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The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-01-11

1t now seems that the people OF this
country are being taught to believe,
by the political organs, that all the
good things in the way of higher
prices on farm products and wages
come as a result OF political influence,
much as they were taught by the Priest
Hood when the earth was young, that
fortune and disaster were directly at
tributable to the pleasures or dis
pleasures OF the gods. The moment
wheat took jump in price the organs
sent up the cry, that it was due to the
influence of the present administration
and claimed that the wave of pros
perity was at hand. While it is be-
lieved that the deplorable condition
of the country, especially the rural dis
tricts is due to adverse legislation,yet
it is wrong to suppose that the ad
is responsible for many
OF the conditions attributed to it
II so, then it is only fair to credit the
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-01-11

William Jennings Bryan is in Mimi
eapolis to-day. In passing through
Hudson yesterday he was met by a
large number of friends. He made a
short speech and gave the people a
hearty handshake. He seems the
same friendly, openhanded, free
hearted man of the people as ever.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-01-11

fore behooves us to return the COM
pliment, and not swell the Golfers of
foreign tradesmen who have not q
single interest IN us or our commun-
itY.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-01-11

NIA NTED-TRUSTWORTH AND ACTIVE
Vgentemen or ladies to travel for respon-
sible, established house in Wisconsin.
Monthly $500 and expenses. Position
teady Reference. Enclose self ad dressed
tamped envelope. The Dominion Com
any, Dept. Chicago.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-01-11

The New England spinners have
decided to strike, thus the country
will have an opportunity to witness
another struggle between capital and
the courts VS.. labor.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-01-11
VvVVVvvvVvvV

Will the Ohio legislature elect
Hanna to the senate to-day? No one
seems worried over the perplexed
question more than Hanna himself.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-01-11

Well yes, the taxes are quite high,
thanks.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-01-11
Born.

BARNARD.-[n this city, Jan. 5,
1898, to Mr.. and Mrs. j. G..
Barnard, a son.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-10

Editor OF The Times:
Sir.-The leading editorial in The Times
of this morning ought % command uni
versal approval I believe it voices the
sentiment of conservative men OF all
parties. l have been a lifelong Demo-
crat and have no recollection for more
than forty years of having ever scratch
ed Democratic ticket. But ] concur
entirely in the just tribute paid 70 Mr..
Mckinley for his hitherto conduct OF the
Cuban imbrog.iO.
I very much fear, however, # the fore
shadOwings OF the press be correct. that
In his forthcoming message he will mar
that record, and not only provoke the
organized opposition Of the Democratic
party but divide his own party. The
while country IS ready TO support the
administration-aftcr having exhausted
every effort TO avoid warm It's imperiOus
demand for the independence of Cuba
But 20 talk of intervening without rec
ognizing tho independence Of cuba
seems 90 be an genealogical and political
absurdity. Intervention necessarily inn
ports two parties between whom third
party iuterpOses. II cuba be not indie
pendent the Invasion Of Cuba with any
purpose OF ousting the jurisdiction Of
Spain can be nothing more than a war OF
conquest. and. II successful. must impose
upOn the United states the duty OF re-
constructing some form of government
with the possibility of the reproduction in
cuba of the absurdities and iniquities OF
the carpet bag regime TO which the
Southern states were subjected after the
overthrow of the Confederate govern
ment. b, K. W.
Richmond, Va, April O. 1898.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-10
NEW ELECTRIC LINE.
One 10 BE Constructed Between This
City and Petersburg.

Unless Unforeseen obstacles prevent an
electric lire will be constructed between
this city and Petersburg In the near fu-
ture. 4 company TO be known as the
Richmond and Petersburg Electric Rail
road Company was chartered during the
closing days of the last Legislature. It's
officers are as follows:
President. Corbin Warwick; Nice-Pres-
ident, John 5. Primrose both Of New
York
Directors-James Parker. j. q. b. Wool
worth. Ferdinand Beach. George l.. Cat
lin and w. Howard Glider, all Of New
York. and Corbln Warwick, c. NJ. Mana
ney. Z. NJ. DIETRICH. Merriweather Jones
and Otway Warwick. Of Richmond
It Is proposed to begin this work in a
very short time. and push it 10 compile
ton. At first the terminus Of the road
will be Petersburg but later on 1t VIII
probably be extended considerably
The route followed will parallel the line
Of the Richmond and Petersburg railroad.
though probably some distance lower
down.
WAR MAY INTERFERE.
Mr.. Otway Warwick. one OF the direc-
ors. said yesterday afternoon that It was
most probable that the line would be COM
pleted IN a very short time.
I'VE can't tell about that though ne
added. FOR ii seems now that the war
may break US up"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-10

