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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26
international Money Orders.

DR.. Chas. F. Mcdonald, superintend-
ent of the money order system of the
United States gave a Chicago Times cor
respondent an interesting account of
the new postal money-order rules be-
tween this country and Europe, which
will go into effect about April l, 1880.
These rules are the result of the work
of the money order convention, held in
Europe last fall, at which DR.. Mcdonald
represented the United States. Under
arrangements recently concluded with
the English and German postal admin
istrations the mode of transacting in
ternational money-order business will
be much simplifed, and the cost re-
duced both to the department and the
public. When the relative values of
gold and currency were subject to con-
slant fluctuations postmaster IN this
country who was called upon to issue
an international money order, was I'M
able to inform the remitter as to the
exact amount which he must pay in
order to transmit given sum IN the
money of the country. He was
obliged to fill up and deliver to the re-
mitter receipt for sum of money
in the currency of this country, and to
forward to the postmaster at the ex-
change office of New York a receipt
for that sum. The postmaster at New
York, upon the dav of receipt of this
certificate at the Office. made CONVEX
sion from the currency of this country
into money of the country of destina-
ton, and returned to the issuing post
master for delivery to the purchaser of
the order coupon containing, for his
information. statement of the amount
which his money produced in the
country of destination. The post,nas-
ter at New York was further under the
necessity of making cut lists of interna-
tional orders for transmission to ex-
change offices ut London and Cologne,
the latter ofhees causing payment to be
effected through postmasters in their re-
spective countries by drawing money
orders upon them in favor of the payees
mentioned in the lists. Since gold and
paper currency became equivalent in
value these complex systems requiring
large number Of blanks and a great
amount of clerical labor, became I'M
necessary. and the nostoffice depart
ment of the United States succeeded
last fail in securing the adoption OF the
modified systems with England and
Germany in the interest of sim plicity
and economy. Under the modified
system referred to above, the re-
mitter is 10 be informed by the post
master of the exact sum which he must
deposit in order to transmit 10 payee a
given sum IN money of the country of
destination. The order, furthermore,
Will be handed directly to the purchaser,
10 be forwarded by him 10 his cores
| pondent payee in England or Germany,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

as the case may be, and viii be paid
upon proper presentation by the latter
to the postmaster upon whose office the
order may be drawn. The amount to
be paid the countries in question for
efiecting the payment of orders drawn
in the United States will, under the
modified arrangements, be of / per
cent. of the gross amount of orders, In
stead of l per cent, the sum heretofore
paid, and this item of reduction, to-
gether with the great decrease in the
amount of clerical labor required, will
enable the department to considerably
lower expenses and fees charged the
public for the issue of foreign orders.
The convention concerning exchange
of postal money orders with France
will, if it receives the approval of the
French parliament prior to that date,
be put in operation on the 1st of April
next. 1t is similar in its character to
the conventions with England and Ger
many described above.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26
A TiMID SINGER.
Mile. MarimOn Refuses to Cross The
Bridge i'm ''La Sonnambula."
Detroit Post and Tribune.

