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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-02-03
GEN ERAL NOTES.

Boring operations for the tunnel under
the st. Lawrence have been commenced at
Montreal.
4 BILL has been introduced in the New
York assembly providing that telegraph
wires shall be laid under ground.
TIE latest cabinet rumor IS that Ham
ilton Fish will have a portfolio and serve to
close the gap between Garfield and the
Grant people.
THE oil well recently opened at Canon
city, Col, now yields five TO eight barrels
per day.
DELEGATE BENEFITS bill for the divis-
ion of Dakota has been adversely reported
by the house committe on territorses.
THE senate of Minnesota rejected the
nomination of u. Burt as superintendent
Of public instruction by two-thirds vote.
Ben BUTLER will send his yacht to Nor
folk in February, and embark from that
port for a cruise of three months in the
West Indies
ROUTE for the Dakota railroad has
been surveyed from Mandau, on the
Northern Pacific to Deadwood Coal was
found at various points.
THE purchasers of the bankrupt Har-
wood stock of goods at Minneapolis,
find that it invoices $43I 900, of which they
pay two-thirds.
Ir is understood at Washington that
Senator Allison has received limitations
that he can have the treasury portfolio.
1t is a well-known fact that he is Blaine's
first choice for that position.
No less than thirteen persons have re-
Gently fallen victims to Apache hate in
the vicinity of San Marcial, New Mexico
About nJiano IivijaJ into upnol II
bands, are ranging about that country.
LEVI Z. LETTER has withdrawn from
the firm of Field, Letter 4 Co., and the
remaining partners will continue business
under the name of Marshall, Field 4 Co.
IT is believed that the Pennsylvania
member of the new cabinet will be Whar-
ton Barker, the banker who in May. 1879
presented Garfeld's name for the presi-
dencv.
ARRANGEMENTS have been completed at
Des Moines to build a railway connection
between that city and the Wabash, in the
hope that it will be made main line to
St. Louis. J. s. Clarkson is at the head of
the enterprise.
PROFESSOR RILEY, the bugmaster, warns
the people of Marquette and Green Lake
counties, Wisconsin, that the seventeen
year locust will appear there this summer.
The thirteen-year brood will visit southern
Illinois.
SIR THOMAS HEsKErH and his Califor-
MIA bride the daughter of Senator Sharon,
have reached their estate in Lancashire.
The police authorities have received warn
ing to watch carefully the jewelry and
plate of Rufford hall.
THE death of General Gridley, OF
Bloomington, H., has unveiled 10 the
gaze of the public the unpleasant features
of his home life. His eldest daughter is
now the wife of a Partisan, but was twice
married to and divorced from Frederick
later, merchant of Chicago. She prints
a card in a Bloomington journal. IN
nouncing that she was not permitted to
take leave If her dying father, but was
allowed to view his corpse in the early
morning, when the other members of the
family were asleep.
The government printing Office is almost
daily in receipt of letters from medical
men throughout the country, asking where
they can get copies of the Medical and
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-02-03

TUE New York American Exchange
saws 1T is rumored that Mr.. William
II. Vanderbilt has been disposing of his
investment in Union Pacific Railroad
at the high figures ut which that stock
has been selling, it being claimed that
his original object in purchasing the
stock was to take the control of the
company from Mr.. Gould in retaliation
for Mr.. Gould'S attack on Western
Union Telegraph at that time. 1t Is
claimed that the Union Pacific stock Is
assessible for the full amount Of Its
face value. Ten per cent. on only
about 100000 was all that was
originally paid for the stock in cash, as
proved by the Union Pacific officers
themselves before the congressional
committee. and also indicated in the
decision of the supreme court of the
United States. and it Is claimed that
this defect was not removed by the
consolidation. If it should please
somebody at some time to insist
upon the full cash payment in cash for
the stock, it might prove more destruc-
tive than dynamite to its holders, and
it is said that this IS one reason why
1lr. Vanderbilt has changed his mind
as to the value of the stock.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-02-03
FIRES AND CASUALTIES.

