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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-29

PROF. FAwCETT's success in the house
of commons in England is not at all
commensurate with his acknowledged
ability. The attention he commands is
largely due to the conviction of the
house that, like the compulsory COM
pany of the ancient mariner, they have
no choice but to hear. Sill, he makes
tremendous harrangues on his pet sub,
ject of India to audiences averaging
from five to fifteen. He has sonorous
voice, he has culture, he has erudition,
and occasionally delivers passages
which reach the level of oratory. But
these last are but cases in an immense
desert of srid words. His hopeless dis
ease is fuency. There is no sense of
business or sense of order about his
speeches. He repeats himself not
twice but thrice, and what he says Is
hammered out so long and loud that it
induces WEAKNESS rather than convic-
ton.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-29

F.; Peppermint, with a smiling inclination
! Of her head.
Then l wonder at you'll" enunciated
| MIR. Jones.
Sir said Miss Peppermint.
As old as the hills," said Mr.. Jones
",ll Out of repair. Fifty years old at the
very least"
SIR calculated the lacy, more
a.tounded than ever.
Truth il truth" saidt e gentleman
Not even decently painted"
" P0inted2" gasped Miss Peppermint,
insIinctively remembering the pearl
/ powder.
| Rheumaticky, and full Of fever and
aqlt?' energetically added Mr.. Jones
Bat forty collars a month"
Only twenty" said Miss Peppermint
f4intly.
II wouldn't consider the question al
any price, roared Mr.. Jones. "a
! tumble down old ruin!"
"Sir. yon insult mel cried the spins.
/ ter, bristling up.
Then, madam, you shouldn't OBJ
/ fTude your damaged wares before the
i public"
Il was never so abused before in my
life.' filtered Miss Peppermint wiring
ing her hands.
Its high time somebody spoke the
TRUTH" said Mr.. Jones.
Leave the house, sill said Miss Pep.
pernint.
And welcome" said Mr.. Jones, put.
ting his hat beligerentiy on the side Of
his head, and shouldering his umbrella
like bayonet.
But first let me give you little ad
vice. The next time you have house
to let"
Bat l haven't any house to let" in.
dignantly interposed Miss PAMELA.
"Eh?" said Mr.. Jones.
"Aud never had" added the lady
breathlessly.
Isn't this house to let?'
Yes, but it isn't mine, and I've moth.
ing 20 do with it."
You said you advertised"
so | did," said Miss Pamela, with
difficulty keeping back her hysteric
tears. But 1 wanted a position as
house keeper, and"
she middle-aged bachelor stood a
ghast, the full horror OF his situation
gradually breaking upon him.
MADAM he said, | beg your par
DON"
Sir" said Miss Peppermint, "there
has been an unfortunate mlsapprehen-
sion all around"
Il was alluding to the house, ma'am,
when used those unfortunate adjeCt.
ives" explained Mr.. Jones. ~ hope
you don't think could apply them to
lady?'
Il am solitary female" said Miss
Peppermint, retiring behind her hand
kerchIef. "and find myself compelled
to earn my bread in . genteel way.
You couldn't recommend me to any sin
Gle gentleman in want of a capable
se-keeper, could your
'-N-no ma'am, couldn't, that is just
at present" stammered Mr.. Jones.
but if | hear of one | will certain : let
you know. Good morning"
"And he bolted out of the door in a
state of cold perspiration.
What a fool I've beenl" said he to
himself as he strobe along the windy
April street, wipipg his forhead with a
red silk handkerchief. "lll go speak
to hlrs. Budget and engage rooms there
for the nett ten years.
And so he did.
Nobody answered Miss Pamelia's adj
vertlsement: no one rented the deSlr-
able mansion No. 80 Nixson street.
Mr.. Elicott, the real estate agent, de-
clares that business is duller than ever.
and Mrs. Budget the boarding house
keeper, says to her daughter;
Whatever has come to Mr. Jones, |
don't know, but he's as docile as a lamb,
and hasn't found fault with his roast
JOINT in a month.
Wonders will never cease" says
Miss Budget devoutly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-29

