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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1882-08-31
A FRIGHTFuL AFFAIR.

MOUNT PULASKI, H.. Aug. 25.--Chas.
Mcmahon, farmer, aged 40, bache-
lor, living five miles from this place
and keeping bach elor's hall, had two
hired men, Bob Matheny and John
Carlock, the former aged q, hailing
from Hazel Dell. Crawford county, the
latter aged II, and from Fairfield, Ill.
All three were last seen alive stacking
grain last Thursday in the field. Being
missed, the neighbors on Sunday joined
in the search. Attracted by dreadful
smell, they entered a patch of high
weeds in slough half mile from the
house and there found the purifying
body of Mcmahon, his throat cut from
ear to ear, his head tied up in cloth,
and his arms and legs bound with
Irvine used by twine-binding machines.
HIS HEAD WAS ALMOST CUT OFF
from the body. Robbery being sus-
pecteo, search of the house was insti-
tuted, and an unmade bed was found
in the room occupied by the hired
men. At first it was supposed that
the hired men had robbed Mcmahon,
and parties began to scour the country
for them, when another appalling dis
covery was made. The bodies of both
hired men were found in slough adj
jacent to the house in the same condi-
ton as that of Mcmahon, their feet be-
ing tied together so that they could
move them ten inches only. Both of
their heads were tied up as if to blind
fold them. The theory Is that they
were surprised, gagged, tied, and led to
the slough, and butchered like cattle;
that after this the murderers went back
for Mcmahon, and treated him in the
same manner. No money could be
found about the house, ana some was
known to be there. McMahon's gold
watch was also gone. The theory
exists that the murder was committed
by a tramping farm hand named
"Jakie," who had been hanging about
Mount palaski for some three or four
years, and who
QUARRELED WITH NJ MAHON
about year ago.
The bodies were buried to-day, and
the coroner's inquest will be held
Wednesday. Detectives have been put
to work, and if the parties are found
they will be stretched to the first tree
that comes handy. The people are
fearfuhy excited over the matter.
Mcmahon was wealthy and highly re-
spected. The discovery of their bodies
was made by neighbor by the name
of Long, who suspected there was
something wrong from not seeing any
of the men around.
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to Chamounix. On Friday Mr.. Berto.
lini and Mr.. w. M. Baker, an English
man who was staying in the hotel be-
came seriously alarmed. Finding on
Saturday that he had not been heard
of either at Chamounix or the Chal-
cts de Visaillie, they sent out search
party, accompanied by the Rev. H. S.
Verschoyle. Early on Sunday morn
ing, on reaching the rocks between the
Glacier de Brouilliard and the Glacier
de Fresney, they saw what appeared
to be the bodies of Mr.. Balfour ard
Petrus, both partly covered with snow.
They were lying at he foot of the
steep snow drite before referred to. 1t
is clear that Mr.. Balfour's death was
instantaneous. As there was a COM
paratively small quantity OF fresh
snow about the place where they lay,
we presume that it was not en- ava
lanche which caused their death, but
that one of them slipped, and the
other had not sufficient strength TO
hold his companion. AS the provis-
ions which they had left at the sleeping
place were untouched, the accident
must have taken place on Wednesday,
just week ago. But it is not certain
whether they fell in the descent or
ascent of the Aiguille.
Yesterday sixteen guides and porters,
headed by Emile Rev, started with the
necessary means of bringing the re-
mains back to the MOTEL.
Mr.. Balfour was a first rate mount
anieer, a fact sufficiently proved by his
achievements in the Alps during the
past two seasons.
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VICTOR HUGO'S INSANE DAUGHTER
Graphic Description of His Affection
ate ChiId's Vagaries

