THE EAST.

AT a crossing near Elmira, n. Y;
Rev: Wellington White and his wife
and two children, Hattie Hastings and
Susie Mccarthy were killed by the
cars. Mr.. White had spent ten years
in missionary work in China and was
at home on leave of absence
THE Massachusetts democrats will
hold their state convention at Worcester
September 90.
DURING fight on an excursion train
a Johnstown (Pa.) police officer and
another man were killed and third
fatally injured.
THE death of Paul Dillingham;, gov
ernor of Vermont in 1866, and men,
ber of congress in 1S44, occurred at
his home in Waterbury, aged 90 years.
WILLIAM MYERS and John Church
were instantly killed by fall of coal
in the mines at Portage, Pa, and a
third man was fatally hurt.
II. r. HELMBoLD, of New York, who
was said to have made SO, 900 by
the sale of patent Medicines, was placed
in an insane asylum for the fourth time
in twenty years.
THE death of Frederick c. IIavemey-
er, who, with his cousin, William F.
Havemeyer, founded the sugar refining
business in Brooklyn, N. Y, occurred
at his home at Throggs Neck, L. l., in
his s5th year.
AN indictment was found against
James Gordon Bennett, proprietor of
the New York Herald, for publishing
an account of the Sing Sing electrocu-
tions.
W NEAR Phillipsburg, Pa, a miner
named Wilkins fatally injured Mrs.
Joseph Wilson with baseball bat and
then shot himself
GEORGE LEMON, Michael Manning
and B. Corkhill were killed at Pitts
burgh, Pa, by the collapse of the new
pudding mill of the Pittsburgh Oil
Well Supply Company.
THE resignation of Joel B. Erhardt as
collector of the port of New York was
accepted and J. S. Fassett was appoint
ed as his successor
The failure of the Suffolk Suspenders
Manufacturing Co. of Boston for $780,
600 was reported.
The republicans of New York will
hold their state convention at Roch-
ester September 9.
A HEAVY rain flooded portions of the
town of Williamsport, Pa, and the
wind carried thirtyfive houses off their
foundations.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-08-06
Hatfeld-McCoy 1

The Hatfield-McCoy family feud
which ragged for many years in Ken
lucky and West Virginia, resulting in
the killing of about 200 persons, was
supposed to have ended few months
ago. Like Romeo and Juliet, of the
rival houses Of Montague and Capulet,
a young man and maiden of the Hat
ld-McCoys fell in love with each
other. A. truce between the factions was
declared and the couple were married
But Cupid and Hymen rrled the roost
only short time. Again the McCoys
are on the rampage, and two of them
have killed one George Roberts, OF
Black Creek. and the fight is again on.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-08-06

ibid you take much exercise during
the winter?'
"No." ....t
81 thought you were such q firm BE-
lever in physical culture"
$50 am; attend every lecture de-
ivered upon the subjectv'-Light-
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-08-06
Cotton Burned.

LIVERPOOL, Aug. LA disastrous
fire which broke out in Grundy street
destroyed many thousands of bales Of
cotton which were stored in q ware
house. The flames spread rapidly, and
before the fire was placed under con-
troll property to the amount of $3.50, 900
had been consumed.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-08-06
Railway Construction.

CHICAGO. Aug. 1.-The Engineering
News has compiled the figures Of rail-
road construction in the northwest
since January last. Three hundred and
twenty-five miles have been built and
1,o17 are under construction.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-08-06

A LECTURER in Massachusetts, is try
ing to demonstrate to the young ladies
that old maids are the salt of the ea; th.
That may be true, but the girls prefer
to be likened to the sugar of one house.
hold
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-08-06

IN two-thirds of century bu5 one
man has been renominated for the
vice presidency. He was Richard
Mentor johnson, put up with Van
Buren in 1e40. He was defNated.
johnson was one of the most striking
and picturesque characters in his time.
He had been a gallant officer in the
war OF 1912, and had served In both
branches of congress for many years
before reaching the vice presidency.
Socially and politically he stood high
in his state, Kentucky, and in the
country at large.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-08-06
In-DlgeStion.

Napoleon Jaclxson-Is de ole woman
VERY sick, Bass?
Bass Jones-Yis; terrible gnaw.s
pain in de stumjackl 5t
= Napoleon Whats de causation2
Bass Jones-She jist swallud her false
teeth!-JurY. -
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-08-06

THE statistics for 1890 for the Pas
teur institute show that fifteen hun
dred and forty-six patients were treat
ed. The record for the past five years
shows only .08 per cent. of deaths.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-08-06
Killed with q sickle.

