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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05
To Have Pneumatic Mail Service.

New York, Aug. 3. - Ground was
broken Monday for the pneumatic mail
service for this city, which the post
Office contract requires shall be in OPP
Grafton by October l. The excavation
was begun in Park Row at the point
where the tubes are TO run into the
general post Office. The tube system
will provide two lines between New
York and Brooklyn and eight other
lines in this CITY.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05
MARKET
Minneapolis. Aug.

Minneapolis, Aug.
Wheat-No. / northern, s21s to s3c;
No. northern, 70 to 7911c; Sept 74s.c.
Corn-No. 4. 2S1<c-
Oats-No. white. 90 to 2ic-
Cattle-Steers. SS.2 to 1915; cows,
So rs.
Hogs-s3 90 to sS25.
Sheep-Muttors $50; lambs. sS.6S
Butter-Creamery, extra, IS to 14c;
creamery, firsts. 10 TO lie; delry, fancy,
IL to i3c; dairy. choice. 9 to Toe
Poultry-Turkeys, to &c; spring
chickens, IL to lac.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05

Is Europe's wheat crop In 1897 will
be from IOO,00O.OgO to 120.O00,O0O bush
els smaller than that of 1896, and as the
reserves of wheat on hand at the pres
ent time are lower than they were at
this season in the past eight or ten
years. the wheat market for the next
sin or eight months is likely to be
strong. This is a decidedly fortunate
circumstance for the United States
wheat grower Tie Will. from present
crop indications, have from 75.000.00O
10 I00.O0O.O0O bushels more to sell than
he Ind In ISlf-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05

Two branches Of New York's pneu-
matte tube mail system VIII be opened
in October. The time seems TO be com
ing when the delivery Of parcels
throughout a large city will lie per
fnrmal In a TOW minmtes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05

An eastern scientist has discovered
that Glove is a disease" lie doesn't say
whether it is contagious. or whether
the treatment viii come best under
''simiIia similihus Curanuur," or some
Other "bus" Science. with its "sur-
vival Of the fit est, = will get at the bot
tom facts doubtless If it keeps on and
1870 = Lnnltl-. asNLum.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05
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Capt. johnson Dead.

New York, July 3o.-Police Capt.
John H. Johns on. of Brooklyn, died at
his home in that city Thursday morn
ing after an illness lasting almost
year. Capt. johnson was born in
Aurora, H., in 1874. He served during
the war as chief of scouts with rank OF
lieutenant under Gen. Sheridan.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05

4 well-known physician says eNces-
sive tea drinking skaters the nervous
system. weakens the brain, Injuries the
appetite, disturbs the digestive organs
aud causes cold feet, but the people will
20 RIGHT on drinking tea.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05

Two bicycle companies are said TO
have an understanding on the $50,
chainless. dustless. irictiouless, work
less, mile-a-minute wheel. BY 1899
scorchers viii not be touching bottom
anywhere except on the hill tops.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05
r. ne Locoted M Nathan.

Nation. H., July 31.-Mattoon has
been selected as the site for the old
folks home, 10 be erected by the odd
fellows of Illinois. This decision was
reached Friday night by committee
representing the grand lodge Of the
state. Olney. Alton and Vandalia were
rivals for the site.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05

A ring set with diamonds and
pearls which was lost in Cape May
hotel a year ago las just been found in
the receptacle Of the bolt Of lock on a
bedroom door, where is supposed TO
have been placed By one Of the small
children of the loser
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05

Washington, July 3l.-Uncle Sans
silver dollar touched the lowest bu.-
lion value in its history Friday. Since
the dollar was first coined in its present
proportions its bullion value has been
steadily declining. Friday II was ~
cents. and Director Preston. of the mint
bureau, said that he expects II to de-
clire TO about IS cents within IL months
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05

The extensive plant of the Badger
Paper company was totally destroyed
oy fire ut Kaukauna. the loss being $780,
900, partly covered by insurance of
about $500, 1000. The mill was one of the
largest in the northwest, and was built
in 1854. 1t was owned by Frombach 81
Villas.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05

Robert Mcmillan. the millionaire lum-
herman, died at his home in Oshkosh
after an illness of several months, aged
81 years. Besides being at the head OF
the firm of r. Mcmillan d Co., he was
director of The First national bank.
trustee of Lawrence university, Apple
ton, and president of the Fox River Pa
per company of the same city.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05
Bicycli.t KILLED.

