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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-01-23

One mars described to me his night Of
p3ril-twt eve hours in the water cliuging
t. the mas, after day Of great labor,
bbat about by winds and waves. One Of
tlleir number Vas washed away. ave
threw him 4 roFe and would have lashed
him to the mast but be was too weak to
htNd ON "How did you feel when you
sag lin going down. some one asked.
COB, did NOT mind much, for ! thought
WI must all go soon; did not believe
wa could hold out long, for every time
TIA. waves rolled up we had TO duck our
hGads under water SO as not to be swept
of He stopped talking for minute as
ifif we're more than he cared 70 think
about. and then he said But t1at man
was the only single man amongst us. BE
ba,1 no wife and no children, and that is,
I believe, the rrason he could not hold
cut. | think it was my wife and my
home which kept me alive that night. If
/ had not remembered them I should
have let go many timer Cor. Boston
transcript
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-01-23
The Windsor Hotel.

New York, was never so we'll palropizas,
IN the winter season, as now. This il an
evidence OF an improvement in business
generally, and the result of reduced
prices.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-01-23

From the very complete tabuIated statement
which the circular contains, we extract the fol-
lowing, indicating the geographical sections in
which the failures for the past yeat have oc-
CURED, with the percentage, average, ETC., in
each locality:
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-01-23

When is a man II years oldF This seems
exceedingly simple question, yet It took a
Judge in Philadelphia some time to decide Il.
At last the opinion was given that in point OF
law man is II the day before the 2lst birth
dav.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-01-23
THE INDIAN BUREAU TRANSFER.

The Report of The Congressional Committee
Some of the Testimony Idd'sced.
Washington Special (Jan. - to Chicago Times.
The testimony taken by the joint commit
tee upon the transfer of the Indian bureau
to the war department has been printed.
The report will probably be delayed for some
weeks waiting for additional documents. 1t
is probable that there will be three reports
one against the transfer, one in favor of it,
and a third recommending that the war dc
partment take charge of the warlike Indians
The committee during the summer visited
many warlike Indians as well as peaceabie
ones. and sought to obtain their views on the
subject of the transfer. The opinion of
Chief Joseph. of the Nez Perces, and of
Bogus Charley, of the AIodocs, was taken.
The Chief Joseph, in his testimony, said
that he did not like his present country. He
would be glad to 60 to farming, and wanted
to 60
ANYWHERE he PLEASED.
He wished laws for the indians as for the
whites. There were portions of his testi-
mony that were eloquent. He spoke of lib
ertv in a very inpessioned manner, and
thought everybody should be as free as air.
He did not want to be kept as the white men
keen their prisoners. He did not wish to be
eorrale1 as animals are in little reservation,
but wished to go where he pleased. He
said: Everything in the old home is dear
to me. Our lands, our cattle, Our horses. our
streams of water are dear to u.s." AS to the
cause of war, Chief Joseph said that Gen.
How ard forced it upon his tribe. They did
not want to leave their old homes, end want
ed to talk about il. Gen. Howard
FORCED THEM TO LEAVE,
giving them thirty days, and sent soldiers
on their tanks while they were leaving the
reservation. This statement Gen. Howard
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-01-23

A tenant hal been lmportuned so fire.
ouratly for his rent that, ia a climax of
desperation, be turned 70 the landlord
with the cogent and conclusive retort:
NOV, you needn't put on so many airs,
old man WY owe enough in this
town 10 buy 03, all your old houses"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-01-23

The breaking up Of the ice in the Ohio
river is do,rg COED deal Of damage at Gin
ciEnaN and other points.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-01-23

The failures are also given by quarters for
the last four years, those for 1877 and 1878,
being as follows:
Daily globe., 1879-06-03
Illinois judicial Elections---Democratic
Victory In Chicago.

CHICAGO, June 1.-The judicial elections oc.
CURED in Illinois to-day, circuit judges being
elected in the various districts and also three
jud es of the supreme court in this circuit.
There were regular Democratic and regular
Republican tickets. The result will not be
known until after midnight for, although
there was very light vote, there
was great deal of scratching, scarcely
any Of the votes being straight out partisan.
The impression seems to prevail that the Dem
ocratic nominees carried tho city by consid-
erable majority, and that the Republican nom
inees generally received a majority of votes in
the country towns. Nothing whatever is known
of the result outside Of this city.
CAno, ILL.,, JuEe 2.-Returns from three
wards give Mulkey, Democrat, for supreme
Judge. 1SS majority. The same wards give the
following vote for circuit judges: Republican,
Baker $40, Harker $50, McCastney 800. Dem.
ocrats, Crawford $40, Browning 2oO, Lans-
den 1896.
CHICAGO, June 2, 1880 P. x.-Returns nearly
complete from the city show. that the entire
Democratic ticket is elected with majorities
averaging about ten thousand. The returns
from the country towns will considerably les
sen these mAjorities but will not alter the re.
| suit. About half the usual vote was cast.
Booth ran largely ahesd and Reed far behind
on the Republican side, while Rogers led al
the Democrats by 1000.
Daily globe., 1879-06-03
WILLOW WIELDERS.
TIE Race for the League Championship,

