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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-04-21

At the moment Of the destruction of
Pompoii by an eruption ofMount Vosu-
vius, A D. 70, theatrical representa-
ton was being given at the Amphithea
ter. A SPECTATOR, tanned Longini, TAX
king advantage of that historic remIn.
lscence, has constructed new theator
on the ruins, the opening of which he
announces in the following terms:
"After lapse of eighteen hundred years
the theater of this city will be reopen.
ell with la Fila del Rsggime nto.' l
solicit from the nobility and gentry a
continuance Of the favors bestowe on
my predecessors, Marcus Qlinius Tar
tus, aud beg TO assure them that shall
make every. effort 10 equal the rare
qualities displayed during his manage
ment.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-04-21

WE should be thankful for our
homes, c mfortable homes! Our hap
piness there is not dependent on the
brilliancy OF the wallpaper, or the
beauty Of the chandeliers There is no
more happiness now in the large house
than there was 10 the three small apart.
ments many days ago. Our homes are
our "castles Of refuge" from the con.
aicts and turmolls Of our daily life in
the world. Praise Gld, day and night
for comfortable home
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-04-21
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE,
A. MORSE, As agent.

200 acres, with 10 broke, for
$4,000. With this farm will be sold
Horses, Cows, Farming Tools, ETC.,
If wanted. Also so acres, with 20
broke, for $1,000. Also, so acres,
with ten broke, and 20 fenced, for
$500. All within six miles Of town.
Terms easy. Also, a fine farm Of
24O acres. for $4,000. Also. a
fine farm Of 100 acres. for $500.
Also, fine farm of100 acres, for
$500.
These farms are among the choic-
est in the st. Crolx valley.
Other lands, too numerous TO
mention, for sale at fair prices
and on long time.
a. house and two lots for sale, or ex-
change for farm Of forty, sixty, or
eighty acres.
Inquire Of
a. MoRsE
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-04-21

A VIRGINIA editor has come 10 the
conclusion that a man might as well
undertake to hold himself At arm
length and then turn a double somer'
sault over a meeting-house steeple, a.
70 attemp. 70 publish a paper that will
suit ever yh1dy
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-04-21

Josh Billings SAYS. There IL but
phew things on the face Of this eartl
more worthless than poodle, aud yet
| am glad there IL poodlcs, for # the re
was not there il some people who
wouldn't have emmy objectin living and
have nothing two luv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-04-21
J. 8. Rounce,

Az his mill on the Trimbelle River, Is
prepared 10 she'll Germ, grind the same IN
10 meal for family use, or for iced. Also
manufactures Graham Mea, from wheat
&c So. i'ooV
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-04-21
MISSES LEvINGs,

Keep bookstore embracing School and
Miscellaneous Books, Periodicals and Mag
szines. A full supply of stationery
Store in me JOURNAL BLOCK, Main Street,
River Fails. 1870
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-04-21

'THg femaelstrom" Is what a Day.
ton man calls the present woman
movement in favor Of temperance
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-04-21
A. ROBERTS,

II EALER In groceries and provisions, at
~ tIe loves, market price. All kinds Of
hrmhr's produce taken in exchange for
Gods. Prescott VIE. 80
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-04-21
DAYTON Mills.

BY Charles A. Mckee This mill is now in
complete order for custom or merchant
work. A fair share of patronage is res
pectfully solicited. River Falls, Wis. 1870
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-04-21

Ry Frank Huor One mile bel ow the
village Of Trimbslls fair share ofpst
ronags is respectfully solicited 1870 ~
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-04-21
CORNISH & HUNT,

TURNER'S. All kinds Of Ornamental Turn
ings for Houses, and Fancy Work, What
Nots. and every thing made Of or embel-
lishei with woo |. Shop in Fosters Mill,
Riy er Falls, Wis. 1880
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-04-21
House Moving.

~ G. HoLCOMB Is prepared TO raise or
IA. move buildings on short notice.
promptly and in good order. l7-So
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N. f. BURNS
T.. w. REED.

Dealer in Watches, Clio ks and Jewelry,
Main street Repairing done on short no
tice, and warranted to give satisfaction. 1870
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CONFECTIONERY AND NOTIONS
Mrs, Il. u. Scales,

Has the best assortment of Confectionery,
S. ationery, Canned Fruits, Green Apples,
L ctures, Notions etc., ever brought TO Riv-
er Falls. She solicits a share of public
patronage. Main Street, River Falls. II 80
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John SUEEAN.

