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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1895-04-04
THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 1895.
HERE IS THE TALE.

nEAE 10
The Republicans of the Ninth Sen
.tor;al district and the Republicans
of Redwood county have learned q
lesson that will do them more gooo
than ANYTHING we are aware of. The
day for sending dishonest and corrupt
men to the legislature has ceased or
else the existence of the party must
cease. The people who have been so
grossly misrepresented are not likely
to cling to party ties much longer but
propose voting for honest. conscien-
tious men. The days for Frenchlsm'
.Jouesism and gangism:': have past.
When honest men are selected by the
party the people are prepared to vote
the ticket.
The vote of French on the railroad
land tax measure is the bitterest pill
his gang has had to swallow since his
al,ortive career commenced in the SEN
ate, It was a vote against placing
half million dollars of land in this
county on the tax rolls, and to make
the taxpayers ofthis county pay taxes
70 inst that extent for the railroad
companies
His actions in the celebrated mer-
camille bill, in which he was assls'eo
in his leg-pulling crime by Jones and
Senator Lloyd, of Lesueur county, is
another one of the actions that his
gang do not like to read about. On
Ian 18th last he addressed letter to
the mercantile agency of R. e. Dun
&C.,, St. Paul, enclosing copy OF
the bill, which if passed, would drive
sbem from the State, asking them
what they thought Of the measure for
suggestions, and in skillful manner
limiting at a consideration for its non
introduction. J.J. Corcoran, on part
of the agency, addressed sarcastic
and shrewd reply to the Senator, com
mending him on his gigantic intellect
and skill, his shrewdness in drafting a
measure that was beyond any measure
that they could draft to injure them
selves, although they had been in the
credit business for fifty years, etc.
French and Jones held the two bills
for month or so, waiting for an ag-
ent to come around. But the agent
did not appear.
Then the bills were introduced. A
few DAYS after the bill was introduced,
or on Feb. 26, Mr.. A. j. Crawford, a
private detective in the employ of the
Dun Commercial Agency came to
Redwood Falls and made careful
investigation into the character and
record of Mr.. French. Mr.. Crawford
promised sensational disclosure up
on his return to St. Paul, but shortly
after. as stated in The GAZETTE two
weeks ago the bill was recommended
to be indefinitely and Senator French
made no objection.
A letter from the Dun agency be-
fore the bill was indefinitely post
poned states that the powder it had
gathered was being saved for future
use, although they hoped there would
be no occasion to use it. The post
poning of the bill shows that they will
have no occasion to use it. The facts
gathered by the private detective were
laid before Mr.. French and Mr.. French
concluded that the bill was bad one
Redwood county, we hope, has seen
the last set of boodlers that will rep
resent it in the Offices that are within
the highest gifts Of the people.
Hello! Jones, the Nonpareil Of
Westline has Jumped on to popular
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-11-13
The Devil Had Her.

A little Cincinnati girl was at the sea-
shore during the summer with her pa
rents and was very fond of putting on
her bathing suit and going into the water
along the beach. She was cautioned
about the danger of going near the water
alone, and, though she was often dressed
IN her suit and allowed to play among
the sand, she was forbidden to venture
III the water, wen to wade. One day she
was playing on the beach and, forget
ting the motherly injunction, she waded
out ankle deep in the tapping waves.
She met her mothers reproof later with
a disturbed countenance, but had no ex-
cuse to offer.
What made you wade into the water
asked the mother, when l had told you
not to do SOP"
"Oh. the devil made me, mamma"
was the reply.
Yes" pursued her mother, "but why
didn't you say to him Get thee behind
me, SatanY'"
L did, mamma; I did, and the tears
began to gather in the little eyes; ''and,
mamma, he just got behind me and
pushed me right in.'-Cincinnati En-
Quirer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-11-13
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to it's presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of a perfect lax
alive; efectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
It has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-11-13
SEI,EIIyII|ySzH
A y Xy\kO

Mr.. VIM. J. Carlton, Of Elizabeth,
N. j., says: II consulted a physician
In the country this summer where I
was spending my vacation, about
a chronic dyspepsia with which /
have been a good deal troubled.
1t takes the form of indigestion,
the food I take not becoming
assimilated. After prescribing for
me for some time, the physician
told me I would have to be treated
for several months with q mild
laxative and corrective-something
that would gradually bring back
my normal condition without the
violent action of drastic remedies.
I recently sent to the doctor Or.
Thomas Cope, of Nazareth, Pa q
box Of Ripans Tabules, and wrote
him what I understood the ingredi.
ents to be-rhubarb, ipecac, pepper
mint, aloes, u vomica and soda.
He writes back: L think the
formula a very good one, and viii
20 doubt just suit you"
Rlpans Tabules are sold by druggists. or by mall |
al Company, No. 10 Spruce Street, Now York. Sampl
ial. 10 cents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-11-13
When Wrinkles Seam the Brow.

