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

The horrible recital of the death of Henry,
one of the Greedy expedition, by one of the
survivors has caused William Helms, cousin
of the deceased and resident Of Chicago, to
request of Secretary Chandler an official 1nyes.
tigation into the circumstances of his death.
The real name of the deceased was Henry
Book Mr.. Helms letter to Secretary Chand-
Ter is as follows
Chicago, III, Aug. 12-To the Secretary of the
Navy, Washington-Sir; As one of the near
relatives of the late Private Charles u. Henry,
of the Greedy Arctic expedition, ! hereby re-
quest an official investigation Of the cireum-
stances of his death and also of the state in
which the remains were received for inter-
ment / cannot bring myself to imagine that
he was killed and eaten by his comrades, as
alleged in the newspapers: but as the assertion
is SO confidently made, it behooves both your
self on behalf of the honor of the United
States service, and myself, as near relative
of deceased, to set the matter at rest make
this an open letter Simultaneously with
mailing II TO you give 1t to the press here for
publication.
l have the honor to be your obedient SER
want WILLIAM HELMS.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21
Death of an Old Soldier.

Gen. William Hoffman, u s A, died at Rock
Island on Tuesday. He was born in New York
city, Dec ,, 1907 He graduated from the
United States Military academy and entered
the army as brevet second lieutenant of infan-
try. He was promoted to the various grades
until he attained the rank of colonel in 1862 He
early saw much active service in the Black Hawk
and Florida Indian wars, being then engaged
on frontier duty till 1876 In the war with
Mexico he took part in the siege of Vera Cruz
and different battles, up to including the cap
ture of the City of Mexico, receiving the
brevets of major and lieutenant colonel for
gallant conduct He afterward commanded
various expeditions, being on duty in Texas at
the outbreak of the civil war i'll 1861, where he
was made a prisoner of war. being exchanged
in August, 1862 Appointed commissary gem
eral of prisoners during tho latter year, he
supervised and controlled all captured prison.
ers until the close of the war, when, breveted
major general, he assumed command of his
regiment In 1870 Gen. Hoffman was, at his
own request, retired from active service.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21

The blessing conferred on the dumb by such
men as Gallaudet, making language possible to
mutes and even rapid and easy, may be appre-
ciated when we read examples of the incon-
veniences these people endured i'll old times.
In the following instance, as described, the
pantomine was Ineligible enough, but the
whole made somewhat eomical performance:
A que en- marriage ceremony was that in
QUEEN Elizabeth's reign, before the deaf and
dumb alphabet was invented, between Thomas
Filshy and Ursula Bridget Ursula could talk
fast enough, but II omas was a deaf mute, and,
as it was required that promises should be ex-
changed in spoken words, nobody knew how to
manage the thing Finally the bishop of Lon
don helped to devise a service by signs, and
Thomas proceeded Thus;
Having first embraced Ursula with his arms,
be took her by the hand and put the nuptial
ring on her finger. He then laid his right
hand significantly on his heart, and afterward,
putting their palms together, extended both
his hands toward heaven.
Having thus sued for divine blessing, he de-
clared his purpose to dwell with Ursula till
death should seperate them by closing hiseye-
lids with his fingers, digging the earth with his
feet as though he wished to make a hole IN
the ground, aud then moving his arms and
body as though he was tolling funeral bell
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21
Charles wyndham has been telling

Charles Wyndham has been telling
Henry Labouchere how he was inter
viewed in America. The energetic re-
porter caught him Just as he was chang
ing between the acts. Il want to
interview you," he said. Il haven't
a minute to spare" replied the actor
hurriedly; this is one of my quickest
changes" You have been very success
full. !" continued the interviewer. Il am
glad to hear it" replied Wyndham.
''May I call on you tomorrow" "Un-
fortunately, am off early in the morn
ing. so l fear cannot give myself tbs
pleasure of seeing you. Good even
ing, them" Good night" This con-
versation the next morning occupied a
column and half.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21

Ihave been afflicted for about three years with
Eczema. / think had a good doctor; he did
all he could for me, until he was baffled; he
could do nothing more and gave me up. Ihave
tried many ointments which did me no good |
have used your Papillion Skin Cure for four
months; used four bottles, and am nearly cured,
give YOU perfect liberty to publish this if il
will help any one else. have recommended il
10 all my friends. Another bottle will complete
ly cure me With many thanks.
JULIA CAILow,
Is Grant st Cleveland o.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21

eyes; shall break the engagement, +" she said,
folding her arms and looking defiant; sit is
really too much trouble to converse with him
he's as deaf as a post and talks like he had a
mouthful Of mush Besides, the way he hawks
and spits is disgusting Don't break the en-
gagement for that; tell him to take DR. Sages
Catarrh Remedy. II will cure him completely. "
"Well, I'll tell him. lido hate to breakit off, for
in all other respects he's quite too charming.
Of course, it cured his catarrh
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21

