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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-02-20
KIDNEY TROUBLES.
Mrs. Louise nj. Gibson Says
That This Fatal Disease is
Easily Cured by Lydia e.
Pinkham'S Vegetable Com
nnurNG
pound.

DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM 81 felt very
discouraged two years ago, l had suf-
fered SO long with kidney troubles and
other complications, and had taken so
much medicine without relief that
began to think there was no hope for
me. Life looked SO good to me, but
what is life without health? / wanted
to be well
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-13
A NOTABLE EXPOSITION.

fhe interest awakened I'm business
circles by the announcement of the pro-
posed exposition OF New England me-
chanical arts and industries near Crescent
Park from June Is TO Sept 10 next, under
the auspices OF the Association OF Arts
and Crafts, has quite surpassed the ex-
pectation OF the promoters. Many i'm
auiries have already been received regard
ing space for exhibitors and number
OF contracts have already been closed
For the convenience OF Intending exhibit
tors representative OF the association
will be at It's office, Room 1919. Bangan
building, on tho last three days of each
week 10 show the plans and give an de-
sired information ana application FOR
space may he made by mail by addressing
the association at the same place. The
value OF such an exposition as a stimulus
To trade appears 10 be universally conced-
cd, while the large number Of strangers
u Will attract 10 this locality - equally
recognized. and tho wisdom Of the policy
Of free admission and the site selected is
apparent az making the exposition De-
cuharly valuable TO exhibitors
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-13
Mountains Really Move.

"The mountains are constantly NOV
ing" was the remark OF an officer OF a
great railway I'VE find. from actual
experience IN maintaining tunnels.
bridges ana tracks In the mountains that
tho mountains arc moving. u costs n
railway passing through the r-4untains q
srcat deal OF money In the course of ten
years to keep the tracks I'm line. and the
maintenance OF tunnels Is even more cx-
pensivc.
Drive n stake on tho side of n mouu-
tain and return after n few months The
stake rs not in the same place Tho whole
side Of the mountain has moved This
experiment hiss often been tried auh in
all cascs the result proves that the MORT
talns are moving. The mountains are
gradually seeking the level Of the "a. %
In quite number OF mines located on
nssure veins. or between highly Tilted
strata. or On the Nirinity % great faults.
movements have been FOR iong timr o,-
served and sometimes NJ 40 pronounced n
nature that trlbers. after q few yezrs
are found so cut ~ place as ~ require
a complete new timbering or portions 81
the mine. And these movements do not
seem 10 he the result ss in coal mines OF
a creeping from excavation ~ material.
but actual slipping or fauitins movements
OF the mountain itself along certain lines.
-phils elphia Inquirer
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-13
A HARDSHIP.
ien. 0. 0. Howard So Regards
the Chinese Exclusion Law.

New York. Jan. 1s.-General O. o. How
ard addressing the Young Mems Chris
tian association meeting, in the West End
Auditorium, spoke upon, what is the
proper attitude OF American young men
toward the Chinese within our boundar-
ies?' The general said that the present
exclusion law had worked such hardshps
that II was time for far-minded men to
take into consideration the whole subject
OF Chinese exclusion.
He maintained that impartial exclusion
would keep out every nationality AZ
the Chinese were 10 be kept out
He had prepared list OF hardshps suf-
fcred under the present law One such
case was that OF So Ho Luck. "A young
chinaman who was supporting himself
as student In Portland. oregon Be-
cause he became "A night clerk I'm a hotel
instead cf working Ina a restaurant, he
was excluded from the country when he
returned after "A vacation spent In China.
Another case wash that OF 80 Chinese
merchants who went on TO Europe 20 buy
goods because they were not allowed TO
land by the American authorities.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-13
LOSS S275,0OO.
Fire In Grain Elevator Of a
Chicago Mailing Plant.

Chicago. Jan. ia loss estimated at
nearly $4,000 was caused by a ere that
broke out at las o'clock this morning en-
the plant OF the ). =. Wei branch Of Tho
American Mailing co.. AZ sd street and
the Panhandle Railroad tracks.
The IRE started In tho elevator. a great
structure. 100 feet high. covering an area
300 by POO feet and having 4 capatity OF
100000 bushels Of grain. II was filled with
barley almost to lts capacity. The build
ing was destroyed and the contents Is al
most total loss.
Adjo-ing the elevator was pickle fac
tory ON tho west. owned by J. Well II
was somewhat damaged.
From thc roof 81 this factory tho IRE.
mon fought The fames in the elevator.
but they worked az ereat disadvantage.
owing ~ the great height of Tho build
lng When the flames broke through the
roof of the elevator large sheets 81 iron
plates zen from The building and ercstb
added 90 ihe danger of The nremen. The
sheet iron plates were rod hot and there
was sufficient blaze TO throw them clear
~ the bi-ldinc endangcring The lives OF
the men working near
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-13
new CHURCH.
81. Patrick's Parish viii HaVs
Modern House Of Worship.

