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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-12-18

The New Orleans Fair will open De
cember 10 and will continue all the
Winter and Spring. The best time to
visit New Orleans will be in January
and February. To be able to take in
the annual carnival, just preceding
Lent, and the big fair at the same
sme, would be a double treat. The
transportation rates are now very mod
crate. but possibly may be lower vet.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-12-18

Bulwer Lytton's memoirs, contain
ing his remarkably silly love-letters,
published few weeks ago, were so dis
pleasing to his son that he applied for
an injunction stopping their sale, which
was granted, but not before about 20C
copies were sold. These 200 copies are
now worth what 10000 would probably
have sold for; indeed, so precious have
they become to their possessers that
they can not be bought for any price
large sums having been unavailingly of.
fered for them.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-12-18
Immigration statiatica.

Washington Special: The chief CT the bu-
reau of statistics submits the following ad-
vance statement of immigration for Novem-
Der, 1884: During the month of November
there arrived in the customs districts of Bal
timore Boston, Detroit, Huron. Minnesota
New Orleans, New York, Passamaquoddy
Philadelphia and San Francisco, 81, 500 pas
sengers, of whom 26,037 were immigrants
4,044 citizens of the United States returned
from abroad and ., 42S aliens not intending tc
remain in the United States. The nationality
of immigrants was as follows; England an6
Wales, 5, SG4; Ireland, 176: Scotland 457; Aus
tra, 79l: Bohemia, 3l1; Belgium. II; DEN
mark, 325; France, 343; Germany, 9,l67i
Hungary, 651; Italy, 1869; Netherlands, "a
Norway, 40; Russia, 40; Poland, 16li
Sweden, 9S1; Switzerland, 45S; Dominion Of
Canada, ?, 13G; all other countries, 46l; total
Oe O2T
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-12-18
Personal News Notes.

A B. Wilson, inventor of the Wheeler & Viii
son sewing machine, was taken to the Hartford
Insane retreat
Yennor, before he died, predicted such fall
as has resulted, to be followed by mild open
winter.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-12-18

The Lowell Bankruptcy bill, which
may possibly be passed by Congress,
provides for Commissioner of Bank
ruptcy in each Congressional district in
the United States, with salary of 3d.
'OO, which may, according to the vol
nme of business to be transacted, be in
creased to $4,000 year. 1t does not
appear that this salary is to come out of
estates.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-12-18

The Germans are beginning to- real
ize what an expensive luxury military
glory is, and are growing restless IN
DIR its burden. The finances of the
empire are shown by the late budget to
be in most unsatisfactory condition,
and the opponents of the military sys-
TEN have no trouble in proving that
this bad balance sheet is owing to the
drain on the resources of the country
by the withdrawal of the best element
of the population from industry to
pass years of expensive idleness IN
camps or wars. 1t is known, moreover
that the effect of military service on
morals is very detrimental.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-12-18
General Gatherings.

DR.. J. H. Hanaford, of The Golden
Rule, finds strong presumptive evil
dence that tobacco using tends to in
temperance in the fact that a drunkard
is seldom If ever seen who does not al
SO chew or smoke or both. During a
long life he has known but one excep-
ton to this almost universal law.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-12-18

A second financial writer, not unduly
cast down nor elated, ventures to say
that ere long, with an increased conf
dence and a demand inevitable from
consumption of present products, there
Will ensue a revival of business which
will renumerate us for the long-con-
tinued depression. But this revival
will not come by observation, nor by 8
pretence of it; it will come naturally
and surely. not because 1t is invoked.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-12-18

Throat and lung diseases are fearful.
y on the increase at the east, and the
ueatns from consumption pneumonia
and bronchitis are much more numer.
GUS than for several previous years.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-12-18
Henry Sevbert of Philadelphia. ma.

Henry Seybert of Philadelphia, made
bequest to the University of Pennsyl-
vania with the request that full. i'm
partial and scientific investigation
should be made of the subject of Spirit.
ualism. The investigation in now
being made by a committee com
posed of some of the most prominent
literary and scientific men in Phlladel-
phia. The report of tue committee is
awaited with interest by a very large
number of people.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-12-18
Rail and River Notes.

