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Evening journal., 1904-12-22
A Biz Real Eatatn Deal.

Pittsburg. Dec. 22.-It is announced
hore that a real estate trade deal OF
unusual proportions was closed in
New York. by which the e. NJ. Rush
estate, of this city. secures three large
hotel properties in New York city.
giving In part payment its real estate
holdings in Pittsburg valued at ST.
100000 The aggregate value Of the
properties involved is in the nelghboI-
hood of $5,000.00O. The Rush estate
has had transferred to It for a con
sideration Of s4.150,OOO the Breton
Han. the Regent and the Aberdeen,
all 13-story hotels of New York, the
romhined rental Of which is $22O,OOO
per annum.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
Odd Juries.

The sheriff Of certain county in
England, being Of a jocular turn of
mind, quietly picked a jury Of the
twelve fattest men eligible for the pur-
pose-men so fat that when they ap-
peared in court and the time came for
them TO take up their position in the
jury box It was found that but nine Of
them could be accommodated. How
ever, by Encouragement and squeezing
and amid the bolsterous laughter Of the
court they finally succeeded in crowd
ing into their allotted quarters-a pack
ed jury in the most literal sense.
Following this fat jury, the same
merry sheriff had collected lean jury,
thin enough to have been accommodate
ed in the jury box twice over At an
other time he gathered a jury OF bar
bers and, as n crownlng feat, jury Of
twelve men who squinted.-Gree Bag
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
nnrth shnne Thcorles.

It was Thales who first propagated
the theory that the earth is round, and
Anaximander held that 1t moved on its
own axis and that the moon shone by
reflected light of the sun. Pythagoras,
five centuries before the Christian era,
anticipated Copernicus by saying that
the sun and not the earth was the cen
ter Of the planetary world. But the
Ptolemaic system, which made the
earth the center. superseded the specu-
lations Of the philosopher whose opin-
ion concerning wild fowl has gained
wider currency than his more sensible
views. And, in spite OF the researches
Of many astronomers Of eminence, II
was left for Copernicus in the sixteenth
century TO convince the world of the
truth Of the Pythagorean hypothesis.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22

Those who have been reading Mr..
Lawson's story in Everybody's ,Maga-
zine viii have remarked a great change
that is going on in the attitude of the
public. When the foreword was pub
lished last July there We're all sorts
of opinions about it. AS the story de-
veloped and the people realized that
Mr.. Lawson was not only making good
what he promised in the foreword, but
even going far beyond his promises,
the public thought began to crystal
lie into certainty that here for the
first time was being told the inside
story of the crimes Of Finance, told in
vivid lightning that carried
conviction. There remained some.
however who continued to hunt for
the motive; some who praised the
style but questioned the truth of the
revelations. But as the story moves
along, like a great fire. pitilessly. horri-
bly, twisting. soaring. consuming the
proud giants of the forest, ever widen
ing and growing in fury, but always
going on relentlessly. those doubling
ones begin to feel a growing convic-
tion that it required fuel to make such
a fire.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
.Ine storr of nn Icnrnncment

OF Field Marshal Count Waldersee
It is said that be proposed to Princess
Noer, who became his wife. under the
following circumstances: The princess
had been shopping and had a small
parcel in her hand when he met her.
saluted and turned around TO accom-
pany her TO the door Of her residence.
The princess held out the parcel 10
him. He looked distressed. She af-
fected not to understand why. He re-
minded her of the severe rule prohibit
ing military men Of every degree from
carrying IN the street parcels OF even
ladies' wraps. She told him that the
rule was absurd. and that in this in
stance It must be disregarded. or else
He laughed. took the parcel and called
next day 10 know what penalty he
would have incurred had he not
broken the rule. She made a saucv
reply. Both banded words half gay.
halr sentimental, with the consequence
that the visit ended in an engagement
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
LITERARY

gins new volumne and several Of the
very interesting projects which are to
be features Of the coming year. Edith
Wharton starts her first long novel Of
contemporary American life, entitled
THE House Of Mirth." 1t deals with
the life of the very rich in search for
changing amusement, and the tragical
predicament Of a young. charming wo-
man who has a right, by birth and
tradition, to take her place in society.
While the story is full of satire, it also
touches depths Of emotion that Mrs.
Wharton's previous work has not re-
vealed Each instalment will be illus
trated Ivy A. b. Wenzell.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
senseiess survivnIa.

