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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-11-10

One Of the most remarkable races in
history has ended in New York in a
victory for the American bark Saranac
which beat the British bark St. Mungo
in a long race of 10000 miles from the
Philippines. Notwithstanding the
fact that they stecred different
courses, the Saranac going by way of
Barbados and ST. Helena. and the ST.
Mungo by Ascension, they arrived at
New York within a very few minutes
Of each other.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-11-10
MASCAruIfCETTS

Boston, Nov. S.-Aiter canvass
without state issues and confined almost
entirely to four congressional districts
and a few local districts, the republi-
cans have again carried Massachusetts
and elected Roger Wolcott governor
for the fourth time, as well as the
entire state ticket, by safe majority
Governor Wolcott's plurality over A.
B. Bruce, his democratic opponent, will
be about 10000 or $1,000 less than his
lead last year The vote this year was
much heavier than in 1897, and Mr..
Bruce made substantial gains over
George Fred Williams, the democratic
candidate last wear
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COLORADO.

Denver. Nov. 8.-Returns from a few
OF the I,2So precincts in the state indi-
cate that Thomas CUSTOM is elected
over Wolcott (rep) by 2o,ooo~to 40,
600
The Republican says that owing to a
snow storm in the mountains, the vote
was light. and that returns received up
to II o'clock indicate the election OF
Thomas, fusion silver candidate, by an
overwhelming majority"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-11-10
IOWA.

Des Moines, Nov 8.-Returns from
90 precincts show that the republican
majority this year will nearly equal that
OF President Mckinley in 1896. Ninety
precincts show net republican loss OF
81 Fifty precincts showed net gain
OF 81; so that the majority is running
even The vote is falling off from 10 to
20 per cent. But an IS per cent vote is
more than has been expected by the
managers.
Returns are unusually slow in coming
in, only one precinct in this city even
having been heard from.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-11-10

Ann Arbor, Nov. THE local Young
Mems Christian association has its
plans laid for weeks fair beginning
Monday, November IA, in the success
Of which the entire city is interesting
itself. The boys expect TO add some
81 500 to the building fund of the asso-
citation
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-11-10

A prominent SPaniard, long resi-
dent in Havana and man of unusual
observation and Intelligence, at
tributes the strength of the United
States to the strength in mind and
body of the American women. He
says: Give l,OQO,0 American women
as wives to the young men of Spain and
the nation in a quarter of a century
will take its place again among the
greatest nations of Europe"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-11-10

That man Anthony who, when blown
up on the Maine, saluted Capt. Sigsbee
and said; Sir, have TO report that
the ship has been blown up and is sink
ing" evidently IS totally devoid Of fear
in the face Of peril. He was married
the nthnr dix
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-11-10

The annihilation OF the Mahdists by
Kitchener's troops has left 100000
women to be cared for by the British.
This feminine surplus can't be married
Oft in day and the British authorities
don't know what TO do with them.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-11-10
One Thing NeedfuI.

"What we need in this country" howled
the political orator, lis an elastic cur
rency-'
Right you are, mister" interrupted a
man near the door; Something that will
stretch a mans income so as to make both
ends meet. Chicago Evening News
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-11-10

Admiral Dewey has lately been much
annoyed by people claiming to be ac-
ouainted with him. Recently stran-
ger walked up TO him, extended his
hand and exclaimed: Admiral, bet
you don't remember me-" Admiral
Dewey, recognizing in him one of these
bores. answered laconically: You've
won your bet, !" and walked off.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-11-10

Philadelphia, Nov. 4.-Gideon W.
Marsh. the fugitive president of the
now defunct Keystone national bank,
returned to the city Thursday after an
absence of seven years and half and
surrendered himself to his bondsman,
William H. Wanamaker. Late Thurs
CAV afternoon Mr.. Wanamaker accom-
panied Marsh TO the office of United
States District Attorney Beck and the
latter at once turned the fugitive bank
president over to the custody of the
United States marshal to await hear
In
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Pay on stockhoIders.

Omaha, Neb., Nov. 7.-Saturday the
Trans Mississippi and international Elk
position association was paying back rs
cents on every dollar of stock that was
subscribed for it's construction. After
this is accomplished enough money will
remain in the treasury to more than
pay the remaining Is per cent and ful-
fill all obligations.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-11-10
DELAWARE.