THE use OF Homeopathic Medicines
IN Veterinary practice is steadily gaining
ground, and it has been fully demon
strated that all diseases of horses and
cattle, and especially the dreaded pleuro-
pneumonia, are readily amenable to
Homeopathic treatment. Veterinary
Homeopathic Medicine cases and books,
giving plain directions for their use, can
be obtained in all styles and prices al
Boericke & Tafel's Homeopathic Pnar
macy, 145 Grand St., New York. Send
for Descriptive Price Current.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-29

1t is supposed that the Dead Sea now
covers the site of the cities of Sodom
and Gomorrah. If such is the case,
where did the river Jordan empty its
waters before the destruction of those
cities.
Five cities, according to the Scrip
lures, including Sodom and Gomorrah,
situated on the territory now covered
by the Dead Sea, were swallowed up to
satisfy the divine vengeance at their
iniquity. 1t is said that the river Jor-
dan formerly emptied into the Red Sea
through the remarkable crevasse which
extends from Its source to the Gulf Of
Akabac. and that at some period, be.
yond the reach of history, its bed and
valley sank down to the present Level
and formed the Dead Sea.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-29

Is tbs onc thar makes uniform "gilt-edg- latter
the seasou through and sends his butter 20 "-rNet
IN D y.rct condition The best dairymeu all
through the country have by long and varied ex-
perituce found that there article SO perfectly
adapted to keeping up the golden June coioT now
absolutely necessary in order TO realiEe inc heSt
price, as is Wells, Richardson & Cos Perfected
Butter Color, made at Burlington, Vt Buy II AZ
the druggists, or send for descriptive circular
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-29

As young couple stood waiting at
the depot for train, at Ballston Spa,
the gentleman, to protect his neck from
the biting air, opened his satchel and
took from it wnat he thought was an
embroidered scarf. After noticing the
quizz;ng smiles of the faces of the spec
tators, he went into the depot, and,
looking at the mirror, saw that his neck
was encircIed by clicked stocking of
his bride.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-29

Tulare Lake bed in Hanford, Col, is
five miles from where it was four years
ago. On the land reclaimed by the
change are found the remains of cor.
raj and cabin, and irrigating bitches can
be traced running in straight lines
Wheat is pow growing on the bed Of the
old lake.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-29
The Evidence AcCpmulafes,

n. J. Footner, of Toronto, Ont. ceriifes that
Warmers safe Pills have cured him of biliousness
and sleeplessness. G.. Al Gadbois, of Brookville,
CauaGE certiEes that the Safe Pills and Safe Bit
terra have cured MIN of maarial faculties con-
trsctcd in Texas. Z. j. Campbell, of Philadelphia,
ceTtiass thst the safe Pills and Sale Kidney and
Liver cure have nearly cured him of bad chronic
liver complaint And like testimonials keep com
ing in
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-29

When and where was the first rail
road in the world built, and when and
where in the United States?
The requirements of the coal traffic
in Northumberland, England, gave the
origin to railroads. and as early as 1876
Goals were conveyed from the mines to
the river near Newcastle upon-Tyne
"by laying rails of timber exactly
straight and parallel, and bulky carts
were made with four rollers, fitting
those rails, whereby the carriage was
made so easy that one horse could
draw four or five chaldrons of COAL"
The wear of the rails was so great
that iron ones were soon after substi-
tuted. the first railroad opened for
conveying passengers was the Stock
ton & Darlington Road ia 1926 and
was worked with horse power.
Locomotives were first successfully in-
troduced upon roads from Ronanne to
St. Euenne, and from the latter place to
Lyons, lin France) in 1926. In the
United States the first horse railway
was completed III 1927, from the granite
quarries IN Quincy, Mass, to the Nep-
onset River, u distance of three miles.
Locomotives were first used in this
country by the Delaware and Hudson
Canal company upon a road from their
coal mines to Honesdale, in the spring
of 1929.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-29
Az Emperor a. EightT.three.
London Telegraph.

