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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-14
VIII Resnme Work.

Saco, Me-, April 9.-The York cotton
mill strikers have voted unanimously to
return to work next Monday. They
went out in January when the general
cut-dowu in wages in New England cot
ton mills went into effect. About 600
hands were involved in the strike.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-14

Probably we shall hear no more about
Jimmie Michael giving mp the wheel to
become jockey now that he is 70 be
paid $4,000 in cash for six bicycle races
during the months Of July and August
The most successful jockey could hard
~ eNpectto make that amount Of money
within two months, and it is safe Ia say
that there are very few professions or
occupations that would bring that
amount of compensation. The profess
sional sportsman who stands at
the top Of his speciality commands
about as big money as anybody now
adays.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-14
Judges Elected.

Throughout the state votes were cast
for justice of the supreme court, bur
as there was no opposition TO Justice
Bardeen, who was appointed TO fill out
the unexpired term of the late Justice
Newman, the vote cast was light. Cir
cult judges were elected in the Fourth
and Sixteenth circuits. In the Six
teenth there was no opposition to
Judge Silverthorn, who was recently
appointed by Gov. Scotield. In the
Fourth circuit the contest was between
Michael Kirwan, of Manitowoc, and A. c.
Prescott, of Sheboygan, both as non
partisan candidates. Mr. Kirwan will
have at least 5000 majority.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-14

''Men who marry cooks" is the sub
iect of an article in an exchange. How
ever, there is never any certainty about
this until after marriage. Many a man
has thought he was marrying a cook
and has found out later that she was
nothing but a cooking-school graduate,
which, of course, IS an entirely different
4biutr
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-14

Before the house Of representatives
at Washington assemblies each day there
is placed on the speakers desk a box
shaped tray Of solid silver. Promptly
after the house adiourns it is taken
back again to the speakers room. 1t
contains three small bottle. one for red
ink, one for black ink, and one for
sand, such as was used in the early days
for drying ink. The ink tray is part Of
the furniture of the speakers room and
has more than ordinary interest, for it
was used by Henry Clay when he oc-
Cupied the speakers chair.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-14

Year after year. at this season, comes
news Of lives and property destroyed
by the rising of our rivers. These floods
are as regular as spring itself, and yet
houses and factories are built along the
freshets were rare cataclysms of ma
ture. like earthquakes and eruptions Of
volcanoes. Men are proverbially incap-
able of proti'iug by the experiences of
others, bnt TO profit by their own is not
beyond their powers, and it does seem
that, when high water mark has once
been established. it ought to give a hint
for az least a year.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-14

Russia has about 100000 men on a
peace footing, and 2,500,OOO on a war
footing. 1t is supposed that within its
European limits and in defensive war
the Russian army would hold first rank.
The Napoleonic wars make this clear,
but if Russia engages in a conflict with
her far eastern neighbors she will find
her troops matched by an army that
might prove in many respects superior
To her own
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-14
Clothing for our soldiers.

Cincinnati, April "a special to the
Commercial Tribune from Jefferson
vile, Ind, says: An order for 10000
blouses besides a number of shirts,
drawers, etc, has been received at the
quartermaster's depot in this city. One
hundred and fifty extra seamstresses
have been employed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-14
Burned to Death.

Two children of Mr.. and Mrs. Alexan-
der Richardson, living four miles south
of Wittenberg, were burned to death in
a fire which destroyed the Richardson
home. The children were three and
five years of age. Testimony at the
inquest went to show that the fire was
caused by the upsetting of lamp dur
ing a quarrel between the parents OF
the children.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-14

aunt" Aurelia Fuller, the oldest
woman on Cape Cod, died recently. She
had never seen railroad or steam or
electric cars, telegraph or telephone
lines or instruments, nor even an cleo
trio light She was born in South Sand
witch on August ?, 1891
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-14
MARKETS.
Minneapolis, April 10

Minneapolis, April IL.
Wheat-No. northern, 80 to 991c;
No. . northern, 95 TO o61l; May, 97}4c.
Corn-No. 8, 26l5c.
Oats-No. white, % to 25J4c.
Cattle-Steers, 1913 10 400; cows,
So IS.
Hogs-s2 so TO 3. so.
Sheep-Muttons, IS. 10 to $50; lambs,
S425.
Poultry-Turkeys. Z to Sc: spring
chickens, Z 10 S.
Butter-Creamery extras, Il to is;
creamery, tirsts, Is to l6c; dairy, fancy,
Is TO loo; dairy, fancy, Is TO lac.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-14

The people of the United States are
wealthy and have faith in the govern
ment. These two facts are shown in the
report of the comptroller of the cur
rency. which states that the individual
deposits in the national banks now ag-
gregate more than 1900. O0O. 600. being
the largest amount ever reached in the
history of those institutions. This
statement does not take into account
the deposits in state and private banks,
nor the immense sums known to be held
by savings banks. When these are
added the wealth of the United States
is seen TO be truly enormous.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-14

The argonauts Of 40 were afraid to
erect two-story buildings in California
because of the frequent earthquakes.
Exemption from them of late years has
led to the erection of sky-scrapors in
San Francisco. These big buildings
have recently passed through their first
experience in a genuine shake, and from
all accounts they have passed through
it very creditably.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-14
A Robbers Novel Plan.