Wilmington, Nov. 8.-Partial returns
received from the state up to ? p. M.
indicate that the republicans have elect
ed their state, congressional and legis-
lative ticket. This estimate, if verified
by the full returns, indicates the election
of a republican successor to United
States Senator Gray and a gain of one
republican congressman.
The adherents OF William H. Addicks
claim that he will control a majority
OF the republicans elected to the legis-
1ature and he will be next senator from
De1ouarp
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-11-10

The report of the United States
geological survey for 1897, just com
pleted, shows total mineral produc-
ton Of S632 ,347 in value. Mother
Earth treats Uncle Sam uncommonly
nall
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-11-10
One on the Judge.

II a case of Islander that was heard not
long ago a lady had gone into the witness
box on behalf of the plaintiff, whose coun-
SCI was examining her.
Now, madam, the lawyer began, please
re peat the slanderous statements made by
the defendant on this occasion, just as you
heard them"
ooh, they are unfit for any respectable
person to heart" was the emphatic answer
"Then," said the examiner, coaxingly,
suppose you just whisper them to the
nudge Cincinnati Enquirer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-11-10
WISCONSIN.

Milwaukee, Nov. Sat 10 o'clock
tonight not enough returns have been
received from the state to form any
where near an accurate estimate on the
outcome OF the election. Only sixty
precincts have thus far reported, in
Guiding ten in the city of Milwaukee,
%hIch give Seohe,d rep rep Tor goyer999 nor
these figures Chairman Treat OF the re-
publican state central committee figures
that Scofeld will carry the state by
about 10000, and claims the legislature
and at least eight out OF ten congress
men.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-11-10

The hero of heroes, bar none, IS
George Dewey. 1t has been more than
half century since he was whipped,
and then the job was performed by
d village schoolmaster who slipped up
babipI him
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-11-10
WASHINGTON.

Spokane, Wash, Nov 8.-Indica-
tons from nearly every precinct in
eastern Washington show large republi-
can gains, with probability OF the de-
feat of the fusion ticket This city and
several large county precincts give re-
publican majorities.
Tacoma, Wash, Nov. 8.-Three pre-
cincts in Pierce county, two Of them
fusion strongholds, show an average
gain OF SO per cent for the republican
ticket
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-11-10
Noted EcopomI.t Dead

Norwich, Conn, Nov. david A..
Wells. the noted economist, died at his
home here at $3.50 o'clock Saturday
afternoon. He had been i'll for two
weeks with a complication of diseases.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-11-10
LIN Cnnnhence-

First Doctor-Yes, I've been his family
physician for years.
Second Doctor-And he appreciates all
you have done for him?
More than that He appreciates all he
thinks I've done for him. Brooklyn Life.
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.InstIN Onended.

No wonder the colonel got mad. He was
shot in the leg at Santiago, and on coming
home was deservedly hero. He was met
by one of these fussy old chaps who likes
to hear himself talk and who broke out
with: "Why, colonel, see that you limp
What's the matter with you?"
Fell out of bed" roared the colonel
Don't you read the papersY '-Detroit Free
Press
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-11-10

-wrinkled, thoughtful face nowadays do
not jump at the conclusion that there has
been death in his family He may have
staked Kondiker few months ago.-Den-
ver Post
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-11-10

Constantinople. Nov. IN. Zinovieff-
The Russian ambassador to Turkey, has
formally proposed the appointment OF
Prince George of Greece as commits
sioner general of the European powers
In Crete.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-11-10

disease. Mrs. L. A. Johnston, 103
Pilham and Ripley SITS, Montgomery,
Ala, tells her experience with catarrh
of the stomach and how she was
cured:
81 will state to you that / have
taken eight bottles of your Pe-ru-na
and two of Man-a-lin and rejoice to say,
God bless DIR. Hartman and Pe-ru-na.
And l earnestly assure you that IT
has done me more good than any medi-
cine / have ever taken in my life. /
prescribe it to every one / meet who
is suffering, as the best medicine in
the world, and have made many con-
verts who are now rejoicing in the
great good which they have derived
from the same. l can tell you that /
am almost entirely relieved of indiges-
ton, that great foe which has tortured
me so many years, and can now eat
anything desire without it is fruits or
something acid
To understand the scientific action
of Pe-ru-na it is best to have DIR. Hart
mans special book for women or his
book on chronic catarrh. These books
are mailed free by the Pe-ru-na Medi-
inc Company, Columbus, o. All
druggists sell Pe-ru-na
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His WaV,

The Suitor-I love your daughter with all
the intensity of my nature, sir.
Her Father-Yes-same way you smoke
cigarettes.
After that, of course, nothing more could
be sad.-Chcago Evening News.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-11-10

\ breach loading cannon, made in
1863, has been discovered in an old mu
scum at Hamburg, which explodes the
belief that such weapons are an inyen-
ton of the present century.
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Woman. Lovely Woman.

