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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21

The present agitation in Great Brit
ain over the extension of the electoral
franchise will form one of the most i'm
portant epochs in English history,
whatever be the result-and brief
statement of the question at issue will in
terest readers of foreign news. The fran
chise in Great Britain is limited to GER
tain described classes. In 1882 the
number of voters was less than mil
lion, which was increased by the fran
chise bill of that year, to about POO,
600. In 1866 the total number of voters
was l 1894 900. which was raised by the
franchise bills passed in 1S67-69 to q
100000. The present number OF voters
is about 5000, 900. Under the
present law only a few of
the farm laborers of the United King
dom are permitted to vote. For par
liamentary purposes all of Great Britain
is divided into boroughs (the populous
town. and counties (which include the
districts outside the towns). In the
counties only those who own property
or pay an annual rent of $50 can vote.
Small as this sum is. it is very high rent
in Great Britain, where the majority of
farm laborers pay from SIS to $25 a
year rent for their dwellings,. The object
of the bill which is the occasion of the
iexsting excitement is to give
the country people the same
privileges which the town people enjoy.
The provisions of the bill were out
lined at length by Gladstone in one of
the greatest speeches of his life deliv-
cred the last day of FEBRUARY last. In
that speech he declared that the bill, if
it passed, would add to the English
constituency over 10000 persons;
to tn Scotch Constituencies Scotland
being at present rather better provided
than either of the other two counteries
over 100000 persons, and to the
Irish constituency over 1000; or in
the main, to the present aggregate con-
stituency of the United Kingdom of
5000, 900 it will add 100000 more
nearly twice as much as was added since
1867. and more than four times as
much as was added in 1892. The mani
fest justice of the bill caused it to pass
the House of Commons by an almost
unanimous vote, most of the Conserva-
tives apparently favoring it IS en-
Enthusiastically as the Liberals. The only
obstruction to ITS passage was in the
House of Lords, and the result cannot
be doubted. The Lords must aequiesce
eventually, fof fear Of consequences.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21

All our presidents have not been rich
men by any means. Gen. Grants $500,
600 makes him the richest ex-president
since Buchanan Mr.. Hayes has, per-
haps, 800, 600. Neither johnson nor
Lincoln had over $50, 900; Pierce went
in the White house poor, but had about
s50, 900 going out; Fillmore and Taylor
we're in Independent circumstances, put
never rich; Tyler was bankrupt when
he was president, married a fortune me
afterward. and lost all in the war FOLK
was worth $50. 900; Andrew jackson ,
had nothing but his "Hermitagei" Ad-
ans was rich; Monroe died IN debt
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21
Just as the Fulton ferryboat was leay

Just as the Fulton ferryboat was leay-
ing the Brooklyn slip (says the Sum, a
young woman, clinging to the arm of her
companion, leaned backward till she
could see the top Of the bridge tower,
and remarked: oh, how hight Il
have been more than three times as high
as that, said the man, i know you
have" 4" It was when they had the cap
tive balloon down at Coney Island.
"Oh," said the young woman, thought
fully. II thought it was that night you
came home from the picnic.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21

The Manitoba railroad will soon put into eff
feet the order now issued to make quite re-
duction In grain rates. The percentage in
discount from present figures has not been
given out, but is understood to be liberal
This measure is the fulfillment of the prom
ises made last winter, by President ]. ]. Hill
and General Manager Marvel, to the COM
mittee of the Grand Forks convention and to
the Moorhead delegation committee. The re-
duction in rates applies to nearly all the sta
tons on the lines of the Manitoba system
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21
Witty scintillations


