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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-06-15
They Say that Absence Com
qIIerS Love.


They had not met for years. Once
they had leaned oAer the self-samc
garden gate, and sat side by side on
the old fashioned haircloth sofa,
whispering those platitudes which
young love makes of such brcathlcss
interest, while the kerosene lamp
was turned down to the faintest
glimmer compatible with perfect
propricty.
He had said that her immage, and
her alone, could I'll the void which
absence from her had left in his
heart; and after unutterable agonics
Of broken but impassioned English
he had said that he adorcd her, she
had gently reclincd her head upon
the home-starched shirt bosom that
crcaked above his manly breast, he
having, with great presence ofmind,
placed his handkerchief thereon, in
view Of possible pomatum
And then he had taken the assur-
ancc that she reciprocatcd his affec-
ton from her own lips, and he re-
marked with a sad smile that her
breath was family suggestive Of
fried onions eaten the previous day ;
but in those heavenly gold-plated
moments he thought that the odor of
violcts of spring was exhalcd from
her rosylips.
He went away to work; they cor
responded until, from two letters a
week, the correspondence dwindled
down to the exchange of n casual
newspaper, and then silence,
She finally married-so did he
And now that they have met, be-
fore his heart was done beating, he
saw that instead Of the sweet girl
with brown hair and 1.-the, viii
lowy grace, which somehow he had
dreamed of encountering, there stood
stout lady with false front, who
said:
"Well james, I do declare How
old you've growcd, an how gray you
be-"
And he had replied, "Wcll, Han
nah, never should have knownyou.
How stout you are"
"Good heavens, is that fat old
woman that | thought once loved?"
he whispered to himself as he turned
away, while she murmured, half
audibly, "Lemme sec, wasn't Jiman'
and | engaged ~
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-06-15
How They Hang Men in China.

| observed one mode of Chinese
capital punishment known as the
"cage" The cage used was between
two and three feet square, and over
six feet high. Near the bottom was
close floor of plank. The four sides
were open work of plank pailingS.
The planks composing the cover were
made to fit around a mans neck,
close enough to hang him, but not
close enough to stranglc him. The
condemned man was put in this cage,
his head projecting above, the cover
fitting around the neck, and under
his feet Il number of bricks, one above
the other just enough to enable him
to stand on tiptoe. When this pc.
sition from WEAKNESS became unen,
durable, his only relief was to hang
by the neck. The design to make i
man suffer as much as possible, but
not to kill him too quickly. Usually
after a criminal has been standing
thus for day or so, one of the bricks
is removed, and then another, until
he hangs by the neck altogether. II
is said that strong man ordinarily
will endure this torture for several
days before life is extinct
On the present occasion death was
FASTENED moro quickly. The man
was put into the cage on Sunday af.
tcrnoon, ! believe, about one o'clock
] heard of it on Monday morning
and went over to Annoy about two
o'clock in the afternoon to see him
He had been dead for some time
The guard said that he died just be,
fore daylight; that he was conscious
of having committed great crimes,
and had fastened his own death by
kicking the bricks from under his
feet.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-06-15
Compelled to Hiss the Bride.

The custom of kissing the bride at
a wedding is of great antiquity, and
while among the most refined classes
it has fallen into disusc, it is still in
sisted upon by many people with
great vigor.
A very amusing story is told of a
Kentucky backwoodsman who had,
after a long and ardent courtship of
the belle of one of the Kentucky
cities, won her for a bride,
She had for long time wavcrcd
in her choice, undecided whether to
take him or a gentleman of wealth
and position in the city, but finally
chose the humber lot in obedience
to her heart. The wedding was celc-
bratcd in great style, and the manly
groom was almost as much admired
for his colossal proportions and ath-
lotic symmetry as was the bride for
her exceeding lovcliaess.
Among the guests was the unsuc.
cessful suitor, who was well aware Of
the jealousy with which the groom
regarded him, but who had overcome
his chagrin at his failure, and was
sincerely anxious to congratulate the
bride. One by one the guests offered
their good wishes and their hearty
kisses, while the groom looked on
with approval and delight. At
length, among the rest, came tho re-
jcctcd lover.
The young lover watched him
keenly, but without the least ami
mostly in his expression. The un-
fortunate rival felt the dclicacy of
his position, and not caring to pro
yoke the husbands ire, he did not
profler the salute that was customary.
As he was giving place to others
after wishing the newly married
couple well, the groom grasped his
arm with his iron fingers, and in a
low tone, he said
"Shc's my wife, and I propose to
see that she is treated as well as my
wife should be treated If you don't
kiss her, I'll break every bone in your
body"
Rather than quarrel, the gentle
man kissed the not unwaiting bride,
and the groom was satisfod-Minnc-
np0l& Tribune.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-06-15
a Exnmple for YOUNG Wen.

