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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-04-05
Held up for Money.

The stage-coach left Aspen for Lead
vile with the following passengers
aboard; Messrs. Robert McCollum, Isaac
Bush, John Bennett aud James Mon
Afghan, of Ashcroft, and Messrs. II. A.
Day, and II. d. Bates, of Aspen. The
coach was one of the Carson line and
across the range the passengers were
drawn in perfect safety. TIE day adj
vanced, and with it the journeys end
was approached, each of the gentlemen
toward the close feeling con ident that the
worst of the road having bee n passed they
would arrive at their destination in safe
ty. AS the coach wheeled its way to
Leadville, on the country road on the
west side of California gulch, the pass
engers were startled from their reveries
as they passed the Arkansas smelter by
the report of two shots fred in rapid
succession and the almost simultaneous
hating of the stage. Upon looking out
in the moonlight one of the patrons of
the stage company was greeted with the
command of "hands up!" The driver,
Harry Forrest, threw up his hands I'M
til commanded to alight.
The passengers filed out, one by one
and agreeable to order from the road
agents, silently urged by the danger
ends of brace of self-coeking six shoot
ers, they arranged themselves in line
on the gulch side of the road and then
with arms elevated awaited the further
dictates OF the scoundrels. Strange as it
may seem, not a passenger had revolt
yer or weapon of any kind, hence no
attempt at self defense was made. The
road agents, of whom there seemed to
be only two. commanded that presence
of mind which can only be accredited
to old or desperate offenders, for on
more than one occasion, in heavy for
eign accent, they reminded their
victims of the penalty of letting their
hands drop. 1t is believed that
third man stood near by ready to assist
his confederates in case of danger. In a
line the men stood, awaiting the action
Of the road agents, and thus for fifteen
minutes they were kept, not even know
ing whether they were simply going to
be robbed or whether they were about
to lid farewell to this sphere and begin
the investigation to the great unknown
world beyond. The suspense was final
ly brought to an end by the larger of the
two men, who commenced the skinning
process. After the party had been gone
through, the driver made a short plea,
and one of the robbers handed him SIS
gold piece, telling HIM he could get his
supper.
At one time the driver became tired of
holding up his hands, and momentarily
they tagged but in an instant the small
er of the road agents shouted: Hold
your hands up" and upon repetition
Of the offense he exclaimed: "Hold up
your hands, or I'll blow the top of your
head off" No further caution was nee
essary. When the robbery had been
completed the men mounted their
they were through with them.
+, /. .ed ol q .rali over the knoll. Inc
D assengers then returned to the stage,
tad arrived at Leadville at s O'Clock,
lust half an hour after the crime had
been committed denver Tribune.
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sodes--her unions were all unfortunate
and had borne half dozen names.
She was charming woman, especially
for New Mexico; but she had been di-
vorced too often--it was a tax on ones
credulity; she must have repudiated
more husbands than she had married
At San Diego she was staying with her
sister, whose actual spouse lshe too had
been diyorcedl, the principal man of the
place, kept bank with the aid of a six
shooter), and had never suffered Nancy
10 want for home during her unat-
tached periods. Nancy bad begun very
young; she must be about thirty-seven
to-day. That was all he meant by her
not being respectable. The chronology
was rather mixed; he's sister at least
had once told him that there was one
winter when she didn't know herself
who was Nancy's husband. She had
gone in for editors-she esteemed the
journalistic profession. They must all
have been dreadful ruffians, for her own
amiability was manifest. 1t was well
known that whatever she had done she
had done it in selfdefense. In fact, she
had done things; that was the main
point nowl She was very pretty, good
natured and clever, and quite the best
company in those parts.
She was genuine product of the far
west-a flower of the Pacific slope; igno-
rant, audacious, crude, but full of pluck
and spirit, of natural intelligence, and of
certain intermittent, haphazard good
taste. She used to say that she only
wanted chance-apparently she had
found one now. At one time, without
her he didn't see how he could have put
ND with the lite. He had started cat
tie ranch, TO which San. Diego was the
nearest town, and he used to ride over
to see her. Sometimes he stayed there
for a week; then he went to see her
every evening. 1t was horribly hot;
they used to sit on the back piazza. She
was always as attractive, and very near
" as we'll dressed, as they had just be-
held her. AS far as appearances went,
she might have been transplanted at an
hours notice from that dusty old settle-
ment to the city by the Seine.
"Some of these western women are
wonderful" Littlemore said. Like her,
they only want chance.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-04-05
The Farmers Wife.

