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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-22
The Northern Pacific to be Open
Sept. 1.

II. Clark, head ofthe contracting firm
which has constructed SO much of the
Northern Pacific, and which is to finish
the main line and build some of the
branches, has arrived in st. Pail from
trip direct from Portland over the North
ern Pacific trans-continental He ex-
perienced the usual vicissitudes of a jour
ney across the mountains, and of perils
by flood and field, by boat and buck
board, river and rail, could doubtless
tell, if he chose-which he doesn't-but
has come through in excellent form and
to the query "When will the missing link
of the Northern Pacific disappear" ans
wered cheeriy and confidently, I'm the
first part of August, probably before
that month c.oses, certainly" This
seemed such good news that the ques-
toner asked Mr. Clark if he was sure,
and he confidently as before reiterated
his statement. He particularized that
the gap at present writing is $50 miles
and tracklaying is progressing from each
end. On the western division two miles
per day is going down and on the east
ern about a mile and half. As the sea-
son advances even greater di lrnal strides
on each end will be made. The switch
back round the Bozeman tunneliwill be
ready when the road is, and the tunnel
itself will be open from end to end in
November. 1t seems to be assured tina
Sept. l, viii witness the possibility of
through car from the st, Paul depot to
Portland or Seattle. Mr.. Clark said
feryently: 'I'm through with the Chi
nese, heaven should be praised"
He has now about 1000
men at work track laying, building
bridges and surfacing. The Chinese left
the country over which they worked.
Saharalike in appearance perfect desert
without settlement and scarcely shanty
Where the Scandinavians had worked
the contrary, hamlets had sprung into
existence and marks OF human habita-
ton were plenty. The scandinavian
wanted "yob," and when he got it
worked like Trojan, while John China
man worked for Johnny Chinaman, and
the ever present hope of a speedy re-
turn, with lots OF Mclean dolce, to the
land of US and tse's. Mr.. Clark said the
dagos, (yernacular for Italians) did well
enough, but the Scandinavian's work the
best of all the foreigners. Mr.. Clark al
so has the contract for the construction
of the Yellowstone Park division Of the
Northern Pacific, which starts from
Livingston and work will commence at
once and push with sufficient radidity
to insure completion and equipment by
the first of July, which will be in
ample time for the expected inroads
of tourists. The line will be sixty miles
in length, and viii have for its intra-o.
terminus the hotel of the Yellows
syndicate at the Mammoth spri s.
Work on this building has languished
during the discussion anent the lease in
congress; but it is understood that the
structure win be rapidly completed, now
that doubts are dissipated, and be ready
for the summer sightseers. Mr.. Clark
will leave for Portland soon 10 commence
work on stih another contract there
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-22
Incoming Immigrants.

The arrival of immigrants are quite nu-
merous, though railroad officials and
agents insist the boom has not yet com
menced. During the past week incom-
ing trains has contained complement of
passengers that properly come under
the head of immigrants. Occasionally
they,were numerous, and in one instance
so numerous that it required the appro-
priation of extra cars to accommodate
the demands thef made upon the Mani
toba line for trar sportation. Those COM
ing thus early are mainly from the east
and Canada, the latter bound for Win
nipeg, and the former for the fertile
fields of Dakota and
Montana Very many of the
arrivals consigned to the latter Terri
tories.are composed of those who adj
ventured into these sections last year,
and having established homes and laid
the foundation for superstrueture of
future prosperity, returned whence they
originally came, and are now tending to
their domains, accompanied by their
families and agricultural implements.
The travel, as stated, has been COM
paratively large for this season of the
year, but henceforth it will be daily aug
mented in point of numbers, being made
up principally of selfappointed exiles
from homes across the sea. The emigra-
ton officers of the roads of which st.
Paul is the eastern terminus state
that the future is filed with promise.
Large draughts will be be made on the
population of England. Ireland and the
continent, they state, a large portion of
which are even now en- route hither,
and by another week the advance guard
of newcomers" will begin to arrive.
The facilities for their transportations to
points of final destination ha We been
largely increased, and no difficulty will
be experienced in procuring their safe
delivery at such points as they have
been billeted to. Appearances indicate
that the rush" of last year viii be du-
piicated this spring, with the only differ
ence that the arrivals win outnumber
the arrivals of that peYiod
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-22
get insured orr said wittibOi. "Much

