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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-06-27

~ Il w Y q X Ia
And other Eastern Cities
WITHOUT CHANGE
Arriving many hours in advance Of all other
ines. Connections made at Cincinnati with
al lines running
Pullman and Wagner Palace Sleepers
TO Toledo, Detroit, Grand Rapids. Baltimore
Washington, Sandusky, Cleveland, Buffalo,
Albany, Salamanca and New York
WITHOUT Oh AN PIE.
This is the only line running its entire trains
e,om /. .ouisville to Cincinnati. and the olly
i;Ds hv which passengers from the South en-
ronto 10 Eastern and Northern Cities can
ayo;d a tedious haul through Louisville 99y
cboneinT cars at Short Line junction, WITH
H. and e. s, X. b., three miles south Of the
citv' where they can be served with an excel-
iI' lent meal at Rufers Dining Hall, at all hours.
Tbroush Sleepers from New Orleans, Mobile
tscSsonvilIe. Atlanta, Little Rock, Memphis,
MoptSomery and Nashville, make direct con-
nection Al Short Line Junction With through
Sieepers Sleeper to New York and other Eastern Cities
via this line.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-06-27
RAnROAn qIWR TARLES.

MEMPHIS AND s1UIEvILLE RAILROAD.
Arrives. Leaves.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-04-13

Tho election was we'll attended, bat passed
90 very quietly The only opposition was for
treasurer as several were DESTROYS Of handling
the money. The following were elected Cor
the various Offices: II. Stark, chairman; II.
HalveBon and l. b. Iveson, supervisors; G.
@ N. IIeyerdahl, clerk; $. Thorson, assessor;
J. d. Midboe, treasure; J. NJ. Midboe, g q.
N. Heyerdahl, Justices Of the Peace, and J.
Johnson, Oriand Anderson and Peter Gasmon,
oonstables.
The s. hool in district No closed on
Friday March o. We had the pleasure Of
visiting Miss Dudley's school a short time
before the close, and ~ far as we could
judge, from wha; We saw, she taught an
excellent school, and We no longer usnder
Why they have kept her 80 long The district,
however, ought 70 have new sst Of deskn
II the sehool-house
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-04-13
aEANDPA's NEW IzOBIE.


Mother, lay aside your sewing,
Tell where is grandpa going,
When we move our home in May
When ask him, softly signing,
With his trembling fingers lying
On my head, ] hear him say;
"Nay, not going with you, dearest
For another home is nearest"
Mother, shall see him therel
Won't he miss this porch to sit in2
Won't he miss my spotted kitten1
Won't he miss his easy chairl
Who viii comb his head, 90 hoary,
Till it shines crown Of glory
Round about his dear old head2
Who will bring his stan, and guide aim;
Walk with patieat care beside him,
Hating with his feeble treadl
Where can be the home he chooses,
Half so dear as this he losesl
Is it very, very nigh
Has he anybody dearer,
In this home he says is nearer.
Do you think, than you and r.
Ere the April sunshine faded,
Was the sunny corner shaded
Needless were the sunbeams there,
On the staff and pillow idle,
Glasses BY the folded Bible,
Slippers cold, and empty chair.
For the tender angels, knowing
All the way he must be going,
Safely up the pilgrim bore
To the threshold Away. lighted,
OF that mansion dimly sighted
From this misty hitler shore
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-04-13

