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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-05-12
GREAT BLOCKADE RUNNING.
Last Performance of the Steamer
Hattie nj ChnrIeSton In ISii1.

Last Performance of the Steamer
Hattie at Charleston in 1865.
Running the blockade with filibus-
tering expeditions to Cuba does not
seem as easy as slipping in and out OF
Charleston harbor with loaded ships in
1865" said an old salt the other day.
Things have changed since then, and
you can't pass Uncle Sans ships as we
used to do. The steamer Hattie, Capt.
ii. S. Lobby, was the last runner in or
out of Charleston. She was small
vessel, Clyde built, furnished with pow
erful engines, and she made more trips
than any other vessel engaged in the
business. l asked men in Charleston
who knew all about her to estimate the
values of the cargoes taken ont and
brought in by this one ship, and their
figures were enormous. On several oc-
casions she brought munitions of war
of which the confederacy was in press
ing need, and at least three battles
were fought with munitions for which
the confeleratcs had waited and which
she landed safely in their hands. Plot
after plot was formed at Nassau to get
hold of the Hattie. but none Of them was
successful. She slipped in and out like
q phantom, taking the most desperate
risks, and being attended by spirit of
good luck quite extraordinary.
The It entrance of the Hattie into
Charleston occurred one night in Feb
ruary, 1868. The confederacy was then
in extremis, and the federal feet off
Charleston numbered is or 90 sail. 1t
was a starlight night, and at an early
hour the Hattie crept forward among
the fleet. She had been freshly painted
n blue white, her fires made little
smoke, and not light was permitted
to shine on board.
"With her engines moving slowly she
let the wind drive her forward. There
were eight or ten vessels outside the
bar, and as many within. Those outside
were passed successfully without an
alarm being raised. The Hattie ran
within 300 feet OF two different block
aders without her presence being de-
tected. 70 the naked eye of the look
outs she must have seemed hazy mist
moving slowly.
THE little steamer was quietly APP
preaching the inner line of blockaders
when a sudden fire was opened on her
from a gunboat not 200 feet distant, and
the air at the same time filled with
rockets 10 announce the runners pres
ence. At that time the federals had
the whole of Norris island, and Fort
Sumter had been so battered to pieces
that monitors took up their station al
most within pistol shot of it. As soon
as the Hattie was discovered all steam
was crowded on and she was headed
straight for the channel. She ran a ter
rible gauntlet of shot and shell for ten
minutes, but escaped untouched. Then
came the real peril. Just below Sumter,
in the narrowest part of the channel,
the Hattie encountered two barge loads
of men stationed there on picket. Her
great speed saved her from being
boarded, but the volley fired after her
wounded two or three men and cut
three fingers off the hand of the pilot
holding the spokes of the wheel.
1.-TWO hundred yards ahead lay a
monitor, and she at once opened fire
and kept her guns going as long as the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-05-12

Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-05-12

Now" said the lawyer who was conduct
ing the cross examination, will you please
state how and where you first met this
man 2" Il think, said the lady with the
sharp nose. that it was Never mind
what You think interrupted the lawyer.
we want facts here. We don't care what
you think, and we haven any time to waste
in listening to what YOU think Now, please
tell us where and when it was that you first
met this man" The witness made no reply
Come, come urged the lawyer. II de.
mand an answer to my question Still no
response from the witness. Your honor,
said the lawyer, turning TO the court, Il
think am entitled to an answer to the ques
ton | have put The witness will please
answer the question" said the court in i'm
pressive tones. Can't" said the lady
why not?" The court doesn't care to
hear what | think, does it," NO" Then
there's no use questioning me any further
! am not lawyer. | can't talk without
thinking So they called the next witness
cleveland Leader.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-05-12
SAVED HIS FAMILYs HONOR.
The Brother of an Army Deserter
Took His Place.

