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The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-07-19
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Hon. N. P. Haugen in his Fourth Of
July grafton to the people of Stanley
has this to say in regard to the Lewis
Primary election bill, killed by the re-
cent Republican legislature:
The only objection raised to the
proposed plan today is that LaFol-
lette and his friends are merely trying
to build up machine of their own to
take the place OF the old machine. Is
this objection sincere? A primary
election law means popular vote by
secret ballot directly for the candi-
dates instead of for delegates to go to
a city or county convention to vote
for other delegates to go to the state
or district convention. 1t lodges the
responsibility with the voter where it
belongs. Under it he will know for
whom his vote is cast. There will be
no delegate standing between him and
his choice, and officials superintend-
ing the voting and canvassing the re-
turns will be sworn officers of the law
like officials at elections.
No one can profit by such a system
unless the popular vote is behind him.
No machine can be built up except
one favored by the largest number OF
voters. What do the opponents OF
the primary election law fear? That
the power to control things will fall
from their grasp? But it will not un-
less the people so determine. Their
very opposition is a confession of
weakness. If they truthfully repre-
sent public opinion they onght to en-
trust the decision as to who the NOM
inees shall be to the source of all po-
litical power-the people themselves.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-07-19

State of Wisconsin, County Court for Pierce
County.
In the matter of the will of r, ,,roho+
August Johnson Deceased - pio0
Notice is hereby gwen that letters tesla
mentary on the will of August Johnson de-
ceased late of the town of Ellsworth in said
County, having issued to Charles Oleson, of
the Town of Ellsworth in said County, the
claims and demands of all persons against
said August Johnson deceased, will be ex-
amined and adjusted by the County Court OF
said Pierce County, at the general terms
thereof, to be held at the County Court room,
in the Village of Ellsworth in said County,
on the firstTuesday being the 18th day of
February A. D. 1885, and that until and IT.
Guiding the 9th day of FebruaryA. D. 1899, is
the time allowed and limited by said County
Court for creditors of said August Johnson,
deceased to present their claims for eXami ma
ton and allowance
Dated July 9th A. D. $685.
By order of the Court,
ALLEN P. WELD, County Judge.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-07-19
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What sort OF government shall
we give Hawaii? Not even the inter
est in the war news can keep that
question entirely in the background.
The commission composed OF three
American members-SenatOrs CullOm
and Morgan, and Representative Hit
who expect to start for Hawaii
about the tenth of August, have had
several conferences and Mr.. Cullom
has had long talk with President
Mckinley. So far serious objections
have been raised against every form
of government proposed. A territor-
ial form of government is objected to
because it has been heretofore used
only as step to statehood, and few
are willing to commit themselves IN
favor OF making Hawaii a state at
any time. The commission form Of
government that the District Of Co
lumbia has, is objected to because
under it the governed have no vote or
any say in any public matter. What
the commission will endeavor to &C.
complish is to draw up form of gov
eminent that will give the HaWaiians
absolute home rule and leave the
question of future statehood in obey
ance. Then it's recommendation will
require the approval OF Congress be-
fore it can be put into effect
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-07-19
YELLOWSTONE The 5sprt' rseo of p sns
National baby the most Ir unique nn" 81 "n it's

NATIONAL oas.y the tn m ony " ons Of 'H it's
pkRK kind in the world; becomes n 1noar
ATTN extended yearly. Mankind never
tires of seeing or req ding of it's grand Geyse ser
Fountains, its superb Canyon the be beaa hnTa
Yellowstone Lake more than 1000 feet above
the ocean, the high Mountains, the Cascad 49
and Cataracts, the Bear, Elk, Deer ana A 1ler
lone the uneuualed Trout fishing ana other
Interesting features found there.
The Park is free to the World and IS under
the control of the United States Govern
ment. Large hotels, electric lighted inn4
noints and first class specially constructed
four horse stage coaches, transport tourists
from place to place.
Wonderland 9S has a chapter when CON
tains fund of information about the PARK
that makes it perhaps peculiarly valuable TO
teachers and Schools. The features OF the
PARK are described and there is besides, a
roe amount of practical information about
the region and the ride through It, The PARK aR
tour can be made either in coaches, or on
horseback or bicycles. The book will De sent mt
to any address upon receipt OF six cents by
Chas S. Fee, General Passenger Agent,
Northern Pacific Railway, St Paul, Mimi
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-07-19