Trade has curious traditions The
tailor continues to afflx those two un-
necessary buttons TO our coat cuff and
would never dream Of dropping the
buttons at the back of our froclS coat.
though. as Sir Lucius O'Trigger OBJ
served more than n century ago, 1--WE
wear no swords" Does any man want
an umbrella cover? Yet you will
scarcely buy an umbrella that has not
to be denuded Of that strange incum-
brance.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22

When the Booklovers' Magazine is
sued its first number. two years ago.
II made no promise other than that
each succeeding issue would be better.
or worse than its predecessor 1t is
evident that no backward step has been
taken, judging from the appearance Of
the January number for 1905. The
Booklovers' Magazine has come to stay
but not to stay still.
The most striking paper in the jan
uary number Is N. 4. Bacon's predic-
tion of the worldwide results likely to
follow the Russo-Japanese war. 1t is a
contribution to the permanent litera-
ture OF the war that win be welcomed
by a thoughtful public, eager for infor-
nation, but impatient of mere super
fetal comment.
Lovers of precious stones will find in
the article on "A City Built on Rubies"
very graphic account Of the ruby
mines at Mogok. in Burma, the largest
i'm the world. The Illustrations are par
ticularly attractive.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22

It's the little colds that grow intc
big colds; the big colds that end in con
sumption and death. Watch the little
colds. DR.. Woods Norway Pine Syrup.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
Opera Glasses and Field Glasses.

We have a large assortment of them
all styles, all prices; one-third less thar
usual price. Treat yourself to a pair OF
them for Christmas. S. L. Mckee
leading optician, No. SIG Market street
Opera House Building.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1904-11-09
curiessu Ways of Crabs.

Certain species of crabs cover them
selves with seaweed in order to de-
ceive their foes. One crab was seen by
the naturalist Eisig In 1878 to pluck
of zoophyles, those plantlike animal
colonies which grow on shells and
stones and to az them on the spines
and hairs Of its shell. A still deeper
romance of defensive tactics Is to be
found In the case Of certain hermit
crabs. They live In the CASTOR shells
Of whelks and crawl about, house on
back. One claw is bigger than the 9TH
er, and this is an adaptive feature, for
when the crab retires into Its house
the bigger claw is tucked across the
mouth of the shell to bar the way
against possible intruder. More curl
Gus still Is the habit OF one species
which tolls along with a sea anemone
fixed to his shell, Hike Sindbad carrying
the Old Man of the Sea. Great care is
taken of this anemone. II is fed by
the crab, and If the latter has to seek
new shell by reason of his growth
he tenderly shifts his tenant Off the old
abode and places him on the new one.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1904-11-09
The Distant Stars.

Speaking roughly, we have reason,
from the data SO far available, to be-
heve that the stars of the Milky Way
are situated at a distance between
100,000,000 and 200,00O,000 times the
distance from the sun. At distances
less than this it seems likely that the
stars are distributed through space
with some approach to uniformity. We
may state as general conclusion indi-
Gated by several methods Of making
the estimate that nearly all the stars
which we can see with our telescopes
are contained within sphere not like
" to be much more than 200,OOO,OO0
times the distance of the sun.
Granting that all the stars we can
see are contained within this limit,
may there not be any number of stars
without the limit which are invisible
only because they are too far away to
be SEEM Simon Newcomb in Harper's
Magazine.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1904-11-09

Women speak best when they retain
their seats at table, the very fact that
they are standing and facing their au-
diences having tendency to give the
bravest OF women stage fright. Wom-
en- orators have the advantage over
men in knowing that their attire will
have much to do with keeping the at
tention of their audience. A pretty wo-
man In pretty gown, fan, muff, a
jewel, will hold the eyes Of the women
listeners even IL they do not care much
for the speech.-What to Eat.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1904-11-09
Dean Holes wit.

