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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-01-03

in that other lald.
What do you mean?" | asked.
well. he was a good-hearted COM
panion, but a terrible hard master on
his servants. He had his own way of
managing them. Some of Us believe
in kicks and cuffs. backed up with
good big oaths. but Tom pulled their
ears for them 1t was not week be-
fore his death that saw him pull the
right ear OF his groom until blood
flowed from the torn flesh. "
Iput two and two together a quick
rs a flash Of lightning. and half an
hour later was with the chief of pO-
lice Il had puzzled every body 70
understand why the assassin had sliced
of and carried away the right ear in
each ease. Here was a solution of the
mystery The groom had gone into
other service, but was easily located
and arrested. He was caring for the
horses Of an officer. and in his box in
the stable was found his knife and the
four bloody ears. He was bold, gamy
fellow. and he boosted Of his bloody
deeds. He said:
Il killed my master because he pulled
my ear After killing him | wanted -
kill others. had set the number at
twenty. ! am your prisoner Do with
me as you like The four Euglishmen
! have killed were worth TO you four
thousand such lives a. mine. | am
ready TO die"
He was executed in public, aud died
cursing the whole English race. How
do you suppose the reward was divid-
ed? II any body furnished the clew l
did. but the money was divided be
tween the chief of police. who caused
the arrest, and the officer who told me
about the ear-puIling. They were big
hearted enough TO offer me twenty-five
pounds each. but / respectfully do
olinad the charitv.-N L. SEa
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-15
Monday, April Is, 1889.
CIDER IN MAssACHUSErTs.

C1DNA HIN MI MASSACHU USE ITS. They are having great time over cider in Massachusetts. By the present law, cider, whether newly made and containing not a trace of alcohol, or fermented, is included bv name among intoxicating liquors, and its sale is therefore forbidden without license But an extraordinary exception in favor of cider makers is made. to the effect that the general prohibition of sales of intoxicating liouor shall not apply to sales of cider by the mak. CTS thereof, not to be drunk on the premises. Some of the advocates of constitutional pro hibition have procured legal opinion, to the effect that, if the pending amendment should be adopted, the sale of cider would be more free from legal restraint than it is now, be- cause the phrase Intoxicating liquor" in the amendment would have it's ordinary and usual meaning, including only liquors which are in fact Intoxicating, therefore it has ac- quired by fermentation intoxicating proper ties; that legislative definition could not give to the words of the constitution any other than their usual and proper meaning, and therefore the sale of cider, bsfore fermenta- tion, as beverage could not be forbidden by law if the amendment should be adopted, nor in that case could the sale of fermented cider for any other purpose than that of beverage be forbidden by law.
 Of course the prohibitionists want com- plete prohibition. That they may get it, even by the proposed amendment, is indicat- ed by the opinion of such eminent lawyers as E. R. Hoar, William G. Russell and Charles Theodore Russell, who say:
 By the proposed amendment ssthe manu- facture and sale of intoxicating liquors to be used as beverage are prohibifed;" and it is provided that "the general court shall en- act suitable legislation to enforce the provi- sions of this article.
 Until such further legislation is enacted the sale by the maker of cider not to be drunk on the premises is not subjected to any penalty, because no act now in force provides one.
 But, assuming that cider is in it's own na- ture an intoxicating liquor. or that in ths constitutional amendment the term ''intoxi- eating liquors"i is to be construed by or in ac- cordance with the legislative statute defini- ton as above quoted, the manufacture and sale Of cider to be used as beverage would become, in our opinion, illegal by the mere future legislation.
 It follows that contracts for such sale. which, uuder existing laws are legal and valid, would become void and incapable of enforcement by reason of such illegality.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-15
Famous Cafes of the Paris Boulevard.

