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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-05-11
THE RECORD OF NEWS.
Political, Personal and Foreign Do
ings and Gossip.


AANeiNeiA hrHht says NO,
The President has sent to the House
message declining TO furnish information
"whetller any executive acts or duties, and
u any what, have been performed at a dis
lance from the seat OF government " He saws
he, as have all ms predecessors, excepting
two, has been inthe habits Of absenting him
self at times from the seat of government, and
during those absences lie did not neglect or
Ioiego tile duties and Obligations OF his office,
but he denies the authority Of the House to
require Of the executive, aeo-ordinate and in
dependent branch Of the government, an ac-
count OF his discharge OF his appropriate acts
and duties, either as TO when, where, or how
performed He also cited facts to show that
Washington was absent from the seat Of gov
eminent during his term, 2sl days, and per-
formed many important executive acts while
absent; john Adams was about $50 days:
Jefferson, 796 days; John Q. Adams, 225
days; Jackson 500, and other presidents
down TO Johnson's administration were also
furnished. The message was referred to the
Judiciary committee
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-05-11
Mckee Goes I'm

The United States circuit court has
overruled the motion in arrest of judgement
in the Mckee case, at St. Louis, and SEN
fenced him to two years in the county iail,
and topay fine of si0, 900 Mckee is the pro.
prietor OF the Globe-Democrat newspaper,
and a strong effort will be made at Washing
ton for a remission OF the sentence OF impris-
onment, stay OF commitment having been
had for that parpoBe.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-05-11
War on the Chinese.

At a meeting of two large societies
known as the Ant-Coolie Clubs, in SanFran-
cisco, il was resolved TO destroy the Chinese
quarter Of the city unless the general gov
eminent takes immediate steps 10 "alaie the
evil" The speeches were highly incendiary,
and letters were received from societies IN the
interior asking cooperation. II was report
ed that 1900 stand Of arms had been secured,
and unless action is taken by the government
there ~ reason TO TO believe that q serious dis-
tuIbance may take place.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-05-11

st. Paul, May S.-The wheat market
is still declining. In London, to, day, north
western spring averages 9s Cd in New York,
Sill a la; in Chicago, 96c. ; in Milwaukee,
sl.o9 in ST, Paul, Si.0s CLOS. 1t is prob.
able that prices in local markets will again be
reduced after the spring seeding is done.
Oats in sacks, So a SOC Barley, 90 a SOC.
Beans, $l.4o Butter, from lsc to 22c. for
tub and jar % g2s for best roll Eggs are
down, and only a local demand at lie.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-05-11
Leavenworth Hurricaned.

A terrible rain and wind storm has
left Leavenworth to expend two or three hun.
bred thousand dollars in repairs A cloud
was seen approaching the city, funnel-shaped
aud black, bounding along like bomb-shell
and when it struck the city, steeples, chin.
neys roofs and buildings were leveled to the
ground Although no persons were killed
the streets presented scene OF wreck and
disorder The storm lasted but few mo.
ments
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-05-11
A Question of yeracity.

Sometime ago Brick Pomeroy, who is
running paper in Chicago, published we'll
written story to the effect that Wilkes Booth
killed President Lincoln because the latter
permitted the execution OF bosom friend
OF Booths asa spy, after promising that his
life should be spared Col. Forney stamps
the storyas false in warp and wool, and gives
some pretty good evidence to support his de-
NAL oft
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-05-11
The Minnesota Linnor War.

