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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-01
Scandal ON President Arthur

The busy tongue of scandal at Wash
ington is trifling with the reputation of
no less distinguished parsonage than
the president the United States, whose
line of social conduct should certainly be
above Suspicion. The highly colored
accounts is published of of an alleged dis
graceful scandal, in which President
Arthur and First Assistant Secretary of
state John Davis are mentioned as the
principal actors. Unreasonable calls are
said to be the foundation for this mis-
chievous rumor. There is probably not
the smallest foundation for the scanda-
ious differences outside of the salacious
imaginations of Washington mischie
makers A certain element in Washing
ingron society has been trying to hobnd
the president into marriage ever sihce
his elevation into office Likely enough
the story Is part of the same social cru
SADIE. He is paying the penalty ofevery
rich and prominent bachelor or widow
err to whom soeiety's edictsays: Marry,
or submit to be gossiped about"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-01
Death of Pennsylvania Million
aire.

Robert A. Packer, eldest son of the
lase Judge Asa Packer of Mauch Chunk,
Pa, has just died near Jacksonville
Florida. He was president Of several
railway and mining companies in Penn
sylvania. He was a very wealthy and
influential gentleman. his income being
nearly 5000, 600 annually. His brother,
Harry Packer, rallied for Europe only a
few weeks ago. His property was left
in trust by his father, and amounts to
about $4,000, 600. 1t will now be di-
vided between his wife, brother and sis
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-01

The legislatures of 1880 are nearing
their end, and the outcome of their
work will thus go before the'people,
many Of whom win doubtless be aston
ish d when they see it.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-01
A Fast Monaghan Of Bozeman.

Charles Storey of Cincinnati, who has
been employed at Bozeman, Mon. in
the bank of his cousin, Nelson Storey,
obtained last week, in the name of his
employer, in the course Of business,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-01

The citizens national bank Of Fergus
Falls, has been organized. The following
hoard of directors was elected: James
Compton. G.. O. Dahl, e. e. Cortiss, H. s.
Cole A. Brandenburg. The board have or
ganized with the election of james Compton
for president, The capital is $4,000. the
charter allowing an increase % $4,000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-01

It's a curious fact that among the
1900 iron and steel workmen who are
without employment at Joliet, Ill, the
most destitute are those who have been
receiving high wages.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-01
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F5idds5, Eebl1farU 2.3.

E SENATE. Conference reports on the In
dian and consular and diplomatic appre-
priation bills we've agreed to.
The navy Bill wa5 discussed and passed.
after Mr.. Mcpherson had made an attack
upon Secretary Chandler whom he charged
with being confirmed lobbyist.
The District of Columbia bill passed.
The legislative, executive and judicial bill
was reported, with the house provision con-
solidafIng internal revenue collection DIS
tricts stricken out.
The Utah bill was discussed until a quo
rum could no longer be mustered.
HoUsE-The Pound rule, calculated to
exrediate business, was adopted
The sundry civil bill came up.
The clause authorizing the secretary of
the interior to lease portions of the Yellow
stone park was stricken out and proviso
inserted prohibiting the secretary from
making any such lease, declaring invalid any
lease already granted and authoriE ng the
war department to take measure TO keep
trespassers out of the park, etc. An amend
ment approving the Sioux treaty and appro
priating $500, 900 to carry out its provisions
was adopted,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-01

MADISON, Feb 23.-In the senate this morning
bills were passed follows; To appropriate to the
Wisconsin State Horticultural society 81 900 for the
years 1888 and 1884: TO secure railroad rolling
stock companies in making conditional sale and con-
tracts. memorial to congress asking the spcely
passage of The bill for the relief Of Sockbridge ara
Mincee Indians tn State Of Wisconsin adopted
The session Of the assembly tonight was mainly
devoted to tomfoolery. A few bills killed. but
the time was mostly spent In a mock session. An
adjournment was effected till tomorrow morning.
but there is no business the clerks desk and adj
iournment is solely for an effect on the people,
whom the Democrats wish to impress with the
and have two sessions day frem this out. al.
journe1 till morning
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-01

Washington gossips hint at congress-
man who gave his wife s., 600 not to pass
yiie. winter in Washington
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-01

Mrs. John G. Green has gwen the New
York chamber of commerce $57 900 for
the benefit of such of its members as are
pOnr.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-01

