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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-04-19

stu falling At Redwing The Cannon river
Is higher than It was ever before, the fats
Of the Cannon va ley, which range from
.hree-qu 4rters of q mile TO mile in width,
beinc nearly entirely inundated
The creates. loss is sustained by the Min
neapolis & st Louis railroad, whose track
Is submerged for moro than mile The
greater part of the track is completely torn
away. The telegraph wire is also down
4 ong the line, ana one bridge is gone.
Tie Chicago. Milwaukee d st Paul branch,
running to Cannon Falls, has been damaged
sufficiently 10 suspend traffic for a few
days, two bridges having besn carried off
Otherwise little injury is done to the track
THE FLOODS N WISCONSIN.
GRAND RAPIDS, WIS, April L. The great
est ice fam ever known IN tl,s part of the
" scOnsn river passed out yesterday with
out doing any damage Another ice-iam
extending miles mp the river. above Bar
ton's mills, four miles north, cleared there
at o'clock last night and was two hours
in passing here A raft OF lumber valued
at 500, 600, owned by John Parrish, YVES in
the lam, and part Of il passed here and viii
be a total loss
NAUsroN, Wis, april Il The river here
Is higher than il has been since 1870
lie bridge near Lyndon, built last season
At cost OF 81 800, has been carried away
TIE bridge at New Lisbon also went ont
yesterday morning. Travel on the Ne
cedah tranch railway is suspended A
great deal of the track is under wafer
SEYMOUR. Wis, April 1.-The rain has
raised the water here higher than ever
known. Van Vassalere's shoe store in the
s cond ward is afioat, the flood having
raised it from its foundation The water
Is also within few inches of the floor Of
the city hall The track of the Green Bay,
Western & s. Paul railway as well as the
roads on both sides of the city are sub
merged.
NEW LONDON. Wis. april II New Lon
don is experiencing a food Forty houses
are already surrounded by water All of
the country roads lie ding TO the city on the
north side are flooded and washing out
md both the Wolf and Embarrsss rivers
o e stil rising.
ICE JAM II THE ST LAWRENCE
MONTREAL, Can. April IA The river St
Lawrence IS rising steadily opposite the
Is and shows signs of general breakup.
Tae people in the low-lying districts are
already removing their household effects,
anticipating a flood, which, it is expected,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-04-19

MONTREAL, Can. April IA The river St
Lawrence IS rising steadily opposite the
Is and shows signs of general breakup
TAe people in the low-lying districts are
already removing their household effects,
anticipating a flood, which. it is expected,
wal be higher than TOR many years, A big
I'm Is reported above he Victoria bridge.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-04-19
MIssIsslPPrs RIsINe TlpE.
The High Water causing Loss at La
Crosse-A FreshsI ~ Minona.

The II Eh Water Causing Loss at La
Crosse-A Fresitci 1T Winona.
Ia CROSSE, MS, April l7.-At o'clock
yesterday afternoon the water stood four
teen feet two inches by be gauge The
wholesale firms along Front street gre nov
ing their goods from the Easements. as the
water tbreatens TO invade tlem. Several
lEmL err ards are inUndGteI and the
-four mills have been obliged 10 shut down
The residents in the eastern portion Of
North La Crosse have been obliged TO move
ont the water IN some cases being halt way
up 10 the lower window. IN BacS river
is falling ana danger TO iOegeTs Is over
WUSoNA. Mimi, April 4 = The Mississippi
has never Teen known 90 be so nigh here
in April The water Is creeping over
the railroad tracks a. tie ferry
landing. At The west enl every
thing is afioat from the Western Indurated
fiber works to Schroth 4 Almcna's lumber
yard All the houses on West Third street
are in the midst of a broad sea sire ching
from Fourth street TO the Wisconsin shore.
On the north side Of Fourth street
the water is driving the people out ami at
9 y M. had crossed Sioux street The lake
is rising and the water is running over
HUFF street ard backing up into the rear
yards OF MaIk street The water Is still
coming up and d few inches more vii
prOve disastrous
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-04-19

NAsmsGToS April Lille twenty-six;h
ann versary Of the emancipation Of The
slaves in the Dis met OF Columbia was APP
prOpriately and enthusiastically celebrated
by the c0lorsI people here yesterday
There was a long procession with Co0red
militia. bands carriages and colored men
in the afternoon, which IS it passed tie
Executive Mansion, was reviewed bv the
Tresideh'. A. night meetings were held In
sev r! churches, 1t which speeches were
dsiveTeI by Fred Douglass. ". Il II Hart.
Prot Lngston. Seniors Shermou and
Blair and others
Sunday night, at Pittsburgh Elizabeth
Arnold fcoloTed passed away 1t the sge Of
lis
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-04-19
AN EXPRESS TRAM DIroHED.

