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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-02-28
TEACHERS ASSOCIATION HELD AT
SPRING LAKE.

The Association met at the Gardner
school-house, Feb. 23d, 1878, at nine
O'Clock A. NJ. Called to order by Supt.
Baker. The following appointments
were made: S. Brown, Secretary; c.
D. Lamport, Critic Mrs. S. j. Lennon,
Committee on Resolutions Jno. w.
Davis, Question Box.
Mr.. j. A. Martin gave his method of
teaching history. He follows the plan
recommended by Supt. Baker in his
circular No. 2 as far as practicable.
Remarks by Mr.. Wilkinson,C. D. Lam
port and S. Brown. The subject was
further illustrated by Supt. Baker,
who thought mapping the countries
very important.
The subject of Grammar was opened
by G. D. Lamport. He thought too
much time should not be spent Ill
parsing and analysis, and that Swim,
tons Language Primer and Language
Lessons were sufficient for common
schools. Mr.. Martin had good sue
cess with SWinton's Practical Gram.
mar. Remarks by Supt. Baker, S.
Brown, J. A. Martin. Mr.. Brown and
Mr.. Wilkinson though it was of more
Importance to write correctly than to
speak correctly.
The subject of Arithmetic was open
ed by S. Brown. Derived rule for
Least Common Multiple. He consid-
cred arithmetic the most important
branch of the common school course.
Thought all of the rules were impor-
tant Some present differed as re-
CARDS the common citizen.
Letter writing was introduced by
Mrs. Lennon. She would spend TWEEN
ty minutes each day on that subject
would have the scholars write letters
upon their states and exchange states
for correction and criticism. Various
methods for folding and directing let
tiers were given by Mrs. Lennon, Supt.
Baker ana MI. Wilkinson.
DINNER
Called to order at / P. NJ. Critic
report. Fanny Adams appointed critic
for the afternoon.
Miss Edna Palmer introduced the
subject of Reading. She thought pu'
pills would read correctly anything
which they understood. Supt. Baker
would teach rule, then practice upon
it one week; would select dialogue
to practice infections an earnest, ex-
clammatory piece for emphasis, &c.
All agreed that pupils should under.
stand what they read.
Mr.. Davis gave his method for teach
ing Physical Geo graphy. His views
were heartily endorsed by all present.
The subject drifted into ordinary
geography. A. @. Lamport being alb.
sent. Supt. Baker gave class exercise
in Geography, showing how to use
mixed textbooks. Question Box by
j. w. Davis was highly interesting.
Resolutions were adopted as follows;
Resolved, That in the opinion of this As.
| ISOLATION meetings OF this kind would be very
| beneficial if held monthly.
| RESOLVED, That the district officers and pat.
rons would receive great benefit II they would
attend.
/ ATTENDANCE.
Ladies-Mrs. S. ]. Lennon, Mrs. j. A. Mar.
tin, Mrs. c. D. Lamport, Edna Palmer, En-
ma Martin, Fanny Adams, Amelia Adams
Anna Upman, Lena Gardner.
Gentlemen-C D. Lamport, j. A. Martin
]. F. Davis, j. H Wilkinson, A. o. Nelson
Theodore Britton, Frank Adams, John Palm
er. s. Brown, Ii. S. Baker.
III. S. BAKER, President.
s. Brown, Secretary.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-02-28

A PROPOSITION is before the United
States House of Representative to
substitute for national bank notes a
new description of treasury notes, re-
ceivable in payment of customs, dues,
and all claims on demand against the
United States, except obligations made
PAYABLE in coin by existing laws.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-02-28
II. L. wADswoRTH.

MANUFACTURER and dealer in Boots, Shoes
WI and Hosiery, and everything in that line at
the lowest possible prices for ready pay. Custom
work made to order. Repairing done with neat
ness and dispatch. 2l-35
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-02-28
BUSINESS CARDS.
p. d. PIERCE.
3, II. PILLAR

A TTORNF.Y & COUNSELLOR AT LAW, Ellsworth,
IA Wis Office in stone building Court House
Square
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-02-28
MISSES LEyINas.

BLACKSMITH, Shop on Main ST., south of Brack
ID EFT HOus Particular attention given to shoe
liz horses.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-02-28
JUDICIAL TICKET.
For Associate Justices Of the Supreme Court,
DAVID M. TAYLOR, of Fon du Lac,
HARLOW S. ORION, of Dane.

