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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-03-01
Scenes on Russian Railroads.

North or South there is scarcely any
difference between the aspect of a
Russian station. For hundreds of versts
you have been jolting through fat
or slightly undIlating series of enor-
nous snow-clad plain. Stunted birch,
fir and larch are all the fora you per-
ceive. You never set eyes upon a
town--one, | mean, with smoke curl
ing from the chimneys, with women
peeping from the easements, with
children playing ON the d0orsteps,
with dogs or poultry at the street ends.
For strategic reasons the railway
has been made to run as straight as an
arrow from a Tartar's bow from one
great point to another of military van
tage. They say that when the Gar
Nicholas was deferentially consulted
as to the direction which the st. Peters
burg and Moscow Railway should fol-
low, his Majesty simply took pencil
and ruler and struck straight line
on the map from the new to the old
metropolis of his empire; and the con-
sequence of this infexible militarism
az applied to civil engineering is that
the majority of Russian towns are two
or three miles distant from the rail-.
way stations which bear their names.
The platform and its appurtenances
are isolated in the midst of a snowy
waste. Roundabout you are gathered
a few sheds and wooden cabins, to-
gether with vast piles of roughly-heUn
logs for fuel. That is all, save the
signal-boxes, which look either like
gibbets with packing-cases instead of
corpses suspended from them, or pack
ing-cases without gibbets.
Women are often employed in sig
mailing, and wretchedly unwomanly
they appear, bundled up in hoods and
gaberdines of sheepskin reaching no
lower than the knee, with their legs
swathed and muffled to almost elephan-
tine proportions in canvas bandages,
cross gartered with strings of untan-
ned leather. These, with heavy clogs
of wood, complete the costume of the
anomalous creature, who mechanical
ly waves a tattered black or ragged
yellow flag as the train passes, and
makes us wonder whether Mother Eve
could ever have realized the possibil-
ity of her daughters being put to such
base uses as these.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-03-01
Another COMPROMISE

BY mutual agreement the Senate
committee on privileges and elections. and
the committee on the powers, privileges and
duties OF the House in counting the electoral
vote, have decided not to go into an exami-
nation Of the papers and accounts OF the lead
ers of either political party. In consequence
of this agreement, Ellis, President Of the
Third National Bank OF New York, viii not
be required to produce an abstract OF the &C
count of Samuel J. TIlden at the Third
National Bank for examination by the former
committee, while Hon. Z. Chandler, chair
man Of the National Republican Committee,
will he excused from appearing before the
latter committee with his account books,
papers, &c. This harmonious agreement OF
the two committees was brought about
through the exeTtions Of Senator Barn1m and
Mr.. Ellis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-03-01
Speech BY GOV. Hayes.

Gov. Hayes, while en- route from
Freemo1t to Columbus, passed an heur in
Springfield Ohio on the Goth. He was escort
ed to one OF the hotels, and being introduced
to the people made brief speech. He ex-
pressed congratulations that in a weeks time
this business, which has occupied the atten-
ON Of the country tor six months, would ts
rer. He hoped that the people would ac-
quiesce quietly in whoever might be the per-
son elected. He believes the country desires
peace and security, and thought this ides
should be the expression OF the people tc
their Representatives at Washington. Real.
izing his lack of special fitness tor the duties
to the performance of which he might be
called, he placed his trust in Almighty God
who rules the destinies OF nations. these re
marks were received with Tremendous APP
plause, and the crowded. not disperse until
the departure Of the train.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-03-01
No Taxes for Packard.

The Nichols Legislature in session
at New Orleans has passed the following reso-
luton: We, the representatives Of the people
ofLouislana, duly elected by direct vote
from the people are fully aware from positive
knowledge OF feeling and determination that
impels and controls them, do declare that un-
der no circumstances will the people OF this
State pay tribute to any other State govern
ment than at whose head stands the man ct
their choice, their endorsed and truly elected
Gov Francis T. Nichols, and do further de
clare the utter impOsslbility Of gathering taxes
by any other authority, and that any attempt
10 gather them by other authority
than the Nichols government, will not only
prove abortive but lead to lamentable civil
strife if not to bIoOdshed and actual war and
we, representatives OF the people Of this State
do sOlemnly declare, and we are in perfect
sympathy with the people, and under all
circumstances will ali and encourage and
maintain them
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-03-01
A Question of Fire.

