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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-12

THE Australian ballot system appears to
be jumping into favor with leaps like those
of that other peculiarly Australian product,
the kangaroo.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-12
A MINISTER ON TRIAL.
A Pastor Charged With Ha wing Two Sweet.
hearts MT One Time

HeHTlN ut Une T1mes
NASHVILLE, October 1.-THE Tennessee
Conference, now in session at Murfreesboro,
has peculiar question before it. In passing the
characters of the preachers, the charge was made
against Brother Haggard that he had been en-
gagged to two women at the same time, marry
ing one of them within week after writing
letter to the other pledging his undying love.
The case was referred to committee for
trial. and they will report tomorrow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-12

THE notes of preparation for competition
in the sugar trade are heard, and give the
promise of reasonable prices once more.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-12

For the larceny Of three flowers Annie R.
Watt, Of Chester, has been arrested by Martin
Hall
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-12

]. R. HnLB1sH, an Orwigsburg, Pa. ice
dealer, says he cut fish from piece Of ice,
and upon being thrown into the water it proved
to be alive. He still has it upon exhibition.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-12

MAJOR JAMES WREN captured q rebel lieu
tenants sword at Bull Run, and has Just for
warded it to the widow of the original owner at
Stroudsburg.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-12

AT Waynasburg, o.. burglars went to the un-
necessary trouble Of blowing open safe that
was unlocked. They got $S5.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-12

THIRTY bushels Of apples have been picked
from a tree at Pottstown by Daniel Yosf, and
the tree ID still filed wish fruit
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-12

John B. Bradley. the negro sailor Of the
United States steamer Galena who killed
negro shipmate, John Beckwith, with razor
at q colored wedding in Brooklyn last August,
was to-day sentenced by Judge Moore to 10
years and months ih States prison. Bradley
was indicted for murder. but was convicted Of
manslaughter in the first degree.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-12

A WEST VIRGINIA farmer has q 24year-old
mare that presented him with ane twin colts
last spring.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-19

of the LAST vestige of currant jelly from
his quivering chin he said:
Il wish every poor man had as good a
dinner to-day as I've had, and that's
saying a good deal"
Poor man. echoed mis- wondering
nieces and nephews. in chorus why,
Uncle Silas, you amt poor man.
Uncle Silas chuckled hard. chinky
laugh that might have been tied with a
string, it 50 resembled his own precious
money-bags in the hollow jingle it
made.
Hes right. said fresh. young voice
that had not been heard before; Uncle
Silas a poor man"
And how do you know, missy?- asked
the old man. without anger and appar-
emily quite amused
Because you never give any thing
away To make you rich" was the cool.
calm answer Of Bessie Van Pelt, his cid
est niece. She was digging into badly
cracked pecan nut and munching the
meats with great zest-
s'Oh. that means. Miss Pert. that do
not help the Busy Bees or Silver Thin
bles, or some other philanthropic club.
for promoting good fellowship among
the poor. l do give something away.
even II you don't seem TO know it,
Il don't believe it, answered the girl,
quietly.
Bessie, BesSierr they all shouted. in
chorus. You have been r,4de 70 Uncle
SiIas-you must ask his forgiveness"
Bessie" said Ms. Van Pelt. with
that extreme eagerness with which many
good people smite their children for eX-
pressing honest opinions, you can leave
the room"
mo! no." said Uncle Silas, who liked
the little girl-she was only fifteen
Bessie doesn't mean 10 be rude So
she thinks I'm a miser, does shea
ShylOck. because don't give my hard
earned money to professional beggars.
My dear. If did could not give you
the pearl and ebony writing-desk You
wanted for Christmas Hey. my pet"
Il don't want it." said Bessie. with
spirit. i would rather have that old one
of grandma's up in the attic, the one she
signed many a check OF at Christmas to
so TO the poor"
Hey! is il there2 Is m-m-Other's
desk up in tn attic, Sophie? member
il quite we'll"
Yes, and il looks lonesome MP there,
too. but it is old-fashioned and clumsy"
answered his sister.
Il Ike old-fashiOned things. and old
fashioned people if they have good
hearts like hers and do good with their
money as she did. = said Bessie
We'll. well. lets have some games
ana music" said the old man with gruh
good nature and soon the entire family
engaged in a game Of blind-man's-bun
to wind up the evening.
BE very careful Of yourself, Silss,
said his sister; ''yOH may be robbed or
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-19

COLD WEATHER PUDDINGS.
Recipes That VIII Assist Housekeepers In
Having a Variety.

