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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-04-14
Preparing Poultry for Market.


Secure plump, well-fatted birds.
Bleed them in the throat. Scarborough
to make the feathers come off easy
pick both feathers and pin-feathers off
nicely, taking great care not to bruise
or break the skin in any way. If one
or two in the lot should accidentally
get bruised or have the skin broken,
sell or use at home, as they will hurt
the sale OF the whole lot. Leave all the
entrails in, and heads and feet on.
After they are dressed, hang them in a
cool place, where they will dry off and
get stiff before packing Pack in boxes
or barrels, in nice, clean rye straw; if
this cannot be obtained, dry oat straw
may be used. Be sure and pack solid,
so they will not bruise in transit. Pack
with breasts down. Poultry packed in
this way always find ready market,
while poor, half-dressed, sweaty Caused
by packing while warm), and bruised
lots will not sell well at any time.
Many farmers make practice of
feeding their half-starved fowls all they
will eat just before killing, and then
send them to market with full crops, in
order to get theprice of poultry for corn.
In this they make mistake; the crop
being swollen to an unusual size, turns
black after being packed while, and
not only shows clearly the dishonest
intentions of the packer, but injuries
the sale of the fowls great deal more
than is gained in weight. Feed meal
only for at least two days before killing.
Remember, it is the appearance OF
goods that sells them. Nice, large.
fat, plump, white turkeys, ducks,
chickens or geese, always bring outside
prices.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-04-14
The Mondnecker.

The Turf, Field and Farm says:
We kill the woodpecker in wanton
sport, and never give thought to the
subject whether he is of any use ia this
life. His plumage is too gaudy to be
beautiful, and there is no music in his
tones. He robs cherry trees and destroys
sound timber, is the common charge.
and you are privileged 20 shoot him
when and where you please. lie is not
fit for the table, and therefore the in
discriminate slaughter is useful.
Woodpeckers are found in most parts
Of the world, and, generally speaking,
the are subject to a great deal of perse-
cution; and owing to this persecution
they are rapidly disappearing from the
forests of England The woodpecker
is not so hurtful to trees as is generally
supposed. Examine the spots where he
works and you will find that the flakes
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-04-14

The earths flowers once, disdaining their estate
As Loves fair messengers and Beauty's aid,
Began TO rail in honeyed tones at Fate,
And rather than submit resolved to fade!
But Rage-as If to thwart plan SO silly,
Increased each charm till all perfection grew
Adding rarer pallor to the lily,
Aud to the roses red deeper hue.
Should any Of our sex in malice seem
To goad your ire, or challenge your dissent,
BE patient, nor the forward act esteem
A fell attack upon your sweet content
For he perchance the skill of Anger knows,
To paint the lily and adorn the rose.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-04-14
Inducing Fruit Trees "a Re.r

A correspondent at Lebanon, Va,
writes as follows My friend 4. had
an appletree which bore abundantly,
but every alternate year. He CHANGED
IN early spring to lay some heavy poles
on some of the lower limbs. This was
not its year to bear. The limbs on
which the poles rested bloomed and
bore abundantly, while the other parts
of the tree had neither bloom nor apple.
Did the weight on the limbs, by check
ing the circulation of sap, and conse-
quently the growth of wood, develop
fruit bearing buds? If so, may we not
learn practical lesson from this Incl
dent ?"
In this country we see but few of
what may be called the refinements of
horticulture. Trees are the most part
planted and allowed to take their
chances. II they survive they struggle
for existence, and after many wears
come into Indifferent bearing. the fruit
IS welcome. III the trees are choked
by grass and weeds, and starved by
other crops, either the nurseryman is
blamed, or it is concluded that "trees
don't do as well as they used to-" Our
correspondent has rightly accounted for
the phenomenon, but the practical
lesson" has been learned long ago, and
in one form and another has been prac-
ticed. The pruning and training of
trees to induce fruitfrlness is well I'm.
derstood, but the great trouble is that
In our rude horticulture il does not
pay. Our people have in part learned
that IN order to grow grapes they must
treat their vines properly, and after a
while they will find that trees will repay
tastful care and attention.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-04-14

Fus represents an imaginative under
graduate as aching for leave Of absence
to attend his uncle's funeral. Very
we'll, replies the president you may
go-yon may go--but | wish IL was a
nearer relative"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-04-14
Distances in Colorado.