New York. Aug. 2.-Charles Schilling.
aged e, while riding a bicycle near
Railway. n. j.. collided with and was
instantly killed by carriage, shaft
of which pierced his heart.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05
THE. Wo-Id,. REGARD, nrok.p.

Ottawa, H., July 3O.-In the free-for-
all pace at Ottawa Driving park three
worlds records were broken, being the
fastest three. four and five heats ever
paced on a haIf-mile track. Pearl C.
took The two first and Coleridge the
three last heats. The time. 2:1Os4. 2:10,
2:O9N. 2:O9aI. 2:1OA.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05
WronrIN Accn.eh.

Alma Grimm, the 15-year-old girl
charged with having attempted to poi
son he family of Julius SemrOw, of tho
town of Freedom, when she was en-
ployed as domestic, by putting Rough
on Rats in their food, was discharged
upon the completion of the preliminary
examination in Appleton. Not a par
ticle of evidence was introduced to
show that Rough on Rats or other poi
son was present in the food. Several
doctors testified that the symptoms of
the faml.y's illness were not trus
symptoms ot arsenical poisoning.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05
Had Been Impressed.

Have you ever noticed" said Sena-
tor Sorghum's friend, as they paused
before a confectioner's window. chow
much talent for sculpture these candy
makers display in putting their wares
in attractive form? There is a won
derful variety of shapes"
Yes" replied the senator. pensivs-
"; sit has always interested ne to
note how much could be made out Of
sugar" Warrington Star.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05

Alabama has provided for coeduca-
ton in the state university. The only
difficulty about cOeducation is that
the boys are compelled to work pretty
hard 10 keep up.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05

This question as TO what becomes of
all the pins that are made is more or
less absurd. Many a Dung man who
has tried to put his arm around sum-
mer girls waist can tell " hat becomes
of some Of them.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05

Providence, r. l.. July 31.-Dr. F..
BENJAMIN Andrews, who recently re-
signed the presidency of Brown uni
versity. has accepted the presidency OF
a new university TO be founded by
John Brisben Walker and TO be known
as the Cosmopolitan university.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05

Savannah, Ga. Aug. 3.-Savannah'.
first bale of new cotton was sold here
Monday in front of the cotton exchange
al auction. 1t was bought by Estere
company at ten cents. 1t was classed
as fully middlng.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05

a clergyman says that ito possess
s1O0,O0O00O may be legal, but it is
wicked" Well. there's some salsfac-
ton under that Indictment in the re1ec-
ton that wickedness is so far removed
I'm, NJ
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05
japan Accepts.

Washington, July 31.-The japanese
government has accepted the offer
made by Hawaii to arbitrate the dis
pute between the two countries. The
state department has been informed of
the offer and the acceptance.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05
Pre.,dept Will Attend aeunior

Troy. =. Y. Aug. 3. = = special dis
patch from Secretary J. Addison Por-
ter to the Troy Press states that Presi-
dent Mckinley has accepted the invita-
ton 10 attend the reunion of the Soci-
ETY. of the Army Of the Potomac at Troy.
August 20.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05

Glasgow. Aug. 3.-In the one-mile BIZ
cycle race between Arend, Of Germany,
the worlds professional champion, and
Schroeder, of Denmark. the worlds am
ateur champion, the former won. Time,
2.5l
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05
Sly KILLED.

Berlin. Aug. 2.-As result of noun
tain slide on the southern slope of the
Koppen, one of the Risen-Gebirge peaks,
sly nerSons were killed
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05

The demasd for American electrical
machinery is rapidly increasing in Eu-
rope. We seem to have an established
lead in electrical appliances as well as
In making bicvcles.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05

The death OF Mrs Nldrich, Of San Die
go. Cal. removes anoth,r Of the women
who are widows Of revolutionary sol
diers 4 few years ago there were no
less than rs such drawing pensions
from the government. Vow there are
but six. and it cannot be long before the
last one is gone. for they are, Of course,
all very old. Mrs. Aldrich was born
in 1900, or not tin Is years after the
British evacuated New York. Her hus-
band was. therefore, AZ least 40 years
her senior. ItisonIy such a discrepancy
OF ages which would permit a woman
whose husband was one Of the original
patriots 10 survive 10 this lay.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05

