davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-04-07
4 Bird Sorry.

Somerset (Ky) special to Cincinnati Enquirer.
A sight so strange that it would pay
strangers to come miles TO see occurs
every night. five miles south of this
place, on the Cedar Bluffs of the Gum
berland river.
Every evening just about shutdown
the sky is darkened as far as the eye
can see by great fiocks of birds coming
to roOst in these cedars.
Your correspondent, accompanied
by native and 4 lantern, spent
couple of hours last night among the
cedars, watching this wonderful con re-
CATION of every tongue, plumage, and
almost every country this side of the
tropics. Startled by our approach,
great clouds of the chattering tribe
would rise from their perches i'll the
cedars and fly off with noise like deep
and distant thunder. We had to scream
at the top of our voices to hear one an
other speak. Large limbs of the trees
were broken off, caused by the accumu-
lated weight of birds. Hundreds,
blinded by our lantern, would fly into
our faces. We could pick thousands of
them from the branches of the trees.
But what seemed so strange about
this bird convention was the seeming
peace and harmony that existed be-
tween the birds. The hawk and dove
roasted in peace on the same branch,
while hundreds of robins and sparrows
circled in perfect safety around the
perch of large owls. In the early
morning when these songsters of the
groves left their perches in the cedars
for the fields of the open country, it
was a most beautiful and gorgeous
sight to behold. With the blue of the
jay, the crimson and red of the fence
wren and red bird, the yellow and gray
of the yellow and sparrow birds SEEM
ed like some grand and splendid piano.
rama of the floral kingdom endowed
with the power Of music moving
through the air in procession com
posed o all the colors of the rainbow.
Hundreds of people come every
night to see this strange wonder. A
great many poor people gain almost
their entire support by catching and
selling these birds.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-04-07
A Sweet Thing i'm Girls.

There is an idea common among
young girls which ought to be COM
batted by every Intelligent woman; it
is that in becoming a housekeeper,
and especially if called upon to do the
greater part of the work, she might
just as well be uneducated; that her
requirements at school, if not uniting
her for it, are of no value. If this were
true it would indeed be lamentable; but
it is not true; because we can point to
notable instances of educated women
who are untidy and disorderly is no
proof of the proposition. SO far as
my own observation goes-and l have
kept my eyes open for several years.
have found that those women who have
had the benefit of thorough educa-
ton are the best housekeepers. A
woman who has been taught accuracy
by a course in chemistry, who has had
her eyes enlightened by the study and
practice of painting, who has learned
the necessity of precision by long hours
at the piano, will make her house the
richer and the better ordered for this
training. If she brings to her work the
right spirit she is certain to find a use
1Or all she mas ever learned, DeSlUeS
having the aid which her habits of order
and perseverance will constantly give
her. The coming housekeeper ought
to be very happy woman; she will
have so much to think about when her
hands are full of work which does not
demand much direction. She will not
be disturbed about so many things as
her mother was; moths and beetles will
mean more to her than to the old-time
housekeeper, to whom everything that
crawled or flew was "bug," an object
of detestation to be stepped on or put
into the stove as quickly as possible.
Our modern wise woman knows better;
she quietly brings out her bottle of ben
zine or ether, pasteboard box, cap
lures the insect, puts him to sleep, and
soon has a collection which, when
mounted and put in a simple frame, is
q handsome ornament for her home
If it was ever true that little learn
ing is dangerous thing for a woman,
that day has passed.-The Housekeepeer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-04-07
4 Narrative From Slave Life.


About thirty-iive years ago, it be-
came necessary for the owner of large
estate in western North Caroline, to
part with some of his best servants.
Among the number was Richard, a
young, light-colored, married man. As
was common in such cases, he was
allowed to choose his future owner
He applied to Mr.. A., a prominent
lawyer. who at once purchased Rich
ard and his wife and settled them on
his home place, in cottage near his
own house.
The duties of Richard were those of
overseer. and manager of out-of-door
work. This thrown entirely on his
hands, by th OCCASIONAL claims on
Mr.. AS time. And to record the hon
orable, devoted falthfulness to trust,
observed by this true man, from that
day to this, is the object of this paper.
When the gold-fever ragged, Richard
went to California, brought home gold
for Mr.. A., and himself. with presents
for ''our children" rs he and his wife
call those of the family. They have
none of their own. The dark days of
war came. True to every interest of
those dearest to him, nothing could
turn him from his post. Mr.. A.
was brought home MORALLY wound
ed. After other last interviews, he
sent for his friend and slave. Rich
ard. To him and to his wife,
Mr.. A. presented their freedom. This,
for himself and his wife, Richard firm
" refused to accept Then to his care,
Mr.. A. committed his family-his wife,
three daughters and two sons of very
tender age. This trust Richard solemn
ly assumed, and today this relation
exists unbroken, without change OF
mar of any kind. His first act was to
have cottage built for himself. nearer
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-04-07
For Tho Cnrinns

