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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1897-02-25
SOUTH SIDE TEACHERS.

The association met in the high
school building at Lamberton, Sat
urday afternoon, Feb. ID, 1897. Ow-
ing to the storm only about a dozen
teachers we're in attendance, but they
felt paid for the Inconvenience of 60
ing in the storm by the enjoyment of
the meeting.
The meeting opened by singing by
the association, followed by the read
ing the minutes Of the last meeting
and the roll call by the secretary.
Miss Fanny Baird followed with a
well-rendered recitation entitled,
"Charity." The leader in Civics be-
ing absent that lesson was carried ov-
or to the next meeting. After short
recess, Mr.. E. K. Green favored the
association with song, the title Of
which we did not get, but the music
still rings in our ears and we feel that
the association might oftener be favor
ed in the same way.
Next on the program was the de-
bate on the following question: Re-
solved, that theiUnited States is not
justified in upholding the Monroe
doctrine as applying to territory. The
leaders being absent, it devolved on
the helpers, MrIGullette for the affirm
atiYe and Mr.. Russell for the negative,
to defend that side of the question for
which each was chosen. Each gentle
man was very eloquent in upholding
his position, but the question was not
decided. The decision was left to the
association, and the vote, when taken,
proved to be a tie.
The question-box called forth lively
discussion on the various queries there
in, among which were: What can be
done to effectually and judiciously
overcome fighting on the school
grounds7 What can be done with the
unruly ''big boy" who persists in max
ing disturbance in spite of all efforts
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1897-02-25

and corn here. I am convinced that
the midway country Of central south
ern Minnesota is the ideal one from
an agricultural point Of view and will
outstrip any soil and climate where
any or all of the products of nothern
agriculture, such as.wheat, corn, grass,
butter and stock can not be success
fully and proitably produced, for in
all Of these has the wonderful State of
Minnesota demonstrated its adaptation
for producing abundantly.
w. Fl. ALLEN.
BATTLE CREEK, Iowa
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1897-02-25

ers, in the last SIX or seven years, to
the effect that a land such as this,
which produces hogs and corn, is the
only country on earth and that by
comparison, Minnesota was not Gin it
for minute with the land of hog and
hominy." To all such who are still of
the same opinion, and who fancy that
farmers of the corn belt are living in
clover in this year of our Lord, I
would recommend a trip here during
the leisure season, guaranteeing they
will return to Minnesota with their
dreams dispelled and regard for the
North Star State which they have not
felt before. The staple products, corn
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1897-02-25
HER SAD CASE.
Mrs. Spofford Back from Kansas
and Recovering.

Mrs. John Spofford has been brought
back from Kansas by her brother,
Charles Zuberbier, according to an
item in the Walnut Grove paper. The
paper states that Mr.. Zuberbier and
Mrs. Spoford arrived at the Grove a
week ago last Saturday, the latter
greatly improved, SO far as her mental
condition is concerned. Mr.. Zuber-
bier relates the following incidents of
his trip on reaching Oswego, Kansas:
On reaching the latter place, he
found his sister in custody of the
county authorities and receiving medi-
cal attendance daily from DR.. J. B.
Hill The misfortunes Of Mrs. Spot
ford's journey appear to have develop
ed at and from Kansas City, where it is
said, she was seen talking with cattle
men. Leaving that city and going
south on the M. K. & T. road, she
says she was put into the smoking car
which was occupied by one woman
and few men and was locked into
the room-she hearing the click of the
lock, and going to the door, found it
was locked.
She did not remember much that
occurred after this. The last thing
she remembers was man asking her
if she wanted to die. On reaching
Parsons, city in Labette county, she
was taken off and placed in charge of
A. B. Mason and j. E Stone at the de-
pot, until taken to Oswego, the county
seat, in charge Of VIM. FL. Webb.
About IL o'clock m. Jan. 81, she was
taken to the court house and put un-
der medical care. Some time in the
forenoon of the next day, the evacua-
ton of the stomach disclosed traces of
poison. After the patient received
much desired rest she began to slow
" recover, but for three days, it is said
she refused to eat, showing fear that
she was going to be poisoned.
| Charley says that there were various
and conflicting stories about the case
and that he succeeded in making a
young lawyer who was on the train
from Kansas City to Oswego, "cross
his tracks," when he cross questioned
him. She had $50 when she started
We were informed first, that it was
sewed into her under garments bu
later it was claimed that it was in hel
stocking. The money was all gone
and her ticket torn into three pieces
No advance towards securing the chile
had been made and their exact where
abouts is not known.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1897-02-25
The II OF Springs

