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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-01-17
SUMMARY OFTHE GENERAL NEWS
1nnniri,rtn the Esiots.

A resolution was offered IN the Ia Leg
islature on the 18th inst, by Representative
Long for the appointment ola joint committee
Of the senate and house to inquire into the cir
cnmstances of the riots and to ascertain the
causes as well as the results OF the same anu
report the results of their Investigation 10 the
legislature. a very spirited debate followed
after which a motion to indefinitely postpone
the subject was carried by small majority.
Notwithstanding the defeat, the supporters Of
the resolution are confident Of reconsideration
and passage within few days. The dispatch
saws the resolution was offered as the begin
mag of an effort to make the state responsible
for the payment of damages by the riots last
simmer
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Iackson,s Annirersary.

The anniversary of the battle of New
Orleans was celebrated at New Orleans, on
the Sth, by grand military procession, com
posed OF a battalion of the Thirteenth United
States infantry, commanded by Capt. Ferdin-
and E. Decourcy, marines and sailors from
the Enterprise and Canonicus, commanded by
Lieut.. F. w. Nichols uniformed Louisiana
militia and various volunteer military organi-
cations, commanded by Col. Owen. Statutes
were fired by the Washington artillery and
Louisiana field artillery under Col john
Glynn. After the parade the federal and vol
unteer officers dined together.
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woman,s Rights In washington.

The female suffragists had hearing
before the Sc ate committee on privileges
and elections on the 18th, and able speeches
were made by Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Mrs.
Herbert, and others. The arguments were in
support of Sargents sixteenth amendment to
the constitution, which declares that the rights
of citizens of the United States shall not be
denied or abridged by the United States, or
by any state, on account ofsex. Senator Sar-
gent has also introduced q bill which the COM
raittee on judiciary will consider, providing
for the admission of women to practice in the
United States courts.
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chest than mad dog; nor has she dis
played tny undue inclination to meddle
with matters which do not concern her.
As for Highlandman, she positively re-
fused a very eligible offer of marriage, a
few months age, from handsome "kiltie,
who never for moment doubted that he
could carry her heart by storm by APP
pearino in full costume
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Pendleson, u. :. senator from OnoI.

The Democratic joint caucus met at
Columbus ohio, on the night of the 10th, all
outsiders and newspaper men being excluded.
The first ballot for senator resulted, Penleton,
40; Morgan, %; Ewing, Il; Ward, 5; Hurd;
5; Converse, / Second senatorial ballot;
Pendleton, 4G; Morgan, 49, Ewing, 20; Ward
4; Peyne, ?; Converse, 1. At the conclusion
OF the second ballot, a motion was made to
adjourn, which was voted down. The third
ballot resulted, Pendleton, 81, Ewing, 49,;
Morgan, Is; Ward, 8; Converse, 2; Payne, l.
PeudIeton was declared the nominee.
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Gov. hampton settles che TroubIea.

A telegraph to the commissioner of
internal revenue at Washington from Rev
enue Agent Wagner, dated Charlotte, n. c.
the 9th, is as follows: Gov. Hampton has di-
rected the sheriff of Union county to see the
law enforced, and propose to remove the trial
Justice and disband the militia implicated in
the rescue of the federal prisoners at Spartans
burg. We shall call on the shelf for posse
and we shall be able to avoid all trouble
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Hon.Ly. Brown pen,cs.

Hon. John Young Brown of Kentucky
in an interview on the 10 said that the charges
OF Hon. N ;ntgomery Blair, contained in the
memorial offered by him in the Maryland leg
islature, that he Brown was an advocate OF
the Texas Pacific railroad bill, and the con
siderations touching the future success Of that
scheme influenced his action during the cleo
toral count, is utterly untrue. He says it is
well known that he Brown has always OPP
posed this railroad scheme in all of its forms.
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neduc,,en orr.x u,gh wines.

