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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-08-25
A Hermit Of the Sierra.

BOuIe ktai.l FREE L feSS
A party recently went from Bodie to
the Yosemite valley over the Sierra.
CT. S. w. Blaisdel and seven others
composed the party. After climbing
q very high mountain and leading the
horses through soft snow three feet
deep, the descent was commenced on
the western side down Green creek,
which was so rough that it was impos-
sible to ride. The snow was found to
be from three to forty feet deep, and
very soft. They had rough time OF
it, getting lost and with difficulty re-
tracing their steps. They came to a
soda spring which is great curiosity.
1t discharges about four inches of as
fine soda as any one could wish, and as
cold as ice. 1t is situated about forty
miles from Bodie, eight miles from the
Tioga mining district and twenty miles
from Yosemite valley. The owner OF
the spring, Lambert, is quite curios-
ity himself. He is fine looking, well
educated and a good talker, yet for
some unknown reason he has cut loose
from civilization and lives alone in the
mountains, with only the wild animals
for his companions-and some ofthese,
such as wolves, bears, etc. j., are not very
agreeable. He has lived at Soda Springs
for fifteen years, and sees only now and
then human being. He carries his
provisions from the valley, twenty-five
or thirty miles, on his back, except
such wild game as he kills in his own
neighborhood.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-08-25
A Temperance Drink.
Detroit Free Press

Among the thirsty ones recently
hunting up and down Woodward aven-
ue for something to quench thirst was
a man in rusty black, who entered a
drugstore and softly inquired:
"Have you a temperance drink ?"
1.-TWO or three of 'em. Will you
take soda-water or ginger ale ?"
"Well, now, our society does not re-
gard either of those as strictly tenn
perance drink. Both are associated
with stronger liquorsY
"How would root-beer ansN err"
neutrality-suspicious." was the
whispered reply.
"Ah I've got it now p
"Ahw
81 can give you n straight temper
ance drink as cold as ice, but it comes
high"
Chow much?"
"Ten cents glass"
every we'll" said the old man, as he
put down his dime.
The druggist was absent only a min
ute, and then returned and placed a
glass of liquid before him. The old
man drank half of it, smacked his lips.
and asked:
"May | ask what you call it?'
Certainly; it is called water. / just
drew it from the hydrant."
The excursionist set the glass down
much harder than be needed to, but
toned his coat, and, with a glance
meant to reduce the druggists weight
to 100 pounds in five seconds, marched
out as stiff as bean-pole, and crossed
the street after a lemonade favored
with peppermint essence.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-08-25
Arthur and His Friends.

New YORK, Aug. 16.-Vice Presi-
dent Arthur was at his home tonight,
surrounded oy Gen. Grant, ex-senator
Conkling and other friends during the
evening The vice president received
some dispatches from Washington, of a
nature which he would rot divulge;
he said he mad not received any sum-
mons to go to the capitol, and would
not go until requested.
NEW YORK, Aug. 19.-Vice Presl-
dent Arthur said to Tribune reporter
that he was prepared to go to Washing
ton whenever summons reached him,
although he had not given up hopes OF
the presidents recovery. Among those
who called upon the vice president in
the course of the day were
General Grant and ex-senator
Conkling, who was accompanied
by Senator Logan. of Illinois, and many
others, Lis room being almost full OF
visitors at one time last night. Mr..
Conkling remained at the Fifth Ave
nue. Hotel His private secretary car
ried some messages to and from the
vice president.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-08-25
Billy FlOrenee's Interview With the
PODe.

