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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-03-06

The Washington monument at the
national capitol has now attained a
height eff 40 feet, and there is on hand
a sufficient amount Of money, about
$3.50. 900, to complete the obelisk to its
apex, which at the total height of 500
feet above the base line, VIII overlop all
other structures in the world. The ag-
grecate amount of the various Congress
ional appropriations for this work Is
5000 600 and about 500 ,000 has been
contributed 10y private citizens and To-
cal organizations throughout the conn
try. A late number of Harper's Week
ly had page picture Of over fifty of the
tallest structures IN the world, showing
the relation of each to the others, and
the Washington monument reached far
above all the rest. Yet, seen anywhere
save at It's base. its height is hardly re-
allied, partly from the fact that it IS on
the lowest ground in Washington.
We're 1t on an elevation, like the CAPT
tol, or even the White House the effect
would be different. But it is observed
by all observers, with wonder and de-
light, and probably VIII continue to ar.
rest the attentions of many generations
of patriotic Americans as we'll as peo-
pie of other lands.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-03-06

The following is from the San Francis
60 Commercial Herald and Market Re
view, which speaks in enthusiastic terms
of the future of California as wheat
producer, In the great valley Of val
Iovs watered by the Sacramento and
San joaquin rivers there $4,000 600 o.
acres Of lands suitable for wheat. and at
least e. O00. 600 of acres can be depended
on in good seasons to produce twenty
five to thirty bushels per acre. Some
of the lands that now yield that have
been under cultivation for thirty-five
wears. IN some instances the lands have
produced thirty to fifty bushels per acre
Bv blowing a little deeper every year
thew will continue to yield fully and
without fertilizers, which have never
been employed in California. The soil
of the valleys is observation-disclosures
bic. The wheat of California IS hard
and dry by nature, and is preferred ir
England and the continent Of Europe
for purposes Of mixing 10 most Others
50 that there Is a never falling market
The summer and fail being dry, thers
is no speeial need Of barns or graneIIes
and the settler is saved these expense
chat are absolutely necessary IN other
countries
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-03-06
Eai1 and River Notes.

The widow OLA T. Stewart has sold the Stew
art building on Broadway and Chambers
street. New York, to Judge Hilton for 81 100,
GOO
The Massachusetts legislative committee on
election laws viii report bill providing that
the poll tax, as perquisite for voting. should
be abolished.
Gen. Manager S. $. Merrill, of the st Paul
system, is sill confined to his residence in
Milwaukee by an illness that has kept him in
doors for the past week or ten days.
Articles of incorporation of the Kansas City,
Des Moines & Northern railroad company were
filed at Dcs Moines recently. The object is to
build road between the cities. The incorpor-
ators are chiefly residents Of Missouri and
Iowa
The annual meeting Of the saltwater St
Paul was held at the office Of the st Paul and
Duluth, by which road it is controlled. The
only business done was the election of officers
and board of directors which resulted as fol
lows: James Smith, 1r.. president; r >, l1ar-
ris, secretary and treasurer, and J. J. Hill, s.
Merrill T.. W Winter, It. ". Davis, ID. J. Gala
han and Messrs Smith and Harris, directors.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-03-06

Parker, Oak, specal;-The town is excited
over at attempted murder at Finlay, five miles
southeast of that place 4 man named Matt
Miller has been living during the winter witt
an old couple in Woodbury. county, Iowa, and
induced them to sell their farm in Iowa and
come with him 70 Dakota, representing that he
owned a farm that they could work They
bought two teams, tool, the rest Of theirmoney.
ana all three started for the territory, arriving
at Finlay, he induced them 10 60 70 an ole
house which has stood vacant for long time,
telling them they could stay in it al
night and in The morning so on
to his farm Millcr alighteG
from the wagon and as the old gentleman go
out Miller dealt him heavy blow on the head
with club. A squabble ensued, during which
Miller procured an ak and attacked the man,
knocking him senseless. and then attacked the
woman, knocking her down. He did not gel
any money, butturned to run away just as the
old woman was reyiving She soon found hef
husband, who was also recovering his senses,
and the two went 70 another house over mile
away giving the alarm to the neighbors, who
Immediately came to the place, and notified the
sheriff, and heis now in pursuit It's supposed
that Miller intended to murder them both, take
their money, and leave the country, bat was
frightened IN some way.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-03-06

