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The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-31
AChild,s Disposition

May be ruined through existing defects in
eyesight. Children are often called dull and
stupid by teachers and parents through no
fault or their own. Perhaps born with a
defect in sight, they don't know of any differ
ent world from that which they see through
defective eyes Mark any peculiarities that
children may have in looking at objects at a
distance or near by. Squiting, frowning,
looking sidewise, with partially closed eyes
are indications of eye troubles. Better be
over cautious in having child's eyes
examined than to take too much responsible
ity into your own hands. Examination free.
CHILDREN'S EYES
Should have careful attention. They
should be examined at the first complaint by
reliable optician-especially while the
child is in school.
A little care at the proter time may save
them untold misery and heir parents much
remorse. defect that may be easily
remedied NOW might prove difficult LATER.
All diseases of the eye correctly diagnosed.
Examination Free.-W w. Taggart, Boxrud
Block, River Falls, Wisconsin.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-31
SLED WITH WHEELS FOR BARE SPOTS.

SLED WITH WHEELS FOR BARE SPOTS
tions of each axle will rest upon the top
edge of a cleat. At their forward end
the cleats are provided with Lodges, by
means OF which the side portions of the
axles, when in operative position, may
be held vertically.
When the sled is running over snow
or ice and cleared portion of the road
is reached, the driver throws the axles
forward SO as to bring the wheels on
the ground. The sled upon being pulled
onward will rise upon the wheels and
swing the axles against the forward
lodges of the cleats. The sled is now
mounted upon wheels and can be readily
moved over the cleared portion of the
road.
When snow or ice is again reached,
the sled is backed, thus causing the
wheels to move forward, and enabling
the driver to swing into the imperative
position. Scientific American.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-31
DIFFICULT SLEIGHiNG.

Sled With Wheels to Use When Bare
Spots Are Reached.
In order to provide device BY means
Of which sled can be readily mounted
on wheels, when running over cleared
portions Of roads, John D. Wilson Of
Heron Lake, Mimi, has devised novel
attachment by means Of which che de.
sired end Is attained.
The attachment consists Of q shaped
axle mounted in bearing on each end
Of q runner and bent down over the
sides Of the runner, the ends Of the axle
being formed with outwardly extend
ing spindles on which ribbed wheels are
journaled.
In order to hold each axle in proper
position, the inventor employs cleats
bolted to the sides of the runners. The
top edges Of these cleats are arranged
in alignment with the bottom portion
of the axle bearings. When swung into
the imperative position, the side por-
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-31
Marvellous Catarrh Cures Affected.

By Prof. Strassman' Catarrh,
Spray, and Gargle cure and
Constitutional Catarrh cure. Loss
Of hearing restored, caused by
catarrh. For Indigestion,
Nervousness, Sleeplessness, and
loss of memory. Prof. Strassman S
Nerve and Brain tonic will restore
you to health. For Inflammation
granulat1on and discharges Of the
eyes, Prof. Strassman's eye water
and eye salve are indispensable.
Sold by j. Moody & Co., Ellis
worth, Wis. Mfg. at White
water, Wis.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-31

The Minneapolis Times after giving
a brief outline OF the senatorial con-
test in this various states, concludes
with these truthful words:
In Montana charges and counter
charges OF bribery are still banded
and the battle RACES as furiously as
ever, and apparently with little
progress towards a conclusion. In
West Virginia the democratic house
has unseated republicans senate has
unseated democrats, for the sole
purpose of gaining an advantage IN
the senatorial contest.
The corruption in Montana, the
deliberate undoing of the peoples
will as expressed at the polls by the
legislature of West Virginia, the
corruption, scandal and costly waste
of the peoples time in Pennsylvania
and a condition of affairs only slight
ly less disgraceful in Wisconsin, Ne
braska and Delaware, should have g
tendency to stimulate the popular
movement in favor OF the election OF
senators directly by the people.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-31