melt dude and pour him in hot
Paris Beacon.
Naomi was $50 years old before she
was married. The ice-cream business
must have got a good start during
Naomis maidenhood.
$50 you've been to Saratoga, Mrs,
Greene ?" Eyes, and it's regular
swindle. Everybody praised the water
there,as being very beneficial; and
went to work and had made for me 4
lovely bathing suit. And if you'll be-
lieve me there was no chance to show
it after got there. The people don't
battle In the water; they only drink it. >
Boston Transcript.
A crowded horse-car. Enter Mrs
Mulcahey with jug. Mr.. Mahoney,
who is seated (facetiously)-"Wud
hould the whiskey for yez, Misthress
Mulcahey?" Mrs. M. with sarcasm) ~
"Thank yez kindly, sor; but yez have
all We can hould now, I'm thinking. -
Boston Commercial Bulletin.
The news of Mr.. Lowell's illness re-
minds the Detroit Post of the remark
of an old Vermont farmer: II don't
see no use," said he. in Comment send
In Ministers to England all the while
the lazy scamps don't preach half the
time when they git there"
Effects of Heat. -Student-"H Heat ex
pands and cold contracts" Professor
"Corrcrt. Give an example" Student
During the summer the affections Of
city people for their country relations
expand and in winter they contract. p
Philadelphia Call.
An Indiana colored lawyer, in trying
to get his client out of custody, ex-
claimed: ''Da is law dat's called 'hab-
his carcass, an TIE goin' to hab de car
cass OBJ dat client o mind, dead O.
alive"
what are you slowing up for ~
yelled freight conductor to an engi-
neer on one of our Vermont roads.
"Why, we've run over book agent.
"Drat it all, then, why don't you keep
on? We can't kill him unless the
whole train runs over him. "-Burling
ton Free Press.
s'Well, Jonn, said old man Jordan
to his young friend, '.you have just
been married, 1 hear" eyes, sir, y
he answered, with a spring morning
smile, ''iust month ago, and / want
you to go up to dinner with me to-day.
Have you got cook" "No. well,
my boy, s'pose we go to the restaurant
this time. You must remember / had
a young wife once myself.
Prospective Bride-"How long ought
a honeymoon to last, map"
Ma hey usually last only few
weeks, but I knew one to last three
months"
Elbow delightful! Who was the
bride?"
Twas"
Perhaps mine will, too"
81 fear not. The country is not
troubled with sectional issues now"
"Why, what difference does that
make?"
II was married to your father the day
before he went off with the three months
volunteers. "-P Philadelphia Call.
"John," said the propr ietor of sea-
side restaurant to his hired man, you'll
have to take spade and go down to the
beach and see if you can find clam
the one we made the chowders with is
missing. Been eaten by one of the Wis
itors, l guess. Some of those city peo-
pie want the world, by iings l"-Som-
erville Journal.
Yes, baby is the most dependent OF
the animal creation. He is unable to
help himself; but he soon gets over that
and helps himself to everything he can
lay his hand to. Sometimes he wants
the earth and tries very hard to get it.
Boston Transcript.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21

Recent advices from the crop districts
of New York state, which usually fur
nish large proportion of the whole
crop of the country, ere not such as to
Indicate the harvesting of large crop
this wear
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21
IAisno ! matter Of 50 much gurpri

TITS not matter of so much surprise
that 1000, 900 letters should annually
90 astrav In this country when one con-
siders the many towns of the same
name. For instance, there are IN the
Tinted States 9 Philadelphias and 8
Pittsburgs, while the records Of other
cities Is I'd follows Brooklyns, Is; Bos-
tons IL; Baltimores, 5; Buffaloes, l6i
Buriingtons, II; Charlestons, II; Chr
cagoes a !; CincinDatis, 8; Clevelands, l0i
Columbuses, 10; Daytons, %; Detroits,
5; Indianapolises, 3; Louisyilles, 10;
Lowells, 10; Memphises, 8; Mlwaqkeess,
3; Nashvilles, IA; Omahas, 5; Portlands,
"a; Quincys, Is; Richmonds, %; Spring
fields. %; St. Josephs, 10; st, Loulses,
4: st. Pauls, y; Toledos,7; Washing
tons, 30; Wilmingtons, ID, and Williams
burgs, Is.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21

At St. Peters Eaton Square, lion
don, on Sunday week, the morning
service was rendered lively by a lady
who, while the officiating clergyman
was reading in slow voice, jumped up
from her seat, and, waving her parasol
about in an excited manner, exclaimed
in an agitated voice, $50 little faster,
I can read as well as that.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21
rrgg.t. a. rore.rn News.

