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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-06-27

The nse Of educated slave labor in writ
ing rendered books comparatively cheap
among the ancients. We learn from
Plato that in his time the works Of the
philosopher Anaxa2oras were sold in the
theater 1T Athens for drachma, or about
seventeen cents Of car mone J. and even II
as some OF the continental think, only a
single treatise of anaxagoras is spoken
of, this is cheaper tban the rate at which
opera librettos 81 other printed phamph-
lets are sold al ettr places OF public
amusen1ents at the present day. The
poet Martial tells as that his wo ks were
sold in distant Britain at a price quite as
low as good copy Of them could be
bought for today iiF London. It's dim
cult in these iissahccs to estimate Ia
modern currency the actual value Of books
or other articles Of sale, on account OF
the variation ID fhe value OF the precious
metals an differeas periods.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-06-27
HymPufal.

The colored Senator, B H. Bruce, Mis-
ssslppi, and Miss Josephene Z. Wilson were
married Ia Cleveland, o., on Sunday even ing
June 2Sd at the residence Of the brides par
ents on Perry street. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. N. s. Rulisen, rector of
st. Paurs Episcopal church. About 500
friends OF the Senator and Miss Wilson were
present. Mr.. and Mrs. Bruce left at 1880 via
the Lake shore route in special car for New
York, frcm which city they sail on Wednesday
for Eurcpe. Miss Wilson would not be taken
by the casual observer to be of African descent
at all. she is really beautiful and quite ac-
complished. She has been teacher in the
public schools of Cleveland.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-06-27
The Matthew's Committee.

The Matthews Senate committee was
In session on the 2lst, two hours and half.
When the doors were opened, James z. An
derson was sworn, but being refused counsel
he refused to be examined. The committee
again went into private session. When the
doors were opened Anderson was informed By
the chair that the committee had decided to
require his testimony before the committee.
He then asked Anderson: "Are you now will
ling to answer such questions as may be pro-
pounded to yousn Anderson - Il am not. T"
Uhairmsn-Then, in refusing to answer any
questions pertaining to the investigation, you
set the comm ;ttee at defiance. Senator Whyte
In the absenes of the Senate we have no
power to punish for contempt, and therefore
move this committee now adjourn, subject
to the call of the chairman. The motion was
agreed to and the committee accordingly adj
journed. Anderson, in private. says he made
the proposition that Matthews appear before
the House committee, and further, t'ls. he
Senate, not being in session. he could not be
punished as reeusant witness.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-06-27
NEWS OFTHE WEEK,
Engllsh Grain Trade.

The Mark Lane Express says: Stand
Ing crops are all suffering from continued
wet aud cold 1t is admitted on all han Is that
the excessive humidity of the past six weeks
has seriously compromised agricultural pros
poets. Until within the last few days growing
crops In Scotland did not suffer to the same
extent as in England. Now. however, matters
have changed for the worse. Floods have
occurred IN many of the lowland districts, do
ing vast damage. Deprived by the holidays
OF the principal market day, the London corn
trade has been very quiet. Transactions
mainly retail, ANY elements OF strength
which under ordinary circumstances would
have been apparent, have been totally from
trade by the exceeding heavy arrivals from
abroad, and values have consequently
evinced a declining tendency. Indeed all
classes Of foreign wheat have only been sale
able at the reduction of fully shilling on
fortnight norh as the concession attracted any
improvement in demand, as buyers do lot ap
pear to think the lowest point is yet touched,
and consequently have abstained from pur-
chasing excepting such quantities as immedi-
ate needs dictated. The necessity of rapidly
clearing grain laden ships in port has, there
fore caused most of the corn to be put in
grainaries, which are rapidly filling up. The
augmentation Of stocks will probably be con-
siderable, as enormous shipments of wheat
and maze from America are flooding the
market Just at time when buyers seem least
disposed to operate. Political influence hav-
ing ceased to affect trade, an idea as to the
future course of prices must be looked for in
the legitimate action of supply and demand,
and although at the moment great deprss-
sion prevails, and values may possible recede,
yet further increased activity and healthier
trade, no doubt at low rate of values, may
be confdentally expected when the bulk OF
American shipments is received and peace
settled. The floating cargo trade for wheat
has been dull at a shilling decline. Maize
has given way fully six pence, Barley fairly
eteadV
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-06-27


