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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-05
Tne eMFERoR NERO.
The Trouble he Took to Keep His Vol

the Trouble he Toek 10 Keep His voics
soft and sweet.
A useful example of the proper care
OF the voice is to be found in a very
unexpected quarter The Emperor
Nero, rs is well known. believed him
self TO be a great artist. notion OF
hich those about him were not likely
TO disabuse him. His dying words.
.'Qualis artifex pereoI' show that he
had at least one feature of the artistic
temperament lie sought fame by
many paths. in poetry. fddling.
driving and other branches of the fine
arts to say nothing OF his scientific ex-
periments on the bodies OF his nearest
relations The imperial virtuoso was
particularly vain OF his voice. which /
can we'll imagine to have been soft aud
sweet. qualities which often enough ac-
company a cruel nature. lie was proper.
tionateiy careful OF so precious pos
session. His system is worth quoting.
In addition to his general measures as
attending 10 his liver. and abstaining
from such fruits and other foods rs he
fancied To be injurious to his voice. We
are told that at night he used to lie on
his back with a small plate Of lead on
his stomach. This was probably for
the purpose OF checking the ten
dency TO abdominal breathing. which
has already been referred to as the less
perfect way in respiration for singers.
In order 10 spare his voice all unnec-
essary fatigue he gave mp haranguing
his troops and ceased even To address
the Senate. As in later times there
were keepers OF the king conscience
Nero gave his voice into the keeping
of phonascus. He spoke only IN the
presence OF this vocal director, whose
duty it was to warn him when his tones
became too loud or when he seemed to
be in danger Of straining his voice To
the same functionary was intrusted the
formidable duty OF checking the EN-
peror's eloquence when it became too
impetuous. This he did by covering
the imperial orators mouth with nap
lSia. L must have needed 10 small
measure of courage to apply this ef-
iectual method OF closure to the
arch-tyrant of history when intoxicated
with the exuberanee OF his own vocali-
cations Contemporary Review.
-s. -e-
A eoosEBERRY bush. growing out OF the
side OF a maple tree, twenty-five feet from
the ground, was seen III Johnsbury, VT,
when a tree was felied in the court house
~ rNe fHs4 ~ H. al
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-05

DOVER. y. d.. Dec. 3 -Early this morn
ing the ia Inhabitants of Alton Bay were
awakened by an earthquake shock which
Jared the houses Many people rushed
from Their beds. Crockery and glassware
were broken. Clocks were stopped at :29.
A second shock was more severe than the
hrst. People Then rushed from houses.
expecting they would tumble down. The
bell on the steamer Mount Washington,
in the middle of the bay. WAS rung. The
shock was also felt at Alton aud clifford.
but was NOT so severe.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-05

PRACTICALLY all the orange growers
OF Florida have consolidated with the
Florida Fruit Exchange. Out Of the
estimated crop of 100000 or 2.0OO.OO
boxes this year, at least l.5OO. 600 will
b handled through the exchange.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-05

THIS Is the way they do things in Be-
gium: The trial OF VI. Corvilain. owner
Of the cartridge works there, the explO-
sion Of which recently caused terrible
loss of life. and of VI. Delauny for Grim
inal negligence. ended recently in the
conviction OF the accused. COrvilain
was sentenced TO four and half years
and Delauny 10 one year and half i'm
prisOnment. and each was fined Il, 600
francs and required TO pay the costs of
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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-05

DON PEDRO is an exile. but with a
pension Of $50, coo year and a snug
fortune Of -. 800. COO The dark clouds
that hang over this Brazilian exile have
a very good border Of silver and a touch
VI gold from the sunset of his glory Of
fifty-eight years a Emperor. Dom
Pedro is siXty-three years old, and his
srign has been longer than any living
unuareh
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-05
THE GUN WAS LOADED.

