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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-01-17


Washington, Jan. 15.-At the open
ing Of Mondays session of the senate
"a bin with reference to the employ
ment Of clerical assistance in the dis
trict Of Alaska was passed.
senator Wolcott presented the final
report of the postal commission. He
explained that the report would have
been flied earlier had illness not pre-
vented.
Senator Allison Ua,) reported favor
ably from the finance committee a bill
concerning the 5isulling Of brandy
from fruits. the iGea being to add cher
rits and figs TO the list of fruits includ-
cd in the present law. He asked imme-
date consideration for the bill Mon
day. The bin went over.
Consideration was then resumed az
the army reorganization bill. the pend
ing question being an amendment Of
iered by Senator Bacon tGaD striking
out that provision az the bill authoriz-
ing the president to increase the num-
Der OF non-commissioneG officers and
privates in any troop Of cavalry.
In response to question 10y Senator
iia"ley, Senator Bacon declared that
both the letter and spirit Of the con
stitutfon were opposed 10 the idea Of
>ontefrine upon the president discre-
tiouarN authority to increase the size
81 the army. such power was vested
only in congress and the transfer of
such authority was departure from
the principles fixed by hundred years
OF American history.
This question Is not going to be de
clded 10y the passage of this bill" ex-
claimed Mr Bacon, the people have
not walked zap 10 aud realized the enor-
miIN IT TINS proposition. They viii. how
ever, a0i they viii correct the evil
Veterans before House Committee.
Washington, Jan. IS The general
comm. o.. tle G, 4. H.. Leo EasSisur.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-01-17

scented the report Of the joint postal
commission which has been Investigate
ing he question of railway mail pay
and other matters affecting postal af-
fairs. Monday was District OF Columbia
Gay under the rules, but the district
committee yielded to the river and har-
Dor bill with the understanding that
the district should have next Monday.
The debate upon the river and harbor
bil' was then resumed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-01-17

He-'I've lost a wealthy aunt" She
by death:' No. Her neice jilted me. -
Town Topics.
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NJ ISIS FRANCES NJ. ANDERSON,

d Corresponding Secretary of the
d Higher Educational League, writes
4 from the Astoria" Washington, ID.
4 c.. the following:
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-01-17

MISS FRANCES M. ANDERSON, daughter of HON. JUDGE
ANDERSON, of Virginia. is at present in Washington D. c.
Corresponding Secretary of the Higher Educational League of
that city. Cured of la grippe by Peruna
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Gives Place to

Washington Jan 15.-When the
house met Monday Mr. Loud (Cal) pre-
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1901-07-20
= A Ira flicker in Vanity

There are many queer pursuits in
the world, but of them all it is doubt
full If any rank higher in the :.Land
OF the Odd" than the traffic carried on
by an enterprising Yankee in New
York. He has his place in the base
ment OF one of the office buildings on
lower. Broadway and deals in labeled
trunks and travelling bags-that is,
trunks and travelling bags that have
seen service abroad and that bear the
labels of foreign hotels. A man 60
ing to Europe, if he works judiciously.
can on his return get twice what he
paid for his bag or trunk at starting,
The enterprising Yankee who conducts
this queer traffic meets the passengers
OF incoming steamers He sizes ,lp his
people with an accuracy born Of long
experience, knowing instinctiyely who
it is that has probably exhausted his
funds on his trip an the other side and
who will be very willing to- accept a
good price for his belabeled travelling
observation-disclosures Sun.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1901-07-20
AIRY *MUsLINs IN VOGUE.

The Printed Swiss Muslins Divide Favor
with the Organdies.
This is muslin-clad summer Print
ed Swiss muslins divide favor with or
CANDIES. The former have spotted
grounds; the latter striped or plain.
Those with plain grounds are, perhaps,
the most dressy of the two. Stylish or
candies have scroll pattern consist
ing of roses or other large or enlarged
flowers on one side only, intended as
a border for the edge of the skirt I'm
deniably charming and delicate, char
acterized by the f1lmy, graceful, cling
ing qualities SO much sought for this
season, are the embroidered lawns and
light cotton veilings that bear the
poetic name of Lalla Rookhs. Those
that are not embroidered are printed
in bouquets of shadowy flowers. A
new applique lace will be used to- trim
muslins this summer after the man
ner of the French gowns. Its founda-
ton is "a coarse cream cotton net Of
Fedora or Brussels weave. On the net
is applied, in wreaths, gariands or bou-
quets, design of flowers cut from
printed lawn or organdie. Sometimes
a few stitches Of embroidery are added
here and there Or scrap of lace is
woven to complete desired effect.
Women who are clever with the en-
broidery needle can themselves make
flounces, panels, revers Or sleeves by
cutting out the roses, flchsias, pop
pies Or pompadour baskets from a yard
or two of muslin and, by the aid of fine
stitching, distribute them ON white
cotton point d'esprit. 1t is a very fra
gile decoration, this prineesse lace, but
it is novel and fashionable.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1901-07-20
Artificial Silk.

