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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-14

COMMENTS on THE PREFERENCE-The
selection OF Cincinnati as the place for hold
ing the next national republican convention
is looked upon by the sagacious politicians
mere as very damaging to the prospects, of
Mr.. Blaine The influences which sought To
nave the convention called at Philadelphia
were entirely favorable TO his nomination.
On the preliminary votes this morning IL
was apparent that there was no prospect OF
the convention going 10 Philadelphia, and
mat the western and southern members OF
The committee were almost unanimous i'm
lhelr preference FOR western city. To night
thls was made more manifest, and, making
virtue OF necessity, Mr.. Kemble the dele,
gate nom Pennsylvania, withdreW Phiie-
delphfa from the contest. Intelligence of the
action OF The committee was soon circulated
AT all public places, aud the general opinion
was tnat The location OF the convention
would De almost certain to give its nOmina-
llon 10 western meu. The friends of Gen.
Grant, OF Mr.. Brtstow and of Senator Morton
are All satisned with the choice which was
MADE. Inc time fixed for the meeting of the
convention was made later than has hereto
fore been advocated, as IL is Thought that
Congress Will have adjourned by that time
and such members OF that BODY as are inta r.
ested either on their own account or that of
their friends Will be able To be present. The
friends OF Mr.. Blaine saw that unfair tactics
were resorted to By Senator Morton. IL
seems that number OF votes were cast by
proxy, and all the proxies were cast for Gin
cinnau, which was the place most OF all de-
sired by Morton. They charge that the In
diana Senator commenced two mnnfhs avo
10 gather up these proxies, and that IL was
done so quietly that no one knew ft untilthe
Sim.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-14

a PARAMoUR FATALLY WoUNDED.-At
ROCK Fails, Illinois, a serious shooting af-
lalr happened Tuesday. VIM. Loomis a
druggist, rented his store room of one VIM
COX, WHO Is night Waterman for the Key
stone Works, and whose family lived over
the drug store. For several months Cox has
suspected his wife's fidelity, and yesterday
morning, going home earlier than usual
round his wife absent from the house and a
child at home and nearly frozen. Cox inn
medlately repaired TO the drug store already
mentioned, and found his wife, who ac-
knoWledged her guilt. Cox at once entered
the store with revolver in hand and fired
Inc ball entering LOomis right side, making
mortal wound. LOOMS fired twice. strik-
lhS Cox in me arm apd shoulder. Cox was
arrested, and placed under $4,000 bonds
Loomis death is expected every hour The
sympathy OF the community is with Mr..
Cox.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-14

VIRGINIA WON'T Go TO THE CEvrKu-
NIAL.-The discussion i'm the Virginia house
OF delegates on the question OF reconsiderinr
the vote by which the House refused 10 order
70 third reading the bill appropriafing
$4,000 for expenses incidental 70 the Cen
tenDial exhibition, which has OCCUPIED
nearly week, was concluded YESTERDAY. m
motion 10 reconsider was defeated-ayeS. Sc
nays, IS. This ef1ectuAlly kills the bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-14

BVIn the Memphis, Tenn, municipal eles-
ton yesterday, the conservatives electeo
their candidates by large majorities.
~Two hundred Indiana editors accou.-
panied by their wives, leave Indianapolis To-
night ON an excurnion 20 Philadelphia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-14
EN.HE.g'SE REDUCTIOF.

TEEP. RAToEY TO TAKING STOCK
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-14

THERE was a parrot case before Justice
OF the Peace Holmes the other day. says the
New Orleans Bulletin. The case grew out
OF claim for the psrrot. A negro man was
IN possession Of the bird, and white wo.
man Claimed it. The parrot was brought
into court, and testimony as to the owner
snip was taken, and after the testimony was
closed and the case about being submitted
Inr argument, the white woman took the
hOOr and announced that at home she had a
cage with peculiar door, which her parrot
could open, and TO prove that the parrot in
court was her parrot, she would produce the
cage. She was sent after the cage, and while
she was absent the lawyers argued the case
They made very brilliant speeches, and there
was only one thing which interfered with the
effect: every time the lawyers got of good
thing, the parrot said, in a tone of astonish-
ment, Good Lord!' Before counsel had con-
Guided, the woman appeared with the cage
me parrot was put IN IT, opened the peculiar
door, and was awarded 10 the woman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-14

SAMUEL WILSON was, to-day, appointed
special counsel for the government in the
internal revenue cases In san Francisco.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-14