The anxiety OF some medical men at
81. Louis that a murderer sentenced 10
lie hanged should die a sane man re
suited in his death before the time foF
his legal execution had arrived. He
had received an injury TO his skull
which had rendered him insane. The
medical men were greatly shocked to
think that the law should hang an in
sane man and they proposed TO perform
an operation which would restore his
reason. The operation was a success,
but the man died. Tender-hearted peo-
pie are thus eonsoled by the knowledge
that IL the murderer had survived the
experiment he would lave been hanged
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-08-05

Had il not b,>r for Mrs. Amelia koh-
Ter, who died recently in Mount Yer
non. y Y. aged % years, Tom Moore
might never have written The Last
Rose Of summer" The poem was Of her
suggestion. and the first line was from
her llps. She was early in the century
a close friend Of MCore's sister. who
kept private school in London. While
walking in the garden Of the school
with the poet one day Mrs Kohler. so
the story runs. plucked a rose, remark
ing; lis the last rose of summer;
why not write about il. Mr.. Moore
The incident suggested the thought
that was afterward woven into verse
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-26
WHAT CONGRESS is DOING.

Two pension bills were passed over the
residents veto.
The Senate Interstate Commerce Com
mittee decided not to report the anti-scalp-
ing bill.
The House passed the diplomatic and
consular appropriation bill with trlfing
changes.
The Immigration bill, with several amend
mentS by the Conference Committee, passed
the House.
Republican members Of the Ways and
Means Committee decided to fix the duty on
I'm plate at IL cents a pound.
The Senate Committee on Finance ordered
a favorable report on the bill to permit the
Dottllng Of distilled spirits in bond.
The House Committee has decided to re-.
port the Harrison bill for Cabinet Com
mission to settle the Pacific roads indebted
ness.
by vote OF 2l7 to SO the House agreed to
tne conference report on the Immigration
Dill. There is little doubt that the Senate
Will do the same.
The House Committee on Patents ordered
1avorably reported the bill amending the
copyright law so as to prevent the fraudulent
use OF the word copyright"
Senator Tillman's bill to meet the Supreme
court decision on the South Carolina dis
pensary law has been amended in committee
ana ordered reported to the Senate.
The Committee on Ways and Means has
agreed to report favorably the bill to amend
tho law regulating the sale of opium seized
lor failure to pay the duty on that article.
bill establishing Department of Public
Health, prepared and Endorsed by the Pan
American Medical Congress, was introduced
IN the Senate by MIR. Gallinger, OF New
! Hampshire.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-26
What l. a "ihinOOk ,"

A pioneer citizen, long resident
If CIatsop County, objects to the
warm south wind, which took off the
snow, being called "chiuook. He
insists that the chinook is the north
west wind which blows III the summer,
and that the name is only local, and
belongs to Ciatsop county. TINS may
have been So when he lived there, but
the usc of the term "chiuook' for the
warm winter wind which takes the
snow off the ranges has become gen
era, throughout the northwest, and
Will toubtcss remain general, despite
all that may be said against II. For
years hattle-royal ragged in this
region as to whether the name OF tie
river which flows through this city
WIS willamette or Wullamct. People
insisted on calling it willamette, and
the name so remains. 1t took au act
of the Legislature to put a stop to the
argument. Portland Oregonian.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-26

A man said some time ago, the
trouble with Moody's theology was that
it was hundred years old. If it isn't
4, 600 years old, / will throw it away.
The truth never gets old. Why don't
men say, the sun has been shining so
many years, it's old, and when they
build houses shut out the sunlight and
use electric light, because that's new?
People don't like Gods way, because
it's an old way, and look ut the num-
hers that commitsuicide. People call
me an old fossil. The devil never has
any old fossils; he kills them off be-
fore they get old. The wicked shall
not live ont half their days. d. l.,
MnndN.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-26