Ihe manufacture of artificial silk, it
IS reported, has become quite thirty
Ing industry in Germany, although it
seems there are only certain purposes
for which it can be used, but still these
are very numerous The output of the
Elberfeld district alone, it is said.
amounts to- $125,0OO monthly. Certain
disadvantages connected with the
product, among which is it's highly in
ttammable character, having acted as a
deterrent to its manufacture, but an
Improvement in the process has re-
Gently come into use in France which
avoids most of these disadvantages.
According to this method dry nitro
cellulose, india-rubber solution and a.
salt Of tin, preferably stannous .chlor-
ide, are mixed together in the propor-
tions Of 100 pounds of the first to z
pounds of the second and S pounds of
the last. To this suitable solvent.
like benzine, is added in. such quantity
as will: bring the mixture to the de-
sired consistency. L.. ~ - ~ ..
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1901-07-20
ART OF WALKING.
Common-ssnse Footwear Makes G,

commons Sense Footwear Makes Good
Pedestrian of American Girl.
The American girl is learning how
to walk. For many years she has been
a martyr to French. high-heeled shoes,
the toothpick toe and the wafer sole,
but now common sense footwear is the
vogue. 1t took long period of dis
comfort, If not actual suffering, to con-
vince woman that She could wear a.
sensible shoe and not detract from her
personal charms, comments the Cincin-
natl Commercial-Trib Now that
she has been convinced of the error of
her ways more interest is manifested
IN the correct style of walking and the
proper manner of holding the skirt
In correct walking there is the poetry
OF motion, the delicacy of poise and the
scientific adjustment of the weight of
the body which the ancients knew so
we'll, but which the moderns slur. if
they do not absolutely ignore. The
girl, who; walks correctly is a joy to-
herself and all who behold her. Sic
has some purpose in life She is, nine
times out of ten, neatly dresser.
bright-eyed and healthy. Watch her
and you will see that the ball Of bet
foot is the center upon which the
weight of the body swings; and that
upon the heel and the: toes there is
an even balance of the strain, if such
1t may be called, the heel not being
called upon to do more than the toes
or the toes more than the heel, while
the sole is the medium between the
two extremes. In correct walking the
foot is placed evenly upon the surface,
with the pressure first upon the heel,
then upon the ball of the foot, and
then upon the toes. From the ball of
the foot, and the toes the impetus and
elasticity of the stride originate.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1901-07-20

our goodbye, but let me know. Good
bye! One last embrace!'
Promptly the order came and nv
master shouldered me and marched to
the train. In a few hours we were at
our destination and then knew what
war meant
One night, my master was alone in
his tent and he talked aloud to him.
self, and re-read one of the numerous
letters that came almost daily.
tom Meredith has enlisted and T
hear he will be in Virginia-his post
has been assigned him-he wears a
uniform but he doesn't compare with
my Ned" So! Meredith was unsuc-
cessful-he has learned that his wealth
cannot buy love. I must be wary of
him-he is dangerous boy and
wouldn't hesitate to commit any deed
through jealousy"
My young master was visibly dis
turbed. =
A few days later sure enough, here
came Mr.. Meredith, whom I remem-
bered as handling me quite contempt
uously when he called on my master
in Aurora. He looked very handsome
in his regimentals, but his eyes were
cruel and hard under his gold-laced
cap. -.
An engagement, fierce and hot, took
place as the sun fell on that long, not
day in July and it resulted in a more
serious attack in the morning. The
slain and wounded were left on the
field as one gallant regiment moved
forward, and my dear master was one
Of the wounded. With me clasped in
his hand, he murmured in his delir-
ium, Mamie Nannie!" Pc
: In the confusion incidental to a bat
tie, Lieutenant Meredith had managed
to slip back and hurriedly glanced on
the poor fellows who were lately so
full of life and action. At last he saw
my master. Such a look Of hatred as
came over his face may never again
see. IS ss 81 Fss
''Ah! there you are! Die! you vii
lain, and then your pretty Nan will
be more likely to come to my terms!''
With these words he plunged a knife
in the flesh Of my master. Flow I
cursed myself for my inanimate condl-
ton! Flinging the knife from him he
stole among the dead like the coward
he was! {.
MY master was dead, ] knew, as he
became quiet after that one shrek OF
agony.
When the ambulance corps came, his
body was taken to the dead house, b,lt
some signs OF life were observable and
he was removed to the hospital.
Where's my faithful CUNT has
my name on 1t on silver plate?a he
feebly inquired.
was brought and laid beside him,
and ne aeened contented and fell
asleep. 81 y.
On awakening be met the pretty,
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1901-07-20
DANGER q r THE PLAGUE
American Cities Are ~ No Means I'm

