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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1897-12-09

suffering, although the most skilled
help from far and near was called,
in the hope that his agony might
be relieved. DR.. Finn has minis
tered to the sick and needy in this
and Redwood counties for about
thirty years, and now that he has
passed over the bourne from which
none return, Will Cartons lines on
"The Country Doctor" who had
grown old and gray among his
patients comes forcibly and ap-
plicably to the memory of DR.. Finn.
But perhaps it still is better that his busy life
is done;
He has seen old views and patients disap-
pearing one by one;
He has learned that Death is master both of
Science and Of Art;
He has done his duty fairly and has acted
out his part. -
And the strong old country doctor,
And the weak old country doctor,
Is entitled to a furlough for his brain and for
his heart.
Renville Star Former.
He was an eminent physician and
a man that will be missed from the
circle in which he moved
Marshall Messenger.
While not unexpected, the news
of the death of DR.. Finn of Red
wood Falls, is received with sorrow
by the many people in this section
of the country who have known him
for years and respected and honored
him. DIR. Finn, though having his
home at Redwood Falls for nearly
thirty years, was no stranger to the
people of Lyon county, especially
the older residents, for in former
days he was frequently called to
this county, his practice covering a
large territory.
Marshall Reporter.
He was a man very much adj
nnired by the people of Redwood
county and others who knew him.
Granite Falls Tribune.
A nation mourns the loss of a
statesman or hero, a State the de-
mise of governor or one high in
office, city one clothed in authority,
a prominent parsonage man uni
versally loved and respected-but
few incidents coming under our OBJ
servation involves more heartfelt
regret and appreciation of loss than
the death of that friend of humanity
and honored member of that medi-
cal faculty Dr. w. D. Finn of Red
wood Falls, who had expired at his
home in that city on Monday, the
22d inst. In his death not only the
little city where he made his home
realizes that good citizen, an af-
fectionate husband and father has
gone, but the circle of his acquaint
ances extends beyond the narrow
limits of his daily associates and
reaches surrounding counties and
States where his ability and worth
were recognized and appreciated.
His kindness of manner and pro-
fessional skill endeared him to
thousands who will as sincerely
realize his loss as those of his more
intimate acquaintance. Peace to
the ashes of DR.. Finn.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1897-12-09
NeaU Ulma .RevieW.

DR.. Finn, the Redwood Falls
physician, who has been suffering
from cancer of the stomach for
several weeks, died Monday after
noon. Finn was one of the most
prominent physicians in this
section of the State and universally
held in good esteem. He had
never taken any part in active poll
tics, but his name had frequently
been mentioned in connection with
the Republican senatorial nomi-
nation in this district
Sleepy Eye Dispatch.
Word reached here Monday after
noon from Redwood that Dr. Finn
of that city had at last succumbed
to the disease with which he was
seized two or three weeks since,
and had passed into the eternal.
The news of DR.. Films decease
was the subject of universal regret
here where he was almost as we'll
known as though a resident of the
county. Sleepy Eye, with other
neighboring communities, feels the
loss ofthis popular physician, whose
skill, knowledge and experience has
been very often in demand at the
bedside of sufferers within our
borders. To the surviving family
we tender our sympathy.
Granite Falls Journal
DIR. Finn had been a resident of
Redwood for many years, and was
known to most of the early settlers
of this county. His death is a loss
to the medical fraternity of the State.
Echo Enterprise.
DIR. Finn, having grown up with
the country and endured it's hard
ships and privations, had become a
very important part of it and it is
no exaggeration to say that he will
be mourned by thousands. He was
always ready to do favor and aid
suffering humanity in any way in
his power.
Sleepu Eye Herald.
He was we'll known in this
place and his death is equally
mourned in Sleepy Eye as we'll as
Redwood Falls. The editor of this
paper was we'll acquainted with the
genial doctor and can testify to his
sterling worth as a man, citizen
and a friend. The Herald in COM
mon with all extends to the be-
reaved wife and friends it's profound
sympathy.
Norton Enterprise.
It is not too much to say that in
the death of DR.. William D. Finn
Redwood Falls and Redwood coun-
d, ty has lost professional man and
citizen whose place cannot soon, if
ever, be filled. In him Redwood
Falls not only had physician and
surgeon second to none in this sec
ton of the State, but he was also a
citizen to whom his fellows could
point with pride. Finn was
far better known than is the town
in which he lived.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1897-12-09