Two storekeepers in Milwaukee were
held up by young robber in a novel
way. He stepped into store, put on
pair of shoes, which he pretended to
buy, and started for the door. When
asked for the money he drew revolver
and frightened the storekeeper into a
back room. He repeated this perform
ance at clothing store, where he was
fitted with fine new suit.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-14
Teachers Elect Officers.

At the session in Watertown of the
southwestern Wisconsin teachers con-
vention the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year:
w. N Parker, Reedsburg, president; d.
T. Kelley, West Bend, first vice president;
Mrs. Laura X. GrisIm, Columbus, second
vice PRESIDENT A. b. West, Lake Mills,
secretary: w. Griffith, Kenosha, treasurer;
c. w Smith, Kilbourn, reporter w. H.
Cheever, y. 4. Upham, j. II. Natiars. NJ.
H. Jackson, executive committee
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-14

What are the young people made of
nowadays. asks the New York Tribune.
that they dread poverty so much? Are
not youth and health and n sufticiency
forabsolute needs. riches enough? Does
romance count for nothing in these
DAYS of mammon2 Riches take TO them
selves wings and flies away. Those
marriages which, from worldly point
of view. seem most desirable, often turn
out disappointing, while the Young
couple who begin life with modest
wishes and simple requirements are apt
in their middle life to bask in the sun
shine of prosperity.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-14

The proposal emanates from Cornell
university that young persons in educa-
tional establishments in one part of the
country should correspond by letter
with those in another. No doubt, if the
persons were properly selected as to sex,
they might find things more interesting
to say to each other than observations
on geography, climate and social con
,Iitiops
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-14
Damage Nv prairie Fires.

Huron, 5. d., April 9.-DestructiFe
prairie fires swept over the southwest
ern portion OF Beadle and eastern part
Of Hand counties Thursday. Losses
will aggregate from $4,000 to $4,000.
Some farmers lost their homes, build
ings, machinery and stock. The town
of Washington, so miles west of this
place, had a close call
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-14
Roth Killed.

Parsons. Kan, April 12.-Report is
received here of duel fought at Min
eral City between Jack Murphy, a
farmer. and an unknown man. Both
were killed, each receiving four shots
in the body. The cause of the tragedy
is not known.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-14
Ordered TO stop Fighting

Havana, April 12.-The Official Ca
zette publishes decree, signed by
Capt. Gen. Blanco, announcing that the
Spanish government, yielding to the
reiterated wishes of the pope, has de-
creed a suspension of hostilities in Gu
ba in order to facilitate the restoration
of peace in the island. No time is fixed
for the expiration of the decree.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-14

Thomas \. Edison is said to believe in
the tclectroscope, which IS said to trans
nit the image Of an object to any dis
tance in colors, and when Edison be
lieves in anything in. this line it is a
good time for the rest of US to fall right
in with him and take it as matter of
course
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-14

The United States government,
through the weather bureau, is to make
an attempt to secure statistics in re-
gard to the number Of houses struck by
lightning during a year, the loss sus-
tanned, the circumstances surrounding
the case and such other data as will be
of use to the government.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-14
WooIeu Nets

4 wooden net is decidedly new ia b.
ric, and net-like in pattern are some
awfully fetching fabrics that seem to
be of silk and wool, very soft and cling
ing to the touch, and in various net-like
or lace-like meshes. These are quite
the smartest things possible built over
soft satins in closely clinging draperies
Chicago Times-Herald.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-14

Chauncey Depew has retired from the
presidency Of the New York Central
railway, but he will not lose anything
by the change, as he is now chairman of
the board of directors of all the Wander
hilf rnnds
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-14

In Spain's population of 100000
nearly 5000, 900 report mo occupation"
100000 are registered beggars, and two
thirds of the whole number can neither
read nor write
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-14

Miller, 5. D., April 11.-Men just in
from 20 miles northwest of here say
fully a dozen farmers lost buildings,
grain and considerable live stock in the
big prairie fire of a few DAYS ago.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-14

Doctor ION ocean steamer)-Your turn has
come, | see. sir. Allow me to-
Sea-Sicb Passenger IAN old bachelor)-
No, no, doctor lit will soon pass of.
1t isn't sea-seasickness. looked too long
al those-those bridal couples.-N. Y.
Weeklv
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-14
ohio Raise. war Fund

