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The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1897-04-16

Marion, Ind, April The strike at
the factory Of the United states Glass
company at Glass City has beer de.
clared of after three years strug'
gle. This Is victory for the Glass
company. 1t is estimated that the
maintenance OF the idle workers has
cost not less than $4,000.
The dead body Of william II. Gage
and that OF hiswife, Maria, otChicago,
each 70 years old. were found dead.
Bothhad committed suicide, drinking
laudanum.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1897-04-16

There Is likely to be considerable ex-
element soon in the vicinity OF Fergu.
son Springs, says Tribune cores
pendent. Some time ago a shepherd
er found some rich float, and had an
outiit looking up the ledge, but they
failed TO find II, j. A. Erickson. who
ranges his cattle In Ferguson noun.
tains' also found some float. lie car.
ried It around in his pocket for somc
time and finally gave II 10 Dave Muir.
dock Of lleber City, who had It assay
ed and was so pleased with the result
that he fitted mp an outfit and hired
an experienced prospector TO look up
the ledge, They have made several lo-
cations aud have gone bacl, with sup.
plies To do some development work.
Wether they have found the bonanza
or not Is not known.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-11-16
Adventure In the Sahara.

Tartarin narrated his latest exploits
in the desert: 81 was sinking deeper
and deeper into the sand, and [ owe my
preservation solely to the fact of my be-
ing prematurely and completely bald. "
"You are jesting.'
''Not at ALL. The sun was shining
fiercely, and strong wind was blowing
at the time. The sand drifted about my
feet and rose gradually higher until it
reached my chest-in short, there was
soon nothing to be seen of me above the
sand but slight elevation as round as
an egg. That was my skull. An ostrich,
happening to pass that way, closely pu"
sued by the hunters, came and squatted
ON my head. 1t was beginning to hatch
me when its pursuers came to my res
cue. LA Fanfare.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-11-16
Connecting q Love Philter.

A Burman told Mr. Poole that he had
been present at somewhat similar GER
emory. A love philter was wanted.
The Burman and conjurer, therefore,
having collected some of the necessary
ingredients, went to tomb, where the
coniurer described circle round them
on the ground. AS in European magic,
they were not to bulge out of this cir
Gle, for fear of consequences. The ma
gic1an did his rites, and slowly, like q
vapor, out of the earthly covering of the
grave, rose the girl buried beneath, and
sat on her tomb, her thick hair falling
over and hiding her face. Grind
cried the magician, throwing to her a
mortar, pestle, and some of his unholy
materials And, the black hair hiding
all but her horrible eyes, the dead wom-
an groundl
Now all this while the native locker Oh
was growing more and more nervous,
and his condition affected the conjurer,
who lost his head, and could not per-
form the converse rite and send the dead
woman back into her sepulcher Mean
while she grew to a toweril15 height,
and so alarmed the onlooker that he
broke the circle and fed, followed by
the demoralized magician, with the
dead woman at their heels. Luckily
there was a house hard by, in which
they found shelter, for ghosts, or at
least this kind OF ghost, cannot enter a
house. Next night the magician, who
had recovered his nerve, went back and
laid the specter. -Andrew Lang in
Longman's Magazine.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-11-16
Humble Pie.

The term humble pie originally car
ried no opprobrium with it. It was a
pie made out of the "humbles'' or
'numbles, from the Norman French
''nombrils ii e., the entrails of a
deer. To this Gay it is highly esteemed
n Scotland and i'll northern parts Of
England. So late as the time Of Pepys,
tumble pie" was served as part of the
menu of gentleman table on an ex-
traordinary occasion. Some writer's de
rive the contumelious use of the phrase
"to eat humble pie" from an alleged
custom of serving umble pie below the
salt, or at the second table. But this is
not supported by authority. 1t more
probably came into use simply through
the similarity of sound, there being no
similarity of meaning whatever between
the noun umbles or numbles and the
adjective humble. New York Herald.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-11-16