get insured for2" said Wittiboi. "Much
obliged for your examination 49,
The course of true love: Bertha and
Gontran adore each other, but their
stern parents are inexorably opposed to
the union of the young people. The
young people consequently are in des-
pair. "There is only one thing left to
us, says Bertha, pale, but resolute.
sAnd that is-?" "Death!n Death!
But, dearest, suicide is a crime under
the new CODE II know it is, but |
have thought OF a plan to get round that.
First You must kill me- "kill you, my
darlingD And then ] viii kill you'll
French Fun.
Specimen recipe: A no ell in the style
of Mr.. William Black--Take one yacht.
the Hebrides. an obstinate young lady
and one piper. Add TO these Highland
laird and colonsay; now introduce a
young man in a kilt and 0ronsay, with a
pinch fthe kyles of Butte and BenMuich
Dahl. Flavor to suit taste with Gar
lie, border ballad and Sly ornaway; COW
er with pathos and serve.-The Centu-
~.
The grease When he had called the
meeting to order Brother Gardner arose
and said: "Gen'len, if it wasn't for de
wheels ON wagon he wagon wouldn't
move. When de wheels is on. den
what?H 'Greasem solemnly exclaimed
an old man. "kerrectp whispered the
president. softly rubbing his hands to-
getaer. I'VE hez de wagon an de
wheels. We will now pass de hat aroun'
for de grease. detroit Free Press.
Salvation's free: At a recent Salvation
Army meeting at Poole, in Dorsetshire,
it was announced that "tea meeting"
would be held on the following week. A
printed circular gave the day and the
hour Of the meeting, and concluded:
salvation is free, but not the tea."--
Christian at Work.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-22
Encountering Titanic Icebergs.

st. John, N. f., Special Telegram:
After being twice driven back to the
coast of Scotland, the steamship Arctic
arrived here last night from Dundee.
Capt. Adams reports coming through
200 miles of field ice ON the Atlantic,
studded with countless icebergs. When
about 800 miles east of st. Johns he
counted fifty-eight enormous bergs from
the steamers bridge. Yesterday noon
when seventy-five miles east of Cape
Spear, terrific storm swept over his
ship. The Arctic was then among field
ice and sus tanned no damage from the
waves. Capt. Adams reports the wind
as being of hurricane velocity and be-
lieves that it must have fallen with
terrific and fatal effect in mid-Atlan-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-22
Anothor Dakota Murder

Sheriff Harmon has received dispatch
from Dickinson directing him to arrest
George Mattox for the crime of murder.
Inquiry developed the aetthat Mattox,
who has been hunting on the buffalo
range near Dickinson, shot and killed a
man whose name has not yet been as
certained. Mattox was seen in Mandan
yesterday, consulting lawyer, osten-
sibly in the interest of friend of his,
who he claimed was molested by another
man in his camp, and after drawing a
huge hunting knife on him twice, his
friend leveled his gun at the intruder
and fired, instantly killing the latter.
II now appears that the friend is amyth
and Mattox himself is the guilty party
The gun was one Of extraordinary heavy
calibre, carrying 100 grains of powder.
Mattox is man of family and will be ar
rested before morning rs he is now on
his way east from Sully Springs.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-22
Game i'm the Yellowstone Park

Columns have been written about van
dalism and The unlawful shooting of
game in the Yellowstone National park.
1t appears from report received at the
interior department to-day from 2. Il.
Conger, superintendent of the park,
that charges of this character have been
considerably overdone.
81 am glad" the superintendent re-
piled, "that am able to report that
find everything all right and in good or
der at headquarters. Through the Wig
lance of my assistant, gamekeeper.
the game-killing in the park is prac-
tically stopped. Indeed, the reports
which have reached you in regard to the
slaughter Of the game here have been
immensely exaggerated. Every elk
killed anywhere in this vast mountain
country by the newspaper scribblers is
charged to the park. Snow is yet very
deep in the mountains and on theshigh-
lands, while the ground is entirely bare
in the Yellowstone valley for moressthan
100 miles before you reach Livingston,
and all the way from there to the bor-
der of the park, sixty-five miles"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-22
Bad Things at Troy, N. Y.