The power which farmers wife may
exercise in the domestic economies of
the farm carries with it responsibilities
as WELL 1t is her duty in every way to
fit herself to become judicious help
meet and counselor. The farmers club
meeting should be open to the wife and
the daughter as we'll as to the farmer and
the son. Not infrequently the little i'm
provements made at trifing expense
through the influence of wife's taste
and tact, add more TO the value and at
tractiveness of the home than many
times the money cost invested under the
husbands management. In all the sug-
gestions as to making farm life attrac-
tractive to young men, there is
none better than to enlist the
hearty cooperation of their mothers and
sisters. They will point out to the youth
the ideal and aesthetic side of the farm
ers work, while if he learns farming
wholly from his father, he is not apt to
learn it only as life of prosy and poor
" paid toll Without disparagement to
agricultural newspapers or farmers
clubs. we may say that the wife and fam
lily are or should be, the farmers best
advisers. They know or should know
all the circumstances of his position, and
if the wife's advice be followed the farm
er will usually be the gamer. She may,
at least, demand an equal voice in mat
ers which interest her quite as much as
they can her husband. She knows bet
ter than he the expenses of household
Management, which are increased or di-
minished by different methods of tillage
or the various systems of farm economy.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-04-05
Henry James New Heroine.
From the "Siege of London, in the Con-
hill MAGAZINE.

From the "Siege of London" in the Corn
hill Magazine.
"Headway-Headway? Where the
deuce did she get that manner" Little
more asked, as they looked down into
the animated dusk.
"From her husband, I suppose, F"
Waterville suggested.
"From her husband? From which,
The last was named Beck"
GLOW many has she?" Waterville in-
ouired, anxious to hear how it was that
Mrs. Headway was not respectable.
II haven't the least idea. But it
wouldn't be difficult to find out, as |
believe they are all living. She was Mrs.
Beck-Nancv Beck-when | knew her.
"Nancy Beckl1 cried Wsterv'lle,
aghast. He was thinking of her delicate
profile, like that OF a pretty Roman en-
press. There was great deal to be ex-
planned
Iittlemore explained it in a few words
before they returned to their places,
admitting, indeed, that he was not yet
able TO elucid ate her present situation.
She was a memory of his western days.
he had seen her last some six years be-
fore. He had known her very well and
in several places; the circle OF her activ-
itv was of vague character, except IN
the sense that it was exclusively social.
She was supposed TO have husband,
one Phildelphus Beck, the editor OF
Democratic newspaper, the Dakota SEN
tinel; but Livermore had never seen him
the pair were living apart--and 1t was
the impression at SAN Diego that rat
rtmony, for Mr. and Mrs. Beck was about
PLAYED out He remembered now TO
have heard afterward that she was get
ting a divorce She got DIVORCES very
easily, she was so taking in court.
She had got one or two before from q
man whose name he hal forgotten, and
there was legend that even these were
rot the Fl st. She was exceedingly d.
yorcedl When he first met her in Cali
fornia, she called herself Mrs. Granville.
which he had been given to UNDER
stand was not an appellation acquired by
matrimony, but her parental name, re-
sumed after the dissolution of an unior-
tunste union. She had had these epi-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-04-05

A resident OF Bangor, Maine mentions III
cidentally that three months ago New Eng
land liie-insuraDce company refused to grant
him policy on The ground that he was con-
sumptive. "But,r he adds, thanks to the
healing properties of Hales Honey Of Hore-
hound and Tar, my lungs are now perfectly
sound, and yesterday passed medical ex-
animation, without any objection being
made. and insured my life for 5000" OF
druggists generally.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one minute.
A pure, radiant complexion is one of wom-
ans greatest charms II is attainable by the
daily use of Glenn's Sulphur Soap which re-
moves blemishes of the skin, ofevery descrip-
ton.
Preventive of Maiarial Disease.
Opinion OF Eminent DIR. III. r. Walton, OF
Annapolis, Md.
"Colden's Liquid Beef Tonic is most ex-
cellent preparation. lis par excellence SUI
perior to cod-liver oil or anything have ever
used in wasted or impaired constitutions, ana
extremely beneficial as preventive of mala-
rial Diseases (Remember the name, Col
den's-take another) 0fdruggists generally.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-04-05
Two Romances.
rom the Youths Companion.

