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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-05
A Sermon to Girls on Cooking.

Good advice TO girls and boys is al
ways abundant, and, we add, a cheap
article in market, and perhaps this is
one reason why it is not more frequent
" needed by those most in need of it.
But here is another excellent piece of
advice to girls, given by correspon-
dent of the S. s. Times.
Cooking classes have been popular
among fashionable young ladies of late
years. But there is no cooking class
which quite equals in its opportunity
for excellent information that which
you may find at home. Presenting
that am talking to girl who has just
left school, advise you to make use
of your leisure in taking lessons from
your mother. There is an absolute,
splendid feeling of independence in
knowing how to make perfect light,
sweet, substantial bread. Then try
your hand at biscuits, mullins, corn
bread, toast, and all the different forms
into which breadstuffs may be blend
cus 1OdSG d DAlIH4C
! enough, but it is frequently so ill-made
that it does not deserve the name.
Cruel, necessity of the sick room, is
often a hopeless mystery to women
who have the vaguest idea of how it is
evolved from the raw material.
After you have mastered the bread
question, try meats and vegetables.
Any bright girl who can comprehend
an equation, or formulate syllogism,
can overcome the difficulties which be-
set her when learning to cook. Lucent
sirups, golden cake, delicately brown
ed bread, quivering jellies, melting
creams, and the whole set of material
things glorified because made for loves
sake and for the good of ones dear
ones, are fit expressions for any
woman. The charm of this accom-
plishment lies in the fact that it.imparts
to its owner gratifying sense of
of power it bestows on her, too, the
power OF blessing and resting those
she loves best. Wherever the cook
goes she takes her welcome along.
One may tire of the sweetest singing,
of the ioveliest poetry, of the finest
painting, and of the most witty con-
versation, -but of good cooking, never.
Yet l would be sorry to have you con-
tented to be only cook, only do
nestle machine. That is not my
meaning or intention. Be artist, poet,
inventor, and well-bred woman be
the most and the best that you can,
and add, as a matter OF course, ability
to keep house well and to do all that
good housekeeping includes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-05
Published March 20, 1877.
EII IlTED 1rn


AN ACT TO prevent certain officers and teach
ers from acting as agents in the sale OF
school books.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, repre-
scented in senate and assembly, do enact as
fellows:
Section l. From and after the passage and
publication OF this act, it shall be unlawful
for any county superintendent, or any officer
or teacher OF any public school in this state,
to act in any manner, either directly or indi-
reetly, as agent or solicitor for the sale OF
stationery or any school book or books.
Section .. Any person violotlng the pro-
visions OF this act, upon conviction thereof
before any court OF competent jurisdiction,
shall be fined tor the benefit of the school
fund OF his or her school district, not less
than fifty dollars nor more than two hundred
dollars, in the discretion OF the court.
Section 8. This act shall be in force from
and after its passage and publication.
Approved March z, 1877.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-05
Tilden to Contest Hayes Seat.

The n. Y. Express says, upon the
authority of gentleman who has seen the
papers, that proceedings viii be Instituted to
test the title of Hayes to the presidency. All
the papers are prepared and in the possession
of Z. T. Merriek, the lawyer at Washington
who represented Tilden before the Electoral
Commission. 1t is said the suit viii be COM
menced as soon Ias troops are Withdrawn
from South Carolina. The New Orleans
Times of the Sd contains statement which it
saws is from high Republican source that 1t
has been recently discovered that the eight
electoral votes OF Louisiana properly belong
to Governor Tilden, and that the testimony
will be furnished him in the prosecution OF
his suit under writ of q1o warranto.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-05

the source of criticising the remainder
of the company; but falling this, he is
condemned to a twenty-oyster-power
dumbness. That is, unless he possess
the s'Happy Thought" -fulness of my
friend, Anatole Dutremplin.
lin found himself at bail, the partner
of a lovely girl of seventeen, blue
eyed and golden haired, the very in
carnatiop of innocence and candor.
After having vainly racked his
brain to find topic IF conversation,
the witty cavalier asked:
sAny children, miss!"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-05
Murderer Convicted at MankatO.

A dastardly murder was committed
in Medic, Blue Earth county, Minnesota, some
two years ago, Mrs. Jane Gilbert, widow
lady being the victim. She was sitting near
her window sewing about 10 o'clock in the
evening, with no one present except her son,
twelve years old, when the murderer APP
preached within about eighteen feet OF the
window and discharged at her gun heavily
loaded. She was instantly killed. Suspicion
at once fell upon one Andrew A. Weston, a
neighbOr who had been sued 10y Mrs. g. Tor
SANDER, which suit was still pending. He
was arrested and indicted, and his trial COM
menced at Mankato, March 25th, and con-
cluded on the sOth by verdict of "Guilty."
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4 Proposition of South Carolina Rs
publicans.

