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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-15
The Indian War,

A courier arrived at Wheaton's head
quarters Oregon. August S, with dispatch
from Col NJ Miller, commanding officer at
Malheur Agency. stating that eighty-fve
hostile Snakes, twenty eight warriors, tine
balance women and children, came into the
Agency and surrendered, and that OILS, the
leading spirit since Egan's death, was desir-
Gus of surrendering himself and band. The
courier states that shortly after leaving the
agency he saw 100 to $50 going into the
agency, which was very probably Oils and his
party. Ifso, the present campaign in that
vacinitY is virtually at an end.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-15
stage Coach Attacked, by Indians.

The stage from Boise to Silver City was
attacked by Indians near Moreday's ferry,
Snake river on the 30th ult. The driver was
shot through the body, but brou ght the stage
to the ferry, the guard of five soldiers at
the ferry and employees of the station ex-
changing fire with the Indians, when they
left The band of hostiles are supposed to be
Bannocks, returning to the scene of the origi-
nal outbreak IN Camas prairie. 1t is expect
ed that Brunean valley viii be again raided.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-15

At barbecue at Sandy Hills, KY, ten
miles from Frankfort, John Thompson OF
Franklin county, and VIM. Gordon of Henry
county, began quarrelling and firing at each
other. Their respective friends and followers
Immediately drew pistols, and some forty
shots were fired before the termination of the
affair. Gordon was wounded in the face.
Thompson's horse was Killed under him.
Leonidas Howard was shot In the hip. Doan
Roach was shot in the lung and will probably
die. Walter Roach had his horse killed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-15
&IiInwreek.

The schooner Shaghound, from Onalas-
ka, reports that on the LIST of May news was
received at Onalaska that portions of a vessel
were found at Cooks Inlet last year, supposed
to be the schooner San Diego from de-
scription OF portions of the wreck and the let
ter"D" on piece of boa 20 tidings of
the crew. The schooner san Diego, Capt.
Bishop, master, sailed from San Francisco for
Sitka March 81, 1877.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-15
Ahnthxa fsnr.eIar.

At Saratoga, N. Y. August 18th the
rooms occupied by John d. Candee, Of the
Bridgeport Standard. were entered by a
burglar. Candee, seeing him go in the room
where his child was, got up ana followed A
scuffie ensued, during which the burglar shot
Candee, the ball entering the neck and lodg-
ing near the spine, when the burglar ESCAPED.
Candee is not dangerously hurt.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-15
sccinrnfI. Nhot.

a Buffalo, n. Y, telegram of August
18th says, Geo. seyfand, Charles John and
John A. Nuhn, of that city, went to Lancaster
and shot at mark. when Constables Her
mann, Besser and John Snyder, arrested them
for violating the Sunday law. On the way to
the village in buggy shot gun was acct
IDENTIFY discharged By Seyfand, and Besser and
Snyder were MORALLY wounded.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-15

Representative Luttrell has had a full
conversation with the President on the Chi
nese question, and is satisfied with the view
the President takes. Luttrell, who is strong
antI-C Chinese, says that after the Chinese en-
hassy reach Washington, and have an inter
change of opinions with the Pres dent and as
certa n'exactIy how he stands, they will be
satisfied. some limitation must be made in
the emigration of their countrymen to the
United States which now contains by far too
many of them for the good oil the country.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-15

a Munich Chunk dispatch of the 10th
inst, SAYS, the men In that region have gener-
ally posted up notices that they must have the
1875 basis of wages or they will make move.
A curious thing in this matter is that the.
operators in Hazleton recently conceded the
1875 basis, just what the men now demand
Whether the matter will result in a strike Is
not know.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-15
Rrak.., HEADS.

An Ottawa tele gram of Aug. 12 says,
Orange Young Britons, Prentice Boys and
True Blues accompanied by about 175 Britons
from Montreal, marched through the princi-
pal streets. At Sparks and Wellington
streets, rough named Tom Kennedy endeav-
ored to break the ranks and attempted to
trip the drummer, but was beaten badly and
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-15
storms.

