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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-10-30
sLANGS VALUE.
It's Supposed Pathological Value What
an expert" Says of 1t.

u
an expert" Says of 1t.
Slang has this value, that it shows
how language grows, says writer in
st. Nicholas. The English tongue is
so vigorous that it siezes whatever il
needs for growth, just as it did in its
infancy. At that period direct lmlta-
tions of sound we're constantly made in
to words, as the young yandals of o-day
use "chink" for money" Farther on
in the growth of the tongue it took
from ordinary speech these initiative
words, and converted them to new
uses Just as You would say
"ticker" for watch" and puff" for
advertisement. The contraction OF
words is another stage, as mob,
now perfectly good English, was at first
merely slang for the Latin mobile, the
tickle crowd. as scab" was slang for
"cabriolet." and furlong" for "furrow-
long, " the length of furrow, and as
mob" is slang for mobility"
We make words from mems names
in the same way. | suppose boycott
ting" may be good English soon.
Martinez now indispensable, was the
name of a historic general over-strict in
discipline. Derrick" was famous
hangman of the seventeenth century,
in honor of whom the roughs nlcknamed
the gallows-like hosting apparatus;
and these are two, only, out of scores
of cases.
Many of the words that are now re-
spectabilities of conversation were once
gutter children. Drag" for instance,
was thieves word for carriage, and
''dragsmen" the PARTICULAR variety OF
thieves who followed the carriage to cut
away the luggage from the rack behind.
But drag" is good English now for 3
private coach. Kldnap" was thieves
slang for child-stealing that is, to NAB
a kid" "Tie" for crayat, was as much
the slang of low life as shoker" is now.
.sConundrum," and donkey" and
afunn were all slang words, though
perhaps not so low. Bore" was slang,
and SO were "waddle" and bother.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-10-30

Beauregard's article in the Century
on the subject of The Battle of Bull
Run says that Jeff Davis was timid when
boldness was required, and rash when
caution should have been consulted, and
that he was narrow-minded, stupid and
ignorant in regard to military plans.
1t has become fashionable among ex-
confederate officers to abuse jeff Davis
and make him scapegoat for every
misfortune, bat it IS doubtful if any of
them, placed in the same circumstances
could have been more efficient. Certain
1t is that the result would have been
the same whoever might have been
placed at the head of the defunct con-
confeder6cv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-10-30

the old slave states, and is open and avowec
utilization with the Democratic party Of the
North. 1t constitutes three-fourths of tht
effective Democratic strength in the nation
and IN the event of Democratic triumph wouls
be IN absolute and undisputed control of the
government The struggle of the Republicans
IS for the amelioration, improvement and pro
gress OF the South as well as of the North, bu
they are confronted everywhere by the
determined and hitherto triumphant South
ern Democrats The aim Of the Demo-
cratic party, as / have already said,
is to obtain the electoral votes of New York
and Indiana with the electoral votes Of the six
teen Southern states, and it is for New YORK.
and Indiana to consider just what that means
and where it would carry them New York
has a greater stake than any other state of the
Union in maintaining sound principles Of gov
eminent in upholding the national credit, il
perpetuating the financial system which en-
bodies the matured wisdom Of the past twenty
years. In sustaining the protective policy Indi-
ana has a stake less than that of New York only
as her population and wealth are less. Do the
citizens of those two states fully comprehend
what it means to trust the national credit, the
national finances, the national pensions, the
protective SYSTEM and all the great interests
which are under the control Of the national gov
ernment to the old South, with its bitterness,
its unreconciled temper, its narrowness of
vision, its hostility to all Northern interests its
constant longing to revive an impossible past,
its absolute incapacity to measure the sweep OF
our great future? CHEERS The North and the
South, under Republican administration of the
government, will ultimately be brought into
harmonious relations. In the past ten years
great progress has been made toward that re-
suit and the next ten years may witness the eff
Placement of all hostile lines, and the absolute
triumph Of just and magnanimous
policies. IRenewed cheering.l But all
prospects of that result would be defeated
and destroyed by giving the old South posses
sion of the national power. Among the
first of the baleful effects that would follow
would be the crushing out of all liberal pro
gress in the south, and the practical nullifica.
ton of all that has been gained by the recon
struction laws which followed the rebel
lion. The people of New York and the people
of Indiana are NOW asked to aid in bringing about
the deplorable result, to be followed by the
abandonment of the reversal of the great finan-
cial and industrial policies under which thena
ton has prospered SO rlarvelously since the
close Of the war. ['sNeyer, never. y do not,
cannot believe that you viii do it, because
such a course is forbidden by every instinct Of
patriotism, as well as by every consideration
Of enlightened self-interests. prolonged
cheering.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-10-30
Rail and River Notes.