Having a Variety.
The season for light deserts having
passed, the appetite demands something
more substantial, and pies and buildings,
which would have been hurtful and in
digestible during the warm weather,
may now be served to the family with
out injurious effects. Puddings will be
found very acceptable and the following
recipes will assist the housekeeper in
having a variety.
Bread Pudding-Slice a small loaf Of
bread, spread with butter and put in q
pudding dish, between each layer spread |
stoned raisins, dried currants and cit |
rons; beat six eggs with four tablespoon
fuls Of sugar, add three parts OF milk
and one of grated nutmeg; pour over
the bread; bake half an hour; eat with
sauce.
Cream Pudding-Mix half cup of
sugar and one grated lemon, beat six |
eggs to a froth, mix pint of -four and |
a pint of milk, stir in a pint of cream;
bake in a buttered dish; serve with lemon !
sauce.
Cabinet Pudding-Take half pound |,
Of stale cake, slice and lay in the bot
tom of dish. cover with raisins, blanched !
almonds and sliced citron, put more cake !
on top, pour over a rich custard, steam |
one hour and serve with fruit sauce.
Economical Pudding-Beat one egg, !
add cup of sugar, tablespoonful Of
melted butter, one and half cups of
-four, a teaspoonful baking-powder, half
cup of milk and one teaspoonful Of ex- |
tract of lemon. Bake and serve with
sauce.
Orange Pudding-Put three oranges
and two lemons in gallon Of water |
Boil until the rinds are tender; take I
them out, slice thin, remove the seed |
Put pound of sugar with pint of wa I
ter. Slice eight or ten apples, and put I
in, stir all together until tender. Cover
a pudding dish with puff paste, put the
fruit in, pour over the strip and bake. I
Eat with sauce.
Apple Pudding-Beat three eggs, add
a cup of sugar, a cup of butter cup of
weet milk, with two-thirds a cup of
tewed apples. Flavor with extract of
emon.
Kiss Pudding-Boil one quart of milk,
stir in four tablespoonful of corn-starch
and the yelks of four beaten eggs. Beat,
the whites, with q teacup of sugar;
flavor with vanilla; pile on top, and
bake ten minutes.
Lemon Pudding-Grate two lemons,
beat the yelks of six eggs; two cups of
sugar. half cup of butter and a table
spoonful OF cream. Line the bottom and
sides OF pudding dish with stale cake,
pour in the pudding and bake twenty
minutes. Cover the top with meringue,
and set on the stove to brown.
Cocoanut Pudding - Take half
pound Of grated cocoanut, half pound
of butter and sugar each; the whites of
four eggs; a small glass of wine and
teaspoonful of extract of rose Bake
and serve with wine sauce.
Chocolate Podding-Scrape four ounces
OF chocolate, add little grated nutmeg
and some cinnamon. Put in saucepan
with quart Of milk; let boil, stir in
pound of sugar. Take from the fire and
beat in the whites Of six eggs Mix,
pour in a pan and bake. Serve with
sauce.-Louisville Courier-Journal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-19
TO SQUELCH RUBBISH.
What Able Criticism Has Done for f.
glish Literature.