drive against the cold wind chilled him The
carriage arrived at a hotel. but he failed to
move Van Rex was lifted from the carriage
and soon died.
snow slide occurred between Gardiner
Mont, and Mammoth Hot Springs, as sled
and seven men were passing The slide ear
fied the team and men down the mountain side
distance of 100 Yards, bnrying them all un-
derneath the snow Fourwere dug out safely;
one'a swede, was dead when found and the
other two will recover
At Omaha, the 26th, Steele, Johnson & Co. 5
powder house, a short distance south of the
southern city limits, exploded and killed four
boys-Ghris Maiden, Jack Still, William AbIey
and William Mellus-none being over seven
teen years old They were hunting around tie
powder house and blown to pieces. The bead
of one was blown off; another's legs were 90
anothers arms were torn off, and aDother's
mains were scattered in every direction How
the accident happened is a mystery.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-03-06

The Incorporate use of spiritual
liquors, in some Of the larger towns, is
not so common this winter as usual
Nearly all the first class saloons are
provided with Liebig's extract, and men
when asked to take drink" do not
hesitate to repudiate five cents and call
for a glass OF beet tea" The hot water
craze has also been a good thing. Moth
ing is more common than the call for
goblets of hot water, which is leisureiv
slipped. and a nickel handed over the
counter. Steady drinkers confess that
hot water Is soothing to stomach that
has been infamed with liquor, and that
its effect in cleansing the kidneys is mar
velous. Be this as it may. thousands
hug the belief that beef tea and hot
water is better than whisky-and who
shall say that it is a delusion.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-03-06

There is a good deal Of dissatisfaction
in Manitoba arising from various causes.
and sensational newspapers are endeav-
oring to make a few pennies by inculca-
ting t idea that a revolution is at hand
that i disconnect that province from
the DonIinions and annex it to the Uni
ted States This is the boldest flap
doodle, as Greeley would say, that can
be imagined The same sort of stuff
formed the staple OF unprinciplcd news
papers in regard to the Riel outbreak, q
few years ago. Sensible people should
not he deceived by such nonsense. The
integrity Of the British Empire is not at
all endangered It will be maintained
at any cost of treasure and blood and
against all odds This is fact, lament
able, perhaps, but nevertheless fact.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-03-06
a arsat Er,,ress suit.

Tho Wells Fargo Express company has mott
fed the Northern Pacific that they shall require
cars and conveniences for doing an express
business throughout tho entire line Of the
Northern Pacific commencing March ]. The
latter has directed it's officials 10 eject all OK
press matter from its trains belonging TO the
Wells-Fargo company II the latter succeed
by legal process in forcing the Northern Paci.
fic to carry their matter, retalitory measures
will be instituted By the Northern Pacific Elk
press company, by establishing express routes
on railroads now controlled exclusively by
Wells, Fargo & Co. There is great excitement
in railroad circles where the facts are known.
A hard fight is expected
The railroad company, which had mutually
satisfactory contract with the Northern Pacific
Express company, viii defend the latter's in
terests as far as il Is able. The officials say
the company viii not refuse the Wells d Fargo
people what they ask, bnt viii insist upon grant
ing the cars and coDvenIences necessary only
upon terms which are equitable and Just 4
is theintention of the railroad company to pros
ecute the matter to the utmost limit, and L Z
generally expected that testimony viii be adj
duced showing some inside history Of express
concerns. and tkeir manner of doing business.
that viii be Particularly interesting 70 those N
teresied in such matters
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-03-06
The fact that we have to 90 to Eng

The fact that we have to go to Eng
land to buy two ships with which to or
ganize an Arctic expedition is striking
illustration of the poverty of our own
country in this respect. If time per-
mitted we could no doubt build the yes
sells desired, but crisis finds us wholly
barren of resources. There arc, it Is 10
be presumed, few staunch ships left in
the American whale and seal fisheries,
but they are mostly Of antique type and
lily adapted to the service of cruising in
polar ATTITUDES The experience with
the Yantic seems to have satisfied the
government that no ship in the navy is
adapted for this work.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-03-06

