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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08
e. II. Davis Bulletin.

Hoofaline for sale by c. L. Davis.
CHICAGO, H.. Aug, Is, 1876.
have used Hagle & Co.'S. Hoofa-
line for the past two months. 1t has
produced the best results in every
case of Hoof disease for which it is
recommended. 1t is also the best
known remedy for bruises and raw
sores. pronounce it success and
recommend it to all horsemen.
DR.. +. S. BOWEN,
Vet. Surgeon, Fire Dent.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08
KsndaIl'S SPAWN Cur
FOR CATTLE.

WADDIEGTog, ". ". jan. issO
b. J. KENDALL & Co., Gentlemen.--1Ken
SPAWN Ours consider a truly beneficial rem,
edy FOR tht samoyal Of spavias and any other 81,
Rfgemcut on all animals well as horses 7
have fine Jersey heifer which lost sre.fourth OF
her bag Wi gareet, and remaiRe1 so until coming
IN u secc'' time, when we applied Your 'sKen.
dalis Spa&4g Cure" rubbing IL thoroughly, and Of
itcted complete cGfS. Believing it has no rival
a. linimegt, cbeerfully recommend its nso.
Yours &c WALTER RUTHERFORD.
ingortS" nd breeder Of fancy cattle, stock farm
Wad6.ngtoa ~ Y
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08
keniaII'S SPAWN Cure.

once L. $. Marshal, Western Dist. Of Michigan
kalama zoo, Apr. 18th. 1879.
Il. J. h'.hdalt, Enosbufgh Falls Yt.-Dear Sir
receive She two bottles Of your spawn cure for
WaTded q express In January last / am happy
10 state iNat j. performed all your advertisement
called tos In three weeks after / commenced us =
ing It, thu. SPAWN was entirely removed and val
liable hol.e restored to usefulness
Very truly yours,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08

The result of the election was cele-
brated Tuesday eve by free fight in
VOLTS saloon, in which three persons
were badly mashed" and the glass
front badly demOralized. Constable
Tozer promptly appeared on the scene
and with the help of others lodged
three of them in the cooler" to await
the light of Wednesday morn.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08
Town Affairs.

Below we give report of our town
election, together with the reports of
the treasurer and supervisors.
TREASURER'S REPORT.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08

Philetus Sawyer, j. W. Bishop, f.
W. Winter and - Spencer came
down in special train on Tuesday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08
MIR RED.
CORRECTED WEEKLY

RESPONSIBILITIES In River Falls, April
5, 1880, by Rev. n. T. Blakeslee, Nh.
FRANK jackson of Mason City, Ieva. and
MISS NELLIE STAPLES, Of Saltwater, Mimi
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08

There is more land granted to rail
roads i'll Montana than in any other
territory or state in the Union, ex-
cepting Texas.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08

Thunder i'll March is an old sign of
a good corn season. We have had the
thunder, now for the corn.-Er.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08

The exodus to the northwest is quite
extensive this season.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08

MIR. JOAN MUHLIG, Poyner, Iowa, sends us
the following communication: | have been
II sufferer with Rheumatism tor the last six
years; tried lots of medicines without any
success. Visiting one day the store of Messrs.
Wangler Bros, in Waterloo. Iowa, these
gentlemen induced me to try the ST. JACOBS
On, telling me that it had record as very
effective remedy. bought bottle, used 1t
regularly according to directions, and was
relieved of the ailmant from which | had sui
tered for SIX long years.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08

The first of a series of sociables by
the NJ. E. Church society will be held
one week from next Friday at Mrs.
Gibbs.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08

New goods arriving every day at
Haven's.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08

The JOURNALS extensive circula-
tion makes itavery effective advertis-
inc Medium
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08

Samuel Hyslop is the newly elected
mayor of the city of Hudson.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08

A nice line of ladies' walking shoes
lust received at Boxrud Bros.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08

y workman from the pinery named
Peter Cogan suicided by taking strych-
nine at the st. Croix House. Hudson,
last Tuesday night.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08

Oranges, Lemons. and apples at
Bradshaw'S.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08