George Francis, of Pennsylvania, is
a modest hero of the late war. To save
the family honor he has kept silence on
a romance OF the days of the early SOS.
The death of a brother, who left no
family, has removed the seal from his
lips, and now he can ask that justice be
done to him.
Senator Penrose recently introduced
a special bill in the senate asking that
the military record of Harmon Francis,
private, company X, Ninety-seyenth
Pennsylvania volunteer infantry, be
corrected by the substitution of the
name of George for that of Harmon,
and that an honorable discharge be
granted 10 George Francis, This IS the
story that lies behind the bill:
When the war broke out Harmon
Francis enlisted in company X. His
experience during the first five or seven
months was so unpleasant that be cool
~ made up his mind 10 desert. He
walked into his Pennsylvania home one
evening and surprised his family by
telling them that he had grown tired of
war and intended to give it up. The
fate of deserter had no horror for him.
He cared not for the honor of his name,
He was home, and there intended TO re-
main.
The resem blance between Harmon
Francis and his younger brother,
George, was very strong, and the latter
resolved that the family name should
not be dishonored. He took Harmon's
uniform, went to the front and served
CALAMITY during the remainder Of the
war in his brothers company, known TO
NIL as Harmon Francis. In one of the
battles around Richmond be was badly
crippled, and for that wound the name
of Harmon Francis, the deserter, was
placed on the pension rolls.
Since the war the pension has been
drawn regularly. A few months ago
Harmon died leaving no children.
George has a family and believes that
his children should have proof that
their father wore the blue. Congress
will pass on the merits of the story
Chicago Chronicle
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SsssssII!

When Dr. Hayes, Buffalo, n y, an
nounccd nearly twenty years age, that he
could cure Asthma so that the sufferer
would stay cured few believed him. for they
doubted the permanency of the cures which
he established. For many years DIR.
Hayes has been issuing annually his Thesis
with Reports of Cases, each recurring sea-
son strengthening his position; and it is
remarkable fact that many OF the first cases
reported are still represented in his book,
for they have stayed cured-some for nine
teen years some for sixteen or more years,
others for twelve, ten, eight and six years.
The names and addresses OF the patients are
given in full, so that anyone who now doubts
may consult the former sufferers freely. DR..
Hayes practice now extends not only to
Great Britain and the continent of Europe,
but to India, Australia, New Zealand and
South Africa as we'll Each patient Is
treated individually by separate prescrip'
tons varied from time to time as frequent
correspondence shows is needed and IN this
way success is attained in even the most
difficult and obstinate cases, Any sufferer
or person interested can obtain the latest
edition of Dr. HAYES book on application
on a postal addressed to him at Buffalo.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-05-12

short time; and the three great battle
ships Illinois, Alabama and Wisconsin
arc rapidly advancing to the launching
state. These vessels are sister ships,
exactly alike in construction and arma-
ment, and will be the most effective
floating forts in existence. Their length
on load waller line is SOS feet; normal
displacement, II, 525 tons; load dis
placement, II, $50 tons; maximum in
Dictated horse power, 10000; speed, 10
knots; complement, 400. Main bat
teries will consist of four 13-inch
breech-loading rifles, supplemented by
IA six-inch rapid fire guns. The 13-inch
guns are mounted in two barbette tow
crs of 15-inch Harveyfzed steel. Each
Of these guns fires a hardened steel shot
of l, 100 pounds, with an impulse of 49,
C27 foot tons. While the nayies of sew
eral European countries contain bat
tleships of greater dimensions, yet
these new American destroyers will
have superior powers of offense and de-
Tense, owing to more advanced con-
struction and more modern arma-
ment.
1t is evident that within ten years
the United States will be the second
naval power, place now occupied by
France. The ships now in course of
construction, under an act of congress
passed in 1896, were not to have been
completed for some years, but circum-
stances made hurry imperative, and
they will probably be ready for active
service within Il months. At the same
time work is to be begun on the feet
authorized by the present congress,
which is to consist of three battleships
OF the first class, one TO be called the
Maine; six torpedo boat destroyers, six
torpedo boats and one gunboat for the
great lakes, to take the place of the OBJ
solete Michigan. Everything, in short,
points to the quick establishment of a
great modern naval power which, in
point of effectiveness, is destined in
time to surpass that of Great Britain
even.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-05-12
4 Priceless Boon

