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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-05-28
BRAvElY DONE.
Running n Gauntlet of n Thousand Mus
kets In the Performance of Duty.

Running n Gauntlet of u Thousand Mus
kets In the Performance of Duty.
THAT is one of the bravest men I
ever knew" said Gen. Rosecrans to
James Il. Gilmore Edmund kirk as
Inspector-General Ducat left the room
where the two gentlemen were convers-
ing. Il saw him once" continued the
general, .'coolly face almost certain
death to perform a duty. Three men
had fallen before his eyes. and he had
to run the gauntlet of a thousand mus
kets; but he did it," Mr.. Gilmore re-
lates the circumstances in the Louisville
Courier-Journal:
1t was at the battle of Iuka, where
Rosecrans, with only $500 men actually
engaged, was fighting confederate
force of 1900, holding a chosen and
very strong position. Ducat, in riding
up to the general, had observed regi-
ment of Gen. Stanley's division about to
be enveloped and overpowered by q
much larger force.
Ride on and warn Stanley at once
said Rosecrans. An acre of fire, swept
with bullets, lay between them and the
Ahthaet0 ~ Dhtdt Ah
il and said:
General. have wife and children"
you knew that when you came
here" said Rosecrans, coolly.
'I'll CO." said Ducat. moving his horse
forward after his momentary hesita-
ton.
Stay a moment. We must make su re
of this said Rosecrans. He though q
thousand lives of more value than four,
so. hastily writing some dispatches on
the pommel of his saddle, he gave one to
three orderlies, and sent them off at in
tervals of about sixty yards over the
bullet-swept field.
Then he locked at Ducat, who had
seen every one of them fall lifeless, or
desperately wounded. Without a word,
Ducat plunged into the fire. and. won
derful to tell, he ran the gauntlet in
safety, and with his clothes torn by
mimic balls, and his horse reeling from
a mortal wound, he got to Stanley. and
saved the regiment. The orderlies
found their graves on that acre of fire.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-05-28

Were sorry, and well bring the gen
erals wreath back right away"
.Ah, not soldier?" said their friend,
recognizing the children after a puz-
zled stare. MAY ask who Jack was ?"
lie was our donkey answered Phil
ip and Sara together; and the hearty
fit of laughter that followed this dis
closure drove away the children's fear.
1t was not long before the gentleman
was listening. with futtering interest
to the story of Jacks life, death and
burial. and declared that the wreath
should be left where il was. 1T was
brave in you to come ard tell me abou.
IT," he said. as he took Philips hand
in parting. "It's as hard sometimes 20
tell the truth ms IL Is to face shot and
shell; aud believe you have real SOL
der stuff In you. The laurel wreath
really belongs to you"
Its pity Jack can't know about it.
for he'll never be so grand again." was
all the answer Philip made to this
praise, and when the gentleman
stopped to kiss Sara's pretty mouth.
she said seriously: "Jack was very
fond of lilacs, and we mean to cover his
grave with them as long as we live. but
I'm sure this will always be Jacks best
Decoration day."-Ella Doyle, in N. Y.
Independent.
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DAIRY SUGGESTIONS.

First-class butter, if sold in the right
way, always brings profit, but low
grade rarely ever pays the cost of pro-
duction.
The first requisite in profitable but
ter making is to have the right kind of
cows-those that produce the largest
amount of butter fat at the least ex-
pense.
There is no such thing as keeping
milk pure and sweet in dirty milk ves-
sells. They must be frequently scalded
and well dried. Cold water won't clean
milk vessels.-Journal of Agriculture.
The North Carolina experiment sta
ton proposes plan for buying and SELL
ing cows. The rule is to pay for the COW
ut the rate of S12 per gallon of milk
given per day that is rich enough to
show 3h per cent. of fat. To this price
add or substract one dollar for every
one-fourth of one per cent. BY this rule
COW is bought entirely on her merits.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-05-28
CUBAN AMAZONS.
Women Warriors who Fight Like Fu-
rfous Demons.


