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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-08

William II. Vanderbilt has authorized
a denial of a batch of newspaper reports
about his declining health and business
matters. He was indoors two days this
winter on account Of a severe cold, and
every other day walked or took a drive,
and has not had atouch of paralysis.
Speaking of the abandonment of his
proposed trip TO California about the be-
ginning of February Mr.. Vanderbilt said
"As to that, why it was not my health
that made me give it up, nor was it fear.
/ found | was month too early, and it
turns out now that was right. III had
started [ never could have got to Cali
fornia; the roads out west have been all
blocked up" He will make the trip later
n the season. As to giving cup business
he says he did that eighteen months ago +;
that his sons now manage all the CentraPs
business interests. of course he is still
the head # the system. and on matters
ofimpOrtance they come to him. But
he thought he might as well turn every
hing over TO his sons; he would have to
do so some day. He don't bother himself
with railrOad matters
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-08
Virginia Rebels During the War.

though IN home lie, as nave SAID
before, there was less change in diet
during the war than in any other par
ticular, the soldier could doubtless tell a
different tale. Though, take it all in all,
l suppose they Jared as well as soldiers
generally do, sometimes fasting and oc-
caslonaly feasling. Whenever they
came home on furlough ''the fatted calf
was literally slain for them and when
ever they went through the country I'M
bounded hospitality was offered them.
Fond wives and mothers, too, were con-
tinually striving to mitigate the hard
fare of their loved ones by sending
them boxes of home food and other
comforts as frequently as possible. On
one occasion an ingenious lady, who
had manufactured liquid shoe black
ing, put bottle of it in q box she was
sending her son, a Lexington cadet,
who hastily drank it off on first opening
the box, under the impression that it
was a bottle of wine. / remember a
humorous latter from soldier friend
during the war describing aswell dim
ner" his mess had just prepared and en-
ioyed-the first course, frogs caught in
the Chichahominy swamps; second
course, apple dumplings, the dough
composed simply of flour and water,
and water. and served without sauce.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-08

Joseph Myers & Son, manufacturers OF
women7s suits and cloaks, New York and
PhiIadelphia. made an assignment to Levi
Goldsmith. Liabilities estimated at $3.50
flOn : large part of which is due in New
YORK. principally to wooden and cloth
trades. The assets are unknown.
An Indians widow is expected to keep
in mourning for twenty moons,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-08

The floods in Ohio and Indiana have
subsidized and business is going on as ever
The damage, as usual, was greatly
exaggerated. The damages by fire, hail,
cyclones and ternadoes, can be estima-
ted with some degree of accuracy.
but floods are very deceiving. Sub
merged cities and towns look very dis
mai, and people suffer vast lnconve-
nience, but when the floods abate it is
found that the actual damage falls very
short of estimates.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-08
Saturday. March 3

SESATE.-Mr Window presented the ere
dentials ofhis successor. AIr. Sabin, elected
senator from Minnesota
The bill readjustiDg postmasters' salaries
passed.
David DAVIS resigned the presidency pro
tempore of the senate, and Mr.. Edmunds
was elected and took the oath as his success
or. Both gentlemen made appropriate re-
marks
Mr.. Mcmillan, from the committee on
commerce made report on the river and
harbor bill, stating that owing to want OF
time to examine aud consider properly nu-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-08

The prophecy of DR.. E. Stone Wig
gins of Ottawa, Canada, of great storm
hat viii strike this planet in March
next, has been ridiculed by the press
Canada and the United States. but as
the time approaches, more serious at
tention is paid to it. Here is his solemn
warming 1t viii first be felt in the
Northern Pacific, and will cross the mer
idian of Ottawa at noon five o'clock P
NJ, London time,) ON Sunday, March
II, 1883. No cessel smaller than Cunarder
will be able to live in this tempest. In
dia, the south of Europe, England, and
especially the North American continent,
viii be the theatre of its ravages. As all
he lowlands ON the Atlantic will be sub
merged, / advise shipbuilders to place
their prospective vessels high up on the
stocks, and farmers having loose valua-
bes, such as hay, cattle, etc, to remove
them to place of safety and much
more OF the same sort. A great many
gnoraut people were foolish enough to
get frightened over this dismal prophecy.
They will not be credulous hereafter, if
he nth of March should happen to pass
Hithout storm.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-08
Logs and Inmbet

