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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-20
THE NORTH WISCONSIN.

The Hudson Star & Times of last
week contains an article in defense of
the law upon which the States Attor-
ney General bases his opinion that the
bondsmen of the North Wisconsin
have been released from all liability
for the failure of that Company to con-
struct its railroad in accordance with
the terms of the law under which it
accepted what is known as the "St.
Croix Land Grant" Our cotemporary
does not care to discuss the effect of
the law referred to-releasing the
bondsmen.- does it wish to
disabuse the mind of the JOURNAL
writer of the idea that the act was
passed through the efforts of the
bondsmen. Hence, two things are tao
lily admitted. First-That it was the
intent of the trainers of the law in
question that it should release the
bondsmen; and secondhand its pas
sage was secured through the efforts
of the bondsmen. We understand that
the higher courts had decided that
the title to the lands of this grant was
vested in the State, and that under
these decisions upon certain condi-
ticns they were conferred upon the
North Wisconsin and it is admitted
that patents were issued by the State
in accordance with the law confer
ring the grant, while it's a well-known
fact that the Company has received
thousands of dollars OF the trespaSs
fund collected by the State, all of
which goes to show that the State has
acted in good faith and cannot be just
ly accused of having entirely failed TO
carry out the agreement of the law
under which the bond was given, just
because some other companies have
seen fit to contest for lands to which
they had no title. Since our Hudson
friend seems inclined to reduce this
question to vety fine point we may
be pardoned for venturing the sugges-
ton that after all there is Il POSSIBLE
ity of the unconstitutionality of the
law by which it is claimed the bonds
men were released. The constitution
provides that on the passage in either
house of the legislature of any law
which releases, discharges OF COM
mutes a claim or demand of the State,
the question shall be taken by yeas and
nays. which shall be duly entered on
the journal, and that three-ffths of all
the members elected to such house shall
in llsuch cases berequired to constitute
quorum therein. We have at hand
neither a Senate or Assembly journal
showing the passage of this act but
shall not be at all surprised to learn
that the constitutional formality of
taking the yeas and nays upon the
passage of The same was overlook ell
by the astute bondsmen.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-20

JUDGE HUsPHREY has written letter,
portion of which appeared in the
Star and Times of last week, in which
he insists that his vote upon the re-
peal of the resumption act was not in
the direction of soft money, and that
he found the sentiment in general in
his district opposed to the date fixed
for resumption. While Mr.. Hum
phrey may be honest and sincere in
his convictions we believe that he has
erred in his vote upon this question.
4 postponement of the date fixed for
resumption, for which the country has
been preparing, will impair public
confidence, reduce the value of the
paper currency, and make resump-
ton more difficult to reach.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-20

As an instance of the fact that
mOdesty is not always without that
reward which such a virtue merits we
may observe that E. II. Weber, of the
Dunn County News, and NJ. b. KIM
ball. late OF the Pierce County Herald,
each have a position in the office of
the Secretary of State under the in
coming administration, the former as
Printing Clerk and the latter as Re-
cording Clerk. From personal ac-
quaintance with both these gentlemen
during the past nine years, a portion
of which time the writer hereof was
a business partner with Mr.. kimball,
we can say that they are deserving of
the confidence of Mr.. Warner implied
10y their respective appointments.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-20
Educational.
III. 5. BAKER, A. B.. Editor.

REMEMBER the association at Pierce
Valley next Saturday.
If teachers cannot see anything to
use they may see something to shun.
Miss ELNA Ross, of Spring Lake. will
attend the River Falls Institute, next
term.
THERE will be a teachers association
at Ellsworth early in January. An
interesting meeting is promised.
THE fall term OF the River Falls In
stitute will close tomorrow. The
winter term will open Tuesday, JAN
uary Sth. 1878.
WE shall be glad to have any teach
er who may have knowledge, give us
the number of any district which has
voted to purchase books, but has not
yet done so.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-20

The Lincoln County Advocate thinks
that as Peter Cooper received IN st.
CrOix County 81 votes in 1870, and L.
p. Allis received only % votes there in
1877, Hold. Taylor must have gone out
and dug up the Greenback seed. Per-
haps he did. but if SO ne half regrets
it, and if McCard will send over a lit
tie more seed Hold. will let it grow if
he doesn't sow it.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-20
SELECTIONS FROM CoRREsPoN.
DENCE.