KANSAS CITY, No., Aug. L-Dr. B.
T. Wilson, Jr., q popular young ply
sician at Higginsville, near here, was
struck on the head with sickle and
killed in an altercation with q farmer
named Butler
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-08-06

JAMES w. BRADBURY, of Maine, and
Alpheus Felch, of Michigan, who en-
tered the senate in December, 1s47, are
the oldest ex-senators of the United
States now living.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-08-06

DIR OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES says:
"If nine-tenths of the medicines in the
world were thrown into the ocean man
kind would be greatly benefited" But
what about the poor fish?
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-08-06

TELEGRAPHY without wires is said to
have been accomplished in England
Mr.. Preece, the head electrician OF the
postal system, succeeded in establish.
ing communicoos-..''asa -..''as across the Solent
to the Isle of Wight, and telegraphed
also across the River Severn without
wires, merely using earth plates at a
sufficient distance apart. 1t is now
proposed to make practical use of
this system in communicating with
lightships.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-08-06

PHE Italian government has taken
steps to restrict emigration by refusing
to allow minors to leave the country
except under certain conditions.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-08-06

PROF. A. E. FooTE, of Philadelphia,
who had the largest display Of minerals
at the centennial exposition, means tc
send to the fair the finest collection
ever shown. The professor is now west
enriching his collection. He has been
awarded prizes at London and Paris.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-08-06
Carried Out Instructis

Mamma-Johnny, see that you give
Ethel the lions share Of that orange.
Johnny-Yes'm.
Ethel-Mamma, he hasn't given mo
my.
Johnny-Wel, that's all right. Lions
don't eat oranges.-Harper's Bazaar.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-08-06

TOBACCO merchants handle a larger
amount of ready money than any other
class of business men.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-08-06

Mr.. O'Harrah-Shure, jedge, tn bye
is a tellin' av tn trooth. This is my
wolfe, Rebecca, an they do say as tn
bye is afther lookin' loike his mither.-
Life
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-08-06
NO EVIL INTENTIONS.

Mrs. Purple-Look out, there. for the
dog!
Sydney Ph;,''ps-Dont be alarmed.
madam, wouldn't step on him for the
world.-Puck.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-08-06
FOREIGNERS ALARMED.
Chinese Bandits Threatening Many VII

Chinese Bandits Threatening Many VII
lagos and Destroying Property.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 31.-The City
of Pekin has arrived from Yokohoma,
bringing the following news: Affairs
are not at all improved in northern
China, aud the greatest anxiety
prevails as to the result of the
recent riots. A band of 500 armed men
in Wenchow are destroying villages
and numbering men, women and chill
dren. There is much uneasiness among
the foreigners at Canton as to the fate
of their friends in the north and as to
possible trouble at Canton. ->... -.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-17
y. VI. G. A. Meeting.

Tie drsl Of the series Of meetings held
last night al the Assembly Rooms under
the auspices ofthe j. NJ G. "A. was largely
attended by large number Of young
men and Old msn, who entered into the
services with an interest Mr.. d. 5 Spro-
gle, presided al the organ, and Chas. G..
Feldmeyer. lead the. singing which was
spirited throughout the services. The
Rev DR. Williams Of the Presbyterian
church read a passage Of scripture and
made some very impressive remarks
The Rev. ] , Raydeld. Of the Passport.
Baptistchurch lead in prayer, and the Reys
s-shannon and Huntley Of the Methodist
churches also made fervent supplications
The Rev. A. II. Zimmerman. the eyange-
list, and State Secretary of the Associa-
ton win be present tonight and con-
duct the services. An earnest invitation
was given to all to attend these meetings.
The subject for tonight will be the
Startling Question"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-17
The state Immigration conven-
ton

The State immigration Convention
called by Governor Jackson to consider
the immigration question viii meet
in Baltimore to morrow at Mozart
Hall. Referring to the subject the
Sun very apsly says: ~This
assemblage is designed 20 BE an informal
gathering of representative business
men and farmers to consider ia mass
meeting some suggestions Of the south
ern interstate immigration convention
lately held OF AshevilIe. It is question
whether Maryland Is in any position 10
co operate just now with other States of
the South. Like them we want capital
and labor to carry forward our industri-
al and agricultural development, but our
conditions are widely different from
most of our Southern neighbors We
are already well advanced in long estat
lished and remunerative industries, which
we ought 10 multiply. and for which
there are incentives and conditions un-
serpassed. We have much unoccupied
land, which was never before so low as
il is today. while much Of it IS in sia
uations favorable to rapid improvement
in the right hands and accessible to good
markets for products OF every kind. In
addition to this there are many healthy
and prosperous towns which have begun
to feel the boom OF progress and the am
bition 10 enter upon new era If only
some of the alert and solid forces of
Maryland will combine and pull together
no doubt great deal may be accomplish
ed by conferences such as the call Of this
meeting conlempIstes, but unless a good
basis Of systematic operations is reach
ed very little is likely TO result from the
present or any future assemblages of the
kind. All our own people have abundant
faith in the resources, the opportunities
and the faithfulness of Maryland. The
thing is to impress these convictions on
populations which abound in possible
settlers, and on capital seeking order, Sc
curity and the promise of quick and sure
returns. All these may be guaranteed
by Maryland. Let it be shown what
may be accomplished with Them Del
egates lave been appointed by the
Farmers Alliance of this county 10 look
after the interest of this section. The
CAPITAL has on several occasions laid
before its rea1ers the advantage to set
tiers in this section.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-17