We publish in another column an
able article on the subject OF expan-
sion. Our columns are always open
to the consideration of current topics
by our readers. 1t is the discussion
OF such questions pro and con that
formulates public opinion. There
are two sides to every question and
one who would form just judgement
must be familiar with both. The
article referred to is the best out of
many written by the Normal litera-
ture class.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-31

A CTIvE SOLICITORS WANTED EVERY
"A WHERE for "The Story of the Philip
pines" by Murat Halstead, commissioned by
the Government as Official Historian to the
War Department. The book was written in
army camps at San Francisco, on the Pacific
with General Merritt, in the hospitals at Homo
es at Manila in the insurgent camps with
Aguinaldo. on the deck of the Olympia with
Dewey, and in the roar of battle at the fall Of
Manila. Bonanza for agents. Brimful of
original pictures taken by government
photogra pliers on the spot. Large book. Low
prices Big profits. Freight PAID Credit
5utfit free Address, F. T.. Barber, Sec'y.,
tar Insurance Bldg, Chicago.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-31
"W ANTED.-Young men and

"WANTED.-Y Dung men and
ladies of good character, to learn
Telegraphy, Railroad book-keep-
ng and Typewriting. This is
acknowledged to be the most per-
feet institution Of it's kind and is
so endorsed by the leading rail
way companies. We assist all
our graduates to a position.
Students can enter any time.
Write for catalogue.
The MORSE SCHOOL OF TELEGRA-
PLY, Oshkosh, Wis"
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-31

In the Minnesota legislature the
ayes and noes must be taken on every
bill that is up for final passage.
While this consumes some time yet 1t
often proves to be t'time we'll spent.
In this state all bills are passed by a
viva voce vote, unless ordered other
wise by motion supported by one
fourth OF those present. The Mime
sota method is preferable. as 1T
leaves no loop hole through which a
legislator may escape going on record
The viva voce vote is uncertain
and il too often used as q blind be
hind which HI INSCRIPTIONS may hide.
1t toe often raves the way for the
passage OF Objectionable legislation.
The peonle have the right to know
how TIVE renresent atives vote upon
all measures and the adoption OF the
Minnesota plan of reguir'n the ayes
and noes on all bills is n needed ie-
form.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-31

The editors of ST. Croix have
organized county editorial associa-
ton for business and social advance
ment. It's first meeting took place In
New Richmond last Monday, and
Editor Cline OF the True Republican,
was chosen president. Such an
association will be beneficial as it will
bring the newspaper men together
and do much to remove the prelud-
ices that sometimes mar the editorial
sanctum Be this true or not. the
getting together of the ''boys, : and
the talking over of their hardships.
their woes and their pleasures III
happily pleasure their be- and the
discussion of topics of local interests
from both a social and business
standpoint is commendable, Let the
editorial staff of all countries profit
by the example of that of st. Croix
Co. and do likewise.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-31
Annual Clearance Sale of Millin.
cry.

A good assortment of ladies
trimmed hats at the lowest possible
prices. Childrens' trimmed hats
IS cents to $3.50. Good stocking
caps As cents. A small line of
stamped linens at cost. If you
are looking for real bargains call
on-Ida Mapes.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-31

VIII somebody please write a book
On "HoW to Break q Legislative
Deadlock" right quick There are
about ten states in this glorious
Union which could make money if
they knew how to do the trick.-St.
Paul Globe.
That's an easy one. Give the
election OF senators over to the people
and there will be no deadlock or
charges of bribery.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-31
Home Seekers Excursions.

To the west, south and south
west. Tickets on sale January
18th, Feb. 18th and Dist and March
18th and Dist. For rates and de.
tailed information call on F. P.
AINswoRTH, Agent c., st. P, M
and O. Railroad.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-31
CoLE.-In Kinnickinnic, Sunday
Jan. %, 1899, to Mr.. and Mrs.
E. P. Cole. Jr. daughter.

