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The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1884-10-01
DEMOCRATIC TICKET
FOE PRESIDENT
GROVER CLEVELAND,
or New York

FOR VICE PRESIDENT
THOS, A. HENDRICKS,
g FOR CONGRESS
O. q KING
OF HAnblsn-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-09-04
The Checklist Girl.

The Brooklyn Union Angus has an
account OF the checklist" servant girl
on record. There are some in Troy
who nearly equal her, however:
Bridget Gildea, an eighteen-year- old
servant girl, sued Mrs. Edward Ryer
before Justice Courtney this morning
to recover $40, one months wages.
Mrs. Ryer said: cit took the girl
three hours to iron five pillow cases.
When / would wake her up at 5 o'clock
on Monday morning to do the washing
she would tell me that she didn't want
to get up before daylight, and the wash
ing could wait. / told her to press the
water out of some vegetables, and she
answered me: ooh, put them In the
oven to dry I asked her what had be-
come of two breakfast knives that /
missed, and she said she thought the
cat must have swallowed them. When
/ told her that she couldn't go out on
Sunday afternoon she said she must
have the fresh air or she'd die before
she had time to get married. / asked
her to bake some biscuits, and she said
that she did't come as cook, but that
she could recommend me one. The trou-
BILE I had with that girl, judge, was
running my health, and had to dis
charge her." Mr.. Ryer said that he
had offered Bridget So on account of
her wages, and she let the money lay
on the table. Judge Courtney took
this SIS offered into account and gave
Judgment for the other S. for Bridget.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-09-04
Some Facts About Peppermint.

1t may not be generally known, but
it is nevertheless the fact, that the
United States is the leading producer
of peppermint and peppermint oil in
the world 1t is principally grown in
the state of Michigan and in Wayne
County, n. I. Our production of the
oil In 1878 reached as high as $50, 900
pounds, but in 1883 the yield was COM
puted as not more than 35 900 pounds.
This year larger acreage has been
planted, but prices have advanced on ac-
count of the decreased stocks. The us
ual annual consumption of the world
is about l0O, 200 pounds, but 1t is ex-
pected there will be considerable in
crease this year, as also in other essen
tial oils, on account of apprehension of
choleya. Peppermint is grown to best
advantage in good garden soils, but re-
quires an abundance of moisture. An
acre will grow plants enough to yield
from eight to fifteen pounds of oil, ac-
cording to the age of the plant and the
locality, and the price is from 1925 to
1915 a pound. There are no large
farms entirely devoted to this product,
but it is cultivated in small quantities
by many farmers 1t is used in medi-
cine, confectionery and for perfumery,
and is diluted with alcohol and water to
to make essence of peppermint. 1t is
also largely used by sanitary engineers
for testing joints and traps, few drops
poured in a wash bowl or closet making
its presence sensible to smell at any i'm
perfect joints in pipe leading there
from, its pungent ordor not being APP
parently at all affected by the sewer
gases. Peppermint is to considerable
extent adulterated with castor oil, oil
of turpentine and oil of pennyroyal, but
the authorizations can be detected with
out much difficulty.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-09-04
What Might Have Happened to
the Greedy Explorers.

An ex-naval officer who has unques-
tionable means of knowledge about what
he was talking, told Record reporter an
interesting story recently, which throws
some light upon the official responsible
ity for the misfortunes of the Greedy
party. He said that one day, almost
Immediately after the return of the Gar
lington party on the Yantic, Engineer
Melville received telegram from Sec
rotary Chandler, who was at the Hoff-
man House, New York, asking him if
he would go on an EXPEDITION to find and
relieve Greedy. He promptly respond
ed yes, and few hours afterward took
train for New York. where he met the
Secretary and unfolded plan for an ex-
pedltion, which could have been under
taken at once. He proposed that the
Yantic should at once be loaded with
provisions, and with eleven men he
(Melville) should be sent at once to
Cape York, where they could be left
with the provisions and equipment, and
the vessel return home. Then Melville
and his men were to carry out perfect
ly feasible plan for reaching Cape Sa-
bine with food, where he felt satisfied
that Greely was, and bring them safe
back to Cape York. This plan as ex-
planned to Secretary Chandler, met with
his approval, but before adopting it he
finally submitted it to the Naval Board,
which at once rejected it and succeeded
in inducing Secretary Chandler to aban-
don the plan because of the Boards
jealousy of the gallant engineer. Had
this plan by Melville been adopted, !"
said the officer, "the whole party would
have been saved, because Greedy was
then at Cape Sabine. Philadelphia
Record.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-09-04
Unused to Swearing.

