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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-11
Two New Senator'S.

Salem, Ore, March S.-Gov. Lord has
appointed ex-senator II. w. Corbett
United States senator to fill the vacancy
caused by the failure of the legislature
to elect at its recent session.
TMr. Corbett represented Oregon in the
United Gates senate from 1866 TO 1872. He Is
vice 2 ssiD y of the First national bank OF
Port and ana a pronounced gold standard
ad ocate. He is about66 years of age, and
has been a resident OF Oregon more than
80 years.l
Jacksonville, Fla, March S.-John A.
Henderson, of Tallahassee, vice presi-
dent and general counsel of the Florida
Central g. Peninsular railroad, has been
appointed adj interim United States SEN
ator by Gov. Bloxham to fill the vacancy
caused by the expiration of Senator
Calls term at ~ o'clock March 4.
LAIr. Henderson is IS years OF age and a
lawyer by profess ION He has never bsfore
held public office, but for the last ten years
has been the real head of the regular de-
mocracy of Florida. In the last presiden-
tisl campaign he favored the gold stand
ard but after the Chicago convention
would not bolt the regular ticketl
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-11
Mrs. Beecher Dead.

Stamford, Conn. March 8. - Mrs.
Henry Ward Beecher died a. 1922 Mon
day morning, at the home of her SON.
in-law, Rev. Samuel Scoville.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-11

mo, daughter, just tell the young
man that he can never take you sleigh
riding with a sleepy-looking old horse
like that" why. mamma, that's false
pride" Nothing of the sort. It's just
common sense. 1t is plain that the
horse was chosen simply because he
can be driven with one hand. Detroit
Free Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-11

Beggar (piteouslyl-"Ah, sir, am very,
very, very hungry" Dyspeptic (savagelyl
Then have the decency to keep your good
fortune to yourself. haven't had an appe-
tite for years. Tit Bits.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-11

Easy to have rheumatism. just as easy
to get rid OF it with St. Jacobs Oil.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-11

Too much goodness is as monotonous as
too much wiekedness.-Atehison Globe.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-11

Il has stood the
test of time; il has
saved thousands Of
lives: il has restor-
ed millions of suf-
ferers 20 health;
II has done what
was never done.
never attempted
before; It has made
men stronger and
healthier; it has
made women
brighter and hap
/. pier; :. IT stands
alone IN all these
qualities. Do YOU
| not think il would
. be wise for you 70
use il and thus
avoid the dangers
Of the season ? In
sist upon having il
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-11

Mammal don't see why you call Daisy
Martin selfish. / think she is a very nice
little girl" Ethel-"Oh, mamma, but she
is SELFISH She's always at the head of the
class, and she won't let any of the rest of us
get ahead of her."-Harper's Bazaar.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-11

The man who rides a hobby, thinks no
body else is making any headway.-Rams
Horn.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-11

The man who knows himself well. viii
know a good deal about other men.-Ram's
Horn
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-11

Cold breeds brood of aches and pains.
st. Jacobs Oil destroys them.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-11
Nnn.fI,renIfIn.

Conductor Did you see that man
with the child?
Driver-NO.
Hes the prouiest father ever met.
Insisted on paying fun fare for the six
months old bOy-"-Pearson's Weekly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-11

It takes backbone to take any kind Of
stand that will leave man standing alone.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-11
"Star Tobacco"

The degree of every mans manhood is de-
termined by how much he says no to him
self.-Ram's Horn.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-11

1t is queer that when fellow is late
everything else goes wrong to detain him.
Washington Democrat.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-11

People really ought to have better sense
han they have.-Atchson Globe.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-11

1t is entirely superhuous to tell people
that you are getting old; you show it.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-11

Over 400, 000cured Why not let No To Bac
regulate or remove your desire tor tobacco?
Saves money, makes health and manhood.
Cure guaranteed, SOC and 81 90, all druggists.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-11

When bilious or costive eat a Cascaret,
candy cathartic, cure guaranteed. l0c, 25c
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-11

Just try Zoe box of Cascarets candy ca
thartie, finest liverand bowel regulator made.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-11

The way to get better position Is to more
than fill your present one.-Rams Horn.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-11

She-"Does the baby take after its moth
err" He--Well, it hasn't begun to talk
yet."-Yonkers Statesman.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-11

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken, weaken or gripe, Zoe.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-11

Railroad men will not dance except at
"grand ball. "-Atchison Globe.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-11

With cold neuralgia increases. With st.
Jacobs Oil it decreases and is cured.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-11

Prostitutes are like burns and sealds. AL
are cured by St. Jacobs Oil.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-11
No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents.