When the Forty-sixth Congress
passed the act cutting the duty off qui-
nine the dealers threatened that the
price should not be reduced, and for
wears an effort was made to retain
through business combination, the
charges which legislation had interfered
with. The monopoly was successful
for a time, but has now come to grief,
owing to the copious supply Of the drug
which has become too large for control
The break in the confederation has been
followed by drop in the wholesale
price of the drug about fifteen per cent.
and still further reductions are looked
for As quinine in some parts of the
country may be said to rank as one o
the necessities of life, and as it is every
where in use as one of the most valued
remedies, this failure to neutralize legis-
Iation and keep up prices is a source OF
vide rejoicing.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-03-06

The supervising architect ofthe Nation
al treasury will on March 18advertise for
the brick and stone work for the public
building at Minneapolis. Mr.. Bell said
that he intended to make his con
tract for the building with provision
that. at such time as he may choose,
he shall have the right to alter the
design. make an additional story and
such other Improvements as are neces-
sary at a pro rata rate. In this way
the building Will not be delayed, and
the responsibility for an additional APP
preparation will rest upon congress
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-03-06

At a session of the city council of
East Dubuque, the majority refused to
execute a deed to the Foekler Bros.
of the Argyle house. Last fall the town
voted to give the building to the parties
providing they removed this factory
from Dubuque to East Dubuque. The
Focklers accepted their offer, fitted up
the building and now occupy It. The
building cost $40, 900 in 1852 and was
built for hotel, but has remained idle
ever since. The Focklers will sue the
corporation to compel it to execute the
deed
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-03-06

Mr. Valentine, agent of the Wells,
Fargo Express company, estimates the
gold product of the last year at 'S2S, 296,
$40. and the silver at S43,000.OOO The
production of silver does not vary ma
terially from that of late years. Recent
important gold discoveries in the north
west, and more efficient mining in other
sections. are expected to make the gold
product almost if not quite equal to the
silver. Whatever may he said of silver
there is no danger of a glut Of gold.
The precious yellow metal promises tc
hold its old time relation for many years
to come. The vast amount used in plate
and ornaments IS not likely to he de
creased as the country becomes richer
and more populous.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-03-06
noath ~ ! f.rent nafan1tar.

Intelligence has been received Of the death
of Marshall T. Polk ex-state treasurer, i'll Gas
Nashville, Tenn He had been i'll for some
days but his death was unexpected lie was
lying on the bed talkiug, usual, to his fam
ily, having been mp and down all day and ap
parently in the same health as for severa
weeks. Even his family hardly knew when h'
died. His son, James Knox Polk saw his arm
fail, and went to him and saw he was dead
Several physicians were called and pronounced
it heart disease. He was part proprietor o.
large silver mines in Mexico, which It's under
stood, were recently sold to a New York syndi
cate for 81 ,0OO,0 900 few days ago it wal
limited that. through the wealth he would thus
acquire, Polk could pay TO the state the amoun
r,hinll hn Ind IL ken
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-03-06

The destluction ofpropertysluring the
winter by fires, foods, tornadoes and
other causes has been almost unpreca-
dented, and to this calamitous records
must be added serious loss of life, par
ticularly at tho Shuth And added TO
ali is the long list of business misfor-
tunes which have produced a great deal
of apprehension for the future aud
much actual distress. 1t has not been
a cheerful winter, by any means, and
every body halls the advent of spring
with delight and with exulting con-
fidence in the prospects Of better times
and of measurable exemption from the
troubles that have attended the rigors of
the winter season.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-03-06

At Philadelphia. five fires occurred during
the night Of the 2Sth, and owing to the VIC
lence of the wind and the great distance be
tween the various alarms, the firemon found
much trouble in keeping the flames under con
troll The most disastrous was at the chemi-
cal works of Powers d Weightman, the largest
of their kind in the country, which were totally
DESTROYED The loss will be over Sl,000,000
A Chicago special says: The all-absorbine
topic in drug circles was the advance of p and
so cents an ounce in quinine, caused by the
destruction of the Powers & Weightman Chem
ical laboratory in Philadelphia. The jobbers
there are very unsettled as to prices, but sales
were made recently, at 81. O. and 81 70 Advices
from the eastern drug brokers indicate that
the market there is crazy"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-03-06