From Harper's Drawer.
4 husband and wife were having
one of those arguments which occa-
sionally interrupt the harmony of mar
ried life. He grumbled because there
was not better fire in the room, and
declared that she always was just so
stingy in regard to the use of fuel.
She rather admitted her general par
TALLY for economy in the direction re-
ferred 20, but at the same time she
asserted that she was the subject of a
great improvement in the specific
point then under discussion. For
proof on her part, she went on to
state that when her first husband was
very sick (he did not recoveTJ she
really felt some reluctance to having
fire of sufficient capacity to make
things entirely comfortable. "But,
said she, ''when my second dear de-
parted was in his last sickness, had
such fire as no reasonable man could
find any fault with. And" she con-
tinued, "when your time comes to lie
in that bed, with no hope of ever Tis-
ing from it, l shall have first-rate
fire, as hot as-why, so Rot that you
will hardly know the difference when
you're dead"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-03-01

There is story told of two Scotch
lads who knew little of gunnery and
natural history, but were familiar
with King James Bible and with the
winged heads that pass for cherubs
in painting and sculpture. Going out
a-gunning together, one of them shot
bird and the other ran to secure the
trophy. Coming near where it had
fallen, he found white owl sosprawled
in the grass as to present to his view
only head with staring eyes and a
pair of wings attached. Immediately
he shouted in dismay: ''We're in for
it now Jock we've shot cherubim ]"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-03-01
FORTY-FOURTR CONGRESS.
Proceeding, of the Second sessio

Neither House of Congress transact
ed any business on the Goth save that which
is reported under the head Of the Presiden-
.ial Tribunal.
In the Senate on the 21st the report
of the South COrolina investigatils committee
was received and ordered printed. The re-
mainder of the session was devoted TO the
consideration of the sundry civil appropria-
ton bill.
In the Senate on the 22d the only
business OF public interest was the consider
alton and passage OF the deficiency appropria-
ton bill. The naval appropriation bill was
then considered bnt not acted on. IL adds
nearly four and one half millions TO the House
bill.
The entire time of the House on the
22d was devoted TO the sundry civil service
appropriation bill.
Neither branch of Congress transac-
ted any business OF consequence on the cath,
save that pertaining TO the Presidential count
which is elsewhere reported.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-03-01
RECORD OF THE NEWS.
The Chleago Postmaster a DefauIter.

The Chicago Postmaster DeIaulter.
Postmaster Macarthur, of Chicago,
has been discovered TO be defAulter In the
sum Of 100000 He first became involved to
the amount Of $4,000 by the failure OF the
Cook County Bank two years ago, and though
the government assumed halt the responsible
Ity, which amount it was supposed would be
covered by the assets Of the bank, Mr.. McAr-
thur has never been able to replace the sum.
Besides this he became involved in the I'M
successful operation OF his iron foundry o.
the North Side, and took money from the
general post Office department t .ide matters
over until a loan could be negotiated from
Scotch capitalists. He expected also to be
enabled to dispose favorably Of some portion
OF his foundry, but in al Of his schemes for
replacing the mozey he vas unsuccessful, and
consequently filed his petition IN bankruptcy.
His petition shows totalliabilities about sl67,
OOe. assets $3.50, 600. OF the debts $4,000 are
due the United States government, and &, SOC
10 the Illinois Soldiers Home, OF which he
was treasurer. The secured debts are $50
The assets consist chiefly OF iron foundry
property 1t is believed that the government
will lose nothing, being simply secured for the
bond. Frank W. Palmer has been appointed
postmaster in his place.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-03-01
A Mother-in-Law