Mezzotinto owned its invention to
the simple accident OF the gun barrel
of a sentry becoming rusted with dew.
Inc process of whitening sugar was
discovered in a curious way A hen
that had gone through a clay puddle
went with her muddy feet into sugar
house. She left her tracks on pile OF
sugar. 1t was noticed that wherever
her tracks were the sugar was whitened.
Experiments were instituted, and the
result was wet clay came To be used
in refining sugar.
The art OF etching upon glass was
discovered by a Nuremberg glasscutter
BY accident few drops Of aquafortis
fell upon his spectacles He noticed
that the glass became corrCded and
softened where the acid had touched it.
That was hint enough. He drew figures
upon glass with varnish, applied the
corroding fluid and then cut away the
glass around the drawing. When the
yarnish was removed the figures APP
peared raised upon dark ground
The shop of Dublin tobaccoist, by
the name of LunGyfoot was des-
troyed by fire. While he was gaz-
ing dolefully into the smoldering ruins
he noticed that his poor neighbors were
gathering the snuff from the can
listers. He tested the snuff for him.
self, and discovered the fire had large
ly improved its pungency and aroma.
Itwas hint worth pro6ting by. He
secured another shop, built quantity
of ovens, subjected the snuff TO heat
ing pocess, gave the brand particular
name, and in a few years became rich
by accident whichl at first he thought
had completely ruined him.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-04-07

the family residence, that he might
better protect its inmates. Through
the remaining days of the war none
could do better to take care of the fami-
~ and property When it ended, he
had full scope for his fine financial
talent, energy, thrift, and executive
ability. Success has attended him ever
since. No one interferes with his plans
nor thwarts him, though all is under
the oversight of Mrs. A.
The legal guardians of the property
and its heirs, offered him a salary. He
did not want it and would not have it.
he said. He had all ne wanted. Mrs.
A. would give him what money he re-
quired, and should he accumulate
money he would leave it all to "our
children" anyhow.
The eldest daughter was his especial
pride. On the occasion of her mar
riage, the house was filled with guests,
and large party of other friends were
present. When arrayed for the bridal,
Miss A. sent for Richard, and told him
he must come in to see her married.
Ha demurred; he did not want to ego
before SO many folks. But the young
lady would take no refusal, and when
the opened doors gave the fair bridal
tableau to the view of the guests, there
stood directly behind the bridegroom
and bride, the tall, dark forms of Rich
ard and his wife Many hearts were
touched, for almost on the very spot
where that solemn promise had been
made to the dying father was given
this beautiful recognition of its faithful
performance.
The two elder daughters are settled
in homes of their own; his 'two boys"
to whom he gave thorough business
training, are away at College; and only
the youngest daughter remains with
her mother. To proposed European
trip, planned for this young lady by
her friends, last year, Richard objected,
on the ground that "Missie" could not
bear the sea-sickness. Experience
had taught him the perils and diAcom-
forts of the ocean, and his detection
and anxiety were evident to his wife,
till he heard "Missie" had safely land
ed in Yew York again. And when he
went himself to the train to take her
home, great were the surprise and
wonder of some strangers present. to
see the meeting and the greeting be-
tween the young lady and her "Papa
Richard"
Many details of interest might be
added, but ii is sufficient now to say
that other trusts are daily executed,
with equal fidelity, by the subject of
this sketch.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-04-07
Died While Laughing.
Vickburg Herald

