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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-23

Yes" the witness declared 81 could give
further evidence against the prisoner, but,
as Kipling says, chats another"
Never mind what Kip Ling SAYS" inter-
rupted the magistrate; "the Chinee can tes-
tify fur himself when his turn comes.''-
New Jersey Law Journal
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-08-23
Cases Alter Circumstancer.

.Maude-Would you marry man you
didn't love?
Clara-No, indeed!
But suppose he had million?"
"Oh, then I'd love him. Chicago Even.
ing News.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-24

No money is spared to
make the PRoPHYLAcTIc TOOTH
BRUSH perfect for its purpose.
We don. make a brush t o
sell at a certain price. We
make the best brush and
charge a fair profit.
1t does not compete with
common Ioc. brushes. 1t
stands alone.
If you can afford it, you
ought to have it. Price, &c.;
children's . sEs 25c.
Always sold In yellow box.
At all Portland deaieRs
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-24
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years against the mental and physical
suffering Of lost manhood that the Insti-
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treatment and all men who suffer with
any form Of sexual weakness resulting
fr5m Youthful folly. premature loss OF
strength and memory, weak back. vsri-
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The remedy has peculiarly grateful
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TO the desired location giving strength
and development Just where &c is needed.
1t cures ali the ills and troubles that
come from years OF misuse Of the natu-
raj functions and has been an absolute suc-
cess In all cases A request to the State
Medical Institute, 4s2 Elketron Build
ing, Fl Wayne, Ind, stating that you
desire one of their free trial packages
will be complied with promptly. The
Institute 10 DESTROYS OF reaching that
great claes Of men who are unable to
leave home to be treated and the free
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TO be cured of sexual weakness when
the proper remedies are employed. The
Institute makes no restrictions Any
man who writes will be sent free
sample, carefully sealed In plain pack
age SO that its recipient need have no
fear OF embarrassment or publicity.
Readers are requested TO write without
delay.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-24
THE MAGAZINES.

Evsrypody's Magazine TOR April pre-
sents very attractive appearance. and
Its contents are Of especial value and
interest. The ssoond article in the asriss,
GRsat American Industries, treats Of the
enormous steel works Of the Carnegie
Company nsar Pittaburg. Pa, and ex-
plains In bright and interesting fashion
In what manner this company will ma K Q
this year profits exceeding SO. COO. 600.
The fourth In the series of Simple Ex-
plantations. takes up fascinating subjsCt
and one which has undoubtedly been q
mystery to nine tsnths Of the magazine
readers; that Is, the method OF navigating
q ship BY observation Of the sun and
stars. For difficult mathematical sub
tsct. this method 10 explained In q singu-
larry lucid fashion, and appears to be
very simple after all A very strong ar
ticle 10 that on Our Coast Defenses,
which describes the manufacture, en-
placement and use Of the huge disap-
pesring guns. the mortar batteries and
coast dsfenses In general which ara new
being pushed to eomplstiop ON beth At
lantio and Pacific ssaboards.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-24
He is WORRIED.
And, From His story, He Has Good
Cause 40 BE.

Cause 40 BE.
81 made n shocking discovery the other
day." said young railroad man last
evening, "a discovery that compels me
either TO quit eating at my favorite res
taurant or to move out Of the coolest suit
of rooms in New Orleans"
That's an astonishing dilemma" said
n friend to whom this confidence was ad-
dressed. what the dickens has hap
pened?"
81 have discovered that my landlord
and my waiter are one and the same per-
son." replied the railroad man mourn
fully.
"Well, what of t?'' asked the friend in
some surprise.
"What Of it'll Good heavens! Is it
possible you don't appreciate the embar-
rassment of such a situation? To begin
with, / owe three months back rent and
have been standing off the collector with
a series OF pathetic hard luck stories. AT
the same time l have to tip my waiter or
he won't bring me anything to eat. But
how in the world am | going to do either
one thing or the other with any sem
blance of good grace in the future?
II can't claim to be stone broke as long
as have money to squander on tips, and
it would be hideously awkward to ofer
man a gratuity as long as | owe him an
honest debt. Yet il l don't tip him he
will have double cause for grievance,
and l will probably be both starved and
evicted. It's most painful predicament.
''Then, again, have lost my royal
North American right to kick. 1t makes
my flesh crawl right now TO think how !
have browbeaten and bulldozed the man
who owns the roof above my head. Here
after when he brings me burned steak
and trapped potatoes I'll have to look
pleasant and say nothing. l see clearly
that my pleasant little scheme of life is
knocked in the head by the accidental
discovery that John Henry owns the
ramshackle but delightful barracks in
which my den is located.
1T is very sad. l had no idea that
walters ever did such things as own tene-
ment houses. When / get to the legisia-
ture, l shall introduce bill making il
misdemeanor." - New Orleans Times
Democ~at
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-24
One Hundred and Sixty Millions Of
Stock Subscribed.
Mr.. Carnegie Took Half
of This.
There Are About 800 Stockhold-
ers In All.