What Able Criticism Has Done for En-.
glish Literature.
Even in it's severest form sharp criti-
uism does good and it saves society from
what would otherwise be the infection
of second-rate or third-rate workman
ship. 1t is amazing to think of the
amount of bad work-literary rubbish
of all sorts-that would have been al
lowed to live for a time if the strong
hand of criticism had not swept it into
Oblivion. Our literary treasure house,
the British Museum, certainly contains
some useless books, stored away in it's
ever-accumulating archives; but what
would it not have contained but for the
work of the critics in exposing preten-
tious books and booming the majority
ton? On the other hand, origi-
nal works, the appreciation of
which is beyond the capacity of the
merely-smart reviewer, certainly suffer
from the obtuse as well as from the rash
verdict of the critics; and immediate
popularity is the most deceptive test of
merit simply because the average mind
and the average critic is a product of
the average mind-can not appreciate
an original creation. 1t may be struck
by it, but it can not correctly appraise
it. 1t does not see that, however strange
and just because it is new-a work Of
genius may be the natural development
of preceding literary art Some very in
telligent persons make a point of not
reading the books of the hour, the books
of which every one is talking and some
are raving. They wait till the en-
thusiasm has subsidized, that they
may see whether the favorite will
pass out of sight, like fashion in
dress. l went the other day into the
shop of well-known London dealer in
old books, and asked if he had -, a
book just published. With really ma
jestic air and the most deliberate STAG
cato voice, he replied: mo, sir. l only
deal in books that have stood the test of
time. For new ones go to Mr.. - or
to Mr.. -, in - square" 1t was i'm
possible not to sympathize with a man
who felt that his function as dealer in
old books was infinitely higher than that
of one who merely retailed the publica-
tions of the day, because his transac-
tions were with permanent literary work.
1t is, perhaps, similar feeling that
leads some persons not to read the books
of the hour.-Nineteenth Century.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-19
RINGING THE CURFEW.
The Probable Origin of a Time-Honored
EnpIish Custom


Erroneous notions have long prevailed
concerning original object of the cur
few. The custom of covering up fires
about sunset in summer, and about eight
at night in winter, is supposed to have
been introduced by William L., and to
have been imposed upon the English as
q badge of servitude; and it has often
been quoted to show with what severity
the Conqueror sought to press his cruel
governments even to the very firesides of
his subject. But this opinion does not
seem to be well founded, for there is
evidence that the same custom prevailed
in France, Spain, Italy, Scotland, and
probably all the other coun-
tries of Europe, at this period.
The curfew was intended as
a caution against fires, which were
then very frequent and very destructive,
as so many houses we're built of wood;
and of such fires the ''Savon Chronicle"
makes frequent mention. Again, the
curfew is said to have been used in En-
gland at a much earlier date than the
Conqueror's reign, and by so good a
monarch as Alfred the Great. He or
dained that all the inhabitants of Ok
ford should. at the ringing of the curfew
at Carfax. cover up their fires and go to
bed; which custom, it is stated in Pesh-
all's History of Oxford, is observed to
this day, and the bell as constantly
rings at eight as Great Tom tolls at
nine" 1t IL reasonable to conclude that
the Conqueror revived or continued the
custom, which was previously estab-
lished in Normandy.
The curfew is mentioned to a late
period as common and approved regu-
lstion, which would not have been the
case had 1t been originally imposed as a
badge Of seryitude or Law TO prevent
the people from meeting at their fire.
sides aud conspiring against an op-
pressive rule. We even find the ring
ing of the curfew-bell provided for by
requests of tracts of land, or other prop
erty, although this ringing was but the
relic of the custom; for the people are
not supposed to have put out their fires
and lights beyond the reign of William
III. Henry l. restored the use of lamps
and candles at court after the ringing Of
the curfew.-Christian Union.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-19
CHRISTMAS WORRY.

Mrs. l. NJ. Rsyne, in Detroit
Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-19
E,ce,.,or snr,nrs ,,,..ourI.

