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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25
Fhe Assembly.

Madison. Wis Feb ls-The entire cor,-
mittee patronage OF the legislature was
wiped out yesterday by the assembly in the
midst Of an excited exchange of PERSONALS
ties between AssemhIyman Arson, Of NIL
waukee, and Chief Clerk Novel;. the latter
speaking through his friends on the floor
Assemhiyman Ray. Of La Crosse. who was
candidate for the speakership, declared
that the whole system of legislative pat
ronage was robbery of the people The
clerks and messengers OF the committees
did not. he said. do Is minutes work in a
day. and he would not pay IS cents for the
services Of the clerk and messenger Of his
committee After some other savage re-
marks the assem- oly adopted an amend
ment to the bill. " hich struck out all clerks
and messengers except six messengers for
senate committees
Madison. Wis Feb Ig-The assembly
yesterday transacted no business Of I'M
po.tance.
Madison. Wis. Feb 20.-The ASSEMBLY
yesterday postponed action on the bill to
appropriate 5000 TO pay Off the pressing
debts Of the State Agricultural society
The bill was made a special order for next
Wednesday by vote of 30 TO IS A bill wa :
introduced which provides that all places
buildings or institutions iu this state where
In persons are detained either .sffb or
without their consent. shall be subject 20
inspection by the state b1ara of control
any committee or member thereof at any
time. Any person refusing to allow or
who shall resist said state board OF control.
any committee or member thereof. when
making or attempting to make such Wis
itation or inspection shall be punished
by a fine of not less than S25 and not more
than 500. or by Imprisonment in the county
jail not exceeding six months or b, IN such
fine and imprisonment. Adjourned to the
evening Of the 22d.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25
Contennt Of Court.

Garner Allen, farmer, is the first
juror III this state to be punished for
criminal contempt of court. Judge
Burnell fined him ten dollars and costs
il Oshkosh, amounting TO $50. Allen
was accused of improper intimacy and
association with the defendant in s2O.-
coo SANDER suit wherein Rev. w. A.
Burdick, of oconto. was plaintiff and
one Phillips, of the same place, was de-
PENDANT. Allen and Phillips went on q
stunning expedition together. The
proceedings are the first in Wisconsin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25
Task Given TO IiaIy.

Paris, Feb. 23.-Ths Gaulois says
that the powers have decided TO intrust
to Italy the authority to pacify and adj
minister the affairs of the island of
Crete, pending the establishment of
constitutional autonomy for the island.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25

Princess Henry of Pless has sent an
appeal to every Englishwoman married
TO a German in the German empire.
The princess wishes TO collect from her
fellow countrywomen a sum of money
to buy handsome present - give
Queen Victoria on the occasion OF the
close of the sixtIeth year of her reign.
Hundreds of EnglishwOmen have re-
sponde1 to the appeal, and the sum coll
lected is likely 10 be large one. More
Englishwomen are married to Germans
than to members of any other nation.
Fits stopped free and permanently cured.
No hts after first days use of DIR. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. Free 50 trial bottle &
treatise. DR.. Kline, 933 Arch St, PA Ia, Pa.
The first question a woman asks fortune
teller is if her husband is true to her.
Cold Greens down the snine. then lum-
bago. st. Jacobs Oil creeps in, then cure.
A woman knows as little about MAJ as
she knows about horse.-Atchison Globe
Cascarets stimulate liver. kidneys and
bowels. Never slcEen, weaken or gripe, Zoe.
Whenever a boy says he is not hungry. it
is sign he is polite.
It's never too cold to cure neuralgia with
st. Jacobs Oil Sure cure.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.
Hardware Men Organize.

A meeting OF retail hardware mer-
chants from all parts of the state was
held in Milwaukee and an organization
effected, TO be know as the Wisconsin
Retail Hardware Merchants associa-
ton. The object is 70 devise means to
prevent manufacturers and iobbers
from selling hardware to department
stores and confine their sales to the
Legitimate trade. The following Off
GERS were elected: President, John
Hughes. Fond du Lac; vice president,
\. Noll. Chiffon; secretary, C. 4. Peck,
Berlin; treasurer, w. ii. Hay, Oshkosh.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25
GARY FOR THE CABINET.

The Latest Accession to Mai. McKfn-
Iey's OmciaI Family.
Canton, o., Feb. 20.-James A. Gary
of Baltimore. has been offered and has
accepted position in Maj. McKinley's
cabinet. 1t is not yet certain that he
will be made postmaster general.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25
WISCONSIN LEGISLATURE.
Daily summary of the Proceeding
On the senate and AsrembIy.