located in the Black Hills of South
Dakota have wonderful medicinal prop
critics for the cure of rheumatism,
neuralgia, and kindred ailments, and
should be investigated by all suffering
from such troubles. First-class hotel
accommodations and baths. Tourist
tickets on sale daily and especially low
rates on the first and third Tuesdays of
each month. Full information furn-
ished on application to ticket agents,
G.. &. N. w. R'y. 27-6t
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1897-02-25
IOWA is UNFORTUNATE.
Hog Cholera and No Chance foI
Diversified Farming.

To THE EDITOR: The writer is now
engaged in collecting delinquent ac-
counts and notes for the Trustee Of
the company on work, through what
has extensively been known as the
banner portion of the Banner State
of Iowa. My experience of late in the
Garden of the Nation has called to
mind expressions which I have heard
from time to time by Minnesota farm
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1897-02-25
DAMON AND pYTHIAS.

The Sleepy Eye Knights of Pythias
Dramatic club will give an entertain
ment here next Monday evening, un-
der the auspices of the Knighs of
Pythias Of this city. The entertain
ment will include the presentation of
the 9Th act of the drama, Damon and
Pythias, which scene is the execution
scene, the presentation of a drama
called Harvest Storm and will con-
clude with farce comedy. In addi-
ton to the bill given above the male
quartette of the Sleepy Eye lodge will
be present and will sing number of
selections and do number of turns
in the specially line. Prof. Holcomb,
the well known musician and travel
ing salesman, will be at the head of
the musical features of the concern.
The execution scene from Damon
and Pythias is practically the founda-
ton of the lodge Of Knights OF Pyth-
las, an Eastern school teacher having
formed the order after seeing the play
presented. It is certainly one Of
the most dramatic spectacles seen on
the stage, one of the two having been
allowed to return home to visit his
wife and child on condition that the
other would remain, and in case the
former did not show up on time, the
latter was to be executed. The visit
was made, the farewell words we're
spoken to the wife and child, WHEN
the condemned man learns that sup
posed friend had taken from him his
horse in order that he could not return
to be executed. Frantically the con-
demned man rushed out of doors,
forced another rider from his horse,
and arrived at the scene of execution
just as his friend was about to be ex-
ecuted. The tale was told and the
emperor, in disguise, throws off his
mask on seeing such a display of
friendship and pardoned both men.
1t is said that the Sleepy Eye
Knights present this heroic play with
great force and sentiment. In case
they are up, or anywhere near the
standard, it will certainly be an inter
esting evening to the people who at
tend.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1897-02-25

Is it "overwork" that has filed this
country with nervous dyspeptics?
that takes the flesh off their bones,
the vitality from their blood, and
makes them feeble, emaciated and in
efficient? No it is bad cooking, over
eating of indigestible stuff, and other
notwithstanding habits.
The remedy is an artifcially digest
ed food such as the Shaker Digestive
Cordial. Instead of irritating the al
ready infamed stomach the Cordial
gives it chance to rest by nourishing
the system itself and digesting other
food taken with it. So flesh and
strength return. Is not the idea ration
al? The Cordial is palatable and re-
lieves Immediately. No money risk
ed to decide on its value. A 10 cent
trial bottle does that.
Laxol is the best medicine for child
rem. Doctors recommend it in place
of Castor Oil.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1897-02-25
To Creditors.

All Of my old accounts have been
turned over to collector for collection.
Parties owing me are invited to call at
my store and settle with him and save
the. expense of calling on you and fore
ing collection. GEO. LECHNER.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1897-02-25
To Hot SPRINGS. Ark.

