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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-23
The Paradise for Babies.

Correspondence London Spectator
One of the first problems presented TO
a foreign teacher in Japan is the reason
of the great apparent happiness and
light-heartedness of Japan children. One
may walk for hours through the streets of
Toxic, and scarcely ever hear child's
cry of distress. -Four principal causes of
this superiority of the children of Japan
over those of other nations have been
suggested by an English lady resident
here. They are so well worthy of the at
tention of teachers at home that | repro
duce them here. They are: I. The
style of clothing, loose and yet warm, is
far more comfortable than the dress of
our children. 2. japanese children are
much more out in the open air and sun
shine 3. The absence Of furniture, and,
therefore. the absence of repeatedly Civ
ing instructions mot TO touch" The
thick soft mating, forming at once the
carpet and the beds of all japanese hous-
es, and the raised Intel, on to which the
child may Chamber as it grows strong,con-
stitute the very beau ideal of an infants
playground. !. Children are much pet
ted, without being capriciously thwarted.
A child is not cuffed one moment and in
dulged the next, a is too frequently the
case at home. To these four most sug-
gestive reasons | would add a fifth, which
is tn at japanese character is so consti-
tuted as TO bring their elders into much
stronger sympathy with the little ones
than is the case IN busy, bustling, money
making England. 1t has been well said
that Japan is paradise Of babies. for
You may see old and Young together
playing at battledoor and shuttIecock in
the streets; while on holidays the national
amusements of men. women and children
is flying huge paper kites. PUppet-shows
and masquerades also have Their votaries
in thousands from among both sexes and
all ages.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-23
opep,pr of the x~ohuE Canal.

The government canal around the Des
MOines rapids Of the Mississippi river at Keo-
kuk has been so far finished as to admit the
passage Of boats, and viii be formally opened
TO navigation on Wednesday, the 22d inst, at
noon. Preparations are being made by the
city council and citizens Of KeOkuk to cele-
brate the event in an imposing manner. The
council has appropriated liberal sum Of mon
ey for that purpose, and various committees
have been appointed to take charge Of the
affair. Invitations are TO be extended to the
mayors Of all cities from New Orleans TO 81.
Paul Secretary Of War McCrary and Govern
ers. Congressman, and the press Of the Missis-
siPpi valley States have also been invited. The
Merchants Exchange, Of st. Louis viii also
seId delegation, and large party Of other
prominent citizens Of that city is expected
The Keokuk Northern Line packet company
will furnish three Of its best steamers for the
excursion, and Commodore Davidson viii be
there in person. At noon on the day ia ques-
tion fleet Of boats, headed by the Government
steamer Montana, which will be brought here
expressly to take part in the demonstration
viii pass through the canal docks and return.
There viii be addresses, music, Ilc.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-23
ERaIIroaa JeaIousies Coppinx Out.

Albert Fink, the commissioner having
charge Of western bound freight from New
York, sent communication on the 18th, TO
the representatives OF the trunk lines, stating
the the Wabaah railway had been found guilty
ofearrving freight below schedule rates. Fink
therefore directed that no more freight should
be sent by agents of the trunk lines over the
Wabash railway until further notice. He also
stated in his letter that it was reported tina
the Canada Southern had been cutting rates
and although he had not yet received positive
evidence to that effect, he feared the report
was true. Wabash officials here deny that
they violated the agreement as to freight
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-23
The bennington centennial.

The centennial celebration of the battle
Of Bennington, Vermont, came OFF on the 18th,
and was attended by large crowd, estimated
as high as 5000 persons. Two thousand
Joined in the procession. Banners and bunt-
ing Of Of all kinds were 70 be seen on every
hand. E. }. Phelps, the President Of the
Centennial committee, delivered an address Of
welcome, and was followed by Hon. Daniel
Roberts, who delivered the Grafton. Tie re-
ception Of the President and his party came
OF in the evening, who were received with
military honors, and the firing Of a national
salute
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-23
The President and Party.

Gov. Connor sent a telegram to the
president on the Goth, inviting him to visit
Maine as a guest of the State. Senator
Blaine also telegraphed the president urging
him to accept the invitation, and requesting
him to accept the Inequalities Of his house
during his stay. The president however, de-
clines visiting the city on account of previous
engagements. Meanwhile the Presidential
party are ruralizlng in the White Mountains
and examining objects of interest from the
Tin Top House.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-23
Company.

