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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-11-15
AHeavY Mortgage.

A decree of foreclosure and sale in the
suit Of the Farmers Loan and Trust company
of New York, against the Erie railway CON-
pany and others, entered on the 18th, is on a
mortgage made to plaintiffs for S25OO0,OOO, on
which over 100000 interest is due. The
order is made subject to liens of six prior
mortgages, and provides for the sale to bond
holders if they form company or transfer Of
bed to them. Sales to be made in New York
for cash, b t not until auxiliary suits in New
Jersey and PENNSYLVANIA are concluded.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-11-15

To Cure Diphtheria.-Put aspoonful OF
-four of birthstone into a wine-glassful of
water; stir it with the finger instead of e
spoon, as the sulphur does not readily
amalgamate with the water; and when
well mixed, use as a gargle. In extreme
cases where gargling is impossible, the
sulphate may be blown through quill
into the throat; or sprinkle spoonful or
two Of the flour of birthstone on live
coal placed on a shovel, and let the suf-
ferer hold his head over it and inhale the
fumes. This remedy was always used by
the celebrated English physician, DIR.
Field, and was invariably eficacious.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-11-15

Incomplete returns from the States
which held elections on the 9th indicate the
following results: Massachusetts, Republican
by 10000 majority; Wisconsin Republican by
1000 to 5000; Minnesota Republican by 10000
to 1900 majority. New Jersey, PennsyIva-
mia, Maryland, Virginia and Mississippi are
all Democratic by large majorities, and New
York probably Democratic by small majority.
Gen. Geo. B. Mcclellan has been elected Gov
ernor of New Jersey by 5000 to 10000 major
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-11-15

At a meeting of forty Constituticualists
Of the senate, including leaders of the Orlean-
lists, a majority voted that the party should
not sanction q new dissolution of the chamber
Of deputies if demanded nor support the pres
ent ministers President Mcmahon has re-
ceived at the Elysee, General Vinay and sena-
tors Dandigne, Clement, De Montgotfier, Del
sot and Brame, who, ii is believed, viii form
mart If the new cabinet
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-11-15

Carrots.-This wholesome veg table
makes an appetizing dinner dish when
prepared as follows: Wash, scrape, cut
the carrots lene thwise and boil until very
tender, which will take from an hour and
half to two hours. When done, slice
the carrots very thin into saucepan
will one or two tablespoonfuls of butter
and small cup of cream-if milk is
used, thicken very little with corn
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-11-15

When the pilot of the Louisville, KY,
ferry boat James Whathen rang to start ON the
morning ofthe 9TH, the engineer failed TO re-
spOnd. The investigation which followed
found the engineer dead at his post his head
back, and arms extended as if i'm the act OF
starting The boat the moment the signal was
given. Deceased had been with the Louisville
& Jacksonville company for years. Death is
supposed to have resulted from heart disease.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-11-15

County, Missouri, who, when misfortune over
came her, cast her of. During all her public
life she pleaded piteously for restoration to
her fathers favor, but while preaching the
Word of God, repentance and charity, he
turned deaf ear 10 her implOrations, and
left her to die in neglect and shame. His con-
gregatiOn viii listen to that divine with more
than ordinary interest, hereafter, when he
glowingly paints pretty hot he'll.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-11-15
rrina.ter steven. Connrmea

John NJ. Stevens, of Maine, has been
confirmed by the Senate as minister to Sweden
also John Defrees, as public printer. The ex-
pected contest Of Stevens vanished. Robert
Ingersoll win not be in hurry to accept the
German mission, but may take it out OF re-
spect for the President after the hearty en-
dorsement Of the Illinois delegation
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-11-15

A Keokuk special of the Sth says the
Northern Line steamboat, Alex. Mitchell sank
four miles below that city this evening ct 5
O'Clock. She struck a snag and went down in
half an hour, the water coming two feet above
the deck. All of the IS passengers got of
safely but some 200 tons offreight is damaged.
The same boat sank near Burlington in Aug
rlSt last
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-11-15
-haHo~ Cholera.