The Minneapolis & st. Louis r. r.
is the short line, and only line with
Dining Cars and Compartment Sleep
ers. Excursion tickets on sale. "a ct
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-24
Narrowly Escaped Drowning at Bath

Bath, Aug. 23.-Three Bath men had
a close call from being drowned, Sur
day afternoon, in the Kennebec rive.
near that city. They were Charles De-
Wolfe, David Warner and Thomas
Jeddrey. They had been to Westpor,
and were returning in their boat-a
cunning float-and were nearly at tha
end of their trip when fresh breeza
which came at times in strong puffs
proved too much for the little sail that
was sending the light craft along ln
a twinkling the boat czpsized, the float
being about 800 feet from the wharf
where the men were Intending to land
Jeddery, who is = good swimmer
struck out for the shore, reaching il
safely. but somewhat exhausted Ver-
ner, who is an elderly man, started 10.
the shore. After going short distance
he was persuaded 10 return to the boa,
by DeWolfe, who swas cling:ng to the
overturned craft. SAbout an eighth of
a mile from the accident was the tug
Farnswortih. The captain of the tug
saw the perilous position of the men
and his tug, which was docking logs at
the Shaw mill, was quickly released
and under full steam sped down to the
overturned float, and the young men
were rescued none too quickly, as they
were considera bly, exhausted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-24

thrown to the ground sustaining a Sc
we're cut in the forehead, which pro-
duced conclusion of the brain and
burst a blood vessel in the head which
forced the blood behind the right eye
to such an extent as to press that or
gan half an inch forward from its nat
ural position. A physician and oculist
were at once called and the young man
was removed to the house of DR.. c. w.
Abbott, where he now lies in COM
atose condition. At Il late hour tonight
the attending physician stated that
there was scarcely any hope for his re-
covery. There is diversity of opin-
ion in regard to the accident. Con-
ductors Mace and McClintock Of the
street railroad who We're running the
cars at the time the accident occurred
both make positive statements that
they knew nothing of the accident. nor
did they see any horse that was fright
ened of cars at the time, while there is
a current report that the horse became
frightened of the car which was in
charge of Conductor Mace. An inves-
tigation, however, showed that neither
car was at the place where the accident
occurred at that time. Mr.. Young is
very popular young man, is about Is
years of age, and a very active and
enterprising business man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-24
Androscogsin Fair to Be a Good One.

Livermore Falls, Aug. 23.-The for
tieth exhibition of the Androscogging
County Agricultural Society, which
opens at Evergreen park, Livermore
Falls, Tuesday, promises to be the
largest and most pretentious fair the
society has ever held. Already the
blooded stock is beginning to arrive on
the grounds. The horse stalls are fas:
filling up. The exhibition building is
astir with people. In the last two
years the grounds have been enlarged
SO that there are ample accomnoda-
tons for all exhibitors and the i'm
mense crowd that is expected. The
track was never in better condition oi.
faster. A very attractive feature of the
this year will be the ball games each
day. -Four rival teams have been en-
gagged to play for purses, and the far.
that the winners of the first two days
games will compete for a good purse
the third day of the fair will have
tendency to draw large crowd, Thurs
day.
Special trains are to be run over both
the Maine Central and the p. & r. f.
roads
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-24
REAR OF DRIVE At OLD POINT.
II is Quite Heavy But The waller is Exec pilor
ably Good.

skowhegan. Aug. 23.-(SpeeiaD. The
rear of the Kennebec drive il at Old
Point. Norridgewock. The crew Of s.
men is under the immediate charge o.
Ora Gordon and it is expected that the
drive will reach Weston's Doom az this
place next Thursday night. the rear
is quite heavy but the water is excep-
tionably good for this season OF the
wear. Arriving at this place the drive
will be taken in hand by Peter Larkin
foreman of this section of me river
Master Driver Bert Clark was in town
yesterday. and he says the drive is pro-
crossing finely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-24
HID P0cKe1BOOK
And tbs Hishwaymen Who Held Up Frank
Outlet Only Got Change.

Lisbon Aug. 23.-Sunday morning
Frank Outlet, the stable keeper ant
mail driver of this place, drove to New
Auburn to carry there the French or,
ganist, Prof Henry Roy, who had beer
here Sunday.
Mr.. Outlet, on his return at $50
reached what is known as the Carvills
woods. He saw directly ahead of him
a buggy, which later he found to con-
tain three men. The team aheao
hauled up and Mr.. Outlet, mistrustine
something was wrong, took his pocket
book, which had in it about $40, and
placed it under the cushion of his
buggy.
Just at this time one of the men in
the team ahead of him jumped from
the carriage, pulled a revolver, winch
he held at his head, said, Hold uI
your hands, you're the man wehave
been looking for
The other two men got out OF the
carriage and the three searched him
and got what loose change he had, 81
or SO. Fortunately he had no watch
with him.
II After robbing Mr.. Outlet the nigh
wayrnen turned their own horse tow
ard Lewiston and said to him, NOV
you drive on in the direction you are
going, and if you turn about we will
blow a hole through you"
Mr.. outlet says that he made haste
to get home, and admits thatshe was
frightened. As
1t was SO dark that he could not dis
tinguish the mems faces of teal what
kind of a horse they had.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-24
THE HORSE SHED
And Melvin Young Was Hurled
to the Ground,
Receiving What Will Probably
Prove Fatal Injuries.
Daring Highway Robbery Where the Victims
Pocketbook Was Under Seat.