A singular and fatal accident occurred
at Jackson last Saturday Mr.. William
Bailey, chancery clerk, of Madison
county, in company with Mr. Thomas
Wharton, Jr., of jackson, was eating
dinner at Miller's restaurant, on Pearl
street. During the meal while engaged
in friendly and sociable conversation,
allusion was made to the strange and
sad fate that befell the late Hon. Walk
er Brooks, of Vicksburg, who was
choked TO death by eating an oyster.
Mr.. Wharton said something further
which distracted Mr.. Bailey's attention
and caused him TO laugh, and in few
seconds after it was noticed that the
latter gentleman appeared very sick,
and was gasping for breath. Mr.
Wharton and others Immediately
attempted to relieve him by carrying
him to the door and slapping him on
the back, but without avail. Physicians
were sent for, but before they arrived
Mr.. Bailey was dead, and it was beyond
the power of medical skill to revive
him. He had inadvertently swallowed
a piece of beef, which became lodged
in his throat and choked him to death.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-04-07
Confession of the Bogus-DiplOnia Vendor
Buchanan.

The Record will publish the confess
sion of the bogus diploma vendor Dean
John Buchanan, who is now in prison.
The Record will say; "He has given up
all books he had of different medical
colleges with which he was associated,
the minutes of the faculty, minutes of
the trustees, account books, and mass
of valuable information, including u
list of foreign diplomas sold, and a cat
alogue of addresses including over
5000 names of persons who had cor
responded with him. He gives the
names of Wholesale druggists in Phila-
delphia who have sold HIM his diplomas
and names of parties to whom diplomas
were issued He relates how diplomas
were signed by the faculty, and how in
one instance, three professors for 50
each signed 500 diplomas for him, and
how, for $3.50, diplomas which were to
go abroad were certified to by the
Spanish consul. In all, about 10000
names were tangled up in his disclos-
ures. He has given the names OF many
professional abortionists and the means
whereby they destroy life. He tells the
tricks of his trade, the quack nostrums
that are advertised to cure all diseases,
and of impostors who prey on the pub
lie credulity He recites incidents
wherein he robbed graves, and how, on
one Saturday morning, he stole five
dead bodies from the Blockly aims
house. He tells how he kept himself
clear of courts and their penalties. He
tells of twenty-five concerns of this
country and in Europe by which degrees
are sold, and he figures that fully 20,-
600 bogus diplomas are current in
America. and 10000 more in Europe.
Hegives the authorities a lever by
which they can uproot every diploma
dealer in America" From Bnchanan's
papers the Record obtains the details
of his attempt to lead the public to
believe that he had committed suicide
by jumping from ferry boat into the
Delaware river in August last.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-04-07
APPOINTMENTS.
A scene In a Room In the Treasur
DEPARTMENT.

1
A reporter of the Washington Repa,b-
| keaa paid a visit to the Treasury De-
partment the other day to get peep
at portion of the hungry army of Of
fee seekers. He thus briefly disposes
of the subject: Just now there is one
room of especial interest, and an hour
spent there during the morning watch
| ing the great stream of office-seekers,
will reveal the funny as well as the dis
agreeable side of the position of APP
pointment clerk. The floor is covered
with rich Wilton carpet, of Egyptian
| design; between 1he windows mirror.
| in carved walnut frame. reaches from
floor to ceiling; heavy dark-blue cur
| tains shade the windows, and partially
shut out the beautiful view of the Po-
tomac river and the hillsides of Virgin
la. At large desk in the middle of
the room is seated Major Lamphere,
who gives a patient hearing to each
one in turn Some are dismissed with
Instructions to call again, and some are
| forced to hear the same old story "no
vacancies"
A smiling, robust colored individual
approaches, and, handing "A letter to
Major L., requests him to read it.
After doingso he turns to the hopeful's
smiling face with the question, "Well,
what do you want?" and the reply
comes back, 30, any thing you choose
to give me-" evidently thinking all that
is necessary is to walk up to the public
crib and receive his share. II do not
want Il clerkship, sir. I-I-would
like to be a messenger" He is told to
make out his application, and he moves
out to make room for slight female
figure, clad in Widows weeds, whose
sad face and embarrassed air appeal
to the sympathy of every one Her
hands are filed with letters and testi-
monials, which she thinks are of sufi-
Gent importance to open the way inn
mediately for her appointment, but
she is told to call again; the papers
will be filed, and when there is va
cancy she may be considered She
leaves with a disappointed air, and a
sigh comes floating back as the door is
closed
A hopeful young man comes next,
who is willing and anxious to serve his
country i'll any capacity that will pay
81 200 year and upward He has la
bored faithfully during the campaign;
he voted early and often, and there
should be some recognition of his ser
vices. But he, too, must be patient;
the papers will be filed, and when
vacancy occurs his case will receive
attention. And SO it goes on, day after
day, until one wonders if there are any
resources outside of Government posi-
tions. One-half Of the energy devoted
to securing endorsements and follow
ing up applications, if devoted to some
calling outside, would in the end prove
twice us remunerative and far more
Independent than the best position UNI
der the Government.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-04-07
A Rather Questionable Aneedote or Two