The New York Times tells this rath-
err good story of a lady who evidently
did not know the nature of an oath:
A few days ago two ladies called at
the custom house to see about getting
some imported Articles out of the hands
of the government officers. They were
directed to the proper department,
where courteous deputy collector in
formed them that it would be necessary
for the owner of the articles in ques-
ton to make oath as to their character.
This statement caused the elder lady
evident distress. She remarked I'M
easily that she did not want to swear.
"The law requires that you should
swear to the facts" said the deputy col
lector, as he proceeded to fill out the
necessary affidavit.
"But / cannot-I really don't want
to-" expostulated the lady.
at is absolutely necessary that you
should" replied the officer, and he inn
mediately read, very rapidly, the usual
form, "and you do solemnly and truly
swear" etc.
"The lady cast an appealing glance
at the imperturbable officer, then looked
resignedly at her smiling companion,
and said: well, suppose if / must i
must, but the Lord have mercy on my
soul--damn it"
The astonished deputy collector ex-
planned to the lady the nature of the
oath required.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-09-04
Mr.. BIaine's History.

Henry l. Dawes, United States senator from
Massa chuetts. says: 81 had been in congress
six years when Mr.. Blaine came into public
life, and have known him from that day to
this intimately, both in his private life and in
his public course. have watched his career,
and think that am able to judge whether a
man is honest in public life or not and should
be false to my duty and to the truth i'll did not
declare my solemn conviction that there is no
man in public life whose public and private
character is more free from stain than Mr..
Blaine's ] have known him thoroughly Ihave
summered with him and wintered with him. l
have been on intimate terms of friendship with
him: have differed with him on political ques-
tions; have quarreled with him, and have con-
fided in and trusted him. believe him TO have
been actuated by the purest motives IN all his
public acts, and to be ambitious to connect his
name with an administration of this govern
ment that shall comprehend the grand posi-
bilities before the American people, and shall
assert the power of the republic wherever Its
flag floats make no reserve in this indorse-
ment of Mr.. Blaine. / draw no distinction be-
tween private character and public life l
know all that is said about it. / have in my
pocket all the letters which are made the oc-
casion of the opposition to him by the so-called
Independents. There are two sentences
in those letters which it is possible
for human ingenuity TO turn against a
man of perfect probity They are capable
of construction perfectly honorable to him.
In view of long and conspicuous life without
faint or corruption, prefer to put that honor
able construction upon those words. There
are those calling themselves Independents who
prefer 10 twist and torture them into something
that they deem dishonorable. Ihave read late
" speech of distinguished individual, TAX
ing two honrs or more for its delivery devoted
10 an arNumeDt of great ingenuity To satisfy
himself and his hearers with tnis bad construc-
ton of those sentences. l can't understand
the man who prefers thus to put an evil intent
upon words capable of good u emit / cannot
willing to turn his back on long life of dis
tinguished service without a fault that he may
the more successfully make the worse appear
the better reason.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-09-04

Hon c. T. Marvin, of Rochester, Olmsted
Co, Mimi, general superintendent of the dairy
department of the worlds exposition, has is
sued a circular letter to the dairymen of the
world, stating the amount and division of pre-
niums and the conditions of competition there
for In the agricultural department $50, 600 is
offered in premiums, of which $4,000 is APP
propriated for the dairy diyision-S6, 600 for
dairy stock, and $4,000 for dairy products,
appliances, etc All entries for dairy machinery
and appliances must be made by Nov. Is, and
goods received by Dec l. All entries for
dairy products must be made by Dec. ID, and
goods received by Jan. ;, 1885. between which
time and Jan. - the awards will be made.
Correspondence is especially invited from
state superintendents, secretaries of dairy and
produce exchanges. manufacturers of dairy
implements, and all others interested in dairy
products Address all correspondence to
CharlesE Marvin, general superintendent dairy
department, Rochester, MINI.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-09-04
A Notable Cemetery.