Irregularities of line and angularities of
curve and plane, which do no injury to
the whole, yet give it a character not
found in the work of the rounded, sand
papered school of today. The tools of
these masters were often Grade, and
many of these accident; accents were
Grubjless due to this f4et VT these
l. :. expressed grand ideals. a.a1i their
wcyk asst stands today has u indiyidu-
;,hty which is largely due to this very
picturesqueness. There are compare
lively few workers in wood today who
appreciate this quality, and only recent
~ has really artistic wood carving been
done by American carvers. One of our
most eminent architects, in speaking of
the desire Of his wood carvers to destroy
all character by the sandpapering proc
ess, says that it is necessary to stand
over these men and to take their work
from them while they still consider it
unfinished. William Fosdick in
Century.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-11-16

It is no new thing to have it demon
strated that in 80 cases out of 100 it is
quite possible for a man to say all that
is useful to utter on a particular ques
tion within the space of 90 minutes.
The person chiefly responsible for the
disease of verbosity, that saps the vitals
of the present house of commons, is un-
doubtedly Mr. Gladstone. He has the
excuse that he can talk continuously for
an hour, or even two hours, and still
charm his audience. That is gift hap
PLY bestowed on few men.
Certainly it was not in the possession
Of the late Mr.. Disraeli. All his best
and most effective debating speeches
were delivered within the limits of 30
minutes, favorite measure of time
with him when he was able to consult
his taste and inclination. Sometimes it
happened that, weighed upon with a
sense of responsibility and of the impor-
lance of his position as leader on either
side of the house, he thought it proper
to speak for an hour or even longer.
Even in these circumstances there were
arid tracts CT more or less gorgeous COM
monplace, here and there lighted up
with flashes of the genius which, if I'M
trammeled, would have sparkled unin-
terruptedly for 30 minutes, charming if
not convincing W. Lucy.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-11-16
The Journal today publishes a

The Journal today publishes a
concise and impartial statement of
the taxes levied of late years, taken
directly from the books, and covering
all the questions raised in discussing
their abnormal increase during the
last three years. 1t must be borne
in mind that this increase is not, as
sometimes claimed, due. to the in
creased cost of maint aiming the chart
table institutions. This expense has
increased perhaps more than war
rantud by need, but in no such pro-
portion as the general taxation. 1t
will also be found that while the
population has increased 295, almost
3 per cent of the taxes have grown at
the rate of % 81, almost "a per cent,
eight times as rapidly, per annum.
This increased taxation is subject
worth the attention of the public as
a business proposition, with no re-
gard whatever to political belief or
party alignment. 1t concerns every
taxpayer, every citizen, alike. In
this spirit it is submitted to the
public. milwaukee journal.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-11-16

One lesson, nature. let me learn of thee,
One lesson which in every wind is blown,
One lesson of two duties kept at one,
Though the loud world proclaim their enmity,
OF toll answered from tranquility;
Of labor, that in lasting fruit outgrows
Far noisier schemes accomplished IN repose,
Too great for haste, too high for rivalry
Yes, while Oh earth thousand 4iscoras ring.
Mans senseless uproar ming.ing with his toll,
Still do thy quiet ministers move on,
Their glorious task in silence perfecting.
Still working, blaming still our vain turmoil,
Laborers that shall not fail when man is gene.
Matthew Arnold
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-11-16

Now that the bicycle season is
nearly over, Hemenway thinks it
would be good management for
riders to bring in their wheels and
have them put IN good condition
for next season. He offers to give
20 per cent discount from regular
prices for bicycle work after Dec.
1st. He will also store wheels
insuring sale delivery to owners if
desired.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-11-16
Evidence.