THEY SAY Mrs. Grant doesn't look a day
Older than when she first came to Washing
tor, ten years ago, which is strong indica
ton OF q good nusband.-[N Y COMMERCIAL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-14

AT THE CABINET MEETING to-day Score
tary BelkHap was the oOly member absent.
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THE AMNESTY BILL was considered in
the House Judiciary Committee this morn
ing. The committee agreed to report the
bill with the Banks amendment, and TO al
low debate and further amendment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-14

EX-SENATOR HENDERSON, of Missouri
who conducted the suits on behalf of the
United States against Mcdonald, Joyce and
Avery, has arrived in this citv to arrange a
settlement of his accounts. He claims that
his services are worth $4,000,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-14
Waits from the Herxest Queeu.

WEXFORD, IRELAND, Jan. H.-One dead
body and quantity Of wrec kage matter have
been washed ashore near this point. II is
believed that both came from the ship Har-
vest Queen, as some OF the wreckage has been
identified as belonging to that vessel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-14

TIE AMOUNT Of national bank notes re-
ceived ~ the Treasury to day for redemp-
ton aggregated S.75g76
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GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS To-DAY-Inter-
nal revenue, s2s8 .27oO7; customs, s2I1,s79O2.
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PATENT OFFICE RULEs-Gen. Ellis Spear
Mr.. Edward II. knight and Mr. w. II. Doc
little, OF the Patent Office, have been ap-
pointed by Judge Duell, Commissioner of
Patents, commission to revise the rules
and regulations OF the Patent Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-14

a. STRAUS,
IOII PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
JsIl3-tr Between 10Th ard llth strce.s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-14

NAVAL ORDERS.-Ensign A. Ludlow
Case, jr., ordered to report to the chief of the
ordnance bureau for special duty. Passed
Assistant Surgeon Charles A. Seigfreid to
the naval hospital at New York. COmmo-
doIe George +. Balcb, detached as governor
of the naval asylum, Philadelphia, 1st March
next, and placed or waiting orders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-14

AMONG THE CALLERS at the White House
to-day were Senators Hamlin, Ferry and
Harvey, and Representatives Phillips and
White, and Governor Morgan. The Ohio
delegates of the National Republican Exec
utive Committee also called and paid their
respects to the President.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-14

SINGLE FOUR.YEAR TERM.-The House
Committee on the Judiciary this morning,
on the motion OF Mr.. Laurence, of Ohio, who
previously voted with the majority of the
committee, recOrSide its action with ref
eTence 10 The limit OF the term of the PreSi-
Dental Office. The committee, after discus
sion, agreed to present a constitutional
amendment, fixing the term of the office at
four years, and thereafter forever making
the incumbent Of the office ineligible Tor re-
election,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-14
OVERCOATS.
BUSINESS SUITS.
YOUTHS SUITS,

BOIS' AND CHILDREN SUITS, OVER
COATS AND ULSTERS at great reduction
CffoTmtr prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-14

THE COMING WOMAN SUFFRAGE Con-
vsNTIOS-The executive committee of the
national woman's suffrage convention have
issued call for the holding of convention
IN this city, at Tallmadge Hall, on the 9th
ana 2otl INST. The discussion proposed is:
Are not women also citizens OF the repub -
hc--Iart Of the peoples, On what Just ground
Is discrimination made between men and
women? Why should women moe tran
men be governed without their own cOntrOl2
why should women more than men be de
MED trial by jury of their peers? On what
authority are women taxed while uurepre-
scented? By what right do men declare Lnen-
selves invested with power 20 iegisla;e 10.
wOne..?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-14

CONFIRMATIoNs.-AmOug the conhrma-
lions BY the Senate yesterday were the fol
loving Joseph Russell Jones, collector OF
customs at Chicago; Il. c. Feldknap, APP
pTalSeT OF merchandise at Chicago; Major
RObt Macfeely, com miSSary general of sub
slstence; First LieutenantS Frederick F.
Whitehead and John r. Weston. 10 be cap
tains and cOmmissaries of subsistence: quar-
termaSter,s department-First Lieutenants
James II. Lord, James NJ. Marshall. Edwin
B. Atwood and john Simpson 10 be captains
anu a assistant mathematics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-01-14

