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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-08-07
Trained Birds.

The following is told of an exhibition
given near Pail Mall, London, in 100 :
"a number of little birds, to the
amount, l think, of twelve or fourteen,
being taken from different cages were
placed upon table in the presence
of the spectators, and there they formed
themselves into ranks like company
of soldiers small cones of paper
having resemblance TO granadier's caps
were put on their heads, and diminutive
limitations of muskets made from wood,
secured under their left wings. Thus
equipped they marched to and fro
several times, when single bird was
brought forward, supposed to be a
deserter, and set between six of the
musketeers, three i'll a row, who con-
Quoted him from the top to the bottom
of the table, on the middle of which a
small brass cannon charged with Il
little gunpowder had been previously
planted. The deserter was placed in
front of the cannon and his guards
then divided, three retiring ON the
right side and three on the other, while
he was left standing by himself. An
other bird then Immediately came for
ward, and lighted match being put
into one of his claws, he hoped boldly
on the tail of the cannon and, applying
the match to the printing, discharged
the piece without the least appearance
of fear or agitation. The moment the
explosion took place, the deserter fell
down and lay motionless like a dead
bird. But at the command of his tutor
he rose again, and the cages being
brought. the feathered soldiers were
stripped of their ornaments aud return
ed into them in perfect order"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-08-07

JUST TAKEN Hrs BTTrERs. - We
heard a seedy looking individual
with an alarmingly red nose remark to
a brother soaler that he had "iust had
his bitters, but he did not mild taking
another nip" His remark suggested n
train of reflection. How was it, we
asked ourselves. that the word "bit-
tiers" had grown to be q synonym for
gin, whisky, rum, and other alcoholic
stimulants, to which it was applied in
discriminatory Bitters, we reasoned,
suggested the idea of healthful tonic,
not of poisonous stimulant some-
thing invigorating to the system, not
an alcoholic irritant, full of fusel oil,
producing present intoxication and ul-
innate insanity, idiocy, or premature
death. Moreover, our idea of bitters
was totally irreconcilable with "gin
cocktails, rum punches, and
brandy smashes, which, we are inn
formed, are sweetened with sugar, and
rendered doubly injurious with es-
sences colored by means of mineral
poison. This was bitter-sweet with a
vengeance. We mentioned this prob
lem TO friend. He solved it by ex-
claiming: "Why, don't you know that
most of these bitters advertised as rem
edies are only drains in disguise. To-
pers know it, if you do not. j must
make one exception, however," he adj
ded, "and that's Dr. WALKERS CALL
FoRNIA VINEGAR BTTERs; there isn't a
particle of alcohol or fermented liquor
in it, and it is the best vegetable tonic
and alternative In America Com.
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The Ladies, sorosis CIub,of New york 70

The Ladies' SOrosis Club,of New York re-
Gently changed their discussions from woman's
suffrage to Hair preparations ard Pimple Danish
ers. They declared that where nature HAD not
endowed them with beauty, it was their right
yea, their duty-to seek it whore they could. SO
they all voted that Magnolia Balm overcame Sal
lowness, Rough Skin and Ringmarks, and gave e.
the complexion most distingue (sorosian) and
marble-like appearance dangerous to men, no
doubD; and that Lyons Katharon made the hair
grow thick, soft and awful pretty, and moreover
prevented it from turning gray. If the propri-
etors Of these articles did not send the sisters an
invoice they are not smart.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-08-07
MORE TESTIMONY.
.ETTER FR ON JUDGE HIRAM BARRIER.

AEI M FhUW JIDbE HIRAM BARBER.
HORIZON Wis, July 7, 1874.
MR. e. G, OLIN, Waukesha, Wis:-Dear Sir-In
closed please find S12b for five gallons OF Mineral
Rock spring Water~can sent to-day by express.
am much pleased with the results from the
use OF your Spring Water. / have used for the
last two years other waters, but have never re-
cetNed nom the use Of others decide results as
from the use OF that you sent me. II may be ow-
ing 70 other causes operating at the same time
which has aided In tho favorable results from the
use 81 yours; stll I am not aware of any, as my
habits have been the same making use Of no
drugs or other medical treatment
Yours, H. BARBER.
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Not Quite so Fast, Mr.. Jones:- "A horse
doctor in Philadelphia was caught changing the
celebrated Mexican Mustang Eminent into other
bottles, and using it as his own recipe. Honesty
is always the best policy. These medicine men
like 10 follow up such fellows. 1t cured the lame
horse all the same; but il damaged the Doctors
reputation, and benefited the proprietor in pro-
portion. We have heard Of so many Rheumatic
persons and lame horses being cured by the Mus
tang Liniment that we advise every housekeeper,
hveryman and planter to invest in a 90 Ct or
S100 bottle, against accident. Beware OF counter
feits. tits wrapped in steel engraving, signed
:. G. w. Westbrook. Chemist.n
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-08-07

