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DEATH IN DENTISTS CHAIR
10 Rock Island, FIR day evening, Ms
Charlotte Field. the wife of promi-
nent merchant, died III dentist ; chair
from the effects of chloroform. After
the tooth was pulled it was discovered
that she was liieless. All efforts were
made TO resuscitate her. but without
avail. She was abont thirty years of
age, and her death has caused feel
ing of deep gloom in the city. No
blame i attached To the dentist.
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Erwin MILLER, County Attorney
r.r Galloway county, is dead
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The greatest man in the Republican
party spoke when Senator Conkling
said, 1.-THE only duty which remains, is
to find the true and honest result; to
declure il, how TO do it, and stand by
-,
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GR.sr wants to bnild an inter Gee
4ric canal by the Nicarauguan re-
10 cost City million dollars.
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Moody has found girl in Chicago,
-ixfeen years old. and ordinarily intel.
'.ent, who had never heard the name
Christ, except in profanity. rnd who
ID no idea who He was. And yet we
nd missionaries aud cotton Alnnel to
slic heather.
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The United Statef The Centennial
Instituted suit lor one million dollars.
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PURE WHITE COAL OlL-Kentuck y
standard-FIRE TEsT-Best in the Mar.
kei, At BUCHANAN & BARNES.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
MIX I'm IIE1
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MCKENZIE. TENN.

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4ta, 1876.
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rrice Of subscription. 81
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FRIDAY, JAN. II 1877
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&1tr1~u1 and Steamers.
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session.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-10-11
JAY GOuld's Secretary.

A New York correspondent says
Passing occasionally through the beauti
full grounds of the convent at Mount st,
Vincent, some miles below Irvington, to
take the early morning train for New
York, l have seen a graceful little figure
fitting about near the old Forrest Castle
as though expectant of some one. At
the sound of our footsteps this little girl,
daintily dressed and wearing the roses of
health in her face, would spring forward,
but when she saw that it was not he
whom she hoped, would as quickly draw
back again, and busy herself in admir-
ing the plants that adorn the good sis
ters' domain. Ii was not sweetheart
that this young girl was looking for, /
was informed, but much better person,
if little girls and big girls did but know
it-a father. The papa" who passed
each morning through the grounds on
his way to town, and who there received
his little daughters greetings, was Mr.
MOrrisini, Jay Gould's private secretary,
and a man in whom he reposes as much
confidence as he does in any human be-
ing. This is not saying so much, for
Gould is proverbially close-mCuthed, and
no man knows what plan he has prepared
to spring on the market. 1t is this ret
icence that has won him many battles.
In Morrisini he has great faith, however,
and possibly he relies upon him to a
certain extent in the details of his opera
lions, although the story that he depends
upon him physically so greatly as to
have moved up the Hudson, in order to
be under his strong right arm, is all
bosh. In the first place, Gould lives at
Irvington and Morrisini at Mount st.
Vincent, leagues apart, and Jim Keene 5
friends could devastate the great opera
tor before his Italian secretary could cry
"By the body of Bacchus, and snatch
them-what is the Latin for "bald-
headedF MorIisini is an able-bodied
man, and has reputation for bravery in
the wars. He fought with Garibaldi--
bless his name-and slashed with sabre
right vigorously, led by the red-shirted
general. Morrlsini is man of, say,
forty-fye years, tall, and little full in
figure, with gray mustache and i'm
perial, and eyes as black and piercing as
those of his employer; altogether, one
can see that as he smokes his matutinaI
cigarette and reads his morning paper
in the cars-a man who has the nerve
equal at once to desperate hand-to-
hand combat with fiery italian adher-
ents Of the king or for the insidious bat
tie for the stratagems and spoils of the
street. Once devoted to Garibaldi, he
has transferred his allegiance, heart and
soul to Gould.
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.r,c ramtIv Med,ctne Chest.

