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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-08-31
TIE WAR AS AN ADVERTISE
MENT.

The war with Spain has cost The
Fodoral Government more than S1lO,-
OCO-0O0 in cash, and no money indem-
nifty has been demanded from Spain.
Nevertheless, regarded simply as au
advertising outlay. The cost Of the war
will be- the best paying investment for
the future gain Of American manufac-
.urr5 LAT could have been devised.
The eyes Of the world have been
opened to the amazing progress which
this country has made in all of the
peaceful arts. enabling her. in g twink I
ling rs it were to provide all the essen 4
tial materials Of wac and to create IN /
army and navy, to equipt them
with the best weapons, and TO J
use them in Inc most effective manner /
CrdoIe arc now being received by
mokus Of machine tools in this ciyi
from entirely new customers in foreIsni
countries which have not hitherto .pat- Z
romzed Am erican firms, and there is (
evidence to show that these orIorti
have been due, indirectly at least, TO
The advertisement which The war
has given TO the merits Of AmoricuI
machinery. Russia is ordering war
vessels armor plato and other war
natorrl from us; Japan is doing tlc
same, aud it would not be altogethe
'urprisin9 sh ould even poor Spain l.
elf-whon she shall have recure
rom The terrible blow she has reco
become a customer Of ours!
'ught to appreciate The value of Aul0.i-
m war material better than any otberf
aiiou.--Philadelphia Record. 81
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-08-31
\ PATRIOT INDEED.

The denver News says: "The otte,
day Denver girl kisseda soldier good
bye at The depot with the remark;
God bless you; stand up for Colorado.
Between his sobs lie replied Il am
from Nebraska, but I'll try to stand up
for both States now Thereupon she
Kissed him again for Nebraska That
young man might have reminded her,
with entire propriety, that there are
forty three other States which he
could stand up for. -"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-08-31
CHANGED THE CONVERSATION.

During lLo summer of 1896 a hand
some Aow England woman paid
visit to one Of tho North Side society
queens OF Wichita. In due time q
swell lawn party was given by the
hostess ut her home, to make her vls.
cor acquainted with her western
friends.
Among those invited was the genial
and witty "Will' Beatty. He was in
iIom lis tlip of tho road, and DOMINIC
his Dest attire, was soon at the party
lie was presented to the visitor, and il
happened to be his good fortune a
little later IN the evening to have her
on hi- arm pTomenading over the vel
vet lawn. In the course of the con-
yersa,ion Miss Blank asked Mr.. Beatty
what business he followed. /
"Im commercial traveller"
The visitor, possibly in moment of
mental liberation, made this remark:
"In tae East commercial travellers do |
not 30 i'll the best society,"
Before tle last word had hardly left |
ho' Iip. 1'r. Beatty replied, "rheyl
iont here, either
Conversation was carried on after J
irt il -ntipo'y different channels.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-08-31
GENERAL GREELY'5 278 DAYS
OF DEATH.

The rue story Of those 27S days Of
suffering by Greely's heroic little band
OF explorers in the Arctic region has
been told by General Greedy himself
for The first time, for the October
Ladies Home Journal For years
General Greedy has kept an unbrokon
silence about his fearful experience and
that Of has companions, rs they drop
ped dead one by one at his side. and it
was only after the greatest persuasion
that the famous explorer was induced
10 write the story.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-08-31
Official WAR Book

| by Congressman James Rankin Young. an
about WARMTH Spain, the Navy. all dofenccs.
Battle Ships. etc Portraits and bionapbic.
of Dewey and all prominent officers. Nearly
SEQ pages. Massive volume. Marvolously
cheap. Best authorship Only authentic.
official book. EXpcrcnconoi necessary. ANY
body can sell it. Ladies as successful as
gentlemen. We are the largest subscription
book firm in America Wlucus. Filtvpor
sons are employed in our correspondence de-
paltment alone TO serve you Our book is
Just out Get agency now and be first I'm the
field Large soc. War Map in colors Tree
with. each book or outfit. Other valuable
prem iums. Tremendous seller. Biggest
mono y maker ever known Most liberal
terms guaranteed. Agents making -. 90 TO
's2S 90 perda Twenty days credit given.
Freight paid. Full book sent pre- aid TO
agents, SLAB Splendid sample outfit and /
fun Instructions free for nine cent stamps to |
pay postage. Mention this paper.
MO NR q l'CL((IO +. N G hicago
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-08-31

