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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-03-07
The cantata of Queen Esther.

"Artaxeryes reigned from India to
Ethiopia over hundred and twenty
seven provinces; and now the king
gave feast and displayed the riches
of his glorious kingdom and the
honor of his excellent majesty. But
the queen, Vashti, refused TO appear
at the kings command TO grace. with
her presence the royal banquet"
Now this example of the queen
would go abroad to all women SO that
they shall despise their husbands in
their eyes when it shall be reported.
And it was determined by the
counselors that his majesty should
give the royal estate unto another
that is better than she. Then shall
the wives Of this great empire give to
their husbands honor"
Now from the fairest of Persia's
maidens the captive Jewess, peerless
in her beauty, appeared before the
enraptured monarch, land the king
loved Esther and she obtained grace
and favor in his sight"
Then came the climax in which
decision must determine fate. Before
her were visions of developing
splendors; a life of luxury and
magnificence: pleasures of power, de-
lights of triumph and homage. If
she failed in her appeal TO the king
disfavor would entail disaster-eX
tinguishment to her visions of de-
light, humiliation of kindred and
friends. In the acme of this supreme
crisis the one all-powerful force, the
latent energy of woman's love, was
the engine to move the will of despot-
ism and change the unaltera bl e
decree of the Modes and Persians.
"She loved and was beloved,
She adored and she was worshiped."
There is a creature most abhorrent
to the soul of man, ii is that woman
who claims to rule but does not
desire TO please. Give me place to
stand and with my lever 1 can move
the world" exclaimed the ancient
philosopher. But woman from the
pinnacle of her high resolve moves the
world and determines the fates of
men and empires. Esther, the
magnificent queen was richly endowed
with all the superb characteristics of
noblest womanhood. Her power was
vested exclusively in these womanly
charms. Adorned with these charms
she appeared before her august lord
as the bride of his heart, and with
her irresistible appeal IF l have
found favor in thy sight, o King,-the
king held out the golden scepter
before Esther" and she had glorious
ly prevailed, "And the Jews had light
and gladness and joy and honor"
The Cantata of Queen Esther, as
founded upon this bible narrative is
sublime representation Of the
stirring scenes portrayed. The
music is of a high order and the
majestic harmony is sustained
throughout the whole performance.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-03-07

The weather the past week has
been very mild for the early part Of
March. A couple of slight snow
squalls, but only of few minutes
duration-the sun dispelling 1.-THE
beautiful" in a short time.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-03-07

Fred Newell, employed in Glass
Bros. livery stable, had his right arm
broken at the elbow b. kick from a
horse last Saturday. Drs. Toby &
Parker reduced the fracture which
was found to be quite serious and
intricate.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-03-07

The Methodist church people are
holding special meetings during the
present week in the church parlors,
beginning at 1880 and closing at about
9P.M. Considerable interest is man
ifested. A good attendance has been
secured so far, and good results are
ANTICIPATED from the effort.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-03-07

The Dime Supper to have been Civ
en- by the Ladies Society of the NJ. E.
church At Mrs. viii Reynolds the
18th, has been postponed one week.
Please come the2Oth.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-03-07
Tuesday Club Program, March II.
CATHEDRAL BUILDERS.

The Duomo-Mrs. Ashley.
Giotto'S TOwer-Mrs. Freeman.
Music-Miss Pierce.
Ghiberti and the Baptistry-Mrs.
Mckenzie.
Donatello and Brunelles clio-Mrs.
Mcintosh.
Leader, Mrs. Ashley.
Meet with Mrs Weld.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-03-07

Next Sunday morning at the
Congregational church the pastors
subject will be "Queen Esther" On
the following Sunday morning 1.-THE
nth ''Mordecai the Jew will be Mr..
McIntosh's subject. Next Sunday
evening will come the second sermon
in the series of five on the question
What is Man."
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-03-07

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy gives
the best satisfaction of any cough medi-
cine handle, and as a seller leads all
other preparations in this market. rec
ommend if because it is the best medi-
cine ever handled for coughs, colds and
Group A. w. BALDRIDGE, Millersyille,
III. For sale BY 4. s. Fgeewsn.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-03-07

At the Baptist church the sermon
next Sunday m orning will be on Some
of the Difficulties of the Bible. The
evening sermon on Esther the Res
cuer ~ her Nation.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-03-07

Five new members were received
into the Congregational church last
Sunday on profession of faith.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-03-07
c. L. s. c.. Programme.