TAINTED. a remedy for chronic falls
flying. A liberal reward will be Civ
EN-. 1t is a disease which has caused
great deal of suffering in my school
and still continues undated. 1t at
tacks old and young alike, regardless of
sex. All cases seem to be of long
standing. What is the remedy!
Dec. 9th, 1877.
ALL my pupils take considerable in
terest in drawing and | think they are
making good progress.
G. G. WILLIAMS.
THERE is one girl, aged seventeen,
with whom fear ] shall have trouble.
She is not very well advanced, but
seems to think she knows more than
the teacher, and enjoys making dis
turbance by playing. | told her of the
example she was setting before the
younger ones, but it did no good.
What shall | do?
Energetic measures seem to be
called fOr.-H. S. B.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-20

THE Hudson Star and Times nomi'
mates Hon. Carl C.. Pope, of jackson,
for Speaker of the next Assembly.
Mr.. Pope enjoys a wide reputation as
an able lawyer, courteous gentleman,
and staunch Republican, and as one
well qualified for this position. We
agree with our Hudson cotempOrary
that ''it would be a rather graceful
thing for the other sections of the
State to recognize the tremendous Re-
publican majority gwen in the Sew
enth District, by electing Mr.. Pope to
the Speakers chair"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-20

THE admission of Eustis, of Louis
lana, to the Senate of the United States
fills every seat in that body, and for
the first time in years there is no va
cancy. When all the Senators are at
their post of duty the Republicans have
a majority of two, and the vote of the
Vice-President in case of an emergen-
CIV
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-20
River Falls, Dec. Is. 1877.


The Milwaukee Journal of Com
merce is very respectfully informed
that this paper. in not subscribing to
the financial views of Congressman
Humphrey, has been decoyed into no
trap. The RIVER FAILS JOURNAL does
not draw its inspirations from the La
Crosse Leader. neither does it take
any stock in the tendency toward a
reputation OF our national obligations
so zealously advocated by the Journal
of Commerce.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-20

Col. Z. III. PUTNEY, Gov. LudingtOn' s
Private Secretary, is to be Assistant
Secretary of State under Mr.. Warner,
A. j. Turner having declined an APP.
pOintment to this position. Hon.
Robert McCurdy,of Oshkosh. will be
Assistant State Treasurer, and j. III.
Waggoner, Chief Clerk of the Land
Office.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-20

PARTIES interested in the develop
ment of the Red River country have
held River Improvement Convention
with view of securing government
aid for the improvement of the Red
River of the North. The sum of
100000 will be asked for to begin
with and afterwards enough to COM
plete the work.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-20

No Republican paper in the United
States can give Hon. John NJ. Harlan,
of Kentucky, recently appointed and
confirmed Associate Justice OF the
United States Supreme Court, a more
hearty endorsement than he has re-
ceiyed at the hands of the fiercely
Democratic Louisville Courier-JOurnal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-20

1T is stated that Col. Spooner would
not accept judgeship under any cir
cumstances, but Judge Clough will
doubtless repel all insinuations that
Hudson contains no candidate.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-20

The Spanish Minister at Washington
has rented the Stewart mansion for
$4,000; $4,000 has been its annual
rental heretofore.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-20

AT the recent session of the Grand
Lodge of Wisconsin, [. o. o. F., held
in Milwaukee, Col. j. G. Clark, of Lam
caster, was elected Most Worthy
Grand Master for the ensuing year.
The next session OF the Grand Lodge is
to be held at Eau Claire, which vii
be quite convenient for the subordi-
nate Lodges of this vicinity.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-20
MISSES LEVINGs.

