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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-16
aeIf.xIrisrctian.

1t is not often that an inventor has
such an implicit faith in his invention, or
the nerve 10 demonstrate the fact as DR..
Waters Of Salem recently showed before
the Massachusetts, Dental Society. He
stated that bicarbonate Of soda, such as is
used for cooking purposes, or any other
alkaii in neutral form, would afford instan-
taneOus cessation Of pain from the sever
est burns or scalds, and would cure such
injuries in a few hours. Deliberately
dipping a sponge into boiling water, the
Doctor squeezed it over his right wrist,
producing a severe scald around his arm
and some two inches in width. Then,
despite the suffering occasioned, he APP
piled the scalding water TO his wrist for
half a minute. BicarbOnate Of soda was
at once busted over the surface, a wet
cloth applied. and the pain, the expert
menter stated, was almost instantly dead
ened. Although the flesh of the wrist
was literally cooked down TO the sweat
glands,and the wound was of nature to be
open and painful for a considerable time
On the day following the single applica-
ton Of the soda, the less injured portion
was practically healed, only slight dis
coloration of the flesh being perceptible,
The severe wound in few days. with no
other treatment than wet cloth kept
over il, showed every sign Of rapid heal
ing.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-16

Gibbons supply train and camp was
not captured, as at first reported. There was
no lighting after the first battle on the 9th.
Gibbons losses are, killed, Capt. Logan,
Lieuts. Brady aud BostWick and seventeen
men and five citizens; the wounded are Gen.
Gibbon, Capt. Williams, Lieuts. Coolidge.
Woodruff and English, the latter seriously
besides thlrty-six citizens. The Indians suf.
fered severely, as forty dead Indians were
counted on about one-hah the battle field.
Howard has arrived and would pursue the
Indians. When his command arrived, Gen.
GibbOn would move 10 Deer Lodge and take
his wounded 10 Fort Shaw as soon as medical
aid and transportation arrived. The Indians
had disappeared, in which direction It is not
vet learned
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-16
EaaIng IrruIf.

While few articles Of food are more
or less injurious than unr pc fruit, still it
is almost impossible TO Jake too MANY Of
those that are ripe, fresh and perfect
when eaten in their natural state. The
earlier in the day fruits are
eaten the better Their healthful
qualities depend on their ripe acidity, but
If sweetened with sugar not only is this
acidity neutralized, bat the stomach il
tempted to receive more than it can Iii
gest, and if cream be taken with them
the labor of digestion is increased. No
liquid of any description should be
drank within an hour after eating fruits.
nor should anything else be eaten within
two or three hours after--thus, time be-
ing allowed for them 10 pass out of the
stomach, the system derives from them
all their enlivening. cooling and aperient
influences. The great rule is, eat fruits
and berries while fresh, ripe and perfect
in their natural state, without eating OF
drinking anything for at least two hours
afterwards. With these restrictions, fruits
may be eaten in moderation during any
hour of the day, and without getting
tired of them. or ceasing TO be benefited
BY them during the whole season.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-16
s,ahIrg Tomato I.lan,s.

Stake your tomato plants now, before
they fall over and grow sprawling along
the ground. Drive stake four or five
feet high, close to each plant, with two
or three cross-p;eces a foot long, nailed
on it. Nip of every lateral branch that
starts from the main stalk, above the
leaves, and tie the plant to the stake as
it grows, with course Irvine. For early
fruit, select three or four Of the most
forward plants, and pinch of not only all
III !ateTals, but the main stalk, few
inches above the first cluster Of blossoms.
You thus divert all the vigor Of the plant
into one cluster of fruit, and can ripen
tomatoes two or three weeks ahead of the
other plants. We have had twenty four
fine g Trophies making a cluster as large
as one could cover with a hat. ripenin.
the most Of them in July. by this process.
Under favorable condition Of soil and
culture. on singlestalk system, tomato
plants will grow five or SIX feet high, and
ripen as many clusters OF f,ait--cleancr,
better in flavor, larger and earlier.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-16

incidentally, during the meeting OF the
managers of the industrial school Of
Jackson county, Wisconsin, sad case Of
destitutiOn and ignorance was brought Ia
light. 1t seems that four children, whose
mother was insane, and father imbeeile,
were sent to the Industrial school. The
mother had once attempted 10 burn their
miserable hovel, and again 10 murder
them. Under the circumstances the au-
thorities of jackson county agreed to pay
expenses if the children were cared for at
the school. They arrived some time ago.
Brought up amidst such surroundings,
they absolutely did not know Shat pic
ure was, but ran up to one hanging on
the wall, representing some kittens at
play. and tried eagerly 10 take them in
their arms. They did not know the use
Of thimble, and of course, could not tell
one letter from another
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-16
MOVING

