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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-17

We wonder why preachers always pray
longest when we are standing.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-17

OR ONCE the Fa-
Their of His Coun-
try was to be
properly honored
in Wathena. The
settlers had de-
cided thatit ought
to be done, and
the method of its
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-17
Then He ouItS.

prim-Nlan is born TO rule the world
Prone-But sometimes he gets married.
Upto-Date.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-17

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
druggists refund money il It fails to cure. 25c
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-17

A Wori Wflch in the Estey
Organ construction means
experience. best material, deft
fingers and improved machin-
erV All this accounts for the
marvellous way the " Estey
will stand in tune and re-
sist bad climate. Many an
Estay.' twenty-five years
old, is as good as new.
Our a,..ss.q,.a a., E5tsp Organ Co.
eiia'sEa: seat Tree. Brattlsboro, ~.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-17

to which the people had called him,
and as long as the republic shall live
the name of Lincoln will be dear and
very near to every true American heart.
WILLIAM ROSSER COBBE.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-17

In a market fruit the first considera-
ton is appearance.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-03
STATE OF MICHIGAN.
JOHN LEECE,
Deputy Register.

To the Circuit Court for the County of Crawford In
Chancery: -.
The petition of Roscoe D. Dix Auditor General OF the
State of Michigan and behalf OF SAID state,
spectfay shows that list of lands set
forth ana k-d schedule contains description
of all lands in said County of Crawford upon which
for the tncrein anu
taxes and winch been paio together with
the total of such with Interest
thereon fixed for SALE and collection leo as
provided law and the cost OF advertsng ana other
expenses of sale of each Of said parcels OF land ,
further shows To the Coort that said
lands were to the Auditor 6enera under the
provisions of % of the Pabc Acts OF 1885, as DELHI
quent for non-payment OF SAID taxes Ior saio years
respectively, aud that said taxes remain unpaid:
furIher shows and asers that the taxes
collection cost OF ana otner
of SALE set forth In said Schedule A. are
the several parcels OF land described In
said schedule.
Your pettoner further shows that the said taxes on
said described lands have remained unpaid for more
year after they were returned as delinquent;
the said not having been paid, and tho same
being now and remaining unpaid I'd above set FORTH
your petitioner decree In favor OF the state o
parcel of said lands Tor the pay
of several of taxes, Interest," coiec
ton and otner expenses or SAFE
computed extended said schedule against the
of land contained therein and IN default
of payment of the said several sums computed and
said lands that each OF said parcels OF
vided by law, to pay the lien aforesaid.
And your petitioner will ever pray, etc.
ROSCOE D. DIX,
Auditor General of the state OF Michigan
for and IN behalf OF said State.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-03
ANNUAL TAX SALE.
STATE OF MICHIGAN, I ss-
COUNTY OF CRAWFORD

The Circuit Court for the County OF Crawford In Chan
In he matter of the petition Of Roscoe D. Dix. Audi;
tor Genersl of the state Of Michigan for and IN bsha
of State for tbs sale Of certain lands Tor taxes
On reading and ding the petition Of the Auditor Gen.
s q STATE q f se
land therein ds.crioed for the amounts on
ssc q snd and such Dc sold the
amounts SO claimed BY the State Ut Michigan.
on rs and AZ regular q
Court TO be held at Craving In the Jouny ~ ~
March. a. B. 1885, at the opening Of the Court
ON day and that all interested In such S
lien a claimed thereon By the slsie Of Miohlssn, Tor
AID ii. any .is s
thereof acting register u chanosry their % sS,s
D or snS
the same will be taken confessed and decree van
And il IL further ordered that in of said
decree the lands described IN said pettion LOT
sxes interest and charges thereon as Determined
such decree, the nrst Tuesday IN May @
or days be necessary TO COM
psle sale OF lands and II each and every parcel
at Office of county Treasurer or az such
place shall Se selected ~ n% y ,U 5ns
comfy seat Of The OF tssss made w pab
lie sale parcel described in the decree shall Dc
ss Ss be
offering buy for any given tax, and paying the lnl
~ ahe Smallest ies simple
therein; If person Will buy Tor any OF saiu
several taxes pay the balance thereof ana take
conveyance of than the entire thereof then the
whole parcel shall be offered and soid any parcel OF
land for interest aud charges sucn
parcel shall passed for the time being ana snail
day. before the close OF the SAFE 90
reosred aud IL sach second offer. or during sucn
sale cannot be sold for the amount aioresao
County Treasurer shall bid of the same IN the name
of the State. - CT. -,
Witness the Hon. Nelson Sharpe, Circuit judge
and the zeal of said Circuit Court of Crawford county,
'n'' ts sssd 0A' Oh january a. NELSON SHARPE
Circuit Judge.
Countersigned,
JOHN LEECE,
Deputy Register.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-05-04
The Phenix Volunteers.