Talk with New York World Reporter
We were very pleasantly received in
private by Pope Leo. On the occasion
of our reception we were first ushered
into an ante-chamber, where we were
| introduced to number of members
of the Papal household. Cataldi, mas
ter of ceremonies, made us known to
other members of the household, and
after progress through several rooms
we were ushered into the presence of
the Pope. He was seated on raised
platform or throne in the center of a
large room-or hall, rather. Being an
actor and having an eye for properties,
/ noted the dress of the Holy Father
carefully. He wore stockings of white
silk, white shoes with gold crosses by
way of buckles; long, white c ssock
of merino, bound with silk of a pale
rose color; cape that reached below
the elbows, which was also bordered
by rose-colored silk, and white silk
skull cap with rose-colored binding and
a jewel in front. A heavy chain, from
which depended large cross set with
diamonds and rubies, hung about his
neck. Upon his hands he wore mittens
of silk which reached to the first joint
of his fingers. He wore a white belt
or sash around his waist. When we
were ushered in we were told to remove
our gloves, and | observed before the
presentation took place the Pope took
was made by Mgr. Cataldi, each of the
party kneeling in turn and kissing the
episcopal ring which is worn on the
Pope's left hand. When the cere-
mony had been performed the Pope
raised his hands as though to raise us
to our feet, and then for the first time
| looked up into his face. 1t was one
of the best and kindliest faces / ever
saw There was something so fatherly,
so gentle and so good in it that | shall
never forget it while live"
''The Pope first asked me in Italian
whether l spoke that language. told
him that spoke Italian a little, but
that | was more familiar with French.
Then he began to talk French and well
coined us most kindly to Rome. When
| told him that was a dramatic artist
he smiled, but said nothing. The Pope
looked careworn, but said that his
health was always good. He said that
WIN was u pACteotlC W AliAAf Nhe UAANo
his official duties often keep him out Of
bed until O'Clock in the morning"
"Was anything said about religion in
the United States?"
''Oh, yes, | forgot that. | told him
it seemed to me that Catholicism was
on the increase in the United States,
judging from the number of churches
/ had seen in course of erection every
where. He replied, in substance, that
the people of the United States-both
Protestants and Catholics-were so in
clined to charitable works, and were so
deeply engaged in the doing of good,
that God Almighty had blessed them
above other people. With them bust
ness was brisk, crops good and all pros
pectg encouraging, and he believed that
the Almighty looked with favor upon
the country. The Pope receives Prot
estants as readily as Catholics, and is
always particularly ready to welcome
Americans"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-08-25
Miraculous Recovery of sight-One Eye
a Telescope, the Other Microscope.

Hartford Dispatch to the New York Times.
Last winter gentleman living near
Litchfeld, took his daughter, 16 years
of age, on a sleigh-ride. The day was
cold, but very sunny. On their return
the girl complained of her eyes. The
trouble grew worse, and finally the girl
was kept in dark room, and there re-
manned with no ray of light until a few
days ago, when she experienced q pecu-
liar sensation which she describes as
follows: at seemed as if my eyes were
running out, or part of them. Putting
my hand up to my eyes / could feel
something coming out of my lower
eyelids, which / took hold of and pulled
out 1t gave me some pain to do so,
but almost Immediately my eyes felt
better. Instead of smarting sersa-
ton when / winked, they felt cool and
natural, and it was pleasure to wink
them. Then came the thought: why
my eyes are better, and | believe |
could bear the light which thought
was SO impressed upon my mind that |
determined to try. Hesitatingly, |
opened the door, when to my great JOY
/ found | was able to bear the light as
well as / ever could. The feeling that
came over me at that moment that |
found out that could once more leave
the dark, dismal room and see the
glorious sunlight again was so over
powering that | gave one scream for
Joy and then tainted away"
Now comes the strangest part OF the
story. Six months ago the girls eyes
were straight and natural; now the girl
=, ar,o1 hat oh OF
to that. She sees things just the same
as she always did, but let her close her
right eye and look out of only her left
eye, and she can see distance of eight
or ten miles, and distinguish things as
well as an ordinary person can only
sixty rods away. She is able to look
clear to the lake, a distance of three
| and a-half miles, and identify anyone,
describing their dress even. The dis
tant hills are brought close to her, and
she can see the farmers getting in their
hay, even counting the number of
heaps, which in an air line are seven
miles from her. To test her, field
glass was used, and her sight would far
outreach any object that could be seen
with the glass. If she closes her left
eye and looks out of the right, then she
cannot see anything except close to her,
but that eye is a perfect microscope.
She is able to distinguish things that
the natural eye cannot see. The point
of q needle looks as blunt as orowbar,
and it is wonderful to hear hear describe
the beautiful colors of flies and other
insects. To her the hairs on persons
head look as large as darning-needles,
- h. ,oIAoa Of lfn0r1 Gho q N
count the threads as easily as anyone
can count bean-poles. The moment
she opens both eyes they assume the
cross-eyed expression or shape, and
then she sees again as any other per-
son. 1t is the intention of her father
to take her to New York at NJ distant
day, to let some of the celebrated ply
sicians see this wonderful phenomenon.
The girl herself is very bright, pretty
girl, but very timid.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-08-25
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Guiteau.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-THE guard,
McGill, states that at about 4:30 he
went to Guiteau's cell and noticed he
was apparently pairing his nails. Nc
Gill, thinking he might have made
some preparations to hang himself,
went in and asked what he had been
doing. Guiteau replied Nothing,
nothing" Noticing the knife he ask
Ell what he was doing with it, and Gui-
teau replied: So help me, God, / have
none" McGill then said: Drop it, in a
commanding tone, when Guiteau
jumped up and made cut at him,
abb fortunately McGill drew his head
ack utnd the knife cut the lapel of his
coat. Guiteau was as nimble as a cat,
and McGill pulled his revolver ont but
did not cock it, and then Guiteau tus-
sled for its possession. exclaiming,
Don't shoot me-" McGill cooked his
pistol. and Guiteau said: Give me
my pistol" and finally got hold of 1t.
but not until it. went off. The guards,
Dutton and Jones, by this time appear
ing, Guiteau was seized: they then
searched for his knife, and seeing some
thing under his foot, picked it up.
1t is what is technically known
in Jail parlance, as q "cheeser," made
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-08-25
MOTHER's NAMESAKE.