She had succeeded in marrying her
son, and naturally undertook the man.
agement of his household.
Presently the son died, but she con-
tinued to advise, direct, and worry
generally her daughter-in-law.
Then the daughter-in-law married
again, but still the old lady insisted on
bossing things.
A friend essayed to convince her
that she could have no possible right
to intefere, that the new husband was
nothing to her.
"Nothing!" she cried, she nothing
to me! Why am l not his step-mother-
in-law on his wife's sidei"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-03-01

The merry jingle of the sleigh.b bells,
the sparkle of the crystal snow in the
lambert light of the moon, and the
confiding creature that nestles closely
to him beneath the buffalo robes,
tenderly clasping his left hand in hers
while his right holds the reins, con-
stitute the winter nights poem that
is floating through the doting lover S
soul, and leave him in doubt whether
30 let.go enough to get his handkerchief
out, or to draw his coat-sleeve across
his nose.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-03-01
The situation In louisiana.

A telegram received from Governor
Nichols by Major Z. A. Burke at Washington,
says: ''The people OF Louisiana not only re-
fuse to pay taxes to any government but that
OF which l am executive, but have anticipated
the appointment Of tax collectors and vOlun-
tarily paid to agents for the use OF our gov
eminent a percentage deemed sufficient for
present purposes. have delayed many sp-
pointments OF tax collectors because await
ing legislation reducing the present extrav-
agant compensation. l am now collecting
and the people are not only willing but anx-
ious to pay"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-03-01
Prospects of Peace.

A correspondent of the London
Standad tslegraphs from Paris: 81 am in
formed the preliminaries of peace between
servia and Turkey have been signed" A
Paris dispatch TO the London Times says It is
very generally believed that diplomatic re-
lations between Turkey amp Europe viii be
resumed Immediately AT the conclusion Of
peace with Servia and Montenegro, and that
then the Porte may be expected, in conse-
uuenoe Of advice from almost all quarters to
consent to some direct steps that may still
arerf q conflict
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-03-01
Wade Hampton's Advice.

Wade Hampton, of South Carolina
has been interviewed and says: 81 think it
is not advisable to throw obstacles in the way
Of the decision OF the electoral Commission.
We submitted our case to that tribunal, and
we can better afford 10 suffer defeat which
brings no dishonor to our party than to in
cur the imputation OF acting in bad faith. The
interests OF the whole country demand =
peaceful settlement OF the pending question -
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-03-01

An old-fashioned minister was
preaching in a tight. unventilated
church, in which by some means win
dow was left partly open. A good dea-
con during the sermon closed it. The
minister stopped, and turning to the
deacon, SAID in solemn tones: IF were
preaching in a jug believe you would
put the cork in.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-03-01
a Washington Scare

In Washington on Saturday the 9th,
a report gained circulation that an attempt
would be made when the Senate passed in
procession through the rotundason its way to
the House to seize the two mahogany boxes
containing the electoral returns Icarried by
Capt Bassett, Assistant DoOrkeeper OF the
Senate, in order to prevent any further count.
Little credence was attached to the report,
but Capt. Blaekford, Chief of the Capitol
Police placed an additional number OF police
men in the rOtunda during the passage both
ways OF the Senatorial procession. No attemp;
was made however and probably none was
intended
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-03-01

SIS my breakfast ready :" said an
impatient young man who was trying
to get his morning meal at a beer
saloon. Don't know" said the
waiter; "I'u whistle up and see. .
"Heavens no; don't do that. ]
ordered sausage, and if you whistle
you'll have the whole pack down"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-03-01
Indians the RIsek ,yiII,

A DeadwoOd telegram of the 23d,
says, Wednesday evening at half past six a
band of Indians made an attack on Spearfsh
City, small mining town, near this place.
About hundred shots were exchanged. None
of the miners were injured. Owing TO the
darkness the damage done to the Indians is
unknown. Last night COughton's herd OF
cattle, which party OF armed citizens recap
tured from the Indians a few days since, were
again driven offby the Indians from the False
Bottom mining region.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-03-01
Accounting the Result.