In ancient days saints remains, if
they could be obtained, were buried
near the altar of the church dedicated to
him. The relics of the holy man made
the place sacred, and so appealed to the
imagination that men desired to be
buried near the saint.
AS the space was limited, the burials
in the church were restricted to the
bodies of men eminent for their piety
or high in rank. But those who could
not be buried close to the sacred re-
mains were anxious that their bodies
should repose near to them as
possible. To crafty this pious wish the
churchyard was consecrated as burial
place.
When churchyards in cities and towns
became unhealthy, cemeteries were es-
tablished in the open country, where
the dead might be buried out of sight,
but amid trees and flowers, neutral
scenery and works of monumental art
De Amicis, in his "Spain, describes
the notable cemetery of Barcelona. He
says:
A silent city traversed by long, de-
serted streets, thanked by straie Int walls
of equal height, shut in at the end by
other walls.
The dead are placed in the walls
lengthwise, arranged in different rows,
like the books in library. For every
casket there is corresponding species
of niche in the wall, in which is writ
ten the name of the person buried.
Where no one is buried, theniche bears
the written word Propriedad, which sig
mites that the place has been purchased.
The majority of the inches are en-
closed by glass, others by gratings,
some by fine wire netting, and con-
tain yiriety of objects, placed there in
honor of the dead by their respective
families, such as photographs, little al
tars, pictures, embroideries, artificial
flowers, and, not unfrequently, trifies
that were dear to them in life ribbons,
necklaces. children's play things, books,
pins and small pictures.
The family of the dead are obliged
to pay a certain sum yearly for the niche.
When they cease to pay, the casket is
removed and carried to the common
ditch of the cemetery for the poor.
In an empty niche saw beautiful
lock of blonde hair, which had be-
longed to a young girl of fifteen who
had beed drowned. To it was attached
to card on which was written, Quer
ida Dear One.)
This portion of the cemetery belongs
to the middle class of the people, and
holds, within, two vast divisions. One
destined for the poor, Is bare, and
planted with great black crosses.
The other, set apart for the rich, and
larger than the first, is cultivated like
a garden, surrounded by chapels, rich,
varied and superb.
In the midst of forest of willows
and Expresses, on every side columns,
shafts, enormous tombs, and marble
chapels overloaded with sculpture,
pyramids, groups of statues and monu-
ments, large as houses, which overtop
the highest trees.
Between the monuments are bushes,
gratings and fower-b beds, and at the
entrance, between this and the other
cemetery, there is superb marble
church surrounded by columns, half
hidden by the trees.
On leaving this garden one crosses
once more the deserted streets of the
metropolis, which seems more silent
and sad than at ones first entrance
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-09-04
Forgotten Favorites.

The Critic holds that the popularity
of books is not a test of their perma-
nent value, and then cites some instan-
ces of proof: "Thus one of the most
popular writer's of our green and salad
days was Mistress Fanny Fern. Her
Fern Leaves had saleof nearly 100,-
900 copies, her Ruth Hall of 81, 900,
and her Shady Side of $4,000. Few
books of their day equalled them In
popularity. But where, OH where are
they today? Out of print and out of
remembrance, every one of them.
Another famous literary woman of a
generatian ago was Fanny Forester-in
those days our literature was prolific in
Fanny Ferns and Fanny Forresters
and Minnie Myrtles whose collected
writings, in two-volume edition bear
ing the title of 'Alderbrook' had sale
of 80 900 copies; and the biography Of
the amiable writer found Is, 900 pur-
chasers. Still another widely-known
writer was Miss Cummins, whose
Iamplighter' had circulation of near
Nv or quite 100, 900. Our fathers regard
ed 'Doesticks' as funny SO he was,
more or less land bought n 900 copies
of his books; and to offset the account
probably, they purchased 5000 copies
of that exhilarating work, Benton's
Thirty Years View and $4,000
Kane's Arctic Explorations. 1t is
quite true that these books are "out Of
print and out Of remembrance e." but
they were certainly very valuable to
their day and generation
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-09-04
Hurricane in Manitoba.