rious Demons.
That women will fight is shown by
the war in Cuba, which has developed
u race of Amazons that compares more
than favorably with their namesakes of
ancient times. A World correspond
ents thus describes one of the battles
in which women played an important
part:
1.-THE insurgents occupied the town
OF Poso Real for eight days and estab-
Iished hospital in which they put the
battle which had taken place. There
were Spaniards and patriots, and the
women warriors cared for both alike.
This was the gentle side of the woman
warriors. Their cruel nature was
shown when they met the foe.
Nothing more dreadful has ever
been conceived by mortal man than
the behavior of the women who fight
in Cuba. Most of them are beautiful,
have olive compilations, dyed L. nature
with deep red, white teeth and dark
eyes that flash out light that when
angered is terrible. In battle they
know no mercy; they hack, hew with
their machctes, and shout in such
way as to alarm any opponent, and yet,
when the fight is over. they are as ten
der to their foes as to their friends.
ION horseback they appear at their
best. The ponies that they ride are
small. with thick necks and big heads,
but the women have complete COM
nland of them, obstinate as they are,
and as cavalry they make their most
decided effect.
1T has been estimated that 1000
women in Cuba are in the ranks, and
IL this is so. IL means tremendous
strength to the army, not merely nu-
snerically. but from moral stand
point."-N. Y. World.
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an exactly opposite manner. Daniel
Webster is to-day regarded as the great
est orator of his generation and Henry
Clay is regarded as the statesman of
that period. l have heard the public
utterances of both of these distiu-
guished gentlemen, and | must say that
have not changed my opinion concern
Ing them. Henry Clay was the greatest
political orator / ever heard, and
still regard Daniel Webster as the great
Est statesman l have ever known.
Nevertheless the speeches of Daniel
Webster are used i'm the reading books
of the public schools and they are
pointed to b. elocutionists as models
of oratory. / have not seen in any of
the books used in our public schools
extracts from the speeches of Henry
Clay. and yet l know that he was a
greater orator than Daniel Webster.
do not understand the change of public
sentiment. but know that modern pub.
lie opinion is wrong in its estimate of
the oratorical and statesmanlike quail
ties of these great men,"
81 think can explain the matter TO
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-05-28
THE BEST TRIBUTE.

My grandpa was a soldier. They tell about
the day
He said his very last good-by and bravery
marched away
With flying flags. and bayonets all gieam-
ing I'm the sun
They never saw him marching back when
all the war was done.
They brought him here ahd laid him where
] can always bring
The very brightest flowers that blossom In
the spring
But sweeter far than flowers. as every one
viii tell.
Is the memory OF soldiers who loved their
country well.
wish could be like hin-to try with all
my might
And do my loyal service for honor and for
right,
And victory and glory!-Rut children now.
you know.
Have never any CHARGE a. all TO war
against a foe
And as / think upon it-the best that We
can do
To show our love and honor for a hero
brave and true
Is 10 resolve together. here standing by his
grave.
To live our very MODEST in the land he died
to save
Sydney Dsyre. in Youths Companion.
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"FoRM" IN BICYCLING.
How Society People Go . Wheeiing-A'
tendI1g Grooms and Maids.