WAusAu, Wis. March 5-The Central Wscon-
sin contains the following tabular statement, show
ing the cut Of logs on the Wisconsin river and
tribu aries. from the head waters to the Big Eau
Claire The crop falls about % per cent short Of
the expected cut. but COMPARES favorab'y with that
of last year. The figures represent so many mill
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-08

A constitutional amendment, provid-
ing for biennial elections of state officers
and biennial sessions of the legislature,
has passed both houses of the Massachu
sets legislature.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-08

The cotton crop last year in the United
States was G 100000 bales, an increase of
100000 over that of 1880, and 1900, 600
bales over that of 1870,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-08

The mortality among the old settlers
isone ofthe marked features ofthe pres
ent winter, IN the larger towns and
cities it has been particularly noticeable.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-08

The discovery of gold ard silver ore on
the farm Of Dennis Cunningham, two miles
northeast Of Caledonia, Housto, county, is
causing considerable excellence A COM
pany with a large capital has heeI organized,
officers elected on stock taken by the
wealthy citizens. 4 smelling furnace and
crusher will be erected in the spring when
mining operations viii commence on q large
sefe
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-08
Mp1goN. MARCH, 5.-Namerous rehaonstranoel

MADISON. MarCu O.--NuileFouS iSuipuS8taHV1H
from lawyers and other commercial men were pro-
sented in the assembly this evening against the
passage of the senate bill aboshing preferred
creditors in cases of assignment. The bill comes
up for consideration in The lower house Friday,
after having been passed hy the senate. A large
number of bills were killed, and reasonable
amount OF business transacted Senate mils
were coucurred in requiring an eector
to live ten days in his precinct prior election day
allowing county courts take vacation during
August; simplifying appeals to the supreme court
Among the assembly bills killed wore que making 70
obligatory on physicians TO have their diplomas ex-
amined or certified to by the state board
of health, and a bin To abolish the act
of last year, creating the state board Of pharmacy.
In the senate the bill was passed appropriating
5000 to the state university farm for experiment
in the manufacture of amber cane. The assembly
hi reducing the salary of LAWYERS assigned to de-
fend criminals. from $l5 to $40 daily was killed
The senate bill providing for nde,erminaie sen
fences to state prison was killed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-08

The reduction of the public debt in
February was nearly $40, 900 600.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-03-08

MADISON, March "A bin passed both houses
to-day incorporating Hartford, Washington county,
a. a city. lii the senate the bill passed to purchase
:, 900 copies Of Moses NJ strougs forthcoming
Territorial History of Wisconsin at 30 volume;
also to authorzs fre insurance companies TO also
insure agairs; loss damage by lightning. hail,
cyclones, tornadoes and hurricanes The senate
bill TO fix the minimum price Of Stale lands came
up, The question being on the adoption Of an
amendment making the price So per acre.
The aueridmeut was rejected. After discus
sion the bill was referred 10 too COM
mitiee on State lands The committee on
State affairs introduced bill providing
for the collection Of information relating to the
best method Of constructing roads and paving
streets III the State The senate then adiOurnee
morning and accomplished more than any single
day since the session opened, though the business
done was argely Of no importance except 20 GER
tain localities. The bill exempung the property Of
gymaasic associations from taxation was recon-
sdefed and referred to the committee on education.
Among tho bills passed were one providing for the
publication Of 5000 copies of the State railroad
map and auoher requiring corporations organized
unde the laws of other States aud doing business
| in Wisconsin TO render report annually TO the
secretary Of state Of their financial condition. The
| killed after heated debate. The special order
was Joint resolution providing t, r an amendment
| to the constitution so as to exempt Milwaukee
county from the constitutional provision requir-
| ing uniformity OF county government. The reso-
luton was, after long debate, laid over till next
/ Thursday. In the evening the assembly held a
l brief session, but nothing important was done
The general opinion prevail among The legislators
that adiournme will be taken abost March 20.
National Republican., 1883-03-03
LOcnl Itennl.