We mentioned the other day that the
state OF Tennessee would have an In
dustrial Convention to discuss questions
pertaining to the material welfare of that
State We observe now that the good
example has been followed by the people
Of Kentucky. and they will hold what
they call a Commercial Convention 20 sit
in Louisville on May i1th and 18th.
one Of the Louisville papers says that
the greatest enthusiasm has been arous-
ed and that there is no doubt that the
convention will be not only a success IN
itself. but the beginning Of condition OF
unity and good fellowship in commercial
affairs such as has never before existed
in Kentucky.
The following is the programme for
the convention:
Subjects
"Kentucky's ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
cal. Climate and Soil"
"our Agricultural Opportunities and
Needs"
"our Industrial Opportunities and
Needs
'DThe Best System Of state and Local
Taxation"
How May Capital Be Best Attracted
to and Most Probably Employed in
Kentucky"
'1mmigration-The Best Method ot
ENCOURAGING Desirable immigration
"Corporations-Uses and Abuses-A
lust Discrimination the Part Of Wis
dom"
"Transportation-The Greatest Source
Of Development and How Best TO EN-
ploy It."
Good Roads Essential to Progress
and Prosperity"
Administration Of Justice, Its De-
lays and Costs"
Reform in Commercial Laws. As
slgnments. Commercial Paper Mort
gage Liens"
Land Tiues-How to Expedite the
Settlement Of"
Among the speakers selected arc
Henry Watterson. J. c. S. Blackburn,
Governor Bradley and other men Of that
stripe.
It seems TO us a splendid omen that
the Southern States are now becoming
more enthusiastic over business than
politics. We would like TO see such
convention held in Virginia More
business: less politics" is the moving
sentiment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-10
SENATOR DANIELS FAIRNESS.

II is 10 us an interesting coincidence
that in connection with the leading edi-
torial in The Times Of yesterday defend
ing President Mckinley against malicious
attack there appeared an interview with
Senator Daniel-of which we knew not
when The Times article was written
in which Senator Daniel takes the same
position as that assumed by The Times.
"The people Of this city and section, ."
said the correspondent, ARE disposed TO
critlcise President Mckinley severely. and
are very inpatient at what they regard as
a dilatory policy
Il have seen nothing" replied the
Senator in a deliberate manner. ITO cen
sure in the Presidents conduct. SO far
as I know. the President is right OF
course. many things have come TO his
knowledge that are not understood by
tho public think the President has
been right"
We are gratihed, indeed. at such an
expression as this from Virglnia's senior
Senator In Congress. Senator Daniel IS
ms much opposed as man can be to the
political policy Of which President Nc
Kinley is the head. and no man is more
ardently devoted to the party Of which
the Senator is so prominent a member
than he. Yet in q tine like this Senator
Daniel Is man enough and patriot enough
10 discard partisanry. to shake himself
free from political letters. and to view
tn s whole question from the standpoint OF
country rather than from the standpoint
Of party.
Being an honest patriot himself he is
disposed to accord equal sincerity to the
President. even though he be Of a diff
ferent party utilization. lie sees that the
President has passed through a most try
ing. ordeal but he has been endeavorins
on the one hand TO maintain the dignity
and integrity and honor Of the nation
and vet do full justice to Spain, and, II
possible consistently with the honor OF
the nation and the demands Of humanity,
to avert bloody and expensive war.
Il docs seem TO US that, in a crisis like
this. when the interests of the whole coun-
try are involved. men should divest them
selves of partisan feeling, forget that the
President be.ongs to any particular party
end. until the contrary is proven. give
him credit for acting with patriotic mo-
lives in the interest OF the whole people.
Senator Daniel has been in Washington
occupying a position which must have
given him all possible Information. He
must Of necessity know better than out
siders what has been going on in the
White House. and yet he declares that he
is in possession of no information that
would lev! him to believe otherwise than
that the President has acted right.
Senator Daniel has done himself no
harm. but has added lustre 70 his name
in courageously speaking these words Of
truth and soberness.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-10
THAT'S WHAT THEY GET FOR IT

