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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-07-27
FAULT-FINDERS.

The world is full Of fault-fnders.
Nothing can please them. They take
delight in growing and grumbling
over velything they meet. II any.
thing is good they complain because it
is not better. Humanity has no
bright side to these grumblers. 1t
looks black, dreary, hopeless to them,
from whatever point of view we ex-
anime it. They overlook the virtue
of an individual, and hold up single
fault to judge his character from.
They denounce party as corrupt be-
cause a few raseals disgrace them.
selves by unworthy acts. The church
is false because a few hypocrites find
high road to destruction, and every
thing indicates the depTayity Of man.
We do not envy the happiness of these
GROWERS. Their unhappy frame of
mind is about the only pleasure they
enjoy. 1t may sound paladoxical, but
the social misery they create is to
them a source of enjoyment. A single
hopeful heart is worth regiment of
fault-fnders. Humanity has its bright
side-beautiful and attractive to those
who seek it. The world is alive with
public and private virtue and we
should be ready at all times to foster
and encourage this element Of social
comfort and public happiness.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-07-27
For the Journal
POVERTY.

Oh, Poverty! IT'S not thy deep disgrace,
But It's the Inconvenience OF thy ways,
That moves my soul against thee
Dame Fortune, tho by many termed fokle
jade,
Her smile ineonstant, and her frown severe,
I'd welcome gladly, but that in her stead
Misfortune creeps upon me, and before
I've learned to bear the bitterness, she brings
This bugbear, Poverty. IT'S not enough
To visit sickness on my sinful head
III we're wsalthy!-Ah, me For why do
complaint
Twas only yesterday saw man
With gold enough--if that were happiness
But he was not content, he sighed for more.
He had no wife nor children-and in vain
He sought for friends, he had not any left
And moaning, lone and friendiess, there he
sat,
And murmured, he would give all that be pos
sessed,
For one true heart, that he might call his own.
All, then my grumbliug heart, thou shouIds'
be still,
Nor rail at poverty; indeed thou knowest no;
The person you deiame For you have love,
You've friends and kindred, husband, home,
And little human flowers that round you
bloom.
And is not this enough It should be all.
So, Poverty, If must bear thy sting,
Pray let me patient be. For have wealth
ia not exchange for gold. Then do yoSr
worst,
But let me keep my loved ones. This alone
I'll ask OF thee, and II mY prayer you grant
I'll dwell in peace with thee.
LAURA L. TaoNAs
Rirar Eals We
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-07-27

Every choir must have its chorister;
every Sabbath School must have its
superintendent; every school must
have its governor, or goveruessi every
family must have its head; every COM
pany must have its captsiu, aud every
platoon must have its CORPORAL; every
newspaper establishment must have
its foreman, and every department
must have its responsible leader; a re-
ligious society must have its pastor;
every political party must have its
leader, and every state must have its
governor; every kingdom must have
its king, and every hamlet its justice
of the peace; every sewing society
must have lis president, and every vii.
lage must have its piper.
And who so marked as they are! On
whom do all the sins in Christendom
hang, if not upon acknowledged lead.
ersl At whose feet shall we lay the
blame for every wrong or sinful act
not otherwise provided for by code or
statutel And are they not all pro.
vided for,
Who ever knew the man or woman
that shouldered the responsibility, and
was willing to take the consequence
of his or her own wrongful actsi
Every thing wrong is attributed to the
carelessness, negligence or malice Of
another.
But on the other hand. who ever
knew the instance where praise was
bestowed, and really deserved. in
which the whole company was not
willing to share, or each individual to
claim the whole credit for HIMSELF
Exceptions there may be but not
many.
Sometimes too, the leader gets too
much credit-gets the whole when he
deserves little, OF none. The balance
is rarely right adjusted. for the reason
that the wave of passion sweeps over
the human mind like the surging
waves of the mighty ocean. leaving
no middle g 1und on which the mind
or foot can est.
At length, however. calm ensues.
the waves are at rest, and new
lights are evolved. OLD heads sink
to a level, or beneath the surface, and
new ones arise. They are absolutely
indispensable; master minds must and
will attrdct-they must and will lead
off. Social law demands it; certain
exigencies demand it, public orderde.
mands 1t; immediate danger not only
demands, but absolutely compels it.
Rest is not the normal or natural
condition of society; heL constant
ebullitionS are not only Legitimate. but
necessary. Without apparent cause,
one rises to the surface and then sinks
again to be succeeded by second, and
he by thlrd; anu, 1t Is not I'LL man
finally sinks beneath the sod that his
virtues become apparent, or his use
fulness appreciated.
Every where in society, and under
all circumstances. leaders are indis-
pensable, they must be acknowledged.
And, too, they must be appointed
self-appointed, may be-but, neyerthe-
less, appointed. Their services are
absolutely necessary in every depart
meut of society.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-07-27
THE GREAT RAILROAD FIGHT
FARES REDUCED. / PUBLIC BENEFIT.