Give the characteristics of the author you like BEST
also quotations.
Stoddad and Constance F. Woolson compared
Thomas B. Aldrich and Helen Hunt Jackson contrased.
Celia Thaxter and Sarah O. Jewett measured.
Who Julian HAWTHORNE? His Importance writer.
Edmund Clarence Stedman quality and char
acter of his writings his best works.
What Elizabeth Phelps Ward write about? Her
literary ability.
Classify above writer's by groups.
Criticism Alice and Phebe Cary poets Literary crit
icism the following poem, from Alice Cary:
Shorter and shorter nowt the twill
crowd
golden collar slips,
rays throu
deceives,
sheltered bower,
She lies pillows the yellow
And tries the for hour
who tender whisp
Set all the blooms listening through tn grove,
Sits nesting in the faded boughs to-day,
And makes his unsuccessful love-
o her Of
The mulein-s
And the down her head
Against earths chilly witched with frost
The robin, that all
the
Catching
cricket
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1897-12-09

disease of the stomach, and never
recovered. DR.. Finn had a robust
constitution and thought nothing
OF driving forty or sixty miles day
over a prairie where there was not
then the vestige of track. It was
in those days that he taxed his
strong frame so hard in the interests
of suffering humanity that it broke
down at a comparatively early age.
In the latter part of his life he be-
came recognized over the State and
outside of it as an authority in can
cerous diseases and had patients
often come to consult him from out
side States. For years DR.. Finn
was a member of the State medical
board of examiners and was last
year president of the State medical
society, He was always interested
in the development of the town, but
would never accept public office.
Hamlet.
DR.. w. D. Finn, the veteran
physician of this part of the State
was buried Wednesday p. m. The
doctor died from cancer of the
stomach, after a month of terrible
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1897-12-09

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AMERICAN LITERATURE.
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Alcott and Edward Eggeston judged by the follow
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works o. each-their worth.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-26
SMALL TALA.

A force of gas employees were at
work at Fourteenth and Market streets,
Yesterday afternoon, looking for the
leak III The mains at that point.
-Organist Joseph L. Rhees rang the
chimes in the Vance memorial church.
yesterday afternoon.
There was no Police Court, yes
terday morning.
"A marriage license was issued yes
terday to George Garrison, native OF
Marshall county, aged AZ, and Martha
Schilling, a native of Marshall county
aged Al.
The Council Committee on Streets
Alleys and Grades met at the office OF
the City Engineer, yesterday afternoon
to pass upon an ordinance fixing the
grade of Zane street, Island.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-26
HE FOUND MONEY,
But After Spending 1t Was Compelled to
Return the Amount to the Owner.

But After Spending 1t Was Compelled to
Return the Amount to the Owner.
James Micks, of the South Side, found
a ten dollar bill in Samuel Meeker's
butcher shop day before yesterday
which had been dropped by Mrs. Cath
crime Klethrow, who had been in a few
minutes previously to make purchase.
Micks picked up the bill, telling the
butcher and his wife what he had
found. Shortly afterwards Mrs. Keith
row called and said she had lost the
money. 1t was known that Micks had
found ii, but refused to return the mon
ey to the owner Mrs. Klethrow ac-
cordingly had him arrested. He was
taken before Justice Greer, where he
compromised the matter rather than
to go to Jail, by agreeing TO pay the
money, his employer furnishing secur-
ity.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-26
LAYING NEW RAILS
A Big Improvement on the bridgeport ana
Martins Ferry Street Car Route.

Martins Ferry Street Car Route.
New 1900 pound street car rails are
being put down on Zane street from
Penn to York. This is done at the pres
emf time because the city intends soon
to pave that portion of Zane street. and
the street car company would not be
permitted to tear up the pavement 10
mt down a new track, which is badly
needed along the entire Bridgeport and
Martins Ferry route. New rails, which
are about three times the weight OF the
old rails, will also be put down along
South Huron street from Zane to Ohio.
AT the present time all Martins Ferry
cars return by the way Of Ohio and
Huron streets, making connections at
the old street car barn with Bridgeport
cars. The conductor has large ring
with him to show that he has the right
of way, which de delivers to the next
car at the meeting point.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-26
THE ARION

Concert and Sommcraachtsfest, at the
Park, Next Wednesday,
Following is the programme for the
annual Arion Concert and Sommer-
nachtsfest, at Wheeling Park, next
Wednesday evening:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-26
A coon SCHEME.

