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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-12-23
4 EFT OF ROCK HoRK

There is many shady nook and cor.
ner in the vicinity of country homes
which might be beautiful with very little
expense-northern exposure, where the
sun seldom shines, and which are left
bleak and bare because grass and flowers
refuse to grow. Any time harness the
old horse and start for the woods to hunt
up suitable material for what our Eng.
lish friends term "a pleasing bit Of rock
work" An unusually rough stone, all
over angles and uncouth projections, is a
prize let such form load TO begin with.
Next collect supply Of the unctuous
leaf mould which has laid buried
beneath its covering for many years,
until it has become as dark and firm as
the most fastidious plant can require.
These things, with the addition OF some
good sharp sand from the creek margin,
supply the ground work for the struc.
ture.
In arranging the stones upon the heap
OF soil do not attempt any mathematical
precision endeayer TO initiate some shelv-
ing mass Of rock, such as may be found
in nature the wilder and more irregular
in outline, the more effective it will
prove. With the advent of spring, re.
pair TO the woods, and, whenever the lit.
tie ferns are just peeping above the
leaves, with the aid Of strong trowel,
carefully pry out good ball Of earth,
roots aud all ana transfer them to their
artificial home.
There are also many other pretty and
modest native plants which will thrive
luxuriautly amid such surroundings !;
watch for these during summer and
mark them so that when the dormant
season arrives they may be removed with
safety. An occasionally trailing vine,
clambering over and festooning the sur.
rounding shrubs, will add dainty grace
to the hitherto unattractive corner.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-12-23

at Christmas. As soon as the door was
slammed and locked, Zoe went through that
on the other side. first thanking me again
for belriending him, and then heard
him lock the outer door with the key
Ned had sent to him by the fireman. We
we're off in few moments, and had time
to look around and arrange my traps as
comfortable as possible. There was no
receiving or handing out of packages to
be done till the next morning, when the
new engineer would open my door. Ned
would leave us about midnight, l might
make myself as happy or as miserable as
4 chose. In less than an hour after leav-
ing had s,ung a hammock | carried
with me, and had turned in. The shut.
ter over the forward ventilator-my car
was next to the engine had closed down
and fastened with wedge, to keep the
wind from blowing it open, the little six
by six hole, guarded by three iron bars
giving me ventilation. Near this had
slung my hammock, and then, with my
revolver in box close TO my hand and
with the bell-rJpe running just over my
head, | surely was in safety, and so
dropped asleep.
How long slept could not tell before
awakened with start as something pass.
ed over my mouth. II seemed like a
mouse or rat, but il left an overwhelming
smell, a close, suffocating feeling, and be.
fore | could open my eyes to see clearly.
or could come to my sepses, ! was again
asleep. Again awoke, this time com.
pletely, but with fearful weight over my
eyes. NV head ached, and stroye TO
place my hand upon it. My hand would
not obey my wish must be paralyzed /;
it seemed as If was yet dreaming; |
had no power over head or limb. Another
effort | would make to shake off this
deadly feeling, but a, strove to turn in
NY hammock, or to lift myself, some.
thing cold touches my forehead with a re.
freshing GOODNESS, and a grug voice bids
me lay quiet. | turn my head with in.
tense difficulty and pain, and see a
black.yisaged man standing over me. lie
repeats the injunction to be quiet.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-12-23
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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-12-23
MISCELLANY.
ROBBERY ON CHRISTMAS EVENING
The Messengers StOry.--A Narrative
of Railroad Life