Rev William Pyne, pastor of 81. Pat
ricks church, officiated at the lO:80
o'clock mass, yesterday, and read his an
nual report showing that the receipts for
1901 were sl3,2l6.52. The expenses, includ-
ing $1,000 applied to the reduction OF the
parish debt were Sl3 1856 leaving a bal
ance Of $S3.S7.
The reading of the report. OF which the
foregoing is but "A summary. concluded.
FER. Pyne proceeded TO say that new
church was needed. that the present
church edlfice was neither adequate for
the needs, nor compatible with the dig
nifty of parish possessed of the popula-
ton and traditions of St. Patricks 1t
would take $50 900, he said 10 make the
Improvements needed to modernize the
old edlfce, and even those of his flock
who for sentimental reasons might be op-
posed to it's demolition. must concedc that
after the expenditure of such an amount,
there would be little of the old church
left.
The proposition To build a new church
had been approved. he said, by the bish-
op and Father Pyne expressed himself as
having the fullest confidence in the liber-
ality and generosity OF the people OF the
parish when the work Is undertaken. lie
said that the project would impose sac
rifces on both priest and people, but that
be WAS ready to consecrate the rest OF
his days 20 the carrying out OF the work,
"A work which was one of the ends OF his
mission i'm coming to ST. Patrick's.
IL was not announced when the work OF
construction will be commenced. Father
Pyne said he would keep his parishon-
ers fully informed from time TO time. II
is expected however. that the creating
OF the building fund and the placing OF
an order for plans for the proposed new
structure will be undertaken simultane-
ously and that within a few months the
preliminary work of construction VIII be
under WAY.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-13
ASSUMES CHARGE
Rev. Mr.. Bradnsr's First Ser
mon al 81. Johns Yesterday.

Rev. Lester Bradner. Jr., formerly of
the Church Of the Ascension. entered
upon his duties as rector OF st. Johns
Episcopal church yesterday. At the
morning service he preached his first
sermon To his new charge. taking as his
text John H. chapter 2-S verses His
peroration was particularly effective and
follows:
THE true home depends first on the
spirit which perVades IL not on the
things that are in il. Even so we must
think of this church and value IL for our
selves and commend it earnestly and cor
daily TO others. As we come here today
10 receive the Christ life into our hearts,
with all its revelations OF the divine home
feeling that life which has made earth
richer heaven dearer in All it's personal
ties, resolve that II may find free course
to display itself I'm us through these same
channels Give as freely as we have re-
ceived. Radiate It's attaching. central
izing and securing power May men feel
the influence OF our touch from the at
mosphere created personally, as a corpo-
rate body I'm n community, as a centre OF
spiritual organization. that Our God must
be a-faa+h-f-44is ho4tSe II home for
every soul Our Saviour a Son. our
work for Him n building up OF the true
spiritual family in which all men are
brethren"
Rev. Mr.. Bradner will reside at the
church rectOry on Benefit street into
which he expects to move In "A few days,
when his family arrive from New York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-13
ate MEALS
AT WIFE'S
GRAVE.
iamersaux al so Could Not Bear
Separation From His Loved
One Found Unconscious.