The extra nice young men who
never wish to soil their hands with
manuel labor, but aspire to profes-
sional and lazy "gcntility,' can
learn good lesson from the course
pursued by the nephew of the late
Colonel Colt, of Hartford, Connecti-
cut, who received from his uncle
an immen. fortanc, At the time
of Colts death, the nephew was
learning his trade of machinist, in
his uncle's shop, working diligently
every day, subject to the same
rules as other apprentices. On his
death he became a millionaire; but
choosing a guardian to manage his
property, he continued at his labor
and served his apprenticeship.
Now, when he walks the room of
his fine house, or drives a hand
some and costly team, he has n
consciousness that if his riches take
to themselves wings and fly away,
he is with the means of getting an
honest livelihood, and can make a
fortune for himself. He was a
great mechanic, and is not ashamed
Of itagain, Labor, with its accom-
panying dirt, is not dishonorablc
or degrading; laaincss, and its
almost necessary evils, are disgust
ing and destroying. Dirty hands
and sense of independence, are
to be preferred to kid gloves and
the consciousness of being a mere
dronc in the human hive. Tools
rust of neglect-wear out from use.
Neglect is criminal-usc is bonc-
fetal. So with mans capacities
better wear them out than let them
rust.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-06-15
Well Hidden.

A lady Of this place was quietly
sitting at her sewing one day last
week, when she observed u neighbor
approaching the house, whom she
did not care TO see, She quickly
dropped her sewing and stepped into
u closet, so as not to be at home to
the caller, The closet door closed
with spring and imprisoned the
lady, The caller finding the lady
absent did not stop, but when the
lady tried to open the door, she dis.
covered, alas, that she was prison
or The lady realized that she was
consuming the air very fast, yet she
was poworlcss to release herself from
her prison She remained in the
closet about four hours, and when
her husband returned home at sup.
per time he missed his wife, but
thought nothing about it, Having
OCCASION to look into the closet, he
discovered his wife lying insonsblc
on the floor, He quickly drew her
inanimatc form out, when the air
revived her, and thus was prevented
what few. hsurs longer might have
proved sad catastrophe liHtG Hall
~ u Times.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1876-06-15

We have sometimes heard it re
marked by timid persons that they
would not travel at night upon a
railroad-thcir impression being that
there is more danger of accidents in
the dark than there is in daylight.
Upon first thought it would seem to
be the fact, There are many circum-
stances which make night travelling
comparatively safe, All work upon
the track is stopped, Comparatively
other trains are on the road
Switches are more likely to be right
than at any other timcs, and are
locked. The signals for night trains
being made at night would scarcely
fail to be observed and obcyed and
what is more important, would be
seen at greater distance than if
made at daylight The engineer has
less to attract his attention than in
dalight While after all, u rock or
tree falling across the bend in the
track in broad daylight, or an in.
tended obstruction, is nearly as much
Il " hidden danger as if encountered
in the night, There are many
places in all roads where tho range
Of view is less than the rejecting
head light at night, SO, after all,
it would appear that one could take
nights rcSt in o railroad car with
comparative safety.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-08-31
PERSONALS,

g. u. Wahl, Of Martel, has our thanks for a
friendly call OF recent date
DR.. Otis lloyt, Of Hudson, was in town on
professional business last Monday.
d. Klingensmith, Esq, and lady. of Els
worth, were among our resent visitors.
Mr.. and Mrs. Is. J Bachelor, o, Todd Co..
MINI, gave as pleasant call last Saturday.
Rev. James Haven, of New Richmond, H.,
b. Warner and G. W. Brown, Of Ellsworth,
were among our visitors last Friday,
7. J. Atwater, Bsq., Of Clifton, has our
thanks Tor pleasant eau ard a couple of ap-
pies nearly loot each in circumference, rails
ed on his I'm.
DIR. Crazy eft last week for tho Centennial
During his stay here he has been full Of BUSH
ness all the time. lie will return some time
in December oF January
Jacob Huber, VIM. Kngle, and several other
gentlemen OF note, from TriInbtlle, were il
attendance upon a trial Of a cause against that
town, beiore Justice Haugen, of this place, on
Saturday Of last week. They gave the jour.
AIN OPFICE = call
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-08-31
Republican County Convention.

