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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-04-12
RAILROAD AND STEAMBOAT WORK 1
SPECIALITY.
MILLINERY.

MRS. NJ. CREIGHTON, asla ?,
iSA 900 EAST BROAD STREET. SsG.SG
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stock OF FIEST.Cn.tsS MILLINERY Ip'I'>'
.h,ch >bc offers 10 her cu>tOmrrs ana tile ph3.ic
generally ~ Il very low r;t;c. y call Is soiicl'ru.
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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-04-12
TIsE.SiRSNG.

TAILORING.
JUST OPENED,
BRANCH OF NICOLL THE TAILOR,
OF NEW YORK.
No. lll7 MAIN STREET,
My? DOOR TO 1uE AMERICAN HOTEL,
ana branch stores IN all principal cities.
1hE LARGEST ASSORTMENT OF WOOLLENS
IN TIE WORLD.
EVERY STYLE, EVERY DESIGN.
TO ORDER:
FASTS, a. SIS, Sc:
SUITS, SIS, $50, s25.
'"efy garment made is guaranteed. and no mis-
~'s"h.a'ion allowed uncer any circumstances.
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BANK STATEMENTS.

DEPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
Ii THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK AT RICH
M1ND IN THE STATE OF VIRGINIA. AT THE
CLOSE OF BUSINESS APRIL 4, 1879:
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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-06-26
A Portuguese Heroine.

A correspondent at Lisbon vOuches for
the truth of the following arrative, which
he translates from the Diari3 10 Noticias:
At the distance of one hlometre from the
village of Fratel, near MIA Ii. e. on the
frontier of Spain and Portugal, near the
town of Portalegre), Theresa Maria, who
was CARVING her husband dinner to him
in the fields. was told by little shepherd
boy that wolf was providing about the
place. Wishing to see one for the first
time in her life, she put down heI basket
and climbed up to high place to which
the boy directed her There she saw the
animal in the act Of devouring a lamb.
The shepherd boy began shouting and
throwing stones, to see whether it would
let go its prey; and the wolf in its fury
then attacked the poor little fellow, jump
ing up at his face, tearing the flesh from
his jaws, and throwing him upon the
ground. The Woman seeing the boys
imminent danger, in an impulse of heroic
self devotion, ran on the wolf wholly I'M
armed, seized tight hold of him, and then,
after a struggle, contrived to blind him
with a stone, and eventually killed him.
Meanwhile the boy whom she had rescued
ran, wounded as lie was, to seek help in
the village While several villagers were
coming up, armed with guns, stones and
sticks, to kill the beast and save the wo-
man from its fangs, she was returning
to the village covered with blood, and
with her arms hands and face terribly
wounded She sad that at times she
was on the point Of being overcome, but
contrived to keep the animals throat IN
the close hold OF her left arm, while hit
ting him hard on the head with a stone
which she was able TO pick up. She was
taken to the Mia hospital. 1t is with re-
gret that all viii read what have now I'M
| fortunately to add, that exactly month
afterwards the poor creature died there of
her wounds. She has left eight children,
six of whom are very young, and dis
tracted husband TO mourn her loss: but
she found comfort in her last sufferings
and under the pain Of such parting from
the recoilections that she had given her
| life for another. The English and Portu-
guese have sent some seq as small con-
ISOLATION to q poor and industrious family,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-06-26
A Burglars Fate.

A singularly painful and sad expe-
rience has been that of a burglar who
has been cmulating the exploits of Mr..
Peace at Sheffield. The plunder-seeker
determined to enter pawnbroker's shop
by the chimney Descending to within
six feet OF the fireplace he stuck fast,
however, and, despite all his efforts, failed
to get free. For four long hours he
struggled in vain, and then the servant OF
the pawnbroker came and lighted the fire
beneath. Then the roasting of the bur
glar began What kind of sensation the
robber experienced we are left to imagine
all that is known is that, after three hours
of torture, his groans became 50 audible
that the proprietor of the place heard
them, and, sending for the police and a
builder, did the best he could to extricate
the thief. This proved, however, to be
no easy matter, for, before the entrapped
rascal could be rescued, the brick work
had to be taken down. When found the
miserable man was imbedded firmly,
''crying fearfully." HIS mouth and eyes
were filled with SCOT, and he was "dread-
fully sccrched ? and he died Immediately
after he was taken out.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-06-26