Gov. Chamberlain and Senators
Patterson and Corbln have proposed to the
President that commission of five persons
be appointed to canvass the returns of tie last
election and declare who was elected Govern
or and Lieut.. Governor and also who were
elected members OF the Legislature. They
propose three plans of appointing the COM
mission as follows: First-A commission
shall be appointed by the President OF the
United States in such manner as he shall
deem best; or, SecOnd-TwO persons shall be
chosen by each party respectively which per-
sons, with the Chief Justice of the United
States, shall constitute the commission; or,
Third-Two persons shall be chosen by each
party respectively, and fifth person shall be
drawn by the other tour, by lot or otherwise,
as they may deem best.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-05
Chirnrn Flooded.

4 Chicago dispatch of the I'll, says ;
The melting snow, falling rain and increasing
" warm weather of the last few days, which
sent the snow OF rapidly, has had the effect OF
flooding the southwestern portion OF this city
to an extent equal tOabout seven square miles.
The water, which the sewers and drains could
not carry of with sufficient rapidly, has risen
IN some cases to the first stories and driven
from the houses the people, who are now
obliged to make their way about in boats I'm
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-05
The Mystery Explained.

A. Oakley Hall, the missing, ex-May-
or of New York has arrived in Liverpool. lie
sailed from Boston ON the 18th in the steam
ship Victoria The vessel is freight steam
er and he was the only passenger. He was
booked as w. Z. Sutcliff and when he was
5 lied by his right name in Liverpool he in
sisted that he was not Hall but Sutcliff. 1t is
generally believed in New York that he fled
owing to coming ring developments connected
with Tweed's release and Sweeny's trial.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-05
American Officers Abroad.

There is great scandal in Shanghai,
China, caused by public charges made by the
United States Consul General against George
ID. Seward, his predecessor in Office. He
cused Seward of various crimes and misde-
meanOrs, particularly in the liberation of
pirate and murderer from custody for a
bride OF 81 GOO. The affair causes much ex-
citement, and has been made the subject OF
discourses from the pulpit. The document
was sent to Washington for investigation.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-05
conrersation al the BAN.

Unhappy the man doomed for his
sins to dance with partner whom he
doesn't know, dancing including con-
versingl He soon exhausts his brief
series of conventional phrases. "What
a lovely EVENING"" s'Dreadfully warm
isn't it!'' 'sDo you like dancingi" and
the like, and then is reduced to con.
versational want. OF course if he has
talent for SANDER or sarcasm, he has
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-05

provised from floating timber and sidewalks.
The damage to property is very great in that
section west OF Western avenue and south OF
Harrison street, and far out in the country.
The water this afternoon receded somewhat,
but it viii be several days before it leaves
entirely. There are no lives lost so far as
heard from
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-05

Oats and peas, sown together, pro-
duce very nutritious fodder. The
two crops together, upon one acre of
good soil, will yield nearly if not quite
as much fodder as would an acre of
each grown separately. We have sown
two bushels Of oats and six pecks of
peas to the acre. If sown early, the
fodder may be cut for soiling cows or
horses in May or June, land a succession
for continuous use may be sown every
two weeks until early in May. Roll
the ground after sowing, so that the
crop may be cut with mower, which
may easily be done, las the oats support
the peas and prevent lodging.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-05

brown eyes look lovingly at a sweet
woman, and to the rosy boy who hangs
about his neck the father whispers |:
''God bless you, my child, and keep
us from the destruction OF the red
wine."
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-05
Supposed Loss of a Fishing Fleet.

Nine vessels of the Long Island fish
ing fleet, which left for the banks last Novem-
Der, are now so long overdue that it is believ-
ed they were lost in the recent gales, with all
on board, numbering ninety-five men, most
OF whom have wives and children. The YES
sells were valued at about 500, GOO, nearly COW
cred by insurance.
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BANKS.
LEARNERS AND TRADERS BANK
Il Hastings. Mimi.
GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS

LtIlSdtIeu.
Deposits received, domestic and foreign ex-
hange, passage certificates, gold, silver and
Government securities bought and sold. Rep
resent frst-class Fire and Life insurance
Companies. WIN. THOMPSON, Pres.
b. e. Howes, Cash'r.
DIRECTORS ~. A. Smith, VIM. Thompson.
B. C. Howes, Geo. Barbaras, Oscar Howes, f.
&. Howes
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lSigned STANLEY MATTHEW'S,
CHARLES FOSTER.
To Hon. John B. Gordon and John Young
POSTER INTERVIEWED.