From the Youths Companion.
The son of a leading lawyer IN New
York, some years ago, was attracted by
the innocent face and quick wit OF a
Welsh chambermaid in his fathers
house, and declared that he preferred
her to all the fashionable beauties who
had courted his notice.
His family protested, but to no pur-
pose. The only concession he would
make was to consent to go to Europe for
three years before marrying the girl.
In the meantime, having an independ-
ent fortune, the lover placed her at one
of the best schools in New York.
The girl was ambitious and devoted in
her affection to the man who had chosen
her. He returned, found her more love-
" than ever. They were married, and
the LADY is now one of the leaders OF So
ciety in the city where they live--a
noble, refined, charming woman.
An eminent jrrist, well known IN
Pennsylvania in the early part of this
century, was "Tnaking the circuit on
horseback. and stopped for dinner at
the house of a farmer The daughter OF
the farmer waited OH them. and the
iudge-who had been a cynic about
women-obServed the peculiar gentle
ness of her voice and a certain sweet
candor in her face. After dinner the
farmer said
MARY bring the judges horse"
Mary started to the field, which was
inclosed by barred fence. Laying her
hand on the topmost rail, she vaulted
lightly over.
II saw" said the judge afterwards,
ssfcr the first time, a woman, it'll the
mind and body should require in my
wife. | called again and again at Far
Iner O's, At last | sent Mary to sehoo
for couple of years, and here she is"
nodding to the stately matron who pre-
sided at his table.
The sons of the Judge and this real
Maude Muller all attained distinction;
one. like his father, at the bar; another
was an eminent divine, and third WAS
a southern candidate for Presidency. All
were noted for their fiery eloquence,
their high sense of honor and certain
appetite for fighting which was we'll sns.
tanned by strong physical health. The
judge had not been mistaken in Mary's
qualities of mind or body.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-04-05
eases, vicll are largely owning to NAL

eases, wich are largely owning to NAL
assimilation of food.
The teacher listened very attentively
to the old gentleinan's remarks.
81 am glad 10 learn that your expert
ence." he said, agrees so fully with
mine. have become acquainted with
various cases in which this simple meth
cd of treatment has effected permanent
cures after all the efforts of the physi-
clans had failed. | am convinced SIM
ply from what have seen, that almost
any disturbance of the human system
that results from disorders OF the stom-
ach can be alleviated, and in most i'm
stances, cured in the same way. The
very simplicity Of the the thing may
cause some to hesitate about attaching
much Importance to it; but like the prop
er ventilation of your dwellings, it may
prevent disease and effect cures where
all the drugs of the pharmacopoeia will
fail. New York sun.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-04-05
Early Spring in the Vegetable Gar
den.