Fred Gilker clerk at Coleman's
pharmacy, left yesterday for the camp
of the Rendezvous fishing club at
Kreb's Landing, near Powhatan. Fred
went at the invitation Of the club and
took his camera with him in order to
take photographs Of several large fish
that the boys have captured in order to
substantiate any stories of remarkable
catches that they may make when they
return.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-26
SUNDAY AT WHEELING PARK

Tomorrow the Opera-h Band has spec
iaI music prog ra mme, commencing at 2:3o,
and the Park, with its new Lake Bicycle
excursion Boat, magnificent Ctsino and
many natural attractions. has gal ned for 1t
the reputation as the pride "a the Ohio
Valley.
First-class meals and refreshments
served.
w A. E. G, r. X. will make hourly trips.
Round trip including admission, 25c.
. Special arrangements for Picnlcs Balls
and Banqucts, consult Col A holi' % III
teenth street and for Tenpin parties Park
telephone 641-4.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-26
FOn inc MOI wcAincR.

complete limo of Serges, Pin Checks
and Cheviot Suitings and Trowserings
made to order. Suitings $50 600 and up.
Trowserings $500 and up. Our reputa-
ton is a guarantee for elegance in fit and
workmanship.
BaIbriggan, Merino and Light Wool I'm
derwear and Hosiery speciality.
Agents for the celebrated EiShmic White
Sh TT. Price 81 90.
Full line OF Colored Shirts. as large AS 20
neck and 60 body, at soc and up.
CHESS d SONS,
Fashionable Tailors and Gents Fdrnishers'
1891 and 1928 Market Street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-26
SPILLED PRODUCE.
A Vendors Horse Runs or and Distributes
His Goods Al,ng trert.

A Vendors Horse Runs on and Distributes
His Goods ing treet.
A horse belonging TO vender by the
name of Gardner became frightened on
Thirty-ffth street yesterday and caused
quite a commotion in that neighbour
hood. The owner was not in the wagon
but his young son was on the seat, but
fortunately was not hurt in the acct
dent. The horse dashed down Thirty
fifth street and turned south into Main.
AS the wagon struck the street car
track a wheel was torn off and all
kinds Of produce was scattered along
the street. The horse was stopped af-
ter the wagon had been entirely emp
tied OF its contents.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-26

Wednesday evening:
overture ''''''''''''
Opera House Orchestra.
Chor.-"O Lieb' nun kommit die
Rosenzeit" .................C Ali
Arion.
Soprano Solo NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Mrs. Flora Williams.
Bass Solo NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Mr. H. w. Hughes.
Chor.-"Pilgerchor aus Tannhaeu-
ser" R. Wagner
Arion.
Duet from don Juan" ........ Mozart
Mrs. Flora Williams, Mr.. H. W. Hughes.
Soprano Solo NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Mrs. Flora Williams.
Cantate-"Die Macht DIES Gesanges.
(The Power of Song) Choir, Solo
and Double Quartet c. ]. Brambach
Arion.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-26

SLAUGHTER SALE OF STRAW HATS.
Come and take your pick of all. ST. 20.
ST so and $500 Straw Hats 30 cts-for
80 cents-90 cts.
All 75c, 9Oc and 81 90 Straw Hats for soc
for 80 cent, so cents
WILL GUTMAN, 1871 Market st.
Halter and Eurnisher.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-26

ONLY $500 TO SAN FRANCISCO.
From Chicago via the Northwestern
Line Chicago & Northwestern Rail.
wav) the famous California in Days'
Route. June 20 TO July 3, inclusive. 0G
account of the C. E. Convention. SIM
liar rates will be made eastbound For
full information apply to ticket agents
of connecting lines, or address G.
Traver. T. P. A., Frank Irish, T. P. A,
Marine National Bank Building. Pitts
burg. Pa, or w. B. Kniskern, G. P. &
T. A., Chicago, Ill.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-26
WATER RENTS ARE DUE.