Merchant Tailor, Prescott, Wis. Keep
Gents Furnishing Goods constantly on
hand. Iay~All work warranted 1890
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BILLIARD SALOON,

Dy John McKeen. In the store formerly
occupied by j. ID. Jennings as drug store.
an
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-04-21

BILLIARD SALOON,
by b. Mayors In Babcock Building
on Sycamore St. 1870
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RATES OF ADVERTISING.

Business Cards, four lines or less, SIS.
square will be counted the space Of one
inch.
Local notices Is cents per line for first
insertion and 10 cents for each subsequent
irsertion.
All Job work must be paid for on de-
lvry.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-04-21

Dealer in Organs Pianos, Music Book
Sheet Music, and Musical Merchandise,
Broad street, Prescott, Wis. vl7n3O
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-04-21
w. t. BURNETT,

Blacksmith Shop on Maple street,
above Watson's harness shop. 1870
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-04-21

Shop on Main Street, River Falls, Wis.
n. BAH articles repaired, and not
paid for, will be seld for the charges, after
ninty days. If-25
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EoT iotoxcatiug-A jug o'naught.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-04-21
TIE RIVER falls JOURNAL.

A WEEKLY AND SEMl-WEEKLY
NEWSPAPER.
FIRST EDITION PUNISHED EVERY TUESDAY
TERMS, st.25.
SECOND EDITION PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY
TERMS. Sc.
TWO EDITIONS ONE YEAR TO ONE
ADDRESS, So. CASH IN ADVANCE.
Weet.y Edition, published every Friday, 81
A. MORSE & SON, Propretors.
SOB PRINTING
or every description executed on short
notice, neat and at reasonable prices
OFFICE on Main Street.
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u. n. LEVINGS,

House, Carriage and Sign Painter. Paper
Hanger and Grainer, River Falls. Wis u ~
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-04-21
WIN. WILLIAMS
S. Il. GOLDSMITH,

Carriage and Wagon Maker. Repairing
dore to order. Shop opposite the Prairie
Mills. lFoO
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-30
THE HERALD IN THE COUNTRY sASCTUMs.

The HERALD's increasing size this spring seems
press. The editor OF the Jefferson Texas Evening
Adn thus gives vent to his enthusiasm over
model newspaper
"Good gracoUsl has the New York daily
HERALD been turned INTO daily magaziney VAS
the exclamation OF New York friend who stepped
into our sanctum this morning to while away
few moments in reading the news OF the world as
found only In the HERALD. .Wny, here is the
HERALD OF March 20, o qulntuple sheet,
II you know what quntuple Isl We looked at the
HERALD and were as much surprised at its large
proportions as our friend was. Truly, the HERALD
Of Sunday, March 30 was a whopper, containing
100 columns Of new matter, seyenty-six columns OF
new advertisements, ali inserted for one time only,
presenting picture Of life, its wants and cares
as has never been presented to the people OF the
United States or TO the world, save In the HERALD.
Its advertising columns Is an index, net alone OF
its prosperity but OF the prosperity revival OF
trade IN the business marts OF the Ncrth. Besides
its seventy-slx columns In its issue OF March Co. it
teiegraphic correspondence from Its able and
talented corps OF correspondents who are every
where, and It's regular shipping news and ordinary
press teegraphic dispatches.
"Pe0ple may rail at the HERALD but we would
ask those rallers to name journal. whether pub
lisned in Europe or America, that Is more sought
after more read, better conducted more liberal
to all parties and all sections that represents
the people Of this country, than the NEW YORK
HEp
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-30
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

WASHINGTON, April 20, 1874.
Mr.. KAssoN, {rep.) Of Iowa, introduced bill to
amend the act for the redemption OF the three per
cent temporary loan certificates and for an in-
crease Of national bank notes. Referred to the
Committee on Banking
Mr. EAMEs, (rep.) Of r. l., introduced bill to
amend the national currency acts and to establish
tree banking. Referred to the Banking Committee.
RIGHTS OF CITIZENSHIP.
The House then took mp the bill to carry into
execution the provisions OF the fourteenth amend
ment to the constitution, and to define certain
rights OF United states citizens In foreign coun-
tries, and was addressed by Mr.. HALE, (rep.l, OF
n. T.. In opposition to the bill. The bill met with
his unQnahfed condemnation. He was satisfied
that IN almost Its entire scope 1t was an
undesirable measure. He looked upon IL
a. not consistent with the obligations
which the government owes TO It's own
citizens or with the principles OF international
law. 1t departed unwiseiy iron the provisions OF
American statutes in some respects and It IN
wisely changed in other respects the principles OF
international law In the latter regard It's effects
would he prejudicial to the dignity ana character
OF the United States ana to the rights and
safety OF their citizens In other lands He did not
believe 1t to be desirable that the great body
OF principles called international law shouId be
Codiaed and redncAd tn tina innAxbiity OF statnte
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-30