ELLSWORTH, Aug. 30th.
The Convention was called 10 order
/ by NJ. b. Kimbdll, Chairman Of the Re.
/ publican County Committee.
DR.. A. ID. Andrews was elected TEN.
/ pOrary Chairman, and X. NJ. Sands ch0s-
en- temporary Secretary.
| The Chair appointed as "a committee
on credentials, \. Morse, n. ID. Clifford
and j. II. Mclaughlin, who reported
the following named persons entitled
10 seats in the Convention.
Clifton. K. S. Angel.
Diamond Bluff, +. Quimby.
Ellsworth, Wilson Kinney, p. D..
Pierce, Il. +. Case, d. ". Woodwork.
i. Elliot, \. +. Michael.
III pas0 6. Isaacson.
Isabelle, G. K. Tylor.
Maiden Rock, y. D. Clifford, r. NJ.
Sands, W. +. Zwickey.
Martcll, Ole Winger, Ole Marker, l.
Il. lyerson, Gunder Thompson.
Oak Grove. John Tearc.
Prescott--lst ward, G. F. Covell; ID
ward, W. ii. Mason; 81 ward, j. r..
Gardner.
River Falls. 4. d. Andrews. II. G..
Wood, J. +. Flint, 4. Burnett, \.
Morse 2 votes.
Salem, j. Walsingham.
Spring Lake, II. Preston. votes.
Trinbelle, +. G.. Pierce, j. II. Me
Laughlin. Vim. Preston.
Trenton, 4. n. Boustead.
Union, j. j. Schulthcs5.
The report was accepted and adopted e.
ON motion the temporary orgmiza-
tion was made permanent.
The Convention on motion proceeded
10 the election Of four delegates to rep
resent Pierce County IN the Republi-
can Congressional Convention to be
held at IN Crosse, September 9Th 1870.
}. Il. Flint and \. ID. Clifford were
appointed tcllers.
NJ. b. kmBALL, 4. ID. ANDREWS, 4.
MoRsL and ". ii. MAsoN were elected
delegates - the La Crosse Convention.
ON motion, ID. W. Woodwork. +.
Burnett and y. y. Clifford were ap-
pointed committee TO present the
names Of persons for selection as dele
gates To the Senatorial Convention
hereafter to be called. The committee
reported the following named persons
as such delegates:
j. j. Sehuthcss, y. Burnett, J. Wal.
singham, J. T.. Flint, d. j. Dill. II. b.
Warner, +. Quimby and j. II. Me.
lWghlin
The report was adopted.
The following resolution WAS pre-.
scented, discussed ami adopted.
BEsoLvEn, That, while we recognize in the
Hon J. NJ kusk an efficient and worthy Rep
rcsputativc ia Congress, It h the sense OF this
Convention that all honorable means L. used
tY Our delegation 90 secure the nomination OF
Judge Il. l.. Humphrey, Ut 81. Croix County,
he hcing we'll known q MS rs an honest, MP
right public officer, in every sense worthy
our confidence and support, and home can
diaa,c,
On motion the delegation was in.
structed 70 labor for the denomination
of Hon. J. ". Rusk, in case the nomin.
alton Of Hon. IL. l.. Humphrey can not
hc secured.
Three hearty cheers were given for
Hayes and Wheeler. after which the
Convention adj outned.
A. y. ANDREWS, chm.
L. NJ. SANDS. Sec'y.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-08-31
Achievement Of the Great
Lightning Express.
FROM OCEAN TO OCElS Ii 50 HOrRSl
WHAT IT TEACHES.
OUR CENTENNIAL YEAR.