= IE1 IsdCe hOT sHe LeaSue CNaLnptOnSn1p---
Chicagos Whitewash Yesterday.
The result of the plays by the league clubs
last week, was fruitful of some surprises,
notably three more defeats in succession of
the Bostons by the Chicagos, two of which
were whitewashers, aud making six success
sive defeats for the Hub representatives by
the Chicago willow wielders. The Provid-
ence club improved its opportunity by ad-
ministering three defeats to the Buffalos,
thus retaining second place, for which it
was tied with Boston at the end of the
previous week, while Boston has dropped to
fifth place. Syracuse and Buffalo have changed
positions, the former now being tied with
Cincinnati for third place, while Buffalo has
dropped to sixth position, with Troy next
in the descending scale and Cleveland still
last The following is tho record to date:
Daily globe., 1879-06-03
miscellaneous.

LONDON. June 2.-Cer.ain females of the
royal family of Burmah for whose safety the
British government stipulated, have been
placed in irons and will probably be starved.
CALCUTTA, June 2.-There have been plenti-
full rains here and in the neighborhood during
the last week. There is every reason to believe
the rainfall has been general.
LONDON, June 2.-vice Admiral Seymour,
of the British navy, in the morning Post, says
the facts concerning the recent naval engage
ment off the Peruvian coast are that the Peru
Wan ironclad turret ship Huascar sank the
Chilian wooden ship Esmeralds, and that the
Peruvian arnor plated ship Independence in
pursuing the Chilian wooden ship Cavad onga
ran on reef and was wrecked
Daily globe., 1879-06-03

has not yet reported. He did not think the
Vermont document forgery, but it presented
only one side Of case and he wanted both
sides to appear.
RIVER IMPROVEMENT.
The morning hour expired add McDonald's
resolution went over, and the Senate proceeded
to consider the unfinished business, being
house bill to amend an act approved March 4th,
1873, making appropriations for the construc-
tion, etc., of oertain works on the Great Kena-
wha and Kentucky rivers. The bill authorizes
priation for the purchase OF sites for such i'm
Senator Conkling opposed the bill and called
attention to the extent to which tho national
government is going in the name of improving
the highways of commerce. He believed the
authority Of Congress, as rightly underetood, is
confined to national highways, national rivers,
and to harbors on the seaboard and in great
lakes.
Senator Hereford pointed out that in his
case the appropriation had already been made
and the bill only authorized the use of q part
of it in particular wsy. He also claimed the
authority found in the constitution, for con-
gress to legislate to ''assist navigation" COW
In the debate which ensued, Senator Conk-
ling took occasion to rally Senator Beck lon
having with impunity introduced and had
printed in the Record part OF one of his
speeches, the whole of financial report for
quoting partially from which without note or
comment, Conkling ahd he had been covered
with abuse by democratic senators and 9TH
ers. The bill was read third time and
passed. Yeas 20; nays 13.
Senator Anthony called attention to the
title of the bill and asked how the bill of
which this is amendatory could have been
approved on March 4th, 1879, when Congress
was not in session that day.
Senator Davis, of West Virginia, said the
bill as enrolled purported to have been ap-
proved March 4th.
Senator Anthony said he would not move to
amend the title of the bill just passed but it
was question for lawyers whether bill ap-
proved when Congress was not in session was
good law. The Senate took up tho House
bill to abolish post roads, and without acting
thereon adicurned.
Daily globe., 1879-06-03
House Of Representatives.

