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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26
Two Good stories Of Royalty.

A friend of mine who had facilities for
knowing what passes in court circles,
tells me that the Princess Louise Mar
chioness of Lorne) is firm believer in
spiritualism. and that during the time
when the newspapers were full of most
sneering references to Slade, Her High
ness summoned him to her side, had nu-
merous seances with him, and treated
him with all manner of consideration.
Apropos of Louise, the gossips have
not yet done talking of the curious fact
that on the opening of Parliament the
Princess Louise and Beatrice both drove
to Westminster in the royal coach with
the Queen; but of all the lords, knights,
and gentlemen who took part in the
pageant, there was no place, it seemed,
which the Marquis of Lorne might fifty
OCCUPY. The anomalous position which
he occupies as husband of the Queens
daughter, but not the equal of his wife,
must be CALLING to the proud young
Scotch nobleman. Yet the Queens own
marriage was in many points similar
Long years ago-but this Is bit OF ex-
elusive Renaissance known to only a
few. The Queen, in the early days OF
her welded life, had one of those squab-
bles with her husband, of the sort which
will come about sometimes even between
the most loving married couples. Cha
grined and vexed, the Prince retired to
his room and locked the door. The
Queen took the matter quietly for e
while, but after the lapse of an hour she
went to his door and raped.
ALBERT she said, '.come out.
"No. / will not, " answered the Prince.
within. "Come. go away; leave me
alone"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

The following story is true, and must
please as we'll as counsel our young read
ers:
Many years ago, gentleman from the
| town of Methuen, Mass, while on visit
| to prominent merchant in Boston, was
asked bv the merchant if he knew a boy
in Methuen that he could recommend to
work in his store At first the merchant
could think of no one, for be knew none
but faithful, honest boy would suit the
thrifty merchant At length, however, he
called to mind boy Of excellent charac-
ter in the neighborhood, but he feared
would hardly DO, as his parents were
very poor, and he had no education or
other advantages to fit him for such a
| position.
But the description of the boys habits
pleased the merchant SO much that he
handed the gentleman a dollar with
which to pay the boys fare to Boston by
stage, and requested him 70 seud the lad
to the city, and if, on a personal inter
view, he should not prove satisfactory, he
would pay his fare back home again.
The gentleman, as requested, visited the
boys parents, and stating the merchants
proposal, advised them to send the boy
for trial He then gave him the dollar
which was to pay his fare to Boston, and
departed.
Under similar circumstances, 80 out of
every 100 boys would have said, Nov
for good time, | never saw city, and
never rode in a stage. Oh, there will be
so much to see, and it will be such long
ride, and here is money sent to pay my
fare" Not so with this boy. Putting
the money carefully in his pocket he
said to himself
This is the first dollar / ever had.
How wish could save itl 1t is only
rs miles to Boston. can walk there in
day. I'll do it, and save my dollar"
His mother patched up his clothes as
well as she could, and early next morning
the little fellow parted with his parents
at the door of their humble home, and
set out on his long tramp to the great
city, which he reached, tired and dusty,
a little before sunset. He found the
merchant, VINO sternly asked:
Where have you been all day. The
stage came in hours ago."
The boy thought he had displeased the
merchant at the outset, and with down
cast ewes and tremulous voice, he an
swered-
Il did not come on the stage, sir
did not come on the stage, What
do YOU meanl Didn't / send you money
to pay your farel'
The boy thought it was sll mp with
him, sure, and amid gathering tears he
managed to reply
q i am very sorry, sir did not mean
to offend you. / thought j would walk
and save the dollar. never bad one be-
fore"
Placing his hand gently upon TIE boys
head, the merchant replied, . Ny little
man, you did exactly right Come home
with me and get some supper.
Then turning to bystander, he re-
marked, Il wouldn't take thousand
dollars for this boy, to-day.
That boy has grown to manhood, and
has since become widely known in bust
ness circles. He is now owner of the ex-
tensive mill at Methuen, the Pemberton
mills at Lawrence, clearinghouse in
Boston, and one of the finest farms in
assachusetts.-Phren Journal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26
A N0bby Nabob.