On one occasion Dean Hole, the well
known English clergyman, with Mrs.
Hole, landed at Dover, much exhaust
ed, after rough crossing of the Eng
lish channel. While waiting for the
train the dean pored over the railway
regulations. "Ah," he said, addressing
the station inspector, fits one consola-
ton after such a crossing and this
tiresome wait that we go back at half
price" II don't understand, sir" was
the officials reply. "There is no special
reduction ''Oh, yes, there is" said
the dean. 1--WE just been reading all
your notices, and you state that you
take returned empties at much reduced
rate" Once when the dean was play
ing whist for threepenny points he APP
peared to be very well provided with
threepenny bits. "Ah," his opponent
remarked, "have you the offertory with
your What, sir" the dean answered,
do you recognize your miserable con-
tributionsT'
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1904-11-09
Too Easy Success.

Success in literature early in writ
ers career is often a serious misfor-
tune, writes Julius Chambers in the
Ptttsburg Dispatch. / distinctly recall
a conversation with Frank r. Stock
ton regarding The Lady or the TigerY
that illustrates this point Never was
! 80 near starvation since I began to
write as after the publication of The
Lady or the Tigerg" said Mr.. Stock
ton. For nearly two years everything
/ offered for sale was sent back with
the curt explanation that 1t did not
compare with that story. The Lady
or the Tiger? was made standard by
which everything was judged. Prior
to it's publication had trouble in sell
ing my matter, and that very story had
been offered to every publisher in New
York before it was accepted"
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1904-11-09
INCREASED INSURANCE RATES.
Duluth Commercial Club Reports In Fa-
Y0r Of Mutual Companies.

At meeting of the Commercial
club OF Duluth, Oct. 18th, especially
called to take action against the late
increase Of fire insurance rates, the
following points were brought out:
That the surplus already gath
cred and now in the hands of the
Fire Insurance Companies was, ac-
cordlng to past experience, ample
to meet CONGREGATIONS.
That the loss ratio Of Duluth for
the past ten years was only So per
cent of the premiums paid in that
city.
That by concerted action of a large
majority of Fire Insurance agents
their commission had been largely
increased, which was the main rea-
son for increasing rates.
With increasing commission comes
multiplicity of agencies and more
reckless underwriting, overinsur-
ance, fostering incendiarism for
gain, which alone can be covered
by increasing rates.
In Iowa where reduction in
rates was proposed by leading fire
insurance companies, the agents
combined to defeat the reduction,
significantly requesting increase in
commission If the companies were
receiving too much premium.
Agents are now attempting to
force an endorsement on policies
that the expiration belongs to the
AGENT making the agent sole die
tators in local issues.
The conviction was expressed
that combination of property in
terests was needed to properly cope
with the agents combination, as
well as the union of fire Insurance
companies.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1904-11-09
An Ant Refort.

In the biography of DR. Hawtrey, a
famous English schoolmaster, there is
a description of his unkempt appear
ance, with comment which has been
greatly quoted. 1t Is said that he was
scolding for being late at morning les
sons boy, who replied that he had
no time to dress. But I can dress in
time" said the doctor. "Yes," replied
the boy, but wash"
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1904-11-09
Minnesota VS.. Wisconsin.

On Saturday, Nov. 18th, the above
teams will meet at Northrup Field,
Minneapolis, which will undoubtedly
be the greatest athletic event in the
Northwest this season. Low rate ex-
cursion tickets Via the Minneapolis q
St. Louis. Call on agents for particu-
lars
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1904-11-09

II it be true that a man who never
makes mistakes never makes anything
at all it Is equally true that an ora
tor who never says an indiscreet thing
may be confidently reckoned on never
to say anything at all worth hearing.
London World
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1904-11-09
EnaY Politics.

when you first entered politics."
said the young man who is looking for
knowledge, did you set out with the
determination to win at any cost?"
NO." answered Senator Sorghum; 81
set out with the determination to win
at as little expense as possible -
Washington Star.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1904-11-09
"A Good Complexion.

Sparkling eyes and rosy cheeks restored
BY using DeWitt,s Little Early Risers. SO
writes 5. P.'Moore, Of Nacogdoches, Tex. A
certain cure for biliousness. constipation,
etc. Small pill easy to take-easy to act.
Sold By Il. NJ. Hitchcock.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1904-11-09
Deduction.

Singleton How do you know her
age7 Doubleton-By her pleased ex-
preston when / told her women were
their loveliest at thirty-fve.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1904-11-09

She (after accepting him)-Have you
ever loved any other girl2 Ger
tainiy. / can bring you half a dozen
written testimonials IL necessary.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1904-11-09
Helped Him Ont.

