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Wreck Of the Ashuelot.

wreck OF the ASnueIOt.
Lieutenant Frank S. Hotchkin, of
Chicago, who served eighteen years in
the United States navy, and then re-
tired into commercial life, says that II
the Maine had not been a warship the
disaster might have been much worse
than it was. The lieutenant was an
officer on board the the fated AshuelOt
when that warship was wrecked in the
China sea- Eight men were lost-three
Chinese who were lOoting the officers
quarters, and five ''middies" who
jumped overheard. crazed by fear. The
Ashuelot was built for service on the
Mississippi during the war, and fifteen
years ago, Feb. %, was in Chinese wat
ers. She was walled in by a heavy fog
when at 4 o'clock in the morning Lieu
tenant Hotchkin went to relieve the
watch. He had scarcely put foot on
deck when the lookout cried: Land on
the starboard BEAM The next min
ute the ship struck, and had it not
been for the discipline the whole out
st would have gone to the bottom.
The loss of the ship caused an inquiry
and a court-martial, and the captain
and the navigator were disciplined.
eff ever l am in a marine disaster
again." quoth the lieutenant, 81 desire
that it shall be on man-of-war."
The Globe-republican., 1898-03-17

Naturally, with an instruction dragging
toward its close, there are difficulties In
the way of a complete realization of plans
so comprehensive as to embrace the en-
tire internal machinery of Cuba" The
minister was asked If he viewed the pres
ent conditions of affairs between the Unit
ed States and Spain as indicating war.
After a moments hesitation he answered
gravely:
Il am sure that the United States does
not want war. just as I am sure that the
Spanish government does not want war,
and will do everything honorable in its
power TO avert such calamity"
waking Riaed Field Mortar.
The United States arsenal at Water.
town. Mass. has gone into the gun man
ufacture. Work on the first forged gun
ever ordered was begun Saturday. The
weapon is to be S.6-inch. brcech-loading,
rif1ed field mortar. and. when finished,
will be the first fully equipped 36-inch,
breech-loading field piece ever manufac-
tured, by the United States government
The work of mounting guns at Long Isl
and head and Fort Warren is being pushed
rapidly. To-day thirty ten-inch shells
were shipped to the former and twenty
to the latter place. so as to have the guns
ready for use as soon as they are in posi-
ton AT Charlestewn navy yard a con-
siSnment OF new Lee straigh;-pull rifles
mas arrived. and the men are being drilled
In their use. Lieutenant BENJAMIN Fuller
received Geographic command from the
navy department to report as soon a.
possible on board the United States cruis-
er Columbia. stationed at League island.
awaiting orders Lieutenant Fuller will
be placed in charge of the marine suardG
Of the Columbia
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The Spanish government is doing all
within its power to augment the
strength of her navy, and with that end
in view, orders have been given to push
forward the three new armored cruz
sers, the Cardinal Cisneros, Princesa
de Austurias and Catalina, which this
country is building, and which are de-
scribed in the following articles, taken
from that excellent weekly naval IL
Illustrated paper, Ell Mundo Naval, writ
ten by Lieutenant Of the Navy Mario
Rubio Munez:
1.-THE navy is anxiously awaiting the
happy completion Of the three armored
cruisers which are being built in the
arsenals of Ferrol, Carraca and Carta-
gena. The general description given
in brief in a previous number, when
we described to our readers the cruis-
ers Infanta Maria Teresa, Vizcaya and
OQuendo, are repeated in reference to
their sister ships in all that relates to
the generic type; but there will be a
large number of new details which
augment their fighting value in the
Cardinal Cisneros, Princesa de Astur-
las and Catalina.
Armament to Be Heavier.
Apart from the small variations of
external appearance, the differences to
which we allude are for the main part
introduced in the armament of the new
cruisers, which is to be heavier and at
the same time more complete.
"The characteristics of these cruisers
are the following: Length, LOG metres;
breadth; Ism. Sem; draught, 6m. Gem;
displacement, 1000 tons; engines. 49,
600 horse power, and speed 20 knots
Armor: Belt. 31cm.; deck, sem; gun po-
sition, 27cm., and coming tower, 31cm-
Armament: Hontoria system, 24cm-, 2;
14cm. quick firing, 10; small calibre.
20; torpedo tubes, 8.
IF our readers will take the pains
to compare these official figures with
those of the Infanta Maria Teresa, Viz
caya and OQuendo they will find in the
newly built cruisers an increase Of
1000 horse power in the engines, which
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airy md artillery to the Atlantic sea-
hoard Nearly all the cavalry is in the
V~. where a majority OF the infantry
regiments are also located.
Few to BE Left In tho West.
OF course 1t will be necessary to leave
some troops in remote sections where In
dian uprisings have to be considered as
likely to occur at any time. but 1t is in
tended that nearly all companies and
asoops Of infantry and cavalry. even those
~ far west as California. will be brought
to points on the Atlantic and the Gulf
Of Mexico. With the addition Of the l,6l0
men recruited for the two new artillery
regiments. the regular forces of the Unit
ed States now number nearly q 900 men.
Seven regiments Of artillery are now dis
tributed or in course OF distribution at
the modern Notifications on the Atlantic,
Pacific great lakes and gulf Both new
regiments will be assigned to duty along
the Atlantic and gulf coasts. where most
The Globe-republican., 1898-03-17
Wheelmen In Training.