From the London Daily telegraph.
A telegram from Calcutta announces
the sudden death of Sir Jung Bahadoor
in the Terai on the 25th ult. Whether
the famous Nepaulese minister sue
~S1EHIUOU ~ 49, - i--st.~ c~--.,
or persisted in combat with the tigers
which haunt it, or in what other way
Kunwar Kanaji departed this life, is not
yet announced. Certain it is that in him
great administrator and soldier has
passed away, and there may yet be Sc
rious events following upon has demise
Sir Jung will certainly have the regrets
OF his royal highness the Prince of Wales
whom he entertained SO magnificently
with the Inequalities of the
forest in the early part of
1876. One of the most striking of all
the wonderful scenes in the Indian tour
of the prince was his reception at Ban
bassa when the Nepaulese knight did
the honors of Nepaul. The figure which
Sir Jung presented on that occasion was
well sketched as follows: mo gnome
king in gorgeous pantomime ever shone
in the midst of electric magnesium light
and blue fire half so splendidly as the
Nepaulese minister. His skull cap, par
seme with pearls, is surrounded with a
triple row of emeralds, rubies, and dia-
monds, with pendants of the same. From
the aigrette representing the sun, above
which is an enormous ruby, rises the
double eyed peacock feather. These two
were sent him from the emperor of China
for he is a first class mandarin of the
Celestial empire. The peacocks feather,
again is surmounted by beautiful
plume of bird of Paradise feathers curved
backward. His tunic of purple satin,
lined with the softest and finest fur, is
embroidered cxquisitely, and set with
pearls, and over his breast he wears the
ribands of the Bath and Of the Star of
India.r For not only wes Jung Bahia
door Grand Cross of the Indian Order of
Chivalry, but G.. c.. b. besides-these
high distinctions being the reward for
the good services rendered during the
mutiny, when Ghoorka division moved
Opportunity to Lucknow. And yet so
little is known of Nepaul that many per-
sons styled and believed Sir Jung the
king of the unmapped and mysterious
land of mists and rain. In truth he was
only the prime minister or chief of the
bazardar, and one Dhiraj Soorendra Blk
ram is the titular sovereign; but the actu-
al ruler has long since been Sir Jung the
splendid, and there will be emotion,
and it may be confusion, at Khatmando..
upon his untimely disease. How this
Nepaulese Bismarck rose to power is n
extraordinary story, and one very charac
teristic of the wild policies of the Ghcor-
ka kingdom. Whatever, nevertheless,
had been his early deeds, he had seen us
at home, for he visited England in 1851,
and was thenceforward the fast ally of
the British government. 1t will be for
tunate if we retain as good friend in his
successor, for we want a right of way
through Nepaul to Thibet, and the
Ghoorkas are always people who need a
tight hand to keep them in order.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26
ON DOING WITHOUT.

Oh, Tom, I've just seen such love Of bon
nett
Pale blue, and tea-roses, half blown, and
such laeel
I'm sure that some poet could write sweet
About il, when Uyer-well, somebody's face. 7
The costs Thirty dollars You know, lis i'm
ported,
The fashion, you see, dear, but has just come
I've tried It on, Tom, and OH was TRIMS
Can't have its Now, Tom, whys Can't l do
without
Let's see; there's the gas bill ( the mink, and
Jack wants his new shoes, and the butchers
asas bills due;
Aud the dressmaker--There, | see you wish to
know,sir,
How much it all makes. Well, Of course,
foriy-two.
Hase ] bonnets upstairs: Yes. Worn out 7
~ No, Of course not. 48N
But There. can't have it; TO argues no
Well Tom, then that table, all gliding and
We saw at the auction. Don't scowl So you
goose. 4N Ert
The table is lovely: TIA SUE that We need
The parior, you know, dear Is really quite
bare
Twenty dollars; It's notAingi you never will
miss il.
Why, Thomas I'm shocked. Was that
meant for a swears
Very well, sir; there's surely no use Of youi
seolong
The gas bin, ] hate il; the butcher still
more t# 81
You're always reminding me-lIark. did the
bell ringt
A bundle for you just been left at the door
What's in ii! No matter. TN sec for myself
then
The shoes that you got on your way from
the cars?
! Oh, Tom. what story There,now it is open
As live, you extrayagant wretch, it's ci
CARS. &
Mr. Smith, for tobacco,to so-s debtor
Five hundred cigars. Fifty dollars, nj
Now, then, sir-the gas bill, the m'lk--you ha,
better
Preach poor Now that bonnet shoat Dc
without.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26
OF THE GENERAL NEWS.
Ben Wade on Hayes Policy.