How Society People Go . wheeiins-At-
tending Grooms and Maids
The form" of bicycling is beginning
TO be ss..died. Grooms on wheels must
follow their mistresses as they did on
horse back. IL is probably only ques-
ton Of short time when the lady's
maid will have to include wheeling with
her other accomplishments to secure
situation. On the road the woman who
wishes to ride la mode has 10 know
q number of little things that are over
looked by another woman. just as the
smart set have u code for riding and
driving that Is as memorable as that
they should not eat with their knives
or put sugar on oysters. Society in
sists on an upright position. with, of
course, no attempt at racing pace II
also frowns upon constant ringing OF
the bell-that will do for the vulgar
herd who delight in noise; the wesl-in-
formed wheeIwomnn keeps eyes cnf
ears alert and touches her bell rarely.
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the speakers. The children were not
particularly interested in the speeches:
but there was a great desl of cheering.
and they considered II fine fun to be
there. II was not until gentleman
rose TO speak in whom Sara and Philip
recognized their friend of the morn
ing that they gave close attention.
Wild applause greeted this gentle
man. which broke out afresb at his stir
ring words, particularly when he dwelt
on the great pride that Hilton might
well feel in its distinguished son. who.
after doing noble service for his coun-
try, now rested in their midst. But
after sounding the praise of Hilton $
special hero, the speaker went on 20
say that the day was not set apart for
the worship of any one soldier, no mat
ter how great his career. 1t was Just
here that the listening children's inter
est suddenly turned TO CONSERVATION;
for in a few touching words he de-
scribed the humble grave which he sup
posed TO be one of the nations heroes,
decorated by loving children's hands.
Il came 10 you bearing a wreath of
laurel for our brave general. but ] left
it on yonder hillside TO deck the grave
of a man unknown TO fame, my tribute
of respect to a brother soldier, caring
not whether he wore the blue or the
gray" and after graceful bow, the
orator retired. while the brass band
struck up amid the cheers Of the crowd
Sara and Philip looked at each other
in a frightened way. The general $
wreath on the donkey's grave! 1t was
a dreadful mistake.
II told him il was only Jack. I'm sure
did," whispered Sara. her face very
pale. "Oh. Philip. what shall we do?'
1t took a great deal of whispering.
AMI courage. s,j resolution. before
they decided what 20 do; and when Mr..
and Mrs. Hadley. on the edge of the
crowd. saw Philip and Sara making
their way on the platform after TIE Gel
ebration. they were much astonished.
please. sir. my sister thought she
told You that Jack wasn't soldier
said Philip. wien the pair. holding each
others hands, stood before the gentle
mar. Il th.lik Jack would r 4nnde
good soldier" h. added quickly,
wishing his hesrer 20 know that the
Towers had not beel bestowed, even
mistakenly. O. an Unworthy character.
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the donkey was buried; Sara cried when
her father began to shovel the dirt over
him, but Philip soon cOmforte6 her by
picturing the beautiful grave they
would make when the weather grew
warm enough to cover it with flowers.
II don't know where well get the
flowers, cept it's lilacs; but Jack was
very fond of lilacs," said Sara, drying
her eyes
"Yes, he was" answered Philip.
Don't you remember how he ate a
whole bushful last Decoration day?"
Suppose we cover his grave with
lilacs each year on Decoration day as
long as we live. He ought not 10 have
eaten them; but donkey is only
donkey" said Sara. making what ex-
euse she could for poor Jack; and then
the children raced down the hill to-
gether.
Decoration day was always n great
day at Hilton. Scattered about in the
little cemetery were the graves of a
few soldiers who had fought and died
in the service of their country, and Hill
ton never failed to do them honor once
a year. Greater preparations were be-
ing made for the coming celebrations:
for a new grave. marked by costly
monument bearing the name of a noted
general, had been made there during
the last year; a brave soldier, once a
Hilton boy, whose bones hal been
brought back to rest in his native
place. In addition 10 the usual floral
decoration of the graves TO take place
Ia the morning, there was to be gath.
ering on the village green in the after
noon, when various speakers and a
brass band would entertain the crowd.
Decoration day opened warm and
bright. The lilac bushes in the Had
legs front yard were full of bloom,
ond not very long after breakfast sara
and Philip started for the donkey's
grave. Sara bearing great lunches of
the fragrant flower and PhiI' . carving
a small flag. They carried lunch as
well. the plan being to join their par
ents in the afternoon on the green.
ave haven't thought as much about
Jack lately as we ought" said Sara,
as they climbed the hill. 1--WE must
think OF him all the morning to make
up for it. Isn't Z too bad that donkeys
can't go 20 Hssyen7"
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orator and Conkling as the statesman.
The next generation will reverse that
judgment. Conkling was the greater
orator; Blaine the greater statesman.
Conkling swayed the house, the senate
and vast audiences with his polished
and effective oratory. But il was
Elaine who forcsaw the dangers of the
force bill, and opposed it. 1t we
Blaine who compelled recognition of
the idea of reciprocity. The people of
our entire country, north as well as
south, are glad to-day that there is no
force bill upon our statute books.
Lovers of the Monroe doctrine already
realize that Blaine's idea OF reciprocity
was a valuable supplement to the Mon
roe doctrine; and that its development
will bring closer together the Ameri-
can republics as friendly adjuncts to
the strong republic of North America.
II admired Clay, as did all men of
ante-bellum times" said Mr.. Good
rich," but regarded Stephen a. Doug
las as the equal of Clay in oratory, and
the peer of Webster in craftsmanship.
shall never forget the splendid pat
riotism and personal courage of Doug
las on one occasion. 1t was on the day
of the first Inauguration of Abraham
Lincoln. The war was coming on.
There WINS unrest everywbe ere. Mr..
Lincoln proceeded secretly to Washing
ton, escorted by Col. Ellsworth, of the
Fire Zouaves. There were rumors CT
his proposed assassination. Many pru-
dent men advised against public in
auguration, lest some fanatic might
kill or injure the president-elect. But
Lincoln had no fear, and went to the
capitol to deliver his inaugural address.
"There was no applause, or demon
stration of any kind, but sigh of re-
lief went up, and could he heard all
over the grand plaza in front of the
capitol building, when Stephen A. Doug
las arose and stood beside Lincoln.
Not q word was said, but everybody I'M
derstood the significance of the quiet
action Of the little giant from Illinois.
II meant that any bullet fired at Lincoln
would endanger the life OF Douglas,
and everybody loved Douglas. If there
had been any danger, it was passed
when Douglas arose. You will remen-
Der that Douglas was a senator from
Illinois, had been elected over Lincoln
after a memorable contest, and that
Lincoln had recently been elected pres
ident. while Douglas was a candidate.
They We're personal friends.
SMITH ID. FRY.
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I,vht soil. and EarIy Maturity.