Foster has been interviewed and says:
We had no authority to make compact
binding Gov. Hayes, and we distinctly stated
the improperly and indelicacy of making
such a compact at the time and under the cir
cumstances. That letter was the result of a
conversation had with Brown, in which he
asked for written assurances for his future
justification. He distinctly stated that he did
not ask this as a condition of carrying out the
provisions OF the electoral bill; that he re-
garded that as a matter OF personal honor and
that no power could cOerce him to do
otherwise than faithfully stand by the pro-
visions OF the bill He asked that the paper
be signed by Matthews and myself, and
lie addressed to him aud Senator Gordon.
expressed a willingness to accede to his wish
es, and the paper was prepared, signed and
delivered. have no recollection OF having
any conversation with Senator Gordon ON the
subject of writing this letter.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-05

We hear OF miraculous cures performed by
this eew principleremedy, DR.. J. II. McLean's
Cough aud Lung Healing Globules. Coughs,
Colds and Consumption yield to its tnfueece.
Trial Boxes % cents, by mail. DR.. J. II Nc
Lean, 3I4 Chestnut, street st. Louis.
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Wade Hampton Calls on the President.

Wade Hampton, Senator Gordon and
Attorney General Conner, Of South Carolina,
called upon the President at the appointed
time on the 29th, and luuched with him.
The conversation in the interview which toll
lowed was OF free and general character. 1t
related primarily TO the question as to the
probable condition OF the State in case the
troops should be withdrawn. The points
urged bv Governor Hampton and his friends
were as follows: First, they claimed that
there is an imperative necessity for speedy
action, as the planting interests Of South Car
DINA are N absolute danger OF destruction by
the present unsettled state OF affairs, the labor
ystem now being in process OF disintegration,
and although the season for planting Is at
hand already, planters are unable, as hereto
fore, to obtain advances OF money from mer-
chants and factors, and this disastrous con-
ditIOn OF affairs, they said would continue I'M
I'll some stable system OF government shall
have been established. In short, business is
paraIyzed, and credit almost entirely destroy
ed thrOugOut the State in consequence OF its
present unsettled condition. Another reason
for speedy action urged by those gentlemen
was that carpet-haggers and others interested
in the perpetuatiOn OF the Chamberlain rule
were constantly melting riots and disatiectiOn,
and the most assidiOus care and forbearance
had to be exercised TO prevent open breaches
Of the public peace, the ever-present danger
being that they might become general through
out the State. Instances and illustrations Of
this precariOus condition OF affairs were pre-
scented to the President with some particulsri-
" and detail.
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RECORD OF THE NEWS.
Troops % be Withdrawn from the souu
Carolina State House.

Carolina State House.
A Washington associated press tele-
gram Of April End says: Atthecabinet meet
ing this morning the Secretary oil war was
directed to prepare an order Tor the removal
OF the troops from the State House IN Column
0ia, S. c., t. their camps. The order VIII
not be formally executed for four OF I've days,
as the rival Governors wish time to reach Col
umbia before It il put in force. Whez GOV.
Hampton was informed In advance oil ofhclal
notification tina. an order would be issued Tor
the removal Of the troops from the State
House he expressed himself much grained,
but said II was no more than he expected
from the principles announced In the lnau-
0uraI address He was somewhat interested
10 know whether the order was to take imme-
date effect, as he wished TO be present IN
Columbia when it was to De executed. How
ever, as precautionary measure, he
would at once telegraph to friends
in Columbia his earnest wish that
there should be no outward demonstra-
lions such as might disturb the public peace,
and he was satisfied his advice would be res
pected, and on withdrawal OF the troops from
the State House he would direct that guard
Of two, unarmed, be sent there to guard it
from improper intrusion, and he thought such
force would be sufficient for the purpose.
e ielt satisfied that there would be no dis
turbance whatever, and that the people
throughout the State would take courage in
the effort to repair their shattered industries
He called this afternoon TO take leave OF the
President and thank him for the assurances
-fven in his recent letter that all shOuld share
alike in the protection Of the law, and not
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EIRST NATIONAL BANK,