Madison. Wis. Feb Is-In the senate yes
terday an adverse report was had on the
bill requiring engineers to obtain a license
The Munson bill giving weekly papers the
right to publish insurance statements
passed. Only dailies are now eligible to
enjoy that pay. The insurance companies
pay the bills.
Madison. Wis. Feb. 19-Yesterday's leg
islative session was notable for the pass
Ing by the senate of a bin forbidding.
under severe penalties. the sale of
cigarettes or cigarette materials to
boys under Is years of age: also for the
killing of all bills for the repeal of the
Sunday laws. A bill was also passed re-
qniring jurors TO be summoned by mail
This will. If ii becomes law. save to the
various counties t100.000 year in fees to
sheriffs and their deputies. The governors
appointment of E. r. Petherick. of Milwau-
was confirmed. This is 5000 position
Petherick Is a veteran newspaper re-
porter.
Madison. Wis. Feb. 20.-In the senate
yesterday Mr. Wel;on received permission
to introduce bill making May % 1885
legal holiday for the celebration of IL q
states semcentennial. The bill freeing
banks from paying fees for examination
was passed and the appointments of h. r
Petherick on the board of control and
Charles Pittelkow and T. z. Thompson on
the board of normal regents were con-
iirmed- Adjourned 10 the evening of the 22d.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-23

Here is a chance to do good and bt
happy. Friends of the "Fresh all
children" are desirous OF sendNe
some Of them up here. Mr.. II. +.
Stone Of Brooklyn, N. Y, now stop
ping at the Peabody House will look
after the children il places can be
found for some Of them. Any one
willing to take one or more Of these
children for q week will please notify
Mr.. Stone. This is wholly a work
Of charity. Funds are raised by
subscription to pay transportation
charges and the benevolence Of the
country people depended upon far
their keeping. 1t is great pleasure
for these little ones, who have been
shut up in our big cities all their lives,
to get out into the fresh air for q
week. 1t will also be a source of
lasting pleasure to those who may en-
tertain them. "In as much as ye do
it unto the least Of these" etc.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-23

The following was caught On our
grapevine. As the line has been out of
use for some time the spelling and gram
mar is little off but the story is good.
Sawyelville Vermont which is in
the town Of Chester, 13 miles from
Bellows Falls and 40 mile from Rut-
land. 1t is what forms the principle
city of the town, altho there are sew
eral other places of note, VIZ: which
means namely, South street, Chester
Depot and North street. Well them
are places Of considerable Importance,
but then they are only subbubs tu the
real main city which is Sawyerville,
and some of the best folks live here
there is.in town you see, live here
myself Well seeing little piece in
the SITTER paper about Peru people
going tn raise q monument tu COM
memorate Gen. Stark's heroic exploi,
in getting over that tarnal mountain
brought tu my mind the fact of talt
here, viz: In Sawyerville, of raising
monument in order to commemorate
the great event of Gen. Lem Davis
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-23

Engineer Milan Curtis, killed
in the smashup at keene, Satur.
day, an account Of which will be found
on second page, married Miss Leon
ard of Bondvilie, daughter of the
late VIM. d. Leonard of that place
and sister of merchant F. M. Leon.
ard of Londonderry. Mr.. Curtis is
highly spoken of by the Bellows Falls
Times. We quote brief paragraph:
Simple and unassuming In his man.
ners he was yet man of high intelli.
gence and sterling worth. Brave as a
lion, but kind and gentle as woman;
those who knew him best loved him
best, and his fellow workmen never
had any but good words for him.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-23

The Falka club Of London Jerry
will give musicale at Union hall
next week Friday evening. Among
the many attractive features will be
the reading by Miss Fannie Austin.
VIM. A. Albee and L. X. Barrus
went this morning to Wardsboro for
brief visit.
Miss Stella Yearly of Boston is
expected by her friends here on to-.
morrows train.
Amos Jenkins, an old veteran who
died at Bennington on Tuesday was
well known In this town. He was a
member Of Co. I'd Vt. and was 83
years old.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-23

