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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-08-10
An English Hero

Fru,n the London Era.
story comes To us from the West
ern district on the details of which a
Bret IIarte on Colonel John Hay
would found a poem. The other day
a gang of laborers were employed
stacking blocks of stone on perma.
nent way of the Great Western Rail.
road between Keynsham and Bristol.
In fact, the operation of stone stacking
was carried on within few yards of
the Brislington Tunnel 1t was at the
time of day when the most wonderful
express train in the world called the,
Flying Dutchman. was expected,
and by some nlucky accident large
block of stone rolled down the EN-.
hankment and lodged on the railway
line. AZ this instant the roar of the
Flying Dutchman" was heard in the
tunnel. There was not a moment t.
be lost. so swiftly down the track sped
one of the brave nayyies to remove
the stone and save hundreds of limo
cent lives or perish in the attempt
He had wife and family at home, but
lac never thought of them. Ills life
was in his hand, but he never thought
of that. Down the steep emhankmeni
sped the brave fellow, ncrved with
the combined strength of Sisyphus
| and Atlas, to move the stone and save
his fellow-creatures. On sped the
Flying Dutchman Quick. fol
your life, Jim, shouted the compan.
ions on the bank. Alas il was Just
too late the stone was rolled out OF
the way, but the hero was cut to pieces
by the fangs of the murderous train
This is rs grand and noble story a,
ever was told, II is finer than the
tale of "Jim Bludso,' the moral of
whose story is told with such impetu
ous NigOr and truth 10y the author of
| Little Brooches
He lnow'd his duty, a dead sure thing,
And went for Il there and then:
I AND Christ amt going 70 he too hard
Ou a man that died tor men
VI ever there was brave fellow
who laid down his life for the sake of
his fellow creatures, il was the hero
of the Bnslington Tunnel. Ills wife
and children ought 10 Ice looked after.
and have no doubt come under the
consideration of the citizens Of Bris.
toll, But the story ought to live for.
ever.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-08-10
Reliance

Flight your own battles. Hoe your
own row. Ask 40 favors of any one,
and you will succeed five thousand
times better than one who is always
beseeching some ones patronage. no
one will ever help you as you help
yourself, because no one will be so
heartily interested in your own affairs.
The first step will not be such long
one, perhaps but, carving your own
way up the mountain, you may each
one lead to another, and stand firm in
that while you chop still another out.
Men who have made fortunes are not
those who had $1,000 given to them
to start with. but started fair with a
well-earned dollar or two. Men who
have by their own exertions acquired
fame, have not been thrust into pop
ularity by puffs begged or paid for, or
given in friendly spirit. They have
outstretched their hands and touched
the public heart. Men who win love
do their own wOoing, and never knew
a man to fail so signally as one who
had induced his aifectionate grand
mamma to speak a good word for him.
Whether you work for fame, for love,
for money, or for anything else, work
with your hands, heart and brain. Say
81 will y ana some day you will con-
quer. Never let any man have it to
say, Il have dragged you up Too
many friends hart man more than
none at all.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-08-10

land or New York where in some N.
stances the land is MANFRED every
year.
We have frequently noticed that ON
old settled farms, stables and barns
have been moved in order to get rid of
the great accumulation of manure
around the buildings. This is all
wrong. The manure should be re.
moved from the surroundings of the
stables and the barns, and scattered
over the fields. Then the benefit Ia
the land would be immense. and tn,
Trouble and expense of moving the
buildings would be saved.
One thing certain. In the older por
tions of the State the day is close al
hand when fertilizers of every char
acter will be in demand. The inau
guration cannot commence too soon.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-08-10