should come from the furnace or gas
fixtures alter the service began. The fact
was that this was not a mere instinct of
proprety or crafty measure of success in
his office; it was constant answer of his
believing and humble heart TO the solemn
sentence. "The Lord is in His holy
temple What a contrast TO the clumsy
tussy, heavy-shod brother, in charge OF
the stoves in rural sanctuary ] remem-
Der, who was sure to start up two or three
times n the midst of prayers, sometimes
when the preacher was doing his best to
get or hold the attention of his hearers,
march around from his seat to the fire,
swing open stlidulous stove door, punch
the sticks with a poker, and toss in an
additional supply of fuel, giving another
shrlll screech from the hinges as a finale
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-06-27

spectacle looking people desired per-
mission to see the house. "What on
earth do they want to rec the house for2
There's nothing whatever TO see; but by
all means, if they wish it, They entered,
bowed, looked around, seemed immensely
interested. and presently he heard some
thing said as to wondering whether it
was much the same as in Goldsmith's day.
They were, in fact, travelling Americans,
Who had imagined the house was the
scene of the vicar OF Wakefield.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-06-27
Madame De Staeps Mistake.

From the n, York Times.
Almost Immediately after her arrival in
London Nine De Stael is said to
have determined to visite the tomb OF
Richardson, for whose works she enter
| tanned an enthusiastic admiration. Rich
ardson. the great Richardson" the head
waiter of her hotel, to whom she applied
said TO himself: THE lady surely can moi
mean the great tavern keeper in Covent
Garden, for I've never heard of his having
died. oh, it must be Richardson. Good
luck & Co, OF Cornhill. Ha, yes; I've no
doubt she's got some claim on the estate
Of the senior partner, who died some time
ago" SO the lady was dispatched to the
office OF the firm in Cornhill. Arrived
there, she passed bv the young clerks, and
addressing herself to grave looking man
perched at high desk said 81 wish to
see the tomb Of Richardson The gentle
man opened mis- eyes widely, exclsimed
God bless ne ma'am, our Mr.. Richard
son was never better in his life, ana has
just driven off to the country" "You
misapprehend me, sir. ] mean the divine
Richardson
ss0h, clergyman: ] knew none of that
name" mo, sir. not clergyman, Claris-
sa's Richardson "Really, madam, = (as-
Stunning rather stiff demeanor.) I'VE are
not acquainted with any one connected
with a lady of that name.n In despair
she rushed out of the shop, and espyiIg a
bookseller once more sought the desired
information, and at length gained it
Hurrying off to s.. Clement Danes church
she silsered the sections palm. and ac-
campaigning the man, lantern in hand, for
the shades Of evening had fallen, dropped
beside the parish pump, bearing the long
sought name, and kissed it. In the right
hands the scene would make good pic
ture. L somewhat similar incident CO
CURED much more recently at Wakefield
in Yorkshire. The servant of s clergy
msn there told him that some highly re-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-06-27
The Jews iu vienna,

There is probably no place in all
Europe, or indeed in Asia or America, which
contains so many and SO influential Jews as
Vienna They are said to number not far
frcm 200. 900, and they hold many of the prom
inent and important places in the community
In commerce they are very powerful, the
trade of the capital being largely in Their
hands. Many of the leading firms are Jewish
ana the banking business is almost entirely
controlled by Jews. The press is for the most
part written, managed, and directed by Jews;
many of the musicians vienna is nothing il
not musicaD are Jews; the restaurants and
inns are kept by Jews: the richest men are
Jews; and protest women are Jewesses.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-06-27
The Indian War.

A Silver City dispatch saws: Major
Egbert's five companies of the 18th infantry
numbering eight officers and lS5 men, arrived
here at 10 A. NJ, having made forced march
across the country from Cornucopia, averag-
ing thirty miles a day. They remained here
two hours, and departed for camp Lyon
about twenty miles distance, on the Oregon &
Idaho line. An outbreak of Indians at Duck
valley reservatson is anticipated. AT Para,
disc and Guinn's river trouble is also antici.
pated among the Indians.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-06-27
Address to sections.