The shops of the Milwaukee & Northern rail
road in Fort Howard, Wis, were destroyed by
fire Thursday night.
New York dispatches announce that the
Union Pacific has secured control of the Oregon
Railway and Navigation company. II this be
true it will probably make little difference to
the Northern Pacific, the existing agreement
between the three companies providing for an
equable division of business and mainte-
nance of rates
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-10-30

While everything points toward
cheap living for at least a year
to come, the depression in bust
ness Is not alleviated. 1t is not
those alone, who are turned out of
work, or have inadequate remuneration
therefor, that suffer. 1t is the capital
lists. large and small, and the manufac-
burer, wherever he may be, or whatso-
ever goods he may produce, that feels
the depression most. He sees his iu-
investment shrinking day by day and is
powerless to turn the tide of trade.
The case is precisely the same with the
railroads and the steam and sailing YES
seIs. Liquidation is going on. Money
is plenty and cheap fer those who can
give good security, and the caution
which has prevailed since last May in
bank parlors is not at all relaxed. In
one word. there is not visible to the
commercial eve any definite time or
mode of revival Of business. while never
before was the country so rich in all
chat GOES to make life easy and comfort.
able Gradually at no distant day
there will be a reawakening of trade.
and those who are prepared to take adj
vantage of the turn viii again make
money at = reasonable rate.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-10-30

The special correspondent of the Lon
don Times in the west of ireland gives
an exhaustive description of the town
Of Galway and its trade The town,
with dwinding population, which
only few years ag0numbered thirteen
thousand, is a picturesque old place
going quickly to decay. Yet it enjoys
every natural advantage which ought to
insure it wealthy and busy vitality.
The harbor, at slight expense, might
be made the finest on The western coast;
the water flow from the vast reservoir
of Tough Corrib, with its fall of four
teen feet, might drive any quantity of ma
chinerv
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-10-30
CALIFORNIA AND COL ORADO
Ii also operates the best route and the
short line between
Gsi..g, al! st. ail zM.aaa;,Es

Milwaukee, Ia Crosse, Sparta, Madison,
Fort Howard Green Bayl, Wis, Winona,
Owatonna, Mankato, Mimi, Cedar Rapids,
Des Moines, Webster City, Algona. Cln-
ton, Marshailtown, Iowa, Freeport, Elgin,
Rock ford H., are amongst its 500 local
stations on its lines
Among few of the numerous points
Of superiority enioyed by the patrons OF
this road, arc It's DAY COACHES which
are the finest that human art and inge-
nuity can create; its PALArIAL SLEEP
ING CARS, which are models of comfort
and elegance; its PALACE ORA WING
ROOM JARS, which are unsurpassed by
any: and its widely celebrated
NORTH WESTERN DINING CARS
1.-THE like of which are not run by any
other road anywhere. In short, II is as
serted that IT IS THE BEST EQUIP
PED ROAD IN THE WORLD.
All points Of interest North, Northwest
and West of Chicago, business centres,
summer resorts and noted hunting and
fishing grounds are accessible by the
various branches of this road
ii owns and controls over 5000 miles Of
road and has over four hundred passen-
ger conductors constantly caring for its
millions of patrons
Ask your ticket agent for tickets via
thls route, AND TAKE NO OTHER
All leading ticket agents sell them. 1t
costs no more to travel on this route, that
gives ilrst-class accommodations, than it
does TO go by the poorly equipped roads.
For maps, descriptive circulars and
summer resort papers, or other inforna-
ton not obtainable at your local ticket
office, write tn the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-10-30