We ind the following interesting para
graph in senator Buffers paper the
Raleigh Caucasian:
Hon. ". ]. Bryan, in letter TO the
chairman Of the Democratic state Com
mittee Of Colorado. urging the importance
of cooperation and warning them
against the efforts Of the gold men in dis
guise to prevent IT, says:
Where the gold Democrats arc nu-
merically strong they will insist upon
ignoring the Chicago platform, but where
they are numerically weak they VIII
profess TO accept the platform but VIII
oppose every plan that Is calculated 10
bring success TO the platform
This states the situation exactly. In
this state the gold Democrats DID not
bolt because they are not numerically
strong enough 10 do damage I'm that way,
but they stay on the inside opposing. as
Mr. BRYAN says every plan that IS cal
culated TO bring success 10 the platform.
That Is not all They have assistants
and allies among men and papers VINO
claim to be strong supporters or Bryan.
They oppose cooperation for the Same
reason that all the gOldbugs and monopo-
lists oppose II. They are wolves IN
sleeps clothing. Beware Of them.
And that Is the reward for party regu-
larity" When the Chicago platform
was promulgated. some Democrats who
did not believe in it refused to give 1t
their support. and openly opposed 1t.
Others said that while they did not be-
leve in free silver and other doctrines
of the platform, for the sake Of party
regularity" trey would stay on the in
side Of the organization and support the
ticket They were patted on the back at
the time and commended, but now they
are denounced as spies and traitors.
This is in proof Of the assertion that
has been made time and again in these
columns that there is no place I'm the
Democratic party. as now constituted
for the man who does not believe in the
free coinage Of silver. and he IS not want
ed. The party is wide open to any and
to all. whether they be Democrats. Popu-
lists or Republicans. who are sincere IN
their advocacy of free coinage but the
doors are virtually closed against all who
are opposed to il.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-10

were with America and that ended all
tax OF interference. Then. again. when
ever our consular or diplomatic agents
are compelled by the approaching war to
leave their posts, they turn their offices
over TO tho English officers and place
Americans and American interests under
their charge.
This Is an Illustration Of blood being
thicker than water, and We thank God
the illustration has been made. II shows
to the world how close our relations are.
and as they become closer. liberty, Chris
tanity and civilization become secure.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-10
AFTERMATH.

John Y. McKane viii be a free man on
the 3Oth instant. He Is looking forward
20 his release from prison with eagerness.
His last days in Sing Sing are devoted to
overseeing the rehtting Of the warden
office.
my yacht ATLANTA and everything
have will be at the disposal OF the Gov
eminent in case Of war" said George
Could to a Kansas City reporter. He
was on the way from Omaha and stopped
OF between trains. "And what can the
Government expect from the moneyed
men Of New York in the event OF war;
he was asked Whatever help ana as
much as IL needs" replied Mr. Gould.
A horse dealer. who was convicted OF
swlndling in a horse trade, was recently
sentenced In Boston to an imprisonment
OF one year This IS said 10 be the first
case of such a conviction m Suffolk
county.
The Navajo Indians Of Southern Colo
RADIO and Northern New Mexico, through
Robert Mitchell. Of Cortez. Col. have
offered the services OF five hsndred
mounted warriors ~ their tribe TO serve
as volunteers.
There has been big drop in rates to
Alaska. on the steamer Humboldt,
which leaves san Francisco in a few
days for Dyea ana Skaguay, first cabin
rates have been cut from SCI 10 $50, and
second cabin rates from so 20 $50. Cop
per River rates have been cut from 500
FOR the cabin 10 81, and from $75 for
the steerage 10 $50 Cook Inlet rates have
shrunk from $l05 FOR the cabin to $50, and
from $50 for the steerage to s65.
General ". 2. Hardeman, one OF the
leaders Of the Confederate army and for
ten years superintendent Of the confed-
crate Home in Austin. Tex, died there on
Friday of Brights disease. He
was eighty-twO years old and
was horn in Williamson county,
Tenn. He went 70 Texas in 1898, fought
for the Republic in the war of indepen-
dence, and was a conspicuous figure on
the Confederate side in the Civil War.
An Ohio woman has notified all whom
it may concern, through the medium OF
an advertisement in a country weekly,
that she has renounced her marriage
with her present husband, and hence
forth will not consider herself married.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-10
THE FIRST BLOOD.
4 Fight Between Old soldiers Right
i'm Richmond.