1t seems that there was really no
shadow of excuse for Mile. Marimon's
refusal to cross the rustic bridge in the
sleep-walking scene in the third act OF
"La Sonambula" Monday night. Mad
emoiselle il very timid person and
has always insisted upon having a
double" in this scene. Some one who
resembled her in figure and costume
would cross the bridge and as the
double disappeared in the wings, Mari
mon would replace her and no one in
the audience would know anything
about it, Col. Mapleson finally tired of
this nonsense and told the capricious
singer that she must fulfill all require
ments of the role or submit to heavy
fine. When the scenery was arranged
for the third act, Marimon grew very
excited and insisted emphatically that
the narrow slender looking bridge was
unsafe and that she would not cross it,
The stage manager, M. Debreuil ex-
hausted all his powers of persuasion,
and in dispair sent for Col. Mapleson,
who was in private box. The gallant
colonel is afflicted with severe attack
of govt, which renders locomotion
difficult; but he painfully hobbled back
upon the stage and wanted to know
what was up. The stage manager wrinS-
ing his hands frantically and interlard-
ing his conversation with explentives
in very choice Italian, explained that
mademoiselle would not consent to
cross the bridge. To convince
her of the safety fthe structure, Col.
Mapleson who weighs two hundred and
fifty pounds, mounted the bridge him.
self. If the curtain could have gone up
Unexpectedly the audience would have
been astonished at beefy, side-whisk-
cred, elderly Englishman, of martial air,
with his left foot swathed in bandages,
unsteadily shutting over plank bridge,
three feet wide and ten or twelve feet
long. Still the sweet singer was OBJ
stinate. Then two brawny stage carpen-
tiers assembled the bridge and jumped
on it, and to further reassure her
rope was stretched across to serve as
substitute for q hand-rail No use
mademoiselle would not risk her prec-
ious neck, and as there was no time to
dress double, the only alternative was
to ring up the curtain and let things
take their course. When the villagers
pointed to the window of the old mill,
as Amina was supposed to appear, and
exclaimed: "She tremblesl she staggers!
courage, she is saved' as she was like
wise supposed to cross the bridge in her
sleep, the situation was rendered
ridiculous by the entrance of Marimon
from the wings. 1t is some satisfaction
to know that her obstipacy cost her
round fine imposed by the irate mana
ger.
Itrequired great deal of artiiice to
induce Marimon to make the sea
voyage; in fact, she was the victim of
false pretenses. When out at sea and
realizing her situation, she was over
whelmed with fear and spent most of
her time on the voyage Frustrated be-
fore the halfdozen crucifxes which
decorated her state-room. So great is
her timidity thatshe is in despair when
ever the prospect of a return voyage is
mentioned, and swears by all the saints
that she will never attempt it.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26
The Absurdity of the Tariff on Paper

One of the best illustrations OF the alb
surdity, not to say the atrocity, of the
protective system, is furnished by the
duties on printing paper and the ma
terials employed in its manufacture.
The consumption of printing paper in
this country is always fully up to the
supply. The consumption of no COM
modify has increased more steadily or
been maintained more uniformly. Up
on this uniform and steadily increasing
consumption the paper manufacturing
industry has as steadily grown and
thrivsn. No branch of manufacturing
industry has ever been more steadily
profitable; has ever been less subject to
periodical depressions, or has stood, up
on the secure basis OF its own over
present and ample market, in less dan
ger Of being depressed by any possible
competition of foreign manufacturers.
There has been no time in three-quar-
tiers ola century when the need of any
protection" against such competition
was realized by any American paper
mill. The duties onpaper and paper-mak-
ing nimaterials, imposedupon the false
plea of protecting American paper mills
against foreign paper mills, have been
simply needless, uncalled for tax on
the increasing diffusion of intelligence
and spread of knowledge among the
American people. This is the truth,
and the whole truth OF the matter.
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A Land Grant Decision.
Washington Telegram, nth

Inc attorney general has rendered
an opinion upon the question sub
mitted by the secretary of the interior,
touching the right of land grant rail
road, to deviate in constructing its road
from the line of route as definitely
adopted. The question arose in con-
nection with the grant to the state oil
Iowa, to aid in the construction of a
railroad from McGregor, westerly, the
point of the road between Algona and
Sheldon was built by the c. NJ. st. Paul
company, and it deviated from
the line of the route as sur
veyed and adopted by the McGregor
and Missouri river company. about live
miles at one point. The question as TO
what effect that detection would have
upon the grant was submitted by the
secretary. and the attorney general
holds that in order to entitle the state
to the land granted it is necessary that
a road should be constructed according
to the line of definite location. If a
different road is built, than that definite
ly located, it cannot entltle the state to
the benefit of the lands. The question
whether the road constructed is or is
not the road as definitely located is one
for the interior department to deter
mine, and which must be largely within
the discretion of the secretary. Some
detection must, in many cases, be ex.
pected, but there must be a substantial
compliance with The lire of location.
He also holds that while the state had
a right to fix the points at which the
roads should be constructed, it could
not thereby affect the right of the Unit
ed States.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26
Another ElOpement Scandal.
Fort Wayne Telegram