RLACKSSTTTH, shop on Main St, south OF Braek
- EFT House. Particular attention given TO shoe
Ing horses.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-20

II ZIP a Bookstore embracing School and Miseel.
~ ane0us Books. Periodicals and Magazines. A
flll supply Of Stationary. Main St., River Falls
Wis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-20
ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING.

am now prepared TO furnish Plans, Speoi-
6catiOns and Estimates, Working Details, Ele-
vatiOns, etc In short all drawings necessary
tor the construction OF any building in tie
latest and most approved styles, at reasonable
prices and satisfaction guaranteed. Any pei
son will save from to 10 per cent. on the
cost OF a building by procuring reliable set
Of drawings.
CONTRACTS TAKEN,
tor building and furnishing all materials
q. HESTRv
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-20
BUSINESS CARDS.
P. D. PIERCE.
A. ]. GOLDEN,

& TrORNEY 4 COUNSELOR AT LAW. Ellsworth
Square
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-20
L. w. CURTIss.

MANU- CTUBER Or and Dealer in Harnesses
4fAfJiis. Whips, and all other articles pertaining
River Fails, Wis NJ
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-20
H. l.. wADsWORTH.

MANUFACTURE aud dealer in Boots, shoes
w and Hosiery, and everything in that line at
the lowest possible prices for ready pay. Custom
work made q order. Repairing done with neat
ness and dispatch. ms
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-20
MRS. ". II. WINCHESTER.

physician, SURGEON & DENTIST. ONCE Al
his residence opposite the Press Ofics.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-20
b. III. PILLAR,

DEALER II Millinery and Ladies' Furnishing
II goods. Main Street. River Falls. 2O-35
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-20
3 AKERV

Fresh Bread, Cakes, Pies, Hot Coffee and Tea
also Fresh Ieast-at G. z Davis old stand
Main Street, River Falls, Wisconsin.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-08-08
A Bad Fire.

"Jones, have you heard Of the fire
that burn ed up the mans house and
lot ?"
mo. Smith where was it ?"
Here in the city,"
"What misfortune to him? Was it a
good house?"
Eyes, nice house and lot-a good
home for any family"
"What pity! How did the fire
take?"
1.-THE man played with fire and
thoughtlessly set it himself"
GLOW silly! Did you say the lot was
burned, too:"
eyes, lot and all; all gone, slick and
clean"
stThat is singular. 1t must have been
terrible hot fire-and then don't see
how it could have burned the lot"
mo, it was not very hot fire. In
deed it was so small that it attracted
but little attention, and did not alarm
aBut how could such a little fire burn
I'M a house and lot: You haven't told
me-"
ssIt burned a long time-more than
twenty years. And though it seemed
to consume very slowly, yet it wore
away about one hundred and tittd ool-
lars worth every year, till it was all
gone"
II cant understand you yet. Tell
me where the fire was kindled and all
about it.
"Well, then, it was kindled in the
end of a cigar. The cigar cost him,
he himself told me, twelve and halt
dollars per mouth, or one hundred and
fifty dollars year. and that in TWEEN
ty one years would amount to s., $50,
besides all the interest. Now the
money was worth at least ten per cent,
and at that rate it would double once
| in about every seven years So that the
whole sum would be more than Szo,
900. That would buy a fine house
and lot in any city. 1t would pay for
large farm in the country. Don't
you pity the family of the man who
has slowly burned up their homer
| "Whew! I guess you mean me tor
have smoked more than twenty years
But it didn't cost so much as that,and
haven't any house of my own. Have
always rented-thought was too poor
to own a house. And all because |
have been burning it ny! What fool
I have been!"
The boys had better never set a fire
which costs so much. and which,
though so easily put QUITS yet SO Likes
lily, if once kindled, to keep burning
all their lives.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-08-08