What fact within is evidence of lifes
How can / know that death leads not to night
Amid the shadows dread shrouding our sight
What do find to silence sin ANA strife?
On every infants brow behold the print
Left as Creators seal, by hand divine,
In each souls being stamped indelibly.
Though sin defaced-bears still the heavenly
mint,
Image Of God! Lo. read the wondrous sign
Which destiaes man to Immortality
Gail Hamilton.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-11-16

The old theory in rural districts that
any one who could order workmen about
vigorously and make animals do their
best was fit to be a highway constructor
is giving place 10 the sensible conclu-
sion that careful training is needed for
work which is designed to increase the
convenience and prosperity Of the COM
munity. -. outh's Companion.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-11-16

BEWARE! In buying stove,
he sure that the name "The
Wonder" is on the side of the
stove. Some unscrupulous dealers
try to deceive customers and get
them to buy CHEAP, WORTH
LESS STOVE, when they call
ask for "THE WONDER" Buy
none but ''THE WONDER. :
Forsyth sells them.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-11-16
Selling the Opportunity.

Clubleigh-I understand you are 60
ing to marry your typewriter?
Brokerly-That's right. She's the
only woman I ever found that / could
dictate to.-TOwn Topics.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-11-16

Johnson & Elertson sell several
styIe and makes of the wonderful
AIR TIGHT heaters which can
not be surpassed for heating ca
pacity and fuel saving.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-11-16

Newcomb & Co.. are closing out
a line of chairs and rockers very
cheap.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-11-16

For SALE.-One nice, seven
room house, with barn and shop,
on Main STREET. Also a nice place
on Second Street. Apply to
j. A. Reed, southeast of Public
school.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-11-16

lAIA ED-TRUSTWORTHYA AND ACTIVE
Vgentlemen or ladies to travel for respon-
sibIe, established house in wisconsin.
Monthly $500 and expenses. Position
teady. Reference Enclose self. addressed
tamped envelope. The Domin on Com
any, Dept. Y Chicago.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-11-16

Mr.. Forsyth has sold all his first
lot OF "Wonder" stoves and taken
orders for many more. He expects
another large shipment III every
day. Call and order one quick.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-11-16

Try the Enterprise Steam
Laundry. Shirts 10 cts, collars
and cuffs 2 cts. Leave your
laundry on Monday, you will get
it on Friday. Office at Curtis &
Lagerstedt's barber shop.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-11-16

Mrs. John 2. Simon of the town
Of River Fails died last Thursday
morning.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-11-16

A Fault In Modern Wood Carving.
The wood carvings and wrought met
al work of the middle ages attract the
lover of the picturesque by certain ir-
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-11-16

Domestic Arrangements 1Ath Century.
Carpets were unknown luxuries, but
the fashion of strewing the apartments
with rushes was being gradually aban-
doned BUSHES were still used in the re-
tainers' hall, but for the better rooms
sweet scented herbs and fragrant twigs
were usually employed.
In the fourteenth century windows
were apertures filed with glass so as to
admit light, but to exclude wind. The
walls also were frequently hung with
cloth or tapestry to protect the inmates
of the room from the many currents Of
air that penetrated the strong but badly
built walls. We learn from various an
cient documents that it was the duty of
the serving men and pages to sweep out
the principal apar tments, but as the use
of water is rarely mentioned damp and
fragrant leaves and twigs must have
aided not only i'll collecting the dust,
but also toward refreshing the atmOs-
phere in such constantly closed rooms,
fresh air being only admitted through
the doors opening on to the pattlements
or balconies.
From old inventories at Ihurle1gh
and elsewhere we ascertain how scantily
furnished were these ancient mansions,
although they seem to have been album
dainty supplied with f1agons and drink
ing cups in gold, silver and finely en-
graved pewter, besides an infinite num-
Der of black jacks or cups made Of
leather. Good Words.
Time to BE Moving.
In view of the enormous losses to
the farmer and the business interests of
the country. is it not time to,give the
demand for good roads not only state
but a national impetus?-flmaha World
Herald
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-11-16

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo @ uinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund the money if it fails to
Cure H5c.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-11-16

"We've rot a dolly that cries." is the
way a little 4-year-old announced the
coming of baby sister.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-23