The German authorities are preparing to ar
rest Heer Most if he returns to Europe
Bismarck and Count Kalnoky are making ar
rangements to take common action toward
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21

| Jefferson had nothing to leave behind
him, and Washington was very well off.
Van Buren,, who died worth 100000,
was the richest president we have had.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21

"Why is this butter like Samson ?"
asked the spruce young man who tends
the ribbon counter; but the landlady
looked sternly at him, remarking
you'd better settle last weeks bill, !"
and the cream Of the joke was lost
Pittsburg Chronicle.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-06
A Family Gagged and Robbed.

TITUsvILLE, Penn, Oct. 5.-While John Sherry, living near Edinburg. Clarion county, was eating supper tonight five men armed and masked entered the room and ordered Sherry and the rest present to throw up their hands. Besides Sherry there were at the table two men, Michael Riser and George Best, servant girl and a boy The : entire five were bound and gagged. The robers compelled Sherry open his safe, from which they abstracted $2O0 They also obtained $500 in money from the bureau drawers and other places about the house. The robbers had 8 carriage waiting for them in the neighboring street and after telling Sherry that they would return and kill anyone making an out cry they made their escape
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-06
Longevity Pay For Naval Omcers.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5.-Seeretary Chandler has written letter to the second comptroller of the treasury asking him to suspend settle ment claims of naval officers for longevity pay under the act of March 30, 1883. This act provided that service in the volunteer army or navy should be credited to officers the same as service in the regular army
 About one hundred and fifty claims were filed in the Treasury department by naval officers who had served as volunteers for the benefits of these acts. A question having been raised as to the construction of the law. two test suits were brought in the court of claims and decided favorably to the claimants and no appeal was taken by the government. Secretary Chandler in his letter says he de- sires the comptroller to delay settlement with the claimants in order that he may have an opportunity of submitting his views on the subject to Congress at it's next session.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-06
a prec.oUs Rascal,s Tricks.

BosroN, Oct 5-In 1873 Charles H. Eos ter made the acquaintance of Captain Chad wick. a rich retired gentleman, and so worked upon his susceptibilities that he soon secured s65, 900 of the latters $7O,O00 for tune. Chadwick's friends prosecuted Foster and he was sentenced to ten years in the State prison He was pardoned in four and property and opened a livery stable on East Canton street. He has just skipped out, having, it is alleged, defrauded his partner, Ira T. Litchfield, and others out of some $50 0OO
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-06
ATERRTBLE DROUGHT.
No Rain For One Hundred Days En
 

No Rain For One Hundred Days In
 The MOnctOva District.
 SALTILLo, Mex, Oct. 5.-News from Monctova district says that the terrible drought throughout that portion of Coahula continues unabated. Mankind and live stock are suffering the greatest distress. No rain has fallen for over hundred days. All small streams were dried up weeks ago and the deepest wells have become exhausted. Vegetation has almost ceased to grow and corn is selling at $4 bushel. Many persons must starve unless assistance is rendered For an area two hundred miles square it is believed not bushel of grain will be reaped this fall. Usually at this time of the year corn is about ripe. The people gather in the churches twice or three times daily and pray for rain. Charitable organizations are doing little CT nothing toward relieving the distress.
 GALVESTON, Oct. 5.-Wind and rain storms prevailing here during the last week indicated that there were violent gales in the gulf, which yesterday was verified by the washing ashore of three bodies at a point eight miles down the island Information of the fact was conveyed to the police by a ne- gro boy and from his very vague description it is concluded that the dead are of the crew of some vessel wrecked off the dangerous shoals lying west of the island. The county undertaken has been dispatched to the scene to bring the bodies to the city and to-day an inouest will be held.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-06
The Indians and the Herdsnep.

OTTAWA, Oct. 5.-The South Piegan h. dians of Montana continue to extort money from the Canadian ranchrnen for the privi- lege of driving cattle across their reserve into Canada. One large herd numbering nearly four thousand head which was purchased in Montana and which was being brought into Canada acoss the South Piegan reserve should have arrived several weeks ago, as yet there is no trace of them. The owner is at pres ent in this city and fears that the South Piegans, driven to desperation by hunger, instead of demanding ten cents per head have gone into the herd and killed what they required. Either they have fallen into the hands of the starving Piegans or the drivers in order to escape the Indians have driven the herd roundabout way, which would lengthen thier journey several weeks.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-06
Camnnfcn Meetings.
Senator o. H. Platt will speak at