A Dime Museum Performer at Lynn,
Mass. the Victim of His Own Error.
LYNN, Mass Nov. 30.-William F.
Sartelle, OF Worcester, Mass, perform
er in a dime museum here, was
shot dead Thursday night. lie
was performing a trick with a
rife, which he apparently loads
with leadcn bullets, and then requests
some one to shoot at him. appearing 10
catch the bullet IN his mouth. This time
he failed to substitute a pasteboard
bullet and William Flanagan, who fired
the gun shot Sartelle dead.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-05

Mr.. JONI WALES. of san Francisco.
who IS Seventy-six years old, announces
that early in April he is going to start
from san Francisco and walk to New
York, pulling a hand-cart behind him
and giving lectures on California
throughout the East
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-05
IN A CYCLONES PATH.
Eight Persons Killed af,d MANY WOund-
ed Daring "a Hurricane In South Caro-
lima.

ed Daring "a Hurricane In South Caro-
lima.
CHARLOTTE, =. c., Nov 30,-A very
destructive cyclone passed over portion
of Buford County Thursday, doing great
damage. Houses were blown down and
trees torn up by the roots. The resi-
dence of farmer near Washington. the
county seat, was blown to atoms and the
entire family, consisting of father,
mother and four children, was killed in
stantly.
A factory near Washington was blown
down and two people killed, while a
dozen others received had injuries. Miss
Matte Cheve. the pretty daughter of
farmer, was caught up on the cyclone
and carried away by the wind. Her
body has not yet been found. Reports
so far are very meager. and it is i'm
possible to obtain the names of all
killed
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-05

DETROIT, Mich. Dec. 3.-Le BOueffes
wine house and dwelling. on the Cana
dian shore opposite the upper end Of
Belle Isle were burned Monday. to-
gether with the contents. The wine
house contained -. 900 gallons of wine. a
large portion of which ran into the river.
The total loss il about So, 900; insur-
ancp S15 600
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-05

SAMUEL Moss, OF Essex. Mass, has
been hungry all the time for thirteen
years He drinks three quarts OF water
per day and eats hearty meals every
hour. His age Is sixty-One years old and
his weight one hundred and thirty-five
pounds. His case is a puzzle to the ply
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-05

DYERsvIII.s, H., Dee. 3.-R~ Rev.
Bishop Heunessy, ia dedicating a large
Catholic church here 10 lay in the pres
encs Of 100 priests and COS people, read
from the altar letter which be had re-
eeived, signed White Caps" threatening
his life II he dared appear at the Ceremo-
MES. The bishop bitterly denounced the
authors of the letter, pointing frequently
to certain portions of the church, as
though indicating the presence of his enc
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-05

WASHINGTON. dee. 3.-The public
debt statement from the Treasury De
partment Monday shows a decrease in
the debt amounting To 81 sG9,672. The
net cash or surplus in the Treasury Mon
day was $40 24g, lST. or about $1,000, 900
less than month ago. National bank
depOsitaries hold S4.392. Cos of Govern
ment funds.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-05

JESSE A. ATWOOD. Of san Francisco.
who was Quartermaster-Scrge OF the
First Wisconsin Cavalry during the Pc
bellion. and assisted in the capture OF
jefferson Davis. has applied 70 the
Treasury Department for his share of
the reward offered for the capture Ii
appears that Atwood knew nothing
about the reward, and only recently his
attention was called to a newspaper
statement that the first Comptroller had
allowed a cayslryman s2s7 as his share OF
the slOO 600 appropriated BY Congress At
wood can obtain the money he claims 70 be
due him only by applying 20 Congress,
a ali the reward has been distributed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-05
End Of an Iowa Feud.

Sioux CITY. la, Dec. 3.-James Shan
non and Elmer Thimple Monday after
noon shot and killed James Dugeon. a
farmer living three miles west Of
Onawa. in MOnOna County. The tragedy
Is the elimination OF long-standing
neighborhood quarrel.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-05

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels. cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances,
its many excellent qualities com
mend it to all and have made it
the most popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in soc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept
any substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO. cal.
LOUISVILLE. EY NEW YORK ny
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-05
FaIIed for $500. 900.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 3.-The Mellor &
Rittenhonse Company, manufacturers OF
drugs and chemicals. as signed Monday.
The company was organized in lss6 with
a capital of $500. 600 An officer of the
company estimates that the liabilities
viii reach $500, goo.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-05
Prof. sap1iS1s reynaud mead.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec Prof Baptiste
Peynaud, the aerial diver, who was
badly injured Friday night while div
ing from the tower at Farantas. died
Monday morning. PeynauG was born
a. Marseilles. France. and had followed
his profession about twelve years with
out meeting any serious accident.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-05
rour rIttIe Girls BLOWN TO Atoms.