Sponger-~ Say, old mar, can you
obhSe me with a cigar? Fred (who
knows him)-Sorry, bit I've tho only
one Tn smoking, and another which
/ shall smoke shortly.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-08-31

Daughter--But, pa, MIR Swootscr
has accumulated a competence. Pa
Competence be blamcdl Money is
the thing. You want a husband who
can support you.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-08-31
HOW TIE STAIRS run


ANv,or in p Boston corr, ether
d.. Ditc. b close eross-ezar ..n afa
W a, ii'aDte rs4 5.nan. IN
Pc .la. 10 tLe poa.a. D., a. Rows
an windows, ETC., 10 .er Lolse. asked
I'll question.
And now, my good woman, tell the
court how the stairs run Ill your house
To which the good woman replied:
How DO the stLars run? Sure, whin
I'm oP sthoirs they run down and whin
I'm down they run oop.p
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-08-31

LawyCr-Well, Aunty, what can
do for you?
Aunt Edony-I want 4 dee-vo'ce
from ma husband.
Lawyer-WLat has he been doing
Aunt Ebony-Doin'? Why, he done
got reign, an we amt had chicken
on de table for months.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-08-31

Little Slster-What's the difference
tween Electricity and lightnin'? Lit
tic Brother--You don't have to pay
nuthin fur hghtnin. Detroit Free
Press,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-08-31

SeIfishness oyerdoes Itself The
man who Is too selfish to care about
the public welfare, fails 10 Gealize that
he is pat Of that public,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-08-31
A II HOUSEHOLD NECESSITY

- y II OI4IJ NLVINSTTT
Oascarets Candy Cathartic. the most won
derIul medical discovery OF the .ago. nlooe.
ant and refreshing to the astc. gcntiranl
positively on kidneys. liver and bowels
cleansing the entire system. disnel colds
azure headache, ever. habitual constitution
end biliousness. Please buy and trv a. box
OF Z. {. c. today; 10, %, 80 cents Sold
ana guaranteed TO cure by all druggists
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-08-31

Johnson wants to borrow some
money of me. Dog u krcv envlbino
about him." / know h. vel, las T
do you / wou!tni lc, l4,o =
cent:NIndiarapohs Joplna.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-08-31

byror, in one Of his fits Of gener-
osty, exclaimed: "Roll on thou dark
and deep blue ocean rolf and the
ocean taking advantage Of the privi-
lege thus given, has continued to roll
on over since
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-08-31

Josh-Isn't il wonder none of
Them fellers ever found the north polo.
Hnman-Aebbe 1t amt there.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-08-31
IO CLEANSE THE SYSTLNl

10 CLbANSE THE SYSTEM
tiiectrally yet gently, when cosive OF
bilionHto lrmanently overcome habit
uai constipation, to awaken the kid
nevs nd liver to a healthy activity.
" DO irritating or weakening Aem
to- .rl headaches, colds. or fevors
use - mp OF Figs made by Tic cali
form Fig Syrup Go.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-08-31

she-Now, can you guess my age,
Major? Gallant Maiol-No. / cant
but you don't look it.-Tit-Bits.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-08-31
PUBLIC SALE
OF
Stock and LOtS.