ITheodore Ch1id Tn HarperS Magazine for April.
 The real bou1evard-the boulevard-is a
 short stretch bounded at one end by the
 Madeleine and st the other by the Rue
 Montmartre, and the center and quintes.
 seuce of it Is the Cafe Tortoni The history
 of Tor;oni is the history of the boulevard,
 and of that superior kind of Bohemian who
 bears the generic name of boulevardier
 Under the first empire the wits assembled
 there to comment upon the bulletins of the Grand Army, or to critieise the last tragedy
 of Luce de Lancival In the little room at the back Talleyrand was wont to sit, and through the window watch the gay move msnt of the Boulevard de Gand, which we
 now call the Boulevard des Itaiens Later, M. Thiers, aged thirty, elegant ambitious and determined to succeed, used to ride up to Tortonis on white horse, stay iuss long enough to eat ice, and then quick to the saddle again and en route for fortune. Throughout the Restoration and the second empire Tortoni's was center of fashion, wit and elegance, and the little cafe at the cor ner of ths Rue Taitbout still remains, monument, an institution, tradition, the sanctum of the chroniqueurs of the Parlslan newspapers of the Figaro type, the head quarters of the wits, the gossips and the l scanda -mongers of the capital. At the Cafe l Americain novelsts, poets, other chronique- nrs. literary men and painters indulge regu- ! larly in s:aperitife, cigarettes and piquant l talk. At the Cafe Riche the fuanciers end stock brokers outnumber the literary men who used to predominate in former days when Offenbach, Clement Laurier, Wolff. About and Saint Victor were the habituas of | a particular round table. On the other side
 of the Boulevard the Cafe du Helder is the
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-15
MING, APRIL l5, 1889.
LITTLE.

It was a little girl of five who makes the discovery that the shad is poreupine turned inside out.-Boston transcript.
 It is when 8 man is crushed that he shows his strength. The same may be said of the over-ripe egg.-Yonkers Statesman.
 If, as we are told, the devil trembles when he sees the weakest saint upon his sneeze. Beeizebub must be having an awful time of it just nOw.-Life.
 General Boulanger may now be looked up- on with great propriety as the most distin- Ruished member of the Extreme Left D. New York Commercial Advertiser.
 Bismarck is reported to have said that Voltsire and Ward McAllister have done more than any other two men towards the advancement of human thought.-Life.
 An Indiana judge has decided that tray- eller can have his rules and regulations as we'll as hotel, and that where they conflict his rights are equal.-Detroit Free Press.
 De Hobnob (of Boston)-'T wonder if the west will ever equal the east in cultivation, anyway" Higgins (of Omaha)-"Dang it, man. we cultivate one hundred acres to your one now."-BurliDgton Free Press.
 Teacher-s'It seems you are never able to answer any of my questions. How is this, my little boya" Little Johnnie-ssIf knew the things you asked me, ma'am, dad would Tt go to the trouble of sending me here.- Harper -Bazaf. + ~ --- ---%-'S----a'-1
 Dr. Physick-Your blood appears to be little out of order, madam I will send you something which will purify it.
 Mrs. Murray Hill Gndignantly)-Purify my blood, sir! Are you not aware that am one of the Four Hundreda-Town Topics.
 Touohing.-Kirby Stone-sI've just wit messed very affecting street incident, Lott" Job Lott-"What was its" Kirby Stone 1oIy Ir;r, on West street, and both had such severe colds they couldn't speak a loud word'' Puck.
 About this time Mrs. A. visits the premises just vacated by Mrs. B. and Mrs. B. looks over the house from which Mrs. A. has just removed; and each goes home in 8 glow of joyful excitement to tell what dirty house she saw, and to say she can't see how people can, etc.-Boston Transcript
 "And now, children, ]" said the superintend- ent, benignantly, "are there any questions you would like to ask before we leave this lessona" "How long did it take you to get all the pigs in the pen the first time you tried?' inquired the sweet little girl on the front seat.-Chicago Tribune.
 Mrs. Gadd-That new family next door to you must be purity well off; they've got pianer.
 Mrs. Gabb-Husb! They don't own it. It's rented
 ''How dye knowa"
 By the way they bang on it."-Phlladel- phia Record.
 '.I say" said Berkey to his wife yesterday at dinner, s'you didn't say anything to any one about what was telling you the night before last, did yous That's secret" "A secret! why didn't know it was a secret" she replied, regretfully. sWell, did you tell ita I want to know" "Why, no, I never thought of it since. I didn't know it was a secret n-Boston Globe
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-15
Lace COunter---Cham bray
 EY a upn hup ns Qrs

