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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1882-08-24
FIRES AND CASUALTIES.

NASHUA, N. H., is threatened by forest
fires.
SEVERE storms of rain, heat, lightning,
and wind are reported from points in the
upper Mississippi and Missouri valleys.
By collision of two hand-cars on the
Wabash, near Jerseyville, IL, one man
was killed and several seriously injured.
EMORY j. GARFIELD, a cousin of the
late president, has mysteriously disap-
peared. and his friends have advertised
for him.
THE extended drought in west rn Mas
sachusetls has seriously damaged crops,
and if rains do not speedily come the loss
will be extensive. The grass in pastures
is dry as straw.
TWELVE new cases and one death from
yellow fever are reported from Browns
vile. Six deaths occurred at Matamoras,
where the fever is spreading among the
poor. The disease is growing less malig-
nant.
SENATOR BEN HILL, of Georgia, died
at Atlanta Aug. 80. About o'clock be
was discovered to be sinking. and by 615
he was dead. Four hours before his death
he made sign for ahypodermic mi elton
Of morphine He appeared TO be awake
and conscious several times, but could
not speak.
IN Brownsville there are 81 cases of
yellow fever, at Matamoras 500, and in
surrounding towns q number of cases.
The mortality is very light. In case of
an actual epidemic the contingent appro-
priations for such purposes will be used
for its suppression. The first case occurred
at MatamOras month ago.
LITTLE THUNDER, chief of a party of
Chippewa Indians temporarily in Chica-
go, died at Mercy hospital August ] s.
The dead chief was taken sick after his
arrival with a complication of kidney
troubles, of which the best medical atten-
tion failed to relieve him. Little Thun-
der was one of the two of Clusters party
who escaped the massacre of the Big
Horn.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1882-08-24

ing to a decisive battle Arab is org an
izing the Bedouins in Upper Egypt. Gen
eral Wolseley Is at Alexandria.
Z. DwYER GREY member of parliament
and proprietor of The Feeman's Journal.
has been sentenced to three months i'm
prisonment and to pay fine of $500 for
contempt of court in publishing the letter
of O'Brien. editor of United ireland. ac-
cusing the Jury which cow icted Francis
Hines of being drunk on the night previ-
Gus to the Gay the verdict was given.
O'Brien and Dayitt were put out of court.
Grey is high sheriff of the city Of Dublin:
The prisoner was taken to Ric
prison.
TIE London Time says the English
forces will not retire from Egypt and
leaves events to take their own course,
and when the consent of Europe is neces-
sary to sanction such a course it will
be invoked in a manner very different
from that with which we have lately been
familiar. A German organ says the in
terests of Germany are not menaced, and
when they are she will have time ior res-
olution. Her only aim at present is Eu-
ropean peace. The sultan's proclamation
against Arab declares him a religious
rebel.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1882-08-24
ROMANCE IN REAL LIFE.
strange ReyuIsiOn in a Wife's fee
lions Drives n Husband into Exile.

Cincinnati GaZrtte.
A sad and romantic affair has Just cul-
minated in this city that will set the
tongues OF gossips wagging. Mrs. Jen-
ME Council was a handsome and very
wealthy young widow, who had many
friends and admirers. For several
months past she has been in Iowa, and
while there was married to Mr.. William
Griffin, a former acquaintance. Last
Friday they returned to the luxurious
home of the bride in this city. The
first objection that met her gaze on en-
tering the parlor was life-size portrait
of her former husband. The sight of
the familiar and loved features almost
overcame her, and all the familiar sur
roundinSs SO wrought upon her as to
cause complete reyulsion of feeling
toward her new husband. After brood
ing over her trouble for a day or two
she confessed all 10 her husband, told
him she never could love him, and
for the sake of both sought him TO
leave her. She persisted in this request
until an attorney was called in. WI o
drew up a statement in which each ex-
onerated the other from all wrong
doing, but stated that their marriage
was rash mistake, and mutually
agreed to separate, and each grant the
other 9 divorce when the law would
permit.
Mr.. Gi6n is a stranger to most
persons here, but is man OF very fine
personal appearance and seems to be a
perfect gentleman. After vainly urging
his wife to change her mind, he agreed
to the above arrangement. and he will
leave in the morning, apparently
broken-hearted, as he remarked to
your correspondent, to again become
a wanderer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1882-08-24

