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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-09

before the Mayor last night TO answer
the charge of keeping disorderly and ma.
lieiOusly inclined goats, was Thomas bic
Nara, resiCIngin East Reading. Mr. Nc
Nara owns an animal that he considers
one Of the boss goats of the country.
When quite young, the goat began the
habit ofroosting on the house-tops, and
this practice has been kept up ever since.
1t goes by the name of Harmony"
Harmony does not like children, and
few weeks ago little girl was caught
between his horns and rushed down the
Hill about half square. She was picked
up nearly frightened to death. Harmony
has bUtted three of his neighbours dogs TO
death, and has shattered as many front
doors. Mrs. McNara had several pots of
milk standing on bench in the yard, and
the goat gave them hoo doc" and sent
them 70 grass. When she tried TO beat
him. he turned upon her and butted her
so hard thai she raised from her feet.
She scalded him so badly that considera-
BILE hair on the hinder part of his body
dropped OFF. Mr.. McNara said he had
tried several times 10 kill the animal, but
could not. Once he shot at him So close
that thought sure he'd drop, but the
goat held his own. Then said the
owner, II took pity on him. He has
made SO many narrow escapes that / de
teTmined never to offer him any more
harm. Once a big bull dog attacked him
and the bull dog dropped. He butted
down two policemen and escaped their
revolvers. In North Reading he was poi
soned, but the old woman gave him salt,
mustard and warm water, and he got over
it. 1t is hard to keep him penned up,
for he will tear down any kind of fence.
If somebody gives us an iron-elad cell we
can hold him.
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4 Novel in One Chapter.

The following is from a Paris paper. 1t
may be true, but it is more likely to be a
product of the imagination. As a story
it is rather good: Here's the story of an
unfortunate young lawyer. This unlucky
wight was head over heels in love with a
beautiful girl, and was about TO be mar
ried to her. On the evening Of the we'd
ding day he was called in to defend an
awful miscreant-a man of thirty, who
mad poisoned his mother and father. The
case seemed lost one, and when the
prosecution had closed, the young lawyer
was just about giving up the struggle
without an effort Suddenly he perceiv-
ed in the far extremity of the court room
his beloved and her parents, who had
come to see what kind Of stuff he was
made of. The presence Of the one he
worships changes his train Of thought.
He feels that he must make a show Of
talent, and commencing his argument,
rises to the highest flights of eloquence.
In word, he succeeded in showing that
the criminal is an upright, virtuous and
much abused man, and obtains his acquit-
tai. In the evening, the lawyer, with
triumphant cir, calls at the house CT his
future father-in-law, expecting that his
success viii insure him a warm reception.
To his surprise he finds the Young girl
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-09
FOoIhardy Goodness.

The following story il .old by war
correspondent at VarD4: For O real
calm disregard for pers NAL peril can
recommend Turk. The other day at q
station here quantity IF gunpowder was
being packed in trucks for Schumla.
One OF the tin cans got damaged, and
some wiseacre sent for brazier 10 re-
pair il where it stood The man came
with his fire and soldering iron, mounted
the truck, and was followed by a score Of
soldiers anxious to see the fun. He was
just about to commence operations when
the station master jumped up after him
and unceremonivusly pitched him and
his hot iron on the platform, told the
soldiers that they might kill themselves
if they liked, but that he was responsible
for the station, and nobody should blow
that up while he was there.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-09
oraaInk s.mpIoyess.Lahor

An important order Of practical civil
service reform in the government bureau Of
engraving and printing Is just issued, 10 60
into effect on the 1st. II grades employees on
q system applying impartially to al, the first
being unskillcd employees, then skilled work
men and women who are divided into several
classes, according TO merit and skill in work.
This important bureau will heuceforth be
conducted en business and common sense
principles, and not in the interest OF the seedy
bsngers-on q congressman.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-09
Late-I risrkets.

