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The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-01-11
He kissed her. to soothe her fears.

He kissed her, to soothe her fears.
my darling! it is nothing. The light
ming likes an old tree, and this has kept
guard here for ages. Do not give it a
thought. Tonight shall speak to my
mother. Sleep well, dear; remember
you belong to me-
He left her at the door of her cham
Der, which was in the east wing, on the
second floor, and whose bay windows
had always been shaded by the great
tree now fallen.
Neither Ralph nor Marina had seen.
crouching under the fallen trunk the
weird form that looked at them out of
great, revengeful eyes, that clutched
its white hand through the gloom, NUT
tering hoarsely:
my hour will come! and then be-
ware!'
Marina crept into bed, trembling at
the fierce raging of the storm, yet filled
with a strange delight. Her lips yet
thrilled with his kisses; she held her
hands tenderly to her heart, because
his fingers had pressed them.
Ralph went into his mothers little
private boudoir. He found her sitting
there alone, as he had expected. He
went at the subject at once:
Mother, Marina is to be my wife
She stared and grey pale as death.
What she had so long dreaded had
come.
"Well?" she said, a little haughtily.
II ask you to accept her as daugh-
ter, and to love her, If not for her own
sake, at least for mine. And she de-
serves even your love, in justice to her
merits"
Partially may influence your opin-
ion in regard to Marina's virtues; but
l have nothing to urge against her
character. helped to form it myself.
Ralph, / have feared this for long
time, but hoped for different result.
I am frank with you. | had set my
heart on seeing you the husband of
Imogene Ireton. She is beautiful, she
is your equal in wealth and rank-and
more, she loves your
''Mother!"
woman should never betray anothers
secrets. And perhaps she should not.
But / hoped this fact might have an
influence with YOU"
"And it has not. I love only Marina
none other. And she loves me.
Mother, will you accept her as l ask
your"
Ralph, how can L? I am of proud
race. I believe in blood. And this girl
has not even a Manner
''She will have mine. 1t is an honor
able one. No fairer lady has ever borne
it; and the world knows many noble
and beautiful women have borne it
worthily."
will nothing move you, Ralph"
Mother, words are useless. My mind
is fixed. Forgive me if | seem unduti-
full, for in loving Marina I have not
ceased to love my mother, but in mar
riage love should be first always"
He sank down on one knee before
her, and put his head in her lap, just
as he used to do, when a child he came
to have his little troubles soothed away.
Mother, dear, bless me, and promise
to love Marina
He looked up into her face, and the
look conquered. His eyes were like
those of his dead father. She bent over
him and kissed his forehead, her face
wet with tears. He understood the ges-
ture, and went away from her content.
The next day at dinner, the engage
ment was announced.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-01-11

BY feeding poultry and stock with
cooked food during the winter months,
at least one-third of the food is saved;
also having stock in healthy condi-
ton, preventing hog cholera among
your hogs, and insuring the hens lay
ing freely during the winter months
when eggs are always wanted at high
prices. This Cooker will pay for itself
In one weeks time and is without
doubt the best and cheapest on the
market-just what its name implies,
Farmers Handy Feed Cooker. Upon
application to the Empire Manufacture
Ing Co., 615 H street, Quincy, ILL., cat
alogue, giving a full description, may
be obtained They are made in all sizes.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-01-11
CHAPTER w.

HE preparations for
the wedding of the
heir of Trenholme
house were on a
magnificent scale.
M r s. Trenholme
having once yield
ed, would do the
generous thing, and
Marina would be
married with all
the pomp and cere-
mOny that she
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-01-11
Her F.VOrite.

Nell-Which is your favorite pet
among animals?
Belle enthusiastically Man = Bos-
ten Traveller.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-01-11
It Keeps the Feet Dry and warm


And is the only cure for Chilblains,
Frostbites, Damp, Sweating Feet,
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens
Foot Ease, a powder to be shaken'into
the shoes. At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores. 25c Sample sent FREE. Adj
dress, Allen S. Olmstead, Leroy
n. Y.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-01-11