EIIIOTrsvHLE, w. Va. Nov. 30.-Four
little girls, children OF Hugh Dunn. .
wealthy mine owner. found a keg Of
powder in an abandoned working Thurs
day morning. in some way they ex-
ploded il ard were blown to atoms.
Their mother lost her reason when told
- the fate OF her children.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-05

TIE news from the Government ex-
petition for the survey of Alaska con-
firms the previous reports as TO the rich
ness Of the Territory in all sorts of
game, its wonderful mineral resources
and its extensive forests.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-05

Mr.. ANDREW YoUNG, the writer OF
the religious song. There Is
Happy Land. Far. Far Away is still
alive. a man eighty years OF age, vigOr-
GUS in mind and body, and having all
that sympathy for children without
which it is impossible 10 influence the
little ones for good. It is about fifty
years since these words were written 10
the music OF an Indian air, and they
have since been translated into nineteen
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-05

LEGAL proceedings are To be begun
against every building and loan
association in Missouri for failure 10
comply with the new law requiring each
of them TO deposit sIOO, OOJ in cash with
the State Treasurer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-05

THE first Republican convention that
ever assembled in Alaska met at Juneau
on the 5th of November. Resolutions
were passed that they be allowed a del
egate % Congress. and for homestead.
underwriting and other Territorial
laws.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-05
MET DEATH IN A FIRE.
Seven Human Lives Sacrificed la IA PhiIa-
delphia BlaNe-Tw0 Mothers aud Their
Little Ones ON the Dead List.


Little Ones On the Dead List.
PHILADELPHIA. Dec. $.-Seven human
lives were horribly sacrificed in a fire
that early Monday morning obliterated
the bakery of Gustave Gross at the
northeastern corner of Second and Hunt
ington streets. Two families were torn
asunder by the holocaust. and nearly all
the possessions of both were swept away,
even to the necessary clothing. Resides
the persons killed two victims lie in the
Episcopal hospital seriously injured.
The following is list of the dead:
Mrs. Matte Gross aged 33 years. her chill
dren. Gustave, Bruno and Martha. aged re-
spectiyely II, ana 2s years Mrs. Annie Bit
ner. aged 81 years. and her children Ida and
George. aged respectively years and months.
The injured are Joseph Bitner and John Emil.
Sehuauu.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-05

The New York police officials have to
deal with a case of socialism on their
own force. The man in question Is Ser
geant Oliver Tins, of Captain Reilly's
Nest Thirteenth street station Five
years ago he was warned by his superb
ors not TO give public utterance TO such
sentiments as. 49, a certain lecture he
then delivered. he showed he held. He
now renews the declaration Of his views,
giving vent 70 them last Sunday IN a
two-column interview il the VollEs-
zeitung. organ Of the Anarchists Most
and Shevitch. In il he said every fifth
man on the police force believed with
him. Inspeetor Rvrnes denies this.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-05

WOMEN have been admitted TO the bar
in all the New England States except
New Hampshire and Vermont Mrs.
Kicker, a successful practitioner in
Washington, has now asked permission
70 practice law in New Hampshire.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-05
Traredy ID F.lgIn. IN.

