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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-11-02
Tic Last CLicaeo Murder Trial.

The trial of Alexander Sullivan for
the murd of Francis IIanford in
Chicago, bids fair to take its place as
one of the most interesting cases of
the day. The first trial ended on the
25th and the jury was out nearly two
days. they then came into court and
informed Judge McAllister that they
were unable to agree and asked to be
discharged. With this request the
court complied. 1t is understood
that the jury stood IL for acquittal
and one for conviction on the charge.
There is much discussion in the city
about the alleged partisan course of
Judge McAlliSter during the entire
trial and especially in his instructions
to the jury. Prosecuting Attorney
Reed has openly intimated in court his
opinion of the rulings, and the feeling
is so strong in town that several petit
tiOns are in circulation asking McAll-
lister to resign. These petitions at
the board of trade have been signed
by majority of the most prominent
men here and embrace some 800 to
2.0O0 names.
After arguments by counsel for de-
fens and protest by Mr.. Reed, Judge
NcAlI;ster admitted Sullivan to bail on
IS. GOO The court vigorously defend
ed itself from the accusations of Mr..
Reed.
Berry, the clergyman who stood
ont for conviction, states that he was
assailed 10y jurymen during their de-
alterations in the vileSt manner that
threats were made against his life if
he should persist, and that he dared
not sleep in the jury room. The eX-
citement over the case is on the In
/ crease in the city.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-11-02
RECORD OF THE NEWS.
Political, Personal and Foreign Do
ings and Gossip.
The Grassllopper Conventlon.

The convention Of the Western gov
errors, held at Omaha recently, TO consult
upon the grasshopper problem and the
means for their destruction, adopted the fol-
lowing resolutions:
First-that it will be wise and polite iOr
the legislatures OF the states and Territories
most deeply interested TO enact a law Offering
bounty per bushel for the collection and de-
structiOn OF eggs and unfledged insects.
SeoOnd-That the several legislatures gu
thOTize local taxation for the purpose OF sys-
tented efforts in the way OF ditching5 burn
ing, etc. also suggest the repeal OF the game
laws, or a modification Of them, so as 70 pre-
vent the destruction of birds which feed on
insects the prevention Of prairie fires until
suitable time Tor the destruction OF young
grasshOppers by firing the grass; encourage
ment OF tree culture, promoting moisture and
harboring birds.
Third Recommending as far as possible
survey be made OF each State during the
coming winter, to ascertain those portions of
each county III which eggs are most thickly
laid.
Further-That they deem it the duty of the
national government TO make some effort to
destroy or cOunteract the great pest, and
thus prevent its injuries. TEey recommend
the attachment OF a special commission TO
one Of the government surveys sent annually
to the west and that 50, coo be appropriated
Tor the purpose Of paying the expense OF the
commission.
It is ascertained that the grasshOppers
haven't done the amount Of damage imagined,
and that they can he encountered aud exter-
minated with much less labor and difficulty
than heretofore supposed by united, cOncen-
trsted efforts at the proper time, and he fears
need be entertained as to serious results the
coming spring. The governors Of the West
were requested to transmit to retrospective
delegations record of the proceedings Of the
convention, and request them to urge on Con-
gress speedy action in this matter. Thepres-
ident OF the convention was requested TO
draw up and present to the President of the
United States letter setting forth the urgent
necessity OF action 10y the general government
In behalf of the sections ravagcd.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-11-02

A worthy missionary clergymanfrom
the North found his colored brethren
and sisters quite forgetful of the NOR
al law, and began to give Them series
of practical discOurses against lying
and stealing. The congregation stood
it for Sunday OF TWO, and then they
revOlted, one of the Deacons being
their spokesman, and addressing their
preacher thus: ''We like you berry
much, and want to make it cOmforta.
BILE for you but de fac is you see, we
don't like dis prechin' about lynn an
rtealin'-we mus lab our Sundays
offs 'ligion."
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-11-02
MARK TWAIN.
A Visit to His House in Hartford-His Sing
ular Behavior.