Ter. A delegation OF citizens lelrg
present the regular order OF business
was deferred until after hearing such
delegation. Prof w. j. Brier In be-
half of such delegation presented a
proposition in regard to city Park.
On motion voted that the city pur-
chase so much of the Powell tract as
lies on the summit of the hill and
down to the South Fork River.
On motion voted that committee
of three be appointed, to arrange de-
tails as to the purchase and survey.
Mayor appointed Aldermen Will
liams, Thomson and Pratt.
Council proceeded to open bids for
water works extension.
P. j. Fox entire work. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $59l.1o
A. pipe laid 40 cts per foot
Specials S45 per ton
Hydrants $50 each.
Eddy ~ valve $50
Soft rock $l.25 per yard
Hard rock $l95 " !"
Fairbanks Morse & Co., ...... .$5o5OO
4"pipe per foot laid 45 cts.
Hydrants set $31.50
Specials 25s cts per pound.
Rock soft $.95 per yard
hard Sl.4O
On motion voted that bid of Fair
banks Morse & Co., be accepted. All
voting aye.
Applications of following persons
for permit to sell as registered pharm-
acists strong, spirituous and ardent
liquors as pharmacist at his drug
store in quantities less than one gal
lon for medicinal purposes, mechanl-
cal and scientific purposes at the drug
store OF Barnard & Clough, c. R. Tag
CART, R. S. Freeman. Permit
granted.
On motion voted that the city &C
cept the offer of Minnesota Loan &
Trust Co. to sell $500 bond at
81 OF and accrued interest.
Finance Committee reported follow
ing bills approved.
Crane Ordway & Co., w. w. supplies. .55
M. Norseng, fire supplies...... ........... rs
J. A. Chinook, lumber ................ 1000
F. j. Savage, w. w. Dept. labor...... 5.5C
:" " material...... LILO
/" street work. .............. 90.&
R. N. Jensen, pauper aid................ 275
w. w. Thayer. . 653
G. r. Morse, printing -. 1.5O
w. III. Tozer, assessor. ....... $500
R. A. McKeen, salery .......... 22.5O
g I" st. lights. 4.15
g special police ............. 1900
F. A. Howe, oil st. lights. ....... $500. 1888
Viscosity Oil Co., oil w. w dept. 1900
G. w. Chinook, salary mayor. 1880
F. V. Williams, salary alderman .......... 6.25
A. w. Kaler, ............ 6.25
H. w. Thomson, ............ 6.25
G. E. Pratt, 6 ............ 6.25
Chas. Hanson, lumber. ..9l.35
J. P. Carroll, pauper aid........... ....... 3.05
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-07-19
Council Proceedings.

Council Chamber, City of River
Falls, July Is, 1898.
Council convened at O'Clock P. NJ.
Present G. w. Chinook, Aldermen
Williams, Thomson, Pratt and Ka-
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-07-19

People can afford to mail letters
now a-days, as they get so much
stamp for the money.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-06-29
SHE'S DEAD.
Famous Good Old 0rannie rletcaIfe
Passes Away.

"Good Old Grannie" Metcalfe is dead.
She died day before yesterday at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Newton
Brooks, at Sturgis, but no one here re-
ceived the cad intelligence until last
night She had been there for about
five months, and died of old eye.
The deceased was one Of the best
known characters in Kentucky, ON &C.
count of the advertising she had gotten
from DIR. Bell and his company. Her
name has appeared in thousands of
papers throughout the country in con-
nection with "Dr. Bells Pine Tar Hon
ey," and her picture was as familiar as
that of many a more celebrated person.
age.
She was born in Woo dford county on
May the rs and was 80 years old She
came to Paducah about six years ago,
aud resided here until about six month
ago, when she went to Sturgis to live.
The deceased had ten children. Be-
fore the war her people were rich and
numbered their slaves by the hundred.
Her husband died during the war. and
OF their ten children only four are alive.
These are Mr. Frank Metcalie and Mrs
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-06-29
QUITE A CONCESSION.
Merchants Can Now Advertise on
PostaIs.

On and alter July private mailing
cards bearing written or printed messag-
es, advertisements or illustrations may be
sent thro ugh the domestic mails at the
postage OF cent each, payable in stamps
affixed by the sender. The private mail
ing cards sent to foreign countries the
letter rate of cents will be required
The following are the regulations govern
ing the use of these cards:
Only the superscription, which may
include the occupation or business Of
the person addressed, will be allowable
on the face OF the cards. The cards must
not exceed 81 by 5! inches in dimensions
and in quality must be substantially the
same as the Governm ent postal cards.
Upon the addressed side the words "Pi-
yste mailing card-au horized by act Of
Congress of May 10, 1895" must be
printed an oblong diagram with the
words "Place a once mt stamp here"
and in the lower left hand corner the
words "This side is exclusively for the
address In color the cards may be
white, ere am, light gray or light buff
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-06-29
Some Naval Terms.

