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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-04-29

The Allen outrage forces the State TO
pay 33i per cent. interest for McC"'-
luch's money. To get as cents 1t puts
nm obligation of one dollar ON the peo-
ple.--Bristol Ners.
33l, per cent. interest per month or
per annum? IL makes great differ
cncc, you know. One might be Wiling
10 pay that interest per month, VINO
would not think Of paying such rate
OF interest per year.--Ab. Standard
We we're speaking according to the
bill, and therefore meant by the year.
But as you seem to think 33B per
cent. interest per month would be
borne more wihinsy by the people
than 1914 per cent. interest per year.
you can take il that way. We were
under the impression that 1914 per
cent. per month would be 400 per
cent per year, but we reckon our
mathematics is at fault. We shall
not stand on so small difference as
s66s5 per cent. per year.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-04-29
Through a Burning A. 4idge.
A RAILROAD TRAIN DAsHING THROUGH
THE FIAMES--IT is LOST.


THE FLAMEs--IT is LOST.
KANSAS CRY, Mo-, April Io.-
This morning at o'clock a freight
train on the Hannibal and St. Joseph
railroad, consisting of an engine and
fourteen loaded cars, went through a
burning bridge near this city, carry
ing down the train hands and two
emigrants travelling with their live
stock.
The engineer saw the bridge on
fire as he came around a sharp curve,
but he remained at his post telling
his fireman to jump. The engine got
across the bridge, but at last was
pulled back into the chasm, sixty feet
deep, where it was burned, with every
car of the train, nothing now remain
ing but mass of smouldering ruins.
The two emigrants were caught
among the timbers, but the train
hands succeeded in pulling one Of
them out, only to die, however, after
two hours of suffering, His compan-
ion begged some one to kill him, but
he had to be left to his fate.
The conductor had a left leg and
several ribs broken while, miracu-
lous to relate, the engineer escaped
from the fiery furnace unharmed.
The bridge was set on fire by
tramps, who had been put off from a
train just ahead of the ill-fated one.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-04-29
THE LATE GEN. TAYLOR.
An affecting Scene at the Dying
MANS Bedstde.
Now York Special to tho Washington Pos

New York Special to tho Washington Post.
s. l.. M. Barlow, In speaking of the
death of Gen. Richard Taylor last
evening, said that Gen. Taylor realiz-
ed the fact that his death was inevita-
ble, and, with his usual calmness,
expressed desire that his funeral GER
emonies should be of the most simple
character. "If die." he said, bury
me, like soldier, on tented field; !
desire no pomp, no floral offerings |;
lay me tb rest quietly, and / shall
sleep all the quieter." During the
day the residence of Mr.. Barlow was
btseiged by visitors, omong whom
were many military men and a num-
her OF Southerners who fought undor
him. About week ago Mr.. Samuel
Tilden called at Mr.. Barlow's resi-
dence to inquire after the health Of
the q neral, whom he had known In
timately for the past ten or twelve
years. On hearing that the ex-Gov-
ernor waa below, Gen. Taylor asked
to have him shown up at once. His
attendants tried to dissuade him, on
the ground that In his critical condi'
tion tue excitement OF the interview
would prove dangerous, The general
insisted Oh seeing and convorsing with
the vlsitor, however, and Mr.. lilden
was summoned TO his bedside. The
interview which followed was an af-
fecting one. Mr.. Tilden took the hand
Of the dying man, and expressed his
deep regret at seeing him In such
condition. Gen. Taylor pressed the
Governors hand In return and thank
ed him for his sympathy. Mr.. Til
den gazod for moment at the dying
face and then bending over, kissed
him upon the forehead. mo man."
he said to Gen. Taylor, "has ever had
n wiser, truer or more unselllsh friend
than you have been to-" Mr.. Tilden
first mot Gen. Taylor at the Philadel-
phia convention, In 1866. He was
struck with his wit, candor and other
engaging qualities, and the two spec
Oily became warm friends. During
his subsequent visits to the North the
General called frequently upon Mr..
TildeD, and the friendship, begun In
1866. ripened into close intimacy
In the campaign Of 1875 the General
took very active part In hr. Tilden's
canvass, and was one OF the most eill-
clent workers In the contest that ended
In his friends election. Mr.. Tilden en-
tertalned the highest opinion OF Gen,
Taylor's sagaclty, and particularly
esteemed him for his moderate and
statesmanlke views upon questions
growing out OF the late war.
The funeral OF Gen. Taylor. who
was the son Of the late President 'ray-
lor, and brother.ln-law OF Jefferson
Davis, took place this afternoon from
the Church OF the TRANSPORTATION
little Church Around the Corner.)
The services were conducted by Rev.
DR.. Houghton. The attendance Of
friends and relatives OF the deceased
was very large. The pall-benrers
were Edward Cooper, Chas. i. Per-
klns, Abram =. Hewitt, Cbas. o'Con'
or, ID, ID. wltbers and Hamilton Fish.
The remains were temporarily depos'
lted In q vault TO be subsequently tn
ken 10 New Orleana.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-04-29

