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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-19
THE JOURNAL.
A GOOD STORY.
THETA CROSSE DIR. ASB p. N.

The following good story on the La
Crosse Postmaster, "Len," or "Dr. B." as
be is Familiarity called, is bound to 60 the
rounds of newspaperdom. We take it
from the Railroad Gazette. but have
heard it from the Postmaster's lips, as he
gravely shifted the title" on his venera-
head.
The CITY of La Crosse is blessed with
genial. whole souled, Norwegian look
ing postmaster, known among his friends
as Ole Boly, proverbial wherever known
for bis fine social qualities and the readi-
ness with which lie always succeeds in
getting out of tight place, frequently
snatching victory from the very jaws of
defeat.
But last Christmas, Ole, probably for
the first time in bis life, was compelled to
acknowledge the corn, and the fun of the
thing is that he tells the story himself,
and seems to enjoy the joke even better
than his hearers.
1t has been the custom Of Ole for sew.
eral years on every holiday TO meet three
other genial spirits aud play match
game of billiards, the only stakes being
the price of the games and the little ct
ceteras, such as cigars and--so forth.
Lsst Christmas the four friends met
according to custom. They had just fair
" warmed up to their work, coats and
overcoats had been laid aside, several
games had been played with varying
success, victory had perched first upon
this banner then upon that, and the fun
and excitement was at its height when he
was reminded BY friend of an engage
ment for himself and wife to dine out
that day, and that his wife was then
waiting for him. Looking at his wstcb,
he thought he would have time to play
one game more. And then one game
more until nine o'clock came, and the con
test ended with victory on his side.
Highly elated, he hastily dOnned bis coat
and started for home. Visions of Justly
indignant wife waiting at home, ''nurs
ing her wrath to keep it warm" served
to somewhat dampen bis otherwise ex-
huberent spirits, and he began to cast
about for a reasonable excuse for so fla
grant breach of etiquette. At length,
having settled the matter in his own
mind, AND trusting TO his proverbiaI good
luck in getting out of tight places, he
arrived at home. And upon answering
his wife that imperative business engage
ments had prevented him from fulfilling
bis dining engagement, like good, sensi-
Die wife. she accepted bis apology with
good grace.
Everything being settled to his salts,
faction, Ole proceeded to divest himself
of his overcoat. when, oh, horrors! in his
h'rry on leaving the billiard hall he had
I ten to PET on his under-coat, and
t. he stood before his wondering wife
: his shirtsleeyes. "WhY husband"
q exclaimed, where hare you been,
and what have YOU been doing. to lose
your coat? ?" Il thought" said Ole, 'or
tried to think of any place beside bill
lard saloon where man would naturally
leave such q garment, when bright idea
flashed across my mind. Forgetting that
it was mid winter. blurted ou; I've
TIE been IN sacimming"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-19
Things A Man Can't do.

''Jennie T. Hazen," in the Chicagoan
says there are some things man can't
do, as follows:
Some woman, in sudden burst of
nervousness, has acknowledged that
there are some things a woman can't do.
and expresses unbnunded admiration for
the men who 10 these things so deity.
Well what if they can do two or three
things better than woman! |, for one.
am not going into ecstacies over them,
nor will make a standing exclamation
point of myself because they "do up"
bundle and carry an umbrella.
Woman can DO husdred things that
they can't, but they never think of max
ing great fuss over it.
One thing man can't do is to own
IN frankly that he can't do everything
better than woman can. Another
thing he can't do is. to carry '.the tahy."
I've tired them. and | know. You just
take oDe--a baby. | mean and ''do it
up" IN blankets and shaws, all snug and
nice. and give it to Joseph to carry; and
while you are putting on your sacque
and hat, Just keep your eye on the baby.
and you will see an omiDous squirming
in the bundle, and hear certain half
smothered-brt to you welI-understood
sounds. Upon investigation, you will
fiDd the baby very red in the face and
its heels where IFS head ought to be i.
You take it and shake it up little. give
il soft pat here and there. and restore it
to him right side up. Will he acknowl-
edge it was bis faultg Will he confess
that he don't know how to carry the ba-
by! Not a bit of it. He will insist that
you gave it to him wrong side up. or that
it was the proper mode of carrying a
baby.
Thirdly. as our parson used to say.
about the time he ought to have said
"seventeenthly and lastly"-he can't
hook up lady's dress: Mt least he
couldn't years ago, when ladies wore
them hooked up in the hack Thcr g
were always three or four hooks and
Dyes that l couldn't reach, and times
without number have called upon ''rny
John" to hook them. The good clumsy
fellow would tumble away with fingers
that were all thumbs. while he grew red
il. the face with bis efforts to make "the
plagued things hitch" giving it up at last
with, "Hanc the things why don't you
have buttons as we do?"
Let me think! What else is there
that he can't dol He can't make tatting,
or crotchet; be can't wear crinoline. nor
manage two yards trail; be can't wear
"a love of bonnet" or s balmoral boot
and last and best of all, he can't say
'no," TO an offer of marriage, and that is
the blessedest privilege we women have
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-19
1868 1868
HALO,
F A r NJ G r!
LOOK HERE!
IF YOU Want the best Self. Rake Reaper
Il and Mower in use, buy the
1868
1858

