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The Progress., 1893-10-28

THE proprietor of an English mag
azine offered prizes of S25 to persons
predicting with the greatest accuracy
the number of hours of sunshine and
the number of hours of rain for the
ensuing week. He was arrested and
fined 1925, the judge ruling that the
competition was merely a form Of
lottery
The Progress., 1893-10-28

THAT worlds parliament of relig-
ions made for courtesy, considcra-
tion and liberation, at all events.
No man was led by it, perhaps, to
surrender his honest convictions,
but many man has learned as never
before to respect the honest convic-
tions of his fellow men of other ways
of thinking
The Progress., 1893-10-28

IT is to be hoped that the railroads
will be compelled to pay in damages
for killing and manning their pas
sengers all that they have saved by
discharging the men who might pre-
vent the accidents which have lately
come to be of almost daily occur
renee
The Progress., 1893-10-28

A MASSACHUSETTS academy football
team is crippled for lack OF
funds, and has hal to cancel
games. but it is thought. in
spite OF this theacademy will be
able to keep open all through the
term.
The Progress., 1893-10-28

COMPARED with lacrosse as popu
lar in Montreal, a prize fight is
tamely innocuous. The latest match
there called for the service of sur
geons and police. and such players
as escaped broken limbs more mar
rowly escaped mobbing 1t will be
hard to confine such a game to the
other side of the Canadian line.
The Progress., 1893-10-28

SPEAKING of stable governments
the amount of bombarding required
TO dislodge the present administra-
tion in Brazil is a striking contrast
to the blocdless revolution by which
Dom Pedro was tumbled of his
throne.
The Progress., 1893-10-28
AT THE RISK OF LIFE
RECENT MEMORABLE AND REMARK
ABLE FEATS IN THE SENATE.

Especial Correspondence.I

Especial Correspondence
WASHINGTON, Oct 23.-No one would
have been surprised if the great silver fight
had killed number of senators. The
! strain, both physical and mental, was ire
mendous and long continued. Not only
the night sessions coming after the day ses
sions, but the whole progress of the fight
for two or three weeks has been full of pres.
sure and of demands upon the strength OF
thos, most actively concerned. Then came
on the long, tedious sittings and the effort
of certain senators friendly to the silver
side 10 consume time by speeches of uneX-
ampled length.
There was Mr.. Allen of Nebraska, who
accomplished the remarkable feat of talk
ing for IA hours. During IL of these hours
he was upon his feet addressing the senate.
The remaining two hours were consumed
by the remarks of other senators or by roll
calls in the effort to secure quorum. Dur
ing the whole IA hours Mr. Allen never left
his seat or retired from the senate chamber
even for moment. How he was able to
do this passed the comprehension of even
the most experienced senators and Observ-
ers
A Terrible Ordeal.
Mr.. Allen is an athletic built man, tall,
straight and sinewy. He has clean shaven
and clean cut face, the jaw Of courage and
persistency, and physical endurance high
above the average The remarkable thing
about his speech was that his voice appear
ed to improve in clearness and quality the
longer he talked. During the ordeal he
drank nothing but coffee and not much of
that, only pausing occasionally to take n
sip. Mr.. Allen closed his remarkable speech
apparently stronger than when he started.
But it was only in appearance. The excite
ment of the occasion, the frequent inter
ruptions of senators, the consciousness that
he was making a remarkable record, his
earnestness in the cause in which he was
engaged, all tended to buoy up his spirits
and to remove his thoughts from his physic-
al or mental fatigue.
Then came the reaction. For "a hours
Mr.. Allen did not make his appearance in
the senate chamber, aud | hear his friends
and family were at first exceedingly anx-
ious over his condition. When he left the
senate, he found it impossible for long
time to get to sleep, and finally opiates had
to be administered to him in order to in
duce restful slumber. The mans magnifi-
cent physique and great vitality gave him
numerous recuperative powers, and in "a
hours he was back in his seat, pale and
nervous, but still ready for battle.
Many senator's overestimated their
strength in this memorable struggle. They
believed they could endure more than was
found possible when the test came. A
number of senators who staid up two
nights in succession in the oppressive at
The Progress., 1893-10-28
Venerable, but Enduring.