What a ceremonious affair we make or
entertaining company Too many of US
lose all sense of being at home the mo-
ment stranger crosses our thresholdi
and he instantly feels himself to be a mere
visitor-nothing more-and acts accord
ingly. The man who knows how to
" drop in of an evening, draw up his
chair to your hearth as if it were his own,
and fall into the usual evening routine OF
the household as if he were member Of
it-how welcome be always Is The man
who comes to stay under your roof for a
season, and who, without being intrusive
or familiar, makes you zee! that he Isl at
home" with you, and is content in his
usual fashion of occupation--howd delight
full guest he is And the houses-ah,
how few of them Into which one can
60 for day or week and feel sure that
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-23
Horror. OF the Indian Famine.

The London Times correspondent des-
cribing the awful effects Of the famine in
southern India, says the great bulk Of the peO-
pie are emaciated. Their ribs are sticking on;
in painful prominence, and their skins arc
covered with a dirty looking desquamation
Of cuticule, described in the Irish famine Of
1857 by DR.. Donovan as a peculiar famine
eruption. II We look at the thousands Of peO-
pie collected for relief we find that famine
marks are Of universal prevalence. The SUI
perintendent Of the relief operations in Adoni
reports that journey over one Of his roads
resembled the path Of a great battle in the
numbers OF dead and dying. If the people
had been smitten by local outbreak Of chol-
era, in ordinary times, they would have fed
from the works and never returned, but so Sc
we're is the pressure for food that none could
afford TO leave the works, and lose their pay,
even fora single day.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-23
Latest Markets.



GRAIN-Wheat, No. 2, old, S11S; new, S1.15;
seller August, Sl093l; seller September
S1.023s Corn No. ?, 4416c. Oats, No. 2, 2316c.
Rye, No. l, 55@5511c cash. Barley No. 2, CSC
cash; seller September, 67@6Sc.
CHICAGO.
GRAIN-Wheat. No. 2, Chicago spring, Sl.l6
cash; S1.O64@1O54 seller August; S1O0 sell
er September; csc seller the year; No. 3 do.
9715c; rejected, nc Corn, No. 2, 445sc cash;
4415c seller August; 1870 seller September;
rejected, 42c Oats, No. 2, 1880 cash; 2S13c
seller October; rejected, 90c. Rye, No. 2, 5411lc
cash. Barley, 65c cash; 6754c seller Septem-
Der.
PRovIsIoNs-Pork, SlS.15 cash and seller
August; S13. 1215611315 seller September;
SI3 0255@1305 seller October. Lard, $500
cash and seller August; SS.6O@s.62]8 seller
September; IS. 621I@ S65 seller October Bulk
meats-boxed shoulders 5l4c; short rib, eye;
short clear 71sc.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-23
Arre.t ofL-ading strIker..

The detectives of the coal and RAILROAD
companies of Wilkesbarre are gathering in
the strikers who have been prominent in in
tImidation and other interference, and not a
day passes withoat arrests and the county
prison is fast filliRg up with accused. A writ
of habeas corpus was granted on the nth, for
several who were held for contempt Of court.
Interference with the operation of the Gen.
trail Railroad of New Jersey, which being in
the hands ola receiver scientifically under the
control of the United States District Court.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-23

can now, henceforth control, to great ex-
tent, the grain markets Of Europe He saws
that Russia has been our only competitor in
this trade under the most favorable circum-
stances for Russia. The United States has
now the advantage Of that great cerealprodue-
ing country. Anticipating the future course oil
this trade, British capitalists are now building
six Of the largest sized iron vessels for the
transportation of breadstuffs from our ports on
English account
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-23
Town harmed In the Black nIIrs.

The town of Gayville, two miles from
DeadwoOd, d. T., was almost entirely destroyed
by fire on the morning of the 18th, only one or
two houses being savsd The fire originated
In Varne's restaurant There being no water
for fire purposes, tina flames spread rapidly,
and in three hours destroyed about two hun
dred houses, ranging in value from $50 to So
500. Total loss estimatsd at 100000; no insur-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-23

the family routine is in no wise altered.
the family comfort in no wise lessened,
but, on the contrary, increased by ones
presence what joy it is to cross their
thresholds! What harbors of refuge they
are to weary wanderersl What sweeg re-
miniscences they bring to the lonely and
homeless
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-23
TalE Ahout Iurrea.t,r the Army.