He paints IN glowing coiors the al
vantages of Western Canada, ana says
that large number of tenant farmers
from the old country are max
ing their homes there, and those
who, during the past few years
have golse to that district from the United
States, are doing remarkably we'll. They
find the climate delightful, and, although
in very poor circumstances when they ar
rived, they are mostly doing we'll ana
have excellent farms, some of them being
able to loan money to the new settlers.
AS an example of what has been done
by colonists this year, he says Hugh IT.
vine, who has been in the country five
years threshed 5000 bushels of wheat.
and received - cents per bushel for it.
James Fitzgerald raised 5000 bushels in
the fourth year of his settlement, while
James Atkinson had a crop of $500 BUSH
els. These men started without any cap
ital, and We're induced to go through the
ment Agents. The development of the
EdnGonton-F londike route has created a
home cash market Hundreds of square
miles of magnificent farming country yet
teInain for cultivation in the Saskatehe--
wan Valley. and is sold at low prices.
For Information as to railway rates,
R3yy5:S eBSS maps, etc, apply to
S9V kE Al Benz. Davies, Cana
N1s&A& AZ dian Government
I4W%4 0@0 Agent 154 East 3rd.
80 = b<AUGMS Street ST.. Paul, or
NJ NNENS1to w. Richie, Graft
CBA9a1 en-, N. D.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-01-11
CHAPTER III.
And she swept away.
HEIR

I1ElR game VI
chess over, Tren-
holme drew Marina
out upon the west
ern piazza, and
from thence to the
path leading to the
cliffs. They walked
on silently, as peo-
pie do whose hearts
beat as one-walk-
ed on, her hand in
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-01-11

The grain, the smallest measure of
weight in use, derives it's name from be-
ing originally the weight of an ordinary
grain of wheat well dried.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-01-11
FARMERS HANDY FEED COOKER.

We desire to call our readers atten-
ton to the Farmers Handy Feed
Cooker, which is sold at the low price
of $3.50 for SO gallon capacity.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-01-11

A stove for burning coal dust has just
been invented in Germany. This 1uei
gives intense heat.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-01-11

Stockings were unknown in Bible times.
Literature first mentions them as having
been worn in Italy about the year HOO.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-01-11

The word "clock'' comes from the Ger
man glocke, which means bell. In early
times the hours were announced by a
bell
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-01-11
DON, tobacco spt and Smoke Your Life AWAY.

OIIIUNO TUT -''S
g To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic. full of life nerve and vigor, take No-To-
Bac, the wonder-worl1er, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists. SOC. or 81 Cure guaran-
teed Booklet and sample free Address
Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New York.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-01-11

The English sparrow-hawk sometimes
flies through space at speed OF 1oo miles
an hour.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-01-11

It is customary in Finland to kiss a
woman on the cheek. To kiss her on the
mouth is deemed an insult
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-01-11

miller down in Pennsylvania, who got a
wife through a matrimonial advertisement has
tried to commit suicide after two weeks of
married life This is the only kind of adver-
Using which doesn't pay.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-01-11

When Answering Advertisements Kindly
Mention This Paper.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-01-11

Goes Cough Ba1sam
Is Oldest and best. 1t will break cold quicker
than anything else. 1t is alwaxs raiiabe. Try it.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-01-11

A parrot only costs 10 cents in parts of
South America.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-01-11

Star Tobacco is the leading brand of
the world, because it is the best.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-01-11

No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes
weak men strong, blood pure. SOC. 81.
All druggists.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-01-11
(To BE CONTINUED

Five charters were asked of the A.
r. U. last month in Ohio.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-01-11

Brooklyn Life: MAN has no place in wom-
ans sphere.
but how will you get him off the earth?"
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-01-11

Mr.. T. c.
Pearse OF
Agriceola,
Alberta .Ca-
NADIA, pass
ed through
Chicago re-
Gently, en-
route to
ENGLAND.
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1898-09-27
Resolutions.

