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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-01-28

Roads are badly blocked and travel
much impeded.
Our schools are all in session.
Little Maggie O'Toole is able to be
around again.
Saturday morning at ) o'clock the
thermometer indicated $50 below.
Mrs. Stouffer has returned from La
Crosse, where she went to visit
friends.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-01-28

We are pleased to observe that in
dications point to considerable build
ing being done in our city during the
coming summer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-01-28

The Household stands at the head
it Is the ightest running Sewing Ma
chine in the country to-day and can
be bought as low as any frst-elass
machine. II costs you nothing to try
il. Geo. Bates, Agent.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-01-28

Some of our young men are getting
onto the tObOggan racket in fine shape
and viii doubtless organize club
here ere long.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-01-28

A. b. FaInswOrth and wife have
gone to Beloit and other points in the
southern part of the state on two
weeks visit.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-01-28

Don't forget that Geo. ii. Bates at
his Music and Jewelry Store has a
irst-class workman and guarantees
satisfaction on all repair work.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-01-28
Grand Excursion to Cali ornia.

There will be a grand excursion to
California by way of Chicago, Cairo,
New Orleans, san Antonio and FL
PasO-Pullman sleepers the entire
distance-to leave st. Paul and Min
neapolis, via the Royal Route, Monday
evening, Feb. 10. Leaves Chicago,
via the Illinois Central Railroad,
Tuesday evening, Feb. Is, and arrives
at New Orleans Thursday morning,
Feb. Is, giving four days to visit the
Exposition. Leaves New Orleans, via
Sunset Route and Southern Pacific
Railroad, Sunday evening, Feb. q,
arrives at san Antonio Monday even
ING, FL PasO Wednesday morning, and
at Los Angeles Thursday noon, Feb.
25. You can stop at this pace and
continue the journey to San Francisco
at pleasure, or the entire six months
can be spent at Los Angeles. Fare
for round trip tickets, good Tor SIX
months. from st. Paul and Mlnneapo-
lis to Los Angeles or San Francisco
and return, $4,000. Sleeping car
extra. Distance, st. Paul to Los An
geles. 1883 miles; to san Francisco,
3. $50 miles. For further information
aud sleeping car accommodations
secured in advance, call on the agents,
C. III. Petsch, No. $50 East Third St.,
It. Paul, and W. b. Wheeler, No. Is
Nicollet House Block, Minneapolis. or
address I. W. Teasdale, General
Passenger Agent, st. Paul.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-01-28

Does it really pay to scOur up those
old-fashioncd knives and forks when
you can buy set OF silver ones FOR
So 50 at the Music Store!
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-01-28

The First National Bank of Lake
City will resume business and pay
dollar for dollar.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-01-28

The Prescott Ariel reports that
track-laying on the Burlington &
Northern was to begin at st. Paul
this week.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-01-28

Those who are hauling ties by the
load find it hard work to keep in the
road.
Ii. Jorgeson's team had lively run
away last week; no damage done.
q. Jones' mill is crowded with
grain to grind, and he runs day and
night, he is so far behind.
Sch. Richert wants TO trade his team
of bays for one little heavier.
Some days since a load of wood
owned by Jas. A. Glendenning was
stolen at night from where it stood
near Martin Towey's clearing. The
person is suspected, and he should
bring back the wood Immediately or
settle.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-01-28

Why not throw away those steel
knives and forks! You can get a good
set silver plated for $3.50 at the Music
Store.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-01-28
CLOVER

And Timothy Seed wanted by Johnson
Brothers, River Falls. The highest
market price paid.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-01-28

Regular meeting of Pioneer Hook
and Ladder Company next Monday
evening, February lSt, at 1870 o'clock.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-01-28

WANTED.-A girl to do general
homework. Apply to Mrs. j. ID.
Putnam, River Falls. 39-3t
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-01-28

J. II. Lord started last Monday
morning on prospecting tour to
Oregon and Washington Territory.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-01-28
v oOI For Sale!