GIRL WANTED. good, eXper'
fenced girl for general housework.
To commence May lst, 1880. Call on
or address Mrs. II. 5. MILLER,
4Q-tf Prescott. Wis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08

John Rusk, treasurer of the town
of Barron, Barron county, absconded
last week with 81 200 of public funds.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08

There was lively battle with the
Indians few days ago in the Yellow
stone region, where several of our boys
have gone to help locate railroad.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08

Imogene Cox has been engaged to
teach in the stone school house, Kin
nickinnic.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08
Hudson & River Falls Railway. Time Table
& IICiGO ST. PAUL & MINNEAPOLIS RAILWAY

r aims arrive and depart from Hudson as follows;
EASTWARD.
Day Express Arrives I:4 p. NJ, Dep. lao p. NJ
Nj ,ht - Arrives 9:05 p. NJ, Departs $40 P. n.
WESTWARD.
nay Express Arrives 1921 p. NJ, Dep. 1926 P NJ
NIGHT =" 4:49 A. NJ, " 4:5i A. NJ.
Accommodation leaves for St. Paul at 1850. Ar.
Iives, returning, at 500 p. NJ.
Through Trains to Chicago without change OF
cars Connections made at Camp Douglas for
Portage, Watertown, Milwaukee and points east
va. Grand Haven.
PULLMAN SLEEPING CARS on ALL THROUGH
TRAINS.
Erickets for sale to al limportant points By
ED. GRAVES Ticket Agent,
+. b. CLARKE.
Gen. Fr't Pass. Agt. st. Paul
r. W. WINTER, Gen. Supt., Hudson.
" A. SHRALL, Gen. Ticket Ag't, Chicago.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08
OLD ORGANS REPAIRED.

Call before purchasing elsewhere
and get my prices.
Sole State Agent for the celebrated
Western Cottage Organ. Agents
wanted in every county in the State.
Address, Ellsworth or Hammond,
Wisconsin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08

| Rev. Langlois will hold sevice at
the Episcopal church next Sunday
evening at seven o'clock.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08

The River Falls Cornet Band will
give a concert and dance at Hudson
next Wednesday evening, April 18th.
An excursion train will leave River
Falls at $50. All who wish to join
should procure tickets early. A grand
time may be expected.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08

The town of Trimbelle elected the
following officers on Tuesday: Super
visors. j. Severance, =. COoney, n.
C. Thurber; Clerk, j. 5. Rounce;
Treas, J. Mclaughlin; Assessor, John
Powers
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08
DIED.

McKAY.-In River Falls, April 3, 1850, SA-
RAH, wife OF Henry Mckay, aged % years.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08

Wisconsin is to be represented at
the sunday School Centennial Confer
ence in London, next June, by the
Rev. F. Lincoln Brown, a former res
ident of Appleton. He expects to
visit Egypt and Palestine before re-
turning home.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08
RIVER FALLS LODGE |. %. Of 0. f., No. 1879,

~Meet every Saturday evening at their hall
over q. |. APP Roberts store. Hour OF meet
ing, JPN.
All Brothers of the Order visiting our viii
Lage are cordially invited to visit us.
l.. S. ROUSsBvBLL, n. Il.
+. g. ScRIBEBR, R. S. 4O-lyr
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08
Chicago. Milwaukee & vt. Paul Railway
River Division. Time Table.

Trains arrive and depart from HASTINGS as fol
ows:
sGOIEG NORTH.
Arrive. Ids NJ Depart, l:5O A. N.
$50 p. NJ " 1866 p. NJ.
GOING SOUTH.
Arrive. 1917 PM Depart 1922 P. NJ.
sag P NJ S:5i 7.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08

Mary Fitzsimmons will teach this
summer in the Glass Valley district.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08

An exchange says silver half dol
lar weighs almost exactly half an
ounce. Consequently a letter weigh
ing no more than one of these pieces
may be sent for one three cent stamp.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08

A lot of boys shoes at IS cents a
pair at BoxRUD Bros.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08
Union LODGE No. 81, A. 0. |. u.
hRIyER FALLs. WISCONSIN

Regular meetings every Thursday evening.
All members should be present at the first
meeting in every month.
L. w. AUSTIN, NJ. w.
r.D NJ WOODBURY.. Recorder. %
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08

six offenders against law and order
took lodgings at the cooler last
Tuesday might've wife Washers,
two DRINKS, and two were nabbed for
interfering with official dignity.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08
|. FER FALLS LODGE A.F.&A.M.GO 1909.

