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The evening times., 1899-08-18
AUGUSTUS BURGDoRF CO..
underwriters Rnd Embulnaer,.
acco SEVENTH STREET n. W.
First-eiass Service n,ii-iyf
Eireburs Destroy n B,r

Firebugs Destroy Barn.
Newfie.d, n. j., Aug. 1S.-Firebugs frei
the barn on the farm of L. II. Stevens, at
Forrest Grove, destroying the barn. to-
gether with the contents. including TWO
horses, two carriages. several tons OF hay
and grain, and lot of new farming ins-
plements- The loss will reach $1,000
The Farmhouse was saved by a bucket
brigade formed by neighbors.
The evening times., 1899-08-18

Dyspepsia, constipation. hatulency. and
hyporhombria cured by medical GYM
nastic; consultation free. AT the Gymnas-
tic Institute, 20 Sd ST. me- John E. RUEB-
SAM, Dr.. N Ph. au17-tf
The evening times., 1899-08-18

SPECIAL NOTICE-This certifes that
premises known as 32S T Street, Of Na
pie Avenue, lie Droit Park. cannot be sold
without legal deed from former owner. j.
W. Payne. II
The evening times., 1899-08-18

Washington, D. C., August 16, 1899.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-08-03
The Park.

A pump has been put into the new
we'll at the Park and water is album
dant and free for any one who wishes
TO drink and has the disposition to
draw it. The we'll is sunk into the
solid rock nearly hundred feet and
no fears need be entertained but what
the water is pure. No typhoid germs
can get through the imperyious rock
TO endanger the health of those who
may drink it. Much work has already
been done in the park to render ii a
resort for pleasure and convenience.
Many superfiuous growths have been
removed so that one can peram bulate
through its shady depths with his hat
on and preserve his'clothes intact. A
roadway has been cut in the bank
along the western area and graded SO
that team can pass entirely around.
Those who have taken lots have done
considerable work and in many in
stances the i'm proyementsa are marked.
Trees have been thinned out, those
remaining trimmed and the surface
Of the ground eyened up by the re-
moyal Of elevations and the filing up
OF depressions. Some have added rus
| tic seats and other Communications.
| The ornamental trees, a large number
of which we're set out in the spring on
| the east and south limits, are doing
nicely, the continued moisture of the
| spring and early summer being very
| favorable to their growth. As one
| becomes more familiar with the pub
lie park the more does its beauty and
value seem to be enhanced. A tract
of the ground on the west extends
along the river bank and the view
from this level, lawn-like area toward
the wooded decliyity east is very
beautiful and picturesque. The steep
hillside is thickly set with growth Of
fine trees-burr-oaks with wide spread
ing branches on the lower declivity,
birches and pin oaks on the higher
slope. Around to the northeast is the
"Glen," one of the most picturesque
locations in this vicinity. Many
Seeding pines grow along its banks
which will be eventually transplanted
at advisable points throughout the
| park, which when full-grown will add
much of beauty to its other attract
iyeness.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-08-03

A serious and what may prove IA
tai accident befeil Martin Murphy,
Cbairman OF the Board of Supervisors
of the town OF River Falls, Monday
morning. A boy was driving the
horses attached to the binder when
they became frightened and started
to run. Mr.. Murphy ran 10 front of
them with the intention Of stopping
them but he was knocked down and
run over by the team and binder and
mangled in shocking manner. The
scalp was tom from his head, his
shoulder dislocated and his neck
severely cut.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-08-03
AFTER MANY YEARS.
Former Davenporter Returns After
an Absence of Half a Century.

