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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-09
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Soldiers of other States.
OF the soldiers of other states the
number living in Wisconsin in June
last there were 1854. being credited to
tie various states as follows:
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-09
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Number I'm Each County.

Number I'm Each County.
of the various Wisconsin counties
Milwaukee has the largest number of
ex-soldiers and sailors, with 1884.
Winnebago county is next with SAB, and
Grant third, with si1. The number
in each county June 20, 1895, as reported
bv the epumerators was as follows:
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-09
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Selection of a spring medicine bear in
mind the fact that what you need is
good blood purifier, and the best, in medi-
cine, should always be your aim. The
great cures of blood diseases b. Hoods
Sarsaparilla have made it known as the
One True Blood Purifier. 1t is therefore
the best medicine for you to take in the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-09
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New York, April 7.-Heidelbach,
Ickelheimer &c Co, will ship $780,
gold to Europe Tuesday.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-12-26
Are You Going I, B. Build q House
Or Barn.?
IA

you will by calling Armstrong Bros at Knox
Tenn They make specially building materials SASH Doors
Blinds Locks and Hinges Ready Mixed Paints Anchor White
Lead Oil and Vanhe make special prices the trade of this
goods handle full line of Hardware prices
will find them the considering quality
goods Remember the Write for prices
At the farmers stopping place. -
ARMSTRONG BROS. ST Gay st.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-12-26
RUSSIAN ROAST PIG.

Dishes Which the Subjects OF the Great
White Gar Enjoy ON Christmas Day.
On Christmas day the Russians adhere
to their strictly national dishes. In the
morning their breakfast consists of
boursch, the national soup, or broth, COM
posed of the fermented juice of beet root,
sour cream, boiled cabbage and meat bouil-
lon. This extraordinary mixture tastes
much better than 1t reads, and after the
quantity necessary to appease the appetite
Is consumed in the morning an enormous
punch bowl is filled with the soup and
stands upon a side table during the day.
In all we'll regulated Russian households
there ia also found upon the same table a
roasted pig, dressed with boiled buck
wheat, or kasche, as 1t Is called, mingled
with the liver, heart and other edible ad-
juncts, of the animal. This pig is especial
ly raised and killed for Christmas day. II
weighs never more than seven or eight
pounds. ,ast aas IA .,y
Accompanying these there is the pasca,
mixture of white cheese, cream, butter,
sugar and raisins, which are all placed TO-
gether in wooden bowl and allowed to
stand for "a hours. There is also the
koulische. cai.o plentifully filled with
raisins, and then, as little side dish, are
the varicolored eggs thatal good Russians
are expected to eat with salt that has beer
purified by roasting. The evening meal Il
composed of great dishes of sausages AND
immense joints of roasted veal, which, to
gether with the black bread peculiar to the
country, is eagerly devoured and washed
down with plentiful libations of koumisl
and vodka. New York World.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-12-26
CHRISTMAS. CHARITIES.
Generosity 70 the Poor was Customary n
Nse-i. a Ne Ollen Tymc.

