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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1896-12-17
THE GREGORIAN CALENDAR.
Why Caesars System Was Correct
ed by Pope Gregory.

The present time measurement that
is now used by nearly all nations is
the remodeled system adopted by
Julius Caesar in the year 46 B. G.
There were 354, $50 and 365 days in
the Greek year at different times
Under Numa the Roman year had
355 days, and there was so much var
lance between the civil and astronom-
ical year that the autumn feasts were
celebrated in the spring, and those OF
harvest in midwinter. Every second
year an extra month, called Mercedo-
MUS, was added. This month had no
certain length, but was arranged by
the pontiffs as they saw fit, which
naturally gave rise to corruption and
fraud, interfering with the duration of
office and the collection of debts. In
order to restore the seasons to their
proper months it was necessary for
Caesar to make the year IN which he
inaugurated the change contain AS
days. On the hypothesis that the as
Economical year consisted of 3654 days
he had each fourth year contain 366
days and the others 365. The extra
day was added to the Oath of Febru-
ary, which was called Sexto-calendas,
being the sixth before the calendo, or
LIST of March, celebrated in honor of
the expulsion of the kings. The ad-
ditional day was placed next to this
feast and known as Bis-sexto-calen-
das.
But this year of Caesar was too long
by IL minutes and 1896 seconds, or
about three days in 400 years, SO that
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1896-12-17

Do you know the quickest way to
cure sRran or 1euse corm or sca amG
can be cured quickly if properly treat
ed. ]. M. Amerman of Forks P. O.,
Columbia Co., Pa, says: 81 have new
er found anything to compare with
Chamberlain Pain Balm for sprains,
bruises and burns. We have used it in
our family for several years and feel
that we cannot do without it," For
sale at Schmahl's drug store at Is and
so cents per bottle. 164t
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F. W. PhiIbriCk & Co.

by A. D. 1882 the error amounted to
ten days at least. To correct this
miscalculation, Pope Gregory XIII
ordered that Oct. 5, 1882, should be
known as Oct. Is, 1882, and to pre-
vent recurrence of the error it was
arranged that three intercalary days
should be ommitted in four centuries
that is, one in each centenary year
except the fourth. Thus 1900 was a
leap year; 100 and 1900 were not.
The passing year 1896 was leap
year, under ordinary circumstances
1900 would be, but it will not be, in
order to come under the rule of the
Gregorian calendar. Therefore the
years which have 366 days are, first,
those that are exactly Invisible by
and not of 100; second, those that are
exactly divisable by 400 and not by
1000; hence the year 1000 A. D. will
be leap year, and the only one in
series of the four centenary years.
All the Catholic countries adopted
the Gregorian calendar as soon as the
papal bull was issued, but it was not
introduced into England and her col
onies till 1852, the error then being IL
days. The dates previous to that
change are referred to as old style,
and sometimes given both ways-as
Washington's birthday, Feb. ll-22.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1896-12-17
IN AND AROUND DELHI.

R. G.. Rogers returned from ST..
Paul last week Friday.
Grand Christmas ball on Christmas
night in the Delhi G. B. hall.
H. Fl. Russell, the patent fence stay
man, was a Delhi visitor on Friday
last.
Editor Harris of the Belview indie
pendent was in Delhi between trains
on Saturday.
Edwin House, our popular hotel
man, is suffering from very severe
attack of chicken pox.
D. R. McCorquodale and A. M.
Stewart each shipped car of stock
to the cities on Mondays train.
Lucius Russell, the house mover,
has just moved the house of Lewis
Abrahamson from Belview to Delhi.
Henry Knopf and family expect to
move to Arlington this week. Mr..
Knopf has secured position in a
general store at that place.
X. L. Kvinge has received a new
S-horse power threshing rig from Ra-
cine, Wis, and as soon as weather is
favorable he will test the machine on
his own farm.
Bert Pease wonld like to get about
months more threshing to do before
closing down for the season. He has
just finished VIM. Schafer's and
Archie Stewards jobs.
Singers, public speakers, actors, auc-
tioneers, teachers, preachers, and all
who are liable to overtax and irritate
the vocal organs, find, in Ayers Cherry
Pectoral, a safe, certain and speedy re-
lief. A timely dose of this preparation
has prevented many throat trouble.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1896-12-17
1t Nav Do as Much for You.

