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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-12-11

The Rev. DR.. Ellsworth says the
devil is dead. "The king is dead
Long live the king" In this case
it being the devil that has Identified
his existence it is deyoutly to be
hoped that his reign has ''come to a
perpetual end''-in which case it is
allowable to omit the congratulatory
clause, 'long live the king" The
devil is dead. We are pleased to
pronounce his obituary. He was
older than Methuselah and meaner
than a horse thief. Now if all his
imps would speedily betake them
selves to the limbo of innocuous
desuetude we could sleep with both
eyes shut. The fellow who brags
that he isn't afraid of the devil or
any other man is now no Drawer
than the rest of us. The "deep
damnation of the taking off, of his
erstwhile Satanic Raajesty occasions
no lachrymose mounting. 1t is one
of those wakes where congratula-
tons are in order. The world is
better off, not for his having been in
it, but that he has left it. A certain
preacher was called to preside at the
funeral of the meanest man in the
community. After having enumer-
ated the manifold iniquities of the
defunct and moralized from the aw
full example Of such an immoral
abomination, he said: "Let us close
the service by singing that familiar
hymn, beginning,
Believing we rejoice to see the cuss removed"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-12-11

intention of the bill is a good one
but will never become a law. Any
attempt to limit the publication of
news will be almost universally re-
sented. There is no doubt but that
the reports of suicides as published
in the papers have tendency to in
crease the crime of self destruction.
This is seen in the fact that after the
publication of the accomplishment
of a suicide by a certain process there
will be quickly following many
others by the same methods. Under
the impulse of melancholy, with a
weakened mind and diverted iudg-
ment, another will give way to the
attempt to end his troubles by a
method over which suggestion
prompts him to brood.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-12-11

Prospects are now very good for
the Panama canal. There never
has been any doubt but that Colum-
bia was DESTROYS that the United
States should build the canal. 1t
was largely for her interest that this
government should take the canal
and finish it. If the Nicaragua route
was determined upon the Panama
canal would never be finished. 1t
seems now that the question in con-
troversy between Columbia and the
United States is over difference OF
100000. Our government offers
100000 for the canal strip in per-
petuity. Columbia wants $1o,ooo,-
900. 1t may be seen that if this is
all that delays the trade will soon be
consummated.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-12-11

The amount of tax to be raised by
Pierce county this year is $5o,o96.-
81, as against $5o,5I6.11, last year.
The tax is made up of the following
items: State tax, SCOTTISH, which
is $1,oo4.S9 less than last year; coun-
ty tax, $IS,25o, which is $3.50 less
than last year; county school tax,
$18,748.77, which is just about double
what it was last year; school district
loans, $797.64, which is $228.56 less
than last year, and tax charged back,
$Io6.29, about $1,000 less than last
war
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-12-11

The Department of Agriculture
has greatly enlarged the number of
useful plants in the country-grains,
grasses, fruit-bearing plants. The
old world has been searched for food
plants not indigenous to this country
and many introduced here which are
now on trial to determine their
adaptability and utility. Many new
varieties of wheat have been intro
duced. Some from Russia; some
from Japan. New plants have been
brought to America to be tried in
the South, especially rice of several
varieties. Bamboo has been planted
date trees planted in Arizona, where
there is now an orchard of $50 i'm
ported trees. Clover has been intro
duced from Egypt as fertilizer and
forage plant; and alfalfa from Tur-
kestan. Macaroni wheat has been
tried and yields third more than
the ordinary kinds. 1t will grow
with less moisture than any other
varieties and so will extend the
wheat area farther west onto the
great plains. Winter wheats from
Russia are being tried with results
that mean an increase of s to 10
bushels an acre more than spring
wheat now grown in the same local
| itiac
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-12-11

The county of St. Croix raises a
tax of $75,842.44 this year-an in
crease of $16,855.63 over last year.
1t is made up as follows: State tax,
$2o,458.9o, an increase of $1oo.o8
over last year; county tax, $3o,245.-
II, an increase of $1,000 over last
year; county school tax, $22,oI5.oo.
nearly double what it was last year;
county superintendent office, ST.
4o4.12; bridge tax, 5000; illegal tax,
5000; poor tax, $IooI.5o.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-12-11
Vermont has been a prohibition