A terrific storm of cyclone character pre-
vailed at Winnipeg Wednesday night, doing in
calculable damage to property in towns and
villages throughout the province, and DANA
ging crops to an extent not yet ascertained, al
though believed to be large. Rain poured,
lightning followed, and tremendous crashes of
thunder prevailed all the evening.
Clouds driven by wind advanced upon each
other like opposing armies. They burst in
the fearful onset upon each other, and for an
hour or more waged war attended by disas-
trous results. The roof was wIenched off
the Hudsgn Bay stores and torn to pieces,
damaging surrounding buildings.
No less than fifty buildings in the city of Win
nipeg were damaged by the storm. Roofs were
carried away, ends were blown out of houses,
chimneys were blown down, plate glass win
dows were broken signs were knocked endwise,
telephone and telegraph wires we're Frustrated,
and general havoc committed. Reports from
twenty or thirty points in the province show
that the storm caused results much similar to
those witnessed in Winnipeg.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-09-04
Private Henry a had FELLOW.

A letter from an officer at Fort Buford, Oak
says: Private Charles b. Henry, who was shot at
Cape Sabine for theft, would never have been ac-
cepted as member of the Lady Franklin Bay
expedition had his character been as well
known to the authorities who organized it as it
was to some of the members of the Seventh
United States cavalry. He Joined Troop G., Of
that regiment, in 1876, under his proper name
Charles Buck. In the fall of 1877 the reg
iment camped at Fort Buford for
while, after its return from the Nez
Perez campaign, during which time Buck en-
ployed his spare time in forging checks for
considerable amount on the post traders Leigh
ton, and Jordon. For some unaccountable
reason he was not punished for this offense.
Being embroidered for having escaped punish
ment for his offense at Buford, he again en-
gagged in the same business while the Seventh
cavalry was camped at Camp Sturgis, where
Fort Meade now stands, during the summer of
1873 Heoperated this time ON the field traders,
Fanoheim and Roberts, and was again de-
tected tried by conrt martial convicted and
sentenced to be dishonorably discharged from
the service, with fol fixture of all pay and al
lowances, and to be confined at hard labor, UNI
der charge Of guard, for one year. He
served his sentence, | believe, at Fort Meade,
Oak. He again enlisted, uuder the name of
Charles B. Henry. and was assigned to the
Fifty cavalry, from which he was detailed for
the arctic expedition, where his conduct was
in keeping with his former acts He was
plausible rascal, ready of speech, and could
easily impose himself upon unsuspecting per-
sons.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-09-04
Results of Grsely,s Expedition.

Lieut. Greedy had cordial receptionfrom the
British Science Association at Montreal He
was surrounded and welcomed in an expressive
manner by Sir Henry LEROY. Sir Henry said
he, as well as all geographers and scientific men
of Great Britain and the whole of Europe had
followed with great interest the efforts made to
effect the release of his party, and hailed with
the keenest delight their rescue
In reply to Sir Henry's inquiries Lieut.
Greedy stated that the meteorological observa-
tons have not been reduced In an animated
manner he proceeded to speak of some of the
work done on the expedition. One of the
most interesting results will be a comparison
of the swinging Off pendulum at the further
est point north reached with that at Washing
ton. He explained that although most of
their instruments had to be abandoned, the
pendulum apparatus which weighed ninety
pounds, was brought back and has been sent
to Washington. He remarked with evident
pride that he had told his party that the pen
dulum very important instrument, but
that if one man of the twenty-five complained
he would Immediately abandon it None would
hear of this and very important comparison
is thus made possible. Speaking of the obser-
walton of temperature, he stated that the low
est temperature ever recorded was experienced
in February last, when the mean temperature
was 50 below zero. After a short stay Lieut.
Greedy returned to his hotel.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-09-04
The Candidates Mistake.

