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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26

The New York state board of health
wants a 100000 appropriation to prose
cute a campaign against tuberculosis.
II is the opinion of men skilled in medi-
cal science that the bacteria which pro-
duce consumption can be annihilated IL
proper effort is made. The old theory
OF heredity in this disease is giving way
to an established hypothesis of conta-
g:on as the only source of its perpetual
tion. With proper methods and ade-
quste regulation the bacteria of con-
sumption may be eradicated. and 1t is
one of the duties this generation owes
TO those to come that il shall begin this
great sanitary reformation.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26

The president of a western univer-
sity has written book on THE Toxo-
logical Value of the Antcnnae of the
Lepidoptera." Parents who send their
children to that school will be graft
fed to know that the president is sound
on this important point. Think of the
classes and classes of students who go
out to battle with the world doubling,
or perhaps even denying that the lepi-
dop;erae have any theological proper
ties in their antennae. Its terrible!
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26

IN concluding n lecture on interna-
tional arbitration in Amhers, Mass,
Chauncey NJ. Depew, of New York city,
spoke as follows: "a court of arbitra-
tion could not be made universal. Int
could be so broad and composed of men
of such dignity, majesty ans. worth as
to command the respect of all English
speaking peoples. and have the power
of deciding every question of dispute
between them. The establishment of
such a court would be fitting and most
proper act to close the triunsphs of nine
teenth century progress" IL is hoped
that such a court will soon be estab-
lished
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26
So lzY

Stomach, sometimes called waterbrash,
and burning pain. distress. nausea,
dyspepsia, are cured by Hoods Sarsa-
parilla. This it accomplishes because
with its wonderful power as a blood
purifier, Hoods Sarsaparilla gently
tones and strengthens the stoma ch and
digestive organs, invigorates the liver,
creates an appetite, gives refreshing
sleep, and raises the health tone. In
cases of dyspepsia and indigestion it
seems to have magic touch"
"F'or over l. years suffered FROM sour
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26

SEVENTY THOUSAND tons of the stern
and rock-bound coast of Maine were
shipped from two quarries alone last
year. The total amount of granite
shipped away yearly reaches an as
founding figure, and the geography of
the Maine coast is being considerably
changed by the cutting out and shipping
away of islands of granite and not q
little of the mainland.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26

NEBRASKA is agitated over the fact
that. although there has been almost
no rain during the past winter, water
stands higher in the weifs-and streams
than for many years The board of
health is advised to make an investi-
CATION. to Ind out whether the people
are taking as many baths as usual, or
whether they are drinking less water.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26
STATE OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO, :.
Tr-rsS GtnFrxTy o.

Lucas COUNTY.
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he isthe
senior partner Of the firm of +. j. CHENEY
& Co, doing business in the City of Toledo.
County and State aforesaid, and that said
firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOL
LARS for each and every case of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by the use OF HALLS
CATARRH CURE FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day of December, a. ID. 1856.
A. w. GLEASON.
toLAhI AOfdrV Pabiic.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Send for testimonials,
free F. j. CHENEY q Co, Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26

THERE is town on the Upper Snake
river, in Idaho, called New Sweden.
Iians Hansen is mayor of the town,
Peter Petersen clerk. and the common
council is composed of Peter Hansen.
Hans Petersen. Peter Hans Petersen.
Hans Peter Hansen and Peter Hnnsen
Hans Petersen. No relationship exists
among these men.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26

with severe pains across my shoulders,
and great distress. L had violent nausea
which would leaSe me very weak and
faint, difficult 10 set my breath. These
spells came oftener and more severe.
did not receive any lasting benefit from
physicians, but found such happy eiie a
from a trial of Hoods SaFsaparil,a, t'lat
took several bottles AID meat = always
keep it in the house. / am now able t. do
all my own work, which for six yeacs I
have been unable to do. My husband and
son have also been greatly benefited by
Hoods Sarsar7rilla-for pains in tie back,
and after the grip. l gla1,y rccommenG
this grand blood med.cine.'' Mas. PETER
Bunny. Leominster, Mass.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26

THRoUon the operation of conflicting
laws regarding marriage and divorce
in the various sections of the country,
marriage appears to be d united state
In some of the United States and in
others IL doesn't.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26

A MAN in Lewiston (Me.) borrowed a
neighbours battery for treatment of his
rheumatism. After he had been cured
by application of the battery he dis
covered that he had never turned on the
current once. He had simply taken hold
of the handles and faith did the rest.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26
DEATH OF A VETERAN.
Capt. Swcctser, Ex-Commander of IlIlno
G. A. r., Suddenly Expires.

