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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-09-30

The president and his wife reviewed
the school children of San Francisco,
Cal, Saturiav. The presidents car
riage drove up one side of the avenue
and down the other, the children re-
ceiving him with cheers and piling the
vehicle with flowers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-09-30

THE London Needle Co., of New York
City want Male and Female Agents.
1t will pay any one out Of employmeat
to write to them for particulars. See
their advertisement in another column
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-09-30

DoBBINs' ELECTRIC SOAP tmade by Cragin e.
CO.. Phila.l contains nothing but the purest
material, and does the work quickly, but without
impairing the finest fabric. Try it without tail.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-09-30

London, too. has music in her parks
on Sunday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-08-12
Fair Play Is 4 Jewel.

Our readers are, doubtless, familiar
with the anecdote which tells Of the
heroic self-denial Of Sir Philip Sidney,
as he lay bleeding on the field Of Tut
phen. His attendants had procured q
bottle Of wine Just as the bleeding
knight was tasting it, he saw a wounded
soldier carried by who cast a longing
look on the wine. My poor fellows
lthy necessity is greater than mine, z said
Sidney, as he ordered the bottle to be
given him.
Brave men have not infrequently ex-
hibited similar self denying spirit.
The late Admiral Farragut records in
his journal one such display. It oc-
CURED in one of the naval battles of the
war of 1872, when the Essex was at
tackled by two British ships Of war.
Lieut.. Cowell, Of the Essex, being
badly wounded in the leg, was carried
into the cockpit, where the surgeons had
their hands full. Seeing him, one Of the
doctors dropped another patient and pro-
posed to amputate the leg forthwith.
9 No, doctor, none Of that, /" answered
the gallant officer; {. fair play is jewel.
One mans lief is as dear as another. I
won't cheat any poor fellow out Of his
turn.
When his turn came, an hour or two
after, it was too late. The, amputation
was performed, but the patient was too
weak to survive it.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-08-12
What Small Things Do.

The close of the eighteenth and the
beginning OF the nineteenth century was
distinguished for the wonderful revela-
tons made by the telescope The vast
ness Of the universe dawned upon men.
Some found in these revelations of
planet and satellite, of distant suns and
more distant nebule, fresh confirmation
of the words of the Hebrew King: rs
The heavens declare the glory Of
God. and the armament showeth His
handiwork.
But there were others who insisted
that these discoveries made faith IN
Christianity impossible to an astrono-
mer.
8 What is this world" they asked,
g but an insignificant star-among mill
ions Of stars How can an astronomer
believe that it, one Of the smallest Of
stars, was the theater, and its ephemeral
inhabitants the objects, Of such proyi-
dental interpretations as the Bible al
leges ?" 'Why should the Creator Of
the universe thus disting uish one Of the
smallest of the count tess stars that move
in space?" a
It was to meet this and similar obiec-
tons to Christianity that DR.. Chalmers
preached his stAstrono mical Discourses. y
He met the revelations Of the telescope
by the revelations of the microscope.
Il, ran his argument, the other revealed
a vast universe above man, the other re-
vealed q, universe below him. Why
should not He who formed and cares for
the bodies of millions of animalculg
interpose in behalf of the souls Of mill
ions of men?
We were reminded of this argument
In reading Prof. Barnard's article in the
Popular Science Monthly entitled mi
Gro Organisms and Their Effects in
Nature" In it he shows that creatures
too small to be seen by the naked eye
are far more important as food produc-
ers, as scavengers, and as builders, than
all the larger animals that have dwelt
upon the earth. Infnitesimal though
they are, they, nevertheless, exert an
enormous influence on man. and other
organisms, and on the air, the water,
and the solid earth.
Such revelations of the microscope
show the depth Of meaning in the words
uttered by Jesus Christ to prove the
special providence Of God
'Ye are of more value than many
sparrows. p Youths COMPANION.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-08-12
Capital Punishment in China.