Graphic Description of His AfectiOn-
ate ChiId's yagaries.
Victor Hugo has daughter, Adele.
who has for ten years been the inmate
of a private lunatic asylum in the
neighborhood of Paris. She is now
about 90 years of age, and the story is
a sad one, Some eighteen years ago
she fell in love with naval officer who
had some property IN England and sew
eral estates in Trinidad. Her relatives
were opposed to her marriage, but, as
she was of full age, she carried her
point, and the newly married couple
proceeded to the West Indies. After
few years of married life the Commo-
dore abandoned his wife, whose previ-
Gus eccentricity, under this blow, rapid
ly developed into insanity. In her rare
lucid moments she has been heard to
say: eff he had not abandoned me |
should not have lost my reason" She
found herself left without resources,
and in her distress she appealed to her
illustrious father. The help he sent
she placed upon the carpet and told
the trades people to help themselves.
The first corners took all, whereupon
the old negress servant advised her to
write again to her father. In the inter
val poverty and distress were endured,
which intensified the mania, and finally
the poet sent for her to come home.
Her insanity is mild and harmless.
She can reason well, and her. memory
is good, but suddenly, while at the table.
she will put her food in her pocket.
Her dress is that of young girl; her
walk is very peculiar; she fills her
pockets with host of things which she
picks up out of the road in her daily
promenade, and one day she collects
the pebbles in her path, which she re-
places in her next walk. She is proud
of her fathers reputation, and knows
his works by heart. Mile. Adele, as
she is called, is supplied with every
thing that can contribute to her comfort.
She has her own servants, and she
spends most of her time walking in the
grounds. One day she passed the gar
den where the most afflicted patients
were walking she remarked to her COM
panion:
"Poor maniacsl how unhappy they
must bel"
Her father often visits her, and the
days of his visits are red-letter days to
her and the other patients, who know
him and throng to him with questions,
to all of which he gives satisfying an
swers. While the others are about him
the daughter caresses the father face,
exclaiming, II have lost my lifew She
speaks in low tone, and as he is some
what deaf, her companions repeat what
she says in their way. Can anyone i'm
agine more remarkable scene than
this2
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Mcssrs. Editors -:

The above is n good likeness Of Mrs. lydia T. Pink
ham, Of Lynn, Mass who above all other human beings
may be truthfuly called the Dear Friend Of Woman,
some Of her correspondents love to call her. She
IS 9ealousy devoted 10 her work. which the outcome
OF a lifestudy, and is obliged TO keep six lady
assistants to help her answer the large correspondence
which daily pours upon her each bearing its special
burden of suffering, or joy at release from it. Her
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On account Of its proven merits. Il Is recommended
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obtained by addressing Mrs. r. with stamp for reply,
at her home in Lynn, Mass.
For Kidney Complaint Of either sex this compounds
unsurpassed as abundant testimonials show.
Mrs. Pnkhans Liver Pills. says ono writer, "are
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All must respect her Angel of Mercy whose sole
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How Mr.. BalfOur Lost His Life in the
AIMS

On the lash inst, Mr.. Balfour eros
sed the Col du Geant, and in descend
ing the Italian side the idea first occur
rcd to him OF attempting the Aiguille
Blanch de Peuteret. This peak, which
had never been assembled, is a part OF
one OF the buttresses of Mont Blanc,
and is Joined to the ndssJ of the
mountain by an extremely steep snow
arite. My guide, Emil Rey,
had previously attempted the peak,
and was able to give Mr.. Bal
four so many details as to the probable
line of ascent that he proposed we
both should accompany him. This
Emile strongly advised me not to do,
as he considered the snow in danger
Gus condition Mr.. Balfour, however,
did not agree with him as to the state
of the snow, and next morning started
with Petrus for the Aiguille, accompani-
ed by a porter TO carry blankets and
wood as far as their sleeping place on
the rocks.
This was on Tuesday the 18th, and as
it was new ascent and difficult one,
it was thought probable he might be
absent two nights, and return to Cour.
mayeur on Thursday afternoon. As
he did not appear, it was supposed
that he must have crossed Mont Blanc
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1882-08-31
JOHN TYLER'S NOMINATION.
Hon. ThurlOw Weed on the WING
Convention of 1870.