Bishop Huntington, of the Protestant
Episcopal church, has word to say to
sections from which they may profit. A
great deal can be done for quietness IN
churches by the sexton. The most per-
feet sexton I ever saw was an apostle of
silence. His eve and ear and hand were
everywhere, and his genius for f"rstalling
ana suppressing confusion was wonderful
Before service he always changed his
boots for slippers. He giided about the
aisles as noiselessly as ghost. de made
bookkeeping fine art. Doors and WIN
dows were liked so that they would never
be heard. He took care that no sound
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-06-27
Incendiary Fire.

A fire in Akron, o, early on the morn
ne the 18th inst, destroying the Academy
of Music building and Commercial block
Loss estimated between $4,000 and 100000
The fire originated in J. p Selering's stor e
AT A. NJ. an explosion, thought to De of gas
was heard, Immediately after which the fire
was discovered blazing out of the front win
dcws. Fl. B. Hitchcock made an affldavitt
charging Selering with incendiarism. He
vas arrested, taken before the mayor, plead
ed not gully, and in default of 81 600 bail was
committed to Jail.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-06-27
M4ngingse on the aIss,

At Chicago. George Sherry and jerome
onolly were hung for the numbering of Hugh,
MeConville in Janury last. At Chillieothe, o.
Perry Bowsher, was hung for numbering an
aged tool gate keeper and his wife, or the
Circleville pike At Peorid, H., John Burns
was hung for the murder of Elijah Bardwell
last October At Frederick, Md, Edward
H. Castley, was hung for numbering his cousin
soloman Castley, in April 1877. At Little
Rock, Ark, John Levels, colored was hung.
At Fort Smith four men were to have been
hung, but their sentence was committed to
Imprisonment by the President.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-06-27
A Foolish Indian Alarm, in WISCONSIN

On the 10Th inst, Gov. Smith of Wis
cousin received letters and kilograms from
Burnett county stating that great alarm was
felt by the reported uprising of Chippewa
Indians in that county. Gov. Smith tele
graphed to Gen. Sheridan for troops, and that
officer sent Col. Froyseth to the scene of
the trouble. He found the alarm needless and
having no solid basis. Some little disturbance
between one or two drunken Indians and
white men was al, the basis there was for the
reported "hostilities"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-06-27
The Idaho Inatan vvsr.

A Silver City dispatch of the Goth, says
the stage road between there and Winnemue-
ca is clear of hostiles, Jerry Winnemucca
aud other friendly Piutes who have been in
the hostile camps recently, says the Bannocks
claimed they had killed thirteen whites and
had three of their own Indians killed. Three
white men were killed and burned in a cabin
near stein mountain recently.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-06-27
srrne Ne-

Crop reports have been obtall d from
all the counties on the Inc Of the Union Pa.
eIhc and the Omaha and Republican Valley
railroads. Il vas feared that the long season
Of wet weather which prevailed up 10 week
ago had rusted the wheat and that the severe
forms had generally injured all crops. such
Is not the case. No rust whatever. Corn Is
somewhat backward but stands good and i'm
mense acreage. The rye harvest commences
one week hence, barley 10 days later, wheat
about July Goth. A fair estimate fthe wheat
v.eld win be twenty TO twenty-five bushels
rer acre If We have favorable weather for
maturing. ecrop yield viii he the larges
eyer known
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-06-27
caught I'm a Burning Building.

a fire in Beldeu's bakery, New York.
on the morning of the 18th inst, cut off the
escape of the employees and occupants by the
stairway Daniel Conner was terribly burned,
and Benjamin Me<s and Dennis Kelly werc
severely injured by leaping to the street from
EYindnMs
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-06-27

Emery storrs has filed lengthy petit
ION Ii the United States court, asking that in
consonance with the understanding between
The whiskey men and the government, all suits
Row pending against distiilers and rectifers.
sggregating about $4,000 be dismissed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-06-27
strik,.,gCcep-r..

Four hundred Of the SIX hundred COOP
ers in Chicago went on d strike on the Goth
inst, for an advance of wages. The rates
6xeS last FEBRUARY and prevailing since hen
Is so cents per barrel. The eoopers union
have voted to assist them IN their strike.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-06-27
Murder nm a " whisky Den.

