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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-05-22
PATERNAL LEGISLATION.
How Marriage Gifts Are Regulated by Law
in India.

How Marriage Gifts Are Regulated by Law
la India.
A series of rules have just been issued
by the Government of India for regu-
lating the marriage expenses of the
Kadya Kanbi caste in certain districts
of the Bombay Presidency. Power was
given to the government to make such
rules under an act of 1870 for the pre-
vention of the murder of female infants.
The rules are curious example of the
patriarchal legislation sometimes neces-
sary in Oriental countries Thus the
presents to be given at betrothal by the
father or guardian of the bride to the
father or guardian Of the bridegroom
''shall not exceed one rupee and seven
suparis or betelnuts." The marriage
present payable to the bridegroom's
father may be one rupee, and shall not
exceed 101 rupees, nor shall the value
of the cocoanuts distributed at the mar
rage procession exceed ten rupees.
The same limit is fixed on the value of
the present by the brides maternal
relations. The payment on account of
the ceremony when the bridegroom
touches the fringe of his mother-in-law's
dress must not go beyond two rupees,
nor shall the payment on account of
Muhi Malta, or the gift of an earthen
pot with eatables when the bridegroom
party depart after the marriage, be more
than five rupees at the outside. The
gift to be paid at the time of the prostra-
ton of the bride before her mother-in-
law is limited to seven rupees; the num-
Der of dinner parties given by the brides
family is not to be more chan five, and
the number of guests at each must not
be more than twenty-five. The mar
rage party going to the brides village
is not to spend more than thirty rupees,
and when the bride goes to her
husbands house with her first child
the amount to be paid to the BRIDE
groom's friends is not to be more than
eleven rupees, and may be as. low as
one rupee. The present to be given by
the brides father may be as little as
one rupee, but must under no circum-
stances exceed one hundred, and what
ever the sum be it must be expended on
ornaments, which will be the wife, prop
erty through life and her husband 8
after. When the bridegroom is invited
to social evening at his father-in-
laws house, the amount to be paid to
him is not to exceed two rupees, nor
shall he take with him on such oc-
casions more than five men. 1t is ex-
pressly provided also that in no case
shall the father or guardian of the bride
take any money from the other on ac-
count of giving his daughter" The
rules do not interfere with the custom
airy presents of sweet-meats on social
and ceremonial occasions. - London
Times.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-05-22
The Hedriek Route to Kansas City and
St Louis,

via the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
Railway from St. Paul and Minneapolis.
"Solid Vestibuled Trains TO Kansas City"
"Double Daily Pullman Service to st.
Louis"
Through Coaches to st. Louis"
Through Coaches to Kansas City on Morn
ing and Evening Trains,
Elegant Day Coaches
ssMagni'icent Lunch Cars
"Pullman's Best Sleepers,"
1.-THE Shortest and Quickest Line, ]"
ssThe Best Route TO Kansas city,
s.The Best Route to st. Louis"
ssThe Best Route to Colorado
ITO Kansas, to California
ssTo the West and Southwest
Do not fail to try it. The Chicago, Mil
wauZee Il st. Paul Railway guarantees its
excellence. Secure accommodations from
the Company's agents in St Paul and Min
neapolis or from any coupon ticket agent
in the Northwest.
Omen Nav lIth. 1880.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-05-22
UNITED WORkMEN.
Meeting of the Grand Lodge at James
Vile and Election of Oficer..

Meeting of the Grand Lodge at James
Vile and Election of Ohicers.
The Grand Lodge of United Work
men at its recent session in Evansville
chose officers as follows: Grand Master.
ii. III. Zahn, Milwaukee; Foreman, T.
X. Dunn, Elroy; overseer, j. NJ. Thay-
err, Evansville; Recorder, ii. C. Heath.
La Crosse; Receiver. J. ii. Marden, APP
pleton; Waterman, j. p Bolton, Hud-
son; Medical Examiner, DIR. ID. C. Beebe,
Sparta; Guide, f.. s. Cross, Camb ria;
Grand Representatives, w. A. Walker,
Manitowoc, C. d. Tillinghast, Bloomer,
and r. j. Flint, Monomonie; Grand
State Deputy, Van Dotson, with sal
airy of $1,000 year. The next session
will be held in Milwaukee.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-05-22
On the Other Hand.