Hon. Thurlow Weed, in q long letter
to the Wilmington DELI Gazette, re-
views the work of the wing convention
of 1910. Speaking of the nomination
of John Tyler he says: Another polit-
ical "Reminiscences" if not already
known, cannot fail to interest your
readers. In 1910 the nomination for
vice president, as | have previously
stated, having been declined by Mr..
Webster, event begging" Mr.. Rush,
of Pennsylvania, would have been
nominated if it had not been deemed
important that the candidate should
come from southern state. Among
the names presented were H. Watkins
Leigh and john Tyler of Virginia SEN
ator Mangum and Edward Stanley of
North Carolina. T. Butler King Of
Georgia, Hugh l.. White and John
Bell of Tennessee. When ii be-
came apparent that "Captain :"
Tyler, who was delegate, was
taking an active part in favor OF his
own nomination, Messrs. Josiah Ran
dali and Nc Kennon of Pennsylvania,
General Wilson of New Hampshire,
Mr.. Ashman of Massachusetts, Edward
Kent of Maine, Christopher Morgan,
r. NJ Blatchford and Simon Draper of
New York, with myself, made sue
cessful movement in favor of the NOM
ination of John NJ Clayton of Delaware,
for vice-president. This purpose was
defeated, however, by Hon. Reverdy
Johnson, a delegate from Maryland,
who stated that he was authorized by
Mr.. Clayton, should that gentleman's
name be presented as a candidate, to
withdraw it. That settled the question
in favor of John Tyler, with results and
consequences alike disastrous and dis
creditable to the wing party aud the
country.
While we were all deploring the recu-
sancy of Captain Tyler" l met Mr..
Clayton in a train on my way to Wash
ington. In conversation with him
remarked that if he had accepted the
nomination for vice-president, instead
of the decentralization of Washington
we should have been rejoicing in re-
liable whig administration. Mr.. Clay
ton, with a perplexed look, inquired
what | meant | related to him what
had occurred at the national conven-
ton. He then said that he had, in q
conversation with Mr.. Johnson, re-
quested that gentleman to withdraw
his name from the convention In case
it should be presented as candidate
for president against his friend Mr..
Clay, adding that the question of vice
president was not spoken of by either
OF them, remarking that if the conven-
ton had surprised him with the nom
nation for vice president it would have
been cheerfully accepted.
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A Great Change in the Russian Army

A great change has just been decided
upon in the Russian army. With the
exception of the Cuirassiers, Life Guards
and Cossacks, the whole force of regu-
lar cavalry is to be transformed into
dragons, carrying small bayonet rifles
for the performance of infantry service.
The existing regiments of hussars, Ian
GERS, mounted grenadiers, and others
will retain their present titles, but as
regiments of dragons. The reasons
for this change are chiefly economical,
and seem TO be directed toward lessen
ing the enormous expense which Is en-
tailed in IL national army like that of
Russia, by too great a variety of uni
form and equipment. This economi-
cal simplification is at the same time
to be accompanied by a considerable
increase of numbers, the complement
of each regiment being raised from
four to six squadrons of one hundred
and fifty horses strong. The reserve
batteries of horse artillery are to be
put ON an active footing. and each bri-
gade of field artillery is to he reinforc-
ed by division of two guns.
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you like Miss Broom to go with US?
She told me the other day she knowed
you, and there's lots for her to eat"
Jack moved step or two toward
Millicent Some of the crowd had by
this time turned away, but enough re-
manned to make it an embarrassing
situation for both, especially as every
one was obviously very much enter
tanned and was waiting expectedly for
the issue.
"Graciousl" exclaimed her friend in
surprise, "do you know himf"
But Jack was already speaking.
81 hope, Miss Brunen, you will excuse
Katie's impetuosity," he said.
Millicent looked up bravely into his
face. Her resolution was suddenly
but resolutely taken. Perhaps it had
been taken before and only needed
some opportunity like this to give it
expression.
"Do you endorse her invitation she
asked.
"Of course I endorse it, Miss Brunen,"
he said at length, and then he added
in lower tone, with all my heart"
They were only four little words, but
they brought a new light into Millicent's
eyes and fresh Joy in her heart. Per-
haps she had been vexipg herself over
her fathers old suggestion as to the
reason of Jacks absence. Bat if she
had, Jacks tone and look even more
than his words told her there was no
need. With happy, halfembarrass-
ed laugh she turned to her friend, who
was standing the picture of ill-conceal-
ed amazement and said:
81 guess I'll have TO leave you. It's
pretty hard work for Mr.. Wendover to
take care of all these children alone.
Good by dear"
And so before all the world she cast
her lot with Jack Wendover. People
laughed and stared, but what did she
care? Her friends, of whom she met
not a few, stopped in the street with
amazement aud wondered if Millicent
Brunen had got into any scrape that all
these children were following her. But
Millicent held bravely on her way.
With the interchange of single SEN
tence she and Jack had come TO per-
feet understanding.
"Have you found your hero, yet, Miss
Millicent?" he had asked.
And Millicent blushing all over her
pretty face, shyly answered:
"He was pointed out to me, Mr..
Wendover, only five minutes ago"
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A Word 20 Thinkers.