Troy special: Within the last few
days the dead bodies of three infants
have been found behind the doors of
two Catholic churches in Troy N. Y.
This slaughter of innocents has created
most pronounced feeling of indig-
nation in all circles, and Sunday the Rev.
Father Ludden, the vicar general of
the diocese, addressed to the coroner a
letter in which he says:
Herod sent his slaughtered to heaven
baptized in their own blood. Our Chris
tan murderers send their offspring to
hell without grace and without baptism.
Sodom and Gomorrah were not guilty of
greater or more heinous crimes. We
certainly have more good and holy souls
than the accursed cities of the plain, but
the majority, the vast majority, are as
goddess and as wicked, as impure and GER
tainly more drunken and Incorporate.
Politics and whiskey rule and ruin.
Politics regulates our business and
whiskey our morals. Club houses, ga
looms and brothels are our temples of
greatest and most frequent resort.
Night is hideous with drunkards and
the streets brawl with prostitutes, pro-
fessional and postulant. Whittier are
we rushing? Is it not time for every
one in authority and influence to cry q
halt?
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-22
A Town Quickly Built.

Another Leadville has risen out ofthe
West 1t is jamestown, place about
fifty miles west of Denver. The place
was born thirty days ago, although it
was conceived by the town-lot people in
1861. At Jamesto wn there is blanket
vein of low-grade ores, which twenty
years ago miners would not touch. AS
far as developed the vein is turning out
be rich, easily worked and good
basis for a boom. There are 1000 ''cit-
liens" on the ground now, more are COM
ing at the rate of $50 day, and the pop
olation prophets have let the figures
loose at 10000 in sixty days. Gambling
hells, dance-houses, gin-shops, doctor
and some groceries comprise the mer-
camille phase of jamestown, while its
societr is said to be yet wanting
in clergymen and temperance re-
formers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-22
An Arizona Judge Suspended.

The president has suspended Judge
Wilson s. Hoover, associate justice of
the supreme court of Arizona pending
an investigation of the department of
justice of charges of currupt practices in
accepting brides. Judge Hoover is well
known in Washington from his eonnec-
ton with the Dickson Adair route bribery
case. He is charged with receiving
brides from the bank of California in
the land case recently tried by him which
involved some 100000 He character
lied the suit as an outrage on the part
the government, it is alleged, and bor-
rowed on several occasions sums ofabout
81 900 without expectations of pay
ment, which sums have been tracked to
the bank. He was apprehended eighteen
months ago, on the representation of
Senator Miller, of California.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-22
MARRYING SfII1Ients.

Sometimes mountaineering is formed
between pupils which results in mar
rage, and such marriages have been the
outcome of social intercourse here, have
been, from what | can learn, ola par
ticularly happy character. a number OF
the women have married professors
and are now pursuing postgraduate
courses. "He who educates woman,
educates a generation" Quite number
Of the male students take tleir meals in
Sage College, and the students of both
sexes take their meals from thesam g
tables. In many instances the men and
women are brothers ard sisters, cous-
ms or old-time acquaintance, and the
protecting influence of these relations
ships can readily be appreciated. The
best manners prevail at the table, and
there is no installing the refining ehe Ct
resulting from the co-eating arrange
ments.--Ithaca, N. Y. Correspondence
PHILADELPHIA Press,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-22
Virgins Scared the Fishermen