MILWAUKEE,, Aug. q -Flour-In moderate
demand. Wheat-Quiet but stronger; No 2
hard nominal; Ne. 2. l.08h; 1.O3 for sell
Ter August; 99l4 for seller September; 50 "a
for seller October; Ne. 8, 30. CorI-Scarce
but firm; No. 2, at 76A; rejected, TAX. Oats
Lower; No. 2, white. 6j; new, 60. Rye
Firmer; No. /, IS; No. 2, 6s. Barley Dull
and higher; No. 2, Sep:e nber, rs bid; extra
No. 3 September and October, SO bid. and "a
atked. Provisions Higher. Mess Pork-2l.25
for seller cash and September; 2l.35 for seller
October. Lard Prime steam-1225 for seller
cash and September II. IS for seller October.
Live Hogs Steady; 7.6O9sl5. Freights -
Wheat to Buffalo, quiet and nominal, "a. Re-
ceipts- Flour, S,5OS, wheat, .45O barley, none
Shipments $500; wheat, 25,35O, barley
| L56
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Flour r Quiet and unchanged. Wheat -Ac
tive. firm and higher; regular, l.021a fer seller
August; 991 for seller September; 9S% for
seller October; 9S3s for seller November; 91h
for seller the year; No. red winter, l.O3@
1881 for seller cash; 1.02h CLOS for seller
August; 1.0la @101 for seller September; No.
Chicago sprng, nominal; 1.O5h for seller
cash; 0601.07 for seller August Corn
Higher; 76h @764 for seller cash and seller
August; 764 for seller September; TAX for
seller October; Tx for seller November; 661s
for seller the year. Oats-Active, firm and
higher 46d for seller cash; 43 for seller Au-
gust; 373I for seller September; SO for seller
October and seller November; 35h for seller
the year. Rye Steady and unchanged; 81.
BarIey-Higher; 90 for seller September. Flax
seed-Hgher, 1.2S on track; 1.29 delivered.
Pork-Firm and higher; 2l.2O42l.25 for seller
cash and seller August; 81 271a for seller Sep
TENDER 2l.40 for seller the year. Lard-Ac-
tive firm higher; 1925 ter seller cash and seller
August; IL % for seller September; 1888 for
seller October; 1925 for seller November, IL 20
for seller January and for seller the year. Bulk
Meats-Hig1er.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1882-08-24

Up in Manitoba there is large col
onv of Mennonites, and they are just
now engaged in bitter and relentless
war on the subjec. of buttons. The
old.fashioned orthodox doctrine of the
sect abiured the frivolity of buttons
and compelled the brethren and sisters
to fasten their clothing with hooks and
ewes. But Il progressive faction have
introduced the worldly practice of
using buttons and button holes, just as
the wicked do, and are denounced by
those who adhere strictly to the tradi
tions Of the sect as imitators of the
vessels of sin and wrath, and enemies
of a pure and undeiled religion. The
b.ttonites mist that there is no sin in
the use of the modern conveniences,
bat the orthodox party feel strong In
their position. because buttons are no
where alluded 10 IN the Bible, while
hooks and eyes are mentioned several
times. The controversy appears TO be
agitating the community to It's lowest
depth, and is as serious as if it involved
the doctrine of original SIN or the ever
asting punishment of the wicked.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1882-08-24
IL A GREEN FLAG,