The Enquirer publishes reports from large
number Of places in Ohio, Indiana and Ken
lucky, which indicate that there has teen a
very general prevalence of hog cholera n those
States. The disease in some localities being
a regular scourge has caused heavy loss to
farmers, but most reports state it is now rap
idIy diving out
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-11-15

In the case of the commonwealth OF
Pennsylvania VS.. the Governor and 9th er
State officials, which was argued before the
supreme court last week, the decision given
to-day reyerses the judgement OF the lower
court and absolves Governor Hartranft and
other officers from the process issued TO com
pei their attendance.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-11-15
Mortonrs ncces.nr.

Now Daniel W. V orhees has been APP
pointed by Governor Williams of Indiana to
the vacancy in the United States Senate
caused by the death Of Senator Morton, and
on the 9th forwarded the Commission to
Terre Haute, Mr. voorhees, residence, through
delegation Of gentlemen specially appointed
-herpfor
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-11-15
anEnxiisn strtke Ended

The decision Of Lord Moncrief, referee
in the arbitration between the Clyde ship
rights and shipbuilders, was given,On the Sth
in favor Of the masters. The referee holds
that the state Of trade on the Clyde does not
warrant an advance Of wages. The lock out
L.. Ltd siN r1,nnths
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-11-15

The famine in the northeast of BAIL
continues TO press severely On the energies of
the government and the charity of the nation.
About S7OO0 GOO have alread. been spent, and
il is calculated that about four hundred thsus-
and persons are now utterly dependent on
charity. Disease, as usual, Is showing itself,
and at the capital and port Of Ceara'tyellow
fever Is rather bad.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-11-15
The PrussIan Telegraph system

The subterranean telegraph line be-
tween Berlin and Kiel was completed with ap.
propriate ceremonies in the presence of the
pOstma. ter general and members Of the Eng.
lish and Austrian telegraph. The total length
Of German subterranean cables Is 9l7l miles.
Each cable contains seven wires.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-11-15
seuntor sTorIon.s win.

The will of Senator Morton has been
admitted to probate at indianapolis. He
leaves his entire estate to his wife with the re-
quest that she assist his sons in their education
and otherwise as they may need, and make
various presents to his relation. He requests
Jesse P. Sddell to act as attorney for the estate
and appoints his wife sole executrix without
bond.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-11-15
rooiinxw with rRaxe ool..

A dispatch from Rio Janeiro states that
the Argentine torpedo ship illuminate explod-
ed in the harbor- of Buenos Ayers, killing
eleven persons 1853
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-11-15

The French Chamber OF deputies have
elec ted Jules Greyy president by vote of
30 against $50. Blanks Caillaux minister Of
finance, announced that he would present the
budget as soon as the house was finally con-
stffuted
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-11-15

was given ofthe payment Of five thousand
dollars TO him to secure the passage OF an APP
preparation for the Republican printing com
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-11-15

Russian to Turk, who receives bay
et-thrust-"But, my poor Turk you
don't appear to objectw Turk-"It is
the first time in eight days that anything
has gone into my stomach"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-11-15
PhIIIIn- on sumner.

Wendell Phillips has been iecturing in
Philadelphia, and replied to Gen. Grants and
ex-Secretary Fish's reflection on Sumner. Re-
lati-e to the generals remarks on the charac-
ter Of Simmer, Phillips warmly eulOgized
Sumner, combating the allegation Of his in
competency or hardness. and asserting that
the reason Of his removal from the senate
foreign relations committee was on account
Of his antagonism Of the proposed San Dom
lingo acquisition. Mr.. Sumner said Mr. Phil
lips said that Mr. Fish urged him to go TO Ion
don as United States Minister, absent himself
from the senate and let the San Domingo
scheme pass. For this, Mr.. Sumner rebuked
him, and ever afterwards their relations were
cool aud distant
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-11-15

starch, add pepper, salt and cook about
ten minutes; serve in a covered vegetable
dish
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-11-15

How n Printing Company Made n stake.
Congressman 5. Smalls' trial began at
Columbia, s. &. on the Sth, when testimony
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-11-15
Unrawru1 Lumber seIzur. TN ,r,..r..ipp,