Senator o. H. Platt will speak at Eastford, Tuesday, September 30. E. Haddam, Wednesday, October 1. Waterbury, Friday, October 8. Torrington, Tuesday, October 14 Waterbury, Monday, November 3.
 Senator Joseph R. Hawley will speak at South NorwaIk, Monday, October 6. Norfolk, Tuesday, October z. Greenwich. Wednesday, October g. Holland Thursday, October g. Windsor Locks. Monday, October B. Norwich, Tuesday, October IL Norwalk, Wednesday. October 15. Bridgeport, Thursday, October 1G Birmingham, Friday, October r. Stratford Monday, October 27 Southington, Wednesday, October %.
 Judge J. B. Quillinan will speak at Southington, Wednesday, October g.
 Hon. Henry B. Harrison will speak at New Haven, Monday, September 29.
 Hon. Joseph L. Barbour will speak at Torrington, Tuesday, September 50. Eridorennrt Friday. October 3.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-06
A m1nNIGHr PLOT.
Cincinnati Negros Battle With the
 Police

Cincinnati Negros hatue ~Ih HHe
 POlices
 CINc1NNNT1, Oct. 5.-There was something of riot in the vicinity of Sixth street and Broadway last night about il o'clock. It was caused by crowd of eolored men at tempting to rescue prisoner from the police. The shooting was lively for few minutes, about thirty shots being fired in all. It is believed that one and perhaps two men who were seen to be dragged away received bullets, One man was found who was shot twice and dangerously wound ed His name is George StouIs He was hustled off in hack to his home in Coving- ton, Ky Another was wounded in the neck, but not dangerously. His name could not be learned When the police wagon came up their appearance put a stop to fur ther hostilities and there was general scram- ble to avoid arrest. Seven men, all colored, were nabbed and driven to the Hammond street station charged with disorderly con duet,
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-06
An EIks, Monument Unveiled.

BALTIMORE, Oct. 5.-The unveiling at Lorraine cemetery to-day of the Elks monu- ment was the occasion of great demonstra- tion by the Elks order in this city. There were visiting delegations from Philadelphia, Washington, Pittsburg, Brooklyn and Hart ford The members of the local order and visitors marched up Baltimore street from Postofice avenue to Fremont street where car riages were taken to the cemetery. The dedica- tion exercises were begun at $50 p. m. by an ode prepared for the occasion. The orator of the day was Thomas Kelley. The monu- ment stands in the center of Elks' Rest, on the burial place of the Baltimore order, and is appropriate in design and handsome in finish. It consists of a pedestal of rough granite blocks with polished base and coping and standing upon it is 8 life like statue in bronze.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-06
THE FRENCH IN KELUNG.


Heavy Losses Inflicted On the Chinese.
 CHINESE, Oct. 5.-Further advices from Admiral Courbet show that after three days operations and having occupied one by one the outer Notifications the French entered Kelung Friday night. The Chinese made & very stubborn resistance at every point and sustained heavy losses. The French loss was only five killed and twelve wounded. Ad- miral Lespes, who began an attack on Tam sui Thursday, occupied that place on the
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-06
INJURED IN A RUsH.


 Victims of a Brutal College Sport.
 ITHACA, N. Y., Oct. 5.-In "cane rush" held here yesterday afternoon between the sophomores and freshmen of Cornell univer- slty three of the contestants were 30 serious ly hurt that it was found necessary to convey them to their residences in a carriage A freshman by the name of King was badly used up and was carried away insensib1e Blows and kicks were freely exchanged, and many were the sufferers from the scrimmage. Over two hundred students participated in the rush, and many spectators from the up per classes were present. The freshmen suc- ceeded in obtaining the disputed cane within an hour, and tonight more canes are seen on the streets than at any previous time. It is thought that the faculty of the institution will prohibit any further contests of this kind, as dangerous
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-06
P0Ifce N0res.