brought down from heaven to the
prophet by the angel Gabriel, and il is
kept, in fair covering of green taffetS
incosed in a case of green cloth, in
the Mosque of Ayoub at CONSTANT
nople. A third authority recites that
it is carefully preserved i'll the seraglio
in a case built into the wall. "The
standard" we read, sis twelve feet high,
and the golden ornament, a closed
band which surmounts it, holds copy
Of the Koran written by the callph, Us
man Ill. In times of piece it is guarded
in the hall of the Noble Vestment."
where are preserved the prophets
dress and other relics. Still another
authority declares that it is IAN inno-
cent faded silk, which used to be cover
ed with sacred writings, and which was
once green in color. The only legible
word remaining upon it is 'Alem'-
world which appears In secluded
fold near the staff. The flag is never
unfurled-nor, indeed, can it be from
rottenness-but it is kept rolled on It's
staff and covered with green satin
cover, the whole packed away IN
gold or gilded box. When the holy
standard is to be brought out, it Is car
ried in its green cover through the
streets of Constantinople, and after the
city walls are passed it is Sin the field. "
1t is then slowed away in the gilded
box once more, and this is carried to
the army much as the Jews used to
carry the Ark of the covenant TO the
wars. When it is in the field every
Moslem is in duty bound to follow in
It's train. The usual proclamation is:
This is the prophets banner, this is
the standard of the Caliphate. 1t Is
planted before you and unfurled over
your heads. o true behevres, to
announce to you that your religion IS
threatened, that your Caiiphate Is in
peril, and that your lives, your wives,
your children and your possessions are
in danger of becoming prey to cruel
enemies. Any Moslem, therefore, who
refuses to take up arms and follow this
holy flag is an inidel amenable to
death" When the flag was brought
out in 1853, according to Baron Tolt,
the Christian had no difficulty in rent
ing windows and housetops to view
the ceremony, but when the proclama-
ton was made: "Let no inidel dare to
profane by his presence tie holy stand
ard of the prophet, and let every Mus
selman, if he sees an unbeliever. in
stantly make it knownl" their hosts
pushed them over the roofs or drove
them out of the houses, to be butch
cred by the soldiers and mob. The
scene was different when, few years
ago, in order to obtain Christians as
volunteers, flags of brotherly love"
were paraded through the streets Of
Constantinople, which bore in white
upon crimson ground the cross and
the crescent.
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dwellings could only be found in Alex
andria and Cairo and few of the
larger cities in the Delta. But now
buildings are being erected all over
Egypt. In consequence of these inn
provements the wages of carpenters
and builders, of artisans of all classes,
and indeed of common laborers
and servants, have almost doubled,
and every man who will work can
find employment The country has
been favored with abundant crops.
The harvest, which was just ready for
market when all merchants were driv-
en- from the country and strade entirely
stopped by Arab, was an exceptionally
good one The Nile last fall was suffi-
cient to water all the land, and all
through the season l did not hear a
single complaint from fellah on &C
count of insect or blight of any kind.
The farmers were all happy with
large crop already gathered, and with
the prospect of ready sales and fair
prices. The people OF Egypt were con-
tented with their government, including
the control, for in it they recogniz ed
the protection they were enjoying. The
riot on June II and subsequent events
brought everything to a standstill. The
daily freight train from Asiont, which
had begun to take out its thirty wagons
daily, laden with grain and onions,
went cut with three small cars for the
local freight. So it was in every de
partment of trade.
TWO DEGREES BY THE KhEDIvE.
ALEXANDRIA, Aug. 18-Two DEGREES
by the khedlve were promulgated to-
day; one authorizes the admiral and
commander of the force to occupy such
points on the Suez Isthmus as they con-
slider useful for military operations
against rebels, and inviting Egyptian
authorities 10 acquaint the inhabitants.
particularly the canal employees with
the decree; the other authorizes the
British authorities to prevent the i'm
portation of coal or munitions of war
along the coast between Alexandria
and Port Said, and in the event of COLI
traven:ion of the order to sieze the
prohibited articles.
WARNING TO ENGLAND.
PARIS, Aug 18-M d. Bearleau,
writing in the Journal Des Debdts, says
it is to highlands interest to act with
moderation with regard to the Suez
canal, so as to avoid the precedent
which would justify extreme claims by
America in regard TO the projected
Panama canal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1882-08-24
GENERAL NOTES.

