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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-07-21

moon was bright and full, the sky was
clear and it was bitter cold, but few
strokes over the smooth and hard-sur-
faced ice soon set my blood to tingling,
and then | was as warm as though
snugly covered up and asleep in my
bed at the hotel. AS l skated deeper
into the forest would stop and listen,
and the stiffness was SO profound that |
could almost hear the blood coursing
through my veins and the beating of my
heart sounded to me like the marching
of infantry. In my hand I carried a
small stick, which | used as sort of
balance as my body swayed with each
stroke | took.
In thirty minutes had gone over 1--WE
miles, and | stopped to rest, Such a
night | never saw. The stars seemed
nearer to the earth than | had ever.
noticed them before, SO clear was the
atmosphere, and in the forest the trees
were as motiOnless as the ice under my
feet l felt jolly and commenced to
whistle lively tune. The shrill sound
seemed to raise a disturbance in the
woods. Some sort of birds fluttered
over my head, and heard the cry of a
distant screech owl. Then came an
other cry, and one that almost made me
cease breathing. 1t was a harsh I'M
earthly sounding scream, and so close
was it that it rang in my ears like the
beating of gong.
With a sudden impulse dashed for
ward. There was a rushing, scram-
bling sound behind, and then a wicked
snari. gave frightened glance over
my shoulder and saw an animal about
the size of a Newfoundland dog, and it
had eyes that cleaned like glowing
Goals. From descriptions l had heard
and read l ecognize6 it as a wildcat:
but did not stop to make any critical
examination. My only thought was of
escape, for more than the little stick
carried in my hand had no weapon of
defense. The stream itself wound in
sinuous fashion through the forest,
but before it had been frozen it had
evidently overlooked its banks, for the
ice extended on all sides as far as [
could see through the woods. The bed
of the stream was clear of trees and
brush, and down this sort of lane
through the woods dashed at my best
speed.
The wild cat gave an angry snarl of
disappointed rage as it saw me glide
away. Without as much as pocket
knife about me l knew that l would
not be able to wage any sort of success
full combat with the hungry brute be-
hind me. Ordinarily wildcat will
not attack man unless it is hard pressed
for its life, and then it will make des-
perate resistance. 1t is also very sue
cessful fighter. for it is as quick as
chain lightning in it's movements, it's
body and limbs are powerful. and each
one of its paws is armed with long,
sharp claws that can cut through the
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-07-21
THE FALL OF THE POLITICIAN.

upon the top of his desk, Father Hol-
man, that faithful watch dog of the
treasury, passes along and murrnurs
something about the uselessness of so
many bulletins and what saving it
would be in the matter of, telegraph
tolls, if only one return, and that the
decisive one, were sent in from Chica-
go. The few newspaper men who re-
NAMED at the capitol are also gathered
about the instrument, and present the
unusual spectacle of being served with
news instead of serving others with it.
On the floor there is steady hum of
conversation without any pretense of
legislation and the house presents a big
clubroom with the members sitting
around in little groups discussing the
situation. The galleries are deserted,
save for an occasional rural visitor who
drifts in under the impression that he
will see enacted some of those stirring
scenes of which he reads in his home
paper. SMITH b. Fry.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-07-21
Singular Oversight.

Rivers-They say old Gulper has made
an assignment.
Banks-Yes. And he forgot to re-
cord the deed to the property he made
over to his wife last month. Every
thing will have to go. For a man of
his experience it was an awful bad
break.-Chicago Tribune.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-07-21

"You see, num-" said the tramp. II
do not made my re quest for viands from
any selfish desire to appease my own
sordid hunger But wished to dem
onstrate, mum, that that woman next
door was in error. told her that |
knew she misjudged you when she said
you wuz tattling old hen, that your
eyes crossed each other at right angles
Ind that you were so stingy you charged
your baby for its board"
Then the tramp sat down at the din
ing room table while his hostess ran out
to the store and ordered everything
edible in the place for him.-Chicago
News.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-07-21
A business Young Man.