Pittsburg, Fa., March 90 The parties
In interest In the Carnegie Brick con-
troversy were in conference for six hours
today and az n result 1t IL stated authori
tAtively that net only have all matters
Of difference been settled and adjusted,
but that the amounts which each party
is to receive from the great combined
capital have bsen agreed on. The
charter Of the Carnegie company has
teen signed by all the parties In interest,
some SEQ In all and the three first names
In the certificate are Andrew Carnegie,
Henry Phipps, Jr, and Henry Clay
Erick.
Pittsburg has the credit of organizing
the greatest corporation that the United
States has ever known, II not the
world, In that IL starts out with $l6o. 900,
600 of stock subscribed for. or this
amount Andrew Carnegie subscribed for
$50, 05o, eco; Henry Phipps, about SIS 600. =
COO: Henry q. Frick. about SIC, 0e0, OOo;
CagNsIss N. Schwab about SIS, ooo, 900
and Francis I. +. Lovejoy. about So, OOp, =
OC0. The rest is In scattering amounts.
The result of the conference was also
an agreement on all minor points OF de-
tail and tho execution Of . power Of at
torney signed by eli Of the incorpcrstors.
giving general power OF attorney to
james b. Dill, the Now York corpora
tiHn lawyer about the organization.
The charter in tho case Is likely TO be
filed on Monday of next wesk and 1t is
proposed on Tuesday and Wednesday of
next week tn CLOSE all the prsliminariss
to hold the directors meeting here, to
elect the officers and arrange every
other detail.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-24
AIDE g. CO. F sss.Hs
Machinists and Metal Workers
So Kennehsc St., Portland, Maine.
Next to Stove Foundry.
mar16d1mo
CALvE KNOCKED DOWN.
mar16d1mo

New York, MaIen 2.-During the per-
formancs OF Carmen" tonight while the
scene in the sInugHlers camp wss being
reproduced on the stage and duel with
Knives was in progress CAive, according
to programme rushed 10 for the purposs
of stopping the fight. Accidentally
Scott. one OF this players, struck her a
severe blow with his list. She fell on the
stage unconscious and 1t was some time
before she was able to proceed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-24
BANKER COLES CASE.
Legal Battle over the Insictmsn'
Begun.

Boston, March es.-The legal battle
over the Indictment found aeaiusi
CHARLES II. Cole, late prssidsnt Of the
Globe National bank. began before Judgs
Lowell In the federal court this altar
noon, when an argument was made on
the demurrer by Cels's counsel 10 mos,
Of the Is counts in the Indictment filed
against him.
Judge Lowell remarked &c council be-
fsrs they began their araunents that be
wsuld fsei Obliged TO be bound By the
dscision In the CASE Of the u. @. "
Jswstt unless there was some pAlpabls
mistake or omission In drawing the In
dictment. Jewett, . Lawrence banker,
was charged with wreckins 9 bank AMI
his case IL said TO be quite similar 10
that OF Cola. Jewett was found guilty
and his case 10 now before the court Of
appeals.
Mr.. 5ohcfisld said that the Indictment
did not partiouiariss tbs kind of proper
" embezzied and said 10 was 9 ques.
tion whether stock certifi yates could
properly be called moneys funds
or credits. according 20 the pro-
vision of the banking act under which
Mr.. Col . had been Indicted.
Mr.. schofeld maintained that Mr..
Cole was entitled 10 decision as to
what constituted the funds Of the banE
and what relation certain pieces of pa
per refsEIed to In the Indictment. bore to
the funds OF the bank. Judge Lowell
announced that he would take the case
under consideration and announce his de-
cision later.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-24

1t Is all right to sympathize with the
under dog in fight, but very poor policy
to bet on him.
1t Is pretty safe to conclude that loves
young dream Is DER when a woman
chides her husband because they can't af
ford to live In an aristocratic neighbor-
hood.
1t Is hard to live with a woman who Is
always expecting that you are about to
begin to SOW your wild oats.
1t Is said that penny saved Is penny
earned. but you must first have the pen
py.-Chicago Times Herald.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-24
A Smart Young Man.