A correspondent in Georgetown,
Colorado, vouches for the truthfulness
of the following cit is well known
that in high attitudes, owing to the
rarefied air, objects are visible at great
distance; and from the City of Denver,
the Rocky Mountains, although some
sixteen miles distant, seem but very
short way off. An English gentleman,
tourist, came in the Kansas Pacific
train one morning, fresh from the old
country, stopped at the Inter Ocean
Hotel, in Denver, and soon made the
acquaintance of two or three "old cit
liens. The Britisher was captivated
with the appearance of the mountains,
and suggested 10 the two "old citizens"
that, as the mountain range was such a
very short distance from the city, they
should all take walk to il, and return
in time for dinner. The two "old citi-
Zens" saw chance for some fun, and
Immediately consented. The trio start
ed west, and walked toward the noun
tains for some two hours and a half,
and the mountains seemed as far away
as ever The Englishman was a good
walker, and kept little in advance of
his friends. Finally they saw him de
liberately sit down, as he came TO a
small irrigating ditch, perhaps two feet
wide, and began taking off his shoes
and stockings. When they came up 10
where he was sitting they asked him in
some surprise what he was doing that
for. The Englishman said he was
going TO wade that stream. Both the
cold citizens" looking at him in as
constituent, asked him why he didn't
step across IL?
Step across it 7" replied the Brit.
isher-"step across il Not /. What
do / know about distances in your
blarsted country ?"-Editor's Drdwcr,
IN Harper's Magazine for april.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-04-14
A Thoughtful Engineer.

A mans leg, which had been neatly
amputated by n locomotive at Newark,
n. j., on Monday, was carried by the
engine TO Bristol, Pa. (about one hum
bred miles,, and when the engineer dis
covered the limb on the COW catcher ho
kindly inquired by telegraph all along
the line whether anybody had missed a
leg. Newark answered "yes," and the
leg was promptly returned. IL was too
late, however, 10 be of any service, for
the former owner was dead. But then
il was an exhibition Of touching tender.
ness on the part Of the engineer who
took it of.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-04-14

That was graphic bit Of description
10y Western man, who, on looking out
upon the country the morning after "a
snow storm, said that IL appeared az if
nature had put on n clean shirt.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-04-14

A STONE that is III for the builder ia
not long left in the way.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-08
THE HOUSE OF THE HOLY FAMILY.

One or the most useful and practically charitable
institutions in this city Is that known the House
OF the Holy Family which has recently moved to No
1876 Second avenue nom It's former location. The
object OF the institution Ii one than which none Ia
more needed BY our civilization-the reform Of
fallen women. In city containing 20 many
Of these unfortunates, In proportion to ita
size. there II no species Of charitable work
which more commends itself to the good VIII
OF those who DO good deeds. That these poos
wretches can be rescued from their shame, the
records OF such institutions az this one give full
evidence. The building occupied BY this society,
which Ia under the Of1cershtp OF prominent
done It is entirely new and ofers accom-.
modations for 100 girls at time and contains well
ventilated workshops and d0rmit0ries. The dtsci-
pine OF the establshment 10 kind and yet thorough,
the inmates being treated with deacacy which
usually sensitive. The girls enter the instttuton
OF their own free VIII. They are clothed, fed and
given the benefit Of secular instruction. Young
girls also. the children OF depraved parents are
hours. There Is night school for older girls. In
deed all the work OF the institution II conducted
systematic ano as near az posnole. perfect plan.
The institution IN its expenses makes good rec
expenses, Including $4,000 house rent, was
only $3.50. The salaries only amounted TO $S1S
In ALL There is, however, debt on the building
Of $40 o00 including the purchase and the expense
partially pay Oh this, and raise funds for contin
gent expenses, Q matinee performance WIN be
gwen oy Bryant's MinstreIs in their han on
Twenty third street, on saturday, May Q, At two
ocock ,n gSod y Of
know that besides enjoying themselves sney are
forwarding good and noble work. pe
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-08

Pursuant to q call Of the chairman, Thomas E.
Stewart. the Liberal Republican General Commit
tee held meeting last evening at their .bead.
quarters" 4SS Fourth avenue. The 'head -
tersn consist OF little nay loft over .1eed 8
General John Cochrane was among the nrst In at
tendance. rstgrr..s
shortly after eight O'Clock the President, Mr..
Stewart took the chair and called the meeting to
order. There was no regular business to be trans
acted until Mr.. Pullman OF the Eighteenth district
offered the following preamble and resOiution:-
where's the position OF the liberal republican party
u independent hat afford TO rise superior TO par
tsahshfp and praise or blame IS justce, and not
pediency. may dictates and whereas President Grant
has In his recent message TO the United States Senate
6rmness IN resistins the pressure OF the indauonsts
Resolved, That We frankly acknowledge the admir-.
able posuon assumed BY nun, md heartily thank him
for the same; and that we trust he VIII maintain that
tsncy and that now disgrsces the nnan
cial policy OF the administration.
Mr.. Jenny did not think the committee was called
upon 30 thank Grant for anything. He has not
stood 0rm In this matter, nor has he manifested
any nrmness or other good quality on any ques-
ton since his drst election: II 10 wen known the
President had two messages prepared, one for and
one against tnnation,- and hesitated which to
utter until the last moment. The committee
ought TO hesitate now before IL o6ers any compl-
ment TO an administration which was 30 bitterly
the enemy OF the liberal republicans. Ia st
This matter was discussed for TWO hours, and
then referred to the Committee on Resolutions.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-08