Visit to His House in Hartford-lIis Sing
ular Behavior.
The New York Sun has the follow
ing extract from private letter to a
gentleman in New York city:
HARTFORD, Oct. Is. | called yester-
day upon our old friend Clemens, bet
ter known to the public!as Mark Twain,
for the purpose of ascertaining the
truth of certain stories which have
reached me of late regarding the pres
ent condition of his fine mind.
Clemens lives in surprising house
Pennington avenue, nthe outskirts of
the city. The resources of taste and
wealth have been lavished upon this
residence, and the result is q struc-
ture INTELLECTUALLY midway between
mediaval church and modern game
Of baseball. Herein Mark lives the
elegant life of man of leisure, cut
ting coupons, smoking long and strong
pipes from morning to night, and
drinking lager beer, which he buys by
the keg, and often.
/ was shown into the library, the APP
pOintments of which are characteristic
of the owners originality. The tints
are all neutral and the furniture of the
homeliest and plainest description. On
the study-table TODD a plaster bust of
John Calvin, on whose face somebody
had linked a goatee and festooned NOUS
taches. The charm of the room is in
the immense open fireplace, where
generous logs were burning upon old
fashioned brass andirOns. The man.
tlepiece is of heavy blackjack, pur-
chased by Mr.. Clemens in England.
Over the fireplace is brass plate, on
which the following inscription Is en-
graved in old English text.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-11-02
Cooling OF in the European War Feeling.

Cooling of in the European War Feeling.
Since the publication of our, last Eu-
ropean complications have assumed differ
eht aspect Russia has offered Turkey an Ill
timatum which Germany endorsed, and Tur-
key has signifed a willingness to accept its
terms. The first condition IS a six weeks
armistice. Meanwhile fighting continued be-
tween the opposing forces Of Turkey and
Servia, with results greatly in favor of the
former. There is great suffering ia Servia,
threatening starvation. A financial crisis is
impending in Russia and Austria. Altogether
the prospects Of an immediate war are greatly
lessened, and it seems to be most generally
regarded as probable that in case of war Rus
STA and Turkey viii do the fighting.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-11-02
A TERRIBLE COUGH!

How often we hear the above re-
mark during these extreme changes of
weather. Colds, Coughs and Sore Threats
were never more prevalent among children
than nov. Now we are going to urge you TO
try remedy which has excited comments
by phy sieians all over the country, who ae-
knowledge their surprise at the wonderful
and happy results from its use. Thst REM
edy is the well-known preparation, HALE'S
COUGH CORDIAL. Your own druggists will
tell you that it is the best cough medicine
they ever sold; and viii warrant a cure or
return your money to you, in case OF failure,
after using one-half the bottle. II is very
pleasant to the taste, making it q very de-
sirable remedy for children.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-11-02

stIued. The letter shows a frankness
and sincerity of spirit which are in
every way credible to the author,
while the solicitude manifested by
him at such a time on such a subject
is curious revelation of his fine sense
of honor.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-11-02
a Lady Freemason.

There is a story current in regard to
a lady, who, q number Of years ago
was made a FreemasOn in England,
under very peculiar circumstances, she
having overheard so much of the work
that it was thought best by those who
discovered her hidden near the lodge
to obligate her in order to close her
mouth. The London Freemason is au-
thority for stating that another lady
has been recently admitted to the mys-
teries. The following is the story;
Countess Hadich has been received
as a Freemason i'm a Hungarian lodge
under the grand Orient of Hungary.
The Countess is highly educated lady,
and. having studied and become web
versed in Masonic literature, she was
regularly proposed and seconded in an
open lodge, ballOtted for, and in due
course was duly initiated. The Grand
Orient of Hungry however, declare
that the initiation is null and void, on
the ground that woman is disquali-
fed from being a Freemason and the
curious question now arises whether.
as the Countess was actually initiated
she can be refused admission to her
lodge.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-11-02