Vermont has been prohibition
state for SO years but at the last cleo
ton voted to change the system, a
Legislature being elected on this
issue. This Legislature, now in seS-
sion, has passed bill for local OPP
ton of license. In the senate the
bill passed by but one dissenting
vote. The House passed the bill
without debate and the governor
will sign it.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-12-11

Cong gresham Jenkins has intro
duced bill in the house the object
of which is to prevent "suicide by
suggestion" The bill forbids the
publication of the details of suicide
or the printing of the picture of the
person who commits suicide. The
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-12-11

Last year 124,542 men applied for
enlistment in the army of the Unit
ed States, of whom but 80 per cent.
or 37,46I, were accepted. This in
dictates that if the army is small it is
composed of the very best men the
country affords.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-12-11

The number of publications issued
by the Department of Agriculture
last year was ISL, with I8,l64 pages.
The number of copies issued was
1886, $50. The cost amounted to
about 100000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-12-11

ct they call Socialist. When the
Socialist party gets strong enough
to be considered of value perhaps
one of the old parties may make a
bid for its vote.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-12-11

There are over 100000 people
engaged in agriculture in the Unit
ed States. In the land grant Agri-
cultural Colleges about $4,000
students were in attendance last
wear
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-12-11

One of the greatest pieces Of en-
gineering work of recent years is
the big dam across the Nile river
in Egypt, which is now completed.
This was done by the English. 1t
will reclaim much land and add a
third to the cultivated area of the
country.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-12-11

Farmers institutes are now
held in "A states and territories.
Over 1900 institutes were held last
year, and the funds contributed, for
the purpose amounted to 100000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-12-11

A kidney or bladder trouble can
always be cured by using Foley's
Kidney cure in time. Sold by c..
r. Taggart.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-09
WRITTEN FOR THE SUNDAY REptFL1c.

WRITTEN FOR THE SUNDAY REPTILE
. st. Louis schools have originated the
present mode of teaching the earlpAHe Of
English that schools Of many other cities
have copied. In the last three years a
marked improvement In the writing of the
pupils has been noticed.
Children entering the first grade without
the slightest knowledge of the English IAN
guage. not even knowing their letters or
the formation Of the simplest sentences. can
be taught to write crude compositions with
in a comparatively short time.
In schools where foreigners children are
taught almost exclusively It is found that
they are but little behind Americsn-born
pupils. At first It was more difficult. for
they were obliged to master the intricacies
OF a new and strange language. but. later,
they displayed anxiety to advance. ana
were soon on a level with other children.
In the first grade Of grammar schools
there are at present about 1909 children,
ranging In age from s to I years. In the
second grade there are about the same
number of children who are between : and
~ years old
4 When a child is admitted 10 a srammar
school. after his letters, he is taught to
write, the vertical system Is used ehliTel!
He is required to express his thoughts In
writing. When he has something 10 say.
he is told to put it in writing. BY outlin-
ing his thoughts in black and white. as II
were, he becomes much more familiar with
the use of the English language.
At first II was difficult for him to place
even the simplest sentence on paper. but as
ne became more and more familiar with
written characters his mind was relieved
from the task of forming letters and he
was able to think several sentences ahead
of his pen. The sentences are of the crudest
character. but they express the ideas and
emotions OF the child. The sentence may he
grammatically incorrect. words may be
omitted where they are important, but the
child's idea is conveyed.
The teacher is not critical about the con-
struction of the child's sentences at first.
Stress Is laid on the Importance of correct
spelling. II the child spells correctly and
writes a good hand. that is as much as is
expected Of him at first. Later the teacher
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-09

