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The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-28
This Cruel world.

The poetesS lay in Eer narrow bed
and stared with pain-glaZed eyes at
the dirty ceiling overhead, noting, as
one in a dream, the great holes in it,,
and half forming a wish that it would
rain no more. The sun was high in
the heavens. With fancy's eye she
could see it flooding hill and dale with
golden glory, dispelling autumnal
mists in forest glades, and lending
richer. rarer tints to the gorgeous liv-
cry of the woods. In fancy, too, She
could hear the sweet songs of BIRDS
the merry laugh of happy children
gamboling on village green's, and her
whole soul rose in revolt and her heart
cried out with it's pain. She longed to
leave her bed aud be UP and away
hut she knew that it was an irn-
possibility.
oh" she cried, in her agony Of
spirit, why don't that washerWoman
bring my bloomers1" Beating her
pillow frenziedly, the poetess cursed
the day she chose literature for a pro-
fession.-NeW York Journal.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-28

lieye the truth, conversed upon 1t apart
with Ruthven.
'Mr. Ruthven," said Sir Frederic
my child says she owes you more than
life, and | echo the words. Nothing
that this world can afford could have
given me such pure, heartfelt Joy as
tie recovery of my daughter. And to
you, who have found and nurtured, and
educated her for me, what can | say
except that whatever this world may
hold for me is at your disposal in re-
turn. Name the reward, and if it is
in ny power to give, it is yours to
take"
There is but one reward 1 can ac-
cept, Sir Frederic"
What is it,"
Let Pearl tell you. If it is not in her
heart to give it me, would not take it
even at your hands,
But it is in my hearth cried the
girl, as she advanced toward him.
sRuthven, dear-dear Ruthven! to
whom l belonged before knew that 1
had a father, If I am not yours, l will
be no ones"
Still he did not dare to fold her in his
arms, until he saw the look of assent
that beamed upon Sir Frederic's face.
(The end.)
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-28
Didn't Know His Nelghbor.

Jonathan has been into the Maine
woods eighteen seasons, and his occu-
patton there has been gathering spruce
gum. He builds a cabin in the fall
when he is about to begin work in new
territory. 1t is generally a small one,
but he takes great pains to make it one
that can easily be kept warm. One
year he passed five months without see
ing a human being, and at the end of
that time he found that another man
had been in camp less than two miles
from his all winter. They did not see
each others tracks for the reason that
the other fellow was trapping, and con-
fined his journeyings to valley where
q large stream and it's branches gave
him a field for his operations. Two
miles away Mr.. Stone lived in his little
camp on the edge of big spruce
growth, and in following this he went
away from, instead of toward, his
Eeighbor, the trapper. When they had
finished their seasons work and got
acquainted coming out, they told each
other of the lonesome evenings passed
IL their respective camps.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-28
New ELECTRIC Light Plant.

In accordance with the policy of econ
omy adopted by the receivers of the Bal
timore q Ohio railroad an electric light
ing plant has been installed at Thila-
delphia for the purpose of lighting the
passenger station yards, freight sta
lions. freight yards, docks, roundhouses,
machine shops, etc. Twice as many
lights are in service now as when the
company purchased the current from To-
cal lighting companies, yet the expenses
have been reduced one-half.
The Philadelphia plant consists of one
150-H. p. boiler two 50-general electric
arc light generators, which are belted to
125-H. p standard Westinghouse en-
gine. 1t took twenty miles of wire for the
overhead construction. and a submarine
cable is used in crossing the Schuylkill
river.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-28
aIOn Reward. &IOO.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been able
to cure in all its stages and that is Ca
tarrh Hairs Catarrh Cure is the only
positive cure now known to the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being a constitution
al diSea Sc, requires constitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken
internally. acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system,
thereby destroying the foundation of the
disease, and giving the patient strength
by building up the constitution and as
sistng nature in doing its work. The
proprietors have so much faith In its
curative powers that they offer One Hun
dred Dollars for any case that it fails to
cure. Send for list of Testimonials.
Address f. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo,
..
Sold by druggists 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
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Quite willing.