 A startler to the mercantile world. This can be truthfully applied to those who have the goods in stock. We have purchased and sold many bargains, but never have we had the good fortune of placing before you values of such enormous merit.
 Direct from St. Gall, through New York agents, we have bought 284 pieces Zephyr Chambray Flounces, 45 inches wide and 36 inch work. These come in various colorings and are the correct thing for house dresses. We have divided the lot into prices, viz:
 39c yard, 100 pieces 45 inch Zephyr Chsmbray Hamburg Flounces, needle work 36 inches deep, colors pink and blue. You will appreciate this bargain when we posi- lively assert the lowest price ever asked for this quality was S1 a yard.
 49c yard, 100 pieces 45 inch Zephyr Chambray Hamburg Flounces, needle work 36 inches deep, in pink and blue: never sold under 1.25 yard by any house in America.
 59c yard s4 pieces 45 inch wide Zephyr Chambray Hamburg Flounces, fine needle light blue and light brown. This quality sold previously at $1.5O. The above three bargains are beyond comparison.
 Black Chantilly and Guipure Flounces and Nets from 79c to $2.98. Our values are simply phenomenal. Black Cha1ltilly Lace Flouncing, marquise finish, $1. 59, worth $2.
 ParasOIs.
 gorgeous 01sply on Monday morning, new fresh goods, that will please and astonish those who look elsewhere. Parasols this year have departed 80 much in style from previous seasons that anything short of 48 inch handles are considered particularly an- cient. The following Easter offerings are below all quotations:
 300 20 inch fancy Parasols with paragon frames, selected sticks; Easter price $1.25 each.
 250 20 inch fancy Parasols with paragon frames, long handles, fine quality, at $1. 69 each; cheap at $2.25.
 150 20 inch extra quality fancy Parasols, 20 different styles, all imported handles; price s1.SS, worth $2.50.
 Hosiery Counter Bargains. 1215c for Misses Ribbed Vests, all sizes, cheap st 25c.
 25c each for Ladies' genuine imported Swiss Vests, all sizes, usually sold at soc.
 3715c to S9c, Ladies' Fancy Hose; every pair bought specially for Easter and offered by us st very low prices.
 Gents Furnishings.
 15c psir, Gents full regular made Fancy Half Hose, marked down from 25c for Easter.
 35c for Gents Grey Merino Shirts and Drawers; marked down from 50c
 50e for Gents B.lbrigGan Underwear, fin ished superbly and equal to anything sold elsewhere at 75c.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-15
mtsIellaueuds.
FIRE MARSHAL'S NOTICE.
HEADQUARTERS NEW HAVEN FIRE DEPARTMENT,

OFFICE No. Is. CITY HALL,
 NEW HAVEN, CONN.,, April II. 1889. Y WOULD respectfully call the attention of all 4 persons to the following section of the city or dinances concerning bonfires:
 Sec. 54, page 56-"No bonfire shall be kindled in any street public park within the district of said city nor in any part of said city within one hundred feet of any building, except in gardens nor in any garden within twenty-five feet of any building, nor in any garden except between sunrise and two o'clock in the afternoon
 Every person who shall kndle or assist in kin. ding, bonfire, contrary to the foregoing provi- sions, or aid in suppying any fuel or combuStibes to such bonfire, shall forfeit and pay penalty of five dollars for every such offense' al2 St
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-15

the direction whence 1t comes.
 The Michigan house of representatives has distinguished itself by passing 8 bill pro- hibiting the sale, manufacture, keeping or giving away of cigarettes or any imitation thereof composed in part of tobacco or nar- cotic drug, within the limits of the State. Rice paper or any paper designed for cigar cite wrappers is also placed under ban.
 The Supreme court of Nebraska has de- cided that a note given to cover a ''wheat margin" where there is no intention to pur- chase the grain, is a wagering contract, and therefore incapable of collection at law. Furthermore, the court holds that, though the forms of law may be complied with in such note it is the duty or the courts to go behind the contract and ascertain it's true character, when any suit for recovery is be- gun.
 It is expected that plan will be preached in the next congress for the formation of a new State out of Graham and Cochise coun- ties in Arizona and the southern counties of New Mexico. This region ia chiefly occu- pied by white settlers and is rich in mining and agricultural resources. The people of Ell Paso and vicinity, at the extreme western point of Texas, would like to join the new State their interests would lie in that di- rection
 MT. Langdon-Dsvies, English electric elan, thinks he utilize what he calls phonoporic energy. He gives this name to that something which passes. by what is known as induction, from one wire to an- other. in spite of ordinary insulation. He has devised an instrument which can be ap- piled to all telegraph wires, and by means of which messages can be sent and received by phonoporio energy simultaneously with the reception and dispatch of messages by the ordinary electric current, one sersice in no way interfering with the other. That is, the service by 8 single wire under the ordinary 1 method can be doubled by the use of the phonopore, or if duplex instruments are used | the service can be quadruplexed by the phonopore. If the service is already quad- 1 ruplexed-that is, having four instruments to single wire-eight distinct and separate services are possible by the use of phonoporie energy, and this in each case at small ex. pense. This discovery is of great interest apart from the results already attained, fo, the reason that it may be found possible later on to still further separate phonoporis from electric energy and utilize it for pur. poses for which the ordinary electric enere, does not give altogether satisfactory re suits.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-15
Now for ParasoIs.