GRAIN-Wheat No. ., Sl2T; seller August
Sl.l3Sk; seller September Sl.O7; No. 5. Sl.O6
1@l.t2. Corn No. > 1850. Oats, No. >, DC
Rye. No. , old. soc: do. new, 55c. Barley, No.
J, 65C cash: seller september, Csc.
CHICAGO.
GRAIN-Wh.at. No. Chicago spring
S1Ig cash; sLIlA@$LIl5s seller August;
Si.O4stG 1.045s seller September: No. do
a5c; rejected. 75c. Corn. No. ?, 415lc cash;
47iac seller August; 469! c seller September.
rejected. s5645Sc. Oats, No. ?, 26s4c cash;
265kC seller August and September; rejected.
2OI22c Rye, steaGy: No . 55jCc cash: Size
seller August. Barley. No. ,, ilc.
PROvIsIoSs-Purk $3.50 cash and seller
August: SIS 55GIS.575f seller September:
Si365;S GIS.90 seller October. Lard $500
cash aud seller August; $500 seller Septem-
Der Bulk meats, shoulders SIC. clear rib.
S5sc; short rib. Ike. boxed.
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sd.IIna Pa,,i.. DIyorre Ca.r.

The divorce case Of Adelina Patti in
been decided. sud her application for ju-
was granted. Both had tilrd applications for
q Judicial separation being for separa-
lion % bvly aud goods. This the court re-
fuses aud condemns her to pay the costs-
divorce not belug recognized by French law.
Madame Patu did not bring forward any
proof Of facts alleged, aud Tie court vas Of
opinion that the documents before It, partic-
uIaris the correspondence addressed 10 her
Ly a tbird person did her husband the gravest
Injury
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-09
rhe Ianha Indian Wa.

II Is now believed by old acquaintance
Of Joseph that he will pat away his stores and
extra hors.s In secure place aud return to Ca
mas pTs:rieretUrning blythe Elk City or Petite
traIIz v hiCh are much more easily traveltd than
Inlo. This trip can, with forced march. D.
made in about seven days. lie has asserted
bis determination 10 burn the grain on Camas
prairie, and hen arrange his plans 10 90 70
wiIloeva, end the opinion is prevalent that he
viii attempt l.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-09
UHcIs sam Puts Ta-Is BiIIy on the
kack-

A civil suit fer damages was fled on
the6th. in tue United states Court, st ST. Louis,
Mo, by tLe United st It's Government agalnst
Vim. McEee The action embraces .G5S
counts Tor SLIGO each, -gre eating s.. 3lS, 200.
The counts are all alike ia form except that
the name 81 different disJillery Is inserted ia
each, charging with unlawful removal Of dis
titled spirits, and also charging the defendant
with aiding and abcttlng in the removal Of
said spirits, which act rendered him liable to
the above penalty Of St.4O0. Il Is expected
that at least hall million dollars viii be re-
covered
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-09

cod and her parents much embarrassed.
He asked what this sort of reception
means. Ny friend, says he. whom the
young man had already began to call
father-in-law, I must tell you-my
daughter loves another Another :
Who is the mani The good and virtu-
Gus man whom you to-day, by your elo-
quence, restored to society, replies the
father -
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-09
The Minsr,' striL-.

The Miners strike still continues al
Willksbarre Pa, snd other places ia that
State. The Lehigh ( Susqu,haura Railroad
IN not attempt 70 resume business for sever
al days The miners u The Haselton region
held meeting on the 9Th and resolved u
ask for u advance y l2l. per crut and 70
give The company until the 10th u make
known it, acceptance. The Railroads else
WHERE have resumed business. and except in
thu mining districts named, lac Interruption Is
met with. On the 4th the Lehigh valley road
was open for all trains except tive
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-09

we're in the midst Of the railway troubles for
the faithful manner in which they performed
their arduous and oftenfirnes perlous duties.
Governor Hartrsnr' Congratulate the
Troops.
Governor Hartranft has issued a special
order REORGANIZATION TO his state troops, es-
pecially 10 their gallant resistance to mob vio-
leneC At Pittsburgh The Governor says the
good results which followed have not alone
been confined to thelocality ofthe occurrence,
but all those resisting lawful authority seem
nov 20 understand what must be expected IL
there &c q continuance il defying tie law.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-09
A Severe Goat.

It seems that goats are "all the rage !"
at Reading. Pa, and goat owners are
dailv arrested for violence done by these
animals. Under the caption THE Boss
of All the Goat,n the Reading Eagle
describes one who has had The hair
scalded of his hind parts. Says the
Elgle:
Among the number Of men who were
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-09
a BE Countlns Amatr.

Eighteen women clerks in the treasury
department have arrived al New York with
the commission appointed by Postmaster
General Key, 70 count up t76OO0O00 postage
stamps Of different denominations reported in
be vaults Of the postage stamp agency oftlat
city.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-09

Postmaster Key is reported TO have
said that Edward H. East, chancellor Of Ten
neesee, and a loyal man during the war, viii
be appointed Judge Of the circuit embracing
Michigan, Ohio, Kentnnky and Tennessee. II
was thought that Judge Cooley, Of Michigan,
would get the appointment,as Judge Emmons
was from that state
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-09
Vet 10 he Inspected.