Depot railway, and Robert Mccullough.
general manager of the Cassave and Far
Grounds railway.
The street railway officials are charged
with having failed to provide vestibules
during the winter months of each year
for the protection of motormen. as re-
quired by a statute enaced by the last
session of the Missouri legislature.
The heads of the four lines were
brought into court later and gave bail to
appear and answer to the charge Under
the statute covering the case the failure
to provide vestibules Ia a misdemeanor.
punishable by fine of not less than s25
nor more than 500 for each day that any
car is permitted to remain unprovided
with n screen required by this act.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-23
To Isolate England,

st. Petersburg, Dec 22.-In strongly
anti British article to-day the Novosto
says: In consequence of the pretension
of England to compensate herself for
Russian occupation of Port Arthur by
acquisition of Port Hamilton or Lazar-
eff and in view of the possibility of the
disturbing action of Japan. Europe
stands on the brink of grave diploma tic
complications. 1t is therefore we'll to
recall that the reinforcement of the
German squadron in the Pacific permits
Russia, France and Germany to effect
lively prevent the disturbance of the
balance of power between the three
powers on one hand and GSeat Britain
and Japan on the other such as might
be produced by violent seizures of ter
ritory"
The Novosto expresses the hope that
the isolation of Great Britain in regard
to other European powers will para
lyZe her actions sufficiently to permit
the preservation of peace from the dan
gers threatening it at the present mo-
ment.'
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-23
For the Alaskan Trade.

New York. Dec. &c. p. Hunting
ton has sold the 2,000-ton steamer Nor
gan City. now here. and it will sail in
the course of two or three weeks for
Seattle and South Alaskan ports. The
purchaser is Joseph Ladue, and the
price is about so50,0o
Mr.. Ladue has given an order for sew
eral steamers for the transportation
business. The Morgan City will be
added to the fleet and will run between
Seattle and Dyea and Skaguay until
June l. when she will start with freight
and passengers for St. Michaefs, con-
Meeting at that place with the river
boats owned by Ladue.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-23
DETAILS OF THE KILLING.
Japan viii Investigate the Murder of
Two American Saiiors-Fuli JUS
tice VIII BE Done.

Washington, Dec 22.-Further details
of the killing of the two American sail
ors attached to the United States fleet
in Japan have been received here and
have been brought to the attention of
the department of state, which has be-
gun an investigation.
Montgomery. it appears, wae killed in
Yokohama Sept. 2, last. He was not
intoxicated. but was murdered by boat
men. Epps case was similar. EXCEPT
that he was killed at Nagasaki during
the present month. He had been on
leave and was returning aboard ship
when murdered. The testimony gath
cred shows that he was perfectly sober
ana some sailors on passing ship,
hearing cries for help, looked over the
water in time TO see him being thrown
from his boat. Lacking a small boat.
they could not succor him. His body
was found several days later floating in
the bay. The Japanese government was
applied to in each case. and while some
arrests have been made, the American
contingent ii Japan feel that the per-
petrators OF he murders are still at
large. 1t is said that every japanese
boat in the haltor is obligei 70 register
its passengers before carrying them off
shore, 50 that under ordinary conditions
ii should be easy to find the guilty par
ties.
At the Japanese legation to-day 1t was
stated that the matter has not yet been
brought to their attention. The lega-
tion officials do not regard the matter
as serious. They say the Japanese gov.
eminent gives amplest protection to for
eign citizens and sailors and that If
there has been any laXity in these cases
the government undoubtedly will make
the fullest inquiry and PREPARATION. 1t is
pointed out. however, that crimes of q
local and individual character cannot
assume an international aspect, as the
government is in no way connected
with them; its only province is to see
that the laws are executed impartially
giving the same protection to foreign
ers as to Japanese subjects. In the af-
fray at Kobe, Japan. last September in
which a number of American sailors
from the Yorktown were injured, it is
said that the trouble was between sail
ors and coolies and that the Japanese
police came TO the assistance of the
American sailors The eases are said to
be substantially similar to a number
which have occurred in the Western
states in which Japanese subjects have
been assaulted by mobs. Several of the
latter cases are now pending before the
state department, complaints having
been made by Japan.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-23
A POOR SHOWING.
Not Quite Two thousand Miles of Rail-
road Built in the Year 1897.