Folio wing are the resolutions Oi
the recent Republican county COLI
vention. as prepared by the author
lied committees:
Resolved, that we hold the plat
form Of the Republican state COLI
ventiOn tO be an authorize tive ex-
position oi Republican doctrines and
principles, and In all Its particulars
Of binding force upon all candidates
for legislative honors; and,
Whereas, a plank In said platform
makes the Hon. \'ushman X. Davis
our only candidate for United States
senator before the coming legislature:
BE 1t therefore resolved, that this
conven tion instructs the delegates
to the Legislative district convention
to support for nominatiOn for. the
senate and house. candidates who.
II elected, will by their votes and
acts labor earnestly to bring about
the election Oi the Hon. Cushman X.
Davis for United States senator.
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1898-09-27

From some Of the political state.
meuts now current in Little Falls
it appears that large numbers Of
voters in Morrison county are re-
garded as trading stock. Men
assume to say that so many hun.
dred voters of one faction or party
can be delivered 10 candidate Of
an assumed different party, in
exchange for hundreds in another
party who will sacrifice part of
their ticket. The leader who as.
sumes to deliver votes outside of
his party is taking large contract.
Men who will sell the party and
their followers will sell their men
they make deals with. The people
prefer fair aud honest politics, and
often those who attempt to build
up ) astrong combination through
trades and trickery find themselves
unable to deliv er the goods or to
obtain what is promised.
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1898-09-27
COMPLETED.
The September Term Of Court
Closed Late Saturday
Evening. Z

The court was occupied all oi Sat
urday afternoon and well into the
evening In trying and dispOsing Oi
the case Of Joseph Paquin vs. Little
Falls Improvement Il Navigation
company, and Mississippi & Rum
River Boom company. This case
was one brought by Paquin against
these companies to recover for dam
ages done to paquin's land by high
water during the past two years.
1t is understood that the company
was willing to compensate Mr.. Pa.
Quin, but the exact amount could
not be agreed upon by the two par.
ties, 40 the matter was carried to
the courts. Paquin lives about four
miles above the city, his land adjOin.
ing that oi some Others who had re-
Covered damages. The case was
given to the jury about 9:30 O'Clock
Saturday, and after being out few
minutes q verdict Of $50 In favor
Of the plaintiff was rendered. Pa.
quin sued for about $5OO.
j. H. Rhodes represented the plain.
tiff, while the defendants employed
the services OF j.. B. Atwater and
Ltndbergh, Blanchard 4 Lindbergh.
This case finished the cases which
required a jury trial. All court cases
were continued until Nov. 8.
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1898-09-27

The next imp 'rtant attraction at
the Gross opera house will be tnat
ever welcome play oi the period
"'rhe Pulse of New York" presented
by an all star cast headed by Miss
EN- J line Barr, the Baltimore belle.
and twenty celebrities. ''The Pulse"
ia particularly well known here from
it's last seasons hit. This seasons
program embraces vaudeville, farce
and drama; the vaudeville portion
being particularly strong and head
ed by the famous Thompson tots,
also the female baritone Miss Madge
Maitland, The Pulse quartette, end
Miss Barr's pleasing specfalties. The
performance In its entirety may he
ssbe described as q refreshing present
day farce, swept by ocean breezes Of
Fkenuine merriment. Since. Its last
|presenta tion here the piece has been
re- written and Ia now better than
ever. and az a spscial feature twelve
high class vaudeville acts will he in
trnduced. October /. Prices OF ad-
mission p. 81 and so cents.
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1898-09-27
EVERY WALK IN LIFE.
Little Falls Citizens Appre-
Ciate Little Conqueror."

Every class of people has sick kid
neys. The busy business man rush.
ing through iife on the run fails to
realize the constant strain, he daily
puts ON his Kidneys. The mechanic,
forced to assume unnatural posi-
}tiOns. stopping and straining at his
work, does not know that his back
ache IL simply kidney ache. The clerk
ON tis feet continually leaning over a
counter or desk; railrOaders, con-
ductors, engineers, street car men
subject to constant jarring, all have
back ache from the kidneys. Women
at their household duties, boys and
girls at play Overtax the kidneys
fand give them more work than they
can do, 'Tis u fortunate thing the
Kidneys warn you when In trouble,
that they cry out for help. Don't
neglect the warning. Don't neglect
q bad back. A weak, a lame OF
aching back II neglected means fu.
Lture trouble, kidney trouble, urinary
trouble. Doan'r Kidney Pillscure ev.
fery form OF kidney III, cure a bad back
and make sick kidneys we'll. Doan e
Kidney Pills are endorsed by people
we know. by citizens. Words oi
praise come from all partS OF the
state. Read what a Little Falls
citizen says:
M. E. A. ,Lemieux. f First ave.
south, says: IL highly recommend
DOan's Kidney Pills for pain in the
back, through the kidneys or y de.
ranged condition Of those organs.
| / strained my back from over lifting,
| and until I used DoHn's Kidney Pills
| / was bothered with duh, aching
palms across my loins. l did not
rest well nights and on rising morn
I,ings felt tired and worn out. It
was painful for me to atcop or lift
anything. DOan's Kidney Pills
were recommended to me and 1pro-
cured q box at Wetzel's Pharmacy.
Their use quickly proved beneficial
and before / had taken all of one box
| / was cOmpletely cured"
DOan's Kidney Pills for sale by all
dealers. Price so cents. Mailed ny
COster- -Milburn Co.. Buffalo, N. Y,
sole agents for the q. 8.
Remember the name Doan's and
take no other. II
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1898-09-27
. CRITICAL TIME
During the Battle o.
Santiago. -
SICK OR WELL, A RUSH
NIGHT AND DAY. .