Thursday evening, MARCH II.
|. LessOn-(a) From Chaucer to Ten
nysOn. Miss Rea, leader.
(b) Renaissance and Modern Art.
Miss Watson. leader.
,. Violin Solo-Dr. Parker.
B. Paper-Life and Work of Glad
stone. Miss Rea.
t. c. L. 5. G. Songs by Circle.
Meet with Mrs. Harvey Follansbee
Halls Hair Remover renders the
hair lustrous and silken, gives it an
even color, and enables women to put
it up in great variety of styles.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-03-07

Beggs' Cherry Cough Syrup relieves
that soreness and smothering sensa-
ton in your lungs. Safer, surer and
quicker than any medicine on the
market. Every bottle guaranteed by
your popular druggists Youells &
Avery
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-03-07

The Operetta of the Berry Pickers
at Opera Hall tomorrow evening
promises to be very pleasing and in
teresting entertainment. a great
deal of pains has been taken in re-
hearsals and the children are thor
oughly prepared in their several parts,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-03-07

The Hair is the browning beauty of
woman and is something every
woman should be interested in. Ii
your hair is dry and brittle, falling
out or turning gray, try Beggs' Hair
Remover. A positive guarantee with
every bottle. Price "a cts. Sold by
YOuells & Avery.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-03-07

The last lecture of the Normal
School Course, on the Growth ana
Decay OF the Universe, was listened
TO by the largest audience in attend
ance at any of the lectures. 1t proved
70 be one Of the most interesting Of
the course and was discussed by a
large number of the audience.
The scientist judges the past and
future from the present. He assumes
that the laws OF nature are perma-
nent, aud acknowledges his inability
10 get at the absolute beginning or at
the end OF things.
The greater part of the suns heat
is radiated into space. Scientists
account for this loss OF energy by
assuming that the sun is contracting.
IL its diameter shortens one mile in
% years, this would account for the
heat and light given of, and would
not be detachable in centuries.
Accordingly, the sun must have been
much larger than at present and may
have extended beyond the utmost
limits of the solar system. The
contraction and rotation of this vast
nebulous mass under the influence OF
gravitation would produce polar
flattening with equatorial rings
thrown off or left behind by centrif-
ugal force. These ring masses
condense and form the planets, which
are themselves set I'm rotation, pro-
ducing their satellites as they were
produced from the original mass.
The nebulous ring in the Constella-
ton AndrOmeda seems to represent
the earlier stage through which the
solar system has passed.
La Place derived a similar theory of
the growth of the Universe 10y study
ing the motion of the planets and
their satellites.
The friction of the tides caused by
the moon retards the rotation of the
earth. The reaction of the earth
causes the moon to recede from the
earth. 1t was probably much nearer
when first separated from the earth.
Tides in the moon retarded its rota-
tion TO one a month,
The solar system is tending toward
a cold. dark, lifeless condition 1t.
energy will probably not give out in
less than ten million years.
At the close of the lecture the
following resolution was read and
unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, The course of extension
lectures delivered ia this city by Prof
Comstock of our State University
has afforded six evenings OF instruc
tion upon worthy topics in Astronomy
under circumstances that have de
lighted audiences, therefore be Ii
Resolved. That the holders of ticket:
hereby tender Prof. Comstock oul
gratitude for his courtesy in the
effort to make plain the facts anC
methods in his profession,
Professor Comstock made a suitabls
reply.
The course Of lectures has proved
very satisfactory. and we are glad 4
be able TO state that the Lyceum hai
made a socoess Of il financially.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-03-07