MADISON, Feb. 25.-In the assembly tonight a
arge number of petitions presented in favor
of constitutional prohibition. The bill authorizing
the Issue Of search warrants for the discovery of
liquors Illegally kept was killed In the senate a
next two years to the State fsh commission. In
both houses large amount of fobtne business
was transacted
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-01

The Target pension ever paid IN this
country, amounting TO S., o63 was recent
w drawn by blind man IN Missouri,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-01

MADISON, Feb 25-zThe assembly alone held a
session to-day. and nothing of consequence was
done in that body. large number OF petitions
were introduced, and resolution was adopted re-
ferring all questions of temperance to a special
committee II fys TO be appointed Adjourned till
Monday evening
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-01

Henry Ward Beeeher has made ap.
pointnents to lecture on the rscific coast
next summer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-01
Crucial Test.

The very severe CHI mical test to which the
various baking powders have from time to
time been placed have demonstrated clearly
to the public the relative merits of the differ
ent brands from an analytical point of view.
For instance. DIR. Love the eminent govern
ment chemist, in his analysis, made the COM
parative strength as follows:
Cubic Inches
Gas evolved.
"Royal9 (cream oftsrtar powder)..... 1874
"Charm" (alum powder .................. 1863
t'Dr. Prices ........ 102OO
Snow Flake" (Grofi' ................... 101.8S
&c f Andrews & Co. s. (alum POWDER 1917
The Royal Baking Powder was found, be-
sides being of absolute purity, to evolve the
highest amount of leaveniDg gas ofany efthe
powders tested d. and heEce it was placed the
head ofthe list and Recommended fer govern
ment use.
But the crucial test of the kitchen is, after
all, the most satisfactory to the bousekeeper.
A baking powder that never fails to make
light, sweet, wholesome and palatable bread,
biscnit cake, etc, upon all occasions is the
one that will be placed at the head ofthe list
by the practical housewife, and received into
her kitchen for continuous use. This test the
Royal Baking Powder has stood for over
twenty years without a single failure, and
hence its reputation as the best baking pow
der made has spread from house to house. un-
til its use has become as universal as its merits
are unrivaled.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-01

Thirty-pound watermelons and sixteen
inch sadishes are now being gathered ~
Florida.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-01

Josh Billings has been in Pougkeep.-
sic visiting his mother, who is ninety
two years old,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-01

Total cos. Of pauperism in ss2 SI04, log O4
The private benevolent institutions of the
State are under the supervision Of this board.
They are all reported in prosperous condi-
tiop, financially and professionally. The sta
tislics OF these institutions are given as follows:
tVghnla M ~ Nina SAM 9O
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-01

Four institutions do not report. Adding 'ho
humber If inmates IN these would inctoas3 tue
whole number of inma'es in the year to about
z, 500 and Of inmates at given da.e 70
sbout $50.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-01

Whole No. OF 1u-lNo. Sept. 80,
Llatesin the year 1882.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-09-15
Virginia News.

James Il. Dillon has been appointed
postmaster at DillOn's Mill, Va.
A new post-ofice has been established
at Truman. Elijah &. Truman postmaster.
As prelude TO tournament in Warren
county the other day, man by the name
Of Jesse Timber was seriously stabbed,
and several other parties were distigured
by cuts and bruises.
Colonel William l.. Bumgardncr has is
sued orders to the companies OF his rcgl-
mcnt. the Second Virginia. for the en-
campment in Richmond during the Fair.
| The regiment is 10 leave home the 10Th Of
October and return the Sd Of November.
Mr.. Joshua Pretlow, large farmer liy-
| inc near Franklin, in southampton county,
| had the misfortune on last Tuesday night
! TO have his dweliing-house burned To the
ground. Nothing was saved from the
| building-not even clothing for the family
Thursday the first train on the Atlantic
and Danvile railroad pulled ont from
| Chremont and made trial-trip over The
track as far rs it is completed. All Clare
mont turned out to do honor To the Occa'
sion, and the Herald is rs happy as clam
at high tide.
on the morning OF the show in Staunr
ton, says the VindicdtOr, one OF the wagons
knocked down 4 railroad gate at the bridge
near the depot. In falling it broke the arm
| of Snowman. Mr.. James Davis, road
master on the Valley railroad, propped it
UP, and it fell again upon him, breaking
his leg.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-09-15
Progress OF The Fall Tr" ne.
IBy telegraph to the Dlspa ]