ELGIN, H.. Dec. 3.-John Stapleton
and his wife, aged about 60 years, and
their grandson, aged 10 years, were found
dead in their house yesterday They were
last seen alive last Friday They had
been suffOcated by coal gas.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-05

DExysR. Colo. Dec. ,. -ro-nigat Mrs.
Richie, an old lady about sixty years OF
age sas found dead in her house, and her
face almost entirely deveured by rats
She and her son had been on protrscted
debsucb. The dead woman had SO. 600 IN
the banE.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-05

Mrs. NANCY PICARD, of Biddeford.
Me, who celebrated her ore huudredth
birthday last July, continues 20 cook
and do the household work for a family
Of six The family seem to agree that
exercise i good for the old lady 5 health.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-05

PRINcESs ISABELLA is said TO be main
IL responsible for the recent overturn in
Brazil. The Princess Is self-cOnfessed
follower in the path OF that other Isa-
bella OF Spain, who sent Columbus on
his Western journey. Although the
Roman Catholic is the State religion of
Brazil there is federation for any creed
mot pre- judicial 70 the hest interests OF
the State" A popular impression ex-
listed that Isabella, IL Dom Pedro should
die. would not only succeed 10 the
throne, hut would wage a bitter re-
ligious persecution against all who did
not attend confession The new repub-
lie ends all fears OF this kind.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-05

ACCORDING to a London daily there
are about two thousand five hundred
building associations, with over six hun
dred thousand members, in the United
Kingdom Last year the receipts were
upward Of 500. OOO. 600.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-05
Cattle Killed.

CHICAGO Dec. By a collision on
the Panhandle railway tracks in this
city two men were badly injured and
fifteen head Of cattle killed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-05

THE big ship Great Eastern is receiv-
ing her cOup-de-grace ON the banks of
the Mersey. She has been dismantled
and her stranded hull is being broken
up for old iron. The old leviathan of
the deep has had an unsuccessful career.
Her launching thirty years ago was at
tended with frightful disaster. ten men
being killed by the explosion of her
steam-bOx. She was 69I feet long, So
feet wide, 90 feet deep and 22,5OO tons
burden. Her fate proves the impracti-
ability of ships Of her size. and it
safe to say that we shall not look
upon her like again in this country or
any other.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-05

THE young men who are seeking
homes on the farms of the West are
warned to examine tho possibility OF
Connecticut agriculture before they buy
their tickets Up at Reynolds Bridge,
Conn. not only beans but bean poles
grow from the same hill. James Bunnell
nad . pole from button ball which had
been cut for several years He used it
for his bean vines to grow on. and now
he finds that the pole has sent out roots
aud started several sprouts from the top.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-05

The Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty TO Animals in Switzerland has
resolved TO Danish cats from the repub-
lie on the ground that they are killing
of the birds
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-05

JAMES d. REID. United states Consul
at Dunfermline, Scotland. appointed the
first woman telegraph operator in this
country at Lyons, \. J. She was known
At the time as 1.-The Lady Of Lyons.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-05

Nor including Alaska. Brazil is larger
IN extent than the United States. IL
possesses within its limits an area of p
2s7,So4 square miles, with a population
Of Il. S3s5, 275.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-05
To join Hands.

So LorIs, Mo. Dec. 8-The annual con-
ventiOn OF the farmers aud laborers nnion
met here today. 1t is proposed 70 form
on alliance with the Knights OF Labor
and cooperate W IN them IS long as it 10
mutually advantageous.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-05
Ernren to death.

YoUNGsTowN. o.. Nov. 3O.-Charles
Reynolds got drunk on Thanksgiving
Day and slept in doorway all night.
in the morning he was found frozen 70
death.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-05

BRAZIL. Ind. Dee. 3.-Eiias Vain was
found dead in the woods ten miles north
OF this city Monday night. He was in
sane, and evidently died of exposure.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-05
rx.,,x shot. FIra.i.

DENVER. Colo, Dec. ain street night
here ~ day over twenty shots were fred
Bart Dudley ives IN SANITY killed and
Frank Cole m ri liy wounded
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-05

lEsoP, PIblus, Syrus. Terrence anc
Epietstus-all distinguished men m sncaens
serfs 81 their outset IN Lie
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-05
THE oAvEL FALLS.
And the First Session of the Fifty-First
Congress Beglns-Reed Elected Speaker
New Members Of Both House and SEN
ate Sworn In.