THIRD CLASS MAIL MATTER.-The bill
reported by the Committee OF Post on res
and Post Roads yesterday provides that
U'ailaDle matter OF the third class, embracing
all pamphlets, SEASONAL publications, traO-
sientnewspapers, magazines, hand bills, etc.
rot exceeding four pounds for each package,
shall be charged postage at the rate OF one
cent for each TWO ounces or fraction thereof
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A Ship Captain Kills One OF His

IL rs rumOred that Queen Nictoria'S com
ing visit TO Coburg has reference TO the ap
preaching betrOthment of her daughter, Is
Princess Beatrice, with a German Prince.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-09-14
TRIMBELLR.
Miss Amanda Otis is very sick

Miss Amanda Otis is very sick.
&. NJ. Williams and family are visiting
friends here
Aunt Huldah has been quite sick but is get
ting better again.
Judge Humphreys nomination is received
with universal appreciation.
The funeral services of Delos Lessons child
were attended here last Monday.
Mrs. Thomas was very badly poisoned
while blackberrying one day last week.
We are informed that Mr.. Ira Beardsley
who recently went TO Dakota is dangerously
sick.
Mr. Joseph Fuller took his departure for
Madison last Monday, where he will attend
Conference.
Proctor Smith is making preparations for
plastering his house. Verify, perity doth
attend the inhabitants Of Trimbelle.
The invincible Frank La Brash still makes
his regular trips between here and Prescott.
That meat wagon has become one OF the nee :
essary institutions of the place.
Some OF our neighbors' melon patches must
have received visit few nights since, for
Mr.. Cornelson's folks were presented with
several large musk-melons. They were nice
ly arranged on the ience-posts.
A much needed improvement i'm the ap-
pearance of the cemetery has been begun by
clearing away part Of the brush II others
will continue the work commenced by few,
we shall have beautiful, instead Of dis
graceful, place for the rest OF our departed
ones.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-09-14
Educational.
III. \. SAk EIt. A. H.. Editor.
(couxrx suPnRrSrrxDrsr.)

JANrs R. EII0rr teaches the Glas
Valley SC TOOL next winter.
@. l.. BOWMAN will teach the school
in the Bailey district, beginning 0cto.
Der 23d.
Tm st. Croix Valley Academy at AZ.
ton, gives musical instruction. NJ. Il.
Severance, principal
JAMES w. GoRpoN, of River Falls,
and Mary +. Walls, OF Prescott, take
two educational papers apiece. Not
bad sign.
JAMES I. McCLEARy is principal, and
Annise Beattie assistant of the Ellis.
worth village school that opened last
Monday.
We are pleased to see Misses Emma
and Amanda Stops ut the Normal.
Although from Dunn county, they have
becii tcdcning III ilefce.
DISTRICT clerks whose term of office
expires this fall, will please hand over
to their successors any circulars they
may have received from us. II none
have been overlooked, all have re-
ceived two. up to date.
The School BULLETIN for August sus-
tains its usual good name. We are
glad to know that the club in Pierce
county is increasing. A brief meet
ing with tie editor at Prescott leads
us to think it will not degenerate.
NORMAL OR MATHEMATICAL CHARTS AGAIN.
The ways of the agents of these
humbugs are quite peculiar. One
clerk, in Pierce. writes us for advice
in regard TO purchasing, and says
"The agent represented to us that he
had seen the treasurer and that he
was in favor of buying them il we
were willing. But the treasurer says
he told the agent that he would not
consent to buy them at all.
One clerk was offered $40 If he
would sign the order, but he refused.
In one case, the agent saw the treasur.
er and director, procured their sigma.
lures to an order, and promised to Sc
the clerk, aud If he refused to sign it,
let the matter drop. But he failed to
see the clerk ~ al. About the rec.
ommends, the state superintendent
says. he has been asked, but always
refused to recommend them.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-09-14

The nomination Of Judge Humphrey pleases
everybody.
Martin Murphy is talking of seeking fresh
fields and pastures new in the wilds Of
Northern Texas.
Rumor hath it that some cussed "true in
wardness" with all that "terIn implies" has
developed itself here.
The NJ. t. Quarterly Meeting was held at
the NJ. L. Church last Saturday and Sunday.
A goodly attendance was present at the SER
vices.
The steamers, Plough Boy and Nettie, and
q. Newton's omnibus carry passengers and
freight to and from Hastings. No excuse
now for not going.
Lewis Jackson, lcolUred), a fugitive from
justice, was surrendered to the Sheriff OF Da-
Gotta county, Nina, on the Governors war
rant ON the 9TH inst lie turns out to be an
old one.
fracas occurred in saloon ON the 9Th
between Cclt and a Teuton. r. knocked G..
i'll the nose with beer glass The ponder
Gus machinery Of the law is in motion, and
will grind out the facts.
G. +. Wilson is in an aberrant mental con-
dtion induced by sleepless anxiety and con-
slant vigi,s with his family, which base been
very sick for q long time. We sincerely hope
that 1t may he but temporary
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-09-14
JUDGE HUMPHREYS RECEPTION
AT HOME.