Young Drestbeef (of Chicago)-Will
you marry me, Miss Fosdick?
Miss Fosdick-Really, Mr.. Drestbeef,
this is so sudden. You must give me
time to consider.
Young Drestbeef-very well. I'll let
you have an option on me for one week.
Judge.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-07-21
CHASED BY A WILDCAT.
A Skaters Terrible Race with
Savage Beast.

Y THE ort h.
western part of
NJ IL S X o t a, /
found a body of
water that ex-
tended through
the forest for
m a ny miles.
The ice on 1T
w a s. v e r v
smooth and en-.
tirely free from
snow. One even
ing l left the
camp for a skate
up this frozen
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-07-21
How She Needed His Words.

Remember, DEAR" said the venerable
father as he sent his youngest and most
petted daughter away to boarding
school, that all my hopes are now CEN
tered on you. Remember, in all your
struggles for intellectual supremacy,
your triumphs, your defeats and your
temptations, that a good name is rather
to be chosen than great riches"
II will, father" replied the weeping
girl, and the train bore her away.
Will it be believed that three years
later that girl married man who bore
the villainous name of Gandershanks?
Chicago Tribune.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-07-21

Philanthropist-Why are you crying
so, my child?
Little Girl-Please, sir, me mudder
sent me wild fifty cints fer to git bread
wild, an lost it in that there dark al
leyway. I'll be licked terrible.
Philanthropist-Well, we'll! my poor
child; dry your tears. Here is-a match.
Perhaps you may be able to find it.
Puck.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-07-21
The Innocents at Home.

Children occasionally give some very
peculiar answers. A little Texas boy,
on being asked how many children his
father and mother had, replied:
81 am all the children they have got. "
Another little boy on being asked
the same question, replied:
1.-Two girls and boy. I'M the boy"
Texas Siftings.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-07-21

Uncle Wayback-Now, wot's tn use
O. teachin' gals all these new-fangled
studies? Wot good is this ere astron-
omy you're studyin'?
City Niece-Why, uncle, lisa delight
full subject to talk about on moonlight
evenings. We point out Venus, and
then the young man says something
pretty, and then See that ring.-N.
Y. Weekly.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-07-21
Made Him Popular.

Harry-Before the Neighbobs would
countenance my attentions to the dear
girl they demanded references, but
gave them two sets.
Jack-Why two?
Harry-One to tell the old man was
paragon of all the manly virtues; the
other to hint to the girl was going it
at an awful pace.-N. Y. Truth.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-07-21
A Precious Ornament.

Mary during mov:ng)-The missus,
is very particular about this brickybac
mantel clock, an says we'll have to car.
ry it. I'll take it.
Jane-No, you take tn baby an I'll
carry tn clock. You might let tn
clock fall wild your awkwardness.-
Good News,
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-07-21
A Serious Ofensc,

Wife-My dear, you ought not to wear
such squeaky shoes in church. heard
two or three members of the congrega-
ton speak of it this morning.
Husband-What difference does il
make to them, anyway?
Wife-They complained that you
woke them up.-Judge.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-07-21
Sprin1 In the CITY

City Mamma-Did you have a nice
time in the park?
City Boy-Yes'm.
"What did you do?''
"Oh, lots of things-run on tn walks,
an made faces at tn pleeceman, an
lodged the horses, an fired stones at the
'keep-off-th' grass signs, an every
thing."-Good News.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-07-21
EVIDENCE OF PROSPERITY.

Aunt Furby Low-An' you say
Johnny Smart is on the produce ex-
change down In York? Does his bust
ness pear to be a-growin'7
Farmer Wiskers-1 guess so! He told
me he'd jes' bought ten thousand
bushels of wheat; an Furby, his Office
hain't got no more storage room n your
parlor.-Puck.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-07-21
A RARE BARGAIN,
Founded on Experience.

