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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1898-09-29
A MOUNTAIN OF COAL.
Output of the United States for 1907
Was 1913, $50, 900 Tons.
easily Leads All Other
States with 100. 1000 600 Tons
Illinois Remains in Sec.
Ond Place.

From a preliminary statement COM
piled by E. w. Parker, statistician of
the United States geological survey, it
is shown that the total output of coal
in the United States in 1897 amounted
approximately to 1913, $500 short tons,
with an aggregate value OF $19S, 1OO, 900,
fraction less than one dollar per ton.
Compared with 1896 this shows an in
crease in tonnage of 6,270,000 tons, or
about 3.3 per cent. The increase in the
value of the product was only $780,
600, little less than nine-tenths OF
one per cent. The amount of coal pro-
duced in 1897 was the largest on rec
ord. The average value per ton was the
lowest ever known, continuing the de-
Ginning tendency which has been shown,
without any reaction, for the past six
years. The increase in production and
the decline in value was confined to the
output of bituminous coal. The anthra-
cite production in Pennsylvania de-
creased nearly 2,25o,ooO tons, from 54,-
346,0S1 short tons of 1000 pounds, to
So, 1922, 40s short tons in 1897, while the
average price received at the mines per
short ton was $1.65 per short ton ($1.S5
per long tony in both years. The output
of anthracite coal in Pennsylvania dur
ing 1897 was 42,637,s64 long tons,
against 41,1ss,46o long tons in 1896.
The fact that the bituminous produc-
ton should have shown an increase of
8,500,000 tons in spite Of the prolonged
strike in the fields of Pennsylvania,
Ohio, West Virginia, Indiana and Illi-
nois flour of the largest coal-producing
states, aggregating nearly 1OO,000,0O0
tons, or more than two-thirds of the en-
tire output) may be taken as an evi.
dence of the wonderful capacity of our
developed bituminous mines. OF the 29
bituminous coal-producing states there
were only six in which the production
in 1897 was less than in the preceding
year. These six were Georgia, Indian
territory, Kansas, Nebraska, Ohio and
Oregon.
Considering the industry by states,
Pennsylvania holds her usual position.
The combined product of anthracite
and bituminous Goals from the Key
stone state amounted to 100000, 900
short tons, nearly five per cent. OF the
total output. Pennsylvania percent
age Of the total bituminous output was
81, her output of soft coal being 54,-
100000. Illinois remains in second
place
Illinois remains in second place with
total of over 20,00O.0OO short tons.
West Virginia comes third, having in
creased her output nearly 100000 tons
over 1896 and leading Ohio, which comes
fourth, by nearly 1,25o,oOo tons. Ala
bama reached her maximum output Of
5,s93,770 tons and stands fifth. Iowa,
sixth, lacked only $4,000 tons of reach
ing 100000 tons. Maryland produced
4,442,O tons, and Indiana little over
100000 tons.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1898-09-29
Strayed.

From Barnes Bros livery barn in
this city on Tuesday morning Sept.
Goth, white English Setter dog with
brown head and ears, and brown spot
on right hind quarter. Finder return
to this office and be rewarded. 1t.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1898-09-29


The largest line in stamped linens at
Miss Samples 7-2t.
Five room cottage for rent inquire of
Mrs. M. E. Curtis. 6-tf.
The regular meeting of teachers
will be held Oct. 9Th. at 1: 15 p. M, in
the high school room in this city All
are requested to attend. Please
bring Riverside Series Emerson's
Poems and Essays.
She's fine girl, quite brilliant hear.
I understand she has just completed a
course of Rocky Mountain Tea. That
accounts for her brilliancy. Hitchcock
& Co. 3-4t
Lost, Sept. 10th, in the town of Un-
derwood, on the road between VIM.
Cahoon's and John Hicky's, a russell
leather valise. Contents, field glass
and revolver, razor and strop. A liberal
reward will be given the finder by
leaving the same at John Hicky's or
this office.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1898-09-29

Christian church followed with few
remarks, after which Miss Holbrook
conducted the question box. At Eve
O'Clock Miss Ellingson conducted an
other children's service. In the even
ing Miss Holbrook gave the closing
address.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1898-09-29

We make every effort to
accommodate all of our pat
rons, in the matter of prompt
service and fair rates. We
refer to any of our many
customers.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1898-09-29

Continued next week.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1898-09-29

Equipped with the latest inn
provements. For rates by
the month or by meter meas
urements, apply to the pro-
prietor,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-18
This Court Hits Hard.