time, terrible painin myl side, chills,
loss of appetite, and could not sleep
nights. After taking several bottles of
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, some Liver Pills, and using your
Sanative Wash, recovered.
can eat well, and every one that
sees me tells me / am a different per-
son. can do all my own work, sleep
well and feel we'll ! am growing
stronger every day, and am able to go
out and enjoy walk and not feel all
tired out when return, as | used to.
doctored for sixteen years, and in all
those years l did not feel as well as do
at the present time. l wish that every
woman that is troubled as was, would
try that medicine. Oh! it is so good
to feel well. and it is all owing to Mrs.
Pinkham's kind advice and medicine,
--MRs JAMES CoRRIGAN, 2S4 Center St.,
Jamaica Plain, Mass.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-26
A DECADE or AGONY.
A Young Lady Of Ia, syracuse Tells Hs'
story.

A Young Lady OF East syracuse Tells Her
story.
From ~ Standard. SrrdcHss, " Y.
Mis- Ro-am0ni Ash. who resides with her
father. Mr.. c. :. Ash, on 'Manlius Street.
Syracuse, forwards the following testimonial
TO the virtues Of DR.. Williams Pink Pills
and account Of her suierings, which Is
siartlingly Interesting:
MLSuUs STREET., SYRACUSE. \. Y,
August &c. 1896.
"For the past ten years | have been
fearful sufferer from the most painful type
u iHlammHtory rheumatism. which would
make its ApprSrance on the least possible
pr0vocatiOn Winter was when | sufferer
the worst, aud il generally attacked me from
nv hips down. aud / hal 10 20 10 bed.
While these attacks lasted, II anyone touched
the bed even. I would scream with pain, as
the least contact was unbearable, for every
joint and every muscle gave meeNcruciatinS
agony
"Whil. | WAS in this terrible condition. my
Tastor, Rev. Mr. Campbell, came TO visit
me. and told me he knew Of a case very
similar 10 mipc that had been entirely cured
by the usa of Or. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale paopIs and advised ms to try them. -
the physicians were not doing me any good.
On this nv father bought me two boxes
which | took according To- directions, and !
began to recover getting stronger every day.
I kept on with DR.. Williams remedy until
L | hal taken two dozen boxes, and by that
time every trace of rheumatism was gone,
and am now as well as ever | was.
"If You have any doubts rs TO my state
ment, | refer YOU for its confirmation 10
Rev. Mr.. Campbell, OF Hastings, and Mr..
Server. OF Hastings the latter b ing super
intendent OF tho Methodist Sunday School,
who know all Of the facts surrounding my
extraordinary recovery. Pink Pills saved
nv life aud gave me health and strength,
and we will never bs without them in our
house.
(SigneD "RosAMOND ASH.
"Manlus Street, East Syracuse, " "
DIR. Williams Pink Pills contain, in con-
densel form, all the elements necessary Ia
give new life and richness to the blood and
restore shattered nerves. They are also ;
specific for troubles peculiar 10 females. sucl
as supprpssions. irregularities aud all forms
of weakness. They build up the blood, auC
restore the glow OF health to pale and salloN
cheeks. In men they effect radical cure
I in all cases arising from mental worry, over
work or excuses Of whatever nature. PiuE
. Pills are sold in boxes never in loose bulk
/ at 50 cents a box or six boxes for $3.50, anc
! may be had Of all druggists, or direct 10y
/ mail from DR.. Williams Medicine Company
/ Schenectady, \. Y.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-26
THREE GOOD MEALS.
Daily Evidence That Pnritana Cured
Him