Thirty three miles northeast Of Kansas City,
on the line of the Chicago, Milwaukee a st.
Paul Railway. is fast becoming one of the
best known and most popular health resorts
IN the country. For rheumatism, kidney
and liver diseases, dyspepsia, indigestion,
alcoholism, and all similar complaints, the
waters seem to be an absolute specific and
thousands of cures are effected every year.
THE Elms' hotel is a first class modern
structure, situated in the center of q beau
tiful park, and is heated 10y steam and
lighted by arc and incandescent electric
lights The house is luxuriously furnished
throughout, and the table is equal 10 that
of the Ryan" or the ssWest y The best
people Of St. Louis, Kansas City, st. Joseph,
Atchison, Leavenworth, Council Bluffs and
Omaha are constant patrons, and in addi-
ton to the regular guests, hundreds of tour
lists arrive every Saturday TO stay over
Sunday. The Films" Is under the direct
management of MIR. l.. W. Cas- one of the
best hotel men in the West The charges
are moderate, and there is no more com
Portable home TO he found by the seeker of
health or rest The Springs and Hotel are
owned by a joint stock company of which
Howard II Holden, of Kansas City, is pres
ldent and II. &. Fish, of Excelsior Springs,
is general manager. Upwards of three
hundred thousand dollars have already
been expended on i'm rovements and the
company has plans that involve the expend-
itlre II another quarter of a million the
coming year.
Further particulars may be obtained
from any of the above named gentlemen or
from any agent of the Chicago, Milwaukee
q st Paul Railway.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-19
ambiruous Advertisements.

A certain advertiser wanted "a young
man to take care of horses of Christian
dispositions" shop in London street
exhibited a card warning every body
against INSCRIPTIONS persons who in
fringe our title TO deceive the public"
on the door of an clearinghouse in Lon
don may be read the following announce
ment: sailors vitals cooked here;"
clearinghouse keeper announced that
he had a cottage containing eight rooms
and an acre Of land" dealer in cheap
shoes was equally ambiguous when he
counseled Ladies wishing these cheap
shoes will do well 70 call soon, as they
will not last longs" still another adver-
tisement announces that This hotel
will be kept open by the widow of the
former landlord who died last summer
on q new and improved plan, and a
manufacturing wire-worker invites the
public 70 come and see his invisible
fences.-Printers' Ink.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-19
PITH AND POINT.


Labor rids us of three evils-tedi-
BUSINESS, vice and poverty
Conscious innocence bushes where
brazen guilt never changes color.-Phil-
adelphia Call.
1t is often more difficult to obliterate
traces of spilled ink that drops of blood.
Chicago Mail.
Shallow men are general = despised,
but you have less to dread fSom a shall
low man than deep one.
If every man would mind his own
business, there would be a heap less jar
in the world.
"A good many people know the value
or dollar who do not realize the value
Of hundred cents.--Somer fille Jour
nal.
Don't go back on your friends when
you're in luck, nor give away your UNI
berel just because the sun shines. De-
troit Free Press.
We can all give good advice, but
constant vigilance will hardly insure
us setting a good example half the
time.-Milwaukee Journal.
None are so fond Of secrets as those
who do not mean to keep them; such
persons covet secrets as spendthrift
does money, for the purpose of circula-
ton Cotton.
Never take the last train when you
can help it, says DIR. Talmage. Much
of the trouble in life is caused bH the
fact that people in their engagements
wait till the last minute.
Dissipation is absolutely q labor
when the round of Vanity Fair is once
made, but fashion makes us thipk light
of the toll, and we describe the circle
as mechanically as horse in a mill
Zimmerman.
Caution in crediting, reserve in
speaking, and revealing ones self to
very few are the best securities both of
peace and a good understanding with
the world and with the inward peace of
our own mind.s.-Thomas a Kempis.
How easy it is to reach agreement
ia matters of argument All that is
needed is that other people shall sec
and believe as we do, and the wonder is
that they are so slow about doing it,
United Presbyterian.
The best people need Affections for
trial of their virtue. How can we exer-
else the grace of eontentment if all
things succeed we'll; or that of forgive
ness, if we have no enemies?-Arch-
bishop Tillotson.
There is nothing harder to do in
this world than to do nothing when one
wants to do every thing. But large
share of ones most important service in
this world is in simple waiting and
watching for Gods next indication OF
duty and privileges. 5. Times.
"A man-craze is as foolish as roller
skating craze, and spelling-craze, or any
other, and it is sure to be as transient
and to reach as ignominious an end. At
the same time, it is good thing when
men are highly esteemed because of
solid virtues and useful conduct.
Obedience is the browning grace,
as it is that principle to which Polity
owes its stability, Life its happiness,
Faith its acceptance, Creation its con-
tinuance. Exactly in proportion to the
majesty Of things in the scale of being
is the completeness of their obedience
to the laws that are set over them
Ruskin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-19
"An, YOU WON'T pi, Il here. ana n rou