Mr.. Fred Miller, of Irving, ILL.,,
writes that he had a severe kidney
trouble for many years, with severe
pains in his back and also that his
bladder was affected. He tried many
so called kidney cures but without
any good result. About a year ago
he began use of Electric Bitters and
found relief at once. Electric Bitters
is especially adapted to cure of all
kidney and liver troubles and often
gives almost instant relief. One trial
will prove our statement. Price only
Soc. for large bottle at Schmahl &
Co.'S drug store. 6
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1896-12-17
BELVIEw AND IT'S BORDER.

There will be dance in the hall on
Christmas night.
Have you tried us on groceries? We
can do you good.
SOUTHwICKI& ANGEL.
j. M. Thompson made a business
trip to Redwood Falls last Tuesday.
A social was held at the Congrega-
tional church last evening.
G. F. Rain now saws wood, using
the creamery engine to run the circu-
lar saw.
The Ladies Lutheran society meets
with Mrs. A. O. Gimmestad on Satur-
day, the 18th.
Tried that new self-washing soap?
Six bars for % cents. Ask for a sample
SoUTHwICK & ANGEL.
Mrs. F. E. Harris left for Arlington
last week to spend the holiday season
with her parents at that point.
Cliff Reynolds, now of Lamberton,
but formerly of Belview, is engaged in
plastering the new school house.
John O'Gorden, wife and :. son, we're
over from Sacred Heart visiting old
acquaintance during the past week.
We sell all our goods on the "quick
sale and small profit" plan. Try us
and be convinced.
SOUTHWICK & ANGEL.
To restore gray hair to it's natural
color as in youth, cause it to grow
abundant and strong, there is no better
preparation than Halls Hair Remover.
A. o. Gimmestad was in Redwood
Falls on Friday of last week, visiting
the photograph gallery and attending
to other business.
E. A. Pease has resigned as chair
man of the Kintire town board and E.
Kaiser has been elected to succeed
him. The higher Office of sheriff
caused the resignation.
j. M. Thompson, Fred. Pottratz, F.
E. Harris and Peter Eischen we're
among the Belviewites in attendance
at the funeral ceremonies over the re-
mains of the late Samuel Mather at
Echo on Monday.
A genuine ghost story has yet to be
attested; but not so genuine blood
purifier. Over and over again it has
been proved that Ayers Sarsaparilla
stands alone among medicines as the
most reliable tonic-alterative in pharma-
cy. 1t stood alone at the Worlds
Fair.
Andrew Lokken, the fifteen-year-
old son of Arne Lokken, sof Swedes
Forest, died of Inflammation of the
bowels on Sunday evening, Dec. 9Th.
The funeral was held at Rockdale
church on Tuesday of last week, Rev.
Fir. Burg officiating.
Mrs. Eli Gimmestad, mother of A.
o., Matt. and G. O. Gimmestad, and
Mrs. G. Knudtson, died at her home
! in Swedes Forest township on Dec.
5th, at the ripe old age of 20 years
and four months. She had been ill
for several months past, pneumonia
being the trouble. She was born in
Norway and was married to Ole NJ.
Gimmestad June 22d, 1850. With
her husband she came to this country
in 1876, and shortly after arriving
they settled in Redwood county. The
funeral services we're held at the home
on Dec. 9TH, and we're largely attend
ed.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1896-12-17
Holiday
Dress StuffS.

No more sensible gift can be made
than nice dress pattern to mother
sister or daughter. Here are four
Special Lots to tempt you:
46 inch All Wool French Serge colors
and black. Observation-Disclosures. 4sc.
46 inch All Wool Henrietta, (fnestD all
colors and black. ......... 75c
80 inch All Wool Henrietta, colors and
black. Observation-Disclosures. SOC.
SO inch All Wool Storm Serge, black
and navy.................... 75c.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1896-12-17
BuCkIen S ArniCd SdlVe.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter ,chapped hands, hilblains,
corns and all skin eruptions, and
positively cures piles, or no pay re-
quired. It is guaranteed to give per-
feet satisfaction or money refunded
Price 25 cents per box. For sa' by
Schmahl.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1896-12-17

T. F. O'Donnell, well-known drug
gist of Parsons, Pa, in speaking of
Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and Di-
arrhoea Remedy says: "Several times
in the last few years when suffering
with cramp or diarrhoea l have made
a personal test of the value of this rem
edy. The effect in each instance was
almost immediate relief" For sale at
Schmahl's drug store. 16-4t
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1896-12-17
The Same...
Old Sarsaparilla.

