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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-12-23
A Cabinet Decision that Raised IA
Kitchen Row.

The intimate relation that the operation
of government bears to the smallest affair
of everyday life vas never more fully IL
lustrated than by the PRONUNCIATION Of
the order in the Executive Department,
on the ls5 instant, that the hours of
working should be increased from six to
seven. Beside carrying CONSERVATION
into the bosoms Of the ornamental APP
pendages ot the governmental service
who were wont to take their afternoon
stroll on the Avenue IRON to o'clock,
it raised the very devil among seven
cighths of the cook sin Washington and a
large number in Baltimore, with the
city Of Alexandria yet to hear from. In
the first place, clerks and clerkesses who
never took lunch to their offices before.
now rigdly insist on the small bundle OF
cold meat and bread to take with them
to the scenes of their daily labors. That
was the first trouble that befell the sable
manipulators of our daily hash. Then the
dinner hour was advanced from half to
an hour, after, and while this caused no
extra labor, it produced delay in the
washing Of the dishes that has sadly
demoralized the evening amusements Of
society alone--that of the "Sons and
Daughters of Rebecca"- fines i'm.
posed on Becky's ofsprings have amount
ed to seven dollars and half. an amount
sufficient to enable the sable treasurer of
the flourishing institute TO resume specie
payments, if the sum total is ever col
lected. The saddest Of the sad, however,
are the Baltimore government employees,
who, instead of arriving at the Monument.
al City every evening at half past four,
now reach the depots Of that city at half.
past six, and take dinner in the middle Of
the night. Seven hundred and forty
Baltimore cooks have given notice in
consequence. In bordering over the
causes that led to this increase Of hours,
We have come to the conclusion that il
was Cabinet measure to detach the
colored voter from the Republican party.
Female influence is paramount, and il is
IDLE 70 expect the voice Of the cook,
whose labors are extended into the mid.
night hour, TO be for Grant, when the
President coolly sits by and sees his eS.
ecutye officers increase Dinah's already
too long time Of daily service = Forney'S
Sunday Chronicle.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-12-23
pcrsonnI ana poI,,,cnI.

Senator Logan reached Washington
Saturday, the 18th, having stood the journey
we'll lie cannot walk much yet, however,
without assistance
senator Morton denies as utterly false
the published statcmeut,h he was concerned
with the whisky ring in connection with the
Indiana campaign iund OF 1872
Gov. McEnery Of Louisiana. has ap.
pointed K II Mau United States Senator in
place OF W T. Mcmillan, who recently with
drew his credentials lrum before the s. nate aud
resigned
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-12-23

IT would seem as if Prof. Watson had
BETTER attend to his own business. in.
stead of interfering in that which is be-
yond his control, and does not concern
him. The old meddler now complain,
because the planet Venus loses a minute
and a half Of time every hundred and five
Npnrs
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-12-23

BRicE PoNrRoY is working his way
back towards his old home. lie removes
the New York Democrat to Chicago, and
with the new year will bring out the Chi.
cago Democrat, to be "Ied hot" on all oc.
casions. lie hopes to mend his fortunes
by return to the latitude Of his carly
gucceg.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-12-23

THERE is woman in California who
claims to be 40 years of age, and her
friends openly boast that she is the oldest
woman in America, while Susan b.
Anthony sits quietly and says never
word in her own behalf.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-12-23

IT is the general impression that the
committee will report fayorably to the
passage Of Senator Morton's bill to pro-
vide for the counting Of votes for Presi-
dent and Vice President.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-12-23

The theory is now advanced that Tweed
has not left New York, and that in case
certain negotiations now pending between
the ring thieves and the authorities re-
suit satisfactory, he will soon put in an
appearance.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-12-23

THE peace method of dealing with the
Indians has proven to be such a grand
failure that the proposition Of the Presi.
dent to place the military in charge of
them meets with warm approval among
many Of the original advocates Of the
peace policy.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-12-23

BAYARD TAYLOR is very enthusiastic in
his praise Of Stanley Tor his work in AZ.
RIGA. lie accepts, to the full, all that is
claimed as to Mr.. Stanley's discovery of
tho sources Of the Nile Praise like this
from one who has had experience in Az.
rican travel, Is praise indeed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-12-23