We have made our selections from the best manufacturers and can show all styles, shapes and oolors from 50c to $11.50 each. If you want a stylish, low priced Parasol examine our Special Drives at 9Sc, $1.25, $1.50, $1.75, $1.S9, $1.98. $2.25 and $2. 50 each.
 We make a speciality of Carriage Shades and Misses Parasols
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-15
EDlTOREAL NOTES.

A New York woman is suing for a divorce, and one of her complaints is that her hus- band devotes too much time to his toilet,
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-15

At recent meeting of the National Ac- climatation society in Paris M Deeroix stated that there were in the Department of the Seine one hundred thirty-two butch- ers' shops for horse, flesh, supplying cheap, wholesome, and nutritious food to the work ing population, which had learned to appre- ciate its value.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-15
Paine's Celery ComDound

combines true nerve tonic and strengthening qualities, reV1vtng the energies and spirits.
 ':I have been troubled for some years with a complication of difficulties. After trying va r1ouS remedies, and not finding relief, 1 tried full bottle the long troublesome symptoms be- gan to subside, and can truly say now, that feel like new man. Digestion has improved, and have gained ten pounds in weight since have commenced taking the Compound"
 HONEsfUS STEARNS, Felchville, Vt.
 S1.00. Six for $500. At Druggists.
 WELLS. RICHARDSON & Co.,, Burlington, Vt.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-15
Jewelry Department.

We have just received large invoices of all the new things in Pins, Bracelets, Hair Or- naments, Ear Drops, Fobs, Sleeve Buttons, Glove Buttoners, etc. Choice styles at 25c. Special bargains in Children's Solid Gold Finger Rings at 22c. Also Solid Gold Ladies' Finger Rings at 4Se.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-15

Now that the legislature has had it's good time why cannot it do little worki A. this rate 1t will be in session on the fourth of July.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-15
Fast Black Sateens.

As last year, we gre so'e agents for the famous "Black Sateens." This cloth can be procured from others in the inferior grades called ''seconds," ," which we do not control: but the best goods in black can only be bought of us. Every yard is warranted per feet and not to smut or turn color in any way; if so, money will be cheerfully refund ed.
 48c yard for best quality French Chal- lies; sold always at more money.
 75c yard for 46 inch all wool Henrietta Cloth; previous price $1.
 Silks.
 39c and 55c for all Silk Colored Pushes; this grade was never sold under 6215c, 75c. 59c for all Silk Black Surah; same as sold in this city at 75c.
 S9c for 24 inch all Silk Black Surah; this is a magnificent grade and cheap at $1.25. $1 and s1 25, we show grades of Black Gros Grain, Black Sa in, Luxor, Black Rha- dame and Black Faille Franchise.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-15

A new invention to prevent collisions at sea, consisting of small plate fixed at the side of the weasel, has been very success fully tried on the Thames. Electricity is the active agent. The approach of another vessel within two miles causes bell to sound, and an indicating arrow shows the the direction whence it comes.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-15

Our line of Handkerchiefs is very attract i've. Special and Exclusive styles at 121Sc, 17o and 25c each. Look at our new 5c HAadkerchiefs.
 Our own importation of Kid Gloves in all the New Shades, such as Orient, Copper, Chandron and Reseda, from S9c to $2. 10 per pair.
 New Colors and Embroidery in our but ton Gloves at 7oc, which are so Deservedly Popular. We would suggest that for daughter or sister about to graduate nothing is more acceptable than pair of Kid Gloves or 0 fine Embroidered Handkerchief.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-15
Dress Goods.