Their Glove Encounter PostpOn ed-Clark
Meeting with an Accident.

Their Glove Encounter POstponcd-Clark
Meeting with an Accident.
The glove encounter announced to take place
last evening between Joseph Coburn and Pro-
lessor william Clark for $500 aside did not come
or owing to Clark's being thrown from
wagon on Tuesday. The Washington Riding
Academy sixth avenue and Twenty.sixth street,
was the place selected Tor the trial OF Skin, ana
about nine O'Clock 800 more OF the sporting por-
ton OF the community were on hand 10 witness
the entertainment. All went along smoothly for
while, the time being taken up ~ series OF bouts
between the lesser lights, which served as an
appetizer for the grand finale
Commencing operations were Ned Malanan ana
Johnny Saunders, VINO gave unmistakabe evil
dence that their nstic culture had not been neg
locted: then came Tim Collins and Mickey Co
burn creating general mertiment by the
abundance of genuine slogging interminged
with scientific points, ,. when were dis
and George Thomas (colored), who made by far
the best set to OF the evening. 1t was very earn
est from the commencement but repeated words
OF encouragement warmed up the boxers, and
they worked harder and longer than
finally let up by mutual consent. The
..Monse wanted somebody stand up and let
him try to bore good sized holes through MIN. but
the profession wouldn't accommodate the
'Mouse," and he felt bad.
AT this juncure the accident that befeil Pro-
lessor CLARK was announced, when he was carried
into the room in order TO let the assemblage see
that he was In reality crippled. The wind-up
was between Coburn ami Johnny Murphy,
who did their level hest to please the spectators
and send them home In good humor. In this they
succeeded quite iairly ~ the exhibition OF their
knowledge OF the art OF sefdetence was exceed
ingy well received The glove match may come
on but at what date 10 uncertain :
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-30
A TELL-TALE TOOL.

The Broken Piece OF a sJimmy" Be-
trays the Burglar-Thc Bridgeport
Attempted Savings Bank Robbery.
BRIDGEPORT, April 20, 1874
The man arrested here yesterday, on Suspicion
of being connected with the Consville robbery,
had upon his person an iron sJimmy" or bar,
such as Is used by burglars in their opera.
tons. This tool is OF very handsome
workmanship, made In sections which screw
together. and can thus be taken apart
and carried in a pocket or in very small
bag. While the burglars left q bag OF common
tools Ut the depot in Collinsville, 1t is noticeable
that this article was brought away with them. It
being one OF great value the professional cracks
men and difficult to replace. When the man in
question was pursued by Oficer Arnold yesterday
he threw away several pieces Of this Jimmy
and the first piece, which was Immediately picked
up and handed to the police proved to be the nat.
tened end Of the tool, from which n triangular
piece had recently bee n broken. Word was sent TO
C0llinsville to look sharply after the missing piece
oil the s'immy," and on searching the door oil
the savings bank under the sale which the
burglars had failed to open was found small trl-
angular piece OF iron or steel freshly broken rms
was brought to Bridgeport and It proves TO be tile
missing corner Of the s.jimmyn found on the ar
rested man. No more complete piece OF circum-
stantial evidence could be desired, and the tcl-tale
Jimmy will send this man State Prison. II ne
does not give the officers the slip. since Inc
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-30
HOW TO GET CUSTOM.