Smart Young Man-Good morning. Mr..
Bullion.
Mr.. Bullion Grascible old genb-Um-
ah-good morn. Remarkable dog you
have with you.
"Ya-as; Siberian bloodhound; terribly
savage; takes this OK chain to hold him.
II any one should even look cross at me.
this dog would tear him TO pieces-yes.
indeed! I'm going to have him killed.
Too dangerous. you know"
81 should say so"
"Ya-as; must do 1t in the interest OF
humanity, you know. BY the way, MIR.
Bullion. your daughter has accepted me.
and have called to ask your consent"
He got it.-New York Weekly.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-24

Mr.. W. A. Hines OF Manchester, Ia,
writing of his almost miraculous escap-
from death. says: Exposure after
measles induced serious lung trouble,
which ended in Consumption. l had free
quent hemorrhagss and coughed night
and day. All my doctors said l must
soon die. Then began to use DIR. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption. which
completely cured me. l would not be
without IL even II 1t cost $500 bottle.
Hundreds have used IL ON my recommsn-
dalton and ell say IL never fails to cure
Throat. Chest and Lung troubles" Reg
free at n. p. 8. 6oold, SIT Congress
street, and ID. G. Starr. Cumberland
Mills druU akora
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-24
CoNsoLIpAT1oN.

I Kansas City, No., March 22-Ths Star
says: "There are rumors Of the oonsoli-
dalton of tas Union Pacific, Chicago &
Alton. Illinois Central. and the Kansas
Southern railroads
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-24

1--WE can whip any nation on earth"
cried the patriot. Let US pitch in and
do it,"
"We?" repeated the former volunteer
inquiringly. Would you help"
"HeIpp exclaimed the patriot. Well
l should say SO. Didn't write letters of
advice to the war department all during
the trouble In Cuba ?'-Chicago Post.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-24
GRIP RAISED DEATH RATE.

Boston. March 23.-Ths prevalence of
grip the past week has sent the death
rate to S46, the highest in ten years.
The majority of deaths show pneumonia
and grip as the causes.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-24
He Fooled the surgeons.

All doctors told Renick Hamilton, of
West Jefferson. o., after suffering is
months from Rectal Fstula, he would
die unless a costly operation was per-
formed; but he cured himself with five
boxes of Bucklen's Arnlca Salye, the
surest Pile cure on Earth, and the best
Salve In the World. 20 cents box. Sold
BY II. P. s. Goold. 557 Congress street.
and II. @. Starr, Cumberland Mills.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-24
ENVY.

WILLIE VISITING IN THE coUETKN
wish at could live out here,
Where there are hills to climb,
And where q boy can slide down like
A fash N winter time,
Where they are drifts to tumbls In
And ponds to skate upon;
wish my Cousin John was me
And l was Cousin Johni
I'd like to have a colt to ride
And lambs and things to pet,
With apples in the cellar and
Drink milk that's steaming yet;
I'd like to live where could whoop
Around with all my might
And never have to be afraid
A cop would come in sight.
It's Jolly sitting in the sled
When uncle drives to town
And lets the horses walk up hill
And makes them gallop DOWN.
It's jolly getting out behind,
Sometimes. and hanging on;
] wish my Cousin John WAS me
And | was Cousin Johnl
JOHNNY VISITING IN THE CITY.
wish at lived here. where things
Are all set at the door
And where you see so many sights
You never saw before.
I'd like TO ride In nice. warm cars
That whiz along the street
Instead OF In bobsled. where
You nearly iree4e your feet
They never have no wood to chop
Nor cows nor sheep to tepd;
They never have TO carry slop
To where the pigs are penned;
They never carry water from
well that's far away
Nor every night and morning feed
The stock ton Of hay.
They never have no cows to milk
Nor other chores to do,
And every time they turn around
They look at something new.
There's always lots that's going on
The streets are never still;
wish that Cousin Will was me
And I was Cousin win
s.. Z. Kiser In Chicago Times-Herald
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-24
TAYLOR GOES 10 LOUISVILLE