Generosity 20 the Poor Was Customary N
e Se-'. 9. q Ys oldsh Tyms. s.1w
At Drayton Beauchamp, in Bucking.
hamshirs, shero was a curious custom
known as 'Stephening" 1t was tho an
Client practice of the inhabitants of the vii
lage to repair to the rectory on st.
Stephens day, the day Immediately follow
Ing Christmas, and eat as much bread and
cheese as they chose and drink as much
ale us they thought proper at tho expense
Of the rector. The custom gave rise to so
much rioting that he discontinued it and
distributed an annual sum of money In
stead. In the olden time 1t was the custom
Of the rector of Great Barr in Sta1fordshire
on every Christmas day to give to all per-
sons calling at his house as much bread,
beef, mustard and vinegar as they could
eat. A money payment is now made in
place of the eatables. The Inhabitants Of
North Clifton were formerly free from ferry
dues, and inconsequence the ferryman and
his dog were INDUCED with dinner each
at the wears at Christmas. The ferryman
also on that day received of the Inhabitants
prime loaf of bread,
There Is very pleasant custom connect
ed with the parish Of Gunner in Berkshire,
the church of which is vicarage and a
beautiful specimen Of the venerable pa
rochial edifices of that kind in England.
On Christmas day after evening service the
parishioners who are liable to pay any
tithes repair to the vicarage and are there
entertained with bread, cheese and ale. 1t
is no benefaction on the part of the vicar,
but claimed as right on the part of the
parishioners, and even the quantity Of good
things which the vicar brings forward is
specified. Hemust have four bushelsof malt
brewed into ale and small beer, two bushels
of wheat made into bread and half hun
dretlweight Of cheese, and whatever re-
mains unconsumed by the vicarage payers
is distributed next day after morning pray
ers among the poor
There was a very curious custom OBJ
served at Paddington church, in London,
which partakes of the character of Christ
mas charity. At o'clock on the morning
of the Sunday before Christmas it was usu.
al to throw a quantity Of bread and cheese
from the steeple Of the church among the
populace. The assemblage on the occasion
was generally immense, and a great scram-
bio took place. The custom had its origin
In the will of two poor sisters, who, travel
ing to London to claim an estate in which
they succeeded, and being much distressed,
were first relieved in Paddington. The
custom was kept up until q few years
since, when u less Objectionable mode was
adopted for the distribution of this charity.
1t is given in bread and coal by the minis.
ter and parish officers to tho poor of the
district. Selected.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-12-26
Tho Merriest Day.

Then do not select the merriest of the
s65 days for your doleful recollections, but
draw your chair nearer the blazing fire
and il your room be smaller than it was a
dozen years ago put a good face on the
matter and troll off the old ditty you used
to sing and thank God it's no worse.
Look on the merry faces of your children,
If you have any, as they sit around the fire.
One little seat may be empty; one slight
form that gladdencd the fathers and
mothers pride to look upon may not b.
there Reflect upon your present bless
ings, not upon your past misfortunes, Of
which all men have some. Your Christ
mas shall be merry and your New Year 6
happy one.-Charles Dickens
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-12-26
French Christmas Delicacies.

Liver buildings, well truffled and plenti-
fully seasoned with garlic, together with
the national poulet, are seen on every
Christmas table in France, accompanied,
especially in tho south, by tho celebrated
Languedoc stew, which is composed, ac-
cording to NJ. Colombo, of the following
materials:
Take beef, lean bacon, Glove of garlic,
small onion in which is inserted one
Glove, the third of quart of wine q small
glass of cegnac and some salt Cut the
beef into square pieces, very small. and
put the " hole into small carthen pot, the
bottem of which is lined with thin slices
of bacon. Cover the pot with thick paper
closed at the edges by -four paste made
with cold water, put plate over all and
let it simmer for six hours. Exchange.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-12-26
CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS.

Information For Making Ornamental Let
tiers For Inscriptions.
To use against dark backgrounds very
pretty lettering is made by lightly cover
ing pasteboard forms with cotton, pulled
apart until 1t is fluffy us down. Sprinkle
these with glue and then sift coarsely pow
dered mica over them. When strong
light falls on them, the effect win be very
pleasing. These letters must be made by
some one with. def fingers, as their effect
depends greatly on the fiufliness Of the
cotton. 1t must be laid on lightly, just
caught In place here and there by fine
stitches and fastened to its background by
fine wires, which should be attached to the
frames Of the letters before they are coy
cred. II 1t is not thought best to attempt
such lettering very pleasing substitutes
can be made by covering pasteboard with
gilt paper, or If colors are wanted tissue
paper can be used. Crumpled tinfoi
makes pretty covering, and is easily pu,
on. 6-, Y..55 4-s.,,+ ..4s ...F,n,
A beautiful letter can be made by cover
ing ,pasteboard with velveteen in some
dark color, like scarlet, olive or blue
Fasten the cloth in place by folding it,
edges over the letter and sewing them to
gether on the back. Then string popcorn
and run it around the edges of the letter
fastening itwell by stitches here and ther,
through the cloth covering. Then go ovel
the popcorn with a wash Of the gliding
liquid used IN ornamenting furniture ant
fancy work. The effect will be rich an(
striking If good colors are used for cover
ing The letters and the gliding is wei
done. The rough regularity Of the edginl
formed by the popcorn gives somewhat tn
appearance of coined or hammered work
These are effective on dark or light back
grounds, as the gliding outlines then
clearly and brings them out prominentl,
in proper light Ladies' Home Journal.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-12-26
Holly.