TIE dry goods store of Robert Gordon,
at Oswego, \. Y, burned Jan. %, the esti-
mated loss being $4,000.
SMALLPOX has broken out in the peni-
Tertiary at Fort Madison, Iowa, and the
foremen on contract work have fled in
fright.
A SAVAGE bloodhound ran loose in the
streets of New York, Jan. %, biting a doz-
en- or more persons. 1t was finally killed
by policeman.
A. J. MURYoN, formerly druggist Of
Coldwater, Mich, was found, Jan. %,
frozen to death at stock anch in which
he was interested, near Huron, Oak.
FIVE children of farmer named Bos-
comb, living near Malone, y. Y, were
mysteriously burned to death while their
mother was absent at n neighbours.
THE largest fall of top coal and rock
ever known occurred in the Enterprise
mines nea. Wilkesbarre, Pa, on Jan. 49,
Two thousand tons fell burying two miners,
Morris Evans and his son Thomas The
cause of the fall is not known yet.
On January oath, the Fort Clark eleya-
tor, at Peoria, H., containing one hun
dred thousand bushels OF grain, was des-
trOyed by fire. The building was insured
for $4,000.
Ar WATERFOWL, in northern New York
the snow is from two to four feet deep.
The saw mills at Sandy Greek were crush
ed to the earth by the pressure on their
roofs
An epidemic of small pox prevails at
Clinton, Mo-, and the neighhoring towns
have established shotgun guarantees.
Five deaths have occurred, and ffty-five
cases are under treatment.
]. NJ SMITH, cashier of the Bank Of
Kansas City, Jan. %, started to descend a
bluff by stairs which had recently been re-
moved, of which fact he was ignorant.
lie fell sixty feet to the railroad track,
and was fatally injured.
A DoRMIroRY for students, known as
Flint's hall, at Valparaiso. Ind, was de-
Stroyed by fire. Jan. 9th, the loss being
$l2 .0O0. County Auditor Brown, while
serving as pipeman, had ladder pulled
from beneath him when opposite third
story window. and is believed to have
been injured internally.
JUSTICE c. RAMSEY, of St. Paul, IA broth
er of the secretary of war, was found dead
in his bed. January 26tb, having shot HIM
sell through the Drdln. L or some weeks
he had been depressed on account Of dis
ease of the heart. He was a native of
Pennsylvania, and went to Minnesota in
lS49. During the Sioux outbreak he was
one of the party beseiged for a week at Fort
Ridgley. He was three times elected to
the territorial legislature. His fortune
was large, and was left to his brother.
AN Erie railway train, having postal
and express cars and nine Pullman sleep
ers, aud running at the rate of thirty-tive
miles an hour, was thrown from the track
near Owego, n. u, on Jan. %, by the
breaking of drivewheel axle of the loco
motive. BY the explosion Of oil lamps
the postal car took fire and burned like
finder. four clerks being roasted to q crisp.
The express messenger. Henry c. Brewer,
also expired in the flames. The train en-
ployes escaped unhurt, but ten members of
a colored minstrel company from Bing-
hamton were more or less injured. The
mail agents were Messrs. Reidinger, Sey-
bolt, Ingraham, and Fox. An inquest was
held at Owega.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-02-03

THE snowfall of the past week GOV
cred wide extent Of territory
Throughout New England it was of
unusual severity, and travel was almost
suspended. At several points the drifts
We're 50 great that trains were showed
in. In New York the storm subsidized
saturday. AMI much of the damage
inflicted the previous day was repair
ed and Geographic communication
agained opened with the metropolis.
In the West, especially in Wisconsin,
Minnesota. lows and Nebraska, the
snowfall was very heavy and the
blockading Of trains was frequent.
The snow storm extended southwark
To New Orleans and Galveston, sur
prising the inhabitants thatway. In
former city it fell to the depth of three
inches. 'the heaviest fall of snow for
fifteen wears" In the far West no adj
ditional casualties have been reported
from snow slides. In Earope the
storm-belt extends from England to
the Mediterranean The cold IS In
tense III England and Ireland, and
there is much suffering i'll consequence.
Great damage has been inflicted upon
small craft in the Mediterranean, some
fifty smacks having been wrecked.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-02-03
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO, Jan. 20 Flour--Quiet but firm.
Wheat-Actiye, firm and higher; Ne. 2, red
winter 9SQ99; No. . Chicago Spring LOO for
sele, cash; l.OOss for seller February; l.Olas
for seller March; 1.05}4 for seller May; No.
? Chicago spring, Sia8724; rejected, 69973.
Corn Fairly active and a shade higher; 81 4
for seller cash; 37ss for seller February; 81 q
G@1zs for seller March; 1925 442a4 for seller
May; rejected, 433l. Oats-Fairly active and a
shade higher; Boy for seller cash, 30l3 bid
for seller February; 307s for seller March, 355s
for seller May; rejected 29la Rve-Firmer at
IS x aS9. Barley-Firmer at l03d .04.
Flax seed-At l.20. Pork Active, firm and
higher; i4.1OQl412J& for seller cash; l4.lO9
14.l2H for seller February; l4.274z a 14.3O for
seller March; l447k@I4.5O for seller April.
Lard-Actiye, firm and higher; 945 for seller
cash. 942hG9.45 for seller February; 9.j2K
99.j5 for seller March. The Growers Jour
nal" reports; Hogs Receipts, $4,000; ship
ments, 6 600, more or less excited; Zoe higher;
shipping in good demand quality fair mixed
packing, 5.159 $40; light 5.259 $50; mainly JAS;
choice heavy, 5.50G 5.9j all sold Cattle-Re-
ceipts, 1000; shipments, 1920; fair demand;
slow and steady; common to fair, 3.7044. so:
good to choice shipping, 4.70G $50; exports,
30; butchers, fairly active; steady, 2.2594.00;
bulk, 2.5Od3.25; light and stockers quiet and
3.5OGf.O0. Sheep-Receipts 800; shipments,
HOO, but dull; common to medium, 4.l0Q4 so;
good TO choice, j.00G5.j0
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-02-03