Waterville, Aug. 23.-Today. Melvin
Young, well known merchant of Clin-
ton, was thrown from his carriage OPP
positc the railroad shops, and received
injuries which will probably prove ia
tai. Mr.. Young was returning to his
in this city, and when about half way
his horse became frightened, the carriage
was overturned and Mr.. Young was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-24
Taoolp 3,
Marching BY Easy Stages Capt. Dedd's
Programms.

Portland, Aug. 23.-Thls is the pro-
gramme outlined by Capt. Dodd of Troop
F, before leaving Portland. this morning,
on his march to Bangor:
He says he has a week in which to ac-
complish his trip across country, and for
the sake of his horses and his wagons he
shall move as slowly as time allows.
First of all, he counts on having his
men and horses in good trim when he an
pears before the multitude at the fair.
He Is anxious to give the very best of
which he is capable.
"ordi n mi,ss says gsv he, I'VE can dc
stretch it bit-sometimes cut 1t short.
Weather has much to do with that mat
ter.
I'VE shall make short marches for tho
first few days on THIS trip. On the last
end of the journey we shall do better
! hut little attention to seeking accommo-
dations. other than a good site for Oul
tents. We carry our houses ON our backs
like the snail.
I'VE may possibly reach Brunswick to-
night. I'm inclined to doubt ii, however
l never travelled in Maine before and
am somewhat at q loss in sizing up the
roads beforehand. Freeport will prob.
ably be our stopping place. tonight.
must announce mat ! cannot give
like to do so. for the entertainment OF tn.
people. but 1T takes too much out of my
horses. especially when we have such !:
protracted journey on our hands. | hop,
the people will take the will for the deed
Il shall make one exception to uhi.
rule That will be in the case of the ole
soldiers at TOgus.
Il plan to stay over about one day a
Augusta in order to go out to the Sol
diers' Home and give this drill | under
stand that the veterans take great dea
of interest in this new cavalry practic,
and think my boys can show it up 1,
them in a way to make 1t interesting
Probably, if everything moves aIons
well. we shall spend nights at the fol
lowing places Richmond, Augusta, Wa
terville, Pitsfield and at some point be
tween Pittslield and Bangor. We shall
endeavor to reach Bangor Saturday tina
is. providing the weather is propitious
I'VE usually get away each morning a
about O'Clock and make our day.
march at a single so. reaching a camping
ground shortly after noon. That allow:
an ample rest for the horses
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-24
At College BY Proxy.

Louis Titus Of this city. has just begun
his third collegiate year at the Univer-
sity of California as student by
proxy. For one year Titus was reg
ular student at Berkeley, attending the
university in person. Then he passed
the examinations for admission to the
bar and his business kept him on this
side Of the bay.
His wife took up his work at the be-
ginning of the sophomore year and is
now his proxy in the class rooms. In
the evening she goes over the work
with her husband. who has thus far
taken every examination with credit
and will graduate at the end OF the
year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-24
Upward Rush Stopped in Chicago.

Chicago. Aug. 23.-The upward rush
of the wheat market was stopped to-
day. The September option was sold
as high as 1929 per bushel on the curb,
but broke badly on change under a
perfect flood of realizing sales, declin-
ing to CSC. in the first five minutes Of
trading and closing at SO, q decline OF
41sc. since Saturday. December also
suffered. the closing price, 95X, being
3% under Saturdays closing figures.
Trading in corn and oats was on q
mammoth scale and marked by FREE
quent fluctuations. Realizing was
heavy in both markets. Corn declined
hc. and cats sc. Provisions closed
unchanged to 10c. lower. A cent de-
cline was chronicled In flaxseed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-24
Railroads and Steamboats,.
TO The NATIONAL HOME.
Eastern Branch, D. v. s., at Togus,
KENNEBEC CENTRAL
RAILROAD.

