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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-06-06
Memorial Day Exercises

menorlai Day Exercises
Memorial Day, with its beautiful
and expressive ceremony of decorating
the graves of soldiers with floral trib-
utes, loses none Of its solemn inter
est with the passing years To the
millions who lived in the agony OF
those four years of conflict the memo
ries of the mighty struggle are as vivid
as il they had occurred but yester-
day; to those who have come to years
OF discretion since the flags were furl-
ed and who read the history Of that
worst of wars, the war of brethren"
with its two thousand battles, dis
lance lends briliancy and enchant-
ment TO the iilustrious events; the
rapid depletion Of the ranks OF the
survivors and the new graves annually
added in every cemetery to be decora-
ted all contribute to conserve an in
terest in the day.
Memorial Day was observed here in
harmony with its intention and with
larger gathering at the decoration
than on any previous similar occasion.
The parade for The march to the Gem
etery was formed on Main street I'M
der the direction of g. G. Knowles,
Marshal of the Day, in the following
order:
River Falls Cornet Band
Members OF l. n. Nichols Post, G. A. r.
Soldiers of the Spanish War
Flower Girls
Members of the Woman Relief Corps
Members of the Order of United Workmen
Members of the Woodmen OF the World
Pupils of the Public Schools
Citizens in Carriages
The Grand Army was we'll repre-
sented, as was also the Womans Re-
lief Corps Fifty little girls, all of
height, dressed in white and carrying
baskets of flowers, made very pretty
appearance in the ranks. There were
nearly two hundred students in line,
and the A. O. U. w. and the w. O. w.
made a good showing In the rear of
these followed procession of one
hundred and twenty carriages, The
exercises in the cemetery we're APP
propriate to the occasion and pro-
foundly interesting and observed by
the great crowd in attendance with
becoming attention and solemnity.
The following order of exercises was
observed at the cemetery.
Reading of orders,-Adjutant c. r. Ellis.
Service by Commander,--G. 4, Pratt.
Singing by Quartet Archie Shepard. Frank
Chapman Thomas Bewick volney Barnes
Invocation, Rev. G. II. Mcintosh.
Address, Prof. j. f. Sims.
Salute.
Then followed the decoration of the
graves of soldiers, the Woman's Re-
lief Corps placing floral tributes on an
improvised grave in commemoration
of the unknown dead, and the flower
girls depositing the contents Of their
baskets upon the graves of soldiers
buried in different parts Of the ceme-
terry at the head of which was placed
small American flag. There are
80 soldiers buried in the cemetery or
have memorial stones there, four
having been buried there since the
last Memorial Day; Charles Wyman,
Jervis Wing, Frank Flint and James
Tozer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-06-06
The Reunion.

The Star-Spangled Banner is in
conspicuous evidence in River Falls
to-day. Flags are floating in the
breeze from every view; bunting is
profuse. The streaming glory of the
stars and stripes is everywhere and
over all for the Veterans Of the War
of the Rebellion nave captured the
city and are celebrating their victory.
There are many people in town from
abroad although the weather this
morning and yesterday was uninvit-
ing for outdoor amusements. This
afternoon the weather is more auspi-
cious and the program Of sports will
be carried out. There are races on
main street-100 yard dash, free for
all; sack race; veterans race; boys
race; tug OF war and base ball game
on the campus; campfire at Glen
Park at 500 o'clock and illustrated
lecture, Following the Flag, at the
Congregational church this evening.
Last night meeting was held In OPP
era Hall at which speeches were made
by Prof. Ames, Commander Of the
Wisconsin Division, Sons Of Veterans,
Comrade DeGroff Of Alma--who also
recited "Sheridan's Ride"-Rey. Snod-
grass and Comrade Burdick Of Osceola.
Martial music was furnished by the
River Falls Cornet Band and Drum
Corps; a song by quartet, and Com
rade Williams rendered the long roll,
call to arms that made an old-tim
tingling sensation In the veins Of the
boys Of GIGS. Commander James
was here yesterday and was to have
addressed the meeting last night out
was called home by sickness ia his
family. The principal address was
that Of DR.. Frizzell at Opera Hall
this afternoon.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-06-06