q
NEW BILLS.
WASHINGTON, June Ain the House, under
the call of States, very many bills were intro
dnced and referred, among them the following:
By Mr.. Wise-For taxation of promissory
notes, bonds and mortgages, and making it un-
lawful to exact more than 5 per cent. interest
By Mr.. .Samford-ProhibitinR funding Unit
ed States bonds payable in currency into coin
bonds. Also. to substitute legal tender cur
rency for national bank currency.
By Mr.. Springer-Prohihiting any soldier be-
ing stationed within two miles of any place
sentative IN Congress is being held, and from
leaving his barracks for anv purpose except
that Of relieving guard or casting his vote on
the day of election.
MISSISSIPPI RIVER COMMISSION.
The bill for appointment of the Mississippi
river commission and appropriating $175,00
to meet its expenses was passed.
ANOTHER VOTE.
Columbus Upson, successor to the late GuE-
tav Schleicher, was sworn in as representative
from the State of Texas, taking the modified
oath.
VOTING TIE FUNDS.
Mr.. Wright, chairman of the labor commit
tee. moved to suspend the rules and adopt the
resolution appropriating $4,000 for expenses OF
that GSkhmittee Agreed to.
FREE TOBACCO.
Mr.. Kenna moved to suspend the rules and pass
the bill authorizing producers to sell 500
worth of tobacco on the farm where produced
free of tax and without requiring license there.
for. Defeated. yeas liz, nays 80, not the nec:
essary two thirds in the affirmative.
INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION
Mr.. Cox, chairman of the committee on for
eign affairs, moved to suspend the rules and
adopt joint resolution in relation to the in
ternational exhibition to be held at Sydney and
Melbourne, Australia in 1879 and 1880. Passed
yeas 1873, nays g.. It appropriates $4,000 te
provide for representation Of the United States
at those exhibitions.
APPOINTMENTS.
The Speaker announced appointment of Up
son on the committee of military affairs and
enrolled bills; of Mr.. johnson as visitor to tht
military acadamy at West Point, and of Mr.
Myers, of Indiana, visitor to the naval acad
envy at Annapolis. House adjourned.
Daily globe., 1879-06-03
bling talk, participated in by many, and
filled with spicy anecdotes and funny rem

Is r4
DR.. Murphy took up the subject and made
the clever speech of the evening, which pro-
voked no little laughter. He concluded by
declaring he was proud to be an old settler.
He came to this country when young
and had grown up with 1.-The weighed 1872
pounds when he first came here, and he
grew with the country, 'sjust look at me
now" said the doctor, aud his 300 pound
ayoirdupois was gazed upon.
A suggestion was made by Capt. Blakeley
that all the old settlers furnish their pic
lures, and that they be kept
among the archives for future
generations to behold what manner of man
the old settler was.
Judge Goodrich favored the proposition,
and after long desultory talk. during which
some fun was poksd about vigorously,
whether old pictures or young pictures he
furnished. The matter, on motion of Hon.
II. l.. Moss, was referred to the executiv,
committee together with Secretary Goodrich
and Corresponding Secretary Williams to fix
the matter up. Mr.. Larpenteur made few
remarks by invitation, after which the old
settlers adjourned for one year.
Daily globe., 1879-06-03
GEN. JAMES SHIELDS.

Sudden Death Of the Hero of Two Wars
and United States Senator from Three
States-Brlef Review Of tho Prominent
Events In His Busy and Honorable Lite.
OTTuMwA, H.. .June2 General James Shields,
late o. 8. Senator from Missouri, died sudden
" in this city at 1880 last evening. On Sab
bath day he had appeared In usual health. ate
heartily at six. He wrote several letters but
just before retiring complained Of pain in the
chest and soon thereafter said to his niece that
he was dving.
In thirty minntes he expired. sinking in his
chair and remaining conscious to the last.
he lectured in this tity on Wednesday even
ing last and had remained here visiting rela-
tives.
His remains leave here for his home in Car
rolltown, Missouri, At o'clock this evening.
BIOGRAPHICAL.
Gen. Shields was born at Atmore, near
Dungannon, Tyrone county, Ireland, De-
cember IL, 1910; emigrated to America
about 1926. He pursued his studies until
1882, when he went to Illinois, and COM
menoed the practice Of law at Kaskaskia. In
1886 he was in the legislature Stale audi
tor in 1889 judge Of tho supreme court in
1843 and in 1916 commissioner of the
general land Office. He had served as lieu
tenant in the Florida war appointed by
President Polk brigadier- general July l.,
1876 and for his distinguished services in
the battle of Cerro Gordo, in which he was
dangerously wounded, was breveted major
general also severely wounded in the battle
of Chapultepec. In 1848 he was appointed
Governor of Oregon Territory, which he
resigned ; he was elected United States
Senator from Illinois in 1885 !; subse-
quenely he took up his residence in Mime
sofa, and in 1858-60 he was elected United
States Senator from that State at the end
of his term he went to California.
| Upon the outbreak of the rebellion he
promptly rendered his services to the gov.
ernment and was made brigadier- general of
volunteers in August, 1861. On the death OF
Gen. Lander he was assigned to his COM
mand and gained the battle of Winchester,
at which he was severely wounded. Aftsr
the war he took up his residence in Missouri
and remained in private life until 1879, when
he was elected to fill the vacancy in the
United State Senate, caused by the retire
ment of Senator Armstrong, and served to
the close of the Forty fifth Congress. Since
then he has been engaged in leoturing.
Daily globe., 1879-06-03
Panama.
R1orous pRocEED1,