Bishop" said young Methodist
preacher to his spiritual superior,
won't you give me some advice how to
gain and keep the love of my congrega-
tion?'
YES, brother" replied the divine;
when you marry, select woman from
some other congregation than your
own, and be sure that she is not hand
some or stylish in her dress. PUCK.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-07-21
A Great Garden.

"1've got a garding," said little Miri-
am, proudly.
"Have you, really?" asked Helen.
"What do you raise in it?''
Nothing but pebbles so far, but papa
says maybe there'll be some sliced to-
matoes there before the summers over. {"
-Harpcr's Bazaar.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-07-21
Knew His Guilt.

81 have met this man. said lawyer
to Penobscot county jury, with ex-
treme severity. lin a great many
places where would be ashamed to be
seen myself" and then he paused and
looked with establishment at the smil-
ing court and jury.-Kennebec Journal
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-07-21
What Other Use Could 1t Have

Mrs. Snooper(reading)-ANe New Jersey
paper mill has produced sheet Of
paper six feet wide and seven miles
long.
Snooper-For some ice dealer to make
out bill on, suppose
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-07-21

A Houston (Tex.) preacher caught
four or five boys in his peach trees. He
did not punish them, but said:
you ought to be ashamed of your
selves, particularly the big boys.
Which of you boys here is the oldest?"
''He amt here at all, sir. He didn't
know that we were coming" said the
youngster.-Texas Siftings.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-07-21
Proof in the Eating.

Don't eat any green apples"
cautioned mamma, as Walter started
for his uncles farm.
But how am to know they amt
ripe unless eat them?" asked Walter;
because some apples are green when
they're ripe. "-Harper's Young People.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-07-21
Points of Resemblance.

Mr.. Sharpe famous criminal lawyer)
II am glad to meet you, DR.. Fourthly.
I have often heard of you. The strik-
ing similarity of our vocations makes
me feel as if l were acquainted with
you already.
Rev. DR.. Fourthly-Sir!
Mr.. Sharpe-My dear doctor, are we
not both engaged in the work of saving
sinners?-Chicago Tribune.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-07-21
A Valuable Suggestion.

Helm looking for girl who can
bake cake, loaf Of bread, or cook a
meal; one who isn't afraid to sew a
button on, or soil her hands in little
homework.
she-I should strongly advise you to
try an intelligence Office, Mr.. Close
leigh.-Life.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-07-21
Circumstances Alter Cases.

A lady of about thirty years of age
married a wealthy old bachelor of Dial.
las, Tex. A female friend asked her:
But, tell me, why didn't you marry
your husband ten years ago?'
"Well, you see, ten years ago
thought he was too old for me."-Texas
Siftings.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-07-21
Self-Sacrificing Patriots

"Who is that long-haircd young fell
low who seems to have nothing to do?'
inquired the casual stranger.
''That's our poet" said the squire.
"Town chips in an pays his board and
clothes
"Where are his works published?'
"Ain't never been published. He's
arranged to have 'em printed arter he's
dead. That's wy we are tryin' to keep
him alive longs we can.
Journal
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-07-21

Hostetter McGinnis-We are about to
hold meeting to organize fresh air
fund this summer.
Col. Werger-An excellent project
excellent.
II thought you would be in favor Of
1t. am canvassing in aid of the
society. know you will give me some
thing"
with the greatest of pleasure. You
may put me down for a speech at the
meeting. "-Texas Siftings.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-07-21
Not Surprising.

French Artist have some several
pictures hung in America, monsieur.
Crusty American-That shouldn't sur
prise you; it's the usual mode Of execu-
ton there. Possibly, in this country
they would have been guillotined.-
Lippincott's Magazine.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-07-21
Victim of House Cleaning.

Missionary - Was it liquor that
brought you to this?
Imprisoned Burglar-No, sir, it was
house-cleanin' - spring house-cleanin'
sir.
Missionary-Eh? House-cleaning?
Burglar-Yessir. The woman had
been house-cleanin', and tn stair-car-
pet was up, an tn folks heard me.-N.
Y. Weekly.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-07-21
Attracted Them.