Yesterday was the eighty-third birth
dav of the venerable German Emperor,
the Doyen of the worlds reigning mon
archs, and the subject Of an even more
enthusiastic hero worship throughout
the Fatherland than that formerly &C
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-29
Nh Good Woman

Why are you so out Of sorts, never abe TO tell
has no do1bt finally caused deIangec Kidneys and
Liver. The sure cure for Constipation Il the cele
hTated Kidney-Wort. 1t is also q specific remedy
for all Kidney and Liver diseases. Thousands are
cured BY 1t every month. Try ii ST once.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-29

simple, pure, harmless remedy, that cures
every time, and prevents disease by keeping the
blood pure, stomach regular, kidneys and liver
active is the greatest blessing ever conferred upon
man. Hop Bitters is that remedy, and its propri-
etors are being blessed by thousands who have
been saved by it, See another column.-Eaete
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-29
Questions and Answers

What is the origin of the story OF
Santa Clause? Santa Clause is the
Dutch name for st. Nicholas, the pa
iron saint of boys. He is also said TO
have been the bishop of Myra, and to
have died in the year 1926. He is also
said to have supplied three destitute
maidens with their marriage portions
by secretly leaving money in their win
dows, and as his day occurred just be-
fore Christmas he was thus made the
purveyor of the season to all children
in Holland and Flanders, who put out
their shoe or stocking in the hope that
he would put prize in them before
morning.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-29

The first paper manufacturer OF Lee,
Mass, was Stephen Thetcher, who died
recently at Saratoga, New York, in the
Tooth year of his age. He made
powder and wire at Leen prior to the
war Of 1872.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-29

Where was the birthplace of Henry
Clay? What was his age when he COM
menced his public career? In what
manner did he procure his education
Henry Clay was born in Hanover
County. Virginia, April IL, 1879. and
died in Washington, d. c., June 20, 1852.
He was elected to the Kentucky legis-
latnre in 1908 at the age of %. He was
taught the rudiments of education in a
log school house, between his fifth and
tenth years, an at the age of fifteen he
entered the flee of Clerk of the chan
Gerry court.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-29

Females that are liable TO suppression by taking
cold, or irregular painful menstrations, should
always keep Carters Compound Extract Of Smart
weed on hand, andit use will convince them that
it is Natures remedy in those complaints. ii.
Bosworth & Sons wholesale agents, Milwaukee.
O. Noble II Co, Proprictors, Erie, Penn.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-29

WoRKINGMENl Look to your inter-
ests and save doctor bills by using DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-29

Where, when and by whom was the
first transit of Venus observed? Please
give short biographical sketch ofChar-
lotte Cushman.
1t is said that the first accurate pre-
diction of transit Of Venus across the
suns disc was made by a boy-less
than IS years of ACCLAIMED jeremiah
Morrox, in 1857. He lived in village
near Liverpool, and was natural as
tronom r. Before he had reached the
age of eighteen he had mastered all
the astronomical lore of his time. In
his studies of the problems of Kepler
he discovered that they indicated the
near approach OF one of Venus transits.
He had desire to see the occurrence
which no human eye had yet observed
and bent his studies to the phases of
that plane. On revising Kepler's tables
the boy found that an error had been
made in their calculation, and upon
further investigation, he being the first
astronomer to make precise cal
culations, arrived at the exact date
when the next transit would
take place. This was in the year 1857,
and two years afterward, one Sunday
in December, 1889, the event transpired.
1t was closely watched by the young
astronomer, then just past 20 years Of
age. He died within the next two
years. --Charlotte S. Cushman was
born in Boston, July 26, 1916, and COM
menced her career by Staging on the
stage when II years of age. She made
her d but as an operate singer April Is,
1885 in the part of the Countess in the
Marriage of Figaro" Shortly after
her voice failed, when she determined
to become an actress. She studied the
part of Lady Macbeth, which she played
with success, and for the next three
years was the chief attraction at the
Bowery and New York theaters in New
York. She afterward directed one of
the Philadelphia theaters, and in 1914
accompanied Mr.. Macready on a pro-
fessional tour through the northern
states, and played with success the
higher range of tragic parts. In 1916
she appeared at the Princess Theater
in London, where she played eighty
four nights with great success. She re-
turned to the United States in 1649, and
played in the leading theaters of the
country until she left the dramatic
stage.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-29

Rev. L. Il. OsgOOd, New York, snys=
e. have had Dyspepsia, Weak Stomach ana
EeU0Gsness ! never had any ediciue 10 do
Iue go much good az TUFTS PILLS. They a. q.
as good - represented"
Office ~ Murray street. New Yorh.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-29