The Raleigh, IN. CO. News, the ac-
credited organ OF Governor Vance and the
Democratic. party, speaking of the decision
OF the Electoral Commission in the Oregon
sase, as making Hayes the next President,
says: "The South will not suffer under
Hayes administration. There is every assur-
ance that he will be both liberal and just to
cr,r
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-03-01
The Funeral Of john o Mahoney.

A telegram from Cork, Ireland, OF
the osd saws: The remains Of John
O'Mahoney were taken from their temporary
resting-place in Queenstown this evening,
and escorted by q large procession 10 the
special steamer which brought them to this
city. On their arrival they were removed to
the Mechanics Institute, where they now lie.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-03-01
INSURANCE
DEPARTMENT or TEE
RIVER FALLS BANK.

Reliable companies represented, such as
Insurance Co. " America, Assets, &c, 400, 900
Penn. Insurance Company, " 2,l5O, 900
n. British l. Mercantile, ,SOO, coo
The Insurance Co. of North America is the
Oldest company in America, commenced BUSH
ness in 1874, has been through the Portland,
Chicago, Boston and Oshkosh fires, lost mil
lione, yet to-day is one Of the strongest CON-
pznies doing business.
Policies promptly written up and all busi-
ness promptly attended TO.
JOSEPH NJ. SMITH, Agent
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-03-01
Insurance Officers Indicted.

The Grand Jury of the oath at st.
Louis, returned TO the criminal court indict-
ments against Henry w. IIough, President,
and John Z. Pierce, Secretary, of the life As
ISOLATION of America, charging them with
perjury, in signing statement which they
knew to be false, Of the financial condition OF
the association
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-03-01

David Dudley Field addressed a
Democratic caucus in Washington, on the
evening of the 25d, and stated that he had
prepared two bills, one providing for the
election OF President and Vice President on
the first Tuesday in May, the presiding officer
OF the Senate TO sit as President in the inter
val between the 4th OF March and that time I;
the other bill providing for quo warranto
proceedings, so that the respective contes-
tants for the Presidency and Vice Presidency
could so before the United States Supreme
Court and there present their claims to the
OfrcR
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-03-01
Ohio Prohibitionals.

A State Convention assembled at
Columbus, Ohio, on the 22d, and adopted a
platform favoring prohibition of the liquor
traffic; against employment in the public
service OF persons who sell liquor or are adj
dicted to the habit OF drinking liquor; de-
handing female suffrage and compulsory ed
ucation; favoring the use OF the Bible as a
text book in the public schools, and the OBJ
servance OF the Christian Sabbath. iull
State ticket was nominated with Fl. A
Thomson, OF Wsterville, as the candidate for
Governor
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-03-01

A few evenings since gentleman
was passing through Pleasant street,
NewburypOlt, Mass, and, observing
one boy pounding another, interfered
and inquired what it was for. He was
informed by the larger boy that he
was licking his companion for swear
ing. "But don't you swear!' inquired
the gentleman. ''No, sir. I am a
Christian, and am teaching him not
to swear.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-03-01

The Fenians are indignant at Cardinal Gull
lens refusal to allow the remains to lie in
state in Dublin Cathedral, and say if they had
anticipated it O'Mshoney would have been
buried In New York
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-03-01
Dan Piatt Indicted

The grand jury have found an in
dictment against Don Piatt, of the Washing
ton Capital newspaper, for seditious publica.
ton and he has been arrested and held in
81 ODO hail
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-03-01

LAprrsl Ifyou want the gentlemen to ad-
mire YOU. take DR.. ]. II. McLean's Strength
ening Cordial and Blood Purifier. twill give
Won health, strength. vitality, and pure, rich
blood. Dr. J. Il. McLean's Office, 5l< Chess
nut street, st. Louis, No.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-03-01
WILLIAM D. CARLETOi
Carpenter, Builder s. Contractor