Osborn Strahl, a former resident of
this city sixty-two years ago, when
Davenport was only hamlet, and
who now resides in Wisconsin, is In
the city accompanied by his wife.
They are guests Of their son here, and
the visit is an interesting one for Mr..
Strahl, who has not paid the city a
visit for fifty years Since he was last
here, Davenport has grown from a
town of 400 to aci ty Of nearly 40,000in-
habitants, revolution which has
been accompanied by many changes of
an interesting nature. Mr.. Strahl
came back here after an absence of
half century TO see the old Pennsyl-
yania house, the first hotel in the city,
torn down, and looked in vain for the
old Claussen lime house, which did
duty as hotel during the pioneer
days, and was torn down something
like year ago. Mr.. Strahl has the
distinction Of running the first mill
in this city in the early days Dayen.
port Daily.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-08-03

Mrs. Kate Chase Sprague, for many
years notable lady in the land, died
in Washington Monday. She was the
daughter of Salmon p. Chase, Cover
nor Of Ohio, Secretary of the u. S.
Treasury, and Chief Justice of the
Supreme Court Of the u. S. At the
time Of the war and many years after
wards she was considered the most
beautiful woman of the time. She
married the young war governor,
Sprague, of Rhode Island, who, about
the close of the war became United
States Senator.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-08-03

Mr.. Milligan, travelling salesman
for F. L. Parshell, wholesale fruit
dealer Of st. Paul, while crossing
Main Street Tuesday evening stepped
on a rouud stone and fell, striking his
knee against another stone 10 such a
way as to cause painful injury. He
is nursing bis hurt at the City Hotel.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-08-03

The past rises before me like {
dream. Again we are in the great
struggle for national life. We hear
the sounds Of preparation-the music
of the boiSterous drums-the silver
voices OF heroic bugles. We see thou
sands of assem- blages, and hear the
appeals OF orators: we see the pale
cheeks of women and the flushed
faces of men: and in those assem- blages
we see all the dead whose dust we
have covered with flowers. We lose
sight of them no more. We are with
them when they enlist In the great
army Of freedom. We see them part
with those they love. Some are walk
ing for the last time ia quiet woody
places with the maidens they adore.
We hear the whisperings and the
sweet vows Of eternal love as they
lingeringly part forever. Others are
bending over cradles, kissing babies
that are asleep Some are receiving
the blessings of old men. Some are
parting With mothers, who hold them
and press them to their hearts again
and again, and say nothing; and some
are talking with wives, and endeavor-
ing with brave words spoken In the
old tones to drive from their hearts
the awful fear. We see them part.
We see the wife standing in the door
with the babe in her understanding
In the sunlight sobbing; at the turn
of the road hand waves; she answers
by holding high in her loving hands
the child. He Is gone, and forever.
We see them all as they march
proudly away under the Haunting
flags, keeping time to the wild, grand
music OF war-marching down the
streets of the great cities, through
the towns and across the prairies--
down to the fields Of glory, to do and
to die for the eternal right.
We go with them, one and all. We
are by their side on all the CORY fields
----in all the hospitals of pain--on all
the weary marches. We stand guard
with them in the Wild storm and I'M.
der the quiet stars. We are with
them In rayines running with blood
in the furrows Of old fields. We are
with them between contending hosts,
unable to move, Wild With thirst, the
life ebbing slowly away among the
withered leaves. We see them pierced
by balls and torn with shells, In the
trer hes by forts, and In the whirl-
wind OF the charge, where men be-
come iron, with nerves of steel.
We are with them Ia the prisons of
hatred and famine; but human speech
can never tell what they endured.
We are at home when the news
comes that they are dead. We see the
maiden ia the shadow of her first sor-
row. We see the silyered head of the
old man bowed with the last grief.
These heroes are dead. They died
for liberty--they died for Us. They
are at rest. They sleep In the land
they made free, under the flag they
rendered stainless, under the solemn
pines, the sad hem Jocks, the fearful
willows, and the em bfacing vines
They sleep beneath the shadows of the
clouds, careless alike Of the sunshine
or Of the storm, each in the window
less palace of rest. Earth may run
red with other wars--they are at
peace. In the midst of battle, In the
roar Of con dict, they found the seren-
lty Of death. I have ene sentiment
for the soldiers, living and dead
cheers for the liYin g, and tears for
the dead.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-08-03