Belle-Did you have to help him ont
when he proposed? May-No; papa
did-Town Topics.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1904-11-09

One OF the hardest things to find In
this world Is a friend who isn't hard
up at the same time you are Chicago
News.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1904-11-09
AROUND THE COUNTY.
Items Of General Interest Picked From
the Different Exchanges.

The foundation for the parochia
!. school at Morgan is about completed
The new mill at Milroy has beer
started up and is doing good work
Sanborn Eastern Stars will give !
dance in the opera house on Thanks
giving night.
Editor McRae of the San born Sen.
tinel is taking lessons in the general
art OF bowling.
Editor L. A. Cooler is bracing up
the editorial and local pages of the
Wabasso Standard.
Ii Horse buyers throughout the
county report it difficult to find
good draft horses.
Morgan has made application for
a state farmers institute to be held
there during the coming winter.
Gust. Sickman of Vesta went to
Colfax Springs, Iowa, where the
rheumatism was Lboiled out of his
system.
VIM. Henry Eustis and W. /.
Nolan wound up the campaign in
Walnut Grove on Friday evening,
Nov. 4th.
DR.. Jellison, once of Seaforth, is
lecturing on the educational sys-
tenn of China, and spoke at Revere
on Nov. 18th.
The Stall concert company gave
an entertainment for the benefit of
the Sanborn schools on the evening
of Nov. 9th.
Fred. Busse, Charlestown farm
er, realized $500 from small bunch
OF hogs, at recent sale in Sanborn.
They were perfect in size and con-
dition.
The old depot at Sleepy Eye,
loaded on fiat cars, was hauled to
Gary, S. D., where it is to be used
in place of the one recently de-
stroyed by fire at that place.
Four students of the Revere
schools recently told what they
would do if they had a million dol
lars. There was more charity than
business in their willingness.
Fire destroyed the residence of
W. A. Wagner at Sanborn on the
evening of Oct. 21st. The building
was worth about 200, Oh which
there was only $3.50 insurance.
W. A. Marvin of Redwood Falls
has purchased all of the flax straw
grown on the Gillian farm during
the past season. He will use it in
his tow mill at the county seat.
Five stacks of hay belonging to
Ralph Miller of North Hero town
ship, was destroyed by fire on Oct.
10th. The fire was started in a
slough and got beyond the control
Of Mr.. Miller.
The St. Paul Daily News contends
that Redwood Falls has the prettiest
girls in the northwest. The Bald
win twins were pictured in the Dis
patch few days before the state
ment was made.
Nelson Bros. elevator at Milroy.
valued at $4,000, was destroyed by
fire on the night of Oct. 10Th. There
were 5000 bushels of grain in the
elevator at the time the building
was destroyed. The fire originated
in the engine room, but from what
cause is unknown.
The Walnut Grove Tribune re-
cords the marriage of August E. |
Poison and Rose McGinn on Oct. |
10Th, of Axel Bondeson and Annie
Carlson on Oct. 10th and OF Nordof |
Erickson and Nina Bondeson on the
same day as the latter. The Tri-
bune's wedding reporter had to go
some.
Ormie Wyman, son of Mrs. Janet
Wyman of Underwood township,
was united in marriage to Miss
Sadie Hunt, charming Anoka girl,
at the home of the bride sparents in
Anoka, on Oct. 18th. The couple
will reside on the Wyman farm.
Miss Sadie Barber of Vesta attend
ed the wedding.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1904-11-09
FRS National Bank ,
REDWOOD FALLS. MINI.

established in 1879. Incorporated intoa state
Bank in 1891.
Authorized Capital, $4,000.
Paid Up Capital, $25, 900.
Surplus fund Sc 800
Undivided Profits $4,000
SECULAR Banking Business Transacted
OFFICERS:
A. G. BURMEISTER, President.
II. d. BALDWIN, Vice President,
Il. A. BALDWIN, Cashier,
0. w. MCMILLAN, Asst. Cashier.
DIRECTOR
A. G. Burmeister, a. d. BALDWIN, E. A.
Luscher, A. Z. Ward, II e.. Miller and
"a. A. Baldwin.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1904-09-03
Timber Land, Act June 3. 1878.-Not1ce for
Publication limited States Land Office. Du-
1.1fk%