The Packers at the Battle OF
Santiago de Cuba were all
Heroes. Their Heroic Efforts
in Getting Ammunition and
Rat,ons to the Front Saved
the Day. .-
p. E. BUTLER. VI pack-train No. 8,
writing from Santiago de Cuba, on
July q, says: I'VE all had diarrhOea
in more Or less violent form, aud
when we landed we had no time to
see a doctor, for 1t was case 0f rush
aud rush night and day to keep the
troops supplied with ammunition
and rations, but thanks to Chamber
lain's Colic, Cholera and DiarrhOea
remedy. we were abls to keep ut
work and keep our health; In fact, l
sincerely believe that at one critical
time this medicine was the indirect
saviour Of our army, for II the
packers had been unable to work
there would have been no way Oi
getting supplies to the front. There
were NO roads that a wagon train
cOuld use. Nv cOmrade and myself
had the good fortune to lay in q
supply Of this medicine for our pack.
train before we left Tampa, and ]
know In four cases 1t absolutely
saved liie." .,-
The above letter was written to
the manufacturers oi this medicine
the Chamberlain Medicine company
Dee MOines, Iowa. For sale al
Wetsel's drug store. ...
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1898-09-27
Deafness Cannot be Cured

OoaIn988 O6nnOI % OUT9O
by lOca lapplica tions AZ they cannot
reach the diseased portion Of the
ear. I here IL only one way to cure
deafness, and that 10 by cOnstitu-
tiOnal remedies. Deafness is caused
by an inflanied condition Of the mu.
cOus lining Of the Eustachian Tube.
when this tube 10 inflamed you have
rumbling sound orimperiact hear
Ing, and when 1t 10 entirely closed,
Deafness ls the result. and unless the
Inflammation can be taken out and
this tube restored to Its normal con-
dition. hearing will he destroyed
forever; nine cases out Of ten are
caused by Catarrh. which 10 nothing
but an infiamed condition Of the mu.
cnus surfaces. We will give One
Hundred Dollars for any case III
Deafness (caused bv Catarrh) that
cannot he caured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for Circular; free.
F.. J. CHENNEY & CO., TOLEDO, O.
SOid hy DrugRlsts. Is &. s.f$
Halls family Pills are the best. ~
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1898-09-27
OFFICIAL CALL.
Republican County Conven-
ton and Primaries.

Republican convention for the county Of
Morrison, Minnesota. will be held on Saturday
the 18th day OF October. 1888, at the court
house in tho city Of Little Falls, at II o'clock
noon, for the purpose Of placing in nomination
candidates for the following ohces: Auditor.
register Of deeds. treasurer, sheriff, judge Of
probate, county attorney clerk OF court. super
iutendent of schools, county surveyor. coroner
and county commissioners for the Fourth and
Fifth commissioner districts.
The ba sis Of representation shall be one dele.
gate for each twenty. five votes or major fraction
thereof. cast for President Mckinley In 1895. In
accordance with the above apportionment the
several precincts Of the county will be entitled
to the following number Of delegates In the
non vonffOn.
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1898-09-27
Married.

sunday afternoon witnessed a very
pretty wedding at the home Of H. G.,
Lebeau, who lives 10 the northern
part Of the city. Miss Laura Lebcau
became tho bride Of Richard Dunn.
Geo. Randallman acted az best man,
while Miss Rosa Duiresne was
bridesmaid. The knot was tied by
Hon. N. Richardson. that veteran in
tying matrimonial knots. Altar the
wedding q dinner was served. the
happy couple taking the evening
train for Duluth.
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1898-09-27