ing that it might shade her grave, ut
tered that tender injunction that the
verdurc should be respected, or per.
haps she thought Of all the lovely lit.
Gle green things that grew on the spot,
and hoped that they would not be
needlessly trampled up1n when she
cameto be laid away IN their midst.
Size died at about 1920 o'clock. sink.
ing to death as q child falls asleep. In
this part Of the country they say when
n man has lived badly and died hard.
"lle had crooked soul, that is why
II had 50 much tIottble in getting out
OF his body"
The soul Of George sand was straight
and honest even in error. IL was i'm
possible 10 state the instant in which
she rendered il up to God. that God in
whom in her last years she firmly be.
lieyed. The news of her death spread
quickly through the house, and all her
family, whom her very dove had
banished from her death-bed, hurried
in TO embrace her. With sObs and
many tears they cut away long locks
or her beautiful wayy hair, n little
frosted with time and sorrow, but still
so thick and bounteous that many had
supposed that she wore false braids.
After many adieus, murmured into her
ear or uttered aloud in the form of an
invocation 10 the divine mercy, all
left her to her daughter, who made
4 ner the last sad toilet.
George Sand had not died ia her bed,
Z Ian Ia. =. ~.
had been moved the day before fol
among the peculiar agOnies of the
! disease from when she suffered is q
constant and imperative desire for a
/ change Of position. Now she was laid
| for last peaceful rest on her owl
couch, from which, through the opeT
window, she had SO often lovingly gaz
ed on the scenery of the dark VALLEY
below. Il veil of transparent muslin
was thrown over her noble face, which
seemed fast forgetting all life's pain
and WEAKNESS, and assuming the placid
serenity of death. Her arms lay by
her side, and her beautiful little hands.
white and waXen, reposing from long
labor, looked IS though they had nry.
er known toll.
The furniture Of her chamber had
not been changed, and now, rs during
her illness, she was surrounded by the
portraits Of her family, and countless
mementoes Of beloved friends. Here
where many of her works-the child
rem of her heart and brain-were born
she lay dead, who, perhaps, alone in
her country and time gave the lie 70
the sentiment of Superiority
is burden which a woman knows not
how to bear.
George Sand passed away in storm.
and torrents Of rain fell upon her fu.
neral cortege and on her coffin. drench-
ing its crown of pensees. But soft
over her grave fell the sunshine and
played the south wind of the morning
rs though in haste TO heal the wounds
made in the & cen turf she SO much
loved. As the tempest seemed typical
of the stormy scenes, of the passion
and the agony Of her early life-of the
uprOar made against law and social or
der by her first rebellious spirit. may
the succeeding calm and sunlight be
also.typlcal OF the absolution of heaven
and the charity Of earth. May the
good she did as an artist "live after"
her; may the evil she wrought as a
moralist he Entered with her bones. 3"
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VIM. ROllnce.
MORSE Il SMITH,
POWELL 4 GAYLORD.

Attorneys at Law Office in the Journa
building, River Falls, Wisconsin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-08-10
girer falls Sgumrnas.
TWO mrrLr wANDERERs.

Two little wanderers huddled close together
Up against the doorway, 10 screen them from
the weather:
Loud roars the thunder, heavy falls the rain
Two little wanderers Poverty doth claim,
Two little wanderers fitting to and lro;
Little eyes look upward, pleadingas they so
Mammals sick and dying Papa FAR away
Give me just penny, sir-give me one, pray.
Two little wanderers in each others arms,
on their sTnalid bed Of straw, tree from Sins
alarms:
O'er them bends figure -o'er them lends a
face
Tis mothers long larewel--her darliugs
last embrace
Softly breaks the morning softly breaks the
day;
Little hearts are waking waking to dismay
Little hearts are Watching Tor their daily
bread
Little hearts are weeping Mamma, Mammals
dead
God, have pity on them--lttc ones below,
Children Of Misfortune, Misery, and Woe
God, nave pity on them--on their lone dis
tress,
For what is lie when they're denied a
mothers fond carcss'
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-08-10
sncnr N,n

Washington never made sTpech.
lu the zenith of his fame he once at.
tempted II, failed, and gave il up, con
fused and ahaShed. I'm framing the
Constitution OF the United states the
labor WAS almost wholly performed
in Committee of the Whole, of which
George Washington was the Chairman.
lie spoke twice during the convention;
hut his words were SO few that they
could not fifty be termed speeches.
The convention. however acknn1,l.
edged the master spirit. and historians
affirm that, had IL not been for his
personal popularity and the sincerity
with which he spoke, the constitution
would have heer rejected hy the PEG.
pie. Thomas tferSon never made a
speech he couldn't do IT, Napoleon.
whose executive ability was almost
without a parallel. said that his great.
est trouble was IN finding men Of deeds
rather than words. When asked how
he maintained his influence over his
superiOrs Ia age and experience. when
Commandcr.in.Chief of the army I'm
Italy. he said. "ly reserve. The
greatness Of 4 man Is not te he meas.
urei by the length N hi, speeches or
their number
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-08-10
DIR. JAMES.
LOCK HOSPITAL,
Cor. FRANKLIN
& WASHINGTON
SHEETS,
CHICAGO, III.