An important decision-has been made
% the Attorney General and acted on by the
President, holding that recommendation for
Office. although they may De on file In the
department are hot matters u record there
aud cannot be Inspected except by those pet
sonallv Interested, nor can copies be furn-
lshed upon application for use as evidence in
the trial 81 causes 10 which private citizens
are parties and much less for publication.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-09

AT yez want Ter smoke on this car.
yezIl have ter git off," said sn italian
conductor from Cork 10 a Chinese passen-
ger from Germany. GONE oNit ind
put me 0wIt, yer zon Of g gun! OATS
der gind Of men I am, said the China.
man from Germany, as he reached the
sidewalk.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-09

Tie Mississippi State Convention after
accommodating Cos. sion, Tor Governor, id
Jourred for that day ana next morning nOmi-
mated ". II sims. o. LoWndes, Tor Lieutenant
governor; ". L. Hemminggay, Of Carroll
treasurer. ) L. GWyna, Of Lawrence, auditor;
T. c. Catching. 81 Warren, attorney general;
J. Argyle SAITH. of Rankin, superintendent q
education
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-09
Insurance Companies Losses d. the -.
Johns Fire.

The adiusters have completed the set
Element Of the losses by the ST. Johns, y b,
fire. Total amount 70 DC paid by insurance
companies, Sd. $4,000. OF this English COM
NAMES will pay S4,S29.0O0; Canadian, Sl,469
f.Q.,. American. $4,000. divided between the
Ems. Of Hartford, S2l0.0OO; Hartford, Of Hart
ford. $4,000 AMI Pboenix, q New York
S5s sse1
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-09

4 Hollidaysburg man recently OBJ
tanned a divorce and declared: "Onee
more stand erect, and assume the god
like attitude of freedom snd a single
Han.T Then he went home, got into bed
and in an hour woke up with 3 bad case
Of cholera moFbus, yelling: "Quick,
Maria. Quick Get mustard plaster %
N a goDer,"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-09

Il y said that tic National Republican
committee viii not be convened until about
tie time that congress j. 70 meet q consider
whether the resignation Of seFeral Of the
members who are federal officers shall he nc
cepted. Slr. L. Chandler is opposed to ac-
cepting the designations. bat would compel
al members Of the committee 10 serve nomi-
ualI,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-09
French sympathy and Homage for
Americans.

Chief Justice Shea, Of New York, while
passing through Lorraine was entertained at
a dinner by Marquis De TAlleyrand Perigord.
The invitations stated that the object OF the
dinner was % render homage and sympathy
20 the American nation. Tie principal nObil-
ity Of the town were present. The speeches
were very cordial in spirit The Republican
papers remark, however, that the reactiouary
sub-perfcCt recently appointed by Minister
FourtOu declined an invitation 70 the dinner
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-09
= pen.aaa ror lhs Iner.... - .h.. 81,
nIrh,. Canlrn, nra Labor.

r. VI. Bishop. the recently nominated
Democratic candidate for Governor q Ohio
in his letter 81 acceptance thus alludes 70 the
question II the hour; We are now passing
through a crisis ia our commercial II not
national experience. Capitol and labor are
seeking 10 adiuet their respective rights; this
adjustment will require most thoughtful con
sideration and deliberate action; IN 30 FAR rs it
NAV depend in any degree upon the action OF
the State government. | would certainly do
my utmost 20 effect on terms beneficial alike
20 laborer and capitalist. The times call for
most discreet management and economical
administration Of public affairs The mere
assertion Of principles will not meet the emeF-
Sency; they must be yitalized and energized
- a. 10 restore confidence 10 our financial,
commercial aud industrial pursuits
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-09
The Poet. AZ The Meu,h fahe ZIG Worn.