American Cities Are ~ No Means Inns
81 mune TO the Disease.
( In the absence Of q. federal health.
board it becomes the proper business
Of all municipal health officials, es-
specially 1.-THE seaports to be prepared
to resist the possible approaches of the.
bubonic plague. z hat he world is by
no means free from the menace Of a
great epidemic Of this lack dealt" "
is the declaration of a man who speaks
with authority DR.. =. II Barker is a
pathologist who was at one time a
member of the faculty Of the Johns
Hopkins university, and who now oc-
.cupies the chair Of pathology at the
Rush Medical College, Chicago. Two
years ago he was sent to India and
China by the former institution to
study the plague conditions, and later
was appointed to Investigate the plague
cases in San Francisco for the gov.
eminent. Probably there is no Ameri-
can who is better qualified to speak on
this subject than is DR.. Barker. In a
recent address before medical society
DR.. Barker announced that American
cities are far from immune as to the
neaking pestilence," which is spread
chiefly through the agency Of rats.
In the great epidemic Of the fourteenth
century, which cost Is, 100000 human
lives, 1t was a characteristic Of the
plague that it developed by bounds. Be-
fore there was time to take precautions
a vast proportion of a community
would be in the grasp of the disease,
while the remainder would be terror.
stricken. Hindu writings 80 years old
note the fact that a visitation Of the
plague was always preceded by great
mortality among rats DR.. Barker
noted that in India he saw dead rats
everywhere, and the same phenomenon
has been observed in Japan. It is be-
sIleVed that If the rodents could be ex
terminated, as the government Of ia
pan has proposed, the danger of an
epidemic of the plague would be much
reduced. ~:> E. t>.' r. .:s*
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1901-07-20
Lemon Juice OF Barrooms.

Now that the sale Of bogus lemon
AIDE has been forbidden by law, it
would be interesting to know what ac-
ton would follow an investigation of
the compound used as lemon Juice in
many of the barrooms that pretend to
be of the first rank and are entitled
to, a place in that category so far as
their prices can put them there. The
mixture commonly used in drinks re-
quiring lemon juice possesses only one
quality of the real thing. It is sour.
but it suggests the fruit in no other
particular and tastes Of foreign ill.,
gradients too strongly to deceive the
most perienced. New York Sun.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1901-07-20
Scotland Cots grievance R.or.s, 3,

Scotland has got one grievance re-
dressed. The commission that was APP
pointed by the private legislation pro
cedure (Scotland) act,a short time ago.
TO consider Scottish applications for
what are called provisional orders
mas been sitting in Edinburgh, and has
disposed t1l Of much legislation relating
to towns, harbors and railways. Be-
fore fore the new act came into force, every
private bill from north Of the Tweed
had to go to London to be considered
by committee Of parliament, and a
mile mi of railway could moi. be built with
out the London lawyers getting their
tpickin ing from it. The new act abol-
1 IS ne all this, and now Scotland is able
70 settle it's own affairs in its own ,
country. &
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1901-07-20
The Generals Musket.
BY GISELLE DUNGER.