their food out of the hands of the keep
er himself. While Alexander was feed
ing these amphibians, wedding party
arrived. Alexander wished to be gal
liant toward the bride, and made the two
seals climb the rock. There he took a
live fish and held it in such a way that
the seals in order to catch it were obliged
to stand up and make jump for ii.
This sight made all the visitors burst in
to a hearty laugh, and the whole we'd
ding party were delighted All of sud
den, one of the animals, tired, no doubt.
stood up and then fell heavily on the
keeper The latter tripped, lost his bal
ance and fell so unluckily that he split
his skull on the edge of the pond and
disappeared Immediately under water.
Then nothing was more curious to sec
the bewilderment and maneuvers of the
seals. These animals began to dive sew
al times. and then together they put the
body of Alexander ON their backs,
brought him to the surface and pushed
him on the shore, making plaintive cries,
as if calling for help Unfortunately
help was not needed. The poor keeper
of seals was killed on the spot.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-06-26
A Charming Legend.

There is a Rabinical story, says the Phil
adelphia Progress, which tells the value
in which pearls were held in the early
ages, only one object in nature being
thought to be placed above them: On
approaching Egypt, Abraham locked Sarah
in chest, that none might behold
her dangerous beauty. But when he
was come to the place of paying customs
the collector said, ''Pay us the CUSTOM
and he said, ~ will pay the custom
They said to him, "Thou earliest clothes;'
and he said, II will pay for clothes"
Then they said to him, ''Thou earnest
gold" and he answered them, II will
pay for my gold" On this the father
said to him, "Surely thou Dearest the
finest silk" he replied, II will pay Gus
tom for the finest silk Then they said,
''Surely it must be pearls that thou tax
est with thee;" and he only answered, Il
will pay for pearls Seeing that they
could name nothing of value for which
the patriarch was not willing to pay
custom, they SAID, at cannot be, but
open thou the box and let us see what is
within" So they opened the box, and
''the whole land of Egypt was illumined
by the luster of Sarah beauty-far eX
ceeding even that of pearls"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-06-26

TIE following observations on the sub
ject Of roses will be appreciated by all
who love these flowers:
Who among mankind is not fond of the
beautiful, aud what is there that will add
more beauty to the garden and home, at
the same expense, than the rose2 There
are few country residences where roses of
some variety are not found. Even the
old June roses should not be excluded
from any collection, although other vari-
cites may be more rare and greater favor
ties. | confess TO partiality for these
old favorites, for they furnish an abund-
ance of roses in their season. Still every
one has his peculiar taste, and novelties
will be sought and planted, even to the
entire neglect of former favorites The
rose should be planted early, before the
buds begin to start much; but later
planting may be successful under favor
ing circumstances The rose likes a
good, rich soil, with favorable exposure
the soil should never lack for moisture,
neither should it be a wet one. The best
soil is one well filled with decayed vegc-
table matter, with some animal matter
added. such as is often found in rich old
pastures. A few loads transported there
from. to replace tnat from the bed, would
be good, working in Herewith quantity
of well-rotted COW manure. Cut the
plants well back; trim bruised roots, and
plant carefully, spreading the roots natur-
| allY
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-06-26
How the Layards Saved Marshal
SerranO.