Every home ought to be made so much
like Heaven that the children will not think
Of Heaven as being far away.-Ram.s Horn.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-11

A baby in buggy is a good thing, but no
man likes to push it along.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-11

As you chew tobacco for pleasure, use
Star. 1t is not only the best, but the most
lasting, and therefore the cheapest.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-11

DR. Reaper-Now that your mother is
sick. Willie. hope you are doing all
YOU can for her.
Willie-Yes. sir. vase up the
trained nurse every MORNING.. Y.
Truth.
Nobody gets IS auch and - profitable
free .egtlsiug as a prize iigltter.-AtchI-
80 ODE
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-11
|; HIS
lis THE


y OF year :. :.
= when men =.
and women :.
become weak
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-11
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.


Under an order from Judge Bum. OF
the United States court, all the remain
ing assets of the defunct Superior ma
tional bank have been sold, DIR. James
H. Parker. of the United States national
bank of New York, making the pur-
chase at price sufficient to enable de-
positors TO be paid in full. with interest
At six per cent. from proof of claim. The
bank failed in 1895 with 500 Coz liabili-
ties and 100000 assets, and mas already
paid 20 per cent. dividend to depositors.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-11

Flames amongthe factories at Rome,
n. Y, caused loss of $4,000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-11

down gener- 8
ally. :. :. The 4
FIRST parts that 4
the weather
affects are the
kidneys The 4
urea is not
thrown off.
but is forcedS
back upon the 8
lungs, and dis q
ease resultsE
bys
weakness ofE
the kidneys. n
Liz kss.is. O. 49, 81 +.
nGaliefors a. yuur trgEg.z-s-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-11

NHNN UY ssI
the wealth.
land run
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-11

Sold by Druggists. 75c
Halls Family Pills are the best.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-03-11

In the last IS years, as indicated by
life insurance statistics, the average life
of woman has increased from ~ years
to i6 years, an increase of over nine per
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-04-10
A WARLIkE SLOGAN.

Greeks Sound 1t While Celebrating the
Anniversary of Their War for Independ-
ence.
ATHENS, April 7.--The seventy-sixth
anniversary of the raising of the stand
ard of the cross against the crescent on
April 6, 1921, beginning the war against
the Turks which resulted in the inde-
pendence of Greece, was celebrated
yesterday throughout the kingdom
with great enthusiasm. All business
was suspended and popular participa-
tion in the national fete was general
In the forenoon the king and queen,
the ministers and the foreign diplo-
mats attended religious services in the
cathedral, where a TIE Deum was sung
and the remainder of the day was de-
voted to holiday making. AS the king
drove to and from the cathedral he was
constantly cheered by great crowds of
people.
During the afternoon mass meet
ing was held to protest against the
action of the powers and to indorse the
steps taken by the Greek government.
Later a delegation from this meeting,
accompanied by thousands of those
who took part in the demonstration,
presented copy of the resolutions to
the king at the palace, crying 'long
live war" The crowd was so enthusi-
astic that it invaded the vestibule of
the palace and the guard of soldiers on
duty had great difficulty in controlling
the people. In the evening every one
in the city paraded and the scene was
one of extraordinary animation. There
were illuminations everywhere, and
cheers for the war, for the king and
for Crete.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-04-10
1T WAS CLEvERLY PLANNED.