This Internal dust nuisance must
damage you great deal" he said to the
grocer. as he lodged into the door to
let a great cloud roll by.
.'Oh, no. sir. Any thing added to
maple sugar, prunes, evaporated apples,
etc. is paid for by the public at 50
much per pound. | am not doing any
Kicking. Detroit Free Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-05-22

THEE THOUSAND women in Greece
have petitioned the king to allow their
sex the same educational advantages as
are enjoyed by his male subjects. They
say: IF the progress of our country in
civilization remains behind the hopes
and expectations of the government,
the cause is the backward development
OF GrcCian womanhoOd. Fit us TO rear
your sons and will show you how much
We can do for You and Greece."
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-05-22

A REMARKABLE coincidence is report
ed from West Virginia A census OF
Elm Grove was taken the other day pre-
paTatory TO Incorporating the village as
town. with the following result: Mum
Der OF males over twenty-one years OF
age. 14S; number of males under twenty
one yearso Of age, I4S: number of females
over sixteen years of age, las; number
OF females under sixteen years of age,
rs: grand total. So.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-05-22

4 REPORT comes from Cleveland, O.,
that syndicate composed Of men con-
nected with the American Strawboard
Company, or strawbOard trust, as il is
called, IS on the outlook for all avail
able mills in this country manufact-
uring straw wrapping paper. The plan.
il is said, is To form a company with
a capital Of 81, OO0 600 and run the wrap
ping-paper industry on a line similar "a
that adopted in regard 70 strawboard.
This syndicate is understood to have
options already on seventy-one of the
eighty-three concerns engaged in the
production Of this paper in the United
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-05-22

The students and teachers of the
Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Insti-
tute. Tuskegee, Ala, are raising among
themselves and the oolored people OF
the State q permanent scholarship oil
81, 900 for that school. to be called the
.'Olivia Davidson Washington Memorial
Scholarship" Each student consrtsusei
one cen. week and sSs srsssstss srs
10 g.ys sas dollar ysss.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-05-22
Admits His Chilli.

Carl Karowski, the man charged with
the murder of George Ineoff in the town
of Bellevue, and who made his escape
and was captured at Lansing, Mich,
was brought back to Green Bay the
other day and given preliminary ex-
animation before Justice Killian. In
the examination Karowski admitted
that he killed Ineoff, and also said that
the latter made no advances toward
him
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-05-22

ACCORDING to the Boston Herald 'the
heaviest mail sarried over any mail
route in the UIited States is between
New York and Philadelphia The av-
erage daily weight Of the mail carried
over this route last year was POI, sl3
pounds. For trains carrying the mails
the best time is made on the Lehigh
Valley railroad between Easton, Pa.
and Metuchen station. \. J., distance
81. 20 miles. The average time of all
mail trains is forty miles an hour. The
longest continuous run made by postal
clerks is from Omaha TO Ogden, a dis
tance Of ! .O35 miles"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-05-22
Cruel Confidence Game Played a Wis
consin Granger i'm New York.

consin Granger i'm New York.
George Lampie, of Highland, Grant
County, lost $1,000 in New York re-
Gently by confidence game. lie went
to New York and sold a patent on a
threshing-maehi-e band-cutter and
feeder for slG 100. He placed the
money in srIsu valise by the advice
of his smool - ngued acquaintance
and took the money to hotel, but in
the morning, at the breakfast hour,
found that the valise had been opened
during the night and the $40. taken.
Mr.. Lampie, on discovering the game
played upon him, notified the police,
and offered reward of S., 900 for the
recovery OF his missing wealth.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-05-22

