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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-08-11
What the Working Women of Cities are
Able to Earn.
NON q New y ork Letter.


A Times reporter who was instruct
ed last Saturday to institute inquiries
in proper quarters as to the wages OBJ
tanned by women in various employ
ments, learns that they receive, as a
rule, from 20 to 30 per cent. less than
men for the same or equivalent SER
vice. Go ID saleswomen, for example,
get from SO to so per week. Some
few, who have served a long time, re-
ceive so, and occasionally a salary as
high as SIS is paid, but the latter are
very exceptional cases. Good female
cashiers obtain on the average little
more than good statesmen, but Sl5 per
week is a large stipend for a cashier,
and it requires guaranteed ability, the
best of references, and sometimes good
security to obtain such position. The
only employment in which as high as
$50 per week is ever paid to a woman
appears to be in the office of book
keeper, and there the average wages is
far be 'ow $500 year The majority
of good book-keepers get from SO
to so per week, and wo-
men we'll trained in the bust
ness think themselves fortunate if they
obtain IS. At the employment bureau
of the Young Women's Christian Asso-
citation, whose proteges obtain as rule
better positions and better wages than
the subscribers to ordinary employ
ment agencies, SIS per week is stated
as the maximum that woman can
hope for, exclusive of the functions of
teaching and housekeeping. fhe SUI
perintendent of the bureau says it is
rare that woman obtains more than
$15 per week as teacher, and that
$500 per annum would be regarded as
a very large salary.
In the position of housekeeper $1,000
year is occasionally paid to an expert
enced woman, trustworthy and capable
of assuming the entire management of
a first-class establishment. Such in
stances are very exceptional. On piece
work, in artificial flower manufacture,
and occupations approximating to the
artistic, it is stated that wages as high
as SIS are occasionally earned by first
class hands; but in ordinary industries,
from IS to $12 per week represents the
average earnings of women in occupa-
tions requiring some training, and from
So to So is common wages in the lower
industrial walks.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-08-11

During the funeral services at the
Greenville IN. j. Evangelical church,
over the remains of Wolfgang Stoe-
eel, member of the order of Knights
of PythIas, thunderbolt struck the
building, descending to the ground at
the side of the church by way of the
lightning-rod. The shock was terrific
and the entire structure was shaken
20 its foundation. A scene of con-
sternation at once ensued. There
were about two hundred persons pres
ent, and simultaneous rush was
made for the door, while the building
resounded with the shrieks of women
and children. There were sufficient
number ofcool-headed persons present
to intercept the crowd at the door and
prevent the loss of life which must
have ensued had the vestibule and steps
been reached. While this excitement
was going on number of old ladies
who were present fell upon their knees
and prayed aloud and earnestly. Sew
eral of the knights who sat on the side
where the lightning struck were pros
trated by the shock, their swords attract
ing the electricity. The minister exhort-
ed the people to remain quiet, saying:
1T is the lightning of God, which
purifes all hearts" The excitement
lasted haitian hour. While these scenes
were going on in the church another
bolt struck the pole of one ofthe coach
es which was standing in the street,
shattering it and prostrating the horses.
The horses attached TO the other coach
es took fright and ran in all directions.
They were finally gathered together
and fhe funeral proceeded.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-08-11

They may relieve, but they can't cure
that lame back, for the kidneys are the
trouble, and you want remedy to act
directly on their secretions, TO purify
and restore their healthy condition.
Kidney-Wort has that specific action
and at the same time it regulates the
bowels perfectly. Don't wait to get
sick, but get package to-day and cure
yourself. Either liquid or dry for sale
at the druggists.-Binghan'toa Repub-
Ecnn.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-08-11

sprinkler or syringe, or whisked over
the plants with a broom. Another
mode of applying is to mix table
spoonful of the hellebore in quart Of
quicklime, dampen the brushes, and
sprinkle the mixture over them, as in
the destruction of the currant worm.
Either of the above remedies will sue
cessfully destroy the slugs if applied as
often as they appear
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-08-11
A Mystery of San Jacinto Mountains.