Lady Layard, the wife of the British
ambassador at Constantinople, is hand
some woman, gifted with large heart
and great energy. Her kindness to the
suffering Turkish refugees has won from
them the most enthusiastic gratitude.
And it is not in Turkey only that her self
devotion and courage are appreciated.
While her husband was stationed in Mad
rid as British minister, Marshal Serrano,
the ex-regent, pursued by the Republi-
cans on an accusation Of conspiracy sought
refuge at the British legation. As this
residence was considered unsafe for him,
the l.avartls carried him in disguise to San
lander On arriving at the railway sta
ton the marshal gave his arm to Mrs. La
ward, while Mr. LayaTd walked behind
with the bags, and in this manner they
got safe into the train through crowd
of excited Republicans. At the princi-
pal stations on the road the REDS search
ed the carriages, but Mr.. Layard stood al
one door of their compartment and Mrs
Layard at the other, and prevented the
men from entering, claiming the right o.
free passage as British representatives
At Santander a tug was engaged to take
Serrano to Biarritz, and at the last mo
ment two civil guards came up and de
manded permission % search it; Mr.. La
yard stood in the gangway and refused Il
admit them, saying that the strange pass
enger was messenger being sent by the
British minister They being desisted
the tug started ana Serrano was saved
For the part she had taken in the matte
Mrs. Layard received the thanks of tn,
British government in a special dispatcl
the only instance on record of a ladl
being so honored.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-06-26
To Make Good Coffee.

Roast and grind good Java coffee; take
one teacupful for four persons. Break
an egg into your coffee pot, shell and all !;
mix it with the dry coffee; then put in
about one pint of cold water and set on the
back of the stove to cook slowly till about
ten minutes before using. Then let it
GENE to boil for a minute; then add hot
water and set it off to settle ten minutes.
1t is good plan to make coffee the first
thing for breakfast, and let it simmer till
ten minutes before eating. Observe these
rules and you will not have bitter coffee.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-06-26
A Strange Story.

That truth is stranger than fiction the
Dubuque Qa.) Times demonstrates in its
local columns. A wealthy couple had
lived together In perfect peace for forty
one years. While sitting in the parlor
one evening not long ago, the husband
surprised his wife by saying, II am going
to tell you secret you have never heard
before" There was brief pause as the
lady and near relative who CHANGED to
be present awaited the disclosure, and
the husband continued StYes, you will
be surprised to hear that had another
before / married YOU" Startled and
aghast the wife clasped her hands in sus-
pense, and asked. "Am | not theu your
lawful wife!n "You are my loved and
lawful wife, was the prompt reply; 'my
first wife died four years before l came
to Dubuque and met you" Then he re-
lated how he had married his first wife
and been summoned to his home to find
her dead in childbirth. Then he went
West and settled in Dubuque, where the
second romance of his life came about.
Six years ago he received letter from
the woman who had nursed his first
Wife She wrote that she was upon her
QedtIlDeU. anu COultt NOT rest until sue
had confessed her share in base crime.
The wife had died but the son had sur
vived, and through large bride offered
by the dead woman's father, the nurses
lips had been sealed and the husband
told that the child had died with its
mother. This man, the father-in- law was
wealthy, but his daughters death left
him without an heir, and he took this
means of supplying what fate had denied.
With her last breath the nurse informed
her employer that she had divulged the
truth to the gentleman in Dubuque, and
Immediately upon her death the father
in-law went West and offered large
bride. This was refused, but the secret
was kept. The son was a millionaire in
the city of p, and his father was anxious
to see him. The second wife was thus
told the secret for the first time, and
asked to go East to pay the first wife's
son visit. When the story was told tie
wife announced in low tones "Slnce you
kept it from me so long | would rather
you had never repeated it, The excite
ment caused by the recital proved fatal.
In two DAYS the lady was dead.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-06-26
who have to mourn noble heart taken

who have to mourn noble heart taken
from them
In postscript written two days later
the correspondent says: Il am sorry in
deed to have to add the narrative that
the little shepherd-boy, for whom the
brave woman sacrificed her life, is dead
also. She was allowed to console her dy-
ing hours with the belief that she had
persisted in saving life. But it was not
to be so. The poor child died in the ter
ripple sufferings of hydrophobia. Besides
the subscription raised on behalf of the
bereaved husband and the orphans, anoth
er has been very properly started to erect
a monument at Mia, So that such deed
may not be forgotten.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-06-26

Young Trout Fisher" wants us 10 tell
him show to throw fly" My young
friend, there are various ways of throwing
a fy. The collar-and-elbow hold is a
bout the squarest way of doing it, as the
advantages then are about equal. If you
are quick on the flop, 70 umight try him
side-hold. If we wanted to throw fly we
would prefer a run-and-catch-catch who
catch can. If you don't want to take
any risk in the business, place bananas
skin in front OF the fly and let him throw
himself
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-06-26
Two Seals Try to Save Their
Keeper.