skinned warriors, are d escribed by
Ernest Ingersoll, with the aid of sew
en- Illustrations.
Harriet Prescott Spofford's story of
the Boy Astronomer concludes by car
ryiDg him to the Observatory and
telling what he there did and saw
Kate Gannet Wells, IN She Couldn't,
narrative Of girl life, warns all whom
it may concern to find out what they
cannot do, as well as what they can
do.
Mary Mapes Dodge, the editor, con-
tributes poem for May-Day; aud
Mrs. E. r. Corbett, in some comical
verses entitled 1.-THE Three Wise
Couples" winds up the adventures of
the Three Wise Women and the Three
Wise men.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-04-29

upon thee who ought not, for thou didst
find no fault with the Son of God as
they do.
All, here is Pilates wife. Mrs. Pi-
late, tell all you know. What say ye
i was much troubled in my Sleep" says
she, "and went to my husband and i
told him to have nothing to do against
this just man." This is no daughter of
Israel who is speaking; she is worthy
Roman matron. But who comes yon-
der with the halter around his neck?
1t is Judas Iscariot; him who sold the
Son of God to be crucied for silver. Jul
das, speak; what say you for yourself?
You were the treasurer of that little
company until you betrayed the Master.
Tell us, did you find him serious, and
was he true? Hear Judas speak. Read
ing from the bible with very loud and
cumulative emphasis.l 81 have betray-
ed innocent blood" he says, and do we
wonder that he should have hung him
self? Oh, Judas Judas! what sin
was thine
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-04-29
OTHER TESTIMONY.


| two men In Pennsylvania be heard,
am sure you would all be glad to listen.
The dying words of any one will al
ways have human interest, and the
expression of the criminal before exc
cution, always. of interest, takes new
force when there is doubt of guilt.
Perhaps that sheriff could throw some
light upon the question Of the guilt or
innocence Of these men. Christ was
executed as a criminal, and we are able
to produce the testimony of the SER
want of the law, who will speak for
himself. See him. Look how be falls
upon his knees, and hear him as he
smites upon his breast and cries aloud:
True, true, true, this Is the Son Of
God !" We will not call them up, but
hear the very demons of darkness
themselves as they cry out, Torture
us not thou Son Of the Most High"
These are enemies whom you have
heard. Although they hated and re-
volted against Jesus Christ, yet God
has taken care that they should be-
come eloquent witnesses TO posterity.
| would he willing to rest my case
right here. 1t don't need sharp
lawyer to enforce this testimony, but
we'll hear a friend or two of the one
on trial
Friends, what think ye? Was this
Jesus an imposter? Did he lie and
swear lies and teach lies, and come TO
deceive men Has Christianity been
following myth all these years p
There was man sent from God, ire
ferring to John the Bnptist.] He was
Il voice in The wilderness; voice cry-
ing for the light aud with no language
but u cry. Repent yc, for the King
dom of Heaven is at hand" He is
simple man his food Is locusts and
wild honey. As he walks before us
we see his coat of camel's hair I; there
is u leather glrdle round his loins. and
In one hand he holds staff. Yet Is
he one of The grandest character that
ever trod this earth. At the very
height Of Johns popularity came Je-
sus. and at once John began to cry
down himself and become as the low
liest In the service of one whom he
recognized as far above him. Oh, ii is
a hard thing for human nature for
man to he public favorite and see
the crowds dwindle away and leave
him, and follow in the wake Of anoth-
er, but Johh the Baptist glorled in 1t.
He humbled himself in the dust and
said, Il am Mister Nobody But
hear him what he says of Jesus. He
has but one testimony, and he repeats
II over and over. Behold the Lamb
of God, which taketh away the sins Of
the world.l
Mr.. Moody next referred to Peter,
the thief upon the cross, and doubt
ing Thomas, who has many modern
relative, as witnesses for Christ. John
the apostle, who knew aud loved Him
best, said He was "the Light Of the
World.u
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-04-29
Good Manners.