Nilkesbarre, Pa, Jan. 1s.--Overcome by
the cold and exposure. Joshua Lam
ereaux, 50 years old, was found uncon-
scious on his wifes grave yesterday at
Lamereaux cemetery, Cense Mills, near
here.
For q year he had eaten his meals
at the graveside. sixty years ago he
married Edith simpson Their devotion
was the talk of the countryside, and 1t
never grew less. They could not bear to
be away from each other and I'm all
their % years Of married life they were
never apart longer than four hours
year ago the wife died suddenly. So
overcome was Lamereaux that IL was
feared for time he too would die. lie
would not eat or sleep. Finally he said
that he and his wife never ate meal
apart when they were alive and they
would not although she was dead lie
filed lunch basket and spent the day
at her grave
III cannot eat with her I'm the body /
can I'm the spirit" he said. Every day
since. rain or shine, the old man tramped
the half mile between his house and the
cemetery and there at the grave he would
eat his solitary meal. and live over the
past.
Sometimes when the weather was bad
his friends would endeavor TO get him
10 remain at, home. but he would shake
his white head and walk to the mound
which held all that was dear TO him
When the snow fell heavily he dug a
path and cleared the grave OF it's layer
OF white. Some of the days, when It was
bitter cold, he made his stay shorter.
and sometimes was able to get TO the
cemetery but for one meal, but he did
not even then take any meal at home
The constant exposure told upon him
and he grew more feeble. on Friday,
when ne was found. he was hastily car
ried home TO his bed and is there now.
much distressed in mind and too weak TO
move.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-13
CUT HIS THROAT.
Dr.. Buchanan Of Navy Com
mlttHd Suicide al Newport.
bond Of sympathy be-

Tn the Naval hospital at Coasters
llarbor island, Newport yesterday. AS
sistant Surgeon }. j. Buchanan, L. S. n,
cut his throat with razor. ending his
life while IN delirium. DR. Buchanan
was assigned for duty TO the Constella-
ton, Jan. >. lie had been III just before,
and on that day his case was pronounced
TO be OF a typhoid nature. lie was sent to
the Naval hospital. and had been very i'll
with much delirium. Yesterday, while
his nurse was on, OF the ward, the pa
tient left his bed and secured a razor
with which he cut his throat several
times.
Assistant Surgeon Buchanan recently
received his appointment from Texas
coming 10 the Rhode Island station from
the cruiser Columbia. He was "a years
old.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-13
BISHOP BRENT.
He OlsCourssd at Grace and
St. Stephens Churches.

Rt Rev. Charles H. Brent, Episcopal
bishop to the Philippines, has entered
upon the work of collecting the 500, 900
which he proposes 90 raise for the church
uses In his new diocese. lie will cali upon
the congregations of the principal Episco-
pal churches In the United states to CON
tribute
Ills first appeal was made last week
to the congregation OF the church OF the
Advent. Boston, and yesterday he ap-
pealed tu the people OF Grace church and
ST stephens church. this city. Tomor-
row evening a meeting will be held in
Trinity church. Boston. at which Bishop
Brent ana Bishop Williams will talk on
missionary affairs. especially on matters
relating To the Philippines. ON Jan 81
the bishop viii speak at the Episcopal
Theological school I'm Cambridge, and ON
Feb at the Groton school.
While gradually working toward the
west aud San Francisco for his departure
for his diocese he VIII visit churches IN
Newport AIiddlotown, conn. Alendale
~ y Albany. philadelphia. Cincinnati.
Washington. Detroit, cleveland Chicago
Denver and other large ceuters. ON
Easter Sunday he will preach in the
Episcopal church at Denver
Next Sunday he will preach IN Rev.
Dr Greer's church. ST. Bartholomew =
New York city. and set sail April 3. from
San Francisco for the Philippines.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-13
WEAvERS
GO OUT ON
STRIKE.
Sycamore Operatives Vote Not
TO Return Until Their Griev-
ancSS Have Been Adjusted

ance with their vote of last Friday night
the dissatisfied weavers Of Sycamore mill
No. l to the number of l4O, struck this
morning.
Al a meeting held during the forenoon
they voted unanimously not to return 10
work until their grievances are adjusted.
Secretary Whitehead OF the Weavers'
union is IN hearty sympathy with the
strikers and presided at their meeting.
This noon all departments OF the mill
shut down on account OF the supply Of
cotton yarn on hand. which Of course. as
the weavers are out, cannot be utilized
There is. however, no difficulty between
the mill officials and the spinners
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-13
NOT VERY SICK
Doctor So Reported and CaIIan
Must Pay Plaintiffs Costs.

The case OF Peoples Loan and Trust
company against James 4. Callan WAS
passed today I'm the common pleas diyi-
sion on tile defendants counsel agreeing
that plaintms costs should be maze. Mr.
Callans counsel this morning presented
"a certificate written Saturday. stating
that Mr.. Callau WAS sick. ana that some
ot lis ribs had been injured
n. T. Lee. counsel FOR the plaintiff was
not satisfied with the certificate and
asked the court to appoint commission
10 yisii him Dr. Jeuckes, Of WoOnsoCk-
ct. was appointed as medical commission
az 20 visit Mr. Callau.
The doctor reported 90 the court that
Mr.. CHllau.s Illness WAS not serious. The
costs in tho case amount 10 considerable
and include a.. of x55 for Dr. Jcnckcs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-13
YET UNKNOWN.
Body Of Nam Who Died Sud
denly still al Undsrtakers.