Bye is being thrashed aud consid-
cradle amount has been marketed.
While the growth OF straw indicated
a GOOD yield and fair quality the crop
SO far marketed is disappointing.
The grain is shrunken and of light
weight. Some farmers cut their rye
while the straw was not fully ripe
which would account for part OF the
reduced weight, but it is generally
thought that there was too much wet
weather for its proper maturity,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-08-03

About one month ago my child,
which is fifteen months old. had an
attack OF diarrhga accompanied by
vomiting. / gaze 1t such remedies az
are usually given 10 such cases, but as
nothing gave relief, we sent for ply
siclan and 1t was under his care for a
week. At this time the child had
been sick for about ten days and was
having about twenty-five operations
OF the bowels every twelve hours, and
we were convinced that unless IL soon
obtained relief IL would not live.
Chamberlainis Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhma Remedy was recommended,
aud decided to try it, soon noticed
a change for tie better, By its con-
tinned use a complete cure was
brought about and it is now perfectly
healthy.-C. L. BoGGs, StumptoWD,
Gilmer Co., w. Va. For Sale by r.
8. Freeman - Som
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-08-03
A new line Of young mems anC
boys suits at r. J. Burhyte's.
Good poads.

A revived interest is noticeable in
this important subject all over the
state. A committee has been, select
ed to arrange for the Wisconsin Good
Roads convention to be held during
State Fair week. Tits intended that
this convention shall be essentially a
farmers convention so that it may
give expression to the views of the
farmers regarding the improvement
Of country roads, and the best meth
DDS Of its accomplishment.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-08-03

A plan has been decided upon for
raising funds for the aid Of the people
of New Richmond throughout the
state and is now being put In opera
ton. Governor acofield has appointed
the chairman of the county board and
the county clerk Of each county to So
lieit and receive subscriptions from
the people of the county AID forward
them to New Richmond.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-08-03

Louis Oakley has the job of getting
out six cars of lime rock for tne
smelter at Spring Valley. He is load
ing the cars at the old Junction mill
site. The road from the quarries is
bad, making the expense much great
er than it would be If a railway track
were laid as far as the lower Falls.
The Iron Co. have been getting lime
rock for the smelter In the eastern
part of the state, but on trying a
specimen from here concluded 1t was
excellent for the purpose and they de-
termined to test it still further with
train load. II this rock answers the
requirements 1t is probable that bet
ter facilities for handling and loading
will be made and all the rock the
smelters use will be shipped from
here.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-08-03
For RIBBONS go to the River Falls
Millinery Emporium.

The commissioner of noxious weeds Is
on his rounds in his annual endeavor
to exterminate those specimens OF
plants of this class'of noxious growths
that are found in this vicinity which
are tabooed by the statutes made and
provided. Little progress seems to
have been made In eradlcating these
plants and the best that can be hoped
is TO restrict their rapid spread. Not
single noxious weed that has made
its appearance In this vicinity has
been exterminated, but new pests are
constantly appearing. Some Of these
of recent origin here are the rag-weed,
the prlckly lettuce and cockleburr
The prickly lettuce propagates rapid
ly In consequence OF It's light, feath'
cry, thistle-like seeds that are carried
by the wind
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-08-03

The State, the weekly organ of R..
NJ, La Toilette during the last cam
palgn has been bought by w. H. Ben
nett Of Mineral Point, who will pub
lish it as an independent Republican
as the Wisconsin Tribune.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-08-03

The Rev. A. B. G. Dunn is the pas
tor Of St. Patrick's church IN Eau
Claire. If the Rev. gentleman
had not consecrated his life to celeb
acy the alphabet might have been re-
tanned in the family "qp In G."
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-08-03

A little boy, II years old, son Of
John H. Johnston, who lives on the
Gray farm In Kinnickinnic, died on
Friday from the effects Of the kick of
a horse. His remains were buried In
Greenwood cemetery Sunday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-08-03