All dishllers in the Chicago internal
district have adopted the so-called Cineinua-
ii resolution favoring reduction Of tax on
wines not exceeding fifty cents on gallon.
J. T. Pratt, editor of the Spirit and Wine
Trade, was appointed to confer with the com
mittee of ways and means on their beha
and present arguments for the reduction.
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this did not deter the thousands of sight GERS
who came from many cities OF the State. They
thronged The streets from early morning.
The display of military organizations from
many point in the State was large and fine.
A reception was given to Governor Bishop in
the evening in the Senate chamber, which
was followed by a ball.
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Constfntinopie dispatches say fugitives
are nosking there from Philipopolis and
Adrianppse Thres crowded trains arrived on
the 9th, snd three on" the 10th. The Turks
have burped the town Of Ichtiman and intend
ed 10 hursa Tartar nazardjek and other towns
in the Tsosrolen;za ana riyopsa Valley
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The first lot of western produce, six car
loads offresh meats, etc, for England, arrived
at Halifax, n. s., on the 18th, andswill sbe dis
patched by the Circassian.
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sufficient to insure the harmonious circulation
oil both metals, let the Iatio be increased
The wise statesman seeks to find new mar
kets and additional uses for all the productions
OF his country, because thereby profit accrues
70 the citizen, and the country is benefited.
The United States is the great silyer-produeing
nation of the world. Every legitimate use to
and to that extent adds to the wealth of the
nation Its use as money is both legitimate
and practicable; The only conditions being
that the relative values of silver and gold be
duly preserved in the coinage, and that the
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a Creait NIohilIer Case.

In the United States Circuit Court at
Philadelphia on the 18th, inst, opinion in the
case of Henry j. McComb, vs.. the Credit Mo-
bilier, the plaintiff claims that in 1866 he
purchased for a third party $50 shares OF the
capital stock of the Company. The interest
in which stock was subsequently transferred
to himself. But objection was made by the
company granting certificates to McComb
on the ground of informally, and the shares
it is alleged were transferred by the company
to Cakes Ames as trustee. McComb now
claims not only the go shares, but also the
stock dividend upon them Of 125 shares more,
and the profits aceruing The court is of the
opinion that the plaintiff is not entitled to re-
lief and his bill was therefore dismissed with
costs.
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An Ex-Judge and Well EEOwn Citizen
Arrested for Arson.

Judge NJ. Wood of Henry county, Mo,
has been indicted for arson. in burning store
belonging to the county grange. wood had
charge of the store, and it is alleged, contrary
constructions, had purchased goods to con-
siderable amount, and when the fire occurred
owed some $500 to st. Louis and Cincinnati
merchants. 1t is also said That instead of there
being 81, 600 worth of stock in the store at the
time of the fire, as claimed by Wood there was
but $4,000 worth. 1t was further charged that
several thousand dollars have disappeared IN
accountably and that arson was committed to
destroy the evidence of dishonesty. Wood was
formerly Judge of The Henry county court, is
a farmer of property, and is regarded as aman
of strict integrity
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wan Phey be Needecf

A steamer arrived at New Haven,
Conn, on the 18th for cargo of arms and
ammunition for the Turkish government.
Another steamer laden with war material
valued at 81, 100000 is in the sound for the
mast fourteen days, waiting orders to SAL for
Constantinople, drawing meantime $3.50 per
day demurrage.
Transformation OF the Governor of Ohio.
The inauguration of R. u. Bishop as
Governor of Ohio occurred on the 18th. The
weather was most uncomfortable, drizzling
rain and fine snow falling most OF the day, but
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In addition to this, the Secretary of State
reports the total Indebtedness Of the counties,
cities, towns, villages and school districts in
the state as amounting to S9658.545.04, which
public Indebtedness of the people OF Wisconsin,
S11910,602.04; being somewhat less than
three and one-half per cent. of the total as
sessed valuation.
ASSESSED VALUATION.
The value of all property in the state sub
ject to taxation as returned by the assessors
is
Personal property, $77,362, 4s1
City and village lots, o. 1922
Land, 1S2,S95, S81
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The { recnback Party.