Apropos Of the sentence Just pro-
nounced upon Chun Hou, formerly the
Ambassador Of China at this court, Prof.
Vassilief furnishes the following explain
atons: According to the latest Pekin
newspapers, Chun Hou, though con-
demned to be hung, is not Immediately
to be put to death, but kept in prison
for the present. Capital sentences are
promptly carried out in the case of In
surgents and certain other classes of
criminals, where delay might endanger
the peace Of the country. In such cases
even the local magistrate is empowered
to summarily take life If he deems it
necessary. But ordinarily the executions
throughout the empire take place stimuli
taneously at the autumnal equinox, at
which time the Emperor visits the Tenn
pie of Heaven to clear himself of the sin
OF shedding blood Hence, If an ordinary
criminal IS sentenced the day after the
autumnal equinox, he has whole year
Of life still before him. Moreover, for
o certain time before the equinox the
Minister of fortunes receives and ex-
amines the lists of the condemned from
all parts of the empire, and reports to
the Emperor the names of those least
deserving Of clemency. The Emperor
then orders some to be executed forth
with, and respites others for another year.
The sealed lists Of the doomed are car
RED to all parts Of the empire by cour-
iers. On fixed day all the sentenced
criminals are brought to public place..
where the sealed lists are opened and
the Emperor's orders carried out on the
spot. Some are beheaded with sword,
or common knife; some are strangled
by being dragged over the ground, for
the libbet IS not used in China. Be
heading is regarded more shameful than
strangling, for the latter leaves the body
whole, while the former dismembers It.
st. Petersburg Golos.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-08-12
LONEINGs FOR HOME.

Ny spirit is yearning tonight with desire
Unqusnchable longing, doomed ne'er to expire
mat strives in Its bountiful yigor to blast
Tho hopes of the present and Joys Of the past.
I'm longing, as only the homeless can long, M
TO lis. ns Of yore to the lullaby song; e
To see my young sisters, in innocent glee,
Az play with their dolls meath the old beechen tree
OF, with my wild brother, to wade in the stream
That glded close by meath the SUMS living gleam
Or to launch tiny ships, and send them to sea,
Az eager as Captain and sailor could be. rs
I'm longing, I'm longing, for all the loved scenes
That come when the shadow Of night intervenea.
And, silently, Mgils DER the wanderer keep,
Az he softly murmurs in his home-d sleep
Oh, hours Of wild rapture! breathe on me the spell
That brings me those pleasures with which would
dwell, g,.4n @ Ht "a
And give me tho pinions Of fancy to ny
To the home Of my childhood. and there let me die
Oh, strangerl whose bark Is at rest on the Sea
That foams in wild fury and chaos round me,
Light up your bright beacons Of love, SO the boat
May safely reach harbor, though fercely storm
tossed. ~ f,v8s gs ~.
For love Ia the beacon Of light and Of life,
The rapture Of living, aliayer Of strife,
The key to the heart in humanity's breast,
The giver of Joy and bestower Of rest.
Chicago Ledger. s4 l gsg
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-08-12
Exiles in Siberia.

Ihe popular idea of the fate of pris.
oners sentenced to hard labor in the
mines Of Siberia is somewhat exagger-
ated one. It is generally believed that
man condemned to work in the Siber-
ian mines is virtually condemned to
death; that when he descends into his
mine IN he says ggood-by to the light OF
heaven forever, being kept under ground
until he dies; and that. living as be thus
does, amid unhealthy fumes, death is
not long in coming. The correspondent
of the London Times, having heard
these statements before he went to
Siberia, appears to have taken some
trouble to ascertain whether they are
true or not, and, after many inquiries,
common fairness" he writes, 'scom-
pels me to say that every one denied
that there was any foundation for
them. Even" he continues, "the few
Poles who spoke to me so bitterly of the
Government did not bring this to their
charge, nor did I meet any of the con-
vlcts who said rs much" On the con
trary, the silver mines were, so far as
he could learn, worked on the twelve.
and sometimes even on the eight. hour
system while in the gold mines, which
he himself visited, the men worked in
summer from 6 in the morning till Z at
night, with intervals of rest for meals.
In the coal mines, also, the men only
work twelve hours day, and an officer
informed the writer that the amount Of
work allotted to each man per day ought
to be got through by an energetic work
man in about two hours. On the other
hand It appears that dogging is not in.
frequently inflicted in a barbarous man.
ner IN Siberia. At three stations, but
apparently at three stations only at
Kara, Nicolaievsk and Saghalien- an
instrument called the g troichatka," OF
plat, IS used. From twenty to fifty
stripes are usually administered, though
the number may be made 100; and the
writer adds that g when the heavy num-
sbers are inflicted, the punishment must
be little short of an execution. Some
times, in fact, the convicts do not re-
cover from its effects y
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-08-12
True Stories About Animals.

