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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-10-11
eouth CnroItn. Ring.

Congressman Smalls on the sth had a
preliminary examination on the charges
against him. Woodruff testified that he paid
smalls 5000 as q bride to vote for measure
before the legislature in 1873. Smalls was
held TO bail TO answer in the circuit court 0c-
tOber %. Maxwell, senator from Marlborough
county, in default Of bail, was imprisoned on
a similar charge. These charges Of bribery
are connected with the printing swindles Of
the Republican Printing company, of which
Woodruff was head centre. His testimony is
based upon memorandum book which he
kept N short hand
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-10-11
John run Impo.ea Unon.

A correspondent writes that the Mid
land railroad has been defrauded in a gigan-
tic and astonishing manner by some Of lis
officers holding positions Of trust, in whom
the utmost confidence was placed The prin-
cipal means by which the company has been
defrauded was by persons erecting private
dwellings and other buildings for themselves
and others with material and men belonging
10 the company. Several delinquents are, i
is said. in prison, and others viii be arrested
shortly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-10-11
Auo,berp,ou- Fraua Exposea.

W. G. Gilman, broker in insurance
scrip at William and Pine streets New York,
has. it has been discovered, yictimized the
banks and capitalists Of New York
to the extent Of some $4,000 by means OF
raised insurance scrip, altered from an ag-
gregate Of $500 to tie sum above
named. Gilman bore the reputation of de-
YOU church member and Sabbath School
teacher and thus for long time escaped sus-
picion. He has disappeared and the detectives
are hunting him.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-10-11

Chicago, sl.10l<11. 1Os( cash; slO9jSCri .095l
seller October; sl07ll @s1O7ss seller Novem-
Der; Sl.069{ seller year; No. 3 Chicago, Sl.06;
rejected, csc Corn, 42isc cash; 4214c seller
November. Oats, 221Sc cash; 231fc bid seller
November. Rye, 531Sc Barley, zoe.
PRovIsIoNs-Pork, sl4. 80 cash; Sl2.S0 seller
the wear: S1aS7J<tGf2 80 seller January.
Lard, Ss.65 cash; Ss221S6S25 seller year;
Ss-3Od S321s seller January Bulk meats,shoul-
ders. &c; short rib. Sc: short clear, SIC.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-10-11

A Berlin special says an imperial
ukase sanctions the conversion of the share
capital Of five principal Russian railways from
the metallic to paper standard, at the same
time reducing the states guarantee Of annual
receipts TO the same standard. The measure
infliets serious loss on the shareholders and
creates apprehension that the measure is to
be extended to other lines and even to gov
eminent bonds. It is said the shares sub
scribed and in foreign gold viii not be ex-
empted froA the operation Of the ukase.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-10-11
serIous .,ate or = nair- IN France.

jules Simon is out of danger. The
hearing Of Gambetta's appeal against the SEN
tence Of the correctional tribunal, is fixed for
Oa 10th. \ manifesto has been issued by
the bureaux of the left of the senate. 1t says
the situation is one Of the most serious ever
experienced. Electors are called upon to de-
eide whether the government is to be one Of
personal power directed by clerical and abso-
lutist influences or whether the nation in
tends 10 continue TO rule itself
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-10-11
wish.
By. II. r. ELIOT.
kEhay, thnts n naafbf .balf III

BY. II. r. ELIOT.
When thou, o DEATH shalt wait
Without my gate,
Cali not the porter oat
With knock and shout,
But still unnOticed bide
The gate beside,
Till Sleep, my oft-time guest,
Doth come in quest
OF me. Quick, after her,
Part bolt and bar;
Enter all silently.
Thenceforth for me
The gate thou mayest keep,
That calm browed Sleep,
So often missed before,
Pass forth no more. = LfpDinooif
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-10-11
xew YORK Custom House Employees.

It seems settled that Evarts has select
ed for the port OF New York Theodore Roose-
welt for collector and Gen. Merritt for survey
or, the choice Of Gen. Merritt being antiei-
pated for months and his previous experience
makes him thoroughly familiar with custom
house affairs. He lisa representative Republi-
can. Mr.. Roosevelt is a gentleman of high
social standing and irreproaehable character,
thoroughly identified with New York, compre-
hends the wants Of the mercantile community
and, SAYS the Tribune "He viii have no mas
ter to serve or selfish end to gain"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-10-11
Return or therroops from Mexico.