usual work and stopped taking the pills.
Our daughter Anna, twelve years old,
was also afflicted with decline and debility.
She lost flesh, seemed TO be bloodless and
pills and they restored her appetite. aided
digestion and brought color to her checks.
She is now in the best Of health. / think
DR. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People the
best medicine we ever had in our family and
recommend them to all needing remedy for
toning up and rebuilding shattered sys-
tenn
No discovery Of modern times has proved
such a blessing to women as DIR. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People. They restore
when every effort Of the physician proves
unavaing These vegetable pills are every
where recognized as a specific for diseases
Of the blood and nerves.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-05-12

Charley, dear said young Mrs. Tor
kins, you know you used to say that |
had no sense of humOr."
THAT is true. But l must confess
you are getting on"
II am glad to hear You say so. And
l have treat in store for you. Pretty
soon l am going TO ask you for a spring
bonnet, and l want you to laugh and be
good natured. just as you do when you
read Of such things, Washington
C+ar
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Il. C. Heavy guns. S. B. Secondary battery.
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vlGILS.

He's a picture for painter
As he's lying fast asleep;
%aught IS prettier nor quainter
Than the dimples as they creep
Round his little cheeks so rosy;
He's as dainty as a posy
In the little crib so coy
Where he's lying fast asleep.
And the moonbeams pause to love him
As he's lying fast asleep.
And the stars that shine above him
Tender vigils seem to keep.
And the smile so softly beaming
Back an answer TO their cleaning
Tell of angels in his dreaming
AS he's lyir s fast asleep.
All is snowlike In it's whiteuess
Where he's lying fast asleep.
And you step with ali the lightness
OF the shadows as they creep,
Lest he slight ties he might sever
And float far off and forever
From the world of rude eEdeavor,
While he's lying fast asleep.
Passed far out Of recognition.
AZ he lies there fast asleep.
Is the scamp who il cOntritlon
For his deeds was made 10 weep:
And his place l faiH would borrow,
For l envy him the sorrow
That must fade before the morrow,
AS he lies there, fast asleep.
Washington star
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81 Missinnnrn nfdce-

The night we captured Missionary
Ridge ] saw a dead confederate colonel, "
said Ford After dark | went to him
and took his handsome oyercoat, and
when ] laid down for sleep put it over
me. Tired and sleepy as / was, and I
was never more so, | could not sleep. l
kept thinking Of that dead man. About
ten o'clock | got up, took the coat to
the colonel, replaced it just as found it
and went back and slept soundly. I've
always been glad / didn't keep the
coloneTs coat. A. Watrus, in Chi
cago Times-Herald
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-05-12
Girl Turning black.

The Fox River Medical society met in
quarterly session in Marinette and three
interesting clinics were presented. One
a little girl whose skin has turned
a bronze color and is gradually growing
darker so that she may in time become
a negress. The case puzzled the physi-
clans. Another, man whose body has
been violently twitching for two years.
DR.. Stolting, of Oconto, hypnotized him
with beneficial results.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-05-12

Address The Peruna Drug Manufacture
ing Company, Columbus, Ohio, for a fvee
cAtarrh book.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-05-12

Romeo Hoyt, who has returned to
Chippewa Falls from Skaguay and will
20 back with his mother in a short
time, says that the moral tone Of the
place has much improved since last win
ter, where murders were frequent.
"Since last August" he says, there
have been but 16 deaths in Skaguay
from natural causes, the majority of
these cases being pneumonia brought
on by exposure from carelessness and
inexperieuce in camping"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-05-12

'The idea of holding that woman is not
amply fitted to enter public life." she ex-
claimed. What is there Of more value to
one in public life than the art Of extern
poraneous speaking. and when it comes to
speaking eXtemporane y"
My dear he interrupted. for only the
night before he had failed to get home until
late, and the memory Of what happened was
still fresh with him, your point u well
taken. When it comes to speaking extern
poraneously man is really only base imita-
lion. Chicago Post
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WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.
Elect Officers.