The Messengers StOry.--A Narrative
OF Railroad Life
When my mate asked of me last
Christmas eve permission to remain with
his family at the eastern end Of our route,
and not to make the tedious forty hours
journey toward the blue waters Of the
Pacific, oil which was about t) start, /
had too much heart to refuse him. He
Joe Mel was his name-had young
bride and younger babe, and it was
hard to separate them. True, our orders
from the company were that both OF us
should always jointly make the trip, for
we were carrying large quantities Of
greenbacks and national notes, for the
payment of Pacific railroad contractors /;
and of course there was no lack of rob.
bers who were waiting every chance to
clean out our trunks, and perhaps clean
us poor passengers out of existence
Shortly before an express car had been
entered on our line, and Bill Hughes, the
messenger, beaten almost to death, and
his valuable charge taken and it was to
guard against such future surprises that
mate had been given me, but Joe plead
ed so hard to stay at home, and explain
cd to me so clearly little plan of his
own, whereby could make the trip in
safety alone, that gave in to his request,
and fastened with him to set our little
plan in motion.
Joe's brother Ned, the engineer, was to
run his engine for the first two hundred
miles of my journey, and he was to help
in the plan. You see Ned was counting
younger sister of Joe's wife, and, it be-
ing almost in the family, he was willing
to do good deal 10 give Joe his Christ
mas at home. First ne went to the rail-
road superintendent, and got his permits.
sion to take my through express car out
Of the train and substitute therefor a
grain car. My car was one of those kind
with a passage outside, and in each end
besides those at the side.
This made it easier of attack, should
robbers get on the train, as the multitude
of doors required stricter guard, against
surprise, with an increase of danger.
The grain car had only the two lit
tic grated windows for ventilators, one at
each end, with wooden shutters on the
inside to close them nm tightly Ned was
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to lock me in, and to hand the k
next engineer that came on, W
private instructions.
Well, at 7 o'clock on Christina:
train was ready to start. Our
superintendent was down to S
and noticed the changed car, but
ing the other to be out of re
nothing. He watched me place Il
bic packages | had received in
and iron chest, and then spring
the car warned both Joe and l
be very careful, as he had news
chief was intended before long.
helping me in the car, so as to ar
fore the superintendent to be GO
me. Ned came and locked us in,
kissing his wife, who was on the |
good-by, and pretending-lucky
that he was so sorry he was goi
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-05-20
WHOLE NO. 26O7.

washing and sewing, those were bugbeara of unknown expense, which he could not estimate. The Parson drew his conclu- sions-he was used to that business; sin conclusion was his favorite portion of his sermons-so, is conclusion, he requested Lucy to invite her mother to become Q permanent member of the family; and Lucy, who in her unselfshness thought dear Bozzy did it all for her sake, could not express her joy and gratitude. IA.
 So the invitation was warmly given, and Mrs. Bryant took it into her consideration too. Lucy was her hearts darling, .and she saw that she needed her, and the baby had won warm place in her heart-what could she do better than to stay? So, in conclusion, she decided to accept. She did so, and is living there yet, beloved, honored, and useful. ..-.. :.
 And now you know in what respect the Rev. Boswell Holland resembled St. Pe- ter. Don't you see? He had a t'wife's mother" in the house
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-05-20
COLDS MAGIC
CONSUMPTION CURED.

To the Editor of the Enqurer,
 ESTEEMED FRIEND:
 Will you please inform your readers that have positive
 CURE FOR CONSUMPTION and all disorders of the Throat and Lungs and that, by its use in my practice, l have cured hundreds of cases, and will give ---.
 $1,OOO.OO for Q case it will not benefit. Indeed, so strong is my faith, I will send SAMPLE, FREE, to any sufferer addressing me. Please show this letter to any one you may know who is suffering from these diseases, and oblge, aEE ksss - z-~s. s--s'
 Faithfully yours,
 DIR. T. F. BURT, 33:6m 69 WILLIAM ST., New York.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-05-20
ME A
 lEA. AuentS Wanted.