Hamilton CLARK, of Chauncey, Ca,
says he suffered with itching piles
twenty years before trying Dewitt's
Witch Hazel Salve, two boxes of which
completely cured him. Beware of
worthless and dangerous counterfeits.
r. s. Freeman g. Son.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-08-03

The Executive Committee appoint
ed by the Governor of the state of
Wisconsin to take charge Of the dis
position of all contributions TO the
devastated city of New Richmond and
vicinity, destroyed by tornado on
June Il, 1899, would like to call atten
tion to the following facts and condl-
tions: Every business house In the
city of New Richmond was com pletely
destroyed, and a large part of the resi-
dence portion OF the city also com
pletely wrecked: over one hundred
people killed and twice that mum Der
wounded. The wreckage and distress
beggars all possible description, and
the results of that awful calamity
must be seen to be understood and
appreciated.
The financial condition is especially
bad, as there were only two small tor
nado insurance policies carried in the
city or country. After careful es-
innate of the balance, the Committee
are convinced that the moneyed loss
from the tornado is at least $4,000.
The Committee feel confident that
IL the above facts and conditions are
understood by the people who are able
to help, they will assist promptly and
generously.
The great need is money and build
ing materials. II you can and will
help, send cash contributions to the
Treasurer, at Hudson, Wis.
o, III. INGRAM, Chairman,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-08-03
The Milwaukee Ball Game.

The Sentinel says the greatest ball
game ever played anywhere took
place at the Milwaukee Baseball Park
Saturday afternoon. The game was
participated in by nearly 100 active
players and was witnessed by 5000 peo-
pie. Between So, 500 and $4,000 was
raised for the New Richmond tornado
fup5
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-08-03

The ten volunteer regiments being
recruited for the Philippine war are
nearly full. Another week and the
entire quota will have enlisted. The
great majority of these recruits are
establishments from the disbanded
regimants organized in the spring OF
ls9s for the Spanish war In Cuba.
Tie sIst regiment VII be complete IN
ENTHUSIASTICALLY SATURDAY night
This regiment is raised in Wisconss.sn !
Illinois and Michigan. Only those
who have seen service are enlisted in
this regiment.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-08-03

The editors of the Normal Badger
have issued July number. The
number in question is devoted largely
to the publishing of the essays read
by the graduates at the last COM
rnancamant
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-08-03
State 21ormaI School,
THIRD TERM OPENS
TUESDAY, JAN. 80, 1899

This sc hool offers special advantages to those
10 desire to prepare to teach.I -Four Courses
Study are offered:
T. An English Course Of FOuf Years.
2. A Latin (Or Germany Course of -Four Years.
e. An Elementary Course of Two Years.
4. A One Year Pr0fesslonalCourse.
srdition free to those whose quailncations
entitle them to admission to either of these
courses. Tuition in Preparatory classes60 cents
a week; Grammar grades 80 gents week;
Intermediate grades 20 cents week; Primary
grades Is cents week.
Attention of parents Is invited TO the thor
ough ana excellent training afforded by the
Model Department.
For Catalogue containing information as to
courses Of study, terms of admission. expenses,
ETC., apply to
W J. BRIER, President.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-08-03

No one can fail to notice how rapid
ly the prickly lettuce has spread in
this vicinity since its first appearance
here but three years ago. 1t should
be cut near the root to prevent
it's spreading.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-08-03
ConoreoatlonaI CHI urch Notice,

Subject of the sermon in the Congreg-
ational Church next Sunday morning by
the pastor, Upward Visions" Evening
service at 8 o'clock. Mr.. Mcintosh will
preach in the South Fork schoolhouse
at Bpm.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-08-03

Try the Missing Link" Skirt Sup
porter, ladies, and you will not be with
out it. For sale at the River Falls
Millinery Emporium.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-08-03
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to express our heartfelt
thanks to all our neighbors and friends
who so kindly gave us their aid and low
ing sympathy in our recent bereavement,
the death of our little son and broth err
Mr.. AND Mrs. j. FL. JOHNSTON
AND FAMILY
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-08-03
Enr Sale.