Say you there's nothing in a namel
All let me tell you better,
Lilly and Rose may be the same,
Tho different in every letter.
But there's a charm some names impart
Belonging to none other,
Who does not have a warmer heart
For nanesakes Of their mother
A tender voice, softer tone,
Our touch is more caressing
Because she seems more ike her own
When this dear grace possessing.
There's magic sweeter in that name
Than's held by any other,
And greater beauty We will claim
For namesakes Of our mother.
There i a child 50 fair and sweet,
With witching ways Of smiling
She plays ike sunshine at my feet,
Nv lonely heart beguiling.
She does not more my soul delight
Than do my nieces. other,
But close, | kiss her clasp her tight
Because she's named for mother.
think how mothers loving arms
Would 0ftimes have embraced her;
And mothers eyes viewed budding charms
With which kind nature gFaced her,
Tears quicken fOndly in my eyes
Ny love | cannot smother:
She dearest, not from kindred ties,
But namesakes Of my mother.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-08-25
AIexander,S Night Thoughts

"Saltokof Skupschirofsky," said the
Car to the captain of the guard, "have
the guards been doubled at the palace
gate?" "They have, my liege," res
ponded S. S., land the man with the
telescope sweeps the horizon, so that
not even a solitary horseman can APP
proach thy imperial dwelling" "And
the Hghtning-rod MANI" ale sleeps
beneath the Neva, so please your maj
esty." ''Ihe man for subscriptions to
the life of Sergeant Bates?" ''He speed.
eth to Siberia on a special train" "And
the ladder and tree protector men?'
"Ask of the vipers in the palace dun
geons." "The man who continues at
this late day to say, "What, never
"Thy imperial headsman wears his
watch chain" IT'S well. Telegraph
to Europe that another conspiracy has
been baffied, keep the gumdrop and
corn-ball boys, who spread sedition OIL
the railroad trains, under thy vigilant
eye, and may st. Isaac of KownoN
bless thee" And the Gar, putting or
his cast iron night-shirt, retired to his
princely couch.-BOston Transcript.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-08-25
A mark Day in Canada.

What was the strangest occurrence
that ever happened in the history OF
this country was what has been always
known as the Phenomenon of 1919. !"
On the morning of Sunday, November
8, 1919, the sun rose upon cloudy
sky, which assumed, as the light grew
upon it, a strange greenish tint, vary
ing in places to an inky blackness.
After short time the whole sky be-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-08-25
Wonderful Power.