Daniel Powers and woman named Car rie Searles were arrested last evening on a charge of fornication. They were found in a room on Church street
 Catherine Sweeney, the wife of the prize fighter who keeps saloon on Grand street, and Mrs. Harry Pearsall had lively tilt in front of Sweeney's last evening. Mrs. Sweeney thought that Mrs. Pearsall was trying to steal her husbands affections and she tried to get satisfaction then and there. Although Mrs. Sweeney was the smaller woman of the two, she knocked Mrs. Pearsan out of time in one round. Both were locked up in the Grand street precinct.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-06
HALF A MILLION BURNED UP.

A Rig Sunday Fire at Philadelphia
 PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 5.-The large six story warehouse of William Heacock at 1,317 and ,319 Brown street, which was packed with goods of all descriptions, was burned to-day with all the contents The loss is estimated at half a million, on which there is an issur- ance of 5000 in various companies. The goods were owned by six hundred different persons and consisted largely of valuable furniture, plate mirrors and paintings stored by persons out of town for safety. Fifteen dwellings were also destroyed by fire and by falling walls
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-06
A KfraIfy show Attached.

CINCINNATI, Oct. 5.-The Excelsior com pany, which has been playing at Hencks' new opera house the past two weeks, came to grief last night. After tke performance had commenced writ of attachment was served on the Kiralfy's and all the properties of every sort were taken possession of by dep uty sheriff The seizure was made under 8 suit by John T. McAulay and others of Louisville claiming s2OO0 for breach of con tract The Kiralfys could not give bonds Inst nigh. to take the show out of town.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-06
GRATEFUL-CoMFoRTING. EPPS' COCOA.
BREAKFAST.

By thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutr ton and by careful application of the fine proper ties of well-selected Cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with delicatey favored bev- craze which may us many heavy doctors bills It is by the uicous of such articles of diet that
 constitution may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hun dreds of subtitle maadies floating around us ready to attack wherever there is aweak point We may escape many fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and properly nourished frame. ."-Civi1 Service Gazette.
 Made simply with boiling water or milk Sold in only1-2 ID tins by Grocers Tabled thus:
 JAMES EPPS Co.,, Homeopathic Chemists se2stues6wed1Y London, England.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-06
EEL COYOTE ON THE wARPArH.
Going to Lfberate His Imprisoned
 Men.


 NUEvA LAREDO, Mex, Oct. 5.-A courier from the south region states that Fl Coyote, the renowned desperado, at the head of one hundred desperate men thoroughly mounted and equipped are en route here with the in tention of attracking the city and hberating dozen of his men imprisoned here. Early yesterday morning the vanguard of his band was reported to have reached Baranca, about forty miles distant from Nueva Laredo. Here they were to await the main force and move on this place. Many people are cross ing over to the American side for safety The authorities have made hurried prepara- tions to receive the terrible outlaw, and bloody work Is anticipated. The same carrier brings information that twenty persons were killed in the fight atSalinas on Thursday in addition to Alcalde Santas and the chief of police. Among the killed are three women, also the venerable father of Alcalde Santas and two wealthys haciendados participated zealously in the defense of the Alcalde and the auth or ities
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-06
The Innocent Man Hurt As Usual

CINCINNATI, Oct. 5.-Chris. Weber, 8 merchant of Newport, was accidentally shot by Policeman James Edgar at the Fourth ward polls in this city yesterday and fatally injured The officer was attacked by a crowd of young fellows and while drawing his revolver to frighten them away went across to act as peacemaker. The weapon was discharged and Weber received the con- tents of the barrel in the abdomen and fell on the street in $ dying condition.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-06
A Fire fin New Work

NEW YORK, Oct. 5.-At 7:30 this evening fire broke out in the four story building No. 46 West Fourth street. The first and third floors were occupied by Charles Eaton, manu- facturer of house furnishing goods; loss s20,000. The Marston Remedy company, who occupied the second floor, estimate their loss at S3,000. Grotesclog's photographic $2, 800 The building, which is owned by the Van Amburgh estate, is damaged S2,- 600. Nearly all the losses are insured.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-06
r,E Do.ooof D56o Do1p

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Oct. 5.-While James Hester and Frank Howard, colored, were butchering sheep at the slaughter pens yes terday Howard shot at one animal with a Winchester rife. The ball passed through the animals head and glanced at right an gle, passing through pine door and lodged in Testers groin. He died this morning.