There is no truth in the report tele-
Zraphed from the Rio Grande on the 1st that
Matters and Bulls commands had met with
disaster in Mexico. Both commands have re-
turned to the American side Of the river, with
outlOss. The expedition has been unsuccessful
owing 10 the fact that the Indians had been
warned Of Bulls pursuit andescaped. Twelve
horses and two mules, which had been stolen
from the American side Of the river were re-
captured. 4 small body Of Mexican cavalry
kept upon the trail and in sight Of the COM
mand during their march from San Diego
river to the Rio Grande bat made no offensive
dernousfra fon
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-10-11

At noon on the 9Th, Alderman Asa A,

At noon on the 9Th, Alderman Asa A.
Breed, Of Lynn, director OF the Central Ma
tional bank at that place, passing through
small alley way opposite the Boston, Revere,
Beach & Lynn railroad station, in Boston, was
set upon by two men who knocked him down
and robbed him Of eight thousand dollars,
bank bills. Mr.. Breed resisted and the rob-
bers drew reyolvers and fred three shots at
him, one Of which grazed the back Of his head.
The robbers retreated under cover Of their re-
yolvers to team in waiting for them and
drove of hastily towards South Boston.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-10-11
Defeat orJoseph's Eand,

On the 3rd inst, near Bear Paw Mon
tana Territory, Gen. Nelson A. Miles, encoun-
tered Chief Joseph's band and severe en-
gagement followed in which the Indians lost
Il killed, among whom were Looking Glass
and Chief Joseph's brother and some forty
wounded The loss of Gen. Miles force was
% killed and large number of wounded. AT
last accounts the Indians were surrounded
and would be forced to surrender
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-10-11
The PIous brokers Forgeries.

The sum total of the forgeries of w.
{. Gilman, the New York scrip insurance
broker, so far as at present ascertained ag-
gregated S527, $50 on which the net loss to
the parties concerned is S242, 0O0 Gilman
has disappeared, and is believed to have CON-
mitted suicide.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-10-11
shooting Array TN the Black l,IIls.

A fatal seooting affray occurred at
Central City Dakota on the 4th between John
5. Bryant owner Of the Placer claim in that
place and 4. W. Adams an old newspaper cor
respondent. Bryant claimed the surface of
his claim as a mill-site, while Adams claimed
the same by right Of purchase. A difficulty
eEsued which resulted in the instant death Of
Adams by pistol shot at the hands of Bry-
ant and i'm the fatal wOunding of BRYANT.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-10-11

his friends. The papers announce Gambetta's
manifesto to his constituents win appear SCOT;
that will more particularly attack President
McMahon, disdaining to notice the ministers,
as the President has virtually assumed their
resnonsibf1fties
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-10-11

" Il henceforth be used to suppress riots.
It'll calculated that when backed gently
but firmly into mob the business-end
of this faithful animal will be equal TO
four Calling guns and howitzer.- San
Franfisc0 Pa1sr.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-10-11

The government has been defeated in
It's suit against VIM Mickey of ST. Louis to re
cover the proceeds Of Taxes due on whiskey
and other frauds on the revenue. In the L. s.
Court at ST. Louis on the 2Sth Justice Miller
overruled the demurrer Of the government to
MeKee's answer, and the suit falls.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-10-11

named Humphreys, indicted for burning the
Lebanon Valley bridge, turned States evil
denee and confessed that he held lamp.
while one Smith saturated kindling wood
thrown from the upper part Of the bridge by
accomplices, with coal oil and set fire to it..
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-10-11

Prince Jerome Napoleon arrived at
AjaccIo to prosecute his canvass as Republican
candidate. He encountered hostile demon
stratious. and some disturbances occurred.
The prince has written to II. Fourtou, minis
Ter Of the interior, complaining Of the conduct
~ the authorities and the police. He says
sloodshed was only averted BY The efforts Of
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-10-11
ATaIrsin China.

The Asistic Cholera has appeared in
Yokohama and Nagazloki. No foreign cases,
aud among the japanese the disease is under
good control. Ample precautions are taken,
and no spread Of the epidemic lis anticipated.
Foreign ships Of war have all left the harbors
to avoid danger. At Kajoshina the situation
is unchanged. \ small band Of rebels is still
uncantnred.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-10-11

The State central committee of the
greenback and united labor parties Of Penn
sylyania have agreed to unite for the purpose
Of conducting the present State campaign,
and be known as the united greenback and
labor party
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-10-11
Preserving state Credit.

Ex Governor Walker on the night of
the Pad, brfOre a large audience and at the re-
quest Of ilS chamber Of commerce, delivered
an address on the public debt of Virginia He
took the ground that il was honestly contract
cd and is justly owed and that Yirginias only
hope Of prosperity is in preserving her cred
it and inviting capital.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-10-11

An Oakland huckster bought a fine
mule at auction on California street last
week. He paid $40 for it, and chris
tened it Martin Luther. After trying
FOR three days to put its harness on from
a second.story window, the owner resold
ii yesterday for $14, on long time under
the style and title of SARA 1t was
purchased by the City Government, and
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-10-11
Batter. cheese ana Eggs Association.

