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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-03-07
The Mystery Of Carver's Cave.

journal, 10 story Whlcn may De eplt-
omized as follows:
About the middle of December last,
a quaint and curious old man called
upon him, by the name of John Ed.
wards, who requested him to draw up a
number of contracts in blank, whereby
the said Edwards was to agree, for
certain sum of money, to keep the
Mississippi river entirely free from ice
during the entire year. To confirm
MIR. Robbins of his ability to do it, Mr..
Edwards took him to Carver's Cave,
where from a secret niche in the rock,
he procured small vial of pale yellow
liquid, holding about two ounces, which
he exhibited IL triumphant manner,
and said "there is the subtance that
crowns me King" He begged Mr.
Robbins to come to the river aad see
the effect of one drop of it on the ice,
telling him to be prepared to run at
his utmost speed as soon as he should
pour it out. The following result is in
his own words: He tilted the bottle
carefully, let out, apparently, drop,
and calling out to me to run for my
life, he ran for the shore. | turned
leisurely to follow in his direction,
when, gracious heavens! what was this?
there appeared to be terrible Kissing
under my feet; heavens! the ice was
cracking with the roar Of a park artil-
lery. The ice seemed to be dissolying
all around me, and the water was al
ready coming over my feet; ! ran at
the top of my speed, splashing the wa
ter about in my progress, to the bank,
which | reached in breathless state.
As reached the bank, my companion
grasped me in terribly excited man
ner, babe me look around; | seemed to
be innoculated with the terrible excite
ment, that he was laboring under.
gazed out upon the river, the binding
sleet beat vainly against my face; /
stood like one entraced. The ice was
breaking up, and dissolving from my
view, for distance equal to several
squares. 1t appeared to become honey
coined, and rotten, and melted as easily
as it it had been cast into a frey fur
mace. II seemed also to crack and
break by expansion.
We must have stood upon the bank
and watched the process of dissolution
for fully half an hour, aud when We re-
luctantly left, there was a space of
open water for at least quarter of
mile square. left the place perfectly
dumbfeunded The tremendous i'm
port of my companions discovery,
burst upon my excited mind, IN all its
startling reality.
A few days after this the old man
was found dead. No clue to his secret
could be found-his mysterious vials of
chemicals had disappeared. During
his interview with Mr.. Robbins he ex-
hibited piece of oiled silk upon which
the recipe for this wonderful substance
was written, remarking that he would
swallow it if he should ever get in
tight piece. The contents Of the stom-
ach at the post norton examination,
made by j. II Stuart, NJ d., revealed
something like the appearance of ollie
silk, but SO thoroughly masticated as to
wholly estroy everything written there
on.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-03-07

A CELEBRATED physician was called
upon recently by person suffering
from rheumatism, who insisted upon
his doing something for him. The
physician wrote prescription, and, as
the patient went out of the room, said
to him, 81 wish you would let me know
if that does you any good for | have
myself been very much troubled with
rheumatism lately
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-02
ADVERTISING IN DULL TIMES.

The New York Evening Post gives
the following from the Milwaukee
lPiscOnsin:
+ After the. crash of '57, when every
body was almost scared to death, and
the croakers predicted that the cOun-
try had gone to smash, a dry goods
house was opened in this city; which
proceeded ON the principle that in
order to reach the boarded money in
the pockets of the people, the proprie-
tors must sell at very reasonable prices
and advertise very largely. They
worked vigorously upon this principle.
Their brother merchants, who did not
advertise, predicted that the new COM
ers would be ruined, as they paid too
much for advertising. Nevertheless
they persisted. In a single year they
paid $500 in gold to the daily WiscOn-
sin, for advertising; at the end of seven
years they retired with q fortune of
100000, while other merchants on
the same street, some of them opposite
their store had failed. sl
ave remember," says the Post, "a
similar instance among our own adver-
tisers in the panic Of 1857. A merchant
continued his advertisement in our
columns through the whole period of
stagnation, and Notwithstanding the
many predictions that it wouldn't
pay his testimony afterward was
that his sales We're steady and his
profits satisfactory, while manya mer-
chant around him who couldn't afford
to advertise saw his clerks stand idle
behind the counters.
A financial panic does not mean
that no one has any money. There is
plenty of money in the country, and
those who hoard it are just the ones to
be eager for the bargains which n fall
in prices holds out. But to buy they
must know where to buy, and the
merchant who tells them will receive
their cash."
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-02