Consolidation OF Two German Political
RefbEmers United. iasset 4a1 II eB
The Central Committee Of the German reform
organizations, which originated during the reform
campaign Q few years since, held meeting at the
Beetnoven MEnnerchor Hail. In Fifth street, last
night Oswald Ottendorfer presided. and Con-
ference Committee, previously appointed to confer
with the German Democratic General Committee
with Q view OF erecting consolidation OF both
Organisations. submitted report, through Mar
Gus Otterbourg, embracing plan OF consolida-
ton agreed upon, ana which was submitted
for ratification. the plan agreed upon provides
that both central organizations shall henceforth
tive committees amalgsmated, while the ofncers
OF the organizations are TO remain IN their respec-
tive positions until the close OF the year, when
new organization u to take eject on plan here
after 70 be agreed upon.s The consolidated organic
zatton ls to be known Is the central body Of the
German. American Independent Cfttxens' Associa-
lions. The object OF the movement was declared to
be to insure Independence OF action from the
existing political parties, and unity OF action Tor
the German element In the future election CAM
paigns. .i s-ai85g4a LlDg g. $500 80 FL #g
The measure was subjected to Q brief debate, and
thereupOn apprOvtd by q unanimous vote. Action
was taken for joint meeting Of both central
organizations at an early day to complete the
clal committee Is TO be formed TO prepare plat
form, embodying declaration OF principles ys.
simultaneously meeting OF the German Demo-
cratic General Committee-JudGe Michael 9. Gross
3s., rsss held Ct the .eutons assembly
discussed, and the plan OF consolidation referred
to above, after Q brief debate. was also adopted
by unanimous vote.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-08

Among the passengers who arrived yesterday by
the steamer Cuba from Liverpool was Juan Bau-
ttsta Dalla Costa, the new Minister Plenip0ten.
tiary and Envoy Extraordinary OF the Republic Of
Venezuela to the United States. AZ soon as he ar.
rived ct the Brevoort House he was called upon
by Herman r Tany ana Mr.. Aatonio xunos, the
Consul and VICE Consul OF venexuela in chs city.
The Minister viii probably remain in this city for
Q week before taking his departure for Washing
ton. General Dalls Costa is native OF Ciudad
Bolivar formerly called Angostura), capital Of the
State Of Guayana. He received the major portion
OF hts education at Baltimore, and consequently
speaks English with great facility. He was Gov.
ernor Of the State OF Guayana for many years and
many improvements such a. the 6uildine
ortncco River and the erection Of many public
buildings. He has also been . very successful
merchant In the same city. and was CONSIDERED
man Of great pro0ity. He u warm friend OF
President Guzman Blanco, the President OF the
Republic. He was appointed BY the Governor Of
Venezuela Commissioner last year, to decide the
boundary line between Brazil ana Venezuela; but,
on account OF III health, brought about By exposure
on the Negro River, he Was unable to accept tue
appointment. He received his present appoint
ment as Minister to Washington while travelling
on the Continent Of Europe recently. In appear.
ance he IL Of commanding presence ana possesses
agreeable manners. NN ~ =. .-s-Fea
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-08
SUICIDE m BRooKLYH.