From the san FRANCISCO chronicle.
The San Jacinto Mountains are To-
Gated in the northeastern portion of
San Diego county. and form the south
ern boundary of the San GorgoniO Pass.
The region is a very wild and rough
one, and extremely defficult to explore.
There exists in one portion of these
mountains Il natural or supernatural
curiosity, the source of which has never
vet been explained, although many at
tempts have been made to solve the
mystery. A irregular intervals heavy
report resounds through the region,
which can be likened only to that of
the largest cannon intensified tenfold.
The conclusion produ 3ed Is such as to
wake a person from the sOundest sleep,
shaking and rattling everything in the
house more than is done by any ordin-
airy earthquake. Sometimes days
elapse between these reports, and on
other occasions as many as three or
four are heart in one night-that being
the favorite time for their occurrence.
This irregularity has operated to defect
all efforts made to discover the exact
locality of the phenomenon. BY the
Indians of the region this Is called
"Tah-quish," or the devil. They have
many traditions concerning it, and
manifest the utmost reluctance to make
any search for the exact spot. One old
Indian, supposed to be upward of a
century in age, claims to have accident
ally discovered the spot one day while
hunting in his younger days. He de-
scribed it as simply dark tunnel run
ming into the mountain, and having the
appearance at the entrance of having
been exposed to much heat. Many eff
forts have been made and large rewards
offered to this Indian to persuade him
to conduct some white man to the place,
but without success.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-08-11
Honesty Its Own Reward.
From the New London Telegram.


Last Saturday passenger on the
steamer City of New York lost his wal
let, containing over $500, on the trip to
this city. He was not aware of his loss
until he and friend were about to take
carriage for the Pequot House, when
he was accosted by one of the walters,
Mr. James Downey, who said ''Sir,
have you lost a pocket-book The
man hurriedly felt his pockets and ex-
claimed Eyes, have, do you know
where it ?" Here it is, sir" replied
Mr.. Downey, handing him the we'll
filed wallet. "Thank YOU" said the
owner of the wallet to Mr.. Downey.
"What Amt you going to give the
finder something's asked the gentle
mans friend eyes; I'll give him
something when on my return to New
York" ''Well," remarked his friend,
81 always supposed you were a mean
man, and now | know you are" He
was then driven to the Pequot House
where he remained over Sunday and
returned to New York Monday night
Mr.. Downey found a valuable gold
breastpin on the boat, the property of
a lady of wealth. He returned it to the
lady's husband and received cold
Thank you" as reward for his hon
esty. Last night Charles Miner, an en-
ploye of the City of New York, found
a pocket-book containing about $50,
the property of a passenger bound for
Norwich. He returned it to the owner
who said, "I'm much obliged to you. )"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-08-11
1e average weight Of PhiladeIphia's


HEALTH, hope and happiness are re-
stored by the use of LYDIA +. PINK
HAMS VEGETABLE COMPOUND. 1t Is a
positive cure for all those diseases
from which women suffer so much.
Send to Mrs. Lydia f. PinkhaDl, 233
Western Avenue, Lynn, Mass, for
pamphlets.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-08-11
People in Glass Houses. etc.


While it may be proper that those
Giving in glass houses should never
throw stones" we think it is eminently
proper that those working in glass
houses should say q good word for
anything of benefit to themselves. In
this connection, Mr.. Isaac Corey, Man
ager of Salem, n. j., Glass Works, re-
marks: 81 am pleased to say that |
have used the Great Remedy, St. Jacobs
Oil, for Rheumatism with excellent re-
suits; other members of my family
have also been greatly benefited by its
use"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-08-11
LYDIA c. PINKHAM'S
The Positive Cure
t.r all those Painful Complaints and Weaknesses
- he e Innlr nnnIII al lon.