WONDER if the average reporter
could speak Of wet weather without
saying Jupiter Pluvius: Of ball with.
out ringing in old Terpsichore Of a
performance without remarkine that
"where all we're good il would be
inyidious," Sc. No, we fear not.
Such things will not nappon this
side Of the millennium. -Nci0 orleans
PicdgdHC.
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Compound Extract of smart Weed is safe
remedy in all cases, which cannot be said Of
many medicines put W for sale to the people.
SO harmless is it, that it may be given in small
dozes of 2to 10 drops in milk to infants for
Collie, and will be far more effective and much
safer than any Soothing Syrup" or Cordial
ever put up, and will not injure the child as
they do. MY Extract OF Smart-Weed is now
sold by most druggists, both in this and many
foreign countries Com
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WAUKESHA WATER,
MINERAL ROCK SPRING,
CURES
Dropsy, Diabetes.
Gravel, Dyspepsia,
Constipation, Jaundice,
Bright's Disease,

and all diseases Of the liver and kidneys This
water rs now known and sold az a remedy for the
ABOVE diseases, in all parts OF the world. IL is
truly wonderful what effect IL has upon the human
system tits now being shipped at the following
Barrel 40 gal, Sl& half do, 81; demiohn aud iugs
10 cents per gal, package extra; bottles (qts $3.50
per uoA. Money must accompany the order, ex-
eept TO our regular authorized agent Inquire Of
your druggstfo Waukesha Mineral Ro,k spriuq
Water. Address c. G. oLIN G Co, waukesha
WIS, lot orders for the water or for circulars.
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H. BARBER,
IN cLA1nr. Lnly 8. h

EAU CLAIRE, July q, 1874.
G. g. OLtN CO:-Gents-This il TO certify that
have used tho Waukes!a Mineral Rock Spring
Water for the last six or eight months, with good
results was very bad with the kidney and liver
disease, and this water has helped nae wonder.
fully, in both of the diseases. My digestion has
also greatly improved and now feel this water
mas been great benefit Ia more ways than one
II continue to use the water, am confident that
IL VIII effect permanent cure. Therefore ship
me to this city another half barrel Of the water at
once. Respectfully yours,
CHARLES J. SMITH
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JULES JANIN is reported to have said,
a few days before his death, as he lay
on sofa in his dining room. 81 sup
pose l am celebrated | am great
writer; / am memberof the academy /;
/ would renounce all that glory to walk
to walk around this room without as
sistnnce y
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A hoy IN ConneciicutSunday school
was asked WHO made the beautiful hills
about them. and replied that hc didn't
know. as his parents bad moved into
town only the day before
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that physical vigor is the most formidable an
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has shown that PLANTATION BuTERs is a peerless
invigorant, as well the best possible safeguard
apainst enidemic diseases
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INCOMING steamships bring reports
of large icebergs encountered in mid
ocean.
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"VAL saloons" are reported in Indi-
ana. Vile saloons also flourish further
east
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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-30
ESTABLISHED MARCH 80. 1886.

ment has its strength in the South.
When he represents 100000 negro
voters looking to centralism, instead of
local self-government, he is right. The
negro's only conception is paternal
government; slavery was such, and the
conception was natural. But when
Gov. Palmer speaks of Southern whites
in the same category, and says the
whole South is at the feet of the Ad-
ministration, he goes too far. We need
but recall the struggle of two years
ago, in which he took an honorable
part. The Southern whites had choice
to take up Greeley, a lifelong enemy,
or to make easy terms with the
conqueror Grant. We need hardly
remind our Liberal friend that Greeley
was more heartily supported in the
South than in the North. No, the
dominant race in the South do not
look to Washington for protection or
privileges. They look solely to the
restoration of our shattered institu-
tions. They look to the principles of
Democracy, even as does Gov. Palmer.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-30
GOV. PALMER's LETTEs.