copyright, 1901, by Daily Story Pub. co..
1 wonder why / am left all alone in
this dingy corner. I know I am rusty
and worm-eaten and unfit for use, yet
do believe there is little life in that
trigger yet. A good many years have
passed since my brave young master
grasped me in his warm hand and
started for the drill hall where other
young men stood in a straight line and
carried arms, and shouldered arms
and diligently went through the man
ual Of tactics. It was not long before
the summers came and the boys
marched out in their beautiful new
uniforms to the music Of the village
band.
How they cheered us as we went
marching down to fight and the air
was full of fluttering handkerchiefs,
damp with tears, but dried in the soft,
warm wind of that May morning. The
trees were full of pink and white bios
SONS and the sweet, warm earth sent
Its fragrance like benediction on this
little company, whose hearts grew
faint as they thought Of unknown ter
rors, but whose eyes and lips looked
and whispered brave words of love,
duty, patriotism 49,
In the midst of the waiting throng
at the station was Miss Mamie CraW-
ford, who stood like the great white
lstatue that guards the tomb of her
mother. She had waited evidently
some time in the motley throng, but
she appeared quiet and nerveless, all
though slight tWitching of the eyes
and lips showed deep emotion.
On came the sons of Father Abra-
ham to swell the vast army to vaster
proportions, swinging along in even
by. gallant Colonel Dillingham;. AS
they neared this point, mothers, sisters
and friends pressed forward to thrust
flowers, packages, letters and lunch
boxes, little last tokens of their love
and affection. The bright glitter of
the officers swords flashed in the sun,
but the soldiers muskets made as
brave a showing.
Heavily the lines advanced and
passed Nancy, who clutched at her
breast as if. to stifle the means she
knew she must not utter until my
young master swung into line before
her
Thrusting tiny packet toward him,
she replied:
"God bless you, Ned! I will pray
|, for yousevery hour!"
Through Gods mercy, the order to
halt was then given as those in front
crowded into the waiting cars. Mus
kets were at rest and grand on
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limpid eyes OF Miss Mamie, who had
1 been sent for as instructions we're
found on his person. The knife thrust
was not fatal as it had been diverted
by the miniature Of my sweet young
mistress !.
Yes, she became my mistress after
the war and my brave young master
rose to be a general in the army. Lieu
tenant Meredith met his death and
confessed all before the fatal moment
Each Decoration Day the general
and his wife take carriage down TO
the generals post and from there
mass of blossoms and vines are taken
to the cemetery, where the body OF
that traitor lies. All! here comes the
general and he takes me up in his
firm, strong hands. His hair is grow
ing white and his voice is not so
strong as. in those days when he bade
Miss Nan to be brave.
Mamie, dearest, here is my old
gun! Faithful friend!"
He turns me from side to side, as he
says:
Man! II this old friend could
speak it would tell a romantic history.
That scamp-don't look SO, darling.
forgive him-but bit Of righteous in
dignation overcomes me when l think
of him stealing over me and trying to
finish me. He. met his fate as all such
natures do, and-but I forgive him.
TO prove to you that I am as progress
sive as the world, will order the big
gest emblem can for his grave to-
morrow and you must place it."
What a dear, good husband! I al
ways felt sorry for the miserable crea-
ture and I suppose it is because l am
a woman and they are more forglV-
ing when a former lover comes to a
sad end. What emblem will you
choose?" asked my mistress.
Il think a fitting one will be "a
heart-shaped design like this precious
miniature Time softens all hearts
and tomorrow will be day when ami
mostly should be laid aside. This dear
face" and the general looked upon
the lovely face of Miss Nan as when
in the '6O's she had tripped down to
the station and gave him the tailsman
that had preserved his life, this dear
face, darling, has been my inspiration
and my salvation. Meredith was not
to blame for loving you, but the means
he took to secure you were reprehen-
sible. It is. curious thing that
should find old 'trusty' on this day OF
all days. I have neglected the old
piece and we will do so no more. Have
his barrel frightened and put him in
my den, dear, tomorrow, although I've
half. a mind to have him in the pro-
cession. Cad! will turn him over
to Comrade jerks and he will be proud
to carry his generals first musket.'
&c. on the great Decoration Day /
was taken through the streets and out
to the cemetery, where the comrades
laid in their dreamless sleep. On
tiny mound, sweet mistress Nan placed
the heart-shaped wreath Of violets and
no one bat she, the general and I I'm
derstood why the poor creature, whose
miserable life was a lesson to all, the
brave, beautiful wife of the command
er singled out that particular grave ZOE
so signal an honor.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1901-07-20
Vaccination,