Frankfort. March 2s-Gov. Taylor len
for Louisville tonight 1t Is said no goes
to confer with @. NJ. Rsrnet and q. 4.
Sapp, who. 1t Is reported have been in
Washington comforting with Republican
leaders In egard to the Kentucky titua-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-24

Lydia e. Pinkham'. v.ss.abI. Compound
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-03-24

Large sized Turkeys, 13c
Small sized Turkeys IA to l6c
Corned Beef, 3 to 10c
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-06
WOMAN OF nerve
Did Not Stop to Dress, but
Ran to Save an Old
Mans Life.

New York. oct. 6.-Mrs. II. +. Tremann,
OF this city, daughter-in-law of Ex-Mayor
Tremann, OF Troy. at the risk OF her own
life saved Farmer Elvin l<etcham. of
Central lslip, l.. l., from being seriously.
if not fatally, injured I'm runaway acct
dent yesterday.
Mrs. Tremann was dressing when she
saw from an east window n runaway
horse approaching and an old man tug
Ring away at the lines. DUTY before for
mality." exclaimed Mrs. Tremann, as sne
rushed downstairs into the street calling
"Whoa. Whoa"
The horse looked more startled than
over at seeing the white robed figure on
the road. but slowed UP enough so that
Mrs. Tremann was enabled by making a
spring TO catch the animals bride.
you have saved my life. said old man
Ketcham thoroughly exhausted and
frightened. That's nothing" replied
Mrs. Tremann. as she suddenly remem-
bered she was not sttired In street dress
and darted in a scared way into the
house.
well. 7 think 10 Is something" seid
old man Ketcham. gleefuly. as he went
OF.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-06
BLOOD WILL TELL
Indian Girl Allows Spirit Of
Her Ancestors to Put
Her in Jail.

Winsted Conn, oct. 6.-Long years ago
the ancestors OF Susan Cochran. of this
place. who were members OF the old
Barkhamstead Lighthouse tribe of lnd-
ans. We're fond of horses.
Susan. however -suhsisting under the
blessings of Connecticut civilization. was
supposed TO have obliterated these blots
from her escutcheon, and TO be as far
above horse stealing as Winsted is above
IIohokus. n. j.
Wednesday, however, the spirit OF her
ancestors took possession of her, and she
proceeded TO run amuck among the pos
sessions OF her neighbors.
First she took SIS in money belonging
10 Miss Minnie Ransom, of Riverton. by
whom she was employed as servant.
She then walked To Wlnsted. "a distance
of five miles and hired a horse OF John
1iarnett to so to the Harwinton Fair,
paying $3.50 for the rig I'm advance.
Once at the fair the evil genius of her
ancestors trumphed completely over the
acquired politeness OF Connecticut civil
lization. She did a war dance or two and
sold the horse at "A profit Then she
decked herself In SIS purple and fine lin
en- and was easily the queen of the affair
when the police arrived
She took her arrest coolly, and admit
ted having stolen the money and the
horse. She was committed yesterday 10 the
county Jail. where she will have to re-
main four months.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-06

acts are headlines. while OF the dozen
ladies in the programme, eight are well
known for their beauty.
Milton Mobiles, OF "the villain stil
pursued her" fame. and his gifted wife,
Dolly Mobiles. will present Mr.. Mobiles
most successful vaudeville comedy, "a
Blue Grass Widow" The simple plot of
the little play deals with the clever
trick Of a wife and her friend in teach
ing a rather susceptible husband his
marital responsibilities; and fits amusing
situations and bright lines I'm the hands
of players who so well understand the
dramatic values and requirements Of po-
lite farce have made tnis one of their
best liked efforts. Miss Eva Westcott
known as a pretty and very pleasing
actress is also in the cast.
Charles r. Sweet. the pianist and all
round musician and comedian who burg
larizes" house so funnily and follows
IL up with such a whirlwind of nonsense
and wit. has always been a very strong
favorite here. This time he brings some
new material that is said TO be even more
entertaining than his former offerings.
Charley Grapewin, assisted by Anna
Chance and company will be seen in
Above the Limit" I'm which he has
made the biggest success of his vaude-
Vile career. His exceptional abilities as
a character comedian are given full
scope, as the Bowery boy entertaining
an actress at Rectors cafe. while hand
some Anna Chance, I'm the latter role is
given excellent opportunities for her
pleasing vocal efforts and grace as an
actress. The piece itself is regarded as
one OF the most screamingly comical
things I'm vaudeville.
Jessie Couthoui undoubtedly the most
versatile and charming female enter
tainer OF the day, whose popularity on
the lyceum stage has been more than
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-06
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.