Tn, letter Of Gov. Palmer TO the
Democratic State Committee Of Illinois
is 4 most significant and inspiring sign
of the times. 1t means no more nor
less than that the prominent Liberal
Republican recognizes that the Demo-
cracy affords the only nucleus for
effective opposition to the mad
march Of Radical riot and fanaticism.
Yet. as he urges, and as we have urged,
the Democracy must be more than
mere opposition--more than the mega
tive of a negative, the Radical mega
ton of time-honored constitutional
rights. The Democracy must present
a positive policy suited to the time and
its needs-a platform frank, uneva-
sive and true" In his picture Of all
the opposition ought to be, we recog-
nize the very lineaments cs the Democ-
racy we were taught and uphold.
The view Gov. Palmer takes of the
Southern situation is not unnatural
from his standpoint, but We have
some opportunities for Judging
and therefore the right to cor
rect it in some particulars. He
seems TO think. the third-term move
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-30
NEW TORK.
A Common Occurrence.


NEW YORK, July 29.-Monday morning
the body Of John McCann was found in
C0mmuuipaw avenue, jersey City, with
blood streaming from a bullet wound ia
the head. This morning Young Brooks,
OF Newark. entered the Jersey City Station
house, and stated that he had doubtless
done the shooting. His story is, that while
driving from Newark to New York with
garden truck. Monday morning, a man at
tempted to get on Lis wagon, and refused
to go away. He struck him with his whip.
The man theE seized his whip, jumped into
the wagon. and commenced beating
Brooks, who drew his revolver, and fired,
and the man tumbled out of the wagon, re-
tanning the whip. Brooks says he thought
nothing of the matter until he saw the
story of the body found in the road, having
frequently had occasion 10 fire at intTudeTs.
Not More than SIO0 900 Gone.
Henry Prindell. agent here of the sus-
pended fire insurance company of Phila-
delphia, has left the city. An eXamina-
tion Of his accounts shows that he is in
debted to the company for between $4,000
and 100000, a large portion Of which Is
represented TO be in cash.
Gone TO Belgium 10 Fight IL Out.
Jas. Z. Ferrer DeCOurts, editor of the
CrouiSfG, the Spanish organ, has sailed for
Belgium, having accepted a challenge to a
duel in that country with Juan BelledO de
Sura, editor of the Cuban paper HtdepeIldi-
cia An effort is making to detain the lat
ter in this country. Both are now under
bonds not to fght a duel in the United
States
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-30
WILKESBARRE.
A DassardIy Attempt at Assassination.

A DastardIy Attempt at Assassination
Wu.KEsBARRE, Pa, July 2S.-This
morning at Jermyen, in this county, Alfred
Green, Superintendent Of the coal mines,
started between four and five o'clock to IN
spect the mine and see if it was free from
Gas and that everything was all right, as
was his regular custom before the miners
entered for the days work. He was
accOsted while on his way by three
strangers who asked him for work. He
replied he had full force and did not need
their services. They then drew their
reyolvers and fired nine shots at
him, two Of which took effect IN
his left shoulder and side. His cries
and the reports Of pistols attracted the at
tention Of Robt. Pierce and Edward Nc
Cracken. who came to his assistance. The
ruffians turned upon them but Pierce drew
a revolver and shot one through the head,
killing him instantly. Two others ran,
but one Of them was wounded betO-e he
cot out of range. Green's wounds are pro
1ounced dangerous hut not necessarily Ia
tai. The aSsailant who wSs killed was I'M
known to all who viewed the corpse A
rumOr reached here this evening that the
man who was wounded had been captured,
and the exasperated miners and citizens oi
Jermven had lynched him.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-30

IT is now understood that Gen. j.
d. c. Adkins will have no Democratic
opponent in the Eighth District, which
makes his reelection TO Congress a
matter of absolute certainty. The
Memphis Appeal speaks to the point
when it says: His return VIII be an
honor to his district, his State, and
benefit to the whole country, and there
is no reason why he should not be re-
turned. Few men are endowed with
clearer minds. brighter talents, or
warmer sentiments Of genuine patriot
ism, than this gentleman; none have
discharged their duties as representa-
tives more ably and conscientiously
than he; and whether as an individual
or public servant, none have held their
trust with more elevated honor and
fidelity than Gen. Adkins. We want
more Of such men IN Congress"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-30
Condensed IeIerrams.

