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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-09-06
Woman's Part ia the Riot.

The part taken by women in the Chicago
railroad riot drew forth the following from
a local paper:
During the past few troublous days
feature in the feminine composition has
been developed, which is inexplicable
and must prove poser TO men of science
of this day, and previous centuries. 1t Is
one of those things which will occur
without any other explanation than that
they occur.
1t has been noticeable fact to all who
have taken more than a casual view of a
crowd of +" strikers that at least one fifth
of the gathering were women; not dis
tributed about among the male agi-
tators at regular intervals. but in such
position on the borders that rush of
police, or squabble of any sort, would
involve one or two of them, either to the
extent OF damaged physiognomy or Sc
riously disarranged crinoline. Those
who assembled at the crossings of streets
traversed by the mob seemed so entirely
absorbed in the scene passing before them
that they took no notice of what might
be coming behind OF at the side. In this
position a mounted policeman would dash
up al furious gait, or a squad of the
blue coats would scramble over half
dozen women to reach the mob. And
/ the children, that it would seem mater
nal instinct would have tucked away IN
4 their little beds, safe from the harm
4 threatened by such furious gatherings,
we're either dragged by the arm, to the
i great danger of having their little limbs
wrenched from the shoulder, or in their
mothers arms jostled from side TO side,
/ the life half scared out of them. The
/ terror which blood, war and rapine us
ually strike to the souls of women, seemed
to have given place in these to the Wild
est sort of enthusiasm, ~ perhaps more
properly called, mental alteration. They
seemed totally ignorant of the danger
impending, being wholly intent on get
ting better view of the conflict. That
there were no more women hurt seems
more remarkable than their strange ac-
tons. On every side they were exposed
to dangers which crushed men to the
earth, and filed the streets with manned
limbs and bruised heads. One or two
instances are reported where women
Joined the riot, and aided in the resistance
of the authorities. But the cases are
isolated, and their sex saved them from
many Intentional blows. But the MAJOR
1ty seemed to be present for the sole pur-
pose of satisfying an Unsuitable curiosity
and becoming involved in any whirl-
wind of excitement that passed by. On
the north side the principal portion of
one gathering on North Avenue were
women. For what purpose they were
present can only be guessed, but that
they openly defied the police until de-
serted by the men, is a fact. They threw
no stones or missiles of any kind, but
spoke to the officers in the most defiant
manner. The feminine curiosity was at
its height on the west side, In the
neighborhood of Sixteenth street, bevies
of women were to be seen peering in and
around cars, over fences, and many even
venturing so far as to approach within a
few feet of the strikers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-09-06
SUMMARY OF THEGENERAL NEWS,
A Distressing Bank Failure.

The State Savings institution of Chicago,
made an assignment on the 2Sth, TO Amor Tay-
Tor. This bank has been established over
twenty years, and from the prestige Of its
early reputation has secured the patronage o
a great majority Of the poorer classes who de
post in savings institutions. The max
imum estimate Of depositors IS 1900 and the
minimum 1900. The failure viii fall with
crushing weight on these people, many of
whom had deposited all with that bank. The
state has for several months been in a some
what precariOus condition, and the run made
in August has accelerated the failure.
The officers give this brief statement
Of the affairs Of the institution: Savings
deposits, S2,93i, SO; certificates Of deposit
$4.5S3; bills payable, $4,000; total debts, 81
9SS.3S9; mortgage loans, $1330lS7; collateral
loans. SlG5. so real estate, S1O5,l3l; building,
S121. 63G: total credits. 81. ~ $50 The Presi-
dent, ID. d. Spencer, Is at present in New York,
having gone there for the purpose Of securing
loan
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-09-06

The grand jury of Columbia, 5. G.,
returned true bills for breach of trust against
ex-Lieut Gov. Gleaves, ex-President of the
Senate Montgomery, ex-Gov. Moses, ex Clerk
Of the House Jones, and ex-Treasurer Heark-
er. also against Clerk Of the Senate Woodruff
for forgery to the amount OF $1,000; against
one A. s Jacobs for forgery for over $1,000;
against Scott Parker and United States Sen
ator Patterson for conspiracy in the same for
gerry: against Patterson for bribery Of mem
beers Of the legislature in the matters of the
Blue Ridge railroad and other eases, and
a.ains, Patterson. Parker and II. II. Kemp
ton, Of New York, for conspiracy to bribe the
legislature
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-09-06
ReInforcements for Howard.