Active opposition to the enforce
ment Of the inebriate asylum law passed by
the last Minnesota legislature has been inau-
gurated in ST. Paul. Geo. Benz and Col.
Allen we're put ON trial in the Municipal
Court for refusing to pay the tax, and each
fined s25 and costs. The cases were appealed
to the Supreme Court, and a motion made
for a stay OF proceedings in other cases on the
docket until the law could he tested by the
two cases already tried The court post
poned further proceedings one week, regard
less Of the demand Of the county attorney
that the trials proceed
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-05-11

A large number of prominent citi-
zens Of New Nork, Republicans, have organ
lied reform club, and declare in favor Of re-
sumption of specie payments by a steady adj
vance non-partizan civil service retreneh-
ment; aud the nomination d a candidate by
the republican party who shall not he a mere
political partizan, hut "whose name alone
will be guaranty OF official integrity, OF
wise and prudent administration, and a
fearless cniorcementol the laws" The pres
ident OF the club is Hon Jas. g. Mott, and
the chairman Of the executive committee is
Geo. II Burnett.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-05-11
A Right ROYAL King.

The King of Dahomy having been
assessed a fine for maltreating British sub
to "come to Attorney and receive payment in
powder and bullets" The invitation will
probably be accepted, as a fleet OF vessels was
Immediately ordered to assemble at Whydah
with orders to take active proceedings if the
fine be not forthcoming
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-05-11
Empress Of India.

The royal proclamation has gone
forth declaring the Queen Of England to he
the Empress Of India, bat there seems 10 le
considerable disappontmcntthat the assunp-
ton Of that title does not effect the ruyd
property-in short that the daughter Of the
Emperor Of Russia, who Is married 10 Viz
torias son, Is still one step higher in rank
than her English sisters-n-law. The Erg-
lish press, express much dissatisfaction that
the government has persisted IN the matter,
and finally tiimnphed
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-05-11
Grain Movements.

The reduction of freight rates have
given fresh stimulus to shipn ents OF wheat
and corn, greatly reducing the storage in
western warehouses, The warehouse men OF
New York, however, have resolved upon an
increase Of storage rates which may over.
come the favorable effects OF the breaking OF
the freight poole. Large contracts are now
being made for shipping the tall crops, in
view of the present favorable attitude of the
railroads
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-05-11
Georgia and Kentucky Democrats.

The Georgia Democratic convention
was unusually harmonious and composed oil
a good class OF citizens. The delegation to
the national convention was not instructed,
and "will vote for any good man who can be
elected" The Kentucky delegation may be
set down for Tilden
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-05-11
Chapped bands. fac

Chapped hands, face, pimples, ring.
worm, satrhctm, and other cutancons aflec-
tons cured, and rough skin made soft and
smooth, by using Juniper Tar Soap b. care
thl to get only that made by CasWell, Hazard
x Co, New York, as there are many imita.
tons made with common tar, all Of which are
worthless
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-05-11

Decidedly the best remedy that has
ever been discovered iorrheunlatism, SWOLLEN
or stiff joints, flesh wounds, spmins, bruises
cuts, and burns, is Johnson's Anodyne Lini-
ment We use it, and always recommend il
to our friends
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-05-11
Notice 10 Subscribers.

Attention is called TO the arrange
ment made whereby any subscriber to this
paper fold or newl may obtain FREE, a copy
Of that household treasure, "Hodgnan' 5 Fam
in another column.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-05-11
The Bristow Farce.

The investigation of the charges
against Secretary Bristow was closed ON the
4th, without receiving any evidence to sus-
tain the alleged irregularity in reference to
the brig Mary Merritt
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-05-11
Blaine Tnllv. Ono in nreron.

The Republican State convention i'll
Oregon elected five Blaine delegates TO the
Cincinnati convention The usual resolution
endorsing the administration was omitted
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-05-11

We should not hesitate TO recon-
mend to any friend oi ours, Parsons Purga
tive Pills. they are scientifically prepared
and are adapted TO all the purposes Of goo'
purgative medicine.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-05-11

We are glad to proclaim throughout
the State that the Boston One Price clothing
store, Minneapolis, are just what they claim
30 be-0ne price 10 every one
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-05-11
1000 SOLD LAST Season