The terms fl ,et, flotila, and squadron
seem to be regarded as identical by the
average layman.
A feet is composed OF twelve battle
ships.
A mosquito fleet is composed oftwelve
OF more small boats.
A squadron is composed OF less than
twelve battleships, and is often part OF
feet, such as the van, centre, or rear
squadron.
A hotilla is composed OF twelve or
more men-Oi-war, some of which may
be battleships.
Hence the United States has no feet
neither has Spain.
Admiral Dewey commands a squad
ron.
Almirante Montejo also commanded a
squadron.
Acting Admiral sampson commands a
fiotilla.
Almirante Cervera and AlmiIante
Camara each command a squadron.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-06-29
MANHOOD REVEALED
The True Test of Character Is the
Home Life.

A mans behavior in his own home is
the best criterion OF his real character,
II he is cross and peevish there, no
amount OF prayer meeting participation
or polished manners in society can make
him a real gentleman. His actions
towards his wife in the presence OF the
family constitute a good gusge of his
real self. The tenderness Of his heart
will express itself in the manner OF his
admonitions, and the breadth of his
spirituality will, unconsciOusly to him
self at least, be breathed forth in his
petitions at the throne OF heavenly grace.
The head may dictate his life in public,
but the heart will give forth its tue
state in private relations. "He bears
living with" was the encomium wife
pronounced on her worthy husband
"He was good and kind TO mis- family"
is a remark often uttered at funerals.
A man may breast the storms and con-
ficts without in cool and stoical frame,
but in the sacredness OF his own home
circle he unbends and removes the
mask which in self defense he is com
PEELED to wear, and manifests his real
selfhood. One who upon all occasions
reflects praise on his parentage proves
himself thereby to be one OF Gods
knights.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-06-29
ALL SORTS.

England makes s2O,OOO,OOO year pro-
fit out of its postofiice.
The Victoria cross carries with it a
pension Of $3.50 year for life.
The total number Of United States
vessels encircling Cuba is II.
Fifteen years ago Reading, Pa, did not
have a single hosiery mill. Now it has
IS, employing $500 hands
The bull ring Of Madrid stands a mile
or 80 outside the city. 1t was built in
1874 at a cost, it is said, of $4,000.
British trade with the PHILIPPINES last
year was 1894, $50; that of the United
States S., las, 1903, or about half as much.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-06-29
Have You Taken Your Vacation.

The most necessary article to have
with you latter your pocket book is a
bottle OF Foley's Collie Cure, 1t is an abb
solute preventative or cure OF all derange-
ments OF the bowels caused by change
o. water, You are likely to neei it-A.
r. Fisher, Cloverport R, A shellman,
Stephensport Gordon & Haynes Pates-
vile; +. A Witt, Hardinsburg.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-06-29
Yellow Jaundlce Cured.

Suffering humanity should be supplied
with every means possible for it's relief.
1t is with pleasure we publish the fol.
lowing "This is to certify that l was a
terrible sufferer from Yellow Jaundice
for over six months, and was treated by
some OF the best physicians in our city
and all to no avail. DR.. Bell. our drug
gist, recommended Electric Bitters; and
after taking two bottles, was entirely
cured. l now take great pleasure in
recommending them to any person sufi-
ering from this terrible malady. lam
gratefully yours, NJ A. Hogarty, Lex
ington, Ky.
Sold by Short & Hyanes, druggists.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-06-29
su ffered 81 Years With Kidney TrOu
BILE.

Mr.. Il. A. Stillson, a merchant OF Tam
pico, ILL.,, writes: "Foley's Kidney Cure
is meeting with wonderful success 1t
has cured some cases here that physi-
clans pronounced incurable. / myself
am able TO testify to its merits. My face
to-day is living picture OF health and
Foley's Kidney Cure has made it such.
l had suffered twenty.seyen years with
the disease, and to-day | feel ten years
younger than did one year ago. l can
obtain some wonderful certificates OF its
medical qualities.-A. X. Fisher, Clover
port; X. A. Shellman, Stephensport /;
Gordon & Haynes, Patesville; Z. A
Witt, Hardinsburg.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-06-29