ny ttatrihlii W lh' DiaItt -
NEW YORK, September IA CONNER
cial report states that the weather, though
sOmewha: unreasonable, is favorable to the
progress Of the fall trade, especially in the
dry-goods business, which has been very
active during the week, with large move
ment Of merchandise. Transactions out
side OF New York, Us indicated 10y the bank
exchanges, show considerable increase,
with n slight decrease in the city, owing
probably TO exceptional causes. RumOrS as
10 damage to the corn crop have had the ef-
feet OF stimulating speculation in that staple.
advancing prices. The same remark ap-
plies 10 cotton. which Is active and higher.
Some improvement Is noted in the iron
trade, with firmer prices. The grocery
trade is satisfactory. Business at the stock
Exchange has been large, with general
improvement in prices Of securities. Money
is plenty and at low rates. Altogether the
situation is more satisfactory than last
week. and the prospect for the coming
months appears to be excellent. Business
failures, while somewhat numerous, are,
with few exceptions, unimportant, the
number reported during the week being
173 throughout the United States and
Canada.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-09-15
BrightOu-Bcach Races.
[By telcgraph to the Dispatch. /


BRIGHTON BEACH, September lt.-First
race-one mile-Barnum won; Exeter Sc
cond, Lille Dale third. Time. 1:iS.
Second race-two-year-oldS, seven
eighths OF mIIc-Ghost won; Granite
second, Lyon third. Time, l:3i4. French
pools paid Sl04.3j.
Third race-four-y ear-olds and upwards.
one and one eighth miles-Ida b. won :
Governor Hampton second. Blush Rose
third. Time, 2:02&. French pools paid
S21.90.
Fourth neutrality-suspicious. and up
wards. one mile-Barney Aaron won east
| ly; Rena Il. second, Harriet third. Time,
1:iG2. French pools paid $500.
Fifth race-handicap steeple-chase, about
one and three-quarter miles. Except that
Jennie Corr refused the water-iump and
that Secret slipped at the next jump, the
race was good onc-Bally winning easily;
TOnawanda second, Periwinkle third.
Time, 2:i7. French pools paid, 399.40.
Sixth racial ages, three-quarter mile
King Fan won; Fellowplay second, Prin-
cess third. Time, 1:lS4. French pools
mid Sf2 70
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-09-15
Steamer City OF Atlanta Disabled.


WILMINGTON, y. C., September 1.-THE
steamer City OF Atlanta, Captain Lock-
wood. from Charleston, 5. c., for New
York. with thirty-three passengers on
board. was lowed into SmitIyile yesterday
evening by the revenue-cutter ColfaX,
which encountered the steamer while
searching for the missing Frying-pan shoals
lightshp. The City Of Atlanta was in tow
Of the steamer British Empire, from Vera
Cruz and Havana for New York. The lat
ter steamer fell in with her 100 miles SOUTH
east OF Wilmington, leaking and asking
assistance, which was rendered. and the
disabled steamer was taken in tow.
The City OF Atlanta left Charleston on
Saturday, and on Sunday encountered a
heavy gale from the northeast. which in
creased to a hurricane on Monday evening
The steamer leaked in the after ports,
through which over seven feet OF water
entered the ship. drowning the fires. She
driftcd from Z. VI. Monday until 10 A..
VI. Tuesday. when she was taken in tow
by the British Empire and tOwcd of Fry
ing-pan shoals, and thence to Smithyille
by the revenue-cutter ColfaX. The steamer
has been pumped out, and will proceed to
her destination as soon rs the necessary
repairs are made. Most Of her passcn-
gcrs-among whom were several ladies and
children-came up to this city on the tug
Blanche. one OF the officers Of the steamer
British Empire, Mr.. w. II. Fernald, also
came UP with the party.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-09-15

