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The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-02-14
Gen. King Writes That Trouble was
FOreSe6m.

Manila, Dec. 28.-The pleasant
est morning we have had since
reaching Manila was that of
Christmas day. [ do not refer to
the weather. At this season al
most every day is pleasant here
abouts despite the power of the
sun, which one is wise to dodge
all the year round. Matters SEEM
ed fairly quiet along the lines.
The outbreak predicted by the
croakers and fomented by the
friars had failed, with our heads,
to come off. The only disturb
ances had been a disagreement
about the control Of some block
house or sentry shelter over on
MacA rthur's front on the north
east side and snarl about the
so-called Concordia bridge on the
Santa Ana road beyond block
house No. IL on the southeast
front. This village Of Santa Ana
lies on the left bank of the Pasig,
a few miles up that remarkably
crooked stream, and not more
than one mile from the little
estero" or bayou whose middle
lines divides the so-called insur-
gent territory from that occupied
by the troops of the United States.
Some 1900 Filipino soldiers are,
or we're. CHARTERED in and about
Santa Ana. Their outermost
sentry had for some time paraded
to and fro across the bridge at it's
highest point-the middle but
one evening last week when our
field officer of the day went out to
take a look at the structure he
was surprised to find their sentries
posted at our end Of it with orders
to keep the Americans off. The
result Of this ill-advised ggresslon
on the part of the insurgent lead
ers @was demonstration In
force" The whole First division
was ordered under arms and it's
first brigade (Kings) was thrown
forward to reinforce the outposts
and packed the village of Paco so
full of HUSKY regulars and the
stalwart volunteers of California
and Washington that the affair
came to sudden and almost
lud1crous conclusion. The Fill
ipino prepared to WITHDRAW entire
ly from the bridge if we would do
the same. AS we had not thought
Of occupying it until there came
over to our side, this was easily
settled.
The fact of the matter is that
in every possible way our generals
acting under instructions from
Westinghouse striving co
avert collision or even misunder-
standing. Our CENTRES are order
ed to show all honors and civilities
to Filipino officers and to be con-
siderate in every way to their
soldiers. They have the run of
Manila, as [ have said, provided
they come unarmed and rather as
single spies and not by battalions.
Our officers have frequently been
stopped and turned back when
they attempted to cross the in
surgent lines. But the consider
alton that really seems to have
most weight with our big, burly
volunteers is the absurdity of a
''scrap" with antagonists so puny
III physique.
Animal life in the Philippines,
so far as | have noted, is built on
pygmy proportions. The men
are active little fellows of five
feet one or two; the women ugly
%ho
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-02-14

my way OUT OF ATlloid, ouU
should have known him at once,
and he said he had not forgotten
me. He is a better looking man
than the one picture of him sold
by the million all over the states,
would let one suppose, because
that gives the impression ola bull
necked, or no necked, and hump
shouldered man, whereas Dewey s
neck is we'll proportional and he
stands easily erect. His complex
ion, tanned by torrid suns and
winds, is clear olive brown, his
moustache is gray and thick, his
features fine and clear cut, his
eyes, very keen and bright be-
meath the heavy brows. He wore
as did all his officers, the white
duck uniform, the summer dress
of the navy, and he came forward
with outstretched hand and with
cordial smile and welcoming word
as kind and courteous host as
one could wish to see. Presently
| asked permission to present the
staff officers who were with me
and he greeted them as cordially
as though they were old comrades
and soon they were hanging on
his words as he stood at the rail
his hand outstretched toward the
half submerged relic of the Maria
Christina, telling in simple,
straightforward style, kindling
with natural enthusiasm from
time to time, the story of the
fight that made him famous.
Lord! How | wish a million
American boys could, have heard
him.
''She started to come right at
US, said he, meaning Montojo's
Inflated flagship. Indeed she
did! They were not lacking in
pluck at first. The rest of their
fleet seemed to'hold to their ground
close under the shore and the guns
Of the batteries, 1000 yards away
but she steamed right out to meet
US. | was on the bridge, of
course, and | heard the words
She must never get back to them.
They seemed to shrill through the
the ship. By that time the firing
was general and she came foaming
right toward us when our big g.
inch gun forward let drive. |
watched that shot. [ saw it
strike her fair and square and
crash through. Then instantly
every port seemed to jet thick
smoke as the shell exploded, and a
moment later the flames burst
out. There were other shots
whirling at her from other ships
at the moment and [ dare say some
of them think theirs did 1T, but
it was the Olympia 8-inch that
ruined her"
"T'd like to have been the man
that aimed that gun, said one of
his hearers.
'.He was one of our BEST" said
the admiral with kindling eyes.
"He was with us until few weeks
ago, when his time expired and he
went home for a while"
[ wish | could rememb Der the
name and rank of the gallant tar,
masters mate, think the admiral
said, but cannot be sure. One
thing not to be forgotten, as illus
trative of Dewey hold upon the
regard of his men, was his des-
cription of a little scene that
occurred just before the lucky
gunner left. Some visitors OF
distinction were aboard and deep
ly interested in everything con.
nected with the fight. Dewey
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1899-10-05
For over Fifty Years.

N OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY.-Mrs.
Winslows Soothing Syrup has been used for
owe. fifty years by millions of mothers for
their children while teething, with perfect
success. 1t soothes the child, softens the
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is the best remedy for DiarrhGa. Is pleas
ant to the taste. Sold by druggists in every
part of the world Twenty-Five cents a bot
tie. Its value is incalculable. Be sure and
ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, and
take no other kind.
The Place for Him-''Id like to enlist, but
I'm not heavy enough, said Ricketts, mourn
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regiments ~ suggested Larkn. Life.
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gists, Belfast, Me. 1y18
Overheard Sunday morning at the Zoo.
-"Oh, l say, George, let us 60 into the rep
tile house ana see if there's anybody there
We know" [Pnnch.
Itch on human cured in 30 minutes by
Woolford's Sanitary Lotion. This never
fails. Sold by A. A. Howes & Co., Druggists
Belfast, Me. 1y17
Force of Habit-"Two cents due on this
letter., said the postman. ''All right" re-
piled the absent-minded debtor, "call around
with it in about month" Philadelphia
North American.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1899-10-05

come up in the spring tishin' MT give
money all around to the places where he
stopped. N all the time it was Gramma
Raymond's money, n Widder Gray S
money, n the money of poor orphans
that he was scatterin' right N left.
n then he'd have big game suppers
at the hotel, with wine n cards, n peo-
pie said nothin.' 1t was Seth Waters,
you know.
We don't know where Seth Waters
is. There's some who hopes he'll be
caught n locked up, n there's some
who think hangin' none too good for
him, n meanwhile his house N all his
belonging S, the rich furniture n the
fast horses, > n the wine in the cellar is
bein sold ! n scattered right n left;
the old house where his father lived N
where his mother bore him, n where
she dandled him on her knee, n dream
ed of comm days; the house where he
brought home his bride N where his
child was bonn. But do YOU know, it
seems to me rs if there could not be any
harder punishment tlan that of hidin'
day by day in some far corner of this wide
world thnkin' of the ruin he has done
II the thoughts in mems minds, m
KNOWN that the dear old home that once
was his, n the things that made it home,
was under the hammer, bein scattered
tar n wide u not even dog left to run
at lis heels n give him tile love that
only a dog is noble enough to give when
men has betrayed the trusts of other men.
That punishment enough for any man,
to hide his face in foreign lands. eXled
by his own act from all companionship
OF knowledge of his kin, with his own
guilty conscience TO follow him as he
goes.
N now we know the worst n are
waitin' to get what little we can of cur
own. Well, I've taken lots OF time to tell
all this about Seth n the folks n our
town, n I'll have to wait till the next
time to tell you about the Nelligan young
one n Uncle Josiah Buebee's dispersal
ton Of lunacy. Springfield Republican.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1899-10-05
PROBATE NOTICES.