In Kentucky village a Fourth of July
celebration is going on. The local
orator, with rounded periods and
eloquent language, dwells upon the past,
present and future glories OF America.
His words swell many youthful bosom
and as he points to the success of our
arms over the Spaniards, severa, young
hotspurs make secret resolutions to en-
list in the army to fight under the stars
aud stripes. Their eyes are blind to the
horrors of war and all they are alive to
is its pomp and glory.
The sight of the bleaching bones of
soldier, on barren hillside near Santiago
de Cuba, and the word missing" mark
ed opposite his name on the Company
roster would be rude awakening to the
GLORY" of fighting the cruel aud
treacherous Spaniard.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-06-29

Katie Cosby, wife of Mr.. j. X. Cosby,
of Paducah Mrs. Newton Brook, of
Sturgis, and Mr.. Courts Metcalfe of
Austin, Tex.
The remains Of the deceased were in
tered yesterday in the Odd Fellows
cemetery at Sturgis. The many friends
OF the deceased here will regret to lear
OF her unexpected death She lived for
several years of South Fourth street, and
was a highly respected lady-Paducah
sun.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-06-29
BRECKENRIDGE NEWS.
WEDNESDAY,. JUNE 20, 1898
In the Philippines.

In the philippines.
Il Is like a red hot stove,
In the Philippines;
Like pepper or a Glove,
In the Philippines;
In that superheated air
One can mustard plasters wear
And not know that they are there,
Ia the Philippines.
Careful housewives never seold
Ia the Philippines
That the dinners getting cold
In the Philippines,
But they may-and that is what
Proves mans universal lot
Scold because its getting hot,
In the Philippines.
Nature does most everything
In the PHILIPPINES
Men can Loaf all day and sing,
In the Philippines.
Sleep at night upon a root,
And IL he can throw a boot,
Breakfast on this roohree's fruit,
In the Philippines.
Columbus to.l Dispatch.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-06-29

The human machine starts but once
and stops but once, You can keep it 60
ing longest and most regularly by using
DeWitt's Little Early Risers, the famous
little pills for constipation and all stom-
ach and liver troubles Short 4 Haynes.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-06-29

AL trains run through Solid to Evansville.
Through parlor cars and Pullman sleepers on all
trains between St. Louis, Evan svile, and Louis
vile. Numbers Al and ~ connect at Irvington for
Fordsville and Hardinsburg daily, except Sunday.
nc. MoRDUE, A. G. p. A,
Louisville. Ky.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-06-29

The Cuban question and political issues
sink into inslgnidcance with the man
salye cures piles.-Short q Haynes.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-06-29

s. NJ. Geary, Pierson, Mich, writes -
"DeWitt's Witch Hazel salye is curing
more piles here to-day than all other
remedies combined. II cures eczema
and all other skin diseases. short 4
Haynes
The Advocate and news., 1898-09-07
Convict Coal
Sales Common.
Republicans Never Had Amy cOnsld-
Grafton for Free Timers When
They Were In Power.
THE POPULIsT RECORD CLEAR.

It is fact that Republicans
have always sold pententiary coal.
There never was time when
any attention was given to the
miners protest against flooding the mar
ket with 1t. In this their record differs
from that Of the Populists. Just as soon
as the latter could devise means where
by the convicts could be employed in
other lines they were so employed and
every effort was made to Curtail the
production to the point that the output
would leave as little surplus as possi-
BILE. AS evidence of this fact 1t may be
truthfully stated that but 36,760 bush
els have been put upon the open market
In the eight months from December l,
1897, to August /, 1893
Republicans not only sold freely but
in certain cases they forgot to collect
for that which went on the market.
Most OF the deals of the last named
sort were made with Republican pOliti-
clans. Some time ago list including
the names Of many of those who Sc
cured coal from the penitentiary on these
terms was published. A few days later
The Advocate and news., 1898-09-07

that the evidence was not so strong
against him as it was generally supposed
to be. He was round guilty upon but
one charge and that was failure to stop
the dissertation of the grave Of the Con-
federate officer. The charges that he
participated in the work were not sus-
tanned. The sentence was suspension
from his rank for two months, forfeiture
of half his pay for that time and con-
finement in the regimental camp for the
same period He was Immediately ar
rested though by the civil authorities at
Fairfax, Va, and will have to stand trial
under the laws of that State.
The Advocate and news., 1898-09-07
columbus, Remains to be Moved.