Madam, may kiss these beautiful
children?" inquired the candidate, as
he leaned over the front gate.
Certainly, sir; there is no possible
objection"
"They are lovely darlings," said he,
after he had finished the eleventh, 1
have seldom seen more beautiful babes.
Are they all yours, marm?"
The lady blushed deeply.
"Of course they are" he continued !;
''the sweet little treasusesl From
whom else, marin, could they have in
herited these limpid eyes, these rosy
cheeks, these profuse curls, these come
ly figures and these musical voices?"
The lady continued blushing.
"By the way, marm," said he, ''may
I bother you to tell your estimable hus-
band that candidate for-called up
on him this EVENING""
ALAS good sir" quoth the lady, 81
have no husband r
"But these children, madam-you
surely are not widow? ?"
81 feared you were mistaken, sir,
when you first came up. These are not
my children. This is an orphan asy-
lum."
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-09-04
The Black Hawk War of 1892.

There are frequent references in the
papers to the BLACK Hawk War; and
many will be glad to know what it was
During President Jacksons first adj
ministration, the Sac and Fox Indians
of Illinois, under their leader, Black
Hawk, gave the government so much
trouble as to cause war. Their lands
had been bought by the United States
a quarter of a century before, bnt the
Indians still continued to 1--we on them,
and when the mark Of civilization
brought settlers to their borders they
refused 10 withdraw and held ont so
successfully against the troops of the
government of Illinois that at last Gen
eral Scott was sent against them with
nine companies of artillery. His troops
being oYertaken by cholera in Chicago,
he could not reach the scene of action,
but General Atkinson. In several de-
cisive battles, the last of which occurred
August 2, 1882, defeated the Indians
and took Black Hawk captive. After
spending some years IN the East, the
Indian chief saw the futility of resist
ance to so powerful a nation, and was
allowed to retire to Iowa, where he died
in 1888.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-09-04
Another Proposed North Pole HUNT.

The New York Yacht club, of which James
Gordon Bennett, Jay Gould and Cyrus w.
Field, Jr., are members, entertained the Of
ficials of the Greedy relief expedition at dinner
few days ago Chief Engineer Melville of
this city made long speech, in which he set
forth the feasibility of settling once for all the
question of an open arctic sea, and that, too,
without loss of life He stated his will
ingness to take command of such an
expedition, and that a moderate sum
would be sufficient to cover all the ex-
penses Young Mr.. Field, in answer, said that
he was convinced of the truth of the theory adj
vanced by Chief Engineer Melville, and that he
was perfectly willing to advance half the sum
required to meet the expenses of the expedition,
provided the other members of the yacht club
present would put their names down for the
remainder This they at once agreed to. The
money was subscribed on the spot, and there
is no doubt that an arctic expedition under
Melville's command will sail from an American
port in the fall of 1885. Lieut. Melville Will
obtain leave of absence from the navy without
pay for two years for this purpose.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-09-04
w. storx,s rmbeci1itz.

The imbecihty of W. +. Storey, proprietor
of the Chicago Times, was established beyond
question Thursday, and Judge Knickerbaeker
his estate, which consists mainly of the Chica-
go Times Patterson has been business mana
ger of the Times for good many years, and
is technically the fittest person for the posi-
ton Mrs. Storey, however, wanted to get rid
this end charges were made against
his integrity which the court seems
not to have credited The medical
experts say: sAt the medical examination last
Saturday" DR. Lyman said, 'as to the condition
found him in, physically, it was what is med
ically termed parisis, or partial paralysis, tend
ing toward complete paralysis, and mentally I
found him IN state of complete dementia The
tests / applied were various In my opiolon,
he has no notion of what is said to him, or what
is going on around him. He is approaching
the conclusion of his disease, the average dur
alton of which is two or three years.