sacommon 20 our beat female population.
il win cure entirely the worst form Of female Com
raiuts ali ovarian troubles Inflammation and Clcera
lion Falling and Displaceuents, Snd the consequent
spina weakness, aud Is particularly adapted 70 ths
Change Of Life
II will dissolve and sGTei trmors from the uterus IL
an early stage Of development. The tendency to can
crous hunor there checked very speedily ~ its use
It removes fantucss hltcncy, destroys all craving
for rtimulants and rclcres weakness OF the stomach
1t cures Boating, Headaches, Nervous Prostration
General Debility. Sceplessncss, depression ana lnai
xestIOn.
That feeling OF bearing down. causing pain Wflgnt
and baekache is always permanently cured BY its use
It viii at all times and under all circumstances act II
harmony with the that govern the female system
For the cure of Kidney Complaints Of either Sex THIS
compound is unsurpassed.
LYDIA E. PINKHAM.s VEGETABLE COM.
POUNDS prepared at 2ss and rs Western Avenue.
lynn Mass Price 81 Six bottiesfor s.. Sent by mail
n the form Of pills. also in the form OF lozene on
receipt Of price, 81 per box tor either. ars PInkhan
freely answers ali letters Of inquiry Send for pamph
81, Address Ha above Mention t5;s 'dIer.
No family should be without LYDI4- FlNKHAaS
LIVER Pills They cure coh-tipatiO.l, biliousness
md torpidity Of the liver q cents per box
FOR SALE BY DRUGGISTS.
oh
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-08-11

A temperance petition six hundred
feet long and containing thirty thousand
signatures was presented to the Georgia
legislature the o'her day. 1t was
greeted with applause.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-08-11

Young clergyman fat a clerical
meeting 81 merely throw out the
idea" Old Clergyman" Well, | think
that is the best thing you can do with
So
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-08-11
Be Wise and Happy.

If you will stop all your extravagant
and wrong notions in doctoring your
self and families with expensive doc
tors or humbug cure-alls, that do harm
always, and use only natures simple
remedies for all your ailments, you
will be wise, well and happy, and save
great expense. The greatest remedy
for this, the great, wise and good will
tell you, is Hop Bitters-rely on it. See
another column
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-08-11
- . -
More PeonIe Die

from diseased Kidneys than of consumption but
not one fatal case in thousand would occur II
Warmers Safe Kidney and Liver Cure was taken
in time By all means try it,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-08-11

Pastor: Yes, Mrs. Brown. Taking
into consideration the fact that the
Smiths hardly ever pay their pew rent,
it is strangely bad taste on their part to
sing so loudly and throw such JUNCTION
into their prayers. Mrs. Brown: Quite
too terribly shocking London Fun.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-08-11

If you are hairless and cappy there i one way
and no more by which you can be made careless
and happy-use CARBoLISE, de0dorized extract
of petroleum, it win positively make new HAIR
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-08-11

fJf 7 nunish Won y s,

eff | punish you," said a mother to
her naughty little girl, "do you think it
will be for my pleasure p Whose
pleasure is it then? 1t isn't for mine" "
ret11rnf1 the child
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-08-11

In our endeavors TO preserve heaIth
Il Is of the utmost importance that we
keep the secretory system in perfect
condition. The well-known remedy,
Kidney-Wort, has specific action on the
kidneys. liver and bowels. Use it in
stead of dosing with vile bitters or dTas-
tic pills. 1t is purely vegetable, and is
prompt but mild in action. 1t is pre-
pared in both dry and liquid form and
sold by druggists everywhere.-Readin9
EggLe.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-08-11
Why Wear PIastersE

The business of telegraph company
is spread from pole to pole" SO Is
that of the washer woman.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-08-11

"Where is the Island of Java situa-
ted ?" asked an Austin teacher of q
small, rather forlorn-looking boy. 81
dunno, SIR" 'Don't you know where
coffee comes from ?" eyes sir, we bor
row it ready parched from the next door
neighbor."
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-08-11

Nothing like "Iindsey's Blood Searchet for
all skin diseases letter, salt rheum, itch etc.
rax-ar fails
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-08-11
Builders Testimony o..