Mattie-That idiotic young Softleigh had
the audacity to propose to me last night!
Heen-Dd he, really | always thought
he was little off in the upper story, but
had no idea he was as bad as that.-Chicago
Evening News.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-11-10
A Frtpid Combiue

"There's the coolest deal yet" snapped
the hardware dealer to his head clerk.
whats that"
They're getting up refrigerator trust"
Detroit Free Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-11-10
glrer gals guurual
C. R. MORSE, Publisher
RIVER FALLS. Wis
C. R. MORSE, Publisher
WIS

Tennessee now comes to the front
with missing cashier who is graph
ically described as six feet two inches
tall and bout $4,000 short"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-11-10
GEN. Kitchener Honored

London, Nov. 5.-The streets of the
city were crowded all the morning. an
immense number of people seeking to
witness Gen. Kitcheners triumphal
progress to the Guild hall, to receive the
freedom of the city of London and the
sword of honor presented TO him in
recognition of his defeat of the der
wishes at Omdurman. The general re-
ceived great ovation as, accompanied
by three aides-de-camp and dressed 10
full generals uniform with the EgyP-
ton sash, he drove through the streets.
In the evening banquet was given in
his honor.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-11-10

The Comedian-Iye just signed a con.
tract and I've got fresh supply of Jokes.
The Tragedian-Ahl Then you're bound
and gagged, eh?-Illustrated American.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-11-10

The Cheap Cynic-"The number of people
who speak English" said the Amateur
Statistician, rs now 100000" 1T is a
wonder" said the Cheap Cynic, some of
them do not get on the stage. Cincinnati
Enquirer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-11-10
Do You BInme Thems

May-They say the Spanish girls are most
crazy.
Carrie-What for?
Because the Spanish soldiers are coming
home without their arms. Up to Date.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-11-10

Scientists now announce that whisky con-
tains ptomaines. In antebellum days in St
Louis they were called snakes.--St. Louis
Star
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-11-10

No matter how stubborn a man is, he has
to wear glasses when the. time comes, Just
the Washington Ia) Democrat
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Honesty is shield with two sides. The

Honesty IS shleId with Two sues. Inc
two parties to business transaction see it
from different points of view.-Life.
You eau tell the caliber of a man by the
way he counts the change a person gives
Washington (Ia) Democrat.
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Properly Defined.

''What is firmness, father"
"Firmness, my boy, is obstinacy in our
selves
And what is obstinacy?
"Obstinacy is firmness in somebody else. .
Chicago Post.
Often what a man calls principle is mere
bit of seeking to force his views upon others.
Washington (Ia.) Democrat.
We have but little respect for a man who
can't discover the easiest way to do things
Washington (Ia.l Democrat.
Life is made up OF meetings, greetings and
feetings,-Life.
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Liked Variety.


The Judge-No two witnesses tell the same
story.
The Lawyer-Your honor, | arranged It
tno o' monotonom laf for Won voonnEYonkers States.
man.
Many a pair of patent leather shoes cover
socks that are fun of Washington
lIa.) Democrat
More people would have bad habits II 1t
didn't cost too much-Washington (la-)
Democrat.
Nothing makes a man so sad as to have a
girl jolly him,-Chicago Daily News,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-11-10

Every master is more or less of a servant to
his help. Il. 4. w Bulletin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-11-10

It's wise man that follows the races-at
a safe distanee.-Chicago Daily News.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-11-10
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cat
LOUISVILLE Ky. NEW YORK. N. Y,
The Louisiana populist., 1898-02-11

