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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.
A Narrow Esc.,e.

The Sturgeon Bay stage, going from
that city TO Marinette across Green
bay, went through the ice four miles
from Marinette, and its four passengers
had narrow escape from drowning.
They were rescued by the driver.
George Thorpe. Among rne passengers
We're A. W. Lawrence. a wealthy resident
Of Sturgeon Bay, and MIR. Laduke. of
Menomonee. The stage is a covered
one, and the rescue of the passengers
was almost miraculous under the cir
-umstaucas
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16

THEadmissiono of Utah into the urion
leaves only three territories, for Alaska
is really not in the list any more than
the District of Columbia. These t;sTee
are Arizona. New Mexico andOklahnma.
The first and second are what remains
unstated. so TO speak, of the vast 40
main wrested from Mexico nearly 80
wears ago, and the third is carved out
of that portion of what originally was
thought to be "the great American
Desert" ceded in PeTpetuity 10 the in
dians, and afterSard bought back Ion
orabIy. The people of Oklahoma are
again preparing 10 petition congress
for statehood.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16

FIVE systems of law are in Use in ter
many; 100000 people live 'nder the
Prussian code. 2.501.OO0 under the
Saxon, $500. 600 under the French code
civil, 1900. 900 under :he German COM
mercial code. the moolernizc.i form of
Roman INV, and $4,000 under the Scan
dinavian law IL is proposed to substi-
tute 4 new code. the daft of " hich was
completed last year, for oil the Older
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16

NEW YORK reports the number of
deaths in that city diring 1895 as
43,419. against 41.1Tj in 1894. The death
rate was 23.I5 against 22.76. There were
11,i20 deaths under year OF age. The
total marriages were % 6l2, and the
tota. births 53.T31. There is an aver
age of 1I9 deaths IN New York every
day, an average of $50 aiTths. and an
average of 50 marriages.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16

Peoria, ILL.,, Jan. 1.-the Distiil'ng
association. composed of the American
Distilling company and the lndspend-
ent DistiIlers' association, IS negotiat-
ing the sale of 10000 barrels of alcohol
for export. The goods are to be shipped
10 Marseilles, France. j. b. Grcenhut
says this is the first tine in ten years
that American distillers have BEEN able
to even consider an effort of this kind.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16
Went to jail.

Mrs. Patrick Enright, widow, who
runs small boarding house and candy
and toy store in Boscohle. was con-
sicted of receiving stolen property and
a fine and costs were assessed against
her of over $50. She owns nine farms
and is said TO be worth about $50, 900.
so everyone presumed she would pay
her fine. But she said she would go TO
Jail, as by doing so she would make
good wages.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16

Ii biographical sketch. intended TO
be wholly complimentary, of banker
in a Kansas town, newspaper says
the banker has forged his way from a
clerkship to a position in the finn
Obviously II would be a delicate and
difficult task TO undertake TO explain
that the use of the unfortunate figure
of speech was we'll meant.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16
The Wrong Brand.

"Do you think young Richleigh will
call here again.
II think he will, papa. ! did every
thing / could TO entertain him. and
when he went away gave him cigar
out of your desk"
'out of my deskl Clara, unless that
young man is desperately in love with
you, you'll never see him again. Bay
City Chat.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16

Lexington. ny, Jan. 1.-THE two
costly residences on the Highland farm
five miles from this city. were burned
Monday morning. Loss. S24. 900. besides
81 900 in furniture. Highland farm is
the property of H. L. Asher 1t is the
most elegant breeding establishment
in Kentucky. and was recently ap
prai.sed at s250.000 Asher was badly
iniured in making his escape.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16
r,pt .,,lcbrist Dead.