William Jennings, litigant before
Justice Robert NJ. Bowling of Kansas
City, Kan, was beautifully whipped
for contempt of court and by the trial
judge the other day. He appeared
before the court and offered to file an
affidavit in an attachment suit setting
forth that he did not own the wood in
question.
''How is this?" inquired Judge
Bowling. 'Did you not testify when
this case was up before that you did
own the wood?"
'No, L never said anything of the
kind, and any man who says l did is
liar," retorted Jennings, excitedly.
$50 you mean to say, then, that
am liar?" said Justice Bowling, in
dignantly, rising to his feet. ''This
court will take a recess for fifteen
minutes, and we will go outside and
settle this matter"
''Do 1 have to fight?" exclaimed
Jennings, in some confusion.
eyes, sir, you do!' Numbered the
Judge SIT is rule of this court,
sir" Saying this the judge pulled
off his alapaca coat, and in less time
than it takes to tell it the two men
were out in the street and were at it
hammer and tongs. In ten minutes
Jennings eyes were closed, and he
was so badly battered that he looked
like he had been run through stone
crusher, while the judge. sans hat,
sans coat, sans shirt, stood painting
for breath, but with the dignity of
his court upheld. Judge Bowling did
his man up in style. He called car
riage to remove him. As the carriage
was pulled up to take Jennings away
Judge Bowling was heard to say:
''Any man who insults this court
will have to fight. ."-Cincinnati En-.
quirer.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-18
WAR CURE FOR YELLOW JACK.
4 British Naval Surgeon Says 1t Was q
Success on the Chinese Coast.

4 British Naval Surgeon Says 1t Was .
success or the Chinese Coast.
"Yellow fever, I see," said a mid
night wayfarer as he stopped before
an alarming war bulletin. The man
looked as if he had just got off train
from anywhere. aud he was in mood
to chat with any stranger who stood
next him, as men so often are
in these war times, when all Ameri-
cans seem to be kin. "Yellow fever,
I see. Well, that doesn't scare me
worth a cent. No, sir. Yellow fever
doesn't do much harm to an army that
has plenty of excitement. Now, if the
Spaniards would suddenly get quite
peaceable and orderly SO as to leave
the army there without any excite
ment -
eyes, I know what I'm talking
about. There was an old doctor I
knew in Canada that used to be sur
geon in the British navy, and he told
me how he stopped yellow fever on
his ship when they were doing some
kind OF naval work at the mouth of
the Peiho river, or some such river,
Chinese fixed chain across the mouth
of the river, and before the British
could get in they had to file that chain
in two. Every time a boatload of men
went to do some filing the Chinese
would pepper them with musketry
from under cover of the shore, so that
fling was slow job, but very ex-
citing job. Lots of the men in the
boat got hit.
''Just about the time this filing be-
gan one of the crew reported sick
with yellow fever symptoms, then
another, and another, until it got
about the ship that yellow jack had
come aboard The doctor said he
knew that if the men had got to
thinking about it they would all get
the fever. so the next man that re-,
ported with the symptoms he just or
dered him, instead of lying down, to
stand by and wait for further orders.
In that way the doctor got together
a good half dozen of yellow fever pa
tients ready to join the next gang
that was ordered off to do cable
filing
''He told me that those patients of
his didn't the least object to his pre-
scription. They would just as lief
have a Chinese bullet in the open air
as die of yellow fever between decks.
But of course only some of them got
hit, and the doctor declared to me-
that not one of them died of yellow
fever. So, you see, he saved the
lives of all the balance, according to
that, and the fever didn't get any hold
on that crew.
''Do I believe it? Why, certainly
1 do. No, l don't understand much
about faith cures, but L do know that
it's more than any one man can do to
face bullets and have yellow fever at
the same time"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-18
Ladies' Blouse Waist.

