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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-03
FEELS A TREMOR.
Appalachian Mountain Region shaken
by Earthquake.

Washington, June Ia distinct but
slight earthquake was experienced
Monday afternoon throughout the
South Atlantic and middle south
ern states. It is stated at the weather
bureau that the direction of the wave
was from south to north. The shock
occurred as nearly as has been esti-
mated at two o'clock. in some locali-
ties the time is given as 1:jS and in
others Is late as 2.10, and its duration
was less the a minute. As far as can
be learned, Savannah. Ga, was the
furthest point south at which the ire
NOR was felt, while the northern boun-
Diary of he wave was middle Maryland.
West il was felt as far as Knoxville,
Tenn. The disturbance seems to have
been most severe in the Appalachian
mour tain region.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-03

A Kansas man has patented device
which will enable a man to stop his BIZ
cycle and stand still without dismount-
ing. By pressing a lever two steel sup
ports, one at either side of the rear
wheel, do the bracing. When the wheel
Is started again the supports drop out OF
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-03

Detroit. Mich. May 29.-Ihe annual
convention of the Amalgamated Asso-
citation of Iron. Steel and Tin Workers
Of America has completed its sessions.
President Mahlon NJ. Garland was again
reelected. Next years convention viii
be held in Cincinnati.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-03
New Bridgc for Niaga

Niagara Falls, n. y. May Gan
other new bridge is TO span Niagara 5
gorge. II viii take the place OF the
upper suspension bridge. and : to be
finished April !. 1895. The bridge de-
signed to replace the upper suspension
bridge. vii be built on he paraooiic
principle, and it will undoubtedly be
ono of the greatest engineering feats OF
the year
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-03

Nowadays. when women are just ven
turing 10 ride horseback astride, il is
interesting TO know that Queen Anne,
consort of Richard II of England, was
the first woman to ride side saddle,
previous 10 that women riding as did the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-03

"But l am 50 unworthy, darling" he
murmured. as he held the dear girls
hand in his,
'.Ob, George." she sighed, eff you and
papa agreed on every other point as
you do on that, how happy we could bel''
Philadelphia Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-03
Irish MEMBER suspended.

London, May 29.-Four irish mem
bers were disciplined in the house of
commons Friday for raising the issue
of overtaxation during discussion of
the bill for the maintenance of the
harbors. The heaviest punishment was
melted out to John +. Redmond, the
Parnellite leader, against whom mo-
ton of suspension was carried by
vote of 22S to 50. His fellow sufferers
were John j. Clancy, member for the
north division of Dublin county; VIII
liam Redmond, sitting for West Clare,
and Patrick Field, elected from the St.
Patrick's division of Dublin. Each OF
these was removed from the chamber
by the sergeant-at-arms upon orders
from the chairman.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-03
GETS the Reformatory.

The new state reformatory for young
persons and first offenders is to be To-
Gated at Green Bay, in accordance with
a resolution unanimously adopted by
the state board of control. The institu-
ton is to cost SIS, 900. and is to be erect
cd at once.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-03

The extent of the swindle perpetrated
upon English and French investors ia
South African mining shares is sug-
gested by the fact that in 1895 Al mining
companies sold at a valuation of $780,
100000, and the present valuation ,:
these mines is 1000. OOO-a decline Of
IS per cent in is months.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-03
Two Young Texans In n Duel,

Sweet Home, Tex. May 81. = The
neighborhood was assembled at Salem
church, eight miles from here, on Sat
urtay, in observance of Decoration day.
Two young men, win Lewis and Wit
Bosworth, were among the number.
Bad blood existed between them, too
much talk being the cause. They
walked away from the crowd together
and stopped after going some distance,
appearing to talk the matter over very
calmly. One turned as if 60 leave, when
the other drew a revolver. The other
wheeled and both fred about the same
instant and continued until their re-
volvers were empty. Both were dead
when their friends got TO them.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-03

Bank Quits Business,

Hot Springs, Ark, May 90. = The
State exchange bank of this city, Henry
w Myar, of Camden, president, closed
it's doors. Its deposits and good viii
were transferred 10 the Arkansas ia
tional bank. President c. \. RiX, of
the latter bank, announces that all de-
positors of the State exchange will be
maid by his bank
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-03
MintrN weather.