At last the party Of the government IN
the British Parliament IS prepared for
definite action in regard to the agi-
tation in Ireland. A coercion bill has
been introduced for the protection of
persons and property" 1t empowers
the.Viceroy of Ireland, with the advice
of the Irish Privy Council, to designate
the districts in which the act is to be
enforced, and suspends the habeas cor
pus by empowering the Viceroy, upon
reasonable suspicion, to arrest any per
son deemed m offender within the
limits Of the act. 1t also provides that
the persons so arrested cannot be re-
leased, tried or bailed, without the or
der of the Priyy Council or Niceroy.
Another clause will in certain cases
substitute trial before two judges to
trial by jury 1t is possible that the
suspension of habeas corpus will con-
tinue until the 1st of August.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-02-03
CinderellaS.

The story of Cinderella has connected
with it much folklore, some Of which
it may le worth while to collate from
the London newspapers, which hunted
the story up apropos Of the general
interest aroused by the presentation
there Of the little cinderlas' simple
and touching story as a Christmas
pantomime two years ago. According
to the French version Of the story, n
woman had two daughters, one of
whom she loved The other, named
Cindreusette, she once directed to spin
some cotton. Now. Cindreusette could
not spin, and would certainly have
been beaten if COW, to which she had
been kind, had not done her task for
her. Next day the other sister tried to
get the COW to spin, but the COW, which
knew its friends, played her trick.
The mother then ordered the COW TO
be killed, but before its death it babe
Cindreusette to gather its bones into
its hide and to wish over them for any
thing she desired. = he wishes brought
to Cindreusette three beautiful dresses,
on which shone the sun. the moon, the
sky and the sea. In these she captiv-
ated a prince, who traced her by
means of the familiar slipper, which,
by the way, scholars say was not of
gold. nor yet of glass, but Of fur. In
the Scotch story dying queen gives her
daughter "a little red calfy," which is
killed by the cruel step-mother. From
the calls bones Rashin-coatie, as she
is called from coat woven of rushes,
gets "braw claes' very much as Gin
dreusette did. In an Italian version,
also, COW plays the fairy's part. In
the modern Greek story two daughters
boil their mother and make a meal of
her, but the youngest sister prefers to
90 hungry, and when she goes to
mourn over her mothers bones she is
rewarded by finding three beautiful
dresses. One dress is as beautiful as
f'the sea and its waves" another as the
"spring and its flowers" and the third
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-02-03