Any one desiring good farm
at moderate price situated
near Clear Lake, Wis, should
call at this office for terms and
particulars. The farm consists
of 100 acres, with good farm
building and water.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-31

d Mercury took an awful tumble Sun
aay morning, registering between SO
this time San francisco was sitting
under the shady side of an orange
tree with a fan in her hand trying to
keep cool.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-31

Editor Shaw, of the Ellsworth Re-
cord, was TINES caller Friday
Mr.. Shaw is putting out very credit
able paper which deserves thesupport
of the people of Ellsworth.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-31

Ellsworth people should learn that
the sun rises In the east and sets in
the west, especially when changing
cars for the "north and east" at
Hudson.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-31
See the New Carpet Exhibit
at Newcomb & Co.'S.

See the New Carpet Exhibit
at Newcomb & Co.'S.
eff woman gets so "homely"
she isn't worth looking at, she'd
better take Rocky Mountain Tea.
Brings back the bloom of youth.
s. cents. &c. r. Taggart & Co.
The fall samples of carpet have
arrived at O. w. Newcomb &Co's.
For SALF-At Cle1r Lake, a
fine large house beautifully locat-
ed in village. Five lofs, 81 acres
of land under cultivation, six
horses and all farm implements.
Easy terms. Inquire of S. E..
Courtright, Clear Lake, Wis.
For SALE-80 acres of land Il
miles west Of Clear Lake. In
quire of-CHAs. SANFORD, Clear
Lake, Wis.
The finest ladies 50. SO and So 90
shoes in the market at N. Ell. Wi
ger & Sons.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-31

1t matters not whether Wisconsin
succeeds in electing senator or not,
the aspirants will get lavishly
advertised.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-31

Orr restorative hair tonic is a
wonder worker.-Barnard 4
Clough.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-31

Utah, the land of multi-wedlock,
is now wrestling with deadlock
Will her troubles never cease?
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-31

TO CUREA COLD lNONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
dru ggists refund money if it fails to cure. Csc.
The genuine has L. B. @. on each tablet.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-31
Born.

REED. In this city, Jan. 81,
1899, to Mr.. and Mrs. John
Reed, a daughter
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1899-01-31

The fall samples of carpet have
arrived at O. w. Newcomb &Co's.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-24
Corn,s Rapid Stride.

Des Moinss, Aug. 22.-Typical Au-
gust weather prevailed during the past
week. with conditions favorable for
completing harvest work, and for the
rapid advancement OF the corn crop.
The. hot and dry weather was followed
at the close of the week by a cool wave,
that brought refreshing showers in
numerous localities, the northern aud
central districts receiving the larger
amounts of rainfall.
The conditions were especially favor
able for maturing early planted corn,
that has made a rank growth and needs
no more moisture than is contained in
the soil and stalks. The late planted
corn. however, would be benefited by
more copious rainfall and may suffer
material damage by continued drouth
and hot winds.
Excellent progress has been made
in threshing and securing wheat and
oats: but there is considerable amount
of grain still in the shock. awaiting the
threshers.
Pasturage is being shortened in
many localities from effects of dry
weather. but it is better than usual for
the month of August.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-24
WILL BE POWERFUL.
Some of Henderson's Perquisites MS "a
Speaker.

Washington, Aug. i9.--David Brem-
mel Henderson of iowa will find him
self very soon the most powerful. man
in the United States, barring President
Mckinley. .sside from his almost al,so-
Lutte control over Legislation, he will
enjoy enormous influence and many
advantages. He will draw a salary Of
$4,000 a year $4,000 more than the Or
binary congressman gets-and a large
and handsomely furnished office adioin-
ing the chamber of the house will be
provided for his exclusive occupancy.
At the door, to inspect visitors and
keep out cranks, viii sit messenger.
an eN-sailor, who has performed the
SAME duty under seven preceding
speakers. and This man, paid out of the
treasury. will be his own personal scr-
want.
beneath the Office, on he floor below.
is private dining room, which Mr..
Henderson will have all TO himself. no.
body else save such guests us he may
choose to invite being permitted TO EN-
ter it at any time. There he will eat
his luncheon, brought from the house
cafe nearby. II may be taken for
granted that the meals will be keel
lent, for the speaker can deprive the
observation-disclosures of his privilege, ii he
chooses.
Mr.. Henderson will be ex-officio cus-
todian of,the house end of the capitol,
and as such will be responsible for the
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-24
HIGH GRADE OFF mAcHIN1srs.
Bureau Much Pleased Ovel
Recent Examinations.