pur.r.r,f t.,, .i........e ,f... ,....,., .....
or Rocl.l.,i,l'.. '....'.... ''. .'I' our
ar -,....l, p.'.,,., WIZ. ,'.'-,
Commences a. o. nl' %. ,,.,
oo,. nf ~o,t',..f.- ,sos ''. i'.'.
I,,l. 14os a 7' ''
s,.,.,, ~ lD''Idr H.
''' '''' '''' '''5' ''0i ~. "'II 900
WINllbY. The 9TH l1V 0f Qrnt0mhep 1900
-'IoCT ''o o.H ''I VI ",l .VNDvi iyyJ'
w." i".''u J." -'li Hl I"hiir nue. .on Tor
i.,.'i....''',.... nous 'i Toe Is
IT,. 7'''' '''l I''-.
1r......,. ....
.r.f..-.'.f 3D. 30 'Hi g.
,.'.',., C.'. ,'' '..''''i .'''" improve
.rl y'' ,"' ''II". I't 'o's VIZ
'''i- "il OFT oh jlf plai oft the
i.'','is ,'' % conn MA 7,te 80. "
Is. Nm. It,. x. r.iI'r T.. .' ' .'.,,,
vo HAIL. -a .>.I NO., >.i'' @'.'
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-08-31
BEST FERTILIIERS 1T CIR-L0I0
PRICES

mere are no better fertilizers than those
made by tho Salem Fertilizer and Chemical
company, Salem, Va. They male twenty
Hlhds' and their prices are the lowest ever
known The professor of ch. mi.fly Of
roanoke College is the company's ANALYTICAL
chemist ana prepares the formulas Get
!nelr circulars, testimonials and prices. Go
III WIN your nelghbois and buy ten or moro
tons at their best carload rates You viii
save money and get as good fertilizer ms can
ne re" made: send for Facts and Hops for
+ aIlners. IT Is free and viii helm Won
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-08-31
SALE
OF A VALUABLE
SMALLFARM

! ~ w n "a n 4 ~ h IA a " Iva
- s. virtue of decree OF the Circuit Court
I , of Rockbridgo county. Virginia in the
cause of $. IS. Paxton ". W. II. llinty and
others. enteredo the llth day of March,
1898 the Undersigned who by The said de-
crce We're appointed special commissioners
for The purpose, viii offer for sale on
Thursday. the 8th day Of September
1898,
I'm front of the court house of Rockbridgc
county, Virginia, tlact OF land containing
about
81 acres
on the waters Of South River adjoining iIe
lands of $. W. Paxton. Kate S. Pastor, and
others. about seven miles east OF Lexington.
Virginia There lis fine spring on the place
and log house.
TERMS Cash in hand sufficient to pay
costs of suit and sale; and as to the residue
upon credit OF I. and years. the pur
chaser to execute his bonds for bee deferred
payments, bearing interest from the day OF |
sale. and waving the benefit Of the home
stead exemption, and title retained rs ulti- !
mate security.
Sale 10 begin al Il m.
vs. p. HOUSTON Special
W. Y. SHIELDS. } Commissioners
In the Clerks Office Of the Circuit Court OF
the county OF Rockbridge.
:. W. Paxton. .,..............Pla intih
against
Elizabeth llnty and others Defcndants.)
J. r. r. Witt. Clerk Of the said Court do
certify that the bond required Of the special
commissioners 10y the decree rendered in said
ausc on the 18th day of March. 1898. has
cen duly given by W. Y. Shields.
Given under my hand as Clerk of the said
n lrt, this ID day of August. 1895
gl04t n Il, WITT, Chcrh
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-08-31
JLEETINE -


This new discovery H chemistry isnaIi
bic in all cases of men and women.
It's tonic and healing propctiosareporer
ful Made of freshest aod rhoicc-tc chemicals
under direction of am eminent chemist Full
est directions with medicine.
Druggists u the North and Wr-f write us
they make moro money handling this medi
'ine thau all the sim.'a ONES combined
Sent postpaid o1 receipt of price.
Addr. CAPITAL MEDICAL CO..
stewart Building WASHINGTON ID G.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-08-31

81 rate to bother You, pa, said the
small '"y home from the HOLIDAYS. "but
really Ia lie to know"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-08-31