The Independent Greenback party OF
New York has prepared petition to congress
in which they ate that, believing that some
Immediate action should be taken to relieve
the distress which now affiicts the entire labor
and business interests Of the country, they
petition that body to pass the following laws;
First. to remonetize silver coin, containing the
same amount and quality of silver it possess
ed in 1870 and provide for It's coinage and
issue without limit, making it full legal ten
der for its face value in payment of all debts,
public and private; second, to repeal the act
by which the governments pledged to resume
specie payments Jan. l, 1879.
Partial victory for striking Chrispin.
At Lynn, on the 14th inst, most of the
shoe operatives who were requested by EN-
ployers to withdraw from the crispin organi-
cation or quit work have adopted the latter
alternative The manufacturers have not
unanimously adopted the resolution aimed at
the crispins, and the society and operatives
are thereby much encouraged. a number OF
manufacturers who signed the resolution have
changed their minds and refused to have the
notice posted in their shops. The female
Iasters in one of the shops struck this morning
because the proprietor would not take down
the resolution and most of their companions
in other shops will follow their example.
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517Sn.25
Total,

This is, unquestionably, not to exceed one
half of the actual market value Of the same
property, notwithstanding the strict provis-
ions of law requiring assessors to attest the
correctness OF their reports by oath. This
serious and wilful disregard of law is yerylprop
erly criticised by the supreme court in the
late case of Scltettler against The City Of Fort
Holard and the disastrous consequences
likely to result therefrom very clearly indica-
ted.
There is, too, another aspect of this matter
and still more humiliating, because indicative
of the fact that the public conscience seems to
tolerate want OF due regard to the sanctlty
of an oath. Indeed, observation leads me to
the conclusion that the prevailing tendency in
legislation, requiring so many returns and re-
ports of various kinds under oath, ard the
manner in which oaths are too frequently adj
ministered, have done very much to beget
contempt for their solemnity, and to degrade
an act which is in theory, and should be in
fact, one of the most impressive ceremonies in
which man can engage. | commend this
matter to your careful consideration, and sug-
gest that it would not be improper for you to
provide for the discontinuance of oaths in
many cases, substituting therefor returns and
reports "upon honor" or otherwise that you
make it obligatory upon all officers admins
tering oaths to observe that due form, without
which the ceremony degenerates into farce.
PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM TAXATION.
In connection with the general subject of
assessments, / call your attention to the
values Of the different kinds of property ex-
empt from taxation, reported for the year
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1t thus appears that the direct state tax is
less than one-tenth of the total tax. The en-
tire state tax, direct and indirect, for the year
1877, is represented by the receipts into the
general fund, and amounts, as before stated, to
81, 199, 954S6, and is only about one seventh Of
the total tax paid by the people. From this
amount have been paid all the expenses of the
state, including interest on the state debt
official salaries, cost OF charitable and penal
institutions, legislative and miscellaneous ex-
penditures; which shows that those entrusted
with the control of state affairs have exercised
reasonable economy in the discharge Of their
respective duties.
ESTIMATES FOR 1879.
The Secretary of State estimates that the
receipts for the calendar year, 1879, win be,
from
Railway companies $4,000 90
Insurance companies $4,000 90
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The state Indebtedness remains as at the
close of the preceding fiscal year, and is rep
resented by:
Bonds outstanding, $4,000 90
Currency certificates, 81 90
Certificates OF Indebtedness to
trust funds, 1928 900 90
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The report of the commissioners appointed
to investigate as to the relative amount of la
Dor required Of the several circuit Judges, and
to ascertain what changes, if any, are desir-
able in the formation Of the several judicial
circuits, will be made directly to the legisla-
ture. 1t cannot be expected, therefore, that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-05-31

VIM. CULLEN BRYANT, the venerable poet
and journalist, met with an accident on Wed
nesday that, it is feared, may prove fatal. He
had participated in the ceremonies attending
the unveiling of the bust of MaZzini in Central
Park, having delivered an eloquent address,
and exposed himself by standing uncovered in
the bright sunshine. Subsequently he fell while
in the act OF entering the residence of General
back of his head struck the stone platform
with considerable violence, and he was uncon.
Scious when assisted into the house. His hat
mad fortunately prevented the inf1iction of any
serious injury. He remained in a half uncon-
scious state after midnight, unable to recog-
nlze those around his bed. but resisting any
attempt to feel his pulse or make any eXamina-
t1on to ascertain the extent of his injury His
condition, in connection with the fact that ne
is in his eighty fourth year, causes his relatives
and friends much anxiety.
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INDIAN WAR IN IDAHO.
The Consequence of Furnishing
''G0Od Indianss with Amm m m ftiOn