y
The other day the elephant came into
the big tent tanning himself YEARLY
with his ears. III
Has the mammoth hippo-ol ympical
and monster menagerie Of living wild
beasts and mastodon colossal aggrega-
ton Of the road" he asked, g realized
that it is about time for the members Of
theItssembly to put away their furs in
cedar boxes and camphor for the sum-
mer?
The polar bear said he believed he
would have his packed away in ice, if he
could get the provisions out of the ice
box.
The elephant told him he would be
moro likely to hang his hide on the fence
than do anything else with it, if the
weather struck in much warmer,
The grizzly bear said he was going to
store his fur.
Where ?" asked the rest Of the an
imals. IA !.
s.lna wear house" replied the bear,
with grim smile. HI.
That is, said the elephant, severe
II, ssyou are going to wear it ?" 0
1!N VIC C1oPudut COlu uu W D0 more
explicit in his remarks when they were
discussing such an important subject
" You aren't very much worried about
your furs. the bear retorted, sare
you? "
The elephant looked a little uneasy,
and backed aroSnd to hide from general
view the scanty wisp of hair at the end
Of his tail. &,s
!" What have you been wearing this
winter" asked the leopard, !" Russian
sable or mink ?"
: You've been clipped, haven't you 2"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-08-12

He was tied to q fail cactus limb,
which he could easily break, If he
chose. Without losing time for time
was never SO preciousI uttered call
which i had often used to bring him to
me-; then listened with an anxiety which
it is useless for me to attempt to depict.
Suddenly heard the sound Of his hoofs.s
as though he were struggling to free
himself, and the next moment I srecog-
5nized his well known tramp, and knew
that he was approaching. Then he
suddenly appeared on the bank, and,
looking down at me, uttered q joyful
neigh Of recognition. g. Il.
Peculiar attachment exists between
the hunter and his horse, and It was q
habit Of his, whenever I called to him,
to gallop up to me and press his nose
against my cheek. Reaching out my
hands toward him. in my usual caress-
ing manner, repeated the call. The
next moment he bounded down into the
channel. and I caught him by the bri-
die. gme was becoming fearfully
preciotl I was already down to my
waist q the water. / seized the lariat,
and, passing it under the Saddle girths,
securedCt In a firm knot. I then made
. loop sd passed it around my body.
Heave1. bless the noble horse! The
tears well to my eyes when I reflect upon
the grand creature to whom q few years
ago I gave an honorable grave in the
broad prairie. All the time / believe he
comprehended my sore strait, and un-
derstood perfectly what was required of
him. He knew, too, the treacherous
nature of the ground upon which he
stood, for while waiting he continued
lifting his feet and slightly changing his
position to prevent his sinking. Finally,
I had my arrangements completed, and
I gave the word to the horse to move.
The intelligent animal stepped of very
slowly, pulling gradually but with al
his tremendous strength. To my mex
ptessible Joy, felt my body raising,
and in less than minute I was pulled
clean out Of the sand, upon the hard,
clayey bank. Thank heaven! and my
true, tried, noble horse
/ threw my arms around his neck and
kissed him, and shouted for JOY. Aud
had I not right to do SO? And did ]
do more than my duty when I refused
all offers to part with him, and kept him
with all the care and kindness that ]
would have nursed a feeble parent?
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-08-12
Choosing Poultry.