Wilson and Burlow's minstrel troupe will
pass through the city tomorrow on their way
to Boston. They will remain here about four
hours.
Rev. Rush r. shippcn, of All Souls church
in this city, left for New York last night
lIo will preach at the late DIR. Bellows church
tomorrow
DIR. J. Tabor Johnson loctured last night on
Nervousness" to large audience in the Y.
NJ. Q. A. lecture room. The lecture was q
plain, practical talk about nervousness, i'm
parting good deal Of valuable information,
and giving many admirable suggestions for
the relief of this great evil.
Prof. William III. Dali delivers the Satur-
day afternoon lecture in the National mu-
scum this evening beginning at $3.50 o'clock.
These lectures are at once interesting and pop
ular and the spacious hall is always crowded.
Prof. Dall's high reputation as o scientist and
his well known abilities as aspeaker are sufli-
cient guarantee of the interesting character
of his paper.
The suit of W. G. Wood for Infringement of
the patent Of Martin Cronin patent siamese
nozzle on stand pipe) against Gen. Meigs and
Others heard before Judge James on Wednes-
day. was dismissed and not referred to an ex-
aminCr in chancery.
The Columbia Co-opcrntive Building asso-
citation held its regular monthly meeting last
night at No. 6l5 Seventh street northwest.
lhere was good attendance ana S4,UUU In
shares was sold. The books will remain
open during tho present month. The associa-
tion is in fourishing condition and the
prospects for continued success are promising.
Mr. Leon Tobriner, counsel for the young
German, Henry Paul, who was last Wednes-
day convicted in the police court for assault
ing young man on Seventh street, sue
ceoded in getting the case reopcned yesterday,
and it will bc tried anow on Tuesday. 1t is
claimed Paul had no counsel, couldn't speak
English, and instead of trying to assault and
rob the prosecuting witness, was simply try
ing to inquire the road to his home. Judge
Smell, in granting the motion, said Paul must
remain in jail until the day for new trial.
Joseph Il. Mannella was arrested last nigh I
for disorderly conduct, and pistol being
found on his person he was compelled to
leave $25 collateral. Mannella was arrested
ON the complaint Of an actress he had followed
and insulted.
A German theatrical performance was given
at Abners hall last evening before large au'
dience, the play, three act comedy, being
very acceptably rendered, with Mrs. LOWE
Fellman ofBaltimore, Miss Dietz, Miss Duer'
ing, Mrs. Bartels, and Messrs. COlignon
Dietz, and Wansleben in the cast. Tho per.
formanoe was followed by ball.
National Republican., 1883-03-03
The snhIIInrhund.

The Schillorbund society met at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Kate L. Bruce last night to
commemorate the birthday of Longfellow,
when an excellent programme was given to a
very large and enthusiastic audience of mem
bers and friends. An opening piano solo by
Miss Ruth Brooks song, "The Bridge" by
Mr.. Whipple reading, selection from Long
fellow, Mrs. Bruce; violin solo, Miss Daisy
lIickox; song, Longfellow's Rainy Day"
by Mr., Whipple; piano solos, Miss Brooks /;
essay on Longfellow by the Rev. George II.
Patch song, Mr.. KnoOp song, Mrs. Schoeyer,
and song Mr.. Knoop. Among those present
were Col. and Mrs, Tichenor, DIR. and Mrs.
Brackett, p ii. Berkan, Mrs. Hart, of New
York. Mr.. and Mrs. McGowan.
National Republican., 1883-03-03
ruEATR1oA1s ToRTHr INSANE.
Excellent Performance OF the John Mo
CulIough Club at 81. Elizabeth.

