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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26
A. OAKLEY HALL.

But few years ago one of the most
promising men at the bar in New YORK
City was Oakley Hall. Genial, scholar
ly, refined in his tastes and having just
passed through the years of opening
manhood. he had every prospect for
long and successful career. To-day
he is fugitive, and his name a by
word. Not content with the gains his
commanding talents would honestly
procure him, he used high official po-
sition to dishonesty increase his rev.
enues. 1t was possible for him to
have amassed a moderate fortune and
still have pursued the policy of right.
Honor, riches. and happy life were
before him, conditioned merely on the
faithful use of his opportunities. But
he chose an opposite course. He de-
sired to be rich suddenly. He joined
hands with an organized band in the
work of rObbinga city, and the result is
ruin. By his flight he escapes the deg
relation of Imprisonment, but he
goes abroad with the stigma of his
crimes forever fastened upon him. 1t
will be strange il he succeeds in gain
ing an entrance into good society,
and at best he cannot avoid carrying
with him his latest reputation In
his crimes he made wreck of his
life's prospects. and no subsequent
course of his can remove the stigma
from his character. For years he has
had the possibility of exposure hang
ing like Damocles' sword over his
head. In mental suffering, indignity
endured and eontumely heaped upon
him. he has paid bitter price for his
dishonesty. His life has been full OF
torment. He played high and for
a time gained money. but lost char
acter. reputation and peace of mind
1t is always best to do right. The
wrong at the outset may seem safe
and easy, but in the OF come is sure
to be bitter and full of suffering.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26
LIQUID STATING Fo,s BLACK
BOARDS.

Alcohol 95 per cent, l gallon; Shell
lac, pound; Best Ivory Black, s
ounces Finest Emery Flour, 5 ounces;
Ultramarine Blue. A or; make perfect
solution of the shellac and alcohol
before adding the other articles. Shake
before using and keep it well corked.-
Boston Journal Of Chemistry.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26
b. H. PILLAR,
MARTIN RIPPLE.

BLACKSMITH, Shop on Main ST., south Of Braek-
ID EFT House Particular attention given TO shoe
Ing horses
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

IZEEP a Bookstore embracing School and Miseel-
n laueOus Books. Periodicals and Magazines A
nun supply OF Stationary. Main St. River Falls,
Wis
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

tbs Modoc Indians. nov numbering
fifty-four males and sixty three fc-
males. are located on very fertile
tract containing 1000 acres, in the
northeast corner Of the Shawnee re-
serve, Indian Territory. They have
engaged theoretically in labor during
the past year, and as result have
= large and valuable crop On their farm.
The Government has expanded 81, $50
for their schooling for ten months
which is nnder the supervision o. the
Society Of Friends.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26
ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING.

lam now prepared to furnish Plans, Spsei-
6cations and Estimates, Working Details kle-
Fati0ns, etc. In short all drawings Necessary
tor the construction Of sny building IN the
latest and most approved styles At reasonable
Frices and satisfaction guaranteed Any per-
son will save FROM TO - Per cent. on the
cost Of a bzilding By procuring reliable set
Of drawings.
CONTRACTS TAKEN,
or building and furnishing all materials
c. HENRY.
New-York tribune., 1877-05-01
r II. MACY'S WILL.
THE son GIVEN ONLY 81, 900 PER YEAR.