The Coroner was notified yesterday to hold an
inquest over the body OF Charles P. Garish, an
Englsnman, fcrty-one years OF age, who died at
No. a 81. James place. rom an overdose Of opium.
Deceased returned to his boarding house rom New
York on Wednesday evening ana retired, being
Apparently In low spirits. Yesterday morning ne
animation tt wAs found that he was dead. a ply
sictAn was summoned and IL was determined that
pointed affections are said 10 have led to his de-
spondency. Deceased has friends residing In Con-
cord. Mass. ..9
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-08
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

WASHINGTON, May Z, 1874
The House met at eleven O'Clock A. n, which Is
to be the hour Of meeting until otherwise ordered
THE CENTENNIAL BILL n
The House went into committee OF the whole.
Mr.. HosKNs Of New York, in the chair, on the
Centennial celebration bill.
Mr.. NBLACK, tdem.) OF Ind, protested against
the class legislation which the bill involved and By
winch the government became involved involun-
tartly in the meshes of implied and so-called moral
Obligations In the very teeth Of the express sttpu-
cations OF the law to the contrary.
Mr.. CRoCKER, (rep.l OF Mass, advocated the bill
and suggested to have the taxes increased, II nee
essary, rather Than have the national pride NOR.
titled by display OF the white feather. He
wanted to 20 to Philadelphia 70 see the mineral
display from Calfornia and Nevada, II for nothing
else than to gaze on something which looked like
hard money. He would like the Scandinavians
and Germans who have kindred here to come and
see them, and he did not care II they never went
back.
Mr.. SMALL, trep.) Of r., opposed the bill. al
though he said he knew there was very little use
in attempting to argue against GLORY Hailelujahn
especially when accompanied by "E P1urtous
Ununn and yankee Doodle.n He denied that
the plighted faith Of the government had been
given on the subject. The pignted faith OF Phila-
dephia and OF Pennsylvania had been given, but
not that OF the government Esp
' TIE NATIONAL FAITH NOT PLEDGED.
Mr.. GARvTnID, tfep.) Of Ohio, opposed the bill.
The nrst question an mis- mind was whether the
national Mish vas pledged TO the support Of an
international Exposition &C Philadepnsa. II 1t
was be would not only vote for an appropriation,
but for "a many more APPROPRIATIONS a. might oe
necessary TO keep TO- the suttermost the last word
OF the public faasn. II be we're convinced that the
national nith was pledged, that would answer all
then provision : should 90 once be made
TO impose an additional tar suncient
10 meet the emergency Of the new demand. But
IL had been thoroughly and 6v6T nelpInRD proveq,
not only chat the national faith was not pledged
but mat by every possible meaning OF WORDS CON
RTess mad nedged Itself around, Without the posi-.
Dnity OF Misunderstanding, against the idea OF
Pieogin9 ia iatth ON the subject He had come 70
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-08

e 7ssG ssn sSs a e, re s
& n ne s :cs 81 e: b.ns
;sss 81 ss X. ~; 4: ssss (: Z Ss,
sonS q q: s.s n: s..s Ss su nSS 81.
ana sss ma Es .Ss Sse p.s %Gss inc
In price during the summer ~ =. mrpS dusnsties c
ou, , .sy r. ,.. ~ nmy atss Woud remain a
ovef the pflce Of last season. !
The Kn d6 which has capital
year tried to raise the rates Ill round aIthouah Il
paid dividend while declaring that gne ice 6usi.
s'a Sns o. re
the probable rates sS during the summer HEsAL3
the rst visit he paid that there was no one h vSo
could give him any idea about tho probable rates
There were four or i've clerks in the once ct the
ssOsu you not let me know what your present
rates arer, asked the reporter: The reply was
called again, and was told TO 60 up stairs 70 see
the Vice President '.who was very busy" The
not Sc Of long duration all he wanted could Be
given In nve words-What were the present rates
- THI RATES OF LAST YEAR,
After waiting for some time and the Woe Presi-
dent not being visible, the reporter was informed
that the Vice President would not see him, How
municattons Of a like character, viii probably gtv0
the public some Information az to the rates OF the
KniCkorbQOker. o. shown through THAR retailers'
prices. It may not DO information for the busy
Vice President
70 r, ,s E2sG y. 2, rS s .rca 2; a.
Gsivsd n0tcs some time age ispm the KuiclsrDooisr
10 II. as.sy double ;ss Prise P;s
It IL pretty certain that the "tacit understand
ing" Between the companies which was tscitly
entered into last year must have worked wOnders
and that u will be chung TO this summer most do
votedly BY every one OF them. The platnt, a
winter was so mild, ana all that. Is an old worn
OUT one, ana has been used almost eHery year by
the companies. whether the we1ther bore the
plants out or not The winters OF 1872 and 1873
the summer Of each year approached an astsmpt
was made to increase the price on the ground that
labor mad been "f0rtv per cent higher than usualu
or course, the question e. to whether all the
companies or any OF them have been able to put In
il one that only the companies can answer truth
fully and. OF old, their story Ii the only
sion OF the condition Of affairs tine public can OBJ
tain; but 1t does seem strange that q full supply
was not obtained during the latter part OF Jam
peared in the HERALD during the latter part OF tho
latter month 1ul and accurate account Of the
number OF men at work along the Hudson gather
ing ice for the Knickerbocker and other 00mpa-
the winter. then there must have been great deal
OF miserable work done during the winter. The
present increase and the anticipated additional
Increase Of the price OF ice looks very much a.
companies Is to be made to do wonders again this
I. w.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-08
REAL ESTATE.