In choosing poultry never buy a bird
chat cannot be cleansed without wash
ing. It ought to be so clearly picked
and drawn that g. towel would be s1ffi-
Gent. Buy a chicken that has white
flesh and pale yellow fat. In buying
tame ducks young ones are the best, and
II you take hold Of the under part Of the
bill and can either bend or break it the
duck is young. The breast being hard
and thick denotes that it is fresh and
sweet. No duck, either wild or tame, is
good unless fat. Tame ducks are served
with apple or cranberry sauce, with cur
rant jelly, or oranges, and frequently
with olives stewed in the gravy about
five minutes before the bird is served.
When geese are young and in good con.
dition their legs are soft, yellow and
rather downy; If the legs are stiff and
dry they are bad and tainted. Some
kinds of tame birds require to be kept
a little, others ought to be eaten as soon
as possible; thus, pigeons are best when
quite fresh and lose all taste and flavor
if they are kept; but turkeys require to
be hung up for several days before they
are tender. This condition again will
vary with the age Of the bird, the state
of the weather, etc. But if turkey be
hung by four Of its largest tail feathers,
as soon as it falls upon the towel prepared
to receive it it is in prime condition, and
will then deteriorate. In other poultry
an excellent plan to know when they
are just at their tenderest is to Judge by
the ease with which the feathers come
out. Therefore when you clean and
hang bird leave a few feathers, and
when these can be readily pulled out
the bird is as tender as it will ever be.
H0rper's Bazar. ss sss
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-08-12
MY NIOTHER,s i, BIBLE i:

This book IS m that,s left me now;
Tears win unbidden start; ga y
! With falt'ring lip and thrpb bling brow
press It to my hart a.
For many generations past
There Is our family tree
NY m0ther's hands this Bible clasped:
She, dying, gaveit me.
All well do I remember those +
Whose names these records bear:
4 Who round the hearthstone used to close
After the evening prayer,
And speak Of what these pages said,
In tones my heart would thrill!
Though they are with the silent dead
Z Theirs are they living still.
Ny father read this holy book u
To brothers, sisters dear;
= How calm was my poor mothers look,
Who loved Gods word to hear.
4 Her angel faceI see it yet:
What thronging memories come!
Again that little group is met
Within the halls Of home.
Thou truest friend man ever knows.
Thy constancy I've tried; ~
Where All were false 7 found thee true,
My counsellor and guide.
Tho mines Of earth no treasures give
That could this volume buy:
In teaching mo the way to live M
It taught me how to die.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-08-12
When Stonenal Jackson Prayed Most.

toOO1AO VIII OtsOHkS,O1f = 1sHVsSos
A quaint story of Stonewan Jackson's
devotion is related by e1-Confed erate
Chaplain j. w. Jones. It was on the
march to Culpepper Court House that
the Generals negro servant Jim told
some officers who were inquiring about
Stonewall's habits: 6 Yes, the General
is great man for praying at all times.
But when I see him get up . great many
times IN the night to pray, then I know
there is going to be something to pay !;
and / go straight and pack his haver-
sack, because I know he will call for it
IN the mornin'." 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-01-19
EsPSGEujiGns Of gpS.secl.