Willxesbarre, Pa, Jan. 11.-Capt.
John w. Glichrist, aged So years. Tor
many years tax receiver of this city
and veteran of the late war. died at
his residence early Friday morning
with complication OF internal
troubles. lie was a well-known re-
publican and a leading politician in
Luzefne county.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16

TnE San francisco Argonaut figures
out that in the last few years foreign
noblerren have captured American
keiresses and carried Off American gold
to the extern of S16I cocoon Ii says
that we can T, adily spare the women.
hut the drain o. bullion is serious
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16

1.-THE great fault with homemade mil
livery" said q woman who had learned
the business, SIS that the amateur puts
in too many stitches. Why, often
merely pin the trimming on my hat
and wear it that way for weeks >
The same caution applies to fancy
work. Take long stitches on the I'M
derside and do not fasten bows too
ightIy.-Brooklyn Eagle.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16
COLONY for he AIeutlan Islands.

w. A. Kjellman, former resident of
Dane county, who, as an employe of
the geological department of the
United States government. has made
numerous trips TO northern Alaska and
the Aleutian islands. is arranging TO
take number of Norwegian citizens
of Wisconsin to one of the islands.
where he will establish fishing col
ony
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16

THE chairman of the finane. commit
tee of the Atlanta exposition reports
that the big fair cost the city % At
Ianta al 100000 and that il is esti-
mated that the money spent in Atlanta
byvisitorsan brought there on account
of the exposition amounts to- S5.OO0.oOO,
while the Incidental benefits TO the
whole cotton region are much greater.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16

Philadelphia, Jan. 14.-Judge Dali
las in the United States court Monday
affirmed the report of the master in
the suit of the Central Transportation
company against the Pullman Palace
Car company. The Central Transports
ton company is awarded $2.552 900,
with ii years interest.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16

Washington, Jan. ia resolution
was reported to the senate Friday from
the committee on library, and agreed
to. for the purchase of portrait of
the late Allen G. Thurman, now in the
rooms of the senate judiciary commit
tee. and to pay $3.50 to it's owner, Mr..
WiIliarn Anodu
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16
shoots His supposed Rival.

John Olson was walking along the
street in 0conto when man rushed
up and fre1 Jour shots from a-revolver
AT him. One of the bullets entered his
leg and made an ugly wound. 1t is
feared blood poisoning will set in. The
man who fired the shots was under the
influence of liquor and had mistaken
Olson for rival whom he wanted to
annihilate
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16
Benefited by the War scare.

Glasgow, Jan. 13.-The leading iron
and steel merchants of Glasgow say
that the crisis of the last week has
greatly benefited their trade. The lead
ing ship owners express their belief
that war with Germany would be bene-
fetal to their interests. but that trou-
Bile with the United States would not.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16
Low Water In the O',so,

Cincinnati, Jan. 1.-THE ice in the
Ohio river above Pomeroy has now run
out and low water has set in and all
boats have been compelled TO retire.
Thousands of dollars invested in pack
cts are lying idle here and at points
above. 1t is estimated that 5000 men
are out of employment on account of
the low water.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16
Fright Causes Death.

Mrs. Bryant. wife of Col. B. F. Bry-
ant, ex-department commander g. A.
r., died in La Crosse from nervous dis
orders resulting from fright. a bur-
glar entered the house and stood be-
side her bed with a revolver several
months ago. and this was the cause of
the disorders.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16

IT is said that there is NJ word for
weather in the language Of the Nan
akas; the temperature of tt Sand
wich islands is so oquable and mild
that the natives have never had occa-
sion to speak of the weather, or think
about il. But what do they do foT
something to talk about?
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16

The Turkish army Is now IN a very
efficient condition, having been thor
oughly REQ. gained since the last war.
II consists. roughly, OF 100000 men. of
whom $4,000 are infantry. $1,000 cav
airy, $4,000 artillery and the remainder
engineers
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16

Jackson. Miss, Jan. 1.-Two ballots
were taken for United States senator
in the democratic caucus Monday
night. the last resulting: Monsy. 70;
Lowry, Al; Allen, 39Is; Hooker, 1ih;
Gov. McLaurin. 3; William G. Yerger.
1. Total vote cast. LOO; necessary to
choice, SIS. All the candidates are adj
vocates of free silver at sixteen to one.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16
win become a city.

