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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-05-23
CHAPTER FOURTH.

The next day. as the chronOmeter
showed that the ship was sixty-five
miles from East Main street. Port
Huron. the Mate approached the Cap
tain and said after the usual salute OF
AYE, aye, sir"
Il fear we are going TO have trouble
with the men,"
What makes you think SOP" asked
the Captain.
That fellow Ingram seems to have
baneful influence on them. They
have just made a complaint about the
food
Whats wrong with that?"
well, you see, sir, on the menu Co.
day there was raw oysters to begin
with, as we always have before the
cOnsOmme. They grOwled because the
oysters were common raw oysters on
ice and not on the half she'll.
5 The Captain frOwned.
Il thought you ordered oysters on
| the shell, he said.
I'VE generally do. But this time
we neglected to have them that way,
although they are perfectly good
''Still a sailor is accustomed to hav-
| ing them on the half shell, and OF
course we must expect some growing
when they are not Order the men
aft"
The men came sullenly aft, and any
one at all practiced in their ways could
see in moment that there was going
to be trouble.
''Now then" cried the Captain,
''swab of the decks. will you?"
Not a man moved.
What's rhis?" cried the Captain,
angrily. This is rank mutiny"
''Not So said J. MarstOn Ingram.
stepping aitily forward and making a
low bow. Not so. Captain. We ara
merely on strike
''On striker shouted the Captain,
ION strike! Why. what's a strike at
sea but a mutiny?"
Perhaps they are somewhat SINH
lar" said Ingram. speaking with great
/ Difference. 1T is q legal point that
we. as members OF the Seaman's
Union. desire to have settled. We call
it strike. Tou may call it a mutiny
if you wish. We simply assert our
rights as working men not to work.
You can hire others if you choose.
We respect the law too much TO inter
fere"
How in thunder can hire any body
out here in the middle o. tho la1e?"
''Ah, that is your affair. not ours"
The Captain and the Mate retired to
the cabin to consult on the novel situ-
aiitiou. II the trouble wis simply a
strike. they would have TO succumb
~ il was a mutiuy, then il would be
their duty TO string up the half-dozen
men at the yard arms. The Mate was
certain that this was the thing to do in
all respectable mutinics, although he
believed that in some such cases il was
fashionable TO make the men walk the
plank. The Captain said "pshaw, and
held that that was only done lay pirates.
After discussing the matter for some
time, they agreed that the fuss was
really fuli-grown mutiny, aud they
proceeded on deck To do their duty in
hanging the men.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-05-23
CHAPTER FIFTH.

As the two officers appeared on
deck, Mr.. Ingram moved respectfully
forward to meet them, the rest of the
crew staying in the background.
MIR. Ingram" began the Captain.
Il presume that you are aware of the
fact that on shipbOard the Captains
word is law"
Il will admit that for the sake of
argument, but without preiudice?"
Very well. them" the Captain says,
''or, in other words. the law is, that this
is a mutiny. 1t will, therefore, be nav
painful duty to hang you and the other
five gentlemen who compose the crew
unless you at once cease your mutinous
conduct"
J. Marston Ingram bowed low and
answered:
Il will present your decision to my
comrades and inform you of their re-
ply"
After a short conference, Me- Ingram
turned TO the Captain and said:
Il beg TO state respectfully that the
men refuse to accept your decision, and
also refuse to be hanged !"
"ReJilsc!" cried the Captain. s'Oh.
this is mutiny. | thought so before,
but now | am sure of it. However. ]
am willing to make any reasonable
concession. II they prefer TO walk the
plank 10 being hanged. will accom-
MEDIATE them.
The impression | gathered from
their conversation was that it was not
so much the method they objected to
a To the result. However, | shall be
pleased to submit your alternative to
them.
He again turned to the men, and the
discussion this time was a longer one.
Finally he came back and addressed
the Captain:
As | thought. the men refuse. also
the alternative. They are, however,
willing to admit that this is mutiny
on one condition"
What is that?" asked the Captain.
That is that they carry it out as a
mutiny They leave it for you to de-
eide whether il is mutiny or simple
strike. II YOU decide that il is a strike,
things will go on as they are until one
side or the other comes TO terms. II
wee decide that il is a mutiny, then
they will &C as if il tCerc a mutiny.
They will proceed 1t once to tie both
yourself and the Mate up in hard
knot, and they will then drop you
overheard. We will withdraw for
few moments TO await your decision. "
They did not have long TO wait. The
Captain came forward and said:
Il have carefully considered the
question in all its bearings and taken
note Of several points that before es-
capped my attention. / now decide that
this Is "a strike.
a rousing hearty. honest nautical
cheer went up as this judgment was
rendered.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-05-23
CHAPTER SIXTH.

