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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-03

The mayor of New York continues to
refuse TO kiss the bride on occasions
where he ofiieiates at weddings. Some
day he viii be looking back upon lost
nnrorfnnifies
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-03

The Canadians are trying to reduce
tao price of their governor general
from $4,000 to SIS 900. They believe
that the job is worth no more than that
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-03

s'DOEs your husband spend much at the
racesR" F'No. George doesn't draw very
large salary."-Town Topics.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-03
Fnund Snug SUM.

Moberly, No. Aug. 2s.-Patrlck
Henry, while camping near here, found
$4,000 In gold buried in teskettle.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-03

THE best hearts, Trim, are ever the
bravest, replied my Uncle Toby.-Sterne.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-03
GladneSS Comes

With better understanding Of the
Wv transient nature Of the many phys
ical ills, which vanish before proper ef-
forts-gentle efforts-pleasant efforts
rightly direc ed. There is comfort in
the knowledge. that so many forms OF
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease. but simply to a constipated condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
" removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions Of families. and IS
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that tits the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. 1t is therefore
ali important, in order TO get its bene-
fetal effects, TO note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine artl-
Gle, which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good health.
and the system is regular, laxatlves or
other remedies are then not needed III
afflicted with any actual disease, one
NAV be commented to the most skillful
physicians, but If in need % laxative,
one should have the best, ana with the
vvelI-inforpned everywhere, Syrup OF
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used ne gives most general satisfaction.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-09-03
THE PYTHIANS.
Philip Il. CoIgrove Elected Supreme Chan
eeIlor-Other Officers Chosen

ceIloF-Other Uhcers Chosen.
Cleveland, o., Aug. 27.-The supreme
lodge of Knights of Pythias convened
| Wednesday morning. The reports
from the 16 standing committees were
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-22
Dangerous Work.

The underwater section Of the Black
well Tunnel, under the Thames, the
largest tunnel ever built, has just been
finished. 1t Is twenty-sev.n feet In d.
ameter and one mile in length, and
connects Poplar on the north side Of
the river with Greenwich on the south.
Nearly four thousand feet of this tun-
mel had to be driven by compressed
air. The accuracy Of the survey and
the danger of the work may be imag-
ined from the statement Of the engi-
neers that while driving under the
river bed there were, at one time, but
five feet and two inches of earth be-
tween the tunnel and the water. So
great was the danger of the water
bursting through that large quantities
Of clay were dumped into the river
over the thinnest spots.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-22

nigh TUX the shingles Of" Nance
was simply charmed, and 30 was Bill
for that matter, but to him there came
slowly but steadily q feeling of antag-
onism against the man who danced so
we'll.
what business had q teacher dane
ing thataway? An fiddlin', too?"
Nance's evident admiration nettled
him also. The ride to town and back
was made rather modify, "Nance"
divining, by his silence, that he was in
no good humor. On their arrival at
home Nance dilated on the teachers
excellence as q dancer and fiddler to
such an extent that Bill "a secretly
in a towering passion.
A brother, as a rule, prefers that his
sisters should consider him all that is
admirable in man. and Bill was no ex-
ception to the rule. The curiosity evil
IDENTITY aroused among the home folks
by Nance's talk only added to his grow
ing dislike to the new arrival.
That night he gathered the boys to-
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-22

man Sanders part that the new teach
er could play a fiddle better than any
man in the township.
The New Teacher.
The Sprowlers, brother and sister,
were introduced to the new teacher,
Mr.. Clarke, and the fddling went on.
"Bill" Sprowler could dance a pretty
fair Jig, and he was induced to un-
timber his feet for the benefit Of the
company. All went merrily. but the
teacher spoiled it all.
He handed the fiddle to Uncle Tom.
who was no NEAR performer himself,
and said: IF you'll give US the Ar
kansaw Traveller Uncle Torn, I'll
shake my leg a little" Uncle Tom
compiled. and the teacher chased out
on the floor and began. Such dancing!
The like had never been seen In Hick-
DRY. Side steps, back steps, pigeon
wings. single and double shufiies, steps
that they had never seen before '.Fas-
ter" he called to Uncle Tom. The
Tying notes kept busy with his agile
;fest and q he stopped with 4 grand
low to Nance old Tom laid the fiddle
1eIga aua esys ! rhoslsr" thek .jusi
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-22