The seizure of logs lumber and tur-
pentine in Mississippi by Special Agent Car
ter Of the interior department, has suddenly
come to an end. It seems that sweeping in
discriminate seizures made at Pascagoula by
the deputy United States Marshal, by virtue
OF writ Of sequestrtiOn sued out by Special
Agent Carter, turns out to be illegal Maj.
Thos. ii. Price, Of the Mobile bar, represent
ing the victims argued motion on the 10th
to quash the writ before the United States
circuit court, Judge Hill presiding, on the
ground that the writ was unconstitutional
and was not due process Of law. The judge
sustained the motion. This decision gives
great relief to a large community in southern
Mississippi, who have been greatly damaged
already by wholesale seizures, which in effect
crushed guilty and innocent.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-11-15
The New minister TO England.

The opposition TO the confirmation of
John Welsh as minister TO England has been
strengthened by the alleged discovery Of the
fact that the Philadelphia firm of which Mr.
Welsh is member is the owner in Cuba of a
sugar plantation and alarge number Of slaves.
The friends Of Mr.. Welsh seem to have been
taken somewhat by surprise by these devel-
Opments, whicb, it must be confessed, have
the appearance of commences. Their ex-
PLANTATION is, that the firm in question, being
engaged in the West indies sugar trade, hav
been compelled to t1Se mortgages upon
plantations as security for advances to plant
ers, and that the slaves, as an indispensable
and inseparable part of the realty, have in
this manner come into the firms possession.
Unless Mr.. Welsh can succeed in disconnect-
Ing his name entirely from the
imputation Of ownership or pecuniary inter
estin the Cuban slaves, he will not be likely
to overcome the intense prejudice which the
mdisputed facts would create against him.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-11-15
And he had but a dollar in

mo, no. And he had but dollar in
his pocket"
"Hell write tor money to come home
before this week is over growled the
doctor. Meanwhile, must find stea-
dy boy for nay Office
He was annoyed at hrs. Faxman's de-
Tense of the scapegrace and could not re-
sist giving this parting cut to him.
But the week passed, another and an
other, and still no word from Harry.
Steve Parker, who had gone with him,
had written home twice, begging for
money, but did not mention Harry's
name.
Young Flsxlnan." the people said,
when they met in the market, I" had more
pluck than that Parker. He'd starve before
he'd give up"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-11-15
Preaehing baT noI Praeticing-

In the death of a well-knOwn st. Louis
cyprian, the papers ofthat city find food for
beneficial reflection. She was the daughter
of a weIlknOwn minister in Cape Girardeau
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-11-15
American. and Indians light IN Mexico

The News San Antonio Tex, special
saws information is received there that ON the
18th Of October a purity Of Americans, eighty
seven in number. under command Of Don
Narcisco ArgO, Of San Carloss, Mexico, had a
battle in Texas, near the Guadalupe mountains,
with party Of Indians, who had been depre-
dating in Mexico, near Chihnahnayk KILLING six
bucks, capturing six squaws, and sixty-eight
head Of stock stolen from the people living
near San Diego, in Mexico. The Indians were
from Fort Stanton reservation in New Mexico.
on the American side Of the Rio Grande. The
Indians killed were provided with reservation
blankets and other articles from the United
States government The scalpS were taken
to Del Norte, in Mexico. as was the stock
How Debts are Settled I'm the BIaekHiIIs.
On the Sth, the miners employed in
the Keets mine near Deadwood, under con-
tractor COnlce took iorcible possession Of the
mine on account Of the nonpayment Of their
wages bv the contractors. The miners are
still in possession Of the mine. They have
resisted the sheriff successfully and refused
compromise Of any kind except fun and
complete settlement Of their claims. They
are securely fortified, wen armed and prOvis-
toned to stand months siege. The eitizeTs
of Central CITY near which the mine is located
are in sympathy with the miners, and il is
feared that blood viii be shed before a settle
ment can be obtained. The amount due them
is 800
Preaching bat net Praeticing-
In the death of a well-knOwn st. Louis
cvnrian the napers Of that city find food Tor
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-08-16