Il am glad. said Mr. Ingram, "that
So wise and just decision was made.
Il will relieve you Of the disagreeable
duty OF hanging us and you will also
escape the trouble of arranging any
technical difficulties that are almost
sure 10 arise when two men attempt to
execute six Now | suppose, a. this is
a simple strike. and | believe it is the
first that has ever arisen on board a
ship, you will have no objection to sub
NIT the matter TO arbitration.
None in the least" replied the Cap
tain.
As you are 50 good rs 10 agree to
this it becomes US TO make like con-
cessions- We will give you every ad-
vantage | will act for the crew and
the Mate viii act for you. presume
that is satisfactory 10 YOU.
Perfectly. But who is to be the
third man.
That we concede entirely to you
You shall choose him. That. you see.
throws the majority Of the arbitration
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-05-23

committee on your side. Choose any
body but yourself. Captain"
Mr.. Ingram said this with a frank
air that was very charming. The
Captain frowned and scratched his
head. The proposition certainly looked
magnanimous, but as there was no one
for him to choose but one of the crew
he looked obviously at the Mate. who
was 30 bewildered that he seemed able
to make no suggestion.
Look here" said the Captain.
Come into the cabin for few mo-
ments. Perhaps we can adjust this
difficulty without appointing third
man"
Mr.. Ingram bowed gravely and fol.
lowed the Captain down the companion
way, the Mate remaining outside by
the direction of his chief
Now" began the Captain, "who are
you any how? You are not a common
sailor"
NO" said Ingram, al am lawyer.
| am rather an expert yachtsman and
am merely here on a vacation
"Ah. see. The crew have retained
you"
Exactly"
'Then you are quite willing tc
chuck up their case and take a re-
tainer from me providing it is a big.
ger one than the one you are receiv-
ing?n
THAT is what we are here for,
Cap"
Then consider it settled. Now,
what can you do for me?"
II will at once show the men that II
is really a mutiny. You see, they
signed articles. A man must keep his
contract"
But if it is mutiny, the men will
drop me overheard
''Oh, we won't decide it to be a
mutiny. You pick out the other arbi-
TRAITOR and the mate and | will settle
the matter"
"All right" said the Captain.
Here's your fee"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-05-23
THE AMERICAN DRUMMER.
An Eloquent Newspaper Tribute to Tha
Prince of Intinerants.

frincc OF Intinerants.
The merchant has his store. the man.
ufacturer his shop and the professional
man his office; when the work OF the
day is done, they go to their homes,
where blue devils are exercised by the
joys of the iireside, and there is o relax.
alton of business cares in the pleasure
of society. But the drummer has the
wide. wide world for his field of action,
and his energy and nerve for his stock
in trade. His days are spent in labor
and his nights in toll. He travels while
other men sleep; recollections of home
must be crushed out of him and the Ten
derest part of his nature must be sub
dued. For who could sell goods when
in fond memory, he heard the voices o.
his children mingled with the strife o.
trade? lie must keep his heart locked
tightly while he handles the keys o.
commerce. And yet, he has pleasures
TOO. When for time his work is over
who so well understands the secret Of
taking mine ease in mine inn." He j.
as much at home in a caboose of g
freight train as in a palace car. When
he enters a train. his familiarity with
his surroundings, is so apparent that he
might easily be mistaken for the pres
ident of the road. His practical eye al
a glance selects a cosy seat, and he is
ensconced therein and taking his daily
lesson in human nature from his travel
ing companions before they have begun
to be settle. The bell rings, the throt
tie valve is opened, and the train move:
into the country. Now, who can know
the JOY he feels as he glories in thc
view OF the landscape, while the hills
and valleys, the streams and rivers and
the woodlands and meadows in pano-
ramic beauty glide away behind him.
Then here's to the drummer, thai
prince of itinerants. Speak kind
word for him when you can. and wher
his last trip is over may he enjoy, in his
old age, the peace and quiet of domestic
life which was denied him in his earlier
manhood Shoe and Leather Record.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-05-23
BEFORE SHE CAME.