An experienced trainer asked to con-
dense the best information he could
give a new racing man, answered as
follows: Eat almost everything ex-
cept green stuff potatoes and turnips.
Make beef, dry toast and weak tea the
principle articles of food. Do not be
afraid of ice cream and ripe fruit at
your meals. Be in bed at 9 o'clock each
night and up at in the morning. Take
a cool spray bath on rising. Do not
use tobacco or drink any kind Of Ii
quor. For rubbing mixtures so dear to
all racing men use witch hazel mixed
with a very little PEPPERMINT oil. Mix
in the proportion of one pint of witch
hazel to five cents worth Of oil. Do
not depend 20 much on the mixture al
on the rubbing. Have the body we'll
rubbed over. Knead every muscle.
End by briskly rubbing in order to
bring blood to the surface nicely.-E11
change.
The Globe-republican., 1898-03-17

Deduction From Figures.
Direct deduction from the preceding
figures enables us without any strain
ing of our conscience to call our three
national cruisers superiores in absolu-
to over their foreign antagonists, but,
nevertheless, the eloquence of those
figures should be sufficient to inspire in
the pessimists and incredulous the ne
cessary peace of mind, to close the
mouths of those who are constantly
stating that the Spanish forces are de-
fective and those who so freely criti-
else the naval profession in our coun-
try.
Recent experiences OF such import
ance as that Of the battle Of the Yalu,
In the Chino-Japanese war, have dem
onstrated the supremacy Of quick FIR
ing ordnance. and the former custom
Of trusting to guns Of immense cali
hes has gone out Of date. while to-day
IL great aim Of constructors r mid
- oiDod guns woll Dgetoetea VIA
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Concentration of Forces on Atlantic
Coast.

of the cavalry and infantry will be con-
gregated. SO that at least 25 900 regulars
will be garrisoned in the eastern and
southern coast states in preparation for
any emergency which may arise. The cost
Of transporting this great body Of men,
some Of them coming more than 5000
miles. will be too great to be borne by the
scanty annual appropriation for hereto
fore unimportant movements of the army
organizations. and it will be necessary to
resort to the emergency fund of $4,000
900 to meet the expenses of these changes
in stations. Right in line with the gen.
eral movement was the important CIDER
issued by Secretary Alger by direction OF
the president and telegraphed to all mill
tary posts and divisional headquarters
concerned by the commanding general of
the army.
Changes In Army Departments.
The text of the order follows: by d.
rection OF the president the following
changes are made in the territorial linn
its. designation. and headquarters Of the
geographical departments. to take effect
March Il. 1898:
Il. The department Of the east will
embrace the New England states. New
York. New Jersey. Pennsylvania, Della
ware. Maryland, the District Of Columbia.
West Virginia. Virginia and North Caro-
lima. with headquarters at Governors
Island. New York.
80 A department is hereby established
to be known as the department of the
lakes. to consist of the states of Wiscon-
sin. Michigan. Illinois. Indiana. Ohio. Ken
lucky. and Tennessee. with headquarters
at Chicago.
''3. The department Of Dakota will en-
brace the states of Minnesota. North Da-
kota. South Dakota. Montana, and 20
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much of Wyoming as is embraced in the
Yellowstone Park, with headquarters at
St. Paul.
- The department of Columbia will
embrace the states of Washington. Ore
gon. Idaho Except SO much of the latter
as Is embraced in Yellowstone Park. and
the territory of Alaska. with headquarters
at Vancouver barracks. Washington.
IS. The department Of California will
embrace the states of California and Ne
vada. with headquarters at San Fran
cisco.
&c. The department of Colorado will
embrace the states of Wyoming Except SO
much as is embraced in Yellowstone
Park. Colorado. and Utah. and the terri
tories of Arizona and New Mexico, with
headquarters at Denver.
-. The department of the Platte will
embrace Iowa. Nebraska. Missouri. Kan
sas and Arkansas. Indian Territory, ard
Oklahoma, with headquarters at Omaho."
The Globe-republican., 1898-03-17