The Chesapeake ard Ohio Canal was
the subject of a long and interesting dis
cussion Saturday before the House com
mittee on the District of Columbia The
actual proposition before the commit
tee was the bin authorizing the Norfolk
and Western Railroad Company, of Yir-
GINA, to extend its lines to the District
of Columbia. Coupled with this prope
sition is an amendment to grant the
Washington and Cumberland Railroad
Company similar privileges. 1t was upon
the amendment that the discussion arose,
as 1t reyolves the purchase of the rights
and privileges of the Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal within the District of Co
lumbia. The committee remained in ex-
ecutive session for over an hour, and
when they sfinally adjourned till next
Tuesday, matters were pretty much in
the same shape as before the hearing
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-17
Rishop Paret Going Abroad.

The Right Rev. VIM Paret. Bishop of
Maryland, has issued the following let
ter to the clergy of the diocese II pur-
pose, if God permit, to sail for Marti-
nique on the 18th day of February, hop
ing to be again among you about the 18th
day of March. The journey. however,
is for special reasons, and not required
for my own health. Since mail commu-
nication will not be practicable, / make
request that for that month correspon-
dence not absolutely necessary be sus-
pended. commend you and your iocks
to our Lords loving care and BILE sing,
and ask prayers for safe voyage
especially from FEBRUARY 1s to "a. and
from March s to 10"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-17
own Ynnr Home

Do you want 10 buv for yourself and
own h0nse and lot, or any other real
estate If so we are prepared 10 do bet
ter for Won thar any other Association
can. or any capitalist will For we will
bBy and for cash. home property suita-
bic for you that YOn may select anywhere
At its proper cost, give you possession Of
itana allow you 10 pay for il in 90 month
" installmenis equivalent 10 remit and
only make You paw q per cent. interest
on the cash actually advanced In this
way you can buy and pay for a home
quicker, easier, cheaper. with less ready
cash, less sacrifice, and less risk than by
any other method known The sooner
YOU become 4 member Of the Granite
State Provident Association the earlier
you can get property of your own. In
the past two weeks this Association has
loaned out over s. 600 i'm this.city, and
other loans viii be made in few DAYS.
ANNAPOLIS, Feb. 18th 1891.
have this dsy conveyed tn Gireenbnry Coop.
or a house an lot on North West street and
received from Mr. Hsrwood Iglehart, attorney
Far the Granite State Proyident Association
check in payment Of same
J. c. Brsro,.
This Association has contracted
for other property TO be built, work
on which will be begun as soon as
the weather viii permit-one for VIM.
Lewis, Eastport. and Louis Ridgely. n
West street.
Those WIZ desire to secure property or
build for Themselves a home during the
coming Summer should secure stock in
the Association at this time so as TO be
ready. Any further information will be
cheerfully given by
II. G.. ELLIOTT,
Secretary of the Granite State Providcnt
Association, Office corner of West street
and Church circle.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-17
Meeting Of the Annapolis Commit

Meeting Of the Annapolis Commit.
tee.
The Annapolis committee for the ad
vancement Of higher medical education
for women" met at the executive man
sion yesterday. The original cammittee
consisting of Mrs. E. E. Jackson, Mrs.
J w. Randall, Mrs T. Fell. Mrs. j. M,
Munroe, Mrs. Shelton. Miss Underwood
and Miss southgste, has been augmented
by the following ladies: Mrs. b n. Wright
Mrs. Kennedy, Mrs. Abbott. Mrs. Will
liams, Mrs. Walton. Mrs. Forbes, Mrs.
Riley, Mrs. J. II. Magruder, Mrs. Claude.
Mrs. ireland, Mrs. Mccoy, Miss Hagner,
Mrs Sprig IIarwood aad Mrs LeCompte.
The treasurer reported collections to the
amount of $152. The committee deter
mined to further stimulate public inter
est In this matter by an extensive cir
collation. Of literature relating to tile
question, and it was understood that
very small contributions would be vel
come. Mrs. ID. l., Bartlett of the Bal
timore Association, was present at the
meeting.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-17
OrphanS Court

The first and final account of Madeline
Schmeiser, administrator of George
Schmeiser, deceased, was filed and pass
ed
Supplemental account of w. S. Joyce,
one of the administrators of Phillip Ham
mond, deceased, was filed and passed
Inventory Of the personal estate of ].
+. Lowkamp was filed and passed, and
an order of sale passed thereon Amount
of inventory, $1O,s6O.65, excluding cash
and feasehold
After passing anumber of claims Court
adjourned.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-17