The following are tho resolutions of Tespec.
paesed by the Board of Supervisors OF Alexsn-
drla county on the death OF Jefferson Tscey:
Whereas il hiss blessed God to take from US
oar esteemed friend and fellow citizen, Jefferson
Tscey, la!e Treasurer of Alexandria county
therefore, be il
Hc; Owed by ihs Board Of Supervisors of Al.
exsndsis county, That by his death we lose d
V"lu. ctticcr, whose oll!nsn. ability for the
position ard his sturdy devotion to duty has
commanded the aduiration CT ell who knew
him. bang earnest and faithful in tho assump.
lion OF responsibilities necessary TO faithful
peTfornaaoe Of the duties OF the { &c. We,
therefore,, desire to say Of him. wv ell done, thou
good and faithful servsnt"
Resolved, Thst L copy Of these resolutions be
sproaC upon The ,urnal Of the Board.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-01-19

Communicated.
The address OF Rev. Mr.. Graham at tho N.
+. CHurch on the death Of Jefferson Tscoy was
truly eloquent. and Wa livarsd with the most
riovi' z ps!hos II was said by one grcsi man
IL pronouncirs the iunera! Grafton over smother
stlil greater, III you hsve .ears prepare to 81 ed
iham," but IL listening 10 Mr. Grshsm The tears
came unhidden aad uaprelarod. making US all
faaI
Thet lives Of good men ali remind US We can
make our lives sublime,
And departing leave bohind us foot prints On the
eslGs Of time" 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-01-19

TIE "hIpHArPsEs. Tie aoio1 which
takes :,oa9css:oG ri iDsuy cc!Jrcl people ov"rY
!cw ycafa, i;!@' poTgo13 q t&ciV nc sra seized
at i!;:., planters ia: 10 fhaiT mJ;. II, a,9t they
carried i: !1r llSs- cr5u does Mi s.eli 10 be Oh
the deere ease, s1i lNaag a,CVc or c,imnag COT
az: - hIEScd tighter ;ha1 i these p.raoBs
!7cIc ioh2tit:c& the EyiajG = ;Ga. l. hss be.
c!iA9 - a"F!oua c;Gt;2? IFat 'gis1G [! snail
s.F1up = satacGcG * T. -trg!c c7ylCr after dark
alscl3"ltG ;h's important" qHastlon. ;ho rustic
OF L lcGt q tho E0ae cf2 !ooJ freed II the dis
'a;ca Vii G .r1" : :S;:pede ,4a! 10 TIC patio
aui'.; scGUo IT ai9wiyrs 1t The ajpf0tc iiSs
ro" Of s;ca'ah0a; Soma Of these &c uded
cues secm ~ ne atr!i: 10 move about after
Ga;k, but "a. IS cost 10 their white employees
Is rtudcfc vii, u nit auG sct with dlst40ded
cycs aud lower lip or Gaoe,' anG uadcr tx-
fteme ulcnta! tx lrc 10 broo,iing oyer this hci
IuciEaiion, which pfeys SO uann 9ncr niude
that when heaV3 acan a. las: wai.bs their eye
!rde d0~o, tic dreams LhaF come ct dssec;ing
3, ards, lance :, surgeons saws, &c Iunke their
plkhts rs mi~crabla es their days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-01-19
LOCAL RSsEt.sTy@S

To-day was bright and beautiful. and 1s.,o
number OF people we're on the streets. ''+ 20
The steamer John ". Thompson il bei,c =,
paired s!the Ship Ysrd. O'''s 'e-
Inc Two trains withdrawn during the Christ.
mas holidays Will be put on again newt Tne.i
o. Inc Virginia Midlsnd rail osi. '1'S
There was false alarm of fire. sbont so,o,
o'clock Saturday, night, which brought ont tha
fra department
Mr.. Stephen WOODS, fy!merly of this civ. BIZ.
now OF Richmond, is in IL city Oh a visit 10 his
friends. -'''
The little dsughter Of Mr.. Johr =. Msrahsll
ieii az wa Sht OF Stairs yesterday and bruised
herself considerably.
fax Agricultural and Industrial Association will
meet tomorrow Of tho rooms of the Commercial
Exchange.
VIM. 7. Beckloy, tie little son of John Beck.
ey, coio1ed, who, bg mistake. drank some con-
centrated I've last summer, died yesterday morn.
ing from tho effects, after lingering illness.
Z colored woman while passing McBurney's
new store On Saturday night f,il into one of the
snls!l openings around Lhe cglsr Windows. and
Was hurt So serious y Inst ehs had to be carried
home
The funeral OF Mrs. B. g. Dontingar, wife of
O j. Oen.iI ger, Of Washington, snd daughter
OF =. Barrett Of The city: took place yesterday
afternoon from The Baptist Church, and was
laig .ly attended.
Letters received here from young Mosby, who
wss engaged in 8 duelns scrspo at school in
Amherst county lately, ssy that he expects the
court to dismiss the chsree against MIN with a
slight fine.
Marriage licenses were issued in WASHINGTON
Saturday 10 VIM. Powell, OF Montgomery co :,
I'd, snd Pauline Ksiser. of Washington; and
David Harris and Nellie Brooks both of Mont
geometry CO., nd.
Tho large bill board in front of Ssrepts Hall
feli yesterday morning while scma little boy.
"ere paying nosr 1t, ard in its descent struck
the li.tlo son Of Mr. Wm. Markell bruisios
him consid ar.bly about The face and head, but
ne wss no. seriously hurt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-01-19