i ,nos IN writing the child Is given the
| elemepn principles Of drawing and Is ex-
| pected to illustrate his drawings Often
| times IL Is difficult for one to imagine what
these drawings represent. but IN the early
| drawings of a child talent Is often clearly
| shown. The object used as a model appears
, in tie copy.
| Sometimes the teacher reads q story "a
the children or tells Of some happening In
simple language. or again the pupil in his
primer reads some story or remembers some
incident that appealed to him particularly.
This he writes. Copying is not permitted IN
the formation of sentences The child is
expected to be original.
\ daisy is shown TO the children; the
coiors are pointed out and the parts named.
Either from memory or from a copy the
child draws a daisy and then writes a story
about it. A branch Of holly Is shown TO the
class. the red berries. the green branches
| are pointed out and the significance Of the
holly branch explained.
Then the child writes about the holly.
besides making a creditable drawing OF II.
using different colored pencils A prism -
held up before the class. The sun shines
OIL it and the different colors Of the RAIN
Row are shown. What is a rainbow? The
class is informed. What are the names OF
the different co,ors Of the rainbow? This
also Is explained. and the teacher goes into
4 minute description Of the rainbow. Then
the child writes his composition. He has
no copy TO write from. He does not re-
member the exact words Of the teacher.
but he was able to get the idea that she
wished to convey. In his own language the
pupil describes the rainbow. II the story
is of a goose and golden eggs. the child
draws n picture of the goose and the golden
egg. II IL is of a robin and his nest in the
tree. on the paper appears what is supposed
10 be a robin and a nest
F. Louis Sedan. Superintendent of
Schools. said:
by means of what I term the early use
of English method. great results have
been brought about in our grammar schools
during the last three years. I have noticei
a wonderful improvement in the compost
ton that pupils are turning out now In
every grade the effect Of an early knowl-
edge of English Is shown.
I'VE teach the child to express what he
has TO say in writing. Any little incident
of everyday life may, he made the subject
Of a composition Subjects like "A Trip to
the Country A Ride or any theme that
appeals to his Imagination. is used"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-09

budding leaves of spring: and in the forest
flower. which. more delicate than the PAM
pered offspring of gardens. lifts its tender
head through the refuse and decay of the
wilderness.
But il is the grand and heroic IN the
hearts of men which finds its worthiest
symbol and nobiest inspiration amid these
desert realms-in the mountain. rearing i,s
savage head through clouds and sleet. or
basking its majestic strength in the radi-
snce OF the sinking sun: in the intermin-
able forest. the thunder booming over its
lonely waste. the whirlwind tearing
through It's inrost depths. or the sun at
length setting in gorgeous majesty beyond
its waves Of verdure.
To the sick. the wearied or the stated
spirit nature opens a theater Of boundless
life and holds forth a cup trimming with
redundant pleasure. In the other joys OF
existence fear Is BALANCED against hope.
and safety against delight: but here one
may fearlessiy drink. gaining. with every
draught. new vigor and a heightened zest.
and finding no drsgs of bitterness at the
bCttom."
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-09
FRANCIS PARKMAN'S ELOQUENCE.
Historians Famous Tribute to the Fascination of Hunting and Trap
ping Life in the American Wilderness of Pioneer Times.

FOR THE - EDiY REPUBLIC.
The wild life OF the hunters and trap
pers of pioneer times has heen the theme
OF many a writer and historian. The
charm of such an existence has appealed
to the most gentle and cultured of men. In
a recent paper read before the Pennsylvania
Society of ST. Louis. Mr.. Horace Kephart.
librarian of the Mercantile Library. said:
The fascination Of wilderness life Is best
expressed by Francis Parkman in a pas
sage which I consider ere of the best
yet o~verpowerins. eloauence-'
Here is tribute:
To him who has once tasted the reckless
Independence. the naughty sclf-reliance the
sense OF irrespon sib!e freedom. which the
forest life engenders. civilization thence
forth seems fat and stale. Its pleasures
are insipii. it's pursuits wearisome. its con-
vent,onalities duties and mutual depend
ence alike tedious end disgusting. The err
trapped wanderer grows fierce and restless
and pants for breathing room. His path.
il is true. was chosed with difficulties. but
his body and soul were hardended to meet
them; IL was beset with dangers. but these
were the very spice OF his life. gladdening
his heart with s~xuiting self-con.idence and
sending the bloom through his veins with
a livelier current. The wilderness. rough.
harsh and mex Drable. has charms more po-
tent in their seductive influence than all
the lures Of luxury and slo:h. And often
he on whom II has cast Its magic finds no
heart to dissolve the spell. and remains a
warderer and an lshmaelite to the hour of
his death
There is a chord IN the breasts Of most
men prompt to answer loudly or family.
as the case may be. to such rude appeals.
But there Is influence of another sort.
strongest in tie minds OF the finest texture.
yet sometimes holding a controlling power
over those who neither acknowledge nor
suspect its workings There are few 50
imbruted by vice. so perverted by art and
luxury as to dwell in the closest presence
of nature deaf to her voice of melody
and power. untouched by the ennObling in
6uences which mold and penetrate the
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-09
NV Queen Unknown.