The following account of Judge
Humphreys reception at Hudson, OH
his return from the In Crosse Conven-
ton, we clip from the Star & Times of
the Sth instant:
Last evening Judge Humphrey aud
the delegates from the la Crosse con-
ventlon, from here, returned on the
$3.50 train. The Judge was greeted
with reception that was u most per-
feet surprise, and must kave been ex-
ceedingly gratifying to him.
As the train neared the depot, it
was noticed that there was great
crowd, both in carriages and on foot,
in waiting. AS soon us the cars stop
ped, the band struck up, and as the
Judge stepped out upOn the platform
he was greeted with deafening cheers.
The crowd pressed around To shake
hands with the Judge and congratu-
late him, while the band played. As
soon as possible the Judge and the
delegates were seated in carriages.
the band with torch-lights, headed
the procession, which started down
town. All the way along the streets
the people crowded and chcered, and
from the balconies of the houses wo.
men waved their handkerchiefs.
The procession stopped Oh Second
st. in front of the North-Schneider
block. Here splendid flag had been
suspended over the street by Mr.
Friend, of the Temple OF Fashion. an
earnest Democrat, by the way. and ut Z.
tachcd to it large inscription. "For
Member of Congress, II. l.. Uum-
phrey.'
AS soon rs the band stopped playing
and order could he restored. Judge
Humphrey and COl. Spooner appeared
on the balcony in front of Schneider's,
aud the Colonel, addressing the Judge,
welcomed him home and congratulate.
ed him upon his honOrs. in Il short but
eloquent speech. The Judge respond.
cd in short speech. thanking the
people for his magnificent welcome.
There WAS more music, cheers. great
bonfire lighted up the streets, and after
a short time spent in congratulations
and juhildtiou. the crowd dispersed,
/ the band escorting the Judge Ia his
residence. The welcome Ia Judge
Humphrey is the best evidence We can
olier of his high standing with the
people. All classes and lalties joined
IN the ovation. Democrats were ~
iubilant ~ Republicans, and hurried
TO extend their congratulations and
/ pledge him their support. The
Judges welcome home forrshaduwr
what the result vii be in November.
lie viii receive almost the entire vote
Of both parties here.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-09-14
DIAMOND BLUPP.

Oats 80 cts.
Barley 70 cts.
Skutes 10 cts.
Wheat so TO 81 cts
Everybody have loaded their old shot
guns since the news Ofthe Mortified robbery.
Henry Smith had $50 bushels OF wheat on
three acres this year. SO says Henry. Who
beats It'll
John Hope leaves next Tuesday for H.,
where he intends to go into the mercantile
business.
Only one candidate has made his appear
ance here the past week. lie "set EN- up
8 cents worth OF apples.
Nero Bros sell Tilden Tea, 90 cents per
H.. Cooper Tea, GO cts. per ID; Hayes Tea,
80 cts. per lb. That's just the difference.
There are several good farms for sale in
this town. Any one wishing to buy would
do well to call on G.. H. Nero, or Geo. Smith.
l.. ID. Morgan believes in taking care Of his
grain after il is cut. lie built u large barn
this season, and has II filed with his grain
He says he isn't in any hurry about thresh-
ing Mr. Morgan is one Of our most thrifty
farmers.
We notice that all our farmers begin 10 see
the need Of taking care OF their grain, and
they have been building more graha is this
year. May the good work 20 ON, and not
stop until every one has some place to put
his ,artn machinery where II will be protected
from the destroying elements.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-09-14
THAT LA CROSSE CONVENTION.