THE son GIVEN ONLY $1,000 PER YEAR.
The will of the late Rowland II. Macy,
fouDder and senior member OF the firm OF X. H. Macy
Co.. at Sixtn-ayc and FOurteenthst.. was offered for
probate in the SurrOgates office yesterday III bears
date Of February g. 1877 wife, Louisa H.
Macy and his daughter Florence wife of James f. sut
ton are named as and the entire property
n left to them in trust 10 his wife he gives the use,
during her life OF the household furniture, books,
bronzes works of art the and liquors, and other
contents of the family residence, No. 62 West Forty
niptlst After her death the property is to TO Mrs
suttou. The house disposed OF in the same manner
To Mr. Macy's mother the viii gives weekly allowance
OF 500 during her life To his daughter Mrs sutton the
sum of 100000 is left to be invested in bonds, to afford
her maintenance in case financial misfortune befas her
husband. bequest to his son is made III the following
language:
am erieved to say in this solemn manner that my
experience has been such with my son, Rowland H.
Macy ir., that | cannot ntrust hlm with the care or
management OF any property he mas never suCCteuVHu a.
in supporting himself. On the contrary, thOa-h e Is
now 29 years of age he has been entirely supported ana
maintained by me-, and although nave done tI @ ims
in nv power aid him in establishing haDlis Ot tchpel-
ance and sObrety, yet am compelled to acSnowlcdgr
the failure of every effort made by me ana Oths TO hat
end His passion for strong drink las not hitherto D'c
controlled by him. In view OF these facCS uaye drc,'
IT wise 10 make the following provision for his support
ana maintenance during his natural life direct that
my said exccuuesses on TIE survivors OF hem or thc
successors after my CGccsc as conN Cutnlg
may be, invest IL United states Government bOhus
sum the annual interest OF income of which shall amount
TO 81 600 and that tncy pay 10 NY sad son the sdd III
terest or income when ami collected unless my sad
son shall contest this Will undertake to defeat It's pro-
Visions which case ulrect thdt ne nave 10 pdlI vi
portion OF my estate.
The remainder of the property OF whatever kind the
executresses are directed dispose of they it, the
proceeds to be divided equally between the wife and
daughter They are directed reduce the real estate to
done Tie value of the estate is varlousy estimated at
100000 10 $l,OOU,OOO
New-York tribune., 1877-05-01

dirt and ashes nearly $50 Of good land wouid DC
added to the area Of the island This plan met WIN
the favor Of all those inspecting the place nut was
considered necessary place criwork across the NOUN
of the bay that the deposits would not pe ""e"o
away with the tide The island is used In part Tor ena
purposes and il was suggested that the work OF unload
ing the filing in the could be done ny te
convcts thus saving 10 the Police Department the eA
pense Of hiring aborers for that work small piece OF
crb-work has already been completed, and tlS esu-
mated that the cost OF extending twould not DO very
large The Dock Department has jurisdiction VI ,lle
matter and will he ask at do ihc wnh neccs-
sary TO place where refuse may be taken TOT 'ne
next two years. - , , ,,.,,
State Senator Prince Benz. W. Downing ana capt.
Merritt of the Coast WreckiDg Company, VINO Were ar
pointed a committee visit the Pilot COMMISSIONER ln
relation to the dumping OF garbage In the waters oI
Queens County were Informed that the dumping Was W
under the supcrvson OF the Police Commissioners OF nus
CITY. Mr. Prince viii present resolution 10 the state
Senate protesting against 1t, and Mr. Downing WIN Up up
pear before Grand Jury and If possible, nave the
commissioners indicted.
New-York tribune., 1877-05-01
CLAIMING THE DOGS.

Mayor Ely yesterday approved the new dog
ordinance and will issue proclamation this week Civ
ing notice to the public the details OF the plan adopted
for carrying effect. Following is summary OF
the ordinance:
IL shall not be lawful to permit any dog To 90 abroad
loose or at large any Of tine puDhc streets, parks or
places within the corporate limts OF this city, under
iaty OF - each oense, To be recovered against
the owner pOsseSsOT or person VINO knowingly hafDOfs
such dog Nothing in the ordinance shall prevent any
dog from going into any street provided such dog sha
be held by the other person securely by cord
OF chain than four feet long fastened 10
collar around the neck OF the animal Every owner
shall take out "A permit for each dog at the Permit
bureau paving 81 therefor for year. and for renew
ais 81. Any dog licensed must have collar around
ms neck with a metal tag attached having the number
of The oeuse on it, owners Of licensed dogs may
instead of cord muzze constructed 81 a. to prevent
the dog from biting dogs shall he captured by
persons appointed by the Mayor and taken to pubc
pound be designated, and not redeemed WITHIN is
bours shall be DESTROYED DOgcatchers who sell give
away captured dogs shall be subject 10 fine Of from $40
10
New-York tribune., 1877-05-01
TELEGRAPH RIVALRY.