Ire Phonix quota of volunteers for the cowboy regiment will leave here tomorrow night for Whipple Barracks according to instructions received today from the war de- partment. The recruiting will be brought to close tonight and from the 57 men thus far examined will be carefully picked the 3S men who are to represent Marieopa county in the war. The men are eager for the fray and those who think they are of the milk and water variety will blush for shame when the records of the Arizona boys will go to offset any such thought.
 Captain Porter of the United States army this afternoon carefully inspected the men who were se- lected and gave it as his judgment that they would do.
 It is understood that the troops will only be kept at WhippIe a couple of days until the northern quota can assemble They will be sent to the front as soon as pos sible and 1t is now thought that the men will be sent on to San Antonio, and may possibly come back through Phenix to go oyer the southern route.
 There will be a big demonstra- tion in the city tomorrow night when the boys are ready and they will be given such a reception as will make them feel proud that they , nlisted. Herald.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-05-04
Our Own Soldier Roxs.

Col. A. O. Brodie has received in- structions to hasten with all pos slble speed the organization of bis cavalry battalion from Arizona and to proceed with all haste to to San Antonio. Texas, where the regiment will be organized. Horses, uniforms and all accontrements will be in waiting at the latter place. Instead Of awaiting the ar rival of mastering officer from Washington Lieut., Tupes, of the 18th infantry, now stationed at Whipple has been instructed to muster in the battalion.
 Preparations of quarters were commenced there today and Col. Brodie expects to commence mus tering in volunteers tomorrow and hopes to be able to get away from here by Monday or Tuesday.
 Governor McCord yesterday ap- pointed Jas. H, McClintock as cap tain of the troop which is being organized in the south. The cap tain of the troop from the north had not been designated at late hour this afternoon although it is given out that Mayor O'Neill is an applicant for the position and that his brother Eugene Brady O'Nein is an applicant for one of the lieu tenancy's.
 Later-SiDee the above was in type special has been received at this office announcing the appoint ment of O'Neill as captain of the troop from this section. In ad- dition to Eugene Brady O'NejIl, it is stated also that Kean St. Charles, of Kingman, is an applicant for a lieutenant's commission.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-05-04

days. from five to nine hours. The larger enterprises are run by AmerI- cans and English speaking people, the smaller by Chinese, Portugese, and Japanese. The natives do but little in the general traffic. One can see on the streets at any time Eng fish, Chinese, Japanese, POrtugese and natives and occasionally negro.
 This is a city of church missions. Many of them are very helpful en- terprises, but I'll not enlarge on this nor speak of school commercial en- terprises, nor other things that come to mind. l want to get another let ter from you, and l fear I'll not get one if 1 infict too much on you this time.
 However, I must tell you about our home. We live in a large brick house-parsonage-in the same lot with the church. It is a large lot which 1 am getting into good shape. 1t is centrally located near the busi- ness portion of the city. We have grass and sbado and flowers. The house has large rooms that are cool and pleasant. We consider ourselves most fortunate in having so com fortable a home. We have Jap to take care of the church and yard, and Mrs. Pearson has a Jap girl to work in the house.
 Our church will seat from $50 to 400. Our membership is about the same as at Prescott. Congregations from 50 10 150, three or four times what they formerly. and we think they will grow slowly, but steadily.
 l have never known such peculiar church conditions as prevail here. We are overshadowed by the great Central Union church, which is on the next block. Their building cost Sl27, ,500. They have about 600 mem bers and $50 families who are adher- ents. They represent the results of years of missionary work here, as shown in the English past. It is union church" and takes everything that comes along. It represents so- ciety, business, government, etc. here. Still, there is room for us here and we will one day-after a long, hard pull be strong church.
 The Lord has blessed us with some new friends in this strange land, for which we are thankful. was unexpectedly elected chaplain of the senate of this legislature now 1 in session. Just at present the children are a littls under the first sickness in the family since we arrived. They have ! colds, as have many others. The change from rainy days to warm sun and cool winds, has given many | rolds.
 1t would do our hearts good to greet you and Mrs. Powers here some day. Would be pleased to answer any questions you may desire to ask. We all join in love to yourself and wife. Remember us to Prescott friends. Very truly,
 G. l.. PEARSON.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-05-04
The Strawberry Festival.