Macy Peope Injured ia Collision on 'hs
Pennsylvania Road.
PHuABELr IA, April i6-Whfie the New
York and Washington express, south
Iound. was passing over the ".ey-ted rosa
Of the Pennsylvania r.iiro@d stortly be-
fore $50 saaday morning il col..ded
with heavy passenger locolnot We az
Thirieth street TIE express train con-
sisted ef i b ggage-csr and ten COACHES. in
clud ng two yes.ibu.e irs four cars were
badly smash d and tOpplei Over on taeT
sides No one was killed. buJ eighteen PEI
sons wy. D. q Y hurt
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-04-19

EED OAK. Ia. Aprl Iz-Farmers are
mixing very good Roadway with their
- sons work, deep & the lat spring The
nas and oats are al sOwu aud prepara-
tons for complaining ara gong ahead
Jaers is complaint az lack OF moisture
there having been bu- one good soaking
rim thus Tar since the season opened
Gro kers are predicting another drought
In 10 farm work is being neglected on
thar recount
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-15
Oh! He Has Got Them.

Got what?
Why, the best line of cheap suitings in
the city, and as low as S22. so, and some of
them are perfect beauties. and as for his
trouserings, you should just see what he
puts up for five dollars.
You don't say be puts up good pair of
pants for five dollars?
Yes, sir; that's all paid for these, and
can't see for my life the difference be-
tween his FIVE dollar pants and some l
priced other places for seven to seven-fifty,
and am positive they are trimmed and
made as well, and as for the cutting, Mr..
Phillips says that his cutter, Mr.. John
Oettlin, cuts the best pair Of pants of any
cutter that he has ever had, and he being
the oldest merchant tailor in the city, and
having had some of the best cutters that
could be found in the country. ought to
know what he is talking about; and l hear
other disinterested parties say, also. that
he cuts splendid garment, snd excels
anything in the city on pants.
But has he the fine trade? / should
think, his prices being so low, the ''bon tom
would not 80 there.
There is where you are mistaken; he has
some of the dressiest people in the city as
customers. and you can rest assured they
know what's what, and want as much for
their money as any one else, but they must
be put up in good style or it is n.g
Well, / want suit, extra pair OF pants
and q spring overcoat, and will just 90 to
J. W. Phillips, SO east Main street, and
get It, Good day.
Good day.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-15
Hustled.

Hustled. March 1.-The first batch of
mail left odr new postoffice this morning
and consisted of sixty letters. Not bad
beginning, is 1t Beaty?. b. George Hill will
move to Allentown before long. We un-
derstand that Mr.. William Collier has rent
ed the farm ON which Mr.. Westenhafer
lived. He will not move there but will
rent the house and farm the place himself
Just say ''molasses" to Johnnie
il YOU want to see him boil.
We notice that some of our ambitious, un-
feeling youth, ignoring the feelings of the
time-honored residents of Kill Pig. igno-
moniously took it upon himself to change
its veteran name to that Of Jacksonville. -.
We fear that pansies and lillies, which
bloomed last week, will perish during the
chilling blasts of our March weather.
One of our fifty-year-eld boys was curious
to see one of the wonders of the world. He
did not get left, for he was nearly to the
railroad when the nail train passed. :.
VIM. Crist has now In construction cy-
clone cave. {. Two Of our citizen became
warm in a discussion, and desiring to be
parliamentary, they voluntarily stopped
long enough to request one Of the bystand-
ers to act as Juge. The Y, p. G. 4. will
meet at 0 O'Clock on Sunday evenings. s.
Preston Love is going to move on the Har-
ris property, in Tennessee, and Charles
Mason will take charge Of his farm.
Jefferson Smedley was visiting his father,
at this place Friday. Charles Perry goes
to Columbus soon to learn the painting
trade. Yesterday was the opening OF the
Hustled, postoffice. The postmaster was
glad to see so many on hand with their let.
| ters. He cancelled 81 letters and postal
cards. .Roys Brown, the champion OF the
lightweight knockers, Of this place, LOST
the belt last week. Bud Rix wears 1t now,
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-15