How it is that badly fish l.l't e,
drowned bel Re they'ye leuncl to
SWIM.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-08-31

The merchant who
adycrtises only in the
busy season is like the
who pedals only.
when going down hill.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-08-31
No, II Tx Sunday
For Cincinnati

Pullman NIeeping Cars rom clifton FOrge
{ o Cincinnati. and 81 Louis
TRAINS ARRl|EAT LEXINGTON
3 - a. m except Sunday from Lynchburg
and Richmond.
100 pm-Daily Except Sundayfrom Clifton
Forge.
10 pm-Daily Except Sunday from Rich.
mondH and Lynchburg.
For Rates. Tickets and other Information
apply to ) .. cnmnbell CITY Ticket Agent.
Now, said the attorney for the de-
Tense, here is skull. Can you tell us
to what species it belongs?
1t is a skull of a lawyer, said the
expert witness. How can you tell?
BY the cheekbones
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-08-31
university DE- VIRGINIA.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, va.
Letters, Science, Law Medicine. rngineerinc
Session begins 18th September.
Tuition IN Acadcmical Schools FREQ to v,.,i,,,...
sor catalogues address " e'iii'nA
?. q. BARRlNGER, chairns,,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-08-31

o. ram '' connects with Southern r. r. At
'li"sDuis Junction for llamsonburg and
poini= on Valley Railroad
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-08-31
b x O RAILROAD.

LlE TABLE IN EEFECT JI.Nr 70 1905
TIL FURTHER NOTICE.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-08-31

= 81 JOHN v &. SeBEs pWa GLOVER
'''' 't's ID 1ll Asf Yer, 1lnk frfrfup.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-02-22

yesterday so changes the aspect Of the
Sobral case that the state department
may not feel that it is necessary to
proceed further. This development
was that Capt. SobraFs services as
naval attache at Washington were of
ticially terminated by Spain about
four weeks ago. Consequently he
now occupies the position merely of
a private citizen.
Senior du Bose received no advices of
Importance from Havana. He ex-
pressed satisfaction with the plans by
which the divers were operating and
said there was no justification for talk
about friction. Perfect harmony ex.
listed, he said. on both sides. So far
as he could see there was every dis
position to give ample facilities for IN
investigation.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-02-22

ley, confined in Jail here awaiting
trial for highway robbery in Sha-
wano county. escaped and is still at
large. About six weeks ago Langley
escaped and was recaptured in a
couple of days. Since then he has
been caught two or three times MAX
ing preparations to escape. This
morning while workmen were en-
ployed repairing the last hole made in
the plastering by Langley, he walked
into the world without let III him
drance and no trace of him has yet
been found.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-02-22
Murderous Hatred.

Miles City, Mont. Special.-As re-
suit of jealousy existing between two
colored men servants who roomed in
the same house, Philip Mayo and Sam
kirkiey, Sam went to the house and
met Philip, who shot twice at the OBJ
iect of his hatred. The first shot took
effect in the stomach, inficting a
dangerous wound. The wounded man
then grappled the shooter and pre-
vented further damage. Citizens az
rived on the scene and made the ar
rest. Such a serious turn of the affair
is a surprise to every one, as Philip
Mayo is very religious negro, and
in times past has acted as minister
when the services of a negro were
needed in that capacity.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-02-22
DONE BY A WEYERITE.
Some FarRtfca1 Adherent of the
Butcher Believed to Be RESPONSE
BILE fOH the DiabOIica1 Act