Drs. Toby & Parker are repapering
and Frightening up their Office rooms.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-03-07

The heirs of each of the clerks
killed in the Ford theatre disaster in
Washington, ID. c., are to be paid
S5.GOO.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-03-07

The Ladies' Aid Society Of the NJ.
f. church realized ss.s5 from their
bi-weekly supper at Geo. Chinnoc9's
last THURSDAY evening.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-03-07

Beggs' German Salye is the most
perfect Pile remedy ever put on the
market. Cures where all Others fail
a positive guarantee with every box.
Youells & Avery your popular drug
gists keep it.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-03-07

Ladies' and Gents Antics, Lumber
mems Rubbers, Ladies' and Gents
Alaskas and Ladies Two Buckle
Empress Artics at reduced prices TO
close out at GIL. AID Roberts store.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-03-07

Queen Esther at Opera Hall, March
18th and 18th. Tickets now on sale.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-03-07

Parties wishing block wood, either
hard or soft, can get il in any quantity
at the Prairie Mill.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-03-07
Card Of Thanks.

We take this method of thanking
our many kind friends for their
sympathy and neighborly helpfulness
in our late bereavement.
Mr.. AND Mrs. TAGGART
Now is your chance. Clothing at
cost at Jenson's.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-03-07

l will sell clothing at cost for 30 days
TO make room for spring goods.
II. Y. JENsoN
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-03-07
c., ST. p, M. & 0. Ry.

Trainf leave River Fallsi as fOilows.-exeepi
Sunday;
Train No. i5-....--.. -..---.----' Nv. -. n
- - ~ ~ f--o Y n .
GOING SOUTH.
rrsi,, No I5t.... $500. 1890. De .l2-.O P. n.
~ IT, .----.----<A Z l. - r =.
- Z-..-..---- -. = 80 n
Wav freight arrives srOm Ellsworth al 4:UOP.N.
Train leaves St Paul at 1000 and 1888 A. N.
and SOS Pm
s.-Trafn Ma l. for st Paul connects at Hud-
son for all points ON Lake superior; also Tor
Green Bay, Black River Falls. Eau Claire. aid
MenOmOnie: also with daylight tram LOT I'M
cagO Milwaukee and Madison.
a. Train No. - connects at Hudson I'D
vestibuIe train for Chicago and Ma Auk ee ESQ
with fast train tor Duluth, superior, Asnlaho
and all Lake Superior points.
Coupon Tickets on sale for all priueipAl polhts
in the United States .,,,,,, -.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-03-07

III. a. Hagestad s. Co. have opened
a clothing store FIRST door south OF
Curtiss x Lagerstedt's barber shop.
The room has been Hastily fitted up
for the business and their stock is
new and complete. Mr.. Hagestad
who is in charge Of the establishment
comes from Baldwin and is genial
and accommodating gentleman. See
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-03-07

The old soldiers are on deck again
as clerks and employees in the various
state departments at Madison.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-03-07

A chance of a lifetime. Clothing
at cost at Jenson's.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-03-07

See advertisement of The River
Falls Fur Tannery.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-03-07
LOCAL AND MISCELLANEOUS.

There has been raise OF . cents on
-four.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-03-07
The Ineffable Influence.

OH the scene comes back like a waning dream
With the breath N the fragrant rose,
The door and the dew and the tender theme
And the calm of the nights repose.
The touch of her hand and the cold earess,
The sweep OF the hedge IN bloom,
The seraphim voice ana the shf1ud- white dress
And the smell OF the faint perfume.
And the haleyon years that have passed since
then
They are more than the years To be,
For sorrow has mailgled the hearts OF men
And loneliness Ia ries with me;
And p sable ear and d somOef tram
To The dip of the ,dding plume
Wound slowly forth from tina. blossomng lane
In the flow Of that FAINT perfume.
And now at the dayn and evening hour,
When the hedges have ceased 10 wave
kneel by the size gf the wan Laced Hover
That winnows its sweets on her grave;
And her face and hfer soul To my fancy spring,
And no longer size lies IN the TOMB,
For our spirits are one and our hearts take wing
At the breath OF That faint perfume.
EDWIN I. REED, in the Minnesota Magazine.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-03-07