ACTION OF THE WESTERN UNION AGAINST THE AT
LAHTIC AND PACIFIC, AND The MISSOURI PACIFIC
RAILROAD.
ST. LOUIS, April 30.-The Western Union
Telegraph Company through Col r. C. Clowry Assistant
General superintendent, filed petition In the Circuit
Court asking an injunction against the Missouri Pacific
Railroad Company and against the Atlantic and Pacific
Telegraph Company TO restrain the former from trans
porting permitting he transported over ifs road
any telegraph poles other material 70 D"
used by it the Atlantic and Pacific Telegraph Com
paDy in the erection construction Of telegraph line
on the roadway Of said company between st. Louis and
Kansas City, and to restrain and enoin the Atlantic and
Pacific Telegraph Company from erecting or causing to
be erected upon the roadway Of the Missouri Pacific
Railroad Company, between 81. Louis and Kansas CITY,
any telegraph poles line Of telegraph and from inter
fering IN any way with the telegraph line owned and
Grated by plaintiffs and from interfering with OF the
rights acquired by the Western Union COmpany~nnder
the contract between IL and the said railroad company
The Injunction grat ted, and orders OF the above
import issued and served the defendants this
afternoon The Western Union Company sets forth in
its petition that IL has under contract with the old Mis-
souri, Pacific Company and which equally binding upon
the present company, the exclusive right To erect Oper
ate and maintain telegraph line the Of said
Missouri Pacific Railroad and the court has taken the
came view of the matter. IL seems the AtaDoic and
Pacific Telegraph Company took advantage, and were
peTmtcd to take advantage OF Saturday and sunday 10
distribute poles along part OF the route OF the railroad
company in order to avoid process Of law.
II is understood that the Atlantic and Pacific Company
allowed by law, say five days, when the prObabi
ties that the case Will be heard on its merits.
New-York tribune., 1877-05-01
COAL COMBINATION IMPRACuCABLE.
WAR IRE LEADlNG COMPANIES ADmr


Recent developments i'll the coal trade give
uumisakble evidence that nearly all hope of eomDlna
top 10 control the coal tonnage COR the current year.
snch hone we're ever seriously entertained, has been
abandoned the representatives OF most OF the ieauhg
cool companies The production Of the anthracite mines
for the week ending April 21 415,4lO tons This
was larger than in any other week this year. and IN ex
cess OF the corresponding week Of 1875 The 2con oi
tbe Philadelphia and Reading Company in extending Its
trade 10 points heretofore regarded as belonging eX-
elnsiveIy 10 other companies and the unprecedented
efforts of the Reading Company TO sell all the coal can
send 10 market the best prices obainabe tOSctucf
with the statements that have hc0n made by MI GoWeh
since the last meeting Of the representatives OF the COM
paucs have led other managers TO believe that the
scheme as then proposed impraccahe aud while they
do not confess this to reporters they freely express 1t IN
conversation among themselves. prominent official OF
one of the large companies admitted 10 TRIBUNE re-
pOItcr recently that the fear OF another combination.
which would result in large increase in the pIlcC OF
coal had more influence with the manufacturers III pre-
y,Itiuc them from rcSumiug operations or eNtehd!hs
their business than any other consideration al ptSy
He thought they would be wiling 10 pay redsohahIt
advance over present prices aud II they could he assured
that this advance would not exceed say 90 cents O
stmuus would he added 10 the coal trade OF more value
Than all the combinations that could be formed IN Jht
next five years Some official action regarding the cAls
ing condition OF affairs will probably he taken at an carry
day looking % the announcement OF an ablogauOh
of all agreements to control either prices OF tonnage
In fine mean time coal is selling largely without re-
card 10 schedule rates and at prices tuy a. low as NJ
any previous time while retail dealers are forcing u INTO
exceeded that of the corresponding period OF last year
l,352.l67
New-York tribune., 1877-05-01
A STARTLING STORY OF ROBBERY.

