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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-08-27
FAMOUS JIM CoURTRIGHT.
A Police Officer, Hero, Stage Robber.
and Murderer.

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and Murderer.
The difficult feat of establishing a
reputation in one part of the country as
Il thoroughly trustworthy man, an eX-
cellent police officer. and a heroic de-
fender Of life, property and virtue. and
of being known in an adjacent territory
as murderer, thief. stage robber, and
lawless ruilian has been very success
fully accomplished by Jim COPYRIGHT
of this city.
Before the railroad was built to Fort
Worth, COPYRIGHT was elected city
marshal, and in that capacity he be-
came a terror to evil doors. While he
held the office the town was reasonably
quiet. though he had to kill several
men before his authority was respected.
, On one occasion he saved another
officers life at the risk of his own, and
I for q long time after that he had every
thing his own way. After being re-
elected and serving his term out, he
was finally defeated through the
treachery of one of his deputies and the
/ large number of enemies that he had
made among the criminals then here,
and he soon afterward left for Cali
fornia Working in the mines there
for time, he eventually drifted into
/ New Mexico. where he speedily estab-
lished reputation as merciless
butcher. In one row in Silver City he
killed four Mexicans, and at many
other places he became involved in
aifrays more or less deadly. From
stage robbing and other villainy he
passed by easy stages into hiring HIM
I self out as an assassin, and after com
hitting a particularly brutal crime of
1 the last mentioned description he fed
7 the country. His last offence in New
4 Mexico was the murder Of two sheep
/ herders in the American valley who
were in the way of the COW men, and
4 for which il is said that COPYRIGHT and
his partner. one Mcintyre, received a
/ liberal reward.
New Mexico becoming unsafe for
them, they returned to Texas about a
year ago. COPYRIGHT coming here and
McIyntre going to Wichita Falls,
Courtright's welcome In Fort Worth
was royal one. Everybody of any
standing extended him hearty greet
ing, and hints were thrown out that he
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-08-27

Though we venture to cleave to the
opinion that the average schoOlboy,
when at school, is literally a young
barbarian. it is fair to discriminate.
The small boy, before his term at
school, is often an imaginative little
fellow fond of reading and even of
poetry. He soon gets that knocked
out of him, and enters the grubby
stage, abjuring sentiment, and living
chiefly on chestnuts, oranges, taffee,
tarts, and ''sock" in general. In this
stage he is a good deal bullied, and is
initiated by painful ceremonies into
the mysteries of the tribe. His hand is
against masters and monitors, and
every mans hand is against him.
When he reads, he reads penny novels
about boy pirates. This grubby state
gradually alters as the boy takes to the
use of scent, and to decorate his person
with gorgeous necktieS in the holidays.
Soon after this he either becomes an
athlete, student very rarely, or a
mere ornament of society or man about
school, so to speak, looking down upon
football. These characteristics abide
with him until he gets into the sixth,
and the eleven. or gets a scholarship,
or takes to writing poetry, or to
reading about evolution, or to collect
ing china wherewith to furnish his
study. And so he ceases to be a boy,
and becomes an undergraduate,
forgetting his grubby ways and
barbarous rules of conduct. But in all
stages he is loyal to the written laws
of his tribe, and will endure all things
rather than reveal anything to = master
or pastor. i5atltrddy ReUieU.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-08-27
Cape May Mosquitoes.

ANY one who has been at Cape May
during a land breeze and mosquito
raid, can appreciate the statement Of
Captain Anderson, of British bark,
who says that a few days since, about
three 0 clock in the afternoon, when
fifteen miles off Cape May, he saw
toward the north great cloud of insects
bearing directley down on them.
Three minutes after they sighted the
moving mass the ship was encircled by
hords of mosquitoes. They must have
been wearied by their long fight from
land, for they Immediately took up
positions on the deck, on the sails, and
among the rigging. The visitors at
once made an attact on the crew, and
after they began their feast on the eX-
posed parts Of the helpless souls it was
terrible. Some of the men cried out IN
agony at the way they were bitten. TO
where they would. it was all the same.
Down in the cabin many fled for relief,
but it was Of no avail, for it seemed as
though there were as many below decks
as there were above. Many Of the crew
had swathed their faces and necks
with shirts. leaving only space
enough to sec. The captain adds: /
was driven almost desperate, and /
climbed up to the maintop thinking 10
escape the ferociOus animals. You
may know how glad | was when l
found that they had not got up 50 far.
The first mate called to know how
it was up there. / told him to come
up and bring as many men as could be
spared. This he did. and there we
STAYED all night. When supper time
came our Chinese cook went below,
and filed basket with cold victuals
which he hoisted up to our perches IN
the shrouds. The men took hour-turns
in going down on deck and managing
the vessel. We slept aloft, as we
feared to venture on deck. About
/ four q clock a stiff breeze sprung up
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-08-27