The question of establishing stand
ard prime meridian has been settled at
the international Conference in Wash
ington. OF the twenty-four nations
represented twenty-one voted in favor
of the following resolutions: "Ihe
conference proposes TO the Governments
here represented the adoption of the
meridiart passing through the center of
the transit instrument at the observa-
tory of Greenwich as the initial merld-
ian for longitude" The delegate from
San Domingo voted in the negative and
the delegates from France and Brazil
abstained from voting. 1t is probable,
however, Il at they will, in spite of To-
cal pride find themselves forced to
reckon from Greenwich as the stand
ard. because The rest of the commercial
world will not pay any attention to
their sulking. 1t is to be hoped that
the twenty-one Governments here rep
resented will take Immediate measures
for ratifying the action of their dele
gates
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-10-30

$500 side. Mitchell has deposited $500
McCafrsy is to name any responsible man AZ
stakeholder.
The Cambria Iron company, of Johnstown,
Pa, sued out an attachment In the Superior
court against the Chicago Galvanized Wire
Fence company 10 recover S13, rs rs The
execution was duly issued and the sheriff closed
the several premises Of the latter company and
levied upon stock found
When Thomas Edison, the inventor, was
train dispatcher for the Grand Trunk twenty
two years ago, his careiessnoss nearly resulted
in an accident, and he was discharged and the
anloAnt due him, s266J, cenascated His
father writes to the company, threatening suit
unless the amount is returned
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-10-30
Ohio Election-omoial.

The official returns are all in, and the foot
ings completedby the secretary of state as fol.
lows:
For Secretary Of State
Robinson, Rep .Sal. 500 Morris, Pro......9,S57
Newman, Dem $50 s75 Herald, Ghk-. -, $50
For Supreme Judge
johnson. Rep. ~ 81 Roseborough, Pro9,s 57
Martin. Dem. .37S, 80 Grogan, Gbk.. J. 1eJ
For Member of the board OF Public Works
Fickinger. Rep. 3gS. So kirkendali. Pro. e, 0o4
Barber, Dem. !. SCI, s95 Ogden, Gbk...-..S,52 81
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-10-30

The heroic struggles Of certain Phil
adelphians to keep the American flag
lhoat upon transatlantic steamers have
at last ended in defeat. The four Amer
'can steamers of the Philadelphia line
nave been sold to a British company
and are henceforth to fly the British
dag, although the purchasers contract
that the steamers shall continue to run
between Philadelphia and Liverpool.
Philadelphia has made great sacrifices
to maintain this line of steamers, and
the failure is r subject of universal re-
gret.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-10-30

The most absurd incident Of the pres
'dentIai campaign is the canvass made
by Mrs. Belva A. Lockwood. Without
presidential electors in single state,
she solicits votes and in all respects acts
as if she felt sure Of effecting something
N the way OF gaining popular support
or woman suffrage. She viii gain
'ome notoriety of cheap kind, as a
presidential candidate, but will not
gain the respect even of those who,
1nder other circumstances, would be
glad to sustain the suffrage move
ment.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-10-30

Although the French reports inform
as Of any uninterrupted series of vieto-
,ies in China, the fact begins to leak
out that it is no easy task to invade a
territory as large as the United States
aud with practically unbounded resour-
ces in both men and money. The
French forces may defeat an army of
10000 Chinese one day; but when
week after, $4,000 take the place of the
defeated force, the invaders begin to
have an idea of the magnitude of the
task they have undertaken. As was
the case in Mexico, the French will
soon perceive that their Chinese enter
prise is another instance where vault
ing am bition hath DER leapt itself"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-10-30