NEBRASKA greenb ickers will meet in
state convention at Lincoln September 6.
THE annual sun-dance festival OF the
Sioux Indians took place near Fort Ben
nett. Dakota, Sunday.
TIE Philadelphia branch of the Irish
National Land League of America has
abandoned its prof CT of having an excur-
sion for the benefit of Arab Pasha.
AT Charleston, ILL.,. over three hundred
names have been signed to pledge to
vote for prohibition and abstain from
drink.
The New York anti-monopoists, on
Aug. 10, decided to nominate full state
ticket, and called stare convention 10 be
held at Saratoga Sept. Is.
THE r.p ,blicans and greenbackers of
the Twelfth congressional dist riot of Illi-
nois have both decided to combine, but
will further Gen. Single.on's Independent
candidacy.
John F. McCURrAIN is thought TO have
been elected chief of the Choctaw nation
the recent election. His opponent wa
B. F. Smallwood. who opposes railroads.
The discomposed body of a supposed
suicide was found hanging to limb of a
tree on Fish creek. near Bangor, Wis.
The f. ct and legs had been eaten off by
dogs and wllu ANIMALS. Inc BODY hau APP
parenly been in that position for two
weeks.
The Sprague mansion at Csnonchet was
sold at auction Aug. 10 for $62 $50 10 Mr..
Frank D. Moulton, of New York. Will
lam Sprague had torn down the bridge
leading to the place, and patrolled the av-
enue armed with rifle. The auctioneer
stood on The wreck of the bridge TO COM
pl-te the sale.
TIE school census of Chicago furnishes
the following figures: Total popnl alton,
562 695 under 81 years of ave, so 900;
between and q years, 100 GAS; under 8
years, Sc 527 There are 5.S12 colored
persons, 267 of whom live in the South
divisi N ; The total number of Chinese
is $40.
In suit brought by the Denver, Utah
and Pacific company against the Long
mont road, it is alleged that the latter is
bonded for $444 900, when its total value
is not over 800, 900, and that the expenses
of the concern are more than $500 per
day, while its receipts are not $50. Trains
have been discontinued. Among those
victimized are Mayor Prince and Judge
Abbott, of Boston.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1882-08-24

ELIZUR WRIGHT writes communl-
eaton to the Boston Journal in which
he attacks the proposed reservoir sys-
tenn designed to retain water IN the
Upper Mississippi country and let 1t
out when the Mississippi river gets
low. so as to give good boating chan
mel. The proposed dam will cost
$3.50, ass 90, according to the estimates
of the government engineers, who
have been making surveys for some
wears. The dams will throw the re-
tanned water over 100 acres, five feet
in depth. This land is within easy
distance Of railroads and furnishes
good pasture and is arabic soil, but
when the water is let over it the lum-
bermen of Minnesota propose to use
it for log transportation. Mr.. Wright
does not question the Utility OF the
proposed reservoir system, but thinks
it will cost too mnch
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1882-08-24
RutcIIered by Burglars.

AT Columbus, KY, Albert Lower, a
travelling salesman for Glover & Nichols
of Detroit, Mich, and half brother to
S. d. Roberts, druggist, of Columbus,
while att. nding Mr.. Roberts business
during the latter's absence, was muir
dered by burglars while trying to pre-
vent their escape from the store, which
they had entered by rear window.
Lower was found dead by the house
keeper. No clue to the murderers.
Consid cradle excitement prevails at
Columbus and vigilant search will be
made al once. The murderers secured
two or three pistols and also robbed
the cash drawer. Lower leaves wife
and two small children.
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observe its strength. In dressing Sko-
belief paid minute attention to his
toilet, but was for the rest of the day
thoughtless about his personal appear
ance. He had passionate fondness
for the boulevards. When a young
officer he was hard drinkcr, but sud
denly shook off the vice of bibulous in
temperance. His love for cold water
baths was excessive, and he was reck-
oned one of the best swimmers in the
Russian army.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1882-08-24

THE expectation of petroleum from
the United States very largely increas-
ed last year, although the price was
lower than that of the previous year.
During the twelve months ending
June 30, 1882, the total number of gal
Ions exported was 559 954. $50, valued at
$51 ,232 700, while the amount exported
during the twelve months ending June
80, 1881, was 397 $50 2G2 gallons, val
ned at $40 315 900.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1882-08-24
The South is Happy,

The southern papers are nearly SIS
unanimous in commenting the passage
of the River and Harbor bill over the
Presidents veto as the northern papers
are in condemning it. This can doubt
less be accounted for by the large APP
preparations which the bill gives to that
section. The New Orleans Pucayitne
INDUCES in the following high flown
rhetoric over the success of the job:
"The Congress of the United States
has, so to speak, cat down on the Pres
ident. The whole nation will say amenl
Out through the plains of Illinois, be-
yond the Rocky Mountains, beside the
Pacific, by the shores of the great
lakes, on west to the Columbia and
down to the buried cities of Arizona,
amid the cypress swamps of Louisiana,
among the everglades of Florida,
wherever the Gulf waves sound or the
Atlantic roars, is heard the reverbera-
ton of the echo of applause that fol-
lowed the vote over the veto.'
Complaint is made of the scarcity of
beef in Union county, Oregon.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1882-08-24