ST. Paul, Mimi, June 1.-Frost is gen
orally reported throughout the north
west, with scattering reports of snow
and a hard freeze. Considerable dam
age to vegetables and small fruit is
faa rod
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-03

\ subscriber of the Murfreesboro
(Tenn.l News writes to the editor ex-
planning why he was compelled to dis
continue his paper. He says he likes the
paper. but really has no time to read IL;
that his wife died last week. and he has
had to do his own work ever since: but
as soon as he marries again he will re-
new his SubScripfiOu
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-03

Pocatello, Idaho. May 2s.-A head
end collision between freight and
passenger train at American Falls, %
miles west of here Thursday, caused
the death, so far as known. of nine
men and the serious injury of nine
others. Two of the latter viii die. 1t
is the worst wreck that has occurred on
the Short line in many years
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-03
Better Than Nothing.

Clara-She is an swfully thoughtful
girl.
Tom Bsrry-Indeed?
Yes. Why, she has trimmed her new
theater hat with pair of opera glasses
for the use of the gentleman who sits
behind Philadelphia Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-03

II is safer to travel in England than
20 stay at home. Out of 93O,OOO,0OO pas
Fengers carried by the railroads of
Great Britain last year, $50 were killed.
while $50 were killed in London by fall
ing from buildings and out of windows.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-03
A y;ndieat;on % aon,t undersia,

A Nindioation.-"I don't understand why
you dislike Herbert, So" sad Mabel 10 her
father. Il don't think he has any ideas of
finance" y am sure you wrong him. He is
devoted to it. lie stopped right in the
middle of his proposal TO me 20 ask how
your business was getting along. Mash
ington Star.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-03
Good shot.

"Ilo you think I'd better challenge him."
asked the man who thought he had grew
anee, referring to the editor.
NE" returned the man OF the world.
you might aim at him and miss him, but
when he gets a pen IN hand and aims at
YOU he never misses. | wouldnt STIR HIM up
anv more. & hieago Post.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-03
The New Realism in Art

Layman = Realism Ell? Now, you
don't mean 10 tell ne the sun really
sets like that?
Artist-Ha, hal My dear fellow. you
don't grasp the significance of the new
art at all. That, sir, is The way the sun
ought to set.-DetrOit Journal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-03
10 Neet In Detrott.

Cincinnati. June President ID. ID.
Woodmansee and Secretary NJ. J. Dowl-
ing have issued call for the tenth an
mail convention of the National Re
publican league at Detroit, July ID.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-03

1t is estimated that foreign immigra-
ton to the United States will be 100, 900
less than in 1896. The agitation against
the more undesirable class of immi-
grants has largelv reduced it.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-03

4 good many people have been talk
ing and writing about marriage fail
Ure." but Z is to be observed that the
list of men who have more than one wife
seems to be increasing.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-03

~ pretty old trio that" remarked a
Pennington Me- man as two gentle
men. aged % and So years respectively,
rode behind horse that had seen 81
summers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-03
scIerre Cnnfufed.

Doctors say a man is weakest when
he gets out of bed in the morning"
That's not 50; if he wasn't as strong
as lion, he wouldn't be able to crawl
out."-Detroit Free Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-03

Europe is just ginning to appre-
ciate the value OF American corn for
bread. Since the beginning of the year
the United States has exported 76.O0O,-
600 bushels of corn, and more going.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-03
Da,c for Durrnn,.. Hanains
Terrible Railway Accident.

Sacramento. Cal. May 31.-Theodore
Durrant viii hang on June II, one week
from next Friday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-03

Paris. May 29.-Francois Louis Fran
Gals. the distinguished painted and
member of the institute, is dead. He
was born in 1914. and was member Of
the Academy of Fine Arts.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-03
snIendid tcconomy.

Mrs. Sweet-Do you find it economical
to do your own cooking!
doesn't eat half as much as he did when we
had a eook-Judy.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-03
No Problem at All.

"Why is it that some women look so
ugly on the bicycle?"
Because they are the same women
who look so ugly of the bicycle. IN. Y.
Truth.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-03
sanctioned by ~ Hung Chang.