A lot of No. dry maple and Oak
cord wood for sale about 10 miles
from River Falls. Inquire at our
store. JOHNSON & ELERTS0N.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-01-28
mi II

can work all the tiLee or III spare tine only.
The work l. universally Gdapted 10 both sexes,
Young and old You cara easily earn from %
csnts To - every evening. lnal al VINO WORK
may test the business, wemake this uuparallel-
ed offer; to ell who arenot well satisfied we VIII
send 1 10 pay for the trouble Of writing as.
Full particulars, directions ETC., sent free For
tunes will be made by those who give their
whole time TO the work Great success absO-
lutely sure Don't delay. Start now. Address
sTIEsToN & Co., Portland, Maine
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-01-28

Peterson's Magazine for February
opens with beautiful steel engraving,
after the celebrated picture of Gin
derella." by the great artist, Sir John
Millais. Then there is mammoth
colored steel fashion-plate; a double
size colored pattern in embroidery,
from the Ant School; two other full
page engravings, and about hty
smaller woodeuts. Such a wealth OF
illustration is unexampled. As we
have often said, every lady should
take this magazine: Tor it is alike
refined and useful; and the price, two
dollars a year, places it within the
reach of all. To clubs the terms are
even lower. Now is the time to get
up clubs. Specimens are sent gratis.
if written for so that there may be no
deception. Address Charles j. Peter
son. 500 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia,
Pa.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-01-28

1t is reported that the Rock Elm
Insurance Company has closed up its
affairs and retired from business.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-01-28

Edsall Bros, Druggists, tell of a
remarkable cure effected by Acker's
Blood Elixir: A gentleman was lit
orally covered with sores, brought on
by neglecting his system; ulcers or
boils came out all over him, but a
thorough course of Acker's Blood
Elixir cured him. They also say that
they will warrant this as being the
best blood medicine that can be
bought. 1t is always certain to cure
Syphilis in its worst form. 1t is
positively guaranteed.
Musical Instruments at great sac
rifce. ViOlins, AccordiOns, Strings,
Mouth Organs,--all kinds of instru-
ments at lowest prices. Geo. il.
Bates, River Falls.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-01-28
PREMIUMS FOR CLUBS.

PREMIUMS FOR CLUBS.
For three subscriptions at 75c each, an extra copy
Of each paper free. For SIX subscriptions, WOOD
Paragraph Fountain Pen For twenty-five sub
scriptious pair Of best nickle-psted roller or Ice
skates For fifty subscriptions choice OF any one Of
the following articles: Good breech-losding snot
I'm, a handsome violin, lady's solid silver watch
ut's solid hunting-case silver watch. Websters
.abridged dictionary beautiful music bo1-four
tunes. Send money with orders and write names
and address plainly. Address sli COMMUNICATIONS 70
CHANTLER d NICoLS, Pubs
81. PAUL. MIN.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-01-28
Lands for Sale.

London society has decided that the
Christmas card "must go.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-01-28

{. W. Brown, of Ellsworth, was in
the city last Saturday and paid his
respects to the JOURNAL office.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-01-28

You can during the next Thirty
Days buy Organs for less money than
you ever dreamed of. Five different
styles. Cali and see them at the Music
Store Of Geo. IL. Bates, River Falls,
Wisconsin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-01-28


romt e first hour. The broad road to fortune
open before the workers, absolutely sure. Al
nee address, TRUE & Co., August Maine
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-01-28
FOUR MONTHS FOR 10 CENTS.
TIE ST. PAUL HERALD
And the weekly Detroit Free Press

VIII be sent TO any address for YoUR MONTHS OK
TRIAL on receipt Of zoe. By q recent arrangements
with the publishers Of the FREE PRESS We are en-
ahied TO make the above offer FOR limited time on
~ We desire TO introduce the HERALD into thous-
ands OF homes where Il Is not now taken. II read
for s few weeks the paTer viii commend Itself. The
two papers combined VII afford SIXTEEN PAGES
OF THE CHOICEST LITERATURE
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-01-28
LOCAL AND MISCELLANEOUS.

Supt. Murphy is in the city to-day.
Progressive euchre has struck Es-
dale.
Miss Addie Scales who has been sick
is on duty again.
W. II. Wood has a young Durham
bull for sale cheap. 2w
John Moser has been appointed
postmaster at Plum City.
Jay Rogers won the race at the
Roller Rink last Saturday night.
James Cunningham. of Fl Paso. gave
US a call while in the city to-day.
Justin Freeman and family have
returned to their home in Dakota.
For sale cheap. good teams. Terms,
cash OF time. Enquire of J. X. Dorian
at Central Hotel.
The st. Paul Ice Palace opening will
take place next Monday, which will be
a gala day for that city.
The kinnickinnic Dramatic Club
will entertain the Pleasant Valley
people tomorrow evening.
F.B. Bracket now offers his resi-
dence for sale or rent. II you wish to
buy or lease give him a call.
A correspondent of the Ellsworth
Herald advocates the erection by the
county of a new Poor House.
Sam Lauder, OF Abel, Iowa, has been
in the city this week and gave the
JOURNAL Office call Tuesday.
{. W. Brown, of Ellsworth, was in
the city last Saturday and paid his
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-01-28