The presidential canvass viii soon be
ended. 1t has been prosecuted with a
good deal of vigor in certain pivotal
states, and amidst much excitement. but
an the whole. the country has been
profoundly quiet. The result, whatev-
II 1t may be, cannot fail to disappoint
millions, but all, with one accord, will
be heartily glad that the agony IS over.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-10-30

candidate for President: rEAR sff-The ur
dersigned temperance men and prohi bitionists
in the interest Sf the tanse of temperance and
prohibition, respectfully request you to with
draw from you candidacy in tho present con
test, for reasoIs set forth in the appeal to re
publican prohintionists as to their duty in the
present nationi contest dated New York,
Sept 81, 1881
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-10-30


The Baldwin Locomotive firm of
Philadelphia that employ in busy times
thousands of workmen, has reduced the
working time of its employees to eight
hours per day, and fears that it may
have to reduce it still further, as its or
ders are not sufficient to keep the men
employed as long as usual. The plan
adopted by this firm is one to be great
Iy commended, and one which other
manufacturers employing either large
or small number of workmen should
emulate The plan of the Baldwin
Locomotive firm, while it, of course,
reduces wages in proportion as the time
of the operatives is reduced, still Sc
cures to every employee of the concern
means to live. 1t is, consequently,
good plan in double way, for while it
keeps the wolf from the door of the
men, it enables the firm to retain the
services of old, skilled and faithful en-
plOyees.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-10-30
Mr.. plaane's speech at rsrrs Hause. Ind.

The Southern question, as for years it has
been popularity termed, is preeipitated into the
canvass by the South itself, and to neglect to
notice it would be TO overlook one of the most
powerful and dangerous factors IN the national
contest To understand that question properly
il should be remembered that there are poiltl-
cally two Souths, which we may term respec-
lively the new South and the old South The
new South represents that awakened liberal
sentiment which is striving for the industrial
development of that naturally rich section OF
the Union which recognizes the necessity
of a tariff for protection, which casts the
bitter memories of the civil conflict
behind, and which is hopefully strug-
Cling in Virginia, in North Carolina,
in Tennessee and in other states IN
the late confederacy This element includes
many men who served in the confederate
armies. It naturally affiliates with the Repu6-
lican party, and ii seeks 10 lead the people
away from the prejudices of the past to a con-
temptation Of the majestic future, which wise
and magDanimpus action may bring 10 tne
South in common with the North: The Old
South represents the spirit OF the Rebellion ans
eherishes feelings of sullen discomfort; y per-
petually reafhrming its faith In the rights OF
the lost cause is full of bitter reproaches
against those who triumphed IN the war Tor
the union; regards negro suffrage with sDhor-
renee;
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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-10-30

J. 81. !. !. ]. ]. I.
&C. ~s ewA Tor the working class. Send
kEEEa hl0 cents for postage and We
h1H e. Evil mail you free, n royal
HE Hvaiuable box of sample goods
zEEH 4 kthat viii put you i'll the way
"a Sof making more money in II
saEHH Efew 1ews than sou evSc
~ ~ szsz erS thought possible in any bust
ness. Capital not required
We will start You. ION can
IAN work all the time or Ia spare time only
he work is universally adapted 10 both sexes
sunng and Ola. Nou can easily earn from 50
ANTS 10 .icyery evening That all who work
mas test the business, we make this nnpar0llel
"a of X to II who are not we'll satisfied we viii
,,Htl 81 20 pay for the trouble of writing us
s'lll particulars, Directors, etc. sent free For
ttilrs VIII be made by those who give their
shelc time 90 the work. Great success abso-
ui4ly sure. Don't delay. Start now Address
.TiNSrfiN q Co. Portland Maine.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-10-30
Chicago, st. Paul,
MINNEAPOLIS & OMAHA
Chicago & Northwestern R'ys.