IF YOU Want the best Self. Rake Reaper
Il and Mower in use, buy the
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
Il 541 x,14,E
3 ~
HAL S
Vegetable SiciIian Hair Remover

Every year increases the 1D0pu-
tdrity of this UGIHdbLe Hair Prep
OrGtiOn, 9ChicIt is due to merit
alone. We can assure our old
patrons that 1t as Kept fully APP to
dts high standard, aud to those
1CytO hare necer used at aUe can
confidently SAP, that at Is the OnIu
reliable and perfected prepare
ton to restore GRAY OEk FADED
HAIR to its youthful color, max
ing at soft, JuStFOUS, and silke1a:
the scalp, by its use, becomes
GUtite and clean; at removes 0U
eruptiOns aud dGndr7tIf, and by
its tonic properties preUeIlts the
hair from falling 0ltt, as it Slim
SttGteS and 7lOHTiSheS the hair
glands. By its use the hair grotUs
thicker and stronger. In badness
1t restores the capillary glands
TO their normal CiOOP, and 1CiU
create q 1lelO gi'OiCth cCcept IN
ertFenle Old age. IL is The most
economical HAIR DRESSING
eUeI' used, as 1t requires feICeP
applications. and gireS tie hair
that splendid glossy appearance
SO much 0duliPed by all. Il. Il.
Hayes, II. d.. State ASs0yeP Of
Mass, says. "'fhe constituents are
pure and carefIffy selected for
excellent QItdIifV. and \ consider
ft The BEST PREPARATION for
its Intended purposes Ne pub
liSL a treatise Oft the hair, srltich
zee send free by mail upon 0plJii-
cation, sCEich cOhfdiHs coa!HeH-
ddtOry notices from cfeg0yl1eII,
DhySicidHs. the press, JIid others.
We hare made the study of the
hair and its diseases % speciality
Jo1. gears, and EUolU fk0f ice make
the most effective preparation for
the restoration and tie IFeSeFrd-
ton of the hair, eltdI,t. and so
acknowledged 6y the best IEeai.
cal and Chemical Authority.
Sod By all Druggists and Dealers "a Asedieins.
COOK, co5URN & CO.
GeRl Agents for Northwestern States,
81 DEARBORN ST., CHICAGO, LII.
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One of the Southern Republican pa
pers praises Mr.. Colfax. aud says he con-
trolls the House with as much ease and
grace Gas Gottschalk would thread the
keys of a piano in dreamy maze Of fault
'.sxing melody"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-19
BLACKSMsTHENC.
CARROLL, VIRGINS. CROSS & CO.

"AVE formed partnership in the above
business. and are prepared to do any,
Thing i'm the Blacksrnithing and Wagon MAJ
king limo in a good substantial manner, and
will guarantee 10 customers superior work at
as low figures as any firm this eide OF La
Crosse Gre rs a trial. Shop on corner OF
Broad and Orange Streets, Prescott, Wis
March Is, 1893. 56-F59
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-19
BOOTS g. SHOES.