Sam Lauder, OF Abel, Iowa, has been
in the city this week and gave the
JOURNAL Office a call Tuesday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-01-28

The last of the frequent changes in
the Office Of postmaster at Rock Elm
makes ). J. Fox postmaster. The office
will now probably take a rest till
Cleveland's successor is inaugurated.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-01-28
Meat Market
DAVID BURNETT, Proprietor.
ALL KINDS OF FRESH AMP SALT
MEATS CONSTANTLY
ON HAND.
o.
~ Full Line of Vegetables. 90
PRATT's OLD STAND, RIVER FALLS
Peter GiIbertSOn,
PAINTER,
RIVER FILLS, HIS.
DOES ALL KINDS OF
PAINTING, PAPERING AND CAL
GINNING.

Granting and Decorating a Speciality.
Leave orders al Edsall Bros. Drug Store.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-01-28

Tor the working class. send
no cents for postage, and we
viii mail you free, a royals
valuable box Of sample good
that viii put you in the way
|Of making more money in n
few days than you ever
thought possible IN any busi-
ness. CAPITAL H0t required.
VIC 4rfEf Govt won 4nu Fgu
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-01-28

A correspondent of the Ellsworth
Herald advocates the erection by the
county of a new Poor House.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-01-28
RIVER FALLS j JOURNAL.
RIVER FALLS. WIS. JAN. Is. 1885.

Entered at the Dostofsee In RivsrFaHs as Sc e0Ha-
class N after.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-01-28

Km-u rm send 10 cents
PRZE 4: I. !. D. ].
hht III for postage, andre
n Hill ceive free, costly
AHH box Of goods
IN NH which will help
- FHE YOU to more money
HWkE Alright away than
k1 k@ hanythiug else in
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-01-28

F. B. Bracket now offers his resi-
dence for sale or rent. If you wish to
buy or lease give him call.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-01-28

The kinnickinnic Dramatic Club
will entertain the Pleasant Valley
people tomorrow evening.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-01-28

The st. Paul Ice Palace opening will
take place next Monday, which will be
a gala day for that city.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-01-28

A timber tract of 20 acres. containing bass
wood, maple, rock elm and oak, in the town Vi
northwest quarter Of section H. town 70 north
range Is west.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-01-28

A timber tract Of 20 acres in the town Of Gil
man, being the southeast quarter Of the north
west quarter Of section 9, town p north Of range
10 west.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-01-28

The south half of the southeast quarter Of
the southeast quarter Of section 10, township q
range Is.
New-York tribune., 1886-01-22
THE ASSEMBLY BALL AT DELMONICOS.

The second Ladies' Assembly Bal took place
last evening at Demonco's and was attended by 40
guests who danced from IL until O'Clock in the large
ballroom. Tue floor newly polished and the flora
decorations by Lee though simple. were extremely ef-
fectve The music balcony whore Lander's orchestra
played for the dancing, was ornamented with palm
and ferns and this bed of green we're placed
placques of all TIE spring flowers now growing In the
lighthouses in the centre wss diamond shield OF red
and yellow tulips coondelons and marigolds hahked by
crescents Of scarlet tulips Other paeques ana long
panels parrot tulips yellow ana red were placed on
supports The opaiescent globes and electric lights
were used producing fine effect on the flowers and
costumes the large parlors the guess were received
by Mrs Francis r. Rves Mrs. John Jacob Astor Mrs j.
G.. Heckscher and Mrs Charles A. Post.
The ball opened at O'clock and general dancing was
enjoyed until midnight, when supper was served In the
restaurant down stairs At l:30 a. m the coiiou was
danced by a hundred couples, Charles Russell Hone
eading The dresses worn by the young girls were gen
orally of tue silk in delicate tint, caught with
garlands flowers clusters of feathers and made with
pointed bodces cut in the English GGeolete fashion
Many bouquets OF pink roses lilies OF tue valley white
hyacinths orchids and jonqulls were carried but few
even among the debutantes, carried more than one.
Trained gowns OF satin and rich brocade were worn by
the malrons present, and Mrs. Astor, Mrs NJ o. Rob
erts, Mrs Maturin Livingston and Mira William scher
merhorn their diamonds 49,
Among those present were MT ana Mrs W w. & Astor.
MIR. and Mrs j. Coleman Dray ton; ar ana Mrs.; Ogden
Mr and Mrs. Pierre Loriliard. Mr. ard Mrs August Bel
mont. Nh. aud Mrs. George Peabody "etmore MRS Hl'
land Mr. aud Mrs j. f. d. Lauier Mrs Srhlenehp, MISS
echiefelin the Misses Heckscher. Mr. ana Mrs sidney
Webster Mrs William Butler-Duncan. Mrs. John Mill
turn Miss susie Minturn. Mr. and Mrs. George Henry
Warren, IT,, Mrs. Philip Schuyler. MIS- Alexander Van
Rensseaer Miss Lulu Van Rensselaer, Miss Ruth Law
renee Mrs. George 5. BowdOin Miss BOwdOin Mrs. j.
@. X. Duer Miss Caroline Duer, Mr. and Ars trederlck
Gerry. Mrs GriswOh Gray Mrs Robert winthrop, Miss
Kltte Winthrop Egerton winthrop Miss Charlotte Win
tbrop, Mr.. and Mrs. James Brown Potter. WARD Meal
lister Miss Louise McAllister Mrs X il. MnturD. Miss
Edith Minturn Miss Lena Post, Judge and Mrs. Brady.
bliss Brady. the Misses Elliott Duncan Elliott, Thomas
Howard Mr.. and Mrs. Walker Breeze Smith, Lspenard
Stewart brOCkbOlst Cutting, Reginald Rlves ii. lie
Grand Cannon. Creighton Webb aud j. d. Livingston.
New-York tribune., 1886-01-22
ABSENT FROM THE CAUCUS.