With early spring begins the active
work of the year in the vegetable gar
den. When properly managed this plot
of ground is one of the most paying up
on the farm. 1t is sad fact that not
enough is made of the kitchen garden.
Farmers do not live up to their privil-
eges in this regard. Out of the gar den
may come fresh dishes of vegetables or
small fruits for nearly every day in the
wear. from the time the first lettuce and
radishes are ready for the tible, vi.
the frosts Of autumn close the seasot.
Salt pork, potatoes and cabbage, maxi
up the greater part of the food of many
families. that with a little effort might
have full supply of asparagus, green
peas, sweet corn, lettuce, beets.
parsnips, onions, celery, etc. Let it be
understood that there is no ex use for
not having all these and many other
wholesome articles of food. Let every
reader of this article who is not satisfied
with his past efforts at gardening resolve
to possess a profitable garden spot, and
begin now to work to this desired end.
1t may that past failures have come
from lack of proper soil or location, or
both. Most garden plants grow best in
deep. rich, and mellow soil. A happy
mixture OF nearly equal parts OF sand
and clay, TO which is added in alum lance
the necessary organic matter, makes an
excellent garden soil Vegetables can
not grow to any degree Of perfection in
a wei soil, and if not we drained natur
ally measures should be taken at the
outset for renewing the excess of
water. 4 soil may be rich, and IN
every way fitted Tor growing fine crops,
and still not be productive. simply be-
cause too wet. II the garden is located,
the quickest and cheapest way will
usually be to drain il, instead Of chang
ing to naturally drier spot. If the To-
cation has not been made, it is we'll to
consider this point. There are so many
things to decide in this matter that no
rules eau be laid down. t,utin most eases
it is better TO have the kitchen and kitcll-
en- garden very near each other. 1t
will pay to tit 10 the nearer place FOR
the garden. even though it may not Jos
sess all the natural advantages that are
found IN distant field.
Vegetable plants need 10 he we'll fed,
ans this means that lf the soil is not nat
urally rich it must be made so by liberal
applications of well rotted manure
Care should be taken that weed seeds
are not brought into the garden ia the
manure.
The number of implements needed
for doing the garden work is small. The
blowing and narrowing is the same as
for field crops, only great care should be
exercised that no "haiks'' are made
Plos deep, especially ia heavy soil. that
the roots may freely penetrate the earth
10 the desired depth. Tt first impor-
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Rescued from Death.

William j. Coughlin, ofSomerville, Mass !,
says: In the fall OF 1876, l was taken with
bleeding oflungs followed By a severe cough:
Host my appetite and flesh, and was confined
to my bed In 1877 | was admitted to the
hospital. The doctors said had hole in
my lung as big as q halfdolar. At one time
a report went around that was dead. gave
up hope, but friend told me of DIR. William
Halls Balsam for the lungs. Igot bottle,
when to my surprise, commenced 70 feel
better, and to-day feel better than for three
wears past
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-04-05
Feathers for the Hair quite in Style.

From the New York Evening Post.
Tinted or white feathers worn in the
hair are quite the rage in cciffures ar
ranged for full dress occasions. and this
airy plumage now waves in barbaric
splendor over every fashionable lady's
head, totally regardless of the type of
her countenance. 1t may be regal-a
straight nose and forehead vying in
beauty with VIttoria Colonna-a type
that feathers look well above; or it may
be most unregal, with commonplace
forehead and !. nose which, if not tip
tilted like tie petal of g flower" is not
modelled by nature with special view
to waving plumes. 1t is all the same,
however. whether they give an added
charm to the features or are as niue h
out of place as red gown at a funeral,
a black Grape dress for bride or a de-
colletee evening dress at a midday
feast,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-04-05

A couple were recently married in
Goshen, N. Y, after a courtship of over
twenty-five years. There was no appar-
ent obstacle to their marriage years ago,
except that they were mot quite ready"
refore. The lady was one of the bellies
of the town, and had rejected numerous
suitOrs.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-04-05

The Voltaic Belt Co, Marshall, Mich, will send
Dr. Dyes Celebrated Electro Voltsc Belts aud
Electric Appliances on trial fer thirty days to men
young or old who are alictedwith nervous debility,
lost vitality and kindred troubles, guaranteeing
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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-04-05

Mensman's Pepton zed Becf Tonic, the only
preparation of beef containing its entire nutritious
properties. 1t contains bood-making, OF ce-genera-
ting and lfe-sustaning properties; invaluable for
Indigestion. Dyspepsia, nervous prostration and
all forms of debility also, in all enfeebed
conditions whether the result of exhaustion nervous
prostration oyerwork, or acute disease particularly
If resulting from pulmonary complaints. CAswELL,
HAZARD s. Co.. Proprietors, New York Sold by
DRUGGISTS.
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Aliens "Iron Tonic Bitters" is the best
spring tonic in existence. 1t tones the iy-
er, purifies the blood, creates a healthy APP
petite, aids digestion, cures dyspepsia, and
gives vlcacity and buoyancy of spirits
Prepared by ]. p. Allep, st Paul, Mimi.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-04-05