NNALDO SSH Court of Probate, held at Bel
w fast, the 18th day of September, 1899
CHARLES +. GORDON, administrator on the es-
tate of JOSEPH E. NICHOLS, late of Searsport
in said County, deceased, having presented his
second and final account of administration Of said
estate for allowance.
Ordered, That notice thereof be given, three
weeks successfully, in the Republican Journa1
newspaper published in Belfast, in said county,
that all persons interested may attend at a Pro,
bate Court to be held at Belfast, on the 9th day
of October next, and show cause, if any they have
why the said account should not be allowed.
GEO. E. JOHN son, Judge
A true copy. Attest:
CHAs. z. HAzELTINE, Register
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1899-10-05
THAT JOYFUL FEELING

With the exhilarating sense of renewed
health and strength and internal cleanliness
which follows the use of Syrup of Figs, is
unknown to the few who have not progress
ed beyond the old time medicines and the
cheap substitutes sometimes offered, but
never accepted by the well-informed. Buy
the genuine. Manufactured by the Califor-
MIA Fig Syrup Co.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1899-10-05
WOMEN
AVOID
OPERATIONS

Pa, writes: "DEAR
NKHAM Il had suffered for sew
ars with female troubles and
until was discouraged. l felt
d and tired of living. l had dis
ease of kidneys, bladder trouble,
dropsy and bloating, had womb
trouble and a large tumor had
formed in fact all my organs
were out of fix.
Seeing woman's letter prais-
ing your remedies, I wrote to
her and she begged of me to try
it, telling me all that it had done
for her. l bought six bottles of
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound and now cannot ex-
press my gratitude to you. The
tumor began to come away in
pieces and ! got better all the
time. | believe now that l am
entirely cured.
my doctors could not believe
it at first, as they all had told me
that my case was a hopeless one,
and no human power could do me
any good. They were astounded.
If | can say anything that can
help other women, ! shall be
glad to-
1t is not safe to wait until the
last moment. Head off trouble
Don't be satisfied without Mrs.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1899-10-05

DR. E. Detchon's Anti Diuretic

av he worth to you more than 800 if you
hare child who soils bedding from incon-
tendence OF water during sleep Cures Old
and young alike. 1t arrests the trouble at
once. 81. Sold by A. A. Howes & Co.,
Druggists Belfast. Me. 1y17
cat the other night. said his master to Sam
Johnsing. Oats jess what | did with
considerable alacrity, | suppose, when you
learned the nature of the animal ?" ''No
sab with centrifugal force, sah,' replied
Sam, who is attending night school. * en-
that. - dat which goes away from giben
scenter. Heah. heah Didn't you nebber
study jogerfy ?"
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1899-10-05

A large erolite fell near Sycamore, O.,
recently. 1t weighed over 800 pounds and
burst into many pieces. The light of
the meteor was binding and it's roar
in passing through the air was deaf
ening. 1t made the earth tremble when
it struck.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1899-10-05

At Probate Court held at Belfast, within and for
the County of Waldo, on the 18th day of Sep
TENDER, A. D. 1899.
MABEL F. MASON, widow of OSCAR A. Ma.
VI son. late of Troy, in said County of Waldo,
deceased, having presented etition praying for
deceased.
Ordered, That the said petitioner give notice to
all persons interested by causing copy of this
order to be published three weeks successfully in
the Republican journal, newspaper published at
Belfast, that they may appear at a Probate Court,
TO be held at Belfast within and fer said County,
on the 10th day of October, A. ID. 800, at ten of
the clock before noon, and show cause if any they
have why the prayer of said petitioner should
not be granted
GEO Z. JOHNSON, Judge
true copy. Attest:
CHAs. p. HAZELTINE, Register
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1899-10-05
TO CLEAN STRAW HATS.

A nice straw or leghorn hat may be clean
ed at home and made to look like new.
Fill a pail half full of suds-a tablespoonful
of Gold Dust Washing Powder will make
the right kind of suds and whiten the straw
lmmerse the straw, moving it up and down
until every fiber is wet; then lift it from the
water, lay it upon a board or table, and
brush it with stiff brush thoroughly. AT
ter all the soil is removed, rinse in clean
warm water: let it drip for few moments,
then iron it, with thin cloth between press
the crown over bowl or pail upside down,
ironing on the wrong side to make it sitter.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1899-10-05
The Boy on the Farm.