A singular and deplorable event has
Just taken place, which shows once more
what one may expect from the intelIi-
gence of certain animals
Everybody knows the pond in the Gar
den of Acclimation, in Paris, where the
seals frclic, and the little rock, from the
top of which the keeper Alexander comes
at meal-time to give the animals their
God.
The seals which the sight Of Alexander
made happy. climb sometimes the rock,
and were IN the habit Of coming to get
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-06-26
To Remove Ink from Carpets.

When freshly spilled, it can be rcmov-
ed from carpets by wetting in milk.
Take cotton batting and soak up all the
ink that it will receive, being careful
not to let It spread. Then take fresh cot
ton wet in milk, and sop it up carefully.
Repeat this operation, changing the cot
ton and milk each time. After most of the
ink has been taken up in this way, with
fresh and clean cotton rub the spot Con-
tinue until all disappearsf then wash the
SPOT In clean, warm water and little
soap; rinse in clear water, and rub until
nearly dry. For ink spots on marble,
wood or paper, apply ammonia clear; just
wetting the spot repeatedly till the ink
disappears.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-06-26
Ere.n sunDIies OF vitality

To renew waning stock may be gathered
from a source accessible to all, and never
sought in vain by any whose constitution and
yisor is not so much dilapidated as to be
wholly past repairing. Evidence direct, con-
yincing and ample indicates Hostetters stom-
ach Bitters as tonic of unexampled efficacy
and perfect purity, and possessed Of proper
lies that constitute it an invaluable remedy
for dyspepsia, constipation. liver complaint,
urinary and uterine weakness, rheumatic COM
plants and malarial feAer. Delicate females
and infirm old persons are inyigorated and
solaeed by it, and the physical prostration
which usually follows a severe illness is in a
great degree remedied and convaleseence ac-
CELEBRATED through its use. II occupies lead
ing position among medicinal staples.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-06-26

night '.But, my love, Signor Jenkini
charges forty guineasm TELL Signer
Jenkini that it's to meet the Duchess OF
Stilton, aud he won't charge anything at
ALL "But, my love, the Duchess Of Still
ton will never come to see the likes of
u.s. "She'n come fast enough to hear
Signor Jenkini. Do as tell you" Pom
sonby did as she told him, and everything
happened as she had anticipated. The
duchess came, aud good many other
smart people beside; and the Signor
sang for nothing, but to the immortal
honor and glory of the house of Tomkyns
-Ctepe, Hrs. r. r.. london Punch
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-06-26
In the Orchard.

Watch for insect pests. If the trees are
infested with bark lice, take them at the
time the young are moving forward, and
kill them with wash of strong soapsuds,
in which little carbolic acid is mixed, as
heretofore advised by the Prairie Farmer.
When canker worms are infesting
the trees, syringe thoroughly with Lon
don purple and water Set traps for cod
ling moths, or use hay bands about the
limbs of the trees.
Look for the first appearance OF tent
caterpillars early in the morning and late
in the evening, when they are clustered in
their nests. After they get size they are
not so gregarious Have an old broom
along, fastened to suitable pole; with
this the worms and web may be easily
taken away. Kill them i'll any manner
that may suggest itself. Beating on hard
ground is pretty effectual.
Do not scrape trees because tie bark
is rough. Many people keep their trees
scraped down to the quick. They think
it looks nice 1t is wrong; the bark j:
for protec ton. If the trunk is messy, il
shows the tree is not doing well, and that
it wants fertilizing. Scrape the old scale:
away in tins instance, wash With very
strong soapsuds, and cultivate and man
ure the orchard. So ifinsects have found
Judgment in the rough bark, scrape i
away so the trunks may be easily washed
Do not scrape to the quick the bark il
tie skin of the tree and should not be
wounded, 4 light scraping isgood, bu
moss shows that the soil is too wet, anc
probably poor. Undertakings nae
manuring will help this.
In going over your orchard, keep an eye
out for bad shaped heads and abradine
limbs. When you find them, prune. d.
not wait for the regular pruning season
There should be none such in well-reg
ulated orchard Let your pruning be al
light as possible The more top, tb,
more root; and in the West thick head il
not Objectionable. In fact, the thicke
the better, so all parts Of the tree get {
fair amount of light. There is, as rule
more damage done by injudicious prun
ing than by no pruning at all
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-06-26
A SPRING POEM SPRING.