The great State of Minnesota, with gift of $780,,
600 worth Of property by st. Paul, and cash outlay
of 10000 more for buildings, is about to give a
grand exhibition II her mechanical arts, and pro-
ducts and invites the whole Northwest to come and
see Attractive that display may be, st. Paul
affords a superior attraction In
DICKINsON's MAMMOTH DEPARTMENT STORE
which is of itself a mammoth Mercantile Exposition,
continuously open the public 1t is an establish
ment which in extent and variety would do credit TO
any city in the entire world, including London, Paris
and New y rk. and any Of those cities would be
proud o. such an immense aggregation under a
single roof
The building, which was once the city street rail-
way depot was transformed at cost which was a
fortune Of Itself nIo Mercantile Palace, and made
ssresplendent as the tabled architecture produced
by Aladdin and his wonderful lamp
II occupies the entire length of block running
from Fourth to Fifth street and fronting on ST.
Peter street, to which It presents girtering and
dazzling surface OF 4,C0e square feet OF English
plate glass bOrdered with 500 square feet OF cathe-
drai-cuored csppings, represenfing all the varied
and enchanting hues OF the ~ bow. THIS 1s the
largest unbroken stretch OF in the world and
In Doiut OF arcA!tectur the building resembles the
Paiais Royale Of Paris, or Whites world
famous department store IN London. Goods Of every
variety are arranged In the windows on hanging
shelves resting against white background, and in
the night a myriad of electric lights more than
transforms night into day and gives a spiendor 10
the establishment which is dazzlingly beautiful.
A TOUR OF INSPECTION.
Passing through the Fourth street entrance, on
the right an immense glass case lifts Itself to the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-08-27

This Is perfect elysum for the ladies, whose com
fort and convenience viii be studiously considered
On the right as we enter, adjoining the silver
ware department, find an extensive display OF
cutlery of the Northampton cutlery company 3
manufacture, for which Mr.. Dickinson is agent for
the Northwest. Next we find Madame Jumeau's
doll department, in which is most wonderfully in
teresting display OF domestic and imported goods
fine French bisque china and all other syl known
to the trade. Here there is exhibition of one Of
the most wonderful automatous anywhere
and one which attracts crowds of delighted visitors
old and young.
1t represents lady in her boud OR in the act Of
arranging her toilet. She deftly applies the lily
, white to her face. admres herself in the mirrO
fans herself and performs several other coQuettish
/ and pleasing acts, which women know so well how
/ 10 perform. create admiration. This figure was
imported especially for this great department
Next we come to elegant display Of lawn
| tennis and croquet sets, and articles employed N
outdoor sports. This department is made up OF
imported goods and IS replete in cry Ad-
/ Joining this is commodiOus book department,
which is of the complete In the west, con-
tanning all the works Of favorite authors in hand
some and costly bindings. There are seventy I'VE
feet Of shelving and several large tables for the
commodation Of this display.
/ little further on we ind the boot and shoe de-
partment, representing all the finest eastern manu-
features Of foot wear and next fun line Of ugs
and druggists sundries Hastily arranged In glass
cases,
| AN ELEGANT FOUNTAIN.
Last and to the left Of the grand entrance is the
confectionery department. A magnificent soda
fountain, purchased cost Of $780, stands eleven
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-08-27

body to her feet once more, but the
strain was too great. Her cries
deepened into groan and she fell
back heavily on the ground The
movement had placed her body in a
better position. The keeper pointed
his rifle back of one of the animal 5
ears and fired, A culver went through
the great brown body, and then her
eyes were turned back, a current OF
Of black blood ran from the last
wound, and in few moments Dutch
Mary was dead.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-08-27
VISIT THE GREAT ST. PAUL DEPARTMENT STORE WHEN YOU COME TO THE STATE FAIR