The perfection Of a strengthening medicine con-
sists in its leaving no unpleasant after effects.
Whisky ale, beer and other alcoholic beverages
excite the brain and blood vessels to unnatural
activity, and while the whirlpool OF excitement
lasts all feeling of languor and distress is ban
ished but when the reaction comes ''the last
state of that man is worse than the first" In
valids should trust more to nature for their re-
covery and avoid the use of stimulants as alto
gether injurious. Be partial to fruit and yege-
table Diet and choose such medicines are
strengthening to the whole general system. To
this end no better remedies can be used than
Yellow Dock, Sarsaparilla, Juniper, Iron, Buchu,
Celery and Calisaya, each OF which have separate
and distinct virtue, but when blended in single
compound excel all other remedies in giving
health, strength and vigor to every part of the
body. Such compound is DR.. Guysott's Yellow
Dock and Sarsaparilla; its harmonious action on
the lungs, liver, kidneys, and muscular system is
astonishing
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II was a grand day in the old chiva'
rio times, the circling around the boar
in a noble hall, and the sculpture,
walls rang with sentiment and sons
The lady Of each knightly heart wa
pledged By name, and many a syilab'
of loneliness had been u'
tered, until it came to st. Icons turn
when, lifting the sparkling cup on high
II drink to one y he said.
Whose image never may depart,
Deep craven on a grateful heart,
Til! memory IS dead.
To one whose love for M shall last
When lighter passions long have passed,
So holy It's and true
To one whose love mas longer dweit
More deeply fixed. more keenly felt
Than any pledged by you
Each guest upstarte1 at the word,
And laid hand upon his sword,
With fiery flashing eyes;
And Stanley said, We crave the name
Proud knight, Of this most peerless dame,
Whose love you count so high"
st. Leon paused. as # he would
Not breathe her name in careless mood,
Thus lightly 70 ano her;
Then bent his noble ne I'd as though
To give that name the reverence due,
And gently said My Mother
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Mrs. Susan Clahin, of Hopkinton,
Mass, celebrated her 89th birthday a
the old Claf1n homestead, in which she
was married when IS, and has lived
ever since. There were present foul
sons-the Oldest 70-James and Isaac
of Chicago; Jefferson, of Fall River
and G. Winslow, of Hopkinton, anc
two married daughters, nine grsnd
children and three great grandchildren
also. Mrs. Mary Parker, sister of Mrs
Clahin, 76 years of age. Mrs. Claflin is
in remarkably good health.
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Lynn. Mass, always was a good place for
health, but it has become a modern Bethesda
sine, Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham, Of 233 Western
Avenue, made her great discovery Of the Vege-
table Compound, or panacea for the principal Ills
that afiict the fair creation. This differs. how
ever, from the ancient scene Of marvellous cures
in this important particular: The healing agent
with all its virtues, can be sent to order by ex-
uress or mail all over the world
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WAsnIxeroN. D. @. May la. lss2.