The most remarkable instance of phys
ical endurance during the long sessions of
the senate was that displayed by Mr. Palm
er of Illinois. Though past rs years of age,
Senator Palmer was always in his seat and
did not miss more than two or three of the
scores of roll calls which were ordered for
the purpose of securing the presence of a
quorum. He was not only almost CON
stantly in his seat, but while others were
DOING and snoring he was wide awake,
watchful and alert.
The senate chamber at this time looked
like pit in which cooking main had been
held. The floor was covered with papers,
the air was filled with dust, and the at
mosphere which senators were compelled
to breathe was heavy and poisonous But
all this made no difference to the wonder
full old man from the prairies of Illinois
He "sat it out" with the youngest and
strongest of them, and at the close of the
contest seemed more able to go on than
many of the younger men.
His endurance was a surprise to all be-
holders, for it had been expected on ac-
count of his advanced age that he would
be among the first to succumb. Probably
if he had endeavored to make long speech,
thus overtaxing his powers, he would have
fallen by the wayside, but he had the good
sense to confine his remarks 70 few min
utes at a time and was thus able to endure
the strain.
1t is TO be hoped that it will be many
years before the senate of the United States
again experiences such a degradation from
the istellectual to the brute plane.
ROBERT GRAVES. :
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-04-13
IudQe Charles Smith

There are but two superior courts in
the state Of Wisconsin-one vt Nil
waukee AMI one at Superior They are
intended To- be- ie,l.y in perpetual
session for the purpose of an early de-
termination of all important cases.
Next TO the supreme court it is court
of wide jurisdiction and great dignity.
There is no appeal from it except to
the supreme court. The term is for
six years. Long before that term will
expire Charles Smith. the new Judge
who was elected by the greatest ma
jority ever given in Douglas county for
any candidate, will be sitting for more
than 100000 people.
1t is difficult to determine whether
his election is more of compliment to
his sterling worth and integrity, his
broad humanity and sturdy sense of
justice, or to the good sense and patriot
ism Of the people. Perhaps both are
equally complimented. At any rate
the people, for whom nothing in the
world is too gocd in this direction, did
the very best that was possible. Supe.
rior certainly now has in Charles Smith
firm, dignified and honorable high
court.-SUperior Leader.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-04-13

The Morrison Temple at Salt Lake
City, one of the most remarkable
buildings in .he world, was dedi-
Gated on the sth of April. just forty
years to a day from the time of the
laying of its cornerstone. An inter-
esting history of its construction,
with description of its exterior and
interior. written by prominent citi-
zen of Salt Lake City, appears in
Hdrpsr's Weekly of the same date.
Apropos also of this event, the same
number of the Weekly contain an
entertaining article by Julian Ralph.
entitled "A Week with the Mormons, -
with a page of illustrations of scenes
in Logan, Utah, typical Mormon
] village.
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DIED.

HAMILToN.-At his home in this city,
April 10, 1898, DIR. Joseph White Ham
iltoA, aged % years.
The deceased was born in Clinton
county, Indiana, March 24th, 1871. In
1869 he married Miss Louise S. Walton.
After living for awhile in Chicago he
came to River Falls in 1875 where he has
since resided. He was a member OF
Landmark Lodge F. q A. NJ. of Chicago.
He leaves wife and one daughter hay
ing lost one daughter by death some years
since.
DIR. Hamilton has boen an invalid fol-
many years and thus been debarTed from
participation in public affairs, but he has
been an excellent citizen and anxious to
promote the public welfare at all times.
Notwithstanding his i'll health death
came very unexpectedly as the result OF
an acute attack of angina pectoris. The
funeral was attended by many friends
yesterday afternoon at two P. NJ. at his
residence, the services being conducted
by Rev. James Evans, the Masonic fra
ternity of this city performing the burial
ceremony.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-04-13
Women and War.