Constitutional skin diseases Of scorbutic
character are successfully treated with DR..
Benson's Skin Cure, internal and external
treatment both pleasant. 1t certainly re-
moves scrofula, eruptions, dardrufi and tan
and makes the skin smooth and healthy.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-04-05
Ano,her Physician,s Testimony

BosToN, Mass, May 8, 1881.
know parties sho have tried all kinds oil
medicines for Lung Diseases, who say that
DIR. William Halls Balsam for the Lungs, IS >
complete success. DIR. CHAs. IL. WOOD.
One pair of boots saved every year by us
ing LYONS Patent Metallic Heel Stiffeners.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-04-05

For the complete cure OF a cough, pains in
the chest, difficulty of breathing, and all
other lung diseases which tend to consump-
ton, you will find Aliens Lung Balsam a
complete remedy. Sold by all druggists.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-04-05
DIR. PHILLIP c. BAI1ou

lives in Monkton, Vt. Under date of April Goth,
1882 the doctor wrote to the propretors Of Kidney
Wort, and said among other things: "Nearly year
ago, wrote you about the success had had in the
use of Kidney-Wort in my practice The past year
have used it more than and with the best re-
suits. 1t cured Mr.. Ethan Lawrence, of this town.
OF terrible case of bloated kidney disorder have
also treated many other diseases successfully
with it. Constipation, in all its FORMS yields to it,
and In rheumatic affections have known it to give
almost immediate relief. In female disorders it is
equally successful Takeit all in all it is the most
wonderful medicine l have ever used" Dr. Ballou
does not stand alone in his experience with this
remedy. R K. Clark, NJ. D., of South Hero, Vt,
says: "Edney-Worf does all that is claimed for it.
Whilst DR.. c. NJ. surnmerlin Of Sun Hill, Washing
ton Co, Georgia, says. in q nutshell: Kidney
Wort cured my wife when my own and other physi-
clans prescriptions only pailiaied her troublex"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-04-05

Druggists say that Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound is the best remedy for
female complaints they ever heard OF.
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KrpNEY-WoRT.

1t facts on the liver ard kidneys at the same time
and by its mild but efficient catharic effects moves
the bowels freely. The morbid poisons that have
been the cause of all this disease and suffering will
be thrown of: new life viii be infused into every
organ, and nature. thus aided, will soon restore the
patient to health.
Physicians of repute and standing, men who are
honored for their probty and respected and trusted
for their scientific attainments. using Kidney
Wort in their practice regularly. No stronger evil
deuco of the worth Of the remedy would seem to be
necessary. Such endorsements are few and far be-
tween. We had almost said that they were without
precedent in the history of proprietary remedy
Be that as it may, however the fact remains esiab
lished that Kidney Wort is matchless remedy. and
one that needs only to be tested to demonstrate its
rare merit as healer Of most Of the common mala-
dies Of the human family.
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BIiOuSlGSS and Bilious Patients.
Pertaining to Bile, Bilious Symptoms, Bill
ious Temperaments. THE REMEDY.

The Bilious Is disorder Of the human system.
technical definition of the term is this: 'Pertan-
ing to the bile: disordered in respect to the BILE
a bilious patient: dependent excess of bile /;
as. bilious temperament; bilious symptoms.
The word bile, when employed in the sense in
which it is to be understood in this article signifies
according to the dictionaries, "a yellow greenish.
bitter, viscid. fluid secreted by the liver
'Any arrangement Of the bile at once manifests
itself in great bodily discomfort in loss of appeita
and in dependency" recently remarked an author
of valuable treatise upon this subject
The same writer further adds: 'Some Of the fol-
lowing symptoms are usually prominent: Pain in
the right side, which is very sensitive to
The pain will sometimes appear to be located under
the shoulder blade There is also irregular appe-
tite hatuence, Of fullness in the region of
the stomach. and, sooner or later, the skin and
whites of TIE eyes become yellow. the stools clay
colored and the urine yellow, depositng q copious
sediment" The balance of the too familiar train OF
ills needs no further mention here. The bilious is
as will be seen, an affection of great magnitude.
and of varied forms of direct and indirect appear
ance The disease is no respecter of persons or To-
calities Its deadly and mplacable enemy is found in