Capt. Swcctser, Ex-COmmander OF Illinois
G. A. r., Suddenly Expires.
Bloomington, ILL.,, March 24.-Capt.
A. c. Sweetser, ex-commander of the
Illinois division, Grand Army of the Re-
public, died suddenly from heart fall
ure Monday, aged 81. He was native
of Maine. He served in the Eighth
Illinois and the Thirty-ninth Illinois,
losing leg at Weirbottom Church, Va,
in 1854. He was elected commander In
1887 and served one year. He will be
buried Wednesday with full honors of
the G..
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26
spain win Refuse

London, March 24.-The Standard de-
clares il is evident that Spain will re-
fuse to allow an American commission
to enter Cuba, chiefly because she could
not assent to its visiting there. Such
action on the eve OF the elections for
members of the cortes would seriously
damage the prestige of the cabinet.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26

THE fashion writers say the summer
girl Of 1896 will wear the sweater at
mountain and spring in all sorts of be-
coming hues. The new woman is diff
fcrent from the old. my dears," said
the head of a finishing school of the
past to her girls, "a horse sweats. 4
man perspires; young lady can only
erlONvn
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26
Banker is Not Dead.

Paris, March "a. - The Paris Herald
says that the rumor of the death OF
George A. Banker, the American bicycle
rider, which was widely circulated and
published here Sunday, is untrue. A
dispatch from Nice TO the Herald says
that Banker IL seriously i'll with typhoid
fever, but the crisis seems to have
passed and there are hopes of his re-
coypry
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26

A FEMALE school-teacher. aged 81, at
Wilkesbarre. Pa. eloped with a l5-year-
old boy the other day. but the boys ma
followed them and took her son away
from the new woman. Great gunsi
No man seems to be safe nowadays.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26

Needs assistance it may be best to render il
promptly, but one should remember 10 use
even the most perfect remedies only when
needed. The best and most simple and
gentle remedy is the Syrup of Figs, manu-
featured by the California Fig Syrup Com
pany.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26

A PAPER in Kansas says that when
you talk about there being a better
state than Kansas every potato winks
its eye, every cabbage shakes its head,
every beet gets red in the face. every
oat field is shocked, every onion gets
stronger, the rye strokes its beard. the
corn pricks up it's ears and every foot of
ground kicks"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26
Hanged Himself with a Handkerchief.

Cleveland, o., March 20. -Sigmund
Leib, AZ years old, well-known local
insurance man, committed suicide al
his home on Osborne street Thursday
morning He tied handkerchief
around his neck and hanged himself on
hook in the wall of his bedroom
slowly stranpling to death.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26
MeneIiL Denies IL.

London, March 24.-The Daily News
publishes a dispatch from its CORE
spondent in Rome saying that he is
authorized to deny that King Menelik.
in the negotiations for peace, made any
demand that Italy should pay him an in
demnity. He did not ask for the pay
ment of any money.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26
Maryland Renpb,icans-

Baltimore, Nd, March 20.-The re-
publican state committee met in this
city and fixed upon Baltimore as the
place and April % as the date for hold
ing the state convention for the cleo
ton of two presidential electors and
four delegates-at-large to the national
convention.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26

Helena, Mont, March 19.-Chairman
Lee Mantle, of the Montana republican
state central committee, has called the
state convention to meet in Butte May
IL to select six delegates to the national
convention at ST. Louis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26

The value of American horses in the
United States has in three years de-
preciated $500. 900. That is one-half
their former value. The trolley car
and the bicycle have been hard on the
horses. At present prices a horse will
eat his head of in one winter.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26
Emory A. storr., Son Dead.

Chicago, March 19.--Ge = NJ. Storrs,
the only son of the late Emory A. Storrs,
the great lawyer, wit and orator. died
suddenly of heart disease at his home
here. He was born IN New York and in
herited many of his fathers traits and
talent. After his parents died he be-
came a journalist in New York and later
held a government post in Washington.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26
f,lendon Irnn Company Fails,

Easton, Pa, March 24.-The Glendon
Iron company. one of the oldest fur
mace operating concerns in the Lehigh
valley, Monday made an assignment for
the benefit of creditors. Financial de-
preston is given as the cause of the
assignment.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26
Seriously injured In a Wreck.

