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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-01-17
F,.fday. January II.

SENATE. MIR. Van Wyck, from the com.
mittee on improvement of the Mississippi
river, submitted a joint resolution appro-
priating 81 GOO 600, to continu the improve
ments begun by the Mississippi river i'm
provement commission. After debate it was
amended to give it in the form of bill,
which passed.
Bills were introduced for postal savings
banks and medical university at Washing
ton under the auspices of the government.
Senator Culom. of Illinois, made his
maiden speech, speaking in support OF his
bill reorgsHizing the legislative power OF
Utah. He vigorously assailed Mormonism.
MIR. Cullom argued that while the Ed.
munds commission bill had done some
good, it was entirely inadequate, and a
more radical policy is needed II the evil is
TO be eradicsted. If the Mormon question
is not soon settled, he predicted that war
would result.
Senator Brown, on the other hand, OPP
posed the measures, and declared that it
and ell recent legislation of congress regard
ing Utah affairs was unconstitutional. Con-
gress had no right 10 destroy territorial gov
eminent, and to concede the power would
be an exceedingly dangerous precedent,
The Christian church, be claimed, was the
true medium to deal with the Mormon
question. If the millions sent every year
for the conversion of Polygamists in far off
India and China were applied to Utah, the
result would soon be apparent.
Senator Garland closed the discussion for
the day by comparing the Edmunds bill 10
the prescription of corn plaster for case
of consumption, but pointed out that the
suprame court has laid dogn the doctrine
that people cannot shelter themselves from
the consequences of crime bypleading the re-
qui remeuts of religion. The remainder Of
the new rules were adopted.
Combinations:
Consuls-Frank II. Mason, MarseiIles;
Robert Stephens, Palermo; George Gift.
ford, Basic; Bolivar J Pridger, Piedras
Negras.
Samuel w. Ferguson, of Mississippi,a
| member Of the Mississippi river commits
sion, vice James 3. Ea1s resigned.
Registers of Land Ofices-NathaRiel
Clark, Reed City, Mich; William II.
Brown, Lirned. Kan; Hsrwell z. Myton,
Garden City, Kan; Alonzo l.. Patcher,
O5erlin, X IN.
Andrew j. Harrington, receiver of public
| moneys, Garden City, Kan.
Adjourned till Monday.
HorsE Not i SO sion.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-01-17

Judge Biddle Of Philadelphia has en-
tered a non-suit in the case of candi-
date for Office who wanted damages
for alleged defamatory remarks. Jude
Biddle ruled that the plaintiff in
Offering himself as a candidate invited
scrutiny, and the matter referred to was
privileged and not hbellous in the eye of
the law.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-01-17

There are thousands of bills now be-
fore congress and thousands more to
come. Members do not expect to pass
ten nor even five per cent. of them, and
freely admit that nearly all ere "for
bunbombe-" e. just to delude conf
ding constituents with the idea that
their member" is wide awake to their
interests and has an enviable position
upon the floor Of the bouse-when in
reality he does not amount to but very
little in such an assembIage.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-01-17

The action of the German and French
government IN prohibiting the importa-
ton Of American sailed meats will, IN
less those governments speedily change
their policy, result in some retaliatory
legislation. Several congressman have
already been considering the propriety
of adopting some measure doubling the
duties on artic es imported from those
countries. Jast which articles will be
selected for Increase Of duties has not
been determined.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-01-17
ALesson in Finarce.