Not one pretty flower would stay
When old autumn nipped the grass,
For she had cruel way,
Though as red checked as q lass.
Winter had ctr northland taken,
His white flags by winds outshaken.
What, then. was there bright enough
For the merry Christmas day.
"Good Dame Nature, be less rough, )"
Said the folks. leave storms, we pray.
Bring some posies and be CHEEKY,
Lest she find the world be dreary."
"What are posies in the CLEAN
OF my beautiful white frosti"
Said the old dame from her dream.
''By the hedge, all snow embossed.
Bloom itself the glad day carries"
And she held up holly berries.
How their scarlet brightness shone
In the mornings airy tracks,
Nature is wise old crone
She knows what picture lacks.
Winter lost is melancholy.
Christmas laughed to see the holly.
Since that hour now far away,
When times tired wing was light,
In tho path of Christmas day
Always shines the berries bright,
And mid all its tender folly
Gileama tn blush Of Christmas holly.
Selected.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-12-26
IN the DAYS or QUEEN BEss


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:. mas J Publications. 4N
Many people are aware Of the general
passion for feasts and tamusements which
distinguished the sixteenth and seyen-
tenth centuries, but few persons are aware
OF the character of the sports which were
then SO popular. Among the many GUS
toms which prevailed In the days of Queen
Elizabeth, the investure Of person with
the power and privileges Of assemblinga
number Of persons and teaching them
tricks, tumbiing and fantastic perform
ances for the purpose of amusing the peas
antry, and, indeed, the higher classes Of
the community, is one of the most remark
able. m
That incorporating Puritan Stubs,
who, indeed, could see good in nothing
that partook of the nature Of harmless and
innocent enjoyment, in his "Anatomie of
Abuses descants with the greatest fervor
on the proceedings of this heather com.
panic In speaking of parish festival
he says: ft
''First of all, the wilde heades Of the
parish, flocking together, chose them q
graunde captaine of mischief, whom they
enoblo with the title of Lord of Misrule,
and him they crown with great solemnity
and adopt for their King This King an
noynted chooseth for the twentie, fourty,
threescore or an hundred lustie guttes,
liketo himself, to waite upon his lordly
majestie and to guard his noble person.
Then every one Of these men he invest
eth with his liveries Of greene, yellow, or
some other bright wanton color, and, as
though they were not gawdie ynouf, they
bedeck themselves with scarfs, ribbons and
laces, hanged all over with gold rings,
! pretious stones, and other jewels This
done, they tie about either legge twenty or
fourtie bellies, with richie handkerchiefs in
their handles, and sometimes braide across
over their shoulders and neckes, borrowed
for the most part of their prettier Mopsies
and loving Bessies
lVA"Thus, all things set in order, then have
they their hobby horses, their dragons and
other antiques, together with their pipers
and laundering drummers to strike up
the DEVILS dannce withal Then march this
heather companie towards the church,
their pipers piping, their drummers thun-
dering, their stumpies dancing, their
bellies jyngling, their handkerchiefs 1ut-
tering about their heads like madmen,
their hobby horses and other monsters
diminishing amongst the throng, and in
this sorte they 60 to the church, though
the minister be at prayer or preaching,
danncing and singing like devils incar.
nate, with such confused noise that nc
man can hearo his own voice. Then the
foolish people they locke, they stare they
laugh, they foere, and mount upon the
formes and pewcs to see these goodly
pageantry solemnized. boston Herald
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-12-26
The Three Mapi,

