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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-11-27

Mrs. Keziah Sherburne has sold here
'ouse and lot in this village, to James
Dunn for $1,000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-11-27

A good two-seatcd family carriage
for sale-on time, and at low figures, by
A. NJ oRsE.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-11-27

Apples st;ll plenty at four dollars a
barrel.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-11-27

This is the best place In the country
u establish a paper mill.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-11-27

lawyers all gone accounting.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-11-27

The County Board will convene
:g,iu one week from to-day.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-11-27

Luther Green has sold his farm north
/; Ellsworth, to S. D. Travis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-11-27
The Adams
WIND ENGINE.

This Mill is so constructed that
it faces the wind at all times. Its
mechanical finish is first-class,
combining strength and beauty.
+. PIERCE q TOZER, Agents,
River Falls, Wis
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-11-27

New stray notices
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-11-27

FRESH BREAD, CAKES q PIES.
Hot COFFEE q TEA. ALSO FsEsH
YEAsT.-At G. III. Crossman's Store
River Falls, Wis. 1875
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-11-27

Wheat 80 cts.
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II. NJ. Churchill.
who 10 first-cIass CUTTER, superintsnds
this department of the business, and war
rants to give satisfaction in all cases,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-11-17
3nistcllanp.
PRAYING for Rain.

Scientific skcptics, like Darwin, Tynlall.
IuNlcy. and their followers. cannot but
chuckle over the prayers for rain usually
offered in times of drought Professor
Tyulall in his recent address distinctly
declares That Science demands the radi-
cal exirpation Of caprice, and the abso
lutte reliance upon law in nature. The
clergy come forward and say. in sub
stance. that the cessation OF rain Is not
the result of unyayy ing natural laws, b-t
Of some special decree OF God. md they
therefore resort TO supplicating him to
change that decree aud to grant u those
refreshing showers which we so much
need Logically they should rest their
faith in the efficacy of prayer upon the
result. ana when rain tails to follow their
petitions they ought to confess either the
uselessucss Of their procedure or at least
their own ignorance OF the true method
OF employing it.
But when rain does lall, as it must in
the course of time. it is fair to conclude
that it is in consequence Of the prayers
for it. The world has long since given
up the superstition that witches can, by
their iucan,aliols, produce storms and
shipwrecks, bring blight upon plants and
animals. or cause caiamitie; 10 human
beings. Il is rapidly coming to the con-.
cals.on that prayers made by the votaries
of religion are equally inellicacious. Il
sees that the moisture laden clouds which
drop their burden on the thirsty earth aIe
the outcome OF heat and cold of currents
Of air, and ol electric disturbances. rather
than Of words uttered by human voices.
Or if it be said that rain is not the result
Of prayer itself, but Of the fiat OF the Al
mighty in response to the supplications
Of his worshippers. then all faith in his
wisdom and beneyolence must be aband-
oped. We must regard Him as precious
tyrant, who will not do what he knows is
needed for The welfare OF his subjects
until he has been suitably placated. There
is no escaping this dilemma, If God
gives rain without prayer, then prayer is
not needed TO produce rain; il he does
not so give it, then he is not God, in any
consistent sense OF the word.
Again, The scientific shep!ic asks; Why
should we make an exception in The case
of ran. and endeavor to produce it with
out using the appropriate natural means,
when we do not try 10 get anything else
in The same way? The farmer does not say
prayers over his field aud then sit down
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-11-17

and wait for God TO send him the harvest.
He ploughs and plants and lills the
ground, and uses every appliance that
science, experience, and skill can suggest
TO him. Houses are not built by prayers,
but by the labor of the bricklaycr and lhc
carpenter. Clothes do not drop ready
made fIom heaven, nor ready cooked
dinners spring out OF the floor. Human
effort and the employment OF certain
agencies arc invariably resorted to. BE
cause we have not rs yet learned how TO
produce rain is no reason why we should
attempt by prayers TO supply that delici-
eucy in our knowledge. Ii we want rain
we must find out how 10 get rain, and
then set TO work to get it, rs we would ID
get coal or wood or any other substance.
IL is true that we have not aS yet learned
enough OF mcteorology to do this, and
there is no telling how soon we shall
learn il; but until We do, we must accept
periods OF drought rs we do other uneX
plained natural events. The savage has
food only when game and fish abound,
and starycs when these Tail him. We
know how to till the earth and rear
domestic animals. and are therefore eX.
cmpt from his privalious. In the same
way, when we rise above our present
savage ignorance Of atmospheric forces,
and how to direct them. we shall hear rs
little Of praying for rain as we do now OF
praying tor abundance oil beef and NUT.
ton. ~. !. sun.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-11-17