Dottie-Are you going to wear your
red and white blazer at the seashore
again this summer?
Lottie-No indeed. I hadn't been
there week last year before I was
proposed to by three barbu :s.-Cloa]s
Review.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-07-21
A Rare Diet.

What nation in frugality
With Scotland can comparea
We know it for reality
Some Scotchmen live on Ayr.
Judge
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-07-21
Large Family.

Patsy Dooley was a very poor arith.
mctician, and was puzzled by a great
many questions Of numbers which did
not enter other peoples heads.
One day new acquaintance remarked
in his presence:
II have eight brothers"
Eye have eight brothers?" said Patsy
"Then suppose avery wan O thin has
eight brothers, too?"
Certainly"
"Arrah, thin," said Patsy, "how many
mothers had the sixty-foor O. YEP"
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-07-21
When His Back Was Turned

Head of House, believe Miss Reyes
is getting deaf; she has left out parts OF
sentences in this letter. and filled in the
gaps with stars.
Office Boy-Please. sir. probably
them's the times I have seen Mr.. Bokeer
kissin' her Truth
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-07-21
Unnecessary Evidence.

Smith-You needn't tell me that dogs
don't know as much as human beings.
/ took Ponto to church with me last
Sunday.
JOnes-Yes?
Smith-Wel1, sir, he slept through
the whole sermOn.-Life.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-07-21
Salt for Sick Headache.

II You suffer from sick headache, q
teaspoonful of common salt will invaria,
bly, relieve the sickening nausea which
generally accompanies that awful pain
in the head. The salt must be dissei.sd
in water.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-07-21
The WAY Drugs Are Sold.

Twynn-I hear that Sumway's book
is drug on the market
Triplett-He gets ten times the value
Tor it, does he?-Jury.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-07-21
A Miracle.

Here rest the bones Of one, alacki
Who all his life was dumb
Until he tried to drive a tack
And hit Instead his thumb.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-07-21
What He Wanted,

Miss Quillcut," said the young man
earnestly, 81 have been calling on you
steadily for the last three months and
it is perhaps fitting that now | should
approach you on subject that has been
engrossing my attention for some time.
may say" he continued, as the fair
young creature drew closer to him, pre-
pared to nestle in the strong arms that
were all his, II may say that believe
the time has come for me to speak. Do
you remember, Miss Clara, one evening
two months ago, as we were sitting
side by side, the door was suddenly
thrown open and your elder brother
entered and whispered something in my
carp
II do" she replied; "but George,
dear, what has that to do with the sub
ject in hand?'
''Only this" he Kissed through his
set teeth, that l want to get back that
dress shirt he borrowed. Judge.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-07-21
BACK TO THEIR HOMES.
Marvellous Development of the HominS
Instinct in lnaccts

Marvelous Development of the HominS
Instinct in Insects.
Exactly how insects, especially bees
and ants, find their way back after hav-
ing flown or been taken some miles
from the home hive or ant hill, Is one of
the mysteries of animated nature
A YOUNG naturalist who lived four
teen miles from a large city; frequently
made it d point to test this "homing"
instinct In the common Italian bee. He
would carefully color their wings with
rcd, blue or violet ink, pack them
snugly In box and carry them to the
very heart of the city before releasing
them, says the Philadelphia Press.
With few exceptions they were at
home working away unconcernedly
when the experimental returned in the
evening. On one occasion, according to
prcarranged plan, he turned six bees
loose in the city at 6 o'clock in the
morning. He had previously colored
the wings Of each with red ink, so that
his confederate and co=expcrimenter,
sister who also had an chronological
taste, could not possibly be mistaken as
to the exact time of their arrival.
The first one reached the home hive
at twenty-five minutes past two. Be-
fore five three more of them had safely
arrived, but, seemingly, were much ia
tigued.
At nightfall the fifth and sixth Of the
home-loving little insects had put in an
appearance. Bright and early on the
following morning, however, the young
scientists were o verjoyed to find all the
red-winged honey gatherers humming
merrily abouy their work.
Experiments with large black ants
were equally satisfactory. The same
scientist tied yellow silk about the
waists of three large-sized specimens
that lived in hollow tree in the
heart of large wood. These were car.
red distances varying from one to five
miles from their home, but invariably
returned within surprisingly short
time
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-07-21
A Last REQUEST.