The fact that the proprietors of
SAxFoRD's RADICAL CURE FOR CATARRH are
permitted to refer to so well-known and re-
spected a gentleman as HENRY WELLS, Esq,
OF Wells, Fargo * Co.'s express, must weigh
heavily in its favor
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-11-02

The Christian Leader IN. W in
speaking of Merchants Gargling Oil,
says: s'Mr. Hodge is a gentleman Of
liberal tastes and excellent judgment,
and the Gargling Oil Company, under
his thoroughly judicious direction, has
become one of the strongest and sound
est concerns that grace the CONNER
cial annals Of our State. Other medi-
cinal specialties, in addition to the
Gargling Oil, are beginning to claim
the COmpany's attention, and of their
great success we. have as little doubt
as we have Of their intrinsic merit. =
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-11-02
Moman,s Temnernnee Mnrk.

The WOman's National Christian
Temperance Union has lately been in session
at Newark, N. j., with about 200 delegates
from the western and other States. Miss
Wizards report for the year sets forth that
there are organizations Of the Woman's
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-11-02

Many valuable horses die from the
effects of chOlic. The best thing to do in a
case like this is to pour bottle Of Johnson's
Anodyne Linement into a long-necked junk
bottle, add halt pint OF molases and wa
ter, then pour the whole down the horse s
throat In ten minutes the horse will begin
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-11-02

Christian Temperance Association in %
States. Miss Wallace, Of Indiana, made a
speech, as did also Mrs. Lathrop, of Michi-
gan, and Mrs. Leavitt, OF Cincinnati. They
generally favor arbitrary measures to sup
press saloons. Resolutions were submitted
on juvenile work, the lecture bureau and
Bible wines. A long discussion took place
on a resolution pledging the members OF the
convention to abstain from partaking Of fer
mented wine at the communion service.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-11-02

The Cincinnati Commercial has dis
covered and published Gen.Phil. Ker-
news last letter. 1t was written on
the second day of the second battle of
Bull Run, during lull in the battle,
and was addressed to the Baron Won
Steinwher. its purpose was to ex-
plain and apologize for certain ex-
pressions which KeaTney had uttered,
and which he feared might be miscon-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-11-02

Lung fever, common cold, catarrhal
fever, and nasal discharge of brOwnish color
in horses, may be checked at once by liberal
use OF Sheridan's Cavalry Condition Powders.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-11-02

w hlle / was reading THIS legenu our
friend came in. He is as tall and as
sad.eyed as ever. The unequal dispo-
sitiOn of flesh upon his face, which is
pulpy in places, and lean in others,
tells of the struggle for supremacy that
is going on between his tissues be-
tween the fat-producing beer and the
fat-destroying tobacco. The tobacco
appears to be getting the better Of the
beer.
Clemens came in, wearing a long
dressing-gOwn of sombre hue, and af-
ter glancing furtively around the room,
advanced and took my hand. "Hush y
he said. ''You must go instantly. We
are observed. Do you not hear their
derisive laughter! Fly, my friend, fly
at once y
"They are not laughing at us, | re-
Piled, humoring his strange fancy.
"They are laughing over your books
your jokes"
Snow look here, pard," he said, lay
ing his sinewy hand upon my shoulder
and dragging me toward the door.
THAT was a million, ten million years
ago. know the humorous laugh, and
/ know the political laugh. Escape
without delay. If they capture us
here together they will make you pres
ident and me inspector of elections for
this ward"
tried to soothe him, but in vain.
"There was time, ages and ages
now gone by" he continued, gazing
abstractedly into the fire, ''when it
was my ambition to be inspector of
elections for this ward. | worked for
it; pulled wires for it: / prevaricat-
ed, aye, falsehooded, to compass it.
They promised to make me inspector
OF elections if | would preside at a po-
litical meeting in HartfOrd-a town on
the Connecticut river-and make q
funny speech. Ha! | hear their fiend-
ish laughter still. 1t has rung in my
ears these centuries. They gave the
place to another man. | staked my
soul and lost it. You come here to jeer
at me, to scott But I am a desperate
man. See here y
He seized the tongs and with one
powerful blow scattered Johg Calvin
into a thousand fragments, Then he
turned ON me. Seeing that it was use
less to reason with him in his present
frame of mind, fed.
Clemens had done many tnlngS IaJe-
ly which give his friends natural
alarm. Last week he hOisted Il little
flag Of black Grape on each of the nu-
merous lightning-rods which adorn his
mansion. Last Sunday he walked
slowly up the aisle of the Rev. Mr..
Twichell's church, stood a moment be-
fore the desk, and then turned and
fed, uttering piercing shrieks. Yes
terday he attended a match game of
the California Polo players, who are
exhibiting at the trotting park, insist
ing on mounting an almost unmanage-
able mustang, known as the ''bucking
horse, and rode wildly up and down
Asylum street shouting, ''Woe woe
unto Israel !" His actions are espec'
tally queer at or near the full of the
moon.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-11-02
CONSUMPTION Uured.