People sometimes say women can
not back the ballot with the bayonet
therefore they can not vote"
Passing over the fact that inability
to perform martial duty does not dis
franchise men. we ask why could not
the defense of Notifications with guns
whose movements are controlled by
electricity te intrusted to such women
as are not pronounced exempt from
duty, after ample provision has been
made for the hospital corps!
They would do their duty; they be-
gan the study of obedience In the
cradle and commenced postgraduate
course at the altar and to obey is all
the duty of soldier. The exempt
women could manage county politics
and thus release many able bodied
men who could not otherwise be spar
ed. Even the field is not preposterous;
there never was war in which some
woman did not take part. a woman
was made lieutenant and aid on a
generals staff in the confederate army
for distinguished service at Bull Run.
Ann Ella Carroll has proved that a
woman can plan successful campaign.
Ancient history gives many instances
of woman's skill and bravery in war;
among them one of queen who was
one of the allies of Xerxes in an at
tack upon Greece. When the war was
ended be said, had all his troops been
handled with the same skill and brav-
cry manifested by that queen in her
department he would have triumphed.
We are not anxious to obtain this
wide sphere for wOman's efforts; we
have heard that it is woman's sphere
to heal, to sooth, to cheer and believe
it, but we can not understand why
man should go charging through the
world with havoc followed by meek
sisters with bandages and ointments.
War is never justifable save as the
only alternative to national dishonOr,
but the first war our nation enters into
with the consent of its whole people
will find women duly armed and
equipped provided the majority of the
people think she can back her ballot
better with physical force, than mere
ly to remain as she did in the sixties
portion of the Home Guard.
1t is indeed a poor principle that
one would not fight for, but breech-
leaders and bayonets are not half as
good backing for ballots as unswerv-
ing principle and spiritual force.
G. V. LAYTON.
Richlaud Center, March
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Specimen Cases.


5. ii. Clifford, New Cassel, Wis.
was troubled with Neuralgia and
rheumatism, his Stomach was dis,
ordered, his Liver was affected to al
alarming degree, appetite fell away
and he was terribly reduced in flesh
ana strength. Three bottles of Flee
trio Bitters cured him,
Edward Shepherd, Harrisburg, Ill.
had a running sore on his leg OF eight
years standing. Used three bottles
of Electric Bitters and seven boxes OF
Bucklen's Arnica Salve, and his leg il
sound and well. John Speaker, Ca
tawba, Ohio, had five large fever sores
on his leg, the doctors said he was
incurable. One bottle Electric Bitters
and one box Bucklen's Arnica Salve
cured him entirely. Sold by G. r.
Taggart. 3
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-04-13
A Memorable Week.

The week of April 18th, 1851, and
the same week in 1865, will be ever
memorable to us an account of as inn
portant events as any in the history of
our nation. At $3.50 in the morning of
April u, 1861, the secessionists of
South Carolina, by command of Gen.
Beauregard, fired on Fort Sumpter, in
Charleston barbor. The first shot
woke the people of the North to a
gigantic and deadly struggle four
years long. That shot was the death
knell of legalized human slavery in
the United States. April 9th, 1865,
Gen. Lee surrendered the Army OF
Virginia to Gen. Grant, and that was
the virtual end of the great war for
the Union. The surrender at Apo
mattox is one of the great mile-stones
in the Worlds history. A few days
after this event came the assassination
of the great Lincoln. Were not these
truly memorable weeks! A memoir
able time to you, too, was when you
took your first railroad ride-especial-
ly if 1t was on the Burlington Route,
one of the most extensive and best
equipped railroad systems in the Unit
ed States, reaching all the principal
cities in ten of the greatest Western
States. For tickets, maps and rates,
call on any agent of the Burlington
Route or address w. j. @. Kenyon,
Gen. Pass. Agent, st. Paul, MINI.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-04-13

The River Falls amateurs presented
"0ver the Garden Wall" in excellent
shape last Saturday night at Opera
Hall, and the theatre gOers of Hudson
will ever regret the small audience
that greeted our neighbor comedians.
The company is far better than the
average professional troupe and de-
served a crowded house. Mr.. and Mrs.
George Williams are right at home on
the stage and prove favorites wher-
ever they appear Many other mem.
bers of the company are worthy of
mention, in fact every one appeared in
their respective parts like "old-
timers Hudson Star and Times,
april 6th.
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Cures Others