Waukesha, which has heretofore
operated under village charter, al
though the last census gave the town
over I. 1000 inhabitants. voted by good
majority to adopt city charter. A
great deal of litigation is anticipated
as a result of suit brought to test the
validity of recent action of the VIII
lage authorities in annexing additional
territory
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16
KILLED BY a WOMAN.
Mrs. Angelier Defends Herself Against
| Attentions.

Baltimore. Md. Jan. i3.-lu defend
ing herself against unwelcome en-
braces Mrs NJ title Angelier, comeiy
Italian woman. on Saturday shot and
killed Charles f. Parker. a travelling
salesman for a massachusetts machine
company in her husbands cigar store
on Charlie street avenue. She was ar
rested ana taken to the police station.
Mrs. Angelier is 30 years old and the
mother of five children.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16

PRESIDENT DOLE wants TO annex
Hawaii 20 the United States and Den
mark wants to sell the island of st.
Thomas and other islands tnthe United
States. We seem 10 be destined TO 60
into the real estate business.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16
A cbicago.p,s Crime.

Chicago. Jan. 14.--Police Officer Glib.
bons, of the North side. received let.
ter Monday morning from Peter Hou.
gard, of Englewood, informing him
that by the time it was received the
writer would be dead. Officer Gibbons
at once communicated with the police
station at Englewood and an officer was
sent to Hougaard's house. where he
found the dead bodies of Hougaard, his
wife and five children, who had been
asphyxiated by gas. Hougaard was
a milk dealer, and was believed to be in
comfortable circumstances. No motive
for the crime has yet been asccrtained.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16

The new woman has arrived in force
in ROckland. Me. The town has a
woman justice of the peace. woman
court stenographer. three women who
have made an ironcIad agreement to
wear blooMers--date. however. left
blanIS-and a woman who successfully
opposed woman suffrage in a public
debate a few evenings ago. The argu-
ment of the last woman WIS that. If n
woman is not smart enough &c control
a mans vote under the present suf-
10 have a vote herself.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16
Big Lumber Contract Closed.

Ashland, KY, Jan. 3.-The Pullman
company has closed one of the largest
hardwood contracts ever given. 1t ID
with Crane a. Co.. of Fulton. w. Va
1t is for 100000 feet of hardwood lum.
Der. 20 be RATED out of the Kanawha
pushed by towboats TO Cincinnati and
railroaded thence to Pullman.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16
OHlO'S NEW GOVERNOR.

Inauguration at Columbus. o.. of Gov
ernor-EIect Bushnell.
Columbus, o., Jan. 1.-THE city is
gay with flags and bunting. marching
troops and political clubs with their
bands of music, celebrating the inau-
guratIon exercises proper took place
in the rotunda of the capitol at noon
Monday. AT 1i:45 Legislative COM
mittee arrived at the capitol in car
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16

REPORTS made to the director of the
mint indicate that the production of
the precious metalsin the United Stats
during last year included S52.6i4.OOO
worth of gold and u. 900 600 fine ounces
of silver. The director thinks il prob
able that some of the items from the
different states have been exaggerated
and that when the final figuresare made
ND the production Will be found about
$1,000 900 worth of gold and 5000. 900
ounces of silver less than the quantities
above stated. The figures for 1884
were SIS, 500. eco in gold and 4. 800. 600
fine ounces of silver. The ounce of
silver is worth about 65 cents.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16

| northwest are complained of. bat at the
south the comparative ease with which
| they are made forms conspicuous axcep-
| ton. Demand for funds at various western
centers is the most active for year
Stocks of wholesalers at many of the larger
interior distributing points are low. First
| advices of statesmen on the road are of mod
crate demand Tor goods. Improvement
showing itself first in dry goods. shoes and
/ clothing"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16

PRErARATIoNs are maaing for OK
tensive prospecting for oil in ten coun-
ties % eastern Kentucky next sprIug.
The indications of the extensions of
valuable oil fields in that region are
said II he promising.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16

Cars Sink in the Lake.