CarrolIton, Mo-, March 2O.--A mixed
tram on the Chicago, Burlington &
Quincy railroad was wrecked here
Thursday. j. B. Miller, of this city.
and Conductor Smith were seriously
injured. -Four freight cars were
smashed
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26
yym Accent : Sew PositIon.

Ann Arbor, Mich, March 19.-The an
nouncement thai Prof. Thomas, who has
been at the head of the German depart
ment in the University of Michigan, has
accepted an offer from Columbia uni
,ersity, is confirmed. Prof. Thomas is
recognized as the leading German
scholar in America.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26
WIN Meet AZ snlt,moro..

Baltimore, Nd, March 19.-The re-
publican state central committee has
selected April % as the date and Balti-
more as the place for holding the state
convention for the election of delegates
to the national republican convention,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26
rad fire at Krebs. I. IT.

Krebs, /. T., March 90 Fire of un-
known origin destroyed james Degnan
& Co.'S general store. j. j. Phillips &
Co.'S furniture warehouse and j. Jacobs
dry goods store. Total loss, SIS, 900; in
sured for half.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26
To FIJI a Vacancy.

Laredo, Tex, March 20.-C. G. Brews-
ter, of this city, was nominated by ac-
clamation by Eleventh district repub-
licans to fill the vacancy occasioned by
the death of Congressman Grain.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26
railroad Ordered ssId.

Louisville, KY, March 24.-In the
United States circuit court Monday the
Louisville, st. Louis & Texas railroad
was ordered sold TO satisfy mortgages
for s3,357. 5000, held by the Central
Trust company. of New York. The
road is in hands of receivers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26

A REPORT from eastern Oregon says
"there are 100000 wild horses loose and
unclaimed by anyone roaming over the
prairies." 1t adds: Horses are too
cheap to be given away"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26
Abyssinians Have I.5o0 Prisoner

Rome, March 20.-Priyate dispatches
from Massowah state that Maj. Salsa
who was sent from the Italian head,
quarters to obtain from King Menelel'
permission to bury the Italians killed
in the battle at Adowa. and to succoI
the wounded, has returned to the
Italian camp. He states that the
Abyssinians hold 500 Italian prisoners
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26
yvuI uoid . Con,ercnce-

Winnipeg, Man., March 2O.-The
Manitoba legislature adjourned Thurs
day till April l6 on motion of Premier
Grcenway. who stated that meanwhile
a conference on the school question
would be held in Winnipeg at request
o- ~ dominion government
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26

Madrid, March PA dispatch from
Havana to the Impartial says that Col.
Albert has defeated an insurgent force
near Manzanillo, killing 16 and wound
ing many. The Spanish loss was 90
wounded.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26

Scranton, Pa, March 24.-The resi-
dence of Henry Ryman at Dalton, this
county, was burned Sunday night. An
invalid daughter, aged 80 years, who
occupied an upstairs room. was burned
| IN death
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26

A KANsAs court has ruled that "a
man who calls upon a woman regularly
and takes her to entertainments Occa-
sionally is legally engaged to marry
her"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26

GEN. T. L. JAMES. formerly postmas-
ter-general, said at a lecture in New
York the other night that our postal
system is infinitely superior that OF
any other country.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26

THEsE will be great falling of of
rhe hop crop this year in Oregon and
Washington. The drop in price and
"the insect pest" have been hard on
this great industry in the two states.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26
Appolnted Assignee.

Nassau. n. H.. March 19.-Judge Wal
lace Wednesday appointed as assignee
of the Granite State Provident associa-
ton ID. Arthur Taggart. Bonds in the
surn of 100000 are required.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26

Bricc, o., March 2I.-Elijah Rutter
and John White, of this place, quarreled
over the formers wife and both were
fatally injured.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26

In the present condition of affairs
in Cuba a heavy responsibility would
seem to rest upon the pure Havana to-
bacco fields of Connecticut.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26

THE well known firm of newspaper ad-
vertising agents, Alden q Faxon, Cincin-
natl, Ohio, viii hereafter be known the
Frank III. Alden 81 Sons Company, being
composed of Frank III. Alden and his two
sons, Frank w. and Clarence II. Alden.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26

FRS stopped free by DIR. K1ine's Great
Nerve Restorer. Motifs afterfirst DAYS use.
Marvellous cures. Treatise and 80 trial bot
tie free. DIR. Kline, 931 Arch ST., Pbila.. Pa.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26

HE-"Do you find your typewriter
help.' She-.Yes, indeed Why, / have
been signing checks with it."-Life.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26