Ex-County Clerk Orlando Russell OF
Paulding, Ohio, has suddenly disappear
ed, leaving behind him beautiful
and charming wife and two children
aged respectively eleven and thirteen
years. He wrote his wife letter dated
at this city, stating that he had gone
west.to remain year, and perhaps
forever. He left his financial affairs in
in good shape. He had always lived
happily with his family, and bore an
excellent reputation. About the same
time he left married woman Of Paul
ding, known as Ella Clark, also disar-
peared, leaving her husband behind.
AS Russe's attentions to this woman
had previouly been matter of public
gossip, and as she is known to have
come to Fort Wayne, it is supposed
that she joined Russell here and went
west with him. Her reputation has, it
appears, been tainted before. This scan
dial following so closely upon the disap-
pearance of ex-Sheriff Ferguson, has
produced a great sensation at Paulding.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26
XaSpIina-

A new product made from petroleum
is Jelly called "Vaseline," which is OF
the greatest utility in medicine, phar-
macy and for toilet use. Physicians all
over the world have discovered It's great
value in the treatment of wounds, burns.
skin diseases, rheumatism, catarrh and
every ailment where remedy is need
ed, and in almost every hospital in
America and ElrOpe this substance is
| now in constant use, and is acknowl-
edged not only to be the best treatment,
but also one of the most important re-
cent additions to medicine. 1t is put
up i'll bottles by the Caeesbrough Man.
ufacturing CO., of New York, and as a
| family remedy it is without doubt the
best in use. Its healing and pain allay-
/ ing qualities being superior 30 those OF
any known substance, while the speedy
relief it affords for piles and chilblains
/ is almost magical. AS an emollent,
I Vaseline is way ahead Of anything else,
/ as it renders the skin smooth, soft and
clear, and our lady friends will find it
not only the best, but perhaps the sole
/ substance which will really preserve
| and restore to the complexion the hues
/ of youth, making the cheek like velvet
| and the skin like satin. The complex
ion powders in common use, are, as a
! rule. injurious to the skin and destruct-
i've of any complexion, while Vaseline
IL entirely healthful and beneficial.
| There is also made "Pomade Vasel-
| ine," which is said to be of great benefit
| to The hair, keeping it soft and glossy,
preventing and curing dandrutf, and
keeping the scalp healthful and free
from disease, and from those objection
able creatures which sometimes find a
dwelling there. Numberless instances
are cited of how by the use of this po-
made thin and failing hair has resumed
a vigorous growth. Both the pure Vas
cline and the pomade are put up in
twenty-five cent bottles and are to be
found at all first class druggists, and we
advise our readers to make trial oil
| this wonderful substance, and we think
they will find its claims to merit not in
the least exaggerated.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26
American Watches in Europe.

Take the business OF making watches
and clocks. A heavy duty was imposed
on The import OF these articles in Amer
lea. This led many to engage in the
business. Machinery vas soon invent
ed which at once reduced and perfected
the cost of production, and at present
the American clocks and watches are
sold for less than those of English and
Swiss manufacture in England and in
Switzerland. And yet | suppose that
the skilled labor in this is not cheaper
in America than with us. Therefore,
by sheer superiority of intelligence and
Of perfection of machinery, we have
been cut out by the Americans of a
trade in which we formerly held our
own.-L0nd0n Truth.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

Al old physician, retired from practice, having
Ind placed in his hands by an East India is
sionary the formula of SIMPLE vegetable rene
dy, for the speedy and permanent cure for con
sumption, bronchitis catarrh, asthma, and all
throat and lung affections, also positive and
radical cure for nervous debility and all nervous
complaints after having tested its wonderful curs
tive powers in thousands of cases. has felt ii his
duty TO make It known to his suffering fellows
Actuated by this motive, and q desire to relieve
human suffering, win send, free of charge, to al
who desire Il, this recipe, with full directions fol
preparing and using, in German, French or Eng
lish Send by mail by addressing with stamp
naming this paper, ". W. Sherar, lag Powers
Block, Rochester. N. Y.
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sworn to, and attested, and ennumer-
ates all the old mans property. The
filing of it looks as if Mr.. Swami in-
tended to do something more, and So
ciety is agitated. Swami Is supposed 10
be very rich, and this settlement was
intended to cut off other heirs. The
case will be contested, if Mrs. Swami at
tempts to possess herself, and the
lawyers are likely to get the money.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26
The Missouri NastOdOn.