A party Of six Of our young people
biked it up to Weston, Sunday and
took dinner at the Park View house
which, the dinner, they say was good
and altogether the trip an enjoyable
one. After dinner the party wheeled
it two miles farther and called upon
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Pease. Mrs.
Pease, formerly Miss Lettie Pierce
Of this place, has been very sick for
some time but is now a little better,
the party reporting that she sat up a
short time that day. All hope for
her speedy recovery. Her mother,
Mrs. Lizzie Pierce, is with her and
caring for her.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-23

An extract from spcial order No.
l59, issued from the war department,
adjutant generals Office, Washington,
announces that Maj. Stephen P.
Jocelyn of infantry will report in per.
son on September l, 1897, to the gov.
ernor of Vermont, for duty with the
national guard of the state. Maj.
Jocelyn is a Vermont boy, having ell,
listed from Brownington as private in
company A, 9th Vermont, August %,
1868.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-23
NlNDHAM.

There seem to be indications
of an early house warming time
Randall has nearly reached the fin.
ishing and it looks we'll.
Oldest farmer says: "Tis fust
year in my life that hayin' holm plan
tin and sowin' all come on same day,
and tater bugs are pest.
Mr.. Henry Wiley and family of
Chester has paid us flying visit.
Charlie Raymond wheeled away
from our town Wednesday. He was
guest Of L. Lawrence.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Eddy are re-
joicing over the birth of a bouncing
boy.
l.. Lawrence is treating his resi-
dence to coat of white paint.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-23

The Massachusetts, legislature has
passed law that any person who
snail wear the feathers of birds fol
dress or ornament shall be fined ter
dollars and half the fine shall 60 tt
the informer.
The Boston advertiser comments
as follows: "The time was wher
the average woman who wore in pub
lie hat trimmed with glorious plu.
mage might count upon the envy Of
her less brilliantly bedecked sisters
but now such hat is its own accusel
and judge and any one who feels en-
vious may promptly have the wearel
thereof summoned to court.
1t is fitting that the old Bay state
should lead off in reinforcing the
principles Of the humane societies by
the power of the law and we hope
that every state in the Union will
follow"
Is there not more than hint in the
above as to a good way to make
prohibitory liquor laws so they would
be more commonly enforced.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-23

A Puritanical streak has struck
Burlington. Her clergymen are wag-
'ig a war on the Sunday excursions.
Wonder if these zealots think that il
,hey succeed the would be excursionists
will love them so much they will go to
church! Everybody has heard of the
little dog that barked at the moon.
The clergyman who dons Puritanical
.obes at the close of the nineteenth cen.
tury is full blooded brother, in intel
lect, of that same purp.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-23

|
OF which | am going to chronicle is
vuuched for by some of the bestest.
,rooth telling peopleio this place, viz .
Sawyervi'e. You see it happened
thuswise in this place viz: Sawyer
vile, lives a Gentleman by the name
Of Jocen c. James, a man of greet
courage and foltyiude having been q
| soldier and knew what it was tn sl.t Il
4 charge except that OF that lretle
animu Of the feelipe specie, which
hath power to dispense liquid light
ming faster than old father Franklin
could bring it from The clouds. Well
yer see ons Of them cats tuck a no.
ton of lookin' around Squire Janes's
hen establishment, the Squire he sot-
ted trap for her and time 1t keeped
passing right along until trap and
pole cat were nearly out of mind.
Well now for the event, 1t was on the
morn of the goth inst, before it had
got to be early, Squire James he
heard commotion down among his
hens and out he went and 10 and be.
hold if there want an old stripe back,
bushy tail, we'll now the Squire is
ready to face anything that would
face him, but in this case that cat
wished TO extend compliments sorter
backwards and turned tail tn, we'll
the con was aroused, sent to the most
trusty neighbor, one Mr.. Geo. Strong
who is also veteran Of the late war,
so Mr.. Strong and the son struck
out for help, while Squire. James kept
vigil over the place of exit, having
armed himself accordingly.
The searching parties arrived at
the home of Gen. Lem Davis about
3 o'clock in the morning and wrung
the bell. Well the Gems. wife says
she has lived there nigh on tu good
many year and she never heard that
bell wiring like it did that morning,
this was in South Chester towards
IL mile from the scene of action.
Well the Gen. unbeded hisself when
he had hern what they wanted.
"Where are you going" says his wife,
"going to kill that skunk" says he,
grading the upper story of his pants
in one hand and his trusty fireloek
with the other. swell, says she, Il
should think sick rs you have been,
you had better stay at home and let
people kill their own skunks." Says.
he, "wife, about boss let you
have your own way, but when it
comes to skunks that's differenter."
Well away they went, as she says,
"H- bent for lection," mean while
the Squire had kept good watch that
the monster did not escape, then
when they arove counsel OF war was
held as tn the safest course tn pursue.
Mr.. james perposed tn drive him out
of his lair and have the Gen. take
him on the fly, but, says the Gen.
the safest way is the best. way:
Then the sun had arose so they
could see, good aim was taken, a
treemer ran through each frame, she
bang vent the trusty gun, all was
still, SO after the smoke had cleared
away and the cat had ceased dispen-
sing his lightning they cautiously ap.
preached, when TO- and behold, that
little skunk was caught in that afore-
said cussed trap. Now if there is
any doubling Thomas's go see, smell,
for yourself, the monument will he
erected soon.
RoGIs
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-23