II is hard 10 foretell the result of the
insUen which At this time is being brought
forward relating to the increase Of the regu-
ar army. The subject is now one Of general
discussion In almost every department of the
government. II l. now claiming the earnest
discussion OF the most prominent men in
Washington in both military and civil Life. 1t
is safe to predict that a strong move in that
way Of legislation will be accomplished at the
next session of Congress, and the very urgent
advocacy made for improving the presedt con
ditiOn Of the army viii moi he in vain. Il is
somewhat a master Of difficulty 10 correctly
ascertain the Presidents views on Increasing
the present number, but II Is thought that he
fayors such movement a. well as a number
Of members Of Congress
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-23
Whereabouts OF Chisf Joseph.

The Indians on the Montana stage
road, thirty miles south of Pleasant Valley
still hold the road and telegraph line. They
turned the stage and telegraph repairers back
Saturday. But few bucks are seen, but many
squaws and children. II is reported this is
not the main party, but mostly wounded and
families. Nothing is heard from any point
north Of the break since the 10th.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-23

The central Ohio executive committee
of the Workingmen's Industrial Uuion have
issued an address. setting forth the platform
OF principles, and recommending that con-
ventions be held in the several counties to
nominate county officers and establish indus
trial union clubs in every township and voting
precinct, and that they se;ect one delegate
TO the State convention, to be held in Column
bus Sept. 13 to adopt platform and nomin-
ate State officers
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-23

The President and party are still en-
joyIng the Inequalities Of the Old Green
Mountain State and are meeting enthusiastic
receptions from the people everywhere. At
Windsor, on the night Of the 18th, the Presi-
dent spoke 20 large audience and told OF a
visit he had made that place just As years ago,
when he was 4 lad Of IL years. Secretaries
Eyarts and Key also made neat addresses and
were followed by Attorney General Devens
and Vim. Hunt, Of Louisiana, after which en-
thusiastic cheers were given for the entire
party. Next week the party win visit New
HampShire
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-23
consolidation of Telegraph Companies.

The Western Union and Atlantic and
Pacific telegraph companies, if is reported,
have arrived at an agreement, and that the
terms will be made known in few days. The
impression is general that the Western Union
get controlling share OF Atlantic and Pacific
stock, and that the earnings are TO be pooled
in the proportion of seyen-eighths of Western
Union to one-eight of Atlantic and Pacific.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-23
a Pos.ihI. sp@ek OF war.

The Governor of Texas, it was an
nounced at the Cabinet meeting in Washing
ton on the I4th, intended to demand of the
Mexican authorities the culprits who crossed
from the Mexican side to Rio Grande the 18th
broke open the jail and committed other dep
relations, under the extradition treaty. The
cabinet approves the action of the governor.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-23
Gracar., COMMITMENTS.

Gov. Carroll, in a letter to President
Hayes, regarding the use Of United States
troops during the recent labor troubles in
Maryland, says; Il desire before orders are
executed for the withdrawal Of United States
troops, to express public sense of the fidel-
ity, good judgment and discretion with which
the duties entrusted to them have been per-
formed -
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-23
The coulter. rests. a reduction.

4 delegate meeting representing a
majority of the colliers of the Haselton, Pa,
coal region resolved to quit work on the night
Of the 18th, as the 12iS per cent. reduction Of
June lst viii not be restored, The operators
say that present prices make an advance inn
possible.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-23
nore Ahou,,he sit,lng nnIICon. ml-.lon.

The commission appointed by the
United States government to proceed to Fort
Walsh will be afforded every facility for max
ing a treaty with Sitting Bull for his peaCea-
bic return TO the reservation with his tribe.
While in Washington, lately, Hon. Mr.. Mills
fully explained to President Hayes the Cana
dian system Of dealing with the Indians. The
president expressed his intention Of adopting
a similar policy, and 10 give the management
Ofthe OutpOsts to experienced army officers,
and do away altogether with agents. The
Canadians Indians Of the Northwest are fierce
" Jealous Of the advent OF the hostile Sioux,
and It is feared may AZ any time make war
upon them if their removal Is not secured. 1t
Is expected the new policy TO the Indians
about to be adopted by President Hayes will
bring about the withdrawal Of the American
Indians from Canadian territories.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-23

The cabinet on the 14th, authorized
Gen. Terry and a civilian in lhe government,
service 10 represent the United States in treat
ing with Canada for the return OF Sitting Bull
and band. Col. Corbin has been appointed
secretary of the commission.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-23
Chansetn ,AerndIan Policy.