DESTROYING THE STOMACH WITH
Ice WATER.-The Cincinnati CONNER
cial wisely warns its readers against ice
water. Indeed there ought to be a mis-
sionary sent along with every temper
ance orator to hold up the evils of ice
water as the opposite extreme to the
evils of more scorching fluids. 1t is
without doubt fact that the constant
and iniudicious use of ice water causes
as much physical suffering as intoxicat-
ing beverages themselves. The use of
the latter is largely confined to ror-
ton of the adult male population, while
men, women and children quaf the
former, and almost always at times
when they should avoid it. Ice water
checks the healthy activity Of the in
ternal organs, and, worst of all inter-
feres with the digestive apparatus, CIV
ing rise to dyspepsia and its accompany
ing horrors. Alcoholic liquors attack
the brain. and ice water destroys the
stomach.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-08-08

haps he repeated to her, for the thous.
andth time at least, the story Of his
love, which had grown and deepened
during a month Of self torture, ant
which was dearer to him than all else
in life-dearer than fame or fortune, OF
even the Phi Beta Kappa key which he
had won at Yale. Perhaps he sootheG
her with soft words, and rested hel
head upon his breast, and convinced
her that, after all, she had much tc
live for in this world, and that her heart
was not so seriously shattered as she
fancied. Perhaps, even he kissed her:
but that is no affair of ours.
Whatever Jack may have done, this
much I know to be fact: when the ice
in the river thawed, Kitty did not
throw herself into the waters of the
Connecticut. And when the blossomy
May came round, she blushed prettily
because people called her Mrs. Bur-
rOughs.0
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-08-08
4 Touching Story Touehingly fold.

In the year IS, as the mail train on
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad bound
west to Cumberland. in charge of the
late Capt. George A. Rawlings, conduc-
tor, was approaching Doe Gully tunnel,
the engine struck and killed a COW be-
longing to the widow of Waterman at
that point who lost his life in the SER
vice.
The accident soon brought to the
scene quite number of people living
in the immediate neighborhood, and
among them the widow Of the Waterman
and her five small children, who were
crying piteously at their loss, and using
the most heart-rendlng expressions.
Rawlings, who was proverblal for his
kindness Of heart, took up subscrip-
ton, the passengers and trainmen con-
tributing, and he soon collected over
seventy dollars and handed it to the
widow.
With tears in her eyes, she turned to
him and said: you will never regret
this kindness to the poor widow and her
children, and it will come home to you
some day Or other.
Time rolled on and the incident was
nearly forgotten, when one night Rawl-
ings left Cumberland on his eastbound
trip in terrible rain storm, and after
passing through Doe Gully tunnel, his
engineman blew for brakes in sharp and
quick blast, indicating sudden and I'M
expected da niger.
The train was brought to standstill
within fifty feet Of an immense land
slide covering the track for a distance
of fifty yards, close to which a large
bonfire had been built, and standing
within few feet oft the widow, with
a blazing pine knot in her hand, way
ing it and shouting: "Where is the
conductor? Where is the conductor
Rawlings soon-appeared, and going
up to him she SAID II told you, you
never would regret your kindness to the
poor lone widow and her children. l
heard the fall of rock and earth in the
cut and 1 knew you were coming down,
and 1 built the fire to warn you Of the
danger. God bless the man who thought
of The poor widow and her children
when they were in trouble"
The scene can be better imagined
than described.
This act of the widow saved the lives
of the passengers and trainmen, and to
this day "Tommy Beckett" who ran the
Delaware" on the occasion, and who is
still running on the Washington branch,
ripe in years, no doubt often thinks of
the widow.with the blazing pine knot,
who signaled him at Doe Gully tunnel.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-08-08

The man who does nothing don't
amount to much. 1t makes but little
difference whether he is millionaire or
pauper. He is only stagnant pool,
without energy enough to start a ripple.
He difuses moral miasma over every
thing around him. Do something;
don't stand on the corner gaping, with
your hands in your pockets, like an idiot.
The world was made to work in, and if
you fill your hearts with good angels,
the bad spirits will keep out, because
there is no room for them.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-08-08

During the session ola temperance
meeting in a neighboring town, one of
the persons who occupied the stage was
an enthusiastic deacon who frequently
interrupted the speaker By exclaiming;
THANK God for that. "--One gentle-
man was called upon, who arose and
said:
ladies and gentlemen, am heart
and soul in this cause, and feel thati ii
will be great benefit to the people Of
this place"
THANK God fer that" exclaimed the
deacon.
"But ladies and gentlemen" he con-
tinued, II am sorry to say that it Will
be impossible for me to address you this
evening"
Thank God for that" said the ali
sent-minded deacon, and the chairman
took him out doors; and two men set
on him.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-08-08

