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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-07
Romantic Marriage.

The father of the late ViscOunt Ash
brook, when very young, and residing
with his family in the Queens county,
was struck with the beauty of an Irish
peasant girl named Elizabeth Ridge, who
was in the habit of punting ferryboat
across a stream in the vicinity of Castle
Durrow. The love-sick youth took every
opportunity of enjoying the society of
his beloved water-nymph, but carefully
concealed from his parents the impress
ion she had made upon his bosom.
He then held an ensigns commission in
some regiment which was quartered near
the castle; but he was too young to think
of matrimOny, nor was the object of his
affection either old enough or sufficiently
educated to become his wife. She had
been reared among i, the Irish peasants
had been unused to shoes and stockings
was scarcely acquainted with the Eng
lish language, and was uniformed in
matters of the world; but the young en-.
sign fancied that, in spite of these disad-
vantages, he could perceive an aptitudeo
mind, and soundness of intellect, united
with great amiableness of intellect in adj
dition to her personal projections.
Under these circumstances he conceived
the romantic idea of submitting her to
the superintendence of some respectable
female, capable of rendering her, through
The influence of education, an associate
suitable to his wishes and to his rank.
The lovely ferry-girl was accordingly
placed under the tuition of a lady, at
whose house Captain Flower occasionally
visited her and where he marked from
ii me to time, with all the enthusiasm of
a romantic lover, her progress in various
polite accomplishments.
Elizabeth Ridge remained in this stu
alton about three years, when the effiux
of time, as well as some domestic, &C
currences, enabled Captain Flower to reap
the reward of his constancy and honor
able conduct by a matrimonial union.
And the blushing daughter of the Elmer
aid Isle became ultimately the Countess
Ashbrook and laay of the castle beneath
whose walls her early charms had, like
the rays of the rising sun, beamed I'M
noticed only to become more effiulgent
and more admired. By the viscount she
had several sons and daughters.
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which End I'm Successful suicide

About three years ago the residence of
2 German woman in St. Paul was invaded
in the day time by a brutal man. The
husband of the woman was absent at his
work and the fiend who had entered on
plea of desiring drink of water, assault
ed and beat the woman and finally sue
ceeded in outraging her person. The
woman's life was despaired of for a
time but she finally recovered. The
police searched in vain for the perpetra-
tor of the crime and the matter was
fast passing from the public
mind when the outraged woman
while walking along the street near
her residence one day startled those with
in hearing by suddenly shrieking "There
he is, There he is" She accompanied
her shouts with actions and ran after a
carriage of one of the prominent citizens
of st. Pau, calling for the arrest ofthe driv-
er. The result was that the driver, who
was employed as family coachman, was
arrested for the crime and gave the name
of Edward Lee. His trial was not long
delayed and the injured woman identified
him so positively that he was promptly
convicted. His assault had been so
inhuman that the judge supple
mentcd the conviction with a SEN
tence of thirty years in the penitentiary.
Lees counsel had set up an alibi as a de-
Tense and honestly believed he was inno-
cent. So impressed were they with the
belief that an innocent man was being
punished that they sou ght and obtained a
new trial. The second trial took place
last winter. For the second time the
outraged woman positively identified him
and told the story of her wrongs. New
evidence was produced to prove the alibi,
and so good a case was made out that the
jury concluded that the woman was mis-
taken in her identification, and acquitted
the prisoner.
A few weeks sgo another woman was
outraged at Langdon, "a small station on the
Milwaukee & st. Paul road, about fifteen
miles below St. Paul. The woman gave
a description of her assailant, which be-
ing furnished the police at ST. Paul they
again arrested Edward Lee, finding him
at the residence of a married sister who
lives in that city He was taken TO the
scene of the second outrage, and being
fully identified by the last victim of his
lust, was committed to the Washington
county Jail at Saltwater. His trial for
this second offence soon followed. His
defense this time was that
the woman was a consenting party,
but this was so clearly disproven
that he was convicted and on, the LIST
inst, he again received thirty year SEN
tence to the penitentiary. He received
the sentence coolly,and was taken back to
to his cell. The cell had an upper and
lower bunk and had for an occupant, be-
sides Lee, a horse thief named Henry
Miller.
About six o'clock on the morning of
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-07
Extraordinary HOn0rs Extended TO
Gen. Grant.