After her death there will be an equal
number of admirers and dctractors Of
QueenNictoria, but whose judgment will
be finally accepted is still mystery.
Many English people, especially those
of the middle class still love their
queen from old custom. But her maj
esty Queen Victoria no longer rules her
people, she sees, little by little, her
authority and her prestige disappear
ing The real queen has died with
Prince Albert; the queen who remains
is hardly a shadow of the former
Young people who approach ,he queen
find her generally unsymrathetic; old
women, on the contrary, declare them
selves charmed byher majesty S virtues
and profess unbounded respect and adj
miration for her.
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Ascending the grand central stairway TO the sec.
ond floor we ma on the south a room the same pro.
portions the below. On the left Is the trunk
and leather department; the crockery and glass de-
partment, containing plain and English printed
goods. little beyond is a display Of steel engrSv-
ings. oil paintings chromos, etc. On the right is
tine house frlnishing department. This side OF tho
room is taken up with large display Of rattan and
willow ware bird cages, fine ebony and cherry
household furniture, and toys, domestic and i'm
ported. At the south end. looking out on Fourth
street. Is the office, 25N20 feet, end 10 the right Of
this Is an art room, where are displayed choice
paintings and works Of for the benefit OF patrons.
To the north Of the stairway we enter room l50x
so feet; the right, the entire length Of the room
is taken up by display Of carpets, curtains, ETC.,
comprising all Of the latest and choicest patterns.
On the left the model dress making rooms
where ladies' garments are made TO order.
Upon the third floor find the wholesale sample
ropms. Upon the Fifth street end are immense
stock rooms where together with the basement,
supplies Kept 10 be distributed to each depart
ment as occasion requires.
A steam elevator runs from the first to the third
floor. The building is profusely fitted FOR lighting
with gas aud there besides twenty Ave
electric lights in The cash railway system
is employed for conveying the money from the sale
man to the cashiers desks, which are scattered
through the building. This Is. OF itself, a novel
feature and well worth visit to the store to see,
Il Is an emporium which every coming TO St.
Paul will ind It will pay them to visit FOR sight
seeing purely, even II they do not wish to make
/ purchases.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-08-27

The photographic Office Of the Navy
Department has secured by means Of
observations made by United States
naval vessels data respecting the dimcn-
sions and speed of deep sea waves,
The longest recorded wave measured a
half mile from crest TO crest with a
period of % seconds. Waves having q
length of 800 or 600 feet and periods Of
ten to eleven seconds are the ordinary
storm waves of the North Atlantic.
As to the height Of waves the most trust
81 feet to be a remarkable height.
Waves having a greater height than so
feet are not commonly encountered.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-08-27

and the mosquitoes began leaving US.
Many Of them stayed on the boat, how
ever, until we reached Delaware At
the Breakwater | attempted to senp a
dispatch to the consignees in
Philadelphia, but my hands We're Bit
ten so badly | was unable to write, and
had to get the telegraph operator to pen
the message. | hope we will never be
compelled to again endure such tor
ments as we were subjected to during
the time we were on deck. My only
fear was that the mosquitoes might
tackle the pig-iron aboard and bring
me out short with the consignees.
Lucky, was spared this affection.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-08-27

Notions. Ldces. GIOUes. Hosiery.
Ladies' and ChiIdrenS' Muslin
Underwear.
ladies' and ChjJdrenS' MeTiAO
and Wool UHderCedF.
FAIRS, CIOGkS, SHdtCtS, Etc.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-08-27

House Furnishings.
CrOckery nd Glass.
Pictures and BRACKETS.
RdttaR AMI UiiIOtU- rare.
Cabinet anil Art Furniture.
4drt Department.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-08-27

On life's journey, without destin
alton, the traveller is sure to get lost in
he woods. - Whitehall Times.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-08-27

There isn't so much atmospheric de-
preston when pie is formed as there
is when form is pied Barbers' Ga
zette
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-08-27
AN ARcnIrEcrrRAL MAsrERrIEcE.