A New York correspondent of the
Utica Herald says General Grants sons
"are now very poor, and have nothing
to live on except what their father can
allow them out of his pension"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21

so that she had to be carried TO her home.
The minister was unable 10 go on with the serv-
ice, and the mourners and others remained
outside while the pail bearers re-entered the
house and carried the coffin ont to the hearse
A broom handle can be laid into the creacks in
the wall
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21

If you are pale, emaeiated, have hacking
cough, with night-sweats splitting of blood and
shortness of breath, you have no time to lose.
Do not hesitate too long-till you are past
cure; for, taken in the early stages, consump-
ton can be cured by the use of DR.. Pierce's
eGolden Medical Discovery as thousands can
testify. BY druggists.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21
Hardened Liver.

Five years ago l broke down with kidney
and liver complaint and rheumatism.
Since then have been unable to be about at
all My liver became hard like wood; my
limbs were pulled up and filled with water
All the best Physicians agreed that nothing
could cure me. Iresolved to try Hop Bitters;
! have used seven bottels; the hardness has
all gone from my liver the swelling from my
limbs, and it has worked a miracle in my case;
otherwise | would have been now in my
grave. j W. MONEY, Buffalo. Oct |, 1881.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21
Ptlesl PtlesI PilesI

Sure cure for Blind, Bleeding and Itching
Piles. Single box has cured worst chronic
case Of twenty years standing. No one need
suffer five minutes after applying. William's
Indian Pile ointment. II absorbs the tumors,
aIlays the itching (praticularly after getting
warm liz bed Prepared only for piles and
itching for the private parts Noyes Bros. d
Cutler. st Paul Wholesale Agents.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21

OF the All laundries doing business
n Chicago $50 are owned by Chinese.
.iftv-four by married women and twenty
uine by widows.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21

Hon. FL. L. Chittendon, of Brooklyn,
has presented to the University Of Yer
mont a valuable cabinet of shells, con.
tanning from 1000 to 5000 specimens
and collection of eggs of American birds
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21

Take all the Kidney and Liver
Medicines,

Take all the Kidney and Liver
Medicines,
Take all the Blood Purifiers,
Take all the Rheumatic remedies,
Take all tho Dyspepsia and indigestion
cures,
Take all the Ague, Fever and bilious
Specifics,
Take all the Brain and Nerve force
revivers,
Take all the Great Health restorers,
I'm short, take all the best qualities Of
all these, and the best
Qualities of all the best medicines in the
world, and you VIII find that Hop
-Bittors have the best curative qualities
and powers of all concentrated
In them, and that they will cure when
any or all of these, singly or-combined
Fail A thorough trial will give positive
DroOf of this
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21

An Invaluable Remedy None except those
who have suffered all the horrors of Dyspepsia,
can fully appreciate the value and efficacy of
Perry Davis Pain Killer, a sovereign remedy
for this distressing disease in all its forms is
used internally and externally, test its virtues.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21

The family of Poor or Poore with all
connected with it by consanguinity or
allied with it by marriage, will hold its
triennial meeting at Andover Mass, on
Sept. 10, 1884,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21

They have counted and catalogued
thirty varieties of insomnia. The worst
kind is that which prevents you from
going to sleep.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21
- Ieatber Mannfantr,rers, Mammal ha

The Leather Manntacturers NatlouaI bahk,
at No 20 Wall street, New York, Is anxious to
learn the whereabouts of John Mcmahon. VINO
has filed the position of engineer for nine
years He has occasionally been entrusted
with papers and money amounting to s%sWV
or $4,000 at a time, which he has carried To
other banks, express offices, etc Last Friday
evening a package containing $4,000 was
sealed and made ready 10 be carried TO the
Adams express Office on Broadway The
package was addressed to bank at Evansville
Ind
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21
plain as Tha Nose on Your Paoe.

If a cough distnrbs your sleep one dose OF
Piso's cure will give you nights rest
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21

I have been using Swift's Specific Is. s S
and find it TO be the best remedy Of the kind
have ever been able to get, and l have triet
them all JOHN FISCHER, Sd U. S. Cavalry.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21
What there is in a Bottle.