The wagons are ready and stand at tn door.
While the drivers are swapping their whips,
And there's mud on the wheels and hounds
but the floor
Has layer Of straw, chat and chips;
Yet what does II matter If muddy and wet
Or If scant be the packing Of hay:
The lifting and Juggling is al 10 come yet,
For you see We are moving to-day.
Now up with the cupboard! that bureau and
stand,
Now matresses-those can-seated chairs;
Heavy? | should think so-come, lend US a
hand.
And help to bring that old trunk down the
stairs.
That bundle OF bed clothes tied up in a sheet,
And that feather-bed next TO the vail;
Some blockhead has trampled it under his
feet,
For there's mud on the tick-and that shawl!
Now the bedstead, and stats, that box, and this
chest
And this sofa--these tables and stools,
Where the carpets on top may securely rest
But be quick, and don't stand there like
mulesl
Hurry up with that team. the stoves must go
first,
With the pans, and the kettles and pots;
Look on THAT the jars do not topple or burst,
Or the pickles lie loosely in spots.
Queenswarc and glassware are packed in IN
basket
This one, the roses, MOSES and grass;
What! ride on the loadg Dear, how can you
ask its
Walk with me while | carry the glass
Useless yet pretty, and nameless and many,
Take them down from the mantle and shelf;
Nv little ones presents, don't forget any,
And yet hold, for I'll do il myself.
The pictures, and brackets, the papers an
books
And provisions were sent on before;
The spiderwebs swept from their sly little
hooks,
And the servant Is hopping the floor;
The cellar is empty, the garnet Is bare;
Rooms now deserted dismal and lone;
While an echo comes forth, as If to ask
where
All their music and loyelight have flown!
think that is all--aheml what The dickens
How the thoughts of a dreamer will float;
Forget the old dog, the cat and the chickens,
And the COW, and my new oYcrcoat
While still in the chimney hangs The wash
kettle,
Al that great iron boiler you know,
Leave il or sell it as you wish, for old metal,
But come let us get ready to go.
The wagons are all loaded-farewell my old
homei
And adieu! to each smile and each tear;
The wild blasts may whistle through gable and
comb,
Yet our hearts hold their memory dear;
Good-by, for the wagons are far on the
And the dear ones viii wait by the way,
But think that my heart bears the heaviest
For you see, we are moving to-day.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-16
Memorial, OF River towns TO Congress.

The Memphis Chamber Of Commerce
has appointed committed to memorabilia the
Secretary Of Wa- tn place four or more snag
boats on light draft work in the Arkansas
river, TO remove snags which have wrecked so
many boats duringpa seasons. \ resolution
was passed asking Congress TO repeal all
duty upon cotton mill machinery; also the
adoption Of the general government Of ju-
dicious system Of levees, outlets and eut-oifs
for the reclamation and protection of lands on
the Mississippi river cad It's Tributaries, and
inviting the cooperation OF all towns and
cities from Cape G'rardeau TO Port Eads, in
this memorial
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-16

grand opportunity in his line TO '.save the
country They went for" that patch
till il was a sight to see, they fired itwith
petroleum and sawdust, and afterward
drenched it with yitrOil. Meantime the
local entomoioglsts were making models
of the Larvae, and of the full-grown insect
they couldn't make them fast enough
to supply the demand. There was high
premium on the eggs, also. Burgermeis-
ter Skeinpokf (translatable into Mayor
Hardhead) had some promising Larvae
which were expected TO hatch in twelve
or fifteen days" Mr. Boyd gleefully
promises to forward "a beetle or two, to
his London Journal if they hatch, and lest
one or two should seem a small stock for
a great journal, with $4,000 circulation. lac
premises that she Is estimated to lay from
seven hundred to one thousand two hum
dred eggs. What chance for General
lie Due to throw himself into the breacf.
and seek atoreign market for our surplus
If he doesn't believe il let him notice the
following personal from the Liverpool
Morning Post.
VIII any one kindly lend lady Live Colo
RADIO Beetle for few days! Great care shan
be taken OF 1t. Payment if desired. Address
X. L., Office Of this paper.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-16
Cast Out.