THE undersigned is receiving from the
Il Eastern market his Spring Stock of Boots
and Shoes, which he offers 10 the trade much
cheaper than any other firm in Prescott. The
best of Custom Work constantly on hand
and made to order. Repairing done neatly
End promptly. Call and examine my stock.
G.. r. Eckstein.
Prescott, April Ii. 1868. 5I-m9
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-19

uF Ny stock of Groceries is always full,
and my customers can depend on getting the
best of each variety.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-19
improvements.

A new fancy cast iron Spring Seat and
Tool Box has been added TO The Self Raker.
The gearing is made from new set of pat
terms. and and some important changes made
in the bracing of the frame which will make
it one of tbs lightest running Self-rake Reap
ers in use.
w. w. Rhodes,
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-19

IL Anything you want, from the most
substantial articles to the lighter Yankee
Notions, will be sold at the lowest living pri-
ces Call and examine for yourselves.
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Worth the Price we ask for il /!

n. B.-Any farmer wanting a Reaper or
Mower can have the MCCORMICK TO work
through the entire Harvest with any other
Harvesting Machine in the country, he keep
and pay for the one preferred.
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hereby certify Lat iOds soTyg Gf3icted telh Boils
fer tgco years, e.gcpig Themselves poa my links and
ether parts Of ny biy. Tile s,sFIgs mitch endured
from then. jJidesrribGJe. sSftce 1t 70 soy thai
Iaih iv ffsf Srerit of TIE most popular bin,nr
Dies biH alfl"Ui Tlrorng he GglicoH II LEgft. by
lac earnest lsqasf istaG;e friend, ifi,csi
10 thy i'T- J. 81. fofHds ItBHF Doctor or. rosy
hTrE :: ret G! all ag Balls 7fmore.i and nag
health RESIN ri ny ing Lr. foleHds gssd nisct-
icines. MILTON B4L Z.
Elo-tnr Z
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-19
LIBERAL OFFER

Or giving Machines TO Farmers on trial thro'
the entire season, in competition with any
other. Don't be led into giving your order
for any machine until you give ours trial in
the field We know we can give you ma
chine that will please that will work TO your
entire satisfaction under all circumstances
that combines all modern Improvements of
any value; and that viii be
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1868-07-05

The LONDON RABBLE AT BARRErr's Ex-
EcuTIoN.-We, in this country, can scarcely
conceive of the depths Of degradation to
which an English rabble condescend. The
very nature of the people seems to be ELI
minated and replaced by the foulest and
most loathsome traits of brute instinct. A
London correspondent of an Irish paper,
describing the execution of Barrett, says:
People cannot realize an idea of the ruff
hanism of London rnbble. For an execu-
ton, all the hells here give up their quota
OF brutalized and bedeviled humanity, and
the result is an assemblage of faces such as
the most malignant of the tends would be
ashamed to wear. Eyes askance, broken
noses, and no noses at all, hanging, doglike
and brutally sensual lips, and a general
play of features which meant nothing if it
did not mean utter recklessnessSthese
startled one on every side, and appalled,
people unused to London crowd. Such
We're the remarkable points of the last pub
lie execution. Many of the leading journals
the execution as being uniustii-
able on more than one ground. The Times
and Telegraph, who have gone in for Chang
idg" land ,Oho haze hanged BnrrettJ seemed
ashamed of the transaction, and their lead
rrs on the subject are rniserably weak.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1868-07-05