'Tis q rule of manners to avoid ex-
ageration. A lady loses as soon as she
admires too easily aud too much. In
man or woman, the face and the per-
son lose power when they are on the
strain to express admiration. A man
makes his interiors his superiors by
heat. Why need you, who are not a
gossip, talk as gossip, and tell eager
ly what the neighbors Of the Journals
say /? State your own opinion with
out apology. The attitude is the main
point. Assure your companion that
come good news or come bad, you re-
main In good heart aud good mind'
which is the best news you can possi-
bly, communicate, Self-control Is the
rule. You have in there noisy, SEN
sual savage, which you are to keep
down. and turn all his strength To
beauty. For examnIe. What asen-
eschal and detective is laughter! IL
seems to require several generations
of education to train squeaking or u
shouting habit out Of n man. Some
times, when In almost all expressions
the Choctaw and the s!av, have been
worked out OF him course nature
stlll betrays itself in his contemplate
squeals of joy. The great gain snot
shine, not to conquorsyour companion
then you learn nothing but conceit
but to find a companion who knows
what you do not; to tilt with him ana
be overthrown, horse and foot, Win
utter destruction Of all your logic and
learning. There is q deioat that is
useful. Then you can sec the real and
the counterfeit, and you will never
accept the counterfeit again. You
will adopt the art OF war that has de-
feated you, You will ride to battle
horsed on the very logic which you
found irresistible. You will accept
the fertile truth, instead of the SOL
emn, customary lie. When people
come 10 see us. we foolishly prattle,
reast we be inhospitable.' But things
said Tor conversation are chalk eggs
Don't say things. What you are
stands over you the while, and thun-
ders so that ] can't hear what you say
10 the contrary. A lady OF my ac-
ouaIntnnce said, IT don't care 30 much
for what they say as ] do for what
makes them say it'n The law OF tho
table is beauty--a respect to the com
mon sort Of all the guests. Every
thing is unreasonable which 10 pri-
vate TO two or three or ahy other por'
tIon of the company. Tact never vi
olates fora moment this law, never
lntrudes the orders Of the house, the
vices Of the absent; or o tariff OF ex-
penses; or professional privacies; as
we sas we never "talk shop" before
company, Lovers abstain from ca
resses; and haters from insults, whilst
they sIt In one parlor with common
friends. Would we codlfy the laws
that should reign In households, and
whose daily trapsgression annoys and
mortIfles US. and dogrades our house
hold life, we must learn to adorn every
day with sacrifces. Good mapners
are made up OF petty sacrifices'--
poI,,h Waldo Emerson
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-04-29
~. Nicholas for NIny.

81. Nishoios for May is sort OF sto-
ry number. aud has nearly forty pic
,ures. Besides the two serials, there
are a spider story, an elephant stor, /,
gunpowder story. n bear story, an
astronomical story, NEUROLOGICAL
story, n botanical story, a mathematl-
cal story, OF a girl who couldn't, and
moro than Of girls who could, besides
an astounding tale Of boy who made
a man aud found him very difficult
person 10 manage.
A stirring story Ia given OF how Tho
Big Bear Of waune,ola wos hunted
aud slain; The Land Of tho Powder
players Moracco- the wildsports
on horseback and afoot, Of lie dotk'
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-04-29
Tho state Debt.
rnK roREIcN noNDHoLpERs ACCEPT
THE PLAN or SETTLEMENT.

rnE FoREIcN noNDHoLpERs ACCEPT
THE PLAN OF SETTLEMENT.
The Council Of Foreign Bondhold-
en have advised the Governor,
through their agents in New York
(the Funding Association), that they
accent the plan Of settlement OF the
public debt Of Virginia, as provided
in the bill passed by the General AS
,embly. Gov. Holiday being absent
from the city on account OF sickness,
his secretary forwarded the colnmu.
nieation TO him. Mr.. French and
Mr.. Ellis, directors OF the Funding
Association Of the United States OF
America (limited), will reach thls
city Wednesday to confer win INC
Governor with regard to details, MS
Excellcncy being expected to return
by that time. They will arrange al
once Tor the issue Of the new bonds,
and will appoint an agent here ioI
receiving certificates for funding.
The new bonds will be dated the
,st day of January, 1870, the princl'
pal payable forty years thereafter,
bearing interest at the rate Of three
per cent. per annum for ten years
4 per cent. for twenty years, and 5
cer cent, for ten years, payable IN
lie citlcs OF Richmond, New YORK,
Or London, on the rst days OF July
and January Of each year.
Holders Of old bonds will have &c
havp them funded in tho new bonds,
through the Funding Association, al
4 cost to themselves Of per cent
Lithographers arc in the city, wait
ing to put IN bids for engraving th'
bonds.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-04-29
1leAic0I.