The sum of 800 has been appropri-
ated by the State Legislature for the
construction of monument to mark
the final resting-place of Gov. L. P.
Harvey.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-02-28

TINES are lively in the Minnesota
Legislature. They have there case
of bribery which has been investiga-
ted and case of impeachment will
doubtless follow.
New-York tribune., 1878-03-30
THE INNER SATELLITE OF MARS.
,nrille, Ill.,, March 20, 1873.

TO me Editor OF The Trtbune.
SIR: Since Professor Hall's interesting dis
coycry much discussion has ensued regarding the re-
markaby short period OF the inner satellite OF Mars
and various ingenious theories have been advanced and
specuations entertained by for harmonzng
the observed facts with the nebuIar hypothesis.
As one who takes absorbing interest in the subject
but without the practical theoretical knowledge suf-
Acient warrant an Independent opinion, would like
to Inquire through THE TRIBUNE, II it isn't possible
that the satellites Of Mars instead OF being proper
moons are rather bodies OF extraneous orgin-im-
mcnse meteores that have been encountered and cap
tured by the planet IN its revolution round the sun
II such theory could be established would It not OBJ
yiate the necessity OF assuming resisting medium and
consLluent acceeralion OF the satellite In question Z
That SUCH any rate, be the truth in regard to
the earth appears the following evidence. Sir John
IIerschel q cnapter shooting stars and meteors,
says:
IL IA by no means nconceiyable that the earth ap-
preaching such differ but little from t in direction
and velocity have attached many OF them To it as
permanent satellites and OF these there be
large and of such texture and sody as 10 shine by re-
neccd light and become visible for brief moment aud
then suffer extinction by plunging into the earths
shadow that Is, undergoing total eclipse,
Sir John Lubbock Is also OF the same opinion and has
given gcometrical formulas for calculating their dis
tances." NJ Petit director OF the observatory OF
Toulouse claims the discovery of at least such body
revolving round the earth satellite In about three
hours and twenty minutes at distance Of about 5000
miles from It's surface"
This you Will perceive, does not greatly differ from the
time and distance of the inner satellite OF Mars and in
the light OF the foregoing authorities what there ob
iectonable or absurd in the theory Respectfully
Lebanon, Conn, March %. 1873. j. ~ GAGER.
New-York tribune., 1878-03-30
GIVE MEN SOME CHANCE"

To the EditOT or Ihe IftOhne
SIR: an. d. c." asks, in last Saturday.
TRIBUNE why cannot be employed as waters at
the Stewart Hotel For the love Of Cod give some
chance Far he il from to hinder women from earn
ing good and generous livelihood but. in the great
struggle men, too, should be considered. Educated a
gentleman have been willing to accept this Winter
such employment never dreamed any but the most
ignorant would perform and have not found IL. One
daily paper at least contains constant advertisement nts
for workers. counted day In ITS columns
over hundred demands for girls To work IN
large establishments. Hard work ana poor wages per-
haps but enough remuneration to keep the poor heart
beating. Women DOW have all of mems occupations,
plus those great fields boarding house keeping seam
stressing and housework. Our parks are filled with
unhappy men who cannot find work OF any kind while
families everywhere crying out for efficient, pains
taking house servants aud seamsiresses In demand
at 81 IL day. Farmers wives everywhere want women
helps and hope might turn 10 The farmers now that
the Spring IL here but for ono, walked between here
aud Albany last Summer looking for work In vain for
my board This, for temperate ana honest and untir-
ngly industrious man. Is more than hard and lessons
his surprise that men, unable longer 10 battle
the cruel storm, go bndly, brokenheartedly down TO
the suicides death. Respectfully,
A HALF-STARvED GENTLEMAN.
Madison square, Ner- York, March ~, 1878.
New-York tribune., 1878-03-30
INTOXICATED CONGRESsMEN.

SIR: 1t is becoming q quite frequent oo'
currence to read that members Of both branches o
gress appear in their places intoxicated 0sSr.s.
themselves their constituents, and the Natlon ic.
papers Withhold the names OF these gentlemen. W.
does not THE TRIBUNE let light shine into this darA
as 1t has done earlessly into many others
and publish the names Of those who abuse te CO Ss
bestowed upon them In scandalous manner ma.
course will enable those deceived IN iher fepia re-
tyes to hear OF their unbecoming conduct ano ~ -,
peatng the mistake OF returning them NJ Tue mex.
ton. Yours respectfully, ID "'"'
Ner-l York. March Ia. 1873
[rhe names of these Congressional topers ha's
been posted in our columns. and they have NV
been written in watcr.-Ed.l
New-York tribune., 1878-03-30
CARD AS TO MR.. THROCKMoRT0N.
THAT GENTLEMAN's RELATIONS WITH THE TExA'
AND PACIFIC RAILROAD.