NEW RAILRoADs-Thc Rdil0dy age
gives list, by states, of the number
of new railroads that have. been con-
structed in this country during the
first six months of the present year.
The total number of miles is 1862 of
which l64 were built in California,
1884 in Texas, 634 in Pennsylvania. 33
in Vermont, 81 in Tennessee, % in
New Jersey, 20 in Illinois, 90 in Indi-
ana. 10 in Wisconsin, Ia in Michigan,
a in Iowa, etc. Of the 705a miles,
283 were narrow-gauge. The Age re-
marks: The cost of railway building
was never so low as now, and yet it
costs a great deal of money to build
railways of any kind, in any times
The economy of narrow gauge roads
has been overrated, and the extreme
ly low figures anticipated by some
have seldom been adhered to. On the
other hand. the enormous rate of
$4,000 to 100000 per mile
at which our principal lines were for
merly built has been greatly reduced
for the best roads of late years. 1t
will. perhaps be fair to estimate the
average cost of the roads in the above
list of both guages, including equip
ment, at 81, 900 per mile. Certainly
this is low figure. this rate the
7052 miles here reported have cost
s8,50O,OOO. This sum, it should be
remembered, represents ashland that
mainly raised along the roads, as the
fashion of building railways with
bonds sold at a distance has very near
ly ceased.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-08-16
Why She Stopped Her Paper.

She came bouncing through the
sanctum door like cannon ball
and without pausing to say" How
dye do?" she brought her umbrella
down on the table with mighty
crash and shouted: Z" L want you to
stop my paper"
"All right, madam"
"Stop it right of, too. "shO persisted,
whacking the table again, "for |
waited long enough for you to do
the fair thing"
She Quoted down for a moment as
we run our finger down the list of
names, and when we reached hers
and scratched it out she said;
There; now mebby you'll do as
you ought to after this, and not
slight woman jes cause she's poor.
If some rich folks happen to have a
little red.headed, baudy-legged,
squint-eyed'wheezy squaller born to
them, you puff it to the skies and
make it out en- angel; but whom
poor people have a baby you don't
say a word about it even if it's the
.toed, blackest-haired. big.
gsst-headed, nobbiest little kind that
ever kept woman awake nights.
That's what's the matter, and that's
why ] stopped my paper"
And she dashed out as rapidly as
she came.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-08-16

HIsToRICAL.-"Wha do we have
Fourth of July for2" asked Broad
way boy of his ma.
"Fourth of July? Why Freddie, I'm
ashamed of you. We have the
Fourth of July to celebrate-hus-
band, l declare can't think for the
moment what it is"
"Why don't you know why We eel
citrate the Fourth ? Who was it that
discovered American"
"Christopher Columbusl'exclai ed
the mother and boy simultaneously.
"Rigbt; and when did he discover
it?"
"Why on the Fourth of July,to be
sure" replied the mother; "but I've
got the worst memory about these
historical facts"
"That's it." said the wise father
encouragingly. columbus discovered
America on the Fourth of July, and
the nation celebrates the day in honor
of the event Freddy, i want you
to study up. l should feel awfully
mortified had you asked me such a
question before company Camden
Post.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-08-16
DROOF OF WILl.-MILLER.

State of Wisconsin, rant c unity, Probate Office
Lancaster, July S0th, A. D. 1877. In the matter of
the Proof and Probate OF the last Will and Testa-
ment of David Mitr dec ased late of the County of
Grant.
Whereas. an instrument In writing. purporting to
be the last Will and Testament Of David Miller de-
ceased, late of the County OF Grant, has been flied in
this Office and whereas, application has been made
by Delana Miller praying that the be proven and
admitted TO Probate according to to the laws of this
State
Therefore, IL is ordered that said application be
heard before me this Probate Office in the village
of Lancaster, in said county Monday 27th day of
August, A. d. 1877 at o'cioek P. NJ,
And il is further ordered that notice shall be given
to all persons Interested in said will OF the time and
place OF said hearing by publication in the Grant
County HERALD, newspaper printed in said County
for three successive weeks, each week prior to
the time Of slid hearing By tae Court.
21w3 NM. McG0NIGAL, County Judge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-08-16
Rich In His Children.