Some excitement was created on Main
street between Eighth and Ninth. yesier-
day about l O'Clock. by passage ~ arms
befween Comrades Alexander Jennings
and r. y. Northen.
The two gentlemen had emphasized a
heated conversation into which they had
dropped. with few blows and a little
scuffic.
when the irate gentlemen had been sep
arated by peacefully disposed citizens.
and the dust had settled, il was seen that
Mr.. Northen's face was very red and MIR.
Jennings nose was bleeding.
Mr.. Jennings went into his place OF bus
mess nearby and Mr.. Northen went his
way. and the incident will probably pass
into history. as one OF those frequent oc-
currences that follow In the wake OF war
rumors.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-10

don't let cheapness guide you
You must consider QUALITY If
you expect SATISFACTION.
When that is missing disappoint-
ment is sure to follow.
This spring we have gathered
for your delectation an assortment
of Suits that lacks nothing of be-
ing perIect-periect in infinite va
riety-perfect in its qualities
perfect in its tailor-made stylish
ness.
Prices range from
$500 60 $500.
but we can give you no adequate
idea of the values represented I'M
til you have made an examination.
SO come in and examine, and we'U
leave it to your own judgment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-10
THE EASTERTIDE.

The Christian world to-day celebrates
Easter-the Queen of Festivals"
II comes most opportunity this year
vi h its message Of peace and hope and
life. II speaks to us not Of death and
carnage. but Of the triumph over death.
IT is TIE day OF all others In the calendar
when men should cultivate sentiments
OF peace and good will. It is impossible
10 catch the true spirit OF the Easter sea
son and yet thirst for blood and be
vengeful. 1t is festival Of peace, not a
carnival Of war.
Let US hope that the glorious festival
has interviewed providenually. and that
this day. commemorative OF the resur-
rection Of the Prince OF Peace. may not
close until some honorable means has
been discovered Of averting war between
two Christian nations.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-10

ences between the sections adjusted
without resort to arms.
The opposition to war Is not necessa-
rIIy an attribute of a coward; nor Is the
clamor for war Of necessity an evidence
Of courage.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-10
Dress Alike.

Experienced servant-Gentleman wants
10 see you. sir
Mr. Richmand-WhO Is he?
Experienced Servant couldn't find out,
sir; but. judgin' by his clothes. he's either
beggar or a millionaire.-Harlem Life.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-10
N MEMORY OF ROBERT Z. ]

~ MIMOh1 vi iNCA''~-'A 80
At this time when the whole country
IS so much in love with Fitz Lee ana
when so many nice things have been said
not only about him, but about the Lees
generally who have been so conspicuous
in an great national crises, it Is inter-
es,.ng to recall the magnificent tribute
which Senator Ben Hlll paid to Robert
L. Lee. 'He was foe without nate
a friend without treachery, a soldier
without cruelty. and a victim without
murmuring. lie was public officer
without vices a private citizen without
wrong. a neighbor without reproach
Christian without hyprocisy, and man
without guile He was a Caesar without
mis- ambition. Frederick without his
tyranny. Napoleon without his selfish
ness. and washington without his re-
ward. He was as obedient TO authority
as servant. and royal in authority as
king. He was as gentle as a woman IN
life pure and modest as virgin in
thought watchfui as a Roman vestal
submissive 10 law as Socrates, and grand
in battle as Achilles
When those noble words were spoken
they were greeted here and there
throughout the North with sneers, but
sentiment has so completely changed
that if they were spoken to-day in the
presence Of any audience in any part
OF the United States. they would be ap-
p.auded 10 the echo.
How could 1t be otherwise when every
man. woman and child in the United
states is so beautifully sympathetic with
the rebels in Cuba who are struggling
for liberty and battling against oppres-
sion?
1t was about this very day. thirty
three years ago. that Robert Z. Lee sur
rendered 10 General Grant at Appomat-
tox. and II the President shall send in
a war-lke message on Monday next. the
event will fall within two days Of that
anniversary.
Perhaps the coincidence will call to
mind at the North the heroism and dar-
ing and devotion Of Robert Z. Lee aid
those brave men who followed him for
four years battling for Southern rights.
Perhaps 1t will call to mind at the North
and at the South also the words of Cen
eral Lee which he uttered just before
resigning his commission in the United
States Army. THE whole South is In a
state Of revolution" he wrote his sister.
Into which Virginia, after a long strug-
gle. has teen drawn; and though l rec
ognize no necessity for this state Of
things, and would have forborne and
pleaded 70 the end for redress OF griev-
ances, real or supposed, yet in my own
person had 10 meet the question whcth-
or / should take part against my native
state. Wi:h all my devotion 10 the
Union, and the feeling Of loyalty and
duty Of an American citizen. 1 have not
been able 10 make up my mind TO raise
nay hand against my relatives. my chill
dren, my home. have therefore re-
signed my commission in the army. and.
save in defense OF my native State. with
the sincere hops that my poor services
may never be needed. hope may never
De called on 10 draw my swoid."
Robert z. Leo was not numbered
an ong the j!ngoists ana those who thirst
ed for blood. He was opposed to war
and would gladly have seen the differ
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-10
Dear at That.