VIII cure You. j. "a true statement ~ tie
action Of AYERS S.,rsaisrilis. when
taA..u inF q. s..-s-- s- ,inst.,. tt.l.tsrs
bio5-i e @a-.-- -t.si-i. si sss.,- u
AVER > >arsapar - thousands can
attest, it cannot De- tAfully applied 10
other preparations, which uapr.uciple,I
dealers Will recommend and try to i'm
pose upon you, as '..Ust as good as
Ayers Take Ayers SarsaparilIa and
Ayers only, if you need blood-purifier
and would be benefited permanently.
This medicine, for nearly fifty years,
has enjoyed a reputation. and made
record for cures, that has never been
equaled by other preparations. AYERS
Sarsaparilla eradicates the faint Of he
reditary scrofula and other blood lis
eases from the system, and it has, deser-
vedly, the confidence Of the people.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-04-13

six days shalt thou labor, says the
great lawgiver. To do good work,
man must he at his best. This cOndi.
ton is attained by the use of Ayers
Sarsaparilla. 1t Overcomes that tired
feeling. quickens the appetite, i'm
proves digestion, and makes the weak
strong
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-04-13

The weather during the past week
has been as varied and tickle as the
oldest inhabitant has ever seen--warm
and cold, thawing and freezing. rain,
sleet and snow. some calm but on
Wednesday Old BOreas was only a few
degrees less than cyelonie all day; at
this writing hard freezing spell is in
prOspact
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-04-13

The ladies of Trinity church will
serve a hot New England Dinner next
Saturday, April 18th, from II till ,
O'Clock in the building formerly occu.
pied by Y. c. Nelson as a bakery.
Price of dinner 25 cents. Proceeds to
be devoted to renOvating the church.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-04-13

Alfred Armstrong left this morning
on a visit to relatives in Canada. He
will be absent about two weeks. On
his return he will take up his abode
in Ellsworth, having accepted posi-
ton in the bank at that place.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-04-13

The Plymouth's IS and $40 tables
are filled with the usual assortment of
stable goods and patterns. Our expe-
rience has led us to the belief that
most people look for durability in this
class of clothing and not for cheap
chrome patterns that will not bold
their color. Call and look at the
goods
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-04-13
Council Proceedings.

Council Chamber, April ii, lS.lS-
Council convened ~ 100 p. NJ. Pres
cit mayor Ballard, Aldermen Dunn, Rey-
noids, Vim and Johnson.
Minutes of previous meeting read and
approved.
On motion following bonds approved:
Bond of s Hoffman, Justice of Peace, LIST ward.
r. n. Beyans, Justice of Peace, % ward.
A. 7. Carroll, Justice at Large.
Robt. johnson, Constable. LIST ward.
E. G. krauth. Constable, 50 ward.
A. c. Hotchkiss, Constable 4th ward.
Frank &. Cox, City Treasurer.
On motion ]. W. VIM was elected
President of City Council
On motion Allen P. Weld was elected
City Clerk.
On motion voted to rent council rooms
of Allen p. Weld at same terms as pre-
ceding year, viz: $50 per annum.
On motion voted to proceed to elect
City Marshal by ballot Charles Ii.
Grant received four votes and was de-
clared duly elected City Marshal for the
ensuing year.
On motion voted to proceed to election
of Street Commissioner. Informal ba Hot
resulted as follows: f. 6. Rollin l, Frank
Savage 8. Pending motion to declare
the ballot formal one the Mayor called
the President of the Council to the chair
and then spoke briefly but earnestly upon
the policy of trying new and inexperi-
enced persons as street commissioners,
protesting against hasty action in the
choice of peson for this office and urg-
ing the selection of man of experience
and known ability. After resuming the
chair formal ballot was taken in which
Frank Savage received the whole number
OF votes cast and was declared duly APP
pointed Street Commissioner.
On motion DIR. L. Ballard was elected
Health Officer for the ensuing year.
Mayor announced the following COM
mittees:
Finance-Aldermen Dunn and Johnson
On streets-Alderman Dunn, LIST ward Alder
man Johnson, % ward; Alderman Reynolds, Sd
ward; Alderman VIM, 4th ward. All to con-
stltute the city street committee.
On motion voted that the clerk be in
structed to correspond with lumber deal
ers in regard to prices of lumber, two car
loads of pine and one of oak.
Fire Department reported the election
of the following officers of the Fire Com
pany:
Chief Engineer. S. Wadsworth
First Assistant-W. II, Tozer
Second Assistant-Mark Gunderson.
On motion action of Fire Department
approved.
On motion voted that the City Clerk
survey and make profile of Spring street
fEo.1 Third street east to Fifth street and
| report same to council.
Following bills reported by Finance
4
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-04-13

Quarterly Meeting services will be
held in the Methodist church next
Sunday. The pulpit will be filed by
Rev. Mr.. McKibbin of Hammond,
Mr.. Evans will hold Quarterly Meet
ing services the on same day at Ham.
mOnd.
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.uFEfKFED.