GbHrtercd hY
tho state Tor
the purpose Of
giving the best
possible treat
nent in an cases
N PBivArE aHd
CHRONIC Diseases
IN on their varied
and FHwWifaaa..a
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-08-10

Davie "Can We gie's a pipe. John -
John: lou ave" {hands him one al.
most empty. Davie: lilac We ony
tobacco = John: ''Yes, yes, lad
can gle that tae" (hands him .fll'').
Dayie after filing: lilac We match.
John 7" john Ito third person stand
ing by: ''Guidness, he has naething
but the jaws Punch.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-08-10
VIM. ID. Carleton,
Carpenter, Builder y Contractor
RIVER PALS. WISCONSIN

Keeps for sale Doors, Sash, Blinds, Mould
ings for inside and outside work, ami every
thing pertaining 10 the trade. i prenrpd Ia
do al kinds OF work in his line on reasonable
terms, aud Ia the latest aud most approved
style. Shop near the resid, zee ofE G. tencke
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-08-10
T. w. REED

Dealers in General Merchandise. Store OF
Main street, River Falls, Wisconsin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-08-10
e. HENRY.

Architect and Builder Plans, Specifications
and Perspectives drawn to order All kinds
Of Carpenter and Joiner work contracted for at
reasonable prices, and satisfaction guaranteed,
Office on Main street, River Fails, Wis -
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-08-10

A. MORSE.
DEAL ESTATE AGENT. Real Estate
III Bought and Sold on Commission state,
County, Town and other Taxes paid. All
stracts OF title to any lands in Pierce aud st
Croix Counties, furnished ON short notice
Office in JOURNAL Building, River Fall, Wis
rousin
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-08

COMPLIED FROM OUR STATE EXCHANGES.
On last Monday, NJ. j. G. Merrell
sent to this Office small chicken
which had four perfect legs and
feet; in every other respect seemed
perfect.-Copiahan.
Lexington Advertiser L. T. Web
Der, a carpet Dagger, at one time a
registrar for this county, and after
wards sheriff of Washington county,
died recently at his ho.le in the
State of New York.
We understand that there has not
been hog stolen in Tallahatchie
county since the "pig law" went
into effect. Pork will be cheap in
that county this fall. But it is re.
markable how honest the pig law
does make peOple.--Orford Falcon
A horse thief, negro, was arrested
and brought to town yesterday by
Mr.. High, and is now in Jail. The
negro is supposed to be one of the
number that broke out of Holmes
county Jail a few days SINCE
StdrkUile Times.
III. Il. Loverin, late carpet bag
coroner, ex-officiO sheriff and tax
collector of Holmes county, in al
ditIon to the muddIo in which Inc
has left the county affairs, is de
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-08
n OT &c e.

ORDERED by the Board that the follow
" ing taxes shall be levied for the fiscal
year 1916, to-wit: for the County, Bridge
and Poor Funds, five and ono half (5l)
mills, payable in warrants drawn on said
funds or in u. S. currency; for the Judici
airy fund, three 60 mills. payable in Judi
ciary warrants or i'll u. 5. currency; for
the County Teachers Fund, ono U) mill,
payable in Teachers warrants or U. S. cur
rency; for the School Honso Fund one
half 81 mill, payable in u. S. currency, and
for interest on the Vicllshurg d. Canton r.
r. bonds, two (2) mills, payable in u. S.
currency. Provided, that no warrants
drawn on any of the respective funds after
the LIST day of January, 1877, shall he re
ceivable tor the tavcs of 1876, but shall be
paid M Tie Older Of their issuance out of
any money remaining in the County Treas
usy ~ NE s'l5,iit. ~ -s.i-1 t,-.4l4,.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-08

We received last week the following ap-
plication from the Commissioners of ono of
the old thirteen States at tho Philadelphia
Centennial:-
Tho Commissioners of the - State
Building would be much pleased to receive
your paper at their Building weekly. as
others are SO doing.
If the Superintendent intends to say that
others are weekly receiving the CITIZEN
gratis, We assure him that the paper is not
rent to them from this office, but is for
warded by some friends of the recipient,
who pays for it out of his own pocket. But
if he intends t. say that other newspapers
are furnished gratis By their publishers, we
can only remark that such is not our prac-
tice; and we also think also that be will
conclude with us that, considering the
quality Of its contents, tho CITIZEN is
cheaper at its regular price than some other
journals for nothing. Let him send Oh a
years subscription and try it.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-08
THE NOMINEES.