The balance sheet of the New York Central
railroad, which was sent to the railroad COM
missioner provoked much comment Accord
ing to the report, the profits were only about
81, 800, 600, while the amount required to meet
dividends declared was about $1,000, GOO, show
ing deficiency of about 81, 100000
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-12-18

The Total of deaths by the plague in
west Virginia and Kentucky is nearly
three thousand. At last accounts the
disease was subsiding, though deaths
are still frequent.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-12-18

The son Of President Andrew D. White q
Cornell. Is to be married in January TO the
sanobter Of Mr.. Bruce, editor Of the Syracuse
JouTnaI Young White is flne manly iad,
ana has been studying law N New FORK city
for some unne.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-12-18

One of the most Interesting facts
shown by the collated returns of the
popular vote in the recent election is
the comparative insignifcance of the
vote outside the two great parties. OF
the 10000, 900 votes cast all but about
100000 were cast for Cleveland or
Blaine. In other words only three per
cent. of the vote was thrown away
This was o smaller proportion than the
third party and scattering vote in $780,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-12-18

Although the Marquis Of Lorne was
one Of the nobleman nominated recently
for the Cnanceliorship of Glasgow Uni
versitv, he did not receive one vote.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-12-18
Chicago, st. Paul,
MINNEAPOLIS & OMAHA
Chicago & Northwestern R'ys,.
Tur sHoRrEsT AND BEST RoUr

THE SHORTEST AND BEST RoUT
EAST TO CHICAGO. with Dining Cars,
Elegant Day Coaches and palace Smok-
ing Room Sleepers on all trains from Min
neapolis and st. Paul, through Eau Claire
and Madison, with choice of route via
Milwaukee. THE CHICAGO, ST.
PAUL. MINNEAPOLIS IL OMAHA R'Y
also runs through trains southwest from
ST. Paul and Minneapolis to Sioux City
and Council Bluffs, with Sleeping Cars
through without change to st. Joseph
and Kansas City, and is the short, quick
route from ST. Paul to Des Moines. North
east from ST. Paul, through trains are rum
to Ashland, Washbum and Bayfield,,
Lake Superior; and from Eau Claire to
Superior City, where connection is made
for Duluth But this route to Chicago is
what the Managers take pride in, and be.
cause of the smooth steel rail track, well
halasted road bed, the best Day Coaches,
Sleeping and Dining Cars that money can
procure. courteous and attentive employees
and with trains always ON time, it Is
rightly named
THE ROYAL RCUTE.n
TRY THIS ROUTE WHEY YOU TRAVEL.
GEO. B. MERRIcK, Agent, River Falls
T. b. CLARKE, T. w. TEAsDALE,
Gen'l Traffic Manager. Gen'l Passenger Agt
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-12-18
Milwaukee Markets.

Wheat, No. 2, 71ssc.
Corn, No. ?, Sac.
Oats. No. white, 241<052c
Bsrlev. NJ. 2. 49iS (a5o1lc: extra, No. s, 4251lc
Mess Pork. s1l.IS cash.
Tard-Prinne steam. ST 90
Butter, choice creamery, 25(126c; fair to good
2tG24c; best dairy, l9(G2lc
Minneapolis Markets.
WHEAT. No. hard, 691zc; No. 2 hard, Csc
No. l, $50.
demned 35614oc.
Oats. No. 222R23c. rejected, 21@2oc;
Barley, No ?, 43(145c.
Mixed Feed, No I, s12 5o913; No 2, s1L0
Corn Meal, unbolted, s1s@sl4; bOlted, 81
ASH. 49,
81. IS; No Wild, large bales s6OO(gsLO0
st. Paul Markets
wHEAT-No. hard. new, &c; No hard
Csc; No ?, SOC.
Corn. No 2, SEC.
oats, No amixed. 2lc; No. white. &c; No
white PIC
Rye, No 2, dc
Barley. No. .. soc; No. 8, $50
Ground Feed, s145a
Baied Hay, IS; timothy hay, s1ooo9sio5O
Flax Seed. Si-1S
Timothy seed s1.2o
Eggs, zoe
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-12-18
The Chicago Markets.