Havana, August 31.-The papers are
greatly agitated as to the disposition Of
the body Of Columbus, and 1t is under
stood that the Duke of Veragua, the only
living descendant Of the discoverer OF
America, will request the privilege of re-
moving it from Havana cathedral and
carrying it to Spain, there to deposit it
with the bodies of other illustrious Span
iards. The general impression is that it
is not to be included in the surrender.
The Advocate and news., 1898-09-07

but after calling my memory to account
do not believe the bill has been paid,
and il you will kindly send me a state
ment I will remit the amount on or
about July 10th. Resp, &C.,
c. H. TUCKER.
Mr. Tucker is the Republican nominee
for reelection to the Office of Clerk Of
the District court of Douglas county, and
this doubtless had something to do with
his promptness in remitting when his
delinquency became known to the pub
lie. On July rs he sent Warden Landis
a draft for the amount. A fac smile
Of this draft is given herewith, together
with fac simile of the Endorsement as
signing the same to Warden Lands.
Mr. Tucker was not the only one who
overlooked paying for this convict mined
coal. The following list includes some
other parties, whose names have been
The Advocate and news., 1898-09-07
LeweIling Favored State Insurance.

In his message to the Legislature in
1895, Governor Lewelling said: "Why
should not the State, through it's In
surance department, provide a safe and
punctual insurance for the people? The
Insurance department might be used by
such people as choose to use it for the
purpose of mutual insurance. It could
be done without any cost to the State
A bureau in the department could be
readily supported out of the fees, and
the County Clerks and township trus-
tees could act as local agents. A justice
The Advocate and news., 1898-09-07
Philippine Insurgents Recognized.

London, August 31.-The Manila cor
respondent Of the London Times says:
General Wesley Merritts last Off
cial act before leaving was to sign per-
mission for the insurgents to send an
emissary to represent them at the pro-
ceedings Of the Paris grand peace COM
mission. General Aguinaldo has sent an
agent to Hong Kong to inform Filipe
Agonclllo, the insurgent leader, Of biz
appointment for this duty.
The Advocate and news., 1898-09-07
Topeka win Vote WaterwOrks Bonds.

The city council Of Topeka has passed
resolution instructing the mayor to
call a special election for the purpose
of voting bonds to buy the present wa
terworks or build new system to be
owned and controlled by the city. The
bonds to be voted will not exceed $44O,-
900, which is deemed necessary to build
plant with a capacity of 100000 gal
Ions daily. Two thousand taxpayers
signed the petition to the council upon
which the action of that body was based
The Advocate and news., 1898-09-07
ANY PERSON

Withsing to know the truth in regard
to their health should not fail to send
for valuable and new 64-page Booklet
which will be sent FREE for a short
time to those who mention this paper.
This book is published by the celebrated
physicians and specialists-Dr. Hatha-
way & Co., of 20 Dearborn St, Chicago,
ILL.,, whom you should address. Write
to-day
The Advocate and news., 1898-09-07
POpullst Legislative Candidates.

The following anti-Republican nomi-
nees for Representative have been re.
ported:
J. w. Walker, Atchison.
/. B. Wilcox, Atchison.
o. w. Glynn, Jefferson.
DR.. M. +. Marks, Jefferson.
S. ]. McNaughton, Leavenworth.
Mat Edmonds, Leavenworth.
Frank Armstrong, Wyandotte.
James Waters, Wyandotte.
j. H. Hibner, Johnson.
ID. H. Lewis, Douglas.
John Weaver, Douglas.
w. E. Kibbe, Franklin.
Con Simmons, Franklin.
Paul Russell, Miami.
Jason Sites, Linn.
w. A. ChOguill, Allen.
John Fl. Goodno, Bourbon.
]. c. Fogle Cherokee.
Chas. Gibbs, Cherokee.
G. W. Gabriel, Labette.
j. H. Clark, Labette.
B. F.. Moore, Montgomery.
J. B. Sewell, Montgomery.
M. r. Jones, NeoshO.
Stephen Canty, Wilson.
r. +. Morrison, Woodson.
o. D. Outcalt Coffey.
w. q. Jameson, Usage.
DR.. G. w. Sweezy, Usage.
The Advocate and news., 1898-09-07
Kansas Soldiers Reach Santiago.

Santiago de Cuba, August 31.-Eight
hundred and fifty men of the Twenty
third Kansas volunteers arrived to-day
on the steamer Vigilancia. They are all
we'll.
The Advocate and news., 1898-09-07

according to the agreement they will be
returned to their native country at the
expense of the Spanish government.
Both officers and men were enthusiastic
when notified Of their prospective ar
rival at home. They will sail just as
soon as arrangements can be completed.