Picking, May Sill Hung Chang has
issued an edict sanctioning the loan of
the Belgium syndicate for the construc-
ton Of a railroad from Paoting-Fu to
Han kau.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-03
Died from Exposure

Sioux City. Ia. June If. D. Frey.
farmer. died on the banks of Mil creek.
near Primghar from cold and eN-
posture.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-03

The Boston aldermen have passed an
snti-high theater hat ordinance. but the
decisive vote shows an odd division on
the important question. The single men
almost 70 n man stood mp for the high
bat while the married men without ex-
ception were against it. The inevitable
conclusion TO be drawn from this OK
preston Of sentiment is that the single
men have been successfully subjected 20
the restraining influences Of the single
women. while the married women nave
been unable 20 hold their huEbr nds in
check. II would he distressing 20 find
that the woman question WINS 20 beoors
. rivalry between married and single.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-03

In addition 10 fresh American meats
and fresh American fruits the people of
London now have the advantage of get
ting American game and poultry sent
oven in a frozen state and sold in the
markets at from six TO nine pence per
pound. This ind Istry. which was only
started a few months ago. has proved
wonderfully successful. and the birds
are said TO be received in fine condition
The Londoners are said TO be very fond
of a certain class Of American game.
which they are now enjoying at home
for the first time. Some Of our American
fish, unknown to English palates. might
also be exported profitably.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-03

The seventh biennial report of the
Wisconsin department of public i'm
struction for the two years ended June
30, 1896. has been issued by State SUI
perintendent Emery. 1t says:
The number OF children In public schools
in 1895 was sss, 1882: in 1896. A0.Sl2 The num-
Der OF schoolhouses in 1895 was 6.sSS: in 1885,
$500. The receipts from all sources In 1885
were $3.50, liT7s: IN 1896, Sc. SOS i69. GO. The
disbursements in 1899 we're $5.7s9. 9s6. As; in
1896. Sc, SIS, los Is; leaving a balance on hand
on June 80, 1896 OF 81. 547. 064.4 As. There are
1872 free high schools in the state, with an
average attendance OF II 900 pupils.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-03
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.


The Young Peoples union of tire
First Baptist church of La Crosse is de-
batting the ACCESSIBILITY of an excursion
to Chattanooga, Tenn. in July. The
national reunion of the Baptist Young
People takes place there July l5rs5
and II. The plan talked by .thfhet BID
movers in La Crosse .er n
steamer and make the ehTfe trip by
river. 1t would take several weeks.
The course would be-down the Missis-
sippi, then up the Ohio. and then down
the Tennessee TO Chattanooga.
The state herald., 1897-07-30
ITl Hicks Paper ) Months Por sJ Cents.

The publishers propose TO send copy
of Word and Works five months, from
June to October inclusive, to new sub.
scribers only as trial order, for % cents
and in addition thereto, give each trial
subscriber free, copy OF Il little book OF
Ga puges, which contains select chapters
OF n work by Rev. lrl Il. Hicks, winch is
to be the crowning work OF his life This
is a rare opportunity for any one to study
the storm forecasts throughout the com
ing season, besides the many other good
things in Word and Works of interest to
each member of the family. The regu-
lar price OF this little book alone is 25
cents. Send % cents and your address
to Word and Works Pub. Co., 220l Lo-
Gust Street, st. Louis, Mo.
The state herald., 1897-07-30
AN EDITORS PRAYER.

An exchange over IN Nebraska says nm
edi,or went 10 church the other day, aud
was called upon to lend in prayer, when
no SAID:
Almighty and kind Father, who doth
from tbt throne look down on the gov
srnmrpt of mer and delinquent sub
scribcrs. most humby We bcscsch thcc
TO draw nsar unto them and whisper n
few thipgs into their ears that tho stat
u,cs forbid us 10 print. Thou knoweSt
our wants but the Subscriber knowcth
,hcm not and seldom steps In TO inquire.
Lot Il be known unto them TINT there
aro large patehe. on tho homestead OF
our pants. and there Ia an aching void 10
the front part of our backs, aud that We
hunger and THIRST aud he asketh us not
10 sup With him. Thou knowsst, Lord,
that our paper asd Ink costs money, but
tho subscriber knoweth Il not md carc,h
le.s. Thou knowcth thHs wc arc cold
aud the suhaciibsr btinsoth not the wood
b. pron.,rcd, aud We are ehivcring and
shaking while hs roastc,h bin sbinu be-
fore the red hot stove Of his mother IN
law. Teli him all of these thiDgp. Lord,
and " he then iail.ib and bringsth no
sueuor, bsniah him to tho lower regions
10 dwell In gold standard prosperity for.
ever. and thine bbnll he the glory md
ptal.e throughout our uswppaperrtfect
Amen,
The state herald., 1897-07-30
HOT WEAfHER DON'TS.