STARVING Kansas and Nebraska have
to burn corn to keep from freezing. The
famine is a fuel famine. They had a sur.
plus Of grain, not only for the hopper
but for the grasshopper; and when the
winter is past and no more is needed for
fuel they can sell the surplus for ten
cents a blshel.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-12-23

PARROTS that swear bring fabulous
prices in Texas, and the market is toler.
ably well supplied. There are not
enough parrots in christendom to do the
swearing for Minnesota.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-12-23

at $685. for February; nominaIly $3.50 for
March, Sl9.Os9l9l0 cash Lard steady at
l2.l7X4l2. 20 cash OF December and i2.4O for
February.
l'90p. M--Wheat steadier at 97G97 4c for
January and 0sa98s for February. Corn
weak at 47Kcfor December, 3%c Tor January,
43c for February and ACC for May. Oats quiet
at 29X@3oc for December and 80. g3OE for
January
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-12-23

JoYcE, who is in prison for defraudiug
the revenue, delivered lecture in Mil.
waukee, last spring on "What know
about collecting the revenue" The
CourierJournal suggests that he now tell
what ne knows about stealing it.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-12-23

THAT rather cross old lady, Jane Swiss
helm, says she would not live a single
moment with a man who would call out,
"where in thunder is that bootiack g.
And she would not If he could help it.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-12-23
The Utmost Satisfaction

is expressed by every one who takes adj.
vantage Of the great sacrifice being made
by Merrill, Allen & Co"ofSt Paul, in clos.
ing out their splendid stock Of books, sta.
tionery, pictures, g.. Libraries, both pub.
lic, sunday School.aud private, are improy.
ing this opportunity to replenish. There
4 no time 70 be lost. 4 large stock, but
selling fast.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-12-23

AFTER the measure of relief in the
matter of postage on printed matter be.
comes law, as it undoubtedly will, how
long will it be until the people see the
benefit oft by next fall, perhaps, the
red tape will be all arranged and paper
can be mailed for one cent, again.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-12-23

THROWS brother in law, Richards, will
commence the publication Of a monthly
periodical devoted to the discussion Of
the school question and the bible, in a
few weeks. Theodore will probably be
tl,o od;tor
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-12-23

TnE repeated refusal of the House to
open up the louisiana sore is good eyi.
dence Of desire to turn elsewhere for
political capital. That unfortunate
State has quite long enough furnished
material for party elimination and re.
elimination. Let it take a rest.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-12-23

TnE office Of State Printer, Of lowe. like
some judgeships, goes begging, because
i Is insuflicicntly paid, There is no can.
didate for it, and the State may be com.
PEELED to do It's own printing or 60 with.
out. Minnesota attempted to get it's
printing done gratui,ously, but the plan
would not work.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-12-23

LETTERS from the Black Hills say that
there arc now more men at work there
thar ever before, and that prospects are
daily Frightening. They say they do not
propose to leave under any circumstan.
roc
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-12-23

Mr.. BLAINE will deliver a speech on
the currency question, early in the year.
1t is expected that it will attract much
attention. as it has been prepared with
great care.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-12-23

Tin meeting Of the Minnesota State
Grange, last week, was the most inter.
csting andproitable yet held in the State.
Observers were united in the opinion that
it was fully as intelligent, as a body,
as any legislature ever convened in the
State.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-12-23

The late Henry Wilson borrowed one
hundred dollars Of Charles Sumner "to
be inaugurated on" as Vice President
This could never have happened in any
country but this,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-12-23

KERR is the third speaker Of the House
from Indiana, and still hoop-poles
and agrc flourish as though the State
had not yet fulfilled its destiny.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-12-23
CURRENT TOPICS.