THE ENORMOUS wAsTAGE 81 grain, 40 Inevitable
with other siyles Of ThroHhers, be- SAVED by this
Improved Machine sufficient euery JOB, 70 more than
pGg az trpeHSes Of throsling.
FLAX, TIMOTHY, MTLLET. HUNGARIAN and
IKE seeds hreshcd separated, cleaned and saved
a. easily and perfectly as Wheat, Oats Rye Barley
AN EXTRA PRICE Is usually paid for grain aud
seeds cleaned by thij machine, for extra cleanliness
IN THE WET GRAIN Of 1875, these were substan.
TALLY the ONLY MACHINES that could run with profit
or economy, doing fast, thorough and perfect work.
irhc, others utterly failed.
Alb GRAIN, TIME and MONEY wasting compiled.
TONS such Endless Aprons" "Raddles, Beaters"
Fuckers" etc, entirely dispensed inuh less than
onehalf the usual Gears Belts Boxes and Journals:
easier managed more durable light running cost
~ repairs. dust no litterings" 90 clean ny; not
troubled by adverse winds, rain OF storms.
FARMERS aud GRAIN RAIsERs who are posted
IN the large saving made by n will not employ info
Tior and wastniul machines, but will Insist this
improved Thresher doing their work
FOUR SIZES made for 6, 3. 10 and u Horse
Powers. Also speciality Of SEPARATIONS, designed
and made EXPRESSLY FOR STEAM POWER.
TWO STYLES OF HORSE POWERS, viz. our I'm
proved "Triple Gear" and our "Spur Speed" Wood
bury Style, both Mounted on four wheels.
~ INTERESTED IN T'hreshing or Grain Raising,
apply TO nearest Dealer write % as for Iusras
ted Circular sent FREQ, giving full particulars Of Sizes
Styles, Prices, Terms, etc.
Nichols, Shepard &C Co.,
BATTLE CREEK, MICH
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-05-11

ROOFS

that leak are costly property You cannot afford thrin
The damage YOUR huisru crops, Whirh results Nnu
one storm h oftpn more than the cost ~ putting Fnnr
Isnrnrnnf in order TIE yearly decay " agricultural
machinery aud implements. arising irVln ieakl rolenn
nuthonsea would mor than pay me rnsi on r".hns
every shed crib and fi0rChOusC on your iarh luul
afnk suffers irnIn the drppngs ~ your ttHherou sud
ne urcrleiiY af their living IN wei HaN Ihese evils
affect property hui When your house rlu leaks y n
worse vet then comfort departs ~, you have Ratr
m nf pals and pans a. catch the st dy sftasi there
agf wei ceilings aud fallen plaster, there a Hpdl'd inf
niiurc. damp be,iaing ald rhchnnil ~ tlfre u the
ans is wlf wpariod with running utHiaiis e. guard
against neN ieakr, h. decay, and run, shd ntupefiy
wasted you cHunui Hhurd o. tn- Slate kDphng
Pant VIII end iour iihrutes and luaks yunr ftrli.
Wairr-tight Fof rev ruois cur Rubber knnhpg Felt
rogrfed with sAte lanhng Faint Viii give sstisiifiun
ID any nnr FoF flll Information in regard o. Roofing
and Uufr fnlnta generally. spd ipr guf n itEe ihslk
which h fe 10 ~ who write ~ oncr aud uieninu ihs
neWspnrrr Address. y. Y. SLATE ROOFING CO,
LlntfEn. 2 cedar g., =. Y.
si' J.. s.. q. N@ -
Ief-WBEN WHITING 60 Advertisers
please any you saw che adHeri'-N
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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-05-11

vnitklc uLu wanted 10 learn ielrFihlh5.
IlillNU MIN siiaatpns lufulrbrd tirtl P50
' = - f4ffHIl MrHuurt Hl NiHffinf' Iufli NI
1stU. fs5Ilt4u aud American ilHhti lottl'h 'th
r'5a... t'.gl.Y piifiruIan ifrt a4Hit p" iNi
k,.iftpU +. ifff'It. tHnFfIiic. WISCONSIN
New-York tribune., 1876-01-27
B4NERUPTCIES And ASSIGNMENTS.