Water rents for the six months end
ing September 80, 1897, are now ready.
If paid on or before June 80, 1897, dis
count of 10 per cent will be allowed.
THE CITY WATER BOARD.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-26

A chemist in Germantown, Philadel-
mia. VIM. G.. Toplis by name, has dis
COY cred new and very effective remedy
for drunkenness. He will send full
particulars and free sample to those
enclosing a two-cent stamp.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-26
Wbeelin9 Re9isfer
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su INV ~--,-,~- cI-r,~ ~t~s. W. ahot'~.
to-.,,n-,- ~ - ~ S~-oo. ~ at so
.ants ~~-4s n 5n-~--EH roots.
WILL GUTM 121t ~'~-'s~+ c..
uotte- and rrrnisher.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-26
SILK SHIRIS.

SILK SHIRTS. SILK SHIRTS!
All silk Negligee shirts, worth So 90 and
So so, go for 81. 90 Saturday and Monday
only WILL GUTMAN,
1911 Market street,
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-11
A Bankruptcy Bill.


1t is said that at an early day congress
will discuss the bankruptcy question, and
perhaps pass a general bankrupt law.
England for about two hundred years
has had q permanent bankrupt law in
force, and 1T is as popular with the cred
itor classes as it is with the debtors.
1t is to the interest of the public, when
a trader fails for him to get on his feet
again snd resume business. At present
each state has it's own system of ar
rangements and receiversh.ps, but this
is not satisfactory. A uniform law is
needed and congress should pass one
The act should provide for both vol
untary and involuntary bankruptcy,
and the cos;s of the proceedings
should be reasonable. Of course,
1T should provide for the just dis
tribution of the bankrupt's assets and
yet leave him enough to prevent him
and his family from being thrown upon
the world as paupers. 1t is not good
policy to strip debtor of everything.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-11
REPUBLICANS TO CAUCUS
On the Civil Service Law With View to
Remedyng Same.

Washington, Dec. 10-Representative
PEARSON, of North Carolina, has secured
seventy-two signatures ito the paper cir
culabed among republican members of
congress for al conference relating to
the civil service law. Tt was decided
Ito hold the meeting and the following
cain was issued:
There will be conference on Satur-
day evening, December II, in the river
and harbors committee room of such
republican, members as dssire a modrfi-
cation of the civil service law or a. more
just enforcement of its provisions or a
reduction of it's application"
Speaking of the conference Mr.. Pear
son said that it should be understood
that quite a number of those members
who signed the call were in favor of the
civil service idea They felt, however.
THAT the principle itself was at stake by
the present administration of the law,
and they WIRE ready to join in consider
ing what remedy could be had for the
defects
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-11

not have ~ that the plaids were any
older than his article.
Another theory, for which more is to
be said fixes the first appearance of tar
tan at 1916, the date of the battle of
Kilsyth; but Hume, In his History of
Scotland" has 1t that 'in Argyll and the
Hebridae, before the middle of The fif-
teerth century, tartan was fnanufac-
tured of one or two colors for the poor,
more varied for the rich" Another an
nalist, who wrote before 1890. had noted
the delighs of the highlanders in mar
bled cloth and their preference for pur-
pie and blue.
Again, the Duke of ST. Adams has IN
his possession a coat trimmed with royal
Stewart talltan, which Charles II. wore
at his wedding. In 1861 the acts of par
liamenn of Scotland had mentioned tar
tan as a quite familiar commodity,
which sold at 80 shfllings an ell. And.
upon all accounts, the highland clans
were wearing their several patterns well
before 1900.
Broadly speaking, tartans may be d.
vided, as the Duke of Argyll distin-
guishes them, into red and green. The
Campbell, of green and blue, is perhaps,
The best known instance of the latter,
while the red as to be seen exemplified
in the favorite royal Stewart, and in
the kilt of the Cameron highlanders.
The hunting Stewart has hts admirers;
but, unfortuna ely, 1t IS a false tartan.
There is a decline even in the best, for,
in the opinion of Lord Archibald Camp
BELL an expert of recognized authority
we cannot hope to recapture the colors
of our ancestors. Lord Archibald quotes
the materials of the old dyes Blackberry
was used for making scarlet, hyacinth
for red, alder for black, willow for flesh
color, and Logan has recorded his APP
prevail of mixture Of bullock blood and
lime.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-11
The Alabama Railroads.