Cant l have your daughter as a
Christmas remembrance" asked the
brave young man who had bearded
the rich old father in his den.
NO. sir; / would rather part with
every cent | have on earth
Every we'll Out of consideration for
your paternal feelings, l will accept
the alternative"
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-28

He-"It really doesn't seem possible
that Queen Victoria can be as old as
that
She-''As old as what?"
He--"Why. as old as this paper in
ferS"
She-'How old is that?'
Hc-"It doesn't exactly say, but it
has an article here entitled. Some
facts about Victoria, B. C.,'-BoSton
Courier.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-28
The Important Part of 1t.

'1'm going to start in the millinery
business" said a Louisville girl to her
friends.
'Wh. you don't know the first thing
about itr' they all declared.
Eyes, indeed | do. | can make out
the bills with the most experienced of
them. Louisville Courier-J Journal.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-28
Ahout the size of 1t.

He-"The sum Of W oman's happiness
may be put into three Words-I love
you. y
Sile-'And the sum Of mans happi-
ness may also be expressed in three
words-'Pay To bearer " = Chicago
News.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-28

1t is predicted that the vessels of the
whaling fleet most of whose underwriters
are in San Francisco. have been caught
in the ice and some may not last through
the siege. Danger also threatens those
who neglect what are called ''trifing'
ailments for they may not last through
the crisis. Resort to Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters at once for incipient rheumatism
malaria. constipation, nervousness and
kidney complaint.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-28
The Songs of Russia.

An expedition sent out from St.
Petersburg four months ago to collect
Russian popular songs in the provinces
has secured over 100 songs, many Of
them of great antiquity
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-28
1t Makes Cold Feet Warm

Prostitutes, Damp, Sweating Feet, Germs
and Bunions. Ask for Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder to be shaken into the
shoes. At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Nd
dress. Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y,
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-28

We admire man who is positive in his convic-
tons. DR.. Taft No. Elm St., Rochester, n Y, is so
sure that DIR. TAFT'S ASTHMA-LENE will
every of Asthma that he will send a trial
bottle absolutely free to those Athlete d.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-28
youn. wires Triumph.

''Did you make the biscuits we had
for supper last evening, dear?
Il did, love-?
''They were excellent; they gave me
a nightmare such as | haven't had
since | ate biscuits my mother used to
make Judge.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-28
She Took Notice.

"Oh. Bridget! l told you to notice
wien the apples boiled over"
''Sure | did MUM. 1t was a quarter
past Brooklyn Life.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-28

Briggs-I wasn't called on at the
dinner last night until TIE end of the
second hour.
Griggs-What did you do?
"Why, l Immediately rose to my
feet
How did you do it?'-Life.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-28

The "cow tree of Venezuela gives a
fluid resembling. tasting like and possess
Ing. a close chemical affinity to cows milk.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-28

The happiest negro in Bardstown Ky,
is Plus Payne, who has grown this sea-
son six tomatoes which together weigh
fourteen pounds.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-28

Piso's Cure for Consumption is the best
of all cough cures.-George w. Lotz Fa-
bucher, La, Aug. &c, 1895.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-28

A humble bee stung Ike Williams of
Catlettsburg, Ky. on the hand. His arm
and body swelled to twice their normal
size. and he died in forty-eight hours. !.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-28

A Pittsburg company has secured the
contract for lighting Lon ~ with cleo
tricity. The plant will cosc $450,000.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-28

When Answering Advertisements Kindly
Mention This Paper.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-28

Lake City. Fla, has a. police force
which consists of one night Waterman.
His only income is a fine of $3.50, which
is paid by every person he arrests.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-28

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund the money if it fails to cure Csc
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-28

When a mosquito has gorged himsel
with human blood he dies within a few
hours.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-28

single sunfiower stalk at Burns, Kan,
carried the unprecedented number of 233
blooms at one time.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-28

Educate Your Bowels With CascarctS
Candy Cathartic, cures constipation forever.
1Oc. If c.. C. C. fail druggists refund money.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-28

Goes Cough Ba1Sam
Is the oldest and BEST 1t will break cold quicker
than anything else. 1t is always reliable. Try it.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-28

Te-"I can never love another
She-''It viii not be necessary-or
adviSa bic. Puck,
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Smoke sIedge Cigarettes, 20 for cts
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No-To-Bac for City Cents.
She relieves Her Mind.