Gen. Sherman in a letter TO the sec
rotary az war, says with the new post al the
fork Of the Big aud Little Horn and that at
the mouth Of Tongue riyer,occupied by strong
and enterp- ising garrisons, the Sioux Indians
ran never regain that country; and they will
~ forced 70 remain AZ their agencies or take
refuge in the British possessions. The cOun-
try west Of the new post Is 4 good country
and viii rapidly oil up with emigrSnts, who
sill IN the next ten years build up a country
~ strong and a. capable Of self defense as
Colorado. The weather has been az intensely
hot a iu Texas. lie Is Impressed with the
balmy air Of the country on the upper Yellow
stone
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-09

and homage, saying as he did so these
words 10 his train Of stage eourtiers:
But ere We get 10 horse and ride away
Let Us pick up our sisters handkerchief
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-09
WLLIAM D. carleton
Carpenter. Builder s. Contractor
nruEp ELLIS NrIsArONSIN

Keeps for sale Doors, Sash, Blinds, Mould
in0s tor inside and outside work, and every.
thing pertaining the ua6s. Is pTepar 10
do all kinds Of work In his line on reason able
terms, and In the latest and most apprt we'd
style, Shop near The residence Of +, 6. Jensksl
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-09
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
20 connect with trains going east and west
Leaves Prescott al two O'Clock 2. II. o. the
same day, reaches River Falls at i've o'clock.
Good Recommendations Tor Passengers ard
express. W. 0. PINGREE. Prop.
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The nonnparti,t Facftons Unl,ed

II is reported from Paris that an AMIGA
bic arrangement at least outwardly, has been
affected between the hitherto opposed sections
Of the ImperIalist party, the adversaries OF
Rouher having submitted to his control aud
direction of affairs for the present
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-09
SUMMARY OF HEGENERAL NEWS.
a Commission 40 Arbitrste Future
SrrfEea.

q Commission 40 Arbitrate Future
strikes.
At numerous cabinet meetings held
within the past two weeks, the labor question
includinl. strikes and riots has been consider
cd and discussed in exclusion Of all other
matters. Several members Of the cabinet ar
known to favor the passage ola Law providing
for the organization q q commission which
shall have due regard Tor the Interest d Al
concerned, producers. merchants, railroad EN-
ployes ami capitalists. 50 that on any ques-
ton fair compromise may DC effected. A
member Of the cabinet in 4 recent converse
tiOn spoke Of this plan aud argued that Con-
gress has The right 10 pass such law under
the clause u constitution. authorizing that
BODY 70 regulate commerce sith foreign ma
lions and ano.,g the several states and with
the Indian tribe Such commission IA sat D.
vested witIl power 20 examine into the desir-
ability u chsrterlng new railroads, might re-
quirc certain conditions 10 be fulfilled, 80 a.
20 establish reasonable certainty that the
projected road would b. Temuneratiye and
that the company would have means - pay
for its construction aud tho avoid dis asIrous
failures.
= Demand for the Iner~a>- % ths. .Arsss.
One Of the important matters which
vill b. brought 10 the attention q Congress
In thu next session hy The President in his an
nual message is the existing urgent neccssi-
ties for an Increase 81 tile regular force Of the
army u viii be urged that in the light ofthe
events 81 the past few weeks, and with the nu-
IncrOus tribes Of indiana All over the terrific
ries Of tie Ear west ut open war with the gov
eminent, numbering and plIndering defense
less whites upon The frontier; with tens "
thousands OF strikers IN arms % close great
highways " commerce and trade aud wIth
tens ofthousaEds more Cf laNle-s bad men
united 10 burn. plundcr and Kill, The stand
iug army q the country il much below what
The security 81 life and property ofthe people
Demands.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-08-09

Postmaster General Key publicly com
nepas the employee Of thePosisl service Tho
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No Furiher Con.raetIon OF .he Currency.

1t is asserted in Washington positively
that Secretary Sherman sent assurances to
personal friends in attendance on the Ohio
Republican convention at Cleveland that there
win be no further contraction Of The currency.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-04-09
FOREIGN.
EXPLANATION.