SAN FRANCISCO, May. 3l.-A Boise City,
Idaho, dispatch says:-The Bannock Indians
numbering about 200 warriors, under the com
mand OF Buffalo Horn, the noted scout, are en-
camped In the lava beds between Big CampOs
prairie and Snake river, and have ordered the
Whites 10 leave the prairie on penalty OF death.
Ihey have already commenced hostiities By
shooting two settlers, wOunding both severely.
The Indians are well supplied with ammuni
tiOn sold them at Boise City about two weeks
ago on an order of Governor Brayman on the
ground that they were good Indians" About
Major Collins and Captain Bernard, will leave
Immediately for the scene of trouble They
are insufficient to attack the Indians i'm the
lava beds, but can protect the settlers on the
prairieS.
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The CHARGES AGAINST MRS. TnToN-A
meeting OF the Plymouth church examining
committee was held last evening. The secre-
tary, who had at the last meeting been re-
quested TO visit Mrs. Barbara Walton for the
purpose of calling her attention to an infor-
mality in the charge preferred by her against
Mrs. Tilton and Mrs. Morse, inasmuch as the
latter was no longer member of Plymouth
church, presented formulated charges from
Mrs. Walton against Mrs. Tilton. These ac-
cuse Mrs TiltOn, first, of falsehood in the
matter OF calumniating Mr. Beecher in a card
recently given by her for publication in the
newspapers, and, second, OF violation of her
covenant with the church, i'm that she caused
said card to be published instead of first sub
mitting 1t to the church. The committee vote
TO entertain the charges and also to have Ms
Iilton served with copy of the same. The
iatter measure signifies that under the rules OF
opportunity OF appearing before the commit
zee 10 explain, or endeavor TO establish the
laleSt charge made by her against Mr.. Beech
er, should she choose TO adopt that course. In
lne event OF her not doing so the committee,
It is understood, will take no further action i'm
the premises.-IN.Y Herald SOth.
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Decoration Day at Getty sburg.

THE PRESIDENTS sPEECH-GEN BUFFERS
GRAFTON, ETC.
The grand procession at Gettysburg yeSter-
day was considerably marred by a binding
rain which lasted until o'clock. Regardless
OF the storm, hundreds of persons tnrOnged
the cemetery, the stage being surrounded bya
trated by the presidential party. The cere-
monies were opened by an eloquent prayer by
Rev. Mcleod, followed by hymn: Gen: Slay-
ton introduced Hon. Benz. F: Butler, who de-
livered an Grafton on The Private Soldiers in
the War of the Rebellion He said: "In the
past the tribute Of a nations sorrow has ido-
been raised only to the prince and noble. To-
day the American republic decOrates the
graves OF her private soldiers with eIilblems
OF or peoples grateful love; not with ceremon-
holy festival not with the cold monuments of
marble, mar but rather with beautiful tokens of
Ex-Gov. Curtin, of Pennsylvania, was next
presented, and spoke eloquently for few min.
utes, eliciting much applause.
SPEECH BY PRESIDENT HAYES
AS Hon. Edward Mcpherson introduced the
President Of the United States ringing cheers
arose, and President Hayes spoke as follows:
"FeH9D citizens: The battle of Gettysburg
Will probably always be regarded as the battle
which dld more than any other to determine
the result OF the great civil war in the United
States; The honored dead who fought and per.
lshed here will therefore be forever held in
special and grateful remembrance. The great
martyr of the conflict was Abraham Lincoln.
he, by his immortal words spoken here has
indissoluby linked his name, fame and mem
DRY with the battle of Gettysburg. Lincoln
gave his life and the brave men who responded
to his call gave their lives for the Union, for
liberty, and for a stable, constitutional gov
ernment. They believed that our institutions
were equal to any emergency, and that they
ought to be maintained at the cost of properly
or OF life. II our assembling in this place shall
htly honor the men we now wish remembered
with gratitude, 1t will be because, behOIding
these scenes and contemplating the example
OF the heroes who made Gettysburg illustrious,
we shall be able to estimate more wisely the
value OF our country and of her institutions
and be better prepared for the duties which
under Providence have devOlved upon us, Let
us here give heed to the words Of Abraham
Lincoln. Let US here highly resolve tnat these
dead shall not have died in vain; that the ma
tion, under God, shall have new birth of free
dom, and that government of the people, and
by the people, shall not perish from the earth"
ing in the rain.
Attorney General Devens spoke forcibly and
elOquently on the subject of the battle OF Get
tysburg for few minutes, and Secretary Nc
Crary also made a brief address. The cere.
monies were concluded with the benediction.
Eight thousand strangers crowded the town.
about thousand being present in the ceme-
terry during the exercises.
At 6p. M. the presidential party left Gettys-
burg by special train for Washington amid eiI-
thuSiaSlic fareWellS.
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The MarkefA.
BALTIMORE