can you won't gle Il here. and II you
won't take a loaf OF bread that's good
enough for me you kin get out at once.'
He opened the door cautiously, but she
made no attempt 20 move. Instead Of
going out she dropped her Nretchcd
baske on the floor and drew her tattercd
shawl closer about her.
You won't give me nuthin'? You. a
rich gentleman, offer me loaf of stale
bread. There is a whole family starving
in the row where | came from. What
have you to give to them?"
Silas Marks was frightened; he looked
into the face of the uncanny child and
his dry lips formed one word:
"Nuthin'."
''Your Master, yes, Mr.. Rich Man,
your Master said; The poor ye have al
ways with ye.' And He said: Feed my
lambs Have you done it?"
The voice seemed to have risen into
the air above his head. Every note was
as clear and distinct as bell.
'Shrouds have no pockets" continued
his strange guest. "When you go-and
it won't be long. Silas Marks, il won't
be long-you will have TO leave all your
houses and lands and gold. And when
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-19

Then tomorrow morning early. wife.
Before the neighbOrs are stirring about.
Send the basket over the way with John
Twill be heavy you say. Well, John is
stout
Let him take bag OF potatoes along.
And grist' Of fiour-it's the stan Of life"
That night the widow read the Psalm:
The Lord is my shepherd shall not
want"
And then-she bowed her aged head
While Faith took wings for an upward
mount
As she prayed-"Giye me my daily bread:
Oh, Lord, Thou knowest how poor I am"
Next morn she was busy laying her plan
For little feast Of her own that day;
A slice Of toast and cup OF tea,
When a step was heard in the passage-wa
And CHEEKY voice saying: Its only me:
The folks have sent you something down
To make you a dinner. Widow Gray;
And best Of all there's nothing TO pay.
This ten-dOllar bilI-ion't stare so hard
Squire said you could use it. he knew you
could.
And this isn't all. for out in the yard
There's taters and turnips and -four and
wood"
Then the widow knelt and meekly said:
Lord, have more than my daily bread
And John, as he turned to go away
Saw her pale lips move and heard her say:
Its Just like him-GOd bless the man.
That night the Squire sat in his chair
Reading chapter before he prayed,
While an unseen One stood with book and
pen
Ara wrote. while a smile on his visage
played:
blessed is he who loveth his fellow men.
And sendeth an answer along with his
prayer"
j. Alpha MuIlin.
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bread that's fit to eat. or dime to buy
a loaf; the shops where live are open,
sir, yit-"
Late passers-by heard the curious dia-
logue and loitered- Silas Marks jerked
the door open and laid a rough hand on
the child. She cringed at his touch.
''Oh, l amt gOin' TO hurt you, We beg
gar's brat Come inside and let me see
what's in that basket I'll give We
neither nickel or dime. but il there's a
crust left may throw you that"
The child stood inside the hall. and by
the fiaring light of the candle seemed TO
be about nine years old-a wan, childish
little creature. dressed IN rags; her long.
thin legs encased in torn. black stock
ings, and 3 miserable apology for q
shawl thrown over her head: her
straight, black hair hung in ragged
locks Ovex her white face and that
looked almost CHASTITY in its setting of
black shawl border.
If that bread stint no good don't
want IL All our food is n g. You kin
keep it"
well, baggage, do you expect mince
pie and plum pudding?" asked Mr..
Marks. in high sarcasm.
''Oh. sir, wouldn't that be bu-fine,
Wese folks don't never get nothin' like
that-we don't"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-12-19

The raising of small pigs to sell at SIX
to eight weeks old to those who make
their own pork is once more becoming a
very profitable branch Of farming, and
those who are engaged in it are again
beginning to realize that many losses
occur by having the little squealers
killed by their mothers, who lie upon
them. To get around this universal
trouble, let a strong shelf be placed
against these sides OF G1e pen where the
bedding is. This must be built of strong
material and be but foot wide anu
about twelve inches from the floor. The