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes veal
men strong, blood pure. Doc, 81. All druggists
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-12-28

Mrs. WinslOw's Soothing Syrup
For children eething softens the reduces infam
nation allays pain, wind cello. 25 cents bottle
The National tribune., 1897-12-02
They Got the Rails.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: In July,
1863, while on the march to Gettysburg
we-the 122d \. Y.-turhed in for the
night in small meadow we'll fenced with
rails. Headquarters tents were pitched at
one end, and the company tents were
stretched the whole lensta of the rather
narrow field. Orders were given that no
rails should to be touched; and what were
we to dc, tired and hungry, with no other
kind of wood in sight? Such conditions
were not to be tolerated in the camp OF the
122d \. Y.
The owner Of the farm was urging Col.
Dwight to place a guard on his fine fences,
and the bg-hearted Colonel seemed inclined
TO do SO. About ihis time the boys were halt
ing between two opinions, but soon con-
Guided that if they were arrested, and had
to go to the guardhouse, they surely would
have their supper. So there was little to
risk, and possibly much to gain, aud at once
they started for that rail fence. One took
q rail, and then others followed, with the
farmer and the Colonel about three rods
away. OF course, the farmer saw at once
what they were doing, and cried out:
See there See there, Colonel! They're
getting my rails now"
The boys walked slowly ON towards the
space itit loi IRE, win eyes he"liy Shut; ouI
ears wide open, a little fearful of the results,
when the Colonel, taking in the whole situa-
tion, and no doubt wondering where his
own supper was to be cooked, in an aggra-
waited tone said:
Well, | can't help it the boys must have
their supper" And so they did, but the
poor farmer was minus about all of his rails
when the soldiers left camp next morning.
GEO. H. LusK, Co. a, 122d n. Y, Men,
phis. \. Y.
The National tribune., 1897-12-02

given the slightest evidence that it could in
any emergency fight as well as Growers Di-
vision of the Nineteenth.
For several years after the war 1 enter
tanned somewhat exalted ideas about the
behavior of Getty's Division at Cedar Creek
/ may have been prejudiced by the fact that
Serg't Alfred Aldrich, of the Vermont Bri-
gade, prevented n rebel soldier from bayonet-
ing me when / was down, by shooting the
rebel over my prosirate form. But that
prejudice has been completely dispelled by
the overwhelming torrent of historical truth
poured upon the affair in the last few years
by the Nineteenth Corps and the cavalry.
And now, finally, comes the grand climax
of Comrade Blanchard's unqualified declara-
tion that Getty's Division OF the Sixth Corps
did fight there, quite rs well as Growers Di-
vision of the Nineteenth Corps would have
fought, il, etc.
This reminds me of the celebrated oc-
casion when, having lost his wardrobe and
being forced to appear in society with little
or nothing on except an umbrella, the late
Richard Swiveller congratulated himself
that an umbrella was something
Getty's Division of the Sixth Corps GER
tainly lost its wardrobe-such as it was-at
Cedar Creek; but Comrade Blanchard, of
the 24th Iowa, Growers Division, Nineteenth
Corps, has at the last moment, and after an
arduous struggle of 33 years duration, sue
ceeded in saving its umbrella.
This exploit, performed, as it has been.
under the most trying conditions in the face
of the enemy, and assisted only by the cav
airy, clearly entities him to the Medal of
Honor Anyhow, all hitherto reasonable
doubts as to the presence of Getty's Division
at Cedar Creek are now remoyed.-THE
CANNONEER
The National tribune., 1897-12-02
4 PRISON QuARTET.
Sweet Singers Whose Voices Made Life Less
Burdensomo at Belle Isle.