The most fortunate player in
America in point of children's talent
is E. l.. Davenport, whose two
daughters are each stars. The faith
or has a brilliant reputation, and
she three Davenports are now an
admired trio. Blanche is of must
cal genius, and has won distinction
on foreign boards az a prima donna.
Fannie was, last Winter, the most
popular performer 10 this city. She
has cleared So 500 week. Her re-
turn from Europe is expected next
Fall, and she viii then resume her
wonted superiority,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-08-16

l WOULD rather have forty acres Of
land and Lighthouse with one room
yes, and the woman | love, and
some lattice-work over the window SO
that the sunlight would fall check
cred on the baby in the cradle, and a
few hollyhocks at the corner of the
house, would rather have that, and
a nice path leading down to the
spring, where l could go and hear
the water juggling; would rather
live there and die there than be 6
clerk of any government on earth
Col. Bob. InQerSoU.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-08-16

AT a public school exhibition in a
Michigan village, one of the visitors
made brief address to the pupils, on
the necessity of obeying their teach
ers, and growing up loyal and useful
citizens. To give emphasis to his
remarks,he pointed to large national
flag, spread on one side of the room,
and inquired; Boys what is that flag
for?' A little urchin who understood
'the situation of the house better than
the speaker, promptly answered: ITO
cover mp the dirt, SIR
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-08-16
ESTATE = LAIRD. = NorrcE TO
DROOF OF WILL.-JoNEs.

State of Wisconsin. Grant County IS. Probate Office
Lancaster, July 80, 1877. In the matter of the
Proof and Probate of the last will and testament OF
Clarissa Jones, deceased. late of the County of
Grant.
Whereas instrument in writing purporting to
be the last will and testament of Clarissa Jones, de-
ceased late of the county ofGrsn has been filed in this
Office. and whereas application has been made by
George Cannon, praying that the same be proven
State. 6se
Therefore it is ordered that said application be
heard before me at the Probate Office, in the village
of Lancaster in said county, Monday the 9th day
ofAugust, A. d. 1877, at O'Clock, p. III.
Audit is further ordered that notice shall be given
to all persons interested in said Will of the time and
place of said hearing by publication in the Grant
County HERALD, weekly newspaper printed at Ian.
caster, in said county, for three successive weeks
each week, prior TO the time Of such hearing.
BY the Court,
2Iw3 VIM. McG0NIGAL, County Judge
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-08-16

DEAD dogs are really an odd kind
OF merchandise; yet there is firm in
SanFraciseo which purchases, at so
cents each, the dog slaughtered at
the city pound. The skins are
removed and sold TO the tanner, the
hair is disposed of to the plasterers,
and then the carcasses are thrown
into a great boiler, and there kept
until the bones are separated from
the flesh, and these are sold to the
sugar refners. The grease that
rises to the surface is made into
cod.liver oil AT least so it is stated.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-08-16
she cam,

DocroR--"Well, how did your
wife manage her shower bath, dea
conf"
Deacon. had real good luck.
Madam Moody told her how she man.
aged. She had large oiled silk cap,
with s cape to it. like fisherman's.
that came over her shoulders and
head"
ashes fool for her pains. That,
not the way"
$50 my wife thought"
"Your wife did nothing of the sort,
/ hope"
"0h, no she used an umbrella Pr
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-08-16
FSTATE-STEwART.

| In Probate, Grant County Court In the matter Of
the estate of Moses Stewart deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Sarah A
Stewart administrative of the estate of Moses Stewart
deceased, representing among other things
hat he has fully administered said estate, anC
praying that time and place be fixed for examining
and allowing his account of his administration.
1t is ordered that said account be examined by tho
Judge of this Court, on Friday the oath day OF Au
gust next ensuing, at one O'Clock in the after
noon, at the Probate Office at Lancaster, in said
county.
And it is further ordered, that notice thereof bt
given to all persons Interested by publishing copy
of this order for three successive weeks prior
day of hearing, in the Grant County Herald, week.
newspaper, printed and Published at Lancaster in
said county. By the Court,
TM. McG0N1GAL. CouH Judge,
Dated at Lancaster, the Both day of July A. D. 1871
2lw3