not by the rules of the school, be allowed
leave the room after he had once entered.
II there was no composition from Weston
Hall, Carroll was sure of both prizes.-
There was no active wrong to be COM
mtted. lie need no, steal the papers nor
destroy them. He had only to walk past
thcr not touching them. 1t was strong
temptation. For nearly three years
Carroll had been u martyr to the tyranny
of the rich, strong lad, and hero was an
opportunity for singing revenge lying
directly in his path. lie stood irresolute,
pale with the struggle in his mind. Then
covering his face, he whispered;
80 Lord, strengthen me, Let me re-
member Christ's word; Love thine
enemy; do good to them Who despilelully
use YOU and pcrsecutc YOU"
Then he stopped and took up the pa
pcrs. 1t wanted but five minutes of nine
when Carroll Fairwell entered the school
room. MI Grey was already in his seat,
with piles of neatly folded manuscript,
before him. and Weston Hall sat at his
dess his face clouded aud angry. lang
iug mp his hat, Carroll walked directly TO
Wcston's desk and put the roll he had
found in the DAD before him.
"You must have dropped this on your
way, he said quietly. Il found it,"
"Anl you brought /, 10 ne ="
In hi, utter amazement, Weston raised
his voice, aud Mr.. Gray looked mp.
"Wha, is the trouble ?" he asked.
Trouble" cried Weston, all that was
noble and generous in his heat urging
him to speak the truth, There is no
trouble, sir. Carroll FairweIl has found
the compositions told You had lost, and
has trough, them to me-"
Together The lals-ihe one tall, erect,
and strong the other slight. dwalcd and
jelormcd-advanccd to the masters desk .
and place there the compositions each
had written Tor the prize. But instead OF
reforming to their seats, Weston Nall
holding Carroll back. said:
Mr.. Grey, may ] speak?n
You may
Then, Carroll FairNcll, before the
whole school, ask You If you will take
ay hand and forgive me all have said
aud done 10 YOU You have shamed me
more than once by your Christian
patience, but never so deeply as you
Shame me TO day by returning such good
Tor so much evil"
lie held out his hand. and Carroll
srasped it warmly.
Mr Grey made no comment as the two
boys took their places again. The prize
lor historical composition fell to Weston.
whi!o Carrolls latin verses gained The
other one Bat from the day the prizes
Scro awarded til the two boys lett the
school Carroll hoard no more insults, bore
no moro wnutonly cruel pain His firm
friend and companion was Weston liall,
and Tho other boys. following the lead,
applaudel lhc cripple,
" ho, as they expressed it. might have
been so mean. and was so generous -
The Methodist
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-11-17
Religious Songs of the Negroes.

The song ohenest sung during the
second year oi the war was tina, rare
melody. Roll. Jordan. roll. Sometimes
it began,
"Massa Iinkum sittn' on the tree Of life,
Watchin' Jordan roll;
GcnI Froemout sitt.n' on dc tree Oh life,
Roll, Jordan, roll"
and so on, through list of all the public
men dear to the negro heart. At another
time it began with the name OF the pastor
OF the church. or the leader Of the meet
ing, enumerated dozen or twenty brcth-
rem and sisters rs TO whose religious
standing there could be no doubt. re.
member that, on one occasion, singer
introduced tho name OF "Brudder
Brown" when the singing was interrupt
ed by woman with, docs you mean
Brudder Peter Brown? Gaze il You means
Fairfax Brown calls for order - A sat.
isiactory explanation followed, where.
upon The conductor OF the meeting asked
another brother 10 "lead III prayer Tor
Fairfax Brown and pray that he may re-
turn from his backsidin'." Frequently
the song began with,
"Lo'd Jesus sittia' on de tree ob life,
WatchiE' Jordan roll;'
and brought in the names of Moses,
Joshua, Elijah, David, Solomon, John,
Paul, and pretty much everybody else of
good report in the Bible, duly clevating
them to a position on "de tree ob life,
watchin' Jordan roll" Altimes the white
visitor could not help smiling at the
placing there of certain public men; yet
it was never otherwise than deligetlul to
hear the packed audience strike the notes
of thi; joyful and swinging and resonant
melody.-AHantic Monthly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-11-17