The feature OF the market yesterday, and. In.
deed. OF the week. was the continued sale OF the
Mott, estate so much has been said concerning
this sale that further comment now Is unnecessary
Below viii be found additional particulars, with
those Of other sales. II may be stated that the a
tied, the result fully meeting al expecsasions.
lxnx .onK saorzssT1srA sl.scE,s, sos ASD wEsz.
Iss r. "a r a II 9s'q Ssss. sH Zach e
Lo No Is @ o nea;.s adjoining me Above $50
LOT 10 liz ss aSonins q the sSoss same ys 400
Lot " i On Corner Eysi;ds boulevard !, =,
Lo snf s sssh 4 ana 81 &c shove. on
g. ass lrrssuisrs scn.dsf Broe
Lei ~ : ;s "a * s
Lo s. NJ 81 81 Il q Il Of bouisyaf
a 3f 40 Iii sdoniSs Ss i5ovs on s. same :s. 800
Lo as ko ~ snd III sdoinna s same i ~"
Lots Nos i isl and i'd adjoining same size sO
r. g. fieglas q, !. /. ". ~ .....:..i2No
Los, Aea ~ and isI ADJOINING. same die T. 2''
1q a'i NJ is ldjonini sliaiisi isxi&s ssS0
Lot Ia III On 4 4 i;ti 4 lsj Il e. Of Boulevard
Los ~ sdjciaus s.G sSs above on g. i;1os;
~ os ana i IL sam. us NJ Bern 500
ress No.. is ana ID adjonlna. same ss:; x
LOIS s is aud liz adjoining. same Size H.
Lot Sos is ilG and isG adjoining same Size
Lq. W Isl adjoining. acknowledgements -
H7-.g. n sy DISGsR PoRrra AND CO. ".u sh4
"a: -. 70 Z. : 90 q ai. 4 l!ia =. =
~ T. A. WILSON
l3s blk h, and L., No 81 23d a. 4 =, 10 n. o. o. -
9th av, lot 2x7Si0; Moses B. Taylor .Mbs
- 49, sIHG sINo rRorEnry--sy nuLLss AED SOL
y. \, ne OF tho village and ~ mlea from the -
dAnnt OF HpdsQn R1Yar Railroad PaAAr NJ w. ~
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-08

TIL I'LL BAHnEX bUHVIVE&
This result ike that OF the previous vote, was
brought about By tho personal influence and per-
suasion Of the PennsylvAnis members, with the
understanding that the bill would be recommitted.
Mr.. KsLLIY, rel.l q Pa, then moved to re-
Mr.. DpCK, (dcm.) Of Ky., moved as an amend
ment tnAt ID b. referred 70 the Committee on APP
propriations. neieeted:.
the table, e the only way 10 kill II completely.
Pending the vote on that motion, the House, at
the Iii comes IN a9aia to-morrow.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-08

90 --I74 ITV--T NUKWALk, Conn., LAY 7, 1874
A sudden anS most painful accident has just
happened here, resulting in fatal injuries to MAJOR
Gregory. OF Kent In che town OF Wilton. AS tue
Major was walking ON the railroad track south OF
the depot tho car which Ia nightly switched on
rom tina ass p. n. train rom New York was ap-
prOschtuR. Unfortunately he did not see II until
TOO late 70 step aside. The car knocked the unfor
tuneto man down, ran over MIN, breaking both
ieya, one arm, and reducing his body nearly 70 .
ieuvs te#tMtMst y tH N# f e0tFf.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-08

Mr. HAL1 rep.) Of Me-. moved to reconsider the
last vote and to lay the motion to reconsider ON
the table. The latter motion, which would have
rendered the rejection Of the bill nnal, was lost
yeas III, nays 100 The changes OF votes necessary
10 save tho bill were procured BY the personal APP
peas OF many Of the Pennsylvania members who
went around soliciting such changes and sue
ceeded to the extent requisite.
.4sG THE REJECTION RRCONSIDERED.
The question then REQUIRED on the motion TO re-
consider the vote refusing TO order the bill to .
third reading
vote refusing the third reading OF the bill was re-
cnnafdar0d