DIAMONDS VALUED AT $4,000 REPORTED 10 HAVE
BEEN sIoLEN-CoNFLICTGNG STATEMENTS, AND
A DENIAL.
The DO ice authorities we're informed last
week OF q mysterious OF robbery, involving olf
monds and iewery valued at about S55OOo IL was
stated that upon arriving at the residence oi
his brother Edward g. JO-es at No. Il west
Twenty-tnirdst., last Thursday. Mr. Jones OF Balu-
more found that his trunk which he had checked from
hat city, had been tampered with, and diamonds ana
thcr gems worth with the settings nearly S55OOo had
aeu taken. Mr. Jones said that he discovered his loss
r. the presence Of driver OF the NewforK lrahSier
Company named Ryan, who had brought the trunk from
the Pcnnsy yvaua depot The driver stated that "h'c
eating his dinner he had left the wagon containing the
trunk at the stables of the company on sixtn-ave ana
that the trunk was not cut Of his sight al
any other time Upon returning 20 his wagon he
did not observe that it had been opened or In any
wly medded with Mr.. Jones at first put hrcase III e
hands OF tue police that 1t might be iuy investigated
but later he SAID To he felt inclined to adOp he theo9
that the property stolen while the trunk was on the
cars between Baltimore and this city. Accordingly MI
Jones' with detectives, left NewYork for Baltimore last
Friday saying that he would pursue his inquiries III con
junction with the officers OF the PenusJ Vana kaiIoad
A. s. Dodd OF No. 4S West Tnrty-hfthst manager Vi
the New-York Transfer Company was positive tha' Tue
trunk was not opened at the stables IN the df'er w
sance as no less than ten men were worklng ou inc
premises at that time, i'll full view OF the wagon MI
Jones' he says did make any complaint TO the com
pany.
The police said last night that the owner OF the
diamonds when he found that the fasenngs of his trunk
had been misplaced directed the eXprcsShhn kNal 10
inform the express company of ms loss, hut Wteh
Assistant Superintendent Calds called IN the even
ing OF the same day Mr.. Jones refused 10 see MN;
Al later hour il was asserted That nc admission nd
been made at tuc house Edward g. Jones that the dt-
mOuds had not been lost at all III was !lhls'p'e ~ I'o
oncle the conflicting statements in the matter lj II was
believed by the express cOnpanys officers ard Dy tnc
Dycc that Mr. Jones when lie that the f&stehles or
his trunk had displaced jumped 70 the conclusion
without stopping to make eXamnatlOn-ihdt hls did-
unIS had been stolen, and informed the palice, Dut
gfterwart finding that the gems lad not bcen takt ne
was unwilling admit his haSty error ana returned 10
Baltimore without making an cNplauatiOn
New-York tribune., 1877-05-01
LAST CALL OF THE GOLD EXCHANGE.