Lilac and white striped taffeta with
shield of tucked and sailor collar of
plain white edged with frill of Liberty
silk combined to make the May Man.
ton model shown in the large engrav-
ing one of the most effective of the
fancy blouse waists.
The waist is arranged over fitted
Innings that close in centre front,
which may be omitted if not desired.
The fronts are gathered at the shoul-
ders and waist line and pouch fashion
ably in centre over the belt.
The V opening ends just below the
bust between the edges of which the
shield is disclosed, the standing col
lar and shield being tucked before be-
ing shaped as shown by the cut. The
shield is sewed to the right lining
front and closes with the standing col
lar over the left shoulder and under
edge of sailor collar. The full back is
gathered and arranged to square
yoke, which presents flat adjustment
under the sailor collar, gathers at the
waist line collecting the fulness in GEN.
tre.
The large sailor collar with pointed
ends is stylish feature of this waist.
Under its edges ends of lilac satin rib
bon are tackled and tied in smart
sailor knot az the front.
The two-seamed sleeves are mounted
on fitted Innings, the fulness at the top
being gathered to puff out stylishly
and the wrists are completed with frills
of Liberty silk. Belt Of lilac satin
with gold buckle.
To make this waist for lady of
medium size will require two and one
quarter yards of material forty-four
inches wide.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-18
Warm Weather
Hoods PIIls cure biliousnoss indigestion.
Scarcity of Tin.

The scarcity of tin ore in the world
is pointed out by Geologist B. G..
Skertchley, of Australia, in a published
monograph. He shows that while
known gold fields cover 100000
square miles of the earth's surface, the
located tin fields have an area of only
12,500 square miles. The seven tin
districts of Europe produce about $500
tons yearly, with 5000 tons of this
credited to the Cornwall mines Asia
has two tin districts; Human, in China,
said by some to yield 10000 to 10000
tons annually, but proven to yield less
than $500 tons per year; and the tin
mines of the Straits Settlements and
adjacent territory, the richest in the
world, yielding $4,000 tons yearly.
Africa has no known tin mines; North
America has no paying mines; South
America mines less than 1000 tons per
year, in Bolivia and Peru, and Aus
tralia contributes about 6000 tons a
year.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-18

dresses and genuine mannish garb.
The suit shown in the illustration is
made of dark blue galatea with collar
and shield of white duck and trimming
Of blue braid, but pique, gingham and
linen crash, as we'll as flannel and
serge, are equally suitable.
The blouse is fitted with shoulder
and underarm seams only and pouches
we'll over the belt at both back and
front. The neck is cut low and fin
ished with a genuine sailor collar
which is scanned to the edge. The
sleeves are one-seamed and have the
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-18
The winsome shaker Girl.

ga Shaker girl comes very near the
poets ideal in all the sweet endow-
ments of maidenhood, writes Made
line S. Bridges of the Shakers OF
Mount Lebanon, New York, in the
Ladies' Home Journal. "She is frank,
modest, gentle, refined in voice and
movement, and with that utter uncon-
sciousness of self as rare as it is de-
lightsome in this age of self-assertive
femininity. The Shaker boy-but
why speak of impossibilities? 1 will
not say that no Shaker was ever boy,
but I firmly incline to think that no
boy ever was Shaker. The growing
youths at Lebanon were hearty ana
healthy as outdoor air and exercise
could make them, and full of fun and
mischief-the exuberant vitality that
makes itself heard and seen-this in
striking contrast to the extreme quiet
ude and precision of the grown-up
members.
''It is sometimes asked how Shakers
amuse themselves. A pertinent an-
swer would be that they do not appear
to feel the need of amusement, because
their days and hours are SO full of in
terest. Nevertheless, such need ia
provided for, two evenings in the week
being set apart for social pleasures,
conversation. music, recitation, read.
ing aloud, etc., in which both sexes
participate. In summer pleasant out
door reunions are held.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-18
French orrandy Design.