Scheme to Eject Murderer Buffers Re-
lease by Putting His Brother in His
Cell.
SAN FRANCISCO, April THE Call
prints remarkable story of an al
legged attempt by the Australian mur-
derer, Butler, to escape from the city
prison shortly after his arrival here
through Il clever substitution. On Fri
day night, March 20, a man giving his
name as Reardon was picked up very
drunk and taken to the prison. His
resemblance to Butler was much COM
mented upon and pictures illustrating
the supposed accidental likeness were
afterwards published. 1t now appears
that the man is the murderer's brother
and that his coming to San Francisco
from ranch in Sonoma county was in
response to a request from Butler,
who wrote him outlining a skillfully
laid plan whereby the multi-murderer
hoped to make his escape.
Reardon, as he called himself, was
released and disappeared. Saturday he
was seen at the dock by gentleman
who, recognizing him, determined to
learn more about the remarkable 'dou-
ble." The man said Butler wrote him
to come to town, have his hair cut and
behave exactly in Buffers own style
and get himself locked up for drunken
ness. Butler explained that he was
allowed to leave his cell every morn
ing to wash and at the same time the
''drunks" were turned out into the cor
ridors while their cells were being
cleaned. The Sonoma county man was
to slip into Buffers cell while the mur-
derer awaited his discharge as com
mon drunk"
Reardon carried out his part of the
plan, but the letter had been delayed,
and when he awoke in the city prison
it was only to find that Butler had
been transferred to the county Jail for
| greater safety.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-04-10

another section is not half so heavy.
Such a state of affairs makes it very
hard for policeman to know whether
he is doing his duty properly or not"
While all Georgetown policemen are
required to know something of law,
and intricate law at that, the policemen
in Washington study only the police
regulations, and very few of them seem
to have brains enough to master even
that much literature. At any rate
they are a careless lot of peace guar
dians, and knowingly wink at vice.
just across the river from George
town, on the Virginia shore of the Poto-
mac, there are numerous gambling
houses and vile liquor saloons, the very
lowest of the low. The governor of Vir-
ginia claims that he has no legal power
to control the lawless or to arrest the
vicious. The sheriff of the county does
not call on the governor for aid, and the
governor says that he cannot invade the
county without the authority of the
sheriff. While the lawless can cap
ture the sheriff they can continue to
defy the law. SMITH D. FRY.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-04-10
ROTTEN BANKS.

Sensational Disclosures Concerning Insol-
vent Concerns In st. Paul and Minneap-
oils.
ST.. PAUL, Mimi, April THE joint
Legislative committee investigating in-
solvent banks yesterday made public
the testimony secured during the past
two months. The committee investi-
gated banks in st. Paul and Minneap-
oils and some of the disclosures are
sensational in the extreme. AS to the
Bank of Minnesota, w. II. Lightner,
one of the receivers, stated that on Oc-
tober Z, S135, COG was due to the bank
from the Fort Dearborn national bank,
of Chicago. This balance was incor-
rect. The accounts between these two
banks were falsified to the extent of
S1OO, 900,
At the time of the failure of the bank
there was owing to it by the bank Off
cials the following sums: William
Dawson, about 100000; William Daw-
son, jr., $50, $50; r. A. Smith did owe
the bank $4,000 and has since paid
SS5, 000 In addition to that William
Dawson, jr., was guarantor of $53, 1000,
of which $50, 600 was overdrawn. AS to
the cause of the failure of the bank, it
was testified that William Dawson, ST.,
owed it $2s1, ,OOO
AS to the Scandia bank, of Minneap-
| oils, the committee state that its fail
ure was honest and it may yet pay in
full. Lack of Judgment in the loans
caused its suspension.
Taking up the case of the Washing
ton bank, of Minneapolis, the commit
tee say that it went under for want of
paid up capital, direct and indirect
loans to its officers and from a lack of
supervision. Assets were accepted at
par when practically worthless.
| As to the Minnesota Savings bank,
of st. Paul, the officers were borrow
ers to an amount more than double tho
capital stock. The character of their
accounts is shown by the asset of $10,-
900 cash they exhibited when the re-
ceiver found it to be ST. in actual coin.
| Their loans are worthless.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-04-10