Ben Wade of Ohio has written letter
strongly eensuring President Hayes for his
Southern policy. His letter concludes as fol-
lows: have been deceived, betrayed and
even humIiated by the course he has taken 10
a degree that have no. the language 10 eX-
press. in the first month q his administra-
ton we find him closeted with two q the
worst and most malignant enemies Of the col
oTed race Gllatcan De found In oil that slave
cursed region, and there consulting with those
malefactors how best De can put these C. losed
people under the iron heel Of their most bitter
enemies aud reduce item % ccndition IN
fnItely worse than before they were made
free. I feel that to have enanctpated these
people, and then leave them unprotected, would
he q crime - infamous o. 20 have reduced
them 10 slavery when they were free and for
HAYES To do this 70 men who had, = tae haz-
ard Of their liycs, given him The votes without
vi.ich he never could have had power 10 do
this terrible injustice, leaves no doubt he
meditatcs the destruction Of the party that
elected him contemplation Of al this Ills
me with aInazenenl and fneUprcssible indig-
nation. Ny only consolation j. tiiat history
informs one that better men than ever pre-
tended % be have IN like manner been de-
ceiycd Some have attempted % excuse aim
bv saving he means well, but he'll Is paved
with lust such good Intentions.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

The royal temper waxed hot at this
4" Sir" she cried, "come out at once. The
Queen, whose subject ven are, commands
you.n
He obeyed Immediately. Entering
the room she designated, be sat down IN
silence. For q long time nothing was
said. The Queen was the first to break
the silence.
ALBERT" she said, "spesk to me-
docs the Queen command itf" he
asked.
No she answered, throwing her
arms about his neck, "your wife begs
it,
Curtain.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26
Won't Interview.

4 Herald reporter called upon Senator
BIain. who said: Il amnot TO be interviewed,
you know Have YOU no expression Of
opinion with regard to the change in Louisi-
ana" asked the reporter. None; I have
nothing 10 say about IT, To the Quer-
whether the leaders Of the Republican party
had In contemplation any movement regarding
the action Of President Hayes in Withdrawing
the troops from Louisiana, Mr. Blaine would
only say il was not fitting fo- him To answer
that question ~ this time
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26
4 Rnngling Execution.

Youngstown. Ohio, was The scene Of a
bungling execution on the 2lst Charles NJ
Sterling, who was committed FOR rape and
murder, vas the victim. The moose Slipped
under his chin and the fall failed TO break his
neck After few minutes silence he began
10 clap his hands. kick his feet aud moan most
pitifully. The sight was a horrid one-sicken-
ing in the extreme. For 81 least two minutes
these motions and groans we're kept up. and it
vas thirteen minutes befoFe he wa pronounced
dad
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26
Nnminated for Senainr.

Judge L. NJ SpotTo7i has been nomi-
mated BY the Democrat caucus for United
States senator from Louisiana. In an inter
view Judge SpoiIord said. The policy Of
Presiden' Hayes, s. outlined ~ his inaugural
address and his official actioa since he was de-
Jared President by constitutional authority.
has met my hearty appreciation, and 80 long
as he stands squarcly up 10 That policy he
viii have myhumble support"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26
4 Dinner for the Grand nukes.

A magnificent state Dinner was given
at the Executive Mansion a. the evening Of
the 2Ith, in honor q the Grand Dukes Alexis
and Constantine The President aud MrS
Hayes received their company in the Blue
Parlor, and the dinner was given is usual in
the State dining-room, which was superbly
decorated with flowers for the occasion. The
fun marine band furnished music. and after
dinner the guests retired 70 the East Room
and remained there a short time engaged in
social conversation and promcnading.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26
Reported Aiiempt 10 kidnap 800.