sFyrS REPuBucAN SENATORS NOT PRESENT TO
VOTE on THE GovEkNuR's NoMINATIoNs.
ALBANY, Jan. 21 (SpeciaD. "A caucus was held
By Republican Senators this afternoon in the senate
Chamber decide upon the steps to bc taken when the
Governors nominations come TO be considered. The
most notorious of these nominations Is that Of G. II
Sterling Port Warden In place OF William H. Leay-
craft Beside this there arc nominations Tor trustees OF
asyluus OF Health Comm ssiOners and OF Commissary
General Only thirteen OF the twenty Republi-
can Senators attended tho caucus The alb
ssntees were Senators Rancs, Nedder, Barager
Marvin, Low. Coggeshan and Fassctt on Tuesday
evening Senator Fassett gave dinner TO the other SIX
Senators who had voted with him for senator Low Tor
President pro tenn OF the Senate Az this dinner per-
haps an agreement reached not TO attond tho cau
Gus to-day The absent Republican Senators are keeny
interested in tho fate OF Health Officer Smith, OF New
York and Of Quarantine Commissioners Pstt aud
Nichols whose Of Office expired several years ago
They would like to persuade thoir thirteen Republican
associates to protect Health officer Smith aud Quaran-
tine Commissioners Patt and Nichols in their offices II
Governor Hill should nominate any successors to Messrs
Smith Patt and Nichols In other words they desire the
thirteen other Republican Senators 10 vote with
them and reject the nominations. The thirteen
Senators who attended the caucus we're MCMILLAN,
Walker Pitts, Hendricks Sloan. Knapp Kellogg, Com
stock. IIoysradt. Connelly, North drsw9d ana smith
They elected Mr. Connolly chairman and Mr. Mcmillan
secretary 1t was decided by unanimous vote TO re-
Ieot nomination OF George H. storng Tor fort war
den This decision approved also by the seven sena-
tors who remained out or the caucus. III 10 proDapIe
thai Sterling will he rejected tomorrow by tho vote OF
every Republican Senator. The following resolution was
adopted by a unanimous vote:
Rssolred-That all appointments made or hereafter
to bo made by the Governor ny ana
senae excepting nOtares public, shall not be acted on
by the senate to confirmation or rejection until SUCH
appoint ments shall be respectively made matter OF
con nsideration In caucus OF the kepnDllcnn
Senators and the action of majority OF all the epub-
lIonn Senators shall control as to the disposition or
action taken with reference to such appointments
and each thereof. -. -.
No decision reached the otherafter nominations
OF the Governor favorable consideration was gwen
70 the nomination OF DIR. Mlbank for Health Commis
sIoner Other nominations were debated but no action
was taken on IL also decided TO call caucus
of the Republican members OF the Leg stature, to he held
on Wednesday for the purpose OF selecting candidate
for Regent OF University. Senators Sloan, i0yradt
and Mcmillan appointed committee to learn the
cause of the absence OF tho other Republican Senators
tho caucus
New-York tribune., 1886-01-22
AXNcAL rESrIEAL OF rHR IrALLAN ScHOo1.