Yesterday was the last day of the New
York Gold Exchange Promptly at 3 O'Clock the presi-
dent c. O. Morris called the members TO order, nt after
reading the section of the constitution proydinGor the
dissolution Of the board recently adopted stated that
an agreement had been signed by 400 members or over
fourafths of the total membership, providing for
the dissolution of the exchange on April so In
conformity with such agreement and the con-
stitution OF the board he therefore declared
the New-York Gold Exchange dissolved The
history OF the exchange from its organization IN le6l,
when H. NJ. Benedict made president, 10 the present
time After Mr. Benedict had served four years ne "as
succeeded by Townsend Cox, who in Jurn was followed
NV six others Mr. Morris having served two lcrnS e
clearing department was not organized untl Dee 10,
1866 Mr. Morris defended the existence ot the Gold
Exchange IN the past claiming hd geen iS nce'SSaA
as the Produce or Cation Exchange He was succeeded
by the Vce-prCsidcut seCiCl1fN ana treasurer, Nh" III
few brief remarks thanked the members for the courtesy
and kindness shown item.
sell stated that il had been decided 10 estuish Eod
department OF the Stock Exchange, 10 he carried on IN
The room heretofore occupied by the Gold Board ana tie
first meeting would he held at 10 O'CLOCK TINS morning
Hereafter dealings in Government bonds would also
take place this ROOM and for TINS purpOS" there would
be thee calls OF these bonds follows, at 1913 a. NJ
T. II minutes George ". Mclean, Chairman of the Com
mittee on Aran Zemcns announced that the rules gov
ernjng the gold department would conform as nearly as
possible wth those heretofore III existence IN Tie Goa
Room. A W. Peters Secretary 81 the Gold Exchange,
had agreed preside temporarily over the Gold Room,
in place the former Vlccpresldent. Tie treasurer
stated that all dues from members had been paid ana
would be left ndud to be divided among the
members after settling all accounts, about Sl23,0OO.
The average daily clearances have been S5OOOOOOO.
A parting dinner OF the members OF the Exchange
was given in the eveping al DemCncO - at fHlhaNe.
and Iwentysixthst., at which nearly all the members
yprp
New-York tribune., 1877-05-01
A SERVANT GIRL POISONED.
DEATH FROM WHAT SHE THOUGHT cLARET.


The poisoning of Rose Wyse, servant at
the residence OF A. Rice No II East Twentyninthst
is now under investigation by Coroner Woltman In Mr.
Rces house several servants employed under the d.
rection OF Henry Corbet the butler. Some days ago
Corbet engaged man named John Leggett 10 clean the
windows and doors and yesterday he at work in the
basement in company with Rose Wyse aud one or two
other servants While cleaning the door OF small
closet Leggett discovered of the shelves bottle
which contained fluid somewhat resembling claret in
color He partially filed goblet with it and said TO
Rose wyse, Rose won't you have glass of clarctT
The girl took the goblet and with light laugh drank
a part OF the contents; then suddenly detect
ing something wrong in the taste she set
down the goblet. exclaimIng. what have you
given met" Almost immediately she fell into
violent commissions and died before medical
aid cou!d be summoned The butler Corbet absent
AT the time returned after the death OF the gr
and he recognized the fund she had swallowed As niX-
tr, Of lydrncvaUic acid and some other subsistence
which he had purchased for cleaning sllreTvare.
TLc UoIic oi tho TWenty-nuh Precinct were immcd'-
ately informed aud inquiry was begun. some OF me
sarVals declared that Legrott mad not been on Soou
terms wn the dead girl and he was put under arrest
He declared that entirely ignorant Oi the poison
Ols nature Oi the liUld bat Coroner MOlimah thouBnt
Al b.st % commit lin FrsOn ucttl lnry c0ud DECIDE
on liz case The Coroner ctnsured the butler Tor hllO"
ing pOlsOuous mixture o. remain IN place where
couit he reached ~ person ignorant OF s naldre anu
Wgld have 81 ilu also Lad not Nj. klce gwen
b0, 2 for his appearance before a coTOners jury.
New-York tribune., 1877-05-01
HOME NEWS.
THERMOMETER YESTERDAY AT HUDNuTs IN
BROADWAY.
Gam b2s. Noon. 67o 3D. m do Midnight o''
IA ighest during the day. GA. Lowest 4I''
Average 557e'. sams day, 1876. 4It'
PROMINENT ARRIVALS.