The grand entrance cannot be passed without
mention as Il is a beautiful and costly piece of arch
lecture, II the Moresque pattern. 1t opens
on St Peter street A red brick art b.
twenty feet WIDE rests on handsomely scuiP,ured
columns Of gray granite. From the keystone Of the
arch pile OF white brick rises forty feet into the
air showing one Of the finest combinations of
Moorish and Arabian monumental architecture in
The west. over the double doors of heavy oak IS a
roy Of cathedral colored cappings The rotunda has
an area Of 800 square feet extending back fifty
feet from the the grand central stairway
of polished oak, which leads 10 the second floor
Opening off the rotunda. are ladies' toilet apart
ments. complete in every respect On the north and
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-08-27

Entering the spacious doorways on the Fifth street
front the visitor steps from the sidewalk into the
DRY Goods Department" This department occu-
pies q Space 60x150 feet. making it the largest Dry
Goods Room In the state. in this department Will
be found an immense stock, and general assort-
ment OF all goods usually found IN First Glass Dry
Goods Department,
SPECIAL attention VIII be paid to mail orders"
for 3pIcs
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NORTH OF GRAND ENTRANCE DEPART

Carpets. Rugs. 1EattiRgs.
OIL Cloths. Tapestry HdHgings
Lace Curtains.
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s'What we learn with pleasure we
never forget. Alfred MERCER. The
following is a case in point. Il paid out
hundreds Of dollars without receiving
any benefit. says Mrs Emily Rhoads,
of McBrides, Mich. ] had female COM
plants, especially 'dragging-down, for
over six years. Dr. K. V. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription did me more
good than any other medicine | ever
took. / advise every sick lady to take
It.. And so do we. 1t never dis
appoints its patrons. Druggists sell it.
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ORIENTAL cURI0sIrIEs.

Oppos tie this department the center line Of
tables is the Japanese and Chinese department,
where the wonderful creations Of the def fingers of
these Oriental people are displayed. making beau
tifui exhibition The stationery and fine pspeteTie
department. where everything in the stationery line
from the fooscap and commercial note to the
sweetIy scented billet-dOux can be found. The fine
leather and plush goods department where ladies'
can ind the latest styles in handbags, fans pocket
books, etc.
Following down this SIDE We come to the rib
bon and the millinery department, a coy little
section set apart and furnished with costly rose
wood case In which Is fHil-ength mirror Of costly
plate glass and the floor heavy brussels carpet.
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THE CLOAK DEPARTMENT.

Near the grand entrance IS the cloak departTnont
which is elegantly appointed with costly carpets,
magnificent mirrors and easy chairs for the accom-
mediation Of the ladies'. A stock Of 100000 Will be
put in this department this fall, representing all the
latest styles and finest manufactures, including a
complete line Of sealskin and plush garments I'm
ported novelties shawlS, Jerseys and etc.
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ST. PAUL
DRY GOODS DEPARTMENT.

feet high and is wonderful and beautiful piece
workmanship.
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THE UPPER FLOORS.

south sides of the rotunda, folding doors open into
the first floor stores
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play Of solid silver and plated ware, such fruit
and cake baskets ice pitchers, fiat ware, etc. OPP
poste this and the left Of the entrance is one
Of choicest sggregations Of pottery cut and
cOlored foreign glassware ever displayed in the
Northwest. Three I6foot tables surfaced with
heavy French plate glass mirrors filed with this
ware, and IN the of the tables mirrors are set
into the WALL against which are hung glass shelves on
bronze brackets. Adjoining this display Of art glass
are tables and shelves loaded with Vienna Powered
goods French and German bisque ware, fine China
dinner tea and fish sets. just to the left Of the
grand central aisle three glass cases led with
rich display Of jevelry; adjoining these is a com
plete department of plush goods toilet glove
and handkerchief boxes, albums, in all the latest
STYLES; also scrap and autograph slbums Back OF
the plush goods department, and near the front Of
the building. is an elaborate cOllec Of nne ORES
den and sevrcs china, Barbatine, + ice and Other
WI
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(From the st. Paul Daily Globe Aug. 22-)
On Thursday a mortgage Of S20,00p
was filed from the Pioneer Press com
panv to the Clarke institute for deaf
mutes in Massachusetts The mortgage
is given on the buildings and tho
ground leased by the Pioneer Press.
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Last and to the left Of the grand entrance is the
confectionery department. magnificent soda
fountain, purchased cost Of 180o stands eleven
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Curtain Polls and f. .ctureS, gen
erGiIy.
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GEO. W MAGEE