Some weeks before the assembling
of the Republican Congressional Con-
vention at La Crosse, as our readers
will well remember, the JOURNAL fore
Swallowed its action and the final re-
suit. And now we will let others re-
port it. The following is from the
pen of George Peck, of the La Crosse
Democrat:
In CONTINGENCIES of the indiv iduals
of the three factions of Rusk, Porter
ard Humphrey, all bore the traces of
the anxiety of the night and the hard
lines that gathered about the mouths
of the several spokesman rs they met
IN the court house, bore evidence un-
mistakable, TO the fact that there was
to be hard fought battle, and every
delegate squared himself with the air
of bull terrier at II o'clock, when
the chairman Of the district commit
tee, Mr.. j. NJ. Bracket, called the con-
vention to order.
While the feeling was deep. there
was but little personal bitterness, and
though the struggle was sharp and re-
lentless, there was uniform courtesy
shown among the leaders. Eloquent
speeches were made III behalf of Gen.
RuSk and Mr.. Porter, which elected
strong applause, showing that they
had many friends outside of the dele
gates. And when ut the last, it was
announced that there was yet another
candidate, that his friends believed in
the Divine promise, that ''the last
shall be first, )" and presented the name
of the Hon. ii. L. Humphrey, Of st.
Croix, there was storm of cheers
that showed that his friends, too, were
many.
After ballots, the Convention took
a recess of two hours, during which
time, negotiations that had been pend
ing resulted in an agreement that
Rusk and Porter should withdraw.
When the Convention assembled the
crowd WAS tremendous, and the ex-
citement ut fever heat. None of the
audience knew what shape the CON
test would assume. When the Con-
vention was called to order, and Gen.
Rusk S name was withdrawn. followed
by the withdrawal of Mr.. Porter, and
it was moved to make the nomination
of Judge Humphrey unanimous, by
acclamation, there was an uproar that
was deafening.
After this the best of feeling pre-
vailed. Both Rusk and Porter made
speeches expressing their satisfaction
with the result, and pledging their
warmest support to the ticket, and the
Convention adjourned with rousing
cheers for Hayes, Wheeler and lIum-
phrey.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-09-14
THE FAULTS OF GRADED SCHOOLS.

In the last report of the Commits
sioner of Education, we find discus
sion of the graded school system by
Supt. Harris, of st. Louis, and others.
As we have met some in the county
who were not satisfied with a graded
school, claiming that it kept back apt
pupils, we give few selections bear
ing on that point.
Supt. Harris is the best city supt.,
with perhaps one exception, in the
U. S., and Lis opinions are entitled to
respect, although slightly in advance
of public sentiment.
His plan, followed ia the st. Louis
schools, is to promote pupils rs often
as they deserve it,-say once in ten
weeks, by appropriate examinations,
and by that means, bright pupils ale
not long kept back, in a class with
dull ones. The reasoning and advan-
tages we give Uerbdtim, TO induce
thought.
There Is great difference among
pupils in the capacity to learn. The
pupils that learn readily are allowed
TO move forward rs fast as their abil.
tiles permit. The slower pupils are
not allowed to keep back the more
fortunate ones. by the old method.
all those delayed through sickness.
poverty or inactive tempcramcnts, eli.
ther fall back a whole year, or else in
a vain enieayor 10 make up their def.
cheney. OyerwOrk themselves or get
discouraged. Large classes of young
pupils cannot be kept together even
for one year, without serious loss To
those who are held back, and those
who are mduly hurried. Rc.classii.
cation may take place on the pro.
motion of one, two or dozen pupils,
from one class TO the next"
Teachers, sec If the above contains
no hints of value in district schools
In graded schools of few depart.
nents, the above method woull not
be an economical one us regards the
number OF teachers necessary for a
given number Of pupils, It's opponents
claim. That tx no argument against
the system, although IL Is necessai In
practice. to bow to dctiilsof economy.
Nor single teacher who has tried
the plan Of four recesses has report.
cd adversely. We are sorry that some
boards object 10 the plan, ,ts IL FOUR c.
cesses Of five TO seven minutes each.
consumed more time than two Of ff.
teen minutes. Improved order and
closer application follow from the
change, especially in poorly yentilat.
od schOOl.hOuses.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-09-14

CHARLES FRANCIS ADAys thinks Tilden
Is "brtter fitted to meet the emergcn.
cies of the times than Hayes. and
will vote accordingly--Per coHira,
Ex.Spcahcr y. T.. Banks, one Of the
leading lights ia the Liberal move.
ment of 1872, has come Out" for
Hayes x Wheeler, giving AS his rca.
son the conviction that IL Tilden
should be elected. the south would
have m influence with the adIninistra.
ton too controlling for the safety Of
that portion Of the country in It's pres.
emit incOmplctely renovated condition.
senator Newton Booth, the great Indie.
pendent Of California, also endorses
Hayes.