Excellent performance OF the Johu NO
CulIough Club at 81. Elizabeth.
The John Mccullough club gave another
performance at st. Elizabeth's last night to
the usual ediRcation and qualification Of tho
inmates The programme rendered was as
follows: Solo, kiss Song" Mr. George L.
Erdman; SOLO "Waiting," Miss Edith Ed
monston ballad, She Wears No. o." Miss
Marie Percy; specialties Mr.. James Kearney;
solo, Bridge Of Fances," Miss Ellie Darling;
solo, The Tempest" Mr.. George A. Crump.
J. r. Planches comedy, "Faint Heart
Never Won Fair Lady," Ruy Gomez, Mr..
Dayid l. Towers Marquis dc Santa Cruz,
Mr.. George f. Erdman; King Charles III,
Miss Marie Percy; Duchess de Torreneuera,
Miss Edith Edmon5ton Duenna, Miss Susie
Bowie; Guzman, Mr.. James Kearncy; Lopez,
Mr.. d. Cunningham; Pedro, Mr.. George
Dayton.
Mr.. Kearney was highly applauded for his
successful presentation Of Irish and Dutch
specialties. Little Miss Marie Percy, only 10
years old, displayed unusual abilities The
comedy was well rendered. As Ruy Gomez
Mr.. David l. Towers was careful, natural, and
conscientious, showing steady improvement
upon the high standard he has already ore-
atod Mr.. Erdman US the Marquis De Santa
Cruz was especially noticeable for his faithful
rendering of the authors idea. La Petite
Percy was an admirable King Charles ii,
rs graceful and ~ witty as that famous king,
and far handsomer. Miss Edith Edmonston
as the Duchess De Torreneuera was fully up
to the requirements of the role and was highly
applauded. The rest Of the cast deserve
equally as high praise.
National Republican., 1883-03-03
Thn Erecutiyn Session.

There was no contest in tho executive ses-
sion of the senate yesterday over the New
York nominations, and the only objection
against any of them was made by Mr.. Miller.
who stated that ho had no personal objection
to Mr.. Root, but was opposed on principle to
the removal of Mr.. Woodford before the
expiration of his term of office and with no
charges against him. The two Mississippi
nominations were rejected for the reason that
the parties named were Objectionable to both
senators from that state.
National Republican., 1883-03-03
Imnortn and Erports.

The chief of the bureau Of statistics, in his
seventh monthly statement for the current
fiscal year of the imports and exports of the
United States, says the excess Of the value of
exports Of merchandise for the month of jan
uary, 1888, was $23,397, ,430; for the seven
and for the twelve months ended the same,
$30,57l 0i2. The imports Of merchandise for
the twelve months ended January 81, 1888,
were H52, 2,727, 1907, aud during Tho twelve
months ended January 81, 1882, $6Sl ,sS0,Sl4;
showing an increase Of $70,sl6,553. The ex-
ports for the same periods were S763, pos, 400
and 1924 ,39l ,el0, respectively, showing de-
crease Of $41.092 s07
National Republican., 1883-03-03
THE HOUSE.

Under the operation of the Pound rule tho
following proceedings occurred:
Mr.. Pound, of Wisconsin, under instruc-
tions from the committee on public lands,
moved to take up and pass bill to confirm
certain land titles in the eighth congressional
district of Wisconsin. Apreed to.
Mr.. Spaulding, of Michigan, under instruc.
tions from the committee ON Indian affairs,
called up the bill appropriating, out of the
Cheyenne and Arapahoe Indian funds,
$4,000 for the rolief of Powers g. Newman
and others. Passed.
Mr.. Herbert, of Alabama, under instruc-
tions from the committee on public buildings
and grounds, called up the bill for the cree.
tion of public building ut San Antonio. Tex.
Objected TO.
Mr.. Carpenter under instructions from the
committee on education and labor, called up
senate bill amending the act granting public
lands to the several states and territories
which may provide colleges for the benefit
of agricultural and the mechanic arts. Passed.
Mr.. Vance, of North Carolina, under in
structions from the committee on patents,
called up the bill amending the patent laws
so as TO allow patent first obtained abroad to
run seventeen years from the date Of the
foreign patent. Objected to.
At the conclusion of the hour the senate
amendments TO the sundry civil appropria-
ton bill were non-concurrod in,
Mr.. Ketcham presented the conference
report on the District Of Columbia appropria-
tion bill and il was agreed to-
Mr.. Caswell submitted the conference
report on the postotioe appropriation bill
which states continued disagreements on the
items providing for special mail facilities and
limiting the, compensation to be paid to sub
sidized railroads.
Mr.. Robinson, of Massachusetts,, moved that
the house recede from its disagreement to the
two amendments and agree to the same.
The motion was agreed to-yeas 125, nay
III.
The effect OF this vote is to pass the bill re
tanning the appropriation of $lS5,0O0 fol
special mail facilities and without the CLAUSE
| limiting the compensation to be paid TO sub
sidized railways for mail transportation.
The house then took up the Mississippi con
| tested election cases of Buchanan vs.. Manning
The resolution which grants the contestan
leave to withdraw papers without preju
dice was adopted. This confirms the right o
| Mr.. Manning to the seat
Mr. Callsins then called up the Sessinghaua
| Frost contested election case, but the hous
refused to consider it,
Mr. Bingham moved to suspend the rule
and pass the bill to adjust the salaries Of post
masters.
Mr.. Bingham explained that tho object O
the bill was to adjust the salaries of 400
postmasters. This had been rendered neces
sary by the action of congress in reducing th'
rates Of postage TO take effect ON the first Q
National Republican., 1883-03-03
Chargea wlth nou.enrealelng.