Offers bis Professional services TO the
Public. win give specol attention to Di-
soases Of tho Eye, all Chronic disoases
and diseases peculiar TO fsmaleS.
g Aug. n, l67l.--tf.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-04-29

A London correspondent writes that
"Joaqnin Miller, when seen at an
evening party, looks as meek as Mos
es when flshed out OF the bullrusbes,
and as abstracted az though incubat-
Ing an epic In forty cantos. He be-
gins to talk. answers three or four
questions yon don't ask, tells parts OF
two or three stories that don't dove
tail, forgets who he is, and who he Is
talking 10.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-04-29
RroJess,onal c0rdS.
JOHN G. SUMMERS,
-AttOrneV-at-lIaw, A

a ttOrney-at-IIaws .
WILL practIce in the county and Circuit
Courts Of Washington, Scott, Smythe aud
Russell. Also in the Court Of Appeals and
U. s. District Court. 9t WI
Special attention paid to suits in Bank
ruptcy. Office Main Street, Abingdon, Va.
Sep. 23.ly 5ItAl
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-04-29
TUESDAY, APRIL, 20, 1879,
EVENT and COMMENT

In response to the Nashville delega-
tion, the bankers Of N. Y. have agreed
to recommend the Tennessee Bondhold-
ers to accept the debt proposition of so
per cent. principal with 4 per cent. inte-
rest.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-04-29
PAuL's TESTIMONY.

Now comes one who was once the
bitterest enemy that Christ has ever
had. II Ia Paul As no comes before
you there is nothingromarkable In his
appearance, but without nm army he
shook the world like an Alexander or
Napoleon. Oh, that we could hear
all he has TO say Of Jesus as the Son
OF God Would that ! could call
down as witnesses the angels who
were In heaven when Christ left 1t
and when he returned, for they knew
all about him. Yet they have testi-
fed on earth-"Great tldings Of great
Joy, for this day Is born 5avIor'"--
There Ia ole more, Heaven forbid
that should fail to speak with prop
er reverence. Slowly and In q subdued
voice. God, the Father himself, has
spoken, saying-''l'bis Is My beloved
Son, In whom l am pleased My
friends. II the God Of heaven and
earth II well pleased with Jesus
Christ, may not you aud beP For
four thousand years the voice OF God
was hushed until II spoke those words.
Let both you and accept Jesus
Christ, and then God, the Father,
will be we'll ploased. He's the Chief
among ten Thousand, and the one al.
together lovely. He's the LILLY Of
the Valley and the Rose Of Sha-
ron" Oh. let the iiowor OF faith take
root aud blossom
As usual, the sermon closed With Q
prayer, and then Mr. Moody held Au
inquiry meeting.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-06-19
NURSERY STOCK.

MAIDEN Rock, June l4th, 1879.
DEAR SIR;-I will either call at
your house myself within short
time, or will send reliable agent rep.
resenting our MAIDEN Rock NURSERY
who viii be glad to sell you as much as
youdesire of our choice Nursery Stock,
which contains all the reliable stand
ard trees, and the choicest of the Crab
and Hybred varieties. We also, this
season, intend to make it cur special
business to replace all stock that has
been previously sold in Pierce aud adj
joining counties. which has failed. as
per agreement. We viii dodge none
Intentionally. We solicit favors in
the future from the farming commune
ty who have so literally patronized us
in the past.
We warn you against Tree Pedlars
from Foreign and Imaginary Nurser-
les. Remember Pine Island and
Ohio.
]. R0SENBERGER..
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-06-19

Lake Elmo is twelve miles from st. Paul,
on the Saltwater 4 Taylor's Falls railroad,
which runs six daily trains each way, aud is
most beautiful SPECIFICATION high and dry,
and water pure and free from lime. One
hundred and fifty acres Of beautiful lawn and
woodland. Finest sail and row boats in the
State; an elegant steam yatch; swings, cro-
quet, billiards. bowling and shooting CALLER
les; archery; lawn tennis; gymnasium; good
fishing and hunting--these are few OF the
many attractions presented here.
The River Falls Cornet Band take great
pleasure in announcing TO their friends and
all who may desire TO attend their Pleas
ure Excursion and Picnic to the beautiful
Lake Elmo and surroundings. that no pains
ON their part have been, or will be spared to
render this a day of delight and comfort to
all participants.
Persons not wishing to carry their provi-
sions can be accommodated at the hotel.
Tickets for the round trip, 81. Children
under - years, halt price. Tickets tor sale
at c. Il. Davis Drug Store and the Post Office.
Train leaves River Falls at 7i55, A. NJ,
sharp Leaves the Lake al 40, P. M, arriv-
ing at River Falls at r. NJ Secure your
tickets on or before Thursday June 18th, 1879,
that the band may know how many cars 70
order.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-06-19