{ Tho war department. which up to the
present time has been engaged largely in
carrying out the policies of defense ar
ranged before the prospect of war was
seriously considered. on Saturday took ac-
ton and made preparations the signifi-
canoe Of which cannot be misunderstood.
Heretofore the preparations of the mill
tary branch Of the executive government
have proceeded on a basis that 1t was well
to have every feature under its control in
perfect order for whatever might occur.
Now. however. knowledge Of what the war
department is doing and intends to do.
considered in connection with the activ-
ity in every branch Of the naval service.
shows the war now actually exists.
More important than anything that has
been yet arranged under the direction of
Secretary Alger are orders providing for
= general movement OF the regular cav
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STATES ARMY MOVING.
Gulf Department Created.

"S A department Is hereby established,
to be known as the department Of the gulf.
to consist of the states of South Carolina,
Georgia. Florida. Alabama, Mississippi.
Louisiana and Texas, with headquarters
at Atlanta, Ga.
THE departments of Missouri and Tex
as are hereby abolished.
THE records Of the department Of Mis-
souri, will be transferred to the depart
ment of the lakes. and those Of the de-
partment of Texas to the department OF
the gulf.
Major General John r. Brooke is as
signed to the command of the department
of the lakes. and Brigadier General Will
liam NJ. Graham to the command of the
department of the gulf. The officers OF
the several staff departments now on duty
in the departments of the Missouri and
Texas are assigned to like duties in the
departments of the lakes and Of the gulf.
respectively.
THE travel required under these orders
is necessary for the public service.
''R. A. ALGER. Secretary OF War.
by command. ETC.. NJ. c. Corbin. adj
jutant General"
Does Not Want War.
Senior Polo Bernabe. the new Spanish
minister, talking with q reporter at
Washington, expressed himself as salts
fled that neither the United States nor
Spain wants war. The minister referred
to the fact that the Cuban cabinet had
appointed a commission to negotiate a CIV
II treaty with this country as another evil
dence of the complete autonomy scheme
in Cuba. Speaking of the present policy
of Spain in Cuba. the minister said:
1.-The government has granted autonomy
on the broadcast and most liberal lines. 1t
is designated to give to the Cuban people
the complete direction Of their internal
affairs. thus gratifying the honorable am
bition Of the Cubans. while. at the same
time. maintaining the historic allegiance
of Cuba as a colony of Spain. The gov
eminent is not executing this plan grudg-
ingly. or with any technical restrictions
Already much has been accomplished. and
there is the fullest confidence that tho
plan will be carried into full execution.
The Globe-republican., 1898-03-17
MAINE BOARD OF INQUIRY.

er turbulen careerin the public schools
and one morning he vanished. "Bilr'
had enlisted. That happened twenty
eight years ago, and from that moment
Anthony has never ceased to wear the
uniform.
His first active service carried him
to the Carolinas, where the ku Klux
were busily engaged in their deviltries.
There he laid the foundation for his
soldierly reputation. His commanding
officer in those early days was Major
Steward, long since retired, but still
living.
Years later young man drifted into
the marine corps as a volunteer, a
slender, soft-handed fellow, who was
the butt of the company until "Bill''
Anthony, the pride of the barracks,
called a halt. The recruit proved to
be the hayward son Of Anthony's old
major, and the big marine watched
over him like father.
Anthony saw fourteen years of SOL
most of it en- the western plains
before he threw in his fortunes with
the marines. He was always marked
man il the service. conspicuous for his
magnificent physique, his cool courage,
and perfect discipline.
AS a non-commissioned officer he
filled every position known to the mil
itary code, and filed them WELL There
was just o. blemish in brave bills"
character blemish which many be-
lieve alone kept him out of commits
sion. "Bill' would drink, not often to
The Globe-republican., 1898-03-17