expressed wish of the Holy Mother that
a chapel should be huilt in her honor,
upon that very spot, to which pilstlms
from all quarters might resort To do her
reverence.
The bishops sanction was sought and
obtained; funds poured in from lich and
poor; the chapel WAS built; and the
leadcn Virgin was placed upon the altar,
whence, for many year, she dispensed
her lavors and Miraculous cures to the
devoted pilgrims who came to her shrine.
Thus the enierprising cure managed TO
redeem his character; and the amiablo
bishop, seeing such proofs OF faith united
10 works, could no longer find il in his
heart to chde the priest who had 50
successfully wrought the miracle OF the
COW - ScrijHer'S tor Norembcr.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-11-17
1Ae Oriain ofMc Names Of .Staie

ihc OffVH W HI Nu"CS W ''"''"'
There is much that is interesting in the
study Of The origin OF the names Of the
States OF the Union, as they are derived
from variety Of sources. To begin in
the geographical orde;, We iiIst have
MAINE, which takes its name from the
province OF Maine, in France. and was
50 called in compliment to the Queen OF
Charles l.. Henrietta. lis owner.
NEW HAMPSHIRE first called LIconia
from Hampshire, England.
VERMONT, from tic Green Mountains
Gin French, rcra m9W)
MASSACHUSETTS, from the Indian Ian
guage, signilyiug. The country about
the great hill.'
RHODE ISLAND gets its name from the
nucied resemblance ot lhc island 10 that
ol Rhodes. in the ancient Lcyaut.
CuNNECrIcUt's name WAS Mohegan,
sp He'd originally, "Quon ch Ia cut, sig
ullting a iong river.
NEW YORK was so named as a cOmpi-
mcnt to the Duke OF York. whose bro.
ih,r Charles IL. cedcd him that terri.
tory
NLw JERSEY was named by one OF its
original pioprielols. Sir George Cltertt.
after the island Of Jersey in the British
Channel. Ol which he was governor.
PENNSYLVANIA, ~ i generally knOwu.
takes its name from William Penn. The
"sylyania' meaning woods.
DELAWARE derives It's namc from
AN.lt I .,I 4. l., N.vf,
ernor OF Virginia.
MARYLAND receives its name from the
Queen OF Charles L., Henrietta Maria.
VIRGINIA gets It's name from Queen
Elizabeth. the unmarried or Virgin
Queen.
The CAnoIINAs were named in honor
of CHARLES |. GEORGIA IN Lonor oi
Charles IL.
FLORIDA gets lis name from Jasquas dc
Flores. or Feast OF the FiOwcIs.'
ALABAMA comes from - Greek word
sisn!yiug The land Of rest"
LOUISIANA named in honor OF Louis
XIV.
MIssisslppf derives ils name from that
OF the great river, which Is. IN the
Matches tongue. The Father OF the
Watofs."
Arkansas Is derived from the Indian
word Kansas, Smoky Water" with the
French prefix of ark. - bow
TENNESSEE il an Indian name. mean
ing The river with the big bend"
KENTUCKY Indian name-"Kain
tuck. .ce," signifyiny al the head OF the
river"
Ono Shawnee name tor "Bcau,iiul
river"
MIcmGAN's name was derived from
the lake. the Indian name tor q fish.weir
or trap, which the shape Of the lake sug
gcsted.
INpiANA's name is derived from that OF
the Indians.
ILLINOIS name is derived from the In.
dian word illinois, mtn, and The
French ailix "eis." making It Tribes Of
Men"
WIscoNsIN's name is said 10 be The IT,
dian Tor Wild, rushiUg channel.
Missouri is also m Indian name Tor
muddy. having reference TO the muddi'
ness of Missouri river
KtNsAs-the Indian name for smoky
water.
The derivation oil the names of Ne
BRAsKA and NEVADA is unknown.
Iowa signifies. in tho Indian language
The drowsy ones" and MINNESOTA, the
"Cloudy waters"
The origin OF the name of CALIFORNIA
is unknown.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-11-17

II could Gnd rose without thorn,
\ fragrant blossom with no bitter tastc
a day OF sunshine wi,a u0 spot OF cloud,
\ world without a drcary desert waste,
or one bright hope uGshalowed and serene,
one perfect trust with ever, ioar east oui,
Ny heart could rest upon the prou'iss sweet,
Laying aside the ever present doubt
The shadow dim that fall upon tie ring
when welded palms are clasp'd In fond embrace
The spectre al the banquet. and the guest
Tuat silently usurp- the highest place;
The presence all unseen, yet ever near;
The minor note 60 every joyous train;
The echoiug thrill that answers rapture sweet
WIKI something very near akin To pain.
lt dims the lus,rc Of the conqucrer's sword,
And fails upon the radiance OF thc cross;
No alchemy can purity ihe gold
Beyond the cling,us of iy> ashcu dro,s;
Il faiiclh like a mildcN ou the page
WLegc Ncary fingers toll Tor empty fame,
AuJ ou The shining ,cgtghoon oi the srvat
Beside .bc greatest there, u whites It's name.
-The fldiue
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-11-17
(from the Rockland JTWfd.j
"DrifiinD."
ny FRANK II. CONVERSE.