The executive committee Of the but
ter, cheese and eggs association and North
western daiTymen's association, have arranged
10 hold a grand exposition Of products, imple-
mcnts, buildings, &c, in Chicago, December
18th and 10th. Three thousand dollars gold
premiums viii be awarded and universal
competition Is invited from Canada and the
United States especially. 1t bids fair to be
the greatest exposition Of the kind ever held.
The dairy interest aggregated S6OOOOO,O
annually
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-10-11
.,rv.x o,,h. ,r,.s,.a,nn..

Capt. Adams and Lieuts, Powell and
Lockwood Of the United States engineers have
arrived at Memphis for the purpose Of making
q survey OF the Mississippi.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-10-11
Adiurtinr the RIof Losses.

At meeting of merchants who suffer
ed losses by the late riot at Pittsburgh, com
mittec Of three was appointed with power TO
employ counsel to represent all parties having
losses, the expenses incurred 10 be divided
among the claimants in proportion to the
amounts involved
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-10-11

A seven-year old boy is missing in
Philadelphia: little playmate says: I'VE
went into an empty house, and played
there a good long time, and when We
came OUT some big boys came by and
pulled the door shut, and Willie was in
side;n but he has no idea where the house
is. The police are TO search evey unoe-
eupied house in the city.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-10-11

The trustees of the Peabody education
Al fund have reelected the old officers Of the
board for the ensuing year. President Hayes
is elected a trustee in plrce of the late Mat
thew Maurx
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-10-11

The splendid steamer Massachusetts,
was run ashore at Green Point Long Island on
the 9th inst and viii prove . totalEreek. No
loss oflife accompanied the accident
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-10-11
PrebahIr CIo.ing of Fanks.

The Wellfeet savings bank at Cape
Cod, Mass, suspended on the 4th, owing to a
run. There is a general panic on the Cape
among savings bank dePositors, and probably
all the banks win close until confidence Is re-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-10-11

Twenty lodges left for Spotted Tail on
the night OF the Sd for the north, ii is believed
that for every lodge that comes in to the
agency six 90 ont. -
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-10-11
Reading Rioters On Trial.

The trial Of the July rioters COM
meneed at Reading, Pa, on The I'd. A man
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-10-11
Latest Markets.
MILWAUKEE.

GRAIN-wheat, No. /, hard, $iIs: No. J.,
SIl6i1: No. ., S1.l35l; seller October, 81 .10sf :
seller November, SI07$&; No. 3, sIogss
Corn. No. 2. Alike. Oats. No. . 22lSc Rive.
No. /, 5slSc. Barley. No. 2, 62l1e96Sc; seller
November, 6S5sc.
CHICAGO.
!, sRLouR-CommCn. SJ.30d6.00, Minnesota
common to choice, S5.75d650; patent $500
900; superfine S2.50@400; western, extra,
$5.5007.25
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-10-11

Fairbanks scales the Arbiter or Nations
ana IndIVfduals-the Trade I'm the
NOrthweet---.A scale Depot Opened fn
I'm ssEnnssota----Loea ted "a Minneapolis.
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imam mySeH.
"See See there." he exclaimed, "See
what they have sent us from the Treas
uryw
lie pointed to some packages of bonds
and took one in my hand.
Turn it round-look on the back y
There were three parcels, and on the
back of each was written in faded ink
"A. Melcher," date following.
Now, what! What do you Think
questioned the chief.
At this moment found my self-posses-
sion restored. Since a second trace was
added to the first, we could not fail to
discover the criminal.
"Allow me to ask one question before
/ express my opinion" | said.
Ask what You please" cried the d.
rector impatiently.
From what bank were these papers
sent to the treasury
From the x. These papers are
said to come from the deposits of that
bank, and to have been placed there by
this or that institution. Now, how will
you account for thatl"
Instead of answering, / took the di-
rectory to see the list of officers of that
bank.
swell" asked the chief, "what docs
that signify"
at signifies that can give you the
name of the murderer"
1.-THE deuce you can. And who-''
" Bratic."
"You are out of your sensJsm
Ten minutes after this fattering remark
the director shook my hand, saying,
You are lucky fellow congratulate
you
Bratic was sent for, and came without
delay. l met him with the words, " ar
rest you as murderer of Mr.. Melcher."
One outcry and he sank fainting TO the
floor. It was long before he recovered
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-13
$500 REWARD.
STATE OF LOUISIANA, [
Executive Department. !

STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Executive Department !
Whereas information has been received ut the
~ Executive Department OF this State that the
sngar-houscs of Messrs. Il. SILLAN. THEO.
FAYE and LOUIS GREvEMBERG. in tho par
ish of st. Mary, and that of DIR, BUSSEY. in
the parish of IBERIA were. on the 2eth ultimo
set on fire. and whereas this act of incen-
siiari IN demands that the perpetrntor or per-
prtrators thereof be brought to Justice and
dealt with according to law.
Now, therefore, l, FRANCIS T. NICHOLS,
Governor of the State of Louisiana have
thought proper to Issue this my proclamation,
calling upon the good people If This state to
give their aid and assistance in arresting and
bringing to justice The perpetra,or or perpe-
TRAITORS of said crime, in order that they may
NIB ide their trial before the courts of the coun-
try and by virtue of the authority in me vested
by the laws of this state, I hereby offer a re-
ward of FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS for The
arrest of the supposed inct ndi ry or incen-
diaries, and the furnishing f such evidence as
will secure the proof and cow cton thereof.
In testimony whereof have hereun affixed
my signature and caused the seal of the State Of
Louisiana to be hereuhto a tachtd. at the eli y of
New Orleans this second day of October. in Il Q
year OF our Lord one thousand eight hundred
and seventy seven and of the one hundred and
second year OF the independence Of the United
0'ass' = 800 FRANCIS II. NICHOLS.
Governor OF the State Of Louisiana.
by the Governor:
OeCAR ARRoYo,
ocsW&Saim ~
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Mattings, Floor OIL Cloths, Cernices, Etc.
to which we would call special attention.
Se:,g i'm adm
THE NEW ORLEANS PACIFIC RAIL
WAY COMPANY

Have removed their office to tho eommodious
ground floor of the building No. 15e Common
street. formerly occupied by the New Orleans
Gaslight Company.
In mabi this announcement they desire TO
express their thanks to those of their fellow
citizens who have thus far extended their aid
to this great enterprise. while again apR aling
to the entire community to promptly come for.
ward and subscribe in accordance with their
means In order to able the directory to push
with renewed vigor the work already SO far ae
eomp'ished to completion,
Every facility will be given. on application ct
the office. to impart the Information required to
convince every one that the success of the road
is assured as soon as the sum of 1875 900 is
reached, either in subscriptions to the first
mortgage bonds or to the stock of the company.
In order to place their securities within reach
of all classes of our people. the company have
issued scrip limited In amount to $50. 600. and
made rsceivab either for stock when presented
in sums of 500, or for freight or tassage on
completion of the road. This scrip is divided
into notes of $50, $40 $40 and So, transferable by
bearer thus enabling all to aid his immeasur-
ably important work. the success of which will
largely rebound to the interests Of every man.
woman and child in this city.
With regard to the first mortgage bonds, no
one ean doubt their being first class invest
ment, apart from the collateral advantages
which will be derived by the residents of this
city: and that they will be 50 regarded by our
moneyed institutions the company refer to a
recommendation made short time since by
the presidents Of nearly all our banks and in
suranee companies of the second mortgage
per cent bonds of the company, when such az
issue was contemplated.
To show tho confidence felt by these institu-
tons in the proposed road, their officers recon-
mend the second mortgage bonds of the New
Orleans Pacific Railway Company as first
class per cent per annum interest paying
Investment" and say they will be received by
their several institutions as security for loans
with as much readiness Us any other Z per
cent security of the State OF Louisiana: they un-
hesitatingly commend these bonds for invest
ment.'
With this indueement supplemented by the
assurances that the com pany can obtain all else
necessary to place the entire road in working
order when this seemingly small sum shall
have been provided for. and further. that in
stead of second mortgage. first mortgage per
cent bonds are substituted, can any citizen, who
really desires the prosperity OF this city. which
has been 50 long retarded by the simple want of
proper communication with the almost mex
haustibls resources of Texas, Arkansas and
this appeals
Z. B, wHEELOCK,
President New Orleans Pacific Railway Com
pany. se1S I'm 2dp
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-13
LOST OR STOLEN.

,osT OF STOLEN ON THE EIGH TIL OF
- October. y Newt unsland DOT: bofy all
white. head and cas- black; eighteen months
oil !; answering to the name of Baby. lib
eral r'.ward Will be otyen to the fin CIR by re-
turning it to GEO. EIKE. corner of Caron 'efet
Walk and ID, rbigny. OH Basin. ocf2 3t*
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-13
MILITARY NOTICES.

Attention. Company D, First Infantry =
The of'e AMI members of this company are
hereby ordered to attend the regular /, go ing
which takes y a.s THIS saturday. EVENING
at hall. past o'clock, at eomGan, Headquarters
No. 46 Magazine street, up stairs.
By oruer OF
WIN. b. sTANsBURY. Captain
H. o. BhOssMAN4 Vi DRY Sergeant. Ue13
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-10-13
WANTEls-sUPILs.

WASTED--A GENTLEMAN IN DELICATE
w. health desires to spend the winter In tho
South. and would ike u position in u family as
He would consider the comforts OF 81 home an
equivalent for services. Best of references
given. Address H., Box 1886, New Orleans.
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