The first number of The Minnesota
Magazine is received. 1t is venture
published by the Senior Glass of the
University of Minnesota, and while
il aims to give the especial features
of the College life it is a literary
production of high merit. President
Cyrus Northrop, whose portrait
graces the frontispiece, has written
an article for the initial issue, The
Manly Man" which will be read with
interest and profit. The magazine is
under the control of a Board OF
Editors. each member Of which
superyises a certain department.
Edwin T. Reed of this city is the
editor of the Literary Department.
The first number is a credit To the
managers, and gives promise of being
fixture in the literary circle OF
college work.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-03-07

Yes, we make Ladies' Jackets: that's
a part of our business. Leave order
now for spring goods.
JOE. l.. HILLIARD.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-03-07

Many people, with the notion that
nature ought to take care of herself,
allow a cough to plague them for
weeks and months. Whereas, if ma
ture were assisted with a dose or two
of Ayers Cherry Pectoral, the cure
might be effected in very few days.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-03-07

A full line of household furniture
in good condition for sale cheap.
Mrs. Leonard Herbert at A. J. Nc
Kay's
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-03-07

Many bargains this month at c. j.
Henrlksen's.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-03-07

Our genial tOwnsman +. Il. Aims
worth has resumed the post of agent
of the railroad, the express, and the
telegraph companies and our citizens
will be pleased with his presence. Mr..
Ainsworth has just closed full term
of three years as member of the
Board of Regents of Normal Schools,
and it is fair to add that he showed
more than average alertness i'm the
business of the Board and he took a
leading place with the regents in the
business side of affairs. His in
telligence and desire TO know the real
work performed by schools and
institutes, joined with his good
fellowship at all times, won the
confidence of teachers at the several
schools and his counsels relating to
the internal affairs of the schools
aided in their important work.
Since last August Mr.. Ainsworth has,
as secretary of the Board, borne the
burdens Of executive officer in the
outside management OF the schools
and in the repair and enlargement of
buildings and the construction of one
building,-and he has constantly
shown tirst-claSs executive ability.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-03-07
COUGH AND COUGH AND COUGH.

But ifyou desire to stop coughing,
try Beggs' Cherry Cough Syrup. 1t
relieves instantly, and Will effect a
permanent cure quicker than any
cough cure on she market. Price 20,
so and $1.00. A positive guarantee
with every bottle. Sold by Youells Il
Avery.
The Bank of Hammond has money
to loan on farms giving the borrower
the privilege of paying on the principal
any amount at any time.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-03-07

The best patent medicine to cheer
and give you better appetite is set
of Golden Harvest Dishes. Sold by G.
j. Henriksen.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-03-07

Send your address to ii. E. Bucklen
& Co., Chicago, and get free sample
box of DIR. Kings New Life Pills. A
trial will convince you of their merits.
These pills are easy in action and are
particularly effective in the cure If
constipation and sick headache For
malaria and liver troubles they have
been proved invaluable. They are
guaranteed to be perfectly free from
every deletereous substance and to be
purely vegetable. They do not weaken
by their action, but by giving tone to
stomach and bowels greatly invigorate
the system. Regular size Csc per box.
Sold by C. r. Taggart, Druggist. 4
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-03-07
j. S. PHERNETTON,
PROPRIETOR OF
River Fall: FL. Tasaa.y.

Manufacturer of Rugs and Robes,
from light furs up to heavy OK hides.
Made soft and pliable. All work guar
anteed to be first-class.
Has for sale a sure and harmless
remedy for preventing horns growing
on calves. Young lamb and colt hides
purchased or tanned on shares. These
should be salted as soon as taken off.
Main street, River Falls, Wis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-03-07

1t surprised many visitors at the
Chicago Worlds Fair TO find that of
all the blood purifiers, Ayers Sarsa-
parilla was the only one on exhibition.
The reason is that Ayers Sarsaparilla
is standard remedy, and not a pat
ent medicine, or secret nostrum.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-03-07

Rev. Mr.. Mcintosh gave an illustra-
ted lecture on Mission work at the
Congregational church last evening
which was very interesting. The re-
ceipts were SIS.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-03-07
Do You Buy for Cash?
nwrc.NINrEREsr You.