THAT GENTLEMANS RELATIONS WITH iEAN'
AND PACIFIC RAILROAD.
To the Editor or The Tribune.
SIR: As public journalist | accord you the
absolute right discussing public measures In your own
way but think you will with me that this does
not include the Of unfounded charges affecting per-
sonal character say this apropos OF an editorial IN
recent issue Of THE TRIBUNE. charging that the Char
man OF the House Committee on Pacific Railroads heF
resentatiye Throckmorton, OF Texas Is the at1or
ney OF the Texas and Pacific Railway Company IhaVe
no doubt you made the statement upon what yon con-
sidered reliable information but my long and intimate
personal acquaintance with the object OF your attack
and my official relations with the Texas and Pacnc
Company enable from personal knowledge to assert
that the charge alluded to wholly Incorrect and SO sf
as your informant is concerned. believe TO be mall
cousy false. Governor Throckmorton at one time was
the land commissioner OF the company. but resigned
before the commencement of his Congressional term,
March 4, 1875, aud since that period has hea
no position in the company, has not been .
stockhoder, or the owner OF bonds or IN any ota'.
manner been pecuniary interested TO the amount OF :
dollar in the company. l have confidence that your
sense OF Justice will induce you TO give this conradeon
a place In your columns Very respectfully, -
JOHN g. WALKER
VasLfu1tou. d. O., March 27, 1873
New-York tribune., 1878-03-30
Washington, d. O., March 27, 1878.
FORESTS PREVENT FAMlNEs.
To the Editor or The Tribune.
GIN. Munh Lnc lnnn Snil ahNut the

SIR: Much has been said about the neees'
slty aid to the starving Chinese but there seems
no organized effort made II the matter can DC 'aSon
by persons whose character commands cohuue"'o'
have no doubt the money be rased-or ore "ou,N
willingly contribute. Probably it could best DC u's.D
uted through some Of the missions. The par' payeo"
them through this calamity to have been mO''
cellent. II,
In this connection, II Is well our peopie suoai1
clearly understand that this famine has been esusen
Tho sterilization of the interior region afflicted Dy cona
ned drourhs and the roughts ad nted 10 De no
resut of the destruction OF the forests ths eN Is .o
drOughts are serious difficulties IN the way of our s
culture On tho Atlantic Coast we have the adNaHsaso
of Rho rains brought the Gulf Stream, but IN tne %
ror there s no such with time, great lou''
mst arise from the reckless destruction OF our iOos
Fhiiade,phia, Penn, March ls, 1873
New-York tribune., 1878-03-30
ENGLIsHMEN STEALING AMERICAN BOOKS

TO tn EdttOf or The IFtOUne'
SIR: You say Z" if English publishers coudn now
be persuaded deal fairly by American authors az
American publishers treat English WRITER'S literary
men would be much richer than they are
The payments OF American house to leading Eng
lish author single book have now reached sloooo
and the leading houses here now aim to pay Engsn au'
thors-not only the leading ones, but the generaty-a
fair equivalent Of what they would pay here In copyright
On the other hand. small honorariun, alOO at the
most, Is practically the limit Of English payments IN
this country even for books that sell abroad by the TO-
OOO and leading American author whose many books
are favortes and widely selling abroad states tat ms
returns from England have never reached total Oh
a2OO."
seeing the above extract from your paper am ed 10
believe that you take sufficient interest in the rights OF
American authors expose two instances OF injustice
from English publishers, which have occurred recently
A few years ago. wrote book" The Teeth and How
10 Save Them "-yhich copied word for word soon
after in London Although the sale has been large as
Judge from private information and from publishers er
cuars still issued, have not received any rehumera-
ton. do not care much for that, however ou' "
large share Of the homer has been denied me- ior az
though they give my name as author 'I1le 70 Amer
III any place the book 10 snow that oeIons 70 a. ,a
American edition and which have local signiIieanee
have been changed SO as to make II apper 'H' '' '0'A
sometime afterward 1 wrote another book" Every,
day Errors OF Speech" few weeks ago, ifIed
called my attention review in The Academy OF Lon
don Concerning book bearing that title. sent for one,
and found that the Rev. H. L. Leaiy NJ A. ~ = l.,
lad Issued my work entire under bis own name III Is IN
the second edition since last Summer. slgnt com
hook in America constitute the credit receive; aud
this is much more than neutrazed by the egotstc rel;
TO his own ability and Ia the position OF England
as a superior court of appeal" Personal incidents OF
NINE that could not bave happened with any Que ese
he mas given as his without the change OF syab
Altogether u is one Of the most earng Instances oi pa
garism that ever heard or l have received no com
pensaton am denied credit of authorship being len.
ith fine satisfaction only OF knowing that my books are
considered authoritative and worthy ot copying Yours
very truly, - - j." l. 'iEhHO'i"'
New-York tribune., 1878-03-30
THE PROBLEM OF THE sPARRows.