The report of the state railroad COM
missioners contains evidence that Ala
bama is ait least holding up we'll in these
hard times. The train mileage was in
creased over the previous year DO the
extent of 562564 miles, AS railroad man.
ayers do not run trains for amusement's
sake, it must be conceded that this in
crease in train mileage represents an
actual increase Of business in the state,
as compared with the business of 1896.
In fact, the report shows that 3,250,499
more tons of revenue producing freight
ported in 1896. Business in the state is
at least improving-not booming, but
quietly and steadily gaining ground.
This is also shown in the gross earnings
gross earnings of the previous year
amounting to $629,74O.
The condition of the roads is also bet
ter. Iron rails are disappearing to make
room for modern rails of steel, the equip
ment has been improved on all of the
large systems, tracks have been ballast
ed, trestles filled in, bridges strengthen
ed and passenger trains quickened. The
service has been improved during the
year, although not much has been done
in the direction Of depot facilities and
accommodations. More doubtless may be
expected in the way of depots when the
Nd lacc
money.
New construction fell this year ito 34h
miles, the new lines being the road from
Opelika to Lafayette, and the road from
Milstead to Tallahassee. The years re-
cord in this respect will be largely in
creased in 1898.
In one other respect the year was an
unfortunate one. Chiefly on account of
the distressing accident at Cahaba river
bridge, the fatalities and injuries to
passengers were largely increased over
the number of the previous year. Mere
accidents also occurred among employees
of the railroad companies and more
to trespassers upon their property. Steps
have been Haloen by the commission to
prevent If possible wrecks at and on rail-
road bridges Every bridge and trestle
upon which suspicion rests Will be ex-
amined, the services of a competent con-
sulting engineer having been secured,
and the plans of the various bridges and
trestles called for. The people of the state
nil, oartainlv sl1nnor4t .t1,a com mission in
amy steps 1t may take in securing to the
travelling public trustworthy bridges and
treStfes.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-11
Mr.. Mewman's Statement.

Judging from the special dispatch
printed in yesdemday,s Age-Herald from
New Orleans containing an interview
with Mr. Isidore Newman, sr., upon the
gas question, dt is plain to every intelli-
gent person that Mr.. Newman is not ac-
quainted with conditions in Birmingham.
1t would be 10 his advantage to crime to
this city and famiiiarize himself with
the situation Mr.. Newman says that he
cannot afford to manufacture gas at a
less price than is now being charged and
sold for S1.65 thousand feet. Mr.. New
mans statement will not meet with the
approval of the gas consumers of the
city of Birmingham.
This is the cheapest coal market in the
world. 1t has been conclusively shown
that gas can be manufactured in cities
more than d thousand miles from the
coal fields with a handsome profit to the
manufacturer at a dollar and less per
Thousand cubic feet It costs less to pro-
duee gas in Birmingham than in any
other city in the United States. 1t has
been further shown by disinterested par
ties that gas can be made at handsome
profit in this city for rs cents a thousand
cubic feet.
The city of indianapolis, with the
nearest coal fisld at Pattsburg, distance
Of more than five hundred miles, gas Is
made at fine profit and sold to the con-
sumner at rs cents per thousand. If Mr..
Newman was losing money in the manu-
facture of gas in this city, 1T would be
different thing. The truth Is, the Bar
mingham Gas company has for the past
few years been paying enormous divi-
dends upon great blocks of watered
stock. The people of Birmingham ask
Mr.. Newman to reduce the price of gas
to one dollar. This he can do and con-
tdnue to make splendid profits on his
investment.
Gas can be produced in the city of Bir-
mingham for so CENTS per Thousand feet
in the enterprise. Not gas consumer
in this city believes one word of Mr..
Newman's statement that he would lose
money if he reduced the price to 81. The
people of Birmingham will have cheaper