A London telegram of June 4th says !:
General Grant was entertained last night
at grand banquet at Apstey House,
given in his honor by the Duke of Well
ington. Itwas splendid and hearty re-
ception. The guests were Mrs. and
General Grant, Count and Countess
Gleicher, Lord and Lady Abercrome,
Lord and Lady Churchill, Marquises
Tweeddale, Sligo and Ailesbury, Earl
Roden, Viscount Harrington, Lords
George Paget, Calthorpe, Houghton,
Strathnair, the Marchioness of Hartford,
Countess of Hardenicke, Countess of
Bradford, Lady Wellesley, Lady Emily
Peel and Lady Skelmersdale, Miss Well
esley and a number of others well-known
to the London world of high social life.
The banquet was served in the famous
Waterloo chamber, where the old iron
duke loved to meet the war generals of
1915 on the 18th of June every year and
celebrate the anniversary of the great bat
tie which forever closed the fortunes of
Napoleon Bonaparte. Gen. Grant was
given precedence in honor of the evening
escorting the Duchess of Wellington to
supper and afterwards escorting her to the
reception, at which were present the Duke
and Duchess of Cleveland, Duke and
Duchess of Sutherland, Duke and Duchess
of Manchester, and many of those already
mentioned above. The Prince of Wales
gave private audience to the ex-Presi-
dent to-day at Marlborough House, intro
ducing him to his household in most
friendly manner, and sat with him quite a
long time in ordinary pleasant converse
ton.
The Queen has given orders to the Lord
Chamberlain to waive the usual presenta-
ton ceremonies out of regard to the ma
tons guest, and extend to Gen. and Mrs
Grant invitations to all the court enter
tainmcnts. This is almost unprecedented
and shows the great esteem in which he is
held in England.
The following is the list of Gen. Grants
engagements; June Sd, visit to Westmin-
ster Abbey; June 9Th, reception given
by Minister Pierrepont to the ministry
and foreign ambassadors; June 9th, dine
with Earl Carnovan; June 9th, evening,
attend a royal concert at Buckingham
palace; June 9TH, with Lord Houghton
June 9Th, dine with Duke of Devonshire
June 9th, attend reception at Hartford
daughter, Mrs. Sartoris; June 18th, at
tend at Guildhall to receive the freedom
of the city of London and attend banquet
given in his honor TIE same eve
ming by the Lord Mayor; June 10th,
dine with the Princess Lorne at Ken
sington palace; June 18th, dine with the
Earl of Beaconsfield and members of the
cabinet in Downing street; June Goth,
dine with the Marquis of Hartford;
in the evening attend the Queens
ball at Buckingham place; 21st,
dine with the Prince of Wales
at Mr.. Pierredont's residence.
22d, dine with the Prince of Wales, prob
ably at Marlborough House; Goth, dine
with the Duke of Cambridge at Mr.. Pier
repont's 9th, dine with Lord Derby; 9th,
evening, attend a concert given by the
Queen at Buckingham palace.
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worthy couple began without any false
pride to procure it.
Without further ado, without the
slightest pretense at reserve or mystery,
the worthy couple invited me TO call that
very evening There / met in a private
parlor two people waiting for me and
only two-the wealthy builder and his
wife. found him as frank and as hearty
as found her, and before that evening
closed had given my joint pupils their
first lesson. They were docile as babes,
and there was something dramatic in the
contrast between wealth and their ignor-
ance. and something pathetic in the hui
mility with which those successful world
lings received instruction. They studied
as though they were in country school
house under the eye OLA village pedagogue
taught them English grammar princi
pally. I also corrected their pronuncia-
ton, and, / trust, improved their spelling
and their penmanship. Above all, | fiat
ter myself that won their friendship, for
| found them friends worth having
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Exten.iyeI tbelRusIne...