THE GUILTY PARSHALL.-The Rev.
Mr.. Parshall, Baptist minister of
Oakland, formerly of Sacramento, was
tried by his church authorities, and
was found guilty of these charges upon
this vote:
Charge 1st--Accused the Rev. r. F.
Parshall with beinglguilty of lasciv-
ious conduct and language indicative
of lascivious designs. ........
Specification 1st-That lie said to a
certain widow lady name withheld
from the public) that he loved her,
and under the pretense of giving her
spiritual advice he proposed an elope-
ment with her, and made an infamous
proposal to her.
The finding of the council on the
above specification is as follows:
Found guilty by vote by IS to IL.
Specification 2d-Enticing young
lady into the church at night, and at
tempting to have .carnal connection
with her, and placing his hands upon
her in a lecherous manner.
The finding OF this specification Is,
found guilty by vote OF 10 to 10.
Specification Sd = Attempting to
kiss four young ladies, quite young
girls, members of this church, taking
them in his arms, placing and rubbing
his face against theirs in a licentious
manner. Sometimes these acts took
place in a house, and at other times in
a buggy while out riding, always
alone. These girls were 16 to II years
of age.
The finding on this specification is
guilty by vote of q to Z, one men,
ber having withdrawn on account
of sickness. sst tH ~stt@~
The entire charge above was then
voted upon. Found guilty by vote
of % TOT.
/ There were other charges against
Parshall, some of which were investi.
gated and upon which he was found
guilty. But as they were of less
heinous character than those cited
above, the council charitably conclud-
ed to allow the greater to cover the
others, and drop them.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-02

SENATOR CAssERLY's WILL.-We
have been favored with copy of this
celebrated stateman's will, which we
here present to our readers: Being
fully developed in body, sound in
health, and of natural mind, l dO
make this last Will and Testament:
I'd. My political virtue 1 give to DIR.
ShOrb in trust for the benefit of the
Democratic poor.
Item. l bequeath all my political
capital to the Examiner, to be used as
sinking fund when the city and
county printing shall be given to an
other.
Item. I give all and singular my law
library to Colonel Barnes, as slight
token of my appreciation of his un-
limited cheek.
Item. All debts due me for services
rendered in my official capacity, by
any corporations, corporation or in
dividual, and which failed to collect
in advance, | devise to the II. c. Or
phan Asylum.
Item. 1 give my family pride to
Bishop Kip, as a reward for his laud-
able zeal in remembering his ances-
tors, to the exclusion of his successors.
Item. My senatorial mantle l freely
give to any one who, Elisha-like,
stands under it when it falls.
Item. l bequeath my wit, genius
and ability, unreservedly, to the DEM
Ocratic Committee in San Francisco,
but not to be used until am no more.
Item. bestow all my learning upon
the High School Investigation Com
mittee.
1t is my desire that six pall-bearers
should attend my funeral, one to be a
lawyer who is the most known preten-
der to honesty in California; the Sec
Ond policeman who can never be
found on his beat; the third an apos-
tate clergyman of good character; the
fourth ward politician who never
told the truth; the fifth an editor of a
''live" paper, and the sixth the Ne,os
Letter man, whom it is my desire to
punish.
/ do appoint Governor Booth my
executor without bonds.-[ News Let
ter.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-02
FOR SALE-TO LET.
LAND FOR SALE.
7 OCATED AROITT TWO MILES

II OOAIED ADOOl i w " VI LTAto
IL south of the Los NietOs Depot
4 splendid 6O-ACRE LOT Is offered for 80
sale on the most liberal terms. The loca- ~l. -
ton Is very desirable and the land is in good
condition.
Last year it produced a crop of lis bushels OF
corn to the acre. Any one who may desire to
purchase land in this locality would do well
to inspect this lot and examine this years
crop, which has not been gathered. The sole
reason for sacrificing this property is to meet
certain obligations Immediately. TERMS
one-half cash, and the balance In one or two
years. ....:.ALSO.....
An 80-ACRE TRACT, located on the line of
the railroad going east to Mud Springs, and
embraced in the San Jose Rancho. This is n
most desirable piece of land, is In q first-rate
~ condition; under fence, and good water
f;af right; on which are growing 10000 grape
vines in a full bearing condition; has large,
commotiious -JWELIIING-HOUSE; all to be
sold on easy terms. For particulars, apply to
p. c. TONNEK, Spadra, or at
oci6-tf HERALD OFFICE
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-02

Negotiations are pending, which, if
cOnsummated, will result in the Hor-
ton House being run hereafter on the
European plan. Mr.. HI. Solomon, of
SolomOns Restaurant, than whom
there is no superior caterer to mans
land woman's too) digestive appar-
atus, will have charge of the culinary
department., and the rest of the house
will be run by Mr.. Horton as at pres
ent.-[San Diego Union.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-02
EDUCATIONAL.
From Los Ntetos.
LITTLE LAKE, DIST,
Los NiteoS, Nov. II.