(Which is the best, to owe or to have
something owing to you?" asked Col. La
gaIbeer to Gus De Smith one day.
"Why, t. have something owing to
you, of course" answered Gus, who is
one of the brightest society youths in
Austin.
II don't agree with you," said the
colonel.
"Well, why nOt?"
because, if you have something ow-
ing to you, Won may never set it. But If
you owe something, when YOU are able
TO pay it you have yalue received,
any how, and if you never pay-why,
then YOU are sure to make a handsome
profit"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-01-17

The chairman of the House Commit
tee on Territories says he does not think
there will be any bills reported from the
committee this session for the admission
Of any new states. All the traditions of
the democratic party, he says, are against
the admission of new states unless they
have sufficient population to entitle them
to admission. He thinks it will be some
time before New Mexico, Dakota or
Washington Territory will be admitted.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-01-17

Whoever builds house should build
It for winter. The summer Will take
care Of itself. A warm winter house is
the most comfortable forsummer. Many
persons wished during the cold snap
that they had spent a little time and
money in climbing up holes and provid-
ing double windows. The time to do
this business is in the summer. 1t can
not be done TO advantage while winter
raging.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-01-17

On the night OF January I'd the bodies OF
four male paupers were stolen from the
Chicago infrmary morgue, located at JET
ferson. The matter was kept quiet until re-
Gently. The watc. man was asleep. The
thieves drove up with a wagon and deliber
ately stole the oofins, bodies and shrouds.
The county commissioners offer 8 reward OF
81 COO for the apprehension of the thieves.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-01-17

Senator Edmunds' bill for the relief Of
the Jeanette survivors authorizes the secre-
tary OF the treasury 10 pay Melville aud
Danenhower 81 900 each; and Raymond L.
Newcombe, naturalist; John Cole, acting
boatswain; W. F. c. Ninderman, James H.
Bartlett seaman; P. L. Leach-the remain
ing sarviyors-3O0N each. 1t also authorizes
the payment of sum equal to one years
salary 10 each deceased member of the
Jeanette expedition end crew 10 their re.
spective heirs. Senator Calls postal
savings bank bill revuires the
postmaster general to establish
postal savings banks in all postoffices where
the receipts equal 81 GOO annually, at which
deposits will be received of all sums under
81 600 payment Of which will be mace on
demand quarterly by the government,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-01-17

Failures are coming along pretty thick
and may be thicker in February when
four months bills mature. After Febru-
airy there are hopes OF better times.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-01-17

General trade is much duller than fer
several months months past, and there
IS not much chance of a revival before
snrinu
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-01-17

Mrs. Murray, wife Of Rev. W. II. IL.
Murray, has Just returned from Europe
with diploma from the Vienna Medical
college both as physician a ad surgeon.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-01-17

Pa, after a rejection of her hand by Max
Droeler to whom she, taking advantage of
the bissextile privilege, proposed. The
wound will not prove fatal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-01-17
THeSddy. January 8.

SENATE.-Sec retary Lincoln sent to the
senate a list of the 0 Ulcers of the army at
resent on detached service. The total OF
absentees from their regiments foots up BAL.
OF these forty four are at West Point, and
fifty-seven on sick leave. Many OF them
are on staff duty.
The new rules were discussed. A special
mess age was received from the president
en- MississiI pi river improvement.
Provision should be made not only at once,
he says but sufficiently for the undertaking.
The Hennepin canal is also included in the
recommendation, but not in the positive
spirit with which the other scheme is treaued
Commerce, including, first of ali, the i'm
portant transit of wheat from the upper
valley. and cotton from the lower valley, is
the capital argument advanced, and really
the only one necessary.
The following nominations were con-
flrmed:
ostmasters-Lewis G. Worthingtou, Lit
tie Fa Is, Mimi; H. Kemper, Perham,
MINI.
Receivers of public meneys-zJames Bra
den, Indiana, Watla Weil4, Wash Ar
thur J. Shaw, Lewiston, Idaso; Charles f.
Gardne Sacramento, Cal; I. j. Sherwood,
Marysville, Cal.
Registers land office-Jeremiah D. Hyde,
Visalia, CAL; John G. Bradley, Marysville,
Cal; David Walker, Bodie, Cal.
The seuate discussed the new rules at
great length.
HousE-Bills and resolutions W re intro
duced apr priating, Immediately 81 &c.,
100 for Mississippi river improvement; put
ting salt, wood, lumber and other articles
on the free list; limiting the amount of pub
lie land to be acquired by aliens; TO pur-
chase trade dollars with fractional coins;tor
free ship material, and authorizing
the purchase of foreign-bu ships by citi-
zans OF the United States; prohibiting the
importat' on of foreign labor; reducing the
salaries Of heads of departments; for pub
lie building at La Crosse; or the admission
of the state of Was ingtOn; extending the
money order system to the state of all
counties having 1000 inhabitants. Several
constitutional amendments were proposed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-01-17

John Mccullough has $4,000 in gov
eminent bonds.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-01-17
Wednesday, January 0.