MURDER OF O'FARRELL.-The dastardly
Australian officials have <endeayored to
identify the act of O'FaCren with the Iaenian
organizations. Although the insane rawlings
ol the man himself at first gave some color
ing to thls.>~yet, in his last moments. he
prepared a statement of the whole transac-
ton placing it in the hands of the secretary
oL/state. with request that it might be
published. This the Government refused
TO DO, tearing the trntl, would sinh, them
sun tower I'D lntamy for the nctiirious pre-
cipltancy with which they barbarously hur-
rled the man to his doom Fortunately. q
copy OF the document was retained, which
completely exhoneratcs the above BODY
from any connection with the attempt to
murder the Duke of Edinburgh: Z
belhg now about, to appear before my
Creator, feel it my duty to give expression
70 my heartfelt sorrow for the grievous
crime have committed. From the yerv
bottom of my heart do grieve for what
have done. have hitherto said that was
9ae OF many who were prepared to do the
deed, had not l done it. l had not the
slightest foundation for such a statement
never was connected with any man or any
body of men who had for their object the
taking OF the life of the Duke of Edinburgh.
Never was L in any other than,in an indi
t;a manner connected with That organiza-
ton in Ireland and elsewhere, WHICH is
known by the name of the Fenian organiza-
ton. | wish, moreover, distinctly to assert
that there was not human being in exist
ence who had the slightest idea of the OBJ
Ject had in view when meditated on,and,
through the merciful providence Of God,
failed in carrying into effect the death Of
the Duke of Edinburgh. 1 have written to
the printers of two Irish periodicals an adj
dress to the people of Ireland; and so Ger
tain was of the death of the duke that
stated therein that which believed would
be the fact; and l think / have more
than implied that was but one of an or.
sanIzatIon to carry the same into effect. | -
need but say that the truth of the latter
portion rests upon slighter foundation than
The former; in fact, that, unless from mere
nearsa&, had no foundation for saving
mere was Fsnian association in New
,''a wales. ssffom continually thinking
% call the wrongs of ireland, became ex-
'lted ana hlled with enthusiasm on the sub
eet and 1t was while under the influence
u those FEELINGS that 1 attempted to perpe-
rate the deed for which / am most justly
'"'i.ti Upon t" suffer. II. j. O'FARKEIL.
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IFor the Morning Star
CON s o L A T I o N .
~ LEoNA LEE.


love snem that love and they that III inc eur
morning watch for shall find me- .ttSs-,
Blessed consolation to weary eeart,
When at length from earth wo Parti
Hwe've Iorsda our 1ether sen,
Hweve listenel to H. warming,
watching in ~ carly morning
That ven Ana Him, truth doth tell
Il love them that love me =!
What greater joy can be
To tho careworn mortal
If 70 seek mo. 70 shall find
Grester wealth than diamond mine
Atuy golden portal.
In the carly morning rise,
wssch for me beyond tho skies
watch for mo until como;
And youu surely find mo then.
And ysuu rove threuGh every glen
In my he4vaaly ho0e.
Nrw os-EANs, June i7tA, 1888.
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CORNING STAR AND CATHOLIC MESSENGER.

NEW ORLEANS SUNDAY. JULY s. 1865.
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The breeze had died away, SO that he
would, he knew, be infinitely longer in re-
turning to Clare Island than he had been in
coming from it. AS he passed Paudeen, he
that he would probably lose more time by
the stoppage than he could gain by the
boys assistance, he changed his mind and
went on his way alone. 1t was hot and
weary work, but he put all his strength
and will to it, and did it in a shorter time
fore his presence was apparently, sorely
needed for just as he neared the harbor,
the deep, angry bay of the wolf-dog MAZDA
reached his ear. This was followed by a
wOman's voice, endeavoring probably to
soothe the dog, and this again by long,
aid across the waters. Thus urged O'More
pulled with redoubled energy, and next
moment was in the harbor. A carragh,
ownerless and empty, was lying loose
beside the pier, and few yards from the
tionless as a statue, one hand raised in an
attitude ofdefense, confronting Mazda, who
with head erect and bristling hair, seemed
to bid her advance further at her peril,
Had she attempted to retreat had she
shown even shadow of tirnidity or of
yielding, the dog would, undoubtedly, have
torn her into pieces; but, with wonderful
nerve and courage, she had SO far stood her
ground, and, rebulSed by her stiffness and
unyielding attitude, Mazda, up to that mo-
ment, had fortunately contented her sense
Of duty by keeping close watch upon her
proceedings. Mortified at the sight, and
dreading lest Mazda might mistake even
the sound of his voice for signal of attack,
Roger hastily leaped on shore. Henrietta
heard him, and without even daring to
turn her head in his direction, whispered
softly:
.tCall off your dog--for Gods dear sake,
call her off at oncer = 40 :
Roger made no reply, tfor, in TACT, he did
not dare to speak,) but he made one bound
forward and placed himself between her and
her foe. Nadia instantly abandoned her
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ReJoielnEs InBFooRe county.
o0rraspoadeaoe q pias5lrgA Commercial.
sTEupHEyILLR, o., NoY. d, lses.