Coustantinople, April 5.-Safval
Pasha personally explained TO foreign
representatives Turkeys objections o,
the proioca! and accompanying decla-
ra,ions. He declared that the Bulga-
fian massacrcs were the results OF in.
trigues Of foreign agitators. He said
the promised reforms were beng car-
ried ouAand the porte would shortly
send the powers circular dispatch
to ths foregoing effect. Foreign rep.
resentatiyes are endesvoring to dis
suade Safval PAsha from this course,
and to induce the porte to send spc-
oial envoy to St. Petersburg,
CONF OFF.
! Ceiling, April 9.-The expedition
against the Moridits has left Sculary.
RUSSIA AHEAD.
| London, April 9.-French and Rus
sian representatives have particularly
urged upon the porte to accept the
protocol and send m envoy to St.Pe-
.tersburg, pointing out it As not ques'
ton Of preliminary disce:nneut, bu,
ofcoming to IN understanding with
Russia. The Pail Nall Gazette say.
unless Turkey yields to oil Or nearl,
all Russia ever demanded, there viii
be war before many days are past. :.
4 rAKEwrtt-
| Madrid, April 0.-Gen. Cusaipg
the American minister. has had : fare
we'll audience With the king.
4 oBITUARY.
Genoa, April 9..-signor Peterela
composer Of many well known opera.
Is dead.
Paris, April 8. Gregory Ganescc
. r newspaper Publisher and politicia1
ID dead.
RKLIKF WORKS.
CAlcnIta, April 9.-The number /
sstivss = rslisf wosks have iscsease
i - - In
J. lIl ~ - " : 2 lilI y - - r = 1A y
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-04-09

occupied basement under the Sixth
National bank, 1902 Broadway, and
cutting holc through the floor Of the
bank, were ,soou 1t work upon = small
safe, and speedily pricd OF the door
with wedges and jimmies There
were 5000 in the safe when the bank
closcd SATURDAY. night, .pd half Of this
anount WAS taken. The bank tfficers
ray Ave or more men were in the job,
or else they made two trips with the
booty, - $500 in silyer would make
: load 70 6rve men, even though they
wcrs noe ssasavuvinI 10 secrcte it.--*
BLACK cRINE.
New York, - April 9.-t'ornelins
Scanlan was found dead this morning
on Mulberry street, having been gag.
ed, bound hsnd and foot, and thrown
out Of : third story window. A num-
Der Of Italians have been arrested. (
---,-ApxAAcH ON coal.
New York, April 9.-At meeting
Of coal. producers and carriers to-day
the report of = committee was agreed
to that coal be advanced juno frs,
fifty cents per ton, it being deemed
imprudent to make agenerAl advance
owing to large amounts contracted
for April and May delivery. The
tonnage agreement heretofore report
Cd was unanimously adopted. Nc
contracts for coal deliveries beyond
May 3lst At fixed prices shall b
made.
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Fea.A !. sae era.s-


eNUettpt FREE EIeees
A squadron Of cavalry, riding SLOW
Acras the Fslains. In search Of the foe
- Which WA ever ahead.
TAs red nan's trail may be plain to the eye,
And hunters may chase A. the CROW doth ny
They will ever be led.
Fn. the red man ridss with lightning speed,
No rest fer rider-no rest Tor steed
sftl the hidden lair 10 won.
The soldier in chase will tire or fall
Worn by tho race or struck BY ball,
Leaving his work undone.
A gulch on the lcft--e streamlet slowed
From far o6 Mount Dsspsif
The flowers were ap, tho grass was green
And pleas nter spot Was never seen
lu the red demo lar.
Rang agsins, .ometiins hidden away
In The violets blue.
Y wasn't stone which made the sound,
Nor bones Of bunslo strcwn around.
Twas acre like shoe TO shoe.
4 msment's search on prairie green,
And rcoper found an old cafbine-
Ro,ted ihc stock AWAY.
Twas soldier . gun--a relic sad
or battle field with the red man had
At aomc long distant day.
And near at hand was heap OF bones,
And the soldiers spoke In lower t0nes
As they gathered around.
Gnawcd 6y The wolves Ehd pt5Kchsd BY the sun7
Tossed about ~ the bunaloes run
No burial yet had found,
Two overcoat buttons, red with rrst,
/ Hidden away N the soldiers dnst.
Were quickly brought TO light.
rub or TWO the letters were bold
'.ComFany Ge-rhc story was tol1
TO The squadron Alright. VI
Company G and Sixth Michigan
The buttons were pissed from man to nah
Handled with lender care.
They knew the regiment know the men
KJicW VINO had led Them across the plain
With his loud ringing cheer.
"a dozen red men were made to pay
Their lives for the scalp secured thatday,'
The grim ord captain faid.
"For the wolverines were Custet's mem
3 Stalwart and brRve as any have been
i since brave mems blood was she'd
/ IN line right dress-let us give cheer
: To the inem'ry Of the brave man here
Now then: Hip! hip! hooray!'
A iast salu,e-to = soldier dead,
s Kaeh trooper, With uncovered head,
Bowed 40 he rode away.
1 N.QuAp.