Criminal indictments for libel have
been found by the grand jury Of Eldorado
comfy, California, against the San Francisco
Chronicle on the complaint of Senator Sargent
and Congressman Page based on the publ
cation Of Pinney's statement rejecting on
them, and the Chronicles comments thereon.
II Is the intention Of Messrs. Sargent and Page
to bring complaints before the grand jury of
every county in the State that convenes in
time for their action, tObring the matter before
the public as a vindication during the present
political campaign. The object Of bringing
complaints in every court is stated to be to
give their defense as wide publicity as tho
charges.
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Tn. june Debt statement.

The public debt statement shows that
the payments made from the treasury by war
rants during the month of May, exclusive Of
payments made on account OF interest on the
principal Of the public debt Of the United
States were as follows: On account Of civil
and miscellaneous, sS,a5l 1895; war, SSl2l,-
9S6.Io; navy, 1856. 79S IS; interior, Indians an
pensions, SO, 1868; total, SIS 5s2, $3.50.
The large reduction of the public debt during
the month Of May is partly explained by the
fact that large sums are due TO the navy,
aud for necessary expenses Of the other de-
paTtments, but for which there Is no appro-
priatIon. The ordinary decrease OF the debt is
hYe millions.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-07
From the Mouth of Babes.

1t was at grand dinner given to a
select number of guests, when a certain
pompous Mr. B. was sinilingly welcomed
by the P.'s in the most gracious manner,
as though he were one held greatly In
their esteem. But at this moment. Mas
ter Pappleton, a brig { youngster of
seven, suddenly ADDRESSED the big feeling
gentleman in voice distinctly audible
to every visitor present, with the query
"Mr. B., when you were little boy,
did your mas cook stove have poor
bake ovenl,
swell, really, my dear boy" the gem
tleman replied, " / don't remember. But
why do you wish to know"
Here the pa and ma of young Papple-
ton gave frantic looks 10 choke down
their beloved offspring; but he Numbered
on without the slightest check:
"Oh, because, when you were coming
up the walk, heard ma say she did not
believe you were more than half baked r
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-07
National Bank RedemptIons.

Following is a statement of the opera
tons Of the national bank redemption agency
for the month of MAY, and for eleven months
ending May 31st, as compared with the cor
responding period Of last year; National bank
notes disposed Of, notes fit for circulation as
sorted and returned to banks for issue, for
MAY, si6,7O0OOO; for eleven months, Sl31, 49,
COO Notes unfit for circulation assorted and
delivered to Comptroller of Currency for de-
struction and replacement with new notes, for
May, &C, as, 100; for eleven months, SJ6,O726OO.
Notes Of failed, liquidating and reducing
banks deposited in the Treasury Of the United
States, for MAY, S2,ll9,400; for eleven months
81, 40, 500 Totals-for 1877, for May, SIS, 557,
go; for eleven months. SID, 81, T55. Totals
for 1876 for May, S19.246, 400; for eleven months
SI73 ~, 755. Increase for May, 1881, 100; for
eleven months, S35, g3j, 24J.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-07
The EIIenton a., Riots.

The EllentOn riot cases have come to
an end by the discharge Of the jury, who it
was found could only agree on verdict il
case Of one Of the eleven persons charged with
conspiracy This was A. W. Atkinson, man
over sixty years old, who was acquitted. The
Judge then discharged the jury and the ten
remaining prisoners were released on giving
bonds for their appearance at the next term of
court Counsel think it unlikely that these
cases viii ever again be tried 1t is now
known that the jury stood six to six on the
question Of general acquittal, the six whites
being for, and the six blacks against. The
black jurymen, however, were willing to agree
on a verdict convicting two Of the accused and
acquitting the rest. bat the six whites wonld
not consent
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-07
Decoration Day.

Decoration day was very generally OBJ
served North and South. In Washington the
President and Mrs. Hayes,with flowers brought
BY themselves, strewed the graves OF dead
soldiers at Arlington, and especially decorated
with their own hands the monuments of the
unknown. In St Louis the ceremonies took
place atJeffersOn barracks, twelve miles below
the city, and were witnessed by from 5000 to
10000 persons. Col. James o. BrOadhead was
president, and addresses were made by Col.
d. +. Dyer. Federal, and Col L. B. Valiant
Confederate. There were also oratiOns in
German and a poem by Willet Gen. J. S.
Marmaduke, Confederate, was marshal Of the
day
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The EngII.h Grain Market.