Parish Superintendent of Edu.
cation U. P. Breazeale, has made
his annual report to the State Su-
perintendent, which shows 70 white
and % colored schools in the par
ish, with an enrolment Of 1887
white and 1889 colored children,
and a total average attendance of
3445. The total number of teach
ers employed was 1O4, at an aver
age salary per month of a35, for
white male teachers, $50 for white
female teachers, and $40 for color
ed teachers. The length Of school
SESSIONS was six and one half
months. The total enumeration ol
educable youths in the parish in
1897, was whites 5Sl1, colored 5402.
The Louisiana populist., 1898-02-11

The election to vote 5-niIl tax
in wards 1 and +, will occur ON the
23rd inst, and Shreveport will
have her money in here to defeat
the Monroe road, as she tried 70
do in Winn parish. Our citizens
should be alive to their interests
and not allow this to be done, for
they will have to pay back to
Shreveport every dollar she spends
here, and interest, if the Monroe
road is beaten.
The Louisiana populist., 1898-02-11
Successful Physicians.

We heartily recommend DR..
Hathaway & Co., of 337 st. Charles
Street, New Orleans, La, as being
perfectly reliable and remarkably
successful in the treatment of
chronic diseases. They cure
where others fail. They never en-
ploy travelling doctors. Our read
ers il in need of medical help
should certainly write them. and
you will receive free of charge
their expert opinion Of your case
by return mail. They guarantee
their cures.
The Louisiana populist., 1898-02-11
Mr.. w, W, Wilmington. Jr..

Mr.. W. W. Wilmington, Jr.,
of Alexandria, organizer of the
Ancient Order of United Work
men, established a Lodge Of IL
members at this place on Wednes'
day evening. Mr.. j. L. Weaver
was made Master Workman; DR..
E. j. Harrison, Foreman; w. 8,
Trichel, Overseer; Dranguet Sud
dath, Recorder P. E. Lemee, Ri
nancier; j. W. Freeman, Receiver ;
G. w. Davis, Guide; j. r. Carroll
and Clay Jones, Watchmen, and
DR.. G. II. Prothro, Medical Exam
liner.
The Louisiana populist., 1898-02-11
THEIR
SUCCESS.

Or Hathaway & CO. enccasees fnvc beeorns
hous,t.ol'i wtri, w: Tho Aaovsr u simple.
lusy a,s nel wtth ~ ;cG:A,a OF ts!ar convic.
ioua ofs.aa;J:t. 1t ,..,iG.3rs Their methods
like thonse,sY. ~, Il '.ar'no-G with tne people
ard the si,nes. EsV A.; uo TO Gs.o Among tho
leSions CT mijesl;l>i Yxp..ta uni legitimate
ips,,.lists they sinud to LAY with clean hands In
the front uIiS o2 respectable professionalism "a
acknowledged or::,:::nators Of the nov and Iov
widely aduptei lnsthcd OF treating chronic end
complicated disordsra.
Their reputation rest3 Ect on tho ohenp, trans
parost pl;ttiorla Of purchased testimony but on
long lis. OF cured pc;ients, visible local Wit
nassa3 Of their skill. AS physicians ct business
and sociai sta,us in tho community they pledge
complete course OF tre0tnieot and ultimate euro
by the Hathaway method. unabridged. and ct
prices within the reach OF all.
They tire regular graduates In medicine from
soms Of the best medical colleges in the world.
and hold lcensee TO pr ,ctics from different State
Eoards OF Health. They conduct thoir business
On strictly professional basis, promising moth
! ing but what they can fulfill, and do not adopt
| tho many fake and fran,luicnt methods that many
doctors and so-callcd specalioto in offering FREQ
prescriptions, cheap medicines and G. O. d. fakes
Il order to obtain few dollars from their unfoe'
f,,no ia nj iot,r,c
The Louisiana populist., 1898-02-11
cASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
SAs ~ n
- =: : LMzZzzx -. 3!