GEORGE 5. PEPPER, of Philadelphia,
who died recently, divided a bulk sum
of sI,O69, 900 among public institutions,
which are 10 further receive a portion
of the residuary estate. Among these
requests are 100000 to the University
of Pennsylvania for the endowment of
a professorship; $4,000 to the Pennsyl-
vania Academy Of Fine Arts. and $780,
600 for the establishment of free
library. Almost every charitable in
stitution and hospital in the city is
named in the will for gift ranging in
amount from s.. 600 10 $50. 600
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-05-22

A CURIOUS calculation is said to have
been made BY some of the life insurance
companies as to the effect of the late la
grippe and its cost to them. In the
first quarter of the year twenty-nine
ompanies paid s1.O1S, $50 on its account,
and the increased death losses by pneu-
monia and bronchitis were 1913. 036.
making total loss of 81, $40, 400 directly
attributable to the prevalence of the in
fuenza endemic
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-05-22

IsHPEMINe, Mich, May 20.-Henry
Varcoe, employed as .'sorter" in the
Michigan gold mine near here, quit
work Saturday and started for England
His trunks were opened on search
warrant and a quart bottle filed with
fine gold and several hundred pounds of
very rich rock were found, estimated to
be worth IS. 1000 Varcoe says there are
other thieves
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-05-22
Looked Into the Muxzie.

At Ripon the other afternoon Master
Percy, bright, promising boy of 10
years, the eldest son of Rev. John
Schneider, pastor of the Methodist
church, took loaded rifle from the
hands of playmate and looked into the
muzzle, when, from some cause the gun
was discharged, the ball entering the
center of the forehead and coming out
at the top of the head. He lived about
an hour.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-05-22

THE United States continues to dc
fairly well in the matter of fire reform.
The total fire losses in the United States
and Canada for April was 5. IS. 500.
against SIS. 9s7. Goa last year and Sll, S26,-
$50 in 1855. The total for the four
months ended with April was So. SIS
las. against SO. so. 700 in 1889 and s4S.-
497, $50 in ISIS This is making progress
in the right direction. Ii il is main
tanned for the remainder Of the year the
aggregate for 1890 viii be reduced to
something like 500. OO0, 900. which
every one will agree IS a sufficiently
enormous burnt Offering for this great
continent
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-05-22

TIrE biggest workshop in the world is
said 10 be that of Herr Krupp. the IA
nous gun-maker of Essen. The growth
of this vast establishment has been won
derful- In 1885 il employed nine work
men; IN ISIS. "a; in July. IsSs. 20, $50
men were employed. and the families of
the workmen numbered 73. 769 souls. OF
these q. 1913 reside in dwellings provided
nv tho firm
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-05-22
A Fatal Mine AcoI.lant.

Andrew Linnelson, miner, was
killed, and David Morgan. pit boss,
probably fatally injured by falling rock
in the Minnesota mine near Ashland
the other night. Pit No. was filled
with debris to a depth of sixty feet,
causing loss of about S75 600. Thirty
men became alarmed and left the pit
just in time to save themselves.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-05-22

LITTLE white-hearded man named
Widows, now clerk in the Treasury
Department at Washington, was one OF
PATHS FIRST managers. Widows is a
noted chime-ringer. He paid the thir-
teen-year-old child who was destined to
become a world-renOwned diva 500 j
week for singing in a concert troupe
with which he toured the country.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-05-22

AT recent meeting of Methodist
Episcopal preachers at Baltimore it
was reported that in the past twenty
five years the MeIhodists have built
5000 more churches than the Presby-
terians own in the whole country, 1000
more than the Congregationalists. and
5000 more than the Roman Catholics. 8"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-05-22

CADILLAC, Mich, May 2).-Rev. James
Lamb. pastor of the Presbyterian
church here, dropped dead at Utica, \.
Y, Monday forenoon while on his way
as delegate to the General Assembly
at Saratoga. He was prominent Pres
byterian in Michigan.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-05-22

The Detroit Journal states that al
the time of the autopsy on President
Garfield portions of his lungs were cut
up and distributed among microscope
lists, and that it knows persons in De-
troit who have such portions in their
possession
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-05-22
BLEW HIMSELF UP.
An Alabama Convict Commits Suicide
with Dynamite.