The Masonic fraternity of Cleveland are
making extensive preparations for q triennial
eonclave Of the Grand Eneampmeuts Of
Knights Templar- u The United States, 10 be
held in that city ON the 2sth Of August next.
The Grand COmmandery OF the Ohio has ex-
tended an earnest invitation 10 al subordinate
communicates Of the United States aud Cana
ia 70 be present Quarters have been provided
far lO,g0 Knights. Many citizens not
members Of the order proHer the committee
the freedom Of their residences for the enter
t1inment Of visitors. II is confidently expect
"a this will be the largest gathering q the
lind ever held In This camntrN
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26
INSURANCE
DEPARTMENT or THK
RIVER FALLS BANK.
INSURANCE

Reliable companies representa-, such as
Penn Insurance Company, 2,I50, COO
" British < Mercantile, 10000
The Insurance Co. OF North America il the
old ST company in America, commenced bust
ness in 1894, has been through the Portland,
Chicago. b ston and Oshkosh 6Fes, lost nlil-
lioBs, yet to-day is one OF the strongest COM
paDies doing business
Policies promptly written up and all busi-
ness promptly attended TO
ID JOSEPH N. SMITH, Ageni.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

Ills iaF p'qrls TO her in the morning
were, : Wrap up warmly. darling. if you
% shopping To-day; the weather is very
cold. She said She would. and before
she went out she had all her bustles
weighed and put on the heaviest one.
What viii not woman do for the man
she lowest NV .4lIA4 81
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26
Tweed's Confession.

Itappears thar what Tweed has fur
ni-hed thus far Is n,s fGG coufcssslosl hut
only an outline Of what he win supply If h
can have lis liberty. Nevertheless il is max
ing great hubbub IN the Empire State aud a
host oil the ring are trembling with fear.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26
ID fvER FALLS AND PRESCOTT
STAGE LINE.

Leaves River Falls on Monday, Wednesday
and Friday mornings on the arrival of the
Stage from Ellsworth, and reaches Prescott
at noon. Leaves Prescott at two o'clock p m
OF the same day, reaches River Falls at five
o'clock Good accommodations Tor Passen-
gers and express. w. o. PINGREB. Prop.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26
Mnrrison Tor sneaker.

The Democratic Senstors and members
q the House Or Representatives 81 the State Of
Illinois have addressed letter 10 Hon. W r,
Morrisou, cordially endorsing his candidacy
for Speaker of the National House Of Repre-
sentatives for the forty-ffth Congress.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26
Cron Reports.

The Chicago Tines has nearly seven
columns Of crop reports from the great wheat
growing section Of the Mississippi and Ohio
valleys, concerning The condition q winter
wheat, of which the following brief analysis
NAV be made. 3 larger acreage than usual has
been sown IN ail quarters. with me prospects
II an abundant harvest. The southwest Is
especially hopeful, aud tL- aorthwes has no
fears except for the grassl.Jppers, when, i Is
thought, viii be- less destructive than hereto
fore. The Kansas farmers think they have
patched 30 early that they wiz not lie able 10
await the coming crops. The Tia.e publishes
from California in effect that the crop is about
100000 tons. which was the crop OF 1874. but
the prediction is that this year not more than
half O million tons will nc raised, ard that The
stock market. VIII lie disastrous 10 the STATE
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

A young lady who has suffered from
q Baggage-smashersr has had her trunks
covered with flannel this season, having
heard that flannel is good chest-protec-
tor.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

Louis roads have decided to build 10000
passenger depot on the sight Of the present
sheds, which are disgrace TO that city.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

People throughout the Northwest who
visit Chicago wiz be interested to learn that
tie Milwaukee s s.. Paul, Pittsburg Fl
wayne & Chicago and Chicago. Alton & s..
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26
CeRgratumted.

The President has received many per
s6nal calls OF eous. 4tulations ON the success Of
his peate policy tlssls FAR, and numerous let
ters and teIegTams 10 thessme effect from both
Republicans and Democrats ia all parts Of the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26
NILLIAM d. CARLETOi
carpenter, Builder s Contrac,or
RIVER FALLS. WISCONSIN.