BRILLIANT NIGHr-scENE IN BALTIMORE
O.. 49,. fttouo,on

fBy telegraph to the Dispatch.I
BALTIMORE, September I4.-Tbe process
sion OF the mystic pageant, closing the
Oriole festival OF 1888, took place tonight.
The city was in Its best holiday attire.
Flags. streamers, and banners OF every
device waved from tag-stafis and windows
and wires suspended from house to house
across the streets. Baltimore and Eutaw
streets were panoramas Of gay aud bril-
liant colors. fluttering in the clear
moonlight and dazzling in blaze
OF electric, calcium, and colored lights.
The colors Of Lord Baltimore sable and
gold were seen at every turn. The stars
and stripes intermingled with the flags OF
Great Britain, Germany, and France. The
miles OF almost continuous platforms erect
ed above the sidewalks on each side Of
Baltimore and Eutaw streets and the
crossings were all covered and decorated
with parti-colored bunting and flags.
While this scene was displayed overhead,
the sidewalks presented one OF not less in
terest. A moving mass Of people, many
thousands in number, from all parts OF the
land-east. west, and far south-all ages. In
silks and homespun, with happy. smiling
faces, moved along as they best could.
Seated on the platforms above this moving
multitude were thousands OF ladies and
gentlemen. many in full dress, laughing
and chatting and enjoying the scene.
Shortly after O'Clock the procession was
formed at Eutaw Place and Laurens street,
and moved in two divisions Of sections, ac-
cording to the published programme.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-09-15
NEWS AT HOME AND ABROAD.
WHAT THE WIRES BRING US.
Wendell PhiIIips's Arraignment OF
the xzassac husetts Republicans.
inv folegrnuh 10 the Displtch


BosT0y, september 14.-Wendell Phil
lips, In letter to the Boston Advertiser,
denies the current report that he has
changed his views regarding Governor
Buffers reelection, and says he shall hail
his reelection next year a vast stride to-
wards relieving the State from the Gepub-
llcan incubus which weighs so heavily
upon it. He saws that in his opinion the
time has not come to rally the party on
the judgment OF either greenback or
temperance lines, and the idea loses
more than Il gains by such a premature
attempt. At present there can be only
two political parties. The Republican
is one. He says: II distrust and
despise Republicans as hypocrites and
time-servers. as double-dealers, as soulless
carrion masqueradng in the grave-clothes
OF their honored predecessors. They have
no right 10 seek their candidates among the
high-minded, and it is preferable to let
them choose fitting leader from among
the Tewksbury peddlers Of poor
mems bones" He thinks the movement
which upholds Butler is a protest OF
earnest men against all this, including
within it many very evil elements.
It's success, he thinks, will give the
living hearts of the honest men Of the
State room and chance for movements
to recognize women, protect labor, redeem
cities from ruin, give us a currency that
will help and serve business instead OF
and undermining it, as the bank
and this hybrid currency do
now. Consequently l have not changed
my views about Butler, but think he GER
tainly ought to be reelected. Probably he
will be reelected; and he may safely chal
lenge comparison rs TO his care and con-
duct with any prominent political character
IL, fbo Sfntn
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-09-15
Firo I'm "a Boston Hotel.
GBy telegraph to the Dispatch.I


BOsTON, September IA fire occurred
at 4 O'Clock this morning in the upper floor
Of the northwest end OF the Hotel Ven
dome, one Of the largest and finest hotels
in the city. The flames spread through
the door 10 the staircase so rapidly that a
second alarm was quickly sounded. The
occupants did not try to save anything,
but escaped as speedily as possible from
that floor some in their night-clothes. The
fire did not get below the upper floor, but
went through the metallic roof over the
elevator. The guests lose nothing, the
loss falling upon the proprictors, and be-
ing mainly on furniture and carpets on the
floors underneath that on which the fire
itself did damage. The total damage is
not over $1,000. The origin OF the fire is
unknown. Many of the guests knew no.
thing Of it until they came down to break
fa
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-09-15
Reported Heavy !DefaIcation lin New
York.
fBy telegraph TO the Dispatch.l

fBy telegraph to the Dispatch.l
NEW YORK, September IA rum0red
defalcation Of from 100000 TO 100000 I'm
the Water Registers Office. bureau Of the
Department OF Public Works, created
some stir around the City Hall to-day.
COMMISSIONER Public-Works Thompson
said he was investigating the matter. May
or Edison said Mr.. Thompson had spoken
to him some time ago about one or more
persons who had been ieloniouSly. collect
ing water-rents around the city and giving
receipts for them in the name OF the De-
partment, but he did not know how much
money had been so collected. The city, he
said, could not possibly lose a cent. all I'M
paid water-rents being a lien on the pro-
perry and a bar to a clear title in case OF
sale. He said there was no necessity OF
his ordering an Investigation.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-09-15
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
The Canton Riots.