Idly float on a silent SEA
Out from the slIadoWy shores OF Time
IIceding no Future-but aimlessy
steadily dlfn to far on cline
The waters lay IN The shining light,
With iirst the shadow aud then tie sun,
White down in the depths through a misty light
Are the joys aud the lOyCs Of the days asone.
They look 80 near to my yearning gaze
And shine with CLEAN Of the golden sands
That grasp nj these visions of byc-gone days,
Aud ftiu would hold them With longing hauds.
But The sea.wocd dripping with brny tears,
l. all that bring from The brny deep,
Wha' seek 70 grasp Of the vanished years,
The ocean that covers the Past viii keep.
DamMiscoNd oct l,1i.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-11-17

If your income is five dollars day,
spend but four. II il is one dollar, spend
eighty cents. If it is but ten cents,
spend nine. If it is three potatoes, save
half potato for seed. Thus you will
gradually acquire something: while, if
YOU spend and consume as you 90, you
will never get ahead one inch in Lille, but
every sunset will look on you poorer than
at sunrise, because you will have used
unpro6tably one day more of your
strength and your allotted term OF life.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-11-17

One establishment at Nassua, BAHIA.
ma Islands. has about 100000 invested
and employs six hundred hands in can
ming pine apples. This season they
purchased one million pine apples, and
packed one million and ten thousand
cans. The pines cost them from eighteen
to forty cents per dozen in gold, and the
canned fruit is sold here for about 81 so
per case OF two dozen two pound cans.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-11-17
.o'd Jesus sittia' on lie tree Ob lili
WatchiE' Jordan roll;"

News is scarce in Minnesota; in the
effort to present something fresh, n
Lanesboro paper has found it necessary
o publish Tue Ten Commandments.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-11-17

The following pathetic lines are sup.
posed to have emanated from the obituary
genius OF the Philadelphia Ledger:
"The death angel smote Alexander McGlue,
And gave him prOtracted repose;
He wore a checked shirt aud number nine shoe,
And he had pink wart on his nose.
No doubt he is happier dwelling in space
Over there on the evergreen shore.
His friends are informed that his funeral takes
place
Precisely ut quartcr-past lour.'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-11-17
SAMUEL Il. CARTFR,
PARIS HILL, NE,
LIFE : FIRE INSURANCE AGENT
-FOE-
OXFORD COUNTY

S.R. c. represents only drst-class Companies
and willissue Policies al ilvora5lerates as any
Othe Agent. Applications by mail tor Circulars
0insuran e, pc. mptly answered, and -Iy part %
The COun-y visited ifrequested. AplI
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-11-17

The editor OF Nevada newspaper
gives notice that he cannot be bribed
with live-cent cigar 10 write i've doll
lar puff.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-11-17
TIL +
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GEO. II. WATKINS,
Editor and Proprietor.
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Terms.
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lEGAL NOTICES:
For iuca 90 space ! week, sIC0
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SrIClsL NuIICES-25 per cent additional
PROBATE NOTICES:
Orders of notice OF Estate. 2Ol
Orders vn Wills. $50
Guardians Notices. l5o
Administrators and ENesutors' Notices. l50
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space.
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Promptly and Neatly Executed.
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4Otttp.
4 Doubt.

ny D. ". JoRDAN.
New-York tribune., 1874-11-19
THE BROOKLYN SCANDAL.
JUDGE REYNOLDS SETS DOWN THE TRIAL FOR DEC
=DECIsIAX