JUDGE HILTON will entertain Gen.
Grant at Saratoga next June.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-04-29

II has wonderful power on Bowels. Liver and
KidneYsl MhAt2 KidnaY Wort. try u
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M Laurel Wreath. (S1OQ, High School Singer.
Try MASON. Technical Exercises Piano (!.5l)
TRY The Musical Record. Weekly. (S2Pcr year,
Try Gosrcl CT Joy. t3octs). Fest Gospel sopcs.
Tn American Anthem Book. (Sl25l.
,N~Es o, I-stN @Lio,na
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The yoItaic Belt Co. Marshall, Mich,
will send their celebrated Electro. oltaic
Belts TO the afflicted upon 80 days trial.
Speedy cures guaranteed They mean
what they say. Write them without delay.
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!. Ospo0d. Now World, snys~

pr. I. Guy Lewis, Fulton, Ark, snyss
After Il practice Of 2j years. / rronol nee
TUFTS PILLS the best anti-hilious meditiE
!
Morning journal and courier., 1880-12-03
The Third Ticket.

The GreenbacIk Nominations for the City and Town EIections-Henry KIllam for Mayor.
 The Greenback element in the coming city and town election, members of the party think, will be of ''some importance if not more" and some of the prominent ones talk of larger vote being boiled next Tuesday by the party than at the presidential election. They experienced much satisfaction at being able to hoist the name of Henry Killam, the well known carriage manufacturer, to the head of the city ticket. Henry Killam for Mayor'' was much desired and earnestly sought for by the committee. They express much satisfaction with the ticket as a whole. The nominations prefaced by an explanatory card from the secretary, are as follows:
 Card. The committee to whom was referred the subject of completing the Greenback ticket for town and city officers desire say that the ticket which appeared in the Tuesday and Wednesday papers published without the authority of the Greenback club, and would further inform the public that the following is
 ROBERT F. MITCHELL,
 Secretary.
 Town Ticket. For selectnen-Geo. ". Mansfield, Benjamin F. Town C1erk-John P. Phillips. Treasurer-Louis F. ". Salewskey Collector Taxes-John c. Thompson For General Registrar-Lyman B. Griffin. Auditor-Clark Peck.
 Constables-Geo. w. filling, John Cronin, Joseph Purcell, Thos. Patten, D. c. Day, c. H. standish, Chas Alexander.
 City Ticket. Mayor-Henry Ki1lam.
 City 'Clerk-Wm. W. Mitchell. Auditor-Clark Peck.
 Treasurer-Louis F. W. Slerwskey. SheriR-C. W. Peckham.
 Collector Taxes-John c. Thompson.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-12-03
Democratic City Convention.

 A stormy session-JOhn B. Robertson
 Nominated for Mayor, James F. Pigott
 for City Clerk and Charles kfmber-
 Iy for Audftor-The Treasurer and city
 Sheriff Renomfnated.
 The Democratic convention to nominate city officers was held in Whittfesey's Hall last evening, and as everybody anticipated it was attended with the usual display of eblow and bluster'' that generally occurs whenever gatherings of this kind announced. The ''slate'' was made up before the convention assembled in several different ways, and the result shows that in the minds of some at least the tsslate" came out of the contest in sadly demoralized condition. The friends of ex-Mayor Lewis were sure of his nomination, and those who s'backed" Dr. Robertson were equally confident. The same was true in re- gard to the candidates for City Clerk and Auditor, the prominent candidates being James P. Pigott, young and rising poll tician, and Timothy J. Crowley, who is said to have put in many ''hard knocks' for his party. George R. Cooley also had number of friends, but his defeat seemed to be fore gone conclusion from the start.
 In the struggle for the position of Auditor
 