"Wait a minute" said the Texas des-
perado, who had been convicted of
horse-stealing and murder.
"What's the matter now?" asked the
sheriff.
II wish to ask favor before am
taken to the scaffold."
"Well, what is it?''
"Let one of your deputies 60 upstairs
and get my lucky penny."-Judge.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-07-21
Has No Show.

"When want an evening at the
club" confded Midgely, II simply tell
my wife that have night work to do at
the Office
EYES," sighed Widgely, but that
won't work with me-
SIT won't?''
"No; you see my wife has telephone
at the house and rings me up every half
hour!''-Chicapo News.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-07-21
He Reasoned 1t Out.

"Are you fellers going to play base
ball again next season." asked one
small boy.
EYES," replied the other.
"1've got a new name fur yer club"
"What?"
Anarchists"
"What for?'
Zoos yer such bum throwers. Wa h.
ington Star.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-07-21
On a Street Car.

Pretty Girl-Will you put me off at
the next corner?
Conductor-No, t11iss
P. G. (indignant)-Why not, sir?
Conductor (blushing)-There's no oc-
casion to, miss, but I'll stop the car and
let you get off if you wish.-Detroit
Free Press.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-07-21
Very Considerable.

"Is Mr.. Jessup at home?" inquired a
man of the servant who answered the
bell.
"Ah! SIR" replied the maid, che is
dead, and was buried day before yester-
day"
Dead, is he-er-we1l, won't dis
turb him. Some other day will do just
as l.''-Texas Siftings.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-07-21

Canned goods-Try the Sun Brand
Peaches, Cherries, Pears and
other fruits and Tomatoes, Corn
and vegetables and meats in
variety.
A nice lot of French cream candies
inst received.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-07-31
BOARD WANTED.

QOARD-Young lady desires room and
ID board; not willing to pay over 50 per
week.
pOARD-Wauted, board and room for
- lady and son: private family; large
grounds Address r. c. Globe
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-07-31
AUCTION SALE.
KavanagFl q Johnson. Auction.

ca 600 WORTH of Fine Household
.pcysOOO Furniture at Auction - We
will sell at public auction in the store, No.
2e6 East Seventh St. on Wednesday, Aug. 3:
at 10 a. NJ, very large and excellent lot of
household goods, consisting of SIX very fine
oak bedroom suits two very fine black wal
nut suits; cost, $4,000 apiece; two parlor
suits. lone cost S450.00), three spring ledge
sofas. cherry hall rack. two folding beds, up
holstered chairs and rockers. wardrobe ex
tension tables, dining room chairs. two China
dinner sets. library and center tables.
twenty-five very fine oil paintings.
piano, vase and hanging lamps.
two sets of Encyclopedia Britannica.
lace and chinelle curtains, po-tieres draper
les. etc a fine lot of body Brussels carpets,
Smyrna rugs. etc; two tirst-class Jewel
gas ranges. These goods are frst-class, of
modern STYLES, and will be sold regardless of
prices; parties looking for bargains cannot
afford to miss this sale. kavanagh & john
son, auctioneers. 1S6, 1888 and 100 East
sixth st.
DESPONSIBLE PARTIES WHO
IN wish TO purchase any of my goods, to
be sold at auction on Wednesday, Aug 3. at
10 a. M. at 226 East Seventh ST., can make
arrangements to buy on monthly payments.
l.. p. Harvey.