If the 5.mill tax to the Monroe
and NatchitOches railroad is voted
in wards / and 4 on the 23rd inst,
the construction of the road will
begin at once, and the small farm
er need not plant any cotton, for
he can grow a grain and vegetable
crop in 8 months, which will bring
him more money, and get employ
ment on the railroad for the other
8 months.
The Louisiana populist., 1898-02-11
Theatrical.
Punch Robertson and q str(

Punch Robertson and q strong
company presenting the World
"CinderelIa," and ''The Partisan
Princess. Monday and Tuesday,
Feb. 18th and 18th.
The appearance Of the Punch
Robertson Company at the Opera
House on next Monday and Tues
day, afternoon and evening, will
be the closing theatrical attraction
before lent, and it is promised to
be the best seen in our city in
years.
Popular prices will be the order.
Tickets now on sale at the usua!
place.
The Louisiana populist., 1898-02-11

Mr.. j.. w. Cockerham, Jr., of
Ward 4, was a pleasant caller at
our Office Wednesday. He says
the 5-mill tax to the Edenborne
road will be voted next Tuesday,
almost without opposition, and he
thinks the same will be true Of the
tax for the Monroe and Natchito-
ches road, on Wednesday, 23rd
inst.
The Louisiana populist., 1898-02-11
Any Person

Wishing to know the truth in re-
gard to their health should not full
to send for q valuable and new g.
page Booklet which will be sent
FREE for a short time to those
who melton this paper. This book
is published by the celebrated ply
sicians and specialists-Dr. Hatha-
way & Co., Of 337 st. Charles St.
New Orleans, La, whom you
should address. Write to-day.
The Louisiana populist., 1898-02-11
O.A9To7IA.
eAs he. II
=. =; .IZzzx e.. - Z
Don't Forget

That che election in Wards l and
4 for II 5-mill tax in aid OF the
Monroe and NatchitOces railroad
takes place on Wednesday, Feby'
23rl inst. 1t will be held at the
polling precincts and under the
sane rules and regulations as reg
ular elections. A similar election
occurs in wards 8 and 4 next Tues
day, 10Th inst, for a tax in aid Of
the EdenbOrne railroad.
The Louisiana populist., 1898-02-11

Engineer Sylvester and his
surveying corps have reached Red
river with the survey of the Mon
roe and Natchitoches railroad. The
survey crosses the river just below
Grand Ecore, and is IS miles from
Monroe to said point, but some
crooks were made in the survey
which will be corrected, and the
road from Monroe to Natchitoches
will be scarcely S5 miles in length.
The Louisiana populist., 1898-02-11

The popular cashier of the Ex-
change Bank, Mr.. j. c. Trichel.
Jr., received last Tuesday Il very
valuable consignment - shippers
order, bill of lading attached-and
while the freight was a good deal
more than the invoice price, John
seems to be tickled to death over
the fact that the value of the arti-
Gle will continue to increase for
about is years--and so will the
freight.
The Louisiana populist., 1898-02-11

MIR. U. P. Breazeale's reliable
insurance agency has renewed their
card in our paper for another year,
and we ask our readers to examine
their claims and be convinced.
The Louisiana populist., 1898-02-11

Mr.. r. o. Walters of Chaler,
was in town Wednesday, and said
he had several bales of cotton to
pick yet, while some of lis neigh
bors were blowing it under, getting
ready for another crop.
The Louisiana populist., 1898-02-11

Already business is beginning to
look up a little in anticipation OF
the early building of the Monroe
and Natchitoches railroad. The
price of lots is advancing, and sew
eral buildings, both for business
and residence will soon be com
menced. There's nothing like it.
Let's have half a dozen first class
railroads.
The Louisiana populist., 1898-02-11

MARRIED-At the residence of
the BRIDES parents, on Bayou Bour-
beau, Feb'y. lat, 1898, Miss Julie
Maricelli to Mr.. FL. N. Lestage,
Father Brabic Of Campti, oficia.
ting,
The Louisiana populist., 1898-02-11
LOUISIANA PoPULIST.
FRIDAY, February IL, 1898.

Cotton has advanced .5SiXteenths
this week, and now stands at IS and
9.sixteenths in New Orleans. 1t is
now time for it to 60 up as most
of it has gone out of the produ-
GERS hands and into the specula.
tors,
The Louisiana populist., 1898-02-11

The hill farmers should plant
plenty of corn, potatoes and other
vegetables, so as to supply their
tables and feed their stock without
drawing on the scent cotton.
The Louisiana populist., 1898-02-11

We have neglected our paper for
the last 3 weeks for the interests
of the Monroe and Natchitoches
railroad, but we believe we have
done most of our readers better
service in that way.
The Louisiana populist., 1898-02-11

Mr.. S. j. Henry made a flying
trip to Marthaville this week,
talking New York Life Insurace to
his many friends.