The health Of the Hon. A. II. Stevens,
the southern statesman, is still on the de-
cline and his death may be expected at
any time.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-12-23

\ young man employed on commerce
street is six feet eight inches high, and
weighs little over a hundred pounds.
They judge by bis appetite that he is hol.
low clear down. and think Of amputating
one foot and using him for stoyepipe.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-12-23

Farwell, Ballou (R. ~ Williams IN. " and
HyInan.
Miltia--Cowan, Herford, Bell, Scales,
Gambler, Walsh, larbox, Ross OF Pa, Durrel,
Grouse and King
Expenditures on Public Buildings. .-Metcalf,
Wilson Of w. Va, Bagley, Pratt and Town
send ON. Y.
Expenditures in Navy epartment-Beebe,
Mills, Sheakley, Burleigh and Baker OF New
York.
Rxdenditures in State Department-Spring-
er, Thompson, Caldwell, Wallace and Leay-
enworth
Expenditures in Treasury Department -
Ely, Bright, Iartsel, Williams OF Michigan,
and Plaisted.
Accounts Williams OF Indiana, Roberts,
Powell, HasBin and FoN.
Expenditure in War observation-disclosures,
Robbins Of North Carolina, Blackburn, Bass
and Daulord.
Expenditures in Post Office Department
Stone, Reagan, Walker oil New York, Stowell
and Adams.
Expenditures in Interior Department -
Mutchler, Boone, Anderson, Woodwork and
Tut.
Expenditures in Department OF Justice
Caulfield, Gambler, House, Starkweather an
Joyce.
Mileage Egbert, Bradford, Odell, Caswell
and Walls.
Prnting-Vance of Ohio, Singleton and
Balou.
Committee on Rules-The Speaker, Ran
dali, Cox, Blaine and Banks.
Enrolled bills-Harris, Ct Georgia, iami,-
ton, of Indiana, and Darrell.
Library-Climan, Waddell and Monroe.
Select Committee on Centennial Celebration
Hopkins, Hancock, Barnum, Banks, Harri-
son, O'Brien, Williams of North Carolina
HnrIpuhnru RaE
of New York and Rainey.
Immediately alter announcement OF the COM
mittees, the House adjourned to Wednesday,
Jan. 5th.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-12-23

The following are the standing committees
of the House announced by Speaker Kerr, on
the goth.
The New York herald., 1875-12-03
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

COMMISSIONER PORTER AND THE WORKING
MEMO ADVANCE TO BE MADE IN WAGES
In the absence OF the President Alderman shandey
called to the chair yesterday the Board Of Alder
men. Among the petitions presented signed
by ffty property owners on Fortysecond street,
senting 70 the running Of line OF stages the street.
to connect the Grand Central depot with the Elevated
Railroad IL referred to the Committee Streets
petition from the Bricklayers Association, repre-
senting 900 mechanics read and referred to the
appropriate committee.
A communication received from the Police Com
mssioners, recommending that authority be given
them to all in the sunken meadows on the southeast
side Of Randas Island with fresh ashes to be covered
over with pure soil IL is claimed that
the land thus reclaimed to the city will be
worth S1,oo0o0o, and such proposed improve
ment will enable the Street Cleaning Department
to nd receptacle for the surplus that may be
gathered during the winter Accompanying the COM
munication was a certificate from Commissioner Blunt
Of Board Of Pilot Commissioners stating that The
proposed work would not interrupt navigation
Alderman Mccarthy asked that il DO laid over that
the people OF the Twenty third Assembly district who
are Interested may have something TO say. He, thcre.
FORE moved that II be referred 10 the Committee
Roads
OF the Board asking heads of departments II they
tended obey the order OF the Board Increasing the
pay Of aborers 70 " per gay, SEM ohg eommunea-
tnat on the 9th oi June, after inter.
view with committee Of the Board Of
Aldermen, he addressed letter TO the
committee, stating the why the present rate
or wages had been adopted The reasons stated in
that comm unication why the rate should not be In
creased still exist he said and, indeed there are now
stronger because the market rates Of labor
lower than they we're then, and considerably
lower than the figures By this department allowed.
The 0ommis oner's note concludes as follows:-
You that the Law incumbent not mon
the Common Council but upon each q the several exec-
tive departments Of she city ~ hx Tor tse the
rates OF BY paid That junction has been exercised
ey me a. Commissioner Of Public Works, with profound
9f the Obligation which is upon administer
ny Must fuGl my duty 70 tho whole community and
~ all classes
u not likely that any individual member Of the Board
habitualy pays such laborers workmen be
poyed by him. his expense considerably
N excess Of the market rates. when he gives
DIS money a. gratuy or Ia charity and unwilling
suppose that any member OF the Board II filing the espon
spe once now occupied BY would administer ~ other
wise than under Of duty. would allow public
moneye under hA charge be dsDnrsed gatsi@s
The New York herald., 1875-12-03
MURDERoUs JOE FARRELL.