Never in the annals Of railroad history has
there been so great inducements offered 70 car
~ cur people Eastward at rates next 70 MOTH
ing. Every patriotic individual OF our forty
millions have, within the last year, enc0ur-
aged themselves with the hope OF visiting our
great National Exhibition in Philadelphia, the
immensely Of which makes hope brighterand
faith stronger IN the perpetual existense and
future OF our Great Republic. The gathering
Of ten million Of our country peOp.e in the
grand leg ndary old city Of Philade phia aud
the viewing OF the traditional Hall OF our first
Congress, the old bell that rang out independ-
ence, the spot wherein our firm iurelathers
indited that instrument which iorevei declar-
ed US unshackled and free people, the broad
graphic Delaware, rich in history OF our strus-
Cling ancestors anleverything that could tend
to awaken feeling II reverence and inspire
awe Is embodied within the limits o! that
sacred, dear old city. The prominent rey0lu-
tionary events, which trarspired over a cen
fury ago, are being lived over again, and the
rising generation refreshed by history Of our
suffering, brave and plucky patriots. The
moment0us affairs Of our country's baptism IN
blood is now most fifty concentrated by the
vast cOnc0urse Of all nations who cheefiully
lend their aid In celebrating most properly IN
Philadelphia the peace and prosperity which
has been brought about within a century.
Then let US celebrate. The magnificent IT.
Wayne x Pennsylvania Railway Centennial
tickets are on sale everywhere, and this Is the
only line which runs rs Sleeping Coaches,
Hotel Cars, aud Drawing-room Palaces with
| out change, 10 their new Centennial Depot,
Oh the Centennial Grounds. II must lie re-
membeled that boarding can he procured at
| from one dollar 70 five dollars per day, in
/ Philadelphia, and some ~ the largest and
most complete hotels Ia the world are within
| five minutes walk Of the grounds. The Great
| II, Wayne & Pennsylvania have hundreds Of
new and elegant coaches constructed purpose
| ~ for the Centennial, andare prepared 10 run,
additional % their three Centennial daily
trains, when required, 20 accommodate the
multitude The schedule has been 50 arrang-
| functions
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-07-27

JuDoE DAVIS, Of Illinois, declines TO
take any active part in the present po.
litical compaign--not even declaring
his preference for either Of the two
candidates. That Is certainly well
enough for an acting Judge.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-07-27

THE grasshoppers are again infesting
some parts Of Minnesota. These pests,
with its 'Tndian seares," are a sad
drawback to its western borders.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-07-27
ST. Croix Mills,
HUDSON, wICONsIN,
Noyv pffNETNg

We have on hand a large stock Of
seasoned lumber, including flooring Of
all kinds, siding, castings and finishing
lumber, which we are now working
up for the spring trade. We sell
CHEAP. We keep constantly on hand
all kinds Of building lumber, shingles
lath and pickets. Give us a call.
NJ. HERRIcK & Co.
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MISSES LEYINGS.

II EEP Bookstore embracing School aud Mscel-
IN laneOus Books. Periodicals and Magazines A
full supply Of Stationary. Main St, River Falls,
wis
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Il. W. REED,

nEALER IN Watches, Clocks and Jewelry Re.
~ pairing done on short notice, and warranted
0 give satisfaction.
River Falls. Wis. is-49
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o. W. PETERSON,

nEALER IN Watches, Clocks, ana Jewelry Re.
y pairing done on short notice and warranted to
2 i've satisfaction.
River Falls, Wis. 1870
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JOHN WHITE,

pLACKsMITH-Doe all kinds Of matchmaking
ID Particular attention given to shOeing horses.
aop opposite Bracket House stable, River Falls
Wis -
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-07-27
A.. MORSE.