The cow gambols over the green,
And the turnips sprout in the soil;
While out steps the buckwheat cake,
And in steps the red rosy boil.
ne awnings are yawning above US,
The Whitewater laugheth in glee;
And the ladies are bobbing around
To see what new styles they can see.
April bills are just ready to blossom,
The conductor hoyers around;
While the merchant stirs up his trade,
And the farmer likewise the ground.
The bees are beginning to humble,
The haw tree gives out haw-haw;
The beer trade commences to brighten,
And the free-lnneher getteth his slaw.
Then soon will the hard-organ grind
Gentle Annie" and eGrandfather's Clock"
And the festive cat will yell on the fence
Also auetioneers selling old stock.
But with all these joys there are sorrows.
And the worst, we desire you to know il,
Is the budding of that incomprehensible thin
That is known as the gentle spring poet.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-06-26
SueeuIarIou.

since, the creation, it is estimated that b.
900 600 100000 have lived on the earth.
This sum divided by q. ss4 900. the number Of
square miles, gives 1914, 522,0s6 10 square
r5d, and to a square foot Suppose square
rod be divided into II graves, each grave
would contain 100 persons. But this is specu-
lation, and Of no benefit % the l,0O0,OoO,0oO
people that now exist, 500, 100000 OF whom are
invalids 100000 dying each year. What
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-06-26
HOUSE, FARM AND GARDEN.
Household Hints.

When the hams are taken down they
should be dampened all over with thick
starch; then receive a complete coat of
black pepper; rub it in till they are
black with it and every crevice filled up.
Tnen hang up in dark smokehouse
and nothing will ever modest them.
The Partisan method of cleaning black
silk is to brush and wipe it thoroughly, lay
IT on fiat table, with the side up which is
intended to show. and sponge with hot
coffee rained through muslin. Allow
it to become partially dry, tlen iron.
The prudents housewife who, on acc cunt
of hard times does not repaper the sitting
room, as desirable, will find the old paper
very much improved 10 appearance by
simply rubbing it we'll with flannel
cloth dipped in oatmeal.
Never carpet the kitchen floor. 1t
catches all the dirt, grease and odors of
cooking Stain or paint the floor, then
spread down pieces Of carpet in front Of
the lounge, table and wherever necessary.
These can easily be taken up, shaken and
aired.
Fruit spot are removed from wAite and
laSt cOiOru cottOns Dy the use OF cnlOflue OF
soda. Commence by cold-soaping the ar
ticle, then touch the spot with hair pencil
or feather dipped in the chloride, dip
ping it immediatly into cold water to pre-
vent the texture of the article being in
jured.
To remove grease from silk, take lump
ofmagnesia, and rub it wet over the spot;
let it dry, then brush the powder off, and
the spot will disappear; or,take visiting
card, separate it, and rub the spot with the
soft internal part, and it will disappear
without taking the gloss off the silk.
A moth destroying tincture is made as
follows: One ounce gum camphor and one
ounce powdered shell of red pepper are
macerated in eight ounces of strong al
cohol for seven days and then strain.
With this tincture the furs or cloths are
sprinkled over and rolled up in sheets.
This remedy is used in Russia under the
name of ''Chinese tincture for moths"
and is found very affective.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-06-26
Killing Two Birds With One Stone

Mrs. Ponsonby de Tomkyns (sotto
voce to her husband - onsonby :" Yes,
my love- "Hho is that, singing so d.
yinely9' "Signor Jenkini, my love, the
famous new tenor ''Signor Jenkini, is
it, Then get yourself introduced to Sig
nor Jenkini as soon as he has done his
song. and secure him for Monday fort