And the locks grow scant and silVery, in
hrmities Of age come on apace. To retard
ana ameliorate these is one of the benign
effects of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, a
medicine to which the aged and inirm can
resort as a safe solace and invigorant. 1t
counteractS a tendency to rheumatism and
neuralgia, improves digestion, rectihes bill
lousness and overcomes malaria. A wine
glass before retiring promotes slumber.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-11-13
ImmortaIized by Mark Twain.

James Smith, aged 10, died at South
Pass City, Wyo. He formed the basis
for Mark Twain's sketch in "Roughing
1t" of the one %inhabitant of South Pass
City who, with broad-brimmed hat, six
shooter and knife, presided over a house
labeled Saloon" Hotel" City Mar
shaPs Office" Justice of the Peace"
etc. Smith followed his numerous voca-
tons with success and died wealthy.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-11-13

While paving a street at Charlotte,
a piece Of an old flagstaff was dug up.
The staff was put up in 1914, and foated
a banner for Henry Clay, who was then
running for President.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-11-13

Halls Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renew
er is, unquestionably, the best preserya-
tive of the hair. 1t is also curative of
d%andruff, letter, and all scalp affections.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-11-13

The Prince of Wales, wearing a
Russian uniform; Prince Nicholas of
Greece and the majority of the mem
bers of the Diplomatic corps in London,
were present at an impressive requiem
mass, celebrated upon the occasion of the
first anniversary of the death of the late
Gar of Russia.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-11-13

An egg and a colt are very much alike
in one respect. Neither is of much use
until it is broken.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-11-13

Pat-"Pwhat does they use grape-shot
for? Mike-"Shure, it's to give the
inemy appendicitis."-Puck.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-11-13

In a great many cases of Asthma.
Piso's Cure for Consumption will give
relief that is almost equal to a cure. 25
cents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-11-13
CLOSING A LETTER.
A Bit of knowledge Which Many Stan
in Need Of.

A Bit of knowledge Which Many Stand
in Need Of.
Someone once said that the three need
full things for a perfect love letter were:
Good grammar.
Good paper
and sincerity.
Nowadays we are apt to think of the
spelling, too, and the writing, the neatly
divided paragraphs and the general style
and getup of the missive, for all letters
are not love letters, and everyone has
not the excuse of a disordered heart and
a bedazzled mentality for a careless
scraWl.
One should have an alcohol lamp or
a roll of the wax tapers sold for the
purpose, and still air in the room to
properly seal letters. With the seal and
envelopes before you, turn one end of
the stick of wax rapidly over the flame,
not near enough to ignite it, until it is
creamy and ready to drop; then deftly
rub 1t round n round over the point Of
the envelope flap until enough is deposit
ed, when the dab of wax may be held
a moment Immediately over the flame.
Then firmly press the seal into it. If q
drop of the hot wax is first placed under
the point of the flap the seal will be less
likely. to break. A well-cut seal will
never stick, and practice will insure q
firm impression, with the wax moulded
neatly and evenly around the seal. In
all this pray be careful. Remember
Mrs. Longfellow's sad fate from the lace
of her gown catching fire as she sealed
her Observation-Disclosures Times.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-11-13

No man is a hero to his valet. but
mighty few of them can understand why.
Puck.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-11-13

Fits.-All Fits stopped free by DR.. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. No Fits after the
first days use. Marvellous cures. Treatise
and 500 trial bottle free to Fit cases. Send
to Dr.. Kline, 931 Arch St. PHILADELPHIA. Pa.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-11-13

IF YOUR MATTRESS FILINGS GOOD
Il and your tick worn out. you can convert 1t into the lat
est improved Folding Mattress in 20 minutes, without
sewing or lacking, by using our Keady-Made Compart-
ment Tick. Convenient; durable; beautiful; cheap. Try
one and you'll have no OTHER. G 300, Franklin Grove, Ill.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-11-13
Confederate Bills Utilized by Edison


Did you ever know what has become
of the greater part of the Confederate
paper money, with which this country
was flooded some years back" asked a
local business man, who had just re-
turned from a trip to the Atlanta expo
sition. mo? Well, neither did [ until
[ struck Atlanta a few weeks ago. In
that town [ found an old man, who
makes a business of quietly gathering in
all the Confederate banknotes he can
find. You know the stuff was issued by
the ton during the war. and there is any
quantity of it still floating around. When
the. old man gets a big bundle of the pa
per he sends it to Edison, the inventor,
who pays a good price for it. Edison
uses it to make carbon for incandescent
lamps. The paper upon which the Con
federate notes were engraved was made
of the pulp of sea-grass. This branch of
the paper making industry has since be-
come a dead art. S~ea-grass paper, when
chemically treated by Edison, has been
found to make the best sort of carbon
for in~candescent lights, and so there is
always a demand for the Confederate
bills.'-Philadelphia Record.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-11-13