NEW YORK, June 2-The session of the Pana-
ma House has been characterized by more dis
graceful disorder. The people in tho galleries
openly expressed their contempt and hatred of
certain members whose hostility against the
executive have been most marked, and those
members increased the disorder by making
most impassioned attacks against the president
of the republic. The populace replied with
volleys of stones. Members used their revol-
vers in return. Things got to such pass by
May 7th that Gen. Trujello, with battalion of
colonial guards, cleared the galleries, adjourned
the sessions and escorted members home
Daily globe., 1879-06-03
The New. Chamber of Commerce Organf-
ZatiOn.

The old board of directors of the chamber
of commerce met yesterday morning and
after the roll call, Capt. T. j. Barney, from
the committee on elections, reported the
names of the new board of directors elected.
The old board then adjourned.
The new board was then called to order
and Capt. Barney moved that Gen. d. b.
Sibley be elected president for the ensuing
year. The secretary was unanimously in
structed to cast the vote of the chamber for
Gen. Sibley. The General returned thanks,
saying he felt highly honored by the election
and he would acopt on the same condition as
he had previously done, viz: That he should
be permitted to retire at any time if bis
health or other reasons required. The other
officers were unanimously elected as follows:
First Vice President-T ]. Barney.
Second Vice President-Russell Blakeley
Secretary-W. D. Rogers.
Treasurer. Willius.
The board then adjourned
Daily globe., 1879-06-03

WASHINGTON, June 2.-The funeral of Hon.
Eben G. Ingersoll, brother of Col. Robert G..
Ingersoll, of Illinois, took place at his late
residence this afternoon. The ceremonies were
extremely simple, consisting of viewing the
remains by relatives and friends and q funeral
Grafton by Col. Robert G.. Inger-
soil, brother of deceased. A large
number of distinguished gentlemen
were present, including Secretary Sherman,
Assistant Secretary Hawley, Senators Blaine,
Voorhees,, Paddock, Alllson, Logan, Hon. Thos.
Henderson, Gov. Pound, Hon. VIM. NJ. Nor
Fishback and others. The pail bearers were
Senators Blaine. Voorhees,, David Davis, Pad
dock and Allison, Col. Ward 81. Lamon, Hon.
Jeremiah Wilson, of Indiana, and Hon. Thos.
A. Boyd of Illinois,
Daily globe., 1879-06-03
Wilhelmi.

The lovers of music will not forget that
tonight will signalize the first and only ap
pearance in this city of the great master of
the violin, Whilhelmj. The New York
Tribune, in speaking of his pla ying at the
symphony concert there recently, says:
The glory OF the concert was the playing of
Wilhelmj. The great artist, inspired perhaps
by his great programme, q responsive audience.
in magnificent temper. We hardly know what
to say of his performance of the Beethoven
allegro, without seeming to fall in extravaganza.
The gigantic breadth of the Interpretation, the
astonishing richness and homogeneousness of
the tone, the fine, deep flavor of the sentiment
-poetic.yet SO manly and 80 healthy-weLt far
beyond the highest achievements of this grand
style of all other violinists we have heard,
while in mere technical finish the performance
seemed to us unsurpassable. The audience
took fire. Everybody's blood seemed to
run faster as Wilhelmj went on !;
after the cadenza (his own) the house
hardly restrained itself during the few
to their feet and cheersd, and called back the
triumphant artist again and again. He played
then his beautiful transcription of Walters
Prize Song from the Meistersinger,' the
orchestra furnishing subdued and nightly
colored accompaniment above which the solo
instrument was allowed to sing, a. it should.
How truly Wilhelmj has preserved the flavor
of this famous air, which seems to ke full of
the spirit of youth, hope, peace, and sunshinel
In the Bach Chaconne perhaps he made even a
more remarkable impression than in the con-
certo. We cannot believe that the majestic old
master would have had his immortal piece
otherwise played than it was by this majestic
and reverent artist, with superb poise and as
surance, perfect rhythm. strong arm that
never tires, and delicate hand for which no
graces are too fine.
Wilhellnj will be assisted by Miss May
Bryant, q charming mezzo-soprano, and
by Mr.. Franz Rummel, pianists of
great renown on the other side of the
water.
Daily globe., 1879-06-03