The President cOntemplates making a
change in the Indian policy and viii adopt
the Canadian plan, which is entirely different
from our own, the Indians being treated as
subjects of the dominion government and not
a. members Of an independent nationality.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-23

Charles Ashley, the last of the railroad
strikers awaiting trial at Cincinnati was
sentenced on the 14th, TO thirty days in the
workhouse and a fine OF $500, with bond to
keep the peace.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-23

A large number of Indians, crossed the
stage road, going east towards Henry's Lake,
on the 10th about tventy-six miles south Of
Pleasant Valley, Idaho, supposed to be hostlles.
They did no harm to any one.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-23
ID. yrn1ne pemocratlc siate Conven1Ion

The Democratic State Convention met
at Portland Maine, ON the 14th and was called
to order by E. F. PillsbUry chairman Of the
State Committee \ large number of persons
were put in nomination for Governor a. 1 on
the third and final ballot Joseph \. Williams
Of Augusta was declared the nominee. ResO-
buttons were adopted rcaffirming the platform
and principles Of the ST. Louis convention,
characterizing as a mOnstrous political fraud
the reversal OF the election of Samuel J. Tilden
President and asking an amendment to the
constitution which will make a repetition
impossible, and finally declaring that the res
tOratiOn of the common rights of citizenship
Of the people of three southern States long
kept subject to military occupation is a just
acknowledgment Of the wisdom OfdemOcratic
principles, and that the Democratic party acts
upon its principles and makes no factious op-
position, and oppose only what is wrong in
the administration in possession ofthe govern
ment. The Convention then adjourned.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-23
The Remington Centennial.

From thirty to forty thousand people fol-
lowed the procession In Remington, Vermont
on the second day Of the Centennial celebra-
ton. One Of the principal features Of the par
ade was the reception Of the President, which
partcok somewhat Of a triumphal nature.
The procession was four miles long and con
tanned over 5000 people. When the head Of
the procession reached the Centennial fields,
II was reviewed By the President and Cabinet,
when few remarks were made by members
OF the Presidential party. The exercises Of
The dsv closed With esnquet
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-23

ing il partfesps erfnfeis with the Turkish
butchers.
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how 20 Control the Europeans Grain
Market.
A dispatch from the United States mir-
tste- 70 Greece asserts that the United States
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-19
PUBLIC OPINION.