Judge Burton, OF the district court
has rendered q decision that the Bible
shall remain in the public schools. The
opinion was called forth by an injunc-
ton suit brought before Judge Burton
to restrain the teachers OF the public
schools at Bloomfield from reading or
having the Bible read as part Of daily
exercises Of the schools,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-03-06

The figures cannot be equaled by any
similar group Of the purely soft wheat
counties, and even if they could, there
would remain against the soft wheat the
all important diiferenceis price-10 to 20
cents per bushei less than No. hard fife.
The soft wheat is liable to smut and thus
grade down SO as to be almost worth
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-03-06

The Iowa Irish National league at
Davenport with about 800 delegates in
attendance, Major Earnest Claussen
delivered an address Of welcome, fol-
lowed by a speech from W. Y. Cannon,
Major Fred O'Donnel Of Dubuque was
chosen president and John Hughes Of
Des MONIES secretary The usual re-
solutions were adopted Alexander Sui
Ivan of Chicago, president Of the Irish
National league, lectured III the evening
on THE ireland Of To-Day" after which
a banquet was held.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-03-06
dollars Is appropriated to carry into effect To
provisions OF the bill

dollars Is appropriated to carry into effect TIE
provisions OF the bill
In the senate on the 29th, Mr. Harrison, com
original providing for the admission of the
territory of Dakota Ordered printed and re-
committed
Mr. Ransom of North Carolina committee OF
appropriations reported back adversely the JOINT
resolution introduced by him last Monday anc
referred to that committee, providing for an
appropriation to aid sufferers by the great
storms in Southern states
The joint resolution for appropriation TO AID
sufferers by the recent cyclones in the south
was reported adversely, on the ground that 10
cal and state aid would suffice. The bill for thu
construction of steel cruisers was further
debated, and passed by vote of 30 TO Is. Ad-
iourded till Monday
The president sent in the following nomina
tions-Jnlius Stabel, consul general United
States. Shanghai Postmaster--R Rodney ID. Wells.
st Louis, Mo. James l. Stephens, Hickman,
Ky, George W. Keebaugh, Huntsville, 10.
James Hodkins, Appleton City, Mo.
In the house on the 18th, sharp debate oves
the retirement of Gen. Alfred PleasantOn oc-
cured in the house. The report from the mill
tarv committee was explained at length by Col.
Bayne Of Pennsylvania, who made q strong ar
gument in favor Of it. The bill contemplate
Pleasanton's retirement as brigadier general,
but the opposition manifested in some quarters
compelled the friends of the bill to reduce the
rank to that of colonel This is what Pleasan-
ton would be to-day were his name still on the
army register. Pleasanton, the gallant cavalry
man. is in the city living in poverty and is unable
TO provide for himself.
The postoffice appropriation bill was repor-
ted to Mr.. Townshend and referred to the
committee of the whole
The house, at. the evening session, passed
about twenty pension bills and adjourned
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-03-06


MILWAUKEE. Wheat, No. 2, sc; bid May
914Ic
Corn-No. ., 5355c
Oats-No 2, 32c
Rye-No. /, 5s4e No. 56l5c
Barley-No. 2, 6Oc.
CHICAGO. Wheat, No 2spring. 81 1sc@9314c;
No. 3 spring, S0@S2c.
Corn-5296 cease.
Oats-32lSc
Rye-5Si5c.
Barley-52c6t6Sc.
Flax Seed-sl 81.
Pork-s1S 12i<61tS27tS
Lard-s9 60{0s967lS.
Hogs-s6 6o(0125.
Cattle 50. Goo -.
ST. PAUL-Whoat, No 1 hard, 99c; No 2
hard, 93095c, No | regular, 90c; No 2
regular S.}cG1s7c.
Corn-No 2, 5leGe5Sc; new mixed, 45cd48c;
rejected, Hc61i6c
Oata-No. mixed, 3itSc61:}2I5c.
Barley-No. 2, Zoe: No. extra, 4Sc; No 3,
3Sc
Rye-No. ?. Sc
Ground Feed--S1S 00(0lS50
Corn Meal-S2000
Bran-S12. 50G1300
Baled Hay-Wld, S5750o6 %; timothy,
$500
Live Hogs-s5 10
Dressed Hogs-s1 50G7sS00
Timothy Seed-SI10
Glover Seed-S5 50td6.50
pOtatOeS-42c
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-03-06
clslon was watched with lnteres