Burdensomo at Belle Isle.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: / was in
squad 1900 at Belle Isle, but one counting
day managed TO get counted into squad 2,
III tie hope Of getting out. At the first
opportunity l did so, or | would not have
lived to write this story of barbarous cruelty
imposed on brave, loyal men.
In squad . l had the good fortune to meet
with a comrade named Ed Alton, 18th Conn.
Ed was a singer. Soon a quartet was organ
lied consisting of Ed Alton, J. ID. Johnston,
Fl. Waitons, and A. L. Watson, representing
the Nutmeg, Empire, and Keystone States,
with Benton Sgulres and Lieut.. q. W. Mil
Ter, of OHIO, supernumeries.
The writer in those hoy days was great
lover of music. His father, uncles, brother,
and sister were all violinists, and his sister
a pianist. Our prison quartet whiled the
many evenings away. Comrades Johnston
and WaltoDs being at one time theatrical
performers, interspersed the concerts by re-
citing Shakspers.
Ali the prisoners made part of the volun-
tary audience. We would sing every Ma
tional patriotic air we knew, and Home
Sweet Home" usually closing with an orig
inal song called Belle Island" composed
by the quartet. This was encored, and al
ways brought down the house"
BY good luck, and as hoped it would be-
/ walked out with the first 720 exchanged,
Sept. %, 1863.-A. 2. WATSON, Indiana, Pa
The National tribune., 1897-12-02
FIGHTING THEM OVER
What the Veterans Have to Say
About Their Campaigns.

THE Editor would be glad to receive from the
veterans Volunteers and Regulars) articles of from
800 to l,ee9 words. written exclusively fer Tns
NATIONAL TRIBUNE. aud for publication in the
Fighting Them Over department. The subjects
Should be of interest to veteran. in general, and
treated With especial regard for historical accuracy
OF statement. Narratives of the behavior of soma
particular regiment. brigade, division some
field uhercon 1t distinguished itself, in some
pai2n in which 1t toak prominent part, in some
siege wherein 1t acted Extensively or defensiyey;
"reminiscences OF prison life the march, the battle
or ilc oamp-all such solicited. The naval
veterans are invited to give narratives of their
service in various enterprises The Editor also de-
sires for publication outside of the Fighting Them
Over columns true, dramatic sketches of personal
adventure, or Of humorous incident connected
with wartime service. Articles will receive prompt
consideration. and II available be inserted. Stamps
should be incOsed if it il desired that the manu-
script be returned il unnyaiiable
The National tribune., 1897-12-02
Fun ON THE PICKET-LIHE.