The accomplishment Of the extraordinary
run from New York to San Francisco in 50
hours, and almost one-third OF the entire dis
lance over the IT. Wayne 4 PENNSYLVANIA
Halfway, was q most fitting iulillment of the
promises made hy the management Of this
great line, that IN the One iiundredth year of
our existence rs a Nation, a railway, for the
completeness Of lis structure, the perfection
VI Us equipment, the most exact expedients
Tor speed, all modern improvements for COM
loft ana ingenious combinations for safety, on
ne lace Of the glohe, should be the Great IT,
wayne y PeunsY lvauia Road. How we'll,
truly ana faithfully has that promise been
kept, may be judged BY the browning tri-
uinph iu the great race against time of the
JaiftttS Palmer Special San Francisco Train,
which ran from New York TO Chicago in less
than u hours-a distance OF 9l2 miles a.
miles hetwcen New York and Pittsburg, was
run 10y one locomotive, and without a single
stop-a feat entirely without precedent in the
annals ~ railway history, and teaches us that
h"thlhg IS impossible on the Great TT Wayne
a Fennsy lvaula Railroad, and that il has out
stripped the progressive railway rivals, not
only Of America, but the old world Foreign
asp4pcf correspondents, visiting our Gem
V'hlla, overlook The great Exposition and It's
Wofid oi wonders, and iil their first home
Wafd-uouud letters with the advanced ideas
ol The ~. WAYNE ( Pennsylvania Railway
'!H'hA aha invariably and unhesitatln}iy
pronounce % the model railway ut the world,
aha AintHrs hitting representative of ration
M engineering, shrtwd official observations,
ahd me early adoption Of all ideas advancing
thy interests ant comforts " It's patrons
iuHmans New Palace Sleeping, Drawing
ho9m ami Hotel Cars, are run urun all trains,
ana Tie lne icing many miles the shor est
rom chicago % New York, Philadelphia,
'si'lmorr ami Washington, the advantages O!
Tf #s#r Oh fHa 10 l..
IN mind that the II Wayne & PENNSYLVANIA
Trans run direct 10 an the above cities, and
INTO the centennial yruunas Low fare tick
'.s may le purchased 90 the General Office,
20 t.afi 81, Chicago, OF al the Depot, and
hlefhUiiun, ~ mail, furnished.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-08-31

Having l"cu in business ~ Superior, Wis
consin, iur the past sixteen years, We have
unW removed our Head Quarters 20 this place
whore we shall carry oua
GENERAL MERCHANDISE BUSINESS.
For the present year our husiness will h.
continued 90 superior, Wisconsin, and longer
should W. iiad Il advisable.
urs FrigRY on Lake Superior will have
the Same attention ~ Ia past years aud We
sl4l, rndclvor 90 keep iu stock an kinds of
Lake Fish. Stli Or FRESH. by the Package.
Car Load or fou
rErEg T. BGApsAAw a CO.,
River Fails, Pierce Co., Wiz, Aug rs, 1876
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-08-31
ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING.

am now prepared 10 furnish Plans, Speci-
mems and Estimates, Working Details, Ele-
vations, etc, In short all drawings necessary
for the construction Of any building in the
latest and most approved Styles at reasonable
prices and satisfaction guaranteed. ANY per-
son will save from to II per cent. on the
cost Of a building by proouringa reliable set
Of drawings.
CONTRACTS TAKEN,
for building and furnishing al materials.
q. HENRY.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-08-31
EXHIBITOR
E'HFL.sDEEPHE.g. Es.s.

FTHl5 GREAT INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION.
Il DESIGNED TO COMMEsiORATE THE ONE
HuNDRhDfii ANNIVERSARY or AMERICAN ~.
DEPENDENCE, OPENED MAY iOlh, AND WILL
CLOSE NOVEMBER lOth, l>16 An tie Nations of
the world and ~ the States aud Territories Of the
Union aru participating In this wonderful demnp-
strnton, bringing together the most comprehensive
collection OF art trea sores, mechanical Inventions
scientific discoYerie' manufacturing achievements
mineral spccime.o, and agricultural products ever
exhibited. Tb' grounds devoted 60 tho Exhibition
are situated IN the line Of the Pennsylvania Rail.
road and Ont race four hundred and fifty acres Of
Fairmnnt Pari', all highly improved and ornament
ed, on which re erected the largest buildings ever
construed. five of them covering IN area " ffty
y res and sting S5,O0O,OO0 The total number of
buildings tcted for the proposes Of The Exhibition
Is near two hundred. During the thiitg daysimpie-
diatly following the opening of the Exhibition
million and a quarter ui people yisitpd H.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-08-31
LOCAL CORRESPONDENTS.

IIIWELIIE.
Wheat averages about eight bushels TO the
acre.
Corn is doing nicely; two weeks and It Will
be safe from lrosts.
Tie grist mill at his place has been thor
oughly repaired anil is now ready for bust
ness
Trimbeilc il the lcst place in the county
for an energetic man 10 start store. Will
net some one improve the opportunity, make
the inhabitants glad, and himself rich.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-08-31