8 BENEVOLENT WnnK Tho Methods:
Ghufca. Of New York, Is constantly engaged
III providing Tor toe acr4Gsn IF its borders. To
a5'pHrat1 or&ariz 'i3a hes been committed the
york o. 2!cndio.G he Dii1c; c Of tee church,
ha7. ". T. Cero!tt, the famous rcypa!ist, is
Chairman ct 'cis committee III cxt.ntoa-and
lie used to BE- [ ala:;9r OF neuralgia, His cure
BIZ eSc 'tes to Giles Lioim3ct Iod;ds Ammonia.
u!.S, Pals care Jnuadio5. Sold By all drug
Eisti. SoGd l.. H.mpi.Ict to DR. GILES. 10
West Broadway, y. Z. Tria 5 Z. % c.Dts,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-01-19

FIRE INA CHURCH y rstl.day cvyuiug ins!
citcL 100 services - St. paui'5 Church H.re
r7e?. aud thc c5rGTsE&,ion ware oas5iu.; cut,
the ese:grocn With which tic church is deco
raccG c.ught lire from lie raH cad caused aons
excitement. ont IL WIS cxriusuished Immediate,
l?, aid 10 damage was caused tr he church
aud nc alarm given.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-01-19

PUBLIC NEGTING.-- nii be seen by uotica
est" here l't;t!.c oIootDg Of merchants AID
ct:lZ '15 i called iJr ttE0cg9H GiglG St the
Common U0uacl! Chamber. &c consider . bill
bow bct5ro the Legislature ipI te charter OF q
railroad. the Ds;Ier TO DO considered il OBS
!! importance 20 tue city ard 2 gcso ATTENDANCE.
il desired.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-01-19

CHURCH Music. The Baptist Church, Gu
Washington street hes Dew choir, which sang
yesterday tcr the second time and IVES highly
camp!;mnnled, Nhe choir is composed CT Miss
Carrie Medi.y ovgsnist aud director, Miss Flor
crce Manifold, souraro; Mrs. Mediry, sItc;
Wn. Gcmcay aat WIN Hogan, :cDor; Stephea
Ford and BcUi>mip Nslls, bass.
In GClce Church the choir is composed OF
he ch!treo Of the Sunday school under the
leadership OF Dir, e. l. Adams, the new or.
gaGi8t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-01-19

pgRsoNAI. MIR. r. l.. Harris, Chief En-
eluecE OF ;hr TAXED States May, and chair.
mao Of the ArB,y arc Navy Garasa, g social
orgsn z.ton .! " ashi0ston, Is in too cry, tho
gus, .! u liz. Z. W. Whoa.
M.. J. s. 8 Thompson, who accepted posi.
t!ul o. the L30g Is'.1o Railroad about By
s,cnths $50. has reiu;ncl 20 Ibis city, aud &c
suned duties is biz cid poai.iol!al lie Virginia
Midland kslrcsG ofTicu