As the season has again come when
the inquiry is daily made for houses
to rent, and as the demand is now more
imperative than it was ever known
here before, it may not be amiss in us
to again call attention to a subject so
important, even though we repeat the
same suggestions we have before made.
In the present emergency, however.
there is marked difference in the
character and appearance of those who
are inquiring for houses to rent, and
consequently, marked difference in
the character and quality of the houses
demanded.
Heretofore it has been cheap rent
cheap houses. Now it is for good
houses, with fair price, for rent.
At first thought the question arises.
Why not build theml Why not invest
capital and labor in houses to rent9
There is periodically a sharp demand
for them, and the population of our viii
lage would rapidly increase could the
demand be supplied by cur citizens.
But a second sober thought induces us
to raise the opposite inquiry: Why
build theml Are they not a curse to
their ownersl-a curse to those who
rent theml-and curse to the COM
munity!
just look at this subject moment.
The desire to own the roof that shell
tiers you from the storm-that pro-
tects all you have which is to life
most dear, is the first desire of every
rational being. Hence it is that tens
of thousands who are landless, and
consequently homeless in foreign climes,
annually seek the American shores.
This feeling is found in the young; it is
found in the middle aged; it is found
IN those advanced in years; it cements
society; it strengthens governments,
and it lends charm and beauty to
every farm or cottage in the universe.
Perhaps there is no country on the face
OF the earth where this desire is so
distinctly a peculiar characteristic, "a
national Characteristic, as it is in Amer
lea 1t is inwoven with our very being,
and why should man attempt to divert
the natural current of events'
This love Of home identifies man
with the usages and customs Of society.
both at home and abroad, and it is the
ail-powerfullink in the chain that holds
society together every where.
Avillage or town made up Of citizens |
who own their homes, is safe in any and |
every emergency, willie ole made upof |
tenants at will, is never safe.
Second to the love and pride Of
home is the influence of education in |
the assimilating process that is going |
on in our country to bring people to
realizing sense of their mutual depend |
ence. Let us build up homes and !
schools together, then. Il will make |
a prosperous, contented and an inteli- !
gent community. Even in a pecuniary |
point of view, we believe our doctrine |
to be sound. Landlords can do better /
with their money than to invest il in
domiciles TO rent. In fact, as an in. !
vestment, we believe that money IN
dwelling houses to rent, is the very
poorest use it can DO put to- BE this
as it may, il Is the true policy Of every
man who desires the healthy growth
of this, or any other village, to encour.
age every new conner to build a house
f0I himself.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-04-13

Town election was interesting here; two
full tickets In the neld, with the exception Of
the clerk and treasurer. Thomas Hurley,
chairman, got ~ votes; his opponent, John
Buckley, received 80. An. Hicks, supervisor,
n votes bis opponent, II Green, received 70.
Fred. Hines, a; his opponent, ~ A. Nelson
81. ia. Fitzgerald, clerk, no opposition I'D
Welsh, treasurer, no opposition. Barnard
Smith, assessor, Q majority over Nelson.
Justices Of the peace, Pred. Hines and A.
Peterson; oonslables, John Bifkle and Luke
Walton
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-04-13
CORNISH & HUNT.

TURNER'S. All kind. Of Ornamental Turnlpes
Il FOR Houses, and Fancy Work, What Nots, and
every thing made Of or embellished with wood
Shop In Fosters MIL River Falls, Wis. 1888
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-04-13
MISSES LEYINGs.

II EXP Bookstore embracing School and Miscel-
IN laneous Books, Periodicals and Magazines A
inll supply Of Stationary Main ST.. River Fails,
Wis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-04-13
MRS. S. A. SNYDER.

nREsS AND CLOAK MAKER. shop over the
~ Millinery Store Of Mrs Scales Every thing i'm
that line promptly attended TO and neatly done
Satisfaction guaranteed
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-04-13
q. W. REED.

DEALER IN Watches, Clocks ami Jewelry. Re-
~ pairing done on short notice, and warranted
to give satisfaction.
RIVER Falls, Wis. lS-4q
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-04-13
0. W. PETERSON,

DEALER IN Watches Clocks, and Jswelry Re-
IL pairing done or short notice d nd warranted 10
give satisfaction
River Falls, Wis l7-9O
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-04-13
N. L. BURNS,

IRONS wagons, bnggies and sloighs, and does re-
pairing, at his shop on Maple street A special
ty made Of ironing bugges and light work 1913
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-04-13
tro BE coSrsuED }

IT is said that Ohio will be mani-
nous in presenting the name Of Gov.
ernor Hayes for President, at the Gin.
cinnati Convention.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-04-13
MARTIN RIPPLE.

A ASiiIONABLE TAILOR. Work done to order
II on short notice and on reasonable terms. Shop
at his residence, opposite the Normal School
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-04-13
A. MORSE,

IL EAi. ESTATE AGENT. Real Estate Bought and
IL Sold on Commission State, County. Town and
other Taxes paid Abstracts oftitle 70 any lands
10 Pierce and g. CrOix Counties, furnished on short
notice. ohico IN JOURNAL Building, River Falls,
Wisconsin,.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-04-13
JOHN WHITE,

BLACKSMITH Docs all kinds OF blacksmithinp.
- Particular attention given to shooting horses
shop opposite Bracket House stable, River Falls,
Wis y
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-04-13

HOUSE, CARRIAGE SIGN p AINTER. shop
Al over Wells Livery Stable, River Fails, Wis
cOasin. 49
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-04-13
B. H. PILLAR,
JOSEPH JELLINGS.