Columbus. O., April s. = Senator
Riley's bin appropriating s1.ooo,00o to
place Ohio on a war footing passed the
house Thursday evening and is now
a law
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-14

The first patent ever granted in the
United States is believed to have been
granted to Miss Mary Kies, of South
KilIingly, Conn, in 1909, for weaving
straw with a thread.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-14

In view of all the talk about the pur-
chase Of Cuba, Deputy Assistant Treas
urer Muhleman, of the United. States
subtreasury in New York, has compiled
the total Cuban debt and says that it
amounts to $3.50 0OO.O 900.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-14

One d the states has passed law fix
ing = reualty of is months in prison for
dece Dtion in a horse trade. Justice may
yet escend upon the umbrella bor-
rover.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-14
Prairie Fires Burn Houses.

Sioux Falls, S. D., April 12.-Prairie
fires throughout this state during the
last four days have destroyed the
homes of 100 farmers, entailing loss of
500, 900.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-14

When some men start to tell a story YOU
will save time by letting them tell II with
out trying 10 change the subject Washing
ton Democrat
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-14

Two itinerant umbrella members in
Pennsylvania have received $4,000 for
the repair of damaged ribs. They were
struck by an engine and the ribs were
4hnfr-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-14
Enmnnrinr NnteA.

eve been married FIVE years" said the
proud little matron from Detroit
That's nothing" laughed the Chicago
woman who occupied the same seat on the
train I've been married FIVE times
Detroit Free Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-14
Blood
Is Life
Pure Blood
Is Health.

Without blood circulating through your
veins you could not live Without pure
blood you cannot be we'll The healthy
action Of every organ depends upon the
purity and richness Of the blood by which
it is pourished and sustained. II you
have salt rheum, scrofula sores, pimples,
boils or any kind Of humor, your blood is
not pure If you take Hoods Sarsaparilla
it win make your blood pure and promptly
relieve all these troubles, In the spring
the blood Is loaded with impurities.
Hence, all those unsighUy eruptons, that
languor and depression, and the danger of
serious illness Hoods Sarsaparilla IS
needed to purify, enrich and vitalize the
blood and nrotect and fortify the system.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-14
Silver falls gunruaI.
C. R. MORSE, Publisher
RIVER FALLS. Wis.

Greece and Turkey are the only coun-
tries in Europe which the telephone has
not vet penetrated.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-14
N4&SN%s4A1eAe .eo&44 4N4e&4 A444s

Swallow your trouble and bolt it down.
Rural New Yorker.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-14
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.
state Finnnces.

The monthly statement of the condi-
dition of the treasury shows the bal
ance on hand TO be $1,000, 753.45. The
statement is as follows.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-14
smart Man.

Hammond-Is he great epicure?
Beans-Yes. He knows all the un-
known dishes.-N. Y. Journal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-14

No fraud is more wicked than cheating in
a love game.-Ram's Horn.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-14

Middlesboro, ny, April "a special
to the Herald from Manchester says:
a. B. Howard, ex-sheriff of Clay county,
and his son viii were waylaid and
killed. Howard is very prominent. A
terrible feud has been raging between
the Philpots, Bakers, Campbells and
Towards for the past year. Twenty
men have been killed during that time,
Asks for Volunteers.
Wilmington, Del, April Gov. Tun-
mel has issued proclamation calling
upon the ahle-bodied men OF the state
to send in their names for enlistment
in the national volunteer reserves.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-14

Hoods Pills are The 3,os only pins to take take
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-04-14
Hoods s en1iiia

Is Americas Greatest Medicine. Sold by all
druggists 81 six for S. Get only Hoods
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-01-17
Supreme Court Nicknames.

From The ST. Louis G!obe-Democrat.
Where Is Shorty Gray? / want to tell
him the score. Where is Shorty Gray
This uudSnified language in an excited
tone of voice came through the closing
door OF one Of the supreme court rooms.
1t was uttered by Mr. Justice Shiras, who
had Just entered.
Shorty" Gray IS the giant on the bench.
When he straightens he can look over tho
top of Mr.. Justice Harlan's bald spot. ANA
Mr. Justice Harlan is as fine q specimen of
kentucky manhood as can be seen IN a
days walk on Pennsylvania avenue. Along
side Mr.. justice Brewer and Mr.. Justice
Brown Mr.. Justice Gray towers. Chief Jus
tiCe Fuller can stand under the armptt Of
this son of Anak. these comparisons tell
why Mr.. Justice ShiraS, who sees the fun
ny side of things. calls his brother in Ju-
dietary Shorty Gray. The latter Is ilar-
ward man." while the former, like Jus
tees Brewer and Brown. was educated at
Yale. Mr.. Justice Sh ras had just learned
to rub it in on Shorty Gray when he
made use of the speech quoted at the be-
ginning of this paragraph.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-01-17
It Worked Like a Charm.