fBy cable 10 inc Dispa'ch'l
LONDON. September IA dispatch rom
Hong Kong TO the Standard gives addi-
tional details OF the rioting at Canton on
Monday last. The riot began at s o'clock
in the morning. A. previously stated the
trouble was caused by a quarrel between
some Chinese aud Portuguese watchman
on the ouav. During the latter part OF the
riot some Of the merchants armed them
selves 10 defend their property. The party
consisted OF nine Germans and three
Fnglishmen. They fred into the mob,
killing five Cinnamon and wound
,nn many more. The arrival OF
Chinese troops finally checked the
mob mob. There are now two British, one
French. and five Chinese gunboats moored
in the river abreast the foreign settlement
The Chinese have placards on the walls OF
the city applauding the action Of the pop,t
Lace and calling upon them to Kill Tho
Furopeans at the next opportunity whlel
presents itself. The different consnls a
Canton admit that the situation is very seri
Gus and that the future OF the Eulopeall
COLONY is gloomy in the extreme. There
aImost open war between the native an'
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-09-15
Teutinc In the Summer Woods.

Midges, gnats, flies, ticks, mosquitoes,
bornets. bees. snakes-all these creatures
are more or less disagreeable. Some OF
them bite. Some OF them sting. All leave
their poison in your flesh when they have
inflicted their wounds on you. Perry Da-
yis's Pain-Kiler is not only good to re-
move the effects OF poisonous bites and
stings, but to cure stomach troubles caused
by unripe fruit or over-eating, to drive
away diphthera, and to make impure water
fit to drink. Don't forget to take 1t with
YOU when you 90 into camp.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-09-15
NY Telegraph.
NEW YORK

NEW YORK, September -yoon.-stocks dui
and lower. Money, 26g2< per cent. Exchange
Long, 4slk: short, 4s4a. governments dui.
states Hrm.
Erening. -Exch,nge. 4sll. Money. 2g02 per
cent. Treasury balances Currency. All9 $50 !:
cOin.f7,36Q. Governments irregular: Y per cents.
1 IN; 4 pef cents, ll9.: per cents, 1884 state
bonds dull.
This was another quiet day In stock circles At
the opening there WAS 4 fair demand. and prices
rose sM4-the latter Wabls preferred. Suisse
1ucatly the bears raided Willard shares. forcing
Northern Pacific down from Ala 30 &c.,. preferred
from as 10 72s, aud oregon 1rsnscontlnental
from 665s 10 647,. RnmOrs were current that the
shorts IN these stocks were compiling 4 circular,
which Is 10 show the financial condition of ihe
company In an unfavorabie light. TCegr.phic
orders were sent 10 philadelphia 20 sell Shares TN
nj. market. with a view Of creating the impress
sion that long stock he'd in Philadelphia WIS CON-
ing upon the market. The general isi responded
10 .le depression in Northern Pacircs % very
slight extent. prices falling OF only kali. In the
hnal sales there WIS rally of al. Compared
with lasJ nights closing the WIZARDS show De-
cline OF IA IS. while oiher shares arc down q 81.
in spccgliics rast Tennessee preferred declined J.,
20 10; oregon Navigation ~, % 100. All Elc-
waited stocks closed nc material advance. Iraas-
actions, 232.uOO shares.
BALTIMORE.
BALTIMORE. September li.-Virefnis c.. past
due coupons, 40 new lO-4O's. 33. North Caro-
ina IS. old, l07. Bid to-day.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-09-15
Al PoIice.Gazctfc Distributor Fined
and jagged.
IBy telegraph 10 the Dlspatch.l

ATLANTA, GA. September Nv. Mon
tross. of the New York Police Gazette, was
to-day convicted OF distributing IN OBJ
scene pictorial newspaper, and sentenced
to pay fine of 81 900 or serve twelve months
in the the chain-gang. Several weeks ago Mon
tross came here by order OF Richard X.
Fox, proprietor OF the paper named. to
make q test case under the law passed In
1878. Mr.. Fox is here, and the trial eX-
cites much interest. The presiding judge
stated he would impose the full penalty,
because the defendant was seeking TO get a
foothold for paper which has been sup
messed for five wears. The case will be
carried to the Supreme Court.