Sufficient to stop in five minutes the
smarting, singing pain of 100 burns or
scalds. 1t will stop the pain as soon as
applied.
Abundance to cure score of colds and
the coughing that often leads the way TO
Consumption. IT WILL POSITIVELY ease
a Cough in fifteen minutes.
More than enough to save a dozen
children Choking with GROUP. One
minute after the first dose the hardest
attack of Group will be relieved.
Plenty to relieve the oppression and
wheeling of the most severe case OF
of Asthma. The direct cure of Asthma
by this medicine is proof that DR.. Thorn
as Electric Oil has no equel as an Asth-
ma cure.
In the above cases DIR. Thomas Eclec-
tric Oil can be relied upon. 1t has Civ
en- relief to thousands. Keep it in your
house. There is hardly week of the
year it will not be useful.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21

What is the difference between persons
nose and Carboline the Great Petroleum Hair
Remover Ans:-one is the center of the head
and the other is head scenter.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21

Louis McDermott, member of the firm Of
McDermott q Co, proprietors Of the Berca
quarries. Cleveland. Ohio. arrived in Dulnth
and went down the South Shore 70 look st the
sandstone auarFies at Siskiwit point fifty miles
from Duluth, in company with johnson of De-
troit, where he was killed BY a falling rock.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21

Aliens Iron Tonic Bitters is the grand appe-
tier of the age All genuine bear the signature
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21

The London Times says that the new
Brazilian man-of-war, the Rlachuelo.
is the most perfect war ship ahoat.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21

'Rough on Itch cures humors, eruphons, ring
worms, letter salt rherm, frosted feet chilblains
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21

The prince of Wales second son is at school
at Heidelberg, Germany
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21
"woman and Her Diseases

The will of T. S. McManus was filed for pro
bate at St Paul His estate goes to the widow
and children.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21
"a Case of Eczema

A $4,000 statue has been erected to thu
memory of Mozart in Vienna.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21

is the title of an interesting illustrated treatise
(96 pages) sent, postpaid, for three letter
stamps. Address Worlds Dispensary Medical
Association, Buffalo, N
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21

'sRough on Rats" Clears out rats, mice, flies,
reaches, bed bugs, ants, vermin, ehipmunks. l5c.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21

DR. Warmers German Hop Bitters, the great
German Remedy. None genuine that do not
bear DIR. c. d. Warmers name on bottle and
label
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21
lie voltairo gives the following account of the

French operations in China;
Admiral Lespers blockaded Kelung Aug J.
The Chinese attempted to repel him with the
Krupp common, and the French thereupon
opened fire and silenced the battery without
causuaiity company then landed and spiked
the Chinese guns. La this operation one man
was killed and two wounded. Admiral Bespers
remains at anchor before kelung to prevent
Chinese vessels from coaling. Admiral Cour-
bet stops at Foo Chow to support Patenorte's
demand. detachment of the squadron re-
mains off Woo Sung, ten miles north of Shang-
hal
Admiral LespeTs reports that on Aug. 5, with
three vessels he attacked and destroyed the
forts a Kelung On the 9th, parties landed
from the ships and completed the destruction
OF war materials in store there The French
are now masters Of the port, rusdstead and the
mint Two were killed and four wounded A
dispatch from pekin of Aug. l says Tsuug Ii
Yanen has protested to the powers against the
operations of tho French feet at kelung.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21

Within month trotters, PAGERS, and
steamers have beaten all previous
records
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21

''Rough on CornsH i5c Ask for it. Com
plete cure, hard or soft corns, warts, bunions.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21
"nelaus are Dangerous. ,,

Dix, Becker county, is the latest Minnesota
postoffice
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21

TAYLOR, Madison & Co, Minneapolis were
burned Sill goo worth.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21

Three burglars who deprecated in Hastings,
were captured with their plumber at Red Wing
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21

ssBuchu-Paiba,p Quick, complete, cure al
annoying kidney and urinary diseases 81
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21

A large number of spurious dimes are In
circulation in New York
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21
Poverty and Suffering.