# q
EDITOR HERALD-Dedr Sir: In
accepting your kind offer to the teach
ers Of Los Angeles county, I assumed
the task of contributing something
towards filling the space allotted US in
your valuable paper. Judging from
the position taken by some OF the
teachers at the "Institute," | am in
cl:ned to believe our column will be
read by few. ApeOple whose children
requiSe ito, be driven to school by a
''cd6nttKs6fy" law can feel but little
interest in the cause of education. Our
school numbers but thirty one pupils.
Their attendance has been most excel
u. AentS 4 fNhe district is a small one as
e5 YOU Will infer from the number of pu-
pills enrolled. The patrons are poor,
but honest and Industrious. And to
our poverty we have another curse--a
superabundance of old bachelors; a
90 lady toM me so, and she is not an old
maid, SO there must be some truth in
what she says. The cause of this fact
was notstated. Whether the bache-
lors or the ladies are to blame l know
not, but it Is an evil that should be
relnedied if possible could give
.tfH6iffeS good advice in this matter, but
that Is one thing never give unasked,
and very sparingly anyhow; | will
m4keA suggestion at any rate. Let us
have . Compulsory marriage law,
enforcing every man to have at least
one wife, with the privilege of as
many cl9flAfefl as he wants. ZorOaster
he had planted tree, titled field,
and become father. This is good au-
thority, for he made laws, | think, for
nofiOu
ma Paw asRIai Sssrons' have taken a very COM
nlesfdable- interest in the school;
enough to put to shame the advocates
of 'scQWpsllsOryug attendance. l feel
very much like the hen spoken of at
the .tIpstitute,p inclined ''tO spread"
myself; but haven't space as she had.
Yours truly, w. II. BEALL.
CO-EDUCATION \ STCCEsS.--At q
recent meeting of the Board OF
Regents of Michigan University, the
President reported as follows in regard
TO the cO-education in that institutions:
"The history of our work during the
past year has also deepened the i'm
preston made during the two previous
years as to the entire practicability of
imparting collegiate and professional
education to. doth sexes in the same
schools. If any have cherished a fear
that the admission of women would
II, % tSsir frataaa attention oa mHtS may be- be-
directed to the fact that during the
last three years we have been steadily
increasing tlie requirements for ad-
mission and broadening the range of
studies. Now, certainly the women
eIt1yl6A AceSInos saeh' difficulty in ac-
quiring the studies assigned to them
in the regular curriculum as to call for
oAYHa MOD Aqqti9r of the course on
their account. Their. record is ascredit-
able In all branches as that of their
classmates, Of the other sex. Nor do
sssee4hy evfdeifTe that their success in
their Intellectual pursuits is at the ex-
.Dpgozocuff b ltho son the contrary, /
doubt If an equal number of young
women in any other pursuit in life
so,b9Tla iAbetter health during the
yC0ls
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-02

THE UNFORTUNATES.-In the re-
cent census of the United States there
are reported:
Persons blind, and also deaf and dumb,
90; persons blind, and also insane, IS;
persons blind, and also idiotic, lO5; per-
sons blind, deaf and dumb, and also
ssainsans, 70; sflersens blind, deaf and
dumb. and also idiotic, II; persons
tIeAf ana dumb, and also insane, 59;
persons blind, 2O,32O; persons deaf, 49,
Daffffsff affss forsign ssssp; pop@piation @fasGns
OF the United States is very much
q -pHS|AbR b insspity than the ma
e 1iGk yta}dh0on. OF foreigners ] in
400 E insane; while of the natives
only in 1861 is insane.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-02

On and after the first of January
next, the Pacific Mail Company's
steamers running to Panama, will
touch once month at Central Ameri-
can ports, on the up and down trips.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-02
FOR SALE.

90 ACRES ON THE SAN ANTO-
u Anio Ranch and the San Gabriel River.
1t Is eight miles from the city and two from
Los NietOs depot, and a depot is within one
half mile. The tract is all arabic and has
more timber than the place can consume.
The water right Is excellent and the buildings
and improvements good. Refer to A. c.
CHAUVIN, Los Angeles, nOl-lmu-2lnw
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-02
FOR SALE.