Under spreading apple tree
The boy with bare feet stands;
He has ten apples in him and
Some more are in his hands
Beneath his waist of calico
His tummy-tum expands.
His hair was shingled by his ma
Who cut it straight behind;
He has lurid color that
Is due to sun and wind
He's lost the teeth he had in front,
But doesn't seem to mind.
Week in, week out, from morn till night
He tears around the place,
With briar scratches on his face
And freckles on his face
The neighbors candidly admit
That he's hopeless case.
He wears his trousers at half-mast,
He rises with the sun;
The chores his busy father leaves
For him are seldom done,
And he is always gone when there
Are errands to be run.
He goes on Sunday to the church
And stays to Sabbath school,
And, by propounding questions, makes
His teacher seem fool;
He plGches smaller boys than be,
And learns the golden rule.
His mother sits up every night
To patch the clothes he wears,
a nd every night he takes them off
With more emphatic tears
He falls from trees and into wells
And smokes and chews and swears.
The frightened chickens duck their heads
And cack lie where he goes.
With ugly sites upon his eyes
And bruises en- his toes
He eats things with his knife, nor cares
For any wind that blows.
You gorge with undeveloped fruit
Which is a foolish llan,
No poetry is in you. but
Know this, my little man:
1t takes much more than genius
To stand the things you can.
[Chicago Times Herald.
The Bath ship w. +. Babcock, which
has Just sailed from New York for Homo
lulu, had on board one of the largest car
goes of manufactured goods that has re-
Gently been sent to Hawaii. IL bridge
material there were $50 700, machinery
Sl1, 900, steel rails s., 600, and contractors
supplies some $4,000 worth Many ship
ments ranging from So, 900 to s., 600 worth
of manufactured goods were noticeable
on the manifest of the vessel. According
to merchants III the Hawaiian trade. in
that market they require the highest grade
of material in all articles used. The trade
of the Hawaiian islands since they be-
came a possession of the United States
has increased very materially.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1899-10-05

Big Master Soap, old and reliable.
Always the same quality. Sold by all
grocers at SC. per bar.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1899-10-05

WALDO SSH Court of Probate, held at Bel
w fast, on the 18th day of September, 1899
BUXTON ~ CLARY, administrator the estate
Of OLIVE A. GROSS, late of Belfast, in said
final account of administration of said estate for
allowance
Ordered, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully, in the Republican Journal
newspaper published in Belfast in said county :,
that all persons interested may attend at a Pro
bate Court to be held at Belfast on the 10th tiay
of October next, and show cause, if any they have
why the said account should not be allowed
GEO. E. JOHNSON, Judge
true copy. Attest:
CHAs. 2. HAZELTINE, Register.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1899-10-05

WALDO IS. In Court of Probate, held at Bel
" last, on the 18th day of September, 1899.
ElGENE \. BOULTER, guardian of LUClUS NJ.
CUNNINGHAM, minor heir of Nora Cunning ham,
late OF Freedom, in said County, deceased, having
presented ms final account of guardianship for
allowance, also statement of Flora H Cunning
ham account.
Ordered That notice thereof be given. three
weeks successfully, in the Republican Journal.
a newspaper published in Belfast, in said County,
that all persons interested may attend at a Pro.
bate Court, to be held at Belfast on the 10Th dav
OF October next, and show cause, 1t any they
have, why the said account should not be allowed
GEO E. JOHNSON, Judge.
A true copy. Attest:
CHAs. 2. HAZELTINE, Register.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1899-10-05

I WALDO Ssh Court of Probate, held 81.
w fast, on the 2th day of September
MERALDA BLACK, EXecutrix of the Ny
CHARLES +. SNOW, late Of stockton Sprir-
said County, deceased, having presented he
account of administration of said estate ~
lOwance.
Ordered, That notice thereof be given.
weeks successfully, in the Republican Jn#
a newspaper published in Belfast, in said con
that all persons interested may attend al
bate Court to lie held at Belfast, on the lOt.
of Octobernex and show cause, if any they
why the said account should not he allowed
GEO. Z. JOHNSON. JuU
A true copy. Attest
CUAs. =. HAZFLuNE, Regi.-
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1899-10-05

Probate Court, held at Belfast. within and for the
County of Waldo, in vacation, the nineteenth
day OF Septerber, A. ID. 1899.
A certain instrument, purporting to he the last
Il Will and testament of j. WATSON kNOWL-
Ton, late of Belfast III said County of Waldo,
deceased having been presented for probate.
ordered, That notice be given to all persons in.
terested by causing a copy of this order to be
published three weeks successfully in the Repub-
lican journal, published at Belfast that they may
appear at a Probate Court to be held at Belfast
within and for said County, on the second Tues
DAY Of October next at ten of the clock before
noon, ana show cause, if any they have, why the
same should not be proved, approved and allowed.
GEO. E. JOHNSON, Judge.
A true copy. Attest:
CHAS. =. HAZELTINE Register
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1899-10-05
Literary News and Notes