That's Ayers. The same old
sarsaparilla as it was made and
sold by DR.. ]. c. Aver so gears
ago. In the laboratory it is
different. There modern app1i-
ances lend speed to skill and
experience. lat the sarsapa-
rilla is the same old sarsaparilla
that made the record-5O gears
of cures. Why dent we better
it? Well, we're much IN the
condition of the Bishop and the
raspberry: Doubtless, " he
said, "God might have made a
better berry. But doubtless,
also, He never did" Why
don't we better the sarsaparilla?
We can't. We are using the
same old plant that cured the
Indians and the Spaniards. 1T
has not been bettered. And
since aCc make sarsaparilla COM
pouad OFT of sarsaparilla plant,
we see no way Of Improvement.
Of course, if we were making
some secret chemical compound ,
we might. =. But we're not.
We're making the same old sar-
saparil.a to cure the same old |
diseases. lou can tell it's the
same old sarsaparilla be-
cause it works the same old
cures. It's the sovereign blood
purifier, and-it's Ayers.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1896-12-17

ment: 1 have not expended any mon
ey or other thing of value to influence
any voter to vote for myself such as
treating to cigars, beer, or. drink of
any kind, or any kind of refreshments
and have studiously refrained from
soliciting individuals to vote for my
self.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1896-12-17
Old People,

Old people who require medicine to
regulate the bowels and kidneys will
find the true remedy in Electric Bit
ters. This medicine does not stimu-
late and contains no whiskey nor other
intoxicant, but acts as tonic and al
terative. 1t acts mildly on the
stomach and bowels, adding strength
and giving tone to the organs, there
by aiding nature in the performance
of the functions. Electric Bitters is
an excellent appetizer and aids diges-
ton. Old people find it just exactly
what they need. Price fifty cents and
$10O per bottle at Otto Schmahl's
Drug Store. 5
Do you know that we make picture
frames and sell window curtains at
rock bottom prices?
37-t.f. BERGEN Bros.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1896-12-17
Mems and
Women's Slippers.

All out on yuletide bargain counters.
Never was such display of meritorious
goods at such little prices. Sure you
will be surprised to get such nice Slip
perS at so small cost.
Mems Russet, Patent Leather Quarter 75c.
Mems Quilted Felt Slipper, lined. ..... LOO
Ladies' Brown Felt Juliet, Fur top
Slipper. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. 1925
Ladies' Black Quilted Satin, Fur top
beauty .,...................... 200
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Holiday Furnishings.

These for the men folks. Ample pre-
paratiOn has been made for them in
this progressive store. Neat, new
neCkwear, Shirts. Collars, Cuffs, Sus-
penders, Half Hose, Handkerchiefs
and the like
Wilson Bros Dress Shirts are recognized as
the best made. We have them at 100,
1925 and $3.50.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1896-12-17
DELHI.

DELHI TRAIN TIME TABLE.
East bound passenger, Lv., :57 A. M
West bound passenger, 1:35 M
West bound freight 7:20 A M
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
East bound freight, 6:l5 M
Mondays. Wednesdays and Fridays.
G.. NJ. BROWNE, Station Agent.
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Holiday Excursion Rates.

Agents of the Minneapolis & st.
Louis r. r. will sell excurion tickets to
all points on that line within 200 miles,
on Dec. "a, 25 and 81, 1896, and Jan. l,
1897, good to return until Monday, Jan.
4, at rate of one and one-third fare.
Those contemplating visit to friends
or relatives during the holiday season
should avail themselves of the oppor-
tunity to travel at these cheap rates.
For further information call on local
agents of the Minneapolis & st. Louis
r. r.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1896-12-17

Oil meal for sale at $500 per ton
at the farm of j. A. Willard, west Of
the city. lift. JOHN CLARK.
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NJ. g. ST. L. TIME TABLE.
Passenger going east, Lv. 1l;42 a m
do west, 1851 p m
Freight going west, every other day, 500 m
do east, do do 5:35 p m
John EVANS, Agent.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1896-12-17

Good 8-room house for sale cheap, or
will trade for land. Apply to Stuart &
Chadderdon. Stiff
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MORGAN.

MORGA TRAIN TIME TABLE.
Trains going East leave 1910 P. M
g $40 p. M
Trains going West $40 A. M
6 IS 5:55 p. M
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-09-04

without doing injustice to any interest
materially tighten the burden of the
people.
Immediate steps will be taken to ef-
feet a settlement of the Manitoba school
question, and have every confidence
that when Parliament next assemblies
this important controversy will have
been adjusted satisfactorily. The esti-
mates for the current year will be laid
before you forthwith. hope that when
you have given the necessary attention
to the consideration of the years sup
plies may be able to relieve you from
the duty of further attendance at this
session of Parliament"
On request of Sir Charles Tupper, the
acting leader of the opposition, the de-
bate on the address in reply to the Gov
ernor's speech was postponed until next
Monday. After transacting the merely
routine business both Houses then ad-
journed.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-09-04
HIT on A ROCK.
Cruiser Imperiuse Has a Narrow Es-
cape from Serious Disaster.