SOME Interesting State correspond
ence is in progress between the United
States and Great Britain on the ques-
ton of English espionage over Ameri-
can mail matter. The English would
establish a censorship over letters and
registered packages as well as news
papers forwarded from this country to
British postoffices. The bird is inclined
To rnffle his tail feathers
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1882-08-24
Two Kinds Of Girls.

There are two kinds OF girls One is
the kind that appears best abroad-the
girls that are good for parties, rides,
visits, etc. whose chief delight is in
such things The other is that kind
that appears best at home-tne girls
that are useful and cheerful in the
dining room, sick room and all the du-
ties OF home. They differ widely in
character. One is often torment at
home, the other blessing. One is
moth, consuming everything about
her-the other is q sunbeam, inspiring
light and gladness all around her path
way. The right kind of education viii
modify both. and unite tn cir good
qualities.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1882-08-24

THE total of trade between this
country and the outside world for the
year ending June 30 was 81 1858 $780,
456. The excess OF exports over I'M
ports exclusive of the specie move
ment, declined from $260000,000 in
1881 to 500 QUO, 900 in 1882.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1882-08-24
A welcome Change

In the condition of an enfeebled system, despond-
ing mind and impaired digestive apparatus is
produced by the supreme tonic aad corrective,
Hostetters Stomach Bitters. The nervous system
of delicate persons invariably lacks tone. This
the Bttters is peculiarly adapted to supply, sRce
by invigorating it tends also to tran quilize the
nerves This benign result it effects through
the medium of improved digestion, and the es-
Enlistment of regularity in the bowels when they
are disturbed or INSTRUCTED. The stomach is
soothed and strengthened, and the system fOrti-
fed by it against malign climatic influences, and
after unwonted fatigue, both mind and body are
refreshed and their energies renewed by it. Per-
sons whose vacations requires severe physical or
mental strain viii find it matches compensation
tor diminished vigOr
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1882-08-24

The striking telegraph operators at
Denver have won their point, and have
returned to work at the increased sal
aries which they demanded. This is
the first successful strike Of the year, and
may have a stimulating effect upon the
discontented elsewhere.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1882-08-24

The new currency to pc issued by
the national banks under the recent
act of Congress extending their char
tiers, is now being printed. The backs
of the notes will be brown, instead of
green and black, and they will be
known as the Brown backs"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1882-08-24

THE authorities of the United States
and Mexico have formulated and
signed a two-years agreement under
which the military forces of the two
countries may cross the international
boundary line in persuit of hostile In
dams committing outrages along the
borders.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1882-08-24

THE crop reports of the Department
of Agricul ure at Washington are very
encouraging in regard to all the great
staples of the country, and the harvest
throughout the United States of cotton,
wheat, and corn will surpass in yield
MANY ureyious wears
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1882-08-24

THE Detroit Tribune gives a gloomy
account of the wheat harvest in Mich
gan. 1t says that millions of bushels
have been either wholly ruined or seri-
ously injured by the continuous rains
of the past ten DAYS.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1882-08-24

1t is neither safe, respectable, nor
wise to bring any youth to manhood
without regular calling. Industry,
like idleness, is a matter of habit. No
idle boy will make an active and indus
trions and useful man.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1882-08-24

A FRIGHTFUL orest fire is raging in
the woods on Cape Cod between Sand
WITCH and Pocasset and grave fears are
entertained for the safety of the vii
lagos.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1882-08-24

SINCE it was decided to proclaim
Arab as rebel, he has mounted eleven
new guns on the Notifications of his
camp. He proposes to earn the title.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1882-08-24

A fire in New York city, July 31st,
destroyed Heckers Croton Mills and
several other buildings in Cherry and
Water Streets. causing total loss of
about $3.50 600.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1882-08-24

The new Japanese Minister to this
country, Mr. Tersshima. IS spoken of
of as a man of fine capacity and expe-
rience, and an accomplished scholar.
He speaks English huently.