KEEPS for sale Doors, Sash, Blinds, Mould
ings for inside and outside work, and every
thing pertaining 70 the trade. Is prepared to
do all kinds OF work in his line on reasonable
terms, and in the latest and most approved
style. Shop near the residence Of L. c. Jencks.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-03-01
DIVER 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. IN.
of the same day, reaches River Falls at five
o'clock. Good accommodations Tor Passen-
gers and express. w. o. PINGREE. Prop.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-03-01

A Wisconsin Zimmerman offers $50
in cash for "a rafting good wife-one
who is not too high nosed to grow fat
on bean soup.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-03-01
4 III. ROVER.
JoHS DEss
ROVER g. DESSO.

Blacksmithing in ali It's departments Par
ticular attention pad to sh eng lame horses.
Carriage and Plow repairing promptly attend
ed to.
v20no32 Ellsworth, Wisconsin
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-03-01
DIRECTORY.
West Wisconsin Railway.

West Wisconsin Railway.
Trains arrive and depart from Hudson:
EASTWARD.
Day Express :. arr. ll:06 A. n. Dep. lI:I5A.M
WESTWARD.
Day Express arr. $3.50 Pm Dep. 3:e9P.M.
Accommodation leaves for St Paul at 700
A. n. Arrives, returning. st $50 P. N.
THROUGH trains 10 Chicago without change
OF cars. Connections made at Camp Douglas
for Portage, Wstertown, and Milwaukee
and points east via Grand Haven
PULLMAN SLEEPING CARS on all night
trains, tetween Hudson and Chicago.
Tickets for sale TO all important points By
Gk0. b; HUNT, Ticket Agent.
+. b. CLARKE,
Gen. Freight and Passenger Agt., st. Paul.
E, w. WINTER, Gen. Supt, Hudson.
q. 4. BARNES, Gen. Ticket Agt., st. Paul.
DR.. r. r. BOURN,
HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN.
Office at his residence. Office hours from
5 TO 10 a. m, to 4, and to 9 p. m.
BAKERY.
Fresh Bread, Cakes, pies, Hot Coffee and
Tes, also Fresh Yeast-at Mapes' old stand,
Main Street, River Falls, Wisconsin.
III. X. SAWYER.
CONTRACTOR & BUILDER,
Is prepared TO do all work in his line with
promptness and in q workmanlike manner.
VIM. ROunce.
At his mill ON the Trimbelle River, is pre-
pared to shell corn, grind the same into meal
tor family use or for feed. Also, manufac. ures
Graham meal from wheat
Louis Olson.
BLACKSMITH,
Shop on Main street west OF the Bracket
House. Repairing and general Blacksmith
ing done TO order River Falls, Wis.
A. MORSE.
DEAL ESTATE AGENT. Real Estate
Ii Bought and Sold on Commission. State.
County, Town and other Taxes paid. Alb.
stracts OF title to any lands in Pierce and ST
CrOix Counties, furnished on short notice.
Office in JosRSAL Building, River Fall, Wis
consin.
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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-02-22

Cfevaase No, IL In iine working order
and running through BaHs' leyee at .
rapid rate. Tho Miaeinsippi river Il
opening new outlets TO the sea, deapite
engineers, ETC., al tho rate OF a half.donen
i year. Bonnet Caffe IL now 40 much
one Of liza outlets "a Bayou Lafoufehe,
and the erevapees az Ora ad levee and
Haaas ievee IA much Its mouths az
Southwest Pass and rass.a.l'outre, IL
Ii somewhat OF a comment upon Oar.
rall'a plan OF shutting UP Bayou La.
fournhe that the river continues TO open
two new outleta for every one shut up
by narrail n 90. 1t IL strange that
while ID Ia the general feeling that those
newly made outlets should be left
open. some ono should be found advo.
eating the idea of damming up the
largest, frat known, and most neoes'
saay OF its natural outlets.