Special purchase of Sideband Dress Goods, Robes and other novelties for Easter holidays
 TWO WONDERFUL BARGAINS.
 $6.25 for 10 yards Sideband Dress Goods, light and dark effects; never until now sold under S71sc 8 yard, which would make price of 10 yards $8.75.
 $6 99 for 10 yards 46 inch Sidebaud Dress Goods, the very latest colors. This cloth is marvel at the price, positively sold at $1, which would make same number of yards coat S10
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-15
Cloak Department.

Our sales in this department surprise us. Just received large invoice of Jackets at $S.75, $3.95, $49S, $5, $5.50, SC, $7.50, $10 and $12.50.
 Also Wraps st $5, $7.5O, $1O, s12. 50 and upwards.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-15
RIB BON S.

In this department we are always busy. This week you want to examine our new Sash Ribbons in all the Latest Colorings. We offer @ novelty in 15 inch Sashes at $1.25 per yard. Special bargains in Fancy Rib- bons at 29c; regular price is soc.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-15

Rurnett's Extracts. NKYM have cold no other for more than . third of WV century mali E. F. HALL @ BON
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-15
MCINTYRE, NIGlIRI & O.. EASTER OFFERINGS. BUY FROM US AND SAVE THE ADVANCE
 You Will Surely Have to Pay Elsewhere. Comparison Is What We Desire.
Cloak Room Offerings.

The underneath values are without doubt the greatest bargains revealed so far this season in Jackets.
 $1.99. We offer 25 Spring Jackets, perfect 1t guaranteed; never until now sold under $5 to $S.
 Special purchase of 90 Beaded Jet Wraps By comparing you will be astonished at the low prices.
 $3.9S for Ladies' Beaded Jet Wraps; this is certainly bargain. No house can show equal value under $6.
 S6 up to $15. Ladies' "Directoire style" Jaekets; every Jacket bargain.
 $5. Ladies' Black Corkscrew Jackets, both hobby and cheap.
 Ladies' Cloth Jackets and Black Wraps. in small and large sizes, at lower prices than ever before.
 Glove Counter.
 79c pair for Ladies' button Real Kid Gloves, embroidered; never sold under $1.25 75c for Ladies "4 hook Foster Laced" Gloves; this quality sold everywhere at s1. Full line of Real Kid Gloves and Un- dressed Gloves, Pure Silk and Taffeta Gloves, at our usual low prices.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-15

color, it's chief auxiliary, had scarcely less amplitude. Color is one of the stock words of the literature of the present day. It is used metaphorically to represent great many places of thought, as ''a colorless exis- tence," ''life without color," local color,' D Sc. Color is practical question with every one, for it becomes personal to him in his house, his garments, everything in fact which he is obliged to look upon. Fashion deals capriciously with it, as with the mate- rial on which it is required to exercise it's skill. Sometimes it prefers solid or uniform colors. Sometimes it blends striking hues with more or less harmony or incoherence.
 The good taste of the present day inclines to oolors not too striking; that is to negative tints, on the principle that they represent 8 certain modesty of character, as opposed to pretentiousness. This idea was seized upon by the school of which Oscar Wilde was disciple, or, as he himself would have said, prophet, and carried to an excess that soon covered its devotees with ridicule. With these enthusiasts colors without decision or character-those out of which all the life had faded-were considered the only ones truly representative of high art. A certain combination of these meaningless hues was called symphony.
 Asthetic grays, greens and yellows had their day and have long since ceased to be heard of. No one cared to go back entirely to the chaotic tints of the creative period, and in the matter of color to recreate the weFlde--f WIS e spasm af sentimental ism, sort of side issue in the question of taste, which, like impressionism in art. with which it was associated, could run counter to the average good sense of the world only for brief period. Jugglers with color in art, in manufactures or in fashion, like jug glers with words in literature, after the man. ner Of Carlyle, may reap brief success, but make feeble impression on the present, and do not even dawn upon posterity.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-15
IMI9LeLlatIEuma.
Cleans the SVstem

With that most reliable medicine Paine'S Celery Compound. Itpurif1es the blood, cures Constipation, and regulates the liver and kidneys, ,effectually cleans ing the system of all waste and dead matter.