Some FapaticaI Adherent of the
Butcher Believed to Be RESPONSE
BILE fOT the DiabOlica1 Act.
New York, Feb. %. - The Havana
correspondent of the Herald says: [
have learned from the highest authori-
~ that no matter what may have been
the cause of the catastrophe to the
Maine, the harbOr of Havana is, and
has been for long time, filled with
submarine mines and tori edoeS. When
it was rumored that a United States
war vessel would be stationed in the
harbor the attention of one of Gen.
Weyler'S aide-de-campS was called to
the fact that all the large shore bat
teries guarding the entrance to the
harbor could only be directed against
an enemy in the open sea, and that If
Il war vessel succeeded in running past
the forts and entering the harbOr the
entire city would be at its mercy. The
officer replied that the engineers en-
trusted with the most recent fortitica-
ton of the harbor had fully considered
this question, and had arranged that
if a vessel ever did enter the harbor
she could be blown up at once. This
explains the seemingly unprotected
condition of the harbOr. There is no
disposition to jump at conclusions, but
it is believed that if the worst fears
prove true it will be found to be the
work of a fanatical Weylerite, who
had two purposes in view: First. to
strike a blow at the United States;
second, to embarrass Gen. Blanco.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-02-22
ANGRY AT LEE.

Friction Between lac Consul Gem
eraI and other CGDsula in Cuba.
Havana, Feb. 22.-SOme friction is
reported to have occurred between
Gen Lee and other United States con-
suls on the island over the distribution
of funds and supplies sent from the
United States for the recOncentradOs.
The complaint is made that, though
food and money have been coming for
several weeks. nothing has been dis
tributed outside Havana province.
Gen. Lee, when these matters were
brought to his attention, replied that
there was not the slightest intention
TO neglect the eastern provinces, but
he pointed out that Havana, being the
largest city, was consequently more in
need of SuccOr.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-02-22
THE MARKETS.
Latest QNotations From Grain and
Live Stock CenterS

Latest QEotati0ns From Grain nnd
Live Stock Centers
Chica 90, Feb. 22.-Wheat-No. , red.
SIo4: No. 8 red, 90@9Sc; No. spring.
95@qsc; No. 3 spring. 93c0$1. OF: No.
2 hard winter, Csc; No. 3 hard winter,
950a7c: No. new spring. SLOT Cash
corn-No. 2, so 1-2c; No. 8, % 3-4c.
Cash oats-No. 2, 27@27 lac; No. 3,
% 3-4c
st. Paul. Feb. %. II Wheat = No. 1
Northern, S97cd$1; No. z Northern,
% 1-2629c; No. 8, 2S02S 1-2c. Oats
No.e3 white, 27027 lie; No. 8. 26 -
@26 3-4c. Barley and Rye Sample
3 rye. 43 1-2@44c. Seeds-No. l flax.
$1.25@1 -: timothy, $1Q1.25; red
clover, $3.20@3.e0.
Minneapolis. Feb. Wheat-May
opened at 9S lac and closed at 81 1-Sc;
96 1-Sc. On track-No. / hard, $1.00 Is;
No. / Northern, 90 1-Sc; No. 2 North
ern. OF 1-Sc,
Milwaukee, Feb. %. - Flour steady.
Wheat strong: No. 1 Northern, 81;
No. 2 spring. 95c May, $1.O2 Ia. Rye
higher; No. /, 51052c. Barley steady;
No. ., Al 1-2042c; sample. 34@40 Lee.
Chicago, Feb. %. Hogs = Light,
$3.SO04O5; mixed, S3.9G0l4. 10; heavy,
S3.85@4.10; rough, $3.S5@3.95. Cattle
Reeves, S39O@5.30; cows and heif,
ers, $2.1O04.50; Texas steers. $4,000
40; Stockcrs and feeders, $4,000 80.
Sheep-Natives, $3.1004.7O; Westerns,
$3.60@4.5o; lambs, $4.4O@5.75.
Twin City Stock Yards, Feb. %. =
Hogs. $500. Cattle-Cows, $2.50d3.40;
heifers, $3.6O93.75: steers, $4.30;
mixed, SIS stockers, 1886.
South st. Paul, Feb. %. = Hogs =
$3.S5@3.90. Cattle Stockers, 3.1O@
4.3O; cows. $2.35@3.65; heifers,
1927 1-203.5O; bulls, $40; steers, 81
@435. Sheep, $3.5O@5.1O.
Sioux City, Iowa, Feb. %. II Hogs =
$3.75@3.9O. Cattle = Gamers, 1925;
cows, $3.50; heifers, $3.15G4; bulls,
$260M3.50; yearlings. $3.7504.50;
calves, $4@5; stockers, $3.5004.4 40.
Sheep, S3.5O04.5O
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-02-22
Mnntana University