Judge and Mrs. J. J. Hawkins residence was thronged with people last evening. the occasion being a strawberry festival given by the Ladies Guild of the Episcopal church. A literary and musical pro gramme was rendered during the evening, consisting of the following: A cornet solo by Joseph Barkley; vocal solos by Miss Helen Wells. Mrs. Gibbs, Rev. E. D, Wyeoff and
 :. l., JohnstonI vocal selection by the Prescott quintette, under the directorship of J. L.aJohnston, and in addition to the director, consist ing of H. D. Altken, Miss Helen Wells and Mrs. J. c. Martin, selec- tioHs by th, Mandolin club and re- citations Dy Miss Davis and Miss Jessie Smith. This feature of the evenings entertainment was greatly by those pressnt. Straw. berries and ice cpeam were also served, and the entertainment proved a great success, both from a social and financial stand point.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-05-04
Looking Forward.

A Cleveland clergyman who is not given to putting on a long face either in his pulpit or out of it says that be- fore he came here from the south he was one day asked by a young man to unite him with the woman of his choice in the holy bonds of wedlock upon the evening of a certain day.
 ''I am very sorry, said the reverend gentleman, "but l shall be out Of town upon that day.
 The yOuDg man was crcstfallen, said that he had set his heart upon having that particular minister perform the ceremony and asked if there was no possible way in which it could be ar ranged v
 ''I thought the matter over, said the clergyman in rooounting the experi- enee, land finally agreed to return for the express purpose Of complying wi;h his wishes He was greatly pleased, as sured me that it was very kind of me and hinted that l would be well repaid for my trouble and consideration
 "So upon the day set for the ceremony l travelled nearly 200 miles. paid out Ss. 50 for ny railroad ticket and other accommodations and gave the happy cCsple one of the best marriage services in ny EepCrtOry.
 ''After the ceremony the groom came Co me, blushing furiously, slipped a s5 bill into my hand and in all serious ness said:
 This is all have to give you now. but l hope 70 be able to do better next time
 ''I was s3. 90 out of pocket on the transaction, and 1 guess I'll let him hunt up somebody else next time. "- Cleveland Leader
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-05-04
The Creation Of Arizona.

The following base libel on Ari- zona, originally published in the Railway Mail is now going the rounds of the eastern press again: "The devil was given permission
 one day To select him land of his own spe
 cial sway, So he hunted around for a month or
 more, And tussed and fumed and terribly
 swore. And at last was delighted country
 to view Where the prickly pear and mes
 quite grew. With a survey brief, without further
 excuse, He stood on the banks of the Santa
 Cruz. He saw there was some improve
 ments to make, For he felt hIs own reputation at
 stake. An idea struck him and he swore by
 his horns To make 3 complete vegetation of
 thorBs, He studded the land with prickly
 pear, And scattered the cactus every
 where, The Spanish dagger, sharp pointed
 and tall, And at last the Cholla 'o outstick
 them all. And then for his life he couldn't see
 why The river needed any more water
 supply, And he swore if he gave it another
 drop You might have his head and his
 horns for a mop. He filled the river with sand till it
 was almost dry, And poisoned the land with alkali; And promised himself on it's slimy
 brink, The control of all who from it
 should drnk. He saw there was one improve
 ment to make. He imported the SC )rpion, tarantu-
 Ia, and snake, The Gila monster and centipede to fill up another evident need. He fixed the heat at hundred and 'leven Ard bauished forever the moisture from heaven, And remarked as he heard his fur naces roar That the heat might reach 300 ,r more; And after he had fixed things SC thorny and well, He said: ''I'll be bless if this don't beat he'll" Then he hapP, d his wings and away he flew, And vanished from earth in a blaze of blue.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-05-04
The rarrr London omnlbu..