A Philadelphia Telegram says terrific
storm passed over the town of Phenixvllle
Pa, on the 9th inst, doing considerable
damage Robert Townsend and Erwin
Roberts, of Philadelphia, We're struck by
lightning. The former was instantly killed,
The village OF Canton was also visited by a
storm. The reservoir belonging to the Can
ton water company gave wav, doing consider
able damage. A large sash and blind factory
belonging to Coon & Brain was entirely swept
away, together with several barns and shops.
Many dwelling houses were flooded with
water, the inmates barely escaping with their
lives Most of the bridges on Towanda creek
have been swept away but no lives lost.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-15

August 10th, the boo, and shoe manu-
facturers held a meeting at Chicago and con-
sdered proposition of the Chinese six COM
panies Of California to furnish them 1900
Cinnamon, half skilled and half green work
men al IS cents per day for three years, in
place Of the 500 strikers. The plan was ia
vorablvregarded, but the general opinion was
that 40 to 60 cents per day was enough. No
action was taken, but further conference
viii be had with the agent of the Chinese COM
panies, who are in that city.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-15

A San Francisco telegram OF the 7tb
Yuma. Arizona, over & threatened raid by In
dians, who have recently gathered in some
numbers in the vicinity of the town, encour-
aged by the absence OF the troops, which have
been sent to Idaho, and infamed with whis-
key furnished them. The citizens are guard
ing the approaches to the town.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-15
If Adam could for ten minutes come

If Adam could for ten minutes come
to life would he recognize the old place,
tie same old city lots, the same old lem
ons, oranges, figs, elephants, snakes,
dandelions, pie plant, peanuts, sassatars
and persimmons that he used to name
up and chalk down. All would be gone.
He would recognize naught But if he
happened to wander into the negro min
strels ne could hear the same Old Jokes.
-Oshkosh ChristtGa Aduocdte.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-15
President Hayes ar she M innesDta state
Emfr

President Hayes has accepted the in
vtation Of the Minnesota State Fair associa-
ton, and will attend the twentieth annual fair
to be held at st. Paul from the I'd to the 7th
of September. 1t is the intention of President
Hayes to visit his home in Fremont, Ohio, the
last Of this month aud then go to st. Paul
If agreeable to the guests of the party there
will be an excursion to the Red River of the
North and across the great plain of Dakota.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-15

In accordance with the programme OF
the miners national organization: it has
been agreed that general strike shall be
made on or about the the 18th inst. The
trouble in the coal regions of Pennsylvania
will be started, in all probability, in the Lee
high region. The cause is the operators re-
fuse to raise wages.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-15
De,ectIon of the missouri state Treas

A statement is published showing a
deficit in the funds of the State of Missouri of
over half million of dYllars. This amount
is alleged to have been stolen By the ring
which has controlled the State treasury and
the only resource the State has is the
treasurer bond, VIII CHI is practically worthless
and about 100000 in bonds of the Kansas
City water works. private corporation
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-15
Kerosene Explosion.

a barrel of kerosene exploded in Slei
gers grocery store, New York city, on the 9th
inst, injuring one Of the employees and set
ting the building On fire. While the fremen
were at work subduing the flames another
barrel exploded, severely injuring five Of
them
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-15

s3Is61ssAc; No. 1, s30s6Hc; mixed a0lz03sKc:
white $500; mixed State 32t0s4c; white 36tzc.
PRoyISI0NS-Po Pork heavy; mess Sl0-85Ql11.i5.
Beef steady. Cut meats firm western long clear
IS Is. Lard firm; prime steam s7904s.05.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-15
A sInasI, Up.

A Greenfield, Mass telegram of Aug.
7th, says a train from Miller's Falls to Brat
tleboro ran into washout mile above the
Mortified farms. Engineer Pattees and fire.
man Arnold and one Root, who were riding
on the locomotive, were killed. Conductor
Holman was injured slightly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-15
a Pttn,c Murder.