Missoula. Mont, Specialize board
of trustees of the Montana state uni
versity has entered into contract
with two local firms for the construc-
ton and heating of the new state uni
versity buildings at total cost OF $75,-
600. which amount was derived from
the sale of lands ceded to tie state for
that purpose by congress upon admis-
sion of Montana TO statehood.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-02-22
Accused of Stealing Envelopes.

Washington, Feb. 22.-James Versel
and Robert n. Mills, who were con-
nected with the Republican congress
sional committee during the late cam
paign. were arrested to-day on the
charge of stealing 100000 envelopes,
the property of the committee. which
were stored in the old Congressional
Globe building. The envelopes were
sold for waste paper at the rate of 81
per 900. Verser is from Virginia and
Mills from Texas.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-02-22
New Epworth Omcers.

Eau Claire, Wis, Special.-The Wis
consin State Epworth League conyen-
ton elected officers as follows: Presi-
dent. +. w. Hall. Madison; vice Dresi-
dents. Charles Thompson. Appleton;
Flora Berger. Oshkosh: Carrie Cakes.
New Richmond: Mrs. r. l.. Wheeler,
Milwaukee; secretary, w. L. Jennings,
Platteville,; treasurer, A. j. Rich, Hor-
icon.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-02-22

West Superior. Wis. Special An
order comes from Judge Bum at Mad
ison. requesting the parties interested
TO appear Feb "a. and show cause
why a previous order should not be
modified. 1t is maintained that the
first order gives power to refund void
bonds to the amount of 100000.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-02-22
POISONED HER HUSBAND.
Woman COMfcs&es Completely In
Murder.

Clinton, Iowa, Special.-Mrs. Ernes-
tine Bertoch, who is under arrest,
charged with completely in the murder
of her first husband, Charles Sell
heusen, has confessed the details of the
crime She says Theodore BertOch,
whom she afterward married put pois-
on in preserves in the presence OF her
self and her son, William Selleusen.
Her husband ate heartily of she pre-
serves and died Bertoch is now on
trial for the crime. but his wife'S con-
fession cannot be used against him I'M
der the laws.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-02-22
NORTHWEST NEWS |
PEARL BUTTON rAcron,rs.
VIII Use Up the Clam Shells of
Iowa

VIII Use Up the Clam Shells of
Iowa
Eldora, Iowa. Specal.-A number Of
pearl button factories are to be ope-
rated in Central Iowa this season on
account of the great abundance of
fresh water clam shells with which the
streams in this vicinity are filled. The
gathering and marketing of these
shells has opened new field of labor
especially among the farmers The
quality of the mother of-pearl in these
shells is pronounced superior for pearl
buttons. The largest factory of
Charles City will employ forty men.
Some very valuable pearls have been
found in some of the shells.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-02-22
Mr.. Renttate Acquitted.

Butte, Mont, Special.-NIrs. Emma
7. Baptiste, who has been on trial for
the sensational murder of James Bap-
tiste, we'll known telegrapher, who
for seven years recognized her as his
wife and then discarded her to marry
a variety actress, was last evening ac-
quilted by the jury on the ground of
temporary insanity. The jury was
out only three hours.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-02-22

Star Lake. Wis, Special.-Wm. de
Loire, teamster for Salsich & Wilson,
met with painful accident. While
riding on load of logs the chain be-
came unfastened, letting the load
down. He made an effort to get away
but some of the logs caught him,
bruising him badly. The physician in
charge says he is unable to say at
present how badly De Loire is hurt.