SENATE.--In the senate the same discus
sion about the rules was continued. Mr..
Frye threw some spice into the dali mon
otony of the dull proceedings, by an at
tack up n the commerce committee, which
he said should have something better to do
than spending its time in distributing a
proper proportion of river and
harbor money to each con-
gressional district. He declared that the
shipping of the country demanded some at
te,Itfon which had declined since 1861.
This Senator Vest took to be reflection up
on the confederancy, and was nettled to q
characteristic speech. Senator McMlllan de-
Tended the commerce committee
He said there was much difference OF
opinion in regard to such dues and it was
not clear that thew should be abolished.
With regard to the work OF the committee
on commerce, Mr.. Mcmillan said that dur
ing the last congress it made eighty reports
on a great variety of subjects. The mer-
chant marine had not been neglected. With
regard to the river aud harbor bill, he
thought it one of the most useful an bene-
fetal bills that congress has to deal with,
anu criticisms made on river and harbot
bills would apply to other bills also. TIE
proposition which was to create an inter
national Improvement c0mmitIee to fnFe
away the iursd ction of the commerce COM
mittee over river and harbor bills, was not
acted upon when it came time to 90 into
executive session.
HoUsE.-From the very warm discussion
over the preliminary disposition of the
presidents message and the report OF the
Mississippi river commission in both houses
of congress 1t is evident that congress will
find some other work besides tinkering
with the tariff, The house devoted almost
the entire day to the question Of reference.
Three committees claimed jurisdiction on
this subject-Reagan's committee on COM
merce. Willis committee on
rivers and harboIs, and Kings
committee on Mississippi river i'm
provement and levees. The gist of the
fight lay in the supposition that the refer
ence to the King committee meant what
the president recommended-a separate
bill and a lioersl appropriation for the Mis-
sissippi. a warm contest of words tor su-
premacy oyer this important measure was
the result. Over three hours of the session
were used up in disposing of the matter,
several roll calls being taken before it was
finally settled in favor of the committee on
rivers and hsrbors.
Resolutions were adopted instructing the
proper committees to inquire into the ad-
viss hility of retaliatory legislation against
countries which exclude American meats
A bill for the relief OF Gen. FitZ John Por-
ter was reported. The secretary of the treas
ury asked for an sppro priation of SIS, 600
for printing 81 and 81 treasury notes. Res
olutions OF respect to the memory of the
late Herr Lasker Of Germany were adopted.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-01-17

James B. Island, dry goods, New York,
has failed. Liabilities SCI, 600,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-01-17

Anna Oft, young German actress re-
Gently from sszony, shot herselfat Erie,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-01-17
WISCONSIN NEWS.
DECISIONS In Wisconsin.

MADISON, Wis, Special Telegram, Jan s.
The supreme court met to-day and rendered
number of decisions, but two of which are
of any public importance. In the case OF
J. P. c. Cottrill, Milwaukee, against William
f. Cramer, of the Evening Wisconsin, for
libel, the Judgment of the county court OF
Milwaukee county was reversed, and the
cause was remanded for new trial Cot
trill sued Cramer for $25, 900 damages for
libel, and the county court awarded him six
cents damages and six cents costs. Chief
Justice Cole, who rendered the opinion, held
that
AS the jury in the county court had found that
the defendant, William 4. Cramer, in writing
and printing the article set forth in the COM
plant knew it TO be false and not fair criticism
Of the speeches of the plaintiff as a public m an
on subjects concerning the public, 1T would re-
quire no argument to show that the plaintiff was
entitled TO substantial damages.
In the case of Hattie Bradley against Will
lam T. Cramer, also for libel, the court re-
yersed the order of the circuit court of Mil
waukee county and remanded the cause for
further proceedings according to law. The
plaintiff is the widow of ID. O. Bradley who
committed suicide in Kenosha county Dec.
%, 1881, and action was brought against
defendant as publisher of the Evening Wis
consin of Milwaukee, for publishing as an ex-
PLANTATION of the probable cause of Bradleys
suicide an article which reflected on the plain
tiff and which was alleged to be malicious
libel. The circuit court sustained the demur-
rer to the complaint on the ground that it did
not state facts sufficient to constitute a cause
for action and this was the ruling the sa-
preme court reversed to-day
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20

