River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-01-16

by a bard Of Georglans.
The Bismarck Tribune gives an &C.
count OF murder at that place, ON New
Years eve. Ja,aes Brooks was the victim
and the murderer was Corporal Rolanf The
murder took place at a baH or orgir given a.
hna>e Of i'll fame and wa the result Of an old
grudge. A first 6ght was begun, during
which Roland deew pl t j and hot Brooks
in thr head, killing him stantiy. Roland is
ia Jail.
personal ann l-U4ETTCAL.
The Pennsylvania legislature organized
Jan. 9TH.
The Congressional yellow fever CON-
mission concluded its labors in New Orleans,
Jan. s.
Lord Beaconfeld's equity symptoms
have greatly abated. His general health IS
unimpaired
Al New York, Jan. 8tb, Capt. Bogar
dus, in 5000 shots, broke 5000 glass balls
without a miss.
Subecr ptiens 10 the four per cent. Jan.
18th amounted to $685. $50, as stated in
Washington dispatch.
Anot.er Congressman Is dead. Repre-
sentative Schleicher &ied about II O'Clock on
the night of Jan. 10Th.
A Change Is soon to be made in the
Offices Of the United States collector and
Marshall Of New Orleans.
Gov ST John, OF Kansas, was inauug
rated, Jan 18th, with imposing ceremonies.
over 5000 people were present
Hon. Columbus Denno. ex secretary
OF the interior is dangerously i'll at his
residence ia Mount Vernon, OHIO.
The heath Of Representative Stephens
OF Georgia, is so far improved that he will
soon resume his seat in the House.
The Senate has cor frmed the appoint
ment Of Thomas L. Nelson as United States
Judge OF the district Of Massachusetts,.
Tie President las nominated, Nelson
q. Sherman postmaster at Cleveland his
term OF postmaster there having expired.
Repr, sentative Alexander Il. Stephens
is seriously iii with an attack OF neuralgia Of
Of the bowels. He is worse, physically than
for years.
Senator Thurman has sent a third
communication TO the Blaine Teller com
mitfee, caliir their attention 10 points 70 be
examined.
The Potter committee have resolved to
investigate the cipher kilograms, and ask the
House to grant additional appropriations
FOR that purpose.
Lord Beaconsfeld is reported to be
seriously Ill. The London Standard says the
doctors feel some degree of anxiety in re
gard to his condition,
Gen. Grant is receiving daily ovations
in Ireland He left Londonderry, Jan 7th, for
Belfast. At Coleraene a large delegation
presented him with an address.
The meeting Of the Potter investiga-
ting committee at Washington, has been de
l4yed on account Of the absence of Gen. But
Ter. BE was expected to be present Jan. 10th
The State legislatures or Minnesota.
Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Mis-
souria, West Virginia, Nevada, Maine, Ara
zouia, New York, and Illinois are noW in sess
ion,
4 court martial aas been appointed fol-
the trial 81 Lieutenant Commander Kells
who sent an extraordinary letter to Senator
kellogg, during the time Of the Yellow fever
epidemic in New Orleans.
A New York telegram Of Jan 8, says,
at Il o'clock at night MadoEa Anderson had
completed her S2Jth pedestrian quarter mile
in the same number Of consecutive quarter
hours.
Action in honor Of the memory Of
the late Caleb Cushing was taken Jan.
10th, by the bar Of the United States Su-
preme court at Washington. Secretary Eg-
arts presided.
Miss Fanny Davenport, the actress
denies that she is married. as recently state d
I D.. La DO
not even know the gentleman whose name
has been associated with her.
The Republicans OF Maryland, held q
State convention in Baltimore, Jan S. About
half the counties were represented. The Oh
ject was 10 reorganize the party, and appoint
new State central committee.
A New York telegram of Jan. 11th,
says. Thomas lord the millionaire, whose
marriage with Mrs. Hicks year ago created
such sensation, i, reported at the point Of
death. He IS about So years of age.
The Emperor and Empress OF Ger
many celebrate their golden wedding, Jan Il.
They have given notice that they DO not de.
sire personal gifts, but they would rejoice If
money instead he devoted TO charity.
The Postmaster General has written a
letter 10 Postmaster Palmer, Of Chicago com
mendiug him and his subordluaies ios Their
prompt, energetic aud intelligent action
when the POstofice building was totally de
stroyed by tire.
The king q Holland was maFrfcd TO
Princess Emma of Waldeck Pirmont Jan. 7th,
with great solemnlty. The duke Of SaXooy
and Prince William of Wurtemburg We're
witnesses. Prince Henry OF the Netherlands,
brother OF the king was unable to be present
on account ofiIIness.
At a caucus Of the Republican Sana-
tors at Washington, Jan. Iltb, committee
was appointed to report TO a future caucus
the success Of rrsumption Of specie payments
in remarks made r, assumption IN is bearings
on the public welfare generally was gl5rided.
The Senate finance committee is considering
the tobacco tax n secret session.
aISCELL-4N hsOUs.
The yellow fever has reappeared at
Rio Jaueiro.
severe earthquake shock was felt at
Jacksonville, Fla, ON the night of Jan u
i lasted thirty seconds
Business TAI ures Tor large amounts are
reported in New York, Boston, LeuisriIle,
Ky, and Detroit Mich,
The breaking up Of the Ice in the Ohio
river is doing good deal of damage at Gin
ciunsu and other points
Jan. 5, the [ S Treasury has uur-
chased 10000 ounces OF silver az prices
slightly below London rates.
A London telegram If Jan. y, saws.
the weardale iron and coal company have
discharged 800 men, because Of depression
In trade
Cornelius Yan Horn & Co. Of New
York city, dealers IN carriage hardware. have
failed with liabilities amounting 10 ever
$4,000
A severe storm was reported Jan. S.
from the central portion OF France The
wind blew with the force Of a hurricane, and
much snow fell
A Lvndon dispatch Of Jan 10. SAYS the
steamer Averiu al West Hartlepool from Bos-
ton reported terrific gales and the loss OF
most her live stock
A Boston telegram of Jan. IS, says i;