The body OF the unknown man who died
so suddenly on Gladstone avenue, yes
terday afternoon, was still at at the un-
dertaking rooms OF ex-Alderman McCar-
thy up to 4 o'clock this afternoon, and
had not been identified.
Medical Examiner Palmer declared
death due TO natural causes
He was about five feet and five inches
In height and weighed about $50 pounds.
lie Was smooth shaven. OF light COM
plexion and had brown hair. His cloth
ing comprised black trousers dark vest.
white shirt and standing color, black
overcoat. gray wooden socks black Doug
las shoes Of size seven and he had a
brown derby hat
If not identified and claimed by rela-
tves by noon, tomorrow. the body will
be inferred in the North Burial ground
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-13
DECEIT ALLEGED.
Green Sues L0sCau|t and Mon
ast for $4,000.

Joseph L. Green OF Pawtucket has
brought suit against Louis Lescault and
Louis Monast OF Central Falls to recover
$1,000. Plaintiff says the defendants en-
tered into an agreement with him TO
purchase from him a tract OF land on
Pawtucket plains for ti2,j0O and after
wards told him they could not raise the
money
Plaintiff then msled by representa-
tious that he says were false and intend
cd to deceive him as To the ownership by
defendants of certain mortgage, took
the mortgage in part payment and al
lowed the rest of the purchase money 10
stand mortgage, ,Il4e-tE4nlltt- plata
un lost by misrepresentations as 10 the
first mortgage Is what is sued for. l.. J.
Tuck ~ attorney for plaintim.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-13
EIGHT CASES
Contagious Diseases Reported
10 Health Department.

In the matter OF contagious diseases the
week seems TO be starting OF anything
but favorably. To the health department
no less than eight cases were reported
today. half that number being diagnosed
as diphtheria.
There are no new cases OF that disease
on the east side but two In the north
end. one on Neazie and the other on
Felix street. The two remaining cases of
diphtheria are located on Althea and
Spruce streets respectively.
On Spruce street. also. there is case
OF scarlet fever. a second on Bowdoin
street and third on Lockwood street
There T. one new case OF measles and
that Is In a Hope street family.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-13
BOY RUN OVER.
One Foo Cur, Scalp [aC0raisd
by a Hack.

Charles Hazard, II years old. step-son
OF William Ainsle, OF 1SS Richmond street.
was run over by one of Franklin Brothers
hacks and quite badly injured this after
noon.
The boy was on his way to the Elm
street school and ran across the street as
the hack was approaching
one foot was cut and slight scalp
wound was sustained. Ills injuries were
attended to 10y the surgeon who re-
spouded when call was sent to the
Rhode Island hospital for an ambulance
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-13
BANKRUPTCY CASES

In the United States court today. came
up the petition of r.. ~ Whitmarsh and
Henry T. Parker doing business as r. a.
Whtmarsh g. Co. OF Providence 20 bc
discharged from bankruptcy and the pc.
tition was granted.
Arthur A PaGe Of Newport was ad-
Judged insolyent and tho bankruptcy pee
tiuon referred TO Commissioner Barruws.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-13
TWO ATTACHMENTS

Two attachments were filed with the
recorder OF deeds today. The FIRST was
that against Salvatore l.isi who was at
tachcd in the sum ~ Sio0 by Antonio
Mscaruso.
The property ~ Thomas McMurrough
was tnis afternoon attached in the sum
of $500 hv tN. l.. I.orkhart a Co Of. Bor-
Ton
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-13
NEW FIRE WAGON

Protective Co No. 7 this afternoon re-
ceited new wagon ~ was built ~ the
International Fire So of Seneca Falls. y.
" has aide a. well - end steps. weighs.
lneouipped 7sco pounds yet 40 nicely are
the bali-hearings adjusted that by the
slightest pressure OF the hand the wagon
can b. moved.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-13
LIQUOR LICENSES PAID

Accordinslng 10 the city tressurers
books up to = O'Clock this afternoon as
liqtor licenses had been paid-ii first
class or wholesale and iil secoud-class
or retail This means a total paid in OF
S2a9 2oo. three fourths or f56.9o being re-
tanned by riic city. and one-fourth or
81. 300. being handed over 90 the state.
Iudgng from the number granted hy
tho police board there are uncalled and
unpaid FOR "a Nei nearly a dozen.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-13
HIT BY BULLET.
Sj0Iandsr Seeks $1,000 Dam
ages From James {. Kay.