Washington, Aug. 19.-Much salts
faction is felt at the bureau of navi-
CATION over the very, high grade exam
nations passed by naval machinists
for the grade of warrant machinists.
These examinations, held all over the
world. We're submitted to board for
assignment of merit and after care
fully considering all the papers in
each case, the final report is, now
made. The personnel bill authorized
the appointment of 100 warrant ma
chinists. For these vacancies there
We're 173 applications and examination
papers complete. tits now found that
the merit runs so high that promotion
from the service can fill the list con-
templated without calling for volun-
teers from civil life.
1T is difficult" says the report, ''to
realize the excellence developed by
this severe examination; and the SER
vice At large can well be proud of its
personnel which claims in its ranks so
much genuine efficiency. Only esprit
de corps, or pride of profession, can
explain why such men have chosen
the naval service rather than life
ashore, and it is hoped that this adj
vancement in rank with the accompa-
nying privileges of retirement for age,
will continue to encourage high-grade
men to enter the service"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-24

HIGHWAY NOTIcE.-To Lizzie Fielder,
- HORACE Hillary, Julia Hillary, c. J. Mich
olson, Alfred NJ Haydock, Corodon Allen,
A. G: Chapman, Daniel Il. Foster, J. c. vass,
Phoebe Hendrickson. J: J.. Acton, Andrew
Acton Acton, J; w Miilisack, Rsbscca j.,
A. w. Roberts, Nancy B. Mingus, Hannah
Belle Springer, P. ]. Foster, NJ ]. Creath, Reu-
ben Myers, William L. Foster, Scott r. Foster,
D. Newell, John II. Wilson, Edward Jones,
George Z. Warner, j. G. Hankins, Florence v,
Williams, Johnathan c. Jones, ]. Beach, Anth-
ony verdow, Mrs. p. McNulty:
The commissioners appointed to view and If
required to yacate and establish Highway
commencing at a point near the center of the
north line of the southwest quarter of the south
west quarter of section ten, where the highway
crosses said line in township II, range II, in
Wapello county, running thence north of east
where the highway strikes the north and south
quarter section line TO the east and west quarter
section line of said southwest quarter section
ten, be vacated. And that forty foot highway
extending from the last named point to the first
named point, be established; also that the high
way extending from the first point above NAM.
ed on west to the half section line of section
nine, and also the highway extending from the
of 16, and thence north to the north line of
township; and also beginning at the half sec
ton linco section 9, township II, range r. and
running to intersect the Agency and Batavia
highway, be reduced to forty feet in width, has
reported in favor of the establishment and va
cation thereof, and all objections thereto or
claims for damages must be flied in the audi
tors office on or before noon of the second day
of October. A. ID. 1899, or such highways will be
vacated and established without reference
thereto. MORGAN GRISWOLD,
Auditor of Wape11o County, Iowa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-24