warrior, Gen. Stephen Moffitt, OF the
Sixty-ninth New York volunteers. Gen.
Mofiitt's badge of courage is not an
empty sleeve. A pair of well.worn
crutches and an empty trouser leg
turned back nearly to the hip joint are
his souvenirs of the conflict. Like Gen.
Longstreet and many others, whom it
would be merely a repetition to quote,
Gen. Moffitt found that the best way to
avoid showing off as a coward is to have
something to do, no matter how triAing.
He said
you ask me to give you my first ex-
perience under fire; If scared; how
much, etc. 1 had my first experience
under fire near Franklin, Va. We had
just entered heavy timber, after march
of 20 miles from Suffolk. The confed-
crates opened upon us from four-gun
battery. The fire. was hot, but inef-
fectual; although the shells flew thick
and fast, most of them passed over us.
At the first note of the music of the fly.
ing missiles nature asserted herself, and
her first law was very much in evidence.
Yes, l was frightened, thoroughly
frightened. At once / appreciated the
fact that / was trembling, body and
limb, and, fearing that my men would
notice my trepidation, opened my
haversack and took from it piece of
hardtack, and started in to MUNICH it.
Hardtack was never harder or dryer.
and how / got it down and finally di-
gested it, under the circumstances, the
Lord only knows. Did the fear pass
off? Not until the last whizzing shell
had passed over my head. had like
experience in every engagement, with
but two exceptions"
Gen. Nelson A. Miles answer to the
question was as follows:
Concerning the effects of being un-
der fire for the first time. / can say that
the first battle scene was inspiring and
eXhilarating, and l do not remember
that it produced the least trepidation
nothing like as much as the effect
afterward in some more sanguinary en-
gagements, when we had learned to
realize the serious effect of the enemy's
fire"
Gen. Sickles said: Before the ball
opened l felt shally, but soon recovered
and had too much to do to think about
danger. l was colonel at that time.
The higher the rank the more responsi-
biiity, and the man in the line with lit
tie to do except to wait for the enemy
to shoot at him is in the most trying po-
sition of all."-N. Y. Sun.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-04-10


ReEaindful in its dented rim of many saber
stroke;
What tales of tumult might untold could It
but find a tongue
When DER the blood-besodded world the
clouds of conflict hung;
What days when nations stood appalled,
by many fateful scene
Are to the thoughtful mind recalled by that
cast-off canteen.
Perchance some swarthy southron wore II
on his jacket gray
While marching hungry and footsore. in
Stonewall Jackson's way.
When through the dreary Yirginian wales
the wintry winds swept free,
Or when the sighing summer gales low
lisped the name of Lee;
Or maybe 1t was cast aside in some forlorn
retreat,
AS surglng sonthward far and wide the bold
blue biltows beat
When on the gallant Pelham's grave the
grass grew fresh and green
And unIourrolled wars whitening wave
engulfed the old canteen.
Mayhap fairhaired northern lad had
strapped 1t to his form,
And with home memories sweetly sad
strode forth to face the storm
Deep in his soul the trust of truth and <py-
atty engraved
With all the fervid faith of youth marched
where the old flag waved.
Grim Gettysburg and Frederick Height,
all those memorial names
That marked the routed foeman's fight to
Richmond on the James
Familiar were to him. and, oh, If we might
lift the screen.
Resplendeutly with pride might glow again
that old canteen!
Its presence now, no matter who from 1t
last cooled his lips,
In victory's dazzling dawn the blue, or gray
in dark eclipse,
Is eloquent of days long past when wars
red bolts were hurled
Amain, and rang that bugle blast that
shocked a wondering world,
When battles baleful splendor spread
abroad from shore)t to shore.
The while maddened nation bled. a wound
IL every pore,
And death. red-handed, leaped and laughed
with dlabolic mien,
As parched lips quaffed ltfes parting
draught from many an old canteen!
Now hushed the thunders of the guns
among the sleeping hills
And more than thirty summer suns have
kissed the rippilng rills
Since they W ere Inired by trampling troops.
and squadron and platoon
Have vanished and the plowman stoops to
quench his thirst at noon
Where rustling reeds and rushes nod above
the crystal flood;
Tho bended plowshare cleaves the sod no
longer stained with blood;
Above those half-forgotten fields Peace
wings her way serene
Nor hate nor malice lie concealed within the
old caDteen!
Montgomery NJ. Folsom, In Chicago
Times-Herald.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-04-10