Miss Frances H. Lows "a Woman S
Criticism of Women's Congress- in The
Living Age for Sept. %, will be read with
lively interest by the conservative and
'advanced" women.
The story of Dame Fast and Peter
Nord' now running as a serial in The
Living Age, gives American readers their
first opportunity to become acquainted
with the brilliant Swedish writer, Selma
Lagerlof, as writer of short stories.
Dame Fast and Peter Nord' is quaint
story, with a suggestion of Hawthorne in
style and theme. 1t is translated for The
Living Age by Dr. Haskell Derby.
During the coming winter the Hon.
Thomas B. Reed, ex-Spe aker of the H ouse
of Representatives, will be frequent con
tributor to The Saturday Evening Post of
Philadelphia. Mr.. Reed S papers will, in
the main, deal with national affairs, and
will form most important and interest
ing contribution to the history of Ameri
can politics. Mr.. Reeds first article, I'M
like those to follow, crosses the Atlantic
for its subject and tells how the procedure
of French law courts, and especially those
involved in the Dreyfus case, impresses an
American lawyer. This paper, entitled
L ais anu TI0ucu JUSTICE Will appear III
The Saturday Evening Post of October
7.
With wealth of beautiful illustrations
and with all the experts have to say con-
corning the great International Yacht
Race, Outing for October is as fresh and
wholesome as the ocean breeze, which
presently shall drive the white winged
f1iers in their race for the America S storied
cup. Long and vainly has Great Britain
striven to regain possession Of the trophy
which signifies the yachting supremacy of
the seas, and this time, if ever, is the
opportunity for Sir Thomas Lipton's
stately Shamrock. Designer Fife, sail
maker Ratsey, and all concerned have
done their best, and the two swiftest
yachts the world has ever seen will race
upon their merits to a finish. Outing for
October tells all about Shamrock and
Columbia, their designers, owners and
crews, for this is a yachting number of the
popular magazine of sport, travel and
recreation. Other sports, however, are
not neglected; Outing never fails in this
respect. General athletics, football, golf,
tennis, the horse, gun and rod, kennel,
and every department of sport in which a
lady or gentleman can be interested, re-
ceiveS the careful attention OF writer's who
have become famous authorities in their
chosen fields. In text and illustrations
the number is one of the best that ever
left the presses.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1899-10-05

TNHE very word operation strikes terror to woaans
soul ..oo-.. n.oa.s,ru
through neglect
the enses are painful frequent and excessive
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1899-10-05

get the right advice at once and
stop taking chances. 1t will cost
you nothing for advice if you write
to Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn, Mass,
for it, and if you let the trouble
run along it will surely cost you
great deal of pain and may mean
an operation.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1899-10-05

A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE The subscriber
"A hereby gives notice that he has been duly APP
pointed administrator of the estate of
MARTHA j. CHASE, late of Searsport,
in the County of Waldo deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having de-
mands against the estate of said deceased are de-
sired to present the same for settlement, and all
indebted thereto are requested to make payment
Immediately. LORENZO D. JONES, JR
Brooks, Sept. 12 l899.-3w39
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1899-10-05

AT a Probate Court heiuat Belfast. within and fol
the County of Waldo, ON the 18th day of Sep
TENDER, A. d. 1899.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1899-10-05

Russian explorers are at work in all of
the lesser known parts of Siberia.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1899-10-05

WALDO SSH Court of Probate, held at Be
" fast, on the 18th day of September, 1899
NOEL b. MlLLlkEN, administrator de bonis ron
with the will annexed on the estate of JOHN
MlLLIkEN, late of Montvle in said County de-
ceased, having presented his first and final ac-
count of administration of said estate for allow
ance.
Ordered, that notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully, in the Republican journal,
newspaper published in Belfast in said County,
that all persons interested may attend at Pro
of October next, and show cause, if any they
have, why the said account should not be allowed
GEO. f. JOHNSON, Judge
Atrue copy. Attest:
CHAs. P. HAZELTINE Registered.