Chicago, Dec. 22.-The Railway Age
makes the following statement of new
railway lines built in the year 1897: While
the year 1897 has shown larger railway
earnings and better business condit ons
than its immediate predecessors. the
marked improvement in the financial out
look did not begin early enough in the
year for the completion of many new
railway undertakings and so 1t now ap-
pears that, although much construction
work is under way, the mileage of track
actually laid is but little greater than
that for the preceding year.
The lowest point In 20 years in respect
to railway building was reached in 1885,
when only 1.s0S miles of track were added.
and 1897 has done n little better. the total
reached in the United States being 1,s64
miles
California stands first. with 30 miles
laid on different roads. and no track was
laid in New Hampshire. Rhode Island
Connecticut. Maryland. Kansas. Ne
braska. New Mexico. Indian territory
Arizona. Wyoming and Nevada, and five
other states barely escaped from this cat
egory by getting credit for from half n
mile to a mile and quarter each. At the
commencement of 1898 the United States
will have 1si, AGA miles of completed rail-
way.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-23
COULD NOT AGREE.
Were Out Seventeen Hours and Were
Then Discharged by the Court.
Mark Nicol Was Acquitted.

huih NlCot was acquitted.
Special Dispatch to the Standard.
Helena. Dec 22.-The jury in the case
of the Empire State Mining company VS..
McGregor and others, in the United
states court could not agree after sp nd
Ing IL hours considering the case and
were discharged by the court The case
went to the jury about 5 o'clock yoster-
day afternoon. The ~ men spent a good
part of last night endeavoring to reach n
verdict. but this morning found tn, III as
afar apart as ever. Seven for the plaintiff
and five for the defendant was the numer-
ical standing of the jury from the start To
the finish. There were some determined
men on the jury, one of whom was heard
to remark after being discharged that he
would have staid out six months rather
than have given in, and none cared to dis
pute him. The question whether there
was valid location of the Free Coinage
mine, the property in question, in eastern
Deer Lodge county, upon which the mill
that was appropriated by the defendants
because of non-performance of annual
representation work was tho point upon
which the jury could not agree. 1t is be-
lieved that the case Will never be tried
again.
Mark Nicol the Great Northern fireman
who was indicted by the grand jury on
the charge of giving whiskey TO some
Flathead Indians at kalispell. was ac-
quilted to-day. The case against n col
was called the first thing this afternoon
in the United States court. An acceptable
jury was soon selected and the trial or
the case commenced. The case was soon
disposed of and given TO the jury about
clock. At 10 tonight the jury announce d
that II had reached a verdict Judge
Knowles was sent for and as soon as
court was opened the jury announct d
through its foreman that they found
Nicol not guilty. 1t is asserted that the
government made out a v-ry weak case,
as was evident by the verdict
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-23
STRUCK ON A REEF.
The Marion $. Harris Was Attacked by N
Horde of Pirates.

New York. Dec. 22-On board the
steamer Hevlius. which arrived to-day
from Brazilian ports. were Chief Officer
Cooper. Second Mate Bentley and three
Feamen of the American bark Marion :.
Harris. which went ashore on Nov. Is on
coral reef near Cape St. Rogue and be-
fame total loss. The vessel struck a
roral reef about six miles off shore where
Bhe remained hard and fast, with the sea
breaking over her
Captain Darcy launched the lifeboat and
proceeded TO Natal in search Of assist
ance. Meanwhile the vessel was sur
rounded by swarm Of native pirates
from the coast The crew with the great
est difficulty managed to keep them from