New York World: It is the strug-
gle of desperate men for supremacy
over men equally desperate in the
huge party machine. Personalities
were freely exchanged. Old friends
and old political chums told I'M
pleasant truths OF each other, and
all considerations of the interest of
the party, much more Of the good
of the country, seem to have been
lost sight of in the struggle for
supremacy and personal advantage.
Albany Argus: The old, old story
the Republican platform, full of
rotten planks and Astounding in
repudiated pledges. 1t was worm
eaten with OdiOus corruptions. 1t
will not bear the weight of a feather.
1t cannot support the brigands who
have placed it upon the shoulders
of theipeOple of the United Statesin
the hope that in their long suffering
patience they will meekly sustain
the plunderers i'll their work and
rascality and wrong. In any
event, the animosities already en-
gendered, will prove very destruc-
tive during the entire canvass.
New York Sun: The most inter
esting plank i'll the platform is the
seventh, which was put there to
catch the anti Catholic sentiment
that has lately been coming into
prominence. 1t declares for q Con
strtutional amendment, providing
that no public funds shall be de-
voted to sectaTian education. 1t
was this resolution that reused the
Convention to its highest pitch, and
it had to be read twice aloud before
tho delegates could get the full
amount OF enjoyment out of it.
New York HERALD: We arc tired
of the Republican party, and the
sooner it is out of the way the bet
ter. When a crew of shifty poIiti
clans, Office-holders, railway job
bers and Government contractors
are deemed worthy to rule it, tho
sooner its mission is over the better
Thus far the best opportunities o.
the session have been wasted in ar
effort to screen Belknap and make
apologies to Blaine. 1t is proper
that tho Cincinpatt Conysetio;
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-08
TIE New Ynrl< .Su,, hits tho moi

THE New York Sun hits the nail
on the head i'll the following sci
fences "Above all. Hayes Is no
reformer. lie is not the man to
clean out political corruption, to
destroy the desperate rings which
have got hold of the country, or to
do anything to Obliterate the abOm-
inatiOn, Grantism. He is a man
who, in the Presidency, would run
the machine in as easy and unob
jectionale way as he could but
he would run it in the same old
ruts; and this is about the worst
thing that could be said of any man
who desires to become the successor
of Grant,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-08

Madison County Grange No. 80, held its
regular meeting on Monday, 3d inst, and
we were proud to meet Sd many delegates
from tho other County Oranges. The
Worthy Master is certainly an adept in
business We hope or friends of the
orlcr will not falter in their intention to
hold a County Fair sometime this Fall.
Notwithstanding the political contest there
will be plenty of time and many willing
minds to unite in this laudable undertak-
ing. Let us hear from some of the Masters
or Overseers of some of tho other Oranges,
and determine at once what may be done.
Let all who may favor our views on This
subject make them known. The CITIZEN
is always ready to lend q hand in good
cause, and will take pleasure in making
public anything that may advance our
common interest.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-08

should continue this work of apol
lOgy. 1t makes the campaign an
easy one.
New Lexington (Ohiol Urrald =
When the news of the nomination
OF IL. Is. Hayes was received at New
Lexington, there was not the least
enthusiasm, and no demonstration,
of any sort. Not solitary ''hurrah"
was heard. Hayes has his friends
here, of course, but they are not
very hearty ones, and it will be diff
ticult for them to rouse even
semblance of enthusiasm. They re-
member the narrow escape from de
feat last fall, and they know ha
had the election occurred sixty days
later, Hayes would have been
beaten out of sight.
As for the people, outside of the
politicians, they are fully informed
as to the position of Hayes on the
forced resumption of specie pay
ments; they knox that he has lately |
re affirmed his position upon this
and Is now nominal, d
upon u platform decreed by the
iuoHey Kings anu INC money rings
of the East, and they do not pro-
pose to vote for him, or contribute,
in any way, to his election.
This is the secret of the GOODNESS
with which the nomination was re-
ceived. lie does not represent the
people /; he is not the peoples man;
and they do not intend to be either
bullied, or driven into
lis support.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-08
THE Herald says that the advices