General Wesley Merritt has been or
dered to take command ola column Of cavalry
Ofaboutten companies 10 rendezvous at camp
Brown, in the Wind river valley, whence they
viii proceed northward to Nez Perces' trail.
He will have with him the well-knOwn Fifth
cavalry, regiment that has proved uniformly
successful in fighting Indians. Five out Of
seven companies Of the ninth infantry, that
have been stationed at Omaha barracks left
ON The 29th TO relieve the cavalry companies
stationed at the various posts, in order that
they may join General Mcrritt's command.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-09-06
Qualified Endorsements from the Maine
Republicans.

The Republican convention of Knox
county. Maine in session at ROckland on the
SIst. after considerable discussion laid on the
table a resolution approving the course Of
President Hayes, but adopted without dissent
the following. ResoIr,d, That whilst realizing
his so-called Southern policy as an expert
ment that is looked upon by portion OF the
Republican party as one of doubtful nature,
our confidence in the integrity, patriotism and
craftsmanship Of r. B. Hayes remains I'M
shaken, and We heartily approve his efforts
for the promotion Of the harmony and peace
Of the country, and economy and faithfulness
in every department Of the government.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-09-06
Terrible loss OF Life An a Burning Bald
Ing.

A large piano factory comprising an
entire Dlock. between Tenth and Eleventh
avenues. New York, was burned ON the 81,
and in consequence Of the lack Of water and
the dryness Of the building, terrible loss Of
life. variously estimated st from ten 70 one
hundred. Is reported. These we're men and
girls. employees Of the factory, nsssy Of whom
were engaged in the upper rioms and whose
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-09-06
a Lost vyanderer Returned.

s. S Burdett, Commissioner of the L.
s. General Land Office whose sudden disap-
pearance in May, 1876. leu % various surmlses
OF defalcation, suicide or murder, the first OF
which was disprOved by thorough examina-
ton Of his books. turned up on the Slst in Sc
dalia, No. in a damaged condition, his mind
evidently cl0uded and wandering without any
recognition Of the past, or Of his Whereabouts
for the past Is months. Diligent search had
had been made for him by his family without
avail
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-09-06
Terrible Railroad Accident near De-


An accident occurred on the 29th on the
Chicago and Rock Island Road at point
called Four Mile Run aud nine miles from
Des Moiues which resulted in the death OF
twenty or more persons and the wounding
Of many others. The accident was caused by
the washing out Of the stone bridge which
threw the train into the channel 20 feet deep,
one ear upon another Some eighteen or
twenty bodies have been recovered, but it Is
known that there are several bodies in the
lowest car which had not at last accounts,
been raised
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-09-06

The strike, which was imminent among
DAYTON Railroads, on account Of the roads
lcngthening a days run 70 ninety miles instead
Of sixtyias before, without extra compensation
for the labor, has been quashed by the roads
acccding TO the demands Of the men who
waited in body upon President Shoemaker
and explaining the situation TO him. The
order for increased distance was thereupon
promptly revoked.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-09-06
Coal Miners strike Avoided.

The announcement was made in Potts
vile, Sept LIST, that the wages of the miners
employed by the Philadelphia and Reading
coal and iron company for August would only
be 20 per cent. below the $3.50 basis, or an ad-
vance often per cent. on the July rates. 1t has
had the effect of improving the situation in the
Schuylkill region, and the strike,which seemed
imminent has been avoided.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-09-06
Brother Gardner.