Before YOU came my sweet colleen.
VIC knew not what this life was worth;
But lived in fsHcieI happincs-
In our small paradise on earth.
Where Love held both in sweet durcss,
Nor dreamed that greater JOY had been
Before you came
Before you carle-a child most AIR
, There was no sunshine such as now
! To light our way; nor such sweet fiow-rs
To stud the park. and IL cndOw
y tn beauty new % eyes like ours.
That sought these beauties everywhere
Before you came
Before you came, sweet babe 81 mine,
We dreamed OF you yet knew you notl,
/ Still wondering Il. out OF space.
Some unborn ray, by Love begOt.
Would shine and show thy cherub face
To us-sO watched we Tor the s.Su-
Before you came
Before you Games N, was il fhuss
Were you not always with Us. dears
Mcthinks dt may have been dream
That you we're never far from here.
But found Us out. like some star-gIeam,
Il years gone BY 20 gladden. US
Before you came.
Franklin " Lee
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-05-23
OVER THE PRESENTS.
Remarks Overheard After the Departure
of the Wedding Guests.

Remarks Overheard After the Departure
of the Wedding Guests.
Aren't those spoons lovelyg
Perfectly exquisite'
"And do see this case of cups and sau.
cers-real Dresden!'
How perfectly beautiful! Who gave
them?"
The DeCourcys."
They always give such elegant
things. DO see these bronzes!"
Beautiful, beautiful. What name:
on the card?'
Claude st. George"
How lovely of him"
Wasn't it, though? And do see this
painting!"
Did you ever see any thing more
perfectly charmingP Who is it fromP
The Percys."
How Uery nice of them"
"Oh oh, oh. OH Do. do see thi.
case of solid silverr
"U-ozo-o-h,h
''LoUeiyr'
Perfectly beautiful"
And SOLID, too!''
WHO sent thern?'
The De Smythes.
How handsome Of them,
Il ,goatsr who sent the plated setw
ii can't endure plated thjngs!'
Nor but ID sec this cut glass;"
isn't II loo tg9'
Isn't it, thought
Indeed it Is.
"Exquisite!'
And so on al infinitum. -Detrot Free
Press
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-05-23

ship-board or of except in thrilling
novels like this one.
When the ship made her second dip
on that side he nimbly caught tho end
of tho yard-arm and was carried aloft
amidst the rousing cheers of his COM
rades. He clcwcd up the pinnacle and
slid down on deck along the main jib
boom taut sheet
The Mate muttcred to himself:
Fooled. foiled?" Crashing his teeth.
he took fresh chew of tobacco, an
unsailOr-liSe vice to which he was ad-
dicted, and went into the cabin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-05-23

Frank Barker. taking advantage Of the OF.
portunitF, remarked, perfectly respect
fully:
Il suppose you were in the service some
time. and probably saw some engage
meutss'
The old veteran raised his eyebrows as
though surprised at the inquiring tones,
then began in the slow recitative way which
gave promise OF the desired story:
In the services Oh, yes. my boy, | was
in the service. sure, And any engagements.
did YOU say. Oh, yes; run with the rest
from the first Bull Run; then / was with
Pope in the second battle-that was a hot
one. l can tell YOU, Lets see that was
away back along in the summer Of '62, and
the fall OF that same year had another
taste of the sorrows of war at Fredericks-
burg under burnside
He seemed to sink into a reverie for a
moment, but with start began again:
In any engagements, did YOU ask Ne,
An old L. $ v, one OF the rank and fles
Why, my boy. fought with Pleasonton at
Charlottesville, when poor Sonewall
Jackson fell, riddled by his own men,
The old man fell into soliloquy at this
recollection
"Ah me- they call Death the gvsat lev
eler, and well they may YoI forget the
man was rebel and think Z. him oaly as D
s1othGE whom you hear be has fallsA
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-05-23