He Relates His Experience in Battling
With the Elements in New York City
A Pithy Telegram.
The following very graphic description
of his struggle with the very extraordinary
storm throughout the east is furnished by
Hon. Roscoe Conkling. He says:
A little after o'clock l wanted to 20
home. There wasn't carriage of any
kind to be had. Once during the day had
declined an offer to tide up town in car
rage because the man wanted fifty dollars,
and / started up Broadway on my pins. 1t
was dark and IL was useless to try to pick
out path, so / went magnifcently along,
smouldering through drifts and headed for
the north. l was pretty well exhausted
when got to Union Square. and wiping
the snow from my eyes, tried to make
out the triangles, but it was impOs-
sible. There was no light, and plunged
right through on a straight line. Some
times | have run across passages in
novels of great adventures in snow storms,
for example, in stories of Russian life where
there would be a vivid description of
mans struggles on a snowy and windy
plain: but | have always considered the
presentation an exaggeration; shall never
say so again, for after what i encountered
in last nights blizzard can believe that
the strongest description would fail to ap-
proximate the truth. l had got to the
middle of the park and was up to my arms
In q drift. l pulled the ice and snow from
my eyes and held my hands up there till
everything was melted off so that l might
see, but it was too dark and the snow too
binding. came as near giving up and
sinking down there to die as man can and
not do it. After twenty minutes or SO |
got out some how and made my way along
to the New York club, completely ex-
hausted.
Major Edwards, editor of the Fargo
(Dak) Argus, on reading the account of
Mr. Conkling's narrow escape, at once sent
the following pithy telegram to him:
MINNEAPOLIS, March IA, 1883.
Hon. Roscoe Conkling. New York:
Dakota robins setting on orange blossom
ing trees join in thanks for your safe dsliv-
cry from New York snowdrift.
Here in the Tribune office all join with
me in congratulations to you and say,
| Come to the banana belt, where every
man is your well wisher."
A. W. EDWARDS.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-15
MIDWAY.

MEDwAY, March 14.-The republicans
of Midway precinct will hold caucus al
f. K. Carr's grocery on next Monday even
ing, between the hours Of z and 8 O'Clock,
for the purpose of choosing delegate to
the Congressional convention, to be held al
Springfield on March H.. Mr.. Lincoln
Brehm moved into the Kline property, on
the corner of Main and Water streets. Mr..
VIM. Duffy will move into the Russell
property, vacated by Mr.. Brehm. Mr..
Christ. Kll!heffer moved into Lizzie Kill
heffer's house Mr.. Wilson Whalley
moved on the Tatman farm, and Mr..
George Monk moved on the Monk farm. -.
Mr.. Sadgeberry moved into Mr.. Abe Kauf-
mans house, vacated by George Monk. =.
A vote on township local option will be
submitted to the electors of our township
this spring. 1t is reported that our con-
stable and our saloon keeper had scuffie
on last Saturday evening. The Georges
had their wraths kindled. Wheat in oul
section of the country does not look very
fiattering. The cold March winds are very
damaging to the growing CROP. We have
not heard whether our postmaster has re
ceived any wine or not. l think we car
know when he does.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-15
AN ENTHUSIAST.
DR.. Albert. Love for His Profession.

Born a physician, with that rarest of
gifts, the power of diagnosis, DIR. Albert
has love for his calling which amounts to
a splendid enthusiasm. Given every ad
vantage which the best medical schools
could offer, he improved them to their ut
most, and considered his researches but
just begun when he was graduated. His
remarkable abilities have secured him every
advantage and given him success which
seems almost magical, for, though COM
garatively young man, he Is today at the
head of the great Medical Institute
at Cleveland, with its splendid facilities and
large corps of physicians. Once and q
while, when he can get away, the doctor
visits our town for the benefit Of those who
can not visit him. and the next occasion Of
such visit will be Wednesday. March 81,
when he will be at the St. james hotel.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-15
HE IS FOR SHERMAN.