When medicine performs such cures
as Kidney-Wort is constantly doing, 1t
may truly be said to have wonderful
power. A carpenter in Montgomery,
VT, had suffered for eight years from
the worst of kidney diseases, and had
been wholly incapacitated for work;
He says, "One box made new man of
me, and / sincerely believe it win re-
store to health all that are similarly
afflicted" 1t is now sold in both liquid
and dry form anb,ry Nelcs.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-08-25

At Santa Cruz, Cal, recently, Miss
Blanche Masonette, a little blond of 10,
saved the life of q prominent military
man who had been stunned by break
er and was helplessly drifting ont, face
downward, on the receding wave.
With extraordinary courage the little
lady swan TO his relief, turned him on
his tack and guided him to the safety
rope. where he was enabled to recover
his senses. It is said the young woman
is fixing mp her trousseau.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-08-25

LYDIA E. PNKHAM's VEGETABLE
COMPOUND revives tile dropping spirits;
invigorates and harmonizes the organic
functions; gives elasticity and firmness
TO the step, restores the natural lustre
to the eye, and plants-on the pale cheek
of beauty the fresh roses of life's spring
and early summer time.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-08-25

Some of Sherman's soldiers, in their
march through Georgia, took Gen. Rob
inson's pocket book, but overlooked a
twenty-dollar gold piece, which he
stopped and stuck into the ground IN
his garden. He subsequently had the
site dug over to recover the coin, but
failed. Only a month ago it was at last
found near the spot it had been buried
seventeen years ago.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-08-25
A Healthy State.

People are constantly changing their
homes from East to West and from
North to South or rice uersd, in search
of healthy State. If they would
learn to be contented, and to use the
celebrated Kidney-Wort when sick
they would be much better off The
whole system can be kept in healthy
state by this simple but effectual RENE
dY. See large adv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-08-25
A Strong COnquerOr.
Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin

FIIsVEilaIII'I
According to an Illinois exchange
our DAYS of Rheumatism are well nigh
numbered. st. JAG bs Oil enters a
rheumatic territory, and conquers
every subject. That's right. We be
lieve in it.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-08-25
1t is said that American women arc

1t is said that American women are
the LATEST in the world. Let's see. An
average American woman appears in
about five different costumes a day
makes calls in the morning, drives out
in the afternoon, dances every evening
and passes the rest of the time in de.
signing costumes and devising the
means to get them. If you call that
laziness, try it yourself.-New Haren
RoOistey
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-08-25
The wife of municipal officer died

The wife of a municipal officer died
at Henderson, KY, and the husband
left the last offices prior to interment
to two of her friends. After the coffin
lid had been partly fastened, he could
not resist taking one more look. He
discovered that the jewelry which he
intended to be buried on her was gone
That was two years ago. He said moth
ing, and lately detected one of the
friends wearing the articles. He said
to her: II give you three days to leave
town" and she went.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-08-25
Music Halh Charms, etc.
[St. Louis Western Watchman.l

One of the great manufacturing in
terests of Boston, is the Emerson Piano
Company, whose pianos are used with
high appreciation and satisfaction
throughout the world. In a recent
conversation with Mr.. Jos. Gramer, one
of the proprietors, that gentleman re.
marked: l have used that splendid
remedy, st. Jacobs Oil, in my family
and found it to be so very beneficial
that | will never be without it. 1t has
cured me of severe case of rheuma-
tism, after other remedies had failed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-08-25

AT militia reunion at Pekin, ILL.,,
Capt. w. A. Tinney, veteran of the
Mexican war, exhibited the wooden
leg belonging to Santa Anna, which
was captured at Cerro Gordo in 1S47.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-08-25

No preparation ever discovered except CARBo
LINE, deodorized extract Of petroleum, vii
really produce new hair on bald heads. II VII
be happy day when the great army Of bal
heads fully understand this.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-08-25

I would never leave my bed. That was three
months ago. and now / weigh 100 pounds. | can
not write half Of what / want to say, but War
uer's Safe kidney and Liver Cure did it all"
il. 0. R0URK, Railway, \. j.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-08-25

A market woman in Peoria, Ill, be-
ing detected in giving short measure,
was fined, and from intense chagrin
committed suicide.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-08-25
THE Doctors said

Fechter's daughter will, it is said,
marry Bosquin, tenor of the Grand
Opera at Paris.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-08-25

"Sinee taking DIR. Lindsey's Blood Searehsr,
that old sore of mine is entirely cured Sold by
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-08-25
American School Of Telegraphy
ANN RALPnAn RINK KEEPING

Rare opportunity 70 become skiful Telegraph opera
tors The constant building Of new Railroads has made
Operators IN great demand. Institute under direct
management Of operators OF % years. experience Al
graduates guaranteed rstclass positions paying Fb 70
$50 monthly. Address W. NJ. COLE, Manager;
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-08-25
TUFTS HAIR DYE.