A Child. while walking through an
art gallery with her mother, was at
tracted by statue of Minerva. who
is that? said she. MY child that is
Minerva, the Goddess of Wisdom"
why don't they make her husband
too?" Because she has none, my
child.n THAT was because she was
wise wasn't<4t mammal" was TIE art
less reply.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-08-08

An editor is man who IS supposed
to know everything and to do everything
Except lie,) write news when there is
none, take cusslngs weekly, puff a dol
lars worth for a niclSle, live on air and
drink water.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-08-08

An old rail-splitter in Indiana put the
quietus upon young man who chaffed
him upon his bald head in these words:
"Y Dung man, when my head gets as
soft as yours, can raise hair to SELL"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-08-08

Never seek to be entrusted with your
friends secret for no matter how faith
fully you keep it. you may be liable in
a thousand contingencies to the suspi-
clon Of having betrayed it.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-08-08
SHENANDOAH HERALD
Advertising Rates:

advertisements will be inserted at One Dollar
per square OF ten lines less, for the first inser-
'ion' ana 80 cents for each subsequent insertion.
Unless the number of insertions he martial ,,ro,,
'he manuscript, it will be published until forbid
and charged accordingly.
Notices in the local column will be inserted at
double the advertising rates.
Advertisements for three months or Inn cor mil,
be inserted at lower. rates
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-08-08

'Why didn't you insert my article ~
asked contributor. ''Was it too long?"
NO" replied the editor, 1T was too
narrow
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-08-08

Most persons are particularly spite
full against those foibles in others which
they themselves have. They remind.us
Of a monkey scratching and grinning at
the mimic monkey IN the glass.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-08-08

a counsel, being questioned by a
Judge to know for whom he was con-
cerned," replied Il am concerned,
my lord, for the plaintiff, but am en-
ployed by the defendant"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-08-08

An envious paragrapher remarks -
1T has been observed that the lady
with diamond ring will scratch her
nose, in given period, four times as
often as any other woman"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-08-08

The misery Of the young man who
courts sparkling fashionable belle, and
loses her, is only excelled by the mis-
cry Of the man who courts her and wins
her,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-08-08

At Sherbrooke, Canada, few days
since, man left his little child in barn
where there was bottle of whiskey.
The child drank it and died soon after
ward
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-08-08

Truth never need be N hurry, but
lie must keep all the time on the jump;
a lazy lie soon tires itself out, and ends in
confusion.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-08-08

How many chi ldren have you:"
asked one friend Of an old Acquaintance.
Well have five, but they were eating
cucumbers when 1 left aud they may be
all doubled up now.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-08-08

Those who blow the Goals of others
strife, may chance to have the sparks
fly in their own faces.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-08-08

Children that are remarkable for what
they know at five years old, are gener-
ally more remarkable at twenty-five for
what they don't know.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-08-08
Items eff all Sorts

Frowns blight young children as frosty
nights blight young plants.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-08-08

NOTARIES PUBLIC.
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.

DAVIS D1sr-Dr. G. A. Brown, obed Funk and
sroNEwAL1-J. H. Grabiu,iEu Cofelt, snowien
Whitaker.
JoHNsroN.-J +. Rodefer, Martin Stricken,
Levi H. Cillers.
MAD1soN.-Samuel C. Campbell James j.
Cohman, Samuel Rinher.
AsHBY,-San Hannah, Samuel Kingree, Jacob
R. Miller.
LEN. White williamson D. P. Zrkle, John NJ.
Pence.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-08-08
Miscellaneous Cards.

ISKEENs MANSION HOUSE.
" ALEXANDRIA, VA
JAMES 6REEN,.......-........ PROPRIETOR
Isa frst-class hotel, in every respect. The citi
zens of the valley, having bushes in Alexandra OF
will find this an agreeable resting place on the
route, as it does not require the early start by
several hours as from Washington or baltimore
Cars and Steamboats, leave Alexandria for WASH
ington and return every hour from A Nj ~
P. NJ. Jan III