IRON the Gallatin (renn.) Examiner.l
The NEW YORK HERALD OF Sunday, March %,
is printed OH twenty pages, containing 120 columns,
IA OF which are advertisements There are over
$500 advertisements in that issue OF the HERALD.
Some Of these advertisers are merchants who 90
an immense business, but they want more Gus
toners, and hence this resort to the columns or
the HERALD. A. T. Stewart does business OF
$40, 1000 year, and yet he is one among the
largest advertisers In New York. Out this way
when merchant secures o pretty heavy run or
CUSTOM he concludes he can do without adver-
Using, but A. T. Stewart never does he still wants
more customers and he advertises Tor them. He
believes with Barnum that there Ia nothing like
printers Ink in building up business, and sus-
tanning it after it has been built up When we
hear of merchant who has got as much business
as he can do and don't want 10 advertise Tor more
we wonder what A. Il. Stewart would think of him
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-30
BROOKLYN.

There are 622 paupers, male and female, in the
Kings County AlmshOuse. The cost OF provisions
for each person is ST 10 per week. In the Lunatic
Asylum there are $50 inmates; in the nursery, 3S3;
IN the hospital, 36l.
The Brooklyn Yacht Club nosted their head
quarter nag upon their new quarters in the Con-
tinental Insurance Company, corner OF Court and
Montague streets, yesterday. The occasion was
unattended with ceremony.
Justice Rely committed William Han to jail for
burglary. Hall was caught by Oncer Hillberg at
two O'Clock in the morning while in the act OF
breaking into the liquor store OF jeremiah C0nnors,
corner Of Lafayette and Clason avenues.
1t was reported yesterday that Lexington ave-
nue. between Grand and Ciason avenues, had not
been cleaned within the past two years. Mayor
Hunter will not sign the warrant for the payment
OF the contractor responsible Tor the section.
The Educational Committee Of Investigation in
the matter Of the alleged assault by Mr.. Ftzgib.
bons on Mr.. De Hart Bergen, both members OF the
Board Of Education, viii report that ian unwar-
rantable and lnexcusable assault" was committed
Mr.. FitzgiDbons be .'severely reprimandedv NV
the Board. The Board win meet on Tuesday next.
Levi McGarrey, owner OF the house No 40 Stock.
ton street, adjoining the building that fell down on
Friday last, called upon the Mayor yesterday and
inquired whether he was entitled to ndemnifca-
ton for the injury to his house by the city. The
authorities compelled him to tear down his house
which was damaged by the fall OF No. 13s. The
Corporation Counsel informed Mr.. McGarrey that
the city could not be held responsible for his loss.
The examination Of Timothy Finnin for alleged
highway robbery upon Mr. wesserman, which was
to nave taken place yesterday, was postponed at
the request Of 0ncer Corr, the complainant In the
case. The officer has been visiting convict
Mclaughlin, at CLINTON State Prison, and endeav-
orinG to collect evidence spraclept " connect Fin.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-30

On Friday, at twelve O'Clock, Coroner Woltman
will investigate the case Of the late william Barber
who died in Bellevue Hospital two weeks ago un.
der somewhat suspicious circumstances Mr..
Barber was republican politician OF some
prominence.
Mr.. Gildersleeve, Secretary OF the National Rifle
Association, states that owing to the unprece-
dented stormy weather during the past month the
work CT repairing the embankment at the range
at CreedmOOr cannot be completed by May and
the range opened on that day. The opening Will
be duly announced.
: The Jesuit Fathers associated with Father
Danien. and who are at present conducting o
EMISSION at the Church OF the TRANSPORTATION,
visited last night the st. Vincent Home for Friend
less Boys, So and IS Warren street. A dramatic
Father Drumgoole, and heartily enjoyed by all
present, alter which short addresses to the boys
were made by several or the Fathers.
The German Musical Protective Union "Ashen-
broedeI." numbering $40 members, met yesterday
at their rooms In Fourth street, and elected the
following oficers for the ensuing year PRESIDENT.
August Robeer; First Vice President, F. Retzel;
Second Vice President, A. Gebhardt; Recording
Boleschka; Treasurer, +. Westminster; Librarian,
W. Oehe: and Trustees, Messrs; II. Boyer, G.
f. Hackett, C. Menu, j. Beck, +. Leilels II. Spreid-
Ter and F. Broeller.
meeting OF the Liquor Dealers Protective
Union was held last night at Masonic Hall. The
Chairman reported on behalf OF the Committee on
Legislation, that all attempts at securing bill in
favor OF the liquor dealers having failed the COM
mittee had turned their attention to preventing
legislation to their detriment. They had sue
ceeded slgnally in the defeat OF one bill and had all
reason to hope Tor continued success. number
OF new members were enrolled. A motion to con-
fer with the Excise Board for reduction in the
present license fee was lost. the majority prefer
ring to pay no license fee at ALL II pr acttcabe.
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finding OF this piece OF evidence the man has
seemingly gwen up his case. He gives Dis name
George Rogers but refuses to tell any
thing further about himself. Onbcers are on the
track OF other parties connected with this job and
IL Ii hoped that they will all be secured. The man
Rogers was taken TO Hartford last night by De-
tective Flynn, Of that city, In company with two
on1cers from Bridgeport.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-30
THE MEMPHIS RACES.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, April 2