Sucmi ON Thursday morning of
last week n. G. Sampson, Of this vii
lase, suddenly disappeared under cir.
tumstauces which created some alarm
with his wife and friends. ~ wei rs
with the whole community. For
some days previously lac had exhibit
Cd signs of mentaaberration, and fears
we're entertained that he might com.
nit suicide. on that morning ho left
his house moderately dressed, and not
returning 70 dinner, inquiry was made
for him in every direction, far and
near, ana yet no tidings. on sunday
morning his hat containing hi, wallet.
IN which was 5I5., covered with his
pocket handkerchief Was found ON the
west bank Of the mill.pond " J. d.
Putnam & Co., about onc.fomth OF 4
mile above the dun. Near this WAS "A
Fial partially filled with liudanum.
The worst fears ~ his friends wore
now rcalized-that hc WAS drowned
was certain. Search was Immediately
made, and his body Wa found about
ten Feet from the shore. In about eight
feet Of water
Nj Saupsoucame 10 misplace TWEEN.
ty-onc years ago, and was wcll.knowu
Throughout thcSt. Croix VALLEY. lie
WAS thltiy.rignt years Old, ana alwa, X
Sustained a reputation mblcmjshpd
-. honesty AND nir dealing. To Miss
Lille luutL ul this village. he WAS
married ou thc fourthday OF JuA last.
and upon hcr this unexpected hlow Co
ben earthly happiness, nllsmost hpay.
ily 10 say THAT ID This. der hour 81
hcroaNuuut sHv hJs theNmpalhy OF
the entire community may he hu,
poor consolation tua dc,p ly wounded
heart And yet It Is the only tribute
Sc can bear 20 herd tribute In itself
worth more, perhaps, than amy other
worldly treasure
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-08-31

On the occasion OF the birthday Of
Rev. s. w. Homer, the young people of
this village made him present Of an
elegant study chair, OF the value of
SlS. A well-descrved tribute, az well
as valuable token OF remembrance,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-08-31

Being DESTROYS Of making change in my
business, hereby offer for sale my store
building and lot The building is 24x50 ieet,
two story, with hall and a good cellar. Lot
s3xl6O feet. Price $4,000 Pos session given
in 90 days. Jons GREEN.
Nav H. -
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-08-31
EstrnK Noiicn.

Found, and taken IN by me. the under
signed, on land owned BY me, aud on which
live, in Section No /, Township No. q,
Range No. 10, being the town Of River Falls,
on or about the ID day Of August, 1876, one
white SOW, supposed to he one year old, or
older. 10. VAMISk
Dated at River Falls, this Attn Of Aug. 1876.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-08-31

ON Sunday night last two horses were
stolen from Homer Riders stable, at
Baldwin, and buggy was stolen from
another person In that locality. The
property WAS recovered by Sheriff
Walsh, at Esdaile, last Tuesday. The
thief, or thieves. had not been G. ptur.
ed at latest adyiccs.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-08-31

4 Mrs. Lockwood, of New York, has
been engaged as assistant in the upper
department In the Public School. Miss
Holt, sister OF Mrs. b. L. Burnett, is to
succeed Miss Wilcox in the Primary
School.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-08-31
NlTIlE

All persons knowing themselves indebted
iothfuut ris.fHei 'y note cor book account are
frlug, ad O. call and settle without delay.
IN November Ilrt an dues from amy person,
'etii'ts' 3" rlU ur previous relationship
collection
d., J j, PrrNAu& Go.
hNef tAls VS.. Aumst 10, 1876.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-08-31

The floral festival in the interest OF
the Congregational Church held last
Tuesday in Brackets Hall, was very
enjoyable affair. The display Of flow.
ers and bouquets was very creditable.
We are not informed Of the net pro.
Ceedy,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-08-31

A Woman near Chippewa Falls was
bitten by rattlesnake while binding
in the field Wednesday Of last week,
and died after about eight hours Of
suffering.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-08-31
NOTICE.

] will give five per cent better dis.
coun. on watches, clocks and jewelry
than any other house in River Falls,
for cash. Or, | will sell as low as the
lowest and give from two to six
months time. i. w. REED.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-08-31

Ira Corscr has bought forty acres Of
land on section two of this town. on
which he will soon erect DWELLING
house with view Of making 1t his per.
mancnt abode.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-08-31

Elder Kibbe, executor of the PLAIN
DEALER. who, like Noah's dove. has
been skimming over the country for
some time looking for q place 10 light,
has at last discovered cresR hiRgs in
Juneau County Paiadeaicr.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-08-31

The Plaindealer grows slightly light
er every week. At its present rate it
will be balanced by less than feath.
er's weight within the next two weeks.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-08-31

A little daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
August Wagner, Of this village, died
one day last week Since that time the
mother has been frantic with grief.
and fears are entertained that she will
not fully recover.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-08-31

We are pleased to meet among our
exchanges the Mississippi Valley Lum-
herman and Manufacturer, six.col.
umn quarto recently born at Minneap-
oils. 1t is devoted to the numbering
and manufacturing interests Of the Up
per Mississippi Valley, and contains
good reading matter with q superior
mechanical appearance.