Geo. +. HOar does not propose to run for
Governor Of Massachusetts.
\ farmer near Terre Haute, together
with his wife and two daughters, were tied
Tuesday night by robbers, who proceeded to
TanSack the house.
And now the kanawha is booming IN
midsummer, with coal rise when coal Is
not needed.
a railway collision near Montreal yes
terday smashed two engines, a Pullman
and a mail car. Several persons bruised,
but none killed.
An explosion in POttsville powder mill
yesterday killed three men.
Tom Scott and the Commodore are Or
ganizing a railroad syndicate between
drinks at Saratoga.
San Francisco reports a circus rider oeat-
en- tO death by "hOOdlums."
Skowhegan, Mich, boasts of burning a
$4,000 hotel. We dou't believe town with
such name ever bad such hotel.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-30

WHEN the Brussels Congress forth
codifcation of international law was
broached, we suggested that the pres
ent IS 2 most inOpportune time for i'm
partial and, therefore, lasting work.
The European situation has more than
a geographical similarity To own: the
East is powerful, the West PROSTATE;
the North dominates the South. Eng
land has already intimated that she
hardly hopes to hold her own in this
Congress, and reserves the right to
withdraw. Austria, not quite a West
ern power, is similarly pOwerless. The
whole West and South are but the
puppets Of Bismarck.
The Congress has now met and Rus
sia takes the presidency, while Prussia
proposes what may be termed a project
for the subiugation of all Europe. The
attempt to reduce all Inhabitants Of an
invaded country into absolute neutrals,
is a direct attack on the natural in
stinct of patriotism or love of kin and
country that pervades all worthy of
the name of man. 1t practically
denies beIligerent rights to all nations
that do not keep up enormous standing
armies after the style of Prussia. 1t
brands as outlaws many of the purest
patriots of history. Prussia says to
France. Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Hol-
land, Switzerland, Austria, and in due
time Italy: You must conduct war in
my style, or you viii not be belliger-
ents; you viii have no rights that am
bound TO respect.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-30
SUBSIDY P0MER0Y.
A Change of Venue.

TOPEKA, Ks, July 29.-In the District
Court to-day, Judge Morton overruled the
motion to quash the Indictment in the
Pomeroy case. POmerOy's counsel then
mO,ed for change in venue, offering, IN
support of the motion, an affidavit Of Hon.
James Rodgers, alleging that at the time OF
the York disclosure Morton said 20 Rogers
concerning POmeroy: ave have got the
God damned old scOundrel where we want
him, and hereafter poor man will stand
some chance 10 go to the United States
Senate" Judge Morton granted the mo
tiOn, and said he would send the case 10
Usage county. In granting the motion the
Judge took occasion TO deny the statement
in Rogers affidavit in plain and emphatic
terms. 4 motion was made to reduce Pom
eroy's bond from $4,000 TO $4,000, but
was denied.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-30
ARKANSAS.
Mhnf ErooI.s, Organ Saws of Bad

what Brooks Organ Says of Baxter.
ST. LOUIS. July 29.-The Democrats
Little Rock special says: Gov. Baxter went
voluntarily before the Congressional Com
mittee Yesterday and swore that before tie
meeting of the Supreme Court, at which
the quo warTanto case was disposed Of he
wrote a proclamation of martial-law and
would have used it, had the court decided
its jurisdiction in the case, and would have
DISPERSED the court by force of arms had 1t
cone into the merits OF the case. In an
swer to question asked by Senator Clay
ton, he Said:lClayton had never made dis
honorable proposition to him, and declares
the charges he made against the Senator IN
the Netv York Herald were untrue.
The dispatchf further states that the Dem
ocrats saws OF this examinatsOn that BaN
ter is
The Biggest Liar In America;
that he has been telling them one thing
and when put face TO face with the persons
he accused, he tells quite different story.
The sub committee adjourned till the 10Th
of September, when the full committee VIII
be present and continue the investigation .
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-30

AT the Opera House, last night,
Thomas Simms, who, rs Judge
McClain charges, "fxed things for
Brien 50 as to prevent the nomination
of a ticket by Che County Radical Con-
ventiOn, went 50 far as TO declare the
Civil Rights bill the issue of the can
vass. And yet we are told that the
ermine ought not to be dragged
through the dirty pool of politics, and
that this is not a white mans fight
against negro supremacy!
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-30

WHILE Halstead, of the Cincinnati
Commercial, is hobnObbing with the
Golden Club, across the water, DR..
Redfeld is interviewing all the promi-
nent men in and about Atlanta on the
subject of the Civil Rights bill and the
third term question. He finds there a
strong under-carrenJ for Grant," and
arrives at the conclusion that if he
should veto the Civil Rights bill the
Democrats would go for him en mGsse,
as many terms as be wants.