excess, but invariably just at the wrong
time. when his commanding Officers
favorite though he was-could not
wink at the offense.
His last army service was at West
Point, where he figured to the admira-
ton Of cadets and everybody else a.
drum major Bills" splendid figure
and profound knowledge of soldiery
won him this appointment.
Ten years ago he left the army and
enlisted as q marine. It was the old
story over again-rapid advancements.
followed by the inevitable setbacks. all
due to unwise conviviality. Not that
Bill" ever transgressed while on duty
for a firmer disciplinarian never
wore a marine uniform. Over at tho
Brooklyn navy yard Anthony is well
known and well liked. He was sta
toned there for two years. and during
the greater part Of that time served
as clerk in the recruiting Office.
Anthony was detailed to the Brook
Ign on it's cruise in the China seas. Up
on his return he was sent to the Maine.
The Globe-republican., 1898-03-17
An Artists Models Card.

Even artists models nowadays use
the latest form OF advertisement. One
lady in Paris leaves the following visit
ing card at the house of certain famous
painters: *, model. Fine and
spiritual figure Civil as well as mill
tary uniforms Of all epochs worn with
the same style of excellence. "-Das
Fremdenblatt, Vienna.
The Globe-republican., 1898-03-17

Ar. Gaswell-An eastern astronomer
says he has discovered two groups ct
spots on the sun.
Nr. Gasbill-I wish he would cone
to Pittsburg and make an effort to H.
cover the sun itself.-Pittsbury Chsoar
ieas-Tslegraph.
The Globe-republican., 1898-03-17

Mans science" may be quite ire
concilable with mans theology" but
Gods Word" and Gods work" can
never contradict each other.
The Globe-republican., 1898-03-17

Secretary Alger Creates the
Department of the Gulf
General Order Issued-The
West Will Soon Be Without
Troops Except Where In
dian Uprising Is Likely
Great Activity in the War
Department. Mortar Works
Working Night and Day.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-19

The Consolidation Coal company, whose
mines are on the Baltimore & Ohio rail-
road near Cumberland, Md, ship con-
siderable coal to San Francisco for smith
ing purposes, and the cost of the coal
at the mines and the price at which 1T
is sold to consumers in certain parts OF
California has developed an interesting
situation with reference to transpor:a-
ton charges.
The company gets So cents a ton for
the coal at the mines and then it is sent
over the Baltimore & Ohio to Locust
Point where it is loaded on vessels and
goes around the Horn to San Francisco.
From there it is shipped by rail to the
interior points and then placed in sacks
and carried on mules TO the small mining
settlements scattered through the noun
tains. This coal is retailed in these set
Elements, some being hundreds of miles
from the railroad, at $500 ton or 5
cents a pound
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-19
Genuine Love Test.

Clara with emotiom George, are
YOU sure you will always love me?
George fervently) While life lasts,
my own!
Clara suppressing a tear)-George, if
trials and fluctuations should come
George amaZedly)-My heart is yours
alone, my love, and always will be.
Clara (soobbingl- George, are you
sure, perfectly sure, that nothing
nothing at all-could cool your affec-
ton?
George thoroughly alarmed)-My
gracious! What has happened? Has
your father failed2
Clara Observation-Disclosures! Much
worse!
George (much relieyed)-Tell me all,
nv angel; l can bear it.
Clara with heroic effortl-George,
I've got "a boil coming on my nose
New York Weekly.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-19

ceilings Think of having bedrooms covered
with layers of molding flour paste to feed
vermin, with paper to hide them and to absorb
the moisture of respiration. and an animal
glue culture ground on it's face for disease
germs; this having strong colors added, like
colored shirt to hide the dirt; then think of
"the nasty practice" Of repeating this paper
ing, without removing the old, and a number
of times at that, as many do Then think of
room coated with pure porous, permanent
Alabas slime which is retinted with but little
trouble or expense, and is purifying and
sweet-smelling and fills cracks. Wall paper
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-19

By local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There is
only one way to cure deafness, and that
is by constitutional remedies. Deafness
is caused by an inf1amed condition of the
mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube
When this tube is infianed you have a
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing,
and when it is entirely closed, deafness
is the result, and unless the infamma-
ton can be taken out and this tube re-
stored to it's normal condition, hearing
will be destroyed forever; nlne cases out
of ten are caused by catarrh, which is
nothing but an in1amed condition of the
mucous surfaces
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case Of deafness Caused by catarrh)
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars, free.
F. ]. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-19
Sectional strife.