WE think Piso's Cure for Consumption is
the only medicine for Coughs.-JESxIE
PISCKARD, Springfield, Ills, Oct. !, 1894.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26
lsEALl
when Nature

OF all the things in the world that are
''better late than never" going To bed GER
tainly ranks first.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26

THERE are many diversities of vice; but it
is one never-failing effect of it to live dis
pleased and Observation-Disclosures
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26

THUs grief still treads uron the heels of
pleasure, marry'd in haste, y may repent
at leisure-Congreye.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26

No SAFER OR MORE EFFIcACIoUs REMEDY
can be had for Coughs, or any troable of the
throat, than "BroI1n's Bronchial kOckcS.'
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26

EXPLOSIONS of Coughing are stopped b.
Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure IN one minute.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26

FATHER-"She is beautiful singer, my
son. Sou-"Yes. she is, father. but she
doesn't sing beautifully -Wrinkles.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26

An electric hen" has been invented.
She may "set" all right. but won't count
for much in a stew
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26

PEDASTRY Grams our heads with learned
lumber, and takes out our brains to make
room for it-COltoD
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26

BRAcE-'I make it a point to give the
devil his due" Bagley-"Yesl Would you
mind handing him that five you owe me9"
N. Y. Herald.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26
An ra,a snarenp.r

The bowels aci the part of a scaveEg ger, in.
asmuch as they remove much of the debris,
the waste etfete matter of the system. When
they growidle, ne glectful of duty, it is of the
utmost importance thar they should lie i'm
PEELED TO activity. Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tiers effects this desirable object without
GRIPPING them like drastic purgative. The
Bltters Is also efiicaeious for malaria, bil-
;ons, dyspeptic and kidney trouble.
MIS-. GUMMY with deep curiosityl-"O
Mrs. Glandersi Do tell me about Mrs. Ten
spots scandal, won't your Mrs Chambers
My dear, it is not nearly so dreadful as
you hope. Judge.
OPISIoS. a sovereign mistress Of effects.
Shakespeare.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26
President clcveiand.s birthday

Washington, March 10. = President
Cleveland was 50 years old Wednesday.
There was no particular celebration of
the event at the white house and Mr..
Cleveland passed the day as usual, at his
desk. Some of his personal friends, IN
Guiding Senator Villas and Rev. Byron
Sunderland, his pastor. remembered
the occasion and called during the
morning to pay their respects.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26

THE noblest motive is the public good
Virgil.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-03-26

oFISIoS, sovereign mistress of effects.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-27
THE CRISIS COMING.

MR.. BRooKEs to Neighb,r Dobson ::
Nl "Ycs. the doctor says sh will get
well row, entirely out of danger-but
think the cris ye' to come.
Ncighbcr ID b,ol: What makes you
think so?'
Mr.. Brookes " The neighbors are Just
beginning to send i'll picked oysters. jelly
and other little sui able delicacies % her
bedside.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-27

A NTIoUArED SPINsTER Cwho is very late
n for dinner Have all tke other
guests arrived ;"
Maid: Ycs'm: and i were YOU !
wouldn't go i'll just yet-.hey re all talking
-I The Sketch.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-27

TWINKLES offers as All award of
merit a $50 goldpiece to that one
Il of its readers who shall send 1t,
the most clcverlv constructed short
STORY, sketch or narrative. not exceed
ling 500 words. i'll which the largest
number of titles of wcll-known books
'are most wittily arranged. Manu-
scripts must be received on or before,
January i, 1897.
As all example OF what is desired the
following paragraph is given, but ii
must not be followed literally by any
contestant
The Woman in White Called Back.
The Man Who Laughs to The House OF
the Seven Cable" and said TO him. 1t l.
Never Too Late to Mend She knew
"I Lady Audicy'- secret. and had told it To-
member of The swiss Family Robinson.
bu, it ceased to bc \ Dead Secret" because
Robinson Cru-oc . over it that The Wide.
Wide World" knew all about it To the
Bitter End etc. etc
Address Editor TWINkLES, The Trl-
bunc. New York CITY.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-27

M >cIsrRATE: What is your nationality
Nl Witness: well, sir, my father was
lri,h my mother was All American and
WAS born in a Dutch brig sailing under
French coorS III Spanish waters
Magistrate That do. my man YOU
can stand down - The Sketch.
New-York tribune., 1896-12-27
CHRISTMAS pONERT TN

I AN poor. am poor, all my money has
vanished
Nv wealth ha, departed, my heart it is
sad
Mv wife and five daughters each brought
ne presen,
And il took all the money | had.