Ok HANIINtsN, MINNESOTA.
Exchange sold ON the principal cities of the
United States, and Foreign exchange sold on
the principal cities of Europe
Agency for the Cunard line OF Steamers.
Passage Tickets sold to or from all important
cities in Europe. Agency for i've first-class
msura zee Companies.
Combined Capital SO 500 600
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commission would have been fruitless, and
before this time, in my opinion, hurricane
OF war would have been sweeping over the
land. Hope deferred has sickened the hearts
OF Southern men. do not understand nor
do appreciate the delay OF President Hayes.
He ought not to hesitate. The whole country
expected this great and good work at his
hand.
THE LETTERS.
House OF Representatives, Washington,
D. c., Feb. %, l677.-Gentlemen: Referring
TO the conversation had with you yesterday
in which Gov. Hayes policy as to the status
OF certain Southern States was discussed, we
desire to say in reply that we assure you IN
the strongest possible manner OF our great de-
sire to have adopted such policy as will give
to the people OF the States OF South Carolina
and Louisiana the right to control their own
affairs in their own way, and to say further
that we ieel authorized, from an acquaintance
and knowledge OF Governor Hayes, and his
views on the question, to pledge ourselves to
you for him that such will be his policy.
Signed. CHARLES FOSTER.
To Hon John Young Brown and Hon. John
b. Gordon.
Washington, Feb. 90. ls77.--Gentlemen
Referring to the conversation had with you
yesterday, in which Gov. Hayes policy as to
the status OF certain Southen States was dis
cussed, we desire to say we can assure you, in
the strongest possible manner, Of our great de-
sire to have him adopt such a policy as will
give to the people OF the State OF South Car
DINA and Louisiana the right to control their
own affairs in their own way, subject only to
the constitution of the United States and the
laws made in pursuance thereof, and to say
further that from an acquaintance with and
knowledge of Gov. Hayes and his views we
have the most complete confidence that such
will be the policy OF his administration,
Respectfully,
Signed STANLEY MATTHEW'S,
CHARLES FOSTER.
To Hon. John B. Gordon and John Young
, 1877-08-27


In The fo:cnonn tho stock markrt was actIrc and
huoyant. the advance Raging between y 10 i &c.
cent, tte highest prices Of The wrek, and OF the
cnrEcnt Upward movement were mas!e In somc IN
stances. Thn market continued strung during tho
Afternoon nntll near tho closing hour, when the
selling movement and The attempts 10 realize
irat advanced 10 hph; Lake Shore. tI;I; Rock
bland. 1Ga: New York Central, lo3L: Eorthwcsi.
crn COMMON, 13,li 81. Faui, ati. hn.In- ihc IN.
expected rafd Nnrthwestern htckr to III, IT, Paul 10
taA. which GRATED ecsnewhnt II marry for a
to - aecnssc cn.td ten,per and closed strcn9,
~ phiiadelph!a the lennsyivsala 1satlroed sharea
savsnesa sncH. e. from - t. epa s,ins 4 with tnor
bnl1 mnvch,cnt hss been tprnne. Knowing one.
Htgt that Ktcne, The Californian Ia II the bottom,
ot The wno'e adair, aud predict startling develop.
rhe transactions aggregated coe tt,o .hsrcp,
q which 3, 800 were New York Central. III. ooo
Q, 800 Rock Island. III, ojo 81 Paul, x4.o0O ohio
a. 5M',s!'''Ep o .s p,Sn {, rssis
IL, 200 Delaware. Latkawnnna i Western. 10, tMl
WcstcEn Union.
cent
Custom recetpit, e1n4. .ooo .-...
The Assistant Treasurer iisbursed $1J5, 600.
htetllng dull: aetnal busincsst long, 4B3; short,
THH wEEKET HANR STATEMENT.
The following 10 the weekly statement Of New
1oFk associated bnrks: Loans, snereaAe, II, 11A.
100: specie, increase, $500, 200; legal tenders,
300; ejaculation. decrease. 3:to, 8uU; reeesve. do.
crease, 81, 00O, us.
, 1877-08-27