penses for a year. N would not keep the
Government machinery going for more
than a week.
The $500. 200 outstanding on account of
the loan Of 1862 IL the largest amount to
be credited to any one loan, except the
$44,8OO balance Of the funded loan of
1891 outstanding at the end of last year;
but 1t 10 much 900 early to calculate on the
profits of that loan. The treasury re-
ceived $4,000 worth of bonds last year,
and more are coming In all the time.
The Oldest bonds presented for redemp-
ton last year we're part of the loan Of
July and August. 1851. They were not
called till 1881, and last year.$7,4OO worth
were presented at the treasury. They
had drawn no interest for nearly twenty
four years while they lay hidden in some
body's strong box. If they had continued
to draw the original interest, they would
have brought an income Of $444 annually
to their owner. The Government has
made more than $4,000 in interest. on
these bonds, reckoning ut single interest
only.
These illustrations serve to show what
the Government profit is. The treasury
will make no less than a million dollars
ON bonds issued before 1895 never present
ed for redemption, and it has made as
much more in unpaid interest up to date.
The officials Of the Treasury De-
partment would be very glad to
have every loan paid within a week Of
its maturity, for under the present condi-
ton the loan account is never closed. With
a view to keeping in touch with the Gov
ernment's creditors, these officials encour-
age bond buyers to take registered rather
than coupon bonds. Very few registered
bonds are lost; and when there is a loss
the Government seeks out the loser and
encourages him to make application for
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-22

outside. The plan was to jump the
teacher when he anne up to inquire
OF demonstrate at their conduct. The
teacher walked back to the woodshcd,
picked up . stout stick lying there,
and crawled under the schoolhouse.
With this thick piece Of oak he got 4
purchase under q loose plank on the
platform just behind his desk AMI
upended 1t with a strong effort. An
other plank ven the way Of the frst,
and he crept into the schoolhouse. His
face was streaked with Precipitation
and dust, but he washed 1t In q basin
of water before unbolting the school
door. As he threw back the door he
called out in a commanding voice.
school is Open" There was some.
thing In his voice that brought the
plotters on the fence and into the
schoo1house In double-qulck order. al.
though Bin and his brothers were
the last 10 obey. Their calculation
had been upset, ana they did not take
the precaution to provide Tor auch ]
contingency.
1as45eR Dlvosssoa
1st a ssekx. NAek1hsaektAe1
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-22
the issue of a duplicate. When a coupon
bond 10 lost the Government will not dupli-

Money in Currency.
The profit made by the Government on
bonds is very small compared with the
profit ON unredeemed currency. OF course,
no one will ever know just what amount
of currency has been destroyed, but the
treasury experts made an estimate for the
benefit of Congress in the last admins
~tration, and expressed the belief that
about $12,5OO,OOO profit had accrued to
the Government up to Jan. /, 1891, from
United States notes, gold and silver
certificates and national bank notes which
would not be presented for redemption.
This amount the experts distributed as
follows:
National bank notes ........ $0,304,655
united states notes ......... 5,41O,t41
Silver certificates .......... 4 1904
Oolo ........ ..... 100000
AoloA ........ .....s ..@1S,4OZ,1
This amount, these experts now est
mate. has been increased to about 49,
100000. In proportion to the amount Of
currency in circulation, the amount de-
stroyed is not so great now as it was in
war times, but there is much more in cir
culation low. The present estimated
profit of the Government on paper cur
rency destroyed is half a million dollars
every year, despite the fact that the treas
ury makes every effort to redeem all the
currency it issues. A special corps of ex-
perts is employed in the redemption divis-
ion to examine the mutilated currency
presented. 1t comes in, sometimes, in
pulp, in ashes, in ~tatters, worn and torn.
The experts work on it with microscopes,
pull it apart and piece it together. max
ing every possible effort to identify it.
Ii a part of a torn bill is presented for re-
demption. the owner receives for it an
amount proportional to it's percentage Of
the area Of the entire note. If torn, burn
ed fragments are sent in with satisfactory
evidence that they are the sole remains Of
. certain sum Of money, the entire amount
10 refunded.
The Government ever sends special
agents in some cases to investigate claims
for the redemption Of money: 1t redeems
money which has been In birds nests;
money which has been in stoves: money
which has been in goats stomachs; mon
ey which has been in babies mouths;
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-22

1871. Few. if any, of these will ever be
presented for redemption. Meantime, the
interest which the Government has not
paid for the use Of this money amounts
to $26,4OO at single interest alone. What
Il would aggregate at compound inter-
estT i leave any one who Is interested to
determine.
Never Will he Presented.
Altogether, Of the amount borrowed 10
1862 NEARLY four hundred millions), $780,
400 has never been called for, and proba-
bly, never will be called for. To be sure,
this Il only about II Of l per cent. Of the
han, which il not a very big discount.
The treasury officials do not look ON the
bond profit ~ considerable. Even the
J 100000 now sutstanding would not pay
IL - csut. of Uncle Sans running -.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-22

overdue. But no one can present oil these
AAsecurities, because most of them, it is
z Quite evident. have been destroyed. Some
nave been dissolved in the ocean: some
nave been consumed by fire: some have
been eaten BY mice; some have been torn
up BY babies; some have been hidden 80
securely that they will probably not be
found until dry-rot has made them un-
recognizable. Nevertheless. every few
years some Of the Governments old Sc
curities turn up at the treasury for re-
demption. 1t was not very many years
ago that the owner Of a very large amount
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-22
Not to Be Overlooked.