Crops of all kinds are looking finely.
ID. II. Filkins has the foundation completed
tor his new house.
School in district No 2 will close on We'd
nesday CT next week.
Mr.. Walters, student of the State Univer-
sity, is visiting friends here.
W. J. O'Tool lost a valuable horse recently
as also did Aaron Brackin. Cause unknown.
Our town is well represented at Ellsworth
this week, as We have two or three interest
ing cases there.
DR.. Young, of Prescott, delivered lecture
at the Presbyterian church on Sunday last
Subject: Temperance.
James Manion has purchased of M. T. Dill
the farm known as the Jacobs farm in the
town OF Clifton. Consideration, $4,000.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Foley were thrown
from their wagon while going to Prescott on
Monday evening of last week and very severe
ly injured.
II. S. Baker, our very efficient Superin-
tendent, paid us an official visit recently.
He appears to be as deeply interested in his
work rs ever.
If the gentleman who wrote the locals
signed Occasional will take the pains to in
form himself, he will find that Colonel Dill
is not an overseer of the town of Oak Grove,
and that we have had and still have just as
good in the town.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-06-19
LOST CREEK

Van has a $3.50 new buggy.
The Board OF Review meets this year Jun
30th.
L. S. Lewis has built new board fenc
around his meadow lot.
Two stray cows at Lost Creek. II not TAX
en- soon will be advertised.
w. o. Lewis Is home on a visit from New
Richmond where he is at work in black
smith shop
Mr.. Meehan is gathering In the lambs ano
shearing tor the wool growers of this section
He Is an excellent shearer.
J. C. Lewis has purchased 5000 feet OF lum
Der. new house contemplated. He alst
has purchased span of No. roadsters will
a view to organ and sewing machine selling
Send in your orders.
Miss Cecilia Hurley closed her summe
school in No 4, last Friday. Her departur
to Minnesota is regretted by her many friend
here.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-06-19
DIAMOND BLUFF.


Wheat 80 cents
| Haying wages will be low.
No meetings on Sunday last week.
Diamond Bluff will have a celebration.
Plums and berries will be plenty soon.
Another cargo of wheat left last week.
Nero Bros. will rebuild their barn soon.
The orchards never looked finer than now
Two meat wagons visit Diamond Bluff now
Buggy riding and fishing are leading pas
times.
Several OF the boys went on the excursion
Sunday.
Rev. WEIGH attended quarterly meeting
this week.
ON Sunday.
The sand bar in front of town is moving
down river.
c. II. Grant has one of the finest orchards
in town.
Mr.. Cuppet will deliver the Grafton here
the Fourth.
John Flnrich. OF Hastings, while returning
from the down river trip on Sunday night
last, fell from the excursion boat and was
drowned near Diamond Bluff. Report hath
it he was intoxicated.
Ed. Coulter has returned from Big Stone
Lake, and he reports some OF the people i'll a
far way OF losing their crops. The vOracious
hopper has made its appearance once more
and is doing fearful damage. He says that in
some places they take the wheat so clean
that the fields are as the streets in Diamond
Bluff. That is pretty bare. Mr.. Hill and
some others of our town lose considerable by
the destroying hopper.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-06-19
CLIFTON.


All aboard Tor the picnic
]. Smith has fine piece of corn.
G. w. Shelton il hauling lumber for his
barn.
G. W. Beers has finished his term of school
at Stay tIsirie.
Chgs Eastman has the contract for furnish
ing n, Schofielo's house.
ed to be present and bring their baskets
Picnic grounds at Clifton Hollow.
Ye fsait-tree man, RoseHberger, of Maiden
Rock, is interviewing the farmers.
A goodly number of our farmers have pur-
chased self binders fol this summers harvest.
There was picnic last Saturday at Dale's
grove by the Good Templars of Pierce Valley.
Matt. Dill has sold his farm the Jacobs
plteel to Manion Of Oak Grove. Considera-
ton, ss 600.
DanI Currier raised his barn Tuesday. It
Is one of the largest IN town. being 40x76
with "a #. posts.
II. N. Bascom has been making a marked
improvement on his place by breaking out
the hedge row along the road.
Fishing parties are unusually numerous
this summer, and the creek is the sboss
place 20 fish in, because one can fish for =
month aud perhaps catch duoking az well
as good many mosquito bites.
A picnic next Saturday by the Good Tenn
plars III Glenwild Lodge. All friends OF Tenn
perance and their friends are cordially iavit-
ed TO be present and tring their baskets.
Picnic grounds at Clifton Hollow.