The car ferry steamer Ann Arboc No.
1 reports having lost seven cars in mid
lake by heavy sea while going from
Kewanee to Frankfort. Five of tie
cars were loaded with -four and feed
and two with dairy products. This is
the first accident of the kind that has
happened on this line.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16
Few slens OF TRouRl :.

Excitement In England Over TransvaaI
Affairs Dies Away.
Londcn, Jan. 14.-There has been a
dear.h of news regarding the situation
in South Africa and England's rela-
tons elsewhere. but il can be said thai
the outlook in general is better now
than il has been for some time past.
The excitement has almost completely
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16
r.,., R..,,, ~ Nixinr of Hats.

Ashland. n.y., Jan. linking up OF
hats caused Tom Ross to shoot Frank
Meade and John Higgins in Carter
county. Meade is dead and Higgins is
fatally Wounded
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16

JoHANsEsBURG.t the metropolis of the
1ransvaaI, where the Beers and the
English are waging war, has come into
sudden prominence. but not more sud-
denly than it has grown into n large
town. Eight years ago there Was
scarcely house on the town site; now
there is a population of 10000. part of
which is ''fiosting. brought there by
the development of the gold and dia-
ruond fields. The town is allied with
Americans. IL is estimated that at
least 5000 Americans. pEOspec -Ors and
managers of mining properties. are in
the Trarsvaal. and these generally
.ympathize with the Beers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16

MARRIAGE licenses we're issued in
Philadelphia recently to Alexander
Lopovska and Martzianna ChOplevska,
and to Frank Jankowska and Wanda
wadjinski. Surely this ought TO have
ended the railway strike.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16

Peoria, ILL.,, Jan. l4.-Ilarry NJ. Pin
dell, proprietor of the Daily Herald,
has been advised that he is one of four
heirs TO the estate of $500 TOO left re-
Gently by Mrs Henry c. Nohle, wife of
an attorney of Columbus. o.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16

Ogallala, Neb., Jan. 14.-Ths Bank of
Ogallala has closed its doors. Its assets
have been handed over TO the state
banking board. Frank G.. lioxie, the
cashier, says the bank will pay up in
4nll
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16
Condition of the Reserve.

Washington. Jan. ii.-At the close of
business Friday, the treasury gold re-
serve stood at $50, lO0,l64. The with
drawals of gold at New York Friday
amounted to 81 ,626,0O0, of which ST.
$4,000 were bars. presumably for ex-
port, and $4,000 in gold coin for do
,.,esfic'' uurDOses.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16

rIages with Gov. Mckinley and Gov
elect Bushnell. The exercises here
were simple and very brief. Pra, er
was offered by Rev. j. w. Russcll. of
the Central Christian church. The
oath of Office was then administered
by Judge Il. Z. Minshall, of the SUI
preme court.
Gov. Mckinley then presented Gov.
Bushnell with his commission. snd
Gov. Bushnell followed with his inau-
gural address.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16
Arrested on Peculiar Charge.

Duluth, Mimi. Jan. 14.-William
Craig, general manager of the Duluth
Gas and Water company. has been in
dicted by the grand jury for causing
the typhoid epidemic, and is under
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16

Jonesboro, Ill.,. Jan. l3.-John Smith
died at his home IN this county at the
advanced age of los years. lie was born
in North Carolina and has lived here
over IS years.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16
Cooked to Death.