The Mark Lane Express, in its review
Of the grain trade, says: The weather during
the week has been unsatisfactory as far as
vegetation Is concerned. An unusually low
temperature has prevailed, accompanied by
cold winds, which has prevented growing
crops making progress. Reports are generally
hough not entirely satisfactory as to the as
pect of winter-sOwn wheat, but the growth is
everywhere checked by the harsh weather.
Business at the country markets was a good
deal interrupted by the holidays, but an I'M
mistakably weaker tone was apparent in Il e
provincial trade during the week. Holders Of
wheat show more desire to realize, and sooner
than run the risk Of Overstanding their market
farmers have accepted two shillings less. The
tendency in the value Of feeding stuffs is also
downward :"
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Latest Markets.

GRAIS-Wheat, No. sI611<; seller June,
Sl.6liS; seller July Sl.64; No. s, Sl.40. Corn,
No. p 4StSc. Oats, No. :, sac. Rye, No /, zoe
Barley, No. ,, soc; No. 3, 3OG40c.
CHICAGO
FLoUR-Minnesota extras $s00G950; west
ern do. S6.T5@S50; Minnesota patent $925Q
l1.50: winter extras S9lO01 1880.
GRAIN-Wheat, Si.525S seller June: $i.5SI<
seller July. Corn, 441sc cash; 44asc seller
June; 455sc seller July; rejected, 4i@411Sc.
Oats, S71Sc cash; Sc seller June. Rye, tic
Barley, No. 5, sold at S7GS9c
PRovIsIoNs-Pork, active; Sl3S7j< cash;
SlS.75 seller June, S13.90S1392 seller July
Lard, active and firm and higher; S9.S2 cash
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The editors of the Paris Radical have
been sentenced 10 three months Imprisonment
and 70 pay $1,000 fine for insulting President
NacMahon and defending the commune,
Publication Of the Radical is suspended for
six months. AZ Perpignon the editors Of two
Republican newspapers have been sentenced
10 hfteen months imprisonment and 500
fne, and two years Imprisonment and $1,000
fne respectively for similar ctaenses Prose
cution has been instituted against the Age
rian newspaper, the Courier, Of Orange
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A Sudden Death

Horsce F. Smith, general freight agent
Of the Memphis division Of the Louisville,
Nashville * Great Southern railway, was
drowned in the river nearly opposite Memphis
about 10 O'Clock on the night Of the 3Oth. In
company with Mr.. Hathaway, Of Louisville,
and negro boatman, ne had gone rowing.
and while pulling quietly along the Arkansas
shore he suddenly exclaimed that he had rup-
tured blood vessel and rose MP and started
10 the stern ofthe boat, but, reeling. fen over
board and was seen no more
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INSURANCE
DEPARTMENT oP TBR
RIVER FALLS BANK,
INSURANCE.

Reliable companies represented, such az
Insurance Co. N. America, Assets, &, 10000
Penn. Insurance Company, " 2,150, 900
n. British & Mercantile, 800, 100
The Insurance Co. of North America is the
Oldest company in America, commenced bust
ness in 1894, has been through the Portland,
Chicago, Boston and Oshkosh fires, lost MIL
lions, yet to-day Is one Of the strongest COM
pznies doing business.
Policies promptly written up and al busi-
ness promptly attended to.
JOSEPH NJ. SMITH, Agent.
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Aapauish Outrarr.

The American schooner Ellen MiZpah,
OF Provincetown, Mass, arrived at Key West
Florida, on the 4th. She reports that while
taking oil on the Keys south Of Cuba, the
schooner was boarded BY Spanish cruiser,
their pcpers demanded under penalty Of pun
ishment. Capt. DInham produced his papers
but they were deemed insufficient and he was
DELAYED four days in close confinement, until
the arrival Of Spanish frigate-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-07

II has been said that unmilitary men
imagine that soldiers are always fighting.
One of the Dude of Marlborough gen
erals dining with the lord mayor. an al
derman who sat next hiIa said Sir,
yours must be a very laboriouS profes-
sion" Mo-" replied the general. ave
fight about four hours in the morning,
and two or three after dinner, and then
We have all the rest II the day 10 our
selves"
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to the mixture, beating as little a. posi-
BILE; have ready well-buttered baking
dish, large enough to admit of the soup
lees rising and not running oyar; bake
twenty minutes in a brisk oven: serve at
once, and in the same dish in which il
was baked; to be eaten with meats that
have gravies.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-07
Garfield Denies.