The dead body of man named Sey-
,nour was found in st. Louis at four O'Clock
on the morning of the Goth on the top of pile
Of skins on the leyee with deep cut in the
side. A trail Of blood was discovered leading
TO low whisky den, nearly two blocks from
where the body was found, butno clue to the
nlur1arer
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-06-27
Tratu Ronl,. r..

Tfamps are cresting a grest deal Of
trouble on the railroads leading form Quincy,
Ill. They take possession Of freight trains
and armed sith reyolyers and knives compel
engineers to run their trains for their cow an
tencs.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-06-27
Peacein ran r,omango.

Latest advices from San Domingo re-
port that General Gonzales has been reelected
president. All parties have been reeoneiled,
and the country is flourishing.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-06-27

Sunday night. Passengers lost several
hundred dollars. Pocket books were rifed of
| their contents and thrown back into the
/ hartha
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-06-27
sIaeptnx car Robbery

The sleeping car on the Chicago s
Rock Island train was robbed by thieves, on
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-06-27

THE loved and lost" Why do we call them
losts
Because we miss them from our onward
roadf
Gods unseen angel o'er oar pathway crosk
Looked on us all, and, lowing them the most,
Straightway relieved them from life's weary
load
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1878-06-22

worthy of the freedom we have
achieved, Let US think of nothing e
but the interest of the State.
In the language of your correspon-
dent, "Snoozer," II do not want,
much less seek Office" but feel will
ing at all times, to be governed in
such matters by the will of the peo.
pie, where this can be done without
too great sacrifice, financially.
There are some themes that awaken
the emotions of my heart when
touched, so that l cannot hold my
peace. now close by praying that
we, as citizens Of South Carolina, may
prove worthy Of the destiny before
us, and that we will lift the old State
up, and proud rs her record has been,
we will make it prouder, brighter,
and more glorious in the future.
S. d. DANrzLER.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1878-06-22

all should bear hand in the "pot"--
in other words-shoulder to shoulder.
close up the ranks; one and all, raise
the battle cry of freedom; oil or no
OIL grease or no grease; roll the old
ship of State into ssafe haven-not
Bishop Haven-he would have to be
certainly reconstructed first, as he is
incapacitated physically just SO much
as he is in another dire >,ion.
"fTnaly. ."-Trot out the Speakers
MIR. Editor-the camphcnc is burn.
ing; we ought to have the gallant
young orator now whom l once heard
at Jamison's get off 80 M ething like
this,
The boy st ood On the burning deck"
When all had fled but hc."
He was talking about "Cabysian.
niAn" 1 sbclicyc-More anonymous.
&c lTIC.'
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1878-06-22
june 2l
Sheriitff's Sale.

By virtue Of Sundry EXccution. TO me Ill.
rcctc'l. will sell ut Orany-burg. G III,
ON the first Monday in July neXr. du-
ring the usual hours OF sale. to the high
est bidder Tor cash, all the right title and
interest OF ihe defendant in and to tho
following real estate. 10 wit:
All tftt certain tract or parcel or land
situate. lying and being in the County Of
OrangcburG, containing two hundred
ais! ,"@;:ii;j five i:75j acres, more OF les,
and bounded Northeast 10y land, nf Mack
Smnak. South by lands Of rom Hughes,
ANT West by lands OF Way and FuHle.
The above tract of land will be sold
subject to the dover ot Mr. = Brirkl.,
widow of the defendant There will al
So be sold the remainder in dover Of the
sail Mrs. - Bricklc. Levied Oh as the
property "f w. L. Brichl,. III the suit uf
V. and T. Pitthun, Administrators.
ALSO,
O:.c fine Jack. Levied on "a the pro.
lnrty ct -. ". SlIulcr, ut The suit Of
Thomas Z. Smith.
All that certain aioc!; OF good. cun,i,tA
Ing OF Groceries. Nc.. aud fixtures im tile
Store laicly occupied by the Defendant,
situate on Ru<>cl Street in tile town uf
Orin""burG. Sai,l rO,ml. and iiSrurrs
will be sold tor cash sufficient to pay ex.
I'cn>c$ %; sale. the bal nmcu on II credit
oil - days secured by note II purchaser
with approved Surctics. Levied u,, as the
property OF Oscar Chanpy ut the suit Of
Darby and Company.
On Tuesday the 2nd day nf July 1878,
at Steam Boat Landing ON Sanicr River
| will sell for cash abnu, 2OtW Stav-..
Levied on rs the property az J. W.
Smith ut the suil oi f.. ". GRAY.
j. II. LIVINGSTON,
Sh"riN Oransrbur. County.
june ii 3
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1878-06-22
NOTICE.