Duluth Neus: The ST. Paul and Duluth
docks are now about completed, and are
very material addition to the shipping facili-
ties of this port. The total frontage is 75O
feet, 400 feet running parallel with Munger,
Markell & Co.'s elevator, and the remainder
on the slip and lying towards Superior
street.
It is announced that DeGraf, Swift coun-
! ty, is soon to have newspaper.
Daily globe., 1879-06-03
MANS MISFORTONES.
RECORD OF DIsASTERS BIZ WIND,
WATER AND FIRE.
John March, . Vet rinary Surgeon, Drown
ed In the Zumbro, near Rochester
Patrick Davrin Killed by tho Cars 1T Red
Wing-A Cry for Aid from tho Path Of
tho Kansas Cyclone-Thirty Deaths Re-
ported from One Locality-Ravases by
Fire-MiscellaneOus.
DROWNED.
Especial Telegram to the Globe.

l~tS~e~> ~SASS~~>>s " s~sS SsS~SsJ
ROCHESTER, Mimi, June John March,
veterinary surgeon, while crossing the Zumbro
river nine miles south of this city. was
drowned. He left his home At P. n. Satur-
daa and reached the ford 1T about o'clock.
He could have crossed the bridge. but it was
thought he intended to water his horse, and
entered the stream, mlsjudging the depth, tho
river having raised several feet owing to the
late heavy rains. The buggy was tipped over
and he. with the horse. was drowned. The
wheel tracks were seen Sunday morning by
parties, but mono noticed on the opposite side,
and search was at once instituted that re-
suited in finding the horse eight rods below.
and his body about two rods further down. It
was brought to this city ut o'clock last night.
He leaves wife and several children.
THE KANSAS CYCLONE.
ST.. LOUIS, June IA st. Joaeph, Missouri,
dispatch says dispatch from Murry, KS, dated
June 1st. $40 P. M, reports 30 deaths certain
and So persons badly injured in the recent cy-
clone. The people want money to get the
necessaries which are not at hand. Ten were
buried to-day. From 80 to 60 families at
Frankfort, Kansas, are houseless and destitute
of clothing, provisions and farming imple-
ments. The citizens of that place donate e700
and more is needed. A dispatch from Sedalia,
June O. 7:SO A. NJ, says rs to 100 persons are
destitute of everything. In the vicinity of
Beattie bedding and clothing is in great de-
mand.
The following is the list of killed at or near
Irving: Mrs. Span, g. Buckmaster, aged IS;
Elizabeth Buckmaster, aged g; Alice Buck
mastee, aged 6; E. Buckmaster, aged S; Celes-
| tia Buckmaster, aged 2; Clinton Keeney, aged
60.
SHOT HIS BROTHER.
SCRANTON, Pa, June 2.-Peter Powell fatally
shot his brother Yesterday. while engaged in q
dispute about property. Peter was arrested.
DIED OF HIS WOUNDS.
CINCINNATI, June 2.-Mr. Will E. Block. tho
! tobacco merchant, who was shot by the colored
draymsn, George Price. on Friday, died Of his
wounds this morning.
LOSSES BY FIRE.
| SHREvEPoRT, La, June 2.-The fire which
broke out in the grocery and bakery of O. 81.
Theuard, on the levee, burned three two-story
brick stores and damaged three adjoining
buildings. The occupants were Hill & Dingle,
Abe Dreffus. J. H. Stephens, J. G. Soahe. Gregg
d Ford, and Herman & Mooney. Loss, $56, 600;
insurance, $4,000.
BUFFALO, June Fired Smiths saw-miu at
Tonawanda was burned. Loss, $50, 900; insur-
anoe, Ola. 600.
DETRoH, June "A FIRE at Whitehall, Mich,
4 yesterday, destroyed Dalton's saw-mill. Loss,
3l2. 900; insurance, $1l 600.
l
Daily globe., 1879-06-03
ALL AROUND THE GLOBE.

The miners of the Exceleior coal company.
at shamokin, Pa, have stopped work, the
April wages not being paid.
Aheavy shock of earthquake was felt at Ber.
muda May 28th. There was no loss Of life.
Daily globe., 1879-06-03
NATIONAL NOTES.
CONGREsSIONAL PROCEEDINGS and
GENERAL CAPITAL NEWS.

A Radical Practice Coming Back to Worry
its Inventors-A Complaint of Sena-
tor Edmunds Answered by Senator
Thurnam-New Bills and Other House
Proceedings-JudEo Dillon's Resignation
Accepted-Three Million Dollars for Ar
rearagcs of Pensions this Month--NIiscel-
laneous.