A HOUSE AND LOT SITUATED
"A on Sansevaine street, a short distance
east of the depot. The lot Is 200xl0O feet front
ing on two streets, with walnut, orange, Fig,
Almond and Apricot trees, all bearing fruit.
There is also water for family use from the
Water Company's pipes, and also bitches for
irrlgating. Apply at La Esperanza store, l0S
Main street. ", ,f...t.f - ..s nol2-lm
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-02
FOR SALE.
WANT Ed.

A PURCHASER FOR TWO VAL
"A UABLE LOTS OF LAND, 50xl20 feet
each situated near the centre of the city,
which cost $325 last June, but will be sold for
$3.50, on account ofthe owner going to .arizO-
ma. Address CASH, p. O. box Gas. nOlStf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-02
For Sale or Rent.

THE CORNER LOT ON MAIN
L. street, ,oppositePico House; 6OXll5 In
Quire nj III. FLEISHMAN'S store. nOv4ml*
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-02
For Sale!

. CITY LOTS, FIVE MINUTES
- walk from the courthouse, each 73x25O
feet, with bearing orange and lemon trees, and
ditch running through it. Must be seen to be
appreciated. Inquire of +. GREENBAUM.
at the White House, nOv4tf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-02
LINES OF, rRAvEL.s
30 sn LINES OF TRANklr)
LOS ANGELES 4 SAN PEDRO
u
RAILROAD.

nN AND AFTER NOV. l. 1873,
~ trains will run as follows, leaving
WILMINGTON-7:45A.M A. u. and p. NJ.
LOS A. u. and S:ls p. N.
Except ON days Of stesmert' arrival and de-
partnre, when trains will run to connect with
steamer. J4s taH ls 81 81 l44W
Passengers for San Francisco and San Diego
will leave Los Angeles by the 10 A. NJ. train,
connecting at Wilmington with the Compa-
ny's steamer
~ First-cass passenger cars win run regu-
larly, 49,. i..F4,..s.
No Charge fDr Storage - 1[erehants N
flo 6 The Oo0htty. - He
JOHN AILNER, ,Assnts & q 1 LI{{4s9SAegsls:. K
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-02
Eight Mile House.

MRS. DONALDSON, on THE
AVA Eight Mile House, Cowango Pass, an
nounces that she will receive a few gentlemen
TO board. No pains will be spared to add 10
their comforts, with facilities for going and
coming from the city. 8 oo3l-tf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-02

CAUSE AND EFFECT.-Thc city of
ei&gSIs, sSisd reai saf esa estats S1ei Of
the city fOr educational purposes.
Large numbers of the best citizens of
that State are moving to Atlanta to
obtain the advantages of her well reg
ulated public schools Let our City
Council and Chamber of Commerce
take the hint. Good schools will draw
good citizens.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-02
HowARAM GATHERS PERs1M!

HOWA HAM GATHERS PERSIMMONS.
There Is knowing ram near Paris,
Tennessee. The local paper of that
paper says: "a. G. Mccall of this
q county, has a very fine ram of the
C'6tswold and Southdown breed. The
- rraRark4ble feature of the buck is his
.E8&nbD OIL l9ltting Il Pegsimmons.
When enough fruit has not fallen dur
Ing the night to satisfy his ramship's
., Gs ia a9Ssas sSss r tIa thas fakis Eoliewins fns
manner: "He will walk out from the
tree some fifteen or twenty PAGES, and
looking at 1t two or three times, will
come full tilt and strike the body of
r. tllg tree with all the force he is capable
ofexerting. Down rattles the persim-
a s|9 tst sss6s @ Ssssis g saT Slm
know q thing or two One thing
troubles this knowing ram, and that
IL he cannot distinguish persimmon
tree from ap oak post, and he butts
General Stone, now in Egypt, but
for M&e6k0INhfofnia, has been
made 4 ferique Pasha of that country.
,pnMl2sa y kss ons slssS Kit t als&ssr sn 81 Si
IA ssaYgAap &aRR 9Als ealPe"sl Pssms1's@ sps1.
row Purdy, likewise well known
Californian, but for many years In
Egypt, has been decorated Command
,.66 4s&sD 2sasr sss, ssn Sed'{ae' BE com, sne
..s.fspralshg the, ,Khsdive. ls,s
s4.asO<s. st5I si-ies
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-02
= 9os Auaeles Aerald.