The many friends of this aged colored
philosopher will be sorry to learn that he
was forced to appear at the bar of justice
ON a charge of disturbing the peace. He
was somewhat cast down, but he rallied
for defence.
you see, ledge, dar's heap fam'lys
in dis town whar de ole folks don't zactly
agree togedder, an Que o dem fanlys is
mine. own right up de corn, ledge, an
confess dat de ole oman and myself
don't agree for shucks She's drefful sOt
in her ways, an I'ze drefful heightened
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-09-06
1t is related of Dunning. an Englil

1t is related of Dunning, an English
Judge, that frequently, in the examina-
ton of Witnesses, he .displayed great
coarseness, and drew upon himself the
animadversion of his brethren On one
occasion, wishing to establish the iden-
tity of person through the instrument
tally of an unsophisticated old woman
Occupying the witness stand), the follow
ing coIloquy took place: Dunning -"Was
he a tall MANI" Witness-eNot very tall
your honor. much about tbe size OF your
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-09-06
Another savings BanI. Iasoivent.

The Sandwich Savings bank of Boston,
Massachusetts,, has been declared insolvent.
The total amount of deposites in the bank is
about 81, 100000. The present difficulty is due
to the shrinkage in the value Of property in
Boston and other places on which mortgages
to the amount of 100000 are held. The exact
condition Of the bank cannot be ascertained
for several days, but it is feared it win not be
able 10 20 on again.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-09-06
Governments Anxious as 90 Indian Move


There is no Disgusting the fact that the
government at Washington Is much concerned
rs to the movements Of Sitting Bull. Two
dispatches have Just been received from the
deputy governor Of the Canadian dominion,
but he is unable to give any information as to
the Indians whereabouts. News from Winni-
peg is very anxiously awaited. 1t is certain
that Sitting Bull, with more than thousand
warriors, is threatening or has entered our
frontiers His warriors are mounted and
armed with long range rifles. Our cavalry
are armed with short range carbines. An ad-
ditionaI regiment is en- route to meet Sitting
Bull. The situation is regarded as extremely
critical.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-09-06
Aiding and AbettIng Criminals.

The commissioner Of internal revenue
has received notice Of the arrest OF Deputy
Marshal VIM. II. Beaver, United States Com
missioner Jas w. Green and his son j. A.
Green at Statewide, y. c., for presenting il
egal fraudulent vouchers for awards ON ac-
connt Of giving Inf )rmation for arrest of
criminals.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-09-06

An immense concourse of people from
all parts of the Territory assembled at Salt
Lake, on ting ID, to attend the funeral of Brig
ham Young. There were probably 1900 or
1900 persons in the tabernacle The body
was exhibited until II a. IN Religious SER
vices commenced at - and continued until 2.
Remarks were made by Woodruff, Hyde, Can
non and Tyler, eulogistic Of the deceased and
the great work he had performed. The body
was enclosed in plain rosewood coffin, and
was borne to the grave by the employees Of the
late president. The cOrtege was preceded by
a band and followed by the family, the differ
ent orders Of priesthood and adherents, all on
foot. The order of Brigham Young as to the
disposition Of his remains, written in 1871
read, but nothing from him yet IS to the lead
ership, or disposition Of his property.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-09-06

worship's honor 'sWas. he cookbook
ingln "Quite contrary: much like your
honor, but with a handsomer nose
''Did he squintl' "A little, yonr wor-
ship; but not so much as your honor by a
Great deal ("
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-09-06
Platform OF wo1I.lrsnen's Party.