The Philadelphia North Anaerieaa
says: Here are faint photographs OF
some of these men as seen along the line
of the Boston and Albany railrosd, whose
hearts might have been reached If the
winding stairs had been climbed by
love. patience and kindness. It's night
iall along the railroad track, near small
stream of water fifteen to twenty men are
lying ON the ground, without any cover
ing, asleep; old boots, SHOES and dirty,
hard stockings are scattered around, and
several bare, blistcred feet are visible /;
when aroused, they answer any questions
willingly. and the tales narrated would
freeze the life ont young hearts, which
language fails to portray. A man isseat-
cd on top of fiat rock. He has some
pieces of what appears TO be letter in
his hands. The paper IS rotten from age
and from being carried in his pocket.
The almost illegible lines were written by
a tender-heartcd mother, now dead, ana
the poor out-cast is trying 70 read her
last words to him. lie repeats the story
Of a mothers love-how, when he lay Il
boy in her lap. and her hand on his head,
she told him Of the boyhood of good men,
and made him promise. when he would
become a man, that he would remember
her counsel and follow their example.
But when he came to the great city he
began to drink with reveling companions,
and no one ever gave him kind word
afterU ard. and the stricken wreck in
agony of soul burst into tears and refused
to be comforted or receive any aid. An
other has seen better DAYS: he was once
a happy husband and father. His wife
went Town to the grave accomplishing,
and soon a sweet, golden haired little
girl lay at her side. lie feels accused
IN one sense murderer he is fifty-iour
years old and friendless. Rum has been
his ruin When found he was eating
corn from an empty car, where some
kernels had been left scattered on the
floor. The next in review is a man who
had formerly been employed IN the
Freedmen's bureau; he has a wife and
four children. He has been to New
York to obtain employment, has failed
and Is returning to his family in Maine.
He states that he had lived in Washington
and had entertained Representatives and
Senators at his home. He is a Free
mason, well posted, and had been
member of DIR. Storrs' church, Brooklyn,
n. Y. lie is an object of pity. He said
ne had washed his shirt on Sun
day. He was furnished with lunch. and
he promised calling on Rev. DR.. Webb.
a man was found in very weak condi-
ton; he had not strength enough to gointo
the woods, and ask for food; he had
walked from Providence to Worcester
and thence to Boston, and did not seem
to care for life. The Boston and ALBANY
railroad detective from whom these items
have been obtained has, from observation
and long experience, an insight into the
character of this class. and in the 300
whom he has interviewed in the past few
weeks he considers that the men spoke
truthfully. and in most cases would re-
ioice in finding labor, many of them hav-
ing learned trades.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-16
worhinxmsn,s som,nat,on. An ohio.

A mass meeting of workingmen, held
at Columbus on the night OF the llth, adopted
resolutions denOuncing the Republican and
Democratic parties and Hayes administration,
and appointed an executive committee TO take
steps towards calling State and county con-
veutions to nominate a full workingmen's
ticket. At Cincinnati, August IL, a mass
meeting Of workingmen nominated the fol-
lowing State ticket: Governor, L. II. Bond,
OF Cincinnati; lieutenant governor, Frank
SIIadd, Of Cleveland; State treasurer, L. A.
Hlne, Of CIncinnati; clerk OF the supreme
court, Fred. Arnsperger, Of Cincinnati; board
Of public works, Peter Mc(ieerey, OF XenlR;
school commissioner, Peter II. Clark OF Gin
cInnatl.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-16
Public work for LaDorers Demanded.

The central council and comm ittee OF
safety OF the labor league Of this district have
presented resolutions to the commissioners of
the District Columbiat o-day setting forth the
utter restitution prevalent among the white
and colored workingmen OF the district, the
lawful and orderly manner in which they con-
Quoted themselves during the recent strikes,
and earnestly requesting the commission
ers to raise loan Of S250O00 instantaneously,
and set goo men At work at once on the pub
lie Improvements, and the league further
pledge themselves 10 use their influence with
congress when II assemblies to pay the loan
and deficiency with interest The commiss-
toners say they viii give the subject prompt
attention.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-16
LITTLE DANCING FEET.