BIRMINGHAM Ala, May 20.-At the
Pratt mines Bob Crawford, white con-
vict, committed suicide by blowing him.
self up with dynamite which had been
given him to blast mines. He had
escaped and been recapturcd, and swore
that he would die before he would sub
NIT to punishment or return to work.
He was whipped and sent back. Craw-
ford and two other convicts had escaped
by cutting a stockade with an axe. The
others were not recaptured. They are
desperate criminals
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-05-22

DEATH has shown conspicuous favors
thus far to the Senate of the Fifty-frst
Congress. While he has taken but one
from that body Beck-he has taken
nine from the roll of the House-Gay,
Burnes, Townshend, Cox. Laird. Nut
ting. Kelley, WILDER and Randall.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-05-22

We all know the quotation, but many
emigrants westward bound do not know
that upon their arrival they viii have to en-
counter that invisible foe of the frontiers
man-malaria. They should take an ample
supply of Hostetter Stomach Bitters along.
Not only is it a certain safeguard against
every form of malarial disease, but IL Grad
icates liver complaint. constipation, dyspep-
STA, nervousness and rheumatism.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-05-22

The town of Chelsea, Mass, which pc
utioned the Legislature for change of
name because of the common expression
as dead as Chelsea. has reconsidered
and will retain the name il has borne
since 1888
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-05-22
Powderly Not 4 Conspirator.

GREENsBuRG, Pa, May 2O-T. V.
Powderly, J. II. Byrne and Peter Wise
we're on Monday evening acquitted of
the charge of conspiracy preferred by
Edward Callaghan, of Scottdale. The
case was taken up at o clock p. IN. and
was given to the jury at 5. verdict
was returned at q o'clock
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-05-22
Remnants of the Jesse james Gang.

JEFFERSON, Wis, May 30. j. NJ.
Officer, alias William Harlow, 4. w.
Berry and George Scott, said to be MEM
bers of Jesse James gang, were arrested
here Monday and will be taken to Mis-
souri, They are charged with murder.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-05-22

HERBERT GLADSTONE. who is coming
over here this year on visit Is man
rather below the medium height. with
thin hair. dOme-like forehead aud an
air OF gentle melancholy He IS great
favorite at all the women's meetings
and the general conventions for pro-
noting woman suffrage in England lie
has been called the FIVE o'clock tea
statesman" He affects extreme sim
pIicity OF attire. wearing turnover col
lars. the smallest sort of black shoe
string cravat, and clothes that are not
conspicuous for their good 1T or fine
texture. IL Is said that he Is Of great
assistance to bis distinguished father
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-05-22

LIGHT. We now learn. not only has
sound. but can be heard. \ beam of
sunlight is made TO pass through a
prism. - as to produce the solar spec
trum This is turned upon a disk con-
tanning colored silk o. wool, and, as the
colored lights of the spectrum fall upon
il. sounds are given by different parts
OF the spectrum. and there Is silence in
other parts. For instance. If the green
light flashes on red worsted, loud sounds
will be given. Only feeble sounds are
heard when the red and blue parts of
the rainbow fall upon the wOrsteds;
other colors evoke no sound. Green
silks give best sound in red light
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-05-22

A MOVEMENT has been inauguratod in
New York 10 secure one million sigma
lures 70 memorial 10 be sent TO the
Gar Of Russia asking that he look into
and seek 70 ameliorate the condition Of
the exiles in Siberia
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-05-22
Anti-Bennett Law Convention.