VIM. Timmions. Postmaster of Ida
vile, Ind. writes: Electric Bitters has
done more for me than all other medi-
cines combined. for that bad feeling aris-
ing from Kidney and Liver trouble. /"
John Leslie, farmer and stOckman OF
same place, says: Find Electric Bitfers
to be the best Kidney and Liver medi
cine, made me feel like new man J.
w. Gardner, hardware dealer, same town
says: Electric Bitters is just the thing
for man, who Is all run dewn and
don care whether he lives or dies; he
found new strength. good appetite and
felt just like he had new lease of life
Only 30 cents bottle, at J. W. Hodges
City Drug store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-17
old Coin.

Mr.. Geo r. Tydings has in his posses.
sion an old Annapolis shilling which is
16s years old. 1t is q little larger in size
than an ordinary ten-cent piece. 1t con-
taius on one side the following inscrip
ton. in the centre of which. enclosed
in wreath, is the cut ftwo hands clasp.
ing each other, indicating friendship: q
Chalmars, Annapolis" On the reverse
two doves are affectionately kissing each
other. and are encircled by this inscrip
ton "One shilling, 1898.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-17
Personal Mention.

,. sudge Hoadley, Of Ohio, argued a case
'''''e The Court of Appeals % day.
is saaor Rayner. of Baltimore. Congress-
~, va s.eol from the third legislative dis
n, 49, VAS here today on business before
- Court Of Appeals.
- ss p',ror jackson left this morning
y - pS !, Harry Bells of the firm Of W
ysr PENS Ms 4 ION, left this morning for
SS,;,, iofA, where he viii inspect the
D, Al IS Hammer, daughter Of the Rev
Ss =. manner y. ne. q Lamington, n. ] il the
s-'s' q Mrs. Julian Brewer.
( - s,ss Soihoron, Of St. Marv's county.
street IL. FORBES, Main
- g $; Cole. Of Atlantic CITY. Nj
o.,S s.g PSg bis brother, Mr. f. B. Cole
= F0s'al Telegraph Company
i, - Matte Mccoy, Of Baltimore who
cor a zen = visiting Mrs. Harry Mccoy
'-set has returned. ans eo1ss
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-17

Wait until you hear from the ..Fideli
~ Building and Loan Association" Of
Washington, d. G. A local branch will
be established next week. Touean own
home b. paying no more than ordinary
house rent. % per cent. guaranteed 10 In
vesters on instalment stock, 10 per cent.
on paid up stock Il IS national. perpe-
tual and mutual association. paying lar
ger dividends than can beTealized in any
other safe Investment You can obtain
circulars BY calling al this once. Fun in
formation will be cheerfuIly furnished by
calling On FRANK r. RILEY,
Special Agent.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-17
The Drum point Railroad case.

The case of the Baltimore and Drum
Point Railroad Co VS.. Nathan Pumph-
rey and Others, involving Anne Arundel
county's subscription of 100000, was
argued in the Court of Appeals to-day
by J. p. Poe and Hon. George Hoadley
for the appellant and John F. Williams
and Isidor Rayner for the appellees.
Ex-Governor Hoadley was admitted as
an attorney of thesCourt by Mr.. Poe, and
made the closing argument which was
very able. The other counsel also pre-
sented their side of the case with much
force. All the judges were present ex
cept Judge Miller A number Of Anne
Arundel people listened to the argu-
ments. Court win finish some time dur
ing the week
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-17
Lemon Elixir.

Pleasant, Elegant aud Reliable.
For billiousness and constipation take
Lemon Elixir
For feyers, chiIls. and malaria. take
Lemon Elixir
For sleeplessness. nervousness and
palpitation Of the heart, take Lemon
Elixir.
For indigestion and foul stomach, take
Lemon Elixir.
For al sick and nervous headaches.
take Lemon Elixir.
Ladies', for natural and thorough or
ganic regulation, take Lemon Elixir.
DIR. Motley sIsemon Elixir viii not fail
you in any of the above named diseases.
all Of which arise from : torpid or
diseased liver, stomach, kidney or bowels.
Prepared only by DR. Motley, Atlanta.
Ga 80 cents and 100 per bottle, at drug
gists d i COY.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-02-17
County Commissioners

At the meeting of the County Com
missioners to-day, Messrs. Baldwin,
Murray and Childs were appointed a
committee to cooperate with a similar
committee of the Commissioners OF
Prince Georges county to arrange for
the building of an iron bridge over the
Big Patuxent, near Laurel.
An order was adopted forbidding per
sons from driving their teams out OF .
walk over South River bridge. The re-
mainder of the session was taken up
with examining and passing of bills.