An enthusiastic delegation from the
High School, teachers and students,
on the receipt of telegram Friday
night that their champion in the
state declamatory contest had won
out in the front ranks, organized pa
rade and marched through the streets
to celebrate their victory. They were
a noisy and jubilant lot and they re-
ceived joyful recognition wherever
their inspiring school yell, "Rah! rah!
rah.! sis! boom BAH! River Falls High
School! rah! rah! rah!!," was heard.
This spirit of loyalty to their school
and jealousy for its reputation among
teachers is stim ulating and worthy of
commentator and encouragement.
1t is an index Of the condition OF the
school, and warrants the assurance
that the work is In the hands Of
united, harmonious, efficient and pro-
gressive force Of teachers, command
ing the respect and confidence OF the
pupils and their loyal and enthusiastic
support.
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WANTED.-A girl for general house
work at w. P. Marshall's.
Everett Fuller is expected down
from Clear Lake to-day on a brief
visit.
Ask for Bust Forms, Straight Front
Corsets and Girdles at the Millinery
Emporium.
Frank Chapman went to Lidge-
wood, N. D., Monday to take charge
of drug store.
Henry Wood of Ellsworth is re-
visiting old scenes here and marching
with the boys in blue.
Mrs. r. Currie, nee Marsh, who has
been visiting at the home of j. w.
VIM, has returned to her home at
Currie, MINI.
F, E. Munroe has been appointed
clerk Of the new county of Gates and
will move from Apollonia to Lady
smith, the county seat.
Maple City Soap is not only one of
The good soaps, but it is one of the
best soaps made.
Rev. William Massee and wife at
tended the Hamline College gradual
ing exercises which occurred the first
Of the week. Their son was one Of
the graduates.
Bee-keepers can find a full line of
Bee Hives and Supplies at the Cas-
cade Mills in River Fails. For partic-
ulars call at the mills or address w.
Ii. Putnam.
The second mines of Hudson ana
River Falls High Schools crossed bats
here last Sa turday afternoon, result
ing in score of II to in favor Of
River Falls.
J. r. Henderson, one of the best
fellows on earth, came over from
River Falls Thursday on brief visit
with II. NJ. Johnston. j. RS. mercan-
tile venture at River Falls is proving
a success.-Glenwood Tribune.
The schools held fitting exercises
relating to Memorial Day last We'd
nesday. A pretty program was rend-
cred by the pupils in the grades and
the exercises were attended by many
patrons and friends of the schools.
Painters Of judgment prefer Mas
ury Paints made by world renown
manufacturers, ready mixed, made Of
pure linseed oil. Barnard g. Clough
sell them.
Company A, 18th Wis. Inf. held a
reunion to-day with % members
present. Wallace Kelsey of Cottage
Grove, Mimi, was elected president,
and II. Law of New Richmond
secretary. The company will hold
their next reunion at New Richmond.
From the Sussex Standard, pub
lished at Waverly, Virginia, we learn
that an infant daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs G. II. Ashforth, and grand
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.. w. Mapes,
form erly of this place, was buried on
the 10th of May.
More Masury Ready Mixed Paints,
made of linSeed oil are sold In the
United States each year than any
other. Better use Masury's. Barnard
& Clough sell them.
The people of New Richmond are
having a jollifcation over the capture
of a six-pound rainbow trout from
Willow River. The fishermen of this
locality seldom make mention of an
incident of such small dimensions.
G. H. George caught within short
period three rainbow trout in the
Kinnickinnic that weighed respect
lively 10, II and l21 pounds, and many
Of from seven to ten pounds weight
have been caught. Speckled trout
weighing from three to six pounds are
frequently taken from the stream
and one of 81 pounds was caught
while ago. The capture of 10 and II
Y,Dt1rl oorr 10 opanrrnppa
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Card of Thanks.