Cruiser ImDeriuse Has a Narrow Es-
cape from Serious Disaster.
VICTORIA, B. c.. Aug. 25.-The
northwest coast of this island appears
an unfortunate cruising ground for the
iagships of her majesty's North Pacific
squadron. No fewer than three in sue
cession met with more or less serious
damage there. The Imperieuse, which
arrived only a few weeks ago from Eng
land, flying Admiral Palliser's flag, Is
the latest of these, and the extent cf her
misfortune cannot be definitely deter
mined until she returns to Esquimalt.
The Imperieuse left last Friday on a
cruise intended to occupy ten days.
She had reached Nanoose bay, near Ma
naimo, Saturday, when a dense fog
settled down, combining with reavy
bushfire smoke to make navigation ex-
tremely difficult. Under these conditions
the big cruiser came too close in shore
after passing Nanoose head, with the
result that she grazed a submerged
rock, or rather "steeplechased'' it, in
much the same way as the Warspite did
when she was damaged to the extent Of
$4,000.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-09-04
REBELS WERE REPULsED.
Engagement in Pinar del Rio Results
in Disaster.

Engagement in Pinar del Rio Results
in Disaster.
HAVANA, August 21.-Palace Off
cials gave out meager report to-day
of an engagement in Pinar del Rio
province, near Iona del Toro. The
combined columns under Colonels Her.
nandez and Segura had a running fight
with a rebel force commanded, it is
believed, by Bermudez, who, with his
forces, it is alleged, were driven from
three splendid positions on the Isabella,
Zaza and Arrastia plantations, and
finally dispersed.
The cavalry under Bermudez, and his
infantry, are said to have been COM
pletely demoralized by raking fire at
long range from the artillery of the
Spanish columns. In retreating, the
rebels abandoned fifteen dead on the
field. According to the official state
ment, none were killed on the Spanish
side.
Captain Mancoe of Colonel Segura's
staff and more than score of privates
were wounded, however, several seri-
ously.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-09-04

MY boy came home from school one
day with his hand badly laeerated and
bleeding, and suffering great pain, y
says Mr.. E. J. Schall, with Meyer Bros.
Drug Co., St Louis, Mo. Il dressed the
wound. and applied Chamberlain's Pain
Balm freely. All pain ceased, and in a
remarkably short time it healed with
out leaving scar. For wounds, sprains,
swellings and rheumatism know of no
medicine or prescription equal to it. 1
consider it a household necessity" The
25 and so cent sizes for sale by all drug
gists and dealers. Benson, Smith &
Co., agents for the Hawaiian Islands.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-09-04
II LEAVES ENGLAND.
Result of His Tour Regarded with In
rereSt In England,

Result of His Tour Regarded With In
uerest in England.
LONDON, Aug. 22.-Li Hung Chang
took a special train for Southampton
today, where he embarked on the St.
Paul for New York.
The results Of Ii Hung Chang's tour
depend much upon his action when he
returns to Peking. His first step Will
be TO write a report of his travels for
the Emperor, and it is probable that
the Ambassador will then retire to pTi-
vate life. His report will be distributed
broadcast throughout China, and Ii.
having retired, viii be regarded as hav-
ing made his representations quite dis
interestedly.
IT, however, he remains in public life,
many of the Chinese will consider his
suggestions as having been made for
the purpose of obtaining fresh power
and regaining his old position. The
Emperor of China is said to be favor
able TO the extension of the railway
system Of China, and it is felt that f Ii
Hung Chang retires the Emperor viii
act upon his suggestions, and it is quite
possible that the railway extension viii
be begun with foreign railway board
similar TO the foreign customs commits
sion.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-09-04
ANOTHER PACING MARK.
Joe Patchen Lowers stallion Record
to 2.O3 Flat.