Several years ago, a Dr.. Koch placed
on exhibition the bones of large an
imal he found in Gasconade county
Missouri. He had arranged the bones
with but little idea of their proper rela.
tionship, turned the head upside down
and represented it as having canine
teeth adapted to carnivore,-the tusks
in reality,-alleging that the animal fed
himself with his fore feet. j. d. Dana
the geologist, and o. G. Marsh, the pale
ontologist, went into an examination oil
the relics, effectually scalping the doc.
tor, and, while crediting him with being
an assiduous collector of bones, dubbed
him an ass and falsifier. The doctor
claimed he had found arrow-heads with
the bones, which would make it appear
that man was contemporaneous with
these mammals on this continent
However willing scientists might have
been to accept any proofs of such a
statement, DR.. Kcch's unsupported
claim of the arrow. head find was too
much for them to swallow in the alb
sence of indications in any other part OF
the country that man existed previous
to the last end of the tertiary formation
or just before the post-tertiary. Marsh
says there is considerable evidence OF
mans existing on this continent during
our pliecene, and DIR. Koch's arrows
would have added to the evidence had
not the falsehoods in which he was de-
tected discredited all he might say be-
yond the mere undisputed bone discov-
cry. Koch described the several layers
through which he dug to cxhume the
mammoth's remains, stopping only
short of the old led sandstone; when
the facts were proven that the mann
moth was found in a peat-bog, the
bones being pulled up from the muck
by reaching own poles and arms.
We thought these matters were set
tied long ago; but, to our surprise, here
appears Bryant's History of the United
States, with the capture of the Missouri
mastodon depicted on page IL. Bry ant
does not tell us the names of the saw
ages exactly, but he represents them
surrounding the dying nondescIipt,-
all of them. like the Cupids in Biddy's
valentine, with more bows and arrows
than breeches, striving to fill his hide
with paleolithic memorials of their ex-
istence, evidently fully conscious that
millions of years afterward DIR. Koch
was to beguile Bryant into recording
their arrowheads along with Washing
toms Ratchet and the nickle-plated
spade with which Grant planted the tree
in South Park, as among the utensils
worthy of being embalmed in the
American recollection.
In literature pretending to exactness,
no greater disservice can be rendered
truth-seekers than committing just such
blunders. Partisanship may be useful
in these fields, by enabling the judge to
discriminate between assertion and
condensation. Histories claiming
to be exact should have such matter
carefully sifted before introducing it to
readers as fact.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26
TIE PONCA INDIANS.
What Biss0p Hare Says AbOui Their
Treatment.
Washington Telegram, nth.