Did you ever see our baby
~ Little Tot
With her eyes 50 sparkling bright.
And her skin so lily white.
Lips and checks OF rosy lights
Tell You what,
She Is Just the sweetest baby
In the lot.
All she is our only darling.
And 10 lie
All her little WAYS are witty;
And when she sings her little ditty,
Every word is Just as pretty
As can be;
Not another in the city
Sweet as she.
You don't think sos-neycr saw her.
Wish YOU could
See her with her piaythiugs elattt ring
Hear her little tongue a-cbattering
Little dancing feet come pattering;
Think YOU would
Love her Just as well ss do
Ii yea could.
Every gTandma's only darling.
/ suppose,
Is as sweet and bright q blossom;
i a treasure 10 her bosom.
j. as cheering and enduring
As any rose.
Heavenly Father, spare them 10 US
TN llfe's close.
Hrs r D. Gage.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-16
outrages ON Mexican border.

A News special Rio Grande City says
at 10 o'clock on the morning of the 18th, if
teen men from Mexico entered the
town, broke open the jail, shot Joe Cox and
the jailor and released two notorious outlaws.
The civil authorities called upon the military
for assistance. Col. Price with one hundred
regulars and two gatling guns started in pur-
suit of the Mexicans, but failed to oveftFke
them. They reCrossed the river and entered
Mexico, ~ miles below Rio Grands. The
troops have not as yet crossed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-16
wreck OF - steamship and Great Loss OF
Life.

The total loss Of the Pacific Steam
Navigation company's steamer Ellen, Captain
Coathupe on the morning Of the 18th OF July
At los Velos, out seventy miles north Of Val
PaFasio has been announced via Panama
Four bodies had been recovered, forty-three
81 the crew aud passengers had reached the
shore in safety, and twenty were still on the
rocks. \ British war vessel and Gillian gun
boat went 10 the scene OF the wreck az soon
- reported, but were unable 10 render any
assistance. owing to the rough weather aud
fog. The survivors on the rocks from expos
ure and want % food, threw themselves into
the sea 70 end their misery. Only three were
saved A correspondent writes that out of a
crew Of siXty-seven, all told. and passengers,
there are probably sixty three Saved. There
could not been less than from ninety to one
hundred passengers. The losses oflife, Il ere
fore, may be estimated at about one hundred
persons. The commander OF the vessel Is
thought 10 have been among the lost.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-16
SUMMARY OF THE GENERAL NEWS.
RIue .Jesns and the strIke.

The E,t7sing Stqr SAYS: Th1re is a good
story told here BY an Indianapolis gentleman
about the recent strike, which, if true. goes to
show that Bluc-Jeans Williams Is not Of that
class Of statesmen who forget their poor rela-
lions when fortune smiles. The story goes
that when the strike reached Indiana, Uncle
Jimmy's sOn-in law, who Is engaged In the
very honest calling Of drOver, had left Indian
apOlis for ST. Louis with train Of cattle, and
that he was hauled By indignant railroad
hands a few miles one side Of the former city.
Becoming alarmed concerning the safety of
hIs freight the son-iu-law made his way 10 H.
dianapolis and apprised Uncle Jimmy OF the
situation. whereupon Blne-Jeans gave him q
document somewhat like this
EXECUTIVE OFFICE STATE or INDIANA, IN
DI.SAPOIIs. July 23.-TO WHOM IT MAY Con-
cERS: The bearer u this letter Is my son-in-
Jaw. hope the strikers will allow him 10
transport his cattle TO ST. LOnis in safety.
j. D. WILLIAMS, Governor.
Armed with the open sesame, the sOn-in-law
lctraced his steps 10 where the train had been
halted and exhibited Il 10 the leaders OF the
strikers who were stopping the trains. It's
elect was magical, and the train was allowed
~ proceed to lis destination without further
A-uie-lhtltl. " utI u UdA Ut Two AltcIhhIu
The strike in Indiana assumed grave proper
lions. Uncle Jimmy was besleEed by his
friends 10 interpose the strong arm Of the
State TO put Il down. He was urged to call
ont the militia Of the State. lie finally found
that the pressure upon him TO do something
could not be resisted, and be would be forced
70 act. lie was under obligations somewhat
10 the strikers for allowing his son -in-law to
have the right Of way, aud he apprehended
that If he used the State militia against them
such action on his part would hardly be a fair
thing after the respect which had been shown
MS authority. He proved equal to the emer-
gency, however, and without reeiting that do
mesJic violence existed in the State he sent to
the President for troops. His informal apph-
cation found It's way to the waste basket, but
meanwhile the troubles subsidized, so Uncle
JImmy's strategy and good luck gave him the
opportunity 10 keep on good terms with the
strikers and at the same time TO get a reputa-
lion for wise and prudent management OF the
trouble
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-16
The Minnesota state fair.