The call has been issued for the So
called Anti-Bennett Law State conven-
tion to be held in Milwaukee June 4.
1t is addressed: ITO the German Protest
tant pastors and congregations in Wis.,
corsin, as well as to all anti-Bennett
law organizations and committees"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-05-22

GEORGE BANCROFT. who was Secretary
OF the Navy for year and half during
the Administration of President Polk.
Is the oldest ex-Cabinet officer, both in
age and date of service. now living
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-05-22

oNH EANJo1 -
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gentlyyetpromptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
TEN effectually, 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.
SAY FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. m. NEW Y0RS. M
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-05-22
c r. MORSE. PnhIIshor

HENRY NJ STANLEY is a believer in
the policy of colonizing the Upper Con-
60 valley, of Africa, with coiored inn
migrants from the United States.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-05-22
GOD NEVER FORGETS.
The Story of One Decoration Day
and What It Brought.

NE bright even
ing among the
last d a Us of
May, 1852, there
came to Farmer
Gibbons door,
seeking shelter
for the night, a
C o n S u m ptive-
10 ok in g man
and his little
StfCh thA OA0
son. The good
+ a rm er b a d
n @ er be e n
known to turn a
hungry stranger
from the door,
hence the warm
est corner in
the COW kitchen
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-05-22

SECRETARY RUsK says tins country
imports agricultural products yearly to
the amount of S26G, 2s3. 73S. of which al
least $40. 100000 might be raised on our
own farms
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-05-22

GIVE me your sITtABtH' sHe PIaseu TN
shower.
Call the rhodora from the swamp,
Call the azalea sweet as musk.
Call lilies that from burdened hearts
Their fragrance pour along the dusk.
and call from all my secret cells
The bushes OF the perfect rose,
For would heap my heroes graves
Full soon with every bud that blows"
Then said the sunbeams and the showers:
in morning glow. in midnight dew,
Though clothed with grass though heaped with
bloom
Though tentins skies be gray or blue.
yet while on each white marble there
The sacred letters shine like fame.
The grave no other garland needs
Whose headstone bears hero's nsmeT'
-Harper's Bazaar
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-05-22

Sir Norels Free, viii be sent by Cragin 81
Co, Philada4 Pa, to any one in The U. ). or
Canada, postage paid, upon receipt of %
Dobbins, Electric Soap wrappers. See list
of novels on circulars around each bar.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-05-22

ALWAYS avoid harsh purgative pills. They
first make you sick and then leave you con-
stipated Carter's Little Liver Pills regulate
the bowels and make youwell. Dose, one pill.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-05-22

LONDON, May 20.-Sir Alfred Kirby
of the Deptford distillery works has
failed. The liabilities are estimated at
e2a2 900. assets at E71. 600.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-05-22

No Opium in Piso's Cure for Consumption.
Cures where other remedies fail 25c.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-05-22

LADIES whopossess the finest complexions
are patrons of Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
HIS Hair and Whisker Dye, SOC.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-05-22

The maid who goes to the photographer
with the query, "Do / look welli'' is al
ways answered in the negative.-Philadel-
phia Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-05-22

For any case of nervousness, sleepless-
ness, weak stomach, indigestion, dyspepsia,
relief is sure in Carter's Little Liver Pills.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-05-22
Catarrh Can't Re Cnred

SOME men have dislike for their work.
Tie probate lawyer is not Of that class; he
usually works with will.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-05-22

''SERIAL" buildings are what they call
those high ones, because they continued
afnriaS
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-05-22

WHEN man goes homs loaded there is
likely to be an explosion in the house
Ruffalo Courier.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-05-22

A THoUsASD-DOLLAR engagement ring is
no bar against a ten-thousand-dollar di-
VOrce.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-05-22
General Gordop.. statue Unvaiied.

LONDON, May 20-The Prince OF
Wales unvailed the statue OF General
Gordon with appropriate ceremonies In
the presence of a large and distin-
guished Assem- bl2ge.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-05-22

TIE man who is too fond of his ante usu-
ally makes the acquaintance of his uncle
Boston Post
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-05-22

Few men sow their wild oats without get
ting more or less rye mixed in with them.
--AtchisOn Globe