The subjoined ante-mortem statement OF James
Reilly who was Knocked down on the 10th ult. by q
paving stone thrown al him bya man named Joe
Farrell, who is still A. large and believed TO be in
Brooklyn, was taken BY Coroner Kesser al Bellevue
Hospital, yesterday
man named Joe Farrell struck me on the head with
a paving stone Ia Forty ninth street, near where
live on the 10th OF November The only reason I can
give for his assault that about hour BEFORE
had ordered him out Of the place where ! a
porter. Before he struck he was behaving in q dis
orderly manner lighting with boy, and, as l could
not tolerate such conduct, ordered him out Of my
store. He went out, but remained watching me, and
when he got an opportunity threw the stone al me
offered him no violence or proyocaton any time.
Cannot say what happened Immediately aftcrward
do not expect TO iron my wound. / am
twenty i've years old native Of Ireland
The New York herald., 1875-12-03
CHARITY FAIRS.

ST. TEREsAA CHURCH AND THE ASSOCIATIONS
FOR BEYR1lNDINa CHILDREN AND YOUNG
GIRLS.
The ladies' fair aid Of the Association for Beend
ing Children and Yong Girls still progress at No
4s Union square, undr the management of Rev. Father
Preston and the lady managers OF the home. The
relics from tho Italian convent still continue to bs
objects of great interest those who are familiar with
the troubles Of the Holy Sea The fair will remain
open until the 7th inst, fro- eleven O'Clock A. NJ 70
ten O'Clock NJ The object the charity itself should
appeal forciby 20 every huma heart now that the ad
misery OF the destitute
The ladies' fair now in progresln the basement hall
of St Teresa's church, corner Henry and Rutgers
street. has thus far proved successful The ladies' Of
the parish have made unusual exeilons to make the
fair attractive There rs large asSrtment OF useful
and ornamental articles displayed the various
tables, but the table named "Urslineu attracta
especial attention, by reason Of the iany beautiful
specimens OF needlework made by the sklfu hands Of
the Ursuline nuns whose convent stands ext door TO
the church. photograph Of the pastor o.he church
in pastille, executed by one of the nuns, perfect
likeness and very fine specimen Of that kid Of work
The New York herald., 1875-12-03
A STRANGE FREAK.

Miss Sarah Ward, aged about twenty-eght years,
daughter of Judge Ward, Of st. Paups avenue, Tomp-
knsvle Staten Island donor Of the land on which ST.
Paul's Memorial church is built, visited New York
dentist Monday last to have some teeth extracted
and took laughing gas She remained under the innu
ence of the gas for considerable time, and when she
finally recovered the idea seems 70 have struck her
tha, It would DO good joke TO frghten her folks al
home by telegraphng to the Rev. N Stanley, rector
OF ST Paus that she was dead She accordingly sent
q despatch TO the rector. who was preaching At the
time ia observance OF st. Andrews Day, that she had
died from the effects OF inhang laughing gas. The
startling announcement caused great condemnation
among the congregation the young lady being we'll
known 20 them all Tho services we're at once con-
cluded and word sent to her father, who FASTENED
TO the dentists place Of business where he was sur
prsed az well as overoyed to learn that his daughter
had but short time previously left for home In excel
lent health When asked by her parents what induced
her TO send such despatch she that she did Il for
The New York herald., 1875-12-03
RELIEF FOB INDECENT FEMALES.

The sixty second annual meeting OF the Association
for the Relief Of INDECENT Aged Females was he'd yes
terday afternoon al tho asylum, No 226 East rwen-
tcth street. The annual report was read to tia in
mates and showed the institution to be in goodcon-
dition several improvements having been made duina
the past year The report OF the Treasurer, Mr. Es
Innes stated that the total expenditures OF the year
had been $40 416 49, there still being balance in bark
70 the credit Of tho institution Of 81, 826 81.
The following Board OF Management for the ensuing
wear was appointed Mrs A. Gilett, First Drcctress
Mrs W. Nj vermIye, Second Directress; Edward s.
Tnnes Treasurer; Mrs A. 7. Anderson, Assistant
treasurer; Mrs g. NJ Beckey, Register
The following are the members OF the Board OF Man
arers;-Mrs John Lowery, Mrs. Warren Carter, Mrs.
Samuel Al Church. Mrs. x. d. Morgan, Miss O. B.
Hicks Mrs James suydam, Mrs II. NJ. McCorkle,
Mra k g. Innes, Mrs. Q. Mlnton, Miss Bessie O.
The Gid ladies' we're then addressed by the Rev Dr.
Tying who spoke at length ON the career Of the
The New York herald., 1875-12-03
PECULIAR SUICIDE IN HoBoKEN.