Premier Gladstone introduced in the com
mons a universal franchise bill designed tc
strengthen the state by enfranchisiDg people
capable of exercising the rights of franchise.
In proposing the bill Mr. Gladstone said: This
measure by greatly extending the franchise
and placing voters in boroughs and counties
upon equal footing. would increase the voting
power of the United Kingdom about 1000, GOO.
OF this number England would furnish 800
900, ireland 00,000, and Scotland 100000 This
result was certainly worth attaining. II the
house took a broad view of the matter, enfrau :
chisement must be considered desirable. The
people were trustworthy, and, as voters under
the constitution, were the strength Of the con
shtution. Ii this measure should become a
law, then their constituents would form a com
pact mass, who would rally round the throne
which they all loved so well, and to support
the constitution, which would be stronger thar
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-03-06
Nm TTonored Eame Diggracea.

Thomas Crittenden, son of ex- United States
Marshal Crittenden, the noted Kentucky
statesman, was sentenced at Louisville, Ky,
to three years in the penitentiary for killing a
negro boy, Rose Mosby, at Anchorage, KY
Crlttenden was Wild reckless youth, continu-
ally getting into trouble. The negro had testi-
fed in court against him, and when they nexi
met Crittenden killed him with a shot gun.
The sentenced man is also related to the gov
enor of Missouri, and Oh account of his family
the best legal talent Of the state defended him.
was doubtful if the jury would convict a Crit
tenden for the murder Of negro, and the de-
cision was watched with interest
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-03-06

This is q higher average than that of any Of the
newer counties of the state in all Of which much
soft wheat is grown, and in some Of which II is
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-03-06

The Union block AID two adjoining buildings,
at Amesbury, Mass. wefs burned Loss. $40.
Daily Republican., 1884-04-08
A New Fire kxtInguisher

A gentleman represen' ing L. Lewis
Smith 81 Co., of Philadelphia, Is in
Wilmington for the purpose of intro.
ducing lthe Harden Hand Gernade Fire
Extingnisher which has proved very
etticacious III putting out fires after
they have had considerable headway
The extinguisher consists of a chemical
liquid contained in quart and pint
glass BOTTLES, which are kept hung up
or standing around in exposed points
easy of access, where they can be dash
ed lntoa fire, and the glass bottles
breaking, the liquid smothers out the
fire. 1t is claimed for them that the
bottles are handy. break easy and the
liquid never becomes useless from age.
A test Of these hand grenade extin.
guishers will be made on the lot at
Fourth and Lombard streets some even.
ing this week, probably about Thursday.
which the agent hopes will be witness
ed by large numbers of the business
men and housekeepers of Wilmington.
Notice will be given at the time of the
test.
Daily Republican., 1884-04-08
Am nseunent,

Wednesday night The Shaughraun"
will be presented at the Opera House
by Dion Boucicanlt, the celebrated and
woll known Irish comedian. Mr..
Boucicault, who was born in Dublin,
Ireland, in 1922, made his debut on the
stage when but a boy, and when he
was Is years of age wrote London As.
surance," "a play that was a grand sue
cess. and the iirst night 1t was produced
h, was called for at the close by the
audience, who when be was led on the
stage by the manager, Charles Matthews,
rose TO their feet and gave him per.
feet ovation. He has devoted the labor
of his life 10 the delineation of Irish
characters, and now stands unrivaled,
and without peer.
Next Monday night Herne's "Hearts
of Oak" will be represented for the second
time in this city. This play Is we'll in
terpreted by this COMPANY, and the
manner in which it is mounted is re.
markably fine. The harbDr scene at
Marblehead, with the rising tide, the
lighthouse, the drifting clouds, the
lightning and the wreck, are notable
triumphs of the scene, painters and
mechanics art.