The negotiations between the firm of L.
Waitzenelder Co., dealers IN cotton goods AT NO. ~
worthst and their creditOrsare almost completed Four
ffs of have sGnied their acceptance OF
COMPROMISE at per secured Abraham Backcr the
assignee gives the liabilities of the firm at S25OOOO and
nominal assets $4,000. In tho assets large amount
Of real estate heavily mOrtgaged portion OF the prop
erty is in Philade phia where the firm has manuactoy
In 1874 the firm lost heavily in two attempts to corner
cotton and al English specuatOr swinded them to the
extent 100000 There Is additional claim against
the firm for S5 before the courts In thS city
arising ont his Transactions in which decision is eA-
pected daily.
John Castru, assignee OF Turner Brothers, bankers.
has decided declare diyid nd not in cash. but In
Boomsburg and Western Railroad bonds, OF which the
firm held 81 100000 These will be divided among all
the creditors who have proved their claims The as
snee deemed for the interests of the creditors to
take this course rather than sacrifice the bonds at the
csen market value. the road being in process Of fore
closure The real Of the ssTs. Turner at Pro-
prct Park now under foreclosure The assignee has
requested creditors 10 buy 1t IN to protect themselves
bui they do not seem inclined go do this. . . .
II was rcpOTtedNiOwn town yesterday mar B htnl'h
Co of l12 Wliam-st. ani manufacturer oi AIdlho
presses af Canton Ohio had failed waichinan III pos
session # the office said that he represented ia, -hern
who had levied the stock Tor claim oi hhoW Su"''
Assignments the benefit OF creditors were hcd yes
terday with the County Clerk by Gustav Eosrhthhi 10
solomon Mandcl by Benton II. NcilincS 10 Lyman T.
Hayiland and hy Louis COltl1w TO Morris Leon. The
schedule of Mr. CuttOw filed in tho Court 0i Common
Pleas states his liabilities AT II 1:'H9 IL his numnl
assets ~5O6 40, and his real assets at about - 3
The schedule of Herman HIrcl ami MOTIFS Hes' ne!
bv their ass gnee states their nominal assets ut about
II 900 their real assets nj ab0u' 5000.
New-York tribune., 1876-01-27
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE, THURSDAY JANUARY g. 1876.

average matter would yield in working. The
result 10l ounces Of metal, containing 9O3
gold and :. silver according To assay at tue United
States Branch Mint Denver The bullion is OF unusual
nencss and SIS II in coin per Total coin
thc yield for 100 Of Ore, ~, ,o9j n. ADDING
premium gold say l3 per cent S246 45 gives cur
Tency Of yield ~ li2 D. Dedncting total expense
OF Tin 30 In currrncy from S21J2 ~ Tor captl III
vested, rl22 3OfOr each working day-aDout aOo per
cent per annum 10000, which sum covers our pre-
yiOus outlay IN opening the mine and procuring mL
These figures appear wild, but figures tell the truth
Experts OF thr opinion that when the man
lode is tapped lower level it will be found to carry
the same character OF ore, but such an event "ouu
trnsccnd most sanguine expectations. All agree
to preclude the idea of its having under.
that tAe rock therefore he Of character
for which IL has original affinity Tie fact is that the
rock l., of richness and the indications favor
+. L. Srhirmer, assdycr In charge Of the mnt Of tho
United States Denver branch has assayed number VI
specimens taken from different paris of the spur VEN,
and gives the following results Gold, 22G32 ounces
OF 2.OOo pounds Of worth Si6,7sO "a silver.
2O9.93 per Of 2,GOO pounds OF ore, worth
S27l 40 in coin total Si7oj1 80 coin, in value. per
Ian. 4. lS7G. within the walls or the
odes that these mountains in every direc-
tIOn. millions OF uniu.d wealth arc sealed aud hidden
away, for the mountains one vast ucaSuIelolsr,
whose Golfers are the lodcs. When once the treasure
house opened, the Golfers viii yield up Their treasure
but golden key required to unlock the door"
New-York tribune., 1876-01-27
AJRANY NOTES.