ZEAL ESTATE AGENT. Real Estate Bought and
~ Sold on Commission. State, County. Town and
other Taxes paid. Abstracts Of title 10 any lands
In Pierce and st. Crox Counties furnished on short
notice. Office In JOURNAL Building, River Falls,
Wisconsin
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-07-27

IRONS wagons buggies and seighs, and does re-
Il pairing, at his shop on Maple street A special
ty made Of ironing buggies and light work 1888
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-07-27
MARTIN RIPPLE.
N. Il. RURNS.

II ASHI0NABLE TAILOR. Work done to erder,
Il 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, 1876-07-27
W. W. WOODRUFF.
Greenwood Mills
BY
Mckay, BOwrOn 4 Woodruff.

Custom Work done on the usual terms. Fiou,
and Feed kept constantly on hand and for sale
River Falls, Wis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-07-27

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, 1876-07-27
KING g. MORTON,
b. II. PILLAR.

DAINTERS. Grainers, Ola ziers and Paper Hangers,
Il orders left at the POst-otfice, River Falls Wis
consin. lg-43
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RATES eF ADVERTISING.

Business cards, four lines or less, g..
A square will be counted the space Of one inch.
focal notices will be charged according to their
aracter Nothing less than Is cents line foy
g first insertion, and 10 ceats for the second.
All Job work must be paid for on delivery
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-11-04

Returns from all the counties in In
diana have been received, giving
Williams, democrat, for Governor, s.
494 majority. The remainder of the
democratic ticket runs considerably
ahead Of Williams.
The Alexandria Caxefte says that the
steamer New Era, owned by Dir. William
Cowden, seems to have practically solved
the problem of successful canal nayigs-
ton. 1t made rouBd-trip in six days
carrying an eastern freight Of about I07
tons of coal clear of fuel, and consumes
little less than FIVE tons of coal.
A CHRISTIAN WARSMG.-She was
colored lady and attending Q revival
Of religion, had worked herself up 70
the extreme pitch Of going 20 the good
place in a moment or sooGe Il. possible.
To her friends she gave mt TO her
feelings and exclaimed:
81 wish / was June bc
A brother Of sable hue stoD e near
by inquired:
aWhat do you want to Be otb fov!"
"That / might fy to Jesla
@You fool, niger, woodpecksr kstch
you fore you get halt WY dsr."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-11-04
TO LOVE, TO FORGET, AND TO
DIE

BY the populous land OH the lonesome sea,
Lo! these were the gifts of the gods to
Three miserable gifts, and only three:
TO love, to forget, to die-and then?
To love in peril and in bitter-sweet pain,
And then, forgotten, lie down and die :
One moment of sun, whole seasons of rain
Then night is rolled to the door of the
sky.
To love To sit at her feet and to weep
To climb to her face, hide your face in
her hair;
To nestle you there like babe in its sleep,
And, too, like babe, to believe-it cuts
there.
To love. 'Tis to suffer. Gle close to my
breast,
Like fair ship in haven, oh, darling
l cried,
"Your round arms outstretching to heav-
en- for rest
Make signal to death. 4 Death came,
and love died.
To forget. To forget, mount horse and
clutch sword,
Take ship and make sail to The ice-pris-
oned seas,
Write books and preach lies; range Lands; !;
or go hoard
\ grave full of gold, and buy wines
and drink lees:
Then die: and die cursing, and call it
prayer!
Is earth but a top-a boy gods delight,
To be spun for his pleasure while man
despair
Breaks out like wall of the damned
through the night?
Sit down in the darkness and weep with
On the edge of the world. SO love lies
dead,
And the earth and the sky and the sky
and the sea
Seem shutting together as book that
is read.
Yet what have we learned? We laughed
with delight
In the morning at school, and kept toy
ing with all :,
Times silly playthings. Now, wearied
ere night,
We must cry for dark-mother, her era
die the pall.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-11-04