We do not believe In carrying drug
shop about wherever we go,nor of having
the contents of one in our bed room clos
ct. But every wise mother should keep
at hand few remedies which may be
useful in cases of sudden illness. and
which can be safely administered before
the doctor comes, and often render his
coming unnecessary.
Among these are camphor, pare9oric,
and peppermint The first should always
be used with care, an overdose acting I'M
pleasantly ON the nervous systcm. All
medicines, however, should be carefully
handled.
Lavender and valerian are excellent as
nervines, If there be rest essness and in
ability to sleep on the pat of an invalid
or aged person.
Hot drops and Jamaica ginger, and a
burning compound called composition,
should be in the family chest. So should
a can of the best and strongest mustard,
and a roll, too, of the capsicum plasters,
which may be obtained at any apothe-
cary's.
Besides these, if there are children who
are addicted to the use of knives, there
should be box of some good healing
salve, and a Hottie of pain killer for
bruises, on the mothers shelf. Every
mother needs little knowledge of prac-
teal surgery, for her boys are not boyish
if they never meet with accidents.
If babe is seized with "a convulsion,
put il into warm bath and send at
once for a physician. If a person be
scalded or blistered by burn, wrap the
affected part at once in flour and exclude
the air.
Whatever else you have not in the
house, be sure never TO lose your presence
of mind
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-10-11
SUMMARY OF THEGENERAL NEWS.


Chief Justice Cartier having issued
warrant, on the requisition Of the governor Of
South Carolina, for the arrest Of Senator Pat
terson. a visit was soon thereafter made to the
residence Of the senator. His counsel, Shell
labarger. Wilson. Cook and Charles Pelham
knew Of his whereabouts, and when all pre-
Iiminaries for the petition Of a writ Of habhas
corpus was completed the marshal was in
formed Of the locality Of the senator, where
upOn the arrest was made and Immediately
the counsel applied TO Judge Humphreys for
a writ Of habeas corpus, the writ being based
on the following ground: First-Senator
Patterson was regularly elected senator OF
the United States in the year 1872, and short
" after came TO the District Of Columbia and
remained in the discharge Of his duties; that
he visited South Carolina several times, but
committed no crime, and has continued to
reside here temporarily as senator, and there
fore il cannot be said in terms Of the requisi-
ton, he Is fugitive from justice. Second
The term OF court at which the Indictment was
found was not a regular term Of court II
was not held at the time and place author
lied BY law, consequently the finding Is OF no
validity. aud the indictment on which the re-
auisitiOn was found is void. Judge Humphreys
issueda writ Of habess corpus and the marshal
produced Patterson. There were present the
agent Of South Carolina, who brought the
requiiitiOn, and many others, and the hearing
was postponed until the Sth.
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He got aboard an express train bound
for this city at Pittsburgh. He was a
well-dressed, intelligent and bright look
ing young man. In looking through the
cars he came across Mr.. Griffith, of Avon
dale, and some ladies WHO were in his
care. He promptly introduced himself
TO Mr.. Griffith as nephew of George X.
Schoenberger, and Immediately entered
into conversation. talking briskly and
brightly He said he regretted his ina
bility to 90 on that California trip, par
ticularly as so many distinguished and
society people Of Cincinnati and its
suburbs were in the party. He should
have liked the company Of the ladies,
mentioning them, and of Reuben r.
Springer. Theodore Cook, and others.
Then he dwelt at some length upon the
beauties of Clifton and Avondale and
the hilltop resorts of the Paris of Amer
lea At last he invited Mr.. Griffith to 90
forward and smoke. Mr.. Griffith ac-.
cepted cigar and went. They smoked
and chatted, and at last Mr.. Griffith fell
asleep. When he awoke the young man,
who was not the nephew of his uncle,
Mr.. Griffith's gold watch and chain, and
some other valuables were missing
Cincinnati C0mnlecial.
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THE WORLD's STANDARD.

