River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-01
IN A NUTSHELL.

The Rev. w. II. Milburn, so long and
favorabiy known in the pulpit and on
the platform as ''the Blind Preacher,
returned to take up his residence in
New York after long absence at the
South.
Mr.. Robert Porter, the statistician
and political economist, and Mr.. Hen
ry Gannett, the geographer of the
tenth census, win, with the January
NUMBER, take editorial charge of the
International Reuem.
Miss Ellen Terry, who is so popular
as an actress in England is SO years of
age. Her recent popularity dates from
her appearance as Portia in 1875. She
married Mr.. Charles Kelly, himselfa
popular actor.
Mr.. Longfelow, who is fond of the
theater, and always goes to the "irst
nights" at Boston, is quoted as saying
that Signor Rossi's performance of
"King Lear" is the finest Interpretation
of the part he has ever seen.
President Arthur, it is now reported,
will give no permanent hostess to the
White House, but WILL upon occasions
of formal entertainment, invite the as
sistance of the wives and daughters of
the members of the cabinet.
Roswell p. Flower, the recently-elect-
ed New York Congressman, who beat
Astor, earned money for his education
when boy by working in brick-yard
and teaching school,
General w. b. Hazen, the Chief of
the United States Signal Service Bureau,
says that Vennor's plan of weather
prognostics is based upon q recuf-
renee of the seasons. He merely dup
lieates years.
The gross receipts for the Michigan
sufferers realized by the Patti concert
in New York, on Wednesday evening
last, amounted to S6,537, from which
S705,S5 was deducted for expenses,
leaving a balance of IS, S31,15.
Judge Walter S. Cox, before whom
Guiteau is being tried, is n man whose
face indicates strength of character.
His eyes are keen, his nose is aquihne
and his mouth is firm. He has a large
mustache and a goatee.
Winnipeg is a grand place for girls.
1t Is said that if it is fcund oui that a
young lady is or coming train, there
are sure to be about 200 eligible bach
elors anxiously waiting at the station,
ready to propose matrimony.
st. Louis has a promising boy actor.
VIII. }. Cartin aged ID, was stage-struck
last year on seeing Keene in Richard
Ill" He learned the play and secret
ly trained company of children to
support him. He dressed the parts
with taste and historical accuracy, had
stage built in his fathers back yard,
with all the fixtures, including place
| for the orchestra. Recently he has
been employed in minor parts of
regular company, and is doing we'll
United States Treasurer Gilfillan has
issued an order from the treasury de-
partment to the effect that no bonds
deposited as security for circulation or
public deposit shall hereafter be sur
rendered or allowed to pass from the
custody OF this Office, except upon the
surrender of circulating notes, the de-
| post of lawful money, deposit of other
bonds in the name of the treasurer of
the United States in trust of the case,
and of deposit by the bank upon the
order of the secretary of the treasury.
"Gath" hears that Senator PendletOn,
of Ohio, is endeavoring to make peace
with the manufacturing and land hold
ing classes, hoping to be the next Dem
ocratic candidate for President. PEN
dleton is worth half million of dollars.
Cath" hears that Secretary Blaine sis
going into some kind of big railroad
business not quite understood yet"
Gath's ears are noted for their length,
his tongue for its looseness and his pen
for its reckless incertitude, "if you
know what that is.
Life in Asia may have its attractions,
but its perils are fearful. Leaving out
of consideration the evils arising from
overpopulation and despotic govern
ment, the dangers are fearful. A tor
nado in The western section of Tonquin
has just destroyed over 1000 buildings,
rendering many thousand persons
homeless. In India last year only 10 less
than $4,000 persons fell victims to wild
beasts or snake bites. In Bengal alone
$50 persons were killed by tigers, and
1,064 by serpents. One would think
Hindostan a good country to emigrate
from.