Officer oliver arrested Robert Kanor, a
nineteen-year-old carpenter, last night and
locked him up on charge of housebreaking
KanOr was secreted In the wine cellar under
Thomas Moran's bar and billiard room on ID
street, near Tenth street northwest and when
discovered ran out. He was pursued down
ID street and was finally caught on Ninth
street, Mr.. Moran said at a late hour last
night that KanOr was present In the wine
cellar at the invitation Of one of his employees.
The officers say that they believe Kanor was
acting in collusion with some one employed
about the house for the purpose Of robbery.
The case will be called in the police court
this morning.
National Republican., 1883-03-03
nnnds Re,ieemed.
Up to the close of business to-day United
States called bonds had been redeemed at the
The RalIcr-f.a. Committee

The special committee to examine charges
made against Chief Clerk Bailey, of the house
of representatives, in connection with in
huencing legislation, will report this MORN
ing fully exonerating Mr.. Bailey. Mr.. Cox,
of North Carolina, may possibly make mi
nority report calculated to censure the gas
company, but nothing will appear in either
to reflect upon Mr. Bailey
National Republican., 1883-03-03
A Runaway.

Yesterday afternoon the horse and wagon
of Mr.. N. w. Burchell were standing on New
York avenue, between Fourteenth and Fif-
teenth streets. The inspiring air seemed to
put unusual life in tho animal, and he decided
to take romp. He took 1t and the wagon
along with il; but telegraph polo opposed
its rebuking slenderness, and as conse-
quence there was very little wagon left and
a considerably bruised equine. Damage, about
National Republican., 1883-03-03

hotels, and the corridors, and lobbies Of tho
capitol, and had besieged tho door Of the COM
mittee room, so that the scene resembled
collection Of tramps and deadbeats around a
free lunch more than anything else. He criti-
cised and ridiouled the action of the confer
ence in increasing the duty on iron, steel, and
woolen goods, and, as a return 70 the taxpayer
for all his,iputting hoop poles on the free list
The conference report was adopted-ayes
80, noes 31--as follows.
National Republican., 1883-03-03
Father Chapeiie and the Tabor nIarrisg,

Father ChnPeile and the Tabor Marriage.
Rev. DIR. Chapelle says that had he known
orssuspectod that Senator Tabor or Miss Liz
zie McCourt had gone through the divorce
courts he would not have oficiated at their
marriage. lie made what he thought care
full investigation, and IL the statement Is cor
rect he AYERS that he was misinformed by tho
parties concerned. The Catholic church,
Father Chapello says, does not allow it's
clergy to sOlemnize marriages when either
party has been divorced.
National Republican., 1883-03-03

volver and numerous other articles. Last
night officer Shilling arrested the fugitive,
and he was locked, up. The revolver was
found on his person.
National Republican., 1883-03-03
A NInryland Thier Arre,tsd.

A telegram was received from the authori-
ties at College station, Maryland, on Wednes-
day, asking the police to keep lookout for a
swede named Rudolph Johnson, who had
robbed his employer Of some clothing, re-
National Republican., 1883-03-03
Republican Caucus.

The republican members Of the senate held
q caucus yesterday morning, and selected MT.
Edmunds as their candidate for president pro
tenn. to succeed Mr.. Davis. There was no OPP
position, '"HH..#asH I.GuI g.H
National Republican., 1883-03-03

For the purpose of correcting records of Capt.
George u. Rodney, 4th regiment artillery, he is
nominated for promotion TO DO captain in that
regiment.
Postmasters-Lewis Lawshc, at Water Valley
Miss; John A, Malone. Holly Springs, Miss