!Ti' ''e " "9'',,'T 'o' ~, w. so,,+t,r,
states, remarked the New Acfk drummer
Sundavin@ il Washington. "the oppression
nc b,s,sr3ftt, if may So eyDrres II is
" ~ ,,,,' t -. 49,,
SoiH' '""S t"3 i'o' ''!t'i'i NO. ' '''''
/ have Travelled III Ne" f.u5Idhu' Il" wen
Knowledge of what am talking about. l
never heard Of 4 yankee being eaten out
Of ln,,., .,nd home nv, his friends but /
1-,,,,, ~ o., dozan families in different parts
NO" % q $3.50 -, ,i,l'-', ,i,,,I t.,,-~
OF me soH'h VINO nav Il NoiIliILu,'i 81 ~ -
PIE lor existence sammy - i o. i i m ',',
haven't the courage 70 pHt up IN" p1FS "Hl
shut out their loGShL'tSS NlSlt"tS, VINO
drop in at any and all times for meal or
. nights ladging or both. or half-a-dOzen
of them for that matter OF course they
are lust as ready TO extend a similar cour-
tesN, but it isn't every family VINO can
make itself even ny boarding IL oul' auH me
result Is mt Dor%ehS are 4HouE 80 ,,
thrust upon many VINO a't ~ ~ " 'en t.
noses to the Grindstone as long as tHey
live.
II never knew OF but one VINO had IN"
nerve to iuauguGatc q new order or Things,
and he, or she rather, has been at 1t 50
shortly that ! cannot say how 1t VIII turn
out. though SO far it is gILtt"rng sue
cess. This man nad a GOOD farm ana Z
raft of friends who seemed to think that
his house was theirs 1rce on cost ana
used it accordingly. Ills hfSt Wlfe was =
native of the same county j'i!c she couldl |
turn PEOPLE away; though she and Ior
husband both fgit mat tugN were Sfauu'i ny
being deVourcd and worked to dcath Tor
their frituds. Four years ago she dl.d and
year aEo he married a fni'hsE Sani4 "o-
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-01-17

read the trials and sufferings of "Beautiful
Joe" He tells of his feelings when at last,
after being so cruelty treated by PAD
master, he gets with a kind mistress, ana
shows how even a dog appreciates kindness
or even a gentle, kind word. ] wish BLACK
Beauty" and Beautiful Joe" could be placed
in the hands of every child In our land.
/ Will only mention one other-"Little Lord
Fauntleruy," by Mrs Burnett. This IS a
standard book for children. and every
parent should strive to place 1t In their
hands. 1T is the life of n child all should
emulate
| hope ] have not wearried you with my
talk about books
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-01-17
CAPT. CARTER BEFORE COURT.
Sensational Accusations To Be Thor
oughlY Investigated.

Savannah. Ga. january l2-(Spec;al)-
CO plain Oberln NJ. Garter appeared before
a court martial In the United States court
room here today to answer charges pre-
ferred against him originating with Cap
tain G. +. Gillette. his successor on the
government works here.
The four charges read to HIM as he stood
facing the court by Colonel Thomas F.
Barr. judge advocate. are conspiracy to de-
fraud the United States. causing to be pilh
false and fraudulent claims against the
United States. conduct unhecoming an OF
ticer and a gentleman and embezzlement.
The main charges are, in large meas
urc constructive. all growing out of the
allegation that in the river and harbor
contracts for this district from 1892 to 1886,
seven in number. awarded to the Atiahtc
Contracting Company, Captain Carter al
lowed the contractors to put in mattresses
stone and other material which was cheap
er and inferior to those called Tor III the
contract. The charge of emoeZZlemeht IS
also constructive, it being explained IN
the specifications that it is the payment or
United States money held in trust for pur-
poses not authorized, and for claims when
the United States did not owe. because o.
the materials used. The amount sAtld 10
have been falsely entered on the pay follS
was SOC 81 fle is also charged with nav
iu.. been absent from his post on several oc-
casiOna without leave and reporting hllhSeil
present e,
the city of Savannah by competing 1t 10
lumoNu It los Of ballast rock WhIch tht
Atlantic Contracting Company was enanleu
to obtain for a figure less thah IL was
worth. To the charges as relate TO lINe
of the seven contracts, those of l%92, 1870,
1894 and 1898, Captain Carter entered
plea of the statute of limitations for the
reason that many of the witnesses who
have knowledge of those affairs have DIS
appeared and memoranda relating 70 them
lie VIII go 10 trial on the charges reIat-