WAsHISeToN, D. c., May 18th, 1882.
GENTLEMEN Having been a sufferer for {
debility, was advised to try Hop Bitters / hav'
taken one bottle, and / have beea rapidly gettine
better ever since, and think it the best medicine
/ ever used. / am now gaining strength and ap
petite, which was all gone and / was in despair
until tried your Bitters. | am now web, able t.
go about and do my own work. Before taking 1t
| was completely Frustrated.
Mas MARY STUART.
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- Magnificent promises sometimes end 10
paltry performances" magnificent exception
to this i found in Kidney Wort which invariably
performs even more cures than it promises. Here
is a single instance Mother has recovered !,
wrote an Illinois girl TO her eastern relatives
'She took bitters for a long time but without any
good So when she heard of the virtues of Kid
ney-Wort she got box and it has completely
cured her liver con- plant"
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Light expenses and buying goods for
cash direct from the factories, in COM
pany with nine other large firms sit
mated at different places throughout the
United States, enable JAMES MORGAN
Milwaukee, to sell dry goods, fine shoes,
etc. at bottom prices.
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HOMEOPATHIC Medicines, as rule,
are not amenable to the chemical tests
and analyses used in testing drugs gen
orally. Their reliability, therefore, de-
ponds solely on the character and repu-
tation as to probity of those preparing
and putting them up. 1t is, therefore,
of paramount importance that the pub
lie satisfy themselves that the hommo-
pathic medicines they buy arc obtained
from a house of recognized standing
and reliability. Boericke & Tafels
Homeopathic Pharmacy is established
since 1885. Send for their descriptive
price current. Medicine cases and books
to 146 Grand street, New York, or 234
Wabash avenue, Chicago.
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Pats illness: Doctor-Well, Pat,
have you taken that box of pills l sent
you. Pat-Yes, sir, be jabers, | hayel
But / don't feel any better yet; maybe
the lid hasn't come off yet!-London
.I1LdaL
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DIFFERENTIATION or SUMMER COM
PLANT, this ,eariul disease which is carrying
off infants ami children by the thousands at Thu
season of the year can be cured by DR.. Winchelli
Teething Syrup, which never fails to give imme
diate relief even in the most severe cases Sold by
all druggists.
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The health of Commodore Schufeldt
has been so affected by the facilitating
climate of China that he will remain
for several weeks, under medical care,
in the naval hospital at San Francisco.
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eases and all bilious arrangements there is no
remedy as safe and sure as Eilert's Daylight Liver
Pills They stand unrivalled in removing bile.
toning the stomach, and giving healthy action to
the liver. Sold BIZ al drnopistS
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The St. Louis Globe Democrat says
Mr.. Charles Refs, No. 1911 Second Car.
ondelet avenue, this city, was cured by
St. Jacobs Oil after sixteen years suffer.
ing with rheumatism.
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Nennnr's Predictions

Vcnnor's predictions so far have been wonder
fully correct He says 1882 will be remembered
as year of great mortality. German Hop Bit
tiers should be used by every bodY.
DISTEMPER, COUGHS, COLDS, FEVERS,
and diseases which Horses, Cattle, Sheep and
Poultry are subject to, are readily cured by Uncle
SANS Condition Powder. Sold by all druggists.
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Mrs. Langtry has been SO i'll that
she has had to cancel several engage
ments.
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A successful state fair of the North
Carolina Fruit Growers Association was
held at Greensboro, last week, with a
large attendance.
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Fan Claire. Wis. June I6. 1881.

have constantly kept in stock Aliens Iror
Tonic B,tte!s since l started in business, and
recommend them in preference to like prepar
atoms. they give universal satisfaction One
Of my customers, deacon in the congregations
church. told me that he thought these bitter
saved his life