Hon. VIM. Mckinley.
Hon. VIM. Mckinley, in recent conver-
sation relating to why he declined being a
candidate for delegate to the Chicago con-
vention, among other things said:
Il can only say that am for Sherman
for president. The statement that refused
the use of my name as a delegate to the
national convention is true to this extent,
that have decline d to have my name pre-
ssnted for district delegate from any con-
gressional district"
He also said the republican party would
win in the coming campaign and that in his
opinion Sherman -ould be nominated.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-15

man may lift with both hands from 200
to 29O pounds; his shoulders will support
$50 pounds. When his weight to his load
is as from to 3, q man can lift with best
effect He can push horizontally about
11o pounds, and pulling together men can
pull about 70 pounds each. But In carry
ing or lifting without some definite rule for
guidance, men are always apt to over-esti-
mate their strength or the strength Of their
draft animals. Hence, as 3 consequence,
many serious strains follow, which, If not
taken in time. settle into chronic pains or
deformities. An immediate application Of
St. Jacobs Oil to man or beast, thoroughly
followed up until the overstrsined muscles
renew their strength and the pain ceases,
then cure follows, and 1t is q handy and
cheap mode of getting over q very trying
difficulty. By way Of example, Mr.. George
NJ. Gray, city bill poster, Dover, n. H.,
made his original statement In 1878. June
81, 1887, he writes about nine years
ago sprained my back; had TO be carried
home. Instead of going TO the doctor l
used st. Jacobs Oil. In three days was out
/ Will Chucs III tuIcc Wsckb WAS bh EiShs
without cane-cured. No return Of pain" "
Mr.. W. T. Dowdall, postmaster, Peoria,
ILL.,, made his original statement in 1881 :
''Over two months ago lell on the ice,
badly dislocating my shoulder, causing
great suffering until got St. Jacobs Oil.
First application, to my surprise, gave
great relief; one-half bottle cured" June
80. 1887, he says :. at cured me. Can't add
anything. think 1t great remedy" Mr..
s. w. Dixon. Baraboo Station, Wis, June
IA. 1ss7.-"Have not felt the least effects
from my hurt since I was cured three
years ago. Fell from my engine then and
sprained my back terribly; thought the life
was knocked out of me-" Mr.. John W.
Marshall, 2043 E. Favette ST., Baltimore,
Nd, August s, lss7.-''Fell forty feet
from mast and suffered intensely for six
years with stif leg from the sprsin. Used
crutch and cane. One bottle of st. Jacobs
Oil completely and permanently cured me.
No further use for cane or crutch." With
proper care and precaution, keeping on
hand what is needed, there Is no danger
from these accidents.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-15
LOCAL eREvITIES.

SHE WASN'T BUILT THAT WAY.
She came from Chicago. her manner was
She called him her darling with whimsical
The eynics admit that her Joy was COM
But deny that love carried that girl on her
-Teras Svtings.
The next term of court commences
Mays.
W. A. Scott ESQ.,, is in indianapolis on
business.
W. r. Horner was In Cincinnati yester-
day on business.
General A. 8. Bushpell went to Colum-
bus this morning.
The Flower Mission Is thinking of giving
another entertainment in the near future.
DR.. L. E. Russelrs ma gnifcent mocking-
bird is toeing the "scratcl" in great shape
at present.
San Francisco papers announce the ar
rival Of W. II. Blee and wife, Of Spring
field, Ohio.
T. F. McGrew, jr., went down to Har-
veysburg yestery to look after some busi-
ness interests.
The Dayton Y. NJ. C. A. has received .
IS, 900 addition to their endowment fund
from Mr.. v. Winters.
Mayor Kelly is yet considering three sep
arate plans for his esplansde, and has come
to no decision concerning them.
1t was not Marion Wildman's dwelling a,
Selma but tenant house on his place that
was destroyed by fire Tuesday night.
1t is reported this afternoon that Tom
Robinson's spine was injured last evening
and that he Is in rather an unhandy condi-
tion.
An important called meeting OF the W.
r. c. will be held at the G. A. X. hall to
morrow afternoon at $3.50. A full attend
ance is urged.
William Donnelly, the drunken and dis,
solute dyer who chased all his family oui
Of the house on Tuesday, was yesterday
fined $50 and costs by Judge Young.
The station house slate this morning
showed up the following arrests: BisnoI
Dunn, drunk, Officer Wilson; Jerry Dorar
and Robert Brooks, lettering, Officers VII.
son and Delacy.
Chief Simpson this morning received .
letter from the authorities at Ashland. KY.
stating that the city was about to purchase
q large quantity of fire machinery and ask
ing his choice between cotton and rubber
hose. The chief answered in favor Of cot
ton hose.
The snow blockade In the east has PLAYED
havoc with eastern mails. None Of the 10
cal news-stands have received any New
| York papers since Sunday. and none Of tn
regular subscribers to the New York dai
!. lies have yet received their Saturday pa
pers.
: Springfield sports did not see thei
! champion win the fight at Dayton las
night, but they everlastingly lambasted tn
, stufing ont of the faro banks in Dayton
{ One Springfield man won $500, anothe
s112 and so on down. 1t was queer rul
r Of luck. and the Springfield boys certainl
played even.
: Dayton Democrat A boy named Lowe
!. of Osborn, was persuaded to run away fror
home by his older brother. They came t
? this city yesterday and stopped at the Thir
o street depot. The boys two sisters cam
b over on the afternoon train in search q
him. OfBcer Clayton found the boy hidin
!, behind the watchman's shanty and hande
e him over to his sisters. The whole part
!. left for home on the evening train.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-15
Mr.. Bauer Entertsins.