A FRIGHTFUL accident occurred to the
Erie express, which left Elmira, \. y,
at II o'clock Saturday night. When
about five miles west Of Oswego the
axle of one ofthe wheel, of the loco
motive broke, and the entire tram go
ing at the rate of thirty-fve miles an
hour. was thrown from the track. The
engine kept its feet, and the engineer
and fireman escaped uniniured, but
the forward ears were turned over and
over The postal car caught fire and
four mailing clerks were burned to
death. 4 hole was cut in the door Of
the express chr and the messenger put
his head out, but could not eXtricate
his body. The train men tried to pull
him out but were driven back by the
flames, and they saw him slowly burn
TO death. There were nine passenger
coaches. but none of the passengers
sustained any injury.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-02-03

one of the young Rothchilds is to be
married in London. The groom
is Leopold dc Rothchild, youngest son
Of the late Baron Lionel de Rothschild,
and the bride Mis- Percegia, Of Trieste.
The lady is sister Of Mrs. Arthur
Tassoon, the beautiful wife Of one Of
the brothers Of Sir Albert sAbdallah
David TassOod, of Bagdad, Bombay and
London. The marriage will be solem-
nize,l in the Central Synagogue, Great
Portland street, London, by the Rev.
Rabbi Ahgreen, and will be attended
by tire Prince of Wales and other dig
iitaries. 1t is expected that there will
he oyer 1000 spectators, and that the
line Of carriages will extend more than
three miles. Five hundred pounds
are to be distributed among the Jewish
poor of Vienna, and a like amount
among the London Jewish poor.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-02-03
FOREIGN

A TERRIFIC storm prevailed, on the
Mediterranean, on the 23rd and 2+th of
Jan. 1t was rumored that fifty smacks
have been wrecked.
THE royal printing establishment at
Florence, Italy. has been totally destroy
ed by fire.
MAcKIN. one of the jurymen in the state
trials at Dublin, asks to be admitted to
membership in the Land League.
ELABORATE preparations are being made
At Mount JOY prison, in ireland, for a
large number of fresh inmates.
THE mandatory Of arms at B.rmiug-
ham, England. is guarded by detach-
ment Of troops, for fear of Fenian raid.
WARNING has been given the eomman-
der of the volunteers at Newport. Isle of
Wight, that an attempt TO blow mp the ar
mory there will be made.
In the trial of the traversers, at Dublin,
one of the counsel for the traversers esked
the acquittal of Gordon and Boyton, in
order to rejoice the sreater Ireland beyond
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-02-03
Boxed Ears.

Never give child "a box on the
ears" for not only is deafness caused
by " boxes" which rupture las they
continually do the drum of the ear,
but the Inflammation of the internal
cavity, which is so frequent result,
may be followed by disease of the
bone, giving rise to abcess of the brain,
and having fatal termination.
Medical men alone can be fully aware
how fruitful source of suffering and
danger is represented by box on the
ear. Yet this is quite common me-
thod of inhicting punishment.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-02-03

Mr.. Riley Kittridge, of Belfast, Me,
who has gained some fame as micro
scopic writer, has eclipsed all former
attempts at fine writing on postal
card. He wrote upon one side of
card the whole of the last annual mes
sage Of President Hayes, containing
$3.50 words, the printed copy measur-
ing ten feet in length, ordinary news
paper columns. Mr.. Kittridge sent
this card to the president and has re
eeived a letter of thanks from Mr..
HAYES. Mr.. Kittridge has also nearly
finished another card, which will con-
tain over 1000 words.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-02-03
Dog, Bee and Pitcher.

A bee flew into a pitcher that stood
on the doorstep of house in Boston.
A dog coming along, saw the bee, and
his head went down into the pitcher
after the insect The bee made it live
ly for the dog, and he could not now
withdraw his head, and the circus be-
gan in earnest. The dog howled and
began to plunge wildly about, and
then started on mad run down the
street, The being completely blind
folded by the pitcher, could not guide
himself, but got under the feet of
fat man, and both took roll in the
gutter, and the shonts of the man who
did not attempt to disguise his annoy
ance, we're as loud as the yells of the
dog A policeman, coming up broke
up the pitcher and and the show at
the same time.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-02-03
Boys Who Wish TO be Men.