An old Physician, retired from act
i've practice, having had placed in his hands
by an East India Missionary the formula OF Q
simple Vegetable Remedy, for the speedy and
permanent Cure of Consumption, Bronchitis,
Catarrh, Asthma, and all Throat and Lung
Affections, also Positive and Radical Cure
Tor Nervous Debility and all Nervous Gem.
plants, after having thoroughly tested It's
wonderful curative powers in thousands OF
cases, feels it his duty to make it known to his
suffering fellews. Actuated by this motive,
and conscientious desire t. relieve human
suffering, he win send Tree Of charged to all
who desire it, this recipe, with full directions
for preparing and successfully using. Sent ~
return mail by addressing with stamp, nam.
ne this paper, DIR. W. z. Stevens, l26 Powers
Block, Rochester, n. \.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-11-02

The season for coughs and colds is
rapidly approaching, and every one should
be prepared to check the first symptoms, as a
cough contracted between now and Christm
frequently lasts all winter. There is no bet
ter remedy than Johnson's Anodyne Lini-
ment. For all diseases of the throat and
lungs it should be used internally and eXter-
nally
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-11-02

An exchange gives the following d.
rection concerning the best method of
stopping bleeding of the nose There
are many remedies recommended, such
as putting a large key down the pa
TENTS back, and so on, but the most
effectual, based upon scientific princi-
pies, is so effectual as to be infallible.
The entire blood supply of the face
comes from two little arteries, each
supplying one side of the face, and
each passes over the outside of the
iawbOne, about twO-thirds of the way
back from the chin to the angle of the
law under the ear. These arteries can
be found by the finger, and in case of
bleeding at the nose can be pressed
against the jawbOne, thus stopping the
flow of blood from the nOstTils. One
of the arteries supplies the right nos
tril. and the other the left. 1t can
therefore be easily determined on
which side to apply the pressure,
which should be continued long enough
to allow Of contraction in the finer ar
terieS of the nose"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-11-02

half an hour, generally in ordinary
tone of voice, but often in whisper.
The credit of this important discovery
is due to Mr.. Bell.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-11-02
The Indian Problem Being soIved.

4 dispatch from Cheyenne says
1.-The arrival of General Merritt's COM
mand at Red Cloud yesterday signal
lied the closing up of the Big Horn
and Yellowstone campaign, which will
be succeeded by the Powder river ex-
petition, consisting of fifteen com
panies of infantry of the 4th regiment
with four companies of the 81 and Sd,
which have not been in the summer
campaign. All are fresh troops, and
will be commanded by General Crook
in person. The 5th cavalry will have
its winter headquarters at Fort Russell.
General Merritt in command the Sd
goes to Fort Laramie ten companies
will remain at Red Cloud.
Spotted Tail was formally INSTALL
ed chief of the Sioux nation by virtue
of the authority Of the President, and
was as such accepted by all the In
dians at the agency.
1.-The capture made 10y General Mer-
rift consists of 500 Indians, 700 poL.es
and large number of arms-the last
two named to be disposed of at auc-
ton on the ID of November at Fort
Laramie. The moral effect of this de-
cisive policy is wholesome, and peace
promised to prevail at the agencies.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-11-02

Prices on clothing was never lower
than this season at the Boston One Price
Clothing Store, Minneapolis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-11-02
The Capturs of Red Clouds Band.