Wheat Chicago spring, To5sGu14c; No. 8
Chicago spring, 56cG85635c
Corn, cash, 31(d3I1se
Oats, cash, 23l
Rye. 52c.
Barley, sc
Pork. cash, 81. 121< 0s11.25
Lard cash, Sc. 7o@s6. IS.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-12-18
Casualties of the Week.
Crimes and Criminals.

Jersey & Co s Moose River, Lewis county,
| n. Y, tannery was burned Loss, s23, goo
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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-12-18
"THE ROYAL ROUTE.n

GEO. B. MERRIcK, Agent, River Falls
+. b. CLARKE, 7. w. TEAsDALE,
Gen'l Traffic Manager. Gen'l Passenger Agt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-27
The county Convention.

Among the Republicans in this part of the
county there seems to have been but little dis
cussion about the work to be done at the
County convention to be held at Newfane
next Tuesday. For senator from this district
the name of w. P. Jones of Jacksonville has
been mentioned often and favorsbly, and it
has also been suggested that it would be a
proper thing to give Col J. j. Rstey a second
term in that office For senator from the
other district we judge there is little doubt that
o. II. Garfield of Townshend will receive, as
he deserves, practically unanimous support.
For six years past j. W. Melendy of London.
derry has performed faithful and satisfactory
service as sheriff, and would probably accept
another election should it be rendered him.
Whenever the principle of rotation is applied
to the office J. II. Kidder of Wilmington has
many friends in the county who would use
their best efforts to secure him the noniina-
ton. Dorr Clough of Putney is also mention
ed as O man well fitted TO hold the Office For
states attorney the choice seems to lie be-
tween A. E. Cudworth of Londonderry and
F. A. Bolles or G.. A. Weston of Bellows
Falls, with Lewis 8. Walker of Grafton as
possible candidate. There seem to be no rea-
sons which call for a change in the assistant
judges or judges of probate.
There is no reason why independent dele
cations should not be sent to the convention
from every part of the county, or why a con-
vention composed of such delegates should not
calmly look the ground over and take the best
obtainsble men for the several offices to be fill
cd. In another column q correspondent men
tions that there are rumors of attempts being
made to FIX" things for the convention by
means of Grades" or "slates" Personally
we know of nothing which lends color to such
rumors, enless it be certain suspicious still
ness which prevails in regard to what the con-
vention is expected to do. We hope nothing
of the kind has been attempted, but if it
should prove that there has the convention
should make short work of undoing the work
of "the hXers."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-27
How Clyn Service Reform works

statement by Dorman b. Eatonl
The secretary of war has taken more than
80 persons under the civil service rules and
more than one-third of them have already
been promoted. Every one appointed in the
departments who has served out his six
months probation, has been permanently APP
pointed. In the war and postoffioe depart
ments they have extended the rules to include
800 places. Tho participation by members
OF Congress in the details of appointments
has been growing less and less. Not one case
in 20 now comes before the commission in
which members of Congress are interested.
More women are being examined In proper
ton to places awarded them by the depart
ments than men. II would seem that there
must have been an excess of women by rea-
son Of the pressure brought to bear in their
favor. Now that the secretaries have q real
liberty to take men or women, as convenience
OF service demands, they require men In as
many as three-fourths of the vacancies.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-27
TIE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

EXAMINATIONS AND PROMOTIONS IN THE UPPER
GRADES.
The examinations which have been con-
eluded this week in the three upper grades of
the public schools have been Of very salts.
factory character and have proved the years
work, though pursued under great disadvan-
ttaages, to have been profitable one, credta-
Die alike to both teachers and pupils. The
promotions from the two Intermediates num-
Der about 90 eaoh-tbe higher class, from Mrs.
Morse's school, going of course, into the
Grammar school. From the Grammar school
a class of about 40 will enter the High sshool
at the beginning of the next sehoolyear. The
High school graduating class aumbers I8.
and is larger than In any prsoeding year. The
promotions from the Enmaries into Miss New
toms intermediate class are about GO in nun
ber
Miss Mario NJ. Graves Of BURLINGTON has
been engaged totake the place of Miss Palmer.
in the GraEmar school, who leaves on a years
VACATION
:, AS~already announced, Rev. W. H. COL
linF will preach sermon before the High
school graduating class at the baptist church
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-27