To fh6 EdN0r OF Ths TftDNhe.
SIR: Your very comprehensive and convinc-
ing editorial The sparrows In the daily OF the nth
inst, Of peculiar interest to had just becn
collecting all the facts possible upon that new subject Of
annoyance. From excellent authority learned that
the first mportaons to this country were 1900 English
spaows set free in Union Park New-York In 1865, and
forty pairs IN New Haven in 1867" After careful nves-
tigation believe the sudious and watchfu ornithoo-
gss are beginning consider the sparrUws n0lerable
aud now what shall do with themi
The very practical reply " the question, 10 to feed
New-York tribune., 1878-03-30
GENERAL LEGISLATION.

A GENERAL PIPE LINE BILL PASSED By THE SENATE
COMPLETION OF THE RAPID TRANSIT ROADS
VETERINARY SURGERY.
IFRoM THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUNE. ]
ALBANY, March 20.-The Senate passed to-
day. by vote Of IS to g. and despite the opposition Of
all the great railroads OF the State, general pipe line bill
The b 1t becomes law, will be chiefly used by per-
Sons desiring to lay petroleum pipe lines from the
radford petroleum district Of Pennsylvania to
New-York tribune., 1878-03-30
ALBANY.
WORK OF THE LEGISLATURE.

WORK OF THE LEGIsLATUhE.
THE MoFFETT LIQUOR LAW DEBATED IN The 40
sEMBrY-A GENERAL PIPE LINE BILI-POwERs
AND DUTIES OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUB
Lie WORKS.
Mr.. Brooks's resolution instructng the Committee
ON Cities to report to the advisabity OF subsftut
ing the Moffett Virginia Liquor Law for the
existing Excise Law was adopted by the Assembly
after heated and somewhat personal debate a
General Pipe Line Bill was passed by the Senate.
minority Of the Assembly Committee on Canals re-
ported an important bill defining the powers ana
duties of the Superintendent OF Public Works.
New-York tribune., 1878-03-30
HOW ROSA WENT TO MONTREAL.

To the Editor OF The Trt1un.
SIR: Without wishing to contfovef ,e ',s
editorial in this mornings issue. which Deh'' ,,,s
very unfair in the face OF facts. would ask you
for ;,.tce,s sake that O'p Rossa did TO Isoa M
TO lecture on his own responsibility, but nhas'
pices OF the Grattan Benevolent Associaou; ApIlxk
BrO0kiy1s, March 20. 1878.
New-York tribune., 1878-03-30

voison with their bread crumbs during the next Winter
when all other birds have migrated. II stryehna viii
prove as prompt and eectual with birds as with fha
feline race I can recommend 1t experimentay. hon
skip and jump with sportive scmersaut and tie
career Is finished with cause Of offence to the Socfv
for the Prevention Of Cruelty to Animals. Us
Albany, March IA, 1873.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-10-25

In Clothing Department may be found the most
tensve lines of MEMS, YOUTHS BOYS SUITS, in every
conceivable quality, color and style, at VERY Low
PRICES.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-10-25