IUfanu hNpIus IIlnts-I
Chas. S. Strickland, ESQ, of9 Boylston
Place, Boston, Mass, after relating his
surprising recovery from rheumatism
by st. Jacobs Oil, says: | cannot find
words to convey my praise and graft
tude to the discoverer of this liniment
The average weight of Philadelphia's
fifty reserve policemen is 200 pounds.
The tallest measures feet, "a inches.
Two others measure feet seven inches
each, and all but four of the fifty meas
ure over six feet, the average being .
feet inches.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-08-11

A muzzle over a dogs mouth acts as
a suspender to his pants. philadelphia
Chronicle Herald.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-08-11
SYMPTOMS OLA
TORPID LIVER.
TUFTS HAIR DYE.

GRAY HAIR or WHISPERS changed to a GLOSSY
BLACK by single application OF this DYE II
imparts a natural color acts lnstantareousiy
sold by Druggists sent by express receipt Of 81.
Ohice, 35 Murray ST., New York.
a Dr. II IT'S MANrAL Of Valuable Information Aad n
USeni Reecipts will mailed fKKE RPpleation.b
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-08-11
American School Of TeIegraphy
AND RAILRnAl ROCK KEEPING.

Rare opportunity TO become skilul Telegraph Opera
tors. The constant building Of Railroads has made
Operators in great demand: Institute under direct
management OF operators Of % years experience. Al
graduates guaranteed FIRST class positions paving s5 TO
t60 monthly. Address W. NJ. COLE Manager;
Madison, Wis
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1881-10-14


Tho hush o. twilight. far and Wide.
Falls on the green = sloping meadows;
All tromulouH tho p Stand
NJ way.worn xephyrs lightly famed
sweeps onward 70 the shadoWs.
All day IL sun-nsoked ripples nov
THROUGH pastures strewn with hay and
Through lonely slens whore alders lean
To kiss the dimplcd waves. unseen,
And sweet wild roses blush below
The bsnmbiesd dropping over.
BY this low bridge and moss-rrown fence,
In ftfuI mood it9 music tArrica:
While iiutcd beach-lcaves vide disprcad,
Move Nov si iiSS'iy. T siii socs ssS'aesd hence
some fair reflection carries
Up the broad shoulders OF the hills
Soft twilight shadows climb and darkcn;
ut4 on their faces. westward set,
a smile OF sunset trembles yet.
And there . throstIo nin9s, M thrills
The world below 70 hearken!
Far on the cuckoo's plaintive call.
Scarce separate from the silence, fingers;
IN e~hudowland tho blossoms sleep.
Where whito-robed mists arise % keep
Their nightly watch. caressing all
The stars peep forth. tho aftcrelow
Fades slowly out behind the larches:
The birds are hushed-save one that seems
When oufcasf brcexes family blow
Adown The woodland arches
The rinples vanish, seaward drawn;
The flowers IN sleep their perfume render:
soniRhtly round each darkenlng slope
The Light i sown In patient hope.
That the rich harvest OF tho Lawn
-Stnd1uN oY0.fn<.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1881-10-14

Nearly every week . nsw book o.
he Jewish question y published II
Germany.
The death = announced IL London
81 joan Winter Jones. geographical
compiler and editor and for many years
principal Librarian o. the British Mu-
scum He was born n Lambeth early
in the century.
Rev. Dr.. s. +. Smith. the author
Of our national hymn. America" q
che hymn. The Morning Light =
Breaking" and other popular sacred
songs. u travelling IN Europe and writ
ing letters ~ the Boston IvGuelker.
"a Burns musical festival with eight
hundred singers Wa held lately - Kill
marnock. Scotland. e which twenty
hive thousand persons were present
Many Of the songs on the programme
were written ~ Burns. and his statue
was crowned with : holly wreath.
The late Sidney Lanier suffered
g~rievously from ilI-health for many
years but was never heard 20 complain.
His wholesome and generous nature
triumphed wei bodily lie and kept him
always cheerful. He leaves : widow
and four SON Tie youngest a infant
Either fame or notoriety was sufi-
cient 70 qualify anybody for remunera-
tive lecturing ten years ago; but the
demand has steadily fallen Of. and
there are now very few speakers who
candraw paying audiencesfn the lyceum
field. The agents say that the business
was o~verdone, and thereby ruined
johann Strauss celebrates present
" the fiftieth anniversary Of his first
waltz. which was written when be was
1t the age Of six. He has written since
then three hundred and ninety-eight
waltxes. polkas and quadrilles. and has
probably made more money than any
other composer alive.
William Hyde. editor Of the s.
Louis Republican, completes twenty-five
years Of service on that paper on the
sth Of January. He served bis appron-
ticeship ~ the only reporter that paper
had for years. and was the first man
west q the Mississippi 70 receive and
prepare . news message over the wires
He will observe the anniversary BY tax
ing . vacation and going on : tour
around the world
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1881-10-14