"oDuh REYNOLDS SETS DOWN rTH TRIAL FOR DEC.
DECISION on THE APPEAL STILL RESERVED.
The City Courtroom in Brooklyn was
thronged yesterday with people who we're anxious TO
near day fixed for the trial of the suit brought uy
theodore Ilton against the Rev Henry Ward Beecher
Many lawyers from Brooklyn and New-York
present, and some members Of Plymouth Church. Mr..
Iton was represented by exJudge Fullerton. exJudge
motifs and Cen Roger 4. Pryor. while Mr.. Beecber's
interests were defended by the Hon. William u. Evarts,
Thomas g. shearman and Gen. Tracy. Judge Rev nolds
came in about 10 o'clock and said Well. gentlemen,
what have about case OF Tlton against
Beecher y 1--WE ready for the PLAINTIFF" said Judge
Fullerton.
What have the other side to say Z" inquired the
Justice.
MI EYarts-We are ready. II your Honor please so
m As the attendance Of counsel concerned and far
as we are now advised. But regard to the arrange
meht OF witnesses ask that future day should
be assigned By the Court trial Our rule I'm this
case as counsel has been like that any other that
we nave to assume, nasmuch t has been necessary
TO KNOW beforehand, that reasonable time can be
fixed when the will come to trial. as it would dis
coinmode very much other engagements, which,
your Honor Is aware IN private positions belong TO
our clients La this waiting. OF course. the
disposition Of the decision in the application for bill
Of particulars.
Judge Reynolds said that this was the time simply
assigning day for the trial Some day during the
December term he thought. would be the best. if the
counsel could agree upon day II that could be sat
liact0rly arranged the Court would set the down
for trial
Mr.. EVars-But your Honor is aware there is pending
that decision IN the preliminary bill.
Judge ReynOlds-l have been IN consultation with my
associates IN gard 10 mat action. and shall
announce our decision. Tue parties viii know what
to he done by Thursday or tue next day.
Mr.. EvarS-H that decision shall accord US with
what deem be the rights Of client. then
Will be no impeachment 10 a trial in December II, how
ever II Is adVcrs Ne may then possibly ask for some
delay IN the acton.
ExJudge Fullerton did think the result OF the de-
CslJn should be au impeiInent 10 the tIlai, and he
would ask that al early day 10 December should Dc liked
for the trial.
Judge II ynods-I am inclined to fix an early day.
Monday Tuesday Of the frst wesk OF the December
term.
Mr. Evar,s said they woud take the direction of the
COUTt IN regard to tie matter
Judge Revnods-Well, gentlemen, which shall 1t be.
MOnday or Tuesdays
Mr. Z Egarts-WeA. your Honor must understand that
the trdl must end with the end OF the term. and that
the term begins Dec. 7.
Judge Reynods-Wcil. the term lasts not less than
four weeks. He ndd not consulted the authorities IN
regard 10 "a case extending INTO another term.
L. Judge Fullerton sal H. had choice. aad Tuesday
e th0ugnt would the better the beginning OF
the 1Ilal.
judge ReynOlGs-Well, will set IL down for Dec. 8,
ana tie decision Will Oe announced within two days
New-York tribune., 1874-11-19
TIE GOVERNMENT AND TIE UNION PACIFIC
RAILROAD.
THE PREsENT sTATUs on NE CoMPA

THE PRESENT STATUS OF TIE COMPANY
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1S.-The relation OF the
Government to the Pacific Railroad has been brought
prominently light by its recent action The present
status will be understood Dy consideration OF the io'
lowing points:
J. The original charter OF the Company, as passed IN
1862 provides that after road is completed uut the
bonds and interest paid az least per cent OF the
net earnings Of the oad shall also be annually devoted
to the payment thereof The question Of the date OF
completion the road not settled by the recent
report Of tho Commission appointed by The Interior Dc
partment bat is the subject OF j-digia decision.
o An passed at the last session Of Congress
directing the Secretary OF tho Treasury TO require the
payment Of all OF money due or to become due TO
the United States FOR the per csn'um Of The net earn
iugs provided Tor by the act Of 1852. The same ac'
further provides that in OF neglect or reus41 20
pay the same within 60 DAYS after demand It is made
the AttOrucyG -ner u institute the heces-
sary suits proceedings 10 collect the same, anu 10
prosecute suits With al necessary dspIJcA 70
iual determinations -, ,. 49,.
g. Ia accordance with Tie provisions OF this ast act
the secretary U. The Treasury male his recent formal
.naHI upon tAe UI!Oa pIc.Ic Railroad Company 10y
i've per cent Of their net earnings nom NO'emDtf 1919
10 O- 81 I-74 amounting to SloiJJoO At n" expiration
OF the 60 days, anOIut has not been PAID IL i
made ne GENERALS dntY 70 sed - collect
it, IL is in discretion either 10 bring Jne su In thc
usual FORM to atIacn The Company iJnus or 10 lew
on any It's floating assets precisely 10 any other
crcG would