Farm For Snle-Containing ia a.
cres and situated in the southeast corner
Of Andover, bounded on the east by Ches-
ter line, six and one-half miles from the
village of Chester, formerly owned by
the late Milo Marshall. Can be bought
very low for cash. Moving slightly slo-
ping TO the south and easily cultivated
800 sugar trees and good fruit. For
further description and particulars inquire
at the place or of M. A. DAVIS
So. Londonderry, Vt.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-23

Burning, itching skin. diseases Instant
unequalled for cuts, bruises, burns. 1t
heals without leaving scar.
C. E. Bacon, Londonderry, F. E. Smith
Jamaica, Jonas Hill, Bondville, G. G.
Smith, So. Londonderry and F. B. Pier
Jacksonville.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-23
PRICE THREE CENTS.

The thirty-first National Encamp-
ment G. A. r. will be held in the
city of Buffalo, N. Y, during the
week commencing August 23, next.
Fare for the round trip will be only
Sl0.65 from Vermont points.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-23
See Second Page for EditeyjAl Matter.
LOCAL MELANGK.
Picked Up, Dished Up and Made Palata
BILE for Sitter Readera.

VIM. Gale of Ludlow visited this
week with Rev. w. A. Bryant.
Town treasurer Tyler is no better
and is in a critical condition.
Charlie Evans of Townshend was
here over Sunday on bis way home
from Peru.
Preaching services will be held in
the Baptist Church next Sabbath at
the usual hour.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lyman W. Sheldon
returned Wednesday to their home
at Palmer, Mass.
w. D. Ball of Ludlow aud law.
yer j. c. Euright Of Windsor were
in town Saturday.
Glynn of Saxtons River has an
ad in this issue, second page, that
will bear reading.
Mrs. D. B. Goddard after a
lengthy siege Of illness is now able to
get about the house and is gaining,
probably as fast as possible after so
long and severe suffering.
Mrs. S. S. Lyon went to Brattle.
boro Monday for a visit with her son.
in-law, G. G. Fits. and her grapd-
children.
Harry Harrison Of Brooklyn, N.
Y, has recently been at North
Windham looking after his fathers
farm interests.
Miss Alice johnson Of Riverside,
Mass, is visiting with Miss Mabel
Yearly. The two we're form ,rly school
mates at Mortified, Mass.
Mrs. Hattie Shanks and her two
daughters returned Saturday from
their visit to Springfield, making a two
days stop at Brattleboro.
F. H. Howard, wife and daughter
of Boston are guests of the Peabody
House and will probably remain sew
eral weeks enjoying our mountain
air and the society Of their many old
friends in this place and it's vicinity.
Mrs. F. 0. Fielding and Mrs. Chas.
Thornton of Glens Falls, N. Y, visit
ed this week with their aunt, Mrs. J.
w. Melendy.
Word has been received here of the
death Of Mrs. Nellie Mitchell at
Whitewater, Wis, July Is, at the age
of 80. Mrs. Mitchell was the daugh-
ter Of Dea. Ira and Emiline Robinson
former residents Of this town.
s. M. Holden and wife and Mrs. J..
A. Faulkner of Athol, Mass, now
here on a visit, will start Monday for a
carriage drive into New Hampshire
and Massachusetts.
1t is in evidence, to us, that the
world, or the people in it, are growing
better. A number Of fishing parties
have gone out from this place in the
last few weeks and not single fish sto-
ry has come to our ears. One party
went out Tuesday and found plenty Of
water, above and below, and on their
return could talk volubly about the
wetting they got but not word about
fiah. What reformation! This is al
surprising as if some delinquent sub
scriber should come in and pay up.
LATER. We've got one and true
one We'd believe it if it we re twice a
big. Herbert H. Howe and his hireC
nan went fishing Wednesday ant
caught twelvepounds Of speckled beau
ties. Mr.. Howe generously supplies
the editors family with big mess an,
the man who remembers the poor ney
er tells a fish yarn. IL was twelv
pounds.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-23