Oh BE disguise and Va IN his own
clothes. and looking q her grafesuIly.
~ 0n't thank YOU" hs said
you've done % much for ne fhat ]
can't express myself. but for You !
should have bsen dangling 70 . Of
those trees They wouIdn't have given
me ten minutes"
you're safe now" she said.
"Yes. but ! wouldn't have showed
myself ever when l heard al. because
Il might have injured you with your
ncighbors-for assisting . supposed
horse-thief. NY name Il Burton-Har-
~ Burton; and my mother will thank
you some day for this"
"Why did YOU leave home 70 wan
der around in this way?' Martha asked
curiously.
Harry Burton looked . little confused.
but said:
We'll. the fact il. / thought I'd see
q little Of the world. To tell the truth,
I've been away from home two months.
and had written nry mother that ! was
coming back 20 look after matters on
the farm again. when all this happened
TO me. will 90 and look for my horse
now. and perhaps. when your father
returns. he will set me across the river.
I'm going 70 ride all night. for I'm just
wild 70 see home again"
Martha directed him 10 the place
where his pony had been turned loose.
and then SAT down TO think quietly.
What ~ afternoon Il had been. And
all these things had happened in = few
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1881-10-14

-"You may only want : part Of my
tale. but 4 nm in for the hole" replied
the rat-Richmond Baf0n-
"A man sometimes forgcts, before
he has paid. whether he has paid or
not, but after he has paid he never for
gets that be has paid Man Is naturally
: liar.-N. o. Times
The Pope Is said 70 have sunk co.
600 lire in the attempt to run > news
paper. "A much less expenditure Of lire
makes : New York paper : success--
LeDeH 0buriev.
The earth weighs ~, O99. 672. O00.-
600. 900. 00J pounds. more or less just
think OF this, We pompous politicians.
who imagine that the west end tips up
. little every time M Of you goes case
-Defr0it Free Press
Mashed masher: Are women hard
to understand? Eead. yes! We've
known . woman TO hint every five min
utes for two days that she needed =
new bonnet and her husband didn't
seem 70 understand Boston Post
The Princess Louise Is a adept Is
Kensington and other fashionabk en-
broidery. The Marquis. however. says
she .sn't worth . cent 1t darning socks
or putting q new basement il : pair Of
p~antaLoons. - Chicago Tmes.
An extreme agony i for : young
lady 10 add 70 her toilet . large sun
flower at ner belt The occult signifi-
cation Of this Is: II always turn toward
the son-of some rich man" Isn't
there 4 touch OF The intense about thisP
-Nctr Haren HcgfStey.
since poet <narp< are juggling rhvmcs On
words mi<spclicd. like Worcester.
We ~cf this old one in that style for al 70
print Who chorcc<ter.
= Aunt JENNA climbed . tree. and had .
An shar she sot a-throwin' ccrn q our old
IN. y. SIM
"a young widow has married again
An old friend Of The family rcproaches
her d~iscreetly. II am sure. my dear"
he says. gently. "that You have not
chosen - wisely - you might have
done; had yonr poor dear husband been
alive he would never have let you make
such = match. "-Faris Paper.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1881-10-14

The first steamship ever built u
Holland reached Baltimore on Scptem-
Der II from Rotterdam. alter = twelve
days voyage