ALBANY. Wednesday. JAN 90, 1876.
Mr. Peabodys bill, to prevent the abuse of certain cor
norae franchises for corrupt and partisan purposes
provides that no corporation or firm shall be allowed to
designate elect approve any delegate to any pohuca
convention or caucus nominate elect any person to
env municipal State OF Federal office; remove any
person from any office, increase their salaries
distribute any political patronage; alporuOi' IN IN
collect any money from any officer clerk. or
emplOye for any party purpose or eOhtiSl OF 'he oa'
of any money derived iIOm any such assessment
Nothing in the act however il to be construed as 9r
bidding such corporation IRON using lr hae' lunu-
or influence disseminating political opinions or pre-
eenting the qualifications Of candidates In any Gnr 'a
the ways forbidden, in cecting or appointing anu
lawful business Every person who shall participate OF
hid the violation Of these provisions Is to he deemed
guilty OF misdemeanOr and liable to hne oi s-0o'
The Governor will send in in a day or two name III
place of Thaddeus c. Davis Canal Appraiser. whose
term expr d few days ago II the nominee Is Demo
crat the Republican Senators will he fairly diyiicd be-
tween their OF deceucJ ana thelr party Ops"os
The Caual Board will make appointment toDoI1"
but will the report OF Messrs Robinson, Van
Buren, and Jackson, making various reductions IN the
force Oh the canals.
hearing was had before the Senate Judiciary Com
nitee to-day in the OF Gerard and Lainbee Judge
Matthew Hale appearing for the former and tie latter
appearing in person. Opinions In favor OF MT Gerard
right the seat presented from DanfOrh Seldeh
and other wellknown lawyers. Argument on the claim
set up by Mr. Breed for Mr. Veddcrs seat was deferred
owing To the absence of counsel
The Senate Committee Finance agreed to-day to re
port the bill empowering the Board OF ae Assessors To
regulate appeals them by from the decisions Of
Sun Ivsors After brief consideration Of the swim
bueue Relief bill by the same Committee 1t was iad
aside.
MI. LyOns's bill 10 regulate fares on the ferries 10
Brooklyn between the NeyylaTd and Bushwick Creek,
nxes ferrage as follows: For horse and buggy gig or
wagon II cents OnehOrso wagon, II cents; tw0hOrse
pleasure wagon, ) cens loaded wagons, 20 cents foot
passengers cents.
George Cha and william r. Rose were confirmed a.
eotaries for New-York City by the Senate to-day.
New-York tribune., 1876-01-27
ALBANY.

~r,r SAVINGS BANKS OF NEW-YORK CITY.
cu,rGE or DELINQUENCY on THE PART or
SUPERINTENDENT ELIIs-MR kiILiAN To CALL
von A GENERAL INVESTIGATION.
fBr TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNEl
,,o,xy Jan. 26.-MT. killian of New-iork Will
,.,,odnce tomorrow in the Assembly resolution
ten, forth the fact that within few months
,.st many depositors in the City OF New
York have been deprived of their savings through
tbe gross mismanagement of the banks ; charging
tbat Superintendent Ellis had failed in lis report 10
nresen the status and solyency of the savings banks
in the city, and directing him to report to the Legl'
Iature within ten days, the standing and condiiloh
of the several banks in New-lork and providing
in the event of his inability to do so, that commit
tee of five members be appointed by the
Chair to investigate the management OF the DAM
Denartment with reference to the savings Dahhs
will this movement might have had better pros
ro, of success if offered by Republican member or
~, . D,mocrat more likely to command tie support
- ,ho aouse il is the expression of sentiment that
= sha,ed Inv not a few members in both Houses, who
tIinL tbe disasters in New-York might have been
oreventcd with proper management on the part ol
S,,nerinteudept Ellis. 1t was understood recently
bat resolution similar to this was in the hands OF
Renubcan member from New-York, and 1t Is not
unlikely that a demand for an investigation may
,or,e from that side of the House.
New-York tribune., 1876-01-27
DIR. Pierce.