ANOTHER Man WITH SLEEPING CAR
ExpERIENCE.-We have found another
gentleman besides the clergyman allud-
ed to in Saturdays Enquirer who is al
most ready to believe T. T.. explana-
tion about his sleeping car escapade,
because he knows how it is himself,
having been thar. This gentleman,
Edward g.. who is connected with
prominent establishment on Pearl St,
was coming home from the Centennial
in a Pullman sleeper, and III the night,
some time in the 1--WE sma hours avant
the twal," while he was enjoying that
sweet repose which is known ONLY to
to single e-blessedness, he was aroused
by pash on the shoulder, with the re-
quest to ''mOve over! He leaned on
one side and rubbed his eyes, and was
not little startled to see that it was a
fair and buxom lady who was sitting
on his bed, and thus addressed him, so
he said quietly Che is always quiet and
gentlemanly), "Madam, you have made
a mistake, but the noise of the train
prevented her hearing this mild expost-
ulation, as she proceeded to slap him
playfully on the cheek and said: "Ah,
you rogue, you wanted me to get up so
YOU could get over into my place"
After repeated attempts to make her
hear he was thoroughly aroused and
alarmed, and shouted at the top of his
voice: ''Madam you lave got into the
wrong berth" Ed says she exclaimed:
"Oh, my God, have l got into the
wrong berth !" and bounced out of his
section and into the next at the rate of
forty miles an hour. He saw the lady
sitting with her husband in the adjoin-
ing compartment, but there was no
smiles Of recognition on her counte-
nance. He thinks sleeping cars should
have some kind of a fastening on the
inside. Cineinnati Eaquirer,
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Valuable Evidence
A Walking Miracle.

Mr.. H. r. STEVENS:
bear Sir-Though a stranger, 7 want TO IN
form YOU what NEGETINE has done for ne.
Last Christmas Scrofuls made It's appearance
in my system large running ulcers appearing
on me- as follows: Ono on each OF my arms,
one on my thigh, which extended TO the seat,
one ON my head which eat into the skull bone,
one on my left leg, which became 30 bad thar
two physicians came TO amputate the limp,
though upon consultation concluded not to do
so. as my whole body was so full Of Scrofula;
they deemed IT advisable TO cut the sore, which
WAS painful beyond description, and there was
a quart of matter run from this one sore.
1he physicians all gave me up 70 Ole, anu
said they could do no more FOR me. Both ot my
legs were drawn up to my seht and II was
thought il did get up again l would be Grip
pie for life.
When in this condition I saw NEGET1SE
advertised and commenced taking II In March,
and followed on with il until l had used sir-
teen bottles, and this morning | am going 70
plough corn, a well man. All my townsinen
say it is miracle TO SEQ me round walking and
working,
In conclusion l will add, when ] was endur,
ING such great suffering, from that dreadful
disease, Scrofuia, | prayed To the Lord above 10
take me out Of this world. brt as NEGEriSE has
restored to me the blessings of health, | desire
more than ever to live. that | may be ot some
service to my feluw-men, and know OF no
better way to aid suffering humanity, than TO
inclose you this statement Of my case, Withs an
earnest hope that you will publish II, ana u
will afford me pleasure 10 reply 10 any coln-
munication which may receive thercirum.
! am sir, very rcspectiuli!. o.
Avery, Berricn Co., Mich, July 10, 1872
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Prepared by 4. R. STEVENS, Boston, Mass
WGsTlNE IS SOLD BY ALL DRJaGl8Ts.
S25 TO $500
r r w A II ID

THE undersigned hereby offers reward
L of 100000 for any information
that will lead to the arrest, and evidence
that will secure the conviction of the per-
son or persons Who stole the Wheat from
nv farm in this county, in March last.
l also offer standing reward of Twen-
tv-tive Dollars for information and evil
dence that will secure the arrest and con-
yiction of any person guilty at any time,
past or future, of any act Of larceny or
theft Oh any of my premises.
HENRY. SHEPHERD,
JEFF. Co., w. Va,
Aug't 21, 1876. Tyr
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-11-04