In the field Of domestic science ana
dietetics, we are a long way behind
Germany. Not long ago that country
established schools for teaching girls
In factories, mills, and home service
the details of homework and cooking.
Even private establishments in the
Kaisers empire, in cases where the list
Of women and girl employees is long.
maintain at their own expense train
ing schools for those who are serving
them. Though this Is done from a pure
ly selfish motive, it is significant az
showing the commercial value Of we'll
fed and well-kept laborers, q point that
should not be overlooked by social
economists.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-22

money which has been used as a pipe
lighter; money which has been at the bot
tom Of the sea-in fact, everything which
il recognizable under the most minute
scrutiny as . Government promise to
pay" At the time her Newport palace
was burned Mrs. Vanderbilt sent some
charred bills to the Office Of the redemp-
ton bureau, and the treasury experts sue
ceeded in getting more than $1,000 out of
them. But, IN spite Of all it's efforts, the
treasury grows richer by half q million
dollars every year in unredeemed paper
currency.
PROFIT on Money Orders.
Another source Of income 70 the Gov
eminent d it, unrsdeemed money orders
An mou1y order funds are remitted . III
sab-szoaD1yy at NV Ysrk. A IN -
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-22

In height weighing about 165 pounds,
and "ft turribly when riled," accord
Ing to local gossip. He did not under
stand the art Of putting up his Props
but he could "rassle" like a profession
al, and If he got an adversary down
he "chewed him" usually until the
feler hollered." The stand-up and
knock-down fight was a rare occur
renee in that district The battles par
took OF a primal spirit and the we'll
established and common usage az
against a combatant was Ito git him
down and chew him till he hollers."
Nancy Was a Belle.
"Ike" and "Link' Sprowler were not
80 aggressive as BILL" but they were
his faithful adherents and as a trio
they nearly ran the district. Besides,
there was Nancy Sprowler. She was
the prettiest girl, the best horsewom-
an and the most graceful dancer in
the settlement and was only II at
that. Nance" as her folks called
her. had tawny brown eyes and yell
low hair and was just about to finish
her education by going to the summer
term Of school, commencing on the
first day Of June and ending Sept. L.
There had been a good deal Of troubls
In the district regarding teachers. The
Sprowler boys had licked two teach.
ers and the new master was an un-
certain quantity. Link" Sprowler
had seen him pitching horseshoes owe
to Sanders and said "he was a thin
fellow, but wiry looking" The school
was to take up in three days and the
Sprowler boys did not know whether
they would drive this fellow" out or
not The committee had gone clear
into Adams County to get q teacher
and some Of the neighbors were get
ting FESTIVE over the belligerency Of
the Sprowlers. The day before school
opened "Bin" Sprowler passed by
Sanders house and old man Sanders
called him in. Nance" was in the
buggy and Uncle Tom," as every
body called the old man, insisted on
her coming in, too. The attraction
was the fact Of a discovery on old
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-22

ing until the civil war, and it's first big
bond issue was what are known as the
"t-2Os Of 1862" There were 1891, Co.,
600 Of these issued, bearing 6 per cent.
interest. 1t was not until Dec. 1, 1871,
that the Government felt like beginning
to pay it's war debts. On that date it
called in SOC, 600 worth of the sos
Of 1862, and most of these were presented
ut the time named in the call. But a
great many thousand dollars worth Of
them were held for many years. drawing
no interest: and to-day there is outstand-
Ing SIS, 500 worth Of the bonds called in
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-22
IN A BAD CONDITION.

Of Texas indemnity stock, who consid.
cred himself very poor, collected from the
Government on them many thousand dol
lars. There is still $4,000 worth of the
Texas indemnity stock outstanding. None
was presented TO the treasury last year
or the year before. None of the very old
bonds came in last year, and of the debt
prior to the 1S47 loan none has come in
sincs 1860, though there IL $151, 745. &c
outstanding. No one will ever call for this
amount, and it car be figured as part of
Uncle Sans bond profits.
OF the loan of 1S47, $4,000 has been
redeemed since 1869, and there is only
$3.50 outstanding. OF the loan of 1853
there 10 only $1,000 outstanding. TIL.
Government did not do any heavy borrow
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-22
Cross OF the Legion.