sallsfactlen or the Union troops Dy vanqulSh-
ing his adversaries. He WAS called Fighting
Dick
On the 10th of November, 1864, the Four
teenth Corps encanIped near the plantation
of Howsl Cobb, then a General in the rebeI
army. Sherman utilized his house fol
headquarters.
Fighting Dick was captured on this
plantation by Abner Berry, a mem ber of Co.
E, 12lst Ohio. Every regiment and every
company had game chickens that were cap
tured by foragng parties, and when brought
into camp a cockpit was arranged and the
fighting qualities were tested.
Dick became noted among the troops a. a
fighter, and was kept as a pet. He soon
took to army life and was taught TO ride a
mule, and one comrads was detailed each
day TO lead the mule, which was also cap
turcd on foraging expedition. Fighting
Dick was utilized TO good advantage on
these foraging expeditions or on the march.
He was taken from his perch on the mule
and set down among flock of chickens,
guineas or turkeys and in no time wonld
get into fight, then the foragers would slip
up behind his adversary and capture the
fowl with which lie was fighting and by
this means would soon capture number of
roosters, turkey gobblcrs or guinea fowls.
% q few occasions his Growing at night
caused an order TO be issued to kill him
No noise was TO be made by the troops when
there was an attempt to take the enomy by
surprise, and on three occasions his growing
revealed the presence of the Union army.
During lull on the skirmish-line at Ben
sOnvilie a rebel picket hallOwed over to the
Union pickets:
Hollow Yank, have you'uns anything to
swap"
Yes" was the reply
Wall. have you 'uns got eny game cock ,"
Yes"
We've got one that can lick eny rooster
in the Yankee army"
What's his name?''
" ifiersin Davis, be gosh"
All right, We'll give YOU a whirl."
What's the name Of your roOster?" the
johnny inquired.
Abraham Lincolr," was the reply.
oval, we'uns can lick Old Abe in q
iify"
The pickets repaired to a secluded spot
near ravine, out of the sight of the officers.
and, alter exchanging trinkets, set the
roosters to fighting. Fighting Dick, alias
Abraham Lincoln" knocked out .Jeffer-
son Davis" in the first round, and the
Johnny picked up his ilfeless game chicken
and beat hasty retreat. The Union pick ct
returned to his post, the rebel pick cts
opened fire, and the battle Of Bentonville
was on.
After the army disbsnded the rooster was
taken to Morrow County, o., but became
destructive to other roosters and was put in
confinement. He was loaned to a poultry
man, who let him run at large, and was al
tackled by flock of guineas which proved
too much for him. His remains were buried
with the honors Of war by the soldiers who
cared for him during the march.
While on the march he was photographed
standing on cracker-box of the l21st
Ohio. From that photograph . large
| painting was made by lady in Mt. Gilead,
o., which WAS purchased by the Regimental
Association, and at the annual Reunion OF
the survivors Of the regiment this painting
is placed in conspicuous place.
The National tribune., 1897-12-02
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The National tribune., 1897-12-02
PICKET SHOTS
From Alert Comrades Along the
Whole Line.
In a Hot Place.

M H. McMullen, Co. G, sd Ind, Haney's
Corner, Ind, writes: " Heading the descrip-
tion of All artillery duel by the cOmrade of
the 9th Wis. battery reminds me of my ex-
perience at Fort Donelson. After we had
charged the rebel works at the extreme left
and taken the first line, an Illinois battery
was brought up. Several mon from my
company were detailed to assist the gunners,
l being of the squad so assigned. My part
was to carry shells from the caissons to the
guns. thought it was pretty hot place,
but it was my first experience. The rebels
did not get our range and the shells were
passing over us, which gave me some en-
enlargement. ] noted every time the gun
ner recsived shell he shortened the fuse
until he began dropping them right into the
very midst of the enemy. Three shots were
enough, and the rebels sought shelter.
"When the firing ceased l was exhausted
and lay down in the snow by big log.
One of the drummer boys OF my regiment
came up, and, seeing me- went back to the
company and reported Nc. is dead. | saw
him lying on the hill. / know it was him
by his red-top boots / had bought a pair
of red top boots before leaving Cairo, as /
thought them necessary to every up-to-date
soldier squad from my company soon
came up and found me very lively corpse"
At Cedar Creek.
William Barlow, III Inf, writes Com
rade Blanchard's article Cedar Greek is
misleading The Nineteenih Corps did not
have the greatest number killed and
wounded, although its loss in miss ng was
greater. AS rule missing men have not
been very effective in driving the enemy
His statement of the strength OF The Sixth
and Nineteenth Corps is wrong. The Sixth
Corps numbered 126l5 at Cedar Creek, the
Nineteenth Corps numbered at same date
1916 These figures are from Col. Fox's,
book, and are official. The comrades saw
coming down the pike were more than
humping themselves"
George w. Lackey, Berlin, N. Y, writes:
I" l was Corporal in Capt. II. II. Dewey's
company of the 10th VT, and saw the first
rebel shell as it fell in our camp at Cedar
Creek the morning of Oct. 10, 1864. 1t
struck not far from where ! was standing.
A few minutes later we were ordered into
line. An officer rode into the camp and or
dered us DO surrender, as, he said, we were
surrounded, and could not escape. l raised
my gun aud shot the officer from his horse.
Capt. Dewey was swinging his sword aud