Henry D. Schneider. aged nfty, employed in a cloth
store as salesman In this city, hung bimsefon wednes
day night his residence at No 172 Park avenue Ho
boken. He chose the opportunity while his wife was
ou, for walk with his andiady, TO put end to hia
nfe He procured short clothes line, one end Of
which no tied 70 the outer handle OF the door OF his
apart ment and threw tho inside tho room closina
the door He then made with the other end ol
tho rope, placed his head inside IT, and by catherine
up hts limbs hung himself When his wife returned
she found hia body above described but not yet
cold She screamed for help and assistance soon came
but life was extinct
Tho Coroner has notified tho County Physician, and
inquest will be held The deceased, his wife states
was subject 20 Ats OF melancholy and Il doubtless
while IN one Of these moods that he took his life II
only yesterday that tho noca nntied of the
occurrence
The New York herald., 1875-12-03
WHO IS MAYOR OF NEW YORK?

His Honor Mayor Wickham has been absent from his
Office for several days and visitors wondering where
he H. One authority places him in Philadelphia, meas
uring the Dimensions of the Centennial buildings and
enjoying the hospitalities Of the city authoriues
another says that he is shooting canvas backs with
John Kelly in the marshes OF Long Island while st
another puts him in training for New Jersey fox hunt
President Lewis Of the Board OF Aldermen, is acting
Mayor, and yesterday recognized the Mayor by
the Board Of Aldermen. An Alderman inclined TO joke
grave subjects suggested that Mr.. Wickham has
acted upon the advice Of the HERALD and taken trip
To En
The New York herald., 1875-12-03
LIBERAL REPUBLICANS.

The Liberal Republican General Committee met last
night at No 1,26e Broadway with Mr.. B. f. Manierre
in the chair. Resolutions were adopted calling Assem-
bly, district meetings Monday, December n, to
elect delegates to the General Committee and officers
OF the respective districts for the next year.
Mr. s. J. Classy offered resolution, which was
unanimously adopted, indorsing the appointment OF
commission by Governor Tilden to propose changes In
the government of cities.
General Cochrane proposed resolution eulogizing
the late Vice President Wilson After its unanimous
adoption the committee adjourned.
The New York herald., 1875-12-03
LONG ISLAND FISHERIES.

This has been busy season with tho Bridgehampton
fishermen. During the month OF November the bass
fishing companies did not catch as many as in some
former seasons, but Some good hauls mado Cap
tain Charles A. Ludlow's company caught ton in one
morning, worth in New York about $3.50, and few
days afterward Captain Jutten Benefits company
caught another ton at the inlet OF Mecox Bay Inside
the bay with the pounds gill nets and fykes probably
more than ton OF hathsh captured every night,
besides many perch and bass. Harry Roses company
caught 300 bass in Hay Ground Creek and the same
day Henry Cook caught 800 perch In sagg Pond.
The New York herald., 1875-12-03

wise than n payment reasonable approximation g. tho
market rates services performed material furnished o
the city In that manner must continue 20 perform my
functions the head 1T this department.
The communication placed on file,
The general order empowering the Commissioner OF
Public Works lay water pipes, MAINS &c, 10 enlarge
the distribution 0f the Croon water Ia the city and
especially in the two wards, and 70 supply thc
islands the East River, lost by vote Of TO o.
The Board adjourned At four II M., and will meet
again on Thursday.
The New York herald., 1875-12-03
A RAILROAD FREAK.

freight train coming along the Eric Railway, near
Glen Rock, on Wednesday evening, met With an acct
dent in having one Of the trucks under a boK car
thrown from the track and the train ran distance Of
about two miles Hawthorne before II was stopped
and during that time the truck had between the
tracks the whole two miles on the frozen ground No
@----N was done and no one was injured.