The primaries for the election Of delegates
shall be held from O'Clock p. "a. till O'Clock
p M, on Friday, October IA, 1893. 40 follows:
Agram, residence Of B. Rathburn.
belle Prairie. at town hall
Buck man. at sitzn,sn's hall.
Bellevue. at engine hous-.
Buh. at N. Briggs.
Culdrum. at Allen Bros. store.
Clough. at town hall.
Cushing. at Gushing school house.
Elm Dale. at town hall.
Green Prairie. at residence E. Eckerson.
City Of Little Falls
LIST ward. At city hall.
2nd ward, LIST precinct. at Close block.
2ud ward. End precinct. at engine house.
SYd ward. ct firemen's hall.
Little Falls town, at town house.
Motley. At village hall. ..-..
Morrill,. at residence Of postmaster.
Parker. at town house.
Pike Creek, at school house Dist. No. n.
Pierz, at village hall.
Ripley, at town hall.
Randall. at Miller's hall.
Rail Prairie. at John Knudsou'a.
scandia Valley. q Nelson school house.
Swan River. 1T town hall.
swanville, at A. p. AcRass store.
Two Rivers. at Paul Noes place.
The committee will expect tho chairmen and
/ judges to ismiliarize themselves with the new
primary law OF 1897, and require compliance
Herewith.
BY order Of committee.
A.P. BLANCHARD.
- Chairman.
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1898-09-27

Account Merchants Associa tion
meeting st. Paul and Minneapolis
Sept. g 10 Oct. S, 1S96. . rate OF q
fare and one fifth has been authorised
on certificate plan. Dates Of sale
Sept. n to 3l. Tickets will - good
to return not later than Oct. I, 1888.
+. w. MANN, Agent.
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1898-09-27
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best salve In the world for
cuts, bruises. sores, ulcers, salt
rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped
hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin
eruptions. and positively cures piles,
or no pay required. tits guaranteed
to give perfect satisiac ctjOn or money
refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale by Il. d. Brown.
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1898-09-27

+ Duluth News Tribune: 1t is said
that the Northwest Paper company.
which Ia now actively engaged In
constructing a paper and pulp plant
at Cloquet, will have it's new build
ing under roof In about four weeks.
About 225 mn are engaged on the
plant.
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1898-09-27

The repairs on the dam are Ad-
vancing mora rapidly than hereto
fore. although the water has not
been thoroughly checked. New
ti'nbers have bren so placed in
that the men can work without be-
ing In. the water. The tlmhers in
stead Of being epiketl tog"ther are
cut So they lock with each other,
making a structure much more sub
stantial than before.
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1898-09-27
ss::ai s:r';;.
u~,s. n3l1. cure liver Ills; easy "a
A4VO0 = AA1o TAXA, easyto operate. 1be

He IL a very blind Republican who
does not know that ''leading", but
disappointed Republicans are now
figuring with those who control the
Democratic Organization to- patch
up deal for the interests Of the
DemOcra tic county ticket. The plan
is in line, with local political history,
and was part Of the program from
the first of the present year.
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1898-09-27

Dry Goods, Groceries.
Hats. CAPS, Gloves.
Mitts. Shoes. Rubbers. Etc.
They carry the best line
Of goods in the northwest,
and it is wonderful how
cheap they sell.
Little Falls weekly transcript., 1898-09-27

We have received fall line Of fancy rockers that is
by far the most handsome line we ever showed. Come
in and look them over. are sure we suit you
styles and prices.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-06-16

Fred. Maby, son of Capt. Maby of
Hawaii, is now an officer of the United
States Navy and is aboard snip in
one of the Atlantic fleets in Cuban
waters. Fred. is an engineer and has
a commission as a junior officer In
passing the examination he was given
high marks.
Fred. Maby is a graduate of Kameha-
meha School, class of '95 and Principal
Richards spoke of the. young man last
evening in flattering terms. 1t was
while at Kamehameha that Fred. be-
came interested in engineering At
one time he had charge Of the dyna-
mos in the school electric light plant.