TEA AGENTS wanted in town and country to sell Tea, oI to get up club orders for the larg- est Tea Company in America. Importers prices
 and inducements to Agents. Send for circulsr
 Address. ROBERT WELLS, 4S yesey St., N. Y.
 P. O. Box 12S7. --
 The Christian Union, Henry Ward Beecher,
 Editor, of Oct. 18th last says: Parties wishing
 to get up clubs, and all who can get orders for
 tea, should write him for circular The New York Weekly Tribune, of Sept. 3d, says: ''Al Oranges should write Robt. Wells for a circular" 'tz- -e-.
 The scythe, of Sept. 20, says: "Robt. Wells is thoroughly reliable.''
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-05-20
SPELLING MA rcH AND FESTIVAL.
INTERESTING CONTEST AT THE ASYLUM HILL
 CoNaREGAT1oNAL CHURCH, HAST NIGHT AN AMUSING SPEECH BY "MARK TWAIN"

The most important spelling match of the season took place at the Asylum Hill Congregational church last evening. The spelling was intended to be merely an ex- tra attraction of festival got up by the young people of the church, but the 'for- mer completely overshadowed the latter, and attracted great crowd of people, filling the church in every part. Nobody expected such aconcourse would assemble onshort notice, but the fact that several distinguished citizens were expected to take part in the spelling aroused public interest to a remarkable degree. The chapel, which was used for festival pur- poses, was crowded till about S:30 P. M., when the people went into the body of the church and listened to some excellent music from MT. Irving Emerson, the or- ganist, until it was time for the spelling to begin. First came the choosing of sides, Miss Blythe aud MT. Twichell the captains. They were made up as follows:
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-05-20
Job Printing.

Job Printing.
 All kinds of book and Job Printing neatly and promptly done.
 Business Cards, Wedding Cards, Bill Heads,
 donS n inc Sss st1s snS P ehasn any office in the State.
 Orders can be sent in by mail and the jobs sent out by mail Gf smal), by stage, or express, to most parts of the county, without serious risk or delay.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-05-20
0bt Gitfbhelo Gnquirer, (. 4. HICK0X, Editer < Proprietor
 LTCHflELD, CONN. .4
TERMS:

Special Notices, 50 per cent. additional
 If no specific directions regarding thelength of tnaertion accompany advertisements. Probate Notices will be kept in three weeks, and all oth CT advertisements "t.f." Gill forbid) or unti ordered out.
 Yearly advertisers are entitled to four changes daring their term (nOt 0ftener than once month), without charge 3
 Yearly or half yearly advertisements are pay able quarterly; all other advertisements in ad vance.
 Simple notices of Birth, Death or Marriage. arc inserted free of charge; obituary notices, cent per line.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-05-20
PHOTOGRAPHS. GREAT IMPROVEMENTS.

IN secures better work here than at any other place.
 Pictures of deceased persons copied and en- larged to any size finished in India ink or water colors.
 Square and Oval frames. Paper and velvet Passepartouts
 Stereoscopes and views on hand J. L. JUDD. May 1st, 1874
The Jasper weekly courier., 1875-12-31

r-Mr. W r Knight iouoerlv %
Petersburg. las purchased lir Toll CITY
Commercial aud - .li nsake Lclncerlt-
&c paper Of il
The Jasper weekly courier., 1875-12-31

g-~ Both ~ the toia,ro houses in JAS
per ARE receiving come tobacco. bat
farmers generally want bigger prices
The Jasper weekly courier., 1875-12-31
JASPER COURIER.

GA Happy New Year % s.i
e-v Fle..s.ii j. the man Who Las 10
debts 10 paw
~ Drugs sOld very cheap At the New
Drug Store
~ Blessed i, the man wh no ha- money
10 pay hi. debts.
= The Courier carrier ui'i wait on
the people Tomorrow with an Address
W The river, are all At good boating
stage now.
u stock men wiz noiic. Chandler :
advertisement in 2nolh.-r column
CT Next 10 shooting crackers, the boys
enjoy catching bird ia traps now
U \ large number Of law logs have
go1e out of PaiokA on tLis rise
ur The January number Of Demor-
ct, with delightful fashions Is received
The Jasper weekly courier., 1875-12-31
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
Ia - II S2 - La %
By DOANE & CAPEHART.