Foreman OF the Jury-Well how much
damages do you think the young man is en-.
titled tot
First Juryman-As / understand it, he
amt suing for blighted affections Eor any
thing of that sort, chs Just merely wants
to get his money back that he expended for
presents, ice cream, and the likes
Second Juryman That's all.
First Juryman-Well, amt in favor OF
giving him a cent fthe fun he had didn't
amount to more than his presents, that's
his look out. | courted that girl myself
once.-Terre Haute Express.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-05-23
FINAL CHAPTER.

The men growled a little but they
accepted the ruling OF the arbitrator.
The Captain said gently to the Mate
after the trouble was over:
See here, you lubber, if you ever
ship lawyer again I'll stave in your
blooming thick skull with marlin
spike. Don't you know that if law
yer got into Paradise there would be
trouble right awayr'
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-05-23
CAPTAIN SIMMS.
A Memorial Day Story of zone of
the Rank and File"

RARE sunshiny day
as ever dawned fresh
from the hands of the
great Creator. Two
young fellows in the
prim e of youthful
promise and the hey
dey of a prosperous,
Joyous existence. The
roads of a populous
s u b ur b an { ow n
crowded with per
sons riding and afoot,
and in the midst of
the beauty of the dag
and the fragrance of
the air a hurrying
hither and yon of
men in the familiar
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-05-23

The forerunner of train Of evils. Which
too often eliminate fatally, is inactivity OF
lethargy of the kidneys. Not only is Bright s
disease, diabetes, gravel, or some other
dangerous integral disease of the organs
themselves to be apprehended, butdropsica
diffusions from the blood, rheumatism and
govt, are all traceable TO the non-removal
from the blood by the kidneys Of certain i'm
purities. HOstetter's Stomach Bitters dep
urates the blood, renders The kidneys
active and prevents their disease
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-05-23

THE object of the manufacturers OF Doh
bins Electric Soap has been for = wears to
make ibis soap Of such sapsJi0r qa0It'B that
il viii give lsnirsrsGi Satisfaction. Have they
succeeded Ask your grocer for 1t. Take
tar NJ
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-05-23

VERY low shoes will be the proper thing
this year. They will be laced with inch.
Wide silk ribbons. with monographs worked
on the ends
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-05-23

EDWARD BULwER DICKENS, the youngest
son of Charles Dickens, represents a pro-
lection district in the Parliament of New
South Wales.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-05-23
cansa Tor Gratitude.

"Thank hebben," said an old coloreC
woman, 'dat my chillun am all brack an
not yaller like what some cullud folks is. ?
"Why, auutyl"
"Kase dey don show dirt-"-Epoch.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-05-23

TIE costliest stable in the world has been
built in Syracuse, N Y, by d. E Grouse,
the millionaire horsemau. When complete
IL will represent an outlay of $780, go.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-05-23

WHY don't YOU try Carter's Little Liver
Pilisi They are a positive cure for sick
headachc. aud all the ills produced by dis
ordered liver Only one pin a dose.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-05-23

LADIES who possess the finest complex
ions are patrons of Gtenn's Sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, SOC
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-05-23

THE average life ex pectancy in the United
States IS now fifty years, and the death
rate Is the lowest in the world, notwith-
standing the fact that there is one physician
to every six hundred inhabitants
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-05-23

NEVER fail TO cure sick headache, often
the very first dose. This is what is said by
all who try Carter's Little Liver Pills.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-05-23

THE Ohio dealer who sells cigarettes to a
boy makes himself liable to a sentence Of
thirty days in jail and fine Of S25
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-05-23

To regulate the stomach. liver and bow
els, DR.. Pierce Pellets excel. One a dose
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-05-23

IN consequence Of the ever-iucreasing
military burdens. the number Of emigrauts
from Italy, last season. was nearly 800. 600.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-05-23
CHATTER THIRD.

st this moment J. Marston Ingram
d. something that is never done on
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-05-23

an expedition lately started from Evans
Vile, Ind, To explore Central America. The
company is equipped with photographers
and naturalists' supplies, and lakes along
several newspaper men TO write up the
country
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-05-23
WHAT is sweeter than roses
That bloom IN the beauty Of Junc7
Or the stately and fragrant lilies
Wh sc bells ring a summer tuner
All. sweeteT the roses blowing
On the cheeks OF those we love.
An. the lily of health that's lowing
flhn nhnngzf 81.