Stated Communications on the LIST and Sd
Tuesdays ofevery month.
#. CLEARY, w. NJ.
W. II. SASDBRsoY, Secretary.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08

Geo. Peterson and alaska who
were arrested Tuesday for wife beat
ing, were sent to the county jail for
ninety days.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08
Statement Made Under Oath.

To When 1t May Concern:-In the year 1875 I
treated With Kendalls SPAWN Cure a bono spawn
OF sever@ months' growth, nearly half as large az
hens egg, and completely stopped the lamepess
and removed the enlargement I have worked the
Horse eyei since very hard, and he never has been
lame nor could ever see any dfferece In the size
q the hook joints since treated him with KEN
pALL'S SPAWN CURE. r. A. GAINES
EnosbWgh Falls. Vt, Feb. Is. 1879
Sworn and subscribed to before me this 25tb day
81 FebruSry, A. d. 1879. JOHN G.. JENNIE,
Justice of the euce
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08

The burning of Brackets Block,
| Minneapolis, on Tuesday morning en-
| tailed loss of Sill, 900.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08

G. l.. Bowman offers an organ for
sale cheap.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08

Miss Winchester, niece of W. II.
Winchester, who has been visiting fOI
short time with friends IN this place,
left this morning for Mortified, MINI.
to resume her studies in Carleton Col
IpCa
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08

Mr.. f. NJ. Dodge, of Hartland, or
dered a Western Cottage organ last
week of C. w. Youngman, who deliv-
cred him one with which Mr.. ID. is
highly pleased
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08
RIVER FALLS CHAPTER, R. A. NJ, No. IS.

Stated convocations Saturday evenings on
or Immediately proceeding the full moon OF
each month.
r. K. BoURN, Fl. p.
5. w. WILLIAMS, Secretary.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08

The frost is nearly out of the
ground.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08

c. w. Youngman has seven agents
in different counties in the State who
are working up fine trade for the
Western Cottage Organ. These in
struments are bound to take the lead
in the end. 1t
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08

Parties desiring to purchase Town Lots in
any of tire growing Towns along the line Of
the St Paul & Sioux City Rrailroad, should
address, HON. 5. MILLER, Field Aent,
WorthmgtOn, MINI.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08
BOOT & SHOE STORE.

Fl l.. WADsWoRTn, Manufacturer Of
Mhtens, Hosiery and every thing usually
kept in first-cass boot and Shoe store at the
lowest possible prices Custom work nnec-
ialitS. Repairing promptly and neatly done
Shop on Main Street first door south Of Gam.
erolGs bakery, River Falls. Wis. 9I.35
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08
The following speaks well for Mr.
YOungman' Pianos:

Yomgman' Pianos:
GREEN BAY, WIS.,, March %, 1880.
Mr.. C. w. YoUNGMAN,
Hammond, Wis.
KIND StR:-The Metropolitan Piano
purchased OF you arrived in due season.
We are greatly pleased with it. | think it
combines richness and sweetness in an un-
usual degree and the case is beautiful 1t
gives us pleasure to recommend it as a first
class piano. Mr. A. w Powers, neighbor
OF ours, says that he will take one on the
same terms you sold to me. Hoping to hear
from you at an early date, am
Yours Truly,
J. g. WALLACER
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08

The students of the Institute have
organized a debating society with the
following officers: Pres. T. j. Mean
drew; Vice Pres, Louie Burr; Sec,
Lincoln Parker; Janitor, E. w. San
derSOn.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08

The Company have established Local Land
Agents at Msdelia, New Tim, st. James, Fair
mont, Mountain Lake, Window, Heron Lake,
tulda, WoFthingt9n, Sibley, Luyerne, Rock
Rapids, and Edgerton.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08

The following were noted by the in
structress in the department of pen
manship at the Institute as the ones
who had made the most progress dur
ing the winter tern: A. A. Peterson,
Libbie Rasmussen, Jennie Burhyte,
Agnes Browell, Lizzie Wilson. Carrie
Bjersted, J. w. Crabtree, Willie How
ard, Gilmore Stephens. Rachel Moul-
ton.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08
Kendall's SpaVin Cure.