Gen. Garfield sent the Columbus, Ohio,
associated press agent the following note;-
Dear Sir: have just seen in the Cincinnati
Commercial of this morning copy from the
New York Sun of what purports to be a letter
from the President to me. 1t is a forgery in
every line and word ESignedl J. A. GARFIELD.
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Everything was in readiness and the
five rescued ones were carefully attended
to by nurses and surgeons. 1t was learned
from them that they had nothing to eat
during their confinement except little
grease which had run from the box where
they kept the candles. The first two DAYS
they had light, but this went out at the
close of the second day. They suffered
terribly from thirst.
During the Imprisonment and while
the work of rescue was going or many
prayer meetings were held in the dis
trict and the men commended to the
mercy of God.
1t should not be forgotten as one of the
many incidents connected with the sad
affair that. the four men who first escaped
and the poor fellow who was their com
panion and subsequently suffered death,
when surrounded by water, took, as they
thought, an eternal farewell of each other,
and then sang well-known hymn in
Welsh, of which the following is trans.
latiOn.
In the deep and mighty waters
There is none TO hold nv head
But my only Saviour, Jesus,
Who was slaughtered in my stead.
He, friend, in Jordan's river,
Holding up my sinking head;
With his smile I'll 90 rejoicing
Through the regions of the dead.
1t appears that they were singing this
when the welcome tappings were heard
"and, said Thomas Morgan, "off went
our jackets, and my beloved son, who is
no more, worked all night with the en-
ergy of lion. He passed the Jordan
river, and is to-day on the holy hill of the
better land
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McMahon WOMB Re.Ign.

The Paris NoRite1r publishes am article
repeating its recent declaration that President
Mcmahon would not resign. The article con-
cludes as follows: In one case only could
the Marshal be led to entertain the idea Of re-
risigning, namely, if he found himself opposed
by both chambers; but as regards the Senate
this is hypothesis which need not be dis
cussed at present"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-07
y.,oed the silver R,ll

Gov. Cullan of Illinois has vetoed the
bill passed by the Legislature of that State to
make silvel coin a legal tender in that State.
He does not believe it wise measure, in its
financial or constitutional aspect. He believes
the General Assembly merely meant TO ex-
press its lesire that Congress would remone-
tie the silver dollar.
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The Mississippi Brutality.

All representations concerning the
ChisOlm massacre have been referred to Attor
ney General Devens, who will examine the
laws for the purpose Of ascertaining whether
there is any authority for federal courts to in
terfere. The Secretar Of State takes part in
the investigation chi from the fact that the
British authorities complain that one of the
parties massaered was a British subject
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-07

The steamship city of Brussels arrived
at Liverpool on the morning ofthe 10Th, having
been forty days in crossing the ocean under
sail A crowd assembled at the landing stage
and on the pier to see the steamer, which came
up the river in charge Of four tugs. The dock
board steamer, with Gen. Grant and number
Of other gentlemen on board, went TO meet and
welcome the Brussels
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A Minister Convicted.

John c. Simpson, of Oregon county,
No, has been convicted in the United States
Court at ST. Louis, of Illicit distillng, the jury
finding him guilty on all five counts of the in
dictment Sentence deferred by the court.
Simpson is 50 years old, was county judge for
two years, and has been Baptist minister for
twenty wears
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A Terrible Tornado.

On the 4th inst. terrible tornado struck
Mount Carmel, H., about 4 p. m. causing
great loss Of life and property. Twelve per-
sons are known TO be killed, thirty to fifty
wounded, and about twenty missing. Among
the buildings destroyed are the Presbyterian
and Methodist churches, two school houses,
the court house, and several stores and resi-
dcnces
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A Clergyman recently called upon 9
sick man and tenderly asked, Are you
afraid TO der No" replied the suffer-
er. ~I'm only afraid if / do that the old
woman viii go shooting among my private
paps-- the first thing"