August siolander of seekouk has
brought suit against James r. Kay to re-
cover $1,000. Mr.. siolander claims that
while working In his farm yard on sun
day, July gist. he was stuck by bullet
from a pistol IN the hands OF defendant
Mr. Kay. 81 ~ claimed was firing az a
target. william NJ r. Bowen Is attor.
ney FOR the plaintiff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-13
REpltVIS SUIT INSTITUTED

1iuinehsfi Stiles & company have he
sun repievln Fult aEain-t Deputy sher-
m hchafd 2 hecne 20 recover - bales
Sl0oV.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-13

The following vessels have arrived and
sailed during the past "A hours.
ArriNed-Steam@rs Connecticut Hazard.
Virginia. Wise, New York: Dorchester.
Foster, Baltimore: Norman, Chase pbiia
delphia. Bay Queen, Lake Fail River and
return. city or Newport Robertson.
Newport and return. tugs Reliance. Fred
r.. Ivex. Carrie Ramsey. Covington bark
New Hampshire. from Turks Island with
salt 20 order; schooners Charles A. Camp
bell. Hall. Baltimore: Chehegan. Saund-
ers. Block Island. Eva " Douglass. East
man, Baltimore. Angler. New BEDFORD
Sandy Hook. Haverstraw: bargcs Carlos
French, Gen. II. Skolheld. o. B Morton
Sailed-kteamers Connecticut Nirrfnla
New York. tugs e. y. sanford Fred NJ
1ves. Gaspee; schooners Gecreietfa. barge
New York. shictshlng. Berer. standard
OIL. No ~
The bark New Hampshire that was re-
ported 10 be in distress on Block Island
Saturday arrived in port late yesterday.
esf3 end sound. She is from Turks ISIS
sn1 salt laden
Fred Marshall ~. William Mccormick
II. John Barrett ~. Thomas Ia Croix u
and Paul llirsch. a. years old. were before
Tho Juvenile court today FOR looting John
smiths pigeon cote on kenneid street.
Each pleaded guilty ami was placed on
probation Until June 90.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-13

FINANCIAL NEWS
kex York Stecks.

Reported by FLETCHER & TAPPAN.
street noor. Banigan Building
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-13
RAILROADS.
MANUFACTURING COMPANIES

XRid In FOR stock on which, no dividend
I'm liquidation has been paid.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-10-25
AN UNLUCKY ANTHEM.

The rural choir in one Of the up-coun-
try villages. which has become some
what of summer resort. had been a
success for many years, But this sea-
son, in order to impress the city folks, I"
II was determined to introduce some
improvements The older.members of
the congregation opposed this, but the
young people won partial victory, and
IL was decided that one song at least
should be sung in up-to-date fashion,
All would have gone well had not the
choice of the hymn been unfortunate.
In this particular hymn the line occnrs
And bow before Thy throne"
According TO what the conservative
members called in disgust "new-fangled
notions" the tenor and soprano We're
to hold the notes on this line until the
rest of the choir came in on the alto
and bass. The result was that the line
was sung in this rather startling man
ner:
And bow WOW wow woW-woW- wow
wow wow ow-wow,
And bow-wow before Thy throne
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-10-25
WHEN PATTI PLAYED SUBSTITUTE

Last winter Nine. Patti was staying
for a few days in an isolated village
at the extreme end Of Yorkshire. To
kill the monotony Of the place the
prma donna went one night to con-
cert given in aid Of certain village
institution, Not half Of the perform
ers turned up.
Approaching the difficulty, Nine, Pat
ti--incognlta, Of course offered to
oblige the audience with a song or two.
Then she sang, In her own glorious
way, three Of her sweetest ballads.
At the close the chairman approached
her and, in solemn tones. thanked her.
"Well, miss" he said. you've done I'M
common well. And although AIRY 'Ock,
the juggler, who thinks nowt Of takin'
old Of ot pokers ana a-swallorin'
needles, couldn't turn up. yet you've
pleased us very considerable, miss. -
London Sketch.