Gen. Crook has sent to General Sher-
idan the following account of ms recent cap
ture OF Red Clouds band of Sioux Indians:
cred Clouds and Red Leaf ; hands were sur
rounded last night, disarmed and their pO-
MES taken from them this morning. / have
had difficulty in this matter, tor the reason
that since the hOstiles commenced scattering
these Indians have also scattered, locating
their camps further from the agency, and
evidently communicating with and receiving
hOstiles who came in. | am glad to report
complete success, and that it was accomplish
ed without firing a shot. Thanks are due to
Colonel Mackenzie, under whose personal
supervision the movement was conducted,
and TO Major Gordon, Of the Fifth cavalry,
and Captain Mauck, Of the Fourth cavalry,
who commanded the tlttaiiOns. l had q sat
isiactory council with Spotted Tail, and am
satisfied that he is the only important ], der
who has the nerve TO be Our friend, and have
therefore put him in charge as head chief OF
all. The line Of the hostiles and the peacably
disposed is now plginly drawn, and We shall
have our enemies in the front only in the fu-
tnre. Colonel Merritt made his scout, develop
iugseveraI trails running into theagency, and
i now near here. IcOuldnot wait for his COM
mand to 20 into position, as the Indians were
about to leave Colonel Merritt's command
will he here tomorrow, when shall organize
the new expedition, and leave with it at once.
feel that this IS the first CLEAN 81 daylight
we have had in this business"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-11-02
Audible Speech Conveyed Two Miles by
egraph.

The Boston Advertiser of Oct. - it
prints an interesting account of an eX-
pertinent in carrying On a conyersa-
ton by word of mouth over a tele-
graph-wire, made on the evening OF
9th inst. by Alexander Graham Bell
and Thomas Watson. Telephones were
placed at either end of telegraph
line owned by the Walworth Mandfac-
turing Company, extending from their
office in Boston to their factory in
CambridgepOrt. a distance of about two
miles. The Company's battery, con-
sisting of nine Daniels cells, were re-
moved from the circuit, and another
of ten carbon elements substituted.
Articulate conversation then took
place through the wire. The sounds,
first faint and indistinct, became sud-
denly quite loud and ineligible. Mr..
Bell in Boston and Mr.. Watson IN Cam
bridgeport took notes of what was said
and heard. and the comparison OF the
two records show that the transmits
sion was almost perfectly accurate.
Conversation was carried on for about
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-11-02

Chapped hands, tace, pImples, ring
worm. saltrheum, and other cutaneous affec-
tons cured. and rough skin made soft and
smooth, by using Juniper Tar Soap. Be care
full to get only that made by Caswell, Hazard
& Co, New York, as there are many innita-
tons made with common tar, all OF which are
worthless
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-11-02
4 Rogue Who Would Not Have His Picture
Taken.

From the Troy y. " Times
Some further "reminiscences have
come out of the eminent hOuse-thief,
Troy Dennis, who lost his life at
No. 66 West Fifth street, New York,
Thursday night. Dennis would never,
when arrested, permit the police
photographer TO take his carte de yisite
for the rogues' album. Several at
tempts to this end were made, and
Dennis always fought desperately.
The police on one occasion claimed a
victory, as by dint of straps and cords
and three men holding him by the
limbs, ears, and hair, very remark
able portrait of a man with his fea-
lures drawn UP and distorted, but
bearing no resemblance, was obtained.
Dennis frequently sat quite still until
the photographer uncovered his lens,
when he would comfort his features in
every possible way and distOrt the
negative. He used to boast that no
police force could obtain his portrait,
and only few months ago. when ar
rested on suspicion, Dragged to Super
intendent Walling that it was no
use, they couldn't get his 'mug."