Fairbanks Scales xfae larbiter OF Nations
and IndiVfduais-the Trade I'm the
NOrthwest---.A scale Depot Opened fn
in MInnesOta----Lscsted "a Minneapolis.
From the Pioneer-Press.
1t would seem, perhaps, almost waste of
words TO attempt to tell our readers anything
about Fairbanks Scales rs the public feel so
well acquainted with them. The very name,
Fairbanks, has become the synonym for jus
fice equal and exact, between nations and in-
dividuals the world over; and Fairbanks
Scales TO-DAY represent the standard and not
only Of the United States, but of every country
in the round world. We learn from L. H.
Tenney Il Co, who has been placed in charge
Of Fairbanks new scale depot for the north
west the following facts in regard TO the scale
trade, which we are confident viii prove Of
interest TO our readers:
Over year ago this firm became satisfied
that there was sufficient trade i'm the north
west to warrant the establishment of scale
warehouse in Minnesota. Unable 10 make
satisfactory arrangements for handling the
Fairbanks, which, with the characteristic en-
lerprise of the manufacturers, had its repre-
sentatiyes already in the State, in most OF the
hardware dealers and several special agents,
| they accepted the northwestern agency of
another scale. They opened large stock of
scales in Minneapolis, and, as our advertis-
| ing columns bear witness, used printers ink
/ freely and worked hard continuously and per-
sistently, by personal solicitation and other
wise, TO build up the scale trade as a specially.
| But they say that they found little satisfac-
tion in almost forcing their goods upon un-
willing purchasers, partial, generally, 20 Fair
banks Scales.
| Such was the situation thirty day ago when
Fairbanks, Morse Il Co decided to establish a
| special rendezvous or depot in Minnesota for
| their scales.
L. Ii. Tenney & Co. at once opened negotia-
tons and have lately closed arrangements with
! them TO oepn and maintain then Northwest
ern Scale Depot. Ofcourse Messrs. L. I'll. Ten
ney IL Co., are enthusiastically happy, as well
they may be, and they are now receiving the
congratulations Of their frieuds aud the bust
ness community.
They give the following reasons for their own
faith and that of the public in Fairbanks
Scales:
1. The manufacturers with their experience
ofhalf century almost, have carried the art TO
perfection, sparing neither none nor effort to
obtain and give the public every valuable i'm
provement made in scales; they now embrace
over three hundred notifications
,. They are the standard scale with every
government and most business men, because
they are the most accurate, that is, weigh six
teen ounces to the pound, or other standard
weight, more reliably and continuously than
any other weighing apparatus; hence, we be-
lieve every nation on the face of the earth
that uses scales has adopted Fairbanks as the
standard.
2. The people Of all classes, whether buying
or selling, if DESTROYS OF correct weights, de-
mand the Fairbanks. Nox populi, etc
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sufficiently TO answer questions. He con
fessed without reserve, even 10 the motive
of his terrible crime.
Bratic's son had appropriated to his
own use some $4,000 in bonds. Discoy-
cry was at hand. The guilty, thoughtless
youth appealed 10 his father for help.
What blow for the father, with his I'M
bounded affection! His property was not
sufficient to make good the defalcation,
and with despair he looked forward to the
day in which he must see his son branded
as a criminal. At this critical time he
was commissioned TO watca Meleher's
villa. He was often in Mr.. Melcher's
company, became familiar with all parts
of the house, with the habits of Its master,
and-with the contents of the safe. The
thought entered Bratic's mind that he
could avert disgrace from his son by be-
coming a thief. The idea gained full
possession of him, and drove him on TO
the act. he feigned illness, and sent
notice of it so late at night that he knew
no other officer would be put on guard be-
fore morning. For keys, he had that OF
the park, and his remarkable collection.
He wore large, over felt soles, in order TO
leave nothing resembling a foot print. 1t
was not his intention to harm Mr.. Mel
cher, but wsile he was in the room Mel
cher made a sudden movement, and Bra
tic, seized with fear, snatched up the dag
ger that lay upon the table, and drove it
in to the hilt. He then opened the safe,
took therefrom no more than enough to
cover the deficit in the deposits, and lef;
the house as silently and carefully as he
had entered.
He gave the papers to his son, who had
no knowledge of his fathers crime, and
who placed them at once with the other
deposits, so that even had the numbers
been known, discovery would have been
extremely improbable. Since Bratic him
| self was intrusted with the affair, it was
not difficult for him TO prevent any eff
| fectual search. If he had permitted me
to make my report, ard hand over to him
| the label, number 21-if that false notice
had not appeared in the papers, remind
| ing the treasury officials OF the ease-who
knows whether tue crime would ever
| have been tracedl Only chain of trifling
circumstances brought the whole to light.
The deed had evidently pressed with
/ fearful weight upon Bratic; he had en-
4 IiloltldDiC louA
his son, his first thought and his last,
seemed as though his detection was TO
him a relief The only entreaty was that
his son might be forgiven for his unfaith-
fulness. The directors of the bank re-
garded his wish so far that they did not
dismiss the youth, who had shown him
self much improved in habits, but en-
ployed him in a position involving less
trust.
Bratic, with one interview with this
son, for whom he had sacrificed his up
rightness, hanged himself in his cell.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-10-11