French organdy, showing bluet
design, with green leaves On white
ground, is here tastefnlly decorated
with blue baby ribbon and white
lace. The full waist has the front end
back shaped in one portion with a
perfectly straight upper edge. This
is gathered in five evenly spacedrows,
which are distributed over the neck
of the glove-itted lining which sup
ports the fulness. Smooth underarm
cores separate the full fronts and
back, and the lining closes in centre
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-18

fulness at the wrists laid in narrow
pleats which are stitched into place.
The skirt is straight and hemmed at
the lower edge. The fulness is laid in
box pleats and the upper edge is
scanned to fitted waist which holds it
securely into place, placket being
placed at the centre back. The shield
portion which completes the neck is
faced into the fitted waist, SO avoiding
all unnecessary complication.
To make this dress for boy of four
years of age four yards Of material
twenty-seven inches wide will be re-
uuired.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-18
Frills For the Dresses.

Many of the pretty silk, crepe de
chine and yelling dresses are finished
with three tiny frills of ribbon, lap
ping each other, and gathered mod
erately full. These frills, though not
novelties, are newer than those made
of the dress goods, and they are given
a novel effect by the deft manner in
which they are adjusted, and by the
beauty of the various two-toned or
double-faced ribbons used. If the
frills are made bit too wide the effect
is spoiled. They must not measure,
all told, more than three inches; there
fore, ribbons a trife over an inch wide
are the proper selection.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-18
AHandsome Sailor Gown.

A handsome model for an autumn
tailor gown is made of pale heliotrope
cloth in bourette weave, figured with
tufts of white camel's- hair. The jacket
of heliotrope cloth turns back with re-
vers of olive-green velvet, showing a
blouse vest of white cloth braided in
green and gold, with narrow belt to
match. The skirt is open up each side
to the waist, revealing panels of white
cloth with cloth straps crossing them
piped with velvet and almost covered
with the green and gold braidworI.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-18

it all troubles have gone. My monthly
sickness used to be so painful, but have
not had the slightest pain since taking
your medicine. I cannot praise your
Vegetable Compound too much. My
husband and friends see such change
in me. look so much better and have
some color in my face"
Mrs. Pinkham invites women who are
i'll to write to her at Lynn, Mass, for
advice, which is freely offered.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-18
Passing of a Famous Millinery.

Owing to the growth Of Paris,
France, the once famous milliner's 8
shop, "a la Belle Anglaise," in the
Place du Roule, will shortly disappear.
1t was founded in 1765. Elizabeth
Foster, the Duchess of Devonshire.
Mme.s Recamier, Pauline Bonaparte
and Marie Antoinette patronized the
place, and Chateaubriand bought his
cravats there. 1t is picturesque lit
tie house, one story high.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-18
Conversations to women doctors.

Concessions have been made to
women doctors in Russia. 1t has been
officially announced that they shall be
equally entitled with men to all State
privileges connected with their pro-
fession. This includes both political
aud social rights; it will open to them
all official posts and will entitle them
to pensions, which will not be taken
away by marriage. and may descend to
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-18

their children. With women's progress
in political and social freedom and in
education, the young Empress has
great sympathy, and she is said to
have had good deal to do with the
concessions just granted to women
doctors.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-18

'Why is great strong man like
you going about begging?" asked a
lady of a tramp, who begged for a
penny.
"Ah, madam" replied the tramp,
"mine is the only profession in which
a gentleman can address beautiful
lady without the formality OF an in
PRODUCTION. Tit Bits.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-18
FATE.