Modern pugilism has a tendency to de-
velop the lungs.-Toledo Blade.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-11-13

Mrs. WimSIOw'S SOOTHING SYRUP for chill
dren %teethlng, sottens the gums, reduces inham-
nation, allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c a bottle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-11-13

Mr.. Dedgane desperately dogged): Yo'
has won NAH hat, coat, vest, an watch, Misto
Stackton, but If desc pants am good TO- fifty
caints, l calls you!
Mr.. Stackton: I has been admirin' dc
SIN icul propo'shuns oh dose trousahs TO-
som .ahm, Misto Dedgame. High straight
flush! ~Inexorably.) Git obah toe dat on
dressin' wardrobe an make good de pota
-TTnfk.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-11-13

Time is money-especially a high old
time.-Philadelphia Record.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-09-06

Young men. and perhaps a few
young ladies. will rejoice in the freak
Of fashion which will make it more
popular to sit out n waltz next win
ter than to dance it. Those young
men who have hoped miles and
miles. will be Interested in the
comment of the Silver Cliff Rus
tier: The girls who indulge
in the waltz will hear with
interest that the heads of Washing
ton and New York society have de-
cided that sitting out waltz next
winter will be more fashionable than
dancing. The sitting out embodies
the same position as dancing-the
only difference you sit instead of
dance. The mans right arm is
around the girls waist. while his
let hand holds her right; her left
hand is placed lovingly on his shoul-
der. and all you have to do is to lis
ten to the music. It's always a nui-
sance to have to gallop a mile or two
to get a hug or two. A room full of
people sitting around on sofas hug
ging to music without violent effort
is much TO our notion. Isn't it to
yours?''
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-09-06

Charles, the 14-year-old son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. John Volk, 1901 Fifth
avenue, was rendered unconscious i'm
a runaway accident in Moline about
5 O'Clock yesterday afternoon, be-
sides sustaining a bruse on the right
side of his head. Charles was driv-
ing his fathers delivery wagon and
when near Fifteenth street the ami
NAL took fright, and with n sudden
lunge threw the young man head
long into the street. The boy was
unconscious. The Moline police
were notified and took him home in
the ambulance. DIR. Sala admins
tered for him and he soon regained
consciousness and is getting along
nicely. The horse continued on its
prancc until a wheel and other parts
of the wagon were demolished.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-09-06
OVER AN OLD BLOCK,
Interesting Litigation Commenced
Davenport.

NJ. ID. Petersen, of Davenport, has
brought suit in the district court
there to reserve possession of the
east end of the Velie block, which is
one of the oldest in tina. city. and is
situated on the north side of Second
between Main and Brady streets.
The suit is entitled NJ. ID. Peterson
VS. w. &. Putnam, ID. j. Mackay, the
First National bank of Evansville.
Ind, Francis j. Keith, Thomas f..
Sarvin. George l.. Mesker and NJ. j.
Bray. Jr. In his petition Mr.. Peter
sen alleges that on July IL, 1895, ID.
j. Mackay, of Evansville, entered
into written contract with him,
agreeing to sell the plaintiff the east
100 feet of the Velie block and that
the agreed price of the property was
5000 per front foot, or 500, 575 in all,
the money to be paid as follows:
800 upon the execution of the con-
tract Of sale, and $4,000 upon the
execution and delivery of good
warranty deed on Aug. l, 1896, and
the remainder in specified INSTALL
ments within 10 months. 1t is also
claimed by Mr.. Petersen that on
Aug. 3 the contract of sale was duly
filed for record with the county re-
corder; that 500 was paid by him to
Mr.. Mackay at the time the latter
signed the contract of sale and that
on Aug. ! he was and is now ready to
pay the S44, 900 and to oblise himself
. hn Il Of
price of the portion of the block in
dispute. 1t is also alleged in Mr..
Pctersen's petition that Mr.. Mackay
violated his contract and on Aug. Is
sold the property in question to w.
G. Putnam. the latter under a mort
gage of $4,000 delivering the pror-
erty to the defendants, Francis j.
Keith, Thomas Sarvin, George l..
Mesker and NJ. j. Bray, Jr.
Conspiracy Claimed.
Mr.. Petersen claims that the above
sale was the result of conspiracy
and continuance between the de-
PENDANTS for the purpose of defraud-
ing the plaintiff, as the sale to MIR.
Putnam was made after all the par
ties thereto had knowledge of the
contract of the sale previously exc
cuted by Mr.. Mackay. Owing to the
said acts Mr.. Petersen is unable to
decide to whom to pay the $4,000
now due for the portion of the block
he is DESTROYS of buying, and states
that he will deposit the necessary
amount upon the hearing of the suit,
and that he is ready to pay the re-
maindcr according to contract.
As the property in question yields
a monthly rental of $3.50. which Mr..
Putnam has collected, Mr.. Petersen
asks that the latter gentleman be
ordered to execute q deed to the
premises in favor of the plaintiff.
and in case of failure to do so, that
the clerk of court be empowered to
execute such deed; that the court
decree that the mortgage given by
Mr.. Putnam be Cancelled so far as the
east one-third of the block is con-
cerned, and that Mr.. Putnam be
ordered to pay to the plaintiff all
money collected as rent since Aug. l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-09-06
Death Beneath the Wheels.
Sad News.