We desire to express our most sin
cere thanks to the friends and neigh
bors who so kindly assisted us during
the sickness and death of our beloved
daughter and sister.
MRS. A. LUNDBERG
AND FAMILY.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-06-06

The Commencement exercises Of
the Normal School gre announced to
take place as follows;
REGENTS examination, June 4th.
Model Schools, assembly room, June 10, 10
a. m.
Elementary class, assembly room. June 10,
2:30 p. IN.
Graduating exercises, Congregational church,
June 20, 10 a. IN. and 2:30 y, N.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-06-06

The bilious, tired nervous man can
not successfully compete with his
healthy rival. DeWitt's Little Early
Risers, the famous pills for constlpa-
tion will remove the cause Of your
troubles. r. S. Freeman g. Son.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-06-06

Masury Pure Linseed Oh Paints
contain no water, no benzine and will
not evaporate from the can. Barnard
s. Clough sell them.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-06-06
DENTISTS.
EXPRESS AND BAGGAGE.

HOWE & SIMON, Express ana Baggage
IL Line.-Leave orders at the Telephone
Central or private phone No. At.
Special attention given to collecting Baggage
from and delivering to all parts OF the city.
All kinds OF dray and team work promptly
attended to. Charges moderate.
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For Sale.

The old John Green property, cor
ner Of Main and Walnut streets. In
qulre at residence Of w. A. KNAPP.
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BORN.

BEsCHAR. In the town Of Oak Grove,
Saturday, May %, 1901, TO Mr.. and
Mrs. John Beschar, a son.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-06-06

Madison High School graduates a
class OF 80 this year.
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NELSON. In this city, Friday, May
"a, 1901, to Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Mel
son, son.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-06-06

PRICE. I'm this city, Thursday, May
30, 1901, to Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Price, a son.
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WATSON. this city, Wednesday
May 30, 1901, to Mr.. and Mrs. Ed,
WATSON, a son.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-05-24
EMPLOYEES OF GOVERNMENT
About S2O,OOO,OOO in Wages-No Hard
Times" in Washington.

About S2O,OOo,oOo in wages-No Hard
Times" in Washington.
According to the latest official list,
there are 19.446 public functionaries Of
various kinds and degrees employed
exclusively in the District OF Column
bia in conducting the numerous de-
partments and bureaus of the federal
government, says the Washington cor
respondent of the New York Tribune.
These are the civilian appointees in
the executive departments, and do not
include senators and representatives.
and several hundred employees Of the
houses who vibrate between the capital
and their homes in other parts Of the
country. Nor does this aggregate in
clude $50 or 400 army and navy off,
GERS, active and retired, who form a
large permanent colony here. The
monthly compensation Of these 19,446
civilian employees amounts to $685.
70S.S1. Therefore, the aggregate sum
in salaries annually paid out in Wash
ington by the government disbursing
clerks reaches the enormous total Of
s19 ,62S, 505.72. Besides, probably not
less than $4,000 900 additional goes to
senators and congressman, and their
highly paid subordinates, and perhaps
$1,250, 900 more to the army and navy
officials, most Of whom are of high
rank, with large pay, there being con-
stantly here not less than sixty gen.
erals and admirals. active and retired.
These totals form grand aggregate of
So, ,505.72 annually paid out in
Washington in the single item Of SAL
aries. 1t is vast, unvarying, constant
stream Of cash flowing from the gov
eminent Golfers into the hands Of the
banks, business houses and profession.
al men of Washington, the official per-
sonnet Of the United States acting
merely as middlemen, because this
money is largely spent or permanently
invested here. In all the departments
salaries are paid semi-monthly, and
II desirable the officeholder can draw
sums oftener. If the money is due to
him, but this Is dependent wholly on
the courtesy of the disbursing clerks.
It is not singular, then, that there are
never any hard times in Washington.
How can there be such thing as hard
times in this town in such circum-
stances?
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-05-24
French ARTILLERY.