According to tradition tho bodies Of the
three magi, or kings of the east" who
visited Christ, bearing gifts, are buried in
the Cathedral Of Cologne, In Germany.
They are said to have been discovered in
the third century by the Empress Helena,
mother Of Constantine, who translated
them from Jerusalem to the great Church
of St. Sophia, at Constantinople, whence
they were sent by the Emperor Emmanuel
to Milan at the request of the bishop of that
city. In 1l64 the Emperor Frederick of
Germany, having taken Milan, seized the
bodies Of the three kings as the most pre-
cious booty and removed them with great
pomp to Cologne cathedral The shrine of
the three magi is one Of the show places of
the city. The altar where tho relics are
kept is profusely decorated With gems and
gold. The bodies are supposed TO be buried
underneath the high altar, but the three
skulls, set in q velvet cushion, profusely
adorned with precious stones, are exhibited
to those who are willing to pay tho large
fee demanded for opening and Illuminating
the chapel where these relics are kept St
, Louis Globe Democrat
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-12-26
Santa Clause is here with q
ship load Of toys and fancy
goods, and as usual, has
made Headquarters with
R. NJ. MAG|LL { CO

Our stock Of Csmas goods the best have had Come and
and you will appreciate.
We have added another shipment stock Of Shoes bougr Cash
you the and best stocks of shoes Mary
Vile, and prices undersel.
Our genuine calf hoe latest beatty Sue Our
Ladies V kidd Shoe SI75 worth$ anywhere We have
large Shoes all Solid Top sole Boys Bogan
at 81 value.
We have job lot Shoes slightly shelf prices you
We stocked mems heavy shirts, you barg
them.
line Hats and Caps Children boys and MEMS and up
Abuckes Coffee IS W. E. Garrett Co snuff Canary,
Helms and Brutons, Same proportion
We down with the market and there mrakng everything plain
figures so that all can
We have the goods and selling them, but wnto Sell
We therefore extend special invitation to Come
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-12-26
A Gascony Tradition,

In Gascony there is tradition that tho
lost spirits in hades experience a cessation
of their fortunes on Christmas day, and
that on this one day Of the year there is re-
joicing even in the lower regions. Elk
change
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-12-26
A silesian Superstition.

In Silesia there is superstition that
boy born on Christmas day must be
brought up lawyer or lie will become
thief. A4. te IS. '.etItH
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-12-26

dozen hooks and ceder lead PEN
ellis tip pencil points Henry clay cigar box backing
buys horn pants buttons spool thread one bottle
ink boxes buing What 3cts will buy: large
backing medium safety pins cabinet hair pins pair
ame What cts will buy:1 spool silk thread
doz good mucage pair boy suspenders quire
letter paper carpet What socks pair
ladies hose pint cups pan3 spoo thread good Shaving
brush silk tie bow What cts will buy: set tea spoons table
spoons bottle shoe DRESSING box easy bright stove polish Other
things cheap Truthfrly yours.
J. II. BRIGHT,
Racket Store.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-12-26
WHY Ivy Is Prescribed.

The ivy is never used for Christmas deco
ration. 1t was once sacred to Bacchus and
constituted almost the sole lcafy decoration
at the Roman saturnalia. The early Chris
tian clergy, desiring to wean the people
frd their pagan practice as far as posi-
bid rbid tie use of the ivy, and the pro-
nil N has lasted until the present age
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-15

when the officer broke in the door. This
was the signal for general scamper OF
several Cinnamon through the rear door,
so that the officer secured but one Mon
golian, and he of course knew nothing of
any noise.
On bed in an inner room Officers
Graham and Brock found a Chinese
woman, bound with ropes and with blood
issuing from bullet hole in the abdomen
and one in the calf of the right leg. Soon
after the officers entered the room the
woman expired.
In an adjoining room there were eight
or ten Cinnamon, and none of them knew
anything about the matter. 1t is the sup
position of the officers that the woman was
first tied to the bed and then shot
The Coroner is holding an inquest on
the body of the woman this evening.
Tonight she was found in her room in
pool OF blood and UNCONSCIOUS. Four
deep gashes were found in her arm above
the elbow. She was taken to the Receiv-
ing Hospital and has not recovered con-
sciousness.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-15
LIVELY FIGHT At FRESNO.
Deacon MeuX Calls Pastor Mere
dlth a Liar and a Set.To
Follows.
The Honors Slightly in Favor of His
Reverence When Spectators
Stop HostiIities.