A spiritualistic medium watched the
spirit of the late Senator Matt. HI.
Carpenter, as it approached the abode
of the blest, ana reports the gate
keeper as saying
From Wisconsin, that State of sin
| fear cannot let you in"
But where is Peterl" asked the soul
| thought that here he Lad control"
Well, So he had /" the keeper said
" But now | am acting here instead.
There's been change, I'd have you know,
Since | came here year ago
The offices the saints hold then
Are now held by Ohio men
All from that State get into glory;
All Others go to purgatory."
The soul, borne down by weight of woe.
In sadness took Its way below.
This story is told by the Milwaukee
Rep btcan The evening before he
died he insisted upon getting up. The
physicians forbade the attempt. and
were endeavoring to keep him quiet,
when Judge Macarthur entered. as
that you, Mac?" asked Carpenter.
eyes, Matt, it's l. But you must lie
quiet now" The old toss of the head
as the dying Senator replied "Well,
Judge, Pm prepared to argue that mo-
ton right now" Mr. Carpenter suffer
ed circulating pain, and wanted an
explanation of the cause. "The pain is
caused, Senator" replied a physician,
by stoppage of the colon" ''Stop-
page of the colon, Ell? Well, then, of
course, it isn't full stop p
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-04-07
A Change OF Tune.

A Galveston clerk went to his en-
ployer, Old Twopercent, yesterday, and
said to him: "My Uncle has arrived
from the interior to spend Mardi Gras,
and | would like to he excused hom the
store for few hours just to show him
our cotton exchange, our harbor i'm
provements, particularly those on the
bar, and few other natural advantages?
Old Twopercent got as mad as mischief.
He scolded, stamped his foot and bawl-
ed out: "Your pishness is in de store.
You schoost go away from de store and
| docks your wages on the spot. You
and your uncle can go to de devil to-
gedder." II am sorry responded the
clerk, demurely; "but if don't see him
he may buy his goods of some other
house. He usually buys about S10,000. >
SIS dot SOP" said Old Twopercent, smil-
ing smile saints might have envied !;
sVy didn't yer tole ne pefore so /
could meet him at de depot ven der
train came IMP
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-04-07
A Jest Ending in Earnest.
Mernnhis Anneal


A romantic marriage took place here
on Mardi Gras. A young gentleman
and young lady who were acquainted,
met on the street and commenced ban
tering each other about marriage. He
offered himself in jesting way, and
the conversation was kept up until
they reached the young lady's home.
Neither had the slightest idea of get
ting married at the time, but Cupid
was at work shooting arrows, and the
discussion was resumed in the parlor.
He again Offered himself, and dared
her to marry him that day. She re
piled, as she caught up her hat, Let
US 60" He seized his hat and assent
ed. They visited the County Clerks
Office, secured a license, and repaired
to the residence of a clergyman, stat
ing the object of their visit. He ask
ed If it was a runaway match. The
young man replied not exactly" The
clergyman wished to know if the young
lady's parents had agreed 70 the mar
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-04-07
What a Coroner's Jury Is Composed of.

Confederate Burker arose to a ques-
ton of privilege in the club. He was
working in the eastern part of the city
with a man who was fatally injured.
He saw the whole transaction and
knew all the particulars, and yet when
the coroner's jury was made up he was
ignored because of his color lie felt
sighted and indignant, and he hoped
the club would not overlook the insult.
"Brudder Burker, you didn't lose
nothin'," replied the president. at
was compliment to yer intelligence
to ignore you. De average coroner's
jury am composed Of two loafers, three
old buns and fule, and dcy would
have insisted dat you war dc fule. You
haven't got any case, sab, an de meet
in will now be declared sphtup. "--Ne,o
York Mercury.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-04-07
Bonanza Mackay i'm Rome.
Rome Corr. Boston Advertiser.