The French are credited with hav-
ing the most efficient artillery in Eu-
rope, using a shrapnel weighing about
s kilos (17.64 pounds), with velocity
of LOO feet and over thirty rounds a
minute, using fixed ammunition. The
gunner sits on the carriage during fir
ing, which tends to steady the piece.
The German mounting is similar to
that OF the French. The AuStrians
have in use a field howitzer using a
300-pound shell, with a heavy bursting
charge of high explosion. 1t can be
got into position and made ready for
firing in twenty minutes.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-05-24
WHAT WE HEAR FROM
ASSINIBOIA, WESTERN CANADA



To the Editor: The above is the en-
phatic manner in which a friend in
Yorkton writes to a friend near ST.
Paul. Minnesota. and it is pretty near
~ right. too. with the advantages
that Western Canada offers TO those
seeking homes The Assiniboia dis
trict is one of the best. The writer
from whose letter we quote goes on to
say:
John. IL you miss this chance YOU
are foolish. for you can get out cheap
er when there are so many coming.
and l would not tell you to come if
thought you could not do well, and
II you don't come in the spring you
will have to go away back. for you
do not want TO think that there is no
one living out here but us. l saw
nicer buildings out here than / ever
saw before, and if the country was no
good what would they want them for?
John, if you sold everything you have
and came out here you would be. worth
more than ever you were before, and
II you can bring your team. You can
get anything you want on tick, and
when they do that with strangers they
are not afraid they can't make enough
to pay for it, l saw as nice wheat as
/ ever saw in my life, and if they could
not grow grain what would the flour
mill be for, and it cost $4,000"
Now this was what Mr. Thomas
Fitzpatrick, of YOrkton. Assiniboia,
Western Canada, wrote to friend
There will be opened up this sum-
mer new districts in Saskatchewan
and Assiniboia at low prices, particu-
lars Of which can be had of any agent
of the government of the Dominion Of
Canada, whose advertisement appears
elsewhere in the columns of your
paper. Yours truly. An Old Reader.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-05-24

where we thought all they did was
against her. She weighed about 100
pounds when she was in good health.
When she commenced with our family
physician in April 1898, she weighed
about $50, but kept going down all the
time. She went to Atlanta, Ga, and
took treatment, but it did her no good.
Then she went to Harmony Grove. Ga,
and took treatment from the best ply
stefan there for three months. She
kept going down under his treatment,
although he was considered the best
physician in the county. She went
down from $50 pounds to IS, and we
saw she could not live long. She was
a skeleton. We consulted an old ply
stefan who told her to use Peruna. She
gradually improved and got stronger.
She has gained 38 pounds since she
has taken Peruna, and is gaining ev-
cry day, and does her own homework.
'She was well known when she was
so low. and now everybody wants to
know what cured her. She had indiges-
ton and catarrh Of the stomach. 1t Is
as good for children as for grown peo
pie. We haven't had to have doctor
for one Of our children since 1898. -
W. A Mitchell
If you do not derive prompt and sat
isfactory results from the use Of Peru
ma, write at once to Dr. Hartman, Civ
ing a full statement of your case and
he will be pleased to give you his val
liable advice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, o.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-05-24

Sable island is a small island in the
Atlantic ocean, lying directly in the
track of vessels sailing between the
northern ports of Canada and Europe.
1t is ninety miles southeast OF
Nova Scotia. 1t is low and sandy,
about twenty-five miles in length and
one and a quarter miles in breadth,
and has been the scene of numerous
and melancholy shipwrecks. A COM
pany of men, furnished with provis-
ions and other necessaries for the pur-
pose of relieving shipwrecked mari
ners, is supported by the Dominion
government on the island, at the an
nual expense of about $4,000. Two
lighthouses, one at each end Of the
island, with powerful fixed lights,
which can be seen at distance OF
thirty miles, were constructed a few
years ago. Steam for fog whistles are
attached to each. The island is COW
cred with grass and wild peas, which
sustain many wild horses and cattle.
The fisheries in the vicinity are be-
lieved to be Montreal Her
aid and Star.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-05-24
Commercial Travellers.