600 pairs OF shoes. from 2oc TO S5.9o
pair.
We are always pleased to show you
our goods and prices.
G. j. HENRIKsEN.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1895-03-07

DIR. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Far Highest Award.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-01-18
MRS. HAN THROUGH DEAD.

Wife Of tho North Dakota Senator Sue
cumbs to Pneumonia.
WASHINGTON, Jan. Is. Mrs. Hans
brough, wife of Senator Hansbrough of
North Dakota, died at 80 p. m. at the
Cochran hotel, of acute pneumonia.
Mrs. Hansbrough was about a. years
of age and was the daughter of James
Orr of Newburgh, N. Y, where her
father still resides. Senator Hans
brough first met her in California,
where she was visiting when he re-
sided in that state and they were mar
ried in Chicago about Is years ago.
She leaves no children. Mrs. Hans
trough was not a society woman in
the popular term but she made many
friends wherever she lived and the
wives of few public men have en-
deared themselves more to those with
whom they came in contact than ST.
did. The interment will take place at
Wappingers Falls, N. Y.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-01-18
Sentenced . Counterfeiter.

ST. PAUL, Jan. 15.-In the United
States court Judge Nelson sentenced
Henry Schumacher, convicted Of dealing
in counterfeit half dollars, to the state
prison for term of six years and to
pay fine of $780,. When the deputy
marshal led him away he remarked
that he wished they had shot him or
hung him instead of sending him to
states prison.
Their Report Printed.
ST. PAUL, Jan. 15.-The report of
the committee to investigate the al
legged frauds upon the state, growing
out of the sale and cutting of pine tim
Der has been printed, and it is expected
will be submitted to the legislature
soon. The committee has had 5000
copies Of the report printed in pamph'
let form.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1895-01-18
EIGHT MILLIONS.
Pierce's Swindling. Transac'
tons Will Aggregate IA
That Amount.
NOT A QUARTER ARE KNOWN,
Receipts at His London Office
Often Exceeded $780,
900 a Week..

Sioux CITY, a., Jan. 15.-The Jour-
nails Yankton, S. b., special says:
information received here from Lon
don regarding J. T. M. Pierce's swim
ding transactions show that the ag-
gregate of the British losses may reach
the stupendous sum of $S,000,O00. A
letter from London firm of solicitors
says that not a quarter Of the fraudu-
lent transactions have yet come to
light It is stated that receipts by
Pierce at his London office were
limited only by his ability to issue
bonds, mortgages and other paper,
often
Exceeding 800, 900 Week.
and it is alleged in London that he re-
ceived no less than $500, 900 during his
last week there. It is owing to
his gigantic transactions that his vic.
Tins expect to receive all offer Of COM
promise after the matter shall have
cooled down. To make these losses
known would impair the credit of the
losers and also make them an object
of ridicule, SO, therefore, they prefer to
bear their losses in silence. One MIL
lion, four hundred and four thousaA I'd
dollars Of forged bonds, mortgages and
tax deeds are now in possession Of
The Agents of the Creditors
of Pierce here They have been sent
here as claims against the estate OF
Pierce, but this estate will not sell for
enough to pay the attorneys fees
The claims, which are accompanied by
the spurious security, are as follows:
Bedford (England) investors, $780,
900; Belfast, $l50,0O0; Glasgow (Scot-
land), $250.OO0; Huddersfeld eng
land), 100000; j. s. Pagan Brook
lyn), $4,000; w. S. Johnson, London,
$50, 900: real estate frauds i'll Y ankton.
$7S, 900; total, 81, 404 900.