NJ. So srlantid dw~iiiu< ara hn-fne.s h1ur~ ID
fhs fn~n ~ i-i-. Spercer Cornfv. Int iSs rrss
,r'.rdic Fa.d -'ah.. hnr<y -h-d 4e.: 49,. INK hss /.
nr- rnrf- conveniently arranged husiu-s- sa-e hss
= ru.ei rs'iar und.r ~ rarc chnu-s Tor tarrsH
Price $50 Terms yne-thiri cash. taiatlc. ia rnt 8
r~srs
80 20 10 IN Spencer ~uuniy. a. fte crossing
of rt. R4irnsa ant ths ferinanf sni psis roasi y
acre. cleared ga.i hnase t1-r. 4e Tl.niy - --pad
saf~r sor' eno nn- fruit plenty - coal cheap
$50. lsif cash. hAlArc. in y~ar.
~ Ioos9 sc-s. - land ensf ~ sh,t ~resk hr.cTsl
or Jasper an.i Hangughu rosd-ehesp :, 400 Al.
timber
v. iaI THE hesu' fui - rar 0ard.n - ~iih 40
- grunnf. half mile Norh - yssp-r. The y =
siefi locaffH for beer g.rd-n la. inx hreu fitted
10 fsr that rtrrase ha. roi brriiiingr gsi.nt
h~'h frn snr.rr rfsterr. srt s.ts ~tzilrt. shsts.
rf. htfrhr- house. Trd efher impf0sr.rnsrt.- for
stlt Us -ett f-rHs o. tho rrs-sni OWutr ~snrs a.
ct sr-e i.raffsr
81 Zee -lI- srrrs in Spencer Cenr---- ns'- srd
Fe 'irHHt ri uife- f-Nfl = H.rry md nis. from
Nf-ta Hi emf ri' r. from Fsrt.ntrf. o. srrs. q,
r#treN iAri fnf hrfrk haiitirr ant cellar
rei barns. risufy . vaf.r. good orci ards
-e.'i ii-iher 1r. &C cheap
F- Frr 1f-rrr rtn- ~ either tracts - RESI- ~~-aie.
~ ale ~ !tsu. Capehsrt iss' 90 n c-uiisr
The Jasper weekly courier., 1875-12-31

g. Why f. raioka river IKE many II
our young men. Because IT. Oh a
-liigii" tor New ear.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1875-12-31
sSyl.IBLE INk.

S.F~D 80 CENTS A~D RECEIVE ~ RE
- rIE> on. BDTrLE or INVISIBLE
INK. Address EE>J. DOA>E. JASPER,
I~rGt>s.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1875-12-31

O. The County Treasurer notice ia
ano,lser column y an aitrs.ei iise attention
Of izxpay-r- these bard timfs
The Jasper weekly courier., 1875-12-31

~ The Bible, and Testamemts Of tie
American Bible Society arc miracle. ~
~h'apnes-. \ Bible can be bought for
>iHiy and sixfy-fve cents. which IN any
oiier book would cost two or three dol
lar. 4 Testament can be hsd FOR ten
cents We have few copic, of English
AMI German Bibles and Tesfam.nts
which will he sold ~ the~s prices. aud
q any one j. too poor to purchase a
Bible. and ia, not got any. We are
authorized 4. give 10 all such a. NAV
'ip's. provided they will take care OF
Lem lnd read them.
The Jasper weekly courier., 1875-12-31
:i.ls:...l....t, s.::..;;::;-.. |! :::..'w;ssa By

P.-.ar. raa q - Rockport and rsfr2in fo1r hssfs
tud rtf4ru tire 1ay
Tl.r. !. 49, rhsrg- Cor wharf B0af transfer of
re ht at Ea.kp port either for r-csirng o. shipping
E a SABlS. 6sul Sspssints1desi.
Sepfem.s- 4ih. lsTs
The Jasper weekly courier., 1875-12-31
BURIAL ROBES {!

w FFHfINE fHF NfHI. w HTHFTfI fIIT0. nI af NOD
ffafN uri-es Come snf fli ~
~hnp sffh. corner ~ fhs ruhhr Sqns-r ~es' o. ths
Coef' Helse IullH o. ALLIES.
D.tenter .cfh 1875
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-29
THE CUBAN RET0LUTION.