At a meeting of the representatives of
the leading trunk lines OF Railroad at New
York on the 4th, a proposition was ad-
vanced TO increase rates on freight on east
and west bound traffic. and do away with the
indiscriminate cutting Of rates previously in
dulged in by rival carrying companies. a
basis for new rates could not be determined
upon and the subject was postponed fc- fur
Their deliheration. The presentations were
unanimously in favor Of continuing the pres
ent system Of pooling west bound freight
earnings and if possible to decide upon some
similar plan rs regards east bound freights
meeting Of presidents was held IN the pTi-
vote rooms Of the hotel. VIM H. Vanderbilt
and Receiver Jewett, Of the Erie road, were
known TO be present. The meeting adjourned
very early, aud it is said no business was trans
acted.
Saturday afternoon closed their sitting.
An agreement was drawn u on the 9th, and
signed by every representative present. The
rates have not been changed and will be
strictly adhered 20 representative Of one
of the prominent western roads remarked:
I'VE have all signed a document agreeing to
be honest and TO endeavor to earn money for
our roads instead Of cutting each others
thrOats" The only change made was the
adoption Of q resolution passed at meeting
Of freight agents two weeks ago which
merged what is known as fourth and fifth into
special class. There was nothing done in re-
gard to pooling freight earnings or advancing
rates. a dispatch from a representative of a
trunk line SAYS he Canadian lines have some
differences as vet 20 be settled amicablv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-10-11
A GOYeOnOr of Missouri Walking Arm
in Arm with n Convict.
From the St. Louis Times.

From the st. Louis Times.
Probably the oldest genius who ever
occupied a public position in Missouri
was the late Robert NJ Stewart. He
lived in St. Joseph, where he rose in pO-
litical power. The first President of the
Hannibal and ST. Joseph Railroad, he was
called its father. He was elected Cover
nor in 1857.
When Eoriphans expedition was orga-
nized to go through New Mexico and CO
operate with TIE main United States
army in 1871. Bob Stewart was amember
Of company raised in Auchanan county.
Four days out his gun was accidently dis
charged the contents entering one OF his
legs, SCATTERING a bone and disabling
him. One of the company, William
Grover, was detailed to remain with
Stewart, not then dreaming Of his future
distinction, said "Bill, old fellow, I'll
pay you back someday. The time will
Gomez
Ten years later Bill Cover, the friend
of Stewart, was arrested as a participant
in political crime, tried, convicted, and
sentenced to the penitentiary for ten
wears. Not long after his conviction,
Stewart was nominated for Governor.
He saw his friend just before he was in
generated. and said, Bill, the first thing
I do after I'm inauguruted will be TO
pardon you out And I'm sure to be
elected"
Bob was elected and inaugurated
True to his word and the native instincts
Of gratitude, ne went to the penitentiary
and inquired for bin grover. He was not
there. He was one of detail called out
to dig d we'll in Jefferson City, and was
then engaged in that work.
OFF The Governor posted to the well IN
which grover was at work. On reaching
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-10-11
A Frozen Dinner,