Fully confident of the strength and justice
OF H. n uicau cause we believe that any fair ana IN
preuce tribunal must necessarily decide the disputed
o. st.un3 10 manner thdt VIII ieu 70 lue '-'
Of Iayes ana Wheeler Philadelphia PresstkepJ
II the Democracy are cheated out of their
flr, elected President they may endure the outT.sc
bur only under protest They may submit TO wLat tines
help but they VII never kiss Tie hid th lODo
then. call the EQODeTy ny IDuer HHHle'IoV LOulS
Roy 'hhcan DEM
The House and Senate may approve OF the
eauisr.p ulan bat the country Will Better, far
ter that HAYES electors should vote Tor III
q Than that his Question De seated Io py q amt y.
rcpCrt OF the cOmmttee.-lN \ COmmelcia4 AdveruSer
GepJ
The Democrats ought to submit to nothing
thal VIII MT make Nj IndCl President mat Is what
TIE democracy wants and that Il What ~ VIII nave MT
Tld,u is been elected and nothing hazardous 10 BIS
nsngur Ion must be- thought 81 or even entertained Tor
mODr nt.-tlrOy Press Dcm.j
IAN that Gov. Grover and his associates have
dome tue electoral affairs Of oregon II IN ,trict con
Il proposition that cannot DC OssalIed; 80 IL y pialhy
.pparnt that the Republican dogs are barking up tree
Aai N barren OF gaiGe. cleveland PLAIN Dealer tDeJ
The public mas been waiting for some time
with the greatest Dpatticc Tor the particulars OF te
eooeaai Republican frauds IN Pcnnsyivaiia which ar
Sunset Cox went there expressly ~ bring 10 hgt Out
el not and Mr. Cox in disgust Is back ~ wash
intDn 1cyOting himself his Immigration bL-lh L
Commercial Advertiser lRepJ
The proposition % have a grand Democratic
mas Washing t0n CITY about the l4ih OF
FEBRUARY h. folly. Snch meeting would BE miscon-
10 .lgianG ghich prevents the assembling Of crowds
within mile of Parliament House discuss measures
pcadiug q that body This based sOUEf ldea.
"a an urganzed EFFORT ~ force Coz into certain
line 81 action The people the States every where
,ApfeS their beiif ana the.r determmstui anu Coi
Ieas will hear with sufficient dlsnctness Cincinnati
Enquirer lDuu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-19
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WAsHsGros. Thursday. Jan. is. 1877.
william Spencer. about - years OF age. has been
rested hero for cOunterieiiDg street railway cketa
Tho officers who arrested him found at his house two
plates from which printed the back AMI front Of
the tickets PRESS rollers tc together with plaster Of
Paris mould used for casting counterfeit quarter doar
The nomination OF Mr. spear 10 be Commissioner OF
Patents TO the enote to-day There aro repn?s
here that efforts are being made TO have the President
Withdraw the nomination in favor 81 CcGgressnsn Dsyy
Of NswYOrk, out IS not likely that any change VII 10
made
Revenue Agent Jacob Wagner. now on duty IA South
Carolina, telegraphs informing the Internal Revenue
Bureau that in attempting To arrest Illicit dstiles IN
that State yesterday the officers were att scHed Ind
Deputy Collectors Barton and Hendricks were severely
wounded the latter. Is considered, fatally. Fuli par
ticuars Of the affair Will be received by mail.
Charles Fisher recently convicted OF puroinne payers
from the Office OF the Distrct-Attorney, AMI subse-
quently pardoned aud conveyed by his fends % tis
lunatIc asylum iu this district MS escape to-D,s.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-19

BADGER-At Newark, ". J., the 18th inst Charles W.
Badger, in the SD year " his age.
Relatives and friends invited funeral
frOm his late residence, S9 Bradst, Newark n j. on sat
Cemetery.
CRAWFORD In BROOKLYN "Wednesday. tho lTth inst,
Joseph b. ford formerly Of this city in tho 63 u
The relatives and friends OF the family also the mombers OF
the Typographical society, i1yited
funeral FRIDAY, The 9Th lBst at O'Clock
his late residence No. l6o DvisiOnaye- Brooklyn, f. %.
HOWARD-On Thursday the 18th inst, residence Of
f. Langnan, RayeuswOOd. L. l.. alter IN.
ness W. X. Howard in the 6lst year OF his ago.
Funeral services viii be held 81 Thomas Church Vernon
ave. RayenswOod on saturday at O'Clock. Friends
respectfully invited
Boston, Mass, and English papers please copy.
HUBBARD-On Wednesday Jan II, az Failands OF dipb-
iberia Asher Ot James p. and Leu1ma Hubbard
wears, ii months, II days.
the residence Of Asher H Hubbard
urday Jan 20. at D. IN.
JrSUP-On jan IA, Of pneumonia Anna Beach, widow OF
Richard Nj Jesup ana daughter OF the late Aaron Beach Of
The relatives friends tho family attend
the funeral services the Fifth Avenue Pra-Dyt-gtan
Church. Fifty NTH Friday afternoon CLOCK,
without further invitation.
JoNEs-On Sunday jan IL at Vernon Indiana Mary Jones'
eldest daughter Of the late ThOs. l. Jones.
IUMNI9-On "wednesday Jan IT, Mont -ose, y. j. Eliza
beth A. widow OF Dayton Lumnis, aged 81 years Il
The funeral services will At Orange Valley Church
on Friday 18Th inst upon the arrival OF the 1910
tram FROM New.York At Orange Valley station.
NOBLE-on wednesday Jan IL Curtis Noble, in 54tn
Funeral serves at residence Ne 1870 Montague
Brooklyn Friday afternoon at half past O'clock Inter
ment at Catskll y. Y.
TURNER-Frst month. 18th, 1877 In Philadelphia AZ tia
residence sOn-in-law W. B. Webb, Rebecc Turner
Al from Friends Meeting house. Baltimore, day.