Send add3eSs for illustrated circular which we
think gi'ts positive proof of virtues No RENE.
d. has ever paet with such unqualified success to
our knowledge. for beast a. we'll rs man
Price 81 par bottle, or Six bottles for s.. ALL
DRUGGISTS have it or can get il for von or II will
be sent 10 agg address receipt Of price by the
pIopretOrs, DIR. b. KENDALL Co.
Lnnal.rra.lL Alrr ~
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08

The people of st. CrOiX county have
set June 18th for General Market
Day." and will meet at the fair
grounds in Hudson, bringing with
them their stock &C.. for sale or ex-
change. A good idea.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08

The town Of Troy reelected its old
officers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08

These Lands are situated in the Counties
Of Blue Earth, Brown, Watonwan. Martin,
Cottonwood, jackson, hurry, Nobles, and
Rock, in Minnesota, and in Osceols, Dickin-
son, Sioux, ana Lyon, in Iowa; and are offer
ed at low Prices on Long Time, with liberal
diseoun. for cash. Don't purchase home
for the future before You call upon or address
JAS. H. DRAKE,
Land Commissioner, st. Paul.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08
a. ~. LESTER.
DRAWING gs JOBBING.

Draying of all kinds done at reason
able rates. Orders left Vt the Post
Office will receive prompt attention. 5
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08

All who deal in Illuminating oils
should post up on the provisions of
Chapter 800 Laws of 1880. Any one
who shall, after the oath day of May,
sell oil that has not been inspected, or
having been inspected and rejected,
will subject themselves to severe pen
alties, upon conviction thereof.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08

Clothes bars-equal to about So feet
of line-at 81 80, at Ravens.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08

Is sure :: It's effects, mild In its action as It does
not BllstHr and yet It Is penetrating and powerful
to reach *ny deep sested pain or to remove any
pony EfE"tho ary other enlargement ii used for
several 5s'ys such as SPAWN splints Curb, calous,
spr'lns Swellin"s, any lameness and all enlarge
ments ctStFo joints or limbs, or rheumatism in
man shttor any purpose for which lniment IL
used foF 4fAN or BEAST It is now known to be
the pest eminent for man ever used. acting mild
and yet Certain in effects It is used full strength
with per get safety nj all seasons Of the year. IL
is now Down TO be excellent for saddle gals and
flesh WoEAds as it removes the soreness at once
aud asslsss in healing rapidly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08

Ladies' 3.Button Kids, so cts. per
pair, at Boxrud Bros.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08

John Green the contractor for the
new school-house was in town on
Tuesday making preparations to push
forward the work on the building at
once. The contract for making the
excavation was let and as soon as the
frost is out of the ground work will
commence in earnest.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08

silks and Satins, OF all collors, fol
trimming. at Boxrud Bros.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08

At the election in Ellsworth on
Tuesday officers were elected as fol-
lows: Supervisors, Wilson Kinney,
Fred Huber, r. Hanson; Clerk, Win
Moore; Treas. NJ. NJ. Sanderson; As
SCISSOR, c. Fenton; Justices, c. Fenton,
Nelson Kinney, J. Mumford; Consta-
bles, J. r. Moore, ID. Klingensmith,
J. Quinn.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-08

Mrs. Lydia p. Andrews who for a
few years past has made her home
with her son, DR.. A. ID. Andrews, suf-
fered a stroke of paralysis on Tuesday
last. After few hours she partially
recovered consciousness, but has no
use of her right side and is still in a
very critical condition.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1880-07-31
STATE NEWS.