Riley Comstock, farmer, ard l.. r..
Willoughby, employed in getting out rail
road ties, got into an alteration at a picnic
near Bunker Hill, Howard county, Missouri.
on the 10th inst, which resulted in Willough-
by shooting and killing Comstock. The
murderer was arrested and lodged in the
Knoxville iail
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-15
S,orn al w shln.top.

Another terrific storm visited Wash
ington, d. C., Aug. 10th. The wind blew
with the force of tornado. Trees were up.
rooted. carriages and wagons overturned,
and great damage done in various parts OF
the city. Large plate glass windows OF the
Western Union telegraph Office were blown
in, and a messenger boy larcerated in fear
fnl manner
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-15
Railroad Colli.ton.

An Elizabeth, N. J. telegram says.
two coal trans on the Lehigh Valley railroad
came in collision near Bound Brook on the
9Th inst VIM Ezeroni was instantly killed
One OF the trains was thrown from the track
and several cars were wrecked.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-15
R,sp,arcs and the vatican.

A dispatch from Rome says, it is stated
in clerical circles that Bismarck and the papal
nuncio have arrived at an arrangement on
the basis of amnesty for all offenses against
the Falk laws, and the establishment of the
convention existing before the rupture. The
Vatican will promptly give formal reply to
these pronositions.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-15

A couple of young men we're ont fish
ing the other day, and on returning were
gong past farm he use, and felt hun
CRY. They yelled to the farmers daugh-
ter: ''Girls, have you any buttermilk?'
The reply was gently waited back to
their ears: Eyes; but We keep it for our
own calves" The buys calculated they
had business away-and they went
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-15
Ets,t 1,Ith TraD,us

Rochester, Minnesota, on the Bird
nst., as the Sheriff was locking up prison.
err, six hard looking fellows rushed into the
iail through the basemant, and one met the
Sheriff near his office door, who kicked him
out. Three of them attacked the jailor, but
assistance arriving all We're arrested and
locked nm.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-15
Arrested TOR Forgery.

Abraham Suydam was arrested in New
York, August Z, at the instance of the chief of
police of Chicago on charge perjury and
forgery. SuYdam was an attorney and specu
lator in lands in Mcdowell county, Virginia,
and had swindled number of Chicagoites.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-15

G So, for my p.rt sad to myself, as I
walked hone, if can put one touch of
rosy sunshine into the lite Of any man or
soman CT my cure, | shall teel that /
have worked with God. He il IN no
haste; and if | do what may in earnest,
I need nat mourn if work no great work
IA the eaftn,- George Macdonald.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-15
Destructive fire,

The Nichols hotel and barn, printing
office Of the Glare County Press, Posts dwell
ling, Hazcls millinery store and one other
building, were destroyed by fire at Clare,
Mich, on the 10th inst. Total loss, $1,000;
insurance lipht
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-15

Sportsmen are warned against shooting
praire chickens in Wisconsin until the 25th Of
Aug The law which permitted the shoot
ing dickens on the 18th OF August was
amc ID last winter as above, and penalty
of for each bird killed before the time
M ed added to the law.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-15
Fire.nen Kirlec


A passenger and freight train collided
at Riverside, Ill, August 9th. The firamen OF
the passenger train was killed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-15

| William Rival, a retired negro min
strel, was fatally shot in bar-room fight in
| Philadelphia, on the evening of August Sth'
| by Samuel Lamont, well known in the same
profession
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-15
Shof KuIen.