The richest man in all the world, Mr..
Mackay, of California, was in Rome
fortnight ago. Nearly three hundred
millions of dollars is said to be the
amount of his marvellous fortune, Il
fabulous sum, that sounds as unreal as
the stories of Ali Bahia and the Forty
Thieves or Aladin's Lamp. This great
Bonanza King bought statutes and pic
lures right and left, and his favors, like
those of fortune, fell into studious
where it seemed most unlikely for
them to drop down. Florence, the
actor, was his travelling companion, his
guide, philosopher and friend in the
matter of art. Mr. Mackay visited
that beautiful and valuable collection
of sculpture, the Torlonia Gallery, in
the Lungara, and even talked with
Prince TorIonia about his price. If the
Bonanza King would only buy that SUI
perb gallery and place it in one of our
factor he would be! We would then
possess Gin America a collection of
sculpture almost equal to that of the
Capitol or Vatican. After few days
stay Mr.. Mackey whirled off from
Rome. He lodged at Costaniz' Hotel.
His apartment was adjoining that Of
d friend of mine. The morning Mr..
Mackay left Rome, my friend went into
her parlor and heard the two gentle
men talking londly. ''Yes,' said
Mackay, ~ gave him 10000 pounds
sterling, with the right to exhibit"
Now, the question is, what is it that the
Bonanza King has paid such 81 price
for? ! cannot be any modern work of
art. Nor can it be the Torlonia Mus
cum, for the Prince asks overS 81 100000
for that One hundred and fifty thou
sand dollars, with the right to exhibit,
sounds if it might be Il collection of
paintings or SCULPTURE.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-04-07
CHARACTER SKETCH.
New Ork Sun.

The mule seemed pensive. even sad.
As if by conscience pricked:
But, when they came to share his woes
He raised objections kicked.
The cat came up to syinpathiZe,
With NEW and gentle purr,
Alas. she got within his reach.
Misunderstanding and fur
The dog, in pity, neared him to
Alleviate his care:
lie tried to pass around him once.
But-sausage-m meat and hair
And John. the honest farmer-bOy,
Who had the beas, in charge,
Tried reokles-ly to harness him
His funeral was large.
o tIifiing were the causes which
His fiexile legs unfurled;
And many were the quadrupeds
That sought another world.
He never did 4 decent thing;
He wasn't worth ducat;
lie kicked and kicked until he died
And then he kicked the bucket
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-04-07

to take a blue pill, but l didn't, for |
had already been poisoned twice by
mercury. The druggist told me to try
Kidney-Wort, and did. 1t was just
the thing for my biliousness and constr
patton, and now am as well as ever."
Torpid kidneys and liver is the trouble,
for which Kidney-Wort always proves
to be the best remedy known.-Hart-
ford GOiLTdTt
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-04-07
Grateful Women.

None receive so much benefit, and
none are so profoundly grateful and
show such an interest III recommend
ing Hop Bitters as women. 1t is the
only remedy peculiarly adapted to the
many ills the sex is almost universally
subject to. Chills and fever, indi ses-
ton or deranged liver, constant or pc
riodical sick headaches, weakness in
the back or kidneys, pain in the shout
ders and different parts of the body, a
feeling of lassitude and dependency,
arc all readily removed by these Bit
ters.-C OuYant
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-04-07

A New, York man has cured himself
of the filthy habit Of tobacco chewing
by tasting an apple every time he felt
inclined to partake of the degrading
weed. He had been pertaining and
frescoing stoves for seventeen years,
but the fruit worked an effectual cure
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-04-07

For the delicate and complicated diff
fcultes peculiar to the female consti-
tuition, LYDIA +. PINKHAM's VEGETABLE
COMPOUND is the sovereign remedy. 1t
aims at the cause, and produces lasting
results. Send to Mrs. Lydia E. Pink
ham, 233 Western Avenue, Lynn,
Mass, for pamphlets.