next Sunday afternoon at three o'cloct M,
Revs. Tower and Crothers will asssl q. ne log
devotional exercises. The oommiiloo u 'no
cially invite the pupils VI tho HIGH ana ~ ape'
mar schools, and othor friends, to be n, 1.au'
PROGRAM or EXERCISES or the mon so,' gu"
GRADUATING GLASS, TO DE HELD At ru, . ,s'o
HALL NEXT MONDAY EVENING. '0"N
l. Music -Orchestra.
2. praycr.-REv. 8. II. LEE,
3. Essay.-"Woman In History"
ANNIE HORTON, tHcad by Minnie C,li,u..
4. Essay.-"Slent Cities"
Lucy CHASE.
O. Chorus.-"Apollo Strikes the Lyrcu H..
g. Essay.-"WOtking aud RESTING "huoh
BELLE HoDoEtss.
g Declamation.-"1he Saxon Tongue
THEoDoRE KIRKLAND
B. Becitation.-"Ihe Old Ways aud the New
MARY CLARK II
.. Chorus.-"shophords Tell Me- j ~. lala
TO- a. Essay.-"Tarih should be for Royenn,1 hghl
b. ation.-"Imperishabllity Of C,sae .Ie'
FRANK TAFT. '"''d Everett
II. a. Essay.-"our Servants"
b. DeclamatOn.-"Three Days in tho rit..
lumbus'' Translation from Dti,,, vo'
~. Musc.-Orchestra.
10. EsHay.-"Scenes from Nature.n
FRANCES GUILD,
IL. Declamation.-'"The Patriots pass-uor1u
GEORGE Horror. Mani,
10. Deeamation.-"Tho Future Of the TnWgl
FRED Grassy. ''' Mug
l6. Chorus.-"The Chapel" Ks
II. Essay.-"DreamB." ''u'l'f
MARY AYERs.
is. o. Essay.-"The Umpire.n
b. DeclamatOn.-"1he Dignity Of Labor
MARTIN AUSTIN. MrCiiu,
10. Reciation.-"An order for a pictnre.1 '''''ls
ANNIE HORToN. Alcec
20. Musc.-Orchestra. 'li'!'
q. Presentation Of Diplomas.
a. BonodlctiOn.
The exercises will begin promptly at 7:l5.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-27
A Good Statement OF the situation
Edward Everett Hale in the Independently

lEuhAfu Everett dAle III tue independently
The situation, as understand it, is this;
From 1901 to 1861 the National administra.
ton was generally in the hands of a compact
Southern oligarchy which used the machinery
of administration for its own purposes, and
greatly to the injury of the nation.
From 1861 to this time it has been in the
hands of the Northern states In this period
have been made the greatest advances 10 the
National history, and for the first time there
has besn certain effort 10 make the Govern
ment represent the principles on which we
all say ii is founded.
II now seems possible for the solid South
ern oligarchy, by a combination with the Vot.
ers of the worst wards of the city of New
York, to regain the power they lost in 1861
Many gentlemen, whom highly respect
ask me and others who have voted with the
Republican party to assist this combination.
You ask me to. do not think shall-VeTy
much.
1t must be remembered that the election of
Democratic President means the election of
Democratic congress. Though he were an
immaculate saint, as believe il Is proposed
that he shall be, be could do little to restrain
the hunger of such thTong. Por, very for
tunately, the President with US has but little
power when he is alone
The election of a Republican President
means the election of q Republican Con
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-27
Prefer. Grow 20 Ru.,ar,,.

1.-THE devil was sick, the devil monk would be,
The devil was well, the devil monk be-
The above illustrates the position Of the
Democratic party on the question OF civil ser
vice reform. After their defeat in 1880 they
were very siOk, and ready to take dose ol
civil service reform as prescribed by Dr. Pen.
dleton, but after their success In 's9 they re-
covered so rapidly that they were not only
nauseated by the medicine but killed their
doctor After six months of characteristic
blunderings they have become sick again, and
are now firm friends Of the civil service re-
form. II successful in the present contest lie
any one so simple as to suppose they will long
or favor the law They would be after the
offices like pack Of hungry wolves, and SOL
diers who fought to save the union would
have to give place to those who fought to de-
stroy it. Even Cleveland, il elected, could
not resist the pressure OF the solid south.
l am not at all satisfied with the nominees
of the Republican party, but cannot vote
the Democratic ticket whoever may be at its
head, for l have no confidence in the party.
do not banker for crow, but prefer crow TO
buzzard, One OF THE INDEPENDENTS
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-27
Judge Poland Withdraw.
The Rutland Herald printed the following
letter from Hon. Luke p. Poland on Wednes-