Joe Patchen Lowers stallion Record
to 2,Os Flat.
RIGBY PARK Cde.), August 21.-The
famous pacing stallion Joe Patchen,
cut the worlds stallion pacing record
a quarter of a second, going the mile
in 2:09 fiat on the Rigby track to-day.
Two Of the judges watches showed the
time to be one-ffth of a second less
than 2:OS.
II was not a very favorable day for
going against records, as a srong west
erly wind was blowing when the racing
began. After a mile of warming up
work the black stallion was started
down the track by Curry at a lively
clip, with runner, known as Little
Friend" driven by Charles O'Brien.
a strong head wind was blowing. The
judges caught the quarter at O:SO54 and
with the wind al his back the famous
stallion rolled of the second quarter in
O:29la. The half was made in loo. On
the third quarter the time was 0:SOl4, at
q two-minute gait.
Joe Patchen gathered h:Snself up for
the last quarter, but there he met the
strong wind again. against which he
slowed down a bit, but crossed the wire
in O:S224 The announcement of the
mile in 2:03 fat, one-quarter Of a second
better than the worlds stallion pacing
record. held by John R. Gentry. set the
crowd wild They lifted Curry, the
driver, out Of the sulky, swarming from
the grand stand on to the track, and
cheered like wild men.
Joe Patchen on Wednesday went an
exhibition mile in 2:O9s4 and a second
mile in 2:O4 The weather was more
favorable than it was to-day. His for
mer record was 2:O4. He is seven years
old and is owned by Colonel John S.
Taylor Of Chicago. He already holds
the worlds record on half-mile track
OF 2:O5A. made at Mystic Park last
week.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-09-04
Eclipse of the sun.

LONDON, Aug. 21.-Norman Lock-
yer. the we'll known astronomer and
editor of Nature, has written letter
to the Times in which he says the most
excellent observations of the recent to-
tai eclipse of the sun were obtained by
Mr.. Shackelton, an astronomer who
was conveyed on Sir General Baden
Powell's yacht, the Otaria, to Nova
Zembla. He obtained a number OF pho
tographs which will go far to neutralize
the failure of the astronomical expe-
ditions to Norway and Japan.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-09-04

ternational trophy. The winner made
the course in five hours and nineteen
minutes, being eleven minutes within
the time limit. The race was, for the
most part, a drifting match Twice
during the race there was a twelve
miles-an-hour breeze blowing. In this
wind the Yencedor showed some gain
over her rival, but there was not enough
of that sort of weather for the chal-
lenger.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-09-04
cRErANs WERE VICTORIOUS.
Christians Attack Turkish Towns and
Capture Booty.

Christians Attack Turkish Towns and
Capture Booty.
LONDON, Aug. 25.-A dispatch TO the
Telegraph from Athens says that the
most serious fight which is recorded in
Crete up to the present time occurred
yesterday, when the Christians in the
mountains organized strong expe-
lition against the villages in the Herak-
lion district A thousand well armed
Turks left Heraklion to protect their
property. In the pitched battle which
followed the Turks were defeated, los
ing so killed and AZ wounded. The loss
Of the Christians was smaller. The
Cretans captured an enormous booty,
hundreds of rifles and thousands of
sheep falling into their possession.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-09-04
KRUGER WANTS NO WAR.

Denies Rumors That He Would Fight
With England.
PRETORIA, Aug. 2O.-President Paul
Kruger of the Transvaal Republic in
an interview declares that the stories
attributing hostile intentions on the
part of the Transvaal are absolutely
inventions spread by people who are
angry because England and the Trans
vaal could not be pushed into a war
with each other. In conclusion he cx-
pressed the opinion that war between
the Transvaal Republic and Great Brit
ain would never occur.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-09-04
BIG STRIKE PLANNED.
Longshoremen All Over the World to
Omit Work.

Longshoremen All Over the World to
Omit Work.
NEW YORK, Aug. 2S.-According to
statements of members of the Seamen' S
Union of this and other cities, move
ment is in progress for a strike of the
seamen and longshoremen all over the
world next year
A. Furuseth of San Francisco, secre-
tary of the Pacific Coast Seamen's
Union; E. T. Elderkin of Chicago, sec
retary of the National Seamen's Union,
and Secretary Baxter of the Interna-
tional Longshoremen's Union, have
been in correspondence with the lead
ers of the unions in England, Austria,
France, Germany, Australia, Italy, Por-
tugal and other countries with refer
ence to a strike in both the old and
new worlds.
They have been in communication
with the leaders of unions in the follow
ing cities: London, Liverpool, Plym-
outh, Dover, Marseilles, Lisbon, Naples,
Messina, Trieste and others. They also,
it is said, are in communication with
the leaders in the principal. ports of
Germany. Nothing definite has been
done as to details, but it is alleged that
such strike is being arranged.