A Gloucester, (Mass.), telegram of the
9th saws: The total loss to these de-
pendent on the Gloucester fisheries on
account of the Virgins storm scare, will
be about $4,000. About 100 sails are
hauled up here idle. The average loss
of time is about three weeks, which will
equal one trip to the Georges banks, and
this is just the time when fish are school
ing upon the Georges. OF the total loss
500, COO at least is sustained by the fisher
men themselves. There is great loss to
business interests as well as the fisher
men themselves. Over 5000, 900 pounds
of fish might have been taken. A great
many storms that have been considered
severe have been less disastrous than
this prophecy. The men are largely in
fluenced to stay at home by their wives,
and this is not to be wondere at, when
it is remembered that single storms in
the remembrance of the present genera
ton have swept out of the country $50
husbands, sons and sweethearts at one
time.
Providence Special:-Fishermen here
hauled up their boats and farmers fast
ened up their barn doors, one man at New
port purchased three life preservers for
himself and family. with which to breast
the tidal wave. The blow did not come,
however, the air being quiet all day, and
the sky cloudless.
Halifax Special;-There is a genuine
feeling of fear of Virgins storm among
a great many outside the city. Not q
single fisherman will leave for the fishing
grounds tomorrow. Each will beach his
craft until the dreaded period is past.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-22
An Unconsclonable swlndler.

1t is discovered that Emmett 0Neill
Of Schenectady, N. Y, a broker recently
failed. has fled. He victimized parties of
Schenectady and Duanesburgh not less
than $3.50 900, having handled his fathers
estate, being presumably wealthy, and a
director Of a Schenectady bank. From
the books OF the bank it is learned that
many farmers of Duanesburgh gave him
funds to invest. He obtained money by
plausible representations, and as security
forged mortgages. Where further proof
was asked he even forged assignments
including the county clerks
certificate and copy ofthe record. Wild
ows, orphans and industrious poor were
alike hisyictims with the wealthy classes.
Nearly every person in Du lnesburgh
was swindled.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-22
SMindling the Soldiers.

A Washington special says:-A large
number of powers of attorney, purport-
ing to authorize the filing of soldiers de-
claratory statements for public lands,
have been sent to Dakota for fraudulent
location. These powers are obtained
from ex-soldiers upon false representa-
tons that land can be located for them
by an agent and sold for their benefit.
As the law does not authorize this TO be
done, this scheme is swindle upon the
soldier who never hears from his money
or land.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-22
The New Treasurer of the Uni
ted States

The President to-day appointed A. N
Wyman, assistant treasurer of the Uni
ted States, to be treasurer, vice James
Gilfillan, whose resignation has been ac-
cepted, to take place on the LIST proxi-
mo. Mr.. Wyman will secure his bond
and qualify by that day. He was almost
overwhelmed with congratulation. The
bond of the treasurer is $4,000 and
must be approved by the secretary of
the treasury before he can qualify 1t
will also be necessary for the secretary
to appoint committee to verify the
treasury balance of the 3lst of March so
the funds may be transferred to the new
incumbent for opening business ON the
1st proximo, when he will assume the
duties of his Office. The selection of as
sistant treasurer, which office is vacant
by the promotion of Wyman, will de-
pend upon the wishes of the new treas
urer 1t is pretty well settled that the
appointment will be made from the
treasurer's office.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-22
Retirement of Army officers.

The following named officers of the
army are placed upon the retired list
for disabilities incurred in the service:
Captain, j. H. Rollins, ordnance; Will
liam Falck, Second Infantry; II. w. Ben
con, Seventh Infantry; E. j. Stivers,
Twenty. fifth Infantry. First lieutenants
w. r. Harmon, Tenth cavalry; d. A.
Griffith, Third Infantry; Thomas B.
Briggs, Fourteenth Infantry; George
M. Love, Sixteenth Infantry; John F.
Trout, Twenty-third Infantry; Lieut..
Col. William Myers, deputy quarter
master general, is also placed on the re-
tired list at his own request, under the
thirty-year clause of the act of congress
relating to army retirements. There are
still four vacancies upon the regular re-
tired list of AGO, which will be filed upon
recommendations of the retiring board
to be convened by order ofthe secretary
of war,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-22
Fepcing anu,,rnzinp.

The question Of fencing in the public
lands for grazing purpose will be the
subject shortly of an elaborate decision
by Secretary Teller. There have been
many complaints filed at the depart
ment in regard to this subject. In one
instance in Dakota farmer fenced in a
tract of his land on both sides of a creek.
The tract was one mile wide and thirty
five miles long. This deprived all cat
tie except his own from getting water,
and gave rise to numerous protests. The
fence was erderd removed. Other cases
of almost as aggravated character have
been brought to the attention of the de-
partment, and the object of the decision
in course of preparation is TO make a rule
to govern such cases.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-22
The Chinese Retaliating.