The Rutland Herald printed the following
letter from Hon. Luke p. Poland on Wednes-
day:
To the People Of the Second Congressional District
u lermont:-At the expiration OF this Congress l
shall have entered my seventeen year. My friends
hatter me by saying that my health and strength and
capacity for service not In the least impaired. II
the service OF a representative was confined to the
climate work Of legislation, do not think should
be at all oVertaXed. But the course OF events hA
been such as to throw vast amount Of outside work
upon member. The principal source Of this is in
the pension office. Since the commencement Of this
Congress have looked after nearly three hundred
pension cases. The labor and correspondence grow
ing out OF this has been very burdensOme. do not
speak Of this to complain Of 1t, for 1t the only
enectuAl way my constituents had to reach the de-
parment, and have performed the service cheerful
ly and willingly, and as faithfully as / could.
Some OF you know that my whole life has been one
OF incessant and industrious labor, and do not feel
that what of health aud strength have left ought 10
be expended in such service, but that entitled
to devote 1t to my affairs and the interest Of those
who may be dependent upon me.
am quite aware how seldom 1t is that old men,
who have held much public office, willingly quit pub
lie lifei and even when obliged to give way to young
or and more vigorous men, how apt they are to be
soured and to feel that the people are ungrateful
am troubled by none OF these feelings. have
had large share of the honors and burdens of on
cia life. feel deeply grateful to the people Of my
native state for the trust they have shown and this
many honors they have conferred, and feel that
have received all have merted.
know better than you do how often have failed
to accomplish measures desired In public life but
truly say that have always faithfully endeayor-
ed to fulfil every duty, and l humby trust that the
work Of my public life has not been without benefit
10 my state and country and good to my fellow men
do not think you will md successor who will be
more faithful and diligent more wAtchfu Of your
Interests than have been you will easily nd OF
greater ability. The residue OF my years, whether
few OF many, hope to spend quietly among the peo-
pie of the state where was born and with whom my
life has so far been spent.
have delayed this announcement until the holding
OF the Republican national convention. II the re.
suit OF that had been exactly what desired by tn
Republicans Of Vermont, might have felt it my du.
ty, subject to your approval to have remained in
Congress for another term.
LUKE p. POLAND.
Washington, June 20, 1884.
The letter was accompanied by note from
Judge Poland asking that it be published al
once and adding: II send it TO you as there
is no daily paper in my district, and circum-
stanc es have delayed it for few days"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-27
smash Al Trading sIate..

Mr. Editor: learn on good authority
that political missionaries, singly and in cou-
pies, have been running about tho county
for the last few days setting EN- up" for the
county and district conventions and that a
lively trade, in regular bargain-and- fash
ion, has been going on between the over
jealous friends of some Of the candidates,
presumably those who dare not trust tho peo-
pie to nominate them on their own merits.
Now, all states made up 10 this way, no mat
ter what names are on them, ought to be
smashed. 1t is enough to know about any
candidate that he has seut out runners to
truck and decker" in his behalf, and when
you find such man, spot him. 1t is good
year for the people to do their own business.
Put down the would. be bosses. FAVE PLAY.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-27
1ONT PHOENIX, FARMER.

gress. Such a Congress cannot do much
harm Il may prevent good deal. l am
told that the election Of a Democratic Presi
dent Ia to DO a step in the civil service re-
form. l DO not see it, believe Mr. Oar.
Isle and the Democratic convention are ex-
pected to promise this to tho Independents
Of the North. SO | remember that the for
ester in "Hsop' promised his daughter to
the lion II he would let him trim his claws
After tho claws wero trimmed, the forester
knocked the lion in tho head.
The objection urged to Mr. Blaine, in tho
journals edited by Englishmen, is that his
policy will be national or American. With
my views of tho politics Of the world, this is
not serious objection.