They were women. One was from
the Northwest, the other was from
New England.
"Oh!' said one, with such femin-
inely sneering manner. Il presume you
think nothing quite equals one Of your
MayfiOwer families"
Really" replied the other, after the
manner of her kind, II don't think we
think any more Of our Mayfower fam
lilies than you think of your Minneso'
ta-f1our families. Judge.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-19
Patents TSSwed.

List of patents issued last week to
Northwest inventors:
Manuel Ash, Forest City, S. D., wheel
cleaner for vehicles; Gustaf A. Dahl
berg, New Sweden, Mimi, hand cart;
Patrick V. Dryer, ST. Paul, Mimi,
pipe thimble; Thomas Forstner, New
Ulm, Mimi, wrench; Emra w. Funk,
Canton Mimi, music turner; Peter f.
Mauer, Staples, Mimi, paper bag cab
met; Anker B. Steen, Buxton, n. D.,
Formulation paddock; Hubert Wagner,
Buffalo, n. D., farrier's pincers; George
A. Wieland, Duluth, Mimi, pocket
book
Merwin Lothrop & Johnson. Patent Attor-
reys. 910 Pioneer Press Bldg. ST. Paul.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-19
just Too sw eet.

Bob-I asked Daisy if she had any
kisses to dispose of, and she said
what do you think?
Toni don't know; did she turn you
down?
Bob-Oh, no. She said she had hoped
that / trusted to her sweet disposition
without asking, and-I did.-Phiiladel-
nhia Bulletin.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-19
AN OPEN LETTER TO MOTHERS

We are asserting in the courts our right to the
exclusive use of the word 'CASTORIA.' and
PITCHERS CASTORIA,' - as our Trade Mark.
T. DR.. Samuel Pitcher, of Hyannis, Massa-
chusetts, was the originator of PITCHERS
CASTORIA,' the same that has borne and does
now bear the fac-simile signature of CHAS. H.
FLETCHER on every wrapper This is the
original ''PITCHER'S CASTORIA' which has
been used in the homes of The mothers Of
America for over thirty years Look carefully
at the wrapper and see that it is "the kind you
have always bought, and has the signature of
CHAS. H. FLETCHER on the Wrapper No
one has authority from me to use my name ex-
cept The Centaur Company of which Chas III.
Fletcher is President
March 8, 1897. SAMUEL PITCHER, M D.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-19
GNIE ENITOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
, its action and truly beneficial in it's
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and observation-disclosures, it's
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SO
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FHC syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK. M
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-19

81 am not one of those" said the en-
thusiastic young man, "Who believe
that the old sentiments are dying out,
/ believe that the present is developing
a race of patriots"
mo question about it." said Senator
Sorghum, with hearty approval. "And
we've seen some hot finishes in the last
fe wcampaigns. "-Washirg ton Star.
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TT Is EASY.

It is easy for any one to understand
cement that when applied to any clean
solid surface goes through process OF
setting and grows hard with age, should
he durable, that is, not rub and scale on, put
admit of recoating from time to time without
havin~ TO wash and scrape off its old coats
hafore renewing 1t is equally plain that all
Ialsomines are the reverse of this. being
manufactured from whiting, ohalks. Gays etc;,
for . base. and being stuck on the wall VIII
rine which when exposed to the air, moisture,
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-19
TO DEALERS.

Do not buy law suit or an injunction with
cheap kalsomines, imita Ia tions of Alabastine.
Dealers assume the risk of a suit for damages
by selling an infringement. Alabastine Com
pany own the right, covered by letters patent,
to make and sell wall coating adapted to be
mixed with cold water. Alabastine Co.,
Grand Rapids, Mich.