The best of men have been at some time
in their lives temporarily embarrassed, and
many Of them have esteemed it a great
privilege TO haye a kind-hearted ''uncle"
on whom they could confidently and con-
fidentially call for the loan of a paltry SO
bill, provided they possessed a hundred
dollar watch or a diamond pin of sufii-
GENTLY fast cOlors to stand the soaking
process usual among ones financial re-
lations." This class will feel peculiar
and personal interest in the decision Of a
New York Judge, recently rendered. 1t
Is to the effect that pawnbfVKers shall
advertise ''detsklsd descriptions" Of the
pledged goods they sell. Heretofore pawn
brokers in that State have been required
10 advertise the property for six days, after
it had been in their possession one year,
previous to selling.
The Sun is disposed to think the de-
cision greatly in the interest of unfOrtu-
nate "nephews," and needed regulation
for their adequate protection. There are
two views Of the question, however; and
the probability is that where one patron
would be benefited by the advertisement
of detailed description" of the goods
pawned, there would be ninety and nine
who would not at all appreciate the bene-
fits conferred. How would young De-
Smyth like to have the charming Miss
Duclat, read a detailed description of
his elegant solitaire scarf-pin?'' Or how
would Capt. McSnob feel on oYerhearing
the members of his club discoursing over
the magnificent repeater which they know
so well, and which, unfortunately, figures
by detailed description" in his 'Un-
cle's" annual sale:
No, Judge McAdam, nine out Of ten Of
the temporarily unfortunate people would
rather by your name sight, with the ''Mcn
left off, not have the detailed descrip-
tiOns' advertised. They will not thank
you for your kindness, and viii emily re-
quest you to ''soak" your head for your
pains. When they strike their ''uncle"
for a loan they strike him as solidly and
quietly as possible, and they want the
fact of the hypothecation Of personal
effects kept secret, not only for a year and
a day, but for all time. They win keep
dates in mind so as to redeem, if disposi-
tion and ability permits. Your decision
is a mistake, and is not in the interest of
justice or economy. 1t will hinder the
development and hamper the resources of
the country. 1t will cripple our ''finan-
cial relations'-both ''uncles' and
''nephews," and do nobody any good.
Take it back, Judge. Take it back.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20

MICHAEL DkvTrT, who seems to have given
up his proposed expatriati0n in Australia,
VIII remain in ireland until the parliamentary
elections shan have been held.
Nh. ABBET expects to bring Madame Bern
narot % THIS country N the autumn OF 49,
he VIII also manage Mary Anderson's Amer
lean tour during the same season.
LAFcADIA HEARS, the author Of ssStray
Leaves nom Strange Literature" recently
published, Is a leading writer for the New
Orleans ziHses-Dsaocrat. He is the son Of a
Greek mother and British father, and his
early life was spent in Greece.
do LEWIS writes to all the papers that his
wife has received recently Two pleasant no
tees Of the death Of her husband" Mr.. Lew
Is wishes TO protest that he is in frst-rate
health, gained by work IN the open air. and
ne SEXES the opportunity to tell invalids that
the farm Is the place for them.
LONDON TrutA has Mandatory article Of
Dwight L. Moody. the American evangelist.
IL sketches his career from his youth, and con-
cludes thus: IF you were to combine the en-
tire bench of Bishops with the whole Wesley
an Conference, and then throw 10 the Bap-
tlst and congregational Unions as make
weights, the entire body Of theOlOgians and
pulpiteers would be found TO possess between
them less practical wisdom than this plain,
unlettered American preacher"
AN ACTOR who accompanied Mrs. Langtry
in her American tour, just concluded, says
that she is keen in business. She would take
q curtain peep at the audience and size il up
in dollars. Driving through a city she would
note the bin posting, and express her opinion
as to whether it had been well or i'll done.
The managers statements were cOnned over
carefully, and objections, if any, were polite
" made. In asking questions of her business
staff and company she was direct and 10 the
point, but wlthal so polite, 50 very polite, that
at times It was embarrassing. Altogether.
Mrs. Langtry impressed her employees and
others with whom she came into business
contact as woman well able TO take care Of
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20
A soNfNAnIBULIsTIC WONDER
| Young Lady who Walks, Talks,
Writes and Drives While Asleep.