Is Published eye,, morning except Monday,
by
THE HERALD PRINTING COMPANY.
OFFIC F. Herald Steam Book and Job
= "A frfnttng House, Spring street, opposite the
T. CpnffHopsea ! gtAH0 - si
TERMS:
Per nnnuIn, by mail or express.
six months =. .................. u
Three months - - 3
delivered by carriers, per week ,........2 cents
Advertisements inserted at liberal rates.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-02

Executive Committee:
OLIVER ELDRIDGEA JOS. A. DONOHOE,
JAS. Il. BOYD, GEO. w. BEAVER,
CHAS. BURRELL, THOS BELL,
F.. B. PERRIN.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-02
EDUCATIONAL.

TERMS PER NONTHs
English Studies, including the ordinary
School branches, and Double-Entry
Bookkeeping and Algebra. Is
Primary Geography, Second and Third
Chart and Primer Glasses. 81
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-02

Competent Teachers OF Drawing, Painting,
and the Modern Languages, will be connected
with the Institution.
For further particulars, apply TO the under
signed, at the school Building. s.f
nO5ml w. b. LAWIIOR. Principal,
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-08-26

He had returned to Yokohama and re-
entered the foreign Office. The En-
peror Of Japan and Empress had gone
to tho hot springs. Last year for
eipuers were excluded from that To-
cality, but are now permitted to 60.
The railroad between Osaka and Kobe
is progressing favorably; The people
Of Hongkong fear an introduction OF
the cholera from Singapore, and have
taken stringent measures to prevent
1t. Vessels from the Mslayan penin-
sula are forced into quarantine from
three to ten days. Means have been
taken to partially cleanse the city.
On the 18th Of August the Republic
spoke the Colorado one day out from
Yokohama. Sho also spoke the China.
All we'll.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-08-26
Political Billiard Tournament -
Democratic stnto Conventisn-
Hsedium OatraGest Fnect Of he.
hoe,s TeaehinRs-Fsusd Dying
Political Strikers In Clover.

-
SAN FnANcIsco, August 2G-l +. NJ
4 motion was made last night In the
Democratic Municipal Convention to
appoint the next Committee Of Con-
ference with Legislative Convention,
and lost. 1t will depend on the COM
mittee already in existence to accom-
plish the result, II possible. The Con-
vention will meet again tonight.
The Peoples Protective Alliance
adopted resolutions endorsing the anti
Chinese sentiments which Booth ex-
pressed In his inaugural and recent
speech in Platt's Hall. The Society
determined to nominate q ticket.
The billiard tournament Is not very
largely patronized yet. In the games
yesterday, Mott beat Little; Kraker
beat Terrill, and AcCleery beat Walt,
The playing did not produce any very
brilliant performances. Little and Per-
kIns will play this afternoon.
The Democratic State Central Com
mittee orders that the State Conven-
ton be hold at Sacramento, September
18th. The apportlonment to each
county is one delegate, one delegate
to every 200 votes, and II for every
fraction over 100. Delegates TO- be
elected by popular vote in each county
In the State. All Democrats and all
persons opposed to the National Adj
ministratien are invited to participate
in the election Of delegates.
The hoodlums have nearly undis.
puted possession of the Western Addi.
ton Of this city. On Sunday, a crowd
of them beat two Cinnamon terribly
and the same day about s O'Clock P. ",
attacked q gentleman and wife neal
the corner Of Cough and Sacramento
streets, held her, gagged her, and beat
her husband numerically and robbed
them OF money, jewelry and watches
The facts of the dSstardly outrage are
Just permitted to como to light
Scarcely a day passes that people In
that part of the city are not subjected
to the v%illainous acts of these pests I'LL
they are afraid to venture ont Of tllell
houses after dark. Tho place seems &
perfect lava bed to the police force.
Louis Wallet was found on the street
In a dying condition to-day and wa:
taken to the County Hospital, where
he expired In a few minutes. His oe'
cupation had been that Of n cook.
The City Hall Is thronged by a hun
cry crowd every hour during the day
and evening Of professional strikers
elamerous for promises or something
more substantial from candidates
whom they find there. Several OIL
Gals who are up for reelection arr
obliged to shut their doors against tht
~impecunious fellows, to transact pub
lie business In secret.
Gold, 1l5k9ll51 4; grcenbacks, SGH
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