And the First Session of the Fifty-First
Congress BegIns-Reed Elected Speaker
New Members of Both House and SEN
ate Sworn In.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 3.-The first ses-
sion Of the Fifty-first Congress began
yesterday.
As the hour of noon approached the
noise and confusion increased upon the
hoor, and the executive and diplomatic
galleries we're til!ed. As the hands ofthe
clock pointed to the hour of II Clerk
Clark called TIE House to order and pro-
ceeded To read the roll of members-elect.
The roll-call showed the presence of S27
members - the three absentees being
O'Neal Ind, Randall pa and
Whithorne (Tenn.l. More than a
quorum having been disclosed, nom
nations for Speaker were in
order, and Mr.. Reed was placed in NOM
ination by Mr. Henderson Qll.l. The
mention of Mr.. Reeds name was the
signal for applause on the Republican
side, which was returned with interest by
the Democrats when Mr. McCreary
(Ky.l nominated Mr. Carlisle for the
honorable position. The vote resulted:
For Reed, 1876: for Carlisle. 1874: for Cum
mings N. W. ]. and Mr.. Reed. having
been declared elected Speaker. was es-
corted 10 the chair by MeSsrs. Mckinley
and Carlisle amid applause, and ~,
oath OF Office was administered BY -
Kelley PA.
Speaker Reed made brief address.
III which he declared that he would en-
deavor to discharge the duties of the
office impartially and with proper
sense of what is due 70 all the people of
the country.
Mr.. Henderson (nl.l offered resolu-
ton for the election of Edward McPher-
son as Clerk. A. j. Holmes as Sergeant
at-Arms. {. A. Adams as Door-keeper.
James l.. Wheat as Postmaster and Rev.
Charles Il. Ramsdell as Chaplain of the
House. Mr. Cheadle lind offered an
amendment striking out the name of
Mr.. Charles u. RamsdeIl and inserting
that of William II. Milburn. MIR. Mil
burn, better known as the '.blind
preacher" was chosen. notwithstanding
the fact that Rev DR. Ramsdel was
duly nominated at the Republican
caucus on Saturday. 1t is the first in
stance where the nominee of a majority
was defeated. Milburn's election was
the result of a feeling that the Office was
a wholly bipartisan one and that the
blind chaplain's previous services en-
titled him 10 a reelection.
After much time had been spent in
the drawing of seats. the newly-elected
Clerk, Door-keeper. Postmaster and
Chaplain appeared and qualified.
On motion of Mr.. Cannon (Ill.l a res
olution was adopted directing the Clerk
TO inform the Senate that the House had
organized and was ready TO proceed to
business.
Messrs. Mckinley co.. Cannon Qll)
and Carlisle (Ky.l were appointed as
committee 10 inform the President TO
the same effect.
The next step in the organization of
the House was the swearing in of the
members-elect, and as they ranged them
selves in squads of twenty at a time in
the space in front of the Clerks desk.
the oath was administered by the
Speaker.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-05

There was little or no excitement at
tending the opening of the Fifty-frst
Congress on the Senate side of the Capt.
tol. The public curiosity seemed to be
largely transferred to the House side.
Several of the foreign delegates to the
Maritime ami the Pan-Ameriean con-
ferences and a numberOf ladies occupied
seats in the diplomatic gallery.
After the Senate had been called to
order the credentials of the Senators
from three of the new States were pre-.
scented. These were: Senators Pierce
and Casey, Of North Dakota: Senators
Allen and Squire. of Washington. and
Senators Pettigrew and Moody, of South
Dakota,
Resolutions were presented and
agreed TO fixing the daily hour of meet
ing at noon Tor the appointment of
committee of two TO join like commit
tee on the part of the House to wait ON
the President and inform him that Con-
gress is ready - receive any communi-
cation he may choose TO make (SenatOrs
Edmunds and Harris being appointed):
and for the continuance of the select
committee on transportation and sale
of meat products
Senator Aldrich OR. H. also reported
q resolution from the Committee on
Rules providing for the appointment of
select committee OF nine members to
De known as thc Quadri-Centennial
Committee, To whom shall he referred
al matters relating TO the proposed eel
ebration Of the 400th anniversary of the
discovery of America. Adjourned.