NAAAs
"A 4 MANS ease Is really dies
w IA prraie when his neighbors
I'M are daily expecting him lodie'
~ when his physicians have given
u him up. aud when his system
Dill reyo!is Al the simplest sort Of
I'll Dnouri>hmrnt. Yet this was
l = the condition of Mr.. Charles
T.. InrIps. who Is life long resident Of
Sterling. Mas. having been born There
% wears ago.
For the past l. wears Mr. Phelps has
been tax collector auI constable. and i
also sexton and the proprietor Of iiv-
ery stable. He i prominent Odd
Fellow, and his acquaintance extends
widely into Clinton, Lancaster, Leo
minister. Boylston and Worcester.
Mr.. Phelps was dragged down to the
door of death by = serious stomach
trouble. lie was fighting for ms life
without much hope for his poor pain
racked body. lie was fighting alone
against starvation in the midst of plenty,
against constant loss of weight ani in
creasing weakness. against dreadful,
nausea, against pressure on his chest,
against belching of wind, sOurncss OF
the stomach and terrible pain.
/ lie had all but lost the fight, when
. Puritana saved him. Mr.. Phelps is en-
/ thusiastic. Ills friends and ncighbors
marvel at his wonderful recovery. and
another link Is added to the long chain
of evidence in favor OF Puritana. His
remarkable letter is as follows:
f The PuTitpad Compound Co.,
Dear Sir-For ten years | have had
very bad stomach trouble. Ore year
ago had a hemorrhage oil the stom-
ach which left me in Il still worse con-
dition. My system got entirely run
down, so that | could eat scarcely any
thing. small piece Of bread would
cause severe pains across my chest and
in my bowels, and would have 10 70
to bed and call doctor.
My condition kept on going from
bad 10 worse. and last summer | was
given up to die. My weight ran down
from l4O pounds 10 1913. After eating,
frequently / would vomit everything
up. had employed doctors, but still
retained no permanent results. Last
summer my attention was called to
Purilaua, aud rs drowning man
grasps NJ n straw, so | commenced the
use of PUritana.
The results in my case are marvel
Gus Instead OF being in my grave, n:
many predicted | would be before this
time, am attending to my active
business pursuits aud sit down TO three
good meals OF victualS a day, enjoy
eating them, and afterwards experience
10 pains, attacks of indigestion, vomit.
inc, Uelching of wind, sourness of the
stomach or anythngot the kind. Puri
tana | consider the most wonderful o
medicines and am recommending it t,
many OF my friends.
(Signed) CHARLES +. PHELPS.
Sterling, Mass, Feb. II, 1897.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-26

All poisonous serpents have nova
bic faugs which are found in the up
per jaw, and,s when not in use, close
up like the blade of a peuknite. The
fang is provided with duct leading
to the poison sac, and the virus is
elected through this duct by pressure.
At the base of every poison fang there
are numerous germs of others, and
the fang broken or lost is replaced in
few weeks by the growth of another.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-26
The Deacon aud the CLAIMS.

A good old deacon IN Connecticut
was very pious and fond of clans.
When once upon time he attended ~
Rhode Island clambake he overtaxed
his capacity and was sorely distressed.
But his faith in prayer was undated.
Leaving the party and going down on
his knees behind tree, he was heard
to supplicate:
"Furgive me, o Lord, this great
sin of gluttony. Restore my health,
and l will never eat any more clans.
Then, after pause-''very few-ii
any. Amen. Our Dumb Animals.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-26
Russian Thistles in Arizona.

Russian thistles, patch of which
have flourished for some time near
Whippie, Arizona, have overgrown
well trodden paths there and made
them impossible, either for men or
animals. The thistles of this plot are
said to be the only ones in Arizona,
and the people urge that they are ex-
terminated before they become n pest
everywhere IN the territory.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-26

The Southern Railway, the direct line be-
tween New York aud New Orleans, announces
one fare, round trip rates from Washington
to New Orleans. Tickets for sale on Feb. 10Th
to Mich. LIST. inclusive, and good to return with
in fifteen days from date of sale The time
between New York and New Orleans is thirty
nine hours, and the service is perfect in every
respect. Dining and sleeping cars on the linn
tied trains. For further information, call on
or address New York Office, ri Broadway.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-26

Over 100000 cured. Why not let Nn-To-Bac
regulate or remove your desire for tobaccoi
Saves money, makes health and manhood.
Cure guaranteed. so cents anG $l.0O, at all
druggists.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-26

The West Coast of Florida, the finest semi
tropical country in the world. Illustrated de-
scrlpllNe BOOK sent upon receipt four cents
postage. j. j. tarnsworth, Eastern pass
Agent, Plant System, 26l Broadway, n. Y.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-26

c, POM sSnnoint the cuticle, but use Glenn's
4iil,n Ua 3ics 81 w t3r eruptve disorders.
AiA4A AA"iA ~ w hlsKer Dye, black or brown, &C.,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-02-26

oond zen IN bilious or costvc, eat a Cascaret,
o''N0' o"'hartic; cure guaranteed; 10c., 25c.