Il was dragged down with debt, poverty and
suffering for years, caused by sick fami
and large bills for doctoring.
was completely discouraged, until one year
ago 10y the advice OF my pastor, l commenced
using Hop Bitters, and in one month we were
all Well, and mono of us have seen a sick day
since, and want 10 say to all poor men, you
can keep your families well year with Hop
Bitters. FOR less than one doctors visit will
cost know it. "A WoBKNGMAN.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21

THE BEST Is THE CHEAPEsT-therefore use
Frazer Axle Grease.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21

Coles CarboIisalye instantly relieves the nan Of
Burns and Scaids and never leaves Scar II le the
best slye in the world for general family 2c and
7sc. AT druggists or By mali.
J. w. COIE a Co. Black River EaIe. Wis
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21

Pure Cod Liver OIL made from selected livers.
on the sea7shore, by CAswK iL. bAZkRD 4 Co. NJ \
York Ut Is absolutely pure and sWreG Patients " no
havs once taken prefer it b. all others Physicians
EaVe decided II superior 10 Of the other oils in
market.
Cnapped Hands, Face, PimpIes and roagh
ska cured by using JUMPER TAR SOAR made by
g M Na,s Nar
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21

A firm of Helena tailors are in trouble fol
Smuggling.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21

The summer resorts Of Switzerland are full
Of notabilities Gen Won Moltke is enjoying
the baths at Ragatz, and proposes to remain :
month Several Representatives of royalty
from S8xony and Spain are so5ourning at Righi
and the Marquis Tseng is also enjoying him
self at that romantic resort
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21

Commander Schley says the alleged inter
view with him is a lie.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21
-P:.As,....I..I|....N..IY

Pain is supposed to he The lot of poor mortals.
inevitable death. and liable al any time to come
upon Therefore 1t is important that remedial
agents should be at hand Go he used in emergency,
when made to feel the excruciatlng agonies
OF pain, the depressing influence of disease.
Such remedial agent exists in that old Reliable
Family Remedy.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21

Dit EC For self measurement and price Int sent
~ - lIIIIC free by BIG BOSTON Minneapolis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21
Don't BE sw,ndled

The only genuine German Hop Bitters and
White Wine of Tar Syrup are DR. G. d. War
ners, whose name appears on every bottle,
label and wrapper of the genuine.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-08-21

Ba-None genuine without a bunch of green
Hops ON the white label Shun all the vile,
poisonous stuff with Hop or Hope" in their
name.
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NNENEk s MI 80 20 days No pay tai Cure,
~ kS$HNE DR. J. SrErHENs, Lebanon, Obi

I EARN TELEGRAPIIY on our lines. Particlt
L. lars free. GLOBE TELEGRAPH CO., st. Paul.
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REPUBLICAN POLITICAL NOTES.
Blaine Retaliates.

indianapolis, Ind, Special Telegram. Aug.
H. The following dispatch was received here
this morning:
Bar Harbor, Ne, aug 14.-CoL W. R Hall
Ioway: have this morning received the afro
cious libel of the indianapolis Sentinel The
story Il utterly and abominably false in every
statement and in every implication Political
ISLANDERS do not stop to notice, but this editor
assails the honor of my wife and children. i
desire You. without an hour delay, 10 employ
the proper attorney and have the responsible
publisher OF the Sentinel sued for libel in the
United States district court Of Indiana. 1t is
my only remedy, and am sure that honorable
Democrats, alike with honorable Republicans,
will Justify me in defending the honor of my
family, If need be, with my life lSignedl
The matter has been placed in the hands
of Senator Harrison, who, In obedience 70
the request in connection with Messrs. Mil
Ter and Eden, attorneys, this evening filed
the following complaint with the clerk of the
circuit court: James g. Blaine, plaintiff. vs.
the indianapolis Sentinel company and John
G. Shoemaker, defendants for libel Excluding
the legal verbiage, the gist of the hbelis found
in an article copied from the Sentinel in which
it is stated that there is hardly an intelligent
man in the country who has not heard that
James G. Blaine betrayed the girl whom he
married, and then only married her at the
muzzle of shotgun If MI. Blaine was q
scoundrcl 10 betray an innocent girl, and If
after despoiling her he was craven ID refuse
her legal redress, giving legitimacy TO her
child until a loaded shotgun stimulated his
conscience, then there is a blot on his private
character more foul, ii possible, than any of
the countless stains on his political record
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bb11At tAlhSOh3
Is Grant St. Cleveland, {
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4 FARM TELEGRAPHY, or SHORT HAND and
| Ihit" TYPE WRITING HERE Situations fur
- nished. Address Valentine Bros. GAINESVILLE, Wis
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WHITE BEAVERS nnIfCU rpuAM
Heals Diseased Lungs. NVUWh OHbhhh
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CVAltEC of goods wanted in exchange for MiuneapO-
81 VNk lis keal Estate f. II. steele. Mlnncapolls