Where on earth could she have picked
up ST Insignificant q man for hus-
bsnd?"
Il haven't any exact information, but
he looks az II he might have gone with
q pound of tea."-Cincinnau Enquirer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-10
Solid Comfort.

II wouldn't be seen smoking a cigar
ettel" exclaimed the princess, earnestly.
Accordingly she summoned he. good
fairy. and bade that functionsry lend her
4 match ard render her inv!slole-De-
troit journal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-10
FOR DISEASES OF THE LIVER.
STOMACH AND KIDNEYS.

the Water OF the Greenbrier White Sui
phur Springs is the most valuable In
America. Purcell. Ladd G. Co.. wholesale
agents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-10

The Ohio Legislature has bill pro-
h!bi,.ng the marriage Of insane persons
or persons OF unsound Judgment" Who
Is 10 Judge. and when?
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-10
Conditional.

A provincial poet has sent a poem to
one of the papers. entitled. "Oh, Let Me
Die at Homc" The editor has promised
To let him. provided he keeps away from
his ofice-London Graphic.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-10
Nnluc RcCciycd.

'I wonder how l can make my money
so the farthest2'
"Have you ever bought a conVersa,loi'
over the Iong-distance telephone?'-De-
trOit Free Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-10

Commercial Traveler-Who's that TAX
ing so loud and kicking up such iuss
back there in the private officer
Clerk (nOnchalantly) - on. that the
silent partner.-Somerville (Mass) jour
nnl.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-10
Little Slow.

Flo (proudly) - our minister doesn't
jump at conclusions.
Jack (sadlD-l should say he doesn't.
I never knew him to reach a conclusion
in less than an hOur-Philadelphia Call.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-10
Ohcdient.

ooh, Bridget 7 told you to notice when
the apples boiled over"
Sure. I did. mum. IL was quarter-past
eleven. lid Bits.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-10
Another Deal.

"Ah," sighed tho sad-faced man at the
poker table as his last chip disappeared,
III we could see ourselves as others see
usw-Boston Transcript
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-10

The concert Of the Powers did not re-
ceive an encore during their Washington
performance
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-10

Wannamaker has an opponent in Cor
nell, a Pennsylvaia coal baron, who, of
course has stuff to burn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-10

The roof Of the custom house is being
painted red. Every inducement is being
held out to Colonel Brady not TO move
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-10

or course. Richmond wants factories,
but just as a matter of change in odors
why don't some one start a cologne fac
tory7
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-10
War Talk.

Weary watkins-Friend. what Is coat
bunkers7.
Hungry Higgtns-I dunno. less'n It's
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-10

The horned toad captured in the Capt
toll Square beats the bluebird as a har-
hinger OF Sps,LE.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-10

william Shakespeare has recently pur-
chased q Newspaper In Michigan L..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-10

Gomez is stll acting like a man who
had great confidence in the draw