At meeting in Green Bay of the
Wisconsin division of the Travellers
Protective association the secretary's
report showed the division to have more
than 500 members in good standing.
The next convention was given to Fond
du Lac. The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year:
President. r. b. Sigafoos. Racine; first
vice president. H. L. Fellows, Miiwa ukee;
second vice president, w w. Perry, Mad
ison; third vice president. NJ, L. Gibbs,
Green Bay; secretary and treasurer, Sam
uel Friedberg. Milwaukee: chaplain. George
w. Church, Milwaukee; board of directors.
August linn, Milwaukee; w. 5. Denning,
Milwaukee,; ]. z. Davies. Racine; r. 5.
Schlueter, Waukesha f. a Holman. Green
Bay.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-05-12

Raraboo was filled with odd fellows
and their friends to celebrate the sew
enty-ninth anniversary of the founding
of the order. The grand lodge of Wis
consin was instituted in Milwaukee
June 0, 1877, anc has only just passed
its semi-centennial year. The lodges
within the state number 341 with a
membership of 1900 and all are gem
orally in a flourishing condition.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-05-12

A verdict of acquittal was rendered
in the federal court in Madison in the
case of Homer +. Fowler, ex-president
of the Northwestern national bank of
Superior, on the charge of misappro-
priation of the funds of the bank. The
case has occupied the court since April
s. This, probably. also disposes of the
case against a brother of the defendant,
Walter T. Fowler, also an ey-official of
the bank. against whom similar charges
were made.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-05-12
WE ARE INVINCIBLE.
Great Military and Naval Re-
sources of the United States.
soon We VIII BE in a Position to Cope
with the Greatest Powers of
Europe, or Amy Combina-
ton of Them.
Lsnecial Corresnondence.l

1t has always been our boast that
we are a peaceful nation; yet just as
soon as talk of war electrified the
country it became apparent that our
defensive and offensive strength is
equal TO that of any country in the
world. Instead of having crippled our
navy, the cowardly destruction of the
battleShip Maine in Havana harbor has
really strengthened it by giving an al
most incredible impetus TO naval con-
struction in American shipyards.
The battleships Kearsarge and Ken
lucky, recently launched at Newport
News, viii he ready for service in a
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-05-12

Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing TO the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels. clcanscs the sys-
tenn cffcctuaIly, dispeis colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation Syrup Of FIGS Is tho
only remedy of It's kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable 10 the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects. prepared only from the most
healthy and observation-disclosures. its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 80
cent bottles by al leading drug.
gists. ANY reliable druggist who
may not have it ON hand viii pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try It. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIe SYRUP co.
SAs FRANCISCO. CEL.
LOUISVILLE. KE hEH E0RK, M
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-05-12
sad Ending to a Celebration.

An attack of paralysis, which affected
Grandpa" Collier on his rinetieth
birthday, was a sad incident in con
nection with a celebration his children
had planned in Pittsfeld. Among those
who attended was son whom
the father had not seen for 40
years. In the midst of the festivities
Mr.. Collier was made speeches. by his
sudden attack. His recovery was
doubtful.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-05-12
A valuable shawl.

The duchess Of Northumberland
owns a shawl which formerly belonged
to Charles Y. of France and was manu-
featured from the fur of Persian cats.
Many thousands Of eats skins were uti-
liked and the weaving occupied sorla
years The shawl measures eight yards
square. but is so fine that it can be
compressed into the space of large
coffee cup.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-05-12
Killed by the Cars.