But how soon the lily and the rose witheI
IN the faces of our American women. Why
is II! Simply because so many of them are
victims Of weaknesses, irregularities and
functional arrangements Incidental to the
sex. If they would use DR.. Pierce's Favor
tie Prescription all these beauty ana health
destroying ailments might be warded of.
and we would hear less about women grow
ing old before their time
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-05-23
rheumatism
and Neuralgia

These twin diseases cause untold suffering.
Doctors admit that they are difficult to cure
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-05-23

MORE than 20,0O0,0O0 acres Of land in
Washington Territory, or nearly one-has-
the whole area, remain unsurveyed.
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Portable Stationary and Traction Engines SEP.
AR3EEGsEEat Horse Powers, Tread Powers. ana
W SsEs.s4 Machinery. ~ SEND FOR LAhGH
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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-02-22
FRENCH M4HHI.4GEs.

Exceptions to the rule Of marriages
de conue11d11ce are SO rare as really not
to count at all. To comprehend, how
ever, that this does not inevitably lead
to social stoppage and disaster, it is
necessary to perceive that the same
thing which might result very badly for
us does not necessarily result badly for
people who are so very different from US
as the French are. And this is an ex-
tremely difficult matter; it is always
difficult to realize the maxims which we
have conquered for ourselves have not a
universal validity. The conception Of
marriage de co11ve,aa1ace by no means
excludes the idea of love. Neither does
the practice. No young girl in France
looks forward to not loving her hus-
band She simply expects to learn to
love him after marriage as our young
girls are expected to do before as we'll.
AS matter of fact, in the vast majority
of cases this expectation is justified.
Parents and society see to it that it shall
be iustifable, and the result-always of
course lottery-is made dependent on
old heads instead Of on young hearts,
". c. Bro,vnell, IN Scrib1aers.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-02-22
Greely,s Opinion.

Chief of the Signal Service Greedy
does not anticipate late sp11ng be-
cause the winter, SO far, has been mild
and open. In letter to friend he
says: "The significance of the unus-
ual weather condition for the last sew
en- months can be explained only with
reference to the abnormal distribution
of atmospheric. pressure over the north
ern hemispheres. Under the doctrine
of averages, we could reasonably look
for an open, mild winter, since the last
spring and summer were cooler than
usual, and to counterbalance the de-
ficiency of temperature in the spring
and summer, there should be an excess
in the winter just now beginning.
This, however, cannot be regarded as
responsible for future prophecies, since
the scientific use of averages can only
refer to very long periods, and cannot
safely be referred to in periods such as
six months or year, in case of tenn
perature or rainfall. "-Prairie Farmer.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-02-22
IN. Chill Blast

..e .ne naked branches a-quivering is not
: ~ ivy the wealthy valetudinarian indoors, but
The covering that can be piled on his warm
nov al, the furnace heat that anthracite
pe'' ..,,,ish, will warm his marrow when chills
GU" runs its icy fingers along his spinal
tn4N Hostetters Stomach Bitters is the
' ;nf,Ise new warmth into his chilled and
lh'It .-ame to remedy the fierce fever aud ex-
.,,, swea.s which alternate with the chill
la1 or,e. n-ue cake, bilious remittent-in
pat.' NV known form OF matarial disease is
.,s.ad by this potent land, at the same tiine
SUI .:,,.ooe and genial medicine. Biliousness,
.Ins,ipation, dyspepsia sick headaches, loss OF
appetite . and steep, kidney trouble. rheumatism.
afl debility are also remedied by it. Use it with
"-- .snce to affect a thorough cure.