FIsH-LANPHEAR.-A the residence Of
the brides parents in this city, April
u, 1893, by Rev. James Evans, Rev 5.
L. Fish of Chelsea, Wis, and Miss Lulu
Lanphear of River Falls.
The fair young bride has lived
among us from childhood up. Her many
friends wish the young couple abundance
of prosperity and joy.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-04-13
State Normal School,
RIVER FALLS, WIS.
The Spring Term Begins Monday
April 10.

This school offers special advantages
n those who desire To prepare to teach.
Four Courses of study are offered:
s l. An English Course of -Four Years.
:. A Latin Tor Germany Course of FouI
Years
,. An Elementary Course of Two Years.
4. a One Year Professional Course.
Tuition Free to those whose qualifi
cations entitie them to admission q
either Of these courses. Tuition IN Pre-.
paratOry Classes will be 90 cts a week
Grammar Grades, 80 cts. a week; Inter
mediate Grades, 20 cts. week; Primary
Grades, - cts. a week. Attention OF pa
rents is invited to the thorough and ex
cellent training afforded by the Mode
Department.
For catalogue containing information a:
TO courses Of study, terms of admission
expenses, etc, apply TO
10 EMERY, President.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-04-13

The ladies of Trinity Guild will
meet with Mrs. j. W. Bradshaw on
Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. 1t is
important that all members of the
Guild be present. for many reasons.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-04-13

"Prof. McKanlass is a good musician.
and is no novice with any instrument,
from guitar to piano. His playing
two comets at one and the same time
took the house by storm, as no one in
the audience had ever before witness
ed a like performance. "-St. Paul
Globe.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-04-13

George Pratt leaves tomorrow for
Blackfoot City, Montana, having re-
engaged as superintendent of the gold
mine where he has been employed the
past two seasons.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-04-13

The funeral sermon is becoming one
of the has beens. At the obsequies of
Hayes, Blaine, Butler and Bishop
Brooks. Bible readings. prayer and
sacred music were the only exercises.
1t is to be hoped that the custom will
become general of ommitting every.
thing of the nature of a sermon on
such occasions. Toledo Blade.
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Neckwear

Whether you want to pay 25c, soc,
75c or Sl.00 for Tie, remember The
Plymouth has the largest assortment.
the best variety of patterns and the
latest creation of shapes, and offers
more solid value than can be found any
where else. To look through their
stock is a treat to one who enjoys
wearing fine neckwear.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-04-13

Many friends of Rev. VIM. Gill will
be pleased to learn that he will soon
return to Wisconsin, having accepted
the call of the church at Roberts, st.
CrOix county.
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Wash Dress Goods.

An elegant assortment of figured
and plain Satteens in all the new
shades.
A lovely variety of designs in
GrecidzI LdioR for Shirt Waists.
GINGHAMS.
By far the prettiest designs and
best value we have ever offered
for the price.
EMBR0IDERIES & LACES.
Words fail to express the quality
and beauty of our new spring line
of Embroideries and Laces, so call
and see them for yourself.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-04-13

have a number of choice varieties
of strawberry plants for sale at
$3.50 and $500 per thousand. Also,
Cuthbert raspberries at $500 per
thousand and blackberries at So 90 per
thousand. q. Ii. CURRIER.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-04-13

1t is proposed to select state tree
on Arbor Day by vote of the children
of the public schools of Wisconsin.
We suggest the burr oak as both typi-
cal and native tree.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-04-13

Prof. Brier has purchased of Mrs.
Guy the residence and three lots on
Third street where he now resides.
Consideration 50 900.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-04-13

The st. Cloud Cornet Band, of
which Louie Romdenne formerly OF
this city is leader, will play at the
Grand Army reunion to be held here
June Sth and 9th.