The city of Bristol, which now forms
q seperate county returning four men,
bers to parliament, is noted for being
the leading English city for CONNER
cial travellers, Of whom no fewer than
1000 reside within Is boundaries.
More than 900 of this number live in
that part of Bristol Familiarity known
a. Commercial Travellers Paradise"
namely, the neighborhoods Of Mont
pelier and Redland stations. On Sat-
urday evenings there is never less than
20 tons of samples at Montpelier rail-
way station platform. The samples
are taken away from there to tempt
buyers in all parts of England each
Monday morning. 1t is said that each
commercial traveller expends in rail-
way fares, posting, hotel bills, etc.
R8 per week, and that no far short of
2375,0 600 per annum is distributed by
the Bristol commercial travellers to
get trade.-Chicago Journal.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-05-24
CHOOSING A CAPTAIN.
Rough and Tumble Custom of Japanese
Fishermen of Hawaii.

Rough and Tumble Custom of Japanese
Fishermen of Hawaii
Where several years ago the fishing
for the supplying Of the Honolulu
market was done almost exclusively
by the natives in their canoes and
few Cinnamon, now the bulk of the
work is done by the Japanese, who
are at It in great numbers. The boats
which they use are built here after
patterns used in Japan. and once in
while eu Oriental steamer arriving
from the west brings an imported fish
Ing boat, which the fishermen think is
superior to those OF local manufacture.
The boats are OF a peculiar shape and
are OF different sizes, some able to ac-
commodate but three men, which is
an ordinary crew, and others are large
enough for seven or eight men. Up TO
the time that the vessel is launched
there Is no captain selected for the
boat. The choosing Of this important
factor In every case is left until the
boat Is in the water. 1t is known who
the members Of the crew are, and from
them the captain Is selected. When
the boat is in the water and moored
securely, the members of the crew,
who are generally the owners Of the
boat, strip themselves and get into the
boat. Then the fun Of making the Sc
lection of the commander begins.
There is no voting or drawing OF lots
to settle the matter At given signal
from one of the crowd on shore who
are watching, me men in the boat be-
gin with all their might to try to
throw each other out into the water.
Each man Is against the other, and so
the struggle, as usual thing, lasts
long time and Is remarkably excit-
ing. All the time the play goes on the
friends Of the contestants yell words
of cheer to the struggling men in the
boat and throw buckets of water on
them and into the boat. seemingly
with the idea of making the battle
ground more slippery as we'll as re-
freshing to the men at work. AS soon
as a man is thrown out Of the boat he
must stay out, but may assist with
water If he so desires. The man who
stays in the boat longest, or rather
who Is able to put all the others out
of the boat, has by his proves shown
himself competent to be captain, and
30 he is greeted with much applause
and showered with congratulations at
the termination Of the scuf1e. There IS
no appeal from the selection so made,
and the captain so chosen continues to
be captain until he voluntarily retires
or sells out his share in the boat.-Ex.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-05-24

stefan. She cannot bring herself -
tell everything, and the physician Ii
at a constant disadvantage. This 10
why, for the past twenty-five years.
thousands of women have been COD
fiding their troubles TO Mrs. Pinkham,
and whose advice has brought happi-
ness and health TO countless women In
the United States.
Mrs. Chappen, of Grant Park, Ill,
whose portrait we publish, advises all
suffering women 10 seek Mrs. Pink
hams advice and use Lydia +. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. as they
cured her of inflammation of the ovaries
and womb she. therefore. speaks from
knowledge, and her experience ought
TO give others confidence Mrs. Pink
hams address is Lynn. Mass, and her
advice is absolutely free.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-05-24
Standing the Test.

Savages are apt either to overrate
their own abilities or TO underrate the
skill of the civilized man. A Can
adam explorer in the country Of the
Eskimos tells how he astOnished ma
tive:
l had been diligently exercising
myself in the art of harpOOn throwing.
and one day, having become somewhat
expert, was thus amusing myself when
a party of natives came along. One Of
them, doubtless suppOsing me to be Il
novice. stood up at what he thought a
safe distance, and cried out in Eskimo,
Go ahead! Throw" Promptly ac-
cepting the challenge, l hurled my
harpoon, which made SO straight for
the astonished mans breast. that he did
not know which way to jump and
barely got out of the way in time 10
save himself As the shaft passed him
and went crashing through a flour bar
rel behind where he had stood, his
companions had a great laugh at his
expense.