 part of the friends of MT. Asher to secure his nomination if possible, but the friends of the present incumbent, MT. Kimberly, stood firm for their favorite and as the balloting will show, were finally successful. This re- suit was occasioned, no doubt, by the friends of Edward Mccarthy casting their votes for Kimberly, thus defeating Asher.
 The convention was called to order by William B.. Catlin, chairman of the Demo- to come forward and occupy seats near the chairman's desk.
 On motion Jonathan Ingerson was chosen 1 chairman of the convention. Mir. Ingerso1l, on taking the chair, returned thanks for the l honor conferred and called for the appoint ment of secretary. Henry s. Cooper was appointed to this position.
 A committee on credentials was next in order, and the chairman of each ward dele gation were selected as such. The commit | tee retired and soon after reported full list | of delegates from each ward in the city. The report of the committee was accepted, and then William B. Catlin moved that an in | formal ballot be taken for candidate for 1 Mayor, which was adopted
 1 The chair appointed William H. Law, ir, Peter McHugh and Lewis l.. Morgan tellers, and directed that the blank ballots be distributed. While this was | being done there was a scene of gen. eral hustle among delegates, the fate of the
 nation apparently hinging on the result. l The chairman asked that names be presented | for Mayor, but the only response was by an
 enthusiastic admirer of George Nj. Grant who stated that the gentleman he named was | in. every way qualified to fill the position. The informal ballot then proceeded and re I sT1ted as follows:
Morning journal and courier., 1880-12-03
The Air Line.

The New Adjustment-What Was Com summated-SntisfactO State of Affairs.
 The arbitrators between the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad company and the Boston and New York Air Line rail road company met Wednesday night in New York city and made the first adjustment un- der the lease of the latter to the former. The arbitrators were Messrs. E. Ellery Anderson, ex-president of the Air Line; E. D. Worces- ter, treasurer of the New York Central rail- road, and Frederick Billings, president of the Northern Pacific railroad. They awarded the Air Line per cent. of the united income of both roads
 This award yields the Air Line $10O, 900 more than it has ever before received, and the award gives the road $25O, 900 per year on the basis of last years united earnings of the roads. The operating expenses and bet terments of the Air Line will cost the com ing year about $1Oo, ,OOO; the interest cost will be about 1925, 900, leaving a balance of net earnings for dividend fund of $125, GOO.
 The award is permanent for the period of five years, and an annual dividend of four per cent on the preferred stock can now be expected with regularity. Another fact of importance in the history of the road is that the road is in a better condition than ever before, while it is also under contract to be entirely steel-railed before May 1st next. After that work is completed very few improvements will remain to be consummated. The road will therefore be substantially in first class condition in all re- spects by next May. This is a very gratify- ing state of affairs, and with this arrange ment the Air Line becomes fully incorporated in the family of it's great foster mother, the Consolidated road.
 The per cent. bonds of this company are selling at 1O4 to 1O5 and interest, which would be equal to 85 for four per cent The stock is free from taxes in Connecticut This Air Line company have also recently exchang- ed their seven per cent. bonds for one bearing five per cent, thus reducing their interest charges to 1925, 1000 year.
 The courtesy of the managers of the road deserves especial acknowledgement, and of the superintendent, secretary and treasurer in particular, it may be said that they win the esteem of all with whom they come in contact
Morning journal and courier., 1880-12-03
A Pleasant Gathering.

A very pleasant and quite extensive sur prise party came off last evening at the resi- dence of Dr. Todd, pastor of the Church of the Redeemer. The event which called for it was the nineteenth birthday of his daugh- ter, Miss Virginia Todd. About forty ladies and gentlemen were present, some of Miss Todd's friends coming up from Brooklyn for the occasion. Mir. R. P. Hallock, of the class of '91, was called upon for toast to ''the fortunate child of nineteen winters" and responded in telling Miss Todd how many things there were which called for con- gratulations, notable among them the fact that her prime and the most joyous period of her life was coming while the class of 'S1 were in college; also that if General Gar field was to desire to form his Cabinet of 'S1 men, and was to select such as he wished in the evening, he would have to come around there to 227 Church street to find them. He further said that if General Garfield were to select lady to preside over that Cabinet he would also come around to 227 Church street for her, and ended up by congratulating her connection and that of her relations with one of the finest churches in New England and also because she had sister who was go- ing through Vassar College. MT. R. H. Mo Donald, Yale 'S1, also spoke. Bountiful re- treatments were served by Redcliffe Every one had brilliant time, for there was a di- versity of entertainments to suit all hands, from zithern playing to 8 Punch and Judy show. The party expressed their thanks for mally and sincerely to MT. Mcdonald who had brought about the pleasant interview, and as they left sighed for a return of De- cember 2d.