Twenty-Five new money order office
/ viii be established in Texas on "a o
] August, next,
According to the census just compile
/ ted Falls county hns q population o
l5,l2j. 10 was 5000 in lo5O.- BaH
It is Cen. Maxey's opinion that Tex
as will roll mp oyer 100000 mnioriJ
for Hancock and win that banner bach
from Georgia.
w. w. Watkins, formerly uf Brcn
ham, committed suicide at Loadyille
Colorado, by taking,a dose of morphine
/ Dependency, resulting from % wild
and fast life was the cause.
Waco has commenced the erection
ola s 10000 opera house.
The new town ut the junction of the
international and Santa y railroads
in ALLAN county, il cullc,, Temple
In honor of the chief engineer Of the
road, hut as yet there are no marks OF
civilization about the place,
8astrop county has population OF
l7,l35.
Toxas has 5sj postoficcs.
Macn has commenced tho erection
Ola sI7,01J opera house.
Fort Worth Inns now grist mill
which cost $4,000, and will turn ont
two hundred barrels of iIour per day. ,
During the rain storm Mt Tehuacana,
ON Thursday, the residence of Mrs.
lclycrton was struck by Lightning.
damaging ii and knocking the whole
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1880-07-31
7 ELEG RA PHIC
PROCEEDINGS OF TIRE CONGRESS,
SIGNAL CONVENTION.
Seth Shepard Nominated by AcclamatiOn

Special telegram to the San Saba NEwsl
GEoRGErowN, TEX., July %, 1850.
Pursuant to a call of Col. Fred Carl.
ton, chairman of the democratic execu-
tive committee for the 9th congression-
al district, the delegates assembled
in convention to-day.
The convention was called to order
by the chairman at 70 NJ, and Col. ],
j. G. Whitehead was made Temporary
chairman and Nat Q. henderson tenn
porary secretary.
On taking the chair. Col. Whitehead
made an appropriate speech replete
with sound democratic doctrine.
The committees on credentials and
permanent organization were appoint-
cd.
The convention then adjourned till
after dinner.
The convention was again called to
order at 2 p, Al. J.P. c. Whitehead
of Travis county, was made perma.
nent chairman, and makes a mcst ex.
ceIlent presiding officer,
Hon. Seth Shepard was then placed
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1880-07-31

The democracy Of Burnet county
on the 18th inst. made nominations for
county Offices, and also named j. A.
Ramsdell as the choice of the county in
convention assembled for representa-
two in the legislature. Itisnot known
as yet that no will have more than one
, oppaaont Mr.. IIaywortl,, Of Nm1nnl1I
ty, though thore may be others yet to
come out. We think Burnett county
has had sufficient representation in the
legislature for the last several years,
and that now it is San Saba's turn.
While Mr.. Ramsdcll would make a
good legislator, we think San Sabn is
justly entitled to the next repre-
sentative.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1880-07-31

in nomination by DR.. swearingen, of
Travis, and seconded by CIaborn, Of
Galveston, and Phelps, of Fayetto,
and was nominated by reclamation.
After the nomination, Mr.. Shepard
made a feeling speech, thanking the
convention and saying that he would
make thorough canvass Of tho dis
trct.
Phelps, of Fnyctto county, was then
elected chairman of the congressional
executive committee.
The convention then adjourned,
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1880-07-31

A DisrATcu from Vermillionville
parish, Louisiana, gives an account of
the boistorous proceedings Of politi-
cal massmeeting which was held at
that place recently. The dispatch
says. AT n massmeeting called rola-
tive to congressional matters, motion
to elect delegates being under discus
sion, Hon. r. s. Perry, of Iberia, was
requested to speak. He argued in
favor of the regularity Of the late con-
vention. During his remarks he was
frequently interrupted by the Hon, j.
II. Acklen, who finally characterized
some remarks of the speaker rs un-
qnalidedly false. Perry replied in still
soverer terms, when Acklon rushed
forward and attempted to strike him.
A regular stampede ensued. a motion
to adjourn being declared carried,
Acklen rallied his followers and they
proceeded te elect delegates to the
district nominating conventions. Ack-
len claims that the action of the dele
gates from the third congressional dis
trict to the late State convention in
nominating Ballou az the democratic
candidate for congress-, was irregular"
The contest in that district promises to