GRAY HAIR or WH1sRE FRS changed 10 a GLOSSY
BLACK by single application OF his DYE II
imparts a natural color, acts lnstantar"ously,
Sold by Druggists sent 10y press GA receipt OF 81
offIce, 35 Murray ST., New York.
a Dr. Tits MANUAL 81 Valuable Information and n
Nr.,S,i H.r.gps. VIII nailed FRER an publication
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-07-23
eureka Daily Sentinel.


+. B. Anderson, representing the Etna,
Hartford, Connections and other compa-
mics, gives immediate insurance in Board
companies by writing policies on applica-
ton thus avoiding the dangers Of delay in
getting policies from San Francisco. =
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-07-23

ANHA
OF Memory, Lassituds. Nocturnal Emissions.
Aversion to Society, Dimnes Of Vision. Noises
in the Head; the vital fluid passing unobseryed
In the urine. and many other diseases that iesd
to insanity and death.
DIR. MINTIE will agree to forfeit Five
Hundred Dollars for q case of this Kind thai
the VITAL RESTORATIVE under Ia
special advice and treatment)' will not cure. o.
for anything impure or injurious found in n,
DIR. MINTIE treats all Private Diseases sue.
cessfuiiy without mercury. Consultation
Free Thorough examination and advice, In.
Guiding analysis OF urine. Is 90. Price OF Vital
Restorative, 81 90 . bottle, or -four timss
the quantity. SO %; sent TO any address upos
receipt Of price. or O. o. D.. secure from OBJ.
s~ervadon. and in private name IL desired,
A. Z. MINTIE, n. ID.
IL Kesrny -. San Francisco,
DIR. MINT1E'R KIDNEY REMEDY,
NEPHHETICUM. cures all kinds OF Kidney
and Bladder Complaints. 6onorrhos. 0iset
LeucorrhUa. For sale by all druggists, 81 % I
bottle. ak bottles for 81 90.
DIR. MINTIE'S DAN DELION Pills
are the best and cheapest DYSPEPsIA and
BILIOUS cure In the market. Fors
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Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-07-23
DISTRICT COURT SUMMONS.

In the District Court Of the Sixth Judicial
District, in and for Eureka County,
State Of Nevada.
The State Of Nevada sends greeting TO JAMES
CoMMoRF0RD.
VoU ARE HEREBY REQUIRED TO Ap.
Il pear in an action commenced against
you ~ defendant by Maggie Commorford ~
plaintiff. in the District Court Of the Sixth
Judicial District, In and for the County OF Eu'
and answer thsc complaint therein, which 10
on nle with the Clerk Of said Court. within
ten days after service on you OF this summons
!s1siusivs Of the day OF service: II served rec, II n
said county, but within this District. and In
all other cases forty days or Judgment by de-
fault will be taken against you, according to
the prayer Of said complainant.
The said action 10 brought to recover judg-
ment against you, the said defendant, that the
bonds of matrimony existing between you and
this plaintiff be forever dissolved, ana FOR
tiff alleges that ON or about the twenty-eighth
day Of May. 1880. you. the said defendant, dis
regarding your marriage vows. willfuliy ana
without cause deserted and abandoned this
plaintiff. and ever since said date have con.
tinued to desert and abandon said plaintiff.
and that for more than one year you have
failed, neglected and refused to furnish her
with the common necesssries Of life. although
more fully appear By PLAINTIFF complaint On
nle herein, 70 which you are referred.
And you are hereby notified that IL you fail
10 Appsar and answer the said complaint %
above required. the said plaintiff Will apply
20 this Court for the relief therein demanded.
- In testimony whereof. I, o.. J. B,
/Eu.SN Buttlar, have hereunto set my hand
l~ and sfaxsd the seal Of said Court
wv this 18th day OF July, A. D 1881.
O.. ]. r. BUTTLAR,
Clerk Of the District Court. Sixth Judicial
District, Eureka County. Nevada.
BY W. r. FoRREsT, Deputy Clerk.
r. NJ. BEATTY, Atty for plaintiff. jylo ow~