THE SHORTEST AND BEST RoUT
EAST TO CHICAGO. with Dining Cars,
Elegant Day Coaches and palace Snok-
ing Room Sleopers 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 q 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 run
to Ashland, Washburn and bayfield,,
Lake Superior; and from Eau Claire 10
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, we'll
hallasted road bed the best Day Coaches,
Sleepingand Dining Cars that money can
procure. courteous and attentive employees
and with trains always on time, 1t is
is,l, tlNy 11ofnp1
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-10-30
nrarSrArss rHE .swHITE LrSE. .

ana is ready 10 use whatever amount OF intimi-
dalton or violence may be necessary 20 pre-
serve its official and personal mastery N me ne
South II is unquestionaoly dominant u al
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-10-30

I.g Orders by mail promptly attend
ID to, and satisfactionguaranteed.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-12-13

Let whoever may compose the cabinet
of the incoming President, there are two
men in the country, who, if called to that
high position, would inspire the fullest
confidence in the wisdom, prudence, and
success, of the new administration. Those
men are Allen G. Thurman and Thomas
+. Bayard. If Mr.. Cleveland should sum-
mon such men as these to his aid, return
to the methods of the best days of the re-
public might confidently be expected. The
fear is, not that Mr. Cleveland will not
call upon them, but that if called, they may
prefer, the one hts present dignifed retire
ment, the other his high position in the
Senate. Mr. Cleveland should be congrat-
ulated if he shall be SO fortunate as to Sc
cure for the several portfolios at his dispo-
sal. the services of such exalted tribunes
of the people They would reflect upon
his administration halo of honor and re-
nown that would entitled it to a niche in
history than which there is none more ex-
allied. We have confidence that the in
coming President will select such men, if
it be possible, to secure their invaluable
services.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-12-13
TRUSTEE'S SALE
OF
VALUABLE WOOD LAND

By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court
for Carroll county, sitting as a Court of
Fouity. passed in cause No. 2270 in said
Court, wherein Peter d. Masonheimer and
others are plaintiffs, and George A. H. Mason.
bpimer and others are defendants, the under.
stoned, as trustee, will sell at public sale. on
the premises, on
Saturday, the 10Th day Of January, 1885,
ut o'clock, P NJ, valuable parcel Of wood
land containing
ABOUT SO ACRES,
which will be offered first, as one entire par.
eel, and also in seven different lots. This is
snnerior woodland, consisting of hickory, oak
and chestnut. The land is heavily covered
with we'll matured Timber, and rare oppor-
unity is here presented to purchase choice
woodland. A survey of the land will be made
Drnvious TO the day of sale, and plat Of the
same will be then exhibited, according to
which the land will be offered and sold, with
sufficient roadway to each lot.
This land is situate in Myers District, Car
roll county, Nd, on the county road leading
from Geiman's Mil TO the Pennsylvania line;
is the same of which Peter Masonheimer died
seized and possessed, and adjoins the land Of
John Stricklin, Joshua Wisner and others; Is
about miles from Ebbvale, on the Bachman
Valley Railroad, and about miles from
Westminster.
Terms of Sale.-One-t third cash on the day
of sale. or on the ratification thereof; one-third
in one year, and the other one-third in two
wears from the day of sale, the credit payment:
to be secured by the notes of the purchaser OIL
purchasers, with approved security, bearing
ipterest from the day of sale.
PETER D. MAS0NHEIMER, Trustee.
Reifsnider & Fink, Attorneys. dec l3:ts
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-12-13
majority over BLAINE

Ambitious politicians in Dakota are
clamoring for division of the Territory
and the admission of the southern half,
with the name of Dakota, into the Union.
But for the waning fortunes of the Repub-
lican party the admission would not be
considered. The population is largely Re
publican, and two Republican United States
Senators are desirable to maintain Repub-
lican control Of the Senate Having lost
the President and House of Representa-
tives, the party would like to hold the Sen
ate, which, too, is likely to be taken away
from it in the next two years. The territory
has not sufficient population for admission,
and numbers of its citizens have petitioned
gainst its admission.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-12-13

The Republican county committee of
New York county, including New York
city, has formally read the Independents
out of the party, by resolving '"rhe funda-
mental test of the right of any person to be
enrolled shall be that at the last election he
voted for Electors of President and Vice
President and for the Electors of the Re
publican party" The Independents have
organized on their own account, and will
continue to be Independent as long as the
clement that nominated Blaine controls the