Mr.. Charles Bauer, jun. prominent
member of Ohio Beta chapter. Phi Kappa
Psi fraternity, attained one of his birthday
anniversaries yesterday "wednesday, and
last evening very handsomely entertained
the members of his frat" at his residence
on suoth Mechanic street. The boys were
invited to be present at tea, which was 8
dainty and thoroughly enjoyable repast.
The evening following was spent pleasantly
with music and other social features. 1t
was purely '.stag" affair, only gentlemen
being present. Charley has entertaining
down to an art.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-15
KITE TIMES HERE!

The dandy month for kite flying is windy March.
For the boy there's no better exercise after school
hours than induIging in the festive sport of flying
his kite. Commencing today we will give with each
sale In our Boys and ChiIdren's Department, the
Boss Highfyer.
Remember, with every sale, be it pants, waist
or suit.
Our Spring Arrival has come-Boys' Suits and
ChiIdrens Suits and School Suits without end fresh
patterns almost every day. in one or the other
range of sizes Every one who has seen these suits
hasa good word to say for them. Mothers will do
well to call ere the choicest patterns are gone, and
when the few novelties that are left are gone you
can't get the same excellent qualities in hurry.
Don't worry them in some other store with trying
to match qualities at our price; you won't find EN-
they're not to be had-outside Of our house.
You'll find the largest line Of Boys and ChiIdren's
Suits in the city, always at
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-15
CARRYING AND LIFTING.

Acc riding to
strength and build
q man can carry
from thirty to fifty
pounds; an elephant
from 1,5oo to a,000; !;
q horse will carry
from $50 to 800
pounds . donkey
IT'S to 200: 8 mule,
when 1t suits him,
$50 to $50. A horse
can usually draw
seven times as much
"a ha oan carry A
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-15
Tn. Event OF the season.

The talk of the boys today Is all about
the big opening at the Palace saloon to-
night, under the management Of Mr.. Al.
Davidson. The Big Six band will render Q
concert promenade programme and mag
nificent free banquet will be served. The
decorators and workmen are putting the
finishing touches upon the palatial interior
today and tonight it will open in blaze OF
glory
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-15
To the L.die. of Springfield and Vicinity,

To the Ladies' OF Springfield and Vfcfnity'
Our Mrs. Knighton will be In your city
on the Is, l6 and nth inst, and can be
found at the Arcade hotel prepared to
take orders, and show . beautiful line Of
the latest novelties in dress material, take
measures and give any information IS to
style, ETC., etc. Respectfully.
Mrs. NJ. B. WATKINS,
Modiste, Louisville, KY.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-15

Tho Champion City Bsth Rooms
Are not dead. neither do they sleep, but
they are the cleanest bath rooms In tie
city, No. 81 north Center street.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-15

Have 100 pairs mems fine shoes to be closed
at s1.5O, that are actually worth 50, and IS
pairs mems fine shoes, worth Sl.75, 70 be
closed at S1.s5. Call at the Arcade Shoe
Store.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-15

Friday, March 2S, 1888, at 2 o'clock p. m.
sharp; on Western avenue, North, Jackson
and cedar streets. Streets improved and
convenient to business. just the thing for
workingmen; only two squares from Main
street. BY J.F. WALTER.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-15

Fifty or more photo-optican views OF
Brazil, illustrating the lecture to be given
by q returned missionary, Mrs. K. j. Glenn
mems, at High street N. E. church, Thurs
day, March Is, 7:30 p. m. Admission:
Adults 80 cents. children Is.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-03-15

Ladies', why send your lace curtains to
the laundry to have them cleaned and de-
stroyed? Bring them to the Springfield
Steam Dye Works, 81 north Center street:
and they will be returned to you clean and
In good condition and as good as new.