Timber Land. Act June 3: 1s7s SIS; Notice for
luth, MIMI. May II. 1904.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
June 8. 1873. entitled IAN act for the sale Of
timber lands IN the States Of California, Oregon.
Nevada and Washington Territory" as extern
ded to ell the Public Land States by act Of
county Of Douglas. state ofWisconsia. has this
dsg filed in this office his swor2 stat No.
nw'@ Of section IS, nh Of neA and SEX
of mex of secticn Is in township
81 north. range 5 west and will offer proof to
show that the land sought is more valuable
for its timber or stone than for agricultural
purposes and to establish his claim to said
land before the Register and Receiver of this
Office at Duluth. MIMI, on Tuesday. the 18th
day Of October. 1904.
He names as witnesses:
j.. H Hanson, Peter Einon aud Ben Einon
of Superior, Wis.,, I. 8. Selseth Of Glenw0od.
Mimi.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
sbove-descrlbed lands are requested to file their
claims In this Office on or before said 10th day
$50 VIM. E. CULKIN. Register.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1904-09-03
Timber Land. Act June 3, 1s7s.-Notice for
publication. United States Land Office. DID,
)nth Mlnn Aup q 1914

Timber Land. Act June 3, 1s7s.-Notice for
luth. Mimi. Aug. g. 1904.
Notice is hereby giver that in compliance
with the provisions Of the act of Congress of
June 3, 1873, entitled IAN act for the sale OF
timber lands in the States of California. Ore
gon. Nevada and Washington Territory" as ex-
tended to all the Public Land States by act of
August 4, 1892. Louis E. NJ. Plante Of Grand
Maraie, county Of Cook, state of Minnesota,
has this day filed in this office his sworn state
ment No. 9S51. for the eh of SEA, swA of seA,
sell Of swk of section 20 in township "a north.
range: east. and will offer proof to show that
the land sought is more valuable for it's timber
or stone than for agricultural purposes, and to
establish his claim to said land before 6. ii.
rsnd a. s. Mnm at his office st
day Of November. 1904. =:
He names as witnesses:
Frank Kadonce. Jas. G.. Scott, Gust L. Peter
son and Olof M. Fredrickson, all of Grand Ma
rails, MINI.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-descr bed lands are requested to file their
November, 1904.
9-3 W. E. CULKIN, Register.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1904-09-03
Timber Land. Act June. a. ISIS Notice for:
Publication.-United States Land Office, Du-
nth Mimi Naval 1004 -. fs =. i II,

Timber Land. Act June ~ ISIS Notice for:
E Publication!-United States Land Office, Du-
luth. MIMI. Mays8t. 1904. zssl. PM %s IS =
Notieeis hereby given thst IN compliance with
With the grovisi9 ,.s. Of re st & CSne!es q
timber lands il the states q California. Oregon,
deti' to oil the Public Land States by act Of
August 4. 1892, 1ver selseth, Of Glenwooa, coun-
filed in this office his sworn statement No. o6Oa
for the purchase of The ~ Of nwt and nwk Of
in Township 81 north, Range w. and viii
offer proof to show that land sought 10 more
valuable for its timber or stone than for agri.
cultural purposes. and to establish her claim
to said land before the Register and Receiver Of
this office at Duluth, minn., ON Tuesday, the
18th day of October. 1904.
. He names as witnesses:
Peter Einon and Ben Einon Of Superior, Wis.,,
W. J. Wheeler of Beaver Bay; MIMI, L. P.
Ekern of Superior. Wis.
Any and Ill persons claiming adversely the
above-descr'bed lands are requested to file their
claims in this Office on or before said 18th day
Of October, 1904.
7-30 VIM. E. CULKIN. Register.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1904-09-03

Notice for Publication. Department Of the In
tenor. Land Office at Duluth. Mimi, August
Ii, 1904.
Notice is hereby given that the following
sstfe1 hse neg notice Of b: to
that said proof will be made before g. r. Car
hart. u. 8: Commissioner. at his cft1oe at Grand
Marais, MIMI, on Sept. a.. 1904, viz: Edmund
NJ. Pope, who made homestead entry No.
1900, for the nwA Of Section "a. Twp. 81 n, X.
w. 4th p. NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said land, viz:
Joseph Mason. Olof N. Fredrickson. William
Noble and Chris Johnson, all Of Grand Marsis.
MINI.
$40 W. e. COLK1N. ReRi1ter.