Vegetables that are expected to ma
ture early do best when planted OF
light soils, that is, on soils having only
slight traces of clay, say from one to
fifteen per cent. The more clay, the
slower will be the development of the
vegetable. 1t may be generally stated
that early products are best on light
coils, and late products on heavy soils.
If man is figuring on getting his crop
onto the market at the beginning of the
season, and ahead of the great number
Of competitors, it will be necessary for
him to have a soil of the nature indi-
Gated. Conversely, it is of little use for
a man with heavy, clayey soil to try
to raise vegetables for the early market.
Farmers Review.
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THE MoNARcHlcAL THEORY.


Has Received Some Severe Blows of Late
Years.
To the studert of political institu-
tions perhaps the most characteristic
thing about the history of the German
empire is the example that il gives us
of the revival or reaffirmation, so to
speak, of the principle of monarchy.
That principle has received some rude
shocks in recent years. The establish
ment of the French republic was one
and the deposition of the emperor OF
Brazil was certainly another. Roth
events gave great encouragement to re-
publican ideas. Kingship in the old
absolute sense had long been on the
wane. The French revolution almost
shattered the foundations of the old
monarchical rule. In England the old
kingship received its final blow when
George ". surrendered his position on
the question of the emancipation of the
Catholics; no attempt has since been
made to impose the royal will upon a
reluctant ministry OF parliament. In
France the old kingship disappeared
when Louis Philippe, the citizen king,
was summoned to the throne; for the
monarchy of July was built on strictly
constitutional lines. Even in Prussia
very restricted constitution was re-
luctantly conceded.
King Frederick William Nv. vowed
that he would never let a sheet of pa
per intervene between the God in
Heaven and his subjects; but even he
was forced at last TO yield to the spirit
of the age, and, as Bismarck pictur-
esquely put it, the crown itself threw
clod upon it's coffin. The Italian states
and Spain were for long in condition
of chronic revolution, and either consti-
tutions were extorted or republics were
established. IL almost seemed as
though the principle of kingship was
doomed ere long to disappear. But the
history of the German empire has dons
much toward the restoration of mon-
irchy to its old illustrious POSITION
Macmillan's Magazine.
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r,,,,,,,t,on ana GOOD Roao..

There is civilization, enlightenment
and economy in good roads. Good roads
lead to prompt and steady attendance
upon church services, school room du-
ties, neighborly intercourse and social
advancement. Bad roads lead to pro-
family, worry. trials and tribulations
and loss of time.-Galyeston (Tex)
Tribune.
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ASPARAGUS BUNCHER.
Success In Marketing Depends Upon Its
Judicious Use.