RE-ENFoICEMENrs SENT To THE FRoNT-THR DEATH
or RAFAEL MARTgSEz-THE INSURGENTS DR.
FE.TED.
(FIoM A REGULAR CORRESPONDENT or TRIBUsE.I
HAVANA, Oct. 23.-Several arrests have been
made by the during the past few days pn-
cpally OF persons in Gusnabacoa aud the small towns
near Havana. and from Guines No cause is assigned,
suspicion.
troops continue TO arrive from Spain, and nearly
10000 have already landed These equipped with all
possible dispatch and sent to the front places adjacent
thereto. Nothing is known concerning the Octaya
or Uruguay. that the Government sent gInboat
over to Jamaica about week ago with instructions 10
the Spanish Consul In order to provide the cavalry
with horses, the Government taxes every Que who
own. o horse $40 in gold; II he has two horses
he IL obliged TO surrender at half its value and
wait for payment until the Government ia able
10 meet its obligations. This measure has caused
great discomfort The people also greatly disSatis
lied ON of the excessive which thoy
compelled 10 pay The troops, b.ng unpaid, badly
fed and dcser0ns from the Spanish ranks are OF fre
Quent occurrence.
The King Spain has appointed Don jose CanovEs del
Castillo Dir0ctOrGenera OF the Administration IN Cuba
Rodriguez Eubi is expected here soon, with unlimited
from the Government Ia settle the fin snca nNars
of the island. The yoany Cuban. Rafael Marnsz. who
had been foimd guilty OF treason by court nr tia
snOt in Santa Clara lie walked TO the scaiio erect and
a. the last bo~ himself brsy-y. All the TROOPS gar
risOn and the Volunteers formed the az the place
Of execution Lieut. Ramon Forcrs forces Defeated The
insurgents at Moron the 18th inst Iicui.ccl. Pms
forces defented Moreions band at Cacaratas, aftei
teree engagement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-29

Welcomed moro of the traits OF tho political "toss who
brings things to pass than any other man m tho
party. Its affairs very much better msnasod
than they were last year. Stu. al mas
been uphill work. outside OF Boston, ana even
here there are many Republicans Indifferent or ais
satisted This Indifference pervades botn parties w
fact the prospect is of considerably Lighter vote tnan
voting lss OF Boston than there were then AZ Is aa
mitted that Mr.. Rice will gain a few thousand votes ~
Roston the anti Prchihtonist Republicans gong pack
TO the ticket in much greater numbers than the ITo
Lhitionsts leave it, The doubtful feature IN Tue rope
most inv ariaby for Adams and the Temperance voters
hosc who lool for the election OF MT CASTOR expect
fO these sources air Rces friends rely upon the party
fund In reserve, which they hope 10 raly NO, ia s
entirety at least in sufficient numbers TO give them
moderate majority Mt the polls.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-29

he Is asked II them is sn-e.a v,see .hont sssn n
says; On TO- thoy all right Then LET rs look into
o,x Hnanoes which are all wrong This desire to ak
abouf everything but the condition OF the country ard
the cas Of ia distress, has been shown throughout tho
canvass by Tie Republican orators scciarsn exotic
meats wpfed. Every can see that the ordersbayo
-ane FORTH from Headquarters TO make this the Issue
OF the canvass The words 81 the President and be lieu
tenant put Into plan solderkc terms ring our to TIER
men I'M rho ranks and "Our party IA weak on mat
tiers OF economy morality and wisdom make point on
religoni" -, A., -,
can leader Morton when he unfuTled the bloody
flag Of sectional hate, and urged dlscor ss Vigorous
remedy for financial discord The candidate Tor tower
nor held that sectaran controversy was better alter
native Both right in thinking that ~ they could I'LL
Tic minds OF our citizens with religious bigoty party
passions the conduct of officials would he saved from
scrutipy Even President Grant has broken through bs
nana reserve and IN recent speech at tho West suggests
topics which calculated W iurD attention from the
state OF the country and the necessity Tor trenchmen
ard reform.
Sbr Report Of re Meng and Of ots spsehes zee Tut Page
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-29
NEW-YoRK AT THE CENTENNIAL.
An ADDRESS 10 THE STATE By TIL. STATE con-
Observation-Disclosures THOUGHTS FOR rRAcII-
CAL MIN.