Waldron and Bryants latest success.
the Trocadero Burlesque Company, will
appear for the first time in this city at
the Westminster Theatre this week
Only the best stars of the vaudeville
and burlesaue stage has been secured to
form the company, and their offerings
meet, wherever they appear, with pro-
nounced success
Among the best known members are:
Smith and Champion, the comedian and
handsome brunette; Cohen and Gardner,
the sweet singers: Crawford and
Washburn, Jack and Blanche, too we'll
known for further mention.
Then comes Lew Palmer. the parody
singer and clever imitator. And last but
not least. Nelson, Glinserretu and De-
monio, i'm their remarkable oddities aud
grotesque acrobatic work
Besides these there are % handsome
ladies who all assist I'm the different mu-
sical numbers and big acts. among which
are the Four Female Drum Majors.
The following attraction will be the
Victoria Burlesquers
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-06
OLYMPIC THEATRE.

The Dewey Burlesquers, direct from the
Dewey Theatre at New York will be the
attraction at the Olympic Theatre next
week. The company is said to be one OF
the best OF It's kind and includes pretty
women, n number OF amusing comedians
and bright speciality performers.
A special feature OF the variety part OF
the entertainment is a company OF 10
handsome athletic girls known as Les
Bellies Zousves, whose maneuvres are
said 10 be almost marvellous.
The olio also includes Martnette and
Grossi,. the musical comedy duo. Jordan
and Welch, delineators OF types OF He
brew character. Ia Fa Falla. the Lotus
dancer. Anna Whitney, charming come
dienne, Marshall and Clements, travesty
artists, and Weston and Gost,.
David Harum." the closing feature OF
the entertainment is a burlesque OF the
play now pleasing thousands and is said
TO be both bright and brilliant.
The comedians OF the company are Al
Clements, Ben Welch, Jules Jordan, Fred
Martinette. Charlie Webster and Harry
Yost and as fur. makers they are said TO
be irresistible.
Coming attraction-Fads and Follies
Burlesuuers
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-06

bring together again the theatrical going
clans.
genuine opera -comique, distinguished
from the gauzy form OF amusement
found i'm prevalent frivolous comic operas,
is promised In THE Princess Chic It's
story. written by Kirke LaShelle, is
founded on history and its time Is that
period i'm the reign OF Louis NJ OF France.
when romance. intrigue and adventure
were I'm the air The plot is a consistent
one. the sequence OF events is plausible
with the accuracy OF true dramatic con-
struction, certainly an innovation i'm the
musical comedy line.
The province of the princess adjoins
that of Charles the Bold. Duke OF Bur
gundy. The royal maid learns that the
crazy king, Louis XI. is designing TO de-
spoil him OF his possessions, by inciti<>
his people TO rebellion. "The Princess
chic" is fully advised of the intrigue and
determines 10 visit her noble neighbor To
advise him of his danger. The duke is
mighty warrior and "A woman hater. The
adventures OF the princess are full of I'M
terest. She disguses herself as "A page
and then as peasant girl. not appearing
I'm her true guise until the denouement 0f
the play, when the callous duke. won by
her charms, lays his heart and duchy at
her feet.
The romance OF the piece Is relieved by
"A full measure OF comedy. supplied not
by one comedian, but by four of them,
and so IT is assured that many laugh
is TO be INDUCED I'm.
The music OF Julian Edwards lends
melody 20 the lyrics. This composer is
well known for his "Madelaine." Brian
Boru" "The Wedding Day" The Jolly
Musketeer' and other works which have
been regarded as foremost in the line OF
the best In THE Princess Chic" he has
aimed 10 eclipse all former efforts How
well he has succeeded Is told by the New
York Journal. which says his score is
equal to Robin Hood"
There will be three acts. laid I'm the
court yard OF the dukes chateau and the
grand hall OF the same edihce II is said
that the elaborate scenic effects and cos