Belfort, the eastern gate Of France,
and Rambervillers, in the vosges
Mountains, have just received the cross
Of the Legion of Honor. which will be
emblazoned on the town arms, In honor
of the gallant resistance they made to
the Germans twenty-five years ago. AL
together, nine towns in France now
have the cross Of the Legion Of Honor
on their coat of arms.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-22
Bill snroxler Ncalled.w

Bill Sprowler Called"
The Sprowler boys were the leading
spirits in Hickory Ridge township and
what they decided on in local affairs
wal generally the law. "Bill" Sprow-
Ter had never been called willie" at
any stage Of his interesting career. He
had always been an "orn'ry cuss," &C.
cording to some Of the ~neighbors, but
there were non of the younger genera
ton who ever found it convenient to
tell him go. Bill was about 5 feet 10
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-22
Profits on lost money or

Profits on lost money or
ders about .......... 1894. 2 SO
This would be In addition to the Gov
ernment's net of 1851 ,O32. ~
from fees on domestic money orders. But,
as l have said, there is a variation in the
balance from year to year, and the Gov
nmen does not make 1865, 600 a year
through the destruction of msney orders,
Even II it did, this sum would not keen
the postal service Of the United States
running much more than a day and a half.
1t costs nearly $4,000 an hour to carry
Uncle Sans mails.
Money in Stamps.
No one knows what the Government
makes in unused stamps every year, but
the profit must amount to several thou
sand dollars. Not an inconsiderable
amount Of this is due to stamp collectors.
and when the Columbian stamps were is
sued the Postmaster General calculated
that the entire cost Of making new designs
and engraving new plates, as we'll as the
additional expense Of printing the larger
stamps, would be paid by collectors pur-
chases. The department was d~isappoint-
ed in this, but its receipts from collect
ors in the Columbian year are estimated
u IuOIc ludu u LullllOu UOllarS.
The Postmaster General spoke freely
Of this source Of income in his report.
though he was disposed to say very little
about his calculations before the stamps
were issued. He was afraid some incon-
siderate people might class the United
States with those small nations and de-
tendencies which rely on the stamp COL
lector as much as on the tax collector.
Every one of the eighteen dependencies
OF France has a full individual issue Of
stamps of thirteen denominations; and
in Siberia, Tonga, the Cook Islands and
other small countries the designs Of
stamps are changed whenever additional
revenue Is wanted The philatelists pro-
test, but their protests avail nothing.
Large amounts are made every year
by the Government through the destruc-
ton of stamps and stamped envelopes
which have not been used. How few take
the trouble to emove a stamp from a mis-
directed envelopes? There is q good margin
OF profit, too, in excess payments on
postal matter; for the P~ostofice Depart
ment. while it always collects on under
paid mail, never refunds when there IL
too much postage paid.
To reckon all the profits which the Gov
eminent has received unearned, it would
be necessary to go over the records Of
Congress and get the list of claims which
have been pronounced just by treasury
officials, and by Senators and members
who have investigated them. But those
are not profits yet, for Congress may
develop a conscience some day and pay
them.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-22

Mystery Of the ST. Lawrence River.
For seven years the st. Lawrence
river gradually decreases In depth;
then for seven years 1t gradually in
creases In depth, the difference IN level
being about Ave feet. Why It does 90
no one has yet discovered.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-22

millions which are
overdue e. II you
u present his I.
o. US az the Treas
ury Department to-
morrow, he would
pay you very prompt
" b e $1,7OO,OOO
Which he owes to the
people who have
bought bonds now
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-22

ago the Postofice Department drew from
the sub-treasury a lump sum of $780,
GOO, which was the balance to the credit
of money order funds in excess Of the de-
mands Of current business. Last year a
check for $519,244 was transferred to the
Postofice Departments balance in the
treasury here, the excess to the
credit of the money order fund in New
York. These two sums and the working
balance kept in New York represent what
the Government has made indirectly out
OF this business. Probably its profits up
to the present date amount to $2,OOO,O 600,
but no exac statement will ever be made.
There 10 a time limit Of one year on the
money order Tor the postal order, as it IL
now called, but there is no limit of time
on the issue of a duplicate. Therefore,
the Postofice Department receives every
week for duplication postal notes and
money orders which are several years old;
1850 money orders, which had been due
for more than a year, were duplicated BY
the department in 1895.
1t the difference between the money
received and the money paid out by the
money order bureau was an indication of
the Governments indirect profit on the
business, here is the way last years &C
count would stand:
Amount received ....... 1856, 7O9,OS9.77
amount paid ........... 1894 ,46O.21
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-22

Prisoner, the jury has declared you
guilty" "Oh, that's al right, Judge;
you're too intelligent . man, / think, Ia
T. induenced BY what thar say.~~rAils
'e1elphie American.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-22
BROUGHT TO TERMS.
HOW THE NEW TEACHER CON.
QUERED THE SCHOOL

Conspiracy Of the eprowlers to Drive
h Teacher from the Township
Captured the Majority Of Them with
Dancing and Fiddling.