From the PioneerPress
The Minnesota State Fair of 1917 prom
ises to be the grandest exhibition OF the
kind ever witnessed in the State, and the
people of Minneapolis, with their charac
teristic vim and liberality, do not pro-
pose to spare any effort 10 make II the
crowning enterprise OF It's kind While
it is specially gratifying to observe this
commendable disposition on the part OF
citizens. there is still another feature
which has not been observed at previous
fairs. but will add to the general interest
of the exhibit. This Is the largely in
creased number of displays by leading
stock growers from adjacent States, and
for a list of some of them already prom
ised, the Pi0a6er- Press stands indebted 70
Mr.. r. G. Judson, the indefadgable sec
rotary OF the State Agricultural Society.
Among the exhibitors mentioned by
Mr.. Judson. and who have already sup
plemented their intentions with actual
entries, are Mr. r. 0gilyie, of Madison,
Wis, one of the most successful and ex-
tensive breeders OF fine horses in the
West, and his stock has taken the blue
ribbon wherever shown-eyen in the
well filled ring in St. Louis. This IS
the first time that Mr. Ogilvie entered his
stock for Minnesota fairs. He will show
thirty head of horses-draught and Cleve-
land Bays-of different ages and ali finely
bred: also one carload of Berkshire hogs.
Mr.. Peter Davy,. Of Ashipun, Dodge
county, Wisconsin, viii exhibit his entire
herd of Scotch Galloways-th finest in
the West As they will be the first Gal
loway cattle ever shown in this State,
they will naturally attract great attention
from the stock breeders of Minnesota. A
resident of Waukesha, Wisconsin, will
also be on hand with splendid flock of
sheep, and the home exhibit is certain 10
be of most generous and satisfactory
character Mr. Judson says that the sue
cess-of the forthcoming exposition is as
enrn1
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-16

Advices from Hayti state that revo-
luton has again broken out in that republic.
The insurgents are in force about ten miles
from Port au Prince and that city Is declared
in a state OF siege. A large portion Of the
city was fired, and the conHagration continued
for two days and had not been extinguished
when the mail steamer left. President Cabral
was unpopular with the native element from
his OWE feeling OF cordially with foreign mer-
chants and foreigners in general He is sus-
pected, accordingly on that account.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-16
Cana, a,nekah. s.mnr.a.

After Governor Carroll, of Maryland,
had Issued a proclamation commanding all
persons obstructing Legitimate travel upon
the Chesapeake & Ohio canal to dispense at
once. and calling upon all law abiding citizens
TO aid the authorities in the arrest Of persons
engaged in rioting and the destruction Of pro-
perty, the regulars and militia TO the num-
Der Of 500 went 10 st. Johns Run and raised
the blockade Of the Chesapeake & Ohio canal,
arresting nine obstruetionists. including the
ringleadeTs.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-16
Where inc Re.pon.,h,llt, Lies.

The coroner's jury in the case of the re
cent riots, rendered verdict on the 9Th, ac-
quitting the soldiers composing the Fourth
regiment from any blame for firing on the
rioters, taking into consideration the fearful
peril in which they were placed II any blame
attaches to the military it must be borne by
Gen. Bolton, who ordered them 70 Reading.
The responsibility for the terrible tragedy is
directly attributed 10 those who composed the
lawless body who were instigating the riotous
proceedings and the mob is primarily respon-
sible for all subsequent trouble and blood
shed