When the queen came to the throne omnibuses were new but already pop ular institution. They were longer nar- rower and lower than the present ones and had no seats on the roof The pas sengers were carefully shut in by a door at the end, as If to make quite sure of them, once they were captured, til they had paid their fares On little round perch behind stood the conductor or lead, /" hanging on by a leather loop passed over bis arm. SixpeEce was the usual bus fare 60 years ago, whether you went from beginning tO end of the journey or only few hundred yards As there was very little regulation of the street traffic of London in those days, if the bus WIS filled up at start ing il went like a fire engine IL order to get in an extra journey, but other- wise It crawlea and pottered about till the requisite number was obtained
 Each omnibus was licensed only for a particular route. 1t paid the stage coach duty of e5 when first started and a shilling a year for keeping the license in force, besides mileage duty, varying with the number of passengers 1t would hold. but coming 10 about threepeace per mile on the average. .-Gentleman' 's Magazine
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-05-04
CALL AGENCY BULLETINS.

The following bulletins were post ed at the Call agency at Aitken & R obinson's:
 New YoTk--The monitor Terror has captured the steamer Guido. Phe latter attempted to run tn blockade, but quit when a shot bit her pilot house. She was taken into Key West with prize crew.
 Washington - Unofficial advices indicate that one hundred Spaniards were killed at the bombardment of Matanzas.
 Washington Sampson has been ordered to reduce all the minor for tifcations on the north coast of Cuba. News IS hourly expected of another engagement.
 Lisbon-Rsliable news received here, Spanish fleet completely de- feated of Cavite.
 London-Advlccs from Manila from Spanish sources indicate crushing defeat of Spanish. Later admit loss of three best ships and say scuttled three others to prevent falling into American hands. Loss of life On Spanish side, heavyy off, cial adviees from Dewey expected today. Cable at Manila still con trnlled by Spanish.
 London-Latest advices from Manila. entire Spanish feet de stroyed. Dewey gives notice, bom- bardment town.
 Washington-British legation re- ceived information, Admiral Dewey notified British consul that unless city surrendered he would be com pelled to lombard it much to his regret.
 Washington-OfficiaIs jubilant over Dewey's victory. It is stated that the Phillipines will be held for war indemnity.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-05-04
May Day Programme.

The following is the program for the May Day celebration to be held under the auspices of A. O. U. w. and W. o. W. lodges:
 Poney race, mile-First prize, cowboy hat, Ed. block; second prize. boys cap, Boston Store.
 Burro race. l First, pair of shoes by Goldwatsr Bros; second prize, pair of pants by D. Levy * Co.,.
 Foot race for boys under 10 years of age-First. football, by H. Bris- ley; second prize, base ball, by Geo. Wooster
 loo yard race for boys under 15- First prize, turkey by Joe Roberts; second prize, , pounds nuts by Ait kin X Robinson.
 Sack race for boys under 10 years First prize, one silver dollar by T. w. Otis; second prize, box of candy by H. J. Allen.
 Tug of war for boys under 10 years-First prize, box of apples by F. E. Jones,
 Tug of War for boys under l5- Box of oranges by Shepard x Kast- ner.
 Foot race for girls under I2 years First prize, pair ties by J. l. Cad neri second prize, one pair gloves by G. II. Schuerman.
 Potato race for boys under l0- First prize, boys axe by Sam Hill; second prize, cake by Henry Brink meyer.
 Best recitation by school girl lone competitor from each class to be chosen by each teacher First prize, pair ties by Bashlord- Burmis- ter Co.,; second prize, LongfelIow's poems by Kelly & Stephens.
 Prize for best girl dancer-Lace pin by Geo. H. Cook.
 Prize for best boy dancer-One pair gold sleeve buttons by J. W. Wilson.
 Prize for baby show-1 gold baby ring by H. Lemon.
 Prize for best patriotic song by school girl, a silk parasol by A Blumberg.
 Boys handicap bicycle race, ] mile, free to all school boys, first prize, suit of clothes by Efron Bros; second prize. one box toilet soap by J. l.. Johnston.
 Prize for most popular school boy Ito be voted for) one 70. K, Arizona Mocking BiId," by Jos. Dougherty.
 Prize for most popular school girl ito be voted for) one girls hat, spring style. by Burke & Hickey.
 Prize for best standing broad jump, for boys under 15, 1st prize, 2-lb. can of Chase X Sanborn's coffee. by Gregory & Smith; 2d prize fine leg of mutton by Stephens & Hoover.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-05-04
Miners Rights to be Protected.