I've christened her my pretty Queen Tn
known"
Because ! do not even know her name;
i only know she drives always alone)
Past where we merry golfers meet in
game
And when 1 hear that brown. high stepping
pair,
! think not of the ball, but crane my neck
And plough the heather like a yeoman's
share
Until the tandem cart is but a speck.
The equal OF her skill I've yet to meet.
They smile on me and hint that love Is
blind;
Yet / am sure no whip could dare compete
The tandem that Is ever in my mind,
The poise of the lash when not in need.
The ribbons held so gracefully serene;
rTwould be a mean and hardened horse. in
deed,
That dared to disobey for once my tan
dem queen.
courage me.
OF golf I'll play no more or even think:
TIL toss away the brassie and the tee
And leave for everrnore the weary link.
Then straight out to the drive I'd find my
way.
And mount beside you on your tandem
throne,
And let you hold the ribbons all the way.
And then no longer you would be nv
Queen Unknown"
Victor A. Hermann. -
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-09
PICTURESQUE CEREMONY OF
KING EDWARDS CHAMPION.

WRITTEN FOR THE SUNDAY REPUBLIC.
All w%eli-informed rumors conserving the
forthcoming coronation Of King Edward
VII CT England are interesting. ard in this
connection 1. is worth noting that one has
Just got abroad 4 the effect that the King
has something in the nature of a surprise
in store for the day after his coronation
in the shape OF a revival. in modified form.
Of the quaint historic challenge by Dy-
moke. the Kings Champion.
This picturesque ceremony. IL may be
borne in mind. was last performed at the
coronation Of George "; and 1t was lately
stated that King Edward VII had decided
to dispense with the time-honored incident
in which the monarch's challenger rides
into Westminster Hall during the corona
ton banquet and challenges to mortal COM
bat any one who dares deny the right of
the King to the crown.
Nor was such an announcement unexpect-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-09

ed. for q glance at the pages OF history
recalls the fact that on more than one
occasion this strange part Of the ceremo-
NAL has not been carried out quite sue
cccsfulIy. despite innume-able dress re-
hearsals.
For Instance. IL is interesting TO recall
that at the blnque; of the coronation of
George III the horse carrying Dymoke. the
Kings Champion. persisted in entering
Westminster Hall backwards. making the
tour of the apartment and going out in
the same uncour,ierlike order.
The likelihood of a revival of the chal-
lenge in some form. therefore. is all the
more interesting. esps cially as there Is still
a Dymoke of Scrivelsby. the descendant
and successor in the title of the Marmions.
On the occasion Of the las; performance
Of this ancien. service by which the mar
or Scrive,sby was formerly held. it is
interesting to recall that. inasmuch as the
then Champion was a clergyman and con-
sequently not well fitted for ermor and
the prancing steed. his son represented him.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-09
THAT'S MAGRANE PREFERS ACTING TO TEACHING:

That's Masrane. a winsome stage ingenue,
whose home is In 81. Louis. has found favor
in the South this season. She plays Mrs
Otto Chillingstein. wife Of the hosiery store
proprietor in Naughty Anthony" Miss
Magrane made her debut last summer as a
member of Lawrence Hanlcy's company at
Koerner's Garden. Before beginning her
! career she prepared the way by teaching
school. Although now busy making her au-
diences laugh. she hopes TO SHINE As an emo
Nional star some day. She is young and
hood iooking-no handicaps on the stage
and has plenty of time to improve in her
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-09

them.
Into the spirit of such = one the mountain
wind breathes lis own freshness. and the
midsummer tempest. as II rends the forest.
pours its own fierce energy: His thoughts
flow with the placid stream OF the broad.
deep river. or dance in light with the
sparkling current Of the mountain brock.
No passing mood or fancy of his mind
brt has its image and its echo in the wild
world around him. There il ~softre-s In
the mellow air. the warm sunshine. and the
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-09

an00 al the stories set forth for the benefit
OF ,.iildr.n Of tender years. He read such
sentences as Did you see the cat?' Yes.
/ saw the cat" 1T H. Il nice cat VIII
the cat hurt me- No. the cat viii not
hurt me. Run cat. run"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-09

set down his experiences. rhese e1psri-
ences are what happen every day 20 the
average child Of 6 OF : years of age.
He wakes in the morning in time for
breakfast. Or he may wake late aud have
To go to school without any breakfast. 1t
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-09

Entering on. OF the 81. Louis grammar
schools. the pupil will he expected 10 learn
the alphabet. lie must learn TO express
himself in writing. His imagination Under
goes Il wonderful chang" and his horizon
broadens. Ii becomes a pleasure 10 him to
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-09

dweIis on the Importance of the correct use
of words and points out mistakes.
Formerly. when the child entered the first
grade after being taught the mysteries of
the alphabet and given some knowledge of
writing. he was introduced to the primer
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-09

is Christmas. He req - numerous pres
ents from the patron ssin; of all sood lit
tie boys. To him these little experiences
are Of vital interest. and he is able to write
a cie6itabie composition.
Besides being taught TO set down his
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-06-25
cation at the home of DR.. sisler.

cation at the home of DR.. Sisler
Remember the festival at the Luth-
eran church. Saturday evening, June
2Sth.
Mrs. Ben Ridley was on the sick
list last week.
Quite number of our people at
tended the Braueher reunion. which
was held at the home of w. H. Delhi.
The Sunday visitors We're: Mr. and
MIS-. Dick Falor, of Akron, at G. w.
Warley's; Mr., and Mrs. John I.utz. Of
Budbrook. at John Buffers; Mr.. and
Mrs. Benner, Of Akron, at Dan Thurs.
by's; Mr.. Huber and family of Thorn
astown, at Mr.. Rennies; Frank Car
many. of Barherton. at Isaac Car
many's; Mr.. and Mrs. Leman Kauff-
man. Of Akron. at j.. M. Kauffman's;
Mr.. Harris, of. Barberton. at c.. II.
Swigart's.
The naily-Swigart reunion was held
at Luna lake Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marvin Grove are the
proud parents of new son. born
June %.
Mrs. c. ]. Hays and son, Milo Of
Akron, are visiting with DR.. Hays,
this week.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-06-25
WILLIAMS
Non-Support Case Fin.
ally Settled.
Father Must Pay IS Per Week
Into Court.

John Williams, whose case Of nom
support has been dragging through
Police court for weeks. was found
guilty by the Mayor. Tuesday morn
ing, after trial. The evidence was all
in Monday, and decision had been re-
served for day. The Mayor, in pass
ing on the case. read q long written
opinion, and cited other cases, both
from this court and others.
The sense of the opinion was that
the only defense that father may
offer for failure to support his children
Is incapa city Then 1t was shown that
there was some kind OF an agreement
between Williams and his wife with
reference to the support of the child
the Mayor holds that this Is void, and
that the responsibility for the childs
welfare is still upon the father,
Williams stated that he will be glad
to support the child, and the Mayor
win give him a chance. as follows:
A sentence of $40 and costs ana 30
days was imposed. The time part will
be suspended during such time as, vii
liams pays s5 week into court for
the support of his children.