Chicago, Jan. i4.-John NELL, an
empioye of Upton & Co.'S packing
house at the stock yards. fell in a cal
dron of boiling oil Monday morning
and died at Mercy hospital after suf-
ferin.y intense aUonv
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16
prowpe.I Wbile SKATING

Lncon. H.. Jan. !4.-Three brothers
named Lettner while skating Sunday
night on the Illinois river broke
Though the ice. Two were drowned
The youngest, aged II, was rescued.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16

On the first Tuesday of each month. tho
Chicago & Eastern Illinois Il. r. will sell
one way tickets TO all points in the South at
greatly reduced rates. The fast train over
this route now leaves Chicago daily at SIS
p. NJ. and runs through solid 70 Nashville,
making connection there with all trains for
the South and Southeast. City Ticket Once
go Clark St, Chicago.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case Of CatarrR that can o u Je
cured hv Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY 4 Co, Props, Tole1o, q.
We, the undersigned, have kp5wn +. J.
Cheney Tor tie last Is years, md believe
him perfectly honorable in al business
transactions and financially abis TO carry
out any obligations made ~ then hrr3.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo. o.
WALpIxe, KIxxAN g. MARvIS, Wiiolssai,
Druggists. T'ele6o, Chic.
Halls Cat. mi Cure is taken interna'iy,
acting directly upen the blood and M cons
surfaces OF the system. Price 75c. per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists. Testimon ais
free
Halls Family pills are The hest
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16
Lost Three of Her Grey

London, Jan. 1.-THE Danish steamer
DANA has arrived at Copenhagen from
New Orleans after fearfully rough
passage in the course of which she
sustained extensive damage and three
of her crew were washed overheard and
drowned
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16
Saw Inger.oli Is Converted.

Cleveland, o., Jan. IA. = The saliva
tionists all over the city gave special
services of rejoicing because they claim
their prayers have been answered and
Col. Robert G.. IngersoIl has joined the
church. a report making the latter
statement was pllblished here
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16

In Pennsylvania there are now no
three days of grace" on notes and
bills. Pennsylvania has fallen from
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16
sara Is Here.

New York. Jan. 1f.-Mmc. Sara Bern
hardt, with the 40 artists who compose
her company, arrived from Havre on
the Champagne.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16
Nm Race This Year.

New Haven, Conn, Jan. 1.-THE Yale
News Monday afternoon contained the
following announcement: There will
be no races this year with Oxford or
Cambridge, rs the Yale management;
finds it impossible to arrange suitable
dates with the English universities"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16

Az Ohio judge has given the new
woman increased responsibilities. lie
has decided that wives are L gally re-
spousible for the support of their hus-
bands and their families. pro' ided the
husbands themselves ate unable to sur
nish the support. The law 81 Ohio is
very similar to that of Illinois. Iowa
and California. The case which called
out the decision was "A suit for pal
pnce of So on tailor bill of venerable
date, and the wife. who has T, al estate
valued at $4,000. will have to pay it.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16
commuted the Death Sentence

Mexico, Mo-, Jan. a. Gov. Stone has
committed the death sentence OF Joseph
Donnelly, the murderer of Samoel
Turner, 10 so years in the peniten-
tiary. The communication was brought
about by petition signed by nearly
every prominent person in the county
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16
E,nelled from Nicaragua.

Colon, Colombia, Jan. l3.-Shiploaols
OF Cinnamon who have been expelled
from Nicaragua are fleeing &c the 18th
mus.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16

The leaves of coca are so exceeding
Is strong that four or five of them will
make as much tea as dozen people can
uses
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16

THE mule is a demi-Jacl1, and therefore
demi-John, which accounts for the spirit
that is within him. Boston Transcript.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16

Nor At HOWE. -"Unless ne discovers
me-" she whispered. as she $ rank behind
the curtains of her window. ''he'u find me
OUT With beating heart she listened,
while the hired girl went To the door and
made the talk Detroit Tribune.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16

How CALMLY we may submit ourselves to
the hands of him who bears up the world
Ril.i,tnr