Barker, James A. Douglass, quarter.
master, and a colonel, the two latter
passengers. These three were clinging
to part Of the saloon deck. Some distance
of, on another portion Of the wreck, were
+. J. s,ane, (purser), John Douglas, Wm.
Cant (colored), George Green, baggage
maater), and Hiram A. Dreck. The three
latter drifted toward Barren islsnd, and were
picked up BY the steamer Chill, which is
ashore high and dry. The captain and his
companions were picked up At 2 p. m., and
taken to Cris6eld. The Express had crew
Of twenty -one, ali told, and, as far as known,
eight passengers. l. is supposed that fully
twenty lives were lost. The following is q
list Of the.crew and passengers Capt. Bar
,ker; lat officer, L. J. Howard; End officer.
Jas. Haney; chief engineer. Chaa. w. Bal.
ley; End engineer, Edward T. Prior; clerk,
+. Prior; clerk, F. ]. Stone; quar,ermas.
ters, John Douglas and James Doug
las lookout men, Talmos and Rice
steward, Thos. ChAinipgton; waiter, John
Chainineton and Geo. Walker; chamber
maid, Ma,elda; colored. Willis Barker aud
five deck hands; fireman, Robt Hawlin
and David Wyetts. The passengers were
Mrs. Bacon. of Bacnns, Wharf stree,
Mary county ;ano 3 or colored rassen
gers. Jas Douglas, the wheelsman who
was rescued, was tal!y hurt by being struck
Theodore Weems. after terrible experience
was rescued BY the Tangier end towed IL
Crisield harbor. where she now lays
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-10-25
A STEAMBOAT FOUNDERS.
LOST IN THE GALE.

LOST IN THE GALE.
Baltimore, Oct. 24-Capt Barker OF the
steamer Express. which left here Tuesday
tor Washington, reports that his vessel
foundcred 10 the gale at the mouth uf the
Potomac aud that passengers and crew are
probably lost. Capt. Baker says the sea
was running at q great height, every wave
washing the boat from stem to stern. After
s o'clock Wednesday morning there came
q terrific crash, and the joiner work start.
ed from the s.snchions The passengers
and crew had hardly time to realize what
had occurred before wave tore the saloon
deck like SO much paper work and was
followed by wave which swept 1t of to
sea aud with it nearly oil on board. Pre-
vious to this, efforts were made to head
her ashore. The storm was %
furious that it was impossible TO stand against
il, and the rolling Of the boat prevented
the engines from working fast enough
to keep steerage way on her
Il was deemed advisable TO let 20 the
anchors to bring her head to the wind, in
the hope Of her riding out the gale. The
effort, however, was futile, as the cables part.
ID ~ aoon a. she broached to and the steam.
or wen. sdrift, no longer manageable. All
on board secured life prcservens at the ear
lie.t period Of the gale. Some Of the off.
ccrp tried to secure the boats but they were
washed away. The hull rolled over and
sank bottom upward. Those Of the pasen'
gen and crew that could rcach portions oi
The wreck cluns 10 them but the heavy ~
washed them OF again aud iu ereakinl
dova only abost eight lssseas could b
ssss. Aneag shsss vcrs Captais
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-10-25

hood, and soon again TO assume the direc-
tion. The change ia regarded also a. vir-
tual di.carding Of O'Donovan Rosa, Gen.
Bourke and the other perAons having charge
Of the skirmishing funds"
NO TROUBLE AT SULLIVAN.
1ndianapolis, Get. 25.-The trouble with
the railroad laborcrs. reported as existing
last night, at Sullivan, Indiana, proves to be
false. The work is suspended and the men
are leaving town without disturbance.
SILVER BIDS OPENED.
Washington. Oct. 25-Bids for the con-
trac, toisupp'y 400 GOO ounces of silver bul.
lion 10 the government in lois of not less
than 10000 ounces wc:, one ar, to-day and
sre now IN the hands of tue committee sp-
pointed by the secretary Of lnr ,rcasury to
award CONTRACTS.
BISHOP RosEScRASs Bun!ED.
Columbus, O., Oct 25.-The late Bshop
Rosencrans was buried with imposing cere-
monies, and in the presence Of great
crowd Of people this forenoon. Bishop
rating the virtues of the deceased. The re-
mains we're deposited in the vault under the
cathedral.
No INJUNCTION.
Cincinnati, Oct. 25.-ln the matter o.
application for injunction against the issue
Of $4,000 600 loan for the completion o.
the Cincinnati Southern r. r. the superior
court to-day decided the loan constitutional
aud the bonds legal and refu-ed to grant
the injunction.
IOWA OFFICIAL.
Burlington, Ia, Oct. 25.-Officisl figures
from "a counties on the vote for secretary
Of state ri the late Iowa election, are al
follows: j. A. T. He'll, republican, l3O,
1873; r. NJ Tamsworth, fusion, 1922 60l Scat
tering. 1893. Halls majority i. 1859. The
remaining counties will increase this ma
jori,y t, 8,462. The majority Of the Other
state officers will be still less.