Lieut.. Peary, of Arctic fame, has
sailed for the frozen regions, designing
to establish depots of SUPPLIES preparato.
ry to making start next year for the
pole. Three Vermonters accompany
him: james P. Richardson of St.
Johnsbury, VIM. Stckney of Bethel
and Russell w. Porter of Springfield.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-23

We acknowledge the receipt Of a
book, essays on Social Topics" by
Lady Cook, Viscountess De Montser-
rat, of London, formerly Miss Ten
nessee Claflin OF America. The book
lis a readable one of an advanced
character and contains much truth.
1t is for sale in America by Mr..
Hebern, 74l9 Euclid Ave, Chicago.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-23

Leave your Laundry with A. M. Rick
ert for Manchester Steam Laundry, Man.
chester Depot. Vt.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-23

The first passenger car was run over
the Springfield electric railroad by
electricity Tuesday of last week. The
car was crowded TO its full capacity
with happy people, The trip was made
on good time and without accident.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-23

Mrs. Asa Hall of Worcester,
Mass !, is visiting with her friends in
this locality.
Fred Lowe, clerk in the Landman
store, spent Sunday with friends in
Townshend.
Josiah Pierce, 70 years Of age, had
a second shock a few days ago and is
lying very low. His daughter, Mrs.
Cutting Of Boston, came few days be.
fore and is now with him.
Mrs. Agnes ]. Cheney and two
daughters of Townshend were visitors
in town over Sunday, Mrs. Cheney and
Miss Alice at engineer Ross and Miss
Helen at the hotel with Miss Stone.
The dance at Lowell Lake Saturday
evening was a big one. If this is to
be taken as starter the old Kom. will
have to enlarge his quarters before the
season closes.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. P. Dodge, Mr..
and Mrs. A. D. Fletcher, Charles
Hall, Miss Emma Henry, Mr.. Flagg,
Miss Dora Archer Of Chester were Wis.,
itors at Lowell Lake Sunday.
Mrs. M. Severance, reported in
these columns last week as i'll, is still
very weak Lut somewhat better. DIR.
Clemons of Manchester Centre was
called to see her on Monday. His re.
port Of the case was Of an encouraging
nature.
Some comments are made upon the
absence of the usual number OF house
flies. No complaints are made in re-
gard to the matter, althous h some fam
lilies are almost destitute of these an
nual summer visitors.
General humidity has charge ol
mundane affaire in this locality. Il
rains every day and twice on Sundays.
1t is a great time for grass to grow bu'
a mighty poor time to make it into
hay.
Mrs. Milon Curtis, whose husba nc
was killed, Saturday, noted else
where, was 10 Wardsboro at the tim,
and received the news by telegraph.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-23

The governor Of Tennessee has ap.
pointed Thos. B. Turley of Memphis,
U. S. Senator to succeed the late Sena.
tor Harris.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-23

An effort is being made'to secure the
presence of president Mckinley at the
state muster that will commence at
Chester Aug. 9th. -
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-23

For SALE-a COOL Beethoven Or.
gan. Will be sold cheap.
T. H. Richardson,
Weston, Vt.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-23

Send your Shirts, Collars and Cuffs to
be done up to the Manchester Steam
Laundry.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-23

Girls Wanted-Neat and willing girls
to do general house work ut Manchester
Steam Laundry, Manchester Depot, vt.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-23
Shake Into Your Shoes.

Aliens Foot-Ease. powder for the
feet. 1t cures painful, swollen, smart.
ing feet aud instantly takes the sting out
of cOrns and bunions. It's the greatest
comfort discovery of the age. Aliens
FoOt-Ease makes tight-fitting or new
shoes feel easy, 1t is a certain cuce for
sweating, callous and hot, tired, aching
feet. Try it to-day. Sold by all drug.
gists and shoe stores. By mail for 25e.
in stamps. Trial package FREE. Ad
dress, Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-23

The trial Of O'Neil for the murder
Of Mrs. Hattie LcCloud near Shelburn
Mass, last January, is proceeding al
Greenfield.