OFFICE OF co. COMM MISSIO NERS.
Notice is hereby given that the con-
tract for the building ofille bridge across
South EdistO River on the 'uyle Mill AMI
Banbcrg Road will be let out to the
lowest bidder by the County Commis-
sioncrs of OrangcburG and Barnwcll
Counties on Saturday the 9Th day .f
july next ut II o'clock NJ. ut the bridge,
Plans and specifications of building
Will be made known ut the bridge Oh that
day.
By order of the Board.
Il. Il. MALONE,
Clerk.
june u 2t.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1878-06-22
[ For the Oranscburg Times. ]
JAMIsoN, S. c.,
June 10th, 1878.

JT. Ef7iIr:
Asa Convention has been called to
decide what system the county will
adopt i'll making nominations for the
county ticket in the approaching
election, we are call ed upon to dis :
cuss the subject thor ougbly between
this and the time set for the assemb-
ling Of the Convention. Now as TO
the legality Of a Conv ention to de-
eide this matter, 1st. contend that
tn c Convention called for the express
purpose Of deciding his question, will
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1878-06-22
FOR s AT1Eo

Two very desirable Lots, one with a
good Dwelling and nll necessary out build
ings situated on Market Street known a,
the Ezekiel residence. the other Lot is in
rear of tie above The above property is
the best and most healthy located of any in
Town. The first named House and Lot will
be rented on the first of May until sold.
Terms reasonable Apply to
MRS. a. E. VAN NOORDEN.
april 10 3m
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-04-04
PERSONAL.

L. ". Briggs spent portion of bis week
of rest 10 Racine.
Mich. Malloy has the honor of being the
first mayor of Two Rivers.
Mr.. Casserly ofthe State Journal, Madi
son, was welcome caller at our Office
Friday.
Miss Hattie Bacon is spending her sprirg
vacation at Indianapolis on visit TO her
sister.
George Denier of Green Bay, made a
flying visit to his friends in this city on
Saturday last.
Miss Estella Smart has been spending
her vacation at home, this week. She re
turned to Madison yesterday
Hon. Jos. Villas and family left Manito-
voc for their new home 10 Newark, Ohio,
on Tuesday. Mr.. Villas is not certain
whether he will ever return to reside per-
manently at Manitowec.
J. II. Timlin, of Kewaunee County, has
entered the law Office of II G.. & W. j..
Turner. Mr.. Timlin contemplates forming
q class in stenography. This is quite q
needed accomplishment for practicing attor'
neys and large class gould doubtless be
formed in this city.
Mr. John E. Garry has decided to settle
at Stock bridge, Calumet county, and lett
for there on Tuesday last. Mr., Garry has
prepared himself for the medical
profession by long course of study. We
him to the people OF Calumet
county as a man Of good judgment and in'
dustrious habits and bespeak tor him high
degree of success in his new home
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1878-04-04
THE RESULT

The city will more than average demo-
cratic. The democrats elected their city
treasurer and of the IL Aldermen. MIR.
Wittmana's efficient discharge OF the duties
of his Office made his election a foregone
conclusion from the first. The democrats
lost the mayor owing to two untoward
circumstances. One is discussed in another
place, and the other was the "people' 8
movement" The city does no. afford
more capable nor q more acceptable man to
all classes of people than was offered by
the democrats as their candidate for mayor.
His fitness for any position to which he
might be chosen is not subject for dis
cusson; it is generally recognized. The
conduct of democrats who from any cause
withheld their support, is ine1cusable. Had
| a roor ticket been put in the field by the
democrats they would be justified in gliding
republican nominees With a new name and
supporting them. But reason fails tc
suggest any cause why Mr.. Schuette SHOULD
be preferred to Mr., Piening. Although
Mr.. Piening's opponent was nominated by
the peoples convention and by tn
republicans, and had another potent
influence in his favor, his majority
in O republican city is only %. Mr.. Pien
ing is too good a man to be defeated evel
by small majority, and the democrati
party deserved success for the Uniform ex
ceIlence of it's nominations.