Nearly everybody in the Northwest knows
Geo. W Magae, the popular caterer of st.
Paul. and il is only necessary to mention
the location OF his new restaurant, that his
country friends may suiTerno annoyance IN
finding him. 1t is at No. 81 Jackson street,
a block and a half north OF the Merchants
hotel ana the old time excellence Of his for
5uar magnificent place destroyed by fire Is
exceeded if possible in his cooking and ser
vice nj the new one. His Cafe will be
popular resort during the fair and many
tired aud hungry Traveller will find refresh
ing rest and food in his model and elegant
chop House.
sfNNNHEIMER BROTHERS, DRY GOODS ~"
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exceeded if possible in his cooking and ser
vice Mt the new one. His Cafe VIII he Il
popular resort during the fair and many
tired aud hungry Traveller will find refresh
INC rest and food in his model and elegant
chop House.
sftxNHEMER BROTHERS, DRY Goons 49,"
NOTIONS.
There is little that can be said about this
house not ven known already The repre-
sentative Dry Goods house Of the whole
Northwest. direct importers and producers
of the latest foreign and domestic novelties
in DRY Goods and Notions their colossal
store at the corner If Third and Minnesota
streets is a familiar landmark to every cItI-
..,, ~ re Northwest who has ever been IN
tba capitol city The approaching state
Fair however VII see many strangers both
10 the city aud to this house. TO sncti peo-
III NJ mention its location. To every Sisi-
tor we remind them of its prominence and
tie interest conferred in its being our la
rs+,iI establishment. The fall season is up
I'M ms and their magnificent stock is spread
before the public. 1t embraces a wealth OF
new effects in Dress Goods Cloaks. Wraps,
Ladies Suits. etc. The ladies' viii natural
Iv~ reserve a portion Of their time 10 .Se
through this model store. and they are Tor
tuuate in reaching the city at the very te-
ginning Of the fall season, when everything
IS new and fresh and every department re
plcte with novelties being simultaneously
introduced in the New York market.
loux MAruEIs. CARPETS. ETC.
The two mammoth Carpet Stores Of John
N.theis ar No. Il East Third street and cor
.rer If East Seventh and Pine streets repre-
sent more business in a days transactions
than some of St Paurs wholesaie export
INNS. To the whole Northwest Mr.. Matthias
i known as the Carpet King aud the title
fit. him well-for he is a monarch IN his
lime. There is no establishment ~ s. Paul
here visitors are more heartily Welcomed
and an inspection % the exquisite novelties
in Carpets Rugs, Upholstery Goods Cur
taius. Wall Papers, etc, etc, stored Wl1i'iu
the wslls ef his two vast houses, repays
person teufold He does a tremendous
country trade. sending artists direct to exc
cute orders and adapt the decorations ana
furnishings for any residence, large o.
small The foundation to his wonderful
and successful business was square dealing
best Of goods and workmanship and ms
moderate prices. Beautify your home
through the opportunities he offers.
EDWARD II BIGG>, DRUGs, MEDICINES. ETC
The Pioneer Drug House of E. H. Biggs
at ia East Third street, st. Paul, has many
years since reached as familiar recogni
ton Is an old friend 1t is the largest and
haudsomest retail drug house in the Stats
and does business far IN excess Of any
other. Mr.. Biggs is a direct Importer ant
besides retailing does an extensive whole
sale business in Drugs, Medicines Wines
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Passing through the Fourth street entrance, on
the right an immense glass case lifts Itself to the