The smiling faces of nearly seven hundred
italian children shpne around superintendent Cerquas
platform the Italian School, No. I56 Leonard-st last
evening" when the hour arrived for the opening OF the
thrtieth annual festival The school In under the
auspices OF the Childrens Aid Society," and an elaborate
programme had arranged for the evenings enter
tanment. Songs and hymns In English and Italian were
sung by the whole school. and several solos by the
officers of school short addresses made
children by the Rev. Dr. w. T. Huntington. Commander
G.. r. RaO Consu General OF Italy. and Judge Hooper
C. Van Worst. the close of the exercises each child
presented with bag OF candies, and other
delcscies COnforters shoes, mittens and other
useful articles were presented to the older ones
Scroll-saw work, small paintings. needlework and
various specimens of patchwork were exhibited IN
small for the inspection OF Wis
itors They the work of the children for the last
year Many OF these bought by tiers to the
school every year. and large prices paid for
OF them last night
New-York tribune., 1886-01-22
All notices Of ma
and address.
DIED.

BTgRNsnIn Brooklyn on Thursday January a. after
Ages uns ase So ears II montb. and 10 days ""'
GFeene sye on SATURDAY evening" January S az ocSE
Jan1srg 20 at 5s West 2oh's OF pn'u
Internent at Great uiDgtOn, Mass.
DoDDAt Bloomfield. NewJersey. January a. 1885, Frank.
Funeral saturday ga: al o'clock from the
dence Of his father, Thomas Z. Doii
The relatives and friends Of tho family are nvtsd to meet a,
his late residence. 7zJ sprucsst. Philadelphia, Seventh
p day ,i, S,sturdayl at = D. m
GAUTI ER-n wednesday evening at his residence Thomas
B. Gaute son Of Dr. j. H. and NJ 1. Gautier IN the Both
Relatives and friends Of the family are invited to attend The
Please omit flowers.
Notice Of funeral hereafter.
HAM-At VerbanS on Monday January IL. MIA Mary
Ham widow OF the late Jonathan Haw In the 70tn year
Funeral from residence Friday January 81 inst.
Relatives friends invited attend without further
notice
HAn BaTo nFSOf S wSeS o Dsa ~ n Ann
Funeral from her ate residence l3y Keapst Brooklyn L.
Kindly omit flowers
LEE suddenly. a. scuth Orange y T. January ls David
Funeral on THURSDAY at ths south orange PresSytsraa
Please omit flowers.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. on the goth iDst George H.. son Of
Christian and Adeline Metzgar "a, -.
OF
saturday 23d INST. At M.
Relatives aud friends invited.
SEE-Enered into rest Wednesday morning. January 20.
1888 Iarryt)wn, Elizabeth See daughter Of the ia.s
Isaac
Funeral services the south Reformed Church Friday
I'd inst, at l;3O D.
VAN WINkLE- Suddenly. at Garfield NJ J., TUESDAY.
January 49, 1856. Daniel Van WinE aged 80 years 10
months.
and friends respectfully invited to atten the
at the First Reformed Church Passaic,
N L. SUNDAY, Janu lry -, at 2:3O y.
Train leaves Chamber s-St., New-YorK, at las p M
UNDERHILL-sudaenl Wednesday. 10th inst. Mary r.,
widow of Abraham ;. UnderbL
invited 10 attend the funeral Fatur
day SD inst at 10 o'clock from her las residence.
6SdSt
Please omit flowers
New-York tribune., 1886-01-22
OBI1 UARY.
MRS. LAURENCE OLTPHANT.

Mrs Laurence Oliphant, age forty-two years,
who died London yesterday tho wife of Laurence
Oliphant. the English OF affairs and author. well
known In the literary circles OF NewYork. She was
educated In Florence. and after reaching woman
hood was married to Mr.. Oliphant He soon aferward
Joined gious OF Perfoetonsts Of which Mrs.
Oiiphant also became member. In 1868 this sect,
under the leadership OF Thomas l. Harris formed set
tlement town OF Portland In Chautauqua County
near Lake Eric The sternest simplicity and most abso
Lutte discipline rulod tho settlement and though Mrs.
Olipbant was most delicate and refined woman both
by and education, she took her part In all the
hardrhps and mcna duties OF the community, her hus
baud, while, moving back and forth between this
country aud England.
lie is u brilliant writer OF sketches and one
OF the leading characters Of his novels
AHiora PeLo pOrtrays the leading traits Of
his wIte There a special fitness In this circum-
stance a. the title OF he work means, seek higher
things" After living few years In Portland. Mrs
Ophant was SENT under orders from tho head OF her
sect California She lived there rough portion
OF tile country utterly without servants and performing
the seveIest laborA Thence she returned 10 London
her she died