Don't complain i1put ,hs weather.
Complaining wons1 ael IL shd besides
you'll be sorry next winter for all the
hurd things you have sald about sum
mer,
Don't wear any moIe clothes than the
law requires.
Don't drink anything with alcohol in
it.
Don't eat heavily, especially of meat.
Don't be SCARED il you can't sleep for
the heat You will sleep when sleep is
absolutely necessary.
Don't walk on the sunny side when
there Is a shady side.
Don't fill yourself full of ice water.
Don't quarrel with anybody about
anything.
Don't Imagine that this sort of thing
is going to last long. 1t never does.
Don't hurry. Don't worry.
Don't run to catch a cur. There arc
others.
Don't shave too close.
Above all things, don't ask anybody,
as it hot enough TOR your" There's in
citement to murder in that question.
The state herald., 1897-07-30

The aggregation Of bail tosscrs from
Holyoke, arrived here overland Wednes-
day evening and were thoroughly rested
up when the time to "play ball" was
called Thursday afternoon. 1t is no use
to go into the narrowing details OF the
game fully. as the loss of the game when
victory should have been ours is bud e
nough. The game was played under the
double umpire system, which is fair for
al. concerned. Only one or two double
plays were recorded in the entire strug
gle and on the other hand there was
forty to fifty rotten plays, abent equally
distributed between the mines. The
Holyokers perhaps eclipsed cur boys at
bat, and this with wild throwing by the
home team lost the game to Holyoke
The score stood. Holyoke %, Sterling
u. A return game will be played Mt
Holyokc within the next two weeks
Sterling Democrat.
The state herald., 1897-07-30
Work for Boys and Girls.

Our hustl.ng young readers should
write at once to the publishers OF Penn
sylvanin Grit for nm agency for the paper
Besides the regular commission ON each
paper sold, prizes Of watches, books, iew'
elry, typewriters, cameras, etc, are Civ
on for extra work. Grit rs n big, clean
illustrated, family newspaper, read and
enjoyed by half million people esclI
week. A postal card addressed Gn'
Publishing Company Williamsport, Pa,
will bring full particulars and cata.
logue OF PRICES. Grit is welcome visi'
tor to this office.
The state herald., 1897-07-30
Subscribe for v HERALD,

It is .aid -miud u wo cannot vouch
for the truth -that ~ other day three
young ladies' were Il = certain office in
the city and all ~ chewing "Kiss Me"
gum when the doo psnsd and peddler
stepped into the ~ Be started to
say gentlemen. bul 4 eyes rested upon
the young ladies'. rstopped short and
SAID, "Holy HsmiC Ail ladies! Guess
I'm in the wrong NO." said one
Of the trio, "this Il place, what do
you want9" Lad Nhe replied, "I'm
selling pants strst yskr Then he shot
out of the door and ~ 1ned it after him.
The girls are stiii v6nl lsling what his
hurry was.-Ex.
The state herald., 1897-07-30
Fact. and Fiction for July.

With the July number, Facts and
Fiction begins its fifth volume. In cele-
bration Of the event it appears in high
ly artistic cover design in two beautiful
colors and black. The contents are var.
led and interesting to every member o.:
the household. The leading article is an
illustrated review OF the Turko.Grecian
war, giving Its remote and immediate
causes and the present situation. Some
valuable matter and anecdotes about
Lincoln form valuable feature Anna.
teur photographers will be interested IN
announced amateur photographers con-
test in which ten valuable prizes are
offered, some OF which are cash. Facts
and Fiction Is rapidly gaining the DIS
tnction Of being the lending western
monthly. In the August number will
begin the publication Of an interesting
serial by John X. Musick, entitled "Ma.
dam Beaumont's Ambition" Mr.. Mn.
sick will be remembered an the author OF
the famous Columbian Novels which
were read and commended by such per
sons rs President Mckinley, Ex-Vice
President Levi z. Morton and host OF
others equally prominent. After long
negotiation and at large outlay Facts
and Fiction Is thus able to announce for
the entertainment OF its readers the latest
production OF Mr.. Musick, and which is
in his happiest vein. For sample copy
write The Dominion Company, publish
er, Chicago.
The state herald., 1897-07-30
An EYlERpRIsING PAPER.