Young Lady who Walks, Talks,
Writes and Drives While Asleep.
MONTREAL, July 15.-The residents of
little village not far distant from this
city are greatly excited over the strange
actions of young lady who is at present
stopping at the residence of her uncle. 1t
appears that within the past few months
she has exhibited all the symptoms of
somnambulism. While apparently asleep
she wo uld rise, and, with her eyes tightly
closed, walk down stairs in perfect
safety. 1t was found after perform
ing these singular feats she would
return to her bed, and on awaken
ing in the morning could not re.
call the circumstances to mind. A short
time ago her friends, who regard her
present state with great anxiety, tried
an experiment. One evening recently,
when she was found walking in her
sleep, a gentleman, procuring pen and
paper, requested her to write letter.
She obeyed mechanically, and sitting
down wrote note to an absent friend,
correct in every respect, although her eyes
at the same time were closed. A singular
fact was that the writing throughout was
excellent, the words being written pre-
cisely along the lines. At times she con-
verses while in this state quite freely
and correctly. Recently, though ex-
hibiting 1.-THE same symptoms, she
has kept her eyes open, which, how
ever, only give a vacant stare. On one
occasion, while starting out for drive,
she became unconscious and the next
moment revived, only to be found in her
old state. She was asked to drive, and,
at the bidding of friend, took the reins.
On returning home, she became herself
again, and when acquainted with her
strange actions felt greatly surprised.
The young lady is about Is years Of age.
Several doctors have expressed them
selves as puzzled with the case, and she
win be taken TO Boston to visit some Of
the lights OF the medical profession to see
If any relief can be afforded.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20
CONCERNING MRS. HENDRICKS.
A Summary aud Brief Estimate of Her
Many Charming Qualities.

A Summary aud Brief Estimate of Her
Many Charming Qualities.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hendricks occupy a very
prominent position in society here, says
an indianapolis letter, and indeed in
every place they 90. They entertain
admirably, but not deliberately. They
have no children. Their only boy died
when but three years old in 1851. Mrs.
Hendricks is a fine looking lady, about
50 years old, rather small Of stature, with
dark hair and eyes. She wears an eye
glass, which gives her something of dis
t1ngue appearance, and she dresses
richly, but plainly. She is a brilliant
cOnyersationalist and lady Of rare tact.
For many years she has devoted much
attention to charitable matters, and for
four years was one of the board Of trus-
tees appointed by the Republican Gov
ernor Of the state Institution for the Re
formation of Girls. While President of
the board a legislative investigation Of
the institution was held and developed
the fact that its affairs had been managed
much more economically and effectively
than when under control Of men.
When Mr.. Hendricks was Governor Of
the State she visited with him the various
penal and reformatory institutions and
was not satisfied with a casual inspec-
ton Of them, but inquired into their af-
fairs closely. She is valuable to him in
various other ways, for she has an ex-
tended knowledge Of political affairs and
excellent Judgment regarding them. All
OF his carefully prepared speeches bear
the impress of her work. They are a
charming couple, thoroughly congenial
and almost equally talented.