A fine quarter-sawed oak Folding
Bed, with large plate glass mirror
As good as new. Call at o. w. New.
comb & Co.'s Furniture Store.
w. D. PARKER.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-08-03

Farmers are complaining Of the
pest of skunks and their sneak-thief
ways. They visit chicken coops at
night and play havoc with the con-
tents, whether eggs or chickens.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-08-03
HsoULAPIUs positively cures head
ache. % cents at the drug stores.

NEW RICHMOND, Wis, July 30, 90.
Dear Sir.-Rumors are being circula-
ted that there are going to be num-
Der of votes on August 5th against
the proposition of the county re-
building the bridge in New Rich
mond, and l have heard 1t stated that
the tax for the $350000 expense as
proposed would amount to five mills
per dollar on the assessed valuation.
The last assessed valuation Of st.
Croix Co. was $5,60S, 900, and any
school boy can figure out for each tax
payer that his tax on one thousand
dollars Of assessed valuation would be
sixty-two cents.
In view of the fact thu E this bridge
is an important one for ali the coun-
try about New Richmond as well as
the city, and also In view of the great
destruction of property in New Rich
mond, it hardly seems possible that
anyone will be found to vote against
this small increase in his taxes.
feel sure that the voters of the
county, when the facts are understood
will be as liberal in their aid to our
city as private individuals have been.
Yours truly,
O. w. MosHER.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-08-03

Miss Inga Lien has asked to be re-
lieved of her obligation to teach in
the public school the ensuing year,
In consequence of i'll health. The
board have not yet engaged substi-
tute.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-08-03

Notice is hereby given that / will
pay l0e in cash for eggs at my place
of business, one door south Of the
River Falls Bank, Saturday, July Sth,
and every Saturday following until
further notice. IvING WINDSOR.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-08-03
Raptist Notes.

Every one is invited to attend the
Moody Bible Institute" to be held In
the Baptist Church Aug. TO IA.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-08-03
MARRIED.

6TEw ARr-REYEoL Ds.-In saltwater
Mimi, July 10, 1899, by P. f. Burk
Jr., Judge of the Municipal Court, Mr.
l.. F. Stewart and Miss s. lone Rey
nolds, both of River Falls.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-08-03

John tombstone has moved into the
Horton house on west Cedar Street
and Rev. Johnson has moved into the
house he recently bought G. Mr.. John
stone on Second Street.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-08-03

La Crosse is working up a senti-
ment for a good roads convention to
be held in that city and has raised al
ready $500 to give application to the
theory of a model road.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-08-03

The Rev. w. B. Costley, of Stock
bridge, Ga, while attending to his
pastoral duties at Fleetwood, that
state, was attacked by cholera NOR
bus. He says: "By chance I happen.
ed to get hold of bottle of Cham Der.
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhea
Remedy, and l think it was the
means Of saving my life. 1t relieved
me at once" For sale by r. s. Free
man Sc Son.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-08-03

Thomas Mechanic ofSpring Valley
this county, was instantly killed Mon.
day by the falling Of a pole used tC
support the hayfork in stacking.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-08-03
Ingersoll's Tribute to the Soldiers

There is not found in the English
language a piece of literature Of
more beautiful sentiment or grander
eloquence than the following tribute
Of Col. Ingersoll to the dead soldiers:
"Cheers for the Icing
Tears for the dead"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-08-03

Times are so good in Kansas and
Nebraska that the bankers are growl-
ing because the farmers wont borrow
any more money of them.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-08-03

A fine pair of driving horses was
purchased in this state the other day
for the use Of President Mckinley.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-08-03

Rev. Johnson from Martell will
hold divine service in the First Luth-
Gran church next Sunday evening at
1880