BLACKSMITH, Shop on Main ST., south of Brack-
~ EFT House. Particular attention given TO shoe
ing horses.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-04-13

phNTER, Grainer, Glazier and Paper Hanger.
orders let at tho Post-ofiice, River Falls Wis
eonsin- 1913
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-04-13
W. C. KING,

nEALER IN Millinery and Ladies Furnishing
- goods. Main Street, River Falls. 1873
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-04-13
D. II. LEVINGS.
s JONES.
MRS. W. H. WINCHEsTRR.

e ONNEYANCER, Collector and Justice Of the
~ Peace. New Centerville, Wis. A. ly
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-04-13
RATES OF ADVERTISING.

very description executed on short notice, neat
at reasonable prices.-OFFicE on Main Street.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-04-27
Toilet Talk.

Fa hIonablc boots have round toes.
Street dresses are To be worn short.
Cream /; the color for evening gloves.
The capote Is the faverite hat of Paris.
Ecru colored lace is fashionable for cur
tains.
Half hose will be worn again by little
children.
Black lace mittens viii be wern in the
summer. 4..e s.
Fashionable gloves have three and four
buttons.
Fourlards and cambrics are to be used for
street dresses.
Basket cloths make up handsomely for
walking jackets.
Most of the spring hats are profusely
trimmed with flowers.
Fr;nges with deep-netted headings will
be used for trimming
Msry of the new corsages for young
ladies button in the back.
White underskirts are made with deep
embroidered founces.
A great many black silk sacques have
guipure lace for trimming.
OXidyzed silver clasps are used for fasten-
ing shawls and sacques.
Silver neck chains and lockets are some
thing quite new and pretty.
Children's spring tloaks are cut sufficient
ly long to cover the whole dress.
Velvet skirts will be worn under thin
ovcrskirts and corsages this sprng.
Pretty ties are of soft silk; with deli
cate spray embroidered at each end.
Evening gloves extend far up the arm,
and have from six to twelve buttons
The few bustles that are worn are very
small at the waist and quite large below.
Black guipure polonaIses or overskirts
and jackets will be worn over colored skirts.
Brown il the fashionable color for gloves !;
it is seen in all shades, from seal TO pale
buff.
Seal brown, undressed kid gloves, are in
demands for travelling and shopping cos
tunes.
Dresses for girls from two to eleven
years of age are made quite short, just
reaching to the knee.
Lace mittens are called centennial gloves
They are imported in black, gray and cream
colors.
Pockets for the overskIts of suits are
made full, shirred top and bottom some
times lengthwIse. t
The new high-necked corset cover has a
yoke of puffS and insertion in the front
but is plain in the back.
Gabrielle polonaises will be much worn,
lney are draptu OUT little In the Oack, ana
are quite full in the front.
Oyerskirts are cut long, reaching almost
to the bottom of the underskirt, which has
very little trimming.
Round full lace collars, falling over the
dress, are worn by children. In the back
they are tied with a ribbon bow.
Black kid gloves, when not intended f. +
mourning, ere generally stitched in colors
Dn the back of the Ulnve
Carriage parasois are small turnover
screens of black or white silk, richly en-
broidered, and with ivory handles
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-04-27
SENATOR BAYARD AND THE PRES
IDENCK.