The senate special committee to in
vestigate the causes of the removal OF
the Poncas, took testimony this morn
ing from Bishop w. II. Hare, of the
Protestant Episcopal church, the mis-
sionary in charge OF the Poncas and
other Indians. He testified that from
the time of his first personal knowledge
of the Poncas, in 1873, up to the date
of their removal to the Indian territory,
they were in trouble on account of the
failure of their crops, by reason of
drouth and grasshoppers, and on ac-
count of raids and depredations at the
hands of the Sioux, and that they were
anxious to be removed from Dakota.
He had understood from high ana reli-
able sources that they gave their con-
sent to the removal to the Indian
territory, but when the time came
they were opposed to it. The
negotiations having been concluded,
and arrangements made, he thought it
essential that the government, having
gone that far, should proceed to their
removal 1t was then essential in or
der to preserve the authority Of the
United States among all Indian tribes
of that region. The Poncas had for
years been suffering from failure Of
crops and from incursions of the Sioux,
and the friends of the Poncas, who had
long been making Efforts for their well
fare, to have them fed and to provide
means for their protection, at last con.
eluded that it would be best to remove
them. He thought SO himself, and in
view of all circumstances, although
he knew it would involve hardships for
the Poncas, he united with Inspector
Kemble in telegram advising the de-
partment to stand firm in its determina-
ton to carry out the Poncas removal.
Bishop Hare, in this connection, in
formed the committee that he believed
the course of Inspector Kemble towards
the Poncas was straightforward, hon.
orable and philanthropic throughout.
The Sioux in making these raids upon
the property of the Poncas, violated
regulations against leaving their reser-
walton, but they were SO formidable a
tribe that the government was afraid
of them and was not afraid of the
Poncas.
Sen. Davis said it appears that the
SONGIuulCnt bOOh VIC OACdS away III
order TO keep the Sioux from hurting
them.
Bishop Hare. Yes, it may be looked
at in that way. You know Indians
have a common saying the better we
are the worse we are off, Indians who
kill and steal are likely to be provided
for"
Sen. Kirkwood. lis it not easier to
procure appropriations for warlike than
for peaceful tribes?'
Bishop Hare.-"I understand it is.
Senator Kirkwood said he asked the
question in order to show that congress
must take part ofthe blame for the con-
dition of facts referred to.
Senator Morgan--Was it the govern
ment's failure to protect the Poncas due
to the want of congressional appropria-
tions?
Bishop Hare-No: l think not. The
government authorities were afraid of
the Sioux.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26
THE hovs emnloyed in a barrel fac

THE boys employed in a barrel fac
tory at Saginaw, Mich, went on strike,
and wnen other boys had been hired in
their places the youthful strikers as
saulted them. No blood was spilled,
however, and no one hurt. The sequel
OF the story proved more interesting TO
the participants, however, than the fight,
for the assaulted boys procured the ar
rest of the whole clique, and after the
amusing and protracted trial Justice
Clark fined them each $40. which was
maid.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

The Kidneys are natures sluice.way to wash OIL
the debris a our constantly changing bodies II
they do not work properly the tssnbeis felt every
where Then be wise and as soon as you see signs
or disorder get package of Kidney-WOrt and
taAe it faithfully. 1t will clean the sluce-way 81
sand, gravel or Slime and purify the whole system
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26
TuE Scranton fPa.l RpubRcan asserts

THE Scranton pa Republican asserts
that the following story is true: Mr..
John Merchant came to this country
from England some ten years ago. and
settled in this city. His sister preceded
him some nine years, and until last
Saturday they did not know OF each
others whereabouts. yet they have
been both living in Hyde Park during
this time, and have attended the same
church. They spent last Sabbath to-
gether at his residence, and were as
happya couple undoubtedly as could
be found within the city,"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26
The mysteries 0

The mysteries Of baby's toilet were
altogether new to a little 4 year old, and
he carefully watched the bathing and
dressing of his little cousin. When the
little powder box was open, and the fluffy
brush was about to be used underneath
the baby's chin, he exclaimed, "Oh.
aunty, let me see you salt her."
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

You can't fool Quincy girl. When
her efellow" rises from mis- seat in the
theatre between the acts and says: 'tI'l
be back in moment" she dazzles him
with one of her most reliable smiles
and pulling him back with the remark
81 brought ONE with me-" coyly clips
into his hand pinch of cloves or roast
ed coffee.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-02-26

lie waited for his oyster stew
And drummed upon his plate
A solo with his knife and iOTk,
And thus did mediate:
II think one dish will not suffice,
| think | would not rue it
II | should take another dish;
I'll do IL yes I'll duet"
lie took, his stew, he took his two,
And then he heaved q sigh, o,
and murmured in the walters ear:
Another dish I'll trio"
Another, and another still
In fact, when he had ceased.
TINS human oyster depot had
4 quartet at the least.