The workingmen of Philadelphia have
organized protective labor party, endorsing
the eight hour law, equalization of taxes, COM
pulsOry education and liberal application of
funds therefor, and cOndemning the employ
ment of prison labor by private parties, man
nal labor in factories by children under II,
and also condemning all laws making it a con-
spiracy for leading men to combine for their
own r,rntcctinn
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-09-06

Four additional indictments were found
by the Columbia, S. c., grand jury on the 3lst,
three against F. Cass Carpenter, late Collector
Of Internal Revenue of that State for forgery
and one against Woodruff and Jones, clerks
Of the Senate and House and principals of the
Republican printing company for fraudulent
ly raising bill for printing by which they OBJ
tanned over 10000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-09-06
Preserving Public Faith ana Credit.

Col. Halliday's letter accepting Inc
conservative nomination for Governor of Viz
GINA, expresses fun sense Of the response
bility it brings, and says the convention felt
this as keenly as himself, and the platform in
dictates a determination TO remember the his
tory of Virginia and preserve inviolate her
public faith and credit.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-09-06
,The si,,tnr Rum Conundrum.

The government is informed by tele-
gram from Gen Miles of the crossing of Milk
river by sitting Bull and his encampment be-
tween the Milk and Missouri rivers in the,
neighborhood of the Little Rocky Mountains
and about fifty miles southeast of Fort Bell
KNAPP. Sitting Bulls presence again in the
United States, with large force about 1900
warriors will cause additional action at the
war department in dealing with the Indian
problem.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-09-06
= Texas Town Almost Entirely nes-
GrOyed.

On the afternoon of the 31st inst. fire
supposed To- have been started by an Incendiary
broke out In Paris. Texas, and burned ten
solid blocks Of buildings in the thickest settled
and most valuable portion Of the city. The
loss is estimated at from one million to one
and nalf million Of dollars, and many families
are without shelter aud destitute. Several
lives are reported lost, but as yet only one
body has been recovered. The supposed iu-
cendiary has been arrested and lodged in Jail.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-09-06
Latest Markets.
MILWAUKEE


GRAIN-Xheat, Mol, hard ,S119; mol, 81. IA;
No. ,, 81. OF: seller September S100SS; seller
October, 9S14c; No. 8, S1.05. Corn No. ,, 42lsc
Oats, No. ,, 27c. Rye, No. l, SIC. Barley, No
=, seller September, COS @70c.
FLoUR-Low to fancy, $5@6.75; Minnesota,
S7.156S.OO; common to fair do. 81. 50G so;
Minnesota patent, SSOO@9-00; winter extras,
So 5OG7.OO.
GRAIN-Wheat. No. 1, Chicago SlI0: No. .
Chicago. Sl1O cash; Sl.091s @L09JS seller
August: 99Cd99Isc seller September; 96S4 C797e
seller October; No Chicago l.0S1z rejected,
Sc Corn, 43Ssc cash; 425s a SC seller Sep
TENDER; 425Se seller October: rejected, 405sc.
Oats, 295ke cash; and seller September $50
PC seller October: rejected, 19c- Rye, 621 sc.
Barley, 6Sc.
PRoyIsIoNs-Pork, s12 .271s@ 1880 cash and
seller September; So. 42l sGl2.45 seller Octo-
Der; $l195G12o0 seller the year. Lard,
SS3O@S. S21Se cash, and seller September;
SS4OGS42b seller October. Bulk meats
shoulders 5sse; short rib, 65sc; clear rib &c:
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-09-06
True RiIl- a galnst ThIevIng OnicIaIs.

The grand jury of Columbia S. C. ihave
found true bills against ex- Lieut.. Gov. Gleason,
ex-Treasurers Parker and Cardozo, ex-
ComptrOllers Dun and Hoges, and ex-Speaker
Lee Clarks, Of the general assembly; Wood
ruff and Jones. ex-State Senator Owens and
others. on various charges of fraud in con-
nection wife the discharge Of their official
duff.e
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-09-06
civil, service orrer 90 he Uphcld.