Fair rs the summer azure
A timid violet blew
Close to the forts embrasure
Ger which the hot shells few.
Meath battie-smoke and thunder
The fort was quickly stilled,
It's huge wall blown asunder,
Its brave defenders killed.
Still on the fortress battered,
Whose heroes lay entombed
Beneath their banners tattered,
The peaceful violet bloomed.
-R. X. Munkittrick in Golfers Weekly.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-18

and long chain of these little coral
beads wound round and round her
neck. Any woman who lad the fore
sight to save her coral beads has on
hand fashionable chain, for there is
next to no change in them.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-18
The Fashionable Lorrnon.

The newest lorgnon or fan chain is
made of small pieces of red coral un-
evenly cut It reminds the average
woman of her childhood days when
she wore white frock with red sash
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-18

A Spanish soldiers usual meal con-
sists of bread, olive oil and garlic.
Meat he rarely gets, and to this has
been attributed the fact that his
wounds heal so rapidly.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-18
COULD NOT SLEEP.
Mrs. Finkham Relieved Her of All
Her Troubles.

Mrs. MApaE BABcocK, 176 Second
St., Grand Rapids, Mich, had ovarian
trouble with its attendant aches
and pains, now she is we'll Here
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-18
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Garb Betw cen Dresses and Trousers.
While it is unquestionably true that
rousers are worn by extremely small
boys, the killed skirt still has place
md fills the inevitable gap between
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-18

so had ovarian
trouble. Through
the advice of a
friend 1 began
the use of Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound,
and since taking
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-18

front. The full waist may close at tho
left shoulder and un lerarm seam, or
the more practical centre-front closing
is quite possible and can be readily
made invisible, if SO preferred.
To make this waist for woman OF
medium size two and one-half yardH
of material forty-four inches wide
will be required.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-18

re her own words:
u" Your Vegeta-
lie Compound has
lade me feel like
u new person.
\ Before l be-
gan taking it
II l was all run
| down, felt tired
[ and sleepy most
of the time,
had pains in
my back and
side, and such
IN terrible
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all the time,
N andcould not
WI sleep well
nights. 1 al
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-08-18

are her owl
" Your
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-10
Cowboy Bands Enjoyment.

WooDBlNE, Feb. 9.-The benefit
Saturday night by Mr.. Gillett's Cow
boy band for Mr.. Schoes was a sue.
cess in both music and amount OF
money taken at the door. The boys
looked very nice in their cowboy suits
and played difficult music well, Mr..
Scholes making a good leader. Mr..
Gillett with.his band started Monday
to attend the cattlemen's meeting at
Woodford, |. T. Many others accept
ed Mr.. Gillett's invitation and accom-
panied the party.
At the close of their rehearsal Fri
day evening the members of the band
were invited to the hotel as the guests
of the girls employed in the house,
Misses Annie Longhofer and Lydia
Feckt. After playing few selections,
the dining room door was thrown
open and the boys lined up and took
their places around table well sup
piled with cake and fruit, while the
fair hostesses were ready with hot
coffee and chocolate. After doing
ample justice to the good things pro-
vided, suitable remarks we're made
by the leader, Mr.. Scholes, Charles
Heston and Fred Moore. Three
rousing cheers were given for Mr..
Gillett and a vote Of thanks rendered
the ladies for the treat. After little
time spent in social greetings the
boys started back for the ranch. They
were waylaid by the genial landlord
with box Of cigars in his hand. AL
though some Of the boys seemed rath-
er reluctant to leave, finally all de-
parted well satisfied with the evening
ont.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-02-10
Polymnia Club Entertainment

The Polymnia club will give an en-
tertainment at the opera house Mon
day evening, February IA, being its
first appearance before the public for
two years. The club has been doing
remarkably good work and the enter
tainment which will consist Of can
tata and chorus from the opera 1.-THE
Serenade" will unquestionably be a
delightful one. The scenes presented
will be sung in costume, and Abilene
should show her appreciation Of this
musical organization by giving it
full house. There is nothing that
encourages club Of this kind more
than to see that the people Of the town
are interested in its progress.
The prices will be 20 and So cents.