Calvin BlatIy ,colored, a rapist,who was
shot fe = days ago while escaping from
lynchers died near Franklin, Tenn, on Mon
day morning, Aug. IL.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-15

with Mexico. The secretary of war has re-
ceiyed kilograms from Gen. Ord asking what
action he should take in case United States
troops in following fresh trail after raid
has been made from the Mexican side OF the
river should, on following the raiders, meet
with opposition from Mexican troops. This
question, together with the general aspect
of affairs on the Rio Grande as reported TO
the war department, was the subject of earn
est attention. Il was decided that there was
no reason whatever why the former orders to
the American forces should not be fully
carried out and the President directed
the secretary of war to telegraph Gen. Ord
reiterating the existing orders with refer
eence 80 the protection. of American interests
and prompt pursuit and punishment Of raid
ing
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-15
A Yatarinus RureIar.

Mike Weaver, the notorious burglar.
was recently captured at Chicago and, after
examination in the criminal court, held to
bail in the sum OF $4,000 in each of the twelve
cases, making total of 100000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-15
steamer Explosion.

The steamer Fanny w, little steamer
on the Big Bee riser, exploded her boiler on
the 9th inst, near Waverly, Mississippi The
captain and engineer were fatally injured, and
eight Others badly scalded.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-15
KuI.c D. - Pnysscam.

C. S. Anderson, Sheriff of Shelby
county, Tenn, died August 18th from an over
dose of choral administered by physician.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-15

News of the destruction of three illicit
distilleries in White county Tenn, has been
received No resistance was offered.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-15

The Troy Times asks: "Should the
President pass out would Samuel j. pop
in9r The chances are that he would moi;
he has proved himself too much of a pop
ll-jay.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-15

On the 9th inst, Sunbury, Pa. steam
saw nil boiler exploded killing four men,
and wounding two Others, probably fatally.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-15

the annual report of the Chicago 81
Northwestern railway company shows the
gross earnings for this year ending May 81,
S14,751 ,062; total charges of operating expen-
ses. taxes, rent of leased lines. interest etc,
sl2,266,515; net earnings s., 464, 4ST; dividends
Sl,956,034; leaving surplus of s50S, ass; the
earnings of the railway exclusive Of the
branches were, from passengers $2,97s, TBS;
from freights sl0,0l6,92O, and from other
sources sufficient to make the aggregate
s13 5s3 S47
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-15

Five female prisoners escaped from the
penitentiary at Richmond, Va, August, 18th.
Three have been recaptured
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-15

Yellow fever continues to spread at
New Orleans, and is well distributed through
out the first and second districts, with oeeas-
ional cases in other quarters OF the city. The
board of health continues the use of carbolic
acid as a disinfectant Mr.. J. C. Clark, gener-
al manager of the jackson road. having pre-
scented ten car loads of fresh-burnt lime. Ar
engagements are also being perfected for IT.
rigating the city By flushing tie cutters with
river water. The hopes Of the health officers
of checking the disease by carbolization seem
to be weakening This city i generally con
ceded to be in a flthier condition than for
fifteen years. In fact since Gen. Butler had
it Gle aned the fever prevailing here is OF
mild type, and the board of health decided to
continue quarantine against vessels from in
fected points
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-15

only escaped by yaultiug over fence After |
the procession, dispersed two Montreal Brit
ons were cowardly assaulted on Wellington
street. The assailants were arrested
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-15

The cabinet at Washington was in SEES
sion August. 9th. considering our relations
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-07-02
SUGGESTIONS OF FRANK Fl. MITCHELL
AND WIFE.
Second District Court for the Parish of Orleans
No. 4O,121.