Thomas Walsh ard his wife were
killed by freight train on the Chicago
& Northwestern railway. The couple
were driving into Appleton from their
Freedom home anG the approaching
train was not noticed. Walsh was in
stantly killed, but his wife lived about
half an bonr
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-05-12
G.uihed Alright.

Father am very much afraid our
daughter will elope with that young
rascal.
MotAer-No danger. l reminded her
last evening that girls who eloped got
nowedding presents, and feel sure that
my words sunk deep into her heart
y. Y. Weekly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-05-12

A recapituation of this total by arms Of
service shows as follows:
Generals, So: officers on the general steff,
916: regimental field and staff officers, 2, i20:
officers, $500: non cOmmissioned
officers, 20, 455; musicians. 1914; privates.
S0067.
Certainly nation so defended need
not be afraid of the armies and nayies
of any foe.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-05-12
She Got Even.

MY wife got square with that bur-
glar who set the burglar alarm going
and woke the baby.
What did she do?
..She pulled him by the collar and
made him rock the baby to sleep again"
-Tit-EitS
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-05-12
Injuries Cause Death.

Judge Thomas \. Dyson died very
suddenly as a result of fall down
stairs at the Cameron house in La
Crosse, when his skull was fractured.
Judge Dyson was judge of the Sixth
judicial circuit ard formerly held many
praninent Positions of trnst in the
state.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-05-12

The Soprano-Ill tell you during the
sermon.
The Alto-Don't; you'll make too
much noise.
The soprano-No, III drop my voice.
The Alto-Don't; it's cracked already.
y. Y. World.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-05-12
The Ne,. BIouseS.

Some of the bIouses and other fancy
waists are made with double fronts,
like two blouses, one cut down in a
round or square shape in the neck, and
added to this the outer one is very often
sIashed in places, showing glimpses of
the waist beneath which is always made
of some pretty contrasting material.
just at the moment. dark green, blue,
brown, red, or black cloth blouses are
being made with under blouses or shep-
herds check silk or brilliant Roman
striped or plaided taffetas.-N. Y. Post.
Many Varieties of Tobacco PIE IL
There are 40 varieties Of tbs - aacco
plant.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-05-12

Mrs. Huntley--It must have been very an.
What did you do when they asked you to
give your age?
Mrs. Dustleigh--Why, gave it, of course,
MY goodness! And didn't they fine you
for contempt Chicago Evening News.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-05-12

Aliens Foot Ease, a powder for the feet.
Tt cures painful, swollen, nervous, smarting
corns and bunons It's the greatest comfort
discovery of the age. Allen 3 Foot Ease makes
tight or new shoes feel easy. 1T IS a certain
cure for sweating, callous and hot, tired, ach-
ing feet Tn it to-day. Soldby all druggists
and shoe stores, 25c. Trial package FIRE r.
Add -.ss Allen S. Olmsted. LIE Row. N. y.
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Reason for 1t.

Thank Heaven exclaimed Gobang
after the spat, there is no marrying in
Heaven"
Certainly not" said his wife sweet
ly. women do not marry each other"
N. y. Evening journal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-05-12

"BrudeIer Walter, hasn' | allus done
tole you hon'sty wa de hes policy"
"Yes, sar, but quit policy soon's 1
fined de church, sab. It's one oh de
wiles OBJ satan, ah."-Detroit Free
Drass
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-05-12
r.. t,xe Before Waterloo.

"To-morrow," said the sentimental
general. many of these gallant sol
diers will sleep to wake no more"
"Yes." said the duke of Wellington
Il hope o take little Nap. myself to
morrow.''-N. Y. World.
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An Indication.

Singleton-Now that you have been
married to the heiress for several
months. I want to ask you: Is mar
riage a failure?
Benedick Well. my wife has sus-
pended payment Brooklyn Life.