Choice nrcyrt-rnr. fat- wsil.fnrmcd T.
ysar*ta frar'o'd Hees', weilh!nx l. sn wa. r.,
os~d dltcF---WciI.fatt ,sc.rr weigh
ins .'na 10 ~, 33s3aa5
vcsStas 10 q liz H. a,soas.eo
fnfefisr1Lsahit md itn cawa hniista .sa9*
hills ana stAlawkx atcefs..... 4NT41 tu
Iests-! hFonyh dfpvtt Gf@1 =
Ftnn-lcr lnx Ass fnnstsl. 4.....:..-.." nsAn5n
ffUAS-the Ut1t hklf ut the week Njlhttxed an ec&-
TO I'D arm msrttt. rnhe9 ira s,ne aapplJ .on Mon
day thers was avAnce O! iuc and It that tmnru~t
ritnt the maEkut trtned hrm ttown to the caoAe Of
;s.s; sssi!1s sfs
vat lott. During Friday vafae. su,ained farther
r. snx e m s q, ,zs 1s'ns
frn both shIpovrs and thu local price. axan sef.
?ned and the cio*e showed ~ avrrage a4vHnee fnr
s;f e e II ,u e @ ssss sss:
asy H.s 's!E '.p heaSy H peesinx oss,
fsss 70 sS,1a Sis. 'seeax s.an s hs
HtKEt'.WeFc IN limited ttrmsnl. NnA rrice* not.
EthtanlnG tue sallnes4 Of tina snprr we're oniy H..
dnerrntly aNsiAlncd Nearly enc. .isf Of ths entire
uool 10 choice 1t -. 7saiaJ.
tT. LQuts.
nf: loEfss ApE. 2a-1oaA-stsadJ and unchanged
C4rrLa-ssow sud unchanged, the demand 10 mostly
KKcErrrs-hoEa, 500; cattle, 400.
CINCINNATI
dsmsad; an sofninon, sas4.ss; rscspo i.asa, ship.
, 1877-08-27
BY ,TELEGRAru.
FOREIGN CITIES.


LIVERPOOL, AuR 23-i1.3o \. m.-0aAtN-Whe4t-
Winter. No. l. In II; No. = 12st spripY No. |, tast
NO: T. ~ sds whttc No. i,I9s u. No.. = liz ild,
club. No. l. III sds No. Z ia ID Cosn-Ho L. 49, 3l
No, Z. 1Is-
Pnortatox1-rork, ecs, i4rd. 49, Cd.
LIVERPOOL. Aug x5-Eyontna. a.-CorroH- Quiet nj
i 019ski aa'es fu baissI speculation sud EXPORT
2oop; Amer!caa, 4, 100.
bnEApsruTrs-Caiiforhia whits wheat II. 1,,ta,2s
n; do e1nb 1es laai2a ods No. to No. ,ed Western
srFinR fo* sdtAi2s. do wlstcr. t2stSl3s ID, Corn
Western mixet. 2GAaBs sd. Ost&-Amertcsn. s.6au Al
Darisy-AneE!oan. u al.
1EAs-Cana4ian, 37s 81.
CtovEN skxp-AmeTfcan, 4stasos,
PnoFtsfnNs-Mess pork s0s. Meas beef prime. ,,s,
Lasu-Afntstean. 43s Cd. Dacon-Eopx clear 81 ID.
short cte&f. 87p. ~f
TALtow-AmeritAn. 4ia8d.
PIrho1EoN-spfis& g., esnned do, Iii sdales.
LiNaEKp QiI-30A 0dQ3ts.
txsts-ConiMon. 81 9ds pAlo DO, las,
6Ftairs or rTrHPkaTtxk-471 3D.
Cufxs1-Fino American, oas,
LosnoT. Aug. 25.-PkraoLHux~11enned foa4s
AkrwERr. Aug. .25.-PerRoLkuM-pA
a. ;o1o~in9 mese recatTcd BY tho Chicago BoA1d Of
,,Ltrxnroot. AnR. 23.-Prtms mes porR-Eautsrn.
s,Et ,nfAern+ elM bac0n-unnbeflsnda ;s0at ehnrt
s|H sl1sA long CLEAR atdsA asa t{ atlort cicar
iTine III HI. einods i,se It. ~; bans ~. Lard III IL
Lo1poM. AuR. .2o.-Llrerpool.-W Whett and corn fr1n
IT,, MSrk hlL taaa-catEota oN coastWhcst GyMeT,
eoIa asmef. weather In hn9taud uhsettied.
, 1877-08-27

vas dnll snd weak. Green fruits wcrc abundant
hnd eatfrr. Large chickens sold at recent prices,
but small poultry was dull and lower.
Lake fFetghts wero dull at UNCHANGED rates, at &c
sof eofn to nddaln Room Wa TAKEN tr 80, GOO
on wheat so 600 hu corn, and Il, o0o ba re:
most Of II being taken nebr the t!dse. ''
Through Srtfghts u New York br lake and rail-
rcrc 7uotcd at 1A.tc on wheat, 13!Sc on corn, and
10c IN oats.
j Rail fseithA wore dull at prtytous ratcs. Drain
was quoted a. 900 pr 100 lba ID New isrk, md
BIC to f}o4tnn and New England points. Rates oil
boxed meats were hnotel At se above grain hgurer.
DIRECT IMPORTS.
The following statement shows the foreign value
OF. aud tho eustort dnt,es eyetl on. tho cnpdA Al
esSs ,aS .. shfase ler consumption dntns 'Ast week.
this ctiy Ia 0Eont &l4H mn.