THE CuEEsEMAN TRAGEDY.-STATE-
MENr By TIE WOUNDED WOMAN.-Mrs.
Cora Cheeseman, the young woman
who was shot under such mysterious
circumstances in New York on Thurs
day night last, is much improved, and
the doctors entertain hopes of her re-
covery. Sunday night she made the
following statement 81 formerly re-
sided in Lynn, Mass, where / became
with a young lady, to whom | made
very valuable presents. Nine months
ago moved to this city, as it was more
convenient for my husband. -Four
months ago this young lady came to
New York and asked me to give her
500, which / refused to do. She said,
Il will separate you from your husband,
to which l replied, Separate us if you
can. She became very angry and left.
Two weeks ago discovered that my
husbands conduct was changed, and he
became very cool towards me. On
Thursday night my husband asked me
the cause of difference between me and
my friend, TO which replied that she
wanted 800, which refused to give
her. My husband left the house after
eating his supper, and returned about
II o'clock, when we each drank glass
of wine. He said to me, Cora, | am
going to leave you,' aud l said, 'If you
do | will shoot myself. He then said,
4 am going and | then took revol-
yer from my pocket and fired, the ball
passing between my left arm and body
and buried itself in the door. Finding
that | was not wounded fired again,
and the ball entered my left breast |
fell on my face, and got up and said to
my husband, You had better leave; if you
you don't somebody will out that | am
shot and will have you arrested My
husband then went into front room,
packed up his valise, and left after
speaking again to me-"
The Boston Herald says that further
investigation of the autecedents of Mrs.
Cheeseman, discovers that she is the
same woman who called herself Cora
Haywood, formerly well known in Bos
ton as a clairvoyant. The Blanchards,
of Lynn, say her only connection with
them was in a business way, they hav-
ing boarded her child while she was in
Boston.
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lie takes great pleasure in informing
IL the citizens of Berkeley and adjoining
counties that he has full and we'll Sc
lected stock of Goods, purchasedin Bos-
ton, New York, Baltimore and Carlisle,
and in quality and price he challenges
comparison. His stock embraces Ladies,
Misses and Children's Boots, Shoes and
Caters of every quality and style and OF
superior Manufacture.
Gents and boys Hats and Caps of the
very latest styles. Gents and Boys Boots,
- Shoes, Caters, Slippers, and a full line Of
,chihren's Shoes, also Trunks, Nalises,
Umbrellas, &c, &c.
lie keeps from the very finest kereso
Kid and Lasting Cater 20 the common
walking Shoe, insuring ease and comfort
in the wear.
lie keeps a general and well selected
stock which will be constantly replen-
shed with fresh Goods of latest manutac-
ture. Ladies Caters $l.25 to the best
grades; Gents Caters $l.25 to the best
grades.
Remember the place and give him call
and be convinced of the superiority ans
cheapaess Cf his stock.
-'," GEO. \. SMITH,
Queen Street, Martinsburg.
JulyS, 1876. ly
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Reliable Evidence

Mr. II. r. STEVENS:
Dear Sir-I will most checrfully ADD my testi-
mony to the great number you have ALREADY re-
ceiycd in favor of your great and good medicine,
VEGETISE. for 1 DO not think enough can be
said in lis praise for was troubled over 80 years
with that dreadful disease, Catarrh. aud had
thouci, could never breathe any more, and
VFGETINE has cured me; and | do feel to
thank God all the time that there Ia so good
medicine as NEGETlNE and also think II one
sinking feelings At the stomach, and sdvi'e
everybody TO lake the VEGETlNE, for can
assure them /. is one Il the best medicines that
MRS J.. GORE,
Corner Magazine land Walnut Streets
Cambridge, Mass.
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TO MY PATRONS.

HAVING determined to make change
Ii in my business on April lst, my books
will then be closed and ready for settle
ment. Those indebted to me will please
call and settle by cash or otherwise.
Having tried both the cash ana credlt
systems and believing the former to be
the best for all concerned, on and after
April lst, will sell for CASH or take In
exchange COUNTRY PRODUCE. L in
tend in the future to buy for the lowest
cash prices and sell accordingly. A por.
ton of my present stock will be sold AL
AND BELOW COST.
Returning thanks for past patronage and
hoping to merit your future favors, L am,
most respectfully, yours
W.T., LEMEN.
April /, 1876. I'D l II