BALTIMORE, May 3I.-Cotton firm and
Baltimore high grades Is cents Iower~Howard ard
street and western super 75a4 90; do. extra 4 25
az 20: DO family. 00a5 75; city mills super. so
$50: Patapsco family, go: Wheat. southern
quiet and steady; western duh and lOwer-southern
red, 95s1 IL: DO amber, /. I4sI. is: PennsyiyaSis
red, .!3al. Ia: No. western winter red spot and
June, Ll01tal. III; July, 1.10f. Corn, southern
dul; western duh, weak and lower-sOuthern
white. SO; do; yellow. 46aa47: western mixed,
sppL sp 4Sa4SA; June; 49, July, 46fs494; August.
unchanged. Rye frmer-prime, 90. Hay dull and
unchanged. Provisions unchanged. Butter dull
114a11&; crude Ia barrels 9As9k. Coffee duh
and qnchanged. Whisky quiet and firm los.
higher. Money: 8. Gold 1o1. Exchange, long.
4s32a; snort 4S5 =. governments steady.
NEW YORK, May 31.-FlcuT dull and declining
Wheai and cents lower and very heavy, Corn
land II cent lower.
LONDON, May 81, 1880 p. m.-U. 5. bonds.
1S67's, 109$. Illinois Central, sc. New Jersey
Central, 2s4. Reading Railroad, 164, New Jersey
Central cOUsOs. S3A
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WHAT THE INDIAN RING WANT.-The In
dian ring is very anxious to have Congress
transfer the Indian bureau to the War depart
ment, contrary to its consistent course before
Mr.. Schurz became Secretary of the Interior
This viii reconcile the public to the expected
deIea6 OF the measure in the Senate.-[ Spring.
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FRIGHTFUL COLLISION OF IRON.
CLADS.
Over F0ur Hundred Lives Lost

LONDON, May 3L-The Grosser Kurfurst
came in collision with the irOn-clad KoenIg
Wilhelm at GAS this morning. The accident
took place three miles off FolkStone. The
GroSSer KurfurSt sank almost Immediately
after she was struck. The steamers boiler
exploded as she went down. The weather was
bright and the sea calm at the time. 1t is re-
ported from Dover that only Is persons out of
complement of 400 officers and men on board
the GrOSSer KurfurSt were saved. Boats went
from the shore and were sent for other vessels
OF the German feet to the assistance of the
drowning people, and it is hoped that more
lives were saved.
Another Account of the Disaster.
DOVER, May 3l.-The German squadron,
consisting of three iron cladS, the Brusser
GrOsSer KurfurSt, and kOenig Wilhelm,
passed down at S:45 this morning, bound for
Plymouth, whence it is expected to sail for
Gibraltar. When the squadron was off Lud-
gate, about five miles from shore, one of the
irOn-clads was observed to be gradually keel
ing over on her beam ends, and men were
seen crowding on the buiwarks. In about i've
minutes the vessel went down on her sides her
boilers blowing up as she sank.
Boats from the other iron-clads were
launched, and number of FalkStone
fishing SmackS near by hurried TO the
spot, and it is hoped that many lives
were saved. The FalkStone's life boat
was launched, but arrived too Late to be of
service. Several steamers have gone to the
scene of the disaster from Dover. 1t is be-
lieved that the K0ring Wilhelm which ran
into the GroSsen kurfurst, is very badly
damaged.
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yesterday nominated Thomas j. Freeman for
the Supreme Bench, having nominated the
four other judges Wednesday. lie is mem.
Der of the present Supreme Court. Messrs
Deaderick and Turney are declared nominees
for the state at large.