For some time past leading editorials of
singular force, sdoruing the pages of the
New York Herald, have been devoted sole
ly to the purpose of creating and destroy
ing, tearing down and building tup the
fortunes Of candidates for the presidency.
1t has done infinite service in subverting
the partisan power of Grant, and succeeded,
1t seems, in substituting Conkhng as the
probable leader of Grants party. This ac-
complished, the Herald now devotes its
pages to the substitution of Bayard for
Hendricks, for Thurman and for Tilden,
and at this hour, wherever the Herald is
read, such is the vigor of thought and rea-
soning employed that there are few to ques-
ton the superior availability of the sdmira-
BILE Senator from Maryland. The Herald
says justly of Mr.. Bayard that he is a con-
sistent Democrat, who has never finched
or wavered. He alone, of all the able
men of his party, had the political courage
and manly sincerity to stand up in the Bal
tImore Convention in 1872 against the dis
astrous blunder of tying the Democratic
party as a tail to the Greeley kite. The re-
suit of the election vindicated his forecast
and wisdom. Not only did he keep his
head level ON that critical occasion, but he
has been equally firm, self-poised and clear
sighted on every occasion. Senator Bayard
has never made political mistake or mis-
calculation in relation to any important sub
ject. On the currency question he stands
almost alone in never having exhibited the
slightest symptom of weakness or vacilla-
ton either in the Senate or on the stump.
He did not wait to consul. with friends be-
fore deciding whether he would receive the
back pay, but spurned and refused it at
once. He is gentleman of such high
honor and robust integrity that he is quite
incapable of hesitation in any point of con-
duct which has moral side. A man whose
whole nature thus recoils from trimming
expediencies commands the respect of his
political adversaries. His character is a
shield which blunts the weapons of partisan
attack, aud s-chances of election would
be decidedly better than those of any other
Democratic candidate.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-04-27
HON. WELLS THOMSON.

The election of the above named gentle
man to the position of pro tempOre President
of the Senate is an honor which BELTS him
WE'LL and when called upon to act in this
capacity he will reflect honor and credit
upon tie State of Texas. Mr.. Thompson
is native Texan, and is possessed of a
naturally brilliant mind, which led him in
early life to have public gifts thrust upon
him by his people. He was member, from
Matagorda county, of the Constitutional
Convention of 1866, and was the youngest
member of that body. Soon after this he
was elected to the district attorneyship of
his district, from which Office he was re-
moved as one of the impediments to re-
construction. In 1869 he was the only
Democrat ia the field for a State posi-
ton. He became candidate for
the Lieutenant Governorship, and be-
yond ali doubt was elected, but
counted out by the military authority,
which at the same time illegally declared
Davis the Governor of Texas. In the can
vass he was untiring, and thousands live in
Texas to-day who recollect the earnestness
with which he advocated the rights of our
people at that time. He was robbed of an
office which, of right, belonged to him, and
Providence is now shaping the ends which
justice then failed to accomplish. In 1870
he was candidate from the Colorado dis
trict for seat in the State Senate, was
elected, and a second time counted out by
the infamous practices. Had he been
elected the outrages set on foot and the in
famies perpetrated by the Twelfth Legisla-
ture would never have been known, for
there would have been a Democratic check
in the Senate. In 1878 he made contest
for the seat, only succeeding, as he then
desired to do, in proving the malpractices
resorted to to defeat him. In the late can
vass he was the rominee of the Democrats
of Colorado, Lavaca and Gonzales counties
for a seat in the State Senate and was elec-
ted by almost thirteen hundred majority.
Mr.. Thompson is q gentleman of fine
education, agreeable manners, and is pos
sessed of fine personal appearance. He
is thirty-six years old, with youthful face,
black hair and clear, piercing eyes. He
is an animated speaker and a most pleas
ant associate.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-04-27
CAN 1T RR TRUEl

1t surely cannot be true that the, Presi-
dent of the United States has been guilty
of the crime of using the secret service
fund in controlling political events in New
York. We cannot see how it is possible
that man who has won honors and offices
name must be syllabled by fame forever,
could descend to such unutterable baseness
of conduct. The telegraphic dispatches
tell the story, and the witness is Grants
own chosen friend, on whom Giant, as the
country thought, has heaped undeserved
honors. 1t is bad enough to confess the
shame of nepotism, as the vice of the great
soldier and President, and to admit the de-
pravity and coarseness of men intimately
assoclated with him. Every good citizen
has felt himself degraded when forced to
know that the President of the United
States cannot govern his thirst for whisky,
and yet there are apologies for these griev-
Ous. faults, which we contemplate perhaps
as misfortunes Incident to unfortunate hab-
its and tastes contracted in early life
But there can be no mitigation of the enorl
nifty of the offense now alleged to have
been committed. Grant becomes, if Viii
lliams's charge be sustained, not only a
common thief, but thief who violates q
trust. The government of the United States
contides, each year, fixed sum TO the hon.
orof the counfry,s chief magistrate. He
is never called to account for its use. He
gives no report of its mode Of employment
and is required to give none. 1t is sup
posed 20 be used incon iucting negotiations
hof treaties and in managing State secrets,
and ihAequirng valuable inflammation. II
is this trust fund which Grant, it is alleged,
used not TO buy farm OF whisky or f4si
horses-this would have lessened the offense
but it was used in corrup'ing the very
Es5uFces Of good geFernueas md the Presi-
dent, both BY example and direct action,
becomes If williams's story be established,
the foolest criminal Of this or any age VI
cline or country.
3 = uoaafd GA ~ nn
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senate, snerm.n,. snvery speech.