pY CHARLES I'll. REED, Auctioneer-O Office
- No. 1874 Grayier street-TUESDAY. July q.
1878, at t2 o'clock M, will be solo at public auc-
ton, at Meehan's Crescent Saloon, at the corner
Of Bouny and Vllere streets tAlgiers), in the
Fifth District Of this city, by virtue Of an order
Of the Hon. A. L. Tissot. Judge of the Second
District Court for the parish of Orleans, dated
eleventh Of June, 1878, the following described
D'REis The toT G5T OF GROUND, in the Fifth Dis
triet bf this city, known as lot No, IS Of square
No. o, with the VALUABLE BAKERY AND
COTTAGE thereon. The square Is bounded
by .Alix, Yallette, Chestnut and Peter streets,
and the said lot measures 35 fest inches 2
depth between parallel lines. American mGas-
ure. The imnrovement is q FRAME COT
TAGE DWELLING AND BAKERY, WITH
EXCEL LENT STABLE AND WAREROOM
AND IMMENSE CISTERN, all in fine CON
dition and WELL LOCATED FOR THE
BAKERY BUSINESS. The OVENS and other
attachments are we'll arranged and built mod
ern In design and conveniently placed for busis
ness.
Terms-This being the second and last sale, the
above described property will be sold for. what
ever 1t will bring, the purchaser to furnish his
bond with good and solvent security, payable
twelve months from the day of sale; said bond
to be secured by mortgage on he property, and
per cent for attorneys fees In case of suit; the
buildings to be insured and policy transferred
The purchaser to pay at the moment of adiudi-
cation the sum of say $40, for expenses, which
amount will be- deducted from the amouL of the
adjudication.
Act of sale before W. Fl. Seymour. notary pub
lie, at purchasers expense, Je13 70 20 Jy2
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-07-02

- ish of Orleans, No. 41O44-Whereas. Andrew
Allison. Of Nashville, Davidson county State of
Tennessee. as guardian under the laws of said
State. Of George Edward Akin and Mary Ellen
Akin, minor children of Rot ert Good Akin and
Sarah J. Akin, his wife. of said county and
State; has flled In this court petition praying
that the testamentary executors OF the late
james NJ Allen be authorized to make payment
TO him as guardian of the aforesaid minors
fore hereby given to the creditors Of the above
entitled succession, and to those of the said
minor, and to all other persons who may have
any interest herein to show cause within thirty
days from the date Of the first publication OF
this notice, il any they have or can, why the
prayer OF said petition should not be granted.
parish of Orleans. this twenty fourth day Of
June. 1878 ..
je25 jy2 0 16 23* JOHN HERBERT, Clerk.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-07-02
by PIaoide ]. Spear.
VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY ON
PALMYRA STREET. BETWEEN ROMAN
AND PRIEUR STREETS.
SUCCESSION OF FRANCOIS LACRoIx.
Second District Court for the Parish OF Orleans
No, 49, GIT.

pY PLACIDEJ. SPEAR, OFFICE
- 46 ROYAL STREET-SATURDAY. July
l8 1878 at Y oe2ek NJ vii, be $50 sold q Pnbsic
EERSB rEEKstCBANGE. on ROYAL stTTKEEIT.
stThEkIS by virtue. o. q ludEment rendered
an order dated June 8, 1873, by the Hon, John 3.
Tully, Judge ad hoe of the Second District
Court for the parish OF Orleans, for account
of the abot succession
TWO CERTAIN LOTS OF GROUND. situated
in the First District of this city. in square No.
49, bounded by Common, Palmyra. Roman and
Prieur streets. Said lots adjOin each other, are
designated by the Nos. 6 and 7, and measure
each 81 feet trout on Palmyra street By 100 feet
in depth, between parallel lines together with
all the buildings and improvements thereon.
Said aGove de eribed property was acquired by
the deceased. Francois Lacroix, from the sue
cessiOn Of David Barbour. by act drawn before
r. J. Ker. notary public. on the twenty-eighth Of
March, 1860.
Terms and Conditions - One-half cash
the balance on q credit Of one year in notes
Of the purchasers, bearing special mort
gage and vendors lien and privilege with eight
per cent interest per annum from day Of sale
till final payment; the clause of five per cent for
attorneys fees in case Of judicial proceedings
for the recovery Of payment of said notes or
any portion thereof the buildings to be insured
for the amount to be fixed by the administrator,
and policy transferred to holder OF notes. and
all other usual clauses. Purchas ers will be re-
quired to make g deposit Of ten per cent on the
amount of adjudication at the moment of sales.
Acts of sale before Chrstoval Morel, notary
public, at the expense ofthe purchasers.
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