NV En- Ais HlONO4fCiN.
Keeps for sale Doors, Sash, Blinds, Mould
ings for inside and outside work, and every
thing pertaining o the trade. Is prepared 70
do ell kinds OF work in his line ON reasonable
terms, and in the latest and most approved
style. Shop near the residence OF 4. &. yencks.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

The san Francisco Argsnleltt says Blaine
has written a set Of resolutions Of which
gentleman in that city has a copy The reso-
buttons propose 10 establish grand court Of
arbitration To consider ali questions that may
be brought before il relating 70 the legality Of
Nh Hayes tenure. whether in the nature Of a
quo lcasTaHt0 or otherwise, AID that said court
lie composed OF the Chief Justices Of the Su-
premc Courts " each State in the Union
thirty eight judges in all; by portion OF the
resolutions IS added a provision that any per
son other than the defeated candidate may
bring an action 70 dispossess the present in
cumbent. These resolutions arr to be intro
duccd I the extra session. The whole story
can be regarded as important II tue
Reported Attempt TO Kidnap Packard.
\ New Orleans telegram OF the 10Th
SAYS: Governor Pas ksrd's carriagl was stopped
tonight, at the corner Il Rampant and EspIan-
ado streets, BY ten Of twelve armed men, who
finding the only occupant an elderly person,
an attache Of Governor Packard, bearing let
ter 10 Mrs. Packard stating that her husband
would not De home tonight. left him without
further mole-ta.i0n. Packard's friends state
that he had been pre-waraed that an attemp'
would BE- made 10 kidnap h;Ei should hc at
tempt 10 top ~ his house rs lac has lately
done, and so n sent his cab ahead 10 see II
there va, any foundation 10 the warning
~--s
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26
The First Dollar.

The following story is true, and must
please as we'll as counsel our young read
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26
Doubtful Report Of BIaine's Intentions.

stock market, wIn be dlsa-tTous to the state.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-12-15
Japanese Wrestling.

In the centre Of the amphitheatre a
mound has been raised on which ring
has been formed by banking up the earth
to the height of few inches. Two grave
looking elderly men, apparently the judges,
now seat themselves upon mats on the
mound, and, unfurling their paper um-
brellas, light their pipes, and commence
smoking in digni6ed composure, while the
two wrestlers doff their kiminos (robes)
and enter the ring perfectly naked but for
q cloth around the loins. They are very
far removed from our idea of what an
athlete ought 10 be, for, though muscular,
they have an ungainly heaviness of figure.
Weight is, indeed, thought of such impor-
tance in these contests that men are fat
tened for them like prize cattle, under the
mistaken belief that such size is an advan-
tage to the fortunate possessorl A tedi-
GUS preliminary performance has to be
gone through before the actual business Of
wrestling commences. Each man comes
to the centre Of the ring, and squatting
down in front Of his antagonist, raises each
leg in turn, and then brings it down
heavily on the ground, at the same time
striking his thigh smartly with his open
hand. suppose this is meant as sort
Of challenge, but it has an extremely lu-
dicrous effect, at least to foreigners, to see
two very fat men so employing themselves.
Both men now quit the ring and take
draft Of water and pinch Of salt, while
they rub their hands and arms with mud,
in order that they may get better hold
Of cath others naked body. At length
they re-enter the ring, and the real strug-
gle now begins. They squat in front Of
each other like two huge frogs, and strike
their hands together, at the same time ut
tering curious Kissing noise, which gets
louder aud louder, till they suddenly fly at
each other like angry cats. Heavy blows
and slaps are exchanged freely in the ef-
fort to close, but umpires are behind each,
shouting out cautions at any attempted
Infringement Of the rules on either eide
When they have fairly got hold Of each
other, many cunning feint and twist is
shown, and the struggling bodies and limbs
entwine so rapidly that the pair look like
one gigantic octopus. AT length the bout
is concluded BY one man being hurled
bodily out Of the ring into the crowd out
side, and the cheering from the excited
spectators is absolutely defening. The
victor stalks about the ring for some time
in great dignity, receiving the congratu-
latioas Of his friends, and then repeats his
former challege, striking his thighs heavily
and growing like bantam cock. Another
wrestler, nothing daunted, at once comes
forward to try his fortune; while the van
qnished combatant, who has picked him
self up amid running FIRE of chaff from
the unsympathizing crowd, resumes his
kimono with an assumed air Of indiffer-
cnce and vanishes behind the spectators.
Chambers Journal