Senator Sherman discusses the relative
value of silver and gold, end curious facts
are developed. lie first read from the act
of Congress, 1892, and figured it established
a proportiOnste value between silver and
gold, and resulted in driving gold 0ut Oi
the country. The act OF 1894, which made
an ounce of gold worth sixteen ounces Of
silver. drove silver out Of the country, and
gold came back. Mr. Sherman quoted at
length from Seyd's '.FIDancial Word" and
from the report Of II. N. T. Hunter, Of
Virginis, made TO the Senate in 1859, when
he was chairman of the COMMITTEES on
Finance. The act of 1884 having driyen
silver out Of the country, in 1883 there was
no small change. and it was when Congress
undertook to correct this evil that the re-
port Of Mr.. Hunter was made. Between
1853 and 1861 there was about SIS, 600, 0OO
in silver coin 10 the country, bat the silver
dollar was still undervelued and never en-
tered into circulation. The effect of the
Law Of 1858 was practically 10 demoneti1s
the silver dollar. By the act Of FEBRUARY
IL, 1873, Congress undertook 70 revise the
laws in regard TO coin, the weight thereof,
etc. The old silver was dropped OUT in tho
revision, because il was not n use. Il had
been coined for twenty years. But the
most striking change uade By the act Of
1873 was the introduction Of new dollar,
called the trade dollar. The government
By coming these trade collars had intro.
ducsd into the commerce Of the world d
new money which WAS largely absoEbed IN
japan and China. The trade dollar Nsii
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-04-27

The ELyBijIter cannot understand how
the STATESMAN IS for Coke for the Senate,
having often opposed him on questions of
public policy. If we objected to Governor
COke's publ,c opinions and public conduct
in special instances, il does not follow that
we condemn the man or deny his personal
worth OF ability -StatesnidH.
Why don't you make clean breast of it
and confess that you merely want to get
rid of him.-Age.
Simply because We will not confess that
which is untrue. Coke is a representative
Texan; he is the most laborious toiler in
the State. He has a strong, active intel
lect; he is a growing man and will grow
greater and not less when placed on plane
with American Senator'S; he writes well be-
cause he thinks well, and his Senatorial
speeches will be original, strong and eff
fective. He will reflect honor upon Texas
as Others must owe honor to Texas. He
will adapt himself in habits and bearing to
the new position, aud the people will boast
of their Federal representative. While all
this is true, and if it were not we would op-
pose Coke, it Is also true that the STATES
MAN has profound respect for the genius
and worth of Governor Hubbard, and de-
spises the liltleness and meanness oi person
al assaults made upon him.
Meanwhile, we have said not one word
in derogation Of the virtues of the preferred
candidate OF the Age. We have differed
from lin, but esteem him personally none
the less, and if he triumph in this contest
the STATESMAN will surely have no cause for
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Two or three families having small girls
and boys to work in the spinning room of
the Lone Star Mills, Bastrop, Texas, wages
twenty-five to fifty cents per day. Com
table rooms furnished, rent free. .-Bastrop
AdgertiSer.
Is there Christian gentleman IN Austin
who would not prefer to make the helpless
poor self-reliant and dependent upon them
selves rather than upon charity? How can
this great good be effected without cot
ton mill? 1t gives employment, especially
to women and children, and closes for them
the highway to perdition. 1t is the duty
of Gods people to show their faith by their
works, and the purest, best gospel ever
preached is that of hard work. While the
village of Bastrop proclaims it that poor
children and women cannot starve if they
will only labor, Austin has its one hundred
thousand dollar court house and fifty thou
sand dollar churches, and the poor are pen
niless and unemployed, and women and
children are taught dependence and beggary
and thus humiliated are hurried downward
to further and incurable degradation. Itis
well to preach theoretical and practical
morals and philanthropy, tut we do like
most the sermon involved in the little ad-
vertisement clipped from the Bastrop Ad-
yerfjSe9.