The department of state is informed
that every means is being adopted by
the Chinese government to drive Amer
leans from the empire. All sorts of on
erous restrictions are placed upon their
business, and new enterprises are en-
tirely prohibited to be conducted by
Americans. In other words, they are
making it SO unpleasant that Americans
find it more convenient to leave the
country than to remain in the face of
such great difficulties, and 1t is so abso-
lutely impossible, it is reported, for
them to carry on successful business,
owing to the retaliatory measures re-
sorted TO by the Chinese government.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-22

treasury regarding the case of George
Albert Mason, the notorious counterfeit
er recently released from prison, where
he had served the greater part of term
of twelve years, and who has made a
claim against the government for $50 900
for false imprisonment. He made the
claim as British subject, through the
British minister. II was referred by the
secretary of state to the treasury de-
partment. The chief of the secret ser
vice division makes strong argument
against allowing the claim, which, he
SAYS, is based upon entire misrepresent-
alton of facts, and is without justice or
anIlity
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-22
What the Funny Men Say.

A comic coon: 4 very colored man,
who entered complaint against another
for assaulting and battering him upon
the head, was told by the justice:
81 don't see any marks" Does ye
s'pose he hit me wild piece Of chalkp
was the indignant reioinder. The case
proceeded, Boston Herald.
Explaining the tracks: Mistress (who
has long suspected her servant of having
follower and thinks she has caught her
at lastl-"M Mary. your master wishes to
know the meaning Of these large foot
marks; can you EXPLAIN" Mary-"Ob,
yes, NUM- my sisters been here and
she's got the govt so bad she has TO wear
big boots. "--London Judy.
New reading Of an old adage; The
old proverb, where there's will
there's way" has been revised to suit
the situation. 1t now reads "Nhen
there's bill we're away Wheeling
journal.
Cui bono: "Then you think" said
Withhold to the insurance examiner,
"that | am good riskg' eyes, SIR re-
piled the doctor, "a frst-class one."
Then. what in thunder do l want to
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-22
A FURRY in the Fargo Post Of
flee.

Fargo, Oak, Special. Postoffice In
spetor Henshaw, of Chicago. late last
evening finished the work of checking
up affairs in the Fargo post office, and
found Postmaster Grant owed the de-
psrtment s2,64O Mr.. Grant has a
claim against the government for more
than that amount, and held the money
by the advice of his attorney. Henshaw
demanded the money and Grant paid it
within two hours. Henshaw swore out
a warrant six hours after and had Grant
arrested. Grant then had him arrested
for perjury. An examination was had
before United States Commissioner Fos-
ter this morning, who dismissed Grant
as he said there was no evidence to
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Pneumonia is for some reason more
prevalent than usual this year in all
parts OF the country, and it is always un-
commonly fatal, sometimes attacking
several members OF a family, and lead
ing many to think that possibly it
might be infectious to some extent.
Carelessness in regard to taking sudden
changable weather and very severe on
colds is assigned by physicians as one of
the principal causes of the dread dis
ease. March is proverbially a month Of
throat and lungs. Greater precautions
are necessary this month than during
any other, especially in regard to eliot h
ing. Many people are apt to discard
winter garments too early, and especial
ly under clothing. One bird does not
make summer, neither do two or three
warm days, and flannels are quite as nee
essary in March as in any other month
in the year. Mistakes in this regard
are often followed by the most danger
Gus affections of the throat and lungs.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-22
Gen. Shermans Last Western
NiSif

Washington Special Justice Gray OF
the supreme court, and Chief Justice
Waite will be the only civilians who will
accompany Gen. Sherman on his trip to
the Pacific coast this summer. They will
be his guests. He will take in the Line
Of posts on the Northern Pacific route,
and will visit as many of the posts as
possible, this being his last visit pre-
vious to his retirement. Coils. Bacon
and Tourtellotte of his staff will be in
the party.