Tho Denver Times, by its improved
,olcgraphic, state aud local service, n
now enabled TO deliver TO it's patrons In
northern Colorado tho most complete
and up.to.da,c newspaper OF my daily
published IN Colorado. Particular NJ
tention In directed 10 Us press service
and it's special Washington telegraph
dispatches. Reooiving, by leased wiro,tho
full report OF the Associated Press
which II controls ior the evening field IN
Colorado 1t delivers tho news ol tho
world promptly and fully sixteen hours
nbend Of the morning Denver pnpcrh
It, Washington corfcspondcncu IN com.
prcbensive and absolutely reliable. The
Times nlno calls attention 10 It's loyalty
To III. mining ,ntercaie OF Colorado NJ
well ~ to the live n,ocl, and agricultural
Interests, II now gives ita roaderu oil
tho ncwa aud quotations oi all markets..
carefully edited aud corrected enrh day.
On the news of tho state MI ! the capital
Tho Tines covers the Held thoroughly
aud invites comparison with uny other
Denver publication. II ~ tho purpose
of Tho Times To give itn sintp pnbsrfib
cra just m complete paper ~ Il glyos
It's roaders In Denver, and thia ahead 81
It's compciiiom We'll conducted mining
sporting, live stock aud general depnfi-
mcniB, na we'll ha much miscellaneous
matter. ndded 10 the unlimited fesourosn
Of ness ., the command o' tho publish
cfs. makes fbe Times nnper ,hai
should bn f.ni rytti where.
The state herald., 1897-07-30

It's easy to talk.
Anyone can buy space in newspaper.
Many do, and lie about their medi-
cines
What's tho usc OF ,elling Ito aud got.
ting caught at 1t.
Some people advertise on the principle
there's sucker born every minute.
We don't.
We don I want to do business with
suckers
Cascaret-, Candy Cathnr,in are all we
claim. aud sold ON their merits. Failure
to cure constipation means your money
back. Isn't that fair.
Tbs people appreciate our way Of dong
business to Judge by tho enormous sales
OF Ch-carots. the ideal laxative.
Cascnre,s cure. That's tho truth,
backed by an absolute guarantee. They
arc agreeable to tho taste. convenient In
form, antiscp,ic mud Illus Intestinal
tonic. They make the liver lively, pro.
vent sour stomach. purify th. blood
bracc tho BRAN md make things righ,
m they should be.
Go buy and Try Cascarets 10 day. It't
what they do, not what VT say they will
do, thu. will conyinc. you.
All druggists. loc, &c OF 5oc, or mailed
Tor price Send for booklet aud IRE,
sample. Address Sterling Kennedy Co
Chicago, Montreal. Can, or New York.
The state herald., 1897-07-30

The Holyoke ball nine wants the Elsie
nine to meet them on the diamond ut
Grant Us early as convenient. We feel
for those fellows; but they don't know
the size OF the elephant that they are
taking upon their hands.-Leader.
That was precisely the way We felt un.
til Thursday. We have tackled the ele-
phant and now there is sadness in big
chunks scattered all around town.-Ster-
ling Democrat.
The state herald., 1897-07-30

The ladies' Of the Presbyterian church
will give musical and social at the b.
& NJ. Eating House, Thursday evening
August 9Th, will serve ice cream and
cake. All are invited.
The state herald., 1897-07-30
Tn. North Platte Di.tr,c, Camp Meet


The North Platte District Camp Meet
ing will be held at Curtis, beginning
Thursday. August l.. and continuing
til tho 20. Every effort on tb. part OF
thoeo having tho matter in charge, In
making II MI interesting and profitable
meeting is being put forth.
No better place in tho district could
have been selected for snch n gathering
than nt Curtis. A finer grove can no
whcre bc found in tho state for camp
meetings, picnicn, etc. The trees nre
large and tho foliage dcnss, afordine n
beautiful shady place for tho tcnts. On
tho grounds Ia ap abundance OF spark
ling cool water furnished by u wcll 'hnt
never gives out. Joining tho grove ID n
beautiful lake where those who winb can
enjoy boat riding and fishing.
To those anticipating coming and re-
naming through tho meeting, Tents can
be had ior " apiece for tho full terni' by
applying 10 Rev. Madley. oi Cuf'ia a
cordial invitation IN extended To every
one 10 attend these mss,in-..