Connects at Gardiner with the Maine
Central Railroad, and Augusta, Halo
well and Gardiner Electric Railroad to
Augusta, and Kennebec Steamboats, for
Boston. TIME TABLE.
Summer arrangements effect May 80, W.
LEAVE RANDOLPH: 7.22 and 1857 A.
M; l.52, 300 and 4.22 p. M.
ARRIVE AT NATL HOME: 7.42 and
H:l2 A. NJ; PIP. 800 and 4.42 p. M.
LEAVE NATL HOME: SIS and lilo
A. NJ; 2.25. 1926 and 500 P. NJ.
ARRIVE AT RANDOLPH: S.35 and
HW A. NJ; 2.45, 3.45 and $50 p. M.
SUNDAY TRAINS will run as follows:
Leave Randolph, 2.2O and 800 p. NJ. Ar
rive at National Home, 2.40 and 3.4o p. M
leave National Home, 2.40 and r. M
arrive at Randolph. 800 and $50 p. NJ.
land CONCERT every day except
MMonuay, at 4 p. NJ, by the National
'iy Wile Band. Prof. b. w. Theme, leader.
unm rs.ors are cordially welcomed at the
the ". na ana receive special attention from
cnr. o .nal guides on duty who will es-
sbo,,. .a zen through the buildings and
contain ohe grounds, visiting the deer park,
Tha nna ABOUT 50 deer bears, &c.
omen o,n s.auIant at the Home station Is
etc ca very Gay, where lunch, ice cream,
visito rat pe procured for any number Of
ple' Sna as the accommodations are am
parties u. special rates given to excursion
+. A. LAWTON, Supt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-24
BULLS BALkED.
A Lively Season Of General
Unloading Of Wheat
Sends Saturdays Closing Price Down
Two Cents a BusheI.
French Apathy Aided Bears and Disposition 10
Rsalizs DID The Rest.

New York, Aug. 23.-There was a
lively season of general unloading by
all classes Of traders in the wheat pit,
today, which resulted in a net break
OF 2 cents bushel from Saturdays
official close and about cents
from the best curb price OF Saturday.
Transaction in the aggregate ran up to
100000 bushels and yet trading at
times was dull to the point of stagna-
ton. Throughout the first half hour
the pit was as nervous and excited as
at any time on the present movement.
The large blocks of long wheat thrown
into the market meeting and counter
buying by enthusiastic bulls, kept
prices In a perfect whirl, frequently
jumping spaces Of " cents between
sales. The first trade in December was
made at $1.04. It then dropped to 1.01A,
rushed back to 104A and then settling
down to 102. hung around that figure
until neal the close, when it fell to
101H. September ranged from 103 to
l0GN and closed at 1924. The French
markets aided the bears. They made
no response to Saturdays strength ON
this sideand closed only 10 to SO points
up on wheat and flour, against Az % sd
advance for the day at Liverpool. Ex-
port trade was limited by the stiff
holding of cash wheat here. No. /
Northern being 5 @ Sz over Septem-
her. and No. 2 red 4lsc. over. Today's
break has been the first serious check
the bull movement has received in a
week. First prices were 11zc. higher
than Saturday night. on excited trad
ing. influenced by sharp rise in cables
but subsequent turn in trading senti-
ment sent prices flying the other way,
inducing heavy realizing which con-
tinued all day. Final prices were x q
&c, met lower
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-24
The Maine Parry.

a special dispatch to the journal
from Department Commander Garlic
ton says that the Maine delegation ar
rived at $50 p. M. Sunday on schedule
time. after most delightful journey,
with no accident Of any kind. Every
member of the party is well and all are
delightfully."- quartered at the Mansion
house. The train was ahead of time
all the way through, and all are loud
in their praise of the treatment ac-
corded by the M. c. r. r and the
Canadian Pacific over whose roads the
party travelled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-24
INVESTIGATION SUCCESSFUL.
Seal Commissioner Jordan Finds Conclusions
Of Last Year Substantiated.

Washington, Aug. 2S.-Assistant Secre-
stary Howell, today, received the follow
ing telegram from Seal Commissioner
Davis Starr Jordan at Seattle, Wash:
Investigation successfully completed
Shrinkage of breeding rookeries is per
cent since last year OF killable males
IS per cent. Latter due to starvation of
pups from pelagic sealing in 1884. For
mer due to last years destruction OF fe-
males plus starvation of pups in 1894
Conclusions of last year completely vim
dicated in all important regards"