Vaccination. was introduced into the
United States in the year 1900 by DR..
Waterhouse. Lady Mary Wortley
Montagu introduced incubation into
England from Turkey in 1921, having
had her son inoeulated with success at
Adrianople in 1718. Vaccine inocula-
ton, or vaccination, was introduced
into England by Dr. Jenner in 1899,
who was rewarded by Parliament with
"a present of ten thousand pounds ster-
ing.-NeW York Ledger Monthly.
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. p va
office, and when asked whats the
matter, now?" answered 1T is no
matter, it will all be right
by and by The idea flashed into
Benefits mind, as he then expressed
1t. was !" The Sweet BY and By!' Why
wouldn't that make good hymn?"
Turning to table he at once wrote
the words; Webster jotted down the
music as if inspired. Half an hour
later two musical friends entered the
room and lit was sung by the quartet.
= Nearer, My God, to Thee.
Ofathe many hymns written by Mrs.
Sarah Flower Adams, the only one
that has survived is this hymn, based
on the Bible story of Jacobs vision at
Bethel, the imagery of which narrative
i'll follows most faithfully. It, first APP.
Deared in volume called Hymns and
anthems . published in 1S41. The chief
criticism made against this hymn is
that it does not mention Savior. Rev.
A. T. Russell added a stanza covering
this lack, but the new lines are rarely
used and they never became popular.
Jesus, Lover of MY Soul. 4 49,
One day Charles Wesley was sitting
by an open window, looking over the
beautiful fields, when he saw a little
bird pursued by hawk. The poor
thing, weak and frightened, in seeking
to escape from it's enemy, flew into the
room and found refuge in Wesley's
bosom. AS the poet was then in great
trouble and needed the safety of ref
uge, the consolation Of help from a
higher power than his own, the Incl
dent seemed to him a divine message,
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"a, H. . . D..
Hold the Fort, for L Am Coming.
In October, 1854, Allatoona Pass, a
defile in the Mountains of Georgia, was
guarded by. General Corse with 1900
men. It was strong strategic point
and, moreover, a million and a half
OF rations were stored there. Fresich,
the southern general, with 5000 men,
attacked the garrison and drove the
defenders into a small fort on the crest
Of the hill. The battle was fierce; the
northern soldiers fell in such numbers
that further fighting seemed folly. But
one of Corse's officers caught sight of
a white signal flag fluttering in the
breeze on the top of Kenesaw Noun
tain, across the valley, fifteen miles
away The signal was answered, and
then came the inspiring message from
mountain to mountain: Hold the
fort; / am coming.-W. F.. Sherman"
Cheer after cheer went up, and though
hopelessly reduced in numbers they
did hold the fort for hours until the
advance guard of Sherman's army
came to their relief. Six years later,
T. P. Bliss, the evangelist, heard the
story in all it's vivid detail from
soldier friend, and then wrote the
words and music of this famous hymn.
From Greenland's Icy Mountains.
On Whit Sunday, 1919, DR.. Shipley,
an English clergyman, was to preach
missionary sermon. On the day pre-,
ceding, DR.. Shipley requested his SON
ll1n1:-laW, Bishop Reginald Heber. to
write something for them to sing in
the morning. Heber retired from the
table, around which a group Of friends
were assembled, and in a corner of the
room wrote this hymn at one sitting.
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Will watch over me. Be brave, dar-
ling! Be braver'
A tear fell on me and I don't think
my aim would have been good one
at that minute. Miss Mamie lifted her
beautiful head and replied:
You are right, dear! We will not
be forgotten. I would not make a very
brave wife for soldier, but remem-
Der this, send for me if ever I am
needed"
That I will, dearest. God bless you!
Inc order to march is being given
now goodbye, and write often Tell
me all the news and if Tom Meredith
is among you-,well, no use to spoil
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ggap rs Tender-Hear+..d.

The ezar Of Russia inherits from his
mother the Danish characteristics OF
repugnance to any form OF sport en-
failing suffering TO animals, and has
said that a boy who robbed a birds
nest or tortured q cat or dog should be.
punished in Russia by the law as ne.
Wou.u be in Denmark.