Boys do you wish to make your
mark in the worldi Do you wish 20
be Inen? Then observe the following
rules
Hold integrity sacred
Observe good manners.
Endure trials patiently.
Be prompt in all things.
Make few acquaintance.
Yield not to discouragements.
Dare to do right, tear to do wrong.
Watch carefully over your passions.
Fight life's battles bravely, manfully.
Consider well then decide positively.
Sacrifice money rather than prin-
ciple.
Use all your leisure time for improve
ment,
Attend carefully to the details of
your business.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-02-03

THE news that the governments of
Russia and China have arrived at an
amicable agreement of their war-like
controversy is confirmed. The main
outlines of the arrangement are that
Russia shall restore all of Kuldja, re-
serving a small territory in the north
west of Iii. China will pay a substan-
tial amount over and above the $780,
600 rubles stipulated by the treaty of
Lividia for expenses of Russian mill
tary preparations.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-02-03

THE contest for United States sena-
tor in the Nebraska Legislature, closed
on Saturday by the election of General
Charles H. Van Wyck, who formerly
represented one Of the New York dis
tricts in congress, but who has been a
prominent, active and public spirited
citizen of Nebraska for the past twelve
years He won his title of General in
the Army Of the Potomac during the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-02-03

WEsTERvELT, just released from the
Pennsylvania penitentiary, expresses
the opinion that Charlie Ross is alive.
In celebrating the point he said: Il
have never heard Of his death and
neither have you. If the people who
had him were enabled to keep him for
several months without being discov-
cred, why couldn't they have kept him
for years just as safely? Why, he
might be in any of the founding asy-
INNS in New York City, and who
would be the wiser? The police have
never searched there, and if they did
they might not find him"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-02-03

Surgical History ofthe War" A bill has
recently been introduced in congress,
which authorizes the public printer to re-
print from the stereotype plates an edition
of $4,000 copies of each of the four vol
umes heretofore issued from the govern
ment printing office The fifth volume is
now going through the press Should the
bill become law these books will be gra-
tuitously distributed by members of con-
gress. Consequently those desiring copies
who make timely application can no doubt
be accommodated.
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STATE HOSPITAL FOR INSANE
s4 500 90


.4ssen,5Ig--Mr Blakeslee to provide for cheap
and safe insurance.
Mr.. LLOYD. relative to sale Of lands in Columbia
county.
Mr. G. A. Chamberlain, to amend chapter 4
revised statuts in relation = making returns
10 county clerks and compensation therefor
Mr. L. F. ellison RENT ng to assessors OF the
state.
Mr. Fkhard, relating to fences.
Mr.. 7. P. smith, to repeal the laws relating to
state certificates.
Mr. Luse to limit the extent Of liens on chattel
mortgages
Mr.. A. Peterson. relating to ehattel mortgages.
Mr.. Howe TO define the liabilities Of railroad
companies for damages sustained b. employees
FRIDAY Jan IS Ssuate.-Bills introduced.
Sen. Paul bin TO appropriate to the FISH com
missioners the sum Of s. 600.
Sen. Rylsnd, bin relating to the license fees
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-02-03

An oyster war has broken out. along
the Rappahnock river caused by the
appearance Of fleet Of fifteen vessels
from Maryland intent upon taking
out the bivalyes III defiance Of law.
Fire was opened upon the invaders
with a howitzer stationed on cliff to
which the Marylanders replied with
revolvers and rifles, but ultimately
hoisted a white flag and set sail for
home
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-02-03
CURRENT EVENTS.

A FRIGHTFUL railway disaster is re-
ported from Puerto Cortes, in Central
America. A passenger train ran off
the track and was precipitated down a
hillside a distance of seventy feet.
Nearly all those on board were killed
but the number is not stated.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-02-03
The Hapidity OF Progress Toward
Health,

Even when { good remedy for disease is selected,
depends in measure upon the manner In
which il Is taken. Irregular, interrupted doses
cine, however salutary. Taken in proper doses
ut prescribed intervals, reliable curative will
effect the object of its use. Among remedies
which Systematically and persistently used, &C
conpish thorough and lasting cures, and prevents
Of dyspepsia debility, rheumatism, fever and
ague, liver complaint, inactivity of the kidneys
and bladder, constipation and other organic NAL
alic< il is a tried remedy, to which the medical
and which as a tonic, Alternative and household
specific for disorders of the stomach, liver and
bowels has an unbounded popularity.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-02-03
siiIwaukee Market.

MILWAUKEE, Jan. 80. Flour.-Dull and
unchanged. Wheat-opened firm; closed firm;
No. l hard, nominal; No l, nominal No.
2, 9shi 9SAs for seller January; 80 for sell
Ter February; 100 for seller March, No 3,
81; No. T. Sj1s rejected, nominal. Corn
Scarce and frmer; No. 2, 81. 0ats-Scarce
and higher; No >. 1913. Rye Quiet;
No. l. 81. Barley Dull; No. 2, $50.