MEMPHIS. Tenn, April 70, 1874
There are now apout sixty horses at the Chicka-
Jaw race course Among the stables present arc
Alcorn,s. Baps, Barry's Burton's, Brady's Cofs
saa,s u,tcncock,s. Jcnnings', Lloyd's, McMahOn's
and Rice,s and others Will come during the week..
me weather. IL nov clear and the prospects ana
for good racing next week.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-30
Prince Diego PiunatclIc.

the age Of ninety-two. The deceased, who had
been blind for the last thirty years. was formerly
attached to the Court of Ferdinand l., and followed
that prince to Sicily. In 1916 he was sent on
WisslVn TO the Congress- OF Vienna
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-30

The Special Term Of the Richmond County Court
Judge Metcali presiding, adjourned last evening.
The appeals In the Edgewater excise cases were
all laid over, in consequence OF the failure OF Jus.
tlce Garrett to make the proper returns. The APP
peals OF Mr. John j. Cisco, Mr.. Appleton, Mr.. Cam
eron ana several Otner gentlemen OF Clifton tor the
remittance OF village taxes were considered lavOr-
ably. and taxes we're ordered refunded TO the
amount OF about 1000. This was all the business
OF importance before the Court
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-30

MIN with the PanOrmO murder. the reward for
the apprehension OF the murderer is 81 0o0 and IL
Ia believed tnat the convict named can solve the
mystery.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-30

An interesting suit was settled in noboken yes
terday by compromise between the contending
parties. Major Burrn sued HoboKen Lodge,
No. 49, of F. and A. NJ, for $50, the amount OF his
Initiation fee. The brotherhood refused to ad-
vance him 10 the second degree, ana BurriA,
deeming 1t breach oil contract, brought the SUIT.
Tw0-thlrds OF the fee Is to be refunded.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-30

At meeting OF the Village Trustees OF Edge.
water on Tuesday evening Mr.. william B. Towns
end, Of Clifton, was appointed Police Justice, to
I'LL the place made vacant Dy the removal or
Thomas Garrett to serve until the election, which
VIII take place on the last Monday in May. Mr..
Townsend qualified and took MS seat yesterday.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-30

Some time ago, at the suit OF one OF the creditors
OF the South Side Railroad Company, In which
judgment was rendered against the company, the
sheriff Of Queens county, on execution. seized the
property supposed TO belong to the company az
R0ckaway Beach, known as the South Side Pavilion.
The property, however, II is now alleged, belonged
at the time OF the seizure to Mr. ]. W. Douglass,
the former superintendent Of the railroad, and Mr..
Douglass has now commenced suit against the
Sheriff, Mr. Charles Sammis, for Its POSSESSION.
The papers We're served upon the Sherif by COrO-
ner Henderson. OF Jamaica, on Monday, and the
answer Is returnable within twenty days at the
onlce OF Tracy, Gotten Broadhead, in Brooklyn.
There are some strange rumors in circulation In
Huntington and Riverhead In regard to the char
acter OF some OF the testimony Tor the defence to
be addnced upon trial OF the Kelsey case at the
adjourned term oil the SuffOk county Court Of Oyer
and Termlner, on the third Monday OF May, to
which time all the cases have been adjourned.
Among other things, 1t Is alleged that
man Will be produced VINO prepared
the legs found In Oyster Bay Harb0r,
and which have played such q prominent
part in the case. There Will also be much testt
mony as to the Identity OF the person or persons
seen at various times and in various parts OF the
country, and supposed to be Kelsey. On the other
hand, \ strong point will be maze oy the prOsecu-
ton OF the fact tnat Kelsey's whereabouts, II yet
alive. Is still mystery, The utmost enorts OF the
defence having failed to discover him: and the In
terest taken by the State authorities In the
Endorsed by the attendance OF Attorney General
Barlow as an aid in the prosecution.