From The Toledo Blade
Success Ia achieved without merit man may
make poor article and sell 1t and there being 4OOOOUvO
people Ia tho United stats the sale TO oac one would DO
enough to make decent But article that holds
the Hrd and the sales OF which
larly and rapidly, must have absolute mer t.
D Il " Pierce of BuHHlo " occupies our entire eighth
page ay with ms various articles We adn because
regularly educated cin whose diploma hangs ths
wall OF has 0ice that no aled ia
OF the eminent practitioners In The country
know parties consult him. b mai aud In person iom AL
The STATES IN the mon every day and that They arc faiIy aud
honestly dealt with.
This grand result has been accomplished by
reliable articles which, Introduced work
ly their splendid business cement
succeeded they ought TO have succeeded
you would parOnize incidence scenncaly prepared Dy
Golden cal Discovery IL nutritious tonic. al
bloc cl and an unelnaicd cough remedy
Pleasant Purgaye Pellets scarcely aTg than mustT sus
agreeable liable EaNOro Irtstrp
dsblat females: ENtr ct Of smart
weed, magical remedy for pain. bowel oompai Is and
uneQuaCd ninent both human and horse ncsh wie LIS
Dr. Sagc's Remedy known tho wOrc tho
specific for catarr and cDd Ia the hcad" given
10 the public They are sold By druggists
A sLFFRiRR-tliHD BI IHR GOLDEN MEDICAL
DIR. r. V. PRgcE Dear or: twenty ago was ship
the Atlantic Ocean, and the cold
caused abscess to fJm leg hiUh krpt
disrarging attended by doctors In Liver ol
Island (where the doctors wanted 10 take leg o Finally,
All, spenIing rrts Of dollars, prrsusef ~
Golden Medical Discovery" and now, IN less uan
three after taking the first bottle am thankf
put my heel b. tho ground. am at home nearly every
eun shall be glad 10 satisfy any person OF tho truth Of
thus information. | am. yOils respectfully,
WILLIAM kfDEs ~ JEFFERSON st.. Buffalo, N. Y.
New-York tribune., 1876-01-27
MIDNIGHT UEA1HER REPORT.

IrOb1bIIl.les
For the Neir- EDglud and the Middle States,
cr,aSi1g s1seyiv ssufhsry Vis riittsy barometer,
rt,.ag teinyual,e, generally cloudy pedser RAIN o.
stDt-.
n the South Atlantic and Gulf states. partly Ouiy
and slightly warmer weather with ea,tery TO sOuthery
Winds fal ing barometer, ana RAIN Ia tAe northern poi
tun-.
For Tennessee and the Ohio Valley, generally cloudy
weathe aud light rains during the day, with southey
I, westerly winds slight changes IN temperature, am
falling iollowcd by risug barometer
For tho Lake region. c udy, slightly warmer weather
and rain or snow, with southcry winds yteTlng TO
westerly falling barOmeter. followed by clearing cooler
weather, rising barometer and nortncry To easteFly
winds I'm the upper lake region.
For ths Upper Mississippi and the Lower Missouri
valleys partly cloudy weather nOrthery tpis swe.teriy
winds with rising barometer, falling temperature gni
ht rains. followed by clearing weather III the Mlsss
sIppi valley. M
Inc Lower Ohio and Central Mississippi Riyeis will
continue to rapidly.