News has been received by II. ID.
Mack, of Everts commandcry.
Knights Templar, which will bring
sadness to many members Of Everts
commandery aud others who accom-
panied the commandcry on its recent
pilgrimage to the triennial conclave.
1t is the announcement of the death
ut Sterling at 9 p. m. yesterday OF
Russell Mckinney, captain general of
the Sterling commandery. 1t will be
remembered that the Sterling and
Galesburg communicates went on the
same train with those from Rock Isl
and and hence ties of friendship were
formed which bound Sir Knight Nc.
Kinney to many, those from here be-
ing among the others. He was the
life of the Sterling commandery. He
was in his usual health on the return
trip, but shortly after reaching home
was stricken with pneumonia, from
which he died, as stated. He was 80
years of age. Everts commandery
will probably go by special train to
Sterling to attend the funeral which
will be held Sunday.
Three years ago following the con-
clave at Denver, death claimed one
of the most popular members of the
Sterling party, who, too, had made
many friends among those going
from this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-09-06
A Great MLnfOrtune.

Isaac l.. Rice, the gentlemanly
London clothing company salesman,
encountered sad and deplorabl.
mishaP last evening which will re-
suit in the loss of his right optic
The unfortunate young man after
partaking of his evening meal en-
tered q darkencd room at his resi-.
dence. 915 Twentieth street, to Sc
cure his hat preparatory to going
down town. In picking up the head
gear it fell to the floor. Mr.. Rice.
whose affected vision requires the
assistance OF glasses, stopped to pick
it up and in doing SO struck his eye
on thel rung of a chair. The glass
was broken and driven into the ball
of the eye. Drs. Hollowbush and
Hall were summoned, but expressed
no hope Of saving the eye.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-09-06
TWO INSANE WOMEN.
Applications for Examination Of Mesdam,
McCaw and Sample.

Applications for Examination Of Mesdames
Mccaw and Sample.
Application has been made in the
county court for an inquisition into
the mental faculties of Mrs. Tanner
McCaw, an old lower end lady whose
actions have become a source of an
noyment to neighbors and her fam.
lily, which is convinced of the belief
that she is unbalanced. She be-
came SO obstreperous recently that
the police were obliged to commit
her to Jail, where she now remains
pending action on the application.
A Moline Case.
James Sample, of Moline, yesterday
filed an inquiry in the county court
for an examination of his wife's men
tai condition, and whom he declares
is aproper person for asylum com NIT.
ment.
The cases will be tried as soon as
Judge Adams can dispose of the al.
ley paving litigation, which requires
his undivided attention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-09-06
A MASS MEETING.
Call for One on the Sunday
Saloon Ordinances.
TO BE HELD SUNDAY NIGHT.

Civic Federation the Object in view-A
Speaker From Chicago Expected and
Preliminary Steps to be Taken ut the
Central Prssbyteri. Church.
The agitation OF the subject Of
Sunday saloon closing has resulted
in the Inauguration of a movement
looking to the formation of a civic
federation in Rock Island, and q call
has been issued as follows with that
end in view:
Call for Mems Mass Meeting.
LAS special interest has been
awakened among all classes of law
abiding citizens by the action of
our city council in repeating the
Sunday closing law of the city ordin-
ances, mass meeting of men is
hereby called to be held in the Cen
trail Presbyterian church, Sunday
evening, Sept 8, for the purpose of
giving expression to and crytalizing
the sentiments of all loyal and intel
Iigcnt citizens in regard to it. Also to
consider the advisabilitv of organic
ing a civic federation in the city
of Rock Island to concentrate into
one potential non-sectarian centre,
all the forces that are now laboring
to advance our municipal, philan-
thropic, industrial and moral inter-
ests, and to accomplish all that is
possible towards energizing and Civ
ing effect to the public conscience Of
Rock Island''