FRESNO, CAL, May IA. - Southern
chivalry was aptly exemplifed this after
noon, when Rev. II. c. Meredith, pastor
of the South Methodist Church, engaged
in an exciting fstic encounter with DR.. T.
r. MeuX, dea con of the church. The
fracas occurred in the Office of DR.. Meu1,
and was the talk of the town this evening.
DR.. Meux called the pastor liar and the
Rev. Mr.. Meredith jumped for him. The
doctor jumped also, and they went for it.
The deacon caught the pastor by the
throat with his left hand and ran him up
against the wall. While choking the Rev.
Mr.. Meredith with his left hand DR..
Meux began fistic work with his right. He
struck the pastor a round blow over the
mouth, cutting into the flesh. He was
about to strike a second blow when
Deacon J. D. Musick, who was present,
caught his arm and restrained it from
doing further damage.
Meantime, Rev. Mr.. Meredith was not
idle. He used his right on the doctors
face with dire effect. He struck the
deacon over the right eye and the ring on
his finger cut severe cash. He also gave
the doctor hard blow just above the right
temple.
By this time DR.. Cooper came in from
his adjoining office and with the assist
ance of his apprentice-boy and Deacon
Musick succeeded in separating the COM
batants. DR.. Meux's wounds bled consid-
erably, while Rev. Mr.. Meredith patched
his up shortly after the affray with stick
ing plaster.
The trouble between the two gentlemen
grew out OF church affairs. The congre-
cation is engaged in raising money to
build new house of worship and the
pastor charged Deacon Meux with not
acting as he should do in the matter. He
alleged that the doctor, who is secretary
of the executive board, had falsifieG the
records in regard TO the appointment of a
certain committee for taking steps for
called the pastor liar and the fight re-
suited. Both are now very regretful over
the affair, although they still entertain
strong opinions of each other.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-15
TIE PRATHER RANCH TRAGEDY.
Bodies of the Ticfims brought TO Freka
UU the Coroner.

Bodies of the Tictims brought TO FreEd
by the Coroner.
YREKA, CAL, May 14.-This afternoon
between and 5 o'clock the Coroner and
other officials returned from Butte Creek
Valley, bringing the remains of Mrs.
Harry Schwatka anu her daughter, Irene,
who were so cruelty murdered by a China
man at the Prather ranch yesterday.
From those who were there it has been
learned that the tragedy was not without
a witness, as first reported, and that LIE
was not surrendered till a terrible struggle
had been made by the helpless woman
and child. He first attacked Mrs. Schwatka
with a stick of wood succeeding in cutting
her badly on the wrist, but she got away
from him and with her children fought
her way to a bedroom ana locked herself
in, but even then she was not safe, for
with an ak the Chinaman battered down
the door and again attacked them, this
Time with rife.
He shot Mrs. Schwatka through the
breast, killing her instantly. He then
turned his attention to the girl, who had
hid herself under the bed. He threw back
the bedclothes and mattresses and with a
stick of wood literally heat the child to
death. The little four-year-old boy, Fred
die was in the room at the time and must
have been overlooked by the murderer in
his mad fury, as he was not harmed. Mrs.
Schwatka had a revolver and had fired
one shot at the Chinaman, but without
effect. After the murder of mother and
daughter, to complete his tiendish work
he tied Mrs. Schwatka's hair to the bed post
and left her.
He then went to his room, and, mpty-
ing some strychnine into a cup of water,
swallowed it, after which he retired as if
for sleep.
a short time afterward two men, travel
ing through the country, stopped at the
house, and, noticing something wrong,
went on to the nearest neighbor and gave
the alarm. When they returned to the
house Mr.. Schwatka had got home from a
distant field and had gained entrance to
the house. The sight that met the hus-
band and fathers eve must have been
enough to have frozen his blood.
No motive for the crime, so far as known,
has yet been discovered.