The case of A. b. Cornell, of New
York, who holds position upon the Repub-
lican committee in violation of the Presidents
order, was briefly discussed by the Cabinet.
It was understand the President would stand
by his civil service order and make no excep-
fiou
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-09-06

Gen. A. G. Lawrence, of Newport r. l.,
has accepted position on the Sitting Bull
commission, representing the interior depart
ment, and viii act in conjunction with Gen,
Terry in comforting with the Sioux chief, pro-
vided he still remains in the British Posses
siOnS
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-09-06

he so often lacerates his writhing self.
i" often get up in the night, and stand
before the glass and curse myself" ne
writes to his friend Moser. Hence much,
also. that startles and shocks us, both in
the man and his works.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-09-06
The Bank Its own Principal stakeholder

The 1ank assets of the Savings Insti-
tuition Of Chicago are likely, to shrink to
nominal figure. The bank itself is its own
principal stakeholder, its officers having rea-
lied on nearly the whole of their stock. The
absconding officers have not been heard from,
and the general opinion is that they will not
return to Chicago.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-09-06
ohIo ,.orI.In uen,. state COnvenllou.

The central Ohio executive committee
Of the WOrkingmen's Industrial Uuion have
Issued IN 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, 10 be held in Colum-
bus Sept. IS, TO adopt platform and nOmin-
ate State officers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-09-06
The Pre-Id@nt. Invited to a southern
gHfN.

The city council of Augusta, Ga,
passed the following resolution unanimously:
Whereas, since his Inauguration a President 81
the United States, Rutherford b. Hays has
shown his intention Of administering the great
trust confided to his keeping in strict accord
ance with the constitution and laws Of the
country; has endeaYOred 10 purify the civil
service Of the government; has restored local
self government to the South; has manifested
a sincere desire 10 destroy sectional feeling, TO
heal the wounds Of the war and give peace TO
q portion Of the Union so greatly in need OF
its blessings and, whereas these things cntitle
him 10 the respect and approval Of all good
citizens, irrespective Of party.
Res0lret. That as a mark Of the esteem in
which we hold him, we,the common eOuneiliof
Augusta hereby extend an invitation to the
President and such members Of his cabinet as
NAV attend him, to visit the city Of Augusta
during his Southern tour, and pledge to him a
cordial welcome on the part of all our citizens.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-09-06
General Advance I'm Freights.

The general freight agents of western
trunk lines have made an advance on freights
by reciassifying the articles which have been
shipped at 80 cents per hundred, such as
grain, meat, etc, putting them on the fourth
class Of which the rate is s. cents from Chi
cagO 10 New York. This advance begins
September 4th, but is contingent upon cor
responding advance from ST. Louis. The rate
to Boston is 10 cents, to Philadelphia 50 cents
and Baltimore - cents
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-09-06
brigham Youne,s Funeral.

retreat was cut of by the rapid spreading Of
the flames below.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-09-06

rem are becoming prodigal in the matter
of organs, or else that the news maker is
a little careless in his statements
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-09-06

The following remarkable paragraph IS
going the rounds of the religious press.
II indicates either that some of our breth-
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1877-11-11

During repI eseDtAtion at Edinburgh, a
pres1ming coxcomb chose to render him
self conspicuous by standing up in the
midst of the pit all through the progress of
the frat act of the play. His neighbors
were at first too polite to insist on his
conforming to the usual regulations, and
merely represented to hin the incOnve-
nience those behind must suffer, to which
he paid no manner of attention. The audi
ence at last began to testify their displea-
sure, and the cry of"Turn him oul!" became
universal and a riot would most probably
have eDsued from the indignation of one
party and the Obstinacy of the other, had
it not been for the witty Henry Erskine,
who, laying wager with gentleman near
him that he would accomplish the matter
by single sentence, stood up, and, ad
dressing himself to the persons who were
forcing compliance on the obstinate youth,
exclaimed, leave him alone, gentlemen
1t is only tailor resting himself!" A roar
OF laughter followed the exclamation, the
efficacy of which was Immediately testified
to by the disappointed object of it, whose
only object wss to impress those around
htm with high notion OF his fashion and
gentility.