our own waters, ALTHOUGH we tender a
pure American territorial form of gov
eminent such as the president has ten.
dered to Cuba: even though the unani-
nous consent of the people of the
islands or territory were given.
Now, Mr.. Editor, want to know
where this new democratic doctrine
was Matched, where it came from and
what party could expect to survive one
campaign with that infamous doctrine
on its banner.
1t is absolutely certain that in COM
mercial point of view weare approach
ing to a first class power, and must do
business with every country on earth.
Our merchant marine must be protect
ed by an adequate navy. Our navy and
most of our merchant marine must be
constantly supplied with coal. This
coal cannot be carried from the mines
of the United States, even if we had
coaling stations in the remote parts
OF the earth. In order to sustain our
trade on the seas we must own the
coal lands and mine the coal at points
approximately near to our coaling sta
tons. In the Panay island, one of the
islands OF the archipelago which this
resolution says we cannot keep, we
have sufficient coal to supply all our
wants. Is it democratic to give that
island to .Nguinaldo to be traded to
Iermany? 1t is morally certain that
at no distant day the great Chinese
emNire With its unbounded trade will
be divided. or at least controlled by the
great western powers. Will the Unit
ed States take part in this commerce
or viii it be confined to the American
coast? England. Germany, Russia and
France have their coal lands near their
coalng stations in every quarter of the
2lobe. and we are told by this resolu-
ton that the United States can have
none. that it must give up what it has.
Imagine the great merchant marine
and navy of the United States in .Asiat-
le waters dependent upon coal carried
from Pennsylvania or Indiana to supply
her eastern coaling stations.
will not soon forget the anxiety
and distress felt by every patriotic
American at the commencement of the
recent war when Dewey, with a scant
supply of coal, was ordered out of
Hong Kong. II was well we had a
Dewey in command. for he saw and
fully realized that il was victory or
death in Manila bay, or death on the
high seas for want of coal. And as an
American patriot he took the fighting
chance and won. A constant supply of
coal is TO the existence of the fleet
what proper food is to the lives of Off
GERS and men,
| wish, Mr.. Editor, that / could in
duce my democratic friends to see that
expansion is right and is and always
,;as been democratic doctrine, and
That contraction or anti-eNpansion is
miserable herssy. Anti-eNpnnsion
proved TO be the death rattle in the
,lroat of The old whig party, and if
persisted in by the great democratic
party may prove its Waterloo.
r. b. PARROT.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-24
TO DOMINATE TOWNSEND.
Monroe County Democrats to Name
Him for State Senator.

Abba, Aug. 22-(Special.)- THE pop
ulist and democratic senatorial conven-
lions meet i'll Abba tomorrow to select
the candidate for senator from this
district. Marion county candidates
for the honor have Withdrawn and the
nomination will go to Fred Townsend,
of this city.
The democrats of this county have
high hopes that they may secure w. j
Bryan to come TO Abba this fall and
make political speech. Thet matter
has already been brought to the at
tention of MIR. Bryan and while he
has not said that he would be here for
sure he has given out the word that it
is among the probabilities that he will
come to Abba and make a speech in
the afternoon and one in the evening.
Miss Elizabeth Hughes, of Des
Nioines. arrived in the city this morn
ing and will conduct a class through
the examination for state certificate.
There are ten members of the normal
who are taking the examination. Miss
Hughes is being entertained by Miss
Noisy Schreiner during her stay in the
city.
Miss Vida Kemble, of Fairfield. will
arrive in the city tomorrow afternoon
for visit of some days with friends.
Court convened in this city yester-
day morning with Judge Fee on the
bench. There are no startling cases
on the docket. The docket is the
lightest for criminal work that it has
been for many terms, there being but
five cases of that kind that will come
before the court and they are hold
over cases.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-08-24
SIN More counterieltin..

The Secret Service has nnearthed
another band of counterfeiters and Sc
cured large quantity of bogus bills,
which are so cleverly executed that
the average person would never sus-
peet them of being spurious. Things
OF great value are always selected by
counterfeiters for imitation, notably
the celebrated lIostetter's Stomach
Bitters, which has many imitators but
no equals for indigestion, dyspepsia,
constipation. nervousness and general
debility. The Bitters sets things right
in the stomach, and when the stomach
is in good order it makes good blood
and plenty of it. In this manner the
Bitters get at the seat of strength and
vitality, and restore vigor to the weak
and debilitated. Beware of counter.
letters when buying.