9f the soldier, wiped his face with my
handkerchief, spoke to him and exam
ined his wound, but in u few minutes
the unmistakable death rattle was
heard and found that he had breathed
his last. 1 said to the general, who was
watching the scene intently: 1.-THE poor
fellow is dead" remounted my horse,
and the party rode on. The chief had
turned around twice to look after the
officer who had splashed the mud, and
who had passed rapidly on, as if he
wished to take him to task for his care
lessness. There was a painfully sad
look upon the generals face, and he did
not speak for some time. While al
ways keenly sensitive to the sufferings
Of the wounded, this pitiful sight
seemed to affect him more than usual.
Gen. Horace Porter, in Century.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-04-10
A LANDSLIDE.
Harrison, the Democratic Candidate for
Mayor of Chicago, Wins by an Enormous


Harrison, the Democratic Candidate for
Mayor of Chicago, Wins by an Enormous
Majority.
CHICAGO, April THE mayoralty
election yesterday resulted in deci-
sive victory for the democratic party,
it's candidate, Carter III. Harrison, hav-
ing as many votes as all the other can
didates combined.
The feature of the election was the
strength shown by Harlan. He ran
second to Harrison and although an in
dependent with no organizatio.. behind
him, he secured more votes than the
regular republican candidate, Judge
Sears. One thing that helped Harlan
greatly was that Sears was looked up
on as being the nominee of the repub-
lican machine, which has grown un-
popular with local republicans.
The vote of Hesing was largely from
the Germans and came from both par
ties. He was the nominee of the gold
democrats, although he went before
the people on a business mans plat
form. The democrats had an excellent
| organization, their campaign was
handled well, and as the republican
ranks were hopelessly split, the result
was never in much doubt, although
Harlan, Sears and Hesing all claimed
| that they could not be beaten.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-04-10
The CLIMAX OF RUIN.
1t is Yet to Come to the Flooded Districts
Hundreds of Towns Under Water-Fargo,
N. d., is Submerged.

1t is Yet to Come to the Flooded Districts
Hundreds of Towns Under Water-Fargo,
N. D., is Submerged.
FARGO, N. D., April 7.-The situation
is appalling. While the Red river rose
only three inches Monday night the
Big Coulee, west of the city, took a
second squirt and went up IA inches,
flooding the entire west side of town
and driving hundreds of people from
their homes. The flood is so high that
paving on West Front street is going
out rapidly. Sidewalks are all atioat
and are being used as RATS upon which
families are moving to dry land.
There is much suffering among poor
families who have been practically des-
titute all winter, and this last blow is
most serious. Relief committees oper-
ated jointly by the city council and
county commissioners will take care of
the poor. 1t showed yesterday for two
hours. Sections of the city that no
one ever dreamed could be reached by
flood are now under water.
GREENvILLE, Miss, April THE
situation in the Yazoo- Mississippi delta
is growing daily more desperate. We
are confronted with calamity the
like of which has not yet been written
in the history of floods. Fully 400
towns are under water and many more
surrounded and cut Off
MEMPHIS, Tenn, April 1.-THE fea-
ture of the flood condition in the Mis-
sissippi delta is the gradual spread of
water over an area that hitherto was
never overfowed. The upper crevasse
in Tunica county is 1000 feet wide and
so great is the outpour that water from
below the break is being drawn up to
aud hurled out over the fertile valley
through the crevasse. All of the coun-
try east of the main line of the Yazoc
& Mississippi Valley road is flooded
and in many places the water has gone
over the tracks, filling the Yazoo river.