AN ADDRESS 10 THE STATE ia HE shlAit O'h-
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. THOUGHTS FOR rRAcTI-
CAL MIN.
The New Yorl, State Centennial Board recent
" made a visit PHILADELPHIA in order personally TO in
4pc the grounds ana buildings of the Centennial E1pos
ton They were greatly ana fayorahy impressed by what
they saw As result their visit the Board have issued
from their Headquarters in this city, at No G25 Broad
way enthusiastic addss 10 the state upon the sub
ject Of the Exposition The Commissioners were very
machstIuck with Tie huge dimensions OF the Main Buiid
Ing and The strength and grace OF the Machinery. Hor
cultural and Ant Halls aud their adaptabiity to tie
objects for which they arc designed, and they dwell in
their address upon that branch of the general subject
with emphasis. OF Paramount Park they say 1t Is
only remark that for all the purposes OF such an Eek
hiton AS that WHEN contemplated no more desirable
place. whether regard be had TO convenience or to beauty
could he found in any part Of the world"
To stimulate the interest Of the people OF this
state in the exhibition Commissioners call attention
ain goods intend for exhibition Nil bc carried directly
into the Centennial buildings on the cars. The tracks
water from any pert NJ home or abroad will be taken
FROM the wharf 10 The Centennial bd'dings III hke man
uer No charge will be made for space nor VIII there
he any for limited amount OF steam ana water power
For large amount OF power OF eonrs- charSe WI ne
p0rtaon OF goods 10 the Exposition ana Tor Tree dis
tae y va ge Of Which win be fully felt by business men
st another practical argument il presented IN these
No such opportunity been offered this side
Of the Atlantic for exhibiting and pfohta6y displaying
goods N our people hold back prove indifferent, they
themselves viii no the losers IL Is perhaps. rather he
low than above the marx TO SAP mat Tue hApsltioh
buildings viii be visited by ten millions OF people during
the six months from Mny 10 November. The Importance
Of the occasion Is fully appreciated IN EUROPE ana inc
applications already made Tor space reveal tie Tact st
foreign satiOns will occupy more than one ai OF the
main building. II is estimated that MOI fewer than
20 900 people viii the Atlantic to see tue EXPOSE
ton. IL is wen known that after the London Tx
hDitiOn Of 1862 the increase OF exports IN Two years
amounted TO 5000 900. II is impossible but that
similar advantages will result to u.s.
The Commissioners say that they are anxious TO ex-
tend every facility to intending exhibitors and they in
ve correspondence the subject Of the Exposition
from tho people OF the State State building ~ TO be
erected in Paramount Park rendezvous for New
exhibitors and citizens generally but az present tho
headquarters OF the Board Mt No. 625 Broadway.
The is signed by Frank Leslie President; John
Murdoch. Alonzc b. Cornell Felix Campbell Jackson s.
Schultz, New York State Centennial Board
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-29
TIE MICHIGAN APPLE DROP.

From The hdTulb tNIc-l Iliaes Oh .. !. !
The shipments of apples from this station
for the week ending Saturday Oct. %, eAchod l. iso
barrels. For the month Of October the total as l3is7
barrels and the total shipments date amount 10 22sol
baIIes. our dealers actually getting tired OF hand
ling apples and Notwithstanding that many apples YET
remain 10 be marketed here, tAo tired dealers show d
inclination 10 purchase. The proe, however, has not
fallen of. but the supply beyond any calculation the
buyers have made.