Rr,roort Honse-The Hon. George II. Boxer, ~ o.
Minister TO Russia and Prof Peirce OF Harvard
g,fcIinghd,n Hoisl-COunt Lsdsaus liOyos, Ausuia
Minister AK Washington HOFFMAN HOUSE JUN ID
Gordon of Georgia EYnh AreiW H9,sIIe hvn, noDs'
Winthrop of Boston senator William WINDOW OF
Gen H. C. Waha of Mississippi, Col H. = MGComp Si ~ Den
ware ex con rressnan o. B. MatesOn OF Uuca auu u
Fls Superintendent OF the N Y. Bank Department Ct
NicoIcs HotL Gen Joseph j. Reynods u - I hn5 5ns a
George Jerome COLLECTOR Detroit HOet BUS
n Montoo Naval Attache OF the spanlsh ega
on ~ Washington Metropolitan HOtst-Ihe laghl heS'
Thomas Foley of Windsor Hotet-D Ihomas a,
President of the Troy and Boston ier9s Iobn
FoIsyth of West Point aud William 1nInan OF Llyfr0o
po,,e yotsJInsurance Commissioners stephen H. RhOues
of Massac Erereu HOuse-CapL IL lloolTs I n @
Steeshin Citv Of Chester Sturferan HOueCol Beeknan
Dn RarT 81 s. Army . W>,tnainster Host-Leut J. b.
IuckI aft {. the British Navy
New-York tribune., 1877-05-01
MR.. HALLS FAMILY AND BOOKS.
THE WIFE AND DAUGHTERS sTIIL HERE-sALE OF
THE LAW LIBRARY.

THE WIFE AND DAUGHTERS STILL HERE-sALE OF
THE LAW LIBRARY.
A rumor was in circulation yesterday that
the wife and daughters Of Oakley Hall had sailed for
London on Saturday, and that the family residence at
No l3 West FortysecOndst. TO be sold, together
with its furniture and the contents Of Mr.. Halls law
Office The first part of the story found TO be pre-
mature Many persons believe that the Hall family will
soon Join Mr.. Hail. but there is no doubt
that all Of the members are yet in the
city. When visited yesterday, Mr.. Halls fine
broyn-stone 'front.' just off Fifthave., not found
desolate and with card For sale upon the window
carriage was near the door, one Of the Misses Hall
trpped lightly across the street from Reservoir Park
flowers boomed and birds IN the front windows Of
each story OF the house, and general appearance OF
eheerfuness prevailed. gentleman doing business not
far the Hall residence stated Yesterday That he had
for believing that the e1Mayor was IN COmnuh
cation with his family. He understands that the latest
information received by the family from London was
that Mr.. Halls mind was affected His departure was
arranged were follow him and they would soon make
the journey prominent real estate agent on olAIn-
ave said the Han family was anxious to get the properly
converted into ready money. M.
Mr. Halls law library removed from his late ONCE
IN TIE TRIBUNE building early yesterday morning Inc
books and papers had been Carefuy pacEeu IN seNeId
large boxes, which were addressed 10 Bangs 20 Az
the auction rooms OF Bangs Co, No 656 Broadway,
late Yesterday afternoon Mr. Halls library could not be
Tonnd Mr. Bang stated that he expected the library
be brought there, and that he had Instructions
10 sell it. The sale would not be made for several
weeks IL was a large library, he thought Dut ne
had not examined 1t, and could therefore lorn
no estimate OF its size probable value AS the Dfay
was not taken directly TO the auction rooms II rs Thought
st was first conveyed TO the family residence where y
will be assorted and probably CLASSIFIED IL Is stateu
that the furniture in Mr.. Halls Office VIII also pe re
moved soon and sold al auction Mr. Halls large library
OF general character at his residence, II Is thought
will not be sold. Many OF the books and souvenirs are
OF value and are highly priced by Ar' HAIRS "He
New-York tribune., 1877-05-01

With the movement society numbers nearly zoo mem
berA ~ ~,
The house OF Peter Gallagher, at No. 240 NortD
F1fhst D. was attacked sunday night by crowd Oh
intoYicat ruians who demanded admttahce Az '"o @ "
,o ., The tenants Mccain and Kelly, home. They
were by Gallagher for members OF the mob ana nc
stabbed Kelly IN neck nncng wound which may prove
fatal McCanns son. down stairs TO help MS ishe
was struck on the head by stone ana receNeu -
The stp Kelly was too badly injured to allow removal
young McCann was taken Long Isaad College HOS
nta where his condition reported to be critical Gallagher
Il under arrest