STEUBEEyMLRr o., Nov. II, 1865.
The Rspnbiicans OF Brooke county,
West Va, occupied the bluffs opposite
this city last night. Their camp fires
and marching lights, through the dim
mist that hung over the river, had the
appearances OF 4 Thousand moving,
flashing stars. But we had, no fear OF
fnvasions Our people3 knsW they were
rejoicing over The success OF a common
cause, and in the prospect Of that
peace which Grants election promises
20 secure to allsthe country. Tho Rs
publicanE Of Brooke county are wide
awake. earnest people, and when the
work of the canvass was before them
they were not found asleep. Al the
great uulen dem0nstration which oe-
Cured "a this city on the dtxrn day of
October, one OF its notable features
was the Brooke county delegation,
headed BY thirty eight ladies on horse
back, Representing The various States,
led blythe Goddess of Liberty, This
1sct has not hitherto app red u pint,
and now make record OF Il in the
Commercial. believing that Brooke
county and her patriotic ladies deserve
special mention for their ZEAL
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Reduction in Prices,
$50 70 REDUCE STOCK! Ar
NJ. q q MAN & cos!

love me yourself; Heaven forgive me
for profaning the name of loveln
Heaven forgive you for blasphenl-
ing the purest, fondeHt love, that ever
one creature laid at the feet OF another,
Yes, Helen Rolleston, I love you; and
VIII save you from the grave and nom
the villain Wardlaw; both from the
one and the other.n y ~ so
so" said Helen, clinching her teeth.
hope this is true; I hope you do love
me, you wretch; then may find a way
to punish you for belying the absent,
ana stabbing me to the heart, through
der throat sWelled with violent con-
vulsion, and she could utter no more
for a moment; and she put her white
handkerchief toiher lips, and drew It
away dtscolored slightly with blood.
"Ahl you love me-" she cried; "then
knowetpE your comfort, thar you have
shortened my short life a day or two,
by slandeFing him to my face, You
monster. Look there at your love, and
see what It has done for me.''
She put the handkerchief under his
eyes, with hate cleaning in her own,
Mr.. Hazel turned ashy pale, and
glRred at IL with horror he could have
seen his own shed. with stoical Arm
ness; but a,mortal sickness struck his
heart at the sight Of her blood. His
hands rose and quivered in aspeculiar
way, his sight left him, and the strong
man, bnt, tender lover staggered, and
fell heavily on the deck, in a dead
swoon, and lay at her feet, pale and
motlonless.
She uttered a scream, and sailors
came running.
They lifted him, with rough sympa-
thy; and Helen Rolleston gstired to her
cabin, painting with agitation. But she
had .ll title or no pity for the Hlanderer,
She read Arthur Wandiaw's letter
again, kissed 1t, wept over it, reproach-
ed herself for not having loved the
writer enough; and vowed to repair
that fault. HPoor slandered Arthur"
said she; "from this hour will love
you as devotedly as you love me-"
r. - fro BE coNrISuEDL ft5
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NIT lfaRRAr MEY YnRK AGRICUI.

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Are reetnlly informed that Messm.
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extensive Contracts throughout the South.
THEY PAY CASH FOR ALL TuEADYERTIHING
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Publishers wishing 10 have their journals
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GABINEF makers are very busy with
General Grant now. Governor SteVen-
son, Of West Virginia, ought to try his
hand At IL, Tor he was7an excellent cab
met maker VIXEN be lived in Pittsburgh.
-PiLtsbltEgR Gnssae a