A letter from Siberia says Our din
ner party in the evening-and 1t was real
ly a dinner party-was extremely merry.
Each one laid his stores under contribu-
ton. Some brought ont frozen bread,
others frozen caviare, others frozen pre-
serves, others again sausages, which could
not be bent, even if you put it across the
knee and pulled with the strength of
both arms. Can you imagine without
laughing The appearance presented of
seven half-fanished people sitting at a
table with thirty different dishes before
them, and unable 10 touch one except at
the risk of breaking their teeth2 Moth
ing could be done except to wait patient
ly for the various dishes TO be thawed
Gradually as each article of food softens,
faces brighten, and wiz y at last a knife
entered one of the dishes, there were
shouts of triumph. which announced the
beginning Of the meal. st the close of
the dinner we ite excellent fruit, which
had been kept frozen. Throughout ST.
IBERIA. as soon IS very cold weather sets
in, all fruits are placed out or doors with
a northern exposure that the sun may
never touch them. They are frozen
through and through, and retain their
flavor as completely as if they had just
been plucked from the tree. When
placed on the table they are as hard as
wood. and when they accidentally fell on
the floor they make the same sound
wooden ball would make. The heat of
the dining-reom gradually softens them
and they resume their original form.
While eating some game one day asked.
out Of curiosity, how long il had been
killed, and was told over two months
ago. When cold weather sets in every
butcher kills all the meat he viii need
during the winter. Fish becomes so solid
that in all the markets they are seen
standing against the wall on the tails, no
matter what their length or weight may
be.
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the place, he leaned over the we'll and
cried out:
Bill, are you therel"
Who's thatl" asked a voice from the
subterTanean deeps below.
" Its me-Bob Stewart Come up out
o there, d--n youl I've pardoued
YOU
In few minutes Grover was hauld up
out of the we'll. Then was exhibited the
curious spectacle of the Governor of
great Stale walking through the streets
of the capital aTm-in-arm with stripe
suited convict. He took his old friend
up to q clothing store, rugged him up in
new suit, and made him guest at the
Governors mansion, afterward providing
for him a start in business.
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Heavy RaIn.torm az washington.

\ heavy rain storm, on the 4th, did
considerable damage to the interior depart
ment. The entire north hall, occupied ny the
patent Office was flooded. Onc-haif Of the
marble ceiling OF the portico Of the patent Of
Zee, north side fell but nobody was hurt The
damage 10 the Ninth and G street wing Of the
patent Office from heavy rain Is very great,
many records and public papers being thor
oughly saturated. Water flowed into the
Ninth street rooms and hall so rapidly that il
was found necessary 10 cut 4 hole through
the immense wall cs the building to let it out
II is now feared by many THAT the damage by
the food may prove nearly as great as that Of
the late FIRE
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The rteokul. canal Closed.

\ conference was held at KeOkuk,
Iowa, ON the Sd by leading members OF the St.
Louis chamber Of commerce and Major Stick
ney. engineer in charge Of the KeOkuk canal.
70 make arrangements, If possible, to avoid
the closing Of the canal on account Of the
springing Of the mitre sill Of the lower gates
Of the lower dock. Commodore Davidson,
presid mt OF the KeOkuk Northern Line pack
ct company, wished to run his boats from
above TO the lower lock and transfer from
there over the banks Of the canal to steamers
in the river. Major Stiekney demonstrated
the impracticabiIity Of this course The nav
igation Of the upper river may be considered
closed for the season.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-10-11

The trustees of the Peabody Educa-
tioaal fund met in New York on the Srd, when
Or. Sears eleventh report was read and the
Treasurer's report submitted. DIR. Sears in his
report reviewed the work Of the last ten years,
and compared the present state Of popular
education in the Southern States with its con-
dition when the board entered upon the du-
ties Of its trust Ia Virginia the amount
furnished from the Peabody fund for the year
was S1S3j0 and during the past ten years
S20I, 30. The amount awarded TO North Car
olina for the past year was 400, the past ten
years, SSl 600; South Carolina, last year, $4,000
during ten years $3.50: Georgia, last year,
5000, and $5,162 in all. Florida, last year,
$500, ten years, $3.50; Alabama received in
ten years, $3.50; Mississippi, $500;
Louisiana, s5j,57S have cen given; Texas re-
ceived $4,000 from the fund; Arkansas, 500,
600; Tennessee, Sl9l,G $50, and West Virginia,
Sl07,1lO.