THE Herald says that the advices
of Gov. Tilden and his friends are
that New York will do better at
the coming election for the Demo.
cratic party than it did in 1874 when
Tilden defeated Dix by 81 900 ma
jority. 1t says the movemen
among the Germans in favor of
Gov. TIlden is remarkable, and
promises to work great changes in
the Western States. Many Access
sions from independent voters and
former Republican sources are re-
ported.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-08

The Clarion of July 5th contains the cor
espondence of the Committee from the
Fourth Congressional District of Mississippi
and the Hon. o. r. Singleton, in which our
distinguished Representative is informet!
of his nominatio, for another term. The
Committee have very properly assured
Col. Singleton of the very high regard in
which his constituents hold his public ser
vices, and he gracefully responds accepting
the nomination. Thus the District will be
at ease as rcgartfsits Federal intents dur
ing the next Congress. We know that The
ability and fidelity Of our tried Representa-
tive will do all that ought to DO done for
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-08

Our friends will confer favor upon us
by making known the fact generally that
tho CITIZEN will BIO sent during the Presi
dental campaign or for six months for 81 /,
and each of our subscribers is empowered
to act 20 agent for this ll,aper, and receipt
for all subscription secured Go to work
friends and raise clubs for ms. The gctter
mp Of club Of six cash subscribers ut 81
will receive a copy of tho CITIZEN until
January list, 1877, free
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-08

Mr. John w. Dancy has or thanks for a
pitcher of iced lemonade. On such day
as the GLORIOUS fourth wh"n p"or re'les-
trians plod around, such delicious drink
is quite refreshing. Mr.. Dancy knows well
the wants of humanity and acts upon his
knowledge of facts. Such knowledge is
much appreciated.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-08

We learn there was n great gathering of
friends and neighbors at the hospitablc
homo of Mr.. Ephraim Wallace, ON the 18th
from California, who has been absent over
ten years Such welcome must have
been very gratifying to himself and family
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-08

A tornado passed over Burling-
ton, Iowa, yesterday, killing three
and hurting several. Twenty dwell
lings were demolished. 1t lasted
but all instant.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-08
This endorsement of a massacre r
! ours respectfully,
u. S. GRANT.

This endorsement of a passage of
Scripture by the President i'll a
recent letter reminds us of the story
of bashfuI, polite man who was
suddenly asked to say grace at din
tier. He had never done it in his
life, and with mucn embarrassment
he stammered out: SO Lord, we
thank you; we are much obliged to
YOU. Yours respectfully, Amen."-
N. Y. Sun.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-08

We are glad to learn that the Row. Mr..
Crane, of Jackson, is recovering from his
recent sudden attack Of illness. That he
may live long, and continue his good work
is tho wish Of his many friends.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-08

Extra copies of the Charter and Revised
Ordinances of the City of Canton. can DO
obtained Of ii. GwiRncr & Bro, or Mr..
Sam Cochran, and w. J. Mostly s. Co..
Price 81.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-08
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
MOTTO e.
ORDERED by the Board of Supervis
" of Madison county, that a
SPECIAL ELECTION

be held in the Second District of said
county to fill vacancy in the offices of
Justice of the Peace and Constable, now
existing in said District, said election to be
held within twenty days from date.
1t is further ordered, that w. w. Mont
gomery, James Hammock and E. +. Lane
election, who shall give ten days notice
thereof, by putting notices in three or more
places in said Second District, and make
due return of said election to the President
of the Board of Supervisors, according to
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-07-08

Our thanks arc dine and we herein tender
them TO Mrs. A. W. Stanford for halt
busieI of the largest Irish potatoes VIC have
seen this season. They are real "Centen-
mails, and we would suggest to the lady 10
send ON specimen to Philadelphia, for We
are sure they eanso. be beaten any where.