When gathered. asparagus shoots
should be assorted and made of as near
ly uniform length as possible and
made into lunches of one or two pounds
each. The usual method is to make the
tops even and cut the butts even. As
paragus may be kept fresh eeveral days
by immersing the bottoms of the shoots
in one or two inches of water in a cool
place. For transportation to market,
shallow boxes, little deeper than the
bunch are best. The punches should
be tightly packed into such boxes to
keep them from being bruised or other
wise injured. The asparagus buncher
illustrated above is style in common
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wickwire-Y You ought 10 be ashamed
of the way you encourage that Mrs.
Gossup TO keep calling here. Do you
really enjoy hearing your neighbors
talked about?
Mrs. wickwire-No, can't say that
l do. But as long as / keep her here
know she is not talking about me-
Odds and Ends.
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when the summer nreeze

Blows through the trees, most of us who
cross the Atlantic. Whether it is business
or pleasure calls one from home, Hostel
ters Stomach Bitters is the best accom-
paniment of voyage or an outing. Yachts
men, sea captains, commercial travellers
and emigrants concur in this opinion. The
Bitters is unrivalled for bilious, malarial,
dyspeptic or liver disorder.
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Catarrh Cannot BE Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot
reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh Is a
blood or constitutional disease, aE9 in orsier
To cure IL you must take internal remedies.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood aud mucous sur
faces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not quack
medicine. Ii was prescribed by one OF the
best physicians in this country for years,
and is a regular prescription. 1t is COM
posed of the best tonics known, combined
with the best blood purifiers, acting directly
on the mucous surfaces. The perfect Gem
binatiOn of the two ingredients is what pro-
duces such wonderful results In curing
Catarrh. Send for testimonials, free.
- CHENEY q Co, Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, price 55c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
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HOW OPINIONS CHANGE.
Two Old-Timers Talk About Clay
and Webster.
Why the Massachusetts man Is Consid-
cred Greater Orator l.. 1, His Ken
lucky Colleague-s.ephen A.
Douglas Bravery.
Especial Washington letter.

Especial Washington letter.
at is very singular" says Gen. John
II. Sanborn, of Minnesota, show differ
emily the people of succeeding genera
tons view the abilities of public men.
l remember very distinctly that in my
early days the prevailing impression OF
the people was that Henry Clay would
stand forth upon the pages of history as
the greatest orator of his day, and that
Daniel Webster would be regarded by
future generations as statesman and
not as an orator.
II have lived long enough to see a
new generations look upon these men in
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An old ohlIratIon

While Frenchmea grumble that they
still have to pay taxes in order to make
up the war indemnity exacted by Prus.
STA IS years ago. the town of Koenigs-
berg. IN Prussia. has only this year paid
the last installment of the loan con-
tracted to the war contribution imposed
on Il by Napoleon /.
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:. noice Farming lands in sonth pakota

Along the line of the Chicago, Milwaukee &
st. Paul Railway can now be had upon
reasonable terms. The crop prospects were
year is already assured. Thousands of acres
Of uuoccupied lands in over twenty counties
are now open for settlement. For further
information address II. f. HUNTER Immi-
grafton Agent for South Dakota, No. POS
Dearborn street, Chicago, Ill.
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use. The rear part slides over the four
light crosspieces and is made of hard
wood. 1t can thus be easily regulated
to suit any length of asparagus stalks.
Lay raffia or Irvine across the buncher
and place the tip of the stalks against
the end board. When the buncher is
filed, the asparagus is easily ted
Farm and Home.
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Practice Makes Perfect.

do you y wv any mitigating circum-
stances IL you ease?' said a Texas
Justice ., Sam Johnsing, accused of
stealing.
"Lemme off dis time"
as it your first offense?"
"Fust offense, sab"
slow ia you manage to get the
chickens so cleverly without disturb
ing the dog that was in the yard9"
"Dat comes from practice. boss, said
Sam, who felt fiattered by the remarks
of the court.-Texas Sitter.
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Mother-To think that my little
Ethel sho,.ld have spoken SO irnperti-
nentiy to ps IA today at dinner She
never hears me talk in that way to
him.
Ethel (stoutly) - Well. but you
choosed him and didn't-Tit-Bits-
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Russian Spies.

Three Russian naval officers have
been fined $50 each for trespassirg on
the British Notifications az Hong
Kong. and making sketches