The following letter from Dele gate Mark Smith Is self explanatory:
 Washington, April l5.-Mr. John Kinney, Chaparrsl, Arizona: Dear Sir. In case there is war with Spain, I apprehend there will be very little difficulty in having law passed protecting the rights of min CTS to mines during their absence in the enlisted service of the govern ment. l can see no earthly objec- tion to it, and, therefore, I do not hesitate to promise that such a bill shall be introduced and passed as soon as possible after a declaration of war. Nj, A. SMITH.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-05-04
A Mean Dog.

He was a small boy-uot such very small boy-in an out of town school He had written a composition. It was upon the subject of dogs. Now the teacher of the school was a man, and he was not popular. He was what the boys called mean. They disliked him thor oughly, from the tips of his shining shoes to the ends of his pOmpadour comb ed hair. In the composition there was a story of dog IL was the story Of a very mean dog, and as tie collpceer oi the literary effort came Co tle t=st line he read it emphatically and wItE gres distinctness of UtteTanco, and the Lo.1ts of all the other small boys in the loom. as they listened, quaked, half with de light and half with fear. knowing what was to follow, and gazing. lasciuated, at the upright coifuIe oi tLc master, as the reader ended, And tlat dog was so mean that his hair stood on end ''- New York Times.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-05-04
What |. strI.a

The fact that we use the word "style'' in speaking of architecture and sculp- ture, painting and music, dancing. play acting and cricket, that we can apply it to the careful achievements Of the housebreaker and the poisoner, and to the spontaneous animal movements sf the limbs of man 0r beast, Is the uoblest of unconscious tributes to the faculty of letters Morals. philosophy and es- thetic, mood and conviction, creed aud whim, habit, passion and dem0nstra- tion-what art but the art of literature admits the entrance of all these and guards them from the audiences of mortality? All style Is gestuVe, the ccs- ture of the mind and of the soul. Other gestures change and fit; this IS the ul- innate and enduring revelation Of per sonality.-"Sgle, by Walter Raleigh
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-05-04


 John Y. McCane, the ex-political boss of New York, will be released from the penitentiary today after serving a term for crookedness in election affairs.
 A special dispatch from Madrid says the Spanish officials are bothered at the attitude of Great Britain, They believe the official acts of Great Britain are due to secret compact with the United States.
 The house military affairs com mittee has agreed to increase the number of volunteers to be raised for the United States at large from 5000 to 13,O00 This will allow the enlistment of 10000 immunes.
 Another powder house explosion occurred ou Thursday, being that of the Atlantic Powder Company, of Dover, New Jersey. Six men were killed, several missing and injured; 1; thirty nine tons of powder de- stroyed.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-05-04

The Phenix Herald is mistaken in saying that Major I. O. Broiie was a soldier of the civil war" He en- tered West Point about the cios4 i the civil war, and after gradua,iug. was assigned to duty on tbe frontier coming to Arizona first in 1870 H has seen lots of good, active service ou the frontier though, fighting. Indians and scouting the country as an officer of the first cavalry regi- ment.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-05-04

The president is considering the question of issuing another call for the enlistment of ten thousand vel low fever immunes, who may he needed in Cuba. The plan is to get colored men in the south, who have had the fever, or who have become immuned, to volunteer, and fl more troops should be necessary during the summer they can go at once.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-05-04
NEWS NOTES AND COMMENTS

Spain has ordered all Americans to leave that country.
 Extraordinary activity prevails in French military and naval circles.
 The Santa Cruz coroner has evi- dence which leads him to believe the powder works explosion there was caused by Spanish spies.
 The treasury department has ordered the Saturnina, a Spanish vessel seized in Biloxi harbor re- leased.
 A plot to destroy railroads in Florida by Spanish spies has been discovered.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-05-04

Spain's torpedo boat destroyers are still cruising in the Straits oi Gibraltar looking for small game.
 The Graham county delegation came up from the south this morn ing. Every member of the Graham county squad, with possibly two exceptions, Is COW boy.